WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2013

Ohiomom :flowerforyou: I know what you mean about having DD physically IN your home. I now understand why my Mom would just sit and stare at me when they had their own home and we would visit. You are just soaking up those memories and storing them for later. I love it when I watch my DGD play in the same back yard their Mom grew up in.

Today was weigh in day :huh: officailly gained one pound but lost another 1 1/2 inches. So for the month of June I have lost 11 1/2 inches. My blood sugar was 95 which is so wonderful. I can't wait until my annual physical in October. I just wish the weight would go down also

Everyone have a good day

Joyce Indiana

Happy July 4th to all the American Vit Fs...and Barbie, thanks for the rousing Canada Day image!

Still in a tunnel of work, and missing being here...will be back though!

Have a great week,

BJ, SWOnt

Happy July 5th everyone! OMG, I actually got to the gym today! I did about 30 minutes on the treadmill – focused on walking without holding on except to check heart rate, and then did some ab work. Funny but true story – long, long ago when I was much fitter I would alternate days of 90 minutes brisk walking on treadmill with 45 minutes treadmill followed by circuit training. One of the 90 minute days as I was basically zoned out speed walking, I placed one foot part way off the belt. Next moment, I’m on the ground trying to figure out what happened. I was fine but embarrassed and have really had a problem since then keeping my hands off the side rails just in case. So, two major hurdles cleared today – actually took myself to the gym for the first time in forever AND got over my “fear of flying!”

Happy birthdays to Grandmallie & Renny
Sandy (ohiomomof2?) – totally with you on the exuberance, GREAT DAY, isn’t it?
Brooke from Colorado – I send prayers to all firefighters and their families especially after an event like this, they are our country’s heroes
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon - good luck on volunteer position, if it’s meant to be it will happen &, if not, more free time for you

Love this supportive group!
Janie in the Pacific NW

Interesting article I read today that I thought I'd share with others. Might be worth talking to our medical professionals about this test/supplement and it efficacy:


The Four-Letter Hormone You Need To Know
July 2, 2013
By Phuli Cohan, MD
On betterafter50.com

DHEA is the most abundant hormone in your body, yet few women have ever heard of it. Fewer can pronounce its twenty-two lettered scientific name, Dehydroepiandrosterone.
Think of DHEA as your battery, your reserve fuel. Without DHEA you have trouble activating your thyroid hormone. You can take all the Synthroid, (the most commonly prescribed thyroid medication), in the world, but without enough DHEA your body may not feel any beneficial thyroid effects.
DHEA is made by your adrenal glands. Young men and women have a lot but as we age our levels fall. When you are busy, chronically stressed and not taking time to refuel, DHEA levels fall faster than normal.
Most doctors just accept low levels as “typical aging,” but do you want to age typically?
DHEA helps an “over 50 woman” regulate cortisol, and make serotonin, estrogen, and testosterone. If your DHEA is low you are at risk for immune problems like frequent colds or autoimmune disease. Low DHEA can also result in bone loss, depression, sexual dysfunction, fatigue, dementia and even heart disease.
Could low DHEA be why you can’t lose weight, can’t sleep at night, or stay awake after lunch?
Ask your doctor to measure DHEA-S in your blood. (DHEA-S is the stable form of DHEA) Most labs can do this and most insurance companies will cover testing.
When your doctor tells you “it’s normal,” ask for the number. You want to keep your DHEA-S level above 150, some suggest aiming as high as 200.
DHEA is available in most health food stores, but most doses recommended are too high for most women. Most women need only 2 to 10 mg/day (a typical male dose is 25 to 50 mg/day). If your level goes too high you could develop pimples, facial hair or hair thinning. The 7-keto form of DHEA is less likely to cause these side effects, and is readily available over the counter.
Start with a low dose, say 5 mg in the morning, on an empty stomach. Use it for a few weeks. You should notice more energy and a better sense of well-being. If not, increase to 10 or 15 mg.
I recommend taking breaks. Use it for a couple of months, then break for a couple of weeks. DHEA can also be used vaginally. Your doctor can write a script for DHEA vaginal suppositories and any compounding pharmacy can make it for you. Most women notice 25 to 50 mg inserted 2 to 3 times per week enhances orgasm and improve vaginal dryness. Think of it as female Viagra.
Don’t be afraid of DHEA. It is an important adrenal hormone, sadly overlooked as we age.


Brooke from Colorado

“You can lead a human to knowledge but you can’t make them think.”

Ok, I have finally stopped for the day and can type some. My arm is feeling lots better, and I have another appointment next Friday. The massage therapist gave me some stretches to do so I have been doing those and walking. She said no strength training until the muscles start moving again.
I bought a new crusier bike which I plan to ride on Sunday, my non walking day. Now all I have to do is sell the other one. I have been drinking more water, as it gets really hot in GA, and I don't want to get dehydrated.
Joyce- great blood sugar numbers!
Everyone have a great fourth!!!!

Tigress in GA

Theresa - welcome!

Rori - adorable gif

Sandy - what a lovely surprise you have in store for your dd

Gail - got this off the Net: In what appears to be a significant oversight, the Internal Revenue Service sent a total of $46,378,040 in refunds to "unauthorized" workers at one address in Atlanta, Ga., according to a report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration.

DawinVA - welcome!

Heather - sorry to hear about your dh's dd's husband

yardigress - I keep telling myself that one day Bryan will need us.

Yesterday (Tues) did a step DVD, Today I went to yoga and then deep water. Last night we went to Mexican train dominoes. In the afternoon I played mahjongg but didn't maj even once. Tomorrow I'm planning to do a Jari Love DVD. We have senior bowling this afternoon.

M - safe travels. WOW! A bikini, buy one and get rid of one, how wonderful ! I have no idea what happened to Bryan, he was never this selfish and self-centered. You know, a lot of times I'm not even telling people that we're going for the wedding. Honestly, I think Vince is telling more people. But I'm really viewing it more of a vacation, I'll get to go to Switzerland (Swiss chocolates, here I come!) and Paris.

Lin - have fun at the festival

Jan - how wonderful that you got to the gym and were able to use the weights. Great NSV!

Joyce - My SUS{ICION is that Bryan wanted the money so that he could give Diana the kind of wedding that she wanted. My understanding is that Spain is not exactly economically well-off, I read somewhere that the unemployment for 18-14 years olds is quite high. I remember the last time he was in LaReunion money was tight, he was doing some private tutoring to make ends meet. Jessica tells me that Diana posted on Facebook that they're moving to LaReunion in Aug. Now, is this Jessica's interpretations of whagt Diana said? I don't now. Perhaps Diana would like to move there (I think she feels its very pretty). I don't know what they're going to be doing.

Tina - welcome! What kind of animals do you work with?

Lucy in DE - I'm so happy for you changing things up. That'll really help.

Joyce - so great that you got so close to your goal on the bike. Pretty soon you'll be doing those 6 miles in less than 40 minutes. You're getting there!

Wileen - you and your dh look lovely!

Kat - so glad you came here, come back often

Renny - happy birthday!

BW in CA - this is a great group. Come in every day, you're more than welcome

Heather - I hate when I get a spasm. The only good thing is that they usually don't last a long time. Your meals sound so scrumptious

Made a banana chocolate cake this morning to put in the freezer. If Ken & Lynette come here for dinner this weekend, we can have that and something else. Or the next time Jessica comes down, we can have that.

DeeDee - I think the worst part of this rain is that it is humid. Normally, you don't feel the humidity, but with the rain you do. That part stinks

Went yesterday and got my hair colored (just touched up so that the roots don't show when we're in Europe)

ladygw - I'm sure you'll love yoga. I like to do it to compliment some of the other exercises I do.

Deb - have fun on your trip. That's so nice that you're giving your dd your refrigerato and getting what you want.

Janie - one time I fell while on the treadmill. It was SOOOO embarrassing, so I know how you felt. Congrats on those NSV's.

The pergola on the upper deck with the furniture

[img=http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/exermom/media/img_1389_zps49e36a73

[img]View from our deck: [img=http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/exermom/media/img_1423_zps83246287 The pool at dusk[/img]

Let's see how this works

Michele in NC

Meg, I stuffed the eggplant with some leftover cornbread stuffing, onions and the inside of the eggplant. Not very exotic, but it was tasty.

Michele, I haven’t ever uploaded photos, but in comparing Barbie’s successful photo URL string to yours, Barbie’s starts with ‘URL=’ and your’s starts with ‘img=’. Maybe that is the difference?

Gail

Pat - I MUST be doing something wrong since the pictures aren't showing up....lol Oh, my computer is possessed. The truth is, Vince puts things under certain topics, like "Mom H drive, then digital photos, then photos". Sometimes I really have to search for what he's done. But that's OK. Good for you resisting those temptations

Gail - you're right, maybe the URL starting is the difference. I'll try one picture and see how it goes:

The pergola on the upper deck with the furniture

[URL=http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/exermom/media/img_1389_zps49e36a73

Meg - I hear that Lowe's and Home Depot are having a shortage of lumber....lol



Michele in NC
(who hopes it works this time)

Hi ladies:flowerforyou:
hope everyone has a safe and happy fourth of July....Americans anyway...
trying to get back into the eating, logging, and exercising mode...:sad:
finding it difficult...but staying with it.

Love reading all the posts, don't know how everyone keeps up. You sure are motivating.
I had an attack of the munchies today but kept it at a few healthy snacks and made myself
exercise the extra calories back off.
Have a wonderful and safe 4th!
Julie, CA

Way to work your plan, good job!

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Happy 4th of July to those who celebrate, happy Thursday to everyone else!!!

I`m going to a friends house today, I don`t have to cook:bigsmile: !!! I`m taking fruit and a big salad so there will be things for me to eat and still stay somewhat focused.

Viv Nice to see you again! Hope you had a fabulous holiday!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!

Hugs,
DeeDee in still cloudy rainy NC:sad: , I think I`ve started to mold from all the rain:sick: