Senior Golden Sneakers Club~~~~~~~`October~~~~~~~~~

CALIECAT

Good morning,

No rain yet. And no fog. It is surpose to rain later.

Jake glad you got home. I think Barbie and your dogs missed you. WELCOME HOME

SANDY I BEAT YOU. Hello

hello to Barbs, Birdie.,jeffrey, Gayla,Phoebe, Barbie, Ellen, Beth, Elli,and to all thise I might have missed.

Have a great day and get out there and do the things we know we should do
Marie

jeffrey71

Good Morning Everyone!

It is spitting snow here again! I surrender! Sounds like everyone is doing well. I will check in later.

Jeffrey

barbiecat

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Down another pound. I ate really carefully and exercised a lot while Jake was gone and it paid off. I've now officially lost 60 pounds and am 5 pounds from my goal. I couldn't have done it without encouragement and inspiration from all of you.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Rain, but no snow here. It should be clear today so Jake can play golf :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Jeffrey, I have always been cold but now that I've lost weight, I'm even colder. Now whenever I feel warm enough, I know that a woman in the same room is probably fanning herself and about to faint. Yesterday at line dance I was feeling comfortable wearing a long sleeve shirt and had finally taken off my gloves and sweater and at that moment two women went to opposite ends of the room and opened the doors and complained that someone must have turned the heat on.:laugh: :laugh: I put my gloves and sweater back on.

More later, hugs to all
Barbie

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I stayed cold all the time. I sleep in my flannel night gown the whole year. Jerry keeps the houase too colol. So i just put on more clothes.
I am felling more like myself this morning. my legs don't hurt. I will have to quit walking up the hill on my walks just walk back and forth on my street. Grant you it is not much of a hill but my legs know it is an incline.And I guess I am no not ready for it yet. We will see. Calie

Sandydur

Busy Thursday, had a meeting then went to a wake of a dear bingo buddy. She died unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm at the age of 76. She will be missed. :brokenheart:

It is raining here again and I am praying it doesn't rain tomorrow. My 14 year old granddaughter is supposed to go to Six Flags since it was canceled last Saturday due to the illness of the four year old. Cheryl, my DIL is taking her and another girl while I watch the four year old. It is Frightfest and the kids love it. Please God, don't let it rain. :blushing:

I am with you girls, I am always cold although even at my age I still get flashes. (sorry guys) I had a hysterectomy when I was 50 and took progesterone for ten years and now that I don't I still get a flash. So once I bundle up with a cozy blanket it never fails that I will get a flash and get hot. :laugh: :laugh:

Barbie, CONGRATULATIONS on your 60 pound weight loss. You must feel and look like a different person. I bet you feel healthy and have a lot more energy. We are so proud of you, keep up the good work. You will lose your last 5 pounds before I lose my last 4, since you work the program so good.
I will be jealous. :glasses:

Hello to everyone else and now it is time to make dinner.

Sandy

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Great day today

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line dance, I got to teach (actually review) the dance I taught awhile ago. Jake was playing golf so i had my lunch in small pieces and took the dogs to the dog park in between. I got two 20 minute sessions on the exercise bike so I had lots of exercise calories which meant that today was a peanut butter day.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Sandy, sorry to hear about the troubles with your knees. Even though I have several friends who are thrilled with the results of their knee replacements, the surgery and recovery to get to that point sound overwhelming. I hope there is some sort of better solution.

:flowerforyou: Marie, glad you're feeling better. I know that when Sasha, the red poodle, was recovering from her broken leg, the vet told us that she should only walk on level ground, no inclines and Jake got the same directions when he was recovering from a torn calf muscle.

It's time for TV and then bed. :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: :yawn:
hugs
Barbie

Sandydur

Happy Friday!

The sun is still not out but it does look like it might be clearing a little. (Please God) Maybe the girls will have a decent day for frightfest, even if it is cold. :glasses:

Today as I did on Monday and Wednesday I plan on 40 minutes of Wii and 45 minutes of elliptical.
I went over on my calories last night because I went with my dil to a ladies night out at our Church.
It was like a bazaar where they sold different items. They had a wine guy there so I was sampling the wines and also had a couple of margaritas.

Will be watching the four year old while the older girls go to frightfest, she will be spending the night.
Better get all I need to get done before she gets here or nothing will get done. :laugh: :laugh:

Have a great weekend.

Sandy

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Dandy sound like you had a fun night. Enjoy your granddaughter for they grow up so quickly.
Good for you getting your exercise in.
I am still walking my 3500 steps, next week I will go up to 4,000.

Barbiecat A BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR 60 LBS. What a great job you have done.

Marie

barbiecat

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We have rain here this morning and some wind----enough to make all the wind chimes sing :bigsmile:

My reward for losing 60 pounds was to order a new winter coat. My old one is in perfect condition but it's huge. The new one will be just like the old one only a lot smaller. :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Sandy, maybe the kids won't be as bothered by nasty weather and have a great time no matter what.

:flowerforyou: Marie, congrats on your steps.......keep up the good work

hugs
Barbie

BirdieM

Help! I need some advice!

I went to a chiropractor in town for a free evaluation and he explained about “Relief” care vs. “Corrective Care”. One is temporary and the other one, Corrective, is an 18 mos. Treatment to alleviate 90% of the problem causing my occasional discomfort in my knees, back and feet.

I understand the process but HE WANTS ME TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT PLAN AND PAY MONTHLY OR IN FULL AND I CAN ONLY USE A DEBIT OR CREDIT CARD TO DO IT! He’s had this spinal therapy place for over 25 years right here in town, and anyone that I’ve spoken to, that’s gone there, has been satisfied. He does have state of the arc equipment and a team of doctors, but he won’t let me pay per visit and he’s so pushy about it!! I finally got uncomfortable and told him that he was acting like a salesman and was making me uncomfortable! He said that he absolutely was a salesman regarding this stuff and was proud of his 25 year accomplishments in this field. He’s the official Chiropractor for the CVS Golf Tournament etc. etc. etc…..blah…blah…blah…

The agreement says that I can get out of it at anytime, but also says that it’s a financial agreement and not a guarantee of results! My daughter goes there and loves it! It’s the “hard sell” that I’m trying to get my arms around!! :grumble: Just sounds fishy to me! I already ordered (and paid for) the orthotics for my shoes but am sick about making a decision to make a commitment for either treatment! Why can’t I just go without signing something?

Has anyone out there ever had this experience?:frown:

BidieM :grumble: :grumble: :huh:

CALIECAT

Sandy, sorry about the tying error bur you ar a Dandy. Calie

barbiecat

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Birdie, when we first went to the chiropractor where we live now, I misunderstood something and thought that we would have to submit our own bills to the insurance, that the office wouldn't do it for us, but Jim was so comfortable with the chiropractor that he made another appointment. We still love the chiropractor. It turned out that I was wrong and they do submit our bills to our insurance.

I guess what I want to say is that prayer, counsel with others, and intuition are often your best guides. If after prayer and hearing from others, you still have misgivings then it may be time to go elsewhere.

that probably wasn't much help.
hugs
Barbie

BirdieM

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Birdie, when we first went to the chiropractor where we live now, I misunderstood something and thought that we would have to submit our own bills to the insurance, that the office wouldn't do it for us, but Jim was so comfortable with the chiropractor that he made another appointment. We still love the chiropractor. It turned out that I was wrong and they do submit our bills to our insurance.

I guess what I want to say is that prayer, counsel with others, and intuition are often your best guides. If after prayer and hearing from others, you still have misgivings then it may be time to go elsewhere.

that probably wasn't much help.
hugs
Barbie

:ohwell: Thank you Barbie. It does help. I have been praying about it and asking for discernment. Part of that process is asking others what they think. It helps keep it objective.

I see a big 60 on your ticker! Congratulations! What an achievement!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

BirdieM

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Birdie. I have never been to one. So I am no help. Marie

Lafla

Hi everyone! It is warming up a bit here for the weekend. Our snow is melting. Hope it stays away for awhile. I was having some car problems, leaking coolant so I took it into the shop today. It will be a very expensive fix for an older vehicle but the government said to go ahead and fix it. I am not sure if my replacement will get this car or a new one when I leave but if it is this one it will be good to have it safe for the winter. It had actually been recalled over a year ago but I didn't like what they were replacing it with and the miles weren't that high so I asked to keep it and they let me. I am more about safety than new!! Speaking of work, I have 17 work days to go (not that I am counting) I only work 3 days a week so that will take me to mid-November. I am going to a conference Nov. 18, 19, and 20 so I guess my last day will be my birthday.

Barbie -- Yahoo!! You are amazing! Enjoy your new coat! Several years ago I lost close to 60 pounds (have since gained it back) and I was cold all the time. I think it comes with the territory.

Marie -- Great job on the walking!

Birdie -- I think I would leave that chiropractor's office on the run! I don't understand why you would have to pay before treatment or why you would need to have regular treatments. My chiropractor says to come when I hurt, otherwise go on about my business. When I have a flare-up I sometimes need to see him 3 or 4 times but then often don't see him for several months. Good luck with your decision. I know you will work it out and choose what is best for you. Don't let him push you around!

Sandy -- How are the knees? Hope they have settled down.

Jeffrey -- Hope your knees have been better. Did you back off the exercise a bit?

Beth -- thinking about you. Hope you are home soon.

Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

weaklink109

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Birdie -- I think I would leave that chiropractor's office on the run! I don't understand why you would have to pay before treatment or why you would need to have regular treatments. My chiropractor says to come when I hurt, otherwise go on about my business. When I have a flare-up I sometimes need to see him 3 or 4 times but then often don't see him for several months. Good luck with your decision. I know you will work it out and choose what is best for you. Don't let him push you around!

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Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

Birdie,

I agree with Gayla. You do NOT need to sign any agreement to get competent chiropractic care. I have gone to the same chiropractor for 22 years, and I see him when I need to, and he doesn't push me to do multiple visits. I actually went to him AFTER I got mixed up with one of those characters that wanted me to come in to his office 3 or 4 times a week, with an office visit charge each time. I also had a family friend (now deceased) who was in that profession that would rant and rave about practitioners that tried to "feather their own nests" at the expense of their patients.

Ask yourself, would you go to a primary care doctor that made you sign such an agreement? Of course not. This person gives the profession a bad name, in my opinion.

I hope you will tell him to put his agreement and his pushy attitude where the sun doesn't shine, and if he needs more detail instructions, let me know and I will send him an email that will leave no doubt!!!!:laugh: :laugh:

Barb

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Hi every body. Beautiful day here. A little chilly tho . Just right for some college football. As long as I am in the house. Cooking me some butter beans and cornbread.. Sammy is in here trying to get me to take him out. So better do it.

Marie

weaklink109

Marie,

If Sammy wants out, it is a good thing he is not in SW Washington today, as he would
DROWN if he went out here today. My guys took the fastest walk in history. As soon as we stepped outside, Pepper put the brakes on and looked up at me, as if to say "you want me to go OUT in this???:grumble: :laugh: :laugh:

I am home for lunch, time to drive,,,or maybe swim back to work!!:laugh:

Barb

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Barb we are having a wonderday here. Nice and cool . just right for walking. No Sammy don't like the rain. we were out walking the other day and got caught in a shower. He hi tail it on home without me.But nothing wrong today except a football game. exas Longhorns and OU. right now Texas is ahead. With 0 minutes to go.

Be careful out in the rain. Is it cold there too? Had to have a light jacket on this morning but in short sleeves now. See you later.

Marie

Lafla

We have sunshine in Saskatchewan and warm enough for Neil to be out riding his bike. I went for a massage this morning and am feeling sleepy and mellow now. I should get out and dig up my beets, maybe make some soup tonight. Right now I am enjoying a cup of tea.
Have a great weekend everyone. Life is good! Gayla

barbiecat

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:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Barb, it's been raining here too. Jake had planned to play golf but the rain was too much even for him and his umbrella. The power went out for about four hours. Fortunately it didn't happen until after breakfast. The dogs don't mind the rain. They like all the new smells that come when the ground is wet. The cats kept going in and out hoping each time that the weather had improved.

:flowerforyou: Birdie, I think you got your answer about the chiropractor. Find another one. There will be the right one for you.

:flowerforyou: Marie, We watched a little bit of your Texas football game when the power finally came back on.

:flowerforyou: Gayla--it's great to be counting the days until you retire. I remember that on my last day of teaching, one of the parents asked me if I was sad to be leaving. I answered appropriately but inside I was cheering with delight. I worked hard (as you have done) and when it was time to go, I left and haven't looked back.

While the power was out I finished reading my book by lamplight (the power never goes out on a bright sunny day, only on dark overcast, rainy days :laugh: ), rode the exercise bike (it can run on batteries) and Jake cooked chicken and veggies for lunch on the propane grill.

The girls are here this afternoon to groom the dogs so it will be a fun afternoon.
hugs,
Barbie

BirdieM

:smooched: Thank you all for your advice regarding the chiropractor. :happy: I called his office today, and told the receptionist (not exactly what Barb recommended, though the thought was there:laugh: )that I decided to go to my husband's chiropractor. :happy:

Yes.....my husband goes to one... (in the town he works in) but it's a 40 min drive from here, (to a Rhode islander that's a long ride ):laugh: :laugh: :laugh:, so I wanted to find someone more local especially when we have many here in town (like the one I told you about). I think what I found was someone more LOCO!!!:laugh: :laugh:

So it seems like the realistic thing to do is to go to someone that I already know is good, even though it's way out of my way. :happy: Sometimes convenience stands in the way of logic:ohwell: I guess I knew from my gut what the answer was but sometimes you just need to hear it from somebody else!:flowerforyou:

:noway: Watch him call me Monday:noway: :noway: If he does, then I'll take Barb's advice:laugh: :laugh:
Just glad I didn't eat over eat.

Sounds like everyone is doing well, rain or shine (accept those poor dogs of Barb's:laugh: :laugh: ) You gotta do what you gotta do!

Being 61, retirement is still a ways off as I'll be working (God willing) until I'm 67. For those retired, I say...good for you and enjoy!! Like you, Barbie, I wouldn't look back, even though I have a job that I like

Have a great weekend (whatever is left of it):happy:
BirdieM:bigsmile:

Lafla

I expect many of you are in bed but I will be up for awhile. Shortly after my last post I started a headache which didn't want to go away. It is the first time that I have had a headache following massage. She did really work my "very tight back" so I guess it should not be a surprise. I took some tylenol and slept for awhile. It was still there when I woke but has gradually gone. Of course, now I am not tired. Neil is watching a movie and Dave is playing a game on his computer so we are all vegging in our own ways.

I think it is a bit funny that I finish work on my birthday as I have said many times "if I am still sitting on the floor playing with toys when I am 60 take me out and shoot me!!". I guess they won't have to do that -- whew!! The only time I will be sitting on the floor playing with toys will be with me grandchildren, if I am ever so lucky as to have any! Actually, I have been one of those lucky people who has never had a job that I didn't love, all the way back to when I was a Nurse's Aide. So many people hate their work and I know how fortunate I have been.

Have a great Sunday everyone. Gayla

Sandydur

Happy Sunday Everyone,

Last night was my 53 grade school reunion and what fun it was. I honestly didn't recognize anyone, but did remember a lot of names. :laugh: It was fun trying to place everyone and find out what they are doing after all these years. There weren't many there around 34, but our graduation class had around 150 people from three different classes. It was sad to read about those who are no longer with us. :brokenheart: My sister went with me since she graduated from the same school three years earlier. One of the organizers is trying to set up a three day cruise next April. It would be to the Bahamas and only cost about $500 for an outside balcony room. The air fare would be extra but still sounds like a good deal to me. I think I might go on that cruise.

I think we are finally getting some sun today with a little warmer weather. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I know nothing about chiropractors Birdie, but glad you are going to go to your husband's since you know he is good. It sounded like the other guy wanted to do a pain management but his method of payment doesn't sound right. Wouldn't it have had to be approved by your insurance company? Water over the bridge now, you made the right decision. :bigsmile:

Gayla, sorry about that headache, do you have allergies? Are you drinking a lot of water, the best thing for headaches? I love retirement even though I am always busy, but at least most of the time there is no time line.

Barbie, sorry about all the rain, I hate rain. Daisy doesn't seem to mind but I hate letting her get all wet and smelly. At least you still got to work out, and why do we all believe nothing would stop you!! Do you ever just sit still and relax? Is there ever a day you don't exercise? You are such a motivation, I know I keep saying that, but what's true is true. :bigsmile:

Marie, where are you? Hope you had your morning coffee then your small walk and can spend the rest of the day watching football.


Have a great day!!

Sandy

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Hey Sandy. Your cruise sound nice. Do go and have fun.

I have had my coffee and breakfast which was one those Aroweat thin buns toasted with peanut butter and banana sandwich Those thin buns are fantastic. My calorie count was 390 and I will have have a latte when I get back from walking that will be another 110 calories ,. Will have to keep an eye on my food count the rest of today pretty good. Plan on a chicken sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes for lunch. Have not figure the calories up yet. Right now Sammy is telling me time for our walk.

Marie

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Be back later Have a good day

CALIECAT

I copy this from my food chart. this is my menu for today

October 18, 2009 TOTAL CALORIES 1,167

Breakfast
Great Value - Creamy Peanut Butter-Regular, 2 tbsp 200 cal.
Bananas - Raw, 1 small (6" to 6-7/8" long) 90 cal.
Oroweat - Sandwich Thins - 100% Whole Wheat, 1 roll 100 cal.
snacks
Walmart Great Value - 1% Milk, 1 cup 110 cal.
lunch
Kroger - Non-Breaded Chicken Tenders, 2 oz 50cal.
Oroweat - Sandwich Thins 100% Whole Wheat, 1 roll 100 cal.
Fresh Produce - Sliced Tomato, 1 slice 3 cal.
the Laughing Cow - Cheese Triangles Light, 1 triangle 17.5g 25 calories
Snacks
Great Value (Walmart) - Light Lemon Chiffon Nonfat Yogurt, 6 oz 80 cal/
dinner
Sweet potato - Cooked, baked in skin, without salt (Sweetpotato), 1 medium (2" dia, 5" long, raw) 103 2 cal.
Fish - Salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw, 3 oz 121 cal.
snacks
Fage Greek Yogurt - Total 2%, 1 container 130 cal
Strawberries - Frozen, unsweetened, 0.5 cup, thawed 39cal

BirdieM

:flowerforyou: Sandy: I went, with my husband, to my 40th reunion :noway: a couple of years ago and I thought no one changed much. My husband said, if that's true....you had to have had the oldest senior class in the world!!!:laugh: :laugh: I think you're smart to bring your sister. It's so boring to our husbands who band together with all the others "outside the loop" just trying to get through the evening.:grumble: :grumble: Glad you had a good time!
I think that cruise sounds great! Like you, whenever there's a cruise, I have to fly to where ever it's sailing from, which is always an added expense:frown: but sounds like it's worth it!!!

Our weather here is horrible! The wind and rain!!! :noway: :noway: I'll be happy to see the sun, whenever that happens:ohwell:

:flowerforyou: Gayla: I hope your headache is better:frown: Usually caffeine helps my headaches and my son-in-law, who gets migraines, fine caffeine helpful too! Too much caffeine, though, make me nervous:frown: Good luck!

:flowerforyou: Marie: Those Orowheat thins that you mentioned...are they the same thing as Arnold's Select Multi-grain Sandwich Thins? I use them a lot and love them. They, too, are 100 calories! I even have a hamburger in them when Russ cooks on the grill and they're so much better for you than those bulcky rolls that everyone else has.:happy:

Have a nice Sunday everyone!
:smooched: BirdieM

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Birdie, they sound the same but I have never seen any. My toaster will let me toast the whole thing and is so good. Marie

BirdieM

That's what I do. 1 will fit in 1 slot, but if I want it crispy, I do them in seperate slots. It's got to be the same thing and they are great! I think I'll have one right now as it's time for my noon meal:laugh:
BirdieM

weaklink109

Sandy,

Your cruise sounds like fun. The postings about reunions reminds me of when I went to my hubby's 35th HS reunion (when we were still married, of course). Since I am 10 years younger than he, I go to tease him and all his friends about being "over the hill" I had a GREAT time.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: THEY probably thought I was a pain in the "touchee":laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Marie, When I read your menu info, one thing I wanted to mention to save you some sodium, is a product that I buy at the Kroger-owned store in my area. (Up here, they carry the name of the regional chain they purchased several years ago-- "Fred Meyer") Hormel makes an all natural minimally processed line of lunch meat. They come in a package that looks like brown cardboard, and there is turkey, roast beef and ham. NONE of them have nitrates. Like all lunchmeat, the ones I already mentioned do have some sodium in them, BUT they also have a chicken strip type option (unbreaded, of course), and the sodium on it is VERY low.

Hope everyone enjoys their Sunday. I already walked for an hour this morning with the "pesties," and I am getting ready to head out for church. Our rain will return tomorrow, but today is supposed to be halfway decent.

Barb