Senior Golden Sneakers..........June, 2011

Sandydur

Happy Wednesday!!! :bigsmile: It is going to be another scorcher here but some rain is coming and then the temps will dip to the 60's tomorrow just when I will be watching my 5 year old granddaughter and I won't be able to take her to the pool.
We have a big benefit on Monday a charity that we have been involved in for many years. MCCD is the Midwest Council for Children with Disabilities. These kids have many different illnesses ranging from multiple sclerosis to autism. Most insurance companies put a cap on benefits for these kids and our charity gives back 100% to the kids. They help buy wheel chairs and equipment and in some cases even a van. It is a wonderful charity and our event usually makes a few hundred thousand due to the silent auction and raffles. This is my DIL busiest week getting things ready for Monday and I am the babysitter when needed. Monday will be rewarding because a lot of the kids are there and watching them have such a good time is heart warming. They sing, dance and just have a great time.

Marie, so happy Jerry is back to normal, that is a good thing right? Just kidding.

Yes, Becky lifting weights can be recorded. Do you wear a heart monitor, if so it should record the calories for you, otherwise MPF might estimate it, but be careful because MFP sometimes over estimates.

Barbie, I am with on not having spare time. I don't work and it seems like before I know it the day is over.

Gayla, you are really focused on weight watchers. Did you read the article on the computer that said weight watchers is the best over all diet. It said it takes the weight off and keeps it off if you follow the program.

Jeri, being with your grandchildren is the best thing for you right now, they will keep you busy and tire you out. Keep taking those naps to keep up with them.

My computer troubleshooter called me and said it was not my power but it could be my mother board. Since my computer is about 5 years old it is harder to find so I might just buy a new computer. I have to think about whether I want another Dell with two hard drives or perhaps an Apple. These decisions take me forever.

Have a great day!!

Sandydur

An old guy (not in the best of shape) was working out in the gym when he spotted a
'sweet young thing'.

He asked his trainer, "What machine in here should I use to impress that sweet thing over there?"

The trainer looked him up and down and said,

"I suggest you try the ATM in the lobby."

phyljen

HI SNEAKER PALS; :laugh: :happy:

I agree with Maire... I just love all you ladies already! Just wanted to say that form the start. :flowerforyou: I love checking in to see if any one has written and I can feel your personalities shining through all the way over her to my living room in Egypt. Thanks for sharing anything that you are doing.

What a great charity (MCCD) Sandy that you are involved in. Those kids are so LUCKY! Doesn't it just make you feel so good to be able to help out! I can tell you are a really dedicated lady and I am sure it would be fun to be around you.

My son left for the states this morning and will be helping my brother get some fireworks stands all set up and ready to sell around the 4th of July. He has about 10 stands scattered around the state of Idaho. It started out as a little hobby and now he says he makes about as much money selling those silly fireworks for this short season, as he makes in his regular job all year. CRAZY! But People just love to shoot fireworks in JULY. :bigsmile:

Buzz, my fingernails are ALWAYS splitting. But my toe nails are as hard as rocks. What is up with that? Maybe when I get to the states I can check out that Biotin. I don't think they have any of that over here or if they do I wouldn't know how to say it in Arabic. I can communicate but it probably sounds like 'pigeon' ARABIC to the locals ! LOL

Just talked to my mom and she gets to go home from the hospital today. She had the surgery to put a plate in her upper arm where it was broken. It just wouldn't heal and she has been in a cast for 3 weeks. POOR THING. She still sounded a bit groggy but she says she will be o.k. at home.Glad my sisters are there to take care of her and dad. Sigh.. I'll be there on the 25th of JUNE.

What is this birthday list that you are talking about Sandy? You ladies think of everything don't you?

well it is 9 at night for me and I've been up a long time. I woke up at 4:00 am today so I could call my sister to find out about mom's surgery. then I found out my other sister got evacuated from her home in Arizona because of the fires! Did I already say that?My brain is a bit fuzzy.
Better go sleep!! Good night or have a good day!
PHYLLIS:laugh:

Jake45

An old guy (not in the best of shape) was working out in the gym when he spotted a
'sweet young thing'.

He asked his trainer, "What machine in here should I use to impress that sweet thing over there?"

The trainer looked him up and down and said,

"I suggest you try the ATM in the lobby."

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Sandy, that was a great joke :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Jake45

In honor of Arnold Schwarzenegger, a new commandment has been created.
Be sure to write this one in underneath the other ten:
"Thou Shalt Not Share Thy Rod With Thy Staff."

And the hits just keep coming.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Becky, if you don't have a HRM, you can do your own estimate based on comparison with other workouts you do.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: right now I have an exercise called "Morning Yoga" that I count as 2 calories per minute, strength training 2.5 calories per minute, and "Gut 'n' Butt", 2 calories per minute :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: it may not be completely scientific but it seems to not be an overestimate (walking with frisky poodles I count as 3.7 calories a minute):bigsmile:

viliberty1957

Thanks everyone for all the good words.

Marie, the diet I am on is called the anti-infamitory diet. It is easy for me to stay on it because I eat pretty plain and like lots of raw (and cooked) vetabled and fruits. The way it was explained to me is to think of food as fuel. It is like a wood burning stove (for you who remember the good old days. hehe). There are lists of foods that are LOGS, and there are lists of foods that are KINDLING.

LOGS: Concentrated protein:(meats, fish, cottage cheese, etc. I choose 3 four ounce servings a day
Legumes: beans, bean soups, split peas, hummus. I choose 3 half cup servings of about 110 calories
Nuts and Seeds. I choose one serving of about 100 calories.

KINDLING: Catagory 2 vegetables (potatoes, winter squash, beets, carrots,yams, etc.) I choose 1 of 1/2 cup
Fruits: I choose 2 servings of about 80 calories each.
Grains: Multi grain, whole grain. I choose 3 of about 75-100 calories each.

FATS: the kinds of fats are limited. Olive oil, olives, and others. It does not include any butter, margarine,
mayo or those types of fats. Choose cold pressed. I choose 4 per day of 1tsp or about 40 calories.

CATOORY 1 VEG. These are the ones we already know are good for us.1/2 cup, about 10-25 calories. Choose
at least 4, Unlimited.

DAIRYand alternates: 6 oz nonfat, 8oz almond milk, 6oz buttermilk, 8 oz plain soy milk, 6 Tbs nonfat sour cream,
4 oz plain yougurt. I choose 2 per day

Three meals and three snacks are required and not going more that three hours without food (except at night).

Now....back to the wood stove. When you light kindling you have a quick, hot fire that goes out soon. That's why you need the logs to keep it going. Never light kindling without the logs. Never eat the kindling foods above with out logs. When I started this last week my blood sugars were out of control. Already they are in complete control, and I have lost several pounds already.

The number of servings per day are for 1600 calories. You can find something about this on the internet. Just search "anti-inflamatory diet" and "anti-inflamatory foods." I have to plan my days meals ahead so I get in all the required food.

This is probably more than anyone wanted to know LOL. God bless you all.

Sandydur

In honor of Arnold Schwarzenegger, a new commandment has been created.
Be sure to write this one in underneath the other ten:
"Thou Shalt Not Share Thy Rod With Thy Staff."

And the hits just keep coming.

Bada Bing!!!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

viliberty1957

I just had to share this little story with you. Mariah (great granddaughter, picture in ticker below) was doing artwork at my house this week. She brought me a picture with a short skinny person and a taller more rounded person. She said, "These are me and you. You don't mind do you that I drew you bigger?" I told her of course not, she should draw me as she sees me, that's what artists do.

A little while later she came over to me and said, "I want you to go on a diet and do exercise so I won't have to draw you round."

As if that wasn't enough, she drew another picture of us both thin, and said, "See, this is how you will look if you do the diets and exercises I'm telling you."

What would I do without her. She is part of what makes life worthwhile.

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Irene, your little Mariah is wonderful......what amazing things she says....you could write a book with her as the star:bigsmile: your food plan sounds so healthy and sensible:bigsmile: thank you for sharing:bigsmile: it would be healthy eating for anyone :bigsmile:

:bigsmile: Sandy, yes, today is Wednesday and now that I'm walking the dogs in the morning, the calories really get burned. Line dance class was fabulous:bigsmile: we did two dances that we learned at the Saturday workshop:bigsmile: then we had to get the house ready to show again before I left to meet my friend for our four and half mile walk on the Olympic Discovery Trail:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Jake walked the poodles while the house was being shown and now he is cutting the grass:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: in a minute I'll be leaving for the dog park :bigsmile:

:bigsmile: Marie, i don't know the ages of all the people who line dance with me but up until a few months ago there was a woman who recently turned 89:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: one woman who went to the workshop with us on Saturday is over 80 and one who dances both Thursday and Friday is coming close to her 80th birthday:bigsmile: the teacher of the Thursday and Friday classes is 75 :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Buzz, does your new grandpuppy live nearby so you can see him often?

:flowerforyou: Phyllis, glad the news is good about your mom's recovery:bigsmile:

dogs are pestering me so I'd better get going :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

LUV2CRUZ

Maddie

viliberty1957

Barbie...I have written a book for Mariah It isn't about the things she says, though. The title is "MARIAH the Story of a Princess."
I used pictures of the people in her life, such as The Fairy God Granny (me), Queen Sylvia (her mother), Lady Denise (her grandmother), Sir Ralph the butler (her grandpa),Sir Lionel the royal chef (her uncle) etc. I managed to work in all of "her people" into the story with pictures. It was so much fun. I made her a bound copy to have as a keepsake in the future, and a looseleaf one that she can play with.

My current project is another book for this year. The title so far is MARIAH the Story of a Regular kid. It will be a record of all the things she does this year, with pictures.

Oh, the other project I'm doing is THINGS MY CHILDREN MAY WANT TO KNOW. After my Mom died, I found there were so many things I still wanted to ask her. I'm just writing my life from the earliest I can remember, complete with pictures when I have them (and I have a LOT of pictures).

If anyone's interested I could share Mariah's Story and an attachment to an email.

debzwill

Irene, I would love to read Mariahs story. What a lovely idea on all counts. You are so clever and thoughtful. She will have it to treasure all her life and will be able to pass it on. How wonderful:bigsmile:

The 'Things my children may want to know' is a great idea. I wish I had something like that from my mum. You are right, there are so many things I would have liked to have known. I might borrow that idea from you.

Sending a friend request so you can send it on to me.

tlp8rb

Thanks for all the good wishes. My cancer type is ductal carcinoma in situ. Which my doctor tells me is a "good type" of cancer to get. If any cancer can by a good type.

"in situ" is indeed a good thing. Basically in situ means in place - it has not spread. My first round with cancer at age 28 was cervical carcinoma in situ. I had a hysterectomy, and didn't have to have any chemo or radiation because the bugger had not spread. My guess would be they will remove the tumor and will probably not do any additional treatment. I already had four kids so didn't mind loosing the baby carriage.

Keep us posted and keep your chin up. See irene's posts for an example of positive thinking! She's amazing.

CALIECAT

Me too. Irene she is such a darling. I would love to read it. I will send you my e-mail address thru our Message board Also coping your diet to save too. It is so much like mine except for the beans and I am going to add them to mine. We get no bread and I don't miss them so I will continue on leaving bread off. I get no grain no dairy except whipping cream And I admit I over use the cream Going to have to cut down. and cut down on the olive oil some too. I feel like I am not getting enought fiber in my diet.

You are the sweetest grandmother I know of..And the Sweeest person on the internet.

Thanks for the diet

Marie

viliberty1957

Me too. Irene she is such a darling. I would love to read it. I will send you my e-mail address thru our Message board Also coping your diet to save too. It is so much like mine except for the beans and I am going to add them to mine. We get no bread and I don't miss them so I will continue on leaving bread off. I get no grain no dairy except whipping cream And I admit I over use the cream Going to have to cut down. and cut down on the olive oil some too. I feel like I am not getting enought fiber in my diet.

You are the sweetest grandmother I know of..And the Sweeest person on the internet.

Thanks for the diet

Marie

Awwwww! Thanks. Irene

CALIECAT

From Maddie

Maddie

What luxcious strawberies i have been eating my share of them so good this time of the year.
How is ecerything going. ? Sure have miss you beening around. Keep in touch and let us know how you are doing> And how is that grandson? Hope you got things clear up with your D inLaw Be looking for more of you.
Love Marie

fancyladyJeri

This is such a great place to be. I get support for diet, life and cancer. Talk about a great place to be. Thanks everyone.

We had another fun day with Lukas. We took him to swim lessons. The lady who babysits him has him enrolled in swim lessons so we took him out so he could do the lesson. It was worth the 45 minute drive because it was so fun to see how much he enjoyed it.

You know I was very anxious about having him for a week but he has been my saving grace in these stressful days. He gives me cuddles, smiles, hugs and makes me laugh. When he is up and around there is no time to worry, just time to watch him and have fun. What a blessing. My husband and I are enjoying him so much.

Tomorrow I go to my liver specialist. As I might have mentioned I have an autoimmune liver disease which I guess I inherited from my Dad's side of the family. (Dad had one and so does my sister). As with any autoimmune disease, they get triggered somehow and there they are. There is no cure but the saving grace is that it progresses slowly in most cases.

I am anxious to talk to my doctor to see what effect this breast cancer and it's treatment will have on my liver disease. Hope he says none. LOL

Wish me luck.

Have a great evening, if you have on left and a great day tomorrow.

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Sandy...the new Arnold Schwarzenegger commandment is a hoot. :laugh: Thanks for sharing it.

:flowerforyou: Irene...I could only think, "Out of the mouths of babes". Grandkids can sure keep us in line.

:flowerforyou: Jeri..you are still in my prayers. And, God does answer them.

This is my last day of work until next Tuesday. I am taking two days off because this weekend is going to be very busy.

Shirley61

Hi Everyone!

Irene: You are a lucky lady to have such a wonderful grandchild.
No grandkids here yet, one daughter 28 just married and one 30 still looking.


What a start to my day today, the US brige was backed up and luckily I got through before
all the trucks behind me started on. Then when I reached customs there had to be
at least 20 trucks or 30 trucks waiting to go through. There have been at least four or
five lanes closed and last week the same thing, I don't what that is all about. :mad:
I go through Nexus which is the express lane so all was well there. Then I got to my
parking ramp and the left lane was not working so everyone had to use the right lane,
and the arm that lets you through was not working right. By the time I got to work I
was all flustered. (I do have high blood pressure ) So I am trying to get into a
Zen mood right now and get through this lousy day. :frown:

On Tuesday we had another presentation by the Toshiba guy on the new copier. One of
ladies was not there for the first one and the other co-worker came in half way through and
people had questions. So he came again and he had ATTITUDE and one of the secretaries told him
so. So that was an interesting day, and then the postage meter decided to act up at 4:45 just
before closing the office. I pulled the plug on that one and rebooted and it came back to life. All
in all I guess this week sucks :explode:

Wednesday I worked around the house, we have the AC on because it got close to 90 degrees.
Did some shopping in the morning and then decided it was a good day to defrost the freezer
out in the garage so I got that job done. East Peasy.
My lower back has been acting up again so I gave in to exercise to try and feel better.
I ended up going to Tim Horton's (our local donut shop) and got a small Ice Cap mint chocolate supreme.
I didn't even look up the calories on that one. :frown:

This weekend will be busy again so I will share later.

Have a wonderful day my friends.

Shirley

CALIECAT

What a blessing to hear from you all this morning.

Jeri sound like you are enjoy that Grandson. The are so cute at that age.

Irene. you and your great granddaughter are such dears. Love hearing about her. She sounds so much older than she is. Thanks to great Grandma Such great love between you two.

Shirlwy aounds like a rought time getting to work. Hope you have a better day tomorrow.

Becky good morning to you Have a wonderful day.

Sandy I have not heard anything about you Bingo nites here lately?

Gayla got to go back and find your late post last night. I missed it.

Have a wonderful day you 'all

Sandydur

Happy Stormy Thursday!! :explode: We had storms most of the night but I managed to sleep through them.:yawn: I have my meeting today and Marisa will come for dinner so some of the volunteers can stuff golfer bags (free gifts for the golfers) for the benefit Monday. This year they decided no kids since they rain around like little Indians last year. :laugh:

Shirley, sorry you are having a bad week, hope it does nothing but improve.

Becky, I can't take credit for the Arnold joke, that came from Jake, Barbie's husband. He pops in sometimes to share his wisdom with us. :laugh:

Jeri, that is why we love our group, we are always here for each other. It sounds like your grandson is a miracle sent by God this week, he is there to help you get through this stressful time. I hope all goes well with the liver specialist today, prayers will be said.

Maddie, thanks for sharing your sweetness with us. Hope all is well and things are improving in your life.

Marie, I agree with you 100% with your compliment to Irene being the sweetest grandmother and sweetest person, she is one remarkable lady.

Connie, how young you were to have a hysterectomy, did it put you in early menopause? I had one at 50 but managed all the side effects with medication. Congratulations on your weight loss, terrific job!!

Irene, there are no words to explain how wonderful it is to read about someone with an incredible outlook of life. All I can tell you is that it is an honor to know you. I love the idea of your books and if you would please send me a copy of the book on Mariah at Sandydur@comcast.net. Another idea is to video for everyone, my sil videoed my father in law and he told the whole story of when he lived in Italy and how he came to America. It is great to sit down and watch it even though it is sad. It is funny how kids, ourselves included love hearing about the years when our parents were young.

Barbie, walking the Olympic Discovery probably put your pedometer over the top. Hope you had a great day for hiking,
It is amazing that the women who are a little "older" than you are line dancing, what a great exercise and fun to boot. (pun intended)

Meeting today and then Marisa, will try to check in later. Have a great dry day!!

CALIECAT

Love these jokes you sneakers are coming up with. Get my day off with a chuckle. Thanks you for Sharing>

Phyliss I bet you are looking foward to coming home this month. Hope you have time to keep us posted on your time here. Really been enjoying your post.

Went back looking for gayla but guess she went to bed early of just busy.

I went out to feed my plants this morning. Felt like God had the A/C on this morning . so nice with a gentle breeze but it wont last long. heating up fast. I found a couple of little eggplants growing pretty good and Cucumbers are coming along fine. My little icebox sized watermelon has got some blooms now. And some little peppers plant have some peppers. And the hibiscuit plants have got some buds on them. So really a lovely morning.

Have a great day.

BirdieM

In honor of Arnold Schwarzenegger, a new commandment has been created.
Be sure to write this one in underneath the other ten:
"Thou Shalt Not Share Thy Rod With Thy Staff."

And the hits just keep coming.

My husband calls him the "Sperminator":laugh:

A quick hello to all. Very hot yesterday so I took it off and went to the beach with my hubby. :bigsmile: Very bad lighting storms here last night.:noway: Lost electricity so couldn't use computer OR treadmill this morning etc. (I am now at work). Winds so strong they uprooted some trees (around Providence). We just had the lighting. They expect more tonight! What crazy weather!!! 2 weeks ago we had to turn on the heat because it was about 40 degrees! Go figure!

I do miss popping on here several time a day like I did a few weeks ago, but alas...that privilege did not last. I hope everyone is well! I just glazed over the post real fast........and had to send Jake another Arnold "hit".

Hugs to all! Back to work:ohwell:

BirdieM

Swissmiss

:flowerforyou: Shirley...I certainly hope that your week gets better. My favorite Tim Horton extravagence is vanilla iced cap with chocolate drizzle. I haven't looked up the calories on it either. I also have a thing for the frappes at McDonalds. Whoops, have to get back to work.

tlp8rb

My scale finally jiggled down a pound this morning. It's probably just a fluke but I'll take it.

I also have to get honest with myself. While I am 100% faithful about logging my food in the daylight, once it is dark my mind seems to think it isn't necessary to count the calories. Almost like secret eating. I log off of MFP with excess calories that could be eaten, and then I eat those calories over and over. It adds up so fast. A peanut butter sandwhich, a handful of nuts, a bag of microwave popcorn - killers.

Last night I had my popcorn around 8:00, then went to bed at 10:00 and didn't get up to raid the frig. This morning a pound was gone. Of course I worked in the yard, in the heat, and probably perspired a gallon but I did drink 3 liters of water throughout the day.

Why or why can't I get a handle on this secret eating - if done in the dark, it doesn't count. I know better during the daylight but after dark, oh my.

BirdieM

I also have to get honest with myself. While I am 100% faithful about logging my food in the daylight, once it is dark my mind Why or why can't I get a handle on this secret eating - if done in the dark, it doesn't count. I know better during the daylight but after dark, oh my.

Connie, you are not alone. I have the same problem during snow storms.:embarassed::laugh: I'm not sure what the answer is accept to say that when I am struggling with any particular issue, it helps me to commit to someone that.....just for tonight....I will not do whatever it is that I'm struggling with and to track exactly what I will eat... and not go over one bite. I sometimes promise to report back to someone the next day. There's something about making a decision and commiting it to someone.....even if that someone is yourself.... that frees you from bad choices. Because once you've decided what you'll eat....there are no choices to be made other than sticking to exactly what you've decided to do. It's not easy to change behaviors so ingrained into us...but it CAN BE DONE....especially if you take it one day at a time. Good luck and never give up!
BirdieM:happy:

phyljen

HI SNEAKER PALS:
I got on the scales this morning and FINALLY saw those 130's again. 139.6 but at least it was in the 130's. I did a happy dance around the bathroom:happy: All my hard work is paying off. Glad to have all your support and great posts to read to keep me motivated.

Went and got a hair cut, colored my roots ( they were really looking gross,) and had highlights put on too. All in all I was in the beauty shop for about 4 hours!!!!!!!!! but I walked out a new lady with an empty wallet!! :huh:

HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAVING A SUPER DAY! PHYLJEN

Lafla

Hi everyone. Just having a bite to eat (cottage cheese, pineapple and blueberries). I love fresh fruit.

Marie -- sorry I didn't post last night but not going anywhere. I got busy playing scrabble online with a great friend from my nursing scool days. It was too late to post by the time we were done. I will try to leave a late post tonight. Now for my late lunch and outside to do some work.

Take care. Gayla

debzwill

Hello Sneakers,

Went back to Zumba class tonight, straight from work. It was great to be back, but OMG it was sooo hard! I had missed 5 lessons but it had made such a difference. I felt I had gone right back to the beginning. My mind was willing but the body was not! Got through it though and I hope Mondays lesson will be a bit easier.

Phyllis, It's so good to be pampered. I am envious! Except for the empty wallet of course lol.

Connie, Congratulations on your weight loss, its terrific. You can always report to me again.

Shirley, Sounds like you've had a miserable week. Hope it gets better for you.

Birdie, My husband calls him the "Sperminator":laugh: Suits him!! The worlds weather has gone mad!

Jeri, Good luck at your doctors. Hope your news is good for you deserve it!

Sandy, You sound busy again! I want to Thank you for all of your support and comments on my home page. It means a lot!

Barbie, You have so much energy. How do you do it?

Marie, Sounds like your plants are doing great. I am thinking of making myself a veggie plot in the garden. We'll see. All that digging sort of puts me off. I could do with Connie being here lol.

Buzz, Hows your grandpuppy? Are you still staying indoors? Hope you're not too grouchy lol.

Irene, Take care. Looking forward to the read.

Gayla, enjoy your yard time.

Maddie Phoebe, Donna , Judy & Judi & Jackie, Come back, miss you all!

Have a lovely day, or evening as the case may be.

Debxx