WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2013

Buy a jump rope , cheap and easy to do, by yourself, push up's, sit up's , jumping jacks ect ... You have to want to do it!

Sylvia - WooHoo for you doing a happy dance

Did 30 minutes of a pilates DVD that I got. There is a bonus feature that I need to view before I determine that it doesn't need to be returned. Later I'll go to the extremepump class. Tomorrow I'm planning to do a boot camp with Denise Austin DVD. Update: I did review it just to be sure it is OK and doesn't need to be returned. That bonus feature adds about another 15 minutes to the DVD.

Heather - good for you getting yoursel NYE treats! You deserve them

Rite - you'll be in those 14's in no time at all, that's for sure

Renny - feel better fast. I don't know what it is, yesterday I took a nap. I was thinking it was because I'd eaten cookies (carbs) and that did it. But today I haven't had much yet I'm still feeling tired.

Joyce - how wonderful your entire family will be together!

Jane - when I thaw my blueberries or strawberries, I thaw them right on the cereal/oatmeal. Frozen they have an extra amount of juice, and that to me helps and tastes good. If the oatmeal is cold, put it in the microwave for a few seconds. I usually make my steel cut oats the night before and refrigerate them, then just nuke them a bit the next day. I don't think I could wait the 30 minutes it would take for them to cook

jfenner - thanks for posting that

sue in TX - OF COURSE we want you! I've had so many cookies, I'm thinking that that's why I've been so tired lately.

Allison - that's just wonderful that there was that bonus check waiting for you. After everything dh puts you thru, you should do something for yourself with that money. The gym membership sounds great. And you can buy yourself some food, too

barbie - I totally agree with you, the more you go without sugar (or salt for that matter) the less you want it. Right now foods that to others are just fine to me are way too salty. I used to use lots of Splenda (years ago). then one day I decided to use regular sugar. I was surprised (why, I don't know) at how much sugar I needed to equal the sweetness I got from the Splenda. Well, Splenda is something like 6,000 times sweeter than sugar. Now I'd prefer to have my drinks without any sugar.

Rori - if those 12's were too big in the waist, pretty soon you'll be needing a smaller size. WooHoo

supermodelchi - I used a jump rope last year at Thanksgiving time when we went up to Jess's for dinner. I figured that was something I could do in the hotel. Well, I did it in the hallway outside their fitness area. Unfortunately, I pulled my achilles tendon. It's just now getting to where it's healed completely. It was probably because I used the jump rope for an hour, whereas when it's in an aerobic routine, you are only doing it for a minute or two.

Well, we had mahjongg at my house tonight. One of the gals brought this cherry cheese pie thing. To be honest, she used low fat cool whip and when you use the low fat cool whip it just doesn't have the good consistency. Another thing, I wasn't too impressed with it (but I didn't tell her that). After she left, I just threw the rest of the pie away.

Michele in NC

Went over to talk to the nurses at cardiac rehab this morning. They said I should wait 2 weeks before coming back to work out after my little adventure. The bruise Is already starting to dissipate a little. But I won't be in a swim suit any time soon, that's for sure.

Still tired all day, and a little light headed, so took a couple of naps. Feeling totally lazy, like I should be up doing something constructive. But I took the dogs to get their nails done and even that was too much.

Poor hubby has been trying to hook up the VCR that's been in the closet for about 3 years, and a new stereo receiver we got for Christmas. Not having much luck. We'll have to ask my son to come over and do it. It's heck getting old.

Michele, that sounds like a terrible waste of cherries. I love cherries! I don't like cool whip or cheese with cherries either. I keep tart cherries in the freezer to use with 321 cake, and treasure every little one. Yummy and low cal and low salt.

Allison, maybe you should start a secret emergency fund with your bonus check. I had one when I was married to the king of the jerks. I had about a thousand dollars saved up in the pocket of an old overcoat in the back of the closet, and I felt better just knowing it was there, in case I had to leave the jerk. Gosh, that was a long time ago.

Good night all!

Sylvia

Bunp for later

:flowerforyou: Hi everyone - I seem to have missed a few days not sure why??? :noway: :huh:

:drinker: Feeling better from my cold, and the cough has (mostly) gone, hmm just in time for me to go back to work on Thursday :laugh:

:drinker: Well it's the last day of 2013, Let's hope 2014 is a good one for all of us :drinker:

Going to catch up with the posts I have missed, but wanted to wish all my dear friends a 'HAPPY NEW YEAR'

Thanks for being my friends

Viv UK

morning ladies,
having lemon water and icing my heel, going into work at 7:30, so I will go to the gym after I get out of work at noon,
we are supposed to get a boatload of snow thursday night into friday, so dont know If I will be going to work friday .which is gonna be hell on the paycheck
will check in this afternoon

Hi everybody, also an early Happy New Year to all! We won't be doing anything special (I've got a lot of arthritis pain today, even though I'm only 53, grrrrr), but we'll be having a glass of champagne at midnight.
Let's toast (with whatever) to a really good 2014!

Cynthia

Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:

Not much time this morning, it`s going to be a busy and fun day . Starting early this morning with a hair appt.:bigsmile: !

Sue in TX Good to see you back, you know you are always welcome ! Sometimes we just need to take a few breaks!

Juanita Hope you feel better soon:flowerforyou: !

Have a wonderful last day of 2013 ladies! Drink your water :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!

Hugs,
DeeDee in NC

Happy New Years Eve!!!

May we all be healthy and happy in the year to come.........and smaller, too!!!

I'm still coughing (unbelivable!); it's almost 2 weeks now, the doxy is making my stomach unhappy. There was a big story on our news on how awful the flu is being this year and urging people to get a shot if they haven't yet. Hope everyone else with this crud gets better faster.

Welcome back Jane and Sue.........you were both regular posters when I started.

Katla..........when I fell off a curb a few years ago and had what was termed "soft tissue damage" in my hand/ wrist area, I was using my fist rather than a flat hand for almost a year for exercise........but it DID eventually get better.

Margaret..........planning to see "Mr. Banks" today possibly.

Juanita..........Brrrrrrrrr..........

Sylvia...........To this day, I keep emergency cash within easy reach, no real concrete reason or fear, you just never know......

Got a phone from a friend who was "celebrating" a bit early last night which lasted what seemed like forever; being the sober one in one of these conversations is not as fun as the other person thinks. I guess it was an intentional act of kindness to listen and not be rude..........but, what a waste of time.

If I'm awake, I'll raise my mug of tea at midnight to toast all the ladies of this thread; we have seen the ups and downs of life and know the value of support and that love can cross oceans.

Best to everyone!!!
yanniejannie

December goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow: I did an excellent job of this. :bigsmile: I plan to keep at it for the foreseeable future.

2. * Modified: Focus on fitness: daily cardio until my wrist heals, then add back strength training: I managed the original goal quite well until I fell and had to cut out the weight training for a time.:grumble: I modified the goal to what is here and did fine with the modifications. I’m good at finding ways to get in my cardio workouts, and often do extra cardio to “earn” a treat. It is working for me. My weight has stabilized. I recently had someone tell me that I had lost too much weight since the last time she saw me. I weigh the same as the last time she saw me. :laugh: I wonder if I looked tired.

3. Drink at least 3 glasses of water every day: I’m still deficient in water drinking. :frown: I’m doing better than before but that really isn't good enough. I didn't set a very ambitious goal to begin with. I slip when under stress. :blushing:


My new goals will pretty much be my old goals. They’ve served me well since I started this process over a year ago. I just read a great article someone posted on facebook about the benefits of drinking water as a prevention for heart attacks, so I’m going to tweak my water goal a bit. New wording will be ready tomorrow.


It is New Years Eve morning, and I’m making celebration plans with DH. I want to go out to dinner at a local restaurant to say goodbye to the old year and ring in the new. If weather allows we’ll do it, but we won’t be driving there. There are three nice restaurants within walking distance of our house. If it is too slick to walk, we’ll stay home.


Happy New Years! Stay safe while celebrating.

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

December goals:

1. Log every bite and swallow
2. Focus on fitness: daily cardio until my wrist heals, then add back strength training.
3. Drink at least 3 glasses of water every day

Katla- For the Asian Sesame salad:
I finely chop the red cabbage
place about 2 cups on a plate
add 3 tsp sesame oil
drizzle about 1/4c rice wine vinegar oncabbage
sprinkle sesame seeds on cabbage
Add baked salmon in little pieces
add red pepper flakes
s&p
toss
I bake salmon with a cajin spice and olive oil. Always have some ready in my fridge.
I have also used sauteed diced chicken breasts with the cajin spice

The only real calorie dense ingredient is the sesame oil 120/3tsp and fish 220/4oz.
The cabbage is 55
sauted chicken 184
I have also used just vegetables to knock down the calories...brocolli,

Katla- For the Asian Sesame salad:
I finely chop the red cabbage
place about 2 cups on a plate
add 3 tsp sesame oil
drizzle about 1/4c rice wine vinegar oncabbage
sprinkle sesame seeds on cabbage
Add baked salmon in little pieces
add red pepper flakes
s&p
toss
I bake salmon with a cajin spice and olive oil. Always have some ready in my fridge.
I have also used sauteed diced chicken breasts with the cajin spice

The only real calorie dense ingredient is the sesame oil 120/3tsp and fish 220/4oz.
The cabbage is 55
sauted chicken 184
I have also used just vegetables to knock down the calories...brocolli,

Thank you so much. This sounds yummy AND healthy. I've put it in my recipe file and will test it out soon.

Katla in NW Oregon

:flowerforyou: Feeling a tad better this morning after a much better night sleep. Still very tired, but the sore throat seems to be dissipating. I am off for a massage appointment.

It is customary for the Dutch to make (and eat) "oliebollen" this time of year. DH was going to make them, but I asked him not to, because I know I will be eating them. They are basically a deep-fried type of donuts, which you eat with icing sugar. Yes, just what I need, right?:grumble: He said, then I won't make them, because I know how tough it is for you already. I appreciate that. (Yes, Katla, that is my DH in my profile picture). He is a good man, but has no problem with weight, so he does not always understand how eating some foods undermine my resolve. For him keeping that childhood tradition alive has been so very important.

ttyl
Renny
Vancouver Island, BC. where a bit of blue sky is peeking through the grey.

Cynthia a good friend of mine sent this to me in an e-mail and it discusses why drinking water before you go to bed helps prevent heart attacks

Good information -- even if it's a review.

Some useful information!

DRINK WATER & ASPIRIN INFO

When to Drink Water Great Info:

How many folks do you know who say they don 't want to drink anything before going to bed because they 'll have to get up during the night!!

Heart Attack and Water - I never knew all of this ! Interesting.......
Something else I didn't know ... I asked my Doctor why do people need to urinate so much at night time.

Answer from my Cardiac Doctor - Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you are upright (legs swell). When you lie down and the lower body (legs, etc) seeks level with the kidneys, it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier. This then ties in with the last statement! I knew you need your minimum water to help flush the toxins out of your body, but this was news to me.


Correct time to drink water... Very Important. From A Cardiac Specialist!


Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body: 2 glasses of water after waking up -- helps activate internal organs
1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion
1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure
1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack


My Physician told me that water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps. Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse.


Good information.


Subject: Mayo Clinic on Aspirin - PASS IT ON....


Mayo Clinic Aspirin Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic, who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.


Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.


1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life"; therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system.


2. FYI, Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar).


Something that we can do to help ourselves - since Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue, they work much faster than the tablets. Everyone with heart problems should carry them in their jackets, put them in their vehicles, and make sure your wife or girlfriend carry them in their purses.


Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It 's about Heart Attacks -


There are other symptoms of a heart attack, besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently.


Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.


The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.


If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water.


Afterwards: - Call 911. - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by, tell them, "heart attack," and inform them that you have taken 2 Aspirins. - Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and ... DO NOT LIE DOWN!


A Cardiologist has stated that if each person after receiving this e-mail, sends it to 10 people, probably one life could be saved!


I have already shared this information. What about you?


Do forward this message. It may save lives!

"Life is a one time gift"

"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.:flowerforyou:

I know it is long but I hope you find it helpful.


Margaret

Just a quick note to wish all my friends a Happy New Year! May 2014 be everything you hope it will be and more! See you all next year!

Rita from chilly and sunny CT