WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2015

I forgot to add, on my way home yesterday, a fender bender happened to the car in front of me. had I been riding a full speed, I would have been involved. whew!

Sylvia – Not quite full legs, but I found a swim suit where the legs go to my knees. I really like it for aqua aerobics because it helps hold the loose skin. I think it was called an aquatard.

Mom216 – I had white hair until I was 4. Then I became blonde. As I hit my 30’s light brown. I too, hit the age when I started finding black hairs in amongst the light brown. I fumed about that and at first would pull the black hairs, but they became too numerous. Sadly, before all of my hair could turn black, the black hairs started turning a hideous winter slush gray. I now dye my hair. Lately I have noticed some really pretty silver white before I am due for a dye job so I hold out hope that I will have an attractive gray one of these days. I may be growing older but some days I am getting there kicking and screaming all the way. Nothing graceful about it.

Oh! And the bifocals…just wait for the day the you need trifocals. I’m really happy to live at a time when they make progressive lightweight lenses.

linda in calif – I’m with your mom. I stopped caring about what other people thought of me when I was in my 30’s. That gave me the freedom to say what I mean. I still have a governor on my tongue which prevents me from being outright rude or offering an opinion when none was asked for, but I rarely tell white lies to spare anyone’s feelings these days. I usually figure if I’m asked a question then the person deserves the truth. The exception is with people such as my MIL who is easily hurt. If it is something she cannot change I see no need to cause her pain and will tell a white lie when I cannot evade or spin the truth. If change is possible I try to be as gentle as possible. I suspect when I hit my 80’s I’ll be a blunt little old lady.

Grits – your nephew Michael is in my thoughts.

JanetMMcC – I must have missed Lisa’s post talking about how gastric bypass surgery temporarily cuts off the hunger urges. Please forgive me if I am repeating what she said, but I find found the reason interesting. The way it was explained to me is that our stomach and intestinal tract produces a hormone called ghrelin. When the stomach is empty more ghrelin is produced. (Not totally as simple as that since other things affect ghrelin production but close enough for this discussion.) One of the things ghrelin does is send a hunger signal to the brain. During gastric bypass surgery the intestinal tract is shortened and a large part of the stomach is cut away. It just so happens that the areas that excrete the majority of the ghrelin are removed from/moved within the digestive system which takes away the hunger for the vast majority of gastric bypass patients. Since they don’t actually remove the part of the stomach and intestine (it stays attached elsewhere in the digestive tract) due to the fact that what is cut away plays other important roles in your body a very small percentage of gastric bypass patients still experience hunger after surgery. Our bodies also have the ability to adapt to this interruption in the process and the parts that remain in the digestive system eventually increase their capacity to produce Ghrelin and patients will eventually regain their hunger signals. Since the stomach/pouch is smaller they will register fullness earlier than pre-surgery.

For those who wonder about a non-surgical alternative… you can control ghrelin somewhat by 1) getting enough sleep; 2) reduce stress; and 3) cut out sugary foods and foods with simple carbs. I know, easier said than done. Therein lies the problem.

If anyone wants a chocolate bar don’t come to me. Yesterday’s temptations have left the building and not via my stomach. Whew!

Mia in MI

June goal - log food every day
Word of the month – persevere

@miakoda40 - Thank you so much. He had surgery at Cedars Sinai in LA; don't know what all they had to do to put 'humpty dumpty' back together again; but, he will have to have some 'major' PT so he'll be able to walk in 3 to 6 months. His Mother (my sister) is planning on bringing him home as soon as he can travel.

Met w/ my Health Coach (HC). Tanita scale showed same results, except I gained 0.5 lb. water. No doubt from the salty Asian chicken take out dinner last night. She said we're not even going to look at yesterday, just forget about it. What a Relief! Overall, I'm doing very well. Really nailed it on the exercise and calories.

She recommended that I not pay so much attention to calories since I'm not eating very many daily. Instead, she asked me to focus on meeting my macronutrient percentages (which is based on calories anyway). Am doing 40% Carbs, 35% Protein and 25% Fat right now. I have trouble eating enough carbs and protein plus holding down the fat grams. For 1000 calories, this means Carbs 100 gm, Protein 88 gm and Fat only 28 gm. Many days I have only eaten 800 calories and have not been hungry now that I'm on the correct macronutrient %s based on my DNA test results. Almost every day I have double digit carbs and protein grams left. It has been a challenge to hold down the fat grams. I have gone over in Fat grams a few days. Will try sticking to my %s going forward and am excited to see what happens.

Lisa - Great hearing about all your success! Stopped at Quik Trip for a large ice tea after my HC appt. during lunch. OMG, the chewy pralines were staring me in the face and calling my name--and I was hungry because I hadn't eaten lunch yet. Because I read your recent posts, I was able to Just say NO! Thank you TX Sister.

Welcome Newbies. We're glad you're here. - Nancy in Wet TX

GRITSandSLUTS wrote: »

pipcd34 wrote: »

I forgot to add, on my way home yesterday, a fender bender happened to the car in front of me. had I been riding a full speed, I would have been involved. whew!

Good, wrecks aren't fun. I know, I have had my share of them ... the last 2, unfortunately, were my fault. Still surprised that our insurance did not go up or get cancelled; but, we've been with them for 40 years, more or less.

they are a little more scary when you're on a bicycle though...lolol. I was riding my bike and the car in front of me got hit and I was right behind it.

margaretturk wrote: »

Lenora prayers for Micheal.

Good to see you back Sassy.

Janetr Thanks for the chuckle. My mom would like that one, too.

Taking somethings to Goodwill today and then will shop for clothes for my mom.

MNMargaret

Thank you Margaret; that is his Mother's name. Thanks to all that have been praying for my nephew, even if you did not post that. I know this 'family' of many are sending up prayers for him. He had surgery yesterday at Cedars Sinai. I guess some of his friends are looking out for him, until my sister can get out there. I don't know if she plans to go now, in the very near future, or when he is able to return with her to Miami. He's got a long, hard road ahead of him. Lots of PT. They've already told him that it will be 3 - 6 months before he is able to walk.

I can't thank all of you who are praying for Michael; but, know that they are appreciated. :happy:

JulesAtkinson1 wrote: »

Gonna go out on a limb here....I've looked, and I've missed it obviously, but I'm curious as to what the "DD" "DH", "DS", etc. is about? I know it's probably shorthand, but specifically, what is it? I'm sure there is a post on it, but I can't find it and although I think I know what most of them stand for by the inference contained in the post, some of them I'm not quite getting.
Went home yesterday quite proud of myself for refusing a donut not once, not twice, but THREE separate times. There was a rep here from a local credit union trying to drum up business. My office mates were steadily coming in and out, saying, "don't you want a donut?" The last time, I confess I got a little short. But only with my eyes. However, my eyes said enough, I'm afraid.
I have to learn to be more patient with those who don't understand what a sugar addict I am.
Hubs got his father's day gift early.....he wanted a combination gas and charcoal grill with a place to add a smoker later. We tried the gas side out last night with some steak/veggie skewers. I'm impressed. I now have my summer menu. Got to invest in some new citronella candles for the pterodactyl sized mosquitoes.
Speaking of summer, our heat index today will reach 106. And it's not officially summer yet! No rain in sight either for the next few days. I'm definitely an indoor girl from July to September. Thank goodness I invested in a great elliptical trainer. I'm sure that's going to come in verrrrrry handy.
I love to go geocaching, and my family knows it's too hot when I don't go.
Little Mrs. Crunch & Munch is back. She was on LOA for a couple of weeks but the munching continues. I foresee a throat punch or Xanax. Either will work.
Busy, busy day. To all: DRINK YOUR WATER!!!

Where do all y'all that have moving emoticons get them? I know the ones that I find if I send a private message and they work on this too. I had to have someone explain how it works. The one on the treadmill is cute! One of the first times I got on mine; I decided to up it by one number; it upped it by 5 ... I did one of those fly off the back of it moves ... my wrist got hung up with the chair I knocked over and had major treadmill burns. People would look at me (and my bandage) and I would say, 'no, it isn't what you think ... I got attacked by a treadmill'. I scraped my left wrist - had carpet burns on both knees and elbows and even on my chin. My computer apparently does not 'like' the app of 'emoticons'. I was wondering if there is a 'safe' and 'free' place to get them that won't be blocked by my Avast security.

Our new D-i-L gave us a tennis racket zapper . . . makes for a lot of fun to watch them 'fry' and no longer able to 'fly' into my face. It even gets gnats, too. Usually misquotes don't bother me because of all the medication I take. If my blood tastes as bad as some of them do, I don't doubt they leave me along. But, gnats ... a different matter altogether; even a Southerner can't blow hard enough to get them 'out of the way' on really hot and humid days. Difference in Southerner (south of the 'fall line' or 'gnat line') is we have learned how to blow them away without moving our mouths much; Northerners always try to swat the away.

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Chris – Hooray for C25K. I am behind you 110%. Let us know how it is going. Proud of you for not changing your mind ! ! !

Poop (or did you convert back to pip?) – Glad you were spared. It is scary the way some people drive around here. I’m so sorry you have to be exposed to the idiocy.

Carol - Hugs for your surgery. When you are finished with your pity party, I hope you are able to understand that your post-surgical recovery will be smoother because of the better condition of your body. The best thing I offered my Mom when she had her right wrist surgery was a battery powered tooth brush, so she could continue to brush her own teeth. I wish you the most luck, and quick recovery. May your surgeon have steady hands (or robot).

I don’t know about all of this gnat and mosquito talk. Have you ever seen Minnesota mosquitoes? There is a reason why they are the State Bird ! Almost as large and unruly here in the Milwaukee area, but now we have to worry about West Nile again. I hope my “guard bat” keeps them away from my work.

Successful catered Rep lunch. He brought Chili’s, so I stayed away from the chips and tortillas, made myself a fajita salad, and measured the guacamole and sour cream. Feeling proud. I was tempted to take 1 chip, and it has been bugging for quite awhile now, but when I returned to the lunch room I noticed it was ALL gone (supervisor was only one in that room, who does that?). I guess I should thank her for saving me the tempation and fat that I don't want. Too bad we can’t have seconds on the salad or meat tomorrow.

Hope everyone is having a great day and making wise choices. Hugs ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

terrimom - pip/poop, either will do.

nccarolb - hope the surgery goes well, you'll get thru it!

got a call from eye doc and my lens is ready! unfortunately I am going to have to ride over there, was going to take the train after work to save my legs some (rode to work) so I don't wear them out b4 the run this Saturday. since I will have to get off soon enough to give me time to ride there, i'll have to leave when there are no trains running so I am forced to ride. oh well, it will definitely be an over 1k burn day and I am getting off in 25 minutes so I can make it an easier ride and won't have to rush.

Kari: I think I stole the goal of having fun from Katla (have fun every day). Someone else thought it might be do-able for them weekly (sorry I can't remember who). You're right it is so important to take care of ourselves, why did it take me 50 years to figure that out!

Yvonne: I'll take that pound! Congrats...

Mia: Chocolate bar has left the building.... Thank you... thank you very much! The info on ghrelin was really interesting... I always wondered why sleep was so important to losing weight.

Carol NC I'd be whining too... that what the pity pile is for. You have a right dag-nabit! Can you imagine how much more fun that pool will be when your shoulder doesn't hurt?


June Goals:

1. Do menu planning for June (complete)
2. Eat 3 meals a day
3. Log all meals
4. Plan and Do one fun thing each week
(W1: Hot stone massage and weekend of Tai Chi with friend...Oops that's 2 things...oh darn
W2: Lunch with a friend, going away party for co-worker... 2 more...yay!
W3: Pedicure and manicure, Tai Chi in the park. (I'm on a roll)
5. Ride stationary bike 3 times a week for 30 minutes.


Carey-Edmonton

Carol: sorry that you have to have surgery. If it helps any, I feel like my body's falling apart, too. It's frustrating to try to be healthier and then get into something like this. Do you have some help lined up for the first week or two?

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

barbiecat wrote: »

Don't forget to click on the star at the top to bookmark this page....I just came back to do that so I can find all of you again in the morning.

Hi Carol, glad you'll be getting your shoulder fixed.