WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST
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Hello everyone,
We are having dry lightning and have already lost power when trying to post.
I've been doing the stationary bike 3 times a week for an hour to make up for not getting to spinning. I hope to start back to class next week.
The diet is still going well. I hope the scales reflect my hard work.
I still can't believe how many of us here in this group have parents to take care of. It is a blessing, but it is still hard and I try not to think about all the siblings that have walked away from their responsibility where their own parents are concerned.
I am proud to be friends with all of you. We are a strong and admirable group.
Jeannie0 -
Yep Barb it is hot up here. I am about 40 miles north and a little east of Seattle. I was out on Camano Island (north and west of us) today and it was beautiful but it is warm and we have no AC. I think this is going to be great weather for our camping trip. We are right on a Lake so cooling down should be easy. No logging food for the next 5 days so I will try to be good but I do plan on enjoying myself. The wine I have been drinking has taken some of the sting out of not being with Holly. It will all be fine. Have a great night all.0
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Robin,
Sounds like you will be a "happy camper"--especially if you pack plenty of wine!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: <supposed to be "water":laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Seriously, I hope you have a great time. I don't know of any rain in the forecast for the rest of this next week, so the potential for some very pleasant days is certainly there.
I finally took the doggies out, but we only walked on the condo property. My neighbor with the French Bulldog and the Pug was out at the same time, so we walked and talked and did our best to keep from playing "let's tangle up the leashes."--a full time job with my three and his two:laugh: :ohwell:
I tried to convince him that we should go out to a tavern on the river and have a drink because it is such a nice evening, but he didn't want to go that far. (Relative term-far--in this case, it is about 7 or 8 miles, a drop in the bucket to me, but :ohwell: ) So it appears we might hit Applebee's (about a mile from here) after 9p, as they have 1/2 price Margaritas on their late night happy hour. I won't have a Margarita, but a little iced tea sounds good, and I will bring my own Truvia.
Have a good night, all.
Barb0 -
I can just see Barbiecat and her hubby sitting on the sofa each with their feet in a bucket of ice :noway: and a fan blowing on them, trying to stay cool!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
As for me, I haven't set foot outside since yesterday evening. I got up late, looked at the outside temp, decided my AC and I were going to be best friends today, and the doggies have been lying about all day. Bradley skipped his usual sunbath on the patio in favor of the cool inside. He is nobody's fool.
:flowerforyou: Barb, you are almost right......Jake has opened the hide a bed in the living room so he and the dogs can stretch out on cool sheets......i am at the dining room table with an ice pack on my knee....my knee is fine but the ice feels great......It was too hot to take the dogs to the dog park, especially because yesterday when it was cooler they spent most of the time lying in the shade under the trees.
:flowerforyou: Jeannie, I agree with you in your admiration of all who are caring for their parents...it is a great challenge and I am in awe of their patience and consistency
:flowerforyou: Oh, Robin, I am so sorry about your daughter not coming…….are you taking advantage of a lot of Bodie hugs to help soothe your sadness….I hope your sadness won’t spoil your camping trip
:flowerforyou: Chiclet, done let the jerks get you down……..pay more attention to the kind and loving things your doctor told you and less to what your ex had to say…….soon you’ll be able to be free of him and not have to deal with his immature behavior……and don’t forget to eat enough nourishing food to keep your body healthy while you lose weight….and don’t give up on Phillip….take a deep breath, smile, ask him if he’s ever had a dog or does he like to take walks or what’s his favorite thing to barbeque
:flowerforyou: Amanda, congratulations on your decision to bring your own food….it keeps you from being a victim of other people’s cooking
:flowerforyou: Suzzzque, I am so inspired by your reorganizing your house and getting rid of things……it’s something I need to do….we’ve done a lot each time we moved, but it’s time to get to it again……we have a lot of stuff that used to be in our motorhome that still hasn’t been either put away or given away.
:flowerforyou: Laura, congratulations on your weight loss and long bike ride….staying at 1200 calories is a real challenge….I exercise just to be able to eat a bit more
:flowerforyou: Jackie, I love the stories of your mum…..it reminds me of my mother’s last years…..she didn’t live with me but I saw her every day and called her frequently…
:flowerforyou: Annitin, welcome to the group……many of us have been working for a long time finding a new relationship with food so that we’re doing isn’t dieting but just living a new healthy way of life….this group of women has encouraged and inspired me.
Cathleenr, welcome….there are several of us from Western Washington…….I am a big fan of walking with and without dogs and that is a big part of my exercise program
:flowerforyou: today was one of those days with a long sit down meeting so burning calories was a challenge...fortunately we brought our own food (leftover salmon and roasted veggies from last night and sliced tomatoes) so we could avoid the lunch that was served (pulled pork sandwiches on white buns, potato salad, cole slaw, chips, and cookies)....i managed to get on the exercise bike for awhile to make the calories come out even but I was way under the 600 calories and 10,000 steps i like to accumulate each day.
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Evening all,
Another sorcher here in Wisconsin. Not so much the heat just so humid the air is like soup. Drive with the wipers on even when it's not raining.
I pushed more stuff out of the house today, and realized I haven't even made a dent. As I empty every cupboard I set something out that will not be going back in. Both tables in the dining room are now full of things, not including what is in boxes.
Had a great supper of grilled beef roast and grilled veggies, eggplant, zuchinni, mushrooms, onion. MmmmM.
We are still working very long hours here, My DH is getting home around 11:30 every night. We do farm and also work in a
nearby resort town. We are so thankful, for all the opportunities we have.
My son and DIL have gone to the preseason Packers game. I hope they have a great time.
Will have family in town this week, my niece is getting married on Friday. Can't wait to see them all.
Must sign off for now, time for DH to be getting in and he will be hungry.
Take care all Alice 0 -
:flowerforyou: Hello ladies
Was talking to my mom today and she mentioned she didn't eat her eggs this morning so I told her I expected her to eat all her lunch and dinner. Called her to check on her and she ate everything. She sounded more energized too! I think she just is at that point where some seniors just think its too much work to eat. She said she was too full, so i told her not to eat the cake or pudding she had today. She said "But that's the best part!" At any rate she sounded stronger and was able to hold the phone longer. She is talking non stop about coming to California. That was part of the reason she ate her food today. I told her if she wasn't strong enough she wouldn't be able to get on the plane and come and she's have to stay at a home there. it obviously worked. Tonight she was talking about when she gets here we need to get a car. Boy is she planning.
Oh and my brother and sil have been back since Wednesday and no sign at all of them according to my mom. Wonder why???
Suzzzque
I would love the recipe for your coconut pie. Did you put it on the recipe thingy here on the site to figure out calories per slice? Coconut cream is my favorite pie and even healthed up it sounds delicious!
I saw you said you have an old Coke crate. How old are you talking about. You know a lot of the Coke stuff is worth money. My son collects Coke things and has the old glass bottles with the orignal coke still in them given to him from his grandma. He even has an original coke machine that dispensed the glass bottles back then, working. He's a collector.
You remind me with all your stuff you are going through of me when I had to sell my house when my ex left me. Twenty years of stuff collecting around the house, what a chore it was to go through. I was leaving a home that had 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, living room dining room, laundry room, and a brand new kitchen with all new appliances built from the floor on up. (Only got to use my kitchen for a month) to go to a 1 bedroom, tiny kitchen, tiny eating area and living room with one bath. I sold the house but it was raining 3 weekends in a row before the move so I never was able to have a yard sale to make some money off of the items I could not keep. So on the day of the move I made a huge trip to the salvation army and gave practically everything to them. A lot of items were brand new, never used. I had bought them for the house that we had just finished remodeling. Furniture, full size air hockey table, oak entertainment center, new TV, brand new lawn mower, barbecue pots and pans for our new patio we had done, brand new sofa bed for one of the bedrooms that I had converted to a study with built in bookcases. All that stuff given away. (I had sold my bedroom set and curio cabinets, and patio furniture and a 10 X 10 patio cover on craigslist .) To make matters worse it was raining on the day we moved (pouring) so we had filled the largest U-haul truck we could drive, with everything I couldn't keep and was just shoving the stuff out to the guys at the SA. I figure I lost a few thousand dollars worth of stuff and I forgot to get a receipt for the donation. Who was thinking of a receipt in the pouring rain and everyone I had helping me move drenched and in a lousy mood! So I couldn't claim it on my taxes either. When I read about you cleaning things out, I'm thinking smart girl, because on moving day a lot of what you think you cant do without just becomes junk and you think, " How did I get so much stuff?" Looking at my apartment now it is so downsized and has the most cherished things l had. When i think about whether I will be able to afford to stay here another month, I wonder what do I have to give up now? A guy friend of mine, told me to sell things off, like my stove???? so that I could keep staying where I am, using the money I make off of the things. But I'm like down to the last possible things I have now. How does one go without a stove? I don't even have a bed. I think I have given up a lot already!
Sorry just ranting and raving!:explode:
Barbie (cat)
Thank you for the very nice words. I do try to pay attention to the nice things that happened on the day I went to the doctor, but my ex knows what buttons to push and let me tell you, I will celebrate the day when I no longer need to rely on him for anything! I liked the things you said that I could bring up to Phillip. I think I might be able to do those. But what do you think about the other lady he talks to that I mentioned? Is it kind of like I am moving in on her territory even though she says she's not interested in dating? Would that be awkward?
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Barbie (cat)
Thank you for the very nice words. I do try to pay attention to the nice things that happened on the day I went to the doctor, but my ex knows what buttons to push and let me tell you, I will celebrate the day when I no longer need to rely on him for anything! I liked the things you said that I could bring up to Phillip. I think I might be able to do those. But what do you think about the other lady he talks to that I mentioned? Is it kind of like I am moving in on her territory even though she says she's not interested in dating? Would that be awkward?
Chiclet
Glad to hear your mom is sounding better. Why am I not surprised your brother and SIL are MIA as far as visiting her is concerned. Something occurred to me, and I hope I am wrong. Since she was living with them, are her valuables and personal effects in any danger of "disappearing" or being misappropriated while under their roof? I would hate to think of her losing things that are important to her, if they choose to take advantage of the situation.
As for you talking to Phillip, there is no "other woman"--she has already stated her intentions. If something develops between the two of you, she has no right to be upset. They don't appear to have any relationship, other than being neighbors, so if you are interested, I say go for it.:drinker: :drinker: Remember, nothing ventured, nothing gained.:flowerforyou:
I ended up not going to Applebee's with my neighbor, but I did go out to the store and ended up eating broccoli, dipped in Greek yogurt, an apricot, and some strawberries. Better choices than the carbs dancing through my head when I walked in the store!!!
Good night all.:yawn:
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Hi Everyone
:flowerforyou: Barb Good news on the job front I’m so pleased for you. It’s a good job you are a get up and go person rather than waiting for the other guy to get in touch with you, you went out and found something yourself.
:flowerforyou: Welcome all newbies.
:frown: Robin, so sorry your daughter is not visiting you now, couldn‘t you meet up half way somewhere to spend a few hours together and go for a coffee or something? Not sure how practical or easy this is for you but it is just a thought. Just a quick post this morning as time is flying by while I have been entering my calories and reading posts. Barbiecat I'll have to get a couple of tins to use as weights and use them whilest reading - my arms could certainly use a tone up (as with the rest of my body :bigsmile: ) we call them bingowings over here in UK.
:flowerforyou: Chiclet your mum sounds much happier now, and Barb has a good point about your mums personal bits and bobs, is there any way you can check on them for her?
I really must make a move and get dinner started, why does time go so quckly when you are doing something like catching up with everyone and yet takes so long with less enjoyable things?
I'll try and catch up again later this evening.
BFN
Viv 0 -
see you all when I get back. take care.0
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Good morning ladies
I've had a busy day already! Did an hour in my gym and then went off to take dad to church, then off to visit mum-in-law. She was completely off the wall today and didn't have a clue what was happening or where she was. By the time I had fed her lunch, I was exhausted.
Then I picked Aussie up (he'd been for a walk down by the river) and we went home where I made brunch. DH and Aussie had a full English cooked and I had pumpkin and oat crispbeads with marmite and laughing cow extra light blue cheese. Followed by more coffee! I think I'm drinking too much of it over the last few days, but at least I drink it without anything added and I always make sure that I drink extra water to make up for it.
We are 'enjoying' rubbish weather at present. Rain and wind - perfect English summer!
This afternoon I intend to have another clear out of clothes. I can't believe how big some of them have become (hmm, shouldn't that be how small I've become?) One item that I may hang onto, is a beautiful black taffeta opera coat with a ruffled collar. It is too big for me already, but I may wait until I'm at the weight I want to be and then try to get it altered. It is a one off and I've only had the chance to wear it a couple of times.
Since Aussie has been staying with us, I've done hardly any knitting as we have been playing cards or backgammon in the evenings. Tonight I am going to take a back seat and knit whilst they play. My grandtwins will need plenty of warm clothes when they are born. I've got a gorgeous pattern for some sleeping bags for them which I can't wait to get started on.
Tonight I'm cooking prawn curry for the guys. I'm going to have a bowl of lightly curried veggies with a little tofu and lemon grass stirred in and maybe a dollop of low fat natural greek yoghurt on top. Yummy.
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.
Catch up with you all later.
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Barb (weaklink) - how wonderful about the job!!!! I'm sooo very happy for you
Welcome rascalini! You've found a great supportive group of women. You mentioned points, I'm assuming that you were doing Weight Watchers. I think of all the "diets" out there, they are the best since they focus mainly on fruits and veges. The thing I have a bit of a problem with is that they only focus on fats, calories and fiber. No mention of sodium or sugar. You WILL do this, and we'll be right here for you.
Robin - I'm so sorry for you. I know how much you were looking forward to seeing your daughter.
chicklet - your doctor is right. You ex IS a jerk! Congrats on the weight loss!!!! About telling your mom that she can't come if she's too weak...isn't it amazing some of the things we have to do to our parents? One time my father really needed a good jacket. I knew he'd NEVER pay what I paid, so I told him I got it on sale 50% off. If he EVER knew what I paid, he'd have had me take it back and gone to KMart. Not that their clothes are bad....it's just that this jacket was really warm and that's what he needed. Actually, I very seldom if ever can buy clothing at KMart, mainly because they don't carry petite sizes.
Amanda - spaghetti squash holds quite well when frozen. I cook it, then freeze it in smaller containers. Then I take a container out, thaw it out, then measure the amount that I want. It really does hold up the consistency, which surprised me since I believe (althou I'm not entirely sure) that spaghetti squash has a lot of water. But it also has a lot of fiber, maybe that helps some. Wish you could freeze summer squash.
Welcome annitin and cathleenr!
Oh, I'm so excited. Seems the Y sort-of near me is going to start having yoga on Sat. a.m. so that means that I won't have to drive to the branch that is 20 minutes (and lots of lights) away. I may still go there some, but now I have an option.
Today (Sun) did 1 hr of hulahooop on the WiiFit today. Tomorrow, a band workout.
Going to have that meeting at my house tomorrow. I've ordered a fruit tray and a veggie tray. I figure if it doesn't get finished, I'll finish it! Then I made this banana chocolate (sort of low cal, from Fitness Magazine) cake. I bought bottled water, we have OJ, grape juice, I made green iced tea. I really don't like those tea makers where you put ice in the bottom and the hot water pours over it. I like to boil my water, steep the tea, then refrigerate it. Hope I've thought of everything.
Oh, I broiled some asparagus yesterday. Actually, it was on sale but I was a bit disappointed in the quality. The stalks were thin, but it was produce of Peru, I would have rather it been the US. But the asparagus was good.
Going to post this in case someone has any suggestions as to things I may have forgotten for tomorrow. I bought creamer for coffee (I know one gal likes her coffee),
Michele0 -
Michelle
I'm not sure about any one else, but I actually like my aspargus thin vs thick. I have been told by the produce manager that the thins ones are more tender when coooked and the larger ones are tougher (maybe because they are older in order to get so big), I don't know maybe its preference. But I BBQ them and they are fine.
Well have a nice day everyone. I think I am going to take it easy today.
Chiclet0 -
Hello Everyone, and welcome newbies!!
My wise choice of a late night snack (veggies, yogurt and fruit, rather than a carb temptation) paid off, I finally got past the stall I have been on for the last few days. I am still doing HCG, but for the past few days, I have allowed some things to sneak in that were not on the eating protocol, and while I didn't gain, I didn't LOSE either, so I am glad things are finally moving, and I seem to have outrun the attack of the killer carbs for the moment.
Amanda,
How nice to be able to get rid of too big clothes. I really need to get started on that project. I would have lots of room in my closet, if only I would take the time to do it. Your curry description makes me hungry for some. I love it and haven't had any in a while.
It might make 100F here today, so I think my best friend "the AC" and I are going to stay very well-acquainted. I will have to venture out soon, if I am going to church this morning, but I could always defer until the evening service.
Take care, everyone. Have a good Sunday.
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Michelle
I'm not sure about any one else, but I actually like my aspargus thin vs thick. I have been told by the produce manager that the thins ones are more tender when coooked and the larger ones are tougher (maybe because they are older in order to get so big), I don't know maybe its preference. But I BBQ them and they are fine.
Well have a nice day everyone. I think I am going to take it easy today.
Chiclet
In reading my post, I realized that I wasn't very clear. I prefer them thin, I was more disappointed that so many were crushed and it was a product of Peru not the US. Sorry for the error. You're right, the thin ones ARE more tender. I was watching Emeril Green once and he peeled the tough outer skin of the part that he broke off and also used that. Do you? I've never done that, I wonder if it's tender inside????? Anyone know?
Michele0 -
Good afternoon! I have been MIA for a few days, but have spent the last few hours catching up on posts! Colonscopy went well. However, it took time to bounce back to my ol' self. Thursday - the day of the procedure - hubby brought me home, I ate something, then slept all afternoon & evening; ate again, but got queezy, so went to bed & slept till noon on Fri! Friday, I tried exercising, doing about 30 min of low impact, but it upset my stomach, so I rested for a while. Now, I am not normally someone who is ill often, so this was all a surprise to me. I really wasn't back to my former energy level till Sat.:yawn:
The last few days, I have been trying to sort & organize the dining room full of my mother's things. My goal was to have that done by the start of the school year - which is Wed. for me. (Someone asked about employment - I teach full time). I think I should be finished by then. Of course, I think of my mom constantly. I am so sorry for you all whose parents contributed to a poor self-image. I have to say, my parents were very supporting and encouraged me in all endeavors. (They were older parents, since I was a "tail-ender".) I am truly blessed.
As I was sorting pictures, I found one of me from high school. I should post it! Me: hair down the middle of my back, wearing "john Lennon" wire-rimmed glasses. My outfit: wool "hotpants", white poet's shirt, long crocheted vest, and - get this - fish net hose!! Dear me - I must have blocked out the memory of that outfit. :noway: I also found a picture of a coat I wore: a tweed maxi coat whose bottom could zip off to make it a mini length. BTW: I was in high school in the midwest during Woodstock. I wasn't allowed to go to out-of state concerts. one of my older brothers, however, was in college and spent several years travelling on week-ends to see concerts: Jimmy Hendricks, SteppenWolfe, The Doors, etc.
Time prohibits me from responding to all, but I have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Some comments:
Peggy: Yourlessons are so helpful. I eat @ my desk after school when checking papers. I use it as a reward system - but not this year!
Jackie: I know what you mean,; sometimes I feel less dedicated because I am not into exercise. That's why I have to think of Dory from "Finding Nemo" and say" Just keep swimming, just keep swimming" except mine is "Just keep exercising"!
Chiclet: Your ex IS a jerk. I have begun reading about The Bucket Theory" (Anyone else heard of it?) in order to help understand motivations in my students. Anyway, the theory is basically that the bucket is our self esteem/self-image. If our bucket is full, we have a positive self image. People can help you fill your bucket (like your Dr.) or you can do it on your own (like when you eat healthy). You can also empty your bucket by doing things like doing mental put downs, or others can take fro your bucket. That type of person always has an empty bucket, and they think they can fill theirs by taking from others. The thing is - they can't. Your ex sounds like he constantly tries to steal from your bucket!!:frown:
Robin: So sorry that you couldn't see your DD!
Barb: Job+Hurray!! :happy: I, too must leave my Angus during the day when school starts. When I am home, he has to be where ever I am - even in the bathroom. I feel so guilty leaving him when I am at work! I always give him extra attention when I am home - but that still doesn't make up for the time away.:sad:
SuzyQ: I would also like to know how you "healthy up" your recipes (can't wait to make that coconut pie). I am determined to change my eating habits without giving up those tastes I love.
Mimi: I am Leslie Sansone's #1 fan!
Barb & Mimi: Taking an idea from Barb's comment about "Veggie Queen", I have a refrain idea for the song. (Go HEClers!). Now, Just get the refrain tune of "Dancing Queen" in your head:
"We can Eat!
We can Lose!
Veggie Sister is giving us cues.
OOh, won't be long,
And we'll be lean,
Thanks to the Veggie Queen"
(Veggie Sister or Sister Veggie?
By the way - welcome all newbies which I was recently. I really liked what Laura said in one of her posts: "...remember we are in this for the long haul...". I find such comfort in that!
All for now - must get going.
Take care all,
Bec0 -
I just realized I now weigh what it says on my Driver’s License. Funny thing, I look a whole lot thinner in person than I do in my picture! :laugh: The other day, the clerk at the store scrutinized my license for a long time. Later, I realized it was probably because I don’t look much like my picture.
The "Ones" are on the horizon! Just a few weeks away. I haven’t weighed in the Ones since, oh, about 32 years ago!!! I’ll have to be careful on my trip at the end of the month or the Ones will take longer than a few weeks. I splurged last night on an authentic, home-prepared Mexican meal, complete with homemade tortillas and lamb roasted over an open fire pit. Oh, and a tequila shooter! The first (and maybe the last) in my life! I felt like a college kid. The scale was up a half pound this morning. :sad:
Michelle, Your friend sounds like she’ll take everything you’re willing to give and then some. I hope you will practice saying, “No.” It takes practice when you’re not used to it. You might even want to practice in front of a mirror!
No kidding. I can be too accommodating too. You can say “no” with a smile, but be ready to say it. I’m betting you’ll feel empowered in a good way.
You are one movin’ mama! Always a new class or new activity. Your life sounds interesting.
Erica, I was interested in your post. You said, “I have never been able to give up anything I love for any great length of time.” I was exactly like that a year ago. The difference for me was not in giving things up but in adding good things. I’ve learned to love healthy foods and the cravings for junk have gone away.
Trust me, I was a junk food junky. I would sit in the car and eat a whole bag of cheddar cheese-flavored chips (crisps), a half carton of sour cream, some roasted almonds, and a Haagen Daz ice cream bar or three. (Actually four – that’s how many came in the package.) That’s how I got to weigh 324 pounds 9 years ago (still 300 pounds 5 years ago).
It’s not about gritting your teeth and saying “I love healthy foods.” That’s what I would have thought before. Now I feel indulged and pampered – downright spoiled - by the flavors and textures in my diet. I’m not good about denial at all. To me, diets where you have to deny yourself and are a little bit hungry, while they make you feel virtuous for a while, never work in the long run. The trick is to eat the healthy foods first. Vegetables, if you fix them right, are especially good. Fruit’s good too. When you eat those first, it’s funny how the cravings for the other stuff disappear.
Amanda, you are doing so well. I admire you tremendously. It sounds like you’re having some lovely family times. They’re the best times.
Your anecdote about your previously flat-chested daughter made me laugh. I’d give anything to be flat-chested. Some friends and I were shopping in San Francisco many years back, in my size G bra days (that’s triple D with a few extra D’s thrown in). A derelict on the street lurched toward us and said, “Nice tits lady.” My friends have never let me live that down. Now that I’m getting much smaller, I can laugh with them!
Aren’t “normal” size clothes great?! I was looking online for tops with ¾ length sleeves (because the upper arms are never going to look good bare – a small price to pay for losing the weight). Almost every time a top caught my eye, I’d see that it came only in Women’s (large) sizes. I’m going to have to retrain my eyes! Although, barring a tummy tuck, I never will look good in tops that cling. That limits the selection. What to do, what to do. :ohwell:
Yay, Susan, for the scale budging!!! :flowerforyou: I’m amazed by all the creative things you do with garage-sale items, etc. I wish you lived closer!
Kerry, you’re a girl after my own heart when it comes to veggies. “Fresh out of your garden” sounds wonderful. :happy: We’re hoping to have a garden next year after we get the final grading done (just finished building the house a little over a year ago…in fact, my apartment is not yet done (I can hardly wait)).
Welcome to everyone new. This is an AWESOME bunch of women! Friendly, positive, encouraging. I never imagined I’d find a group like this when I started out. It’s made a huge difference in keeping me going when I get waver-y.
I love seeing the tickers for those of you who are so close to goal (and those that have reached it). You’ve done an amazing job. Congrats.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Robin, My heart broke for you when I read about your daughter not coming. You were so excited about it. I hope you’ll get a chance to see her another time soon. I know you are on vacation and may not be reading this, but I’m thinking about you. I hope you’re having fun on your camping trip anyway. You’ve earned it!
Chiclet, you have done so well! Keep up the good work. :flowerforyou: Think of that bottle of wine as 4-5 glasses of wine. Then you can spread it out, and just have a glass now and then. That makes it a treat and not a commitment! The ex is a jerk for sure. That’s why he’s the ex! And that extra 20 minutes of waiting, umm, what a shame! :laugh:
Barb, the new job sounds good. Now that you’re going to be such a busy bee, I hope you’ll still have time to get together when I’m up there at the end of the month.
Jackie, you don’t need to give up, just make sure you get plenty of healthy foods in before you go the other stuff. Honestly, I think you’ll find that you eat less of the other stuff. The stress of dealing with your mom has got to be a factor. I can’t imagine how hard that must be. You keep your sense of humor though. I don’t know how you do it! :flowerforyou:
Annitin, lucky you, having your son who’s a personal trainer help you with working out. Wow! You and Elizabeth both have such good, built-in support.
Bec, you crack me up with your lyrics. We have a whole bunch of veggie queens on here. The more the better! I think I’m the only Sister though! I don’t know why, but being Sister Queen always made me happy. Being Sister Veggie Queen is even better. :happy:
Wow. So many posts, so little time. Even if I haven’t had a chance to say “Hey” personally, I read all the posts and think about all of you. Each of you is dear to me. 0 -
SuzyQ: I would also like to know how you "healthy up" your recipes (can't wait to make that coconut pie). I am determined to change my eating habits without giving up those tastes I love.
Bec
The trick is to replace as much bad fat as possible with nut butter or a high fiber vegetable like pumpkin, bump up the fiber with whole grain flours and figure out just how much sugar you can replace without ruining the taste and texture. I've been experimenting for years. In baked goods a certain amount of fat, sugar and flour has to remain to get the desired texture and browning. It really is kitchen science!
AS REQUESTED, here's my healthied up version of my family's favorite dessert ~ Coconut Cream Pie at 392 calories per slice. (My regular regular version has double the calories per slice. This is NOT a low cal recipe, but just the best thing I could do and save the taste and texture.) This recipe makes a 8-9" Pie that serves 8. If you don't eat the crust, deduct a whopping 177 calories! :grumble: I entered it into the MFP database as SuzyQ's Sugar-free Coconut Creme Pie
PASTRY CRUST
2/3 cup sifted unbleached flour
2/3 cup sifted whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3-4 Tablespoons cold water.
Wax Paper
2 cups dried beans
1. Be sure to sift the flour before measuring it. Combine dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with pastry knife until mixture is uniform.
2. Sprinkle with water 1 tablespoon at a time; toss lightly with for. When all water has been added, work into a firm ball.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/8 thick and about 1 1/2" larger than inverted pie plate.
4. Gently ease dough in to plate. Fold edges under to make double thickness around the rim. Flute edge as desired.
5. Place wax paper in pie shell and fill with dried beans. (Discard after baked.)
6. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
MERINGUE
(Make this first so it will be ready to use while the creme filling is piping hot to avoid weeping.)
4 large egg whites.
pinch salt
1 Tablespoon sugar
6 packets Splenda
1 teaspoon corn starch
Use a clean bowl for whites as any oil of any kind will keep the whites from stiffening.
1. Separate eggs into small bowl one at a time. Set yolks aside for filling below.
2. Beat whites, salt and corn starch until foamy.
3. Add Splenda one pkt at a time. Beat until soft peaks form.
4. Add sugar slowly while beating. Continue beating on high until stiff peaks form.
5. Set aside, covered.
FILLING
1 large box Jello Cook & Serve sugar-free Vanilla Pudding
3 1/2 cups Skim milk
4 egg yolks.
1 can sweetened flaked coconut
Follow directions on package, adding yolks to milk before placing on heat. Once mixture has thickened, stir in coconut. Place in baked shell, then immediately top with meringue and brown in 350 degree oven 12-18 minutes.0 -
I saw this article on whether sugar is considered an addiction and do you go through withdrawels like you would cocaine? The answer...yes. Here is the link to the article if you are interested.
http://health.yahoo.net/rodale/PVN/10-tactics-for-overcoming-sugar-addiction
Chiclet0 -
Hi everyone--just a quick post to say Hi and to let you know that I'm still here!
MFP says I've logged in for so many days in a row but I feel like I'm starting all over again. I could barely get online at all--its just that MFP is my homepage so when I'd get a connection I was 'logging in' even though I'd lose the connection almost immediately!
I did not handle the frustration well at all and my weight is up a pound--but not for long!
I have finally caught up on all the posts from Tuesday until now--WOW we have grown! Welcome to all our newcomers. This is a wonderful group of women--very supportive and you'll get loads of good ideas from them.
I am happy that things are working out for your mom, chicklet. I hope there is a way to get her closer to you (and I agree with all the others--your ex is a jerk!).
I am sending good thought and prayers to all--we all need them, whether we think we do or not.
I have been walking with Leslie everyday (Bec--I"M her biggest fan! ME! ME! ME! LOL!) and have ordered her Walk Strong dvd which has intervals of weight training. I've also ordered a Richard Simmons toning dvd and can't wait to see if I still think his videos are as much fun as I used to find them! I should receive them on Wednesday.
Friday was my dd's 21st birthday and I babysat so they could go to a Rainier's ball game without the baby. It wasn't too bad. He is getting used to a bottle (still with mommy's milk) but there was a period of time when he was insisting on mommy. I swaddled and rocked him and he fell asleep for almost the rest of the evening.
I worked for a couple of hours on Saturday morning as our orders were all messed up last week. I'll have a short day tomorrow (Monday), which will be nice as it's going to be another hot one.
Then I need to go to my bank as I got a letter on Saturday purporting to be from them but I'm pretty sure it is some kind of a scam--neither of the (partial) account numbers have ANYTHING to do with my accounts and it just does not make sense at all. It claims that one account was debited to pay an overdraft in the other account and that I should call them. The whole thing looks wrong and, like I said, makes no sense.
I hope everyone is doing well and making healthy choices--which is what I will be doing!0 -
:flowerforyou: we had a busy day today with food, friends, and a lot of talking so less time for posting but I did manage to include some exercise.
:flowerforyou: chiclet, go ahead and talk to Phillip.....no woman has a claim on him unless he tells you clearly that he's involved with someone.........just think of him as a fascinating person that you want to know more about......in my business we approach a lot of people about our product and we say that when they say yes, it builds our business, and when they say no, it builds our character.....I think it was Barb who said "nothing ventured, nothing gained"
:flowerforyou: Mimi, you are so right about adding healthy foods to your life instead of subtracting the unhealthy stuff...taking it one day at a time and one step at a time is the key to success.
don't have time for more,,,,,,,just know how special you all are to me and I treasurer your words and your presence in my life :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: 0 -
Good morning everyone,
Well the funeral is over and now I can come back & start taking care of me. It's just weird to not have someone to care for. I know it's going to take time. The huge job looming before us is sorting out the house so the estate can be divided between my husband & his brother. None of us want to tackle the job but it will have to be done. I guess this will be my new job but not one that I would sign up for in the real world.
Finished my exercise and now I am off to doing normal things like laundry that got put aside last week.
Cindy0 -
I have been logging onto mfp for one week now and am very excited to have found this thread! It's wonderful to see that women over 50 are successful at losing weight. I have been thinking that because of my age (63) I may have a hard time with this but from all the posts I have been reading I see that I have been quite wrong...and happily so! I need to lose 81 pounds and have lost 3 this week so I am pretty happy with that! You ladies have been an inspiration to me!!!0
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Hello to you all!
Wow, my days are a bit crazy at present, hardly any time to post since we've had our Aussie guest. I'm also trying to spend a little extra time at the nursing home with mum-in-law.
For now I will just say that I'm doing well with my food and exercise and chipping away at the weight, slowly but surely (fingers crossed that it continues that way!)
I will try to get back on later, but we are off to Covent Garden in a little while and then meeting DH at his London Club (think old fashioned PG Wodehouse Drones type place and you will be spot on!) Even though I have to be presentable, I am taking a large handbag with me, so that I can change my walking shoes once I get off the tube. It's a good half an hour walk to the underground station from our house, so a bit more exercise.
My love to you all.
Amanda x0 -
:flowerforyou: Tis Monday Morning....
annitin- Welcome:flowerforyou: this is a great place to get encouragment....you are so fortunate to have your own personal trainer:drinker: I'm sure he really wants the best for you and that means being in shape.
SuzyQ- Thanks for the receipe, I will give it a try it does sound good I could probably use this and make 1/2 coconut for hubby and 1/2 banana for me
Cathleenr- :flowerforyou: Welcome to the best thread on MFP!
Jackie- be not discouraged, you can do it, get plenty of water in and look out for the sodium:huh: Of course there is always the exercise room on the ship too...since #2 Son & DIL just got back from a cruise I know that there is plenty of equipment and not very many people using it
Chiclet-:flowerforyou: You have had so much to put up (out) with and my heart goes out to you If I could I'd give you a hug, but this is all I can send right now {{hug}} Glad that your Mom is responding to the rehab place...can't even begin to figure out what is wrong with your brother and SIL:huh:
Amanda- you are so good to your MIL:flowerforyou: Mine is now in a locked down dementia place as she keeps thinking she should be able to go home, but like my Mom she is in Oregon and we don't see her very often, hubbys brother is the one that is overseeing her care. Sounds like you are doing a pretty good job of yourself busy even with your Aussie visitor. So when we were in London last year and I saw all those girls with the cute shoes..I wondered how in the world they walked to the tube :huh: now I know they must have carried extra shoes in their bags
Barb - :drinker: Good job on fighting off those carbs trying to sneek in on you!
Bec- I will now be singing that song all day:laugh: :laugh: in my head of course....Thanks to the Veggie Queen:laugh: :laugh:
Mimi-:laugh: just picturing the person checking out your license:laugh:
Cindy- I understand not wanting to have to go through the house:ohwell: having just done that for my Mom back in Oregon. it's a task that is no fun, for my Hubby and myself we wound up doing it in 6 days because that was how long we were going to be in Oregon on our last trip and I just wanted it over and done with. But now I have the house on the market and the realtor says it looks brand new
Seawillow7 - congrats on those 3 lbs:flowerforyou:
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Yesterday for lunch when #2 son & DIL came over we had BBQ steak and veggies with the Banana Split Pie and it was all yummy but by the time I got to logging it all in and we didn't make it out for our bike ride I realized that dinner had to be a salad, but that was okay since I wasn't all that hungry because our lunch was after 2pm. So tonight back to the plan and am already back at it with drinking my green tea.
:drinker: Everyone have a good day and continue to drink your water:drinker: , exercise and have some fresh veggies...now let's all sing along...Here's to the Veggie Queen
Laura 0 -
Good Morning Ladies,
I was off on Friday so I had a leisurely morning and I read all the posts and composed a long wonderful, Witty post. However when I went searching for the spell checker I hit the wrong key and lost everything and by that time I needed to run and get on with my day and off to my Girls week end.
I had a blast!!!! I got there late so everyone was in mid party mode so I was able to get settled in and with water bottle in hand I jumped right into a fireside conversation. Since I am not a big drinker no one thought anything of the water.
Saturday I had a small piece of egg bake and sausage and LOTS of grapes. After dishes were done I sat on the patio and got caught up with everyone. Since I was going home later I couldn't drink so I was good with water all day. With no lunch my pizza (2 slices) dinner was not something I worried about. :drinker:
On Sunday since it was rainy Friday and Saturday my fiance and I took the motorcycles out and put a few miles on. So all and all a successful week end and today I show a 2 pound loss since last Monday so I am happy :bigsmile:
Oh and my fiance ( I think I have figured out the code. DH is dear husband or darling husband etc etc so I think I will start calling my fiance DF. Will that work???) was in the garden as I was walking towards the house when he yelled after me that my pants were to baggy and I really needed to get something that fit. (isn't he cute?? I think he's a keeper)
You all have become such an important part of my life and I cheer your triumphs and shed a tear at your trials. Tomorrow I can do a better job at posting.
Have a great day everyone!!
Peggy0 -
Happy Monday, All and WELCOME to all of our new members. You have found a special group of very helpful ladies. I wish each of you great success on this journey!
I arrived back home last night in a downpour from MT. Will be home for 10 days to "take care of home stuff" then head back to MT for another 3 weeks. Ahhhh...the amount of JUNK mail that comes is such a waste. I have looked at about half and will deal with the other half later. And...confession: I HAVE NOT WEIGHED IN FOR 3 WEEKS!!:frown: :frown: :frown: I am afraid!!! I got plenty of exercise while gone but didn't get all of my food logged in every day and certainly had a bit more wine and extras than usual. So...I'll find out in the morning! I am trying to make myself put in an exercise video but am dragging. So I am writing to you all instead of exercising...but also instead of snacking! I am irritated at myself that I can get off track so easily with the least little change of routine.
I have enjoyed catching up with everyone by reading posts...I have missed being in touch more often and look forward to chatting more with you all later. Have a great week everyone! Take care, Kackie 0 -
This is such a beautiful day here in the midwest!:happy: Temperature & humidity are both low - just the way I like it!
My -/+ for the day:
:grumble: I go back to work in 2 days and I still have so many jobs to finish around the house.
:happy: I get to babysit my GDG for 3 days while DS is at work. On one day, she will have to go to a sitter for a few hours. DS works an evening shift, so is with her morning and early afternoon. He is on his way here now! When she's around, I don't give a hoot about what gets done in the house!!
A few comments:
Kathy: Let me know how that walk strong video is. I may need to add it to my VAST collection of Leslie's.
Cindy: My heart just goes out to you. This is such an unsettling time, so much change for you. I think my spring was just a fog this year, when my mom passed away. I wasn't caring for her - she still lived in her own home - but just dealing with it all was sometimes overwhelming. I was stressed. I gained 15 pounds in 3 months! I think if I had been on MFP, that may not have happened. Everyone deals with things differently at different times. Take care of yourself!:flowerforyou:
Laura: YOU are a WONDERWOMAN!!! You did in 6 days what my 3 sibs & in-laws did in 3 months!!! That's how long it took to get Mom's house in shape (& it was well kept house), deal with her stuff (lots of family heirlooms), & get the house on the market. My sibs & families all live in the same town as my mother did, and I am only 45 min. away. I am STILL sorting stuff that I brought home. My big decision: where will I ever wear a full length fur coat? I was the only one who has arms as short as my mom's!!:laugh:
Seawillow: I know what you mean! I was also encouraged by seeing more "mature" women be successful in weight loss. I really feel for the first time that it is possible to do it, also. Whenever I saw ads about weight loss with seniors in it, I thought, "Oh, sure, they are the exceptions, not the rule." These women on MFP are not only the rule, they RULE!!
Peggy: Yep, he's a keeper!
HEClers, here is my testamonial for the day. DH is a grilling maniac. On Sat., I bought him a new, improved George Forman grill. I also told him that someone had used their GF grill for grilling vegetables. Anyway, he tried potato slices (just spayed the grill with olive oil Pam, put sea salt & freshly ground pepper on the slices), and they were YUMMY!! Last night we grilled out and he did bell peppers. We also had "peaches & cream" corn on the cob (although they are carb heavy, they are such a treat and grown locally) and fresh tomatoes. He had marinated some pork loin slices to grill, but I only had about 1/3 of mine because the veggies were so good, I filled up on them! I cut up the rest for Angus; he rarely gets "people food" so he was in 7th doggie heaven.
By the way, I still chuckle at the thought that many thought I raised cattle. I can certainly see how my user name could give that impression. I have always been a townie, even though Dad was a large animal vet. I did work in his office (which was in the country) when I was in my teens & in college & occasionally went with him on calls when he needed an extra hand. I do think cattle are one of my favorite animals (dogs are obviously #1, however!), but, if I were to raise them, I would choose something in the dairy line. A brown swiss or a jersey has such pretty eyes!
I was so sad to hear other stories about how dogs had been poisoned. I agree that people who do that are the worse kind of criminals. Here is my happy dog story to put those thoughts out. I title it: "Why I like living in a small town." Neither my husband nor I grew up in small towns. However, due to employment opportunities, we have lived in small towns for 35 years now. Anyway, my DD's boyfriend was helping me in my classroom one day last week. They were staying with us for a few days because the town that they live in had been flooded and there was no clean water. They had brought DDBF's dog Mac, a 10 year old wheaton terrier (who acts likes he's a pup - a darling dog). Mac & Angus were home alone. When we returned, Angus came to the door, but no Mac. We searched the house, we searched the neighborhood, he was nowhere to be found. DDBF was frantic - this is the dog that had been his pal for 10 years! I called my husband and asked if he had been home At lunch. He said he had and that Mac had been there. We figured that Mac slipped out the door when DH left, although he had not seen him. Anyway, we ended up driving up & down the streets, calling his name, when my cell rings. It was the veterinarian's office. They had Mac. Apparently, someone found Mac at the park (just a block away from our home) & didn't recognize the name & phone, address is from Virginia. No animal shelter around here - we are a REALLY small town - so the person called the policeman (yes, the one policeman - oh, we have a part-timer, also, that helps out) who took MAc to the vet's. The vet and his wife are friends of ours, she runs the office there, and they have taken care of Mac on occassion. She had my cell number, so called & said, "Mac's here!" I am sure that things like that happen in both small towns and large - in fact, the animal shelter in my home town used to call whenever they picked up our dachshund, the escape artist. However, DDBF is convinced that only in a small town would this happen (He's a big city boy)
My darling, darling granddaughter has arrived. Have a wonderful week!!
Take care,
Bec0 -
A late Good Evening Folks ....
And a quick visit too. A very dippy day again today and we're off to wheel mum along to the doc's tomorrow. Wheezy and a swollen foot ...best nip things in the bud before she goes off to respite. She WILL go!!!!
Only a week to go now .We have two ...not just one...tables up in our bedroom. It resembles something from a rummage sale with two suitcases for clothes, one holdall for the shoesand toiletries etc, two bags to carry on the ship and a suit carrier.
One thing we forgot ...the kitchen sink!! Well almost...I have packed J.cloths and Sanitiser spray to combat those nasty bugs that can cause noro virus etc. Be prepared is my motto. The first aid bag is also quite comprehensive. If you have it you don't usually need it ...another motto. DH and i are walking around with our heads leaning to one side ...a side effect of manouvering around all the "Gear" in the bedroom ...we have loft conversion !!!
We've had two lovely sunny days here .....don't think it's forecast to stay. I spent all day yesterday thinking it was Monday ...I haven't quite got used to the day centre for mum being on a Sunday. I've just seen the weather forecast for tomorrow and we should be dry on our walk to the doctors. It would have been a black bin bag job to cover the wheelchair otherwise ...imagine the sight !!
So ...goodnight from me ....fingers crossed for a lighter me tomorrow!! LOL!!
BFN
Jackie0 -
Hello All,
Whoever wrote the "Veggie Queen" lyrics, was it Laura?--Anyway--loved 'em!!
Cindy,
Getting through the funeral is a big step. Now that you have to start dealing with estate matters, don't forget to take care of YOU!!:flowerforyou:
Amanda,
I guess when one says something is going "down the tubes" in the UK, it means something different than in the States.:laugh: :laugh: I can just see all those people in their walking shoes carrying big bags for the other pair of shoes.
There was a news story over the weekend about some sort of campaign to get the English moving, as in exercise. They talked about how there are no gyms, and that millions of people get no exercise, so they showed a big crowd of people in a park dancing. There was a woman who kinda resembled the Michelin tire man in a purple halter top and a skirt:noway: :noway: , and she was dancing away!!:drinker: :drinker:
I was looking for Jackie to be out there Salsa dancing, but didn't see her!!:laugh: :laugh:
I went to the doctor today and when they took my blood pressure, I about fell off the chair --100/74, and I can't recall ever seeing the first number below 120, even when I used to be on meds. I had her check both arms to make sure it wasn't an anomaly. My doctor was very pleased with my progress. I am down 14 lbs. since my last visit. Her assistant came looking for me in the waiting room and didn't recognize me. I haven't been there since March.
Due to some other problems I have been having, related to my head injury, she put me on a med and suggested that I postpone going back to work until after Labor Day, in case of side effects. So I called the new place, and they are okay with it, so now I don't start until Sept 7th. Maybe I can get some more things done around my house.....yeah right. And maybe it will snow next Sunday, too!!:noway: :ohwell:
Peggy,
I agree with Bec, your "DF" is a "keeper."
Bec,
Great doggie story, and "7th doggie heaven"--I'll have to remember that one!!:laugh: :laugh:
Well, I was expecting someone an hour ago, and since I haven't heard from them, I guess it is time to dial the phone.
Have a good rest of the day, and Sweet Dreams to Jackie, Viv, and Amanda, (and anyone else "across the pond" that I might have overlooked.):yawn:
Barb0 -
Well, I did it today (Sun). I tried having sardines for lunch. I had them right out of the can. I was surprised, they were pretty good. So now I'll need to buy more. Very handy, high in protein but only one serving/can. Works well. I guess the worst part was that I was having trouble opening the can. But once I got it opened, the sardines were pretty good.
mimi - I know one of my big problems, Vince always tells me this and he's so right. I have a very hard time saying "no". When the kids were small, people would ask me to do things, I had such a hard time saying "no". I still do. Well, the gal invited me to a dinner/theater. I told her I would go but PERHAPS at the last minute Jessica will just have told me that she's going to go to Charlotte for a concert and she expects dinner. Reality is -- I know this today but somehow I don't feel the necessity of saying anything just yet.
You???? In the 300's - that I find REAL hard to believe, real hard. I, too, get so frustrated sometimes looking for clothes. There are so many medium, large, x-large, but small? You're lucky to find one or two! And they're usually gone by the time the sales roll around. And there are even fewer petites. So I have to grab it when I can.
SuzyQ - when you say "shortening" in the crust for your pie, do you mean Crisco-type shortening or butter? Unfortunately, I can't try the recipe. Jessica is SEVERLY allergic to coconut, even if it's just airborn. It doesn't have to necessarily be ingested. Wait -- I've just eliminated the coconut from a lot of the recipes that I've made. How would this work without the coconut?
Yes, sugar is an addiction, especially when combined with fat. So is sodium. Interesting, huh?
chicklet - I agree, talk to Philip. You might be pleasantly surprised!
Had the Food for Thought group here today (Mon). I was pretty good, just had veggies and fruit. However....I did have one of these mini eclairs that one lady brought. Actually, she brought them because she didn't want them in her house. I'm just going to donate the rest...but I didn't tell her that. Another lady brought a carrot cake. I'm not big on carrot cake so that'll be donated, too. Another lady brought popcorn (because she brought her granddaughter, so that was something that the gd could help make), one lady brought a plate of fruit which I ate. Actually, I'd gotten some fruit but I didn't even put that out since I didn't want her to feel like I was overstepping her. The other lady brought this veggie/pizza thing. Basically, it was a dough (kind of thin) with an onion dip and on top of that were red & yellow peppers. I only had one bite of that. Funny, when I had that mini eclair, I really didn't care for it. I'd made some unsweetened green tea so I had that. Snacked on veggies.
Peggy - sounds like you had a great time. Good for you! And you even drank your water. That's great! df will definitely work, sometimes dh can also stand for d*** husband, depending on how one feels at the time....lol That df of yours is definitely a keeper, telling you that you needed to get something that fits. I don't think Vince has EVER said something like that to me.
Yesterday I had a veggie burger and I was really surprised at how much sodium it has in it. Does anyone know of any others that are maybe low in sodium?
I was planning to do spinning tomorrow after my board meeting at the Y, but Bryan has a problem with the window of his car & he has to order the part. He'll need to leave here about 10 for work (he'll need to borrow my car). So after the meeting, I'll come home and do a walking tape.
Everyone, have a great evening!
Michele0
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