Senior Golden Sneakers - January 2011

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I just can't do it!!

Crapola! It worked!!! But it will make people blind. Next time I'll pick something else.....THANK YOU !!

Well, couldn`t resist popping in on this Senior group since I qualify......lol

My name is Janet I am 69 awaiting the big 70 in April. I am a widow and live in Ohio, I have twin girls and one son, two grandchildren.

I am going down this journey AGAIN for the uptenth time and hoping I learn something that will stick.

I wish all of you good luck, I just started this on January 3rd so going slow right now. ...........Hope to drop in again soon...:drinker:

I just can't resist trying one more time and then I'm turning off the darn computer!!!

GOOD NIGHT!!!

Welcome Vacoop!:flowerforyou:
This is a nice bunch of ladies. I enjoy this forum, tremendously, myself.
To quote Maddie-pull a chair up and stay awhile...I like that one, Maddie.:laugh:

Buzz come back when you can...:flowerforyou:

Good nite all...and Maddie what are you trying to do?

Hey you all I am doing pretty good now. I think I overdid it friday night when I sttay up all night enbroidary all night long. wen to bed 7at AM. this old body is not a night ows any more. I guess I over work some of mu musscles. I always love to sew at night while Jerry is asleep. Of course he gave mw heck the next morning. I guess I better act my age now.. Thank you all for you concerned for me. See you all tomorrow. Love :flowerforyou: Marie

Hi everyone! I nearly pulled the covers back up when the radio said -38 (-36.4F) with the wind chill. It didn't actually feel that cold to me. When I was going in to Costco where were 2 guys ahead of me wearing only Bunnyhugs (I know that is a Canadian name but for the life of me I can't think what you call them -- Hoodies, I am thinking). Anyway, what ever you call them they aren't terribly warm. Marie, you asked how we can go out in this weather. We mostly dress in layers and have very warm outerwear. Good warm socks are a necessity. Most people wear warm boots, I wear good running shoes year round. Of course, mitts and toques help as well. I remember one year when I was in Ann Arbor, Michigan for a conference we all were wearing shirt sleeves and people were out with boots and mitts. I think one difference is that we have a dry cold and it doesn't go through you like high humidity cold does. All that said, give me a nice summer day!

Marie -- Glad you are feeling better. We must learn to go to bed earlier. One of my favorite sports is on TV, Tennis! I can get caught watching it for hours. I have never played myself but I do admire their skill.

Welcome to Janet and Vacoop! We look forward to getting to know you.

Barbie -- Good luck tomorrow! Will be thinking about you.

Sandy -- No big wins lately??

Buzz -- So sorry that those eyes continue to give you so much problem! I hope that they will be able to fix them. There is a lot of reading for you to do! I hope that they don't feel irritated all the time.

Maddy -- You are very right about needing to eat enough food each day. I don't think I have ever not eaten my max. allowed (usually more) sigh. But going to Weight Watchers I have observed it happening too many times that people are not losing and find they aren't eating enough. Seems odd but apparently it is so!

Phoebe -- I hope the roads are clear!

Take care and keep smiling. I do think of you all. Gayla

Welcome to Janet and Vacoop (do you have a proper name???).

Buzz sent me a wonderful guide to nutrition and I'm going to try to follow its steps. Thanks Buzz. So this morning my breakfast included fruit, lean protein, good carbohydrates and fiber. Higher in calories than I was eating (as yesterday) but I'm trying to change things up a bit.

I found some tips for breaking a plateau that made a lot of sense. I've definitely gotten into a routine here that needs some juggling.

1. Zig-Zag Calorie Intake

Zig-zagging, or calorie cycling is the process of varying daily calorie intake, while maintaining the same weekly intake. Instead of consuming (for example) precisely 1800 calories each day - you can mix it up. Eat 1500 calories one day, and 2100 calories the next. This can be as simple as halving then doubling a portion size, or adding a post-workout shake into the plan. Just keep your body guessing. Further: Zig-zag calculator.

2. Strength Training

If you are not doing this as part of your program or lifestyle, then it's time to start. Working your muscles will help to strengthen bone tissue, increase lean mass, and ultimately boost metabolic rate.

3. Change Your Exercise Routine

So you go walking a lot? Then try jogging, or swimming, or cycling -- anything that will change the way your body is working. If you are doing low intensity cardio work, then try some high intensity exercise (such as HIIT). Need help? Check out these exercise ideas.

4. Alter Macro-nutrient Intake

Although it sounds complicated, once again, the idea is to change what you are eating. If (for example) you are eating a moderate diet that is higher in carbs - try eating less carbs and more protein. There is no need to get super-technical over the whole thing. If you have a carbohydrate snack every day at morning tea time - change it to a protein snack. Whatever you are doing consistently - try mixing it up a bit. However if you want to get technical, use a nutrient calculator.

5. Change Meal Frequency

If you are eating three square meals a day - start adding snacks in between (which may mean reducing the portion size of the main meals). Eating often is an old and common style of eating - once again, you are trying to boost your metabolic rate.

All makes sense to me.

Tonight I'm going to a "Ladies First Heart to Heart" dinner and workshop sponsored by our local medical center. I'll report back.

I found a new "image" service that is even easlier to use than www.tinypic.com. It is IMGUR - address http://www.imgur.com. Here's a photo I just uploaded. Taken when things were still green here. This is our retirement home.

Good Afternoon!!:flowerforyou:

Marie:flowerforyou: You ole' night owl you!! Hope you are rested and look forward every day to your posts. You are a bright spot on here!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Barbie- am hoping things go well for you!!!:flowerforyou:

Gayla w0000000000000000-yowza--cccoooollllddd- I would be like an ole' bear! If you move today you are doing cardio:laugh:

Sandy---speaking of bears...:laugh: :laugh:

Maddie when you get photo posting mastered - teach me...I am still learning this sight and I don't have a lot of patience to apply anything if it does work too well the frist few times ---kudos to you and all of you who do these things!!:flowerforyou:

They say you can't teach an ole' dog new tricks...they haven't seen this forum.:bigsmile:

Connie-your home is lovely! I am glad to see you eating again...and all those things you posted are things I have been taught about nurtrition but sometimes we get in ruts and forget what we ever knew...talking to me here ...not you:bigsmile:
Thanks for reminding me!

BUZZ-- I hope you saw the tip about using your Plus key and your ctrl key and enlarging your print...This ole' dog learned a new trick that day...these ladies are savvy....

Maddy that white rose is gorgeous!!!

Have a good one!!!

OOPs!!! play it again, Sam!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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the procedure went well......I had to get up at four AM to do the last part of the prep and thankfully the dogs were willing to stay in bed and not wake up Jake to walk them until seven o'clock.......the nurse who got me set up at the same day surgery is a long time friend of mine.....the anesthesia nurse was darling and the procedure was over in no time at all.......all went well and and they said I don't have to come back for ten years.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: It is so exciting to see new faces, welcome....

:flowerforyou: it is also exciting to get new ideas about eating and exercising

:bigsmile: :bigsmile: one more piece of info about eating is to be sure that you are eating nutritious food.....all calories are not created equal and 1200 calories full of ice cream, pie, and chips is not the same as 1200 calories of lean meats, whole grains, fruits, and veggies.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: thank you all for your good wishes and encouragement :bigsmile:

I don't know about you but I will never feel grown up!!! The only time I forget that I'm over 60, 50, hmmm 40 or 30 is when I look in the doggone mirror. I love the new commercial with folks our age talking about what they want to be when they grow up. When I grow up, I want to be a ballroom dancer!! What about the rest of you??????

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the procedure went well......I had to get up at four AM to do the last part of the prep and thankfully the dogs were willing to stay in bed and not wake up Jake to walk them until seven o'clock.......the nurse who got me set up at the same day surgery is a long time friend of mine.....the anesthesia nurse was darling and the procedure was over in no time at all.......all went well and and they said I don't have to come back for ten years.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: It is so exciting to see new faces, welcome....

:flowerforyou: it is also exciting to get new ideas about eating and exercising



:bigsmile: :bigsmile: one more piece of info about eating is to be sure that you are eating nutritious food.....all calories are not created equal and 1200 calories full of ice cream, pie, and chips is not the same as 1200 calories of lean meats, whole grains, fruits, and veggies.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: thank you all for your good wishes and encouragement :bigsmile:

Glad to hear that all went well....1 yr...GREAT!!:bigsmile: