Senior Golden Sneakers -April 2011

Oh, dear,here it is 12:55 AM...can't seem to find time to read and post lately. I think I can't do those long inclusive posts any more, so thank you Sandy or Barbie for freeing me to try to be brief! It became too intimidating:ohwell: ...
Super Sandy for reaching goal:flowerforyou:
Shirley and Maddie, in Tai CHi, an exercise for bronchial, asthma, emphasema, etc seems so simple, and perhaps it works: Bring arms to the front about waist level, fingers spread, wrists loose, palms facing down. Now gently push arms to the back, and return to front. The push is ONLY to the back. Repeat about 10 times in the begininng. I found the movement for constipation effective almost immediately! (Gently move left arm in a circle starting at left upper abdomen, and circling to the right, down, and lower abs toward the left and keep repeating. ) For diarrhea, Do the same exercise in reverse, using right arm toward the left side , palm open, in a sweeping circle down and back over lower abs. The hand should just barely graze the area, as it should not rub, but simply create "energy" between abs and hand. After a few practices, I could feel a tingle between my finger tips and the abdomen! AND DON'T MIX UP THE TWO!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Reporting here that since I cut sodium almost in half, my Blood Pressure reading today was 119/69, and pulse 65. Not bad for someone who's hit 210/110! And today was after my circuit class! I have been pretty steady at 140/80 for some time, so today felt truly worth all the planning. Tonight I goofed with Chinese food, but I always get it with no sodium except they can't help it in the soup. We always bring home 1/2 of every order, so portions are not high.

The 17 Day Diet says it includes 4 cycles.
Accelerate:...dramatically reduce carbs to promote fat burning, cleansing and rapid weight loss
Activate: .......17 day phase involves carb cycling, to reset metabolism, stimulate fat burning, and prevent plateaus
Achieve........reintroduce previously restricted foods and learn to develop healthy eating habits
Arrive..........final phase allows you to maintain goal weight by eating healthy diet during week and indulging favorites on
weekends.

Emphasis is on clean eating and avoidance of sugar and ALL processed foods.

Recommended foods:...Eggs, turkey breast, chicken breast, seafood, yogurt, grapefruit, berries, lettuce, broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, tomato, cucumber, asparagus, green tea.
SAMPLE MEAL PLAN:
Breakfast
scrambled eggs
grapefruit
1 cup green tea
Lunch
2 boiled eggs
large salad, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, onion, tomato
Snack
yogurt with fresh berries
Dinner
Turkey breast
Steamed carrots and asparagus

Frankly, I don't know about all those eggs for cholesterol conscious persons, and I wonder if I could stand the boredom! But I've thought about asking my nutritionist about the 17 day diet, or even seeing if I could find a used copy at Amazon. I don't feel the urgency now that I'm back in my jeans! :bigsmile: ...:yawn: (hope I make it to the bed!)

Buzz

Emphasis is on clean eating and avoidance of sugar and ALL processed foods.

Recommended foods:...Eggs, turkey breast, chicken breast, seafood, yogurt, grapefruit, berries, lettuce, broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, tomato, cucumber, asparagus, green tea.
SAMPLE MEAL PLAN:
Breakfast
scrambled eggs
grapefruit
1 cup green tea
Lunch
2 boiled eggs
large salad, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, onion, tomato
Snack
yogurt with fresh berries
Dinner
Turkey breast
Steamed carrots and asparagus

Frankly, I don't know about all those eggs for cholesterol conscious persons, and I wonder if I could stand the boredom! But I've thought about asking my nutritionist about the 17 day diet, or even seeing if I could find a used copy at Amazon. I don't feel the urgency now that I'm back in my jeans! bigsmile ...yawn (hope I make it to the bed!)

Buzz

You are rigfht Buzz, that is correct above for the most part,
I made it thru Day 1, and it was not to bad....
I will keep posting on my progress....
I had to do something, to jump start my metabolism..
Natalie

Good ugly, windy, rainy, cold Saturday morning!!!

Mom and I are both breathing a little better today. I am on a higher dose of steroids, she is coming down on hers. Hopefully, she will be able to come home on Monday. My hands are shaking, that's one of the side effects but I'll take it. They are also supposed to increase your appetite but that didn't happen yet. I think that the antibiotics are killing the appetite and they are balancing each other out..Woo Hoo.

Sandy, I'm glad all went well for you, everyone is alive and that is a success. When I was working and the boss did those evaluations, she would always ask how you thought you did that year and I always said that "since I didn't kill anyone and no one killed me, I think the year was a good one"!

If you are having respiratory problems right now, please take it easy, don't push it. Take my advice on this one!!! I am going to try Buzz's suggestion for Tai Chi.......:bigsmile:

And, wow! So many diet choices. Just be careful, the site is called "My Fitness Pal"...emphasis on fitness. Be safe.

Maddie

first of all ,

Barbie glad to see such a long post from you.
You always give us some wonderful tips and always answer our questions.
And I have one. now. I love Salads but with creamy dressing and so high in sodium.
WhAt do you used? I know you used to used the spy bottles , but they did not hit spot for me.

Do any one have a suggesting for me.?

Deb i do hope you do get to go And see the fields of Flowers
Barbie was ttelling us about some in A festiveAble she went to last year.
I did not get to go and see our fields of Bluebonnets this year But will post a picture of them
I did see a few down by Walmart but All of that land is really deveoping And will soon be gone used to be so pretty.

Good luck Natalie on the 17 day diet Will be watching for you updates.

Phoebe wise decision to bunk down with the storms. Be safe

Great for you Buzz getting back in you jeans. I think that is wonderful.

gayla Thanks for the ride down the lake Sounds like so much fun. What is the nameof the lake? I know i have ask before but I have forgotten.

Sandy , How is Babe this morning? Hopefully he is not in any pa

Good morning Judy Good Sunday morning to you

To all the rest have a great day

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Marie you did beat me :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Yes Sandy I got up early this morning
Jerry and I are fine

You and Jerry..the love fish.

Happy cloudy, rainy Saturday!! :grumble: :grumble: Could be lot worse according to some weather reports.

Day 2 of my hubby's six week recovery with no pressure on his foot. :noway: He is doing okay except for some pain, if the meds don't help more today I will call the doctor and get stronger. He really can't do anything for himself right now so my "nursing" skills are being called upon. I know I must be getting extra exercise this way but I plan on at least riding the bike today and if possible I would like a shred day. A day without exercise really feels horrible to me, I have so much more energy when I exercise. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: That is the good thing with MFP it becomes a way of life and when you don't follow a program, you feel bad, or at least I do. :ohwell:


:flowerforyou: Marilyn, hope you don't catch that cold, start the dayquil early to nip in the bud.

:flowerforyou: : Maddie, our weather is like your weather. Glad that you and grandma are having better days, continued prayers for a rapid recovery.

:flowerforyou: Deb, have fun at the wedding tonight, think of Marie and Maddie's graphics while you are dancing.

:flowerforyou: Natalie, guess the 17 day diet wouldn't work for me since I don't like eggs. Congratulations on day one, 16 to go.

:flowerforyou: Phoebe, rainy nights are the best sleeping nights, hope you got some needed rest.

:flowerforyou: Buzz, thanks for the Tai Chi instructions but like Phoebe I am a slow learner and will have to read them a few times to understand. Great on the lower blood pressure, you are doing everything right.

:flowerforyou: Barbie and Jake, your intent was good but the romantic gods wanted you to have darkness to spend time with each other (if you know what I mean).

:flowerforyou: Marie, I beat you, where are you? Love your fish dancer!! Hope you and Jerry are well.

Hope everyone else is well and for those I don't catch on here I answer on my home page. Have a great day everyone!!

Glad to hear that hubby is doing well, not easy after having the procedure that he had, keep him busy MIND wise, does he like to read?

YES, day 2 of the 17 day diet, will embark on the food choices for the day, breakfast was 2 scrambled eggs, some grapes and a tomato, green tea (of course)...

All of you that are in a rainy area, after the rain comes sun, just remember to look to the future.... it was raining in Chicago, where we go back to in a week, 50's, here in Az, it's 97 today, I will adjust, at least I was not there during the winter.

Natalie

Natalie- I have a friend that did the 17 day diet and still follows the "rules" now with some cheats. She had really good results and loved the food. I know the book has some recipes and if you google "17 day diet" there are other recipes out on the internet.

Kathy, yes I have googled 17 day diet, and found some interesting things on it...
I am waiting for the book to come from Amazon, should be here beginning of next week.
I sure hope to lose at least 6 pounds or more to get my metabolism jump started....
I think it does work, and in the 2nd 17 days, you add back carbs, in moderation.

Natalie

You've probably heard this one, but I thought it was cute:

Little Johnny is always being teased by the other neighborhood boys for being stupid. Their favorite joke is to offer Johnny his choice between a nickel and a dime -- Little Johnny always takes the nickel.

One day, after Johnny takes the nickel, a neighbor man takes him aside and says, "Johnny, those boys are making fun of you. Don't you know that a dime is worth more than a nickel, even though the nickel's bigger?"

Johnny grins and says, "Well, if I took the dime, they'd stop doing it, and so far I've made $20!"

:laugh: :laugh: