WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2012

Hello all, :happy:

Oh me oh my oh! I have been AWOL since Thursday - Friday was a professional development day, then CDN Thanksgiving. I was logging food most of the time but not posting here.

Spent the weekend at our family cabin on the lake - my sister & family came too so J'boy had his cousins to hang with and I had some sister time. We spent two days clearing rocks and driftwood to make more beach space. That meant putting my gym muscles to some practical use - lots of fun!

Something bit me - really! and I have an itchy rash all over my left arm.Took antihistamines in the middle of the night and ended up taking Tuesday off work because I was just too groggy to function in the world of elementary school. Found topical antihistamine yesterday, so am using that but the itch is still very irritating! Can't imagine what it was - perhaps not a bug but poison ivy or something from beach clearing? It's spreading to my right arm. It's a-l-i-v-e... (silly quote from Young Frankenstein movie).

Finally got in to see the sweet girl at the salon (made the mistake of no pre-booking my September apt. so had to wait until now) and got my manicure, pedicure, leg wax and eyebrow tint all done at once. Feel like a different woman with gold sparkly polish on my toes.

Also bought some winter clothes (nothing from last year fits) - brown denim skinny jeans, black stretchy pants, a grey skirt and two long sleeved tops. Combined with the summer things that I can carry over I have a wardrobe to get me through the season.

I am already behind the pace with my October goal of taking a different class each week because I missed last week. Will have to make up for that by working extra hard at circuit training today.

Woops - the bell just rang (figuratively speaking) and I must move along to get self and J'boy ready for the day. DH is off at meetings in the city, poor guy.

See you all soon,

Nancy

:flowerforyou: It's Wednesday,

Michele - when my hubby is stressed he too likes to go out shooting, so glad he has some way of relieving it. Sounds like the pool is almost done, I'm sure it's a hugh relief to you:flowerforyou: looking forward to pictures.

Jen-getting away from it all for a short time sounds wonderful. I'm with you though, remote isn't my cup of tea either, now my hubby says that's what he wants when we retire, which I'm just not too sure about as he has a hard time staying home now:ohwell: how in the world would he do out in the middle of no where:noway:

Polly- I know that all of us at some time have had that problem....done a lovely post and have it head out to cyberspace:sad: Sounds like your hubby is a keeper, fixing dinner with no receipe that's quite the hubby:flowerforyou:

Liz-isn't it amazing how we are now able to use our exercise to adjust in our eating...thank goodness that MFP has taught us that:drinker:

Kackie- running for 22 min:drinker: I'm impressed...I don't think I will ever be able to do that.

Barbie- how wonderful for you getting all that fresh Salmon,:drinker: saw on the news last night that the Salmon are returning to an area in Northern California where they have been missing for quite some time. Hoping that Jake's Dr. appt shows nothing serious.

DeeDee- you have given me my morning laugh:laugh: :laugh: eating your chocolate cats, cows and horses:laugh: When I started reading I thought you were talking about real animals that were chocolate in color

ladyberyl- I do so love tacos:drinker: when I want mexican food I just have to plan for it, otherwise it's not something I get very often.

Jp;ene-so sorry that the shots didn't work, I've never tried the exercisers, but I'm sure if you did a search on the internet or in the topics here at MFP, someone will have info on them and if they will be any good to use. Your exciting life ? I go to work and home and repeat Monday thru Friday....with Friday afternoon spent going grocery shopping...yep that my exciting life

glenda- good for you doing the closet purging:drinker: I made the attempt to look at the clothes I didn't wear this past summer that stayed in the basement....now I need to say "if I don't wear it it goes"...soooo hard to do:blushing:

jane- Happy Birthday to your oldest...today is my youngest birthday:flowerforyou: Our family has just two birthdays in October, but three in September....Great going on taking that evening eating in hand:drinker:

Swissmiss- hoping you are able to get all your vacation days in before year end. I don't have that problem being the only one in the office I am able to float them to next year and hope I can take more than a few days to cover a long weekend:ohwell:

Liz- hoping you are better soon:flowerforyou:

Cathy- I know it's hard to stay on track for more than a few days at a time but you can do it. Just this past weekend when we were eating out I pulled out my phone to log my food and hubby thought I was texting someone, but explained I was entering the dinner we'd ordered, it really helped as I would have totally over eaten if I hadn't looked up the food:noway:

Cheryl- peeking isn't a bad thing it just helps you to know that you may need to drink more water, drop some of the sodium and up your exercise a bit....good luck on your next weigh in.:flowerforyou:

M-finding the right balance between calories, exercise and eating back exercise calories is my next issue to figure out. I totally failed last time (2010) and am hoping to get it right this time. How about sharing your receipe?

jb- I remember the wonderful Sept & early Oct of Oregon...the weather was always so wonderful I loved your quip...Our #2 Son is a musician and at 32 I can say that growing up and being a muscian have often clashed in his life

Kathy L- how wonderful for you having 4 job opportunities:drinker: how frustrating for you that they are at a time when you want to be there to support your daughter:sad: hope you are able to sort it all out.

Nancy- great way to get in some exercise...so sorry to hear you have the rash going up your arm:noway: Hope it goes away soon.

:flowerforyou: Welcome to the newbies:flowerforyou: come back often and let us get to know you.

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Today was weigh in day and I lost #1.2 which gets me to .6 from my goal. :bigsmile: Hoping that it goes by next week and then I can start to figure out mainenance, since it was maintaining that I totally FAILED at:sad: in 2011, this time I'm not going to even think I can do it on my own...I got too big for my briches last time this time I know that I need the help to keep it off:blushing:

Well I'm off to work on certified payrolls and continue quarterly reports.

Everyone have a wonderful day...keep up the good job...if you eat it log it...if you are moving make your exercise count...and drink plenty of water:drinker:

Laura80111

Augghhhh!! What a morning! It's snowing and it is sticking!! This is just wrong! All kinds of computer problems just making me crazy and putting me way behind, My hubby finally got things working but I now have a big cable across my room (I trip so easily). Yes, he has gone to get a power bar but letting that man anywhere near a store is dangerous! Goodness knows what he will come with!!

I haven't had time to read anything yet and won't for awhile and I am Mama Crankypants this morning!!

Sorry, rant over, think I'll go take it out on the kitchen floor ....by washing it.... :-)

hugs, Kate

Laura, you summarized his life so beautifully. How wonderful it is to see your kids live their lives to their full potential.

I have a question. Has anyone tried using those portable peddle exercisers? I was thinking about getting one to put under my desk at work. I am stuck sitting a lot to work at the computer and I wondered if this would help counter some of the effects of my job. Like the holster hip thing I seem to have acquired. Any input is appreciated.
Jolene

I purchased one for my DM when she was still able to move her legs because the doctor wanted her to get some of her muscle strength back. I don't think she used it more than a few times, so I now have it at my house. I think it would be a great idea to use under your desk for the extra movement. When I was going to cardiac rehab, they had a machines very similar to this but sitting on tables for people who needed to regain strength in their arms. Every little bit helps...

Deborah:flowerforyou:

Oh, by the way I tried a" new to me" vegetable this past week...Kale. I used it in a soup and made Kale Chips. The soup was a low GI bean soup, which was a bit bland but the chips were something I would do again, even my fussy, fussy daughter and daughter-in-law both liked them!:bigsmile:

I've heard of kale chips before and hear they are delicious. You must need to use a ton of kale just to get a small bowl of chips, right?

Deborah:flowerforyou:

Yesterday I put together a batch of chili verde with leftover pork roast from Sunday. Roasted tomatillos and garlic, put in the food processor with chopped poblanos, bells, a couple of jalapenos, cilantro and more garlic, then poured into the crockpot with a sauteed onion, a couple cups of chicken broth and the roasted pork. It was the best I've ever made, I followed a new recipe which is one I'll certainly save. I put a cup of it on top of a corn tortilla with a teeny bit of cheese, a huge pile of lettuce and a dollop of light sour cream. I'm thinking it'll make a good lunch today. I'll continue roasting the tomatillos from the garden and put them in freezer bags.
jb

jb, that recipe sounds like something I'd really enjoy. Care to send me a message with the recipe? Always looking for new things to try, and it's nice when it gets the stamp of approval from someone who's already made it.

Deborah:flowerforyou:

Cool and rainy here today - I guess there will be no more biking for a while for me - but did make it back to the pool for some aquacise this morning! (and did NOT repeat last week's last minute dash out the door to bible study:laugh: )

wessecg - 10 weeks of losing weight is a great run. Just keep on with the good eating and exercise and you will be fine.

mwheatcraft - Not sure what TDEEs are but I do know the afternoon munchies!!:sad: I agree with jb on the veggies - I find cucumber and tzatziki or hummous satisfy some of my salt and crunch craving too. In cooler weather I will sometimes have a V8 while I prepare supper, but I add some worcestershire and/or hotsauce and heat it up - kind of a warm spicy soup appetizer, especially good if my veggies are down a bit that day! In the evening a portion controlled dessert flavoured yogurt is good, or a warm spicy chai latte with skim milk.:smooched:

I am not very good at getting the extra calories in - it terrifies me! I am so afraid I will start to gain again. I don't eat back my exercise calories and rarely get above 1100 calories (often in the 8-900 range) I am not sure it is healthy in the long run but I am not feeling hungry and it seems conterproductive to eat when I already feel full. thoughts anyone?

Nancy - It sounds like you had a delightful weekend with family at the lake. What a blessing! And how fun to get to buy new clothes for the fall - another victory for you!

Laura - Almost at goal! that is FANTASTIC!! Hooray for you. I know the maintenance is also hard work( have been there in the past and it will be good to get back there) but look what you have done already!! You can do it - keep coming back and logging in!

jb - Good work getting out on the track for a walk! Not sure my joints are up to the jumping jacks though! The chili verde sounded delish - not sure I have ever had it. Do you share??

Kate - Mama Cranky Pants?? you are always so postive! (You too get to have your moment )

Yay! I am caught up - sort of. Now off to do some work. Company for supper again.

Hello Ladies - is there a time when everyone here slows down? :laugh: :laugh: Probably not.

I was too tired when I came home last night to get the buggy gassed up again for my next *dad* trip. I did go this morning and then did stop by HyVee to pick up a few things on their Health Market Discount day.

I also sorted through some clothing. I'm keeping some things that really no longer fit, especially hoodies. First, I'll wear them even if they are really baggy and second, if I want to wear layers something larger might be just fine. Oh yeah, and it's hard for me to give things up! :grumble: :grumble:

Now to finish dealing with this stuff. The items that no longer look acceptable will be trashed and the rest need to be packed to take to Goodwill. Just couldn't do that today.

On my dad trip yesterday I took a packet with several sliced mushrooms, some cherry tomatoes, and celery. Had a few pistachio nutmeats (unsalted of course!). Also had some plain Greek yogurt that I'd added plain cooked pumpkin and spices to. And water (but then driving and lots of water don't mix that well for me). I had a Kind bar but I didn't eat it. I'm usually too stressed to eat. UNTIL I GET HOME that is.

Well didn't get my prescription refill picked up or my trip to the library accomplished today. Probably should also make a trip to the bank for my dad. Better get those checks ready.

Wishing everyone well.

Lin

Laura - love the proud mama ..I love seeing kids with a passion and it is even better when they find a way to support themselves and stay true to that passion...I am still waiting to find mine

Liz - the finger lakes are probably about 4-5 hours south and west of Lake George. I live about 2 hours north of New York City and it was about 4 hours west for us. DH does not like the interstates (if he can help it) so we drove mostly secondary roads...beautiful country but some of the small towns were struggling.

I was back on the bike this am...8.5 miles in 31 minutes. I have an early continuing ed class tomorrow so probably no exercise...guess I will have to be food choice conscientious.

Keep up the good hard work...hugs and high fives

Jen

PS. Should have some good exciting news about DS soon...will keep you posted!!

LadyBeryl,
Where did you find 50 calorie corn tortillas??? What brand are they?

Polly

About Dementia:
the first thing I started to notice with my Mom was ( and she was always an awesome cook) she would forget what to include in the simplest recipe that she had been doing for years. Dementia is very hard on everyone, including the person afflicted with it. It's not like they wake up one day and can't remember "anything" it is cruel and takes their memory slowly so that they are aware of something happening, but can't do anything about it. (which is why, I think, they get defensive etc.) Enough said...I guess...

Cathy

Glenda & Deborah, I'd be happy to share!

Chile Verde Recipe

An easy, delicious! Mexican recipe for pork filling or stew

2 -3 pounds cubed pork stew meat (I used leftover pork roast, so skipped the searing part, below)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion
5 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, or regular
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
4 fresh poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1-1/2 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed, halved, and roasted, cut side down under broiler 5-7 mins (It's not necessary to roast the tomatillos, but it gives a better flavor!)
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

1. In a large stock pot, over high heat, sear the pork in the oil until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pot, reserve oil in the pan.

2. Cook the chopped onion and garlic, seasoned with salt and pepper, in the reserved oil until onions are tender.

3. Add spices, then stir in pork and chicken stock. Simmer for 1/2 hour, or put in crockpot.

4. Stir in poblanos, jalapenos and bell peppers.

5. Puree the tomatillos and cilantro in a blender, and add them to the pot. Cook an additional 30 to 45 minutes.

(I put everything in the crockpot on Low for 6 hrs)

Serves 10.- 12
Per 1 cup Serving:
Approx. 176 cal, 5 fiber, 48 chol, 14 protein, 148 sodium, 418 potassium

Serve with corn tortilla, or rice, dollop of light sour cream, a bit of grated cheese, a heap of chopped lettuce and a diced tomato.

Hello Lovely Ladies,

Today I have spent most of it in bed not feeling good at all I hope to be at work tomorrow. I did take time to catch up on all of the posts really enjoy reading them. I will catchup tomorrow. Take care have a good night!

Liz