Golden Years

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  • BlueHarebell
    BlueHarebell Posts: 374
    Hello, I'm in my 80th year so you aren't alone BARBJAZZ3. Welcome to this nice little group. Marie is a lovely lady and she has just welcomed a new little boy into her family.
    i don't get out much at the moment either, but that's because I live in Canada and don't want to break a hip or something when it's icy. I keep very busy at home though, gardening in the summer, baking and painting in the winter, and all the usual housework etc. for you are right, we can't quit, and I for one don't want to. Looking forward to your posts and all the challenges being an octogenarian brings.
    Anne. (Real name)
  • NikonPal
    NikonPal Posts: 1,346 Member
    Welcome Barbja... great group of people here...

    Just got an indirect compliment from my wife...

    As I went to the kitchen for something to eat, she looked at me and said “I don’t get it. You eat all the time and still lose 180 pounds!” I just smiled.

    She knew I had halibut for breakfast and side fruit; she saw me eat 100-calorie popcorn at the movies then eat a Zucchini Souffle for lunch with a side of veggie. Dinner included Broccoli & Cheddar Roasted Potatoes (and 2 oz. of leftover chicken breast); I was using the computer a bit eating a Fiber One bar and later I mixed some unsweetened blueberries with an individual cup of Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control Vanilla Cream Yogurt as we watched news; 30 minutes later…some Special K cracker chips…that brings me to 1016 calories…so I’ll still be eating a bit more…wonder why she thinks I eat all the time? LOL


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  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Bob Would you come and post on the 20 lbs bu Easter Challenge tread I know you only want to lose about 10 lbs more But with your ability telling your stories you could really Motivate us here the link if you want to pop in.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/30955329#Comment_30955329

    Marie---- I love your post today. you could just copy and post some of your post on the other tread and group.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :D Bob, I'm like you....I eat many times a day and eat what seems like quite a bit of food, but by leaving off high calorie items, I have a big pile of food for not too many calories....and because I walk and dance and ride my exercise bike so much, I can afford to eat more.

    smiley-greet013.gif Barbja, welcome, this is a friendly group

    <3 Barbie
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Barbia hope your day was a pleasant one. Mine wasn;t too good I have misplace my fitbit
    now I don't want to walk for I do not get credit for it. Did go to the store and walk out with all healthy food. no junk food at all. Will make a pot of soup tomorrow with all the yummy vegies. going to get cold again. nice talking to you.
    marie
  • NikonPal
    NikonPal Posts: 1,346 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :D Bob, I'm like you....I eat many times a day and eat what seems like quite a bit of food, but by leaving off high calorie items, I have a big pile of food for not too many calories....and because I walk and dance and ride my exercise bike so much, I can afford to eat more.

    smiley-greet013.gif Barbja, welcome, this is a friendly group

    <3 Barbie

    EXACTLY -- I'm looking forward to getting on my bike once the weather clears...I haven't been on it in years! :)
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Hi Goldeners, if there is such a word!

    A frosty day this morning. Started up the car to let things melt but no such luck. I still had to scrape my windows. I had Yoga Practice today and stayed for meditation, its becoming a ritual lately. Since I have high BP it is very good to do to lower my BP.

    Welcome Barbja, I am one of the oldies but just 65 and will be 66 in April. Another birthday so soon. :s I shouldn't complain I feel good and that is what counts.
    I also live in Canada where it is really cold right now.

    Bob - I have my bike right now on my turbo trainer and use that in the winter.
    I bike all the time when the weather is good outside.

    My MIL is 88 and she uses a cycle that she places on the floor in her apartment and its
    just for her legs. She sits on the sofa and cycles her legs. She says she feels better already and the weakness in her legs is getting better. She put the darn thing together herself. So you see you can do exercise at any age. :D

    I picked up a binder and dividers for my music for choir practice. It is so much easier to find the songs quickly. Still working on my recipe book too.

    Shirley
    Ontario, Canada



  • BlueHarebell
    BlueHarebell Posts: 374
    Afternoon, Goldies, it's a bit overcast now, but I actually got out for 1/2 hour walk around noon when the sun was out and the snow just about gone. I don't use any machines, just plain old fashioned walking. I'm sure I'm probably wrong, but I think man was designed just to amble along with the odd burst of speed when encountering the odd man eating beastie. I have this theory that these gym machines allow us to walk or pedal faster than our knees are designed for. One thing for sure, losing the weight plus at least 1/2 hour walk per day has dramatically brought about a change and I no longer have knee or any joint pains. I think cycling is different. One goes at ones own pace. I learnt to ride a 2 wheeler at the age of 4, but then my dad had a bicycle shop.
    Anne.
  • BlueHarebell
    BlueHarebell Posts: 374
    Hi MARIE, do you remember back in December we had a nasty little troll on this site and you had her flagged and eliminated? Well I was listening to the radio this morning and they had a fellow from Sweden on. His job in Sweden is to track these unsavoury types down and he very often finds the troll is a 12 or 13 year old who's parents are horrified at what their little precious is up to. I suspect ours was just that. Of course he also finds the more dangerous, older, politically minded ones as well. Anyway, he said there is talk in the USA and the west to provide the same service. Might help the economies of our various countries if they are all fined! Anne.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    yes Anne I remember That . It could have very well been. I did look her profile up and it said 18 years of age.

    hope your day went well. Its been cold and rainy here.

    Losing things and looking two days for them is a hobby of mine. Sometime things never show up. I have a pair of scissors Been missing for a long time. The life of a golden year.

    good night and sweet dreams I will be going to bed shortly.
    hugs Marie
  • BlueHarebell
    BlueHarebell Posts: 374
    Hugs back Marie. I'm always losing things too. The worst is my glasses, they are brown framed and they blend in with the coffee table etc. The other thing is going with a purpose to a room and then wondering why I'm going to it!
    For once the weather here was quite balmy at freezing point and even warmer in the sunshine. We are promised the same tomorrow. I'm off to bed too, nice and early. My son is coming over tomorrow to help with the groceries, but to be honest I could manage myself with the snow and ice gone. Friday is his day off and he's a really good man with his old Mom. He's 53.
    Anne.
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Hi All

    Yesterday I took my MIL who is 88, for blood work. She has her oncologist apt next week.
    She has a blood disorder but has had it for over 12 years now. The doctor put her on prednisone and she did quite well with it. Now he is weaning her off and that is her next apt. with no medication. She will see how things go after that. I suggested lunch and we went to a breakfast/lunch place and she paid for me and I left the tip. She seemed to enjoy herself.

    Today nothing special just my usual exercises and then got some groceries.
    Tonight dinner with my MIL our friend Tom.

    Have a good evening,

    Shirley
  • BlueHarebell
    BlueHarebell Posts: 374
    Went out with my son today as well, and had lunch out. He is good to me, both my sons are, as you are good with your MIL, SHIRLEY. I bought a Fitbit and my son set me up. Lovely day, Anne.
  • fancyladyJeri
    fancyladyJeri Posts: 1,319 Member
    edited January 2015
    Hello all,

    Ed and I have been so busy looking at furniture. We want to replace our sofa upstairs and probably the sofa and loveseat on the main floor. With all of that I got in 8,000 steps just shopping. LOL

    It is great to get in all those steps and I'll head down to th treadmill later on this evening. I am determined to lose some more weight. Ed and I celebrate our 40th anniversary in April and I'd like to look even better for that. LOL

    I've gone back to eating gluten free. Even though the endoscopy showed no celiac disease, gluten definitely causes me grief - headaches, gi issues, etc. But it is good to have to option to have a little gluten when I am out and there isn't an alternative.



    Hugs to all,

    Jeri
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    edited January 2015
    jeri thanks for dropping in. Did you ever get to read the 1;1;1; plan. Seems like you said you order the book from the Library.
    W we are starting a discussion on the book soon Headed by a good friend Connie A new friend I met on the 20 pound by Easter thread. A very charming lady Would you like to join us?. 40 years You found a dude he sound so nice.. And very handsom too. You two makes a cute couple.
    Love you
    Marie
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    BlueHarebell wrote: »
    Went out with my son today as well, and had lunch out. He is good to me, both my sons are, as you are good with your MIL, SHIRLEY. I bought a Fitbit and my son set me up. Lovely day, Anne.
    Anne you ought to put lots of steps on walking to the store and other places I will be interestin to see how many you do.
    Love Marie
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    edited January 2015
    Shirley, you are a dear one so kind to your MIL and Tom is the ones who lost his wife..I bet you will beg lad to wiggling you toasties toes in the sand. imagine going barefoot this time of the year. It been so cold here today. But we are in for a warming trend When do you leave.
    Love Marie
  • fancyladyJeri
    fancyladyJeri Posts: 1,319 Member
    CALIECAT wrote: »
    jeri thanks for dropping in. Did you ever get to read the 1;1;1; plan. Seems like you said you order the book from the Library.
    Marie

    Marie, I did get the book from the library and it looked good however counting calories is just so easy that I decided to stay with counting calories for awhile. If I stop losing weight, I may try it out. It really did sound good.

    Jeri



  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    edited January 2015
    Hi, Jeri glad you could join us! When is the big anniversary?
    We celebrated ours last year and it was special.

    Hi, Marie it is cold here too and the dampness goes right to the bones. Another cloudy day and no sun. I am waiting with bated breath to get to Jamaica and the warm temperatures and feeling the sun again. Counting the days. We leave Feb 21st.

    Today was a trip to Walmart to get a new electric kettle. Ours decided not to work today.
    Also replacing my blender, ours was leaking oil at the bottom it was pretty old.

    Just hanging around the house today and getting to my recipe binder.

    Enjoy your day!
    Shirley

  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
    :'( I am probably not going to be posting on this thread any more. I am posting in too many places. I see most of you in Senior Golden Sneakers so I'll be there more.

    <3 Barbie
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,423 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :'( I am probably not going to be posting on this thread any more. I am posting in too many places. I see most of you in Senior Golden Sneakers so I'll be there more.

    <3 Barbie

    I haven't posted here often and I have been reading the posts but will concentrate on the Sneakers......need to spend less time on the computer. Best wishes to all..........

    Lin
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    edited January 2015
    lin and Barbie hate to see you both leave. but remember you are always welcome to drop in.
    Love you both.in.See you at the sneakers.They will always be my base home.

    Marie
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Shirley know you will have a great time there .Anyone going with you and Dave?
  • BlueHarebell
    BlueHarebell Posts: 374
    Hi MARIE, how are you doing with the Fitbit. I love mine after only one day. I had no idea I did so many steps. Mind you I had a busy day, it will be a different story tomorrow. Just popping in to say hi, because I am engrossed in a crime novel and getting close to the ending. Have a good evening, you and Jerry. Anne.
    Wish I was going with you SHIRLEY. I've never been to the Caribbean or any tropical place. Well, I went to Florida once but that was the closest I got to the equator. Anne.
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Good hearing from you anne. It would be nice to find a warm spot. But it will soon be hot here. and wishing for some of this sold weather. you have a good day too.Hugs Marie
  • Blueharebell1
    Blueharebell1 Posts: 136
    MARIE Hi, this me, or Blueharebell that WAS. Now I'm GawanneB. I eliminated my old account because it was so cluttered and I've started over. Hope I havent lost you.
    ANNE
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    Hi Anne no you did not lose me iwould not like you to like to lose you. Marie
  • Shirley61
    Shirley61 Posts: 7,758 Member
    Hi Marie and Anne,

    I see our group is getting smaller.

    Today Dave and I finally got downhill skiing. I never made it last year due to an awful winter and just excuses I guess. We went this morning and had a good time. We got our season passes and our locker set up. It was pretty cold, 15F and I should have added another layer under my sweater because after our break I got the shivers. I should have known better. We plan on
    going next Sunday for a few hours before the Super Bowl.

    Now just relaxing before dinner.

    Shirley
    Ontario, Canada
  • CALIECAT
    CALIECAT Posts: 12,530 Member
    yep shirlwy it is geting smaller But that's Ok.
    Marie
  • Blueharebell1
    Blueharebell1 Posts: 136
    Hi MARIE, I seem to have lost you on the notifications, but I can find you the long way. Oh I think I know what to do, press the star I guess. I lost the other group too but Sandy got me back on track. Who would have believed I could have got in such a mess just because I wanted to unclutter the food tracking. I tell you I am one old lady who is completely non tech savvy. I went out looking for an armchair today with my daughter in law Marie, and youngest son Mark. Didn't find an armchair to my liking but I did find a box of chocs to relieve the stress of losing everybody.
    Hi SHIRLEY, guess what, I lost you but managed to gain 2 lbs, go figure. The box of chocs won't help! Glad you had a good day on the ski hills, long past for me I fear.
    Take care you two. Are we becoming the three musketeers.
    ❤️ Anne
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