Senior Golden Sneakers..........June, 2011
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Becky, When my daughter was here in Cairo we used to go to an exercise class together and it was so much fun taking her along. How old is your daughter? So hopefully you can get your daughter to go with you. Good luck! PhyllisI have begun my Zumba fitness. I have not done much cardio in several months so I really got a workout. I think I am going to enjoy it and will be trying to get my daughter into it with me.
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Well SNEAKER PALS: GOOD EVENING!:laugh:
It's end of the day for me. I gave my husband a real shot all by myself tonight too. YICKS! I did it wrong first and only got it under the skin but not into the muscle so I had to poke him twice but in the end it worked!! Maybe I should change my profession to Nursing instead of teaching. NOT!!!!!:noway:
I ended up having to get blood taken from both arms today too cause the lab woman messed up so I got two pokes also. Also got my EKG and had a chest x-ray.
Glad those fun little things are done for the year. I'm a healthy gal so I imagine that I am good for another year. School requires this annual physical.
Oh Sandy, the reason I give my husband the shots in his butt, not his knee is because it is just supposed to go into his blood stream to help with the pain. They thought injections would work faster than taking pills. So.... that is how I became a NURSE! :huh:
Enjoyed all the posts tonight. So fun to read and love the chuckles I get from some of your posts. like the one about can't believe they can't believe it's not butter. :laugh: :laugh:
You are all lso busy with summer fun activites. ENJOY and keep up the good works! LOVE Phyllis
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THIS IS US!!!!
Senior citizens are constantly being criticized for every conceivable deficiency of the modern world, real or imaginary. We know we take responsibility for all we have done and do not blame others.
HOWEVER, upon reflection, we would like to point out that it was NOT the senior citizens who took
The melody out of music,
The pride out of appearance,
The courtesy out of driving,
The romance out of love,
The commitment out of marriage,
The responsibility out of parenthood,
The togetherness out of the family,
The learning out of education,
The service out of patriotism,
The Golden Rule from rulers,
The nativity scene out of cities,
The civility out of behavior,
The refinement out of language,
The dedication out of employment,
The prudence out of spending,
The ambition out of achievement or
God out of government and school.
And we certainly are NOT the ones who eliminated patience and tolerance from personal relationships and interactions with others!!
And, we do understand the meaning of patriotism, and remember those who have fought and died for our country.
Just look at the Seniors with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts as they stand at attention with their hand over their hearts!
YES, I'M A SENIOR CITIZEN!
I'm the life of the party ... even if it lasts until 8 p.m.
I'm very good at opening childproof caps.... with a hammer.
I'm awake many hours before my body allows me to get up.
I'm smiling all the time because I can't hear a thing you're saying.
I'm sure everything I can't find is in a safe secure place, somewhere.
I'm wrinkled, saggy, lumpy, and that's just my left leg.
I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.
Yes, I'm a SENIOR CITIZEN and I think I am having the time of my life!
Now if I could only remember who sent this to me, I wouldn't send it back to them, but I would send it to many more too!
Spread the laughter
Share the cheer
Let's be happy
While we're here.
And, MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA
AND MAY AMERICA BLESS GOD !!
Go Green - Recycle CONGRESS!!
Maddie :bigsmile:0 -
Connie.....Thanks for the suggestions. I eat from my doctor's list.....and cream cheese isn't on there (I suspect its the satuated fat) , and nonfat cream cheese has a lot of additives. I will try the yogurt you suggested.. That sound like a good idea. The only real dairy on the list is plain yogurt, sour cream and nonfat milk. The other items there are such things as soy milk, almond mild, etc.
I don't like any of them. I pick two dairy items per day.
I thank all you Sneakers for your support and suggestions. I'm so glad I found ya'.
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Irene ~ Drat, and there was me about to suggest you try organic soya spread on your toast but if you don't like soya milk you may not like the spread. It does at least melt into the hot toast so you aren't so aware of what it is. Took me a while to get used to it and only because too much dairy bloats my stomach.
Great to have you back chatting to us all, we missed you
Barbie ~ Mmmm, parmesan cheese sprinkled on your veggies sounds heaven. In my bad old days I used to regularly grate a large mound to put on a huge pasta dish! I'm now strictly following my granny's dictate of everything in moderation!!:laugh: I little won't hurt so you use it and enjoy!
Marie ~ Missed you too and it was for no other reason that just too many things going on at once and something had to give. Next time something else will give first and I'll stay with all of you
Sandy ~ Don't go beating yourself up about one naughty meal. You've done brilliantly and like all of us, you have to occasionally give in!!
A quick catch up tonight and that's a start. I must get myself to bed because I'm swimming tomorrow morning ~ early!!:noway:
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:flowerforyou: Phyllis...my daughter is 17 and has gained at least 20 pounds in the past few months. I believe that it is due to her seeing a boy who is overweight. But, he says that he is not overweight but just has a lot of muscles. (bull). Anyway, he has said that he is ready to dump her because of her weight. I really like the boy and would hate to see this happen but then, I think that he is not seeing things as they are. Anyway, I am asking her to go to the YMCA with me. I am telling her that I just want to spend time with her. This is not an untruth as I really love to be with her. She is my youngest child and at this time we are closer than any of the others.
Now on to you, Phyllis...I can not imagine giving a shot to someone. My sister was diabetic and gave herself the shots. I know that her husband had training to do this if needed. None of us have any training in the medical field at all.
I really feel that I am doing much better. I am so tired of having this extra weight on me from my waist up. If it were below my waist I could possibly hide it but not so above. Any pictures would have anyone seeing the extra weight right below my face. I hate this.0 -
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: today was day for the naughty meal.......Jake announced in the middle of the morning that we were going out to lunch and he gave me a choice of three restaurants----I chose Mexican knowing that there was probably no way that I would keep the calories under control
they had a veggie chimichanga that was delicious :bigsmile: it would have been better if I had resisted the tortilla chips, but the whole meal was delicious :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: but even all the dog walking couldn't make the calories come out even.
:flowerforyou: Becky, there is a lot of research that says that if your friends are overweight that the chances go way up that you will be overweight too......even if your daughter's boyfriend thinks he isn't overweight but eats a lot, it's going to be a problem for her....what a great idea taking her to workout with you.:bigsmile:
time for bed :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: see you in the morning :bigsmile:0 -
A very quick Hi to you all. I replanted my basil today, it smells so good. We ate better today, not perfect but def. better!! I stewed some rhubarb this afternoon and put a bit too much sugar in it so I have to be careful with that. Dave was happy as it was sweet enough for his palate. Usually he doesn't eat rhubarb. I found that just a couple of tablespoons enchanced the fruit salad that I made for dinner. I love rhubarb pie and rhubarb crisp and the season is so short. However, I will not be making either of these.
Someone was questioning how somebody could poke someone with needles everyday. When I worked in Critical Care I took a lot of blood and started more IV's than I can remember. There is a certain immediate satisfaction from a successful puncture. So many things that we do in our jobs take time to see the results so it is nice to be rewarded immediately. Actually, nice for everyone when it works first try!!
Barbie -- I hope you enjoyed your special meal. So much nice when it is an occasional thing. When we eat like that every day we don't even notice how special it is!
I must get to bed so will close for now. Thinking of you all. Gayla 0 -
:flowerforyou: Barbie..I understand what you mean about the Mexican restaurants. We could make a meal out of the chips and salsa that we get as soon as we sit down. And, it wouldn't be a healthy meal.
I am back to work this morning. I had a four day weekend. It really feels good to be back.
I don't know if I mentioned this yesterday. I started the Zumba fitness. Just learning the steps is quite a workout. Most of them I already knew but learning them this way I can hopefully do them correctly. A couple of them I still can't figure out. They were even harder when I was learning them in class because the steps were not broken down then. I don't know how many calories I burned. I will need to use my HRM next time. No classes at the YMCA this week. New session begins next Monday.0 -
Maddie, I could,t agree more!!!
BirdieM:bigsmile:0 -
Hi Ladies:
New day and feel better today. :flowerforyou: Yesterday was a crappy day at work for me.
I had to trouble shoot our postage meter which was not working.
Pitney Bowes does not like to send a serviceman, but our scale is out of
whack and I tried everything they suggested. So serviceman will be here
on Wednesday to look at it. it is so frustrating to talk to them because their rep's
English is not very good. Anyway, thanks for listening to me *****. :grumble:
New day and things are better today. We have all the big guns here today
interviewing a new attorney for our office. I guess we are finally expanding.
Yesterday was a good exercise day, I did 25 mins. walking plus 30 mins
Wii strength training. Trying to get back down again from the weekend. :bigsmile:
This weekend on Saturday is my nephew's wife's 40th birthday party at their
house. Yes there will be drinking and eating again. But this time I
can walk away from the food and just talk to people. Easy Peasy! :drinker:
Sunday is Fathers Day and my girls are coming down and we will probably
go for a sail weather permitting. I don't know where this hot and dry summer
is they are talking about.
I will leave you with some words of wisdom:
<<<<Instead of counting your days, make your days COUNT>>>>
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<<<<Instead of counting your days, make your days COUNT>>>> I LOVE THIS !!!
Shirley, we use a Hasler postage meter. Had to have it repaired last week. But, the servicemen come out very quickly for us. We can not be without it. I have been told that our's is old but I remember getting it less that 10 years ago.
I didn't have time to make something for lunch this morning. I have to get back into getting up at 4:00 am. So, here I am eating from the cafeteria and not very healthy.:grumble:0 -
Hi Sneakers ~ Short and sweet tonight because I have pulled a muscle in my back pushing my lawnmower around before the promised rain arrives and it's not too comfortable sitting at the computer desk. My friend and I turned up to the leisure centre for our early morning swim to be told they'd altered the timetable so we couldn't go in. That's about the third time it's happened to us in the past few weeks and is so frustrating!! The grass cutting should have burned a few calories though.
When I went to bed last night after posting on the sneakers thread I was met with this scene which did make me smile. It was a struggle to find a gap to squeeze myself in to!!
That's it, I'll log in my food and then get a hot wheat bag on my aching muscles!!:grumble:
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Imagine trying to sneak in between two Afghan Hounds ! ! !When I went to bed last night after posting on the sneakers thread I was met with this scene which did make me smile. It was a struggle to find a gap to squeeze myself in to!!
Jackie
Since I don't seem to be making progress at the same stunning rate I once did, I thought I'd report in on my efforts to reduce the size of my older dog. Will started his thyroid medication and "new way of life" last Thursday forenoon. Earlier that day he had weighed in at a whopping 114 pounds. Today I stopped at the vet office and put him on the scale. It fluttered a bit between 108 and 109 pounds so that's a 5-6 pound loss in five days. We're up to walking 1.2 miles in the morning, and 1/2 mile in the evening. He remains on 1-1/2 cups of good kibble and 1/2 can of green beans that have been rinsed. I am elated at this early, positive progress.0 -
Had a great time at the MCCD benefit, maybe a little too good. I was good with food, but the wine went down too easy and I should know better. I bid on several items and won them but the biggest surprise is when they announced the winner of the 46 inch flat screen 3D TV. I was on the dance floor with my friend and the kids and he said it is one of our own and said my name. I was shocked and let out a yell!! But because I am a volunteer and my stepson and his wife are on the board, I donated it back to MCCD so they can raffle it off again in Ohio. I know you all think I am crazy and today I might believe that also, but it did feel like the right thing to do last night. (or was it the wine) I know it will benefit the kids so I am ok with my decision.
Connie, great news with Will losing weight, maybe you should go on his diet. :laugh:
Becky, those Zumba dances can be hard work, let me know how it feels on your knees. And in my opinion only, if your daughter's boyfriend is saying he wants to dump her because she she gaining weight, he is not worth keeping.:grumble:
Gayla, I give you even more credit than usual for being a nurse, but will admit if I get a good IV nurse I am so happy.:blushing:
Barbie, your naughty meal sounds good and every once in while a slacker day is in order. You do so much exercise I am sure you will be fine.:drinker:
Jackie , great picture of your babies in your bed, I am sure they let you squeeze in with them.
Irene, always happy when you post.
Maddie, thanks for sharing, it is funny because I just received that in an email this week.
Phyllis, glad you are getting used to giving hubby shots, not sure if I could handle that one.:noway:
Shirley, my daughter also puts her pictures to music and if I ever get enough time I am going to do the same, once I get my new computer.:bigsmile:
Marie, congratulations on your weight loss, you are doing great :drinker:
The good news is because I moved around so much last night, I did lose a little weight, but will have to check the scale tomorrow.
The bad news is I am heading to the couch.:yawn:
Have a good evening.0 -
:happy: Did an hour of Zumba. Actually, it was an hour practicing the steps. Burned 277 calories. Not planning on eating the calories burned either. Now, I am going to shower and hit the bed. I am tired but feeling great. :yawn:0
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What a tresure I found in a quilting blog. Just wanted to share. Remind me Of my
Granmother She could do anything in craft. I wish I took after her. She could make a dress without a pattern and all such pretty things. She had a few people she sew for and made most of my dresses. I would find one in the sears catalog and she could make it just by looking at it. She also play the organ by ear. and play for the church. Me I can't carry a tune. What happen to me?
Have a nice evening.
Enjoy you posting today. So glad to see Jackie around again.
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Imagine trying to sneak in between two Afghan Hounds ! ! !When I went to bed last night after posting on the sneakers thread I was met with this scene which did make me smile. It was a struggle to find a gap to squeeze myself in to!!
Jackie
At our house it's two Standard Poodles and a 14 pound cat :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:0 -
HI SNEAKER PALS:
I GOT THE RESULTS FROM ALL MY BLOOD WORK AND HAD THE PHYSICAL AND ALL AND DOC SAYS I AM IN GREAT SHAPE. HE EVEN ASKED IF I HAD LOST WEIGHT AND SAID HE WANTED TO KNOW HOW I DID IT CAUSE HE WANTED TO LOSE WEIGHT TOO.
BUT SINCE LAST NIGHT I HAVE FELT LIKE I AM SPINNING AROUND. I FEEL DIZZY EVERY TIME I STAND UP AND EVEN LAYING DOWN I FEEL LIKE THE WORLD IS TURNING. THIS MORNING I FEEL A BIT NAUSEATED TOO. DON'T KNOW WHAT IS UP WITH THIS FEELING. BUT I THINK I'LL GO BACK TO BED FOR ANOTHER HOUR. :yawn:
I did enjoy reading all the updates from everyone!! THANKS. Back to bed now. It's 7:00 am but I am going to see if I can get rid of this yucky feeling. Phyllis0 -
I stole this off of another MFP somewhere in my roaming around0 -
Sending this to Jeri for I know she love tulips and that i am thinking of her. found this in my roaming around tonight.. Got invole in quilting blogsand found this.my Jerry just came and told me it was late and time for bed. so i better say good night
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Good night to you all from rainy Saskatchewan. We need it so will gladly accept. I did get to the chiropractor today and he adjusted nine spots on my spine. I feel quite pain free at the moment but will likely go back Friday. After that I should be good for a few months. That is more or less my routine. I feel very blessed to have the fibromyalgia as well controlled as it is. My rheumatologist indicated the key was to not stop activities including work if possible. Here I am plugging along 20 plus years later.
Nice win, Sandy! So generous to give it back.
I am getting sleepy so better find my way to bed. Take care. Gayla 0 -
:flowerforyou: Do be careful, Phyllis. Maybe your doctor should be called.
:flowerforyou: Lafla...We are expecting rain here once again.:noway: We are getting tired of it.
:flowerforyou: CALIECAT..hope you have a wonderful, blessed day.0 -
I've noticed on the "home" page that most of my friends are finishing their day UNDER their calorie goals and the rest of us are congratulating them. Now I'm included in the bunch most days so I'm not picking on anyone but isn't the point of having a calorie goal to maintain good health to reach that goal?
MFP has determined that for maximum health benefits and healthy weight loss each of us should be eating a certain number of calories. Shouldn't we be striving to do just that? If it is 1200 calories a day to insure health and weight loss, then all of us need to adjust our calories to meet that goal, not to be under it. Makes us underachievers - and we're congratulating each other on that fact.
If someone wants to rebut my argument there, please do so but from this day forward, I will be eating 1200 calories a day, and adjusting my diet to spread those calories throughout the day.0 -
I've noticed on the "home" page that most of my friends are finishing their day UNDER their calorie goals and the rest of us are congratulating them. Now I'm included in the bunch most days so I'm not picking on anyone but isn't the point of having a calorie goal to maintain good health to reach that goal?
MFP has determined that for maximum health benefits and healthy weight loss each of us should be eating a certain number of calories. Shouldn't we be striving to do just that? If it is 1200 calories a day to insure health and weight loss, then all of us need to adjust our calories to meet that goal, not to be under it. Makes us underachievers - and we're congratulating each other on that fact.
If someone wants to rebut my argument there, please do so but from this day forward, I will be eating 1200 calories a day, and adjusting my diet to spread those calories throughout the day.
I learned this the hard way! I was eating only about 600 to 900 calories a day (lack of appetite, not on purpose) and my weight didn't change after awhile. Then my nutritonist at Cancer Care gave me food lists to choose from, the number of servings from each list, and said now EAT it all. It comes out to about 1600 calories. It was hard at first, and I would say, "Oh, no...time for a snack." But guess what! I feel so much better now, and I'm losing weight again. There are no empty calories in this plan, everything is filled with nutrition. A quarter pounder with cheese is a thing of the past and I'm not missing it. I hope this is helpful to someone.0 -
If people are truly not eating enough calories by being under than that is not good and they will stop losing the weight. It may be that they have exercised some of the calories away and then not eaten more. Should we eat the calories that we have consumed or not?0
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Who all wears a HRM ?0
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If people are truly not eating enough calories by being under than that is not good and they will stop losing the weight. It may be that they have exercised some of the calories away and then not eaten more. Should we eat the calories that we have consumed or not?
There are many different opinions on this subject. I am posting a link to one discussion that I found interesting and helpful.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/188509-my-take-on-exercise-calories-please-read-if-you-are-new
I don't always eat the calories I earn from exercise, but I do try to eat the 1200 minimum calories that MFP seems to feel is necessary to stay healthy. If I click the button that says I'm done, and it tells me I am not eating enough calories, I will take another look to see where I can add some nutrition, eating only healthy foods. I try to get them all in at least two hours before I go to bed.0 -
Connie, now you have me confused. MFP gives me 1200 calories a day, today I exercised and gained 328 calories. So I eat my 1200 calories along with my exercise calories which today will be 1528 (unless I take Daisy for a walk later). Is this right or not?
As far as congratulating our friends on staying under their calories, I do it for moral support. It is not easy for everyone to stay under calories even with exercise and I think support and motivation helps them. If I am correct in eating exercise calories then I do think some of our friends are eating too few. Nothing wrong with having some calories left over but not hundreds. Let me clarify that this is my opinion and I am not trying to start a debate, just wondering if I am doing this right or wrong.
Becky, I do use a HRM when I exercise and walk my dog. I think it gives a better calorie count then any machine and it more accurate.
Phylis, it sounds like you could have vertigo, I hope you have called your doctor. Feel better soon.
I didn't open a new window and have forgotten the other posts, so sorry.
Hope everyone is well and taking care of themselves.0 -
HI SNEAKER PALS:
Two more days in Cairo and then I travel to the states! I am feeling much better today.:happy: This morning I was still dizzy but not I am fine. I think maybe I had water in my ear from the swimming. I went swimming again this evening for 40 minutes instead of one hour and I felt great after my swim. Came home and made strawberry smoothies for me and my husband. YUMMY! I am still about 100 under the 1200 and I could have an extra 300 for the swim Now I am confused too. Maybe this is why I am not losing. I should eat more! It just is so strange to eat to lose!!! Thanks for the concerns about me being dizzy. If it comes back I will call the doctor or go over and have him look in my ears.
I do not have an HRM but I would like one. Maybe I can purchase one this summer. I have a lot on my list of things I want to buy when I get to the staes. Happens every summer!!:laugh: I hope my suitcase will be big enough. I hate that some airline only let me have one free bag. Unfortunately British Air, that I am traveling on only allows ONE. so I have to pay for the second one.
Well I think I will go and find one more healthy thing to eat before I go to bed. So I can lose weight! Good night . Phyllis0
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