WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2014
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New to the posting thing, just wanted to say hello, and thank you all for the inspiration. Hope everyone is well. Will check back later.0
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It's so neat to see all of you on this post! I love to read how all of you are doing and am looking forward to what JULY will bring for all of us! I finally get the 4th of July off (from work) and am looking forward to watching fireworks with my daughter's family, including my grandson (20 months old). Home Depot starts a Healthy Challenge in a couple of weeks - 8 weeks of keeping track!
Have a great weekend!
Melinda from Eastern Oregon :flowerforyou:0 -
We saw on Google News "Battleground man missing in Columbia River", a young man from Battleground. I hope he will be found.0
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Sayin' hey (that's twice for the day, Renny! It's nice to be wanted!!)
Renny and Katia, thanks for your warm hellos. Every time I get back to MFP after a hiatus, even a short one, it always feels so good.
I was reading an e-book on the net (http://authoritynutrition.com/viciouseating.pdf) about food addiction. The title is Vicious Eating--The Food Addict‘s Guide to Redemption. It's the story of one person's experience with addiction, first drugs and alcohol, then food.
I relate to so much of it, particularly where he describes the internal argument between the desire to eat food that he knows is not really good for him and the desire to eat healthy food, knowing he'll feel better if he does. It reminds me of the Bible verse, "I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate."
The author believes sugar and gluten are the worst culprits in making some foods addictive. I've read that so many times. I'm giving it a try--cutting out sugar (except for natural sugar in fruit, etc.) and gluten. I'm also cutting out lactose as I seem to have become lactose intolerant overnight.
Today went well...way under my calories even though that wasn't my intention. (It was mostly due to timing.) No added sugar and no gluten is worth a try as I think I fall right into that cycle of eating the wrong food then wanting more of it.
The author also said something I think Barbie has said about not making exceptions. It came across pretty powerfully when he said eating just a little bit of addictive foods would be like taking just one line of cocaine or, for an alcoholic, having just one drink.
It's obvious that "just a little" cocaine or alcohol (for an alcoholic) are a bad idea. It's easy to want to squirm out of looking at certain foods in the same way. But, I have to say, he has a point that comes right on home to me.
Time for bed. Take care.
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Hello Vit F Ladies:drinker:
New routine takes up so much of my time, just skimming this page as I wonder whats happening with all my friends. Sorry havent been there to applaud your victories or support you in your challenges. But all of you my friends here, I do wish you the very best.
I went for a run in the morning after a looooong time. Trying to stick with the good eating habits learnt with difficulty, over such a long time.Drinking water has gone down, need to remember to drink water.... remember Margaret, Yanniejannie, Deedee, Katla and all the rest everytime I lift my bottle...... and I smile :bigsmile:
Anamika from a hot and humid Mumbai0 -
:flowerforyou: Welcome back Mimi
:yawn: :yawn: Had another bad night sleep wise and feeling a bit out of sorts this morning. My energy levels are on the low side too.
:frown: Jane so sorry you are having to move again so soon, good luck in finding somewhere suitable - sending hugs your way as well as calming vibes at this stressful time.
:noway: So much to do before I go away with mum and dad for a few days, DH and DD are staying at home so I've got a food delivery coming on Tuesday to keep them going until next weekend. I'm going to take my lap top with me as I've found out the hotel has internet access in the public areas. At least I'll be able to keep and eye on my steps and food in-take.
Not sure why, but I am feeling depressed this morning and very emotional - probably hormones - I blame them for everything. Might go for a nap later to see if that gets me back on an even keel. In the mean time I'll have to find some good music and put it on very loudly - singing along usually gets me in a good mood.
Have a good Sunday ladies and catch you later.:flowerforyou:
Viv Dull and cool York UK0 -
Good morning from a sunny London!
Off to the playground in a minute to play on the pirate ship. Just waiting for the baby to wake up from a short nap.
The description of the farmer's market and the beautiful scenery with the Mennonite farms made me want to jump on a plane.:flowerforyou: Just like a film. Do you think Harrison Ford will be hanging around?:laugh:
Renny - a wonderful day indeed. We are treasuring our weekend.
DS has just brought me coffee.
Last night we had delicious hanger steak on the bbq. DS has an "egg" bbq. Amazing!
Love to all.
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Good morning everyone!
Sansyteach: so sorry for your losses; five people in the first half of the year?! :flowerforyou: How wonderful you want to take care of yourself now.
Jane: when it rains, it pours. Sorry you have to deal with so much trouble. I really wish you could try to get some advice. Maybe they would discover that you don’t have to move as quickly as you fear. :flowerforyou:
Vicki: hope your sister-in-law continues to be stable.
Joyce: you don’t have a friend who’d be interested in going to the tournament with you? I’d go for the treat day on July 4th. Doesn’t mean you have to go whole hog, just that you won’t beat yourself up for going over a bit.
Kayzoola: my rabbit (years ago) was found on a bridle path. She and her siblings had been dumped; she was the only one still alive. Someone on a horse managed to catch her, put her in his coat and ride back to the stables with her. I always like to remember how I got her.
Gloria: welcome back! Hope the trip did you good.
Renny: glad you had a good moment with your mom. Sounds like she is being well taken care of. :flowerforyou:
Carol: hope you slept well.
Katla: enjoy the boat once the batteries have been installed.
Viv: hope you feel better.
Yesterday went well; I managed to get the rental van through all sorts of small streets to the place we had to be. My guy and his friend had already gotten all the furniture down from the 2nd floor and onto the sidewalk. The three of us loaded everything in. G. and I drove back here, unloaded everything and got it into the basement storage. Took our dog with us to return the van and pick up the car, then collapsed at an outdoor café. :bigsmile: I was very tired and stiff afterwards, but managed to make dinner (it was my turn) and ended up right on my calorie mark.
After a couple of weeks of nothing, I was down 0.7 kg this morning (1-1/2 pounds). Total 16.7 kg (37 pounds). Yay!!!
Hope everyone has a good day.
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I relate to so much of it, particularly where he describes the internal argument between the desire to eat food that he knows is not really good for him and the desire to eat healthy food, knowing he'll feel better if he does. It reminds me of the Bible verse, "I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate."
The author believes sugar and gluten are the worst culprits in making some foods addictive. I've read that so many times. I'm giving it a try--cutting out sugar (except for natural sugar in fruit, etc.) and gluten. I'm also cutting out lactose as I seem to have become lactose intolerant overnight.
Today went well...way under my calories even though that wasn't my intention. (It was mostly due to timing.) No added sugar and no gluten is worth a try as I think I fall right into that cycle of eating the wrong food then wanting more of it.
The author also said something I think Barbie has said about not making exceptions. It came across pretty powerfully when he said eating just a little bit of addictive foods would be like taking just one line of cocaine or, for an alcoholic, having just one drink.
Mimi
I am a firm believer in the addictive power of sugar. The most successful detox I've done was South Beach. The 2 week phase 1 is tough the first time but I went years with no cravings.....until I said "maybe this one time". While I'm going to give this Biggest Loser program a go, I do have the South Beach principals in mind and if I struggle with the cravings, I may just do the 2 week detox to give me a boost.0 -
Wow, what a community of supportive women. I am inspired by your stories and by how much weight some of you have lost. I am not sure if i am going to be able to keep track of what everyone is doing, but I do intend to record what I eat everyday and read a bit too, so I am sure I will get to know you. I live on the other side of the world, and it has been cold and windy. I prefer the warm days. Loved the description of the farmers markets and rolling hills. Sounds lovely. Keep going everyone, it is fun to have a community of successful people doing good things for their health0
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Just joined today! Might try lemon juice or soy sauce to your burgers.0
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To Kathy: might try lemon juice or soy sauce in your burger.0
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Marking my spot0
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Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Mimi Welcome back:flowerforyou: !!! So nice to see you again!
Renny What a lovely day you had ! I might be just a touch jealous:embarassed: !!! Glad your mom is feeling better!!!
Bj At times I wish I had taken on one project at a time, instead of doing the entire house at once:frown: , I know it will look fabulous once it's done, I keep telling my self that
! Sounds like a lovely day you had too !
Cynthia Glad you managed the mini van, I've never driven one either! Resting at an outdoor cafe sounds wonderful! Congrats on the pounds coming off:bigsmile: !
Vicki Tough love may be the best thing, I know at the time it certainly doesn't feel like it! Keeping your family in my prayers!
Anamika So glad to see your post:bigsmile: !!! I've not been able to post everyday lately! life is sometimes crazy!
I've been spending at least 30 minutes sitting out on the new deck in the early morning, watching the sun come up , and feeling the coolness of the morning air...ahhhh, it's been perfect!
Wishing everyone a day of health and happiness!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!
Hugs,
DeeDee in gorgeous NC0 -
Good morning! We're driving this morning. Well, hubby is driving and I'm surfing on the ipad. Yesterday I picked a big bunch of peppers from my garden and made some salsa that was so hot even hubby couldn't eat it! It had a good flavor, but maybe four peppers was too many. When we get back I will try the same recipe but with one pepper to start with. And these were just the green salsa peppers, not the cayenne or habeneros. Those haven't made any peppers yet. Yesterday I also picked two big cucumbers and one nice zucchini. I hope it rains on my garden while we are gone.
Last night at the grocery store I think I broke my little toe. I bumped the wheel of the shopping cart. This morning it's swollen, purple, and the nail is black. Ouch. It may be a while before I can walk 10,000 steps, but it should do ok with my flip flops. Don't think I can put my real shoes on yet. I'm sure I will have to walk around a lot in Chattanooga.
Gotta go. Have a great day!
Sylvia0 -
It's so good to finally get a health warning that is useful!
IT INVOLVES THE SHAMPOO WHEN IT RUNS DOWN YOUR
BODY AS YOU SHOWER WITH IT.
WARNING TO US ALL!
Shampoo Warning!
(I don't know WHY I didn't figure this out sooner)!
I use shampoo in the shower! When I wash my hair, the
shampoo runs down my whole body, and printed very
clearly on the shampoo label is this warning, "FOR EXTRA
BODY AND VOLUME." No wonder I have been gaining weight!
Well! I got rid of that shampoo and I am going to start showering
with Dawn Dishwashing Soap. Its label reads, "DISSOLVES FAT
THAT IS OTHERWISE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE."
Problem solved! If I don't answer the phone, I'll be in the shower!
:laugh:
Have a great day.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
Not exactly joking when I tell you that I've wondered, more than once, if the calories and fat from the coconut oil I rub on my skin is absorbing into my bloodstream. :smokin: :ohwell:0 -
Good morning and happy Sunday everyone,
We will be going on vacation next week so I welcome all words of wisdom on navigating the week and not bringing extra pounds back as souvenirs. Today I did yoga and will be on the treadmill after I finish this post.
Mimi, welcome back!
Robin, I'm so glad Bodi is improving!
Heather, enjoy!
Jane, I'm sorry things aren't getting settled for you.
Kazoola, that is a great resting heart rate!
Gloria, glad you are safely home.
Joyce, we had lunch at Joe's Crab Shack last week. I had the Lobster Cobb Salad w/o bacon. It was good and did not add any weight the next day.
Katia, I did love sailing so much. We both began to work a lot of weekends and couldn't get away much so gave up on it. I'm glad you are still enjoying it! I do love the water!
Viv, I've had weepy spells too this weekend for no reason. I looked up menopause and crying this morning, it is normal. I was glad to know that!
Cynthia, congrats on you loss!
Welcome all new ladies!
Hugs to all I missed.
Have a wonderful day everyone,
Cindy in OK0 -
Happy Sunday!
Nice day here again
the sky is blue with big white puffy clouds and once again, as yesterday, it's not horribly humid. I have a bit of concern about some weather now forming off Florida; getting stuck on the Eastern Shore is not an appealing option. Crossing the Chesapeake Bay in bad weather is no fun. Will keep an eye out and pull out of our trip if necessary.
Question for the ones among us who garden; I bought a cucumber labeled "bush cucumber"............now, bush to me would mean you don't need a trellis, which was the reason I bought it. Well, it started with those little tendrils and grasping on to plants in other pots and I ended up with a trellis for it to grow up which means it's stuck in one place. It has a lot of little cucumbers just beginning but with my low amount of sun I have to move plants around the yard and can no longer do this. Has anyone else grown these?
janemartin............Your housing situation would scare me tremendously.............hope it's resolved very soon.
Vicki..........Best wishes to your SIL; sounds like she is very ill. Hope your DSD has learned something through her behavior.
Mimi..............A warm welcome back!
Kayzoola..................You will catch that "wrascally wabbit" yet!!!! Good luck!
Katla..............Hoping your energy level has returned to it's usual. I hate those days when I feel just "off".
Heather.............How did the "pirate" life go? Did DGS make anybody walk the plank?
Cynthia............Loved your rabbit story. Congrats on your loss!!!!
Dee Dee...........Glad to hear you are enjoying your new deck. I sat out last night as the sun was going down here; it was a lovely evening with no bugs, for once.
Sylvia...........Safe travel!!!!!!!............looks like you might be going through rain, possibly lots of it.
In keeping with the problems people have been recounting about bill mix ups...........here is a bit of trivia I came across elsewhere--no idea how true it is:
"Nearly 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong account over the next hour" Now, doesn't that make you feel secure?? LOL
yanniejannie
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Hello ladies. I do feel guilty about not writing more often but I just can’t manage more at the moment. I do read the posts every day & send my thoughts, good wishes & cyber hugs to you all. I sympathise with your pain & struggles & celebrate your joys & successes. There is someone, somewhere in the world thinking of you.
We had our beautiful grandson Ethan to stay overnight. My little bundle of happiness is my profile pic. He didn’t have a good night thought so DH & I are very tired. May have to take a nap.
Work has been very stressful recently with me having a bit of a funny turn a week ago. Bursting into tears & generally not coping. I don’t enjoy being there any more. DH tells me to leave & we will cope without my salary but I afraid to leave. Afraid I won’t leave the house & will get fatter & fatter. I don’t make friends easily & at my age most folks have established friendships so its scary to leave & scary to stay. Still the cork is back in the bottle for now & things are calmer but I know it can’t continue.
After reading the good comments here, I’ve just ordered SWSY. Can’t wait to start.
I’ve had knee pain for a few months now. The PT said it was arthritis. It is so bad that it is affecting my exercising. Some days I have to walk down the office to my desk clinging on to the cupboards as I go. I hate going to the Drs but I’m going to have to give in. Some 20 years ago, I had a slipped disc which damaged a nerve & have no feeling down the back of my right leg & under my foot. I’m sure it connected to/ caused by that problem.
Recently I saw one of the nurses at our Drs surgery about my knee pain & she was concerned that my heart rate was so low. It averaged 49/50 BPM. Is that too low? Guess that’s another thing to keep check of.
Michele - I’m so pleased that Bryan has been in contact. It may not seem much & I do hope he will keep up. Sometime, as Joyce said, its hard to be a Mom.
Jane - I do hope that your difficult situation is resolved soon. Thinking of you & your family.
Mimi - hello again. Lovely to see you.
Welcome to our new ladies. You've found a fantastic place.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend & have a great week everyone.
Geri in UK0 -
Melinda from E Oregon: Welcome! We have family in Eastern Oregon. DH grew up there and I have cousins there. :flowerforyou: The Columbia River is beautiful and dangerous. I fear the person from Battleground may be lost. The Coast Guard and two Sherriff’s Departments searched until dark last night using boats and helicopters. There were some reports of heavy drinking, which is dangerous when a person is on or near the river.
Mimi: I’ve been lactose intolerant since age 18 or 19. Lactaid helps when I want to eat ice cream or suspect that other people have put butter into food I’ll be served. It helps more if I take it BEFORE eating dairy products. We tried the gluten free route for DH’s MS, but it really made no difference and his MS doctor told him that there wasn’t a link between the two unless an individual with MS also had gluten issues. We’re back to bread and pasta now, with no ill effects. We use portion control and count calories.:flowerforyou:
Anamika: It is good to hear from you. I’m happy you stopped by!::happy: :flowerforyou: :
Heather: What is a hanger steak? I am happy to report that I learn a lot from your cooking adventures.:bigsmile:
DeeDee: Your mornings on the deck sound lovely. We enjoy sunny mornings on our deck, too, but it has been uncomfortably chilly lately.:flowerforyou:
Sylvia: Good luck on your next batch of salsa. I hope your poor toe heals quickly.:flowerforyou:
We’re nearly done with installing new batteries on the boat. There is one connection that needs a new cable and then we can put things back together. YAY!
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
June Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least two glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
Good morning, lovely ladies!
Sylvia...Chattanooga, here comes Sylvia, try not to bump into her little toe. I hope your little toe heals quickly. Bruised or broken, either way, it hurts. Your hot pepper story made me chuckle. I can relate. A little too much of a good thing.
DeeDee...Renovating a whole house is something we have done. We moved into a trailer in the driveway, with two small children, because it ended up being too big a job to stay in the house. Then when it took too long and winter was coming, someone offered us a small house. 10 months later, we finally moved back in. We were young, is all I can say. We have since renovated parts of our house, one part at a time. In the end it's worth it, but renovating always seems to take longer and is more costly than anticipated. HGTV makes it look easy.
Kaybayly...I see on your profile that you are a wellness coach. Is that similar to a life coach? I've used a career coach in the past. She was practicing on me when she was studying and so it was beneficial for both of us.
Mimi...you are in it to win it. Atrial fibrillation (afib) ablation sounds like something I need to read up on. Both my parents had/have heart disease. Many relatives on my mom's side have heart problems and died from it, so it behooves me to pay attention to my health.
Jane... I hope you find a place that suits you.
Alison...wishing you a great time with family. Do I need to remind you to find time for relaxing? The world will keep turning, whether everyone else is looked after by you or by themselves.
Kayzoola..."athletic" resting heart rate is exciting. Well done!
Pat in Ohio...I eat very little bread, but homemade bread sounds delicious!
bjmcq...I love summer. I am a summer girl, although I prefer summers here over summers in Ontario. If we had continued to live in Ontario, I would have wanted a backyard pool.
Heather...we've watched a bit of World Cup soccer. It's been fun to see my birth country show off their skills (I must buy some orange clothing). Especially on our new big screen tv, that DH just bought 'for my birthday' (yeah, right).
It's overcast today, but the sun is supposed to appear. Tomorrow is my birthday and Tuesday is Canada Day. We typically celebrate my birthday on Canada Day and have a BBQ for the family.
ttyl
Renny
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My daughter gave me a Fitbit Zip a few months ago. I put it in my pocket then lost it. Bummer. I’m thinking I should get another one – or maybe a different device. What do you like? Is it more important to sync with MFP or to use the device’s online system? (Or maybe you can do both?) Any suggestions?
Another question...I got a smart phone (Galaxy S5) but don’t know how to do anything yet besides send messages. I guess I’m not the only one who doesn’t know how to use a smart phone as Verizon offers classes. (I’m signed up for one this week.) I’d like to get the app that lets me log onto MFP. Is there anything I should know about that? (Gee, I hate to be so dumb. Technology is not my thing.)
Hi Viv (Wizzywig). Depressed and low energy…no fun. Have you had your Vitamin D checked? Low Vit D can cause depression. Exercise helps depression too. Something I need to work on. My spirits lift when I get more exercise but it’s not easy when you’re not a born exerciser. (Is there such a thing?)
Cynthia, what a good job you’ve done. Staying on track seems hardest when the schedule’s upside down.
Gmom, I wonder how many people find sugar addictive. Yours is one more experience that supports that idea.
Thanks, DeeDee. Sitting on the deck, watching the sun come up…sounds like heaven.
Cindy, I’ll be on vacation next week too. It’s so much harder to stay on track when your schedule is disrupted – and when there’re all kinds of yummy temptations around. Since I’m newly motivated (re-motivated?) to get on track, I’m going to stay with the plan of NO deviations from “no sugar” and “no gluten.” That my be hard (probably will be) but will be worth seeing if it helps. I do NOT want to get off track. Urgh. Good luck to you and to me.
YannieJannie. Thanks for the warm hello. Hello to you too!
Hi Geri. I know what you mean about it being harder to make friends when you’re older and not working. I moved to a smaller town about 10 years ago and have a couple of casual friends I enjoy but, still, except for family, have not made close friends with anyone. I’m enough of an introvert that I have to push myself to get out and join in. Sounds like you’re similar. I noticed you and Viv both are feeling a little down. Might be the sunshine (or lack thereof) in the UK. Good old Vit D can make a big difference.
Katia, what you said about gluten and MS is interesting. A friend’s husband (only about 40 years old) was diagnosed with an aggressive form of MS almost two years ago. He went completely Paleo, no gluten, etc. and has not had a single flare of his MS since. Amazing really.
I was interested in what you said about lactose. Butter actually has almost no lactose. I had a small amount of butter last night and got a fleeting stomachache. (I'd figured the stomachaches were from lactose intolerance, but maybe not, or not that only). Woke up with the same thing this morning too. I wonder if it's a problem with the whey in the butter. I’m going to switch to ghee (clarified butter, tastes just as good, easy to make) and see if that makes a difference.
Renny, If the ablation cures my afib, I’ll have the same risks as someone who’s never had afib. That’s a nice picture. I do have other genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease though, so I know it behooves me to work on eating better and exercising more. I don’t know of any old, fat people. Old, yes. Fat, yes. Old and fat, not so much.
I think I remember a while back that your cholesterol results came out high. How are you doing with that?
My brother-in-law takes a statin. (IMHO, the jury's out on statins, but that's another subject.) His doc wanted him to take a genetic test to see which statin drug would be most effective. That makes a lot of sense to me…much better than hit or miss. But, he doesn’t want to do it for “privacy reasons.” Huh?! I can’t see that genetic testing for statin drug effectiveness would be any more revealing of personal info than any blood test. I'll ask him if he still thinks the earth is flat. Similar thinking, I'd say. (I do like brother-in-law a lot however!)
BTW, re heart stuff…this may be coincidence…or not. I took my blood pressure yesterday morning (after having eaten a lot of salt the previous day) and it was 130ish over 90ish. Yikes. Way too high. I cut out added salt yesterday. When I measured my blood pressure this morning, it averaged 110 over 76. Nice. I’ll stay off salt for a while, check my BP from time to time, then go back on salt and check it again. Interesting, huh?
Not BTW, HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow!
Mimi0 -
:flowerforyou: Good Morning……Jake is participating in a computer conference call this morning with six other people….they started by spending 15 minutes dealing with various technical issues making sure that all of them are connected to each other. My job is to be quiet and sit still so I don’t disturb them and answer the phone and make sure the dogs don’t bark….you know how hard it is for me to sit still. This will save all of them from having to drive an hour or two to Tacoma for the meeting so it’s probably a good thing for them.
:flowerforyou: Jake’s daughter and her husband and children will arrive here sometime this afternoon. They have an 11:00 reservation on the ferry from Whidbey Island to Port Townsend…then they’ll possibly have lunch in Port Townsend and wander around there for awhile (it’s a very charming town with lots to see)….then they’ll drive the 45 minutes to our house. We’re not boarding the dogs until tomorrow so we’ll have a chance to see what happens when boys meet dogs. We have absolutely no plans for what we’ll do when they’re here or what we’ll eat. The restaurant I want to go to most is closed on Sunday and Monday. We decided that we’d rather make a plan and go to the grocery store after they get here instead of buying a lot of stuff and finding out that they won’t eat what we’d planned. I plan to relax my food requirements a bit but no go over some of the absolute lines I’ve set for myself (no beef, pork, dessert, etc.) The weather is gray today but promises to be sunny starting tomorrow.
:flowerforyou: Mimi, I’m glad to see your smiling face again and here your thought provoking words…..It helped me so much to surrender to the idea that there were foods that I just don’t eat…I have a friend who says when offered things like dessert says “that’s not my food”….I have another friend who is part of Gray Sheet Anonymous (a variation of Overeaters Anonymous) and she has strictly abstained from white flour and white sugar and probably some other things) for years I pretty much don’t eat bread or pasta or cereal (except oatmeal) but I don’t stay strictly gluten free.
:flowerforyou: Viv, when I feel low, I start by drinking water and then by taking a nap……one or the other usually works, and if not, most moods are usually temporary.
:bigsmile: Renny, I’m glad you had some good news about your mom.
:flowerforyou: Gloria, I agree with you, the longer I stay away from foods that create cravings, the less I desire them…..people say that I have so much will power when I say no to treats, but after five years on no desserts, it’s simple for me.
:flowerforyou: DeeDee, I get tired just reading about your remodeling adventures..you deserve a break.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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Carol – I have used the ‘come to Jesus meeting’ phrase before and it made me smile to see that you say it, too! Oddly enough, it was almost always directed toward a child as well! The one in particular has a birthday coming up in a couple of weeks – he’ll be 36. Where does the time go?
Anamika – nice to see your post. It is so interesting to hear your stories.
Many of us seem to be recommitting to healthier living and I must do the same. I’ve let work run my life of late and have to get back to a more balanced routine. When I next go to the Y they may ask for ID!
Thundershirt report – it does seem to work for our dog. After church we had to stop at the grocery store and could see building clouds to the south, so we put her shirt on her when we got home. It hasn’t stormed at this point, but the thundershirt really does comfort her and we have not used her medication over the past few weeks. The 4th of July holiday will be a litmus test – the fireworks really upset her.
Statins – if I said this before, forgive me, but I can’t recall and I see more talk about statins again. My experiment with my heart doc of taking half the original dose worked and I am cleared for just 10mg a day at this point. NOW I plan to try taking the 10mg one day and 5mg the next to see if I can wean it down more and still keep the numbers where the doctor wants to see them.
Those with sodium concerns – right there with you.
The admin we’ve started at work is doing pretty well, yet forgets to follow the instructions provided for invoicing. As we’re working I try to give her the opportunity to come up with the answer on her own, but she tries random guessing versus referring to the directions. I’ll pause and ask her where she is in the process / instructions and then she’ll go to them. I think I’m not a very patient teacher these days. On the flip side, she did a terrific job on the expense report for the boss without much direction. It is just a matter of learning the industry language and becoming familiar with who is what type of player – insured, carrier, broker, etc.- time is the big helper there. I’ll just be glad when she can come in and do her thing while I do mine. No desire to be a supervisor again…been there and don’t miss it!
DH and I have a big goal of paying off the mortgage in the next 5 years and thinking of putting a reverse goal thermometer on the fridge to be reminded on a daily basis. When I was annoyed about work the other day he said, ‘Just $96,000 more to go, honey!”.
Churches / making friends – some of you will recall that DH and I joined our church a couple of years ago. We still haven’t gotten to where it feels like home or that we have friends there. Some of our own fault, certainly, but recently someone else said they had heard that about our congregation. Where we have participated other members didn’t talk to us unless we initiated the conversation. Today the lay readers had a training session and several points we already felt came out from other new/more recent members, so at least our experience was validated. One of the others kept saying the church’s programs need to transition from a small church ‘mentality’ to that of a larger church, which flows over to many areas. That transition is tough, having gone through it at another church. I had not considered it before. Otherwise we are pretty much just at work or with long-time friends, so not making a lot of new ones either.
Well, I need to get some things done and quit sitting!
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Cindy, thanks for the tip on Joes Crab Shack. What is in a cob salad that makes it a cob salad?
Mimi, I have a fit bit one and I kind of wish I had the one that goes around your wrist but to me it doesn't look enough like a bracelet that I wouldn't like it so I do like my FitBit one. My cat tends to chew on the little clip so I just put it in my pocket and at night use the wrist band that is provided with it. MFP suggests that you do not monitor your food on the FitBit site. After you sync it with MFP you log everything into MFP and it registers over on the FitBit site. As far as the smart phone, you are not the only one who is challenged. my dear youngest daughter is the one here in town that is stuck with me. When I am out of town I try to have my other daughter answer them all so the younger one doesn't get to overwhelmed. I knew NOTHING about a smart phone. And I still don't use it to the capacity that most people do. The MFP and FitBit apps are free downloads. I was told by some one here that in order to use the message board you have to use the internet browser on your smart phone and access MFP that way. The rest of the stuff just use the app. I don't think you can get the reports on the app though. I haven't tried it by using the internet on my phone. I never could figure out how to initiate the sleep cycle on my Fitbit itself so I use my phone to do it and it works just fine for me.
Well I was so looking forward to going to church this morning and not being dizzy since I didn't take my natural sleep aide last night. But no such luck. I got to church fine since I had no dizzy spells a home. But it's the standing still for a prolonged time that does it. And this morning the order of worship was changed just a little bit. I am OK during the first congregational song, sometimes a little dizzy but I am able to sit down as soon as the song is over. But today right after that song the chairman of deacons came up and we as a church read aloud the church covenant. Then we sat for just a teeny bit and then stood back up to sing the choir special, congregational song and then offeretory prayer. After the first song the person standing next to me turned and whispered was I OK. So she sensed that I was a little pale and breathing hard and gripping the pew in front. I wish I could have taken my B/P while in the choir but it's one of those automatic wrist cuffs and it makes to much noise. So I have no record now of what my B/P was during this spell. But I guess that's what this test is all about. I have to be in a standing position on this tilting table for 45 minutes. Of course I won't be singing. Everything I read about it says I have to be still and quiet.
Take care dear ladies, Joyce, Indiana0 -
Checking in. I fell off the wagon yesterday. We had the grandchildren for a few hours while my DD and DSIL went to the movies, and I was exhausted! I sent DS to Hardee's for burgers and fries instead of cooking the meal I had planned. I had a small Diet Coke with the burger, then the next thing you know, I am grabbing a handful of DH's candy and stuffing my face. Mimi is right. It is all or nothing for a food addict. I am still under my calories for the week, but blew Saturday out of the water. I'm back on track today.
I spoke at a local senior apartment complex this morning - two services. The residents for the most part are very sweet and complimentary. I love going there. They like me because I bring them a printed order of worship to follow that has the scripture printed right on it. I am also very aware that many are hard of hearing, so I use the microphone as well as my teacher voice. I came home from there. DH and I did our 3 miles then ate a little lunch, then took a nice nap in the recliner. It has been a good day. Yesterday was good, too, with the sweet grandchildren. The only damper to the whole weekend was my binge into the candy.0 -
Happy sun.
Thanks for all the love and support.Trying not too stress too much.:drinker: :flowerforyou:
Went to church and had a nice sermon to hear.
Did get my walk in,tho I don`t do real well with the humidity and heat.
Going to Violet`s for 2 days.
Have a good rest of the day.
HUGS to you all
jane0 -
Katie - I hear you on the grandchildren! I am soooooo tired.:yawn: Everything aches. I also ate a bit too much today, but not over my TDEE. It would have been ok if I had been able to do my normal amount of exercise, but 30 mins walking is not going to cut it!:noway: With me it is never sugar that tempts me. I have always been very grsteful that I have not got a sweet tooth. Even as a child I much preferred savoury tastes and my two boys were the same so it is obviously a genetic disposition. Yes, you've guessed it, it was the cheese in the fridge that called my name! First I had an oz on Ryvita, then when DH was upstairs watching the football the remaining oz sent out its siren song. It was looking so lonely just lying there in the box. And it was the most delicious, sharp and tasty strong cheddar!
But the real damage over TDEE was yesterday. I will delay a weigh in until Tuesday to see if I can get rid of the cheese's sodium. Back to exercising tomorrow even though I will have to do it without DH as he is going off early to a cricket match in London. I have a big food delivery between 11 and 1 and will start some of Wednesday's prep. Get the desserts done.
Anamika - great to hear from you!:flowerforyou:
Vicki - so sorry to hear of your family worries and troubles. There's always something, especially if you have a big family.:frown:
I am thinking of my DS#1 who I hope managed to get himself off to his break in Scotland. His anti depression meds weren't working too well so the doctor changed them. I just hope he summoned the energy to get away as he often cancels when he is feeling bad. I would love him to turn the corner soon.:brokenheart:
We feel really blessed to have spent the weekend with the grandchildren. My DDIL came home a bit unenthused about the hen weekend she had been on. She felt she'd spent a lot of money on something she didn't really enjoy and I know she missed the lovely baby in my profile picture. I had the priviledge og carrying her around most of the weekend and nuzzling her lovely head. What big grins she gave me! DGS had some wonderful play sessions with his "friend Johnny" - my DH. The living room was a sea. The cushions on the floor were islands with different names and DGS was pushed around in a plastic box, his boat, by DH. I'm amazed his back didn't give out - I can certainly feel mine this evening! ! ! !
I am very, very grateful for their presence in our lives.
Heather in Hampshire UK0 -
Happy Sunday Evening, out of my funk. Spending time with grands changes everything. My kids threw a surprise party for me yesterday for my 60th. My girl friend from high school was able to get away and come for a while.She is dealing with a mom with early dementia and her father passed a few months ago. So was glad she came. Today 2 of my friends and their husbands took me out to brunch. SO as usual I have had a birthday weekend Not counting till tomorrow as I have had tons of wine, mimosa's and food. Tomorrow is a new day.
Thanks for all the birthday wishes, have a good week, and stay on track
Sherry SO CA0 -
Gmom, I wonder how many people find sugar addictive. Yours is one more experience that supports that idea.
Mimi
Hard to tell because most are in denial. I think the obesity and type 2 diabetes stats pretty much confirm what we already believe. :frown:0
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