WOMEN AGES 50+ for April

Glenda, I thought Paul would be in the final four. I am losing interest in AI. The judges are “too” nice. Some of the contestants are lousy. I want Simon back on the show. With respect to your job hunt, try matching your experience with the educational objectives. You might have to look at some course description and then match your experience.
Natalie, what is the 17 Day Diet? Good Luck.

Mary, stay safe. We are experience lots of rain, but no actual storms.


To all, bad weather is a good time to curl up with a book and a cup of tea. It is not a time to for comfort food.

Lorri

The 17 day diet is basically as follows....

You eat Turkey, chicken as your proteins, eggs in the morning (2) (or egg beaters), veggies if wanted (make an omelette), green tea and fruit
You can have 2 yogurts (fat free) a day and 2 fruits (eaten before 2 PM)
This goes on for 17 days, then you start adding carbs back into your diet...
My doctor said this was ok, since it was only 17 days....
natalie

Thanks Natalie. Keep us posted on your success with the 17 day diet.

I love to feed our birds and the variety of wildlife...deer, rabbits, chipmunks and squirrels. There is nothing like sitting outside on the patio with a cup of coffee and watch them flying around, chirping away and eating. I keep looking for nests and the only one that I see is the wren above the front door. Personally, I think it is too cold. The hummingbirds are expected back any day but it is just too cold for them. All of my plants that I ordered from the nurseries have arrived but the ground is still cold so I can't plant them yet....I sure hope it warms up soon.

I go back to work on Monday....and just have too much to do around here. No matter how many loads I do...that laundry gremlin makes more....I think it is a never ending job.

Have a good night sleep everyone!! !

Love that one about blaming weight on pregnancy!! It is sure depressing to weigh more unpregnant than I did pregnant with my 21 yo son (weight at that time 164#) can finally say I weigh less than that and it has been a long time since I could have said that. Waaaay to many years over weight, but today is all we have and rejoicing that I'm in a better place regarding my weight. Sounds like you are to, this is a great website and forum!!

well easter is coming up; what is everyone doing? how are you planning to spend next week AND easter sunday?
i think we are going to the beach from thursday to saturday and then on easter sunday we are spending time with family that is coming from chicago. we will also take the time to visit church and spend a rather tranquil time at the ocean.
want to share your plans?

I am hoping the this weekend is nice....I would like to work outside a bit and finish laundry. I am working Easter Sunday so there will be a ton of food there. I will be able to keep to my diet plan without any problem. When I get home, we will have our ham dinner around 7PM. We live too far from my sister and her family to go for dinner.:sad:

One day at a time in this journey of fat and pounds.. I have finished DAY 1 of the 17 day diet, I survived...
It was not bad.. we went out for dinner, I ordered a salad, extra chicken, no beans or onion straws on it... dressing on the side...
Natalie

Good morning ladies,
Dont know what is up with me but I have been awake each morn this week at 6 am when kenneth leaves for work. I really like it but just not me. Not a morning person. Welcome to newcomers. You will love this site. Chiclet thanks for info about site. Hopefully that is what happened to Lynn. Shame on MFP. You know it got me to thinking. We really like and care about each other. Maybe we should all tell someone in our family that if something happens to us they can go to our site and post something for us. I would hate just not to hear from someone again. Just a thought. My daughter is on here also so I will tell her.
Pregnancy weight. You know for some strange reason when I was pregnant was the only 4 times in my life when I could eat whatever I wanted and not gain lot of weight. I gained 10, 20, 15, and 6 pounds for my 4 times.
Natalie, just a warning to be prepared for. 3rd day was very hard for me. adjustment I guess. Just be ready for it. After that has been piece of cake (not literally). Going to local craft show today with daughter and godchild. then pick up some supplies to come home and finishe bathroom. May finish this weekend. Hope to finish before we leave next week.
My Easter plans. We are having Easter with kids and grandkids on Sunday since we wont be home. We are leaving Sat for VA and then DC or couple of days. Much needed time away just 2 of us. we will eat healthy and get lots and lots and lots of exercise. I will try to post later. Need to shower to get ready. Have a great day and wonderful weekend ladies.
Vicki M

I'm a newbie and not sure how to use all the tools on this site yet but determined to learn! Thanks for having a place for us older girls!

I'm 58 and diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes - never took it seriously until last week when my doctor really scared me. So for the past week I've been taking my blood sugar levels daily and they don't look good. Can't figure it out - I don't feel bad. Am going for diabetic/dietary counseling in 2 weeks but thought I would start here.

Wish me luck?

I tried to scan the posts since the last time I posted and my computer restarted for updates. I tried again and my mouse pad freaked out. I guess that means I should just post and get moving with my day.

Hopefully, everyone is doing OK

Only two more weeks of soccer then things will settle down a little around here before we get to the end of the year madness of all the extra stuff for the kiddos at school.

I have not been sticking to 1200 calories a day lately. I wish I could say it was wonderful meals, but it has just been bad choices due to not having a second to plan things out better.

Nice to see all the new faces. Nice to see so many of us old timers. Some one new has a beautiful German Shepherd in their profile picture. I should post a picture of our shepherd girl. She is over 15 now and starting to slow down.

Jeannie

Happy Saturday, All!

Momzcamp: Welcome and good luck on your journey! This is a great group for support and encouragement. look forward to learning more about you!

Annie: Good question...plans for Easter: I think we will go over to my parents since our boys will not come home then. They are not far away and if the weather is nice, we will likely take the boat over for Easter dinner with them. (It is closer by water than by road). My aunt and one uncle will also be there and I have not seen them in a while. I need to call and see what I need to bring...so I am GLAD that you asked!

Mimi: Where are you? I thought you were back home? Miss hearing from you!!!!

Marilyn: I hope that your weigh-in tomorrow is a good one!

We are supposed to go to an engagement party for friends daughter and fiance. It is to be a casual outside party on the beach at someone's beach house, but the weather is WILD here today. No rain yet, but high winds and thunderstorms expected. I feel sorry for the folks who offered their home for the party. I know there are a lot of people invited and we will all be inside, most likely! That's the downside to outdoor events! DH is feeling like he is catching a cold...sore throat, etc., so we may not go anyway, if he still feels that way this evening.

I hope that no one is affected by all of the tornados that tore through the country yesterday and today!

Take care and have a good weekend, all! Kackie

I'm here!

I've been posting once in a while. Not my usual long-winded posts but enough to stay in touch. I'm still in one-day-at-a-time mode. In other words, I'm doing well for part of the day and not so well for part of the day. I always welcome the morning and the new start.

I've slacked off on veggies. It's time to get started full-bore again. It's amazing how veggies really do equal willpower. If I wait too long to eat them, I'm not in the mood. (And we know we HAVE to listen to our moods! :laugh: ) I pretty much have to fix them then start eating them. By the time I've had a few bites, I'm loving them. It's funny how a piece of chocolate is always easy to eat.

Easter: I'm heading down to my folks' house in the Bay Area (about 2 hours away - an hour east of San Francisco). That is often - always? - a dangerous place for me to be. Not because they try to feed me but because I eat too much of the wrong things. Maybe it's about repeating childhood patterns. I'm not sure, but I know it usually takes me a few days to get back on track when I've been there.

Both my folks tend to be critical (thus my amazing ability to be critical of myself ) Last visit, my dad told me my legs looked a little plumper. Thank you, Dad. After my mom told me to stand up straight, i said something like, "Aaaaggghhh." She asked if I wanted her not to tell me. You bet I said YES!

It's funny how, even at age 62 (and I know how lucky I am to still have my parents), I can act like such a kid. :noway:

This visit, I'll be staying with my sister. That will be better for sticking to healthful eating. She used MFP to track her food for a while and wants to get back to it.

I went to a breakfast that the church I've started going to put on for singles 55+. Am I really that old?!! :noway: I look around at the other folks in the 55+ category and don't relate. I think I'm in denial. :laugh: (Actually, this is not funny. How the heck did I get to where I fit into the 55+ age group? I want to get a face lift then start lying about my age. :laugh: )

Time to get movin'. I hope you all have a wonderful day and good weather. We're all due!

Hello Everyone...
A Saturday....finally!! I had a great tutoring student this morning. He had a great session so that's a good beginning to the day. The rains are supposed to be coming but I got myself to the gym rather than rationalize that I could work in the yard.....I could do both...heaven forbid! Today's workout was a good one...felt like it went by faster than what I thought it would!

Michele....I am not sure if the Baked Lays have more sodium but I just know there is no nutritional reason for me to get them. We just got into the habit of getting them them when we go to subway so that's another habit that needs to go. Thanks for info.....sometimes what we are doing is right in front of us and we miss it!

Mary...I hope the winds have calmed.

Have a good day all!

Hi everyone, just to let you know that some of us type 2 diabetics can loose weight - and take the medication! I lost nearly 4 pounds this week, and I have been working at this since September 22, 2010 (again, again, again, etc etc), but I decided then I wanted to live for my 9 year old - I was scared I was going to croke it too early!!

Anyhow, I eat basically mediterranean - I log everything that goes in my mouth on here - and I exercise 7 days a week - I have just discovered Zumba for Wii - AMAZING - fun - the time just flies - and you sweat. I love to dance - so it is quite the pleasure for me - I play against my daughter - we laugh our heads off while we are doing it - and it is so good for us both.

Natalie, just to tell you I take 4 x metformin a day and 1 x shot of victoza - quite a bit - but hey - you can still loose weight on that stuff!

Lorri - I hear ya - I don't know who I like now - I'm not into that country stuff - but I appreciate talent. My husband and I are working musicians and we both come from fairly accomplished musical families - I am quite the critic - but I always give credit where it's due. I miss Simon too - he called it like it was. Thankyou for the career advice too - there are probably alot of things I can already do - that I have forgotten too - you made me think of that!

I appreciate you ladies on here - your all gorgeous and makes me happy to have people to share my 4lb loss with - husbands just don't get it - although he keeps telling me I am really looking "HOT" - I say , "well what about before" hahaha! have to keep them on their toes!

Altarose: Good to hear from you. Willamette Valley Pinot Noirs are my downfall...and favorite red wines. Also, sounds like such a lovely part of the country! Glad you got out for your walk, finally!

Glendaaus: Way to go on your 4 pounds. That's a LOT in a week!!! The Wii Zumba sounds fun. I dont' have a Wi, but think I might have to look into that. Fun is GOOD. (I am envious of your musical talent. None here!!!)

Dee; Hope the storms stayed away...we missed them, but barely, it seems. LOTS of wind, but no wind or, thankfully, tornados!!

Sally: Good for you getting to the gym first thing! I know that I did my morning walk/run and thought that I should also do the shred video...didn't happen! We didn't do bad for a Saturday!?

Night' night, All. Kackie

Here's what George Mateljan has to say about drinking water:

Can you give me some tips to help me meet my water consumption goals?
How many times have you been told to make sure you drink eight cups of water each day? Yet, how many days have you actually finished eight cups? Ensuring that you drink adequate amounts of water can be challenging.
But since high-quality water is definitely a cornerstone of nutrition, and about 60% of our total body weight, I wanted to share with you some easy-to-follow tips to help you reach your water intake goals and ensure that you are benefiting the most from your water consumption. When following these tips, however, always try to keep in mind how critical it is to start out with high-quality water!
In most cases, "high-quality" means filtered water, spring water, or natural mineral waters. Mineral waters can provide special benefits for the exact reason implied in their name-you'll find calcium, magnesium, and several other minerals to be supplied in significant amounts by these waters. What "high-quality" almost never means is plain, unfiltered tap water. Plain tap water may contain a variety of contaminants, including pesticide residues and heavy metals, although quality varies between municipalities. With this critical water quality step in mind, here are some easy-to-follow tips:
Bring filtered or bottled water with you whenever you will have to sit for prolonged periods of time. These include times at work or movies, on car trips or commutes to and from work, bus rides, or just TV watching. Sip continuously during these times.
Maximize water drinking at times of excessive water loss. For example, if you perspire after yard work or exercise, that's a perfect time to follow your thirst and increase your water intake.
Be consistent, and keep your water intake adequate on a morning-afternoon-and-evening basis. Although the exact amount of water needed each day may vary, you can use a general guideline of about 13 cups of water each day for men and 9 cups for women, matching the suggestions set by the National Academy of Sciences in its Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) recommendations
Be careful drinking too much water too late in the day. Experiencing sleep interruptions because you need to wake up to go to the bathroom will not help your overall health.
Think of water as a nutritional necessity-the same as vitamin C, or calcium, or protein, or any other nutrient. It's equally essential!
Although it's possible to drink too much water, it's highly unlikely that you will do so! "Water intoxication," as it's commonly called in the medical world, usually involves imbalance in some of the body's physiological systems and not just excessive intake of water. Therefore, drinking more than eight glasses of water each day, if following the guidelines noted above, should be fine for most people.
Welcome momzcamp. You've come to a great place! Best of luck to you in your fight against diabetes.
As for Easter - so far we don't have any plans, no one coming over. Jessica is here this weekend, of course, Bryan can't get here, Denise won't be. So it looks like just the cats and us....lol
Took 30 min class in totally toning. Really, I'm not all that crazy about the gal who leads the class, it's too much for beginners. Then I took an hour of yoga. Tomorrow I'll do an hour on the Wii hula hoop (I'll get it yet)
Tonight I have to serve at the mass and then we have a Newcomer social to go to. I already took my appetizer to the lady. I made stuffed celery. Bet they don't go over real well, they aren't full of fat or sugar or salt! Update: forgot that today is Palm Sunday which means that they read the Passion of Christ so the gospel is extra long. Didn't get out of chuch until about 15 minutes later than I usually do, by the time I got home, changed, and we got there it was a little after 7. Glad I took my appetizer early! As expected, it didn't get eaten. I was surprised, there wasn't nearly much food at all. By the time we got there, most of the food was gone. And a lot of the things I had no idea what they were. I did have two pieces of what I believe was bbq chicken (I think she got it from KFC), someone brought a veggie salad but it had A LOT of oil in it, had a few of my celery bites, a small bit of what I think was some sort of chicken roll up, some grapes, 2 Triscuit crackers, some cookies when I got home and a few animal crackers. I also had 16 more oz of water. Had lemon in the water and that stopped my desire for more cookies.
Hey, anyone know these things about Facebook? You know when you log in to see your friends, it automatically defaults to listing only those that you've recently interacted with. Yes, there is a drop down menu where you can see all your friends. Is there a way that I can make it so that it would automatically default to showing me all my friends? I don't have that many.
Another thing about Facebook, has anyone ever had someone "unfriend" them? If you're "unfriended", does Facebook send you a notice that you've been "unfriended"? I've sent a message to this lady a few times and have never gotten any response. That's why I'm wondering if she "unfriended" me and I just don't know it. I don't think so because I'm still seeing her posts.
I think Vince is considering going bowling tomorrow then around 3:30 Lynette is supposed to be here, then we're going to eat out at CiCi's pizza before the concert. Then Mon I have a Food for Thought meeting at my house (still working on cleaning it, which is lots of fun with Jessica here). Made spinach/cheese topping for the appetizer I'll make, just have to put it on the crackers and then bake it Monday. Then Tues night I'm supposed to go to bunco. Gotta research a good appetizer to take with me, then make it.
Hope everyone has a great evening.
Michele

Another thing about Facebook, has anyone ever had someone "unfriend" them? If you're "unfriended", does Facebook send you a notice that you've been "unfriended"? I've sent a message to this lady a few times and have never gotten any response. That's why I'm wondering if she "unfriended" me and I just don't know it. I don't think so because I'm still seeing her posts.
Michele

Yes, I have been unfriended. You do not get a notice. If you are still seeing her posts, can write on her wall, and she still is on your friends list, you are still her friend.
Your water article was interesting. I do have to say that having worked for many years in the mental health field, I have seen many cases of water intoxication, and it does not always involve a physiological problem. It can be a psychiatric or behavioral problem which leads to it.
Our weather was beautiful today - very little wind. Hallelujah! Have a good Sunday all!