WOMEN AGES 50+ for April

Gettinfit2

Glenda, I thought Paul would be in the final four. I am losing interest in AI. The judges are “too” nice. Some of the contestants are lousy. I want Simon back on the show. With respect to your job hunt, try matching your experience with the educational objectives. You might have to look at some course description and then match your experience.
Natalie, what is the 17 Day Diet? Good Luck.

Mary, stay safe. We are experience lots of rain, but no actual storms.


To all, bad weather is a good time to curl up with a book and a cup of tea. It is not a time to for comfort food.

Lorri

The 17 day diet is basically as follows....

You eat Turkey, chicken as your proteins, eggs in the morning (2) (or egg beaters), veggies if wanted (make an omelette), green tea and fruit
You can have 2 yogurts (fat free) a day and 2 fruits (eaten before 2 PM)
This goes on for 17 days, then you start adding carbs back into your diet...
My doctor said this was ok, since it was only 17 days....
natalie

Thanks Natalie. Keep us posted on your success with the 17 day diet.

exermom

Lorri - one thing I've found that helps me but it doesn't look like you're doing anything weird, is to put some of that "true lemon" powdered lemon and have some water or iced tea. Seems to squell those desires for baked goods

kackie - sounds like you do well and are a great guest!

sally - aren't the baked lays high in sodium? At least, I thought they were higher than the regular ones, but I could be wrong

Did an hour of yoga today and then an hour of the deep water. On Fridays they use the noodle and not the weights. You know, I think from now on I won't go on Fridays, we don't seem to do as much cardio. I may just go and swim some laps myself. At least until I get bored doing that, Then it'll be on to something else. Tomorrow I'll do an hour of yoga. Jessica is supposed to be here tonight, we're going to see TransSiberian Orchestra in concert Sun and she'll be going with us. I need to stop at the store and pick up her "Easter basket". What I do is give her (and her bf) a fruit basket with a bottle of wine in it. Even tho she's 27 years old, she still wants a chocolate bunny so I get her a small one and put that in the basket, too. So I'll need to pick that up.

Linda - what is a spin gym?

Natalie - why is it do you think that seniors always serve desserts? It seems that almost every activity with the Newcomers somehow has food associated with it. The socials -- they're potluck. Bunco - you bring an appetizer. MahJongg - they finish either before dinner or go out to lunch afterwards. Canasta - they have lunch before. If it's something you need to bring a food to, so many people bring desserts or else something that has lots of cream and/or cheese. Sometimes it really frustrates me because I'm not that big on desserts, at least I'm trying hard not to be. That's why the last time we played Mexican Train dominoes, I brought a veggie tray with me. Really, only one woman brought a dessert (the same one who said to me "we need to start eating healthier") and there was one piece of her cake left over. Most of my veggies were gone, I only had a small amount that I brought home and I took a good sized platter. About that 17 day diet - regarding the yogurt, do you have to have regular or can you have Greek yogurt? Is it yogurt with fruit in it, or just plain?

the Newcomers are having their monthly social tomorrow night at this one lady's house. I need to serve (EM) at the church so I'll be late. Think I'll bring my appetizer early (like around 3 or so). I found this recipe for stuffed celery. What it is, is low fat cream cheese mixed with vanilla yogurt. To that you add shredded carrot, pineapple, and the recipe calls for some onion but I didn't put any in. You put this mixture into the celery sticks. Each stick is something like 18 calories. I believe the sticks are about 5" long.

Think I'll go watch a bit of TV, drink my water with lemon. Hope everyone has a great evening!

Michele

cherubcrnp

I love to feed our birds and the variety of wildlife...deer, rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels. There is nothing like sitting outside on the patio with a cup of coffee and watch them flying around, chirping away and eating. I keep looking for nests and the only one that I see is the wren above the front door. Personally, I think it is too cold. The hummingbirds are expected back any day but it is just too cold for them. All of my plants that I ordered from the nurseries have arrived but the ground is still cold so I can't plant them yet....I sure hope it warms up soon.

I go back to work on Monday....and just have too much to do around here. No matter how many loads I do...that laundry gremlin makes more....I think it is a never ending job.

Have a good night sleep everyone!! !

barbiecat

:drinker: :bigsmile: yesterday I went to the movies with two friends.....it was a free movie for seniors (a regular event put on by my friend's bank)----you don't know what the movie is until you get there......you bring canned food for the food bank, they have door prizes and serve doughnuts and coffee (somebody mentioned seniors and events with sweets):laugh: the movie was "Soul Surfer":bigsmile: I had not heard of it and so at first it looked like "Gidget Goes Hawaiian in the 21 st Century".....instead it was a wonderful inspiring movie that has stayed in my head:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: if you have the opportunity to see it, I hope you will:bigsmile:

:bigsmile: we are on our way home:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: the trip was fabulous:bigsmile: :bigsmile: and perfect:bigsmile: and now I can't wait to get back to my real life with healthy food, lots of exercise, line dance classes, and my dogs and cats and regular posting on MFP

:bigsmile: I try to avoid being invited to anyone's home for meals because I am such a picky eater but if I can't avoid it, I praise the food, eat what I can (I expand the limits of what I eat).......the time I am picky is when the food being offered is dessert or a snack.:bigsmile: there is absolutely no reason to feel obliged to eat sweets

:bigsmile: welcome to all the new members.:bigsmile: when I get home, I'll start to get to know everyone better and post more personal replies :bigsmile:

lovesauburn

Love that one about blaming weight on pregnancy!! It is sure depressing to weigh more unpregnant than I did pregnant with my 21 yo son (weight at that time 164#) can finally say I weigh less than that and it has been a long time since I could have said that. Waaaay to many years over weight, but today is all we have and rejoicing that I'm in a better place regarding my weight. Sounds like you are to, this is a great website and forum!!

cucoyannie

well easter is coming up; what is everyone doing? how are you planning to spend next week AND easter sunday?
i think we are going to the beach from thursday to saturday and then on easter sunday we are spending time with family that is coming from chicago. we will also take the time to visit church and spend a rather tranquil time at the ocean.
want to share your plans?

cherubcrnp

well easter is coming up; what is everyone doing? how are you planning to spend next week AND easter sunday?
i think we are going to the beach from thursday to saturday and then on easter sunday we are spending time with family that is coming from chicago. we will also take the time to visit church and spend a rather tranquil time at the ocean.
want to share your plans?

I am hoping the this weekend is nice....I would like to work outside a bit and finish laundry. I am working Easter Sunday so there will be a ton of food there. I will be able to keep to my diet plan without any problem. When I get home, we will have our ham dinner around 7PM. We live too far from my sister and her family to go for dinner.:sad:

grabbit97

Natalie - why is it do you think that seniors always serve desserts? It seems that almost every activity with the Newcomers somehow has food associated with it. The socials -- they're potluck. Bunco - you bring an appetizer. MahJongg - they finish either before dinner or go out to lunch afterwards. Canasta - they have lunch before. If it's something you need to bring a food to, so many people bring desserts or else something that has lots of cream and/or cheese. Sometimes it really frustrates me because I'm not that big on desserts, at least I'm trying hard not to be. That's why the last time we played Mexican Train dominoes, I brought a veggie tray with me. Really, only one woman brought a dessert (the same one who said to me "we need to start eating healthier") and there was one piece of her cake left over. Most of my veggies were gone, I only had a small amount that I brought home and I took a good sized platter. About that 17 day diet - regarding the yogurt, do you have to have regular or can you have Greek yogurt? Is it yogurt with fruit in it, or just plain?

You can have greek yogurt, you can add SF Jams to it... you can have NON FAT yogurt with fruit... no sugar... 80 calories 6 oz, great value at walmart has a great yogurt... I made it thru DAY 1...
I am not weighing until the middle of the week to see how I am doing...
Can't believe why seniors have to serve all that food, it's nutty, and I eat it!!! I have stopped serving alot of cakes and pies, and cookies, just fruit and ONE cookie a person..
Natalie

grabbit97

One day at a time in this journey of fat and pounds.. I have finished DAY 1 of the 17 day diet, I survived...
It was not bad.. we went out for dinner, I ordered a salad, extra chicken, no beans or onion straws on it... dressing on the side...
Natalie

lindaj07

Hi Everyone! Just have a few minutes until Friday Night Lights comes on. This is the final season so DH and I want to be sure to catch them all. We've really enjoyed every season.

Took Mac, my Norwegian Forest Cat who was sick, to the vet for his followup today and it was all good news. I am soooooo relieved. Next week I have to take Bandit, my Ragdoll, because I found a lump behind his ear and that's really worrisome. After the vet I went on a photo shoot to a local orchard. It was a lovely day, but breezy, to there were no closeup shots today. If I got one or two good shots I'll consider myself luck.

Went through today's posts:

Cherub, I your day of beauty idea. I don't use polish on my nails, altho they look like it because I use one of those systems where you file and buff, but I sure do need a pedicure. Haven't had one since last summer.

:happy: Natalie, I am sooooo glad you had good news at the dr! That sure helps, doesn't it? Lots of luck on the 17-day diet. I'm looking forward to hearing how it goes. I know nothing about it but am hoping to have time to read about it.

Linda, I've been walking but forgetting to keep track. I think I may be up to 12 miles. What are you up to now, 112? :bigsmile:

I miss Lynn terribly. She was good for us all with her upbeat spirit. She helped me not to take me and everything else so seriously.

Faye, I dearly love my bluebirds and would share them with you if I could. I'll tell you what, I will post photos of them I like and let you know when I do so you can go see them.

Mary, don't blow away!!!!!:noway:

Have a nice evening and a great weekend.

Dee :flowerforyou:

Dee 12 miles seems good to me!! As for me... 112?????? :noway: I better get cracking!! :laugh: :flowerforyou:
Seriously, though - I'm having my day off exercise tomorrow - didn't have one last week and didn't take the chance to miss it - if you see what I mean?? In a rush - just off to work this fine Saturday morning!
Good Luck!! :flowerforyou:
Sorry to hear about your cats - I know how worrying it can be when they're ill! I lost my wee Tilliebuddy in November - hope yours are feeling better!

vickim26

Good morning ladies,
Dont know what is up with me but I have been awake each morn this week at 6 am when kenneth leaves for work. I really like it but just not me. Not a morning person. Welcome to newcomers. You will love this site. Chiclet thanks for info about site. Hopefully that is what happened to Lynn. Shame on MFP. You know it got me to thinking. We really like and care about each other. Maybe we should all tell someone in our family that if something happens to us they can go to our site and post something for us. I would hate just not to hear from someone again. Just a thought. My daughter is on here also so I will tell her.
Pregnancy weight. You know for some strange reason when I was pregnant was the only 4 times in my life when I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain lot of weight. I gained 10, 20, 15, and 6 pounds for my 4 times.
Natalie, just a warning to be prepared for. 3rd day was very hard for me. adjustment I guess. Just be ready for it. After that has been piece of cake (not literally). Going to local craft show today with daughter and godchild. then pick up some supplies to come home and finishe bathroom. May finish this weekend. Hope to finish before we leave next week.
My Easter plans. We are having Easter with kids and grandkids on Sunday since we wont be home. We are leaving Sat for VA and then DC or couple of days. Much needed time away just 2 of us. we will eat healthy and get lots and lots and lots of exercise. I will try to post later. Need to shower to get ready. Have a great day and wonderful weekend ladies.
Vicki M

msh0530

Easter Plans: My mother's birthday is on Good Friday, so I plan to go to the rehab center and take her out to eat if she is well enough. Not sure about that, since she got another infection yesterday. In either case, I will go down to see her Friday. Saturday before I come home I plan to meet my niece in Wichita to go fabric shopping for flower girl dresses for her wedding.
Sunday we will go to church, and then have a pot luck Easter dinner in the evening with family here in town.

I've got to get going. I want to make a menu, get to the grocery store, and straighten up the house before someone comes at 1:00 to look at problems with my computer and fax machine. Have a great day!

momzcamp

I'm a newbie and not sure how to use all the tools on this site yet but determined to learn! Thanks for having a place for us older girls!

I'm 58 and diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes - never took it seriously until last week when my doctor really scared me. So for the past week I've been taking my blood sugar levels daily and they don't look good. Can't figure it out - I don't feel bad. Am going for diabetic/dietary counseling in 2 weeks but thought I would start here.

Wish me luck?

marlouise

Hello ladies,

Just a check in, hope all is well here. I am running a bit between the two jobs, so I will catch up sometime. Diet is strong and I am hoping that weigh in on Sunday is a good one. I am so wanting to be down to my ideal again.

Take care all, and remember to be true to yourself.

Marilyn

jam0525

I tried to scan the posts since the last time I posted and my computer restarted for updates. I tried again and my mouse pad freaked out. I guess that means I should just post and get moving with my day.

Hopefully, everyone is doing OK

Only two more weeks of soccer then things will settle down a little around here before we get to the end of the year madness of all the extra stuff for the kiddos at school.

I have not been sticking to 1200 calories a day lately. I wish I could say it was wonderful meals, but it has just been bad choices due to not having a second to plan things out better.

Nice to see all the new faces. Nice to see so many of us old timers. Some one new has a beautiful German Shepherd in their profile picture. I should post a picture of our shepherd girl. She is over 15 now and starting to slow down.

Jeannie

lindaj07

I'm a newbie and not sure how to use all the tools on this site yet but determined to learn! Thanks for having a place for us older girls!

I'm 58 and diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes - never took it seriously until last week when my doctor really scared me. So for the past week I've been taking my blood sugar levels daily and they don't look good. Can't figure it out - I don't feel bad. Am going for diabetic/dietary counseling in 2 weeks but thought I would start here.

Wish me luck?

Welcome and Good Luck! I'm fairly new here but can say it's a great place to be!

kackie

Happy Saturday, All!

Momzcamp: Welcome and good luck on your journey! This is a great group for support and encouragement. look forward to learning more about you!

Annie: Good question...plans for Easter: I think we will go over to my parents since our boys will not come home then. They are not far away and if the weather is nice, we will likely take the boat over for Easter dinner with them. (It is closer by water than by road). My aunt and one uncle will also be there and I have not seen them in a while. I need to call and see what I need to bring...so I am GLAD that you asked!

Mimi: Where are you? I thought you were back home? Miss hearing from you!!!!

Marilyn: I hope that your weigh-in tomorrow is a good one!

We are supposed to go to an engagement party for friends daughter and fiance. It is to be a casual outside party on the beach at someone's beach house, but the weather is WILD here today. No rain yet, but high winds and thunderstorms expected. I feel sorry for the folks who offered their home for the party. I know there are a lot of people invited and we will all be inside, most likely! That's the downside to outdoor events! DH is feeling like he is catching a cold...sore throat, etc., so we may not go anyway, if he still feels that way this evening.

I hope that no one is affected by all of the tornados that tore through the country yesterday and today!

Take care and have a good weekend, all! Kackie

grabbit97

I'm a newbie and not sure how to use all the tools on this site yet but determined to learn! Thanks for having a place for us older girls!

I'm 58 and diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes - never took it seriously until last week when my doctor really scared me. So for the past week I've been taking my blood sugar levels daily and they don't look good. Can't figure it out - I don't feel bad. Am going for diabetic/dietary counseling in 2 weeks but thought I would start here.

Wish me luck?

Welcome and Good Luck! I'm fairly new here but can say it's a great place to be!

Good luck to you, I am also type 2 diabetic, on alot of oral meds, and need to lose about 30 pounds... would take 20... and started this new 17 day diet yesterday, am not weighing until later in the week, but I feel good.
How is your a1c? I had to get mine under control and really exercise is a key factor..
I rode my bike again outside today for 20 minutes, before it got to hot, suppose to be 97 here (arizona)..
Welcome to the group..
Natalie

mimi7grands

I'm here!

I've been posting once in a while. Not my usual long-winded posts but enough to stay in touch. I'm still in one-day-at-a-time mode. In other words, I'm doing well for part of the day and not so well for part of the day. I always welcome the morning and the new start.

I've slacked off on veggies. It's time to get started full-bore again. It's amazing how veggies really do equal willpower. If I wait too long to eat them, I'm not in the mood. (And we know we HAVE to listen to our moods! :laugh: ) I pretty much have to fix them then start eating them. By the time I've had a few bites, I'm loving them. It's funny how a piece of chocolate is always easy to eat.

Easter: I'm heading down to my folks' house in the Bay Area (about 2 hours away - an hour east of San Francisco). That is often - always? - a dangerous place for me to be. Not because they try to feed me but because I eat too much of the wrong things. Maybe it's about repeating childhood patterns. I'm not sure, but I know it usually takes me a few days to get back on track when I've been there.

Both my folks tend to be critical (thus my amazing ability to be critical of myself ) Last visit, my dad told me my legs looked a little plumper. Thank you, Dad. After my mom told me to stand up straight, i said something like, "Aaaaggghhh." She asked if I wanted her not to tell me. You bet I said YES!

It's funny how, even at age 62 (and I know how lucky I am to still have my parents), I can act like such a kid. :noway:

This visit, I'll be staying with my sister. That will be better for sticking to healthful eating. She used MFP to track her food for a while and wants to get back to it.

I went to a breakfast that the church I've started going to put on for singles 55+. Am I really that old?!! :noway: I look around at the other folks in the 55+ category and don't relate. I think I'm in denial. :laugh: (Actually, this is not funny. How the heck did I get to where I fit into the 55+ age group? I want to get a face lift then start lying about my age. :laugh: )

Time to get movin'. I hope you all have a wonderful day and good weather. We're all due!

lindaj07

Michele - A Spin Gym is not as grand as it sounds, in fact, it's pocket sized though it weighs quite a lot. Basically, it's a steel disc (the weighty part!) with a hole in the middle. Through this hole goes a nylon cord. You spin the cord and do some exercises, quite similar to yoga etc but with the added pull on the weight to help build strength as well as help with cardio. The advertising says that you can use it sitting at your desk at work etc.... That's the theory! The furthest I have got with it is the sitting in a chair and doing some upper arm exercises. There is, apparently, a lot more - along with 2 dvds for instruction. I wondered if anyone had any experience of using it as I'm about to start looking for strength building exercises to do. Of course, there's Leslie too isn't there?
By the way, I believe Spin Gym is an American product and there is probably a website to get a better idea.
Mimi - How lovely to hear from you at length again!

I've been logging my food religiously and seem to have eaten lots today but still have quite a few cals to use :noway: ... Problems eh?? :laugh:
Hope everything is going well with you all!

SallyCC

Hello Everyone...
A Saturday....finally!! I had a great tutoring student this morning. He had a great session so that's a good beginning to the day. The rains are supposed to be coming but I got myself to the gym rather than rationalize that I could work in the yard.....I could do both...heaven forbid! Today's workout was a good one...felt like it went by faster than what I thought it would!

Michele....I am not sure if the Baked Lays have more sodium but I just know there is no nutritional reason for me to get them. We just got into the habit of getting them them when we go to subway so that's another habit that needs to go. Thanks for info.....sometimes what we are doing is right in front of us and we miss it!

Mary...I hope the winds have calmed.

Have a good day all!

alitarose

Hello! Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Not raining, yay! Heading out for a walk with my big doggie. It has been pouring lately here in the Willamette Valley so she hasn't gotten a walk all week. I'll take her out when it's raining but not when it's pouring like this week. It is my favorite way of getting my hour of aerobics in. I call it a twofur. She gets her exercise and so do I!!
I wiegh with my TOPS group on Monday evenings. I'm a little nervous about this weigh in. I've been having trouble not eating to much in the evenings. It's always been a problem for me since my husband works swing shift and I always have to fix him something to eat when he gets off late. He has no weight problem at all thank goodness for how late he eats dinner. I'm not usually hungry at that time but I've been nibbling while dishing his food up this week. It's after I've posted my MFP tracking too. Anyway this is another week and I've pinpointed my problem now I need to NOT EAT after my dinner and posting with MFP!!
It will be fun to get to know everyone here! This is only my second post on this thread. Have a great MFP day. Hugs.

glendaaus

Hi everyone, just to let you know that some of us type 2 diabetics can loose weight - and take the medication! I lost nearly 4 pounds this week, and I have been working at this since September 22, 2010 (again, again, again, etc etc), but I decided then I wanted to live for my 9 year old - I was scared I was going to croke it too early!!

Anyhow, I eat basically mediterranean - I log everything that goes in my mouth on here - and I exercise 7 days a week - I have just discovered Zumba for Wii - AMAZING - fun - the time just flies - and you sweat. I love to dance - so it is quite the pleasure for me - I play against my daughter - we laugh our heads off while we are doing it - and it is so good for us both.

Natalie, just to tell you I take 4 x metformin a day and 1 x shot of victoza - quite a bit - but hey - you can still loose weight on that stuff!

Lorri - I hear ya - I don't know who I like now - I'm not into that country stuff - but I appreciate talent. My husband and I are working musicians and we both come from fairly accomplished musical families - I am quite the critic - but I always give credit where it's due. I miss Simon too - he called it like it was. Thankyou for the career advice too - there are probably alot of things I can already do - that I have forgotten too - you made me think of that!

I appreciate you ladies on here - your all gorgeous and makes me happy to have people to share my 4lb loss with - husbands just don't get it - although he keeps telling me I am really looking "HOT" - I say , "well what about before" hahaha! have to keep them on their toes!

Grandee47

We are having unbelievable storms and the lights keep blinking so we're prepared for electricity to go out. We've heard there's all kinds of electrical lines down one county over from us. :ohwell: Thought I'd get a quick note off and submit my diary. Because the rain has been torrential pretty much all day, we decided to stay home. I ended up spending the whole afternoon on the computer "cleaning". I haven't done that in a long time and boy, oh boy, did I find a lot of unnecessary stuff! It's amazing.

I have two Type-2 diabetics in my family and both have lost weight and gone off meds by following the diabetic lifestyle of counting carbs etc. From what I hear, counting the carbs is the key. Best of luck to those of you who have to deal with that. I do know there's so many hidden things in processed food that undermine the progress of diabetics. It's scary!

I sure am glad to be inside snuggled down in a warm room with my kitties. It's unbelievable how hard the rain is falling and how noisy it is!!!!

Have a nice evening.

Dee :flowerforyou:

kackie

Altarose: Good to hear from you. Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs are my downfall...and favorite red wines. Also, sounds like such a lovely part of the country! Glad you got out for your walk, finally!

Glendaaus: Way to go on your 4 pounds. That's a LOT in a week!!! The Wii Zumba sounds fun. I dont' have a Wi, but think I might have to look into that. Fun is GOOD. (I am envious of your musical talent. None here!!!)

Dee; Hope the storms stayed away...we missed them, but barely, it seems. LOTS of wind, but no wind or, thankfully, tornados!!

Sally: Good for you getting to the gym first thing! I know that I did my morning walk/run and thought that I should also do the shred video...didn't happen! We didn't do bad for a Saturday!?

Night' night, All. Kackie

mimi7grands

Glenda, a big congrats on 4 lbs gone. Woo hoo! I love your signature, btw. I promise not to cook bacon naked. What a sight that would be. :laugh:

Dee, I'm glad you're nice and snug.

I went over calories today but not too badly - and no junk (a little chocolate but that's definitely not junk!)

Here's to progress and one day at a time. :drinker:

G'night.

exermom

Here's what George Mateljan has to say about drinking water:

Can you give me some tips to help me meet my water consumption goals?
How many times have you been told to make sure you drink eight cups of water each day? Yet, how many days have you actually finished eight cups? Ensuring that you drink adequate amounts of water can be challenging.
But since high-quality water is definitely a cornerstone of nutrition, and about 60% of our total body weight, I wanted to share with you some easy-to-follow tips to help you reach your water intake goals and ensure that you are benefiting the most from your water consumption. When following these tips, however, always try to keep in mind how critical it is to start out with high-quality water!
In most cases, "high-quality" means filtered water, spring water, or natural mineral waters. Mineral waters can provide special benefits for the exact reason implied in their name-you'll find calcium, magnesium, and several other minerals to be supplied in significant amounts by these waters. What "high-quality" almost never means is plain, unfiltered tap water. Plain tap water may contain a variety of contaminants, including pesticide residues and heavy metals, although quality varies between municipalities. With this critical water quality step in mind, here are some easy-to-follow tips:
Bring filtered or bottled water with you whenever you will have to sit for prolonged periods of time. These include times at work or movies, on car trips or commutes to and from work, bus rides, or just TV watching. Sip continuously during these times.
Maximize water drinking at times of excessive water loss. For example, if you perspire after yard work or exercise, that's a perfect time to follow your thirst and increase your water intake.
Be consistent, and keep your water intake adequate on a morning-afternoon-and-evening basis. Although the exact amount of water needed each day may vary, you can use a general guideline of about 13 cups of water each day for men and 9 cups for women, matching the suggestions set by the National Academy of Sciences in its Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendations
Be careful drinking too much water too late in the day. Experiencing sleep interruptions because you need to wake up to go to the bathroom will not help your overall health.
Think of water as a nutritional necessity-the same as vitamin C, or calcium, or protein, or any other nutrient. It's equally essential!
Although it's possible to drink too much water, it's highly unlikely that you will do so! "Water intoxication," as it's commonly called in the medical world, usually involves imbalance in some of the body's physiological systems and not just excessive intake of water. Therefore, drinking more than eight glasses of water each day, if following the guidelines noted above, should be fine for most people.
Welcome momzcamp. You've come to a great place! Best of luck to you in your fight against diabetes.
As for Easter - so far we don't have any plans, no one coming over. Jessica is here this weekend, of course, Bryan can't get here, Denise won't be. So it looks like just the cats and us....lol
Took 30 min class in totally toning. Really, I'm not all that crazy about the gal who leads the class, it's too much for beginners. Then I took an hour of yoga. Tomorrow I'll do an hour on the Wii hula hoop (I'll get it yet)
Tonight I have to serve at the mass and then we have a Newcomer social to go to. I already took my appetizer to the lady. I made stuffed celery. Bet they don't go over real well, they aren't full of fat or sugar or salt! Update: forgot that today is Palm Sunday which means that they read the Passion of Christ so the gospel is extra long. Didn't get out of chuch until about 15 minutes later than I usually do, by the time I got home, changed, and we got there it was a little after 7. Glad I took my appetizer early! As expected, it didn't get eaten. I was surprised, there wasn't nearly much food at all. By the time we got there, most of the food was gone. And a lot of the things I had no idea what they were. I did have two pieces of what I believe was bbq chicken (I think she got it from KFC), someone brought a veggie salad but it had A LOT of oil in it, had a few of my celery bites, a small bit of what I think was some sort of chicken roll up, some grapes, 2 Triscuit crackers, some cookies when I got home and a few animal crackers. I also had 16 more oz of water. Had lemon in the water and that stopped my desire for more cookies.
Hey, anyone know these things about Facebook? You know when you log in to see your friends, it automatically defaults to listing only those that you've recently interacted with. Yes, there is a drop down menu where you can see all your friends. Is there a way that I can make it so that it would automatically default to showing me all my friends? I don't have that many.
Another thing about Facebook, has anyone ever had someone "unfriend" them? If you're "unfriended", does Facebook send you a notice that you've been "unfriended"? I've sent a message to this lady a few times and have never gotten any response. That's why I'm wondering if she "unfriended" me and I just don't know it. I don't think so because I'm still seeing her posts.
I think Vince is considering going bowling tomorrow then around 3:30 Lynette is supposed to be here, then we're going to eat out at CiCi's pizza before the concert. Then Mon I have a Food for Thought meeting at my house (still working on cleaning it, which is lots of fun with Jessica here). Made spinach/cheese topping for the appetizer I'll make, just have to put it on the crackers and then bake it Monday. Then Tues night I'm supposed to go to bunco. Gotta research a good appetizer to take with me, then make it.
Hope everyone has a great evening.
Michele

MacMadame

Mini-Mac wants an Easter basket but she wants money in it. I'm inclined to indulge her as she needs to start eating better so doesn't really need the candy.

I am doing the same thing on Easter Sunday I do most Sundays once it's warm enough... go swimming in open water. In this case, we're going to my favorite lake and I will probably ride my bike afterwards.

msh0530

Another thing about Facebook, has anyone ever had someone "unfriend" them? If you're "unfriended", does Facebook send you a notice that you've been "unfriended"? I've sent a message to this lady a few times and have never gotten any response. That's why I'm wondering if she "unfriended" me and I just don't know it. I don't think so because I'm still seeing her posts.
Michele

Yes, I have been unfriended. You do not get a notice. If you are still seeing her posts, can write on her wall, and she still is on your friends list, you are still her friend.
Your water article was interesting. I do have to say that having worked for many years in the mental health field, I have seen many cases of water intoxication, and it does not always involve a physiological problem. It can be a psychiatric or behavioral problem which leads to it.
Our weather was beautiful today - very little wind. Hallelujah! Have a good Sunday all!

barbiecat

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: we are safely home from our trip:bigsmile: :sad: but we can't pick our pets up from boarding until Monday so it is very quiet here :sad: :sad:

:bigsmile: I am so eager to get back to predictable healthy eating starting with an Isagenix cleanse day tomorrow:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: yesterday we arrived at our hotel after almost ten hours of driving through northern California, Oregon, and Washington in the rain and were handed a key card with a beautiful picture of a pizza and the number to call for delivery:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: what a clever marketing technique:laugh: we were able to resist but I'm sure that a lot of people weren't

:drinker: we don't celebrate Easter which is a relief because after all the recreational eating we did on this trip, we have decided to get back to basics for the next month or more

:yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: I can't wait to sleep in my own bed tonight :bigsmile: