WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2013

Do you think this is terrible to do? I made these brownies, but the original recipe called for quite a few eggs. I know Vince likes his brownies chewy, not cakey. So I thought I'd decrease the eggs so that they were chewy. Well...it turns out that they became crumbly. They have good flavor, just crumbly. Vince has this idea that crumbly means dry. I had one yesterday, and they aren't dry, they're just crumbly. I have a feeling that Vince won't eat them so perhaps when I go to volunteer at the Green Room next, I'll take them to the soup kitchen. Then again, I've taken cakes/breads that have stuck to the pan to them.

Vince told me last night that there's a concert he really wants to go to Tues. Tues is the night of Mexican Train. Well, I'm going to look on the bright side, by not going I won't have to make something to take with me. I was also going to make a cake for the hubby of the lady who always has it since his birthday is Wed. That's another thing that I won't have to make.

Sylvia - you really didn't go over by all that much. Don't be so hard on yourself, just get back to your good eating habits asap. I think we all have those times when we fall down. Lately I've been having too many of those days.

anamika - hope you do try the HIIT. But let me tell you, the first time I tried it, I thought I'd die, literally. I think I did 15 minutes and was sure that I was going to die. But I've built up my endurance, and now I can do it for an hour. But don't be disappointed if the first time you are lucky to get in 15 minutes. I like to do it on the elliptical since there isn't any time lag going from recovery to sprinting. On the treadmill, there's a bit of a lag while the treadmill gets up to the speed you need it at. To lose, you don't necessarily need to increase the amount of time that you exercise. Actually, sometimes it's good for the body for you to do it for shorter periods of time but at at higher intensity. You can (and should) change the frequency, how long your workouts are, the type of exercise (acronym FITT stands for frequency, intensity, time and type). Remember not to just do cardio but also strength training. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying not to do cardio. Absolutely do cardio, you can maybe do those on the rest days for your muscles. But also do strength training. Good luck! What are fairy lights? How do they differ from regular lights?

The candy we had leftover, Vince says he'll eati it so I put the bowl of candy in his office. Out of sight, out of mind

tazgirl - what part of NC will you be in and for how long? You know, I have a box of the disposable pastry bags, just stupid me never thought of using them. I even have a #10 tip. Not sure if that's a Wilton or not. I know when I was taking a cake decorating class, we bought some tips that were from another company. This one, however, has a big opening. I'm going to try that next time.

Heather - congrats on the loss. A friend of mine got the first few episodes of Downtown Abbey. It won't be in the US until early in January.

Peggy - welcome! Everyone is always welcome.

jb - you never cease to amaze me!

Sue in SD - how horrible for your daughter! I do hope she is able to get some of the things back, at least the ones that mean something special to her

Joyce - deepest sympathies. When I have to go for my colonoscopy, I do hope I don't have to stay away from fruits and veges for a full week before the test. That would be horrible!

CJ - what is the Shred Revolution Diet? Welcome!

Sylvia - when I would wake up, my hand felt like this prickly feeling and this usually lasted sometimes a few hours. Then I was listening to this Taichi instructor. She was saying that upon awakening, I should clap my hands. Something about how it stimulates something or other. Anyway, I figured -- "well, what can it hurt?" so I did that. Do you know that in a few days, the prickly sensation went away? when I would hold the weights in the water, sometimes it felt like my hands would be numb. After clapping each morning, this hasn't happened. Give it a try. Like I said, it can't hurt, huh? What's the worst that can happen? Nothing? Then you're no worse off than you were.

Deb - of course you can join in! Welcome, tell us more about yourself

kwantien - welcome!

Went to yoga this a.m., then to Aldi, I needed to get bleanch for the pool and I saw yesterday where they had these sweet potato tortilla chips on sale, so I thought I'd get some for Thansgiving and for when I host Rummikub in Jan. They were almost sold out! Then Vince and I worked some more on closing the pool. We'll probably finish up tomorrow.

Well, I didn't do so well with Ken & Lynette here. I wanted to try some of the brownies to see how they came out. Actually, they were pretty good. Also wanted to try some of the pumpkin muffins. I'm going to give the rest of them away. Oh well.....I'm really going to have to get back on the wagon. Lynette was asking me about Bryan. It still hurts. I heard from him only a short email wishing us a happy anniversary, and I know that they only reason he sent it was because Denise reminded him, not because he cares. He still hasn't told us his address.

Michele in NC

Wow Anamika, what a lovely post! Happy Diwali and blessings to you, too!

Tuili- Welcome aboard! I know that if you have any query, someone on this thread will know the answer! And they're kind, thoughtful and intelligent as well!

Sandy- You did great with your weight loss in Oct. I was really seeing great results up till the 19th, then I let things fall apart. Hopefully I will lose what I gained so quickly..grrrrr.

jb- Loved your associations...read like poetry!

Michelle- keep those brownie crumbles away from me! I wouldn't have any problem downing them!!

Well, my Dad's Parkinsons is rearing its ugly head. He has periods of status quo, then will exhibit a new debilitating symptom. He has been having trouble with his legs...no strength, very weak. Then they became painful. That is intermittent but he experiences those symptoms on a daily basis. It is so difficult for him to move his body and he is so stiff. I encourage him to walk ...keep walking. Only 2 minutes on the treadmill yesterday and he tries so hard...shuffling.
Now, he is having trouble swallowing. Coughing. He's coughing now and it's 1 a.m....I can hear him. Poor old fellow. I told him on Monday I will call the doctor and see in we can get an order for an electric bed so he can sleep with his upper body elevated. If he gets worse with this coughing business, I will take him in to see the doctor, I know he has a "slow esophagus". He sleeps with a foam wedge and pillow. I took his temperature bc I was worried he might be sick, but no fever. I read where aspiration pneumonia is a common affliction with Parkinsons. I give him many pureed foods, so tomorrow I will make sure he doesn't have any bulky stuff. I worry about him.
I know that when I leave town and my brother takes over, he is impatient and gets flustered. I told my Dad I will write out all the little routines that Bill will have to follow to make Dad comfortable. That way my Dad won't have to repeat, or tell Bill what to do.
Enough. Time to stop. Maybe Dad is asleep cuz I don't hear coughing. I hope so.
Good night, ladies.
Susan

Michelle - we live about 45 mins drive from the 'real' Downton. We used to rent a cottage only a few miles away. I don't watch it as I am not keen on costume dramas, but it is very popular of course. I do love stately homes though and often visit them. One of our favourite things to do. We belong to the National Trust which preserves historic houses as well as beautiful countryside snd coastal landscapes.

I’m not actually lost in time this morning, but if you think of time as a train ride, I got off the sleep train one station too soon this morning. I reset the downstairs clocks before bed, but not the ones in the bedroom. I woke up, looked at the clock and it said 6:15. I thought 7:15? 5:15? So I got up. Oh, well. The fall adjustment has always been hard for me because I crave light and in the fall I get less and less. Now that I’m retired & can get outside when the sun is there I do quite a bit better coping. Getting up in the dark and getting home from work in the dark was not good. :noway:

Our sailing club had its annual meeting last night. I wore my skinny jeans and boots. People noticed and I had questions from the other women about how I lost the weight. I said I counted calories. They were so disappointed. I’m sure they wished I had a secret way to lose weight without effort. :laugh: The chef took very good care of me. He whispered to me early on that the only thing I couldn’t eat was the chicken. So I had a lovely salad, potatoes, steamed green beans & roast pork.



Joyce: I love your suggestion about having the kids choose what they want at a family get-together so they know in advance who will be getting what. It is an excellent idea. Our problems so far have come up in regards to things that came down to us through the family. They have emotional attachments to their grandparent’s things.:flowerforyou:

Renny: I usually do the leg exercises I was given by the doctor while riding in the car. They’re of an isometric nature. I raise one leg, tighten the muscles and hold, then relax, rest a few seconds & repeat. Then I shift to the other leg. Since he taught me this in a seated position in his office, I can do it seated in the car, too. I know what you mean about not wanting to do the exercises at home after a long day’s work. I’m glad you enjoyed your yoga class.:flowerforyou:

Anamika: Thank you for your explanation of the festival of Diwali and also for your good wishes.:flowerforyou:

Tina in FL: I loved the Bishop series from Kay Hooper for the first several novels, but then the books got too negative for me and I stopped reading them. DH kept on for another book or two, and he also stopped.:ohwell:

Meg: Your students are older than mine were, but teaching is an exhausting job, no matter what the age of the students. I’m happy to hear the worst is over for a while.:flowerforyou:

Joyce: Your gratitude for your doctor is wonderful. I’m grateful for DH’s new MS doctor. He’s worked wonders for my husband and that makes both our lives better. We had wonderful doctors when we were first married. When we moved to the Portland area we went through some who were not a good match before finding the right ones for us. They BOTH retired the same month I did and we had to start over. I’m pleased with the care we’re getting now.:flowerforyou:

JB in Portland: I love your thoughts on fall. I have day length issues and need to remember to get outside while I can each day. I feel better when I do.:flowerforyou:

Margaretturk: Reducing processed food consumption is an excellent goal, as are both of your other goals. You must be a wise woman.:flowerforyou:

Sandy from ON: I stopped adding salt to food during the cooking process after DH had his stroke. I now add it at the table. I was motivated to help him, but inadvertently helped myself, too. My total salt intake has dropped significantly even though I add salt when I want to. (He adds salt substitute.) I wonder if that would work for you, too. If you’re eating processed food, you won’t have that option. It seems like “they” over salt everything.:flowerforyou:

Sue in SD: I’m sorry your daughter’s house was broken into. That is such a stressful event for a family. It can make you feel unsafe in your own home. We’ve always had dogs and have had only one break in. The dog alerted us and we confronted the thief in our living room, which may NOT have been a good idea. It turned out okay, though. We called the police and they took her away. The police officers recognized her, as she’s been arrested repeatedly on drug charges. Luckily, we were not hurt and didn’t lose any property.:flowerforyou:

CJ: Welcome. You’ve found a wonderful group of women.:flowerforyou:

Dr. Katiebug: I love the Deuteronomy quotation. It fits our weight loss situation so well. Thanks for sharing!:flowerforyou:

Sylvia: Your lake retreat sounds peaceful and wonderful. I suspect that your prickly arms are a circulation problem and you were wise to stop your swim when you noticed them. Good luck. How long before your procedure?:flowerforyou:

Best wishes to all.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

November goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Focus on fitness, cardio and strength every week
3. Drink 3 or more glasses of water daily

Happy Sun.
Welcome new people.
Thankful for the sun today.
Thankful for this thread.
HUGS
jane

Got extremely brave and stepped on the scale this am, (3 times, lol!!!)..............not at goal anymore, but not nearly as bad as I had imagined!!! So, things could be much worse; now to buckle down and lose again. Need to go get ready for a volunteer appreciation party this pm and remember to not eat my face off; it's so easy to stand and munch!!!
BBL.........hope all are having a good Sunday.
yanniejannie
mid-Atlantic, clouds and sun, mid 50's, quite breezy

I love the poem, JB. It would be good song lyrics for Ballad of the Dieter.:bigsmile:

I am back again. I have been battling to get rid of DCIS early stage breast cancer (or non-invasive cancer/pre-cancer) since January

I have had 3 lumpectomy surgeries and they cannot get clear margins. I am scheduled for the 4th last attempt to get it all on November 26 which will entail a large amount of tissue being removed on the left and a reduction and breast lift on the right. I am currently a generous double d and they hope to leave me with a C or large b cup. If this time does not work then I will have a 5th surgery to remove the whole breast. So I am hoping this it?mother I will need 5 weeks of radiation for 5'days per week.

So. I have to lose the weight and stop drinking so much alcohol. the type. I have is estrogen sensitive and being overweight and drinking too much makes it grow faster. I have nuclear grade 3 comedo with necrosis cells so it is already the most aggressive of pre-cancers. I have to stick to the program this time. I started at 157 and I was 153 today. So that is 4 lbs in one week, I did 25 minutes on the elliptical and walked the dog for 30 minutes and tracked my food.

I have always found this particular thread to be very supportive. I will be 60 in May so I need to lose the weight and get fit by then for sure.

Susan

Happy November to all - bumping for later

Nov 3rd. I am thankful for my husband. We have been married for 41 years. have they been blissful, picture perfect??? No. But yet he is not perfect and neither am I. We both come from completely different backgrounds and there have been clashes. But we love each other. He is sitting his in his robe, thin grey hair and varicrose veins all over his legs and I love him. Far cry from what he was whne we first met but that's OK. I'm not either. Once I asked him if my MS would ever make him divorce me. his response was that he married me in sickness and in health and that meant MS also. Marriage takes commitment and comprimise and it has been that. He was a rock during my parents illness and my MS and even his own heart attack. God found some one for me that even though we have different backgrounds and values we still have the same values in so many things. Money, child rearing, investments, our home, caring for our elderly family members. He has some quirks that a lot of people like to laugh about but I know that I will always have a supply of toilet paper and paper towels in the house!!! I will always know that the oil levels in the cars are perfect and the tires have just the right amount of air pressure. So on this day, Charlie, I am thankful for your love and devotion to our marriage and family and each other.

I have decided that I don't like this sample that my doctor gave me for my bowels. It isn't even on my insurance policies formulary so I'm sure it's expensive. He told me to take 2 pills a day and all I have is diarrhea so I went down to 1 pill and I have so much cramping until I can finally have a loose stool. Today I went through my pill keeper that I had just done last night for the week and took out all the medicine I can't take for 7 days before my colonoscopy. So there goes my fiber pills, multivitamin and aspirin. What with my fiber tablets gone and me having to be on a low fiber diet for the whole week I don't know how constipated I'll be. Maybe I should take these sample pills I hate during that 7 day period. I'll need to call the office and ask if it is OK to take these pills.

You all have a good day, Joyce, indiana

Hi Ladies Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend, Ours was busy getting yard put in order for winter seems its coming too soon!

:flowerforyou: Katla in answer to your question, Sudbury is 5 hours north of Toronto we had flurries but they didn't stay but its
-2 celcius today

:flowerforyou: JB love your poem

well wishes to all Juanita in sudbury

Just wanted to pop in and say hi, it's been a busy exhausting day. It certainly is chilly here today but beautiful and sunny.

I didn't sleep well at all last night so it will be an early night. Went to aquafit again this morning and then grocery shopping. DD bbq'd for what will most likely be the last time of the season. Most of our meals have been made now for the week. Fruit has been cut up and in containers for snacks at work.

Have a great night everyone

Sandy from ON

tstiing down, and my foot hurts, will ice it for a bit, just finished doing the lawn riding mower and push, think that will be the last time for the push mower but my DH is anal about the leaves, we have 2 tree's in the back yard, one dumps all its leaves and then the other one waits and does all its leaves, why cant they be in sync and do it together.. but DH likes to have a pristine lawn, so every weekend, if its not raining,we do leaves...
thats the one thing about Florida, no raking and no lawn mowing!!!!
i am having a whole wheat bagel with cranberries with the greek yogurt cream cheese and a cup of tea- let me just say it is heavenly:bigsmile:
going to take a shower and then over to my FIL , then to Lowe's, Sam's, and out for pizza

Sorry about your foot. Hope it gets better soon. :flowerforyou: As far as the leaves, that's the beauty of nature, it does what it wants to do. We labor for its sake.

Tonight my son and grandkids came over for supper. I made breakfast foods instead, and it was lots of fun. I made pancakes, french toast, bacon and cheesy hash browns. For me I made a no-salt Swiss cheese omelet. I did not even TOUCH that bacon, except for cooking it. Not even a taste! The kids were fun to watch playing with Bruno, playing with the electronic piano and dancing around the living room. Gosh I wish I had that energy. Bruno was sitting and shaking hands for bits of bacon from the kids.
He was having a blast.

Sylvia

There is something to be said about breakfast for supper. Especially with special family. Glad you had a blast.