WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2015

Hi I havea question what are some sweet treats you let yourself have that are not bad stuff ? I crave sweets and need to find something! I eat watermelon n if its a good flavor it works the last couple were not quite ripe!

Happy Saturday afternoon everyone! It is really HOT here today, so I'm staying indoors. This morning we went to the Y to swim our laps and I discovered that I have to actually work at treading water now. I don't just float standing up like I used to. That seems like progress. Swimming laps seems to take more energy now.

We took our old exercise bike to the recycling center after swimming. It was just taking up space in the spare bedroom. Neither of us have used it in five years or so. Boy, was that thing dusty. It needed new batteries the last time we used it, but otherwise it's in good shape. They have a little re-sale center so hopefully they can get a few dollars for it. We do all our exercising at the Y now, so we don't need it.

Now we are at the lake. I'm making a turkey burger for my dinner tonight and a beef burger for hubby. He's not fond of turkey burgers. We are using whole wheat sandwich rounds instead of buns. Less calories and sodium. I'm also making corn on the cob and cantaloupe. So, it should be a pretty healthy meal.

My son took the kids to the drop off yesterday, so I didn't have to see his ex at all. But I will have to listen (and smile) Monday when they tell me all about their weekend. They were so excited to show their mom their new swimming skills. Apparently she has a new boyfriend who works at a motel with a pool, so they are going there.

Dog lady, when I want something sweet, besides fruit, I usually split a small chocolate bar with hubby. Dove is my favorite. Or make a 321 cake. (mix together one box of angel food cake and one box of a regular cake mix in a big bag, then combine 3 tablespoons of the dry mix, 2 tablespoons of water, and microwave for 1 minute.) Yesterday I made a 321 cake and added frozen peaches and blueberries. It was great! I love watermelon too, but am not good at choosing a good one. I think the seedless ones don't have as much flavor as the seeded ones, but hubby hates the seeds, so I keep trying to pick out a good one. Same trouble choosing canteloupe. I never seem to get a good one.

Well, I'm going to start dinner. Have a great evening.

Sylvia

@Heather - wow. I'd love to look as good as you. My short term goal now is 145, so maybe I'll get there eventually. Thanks for the encouragement. And you are so right. My face and neck got very thin. I think that's better now. I'm short enough that the high end of the range for my height is below 140. I'm not stressing about it. Just going to keep on doing what I'm doing.

Joined a gym today. Chose it partly because it's an easy walk from the house, and partly because membership is $20 a month. Paid a year's membership in advance (which added up to rather more than $240 because they also have a $40 entry fee and something else) because reading online comments made me nervous about giving them my bank account info -- just about every comment, about this gym and others, said the gym or its account company kept taking money out after someone quit. And, while this doesn't account for people to whom that *didn't* happen, I had enough cash on hand to make sure it doesn't.
Spent 30 minutes on the treadmill, 10 on the ... elliptical? ... and walked home. Together with going out this morning on an unsuccessful walk to look for otters, that got me to 10K and a tad over. According to Fitbit, 3.18 miles.

Lilian in Sask - best of luck and will power for your birthday party, and your grandson's.

Kate Kyi - glad the pond scum tasted better nor it looked.

3dtammy - welcome! You've done what you need to do to join, aside from signing with your name and home state or town.
For what it's worth, I've been overweight, to one degree or another, since my high-school Fat Wars with my mother, who had fits if I went above 125. In college, I weighed 145 - less than I do now, but still cause for Major Friction. As an adult, I hit 213 a couple years ago, and the docs said "You're just about diabetic. Stop eating white carbs."
I don't know why it worked, but it did. I was able to go cold turkey on all the candy, chips and such I'd been eating, and to pay more attention to portion size ... and swap white rice for brown, potatoes for sweet potatoes, whole-grain bread for white. But I suspect the candy had more to do w/ it.
I got from 213 to about 165 without paying a lot of attention. Having stayed at 165 for almost a year, I decided this year (I'm 63) to buckle down. I log all my food and drink, now use a Fitbit to keep track of my exercise, and have stayed within net cals all but a very few days. And today I hit 153.5 - 3.5 from goal. Lowest I've weighed in the 20 or 30 years since I got down to 145 with Weight Watchers.

Peep - I'm still worried about you, but won't add to the pile of advice.
Yay on the built-in dishwasher!

Penny - yahoo for having fun.
I've bought broccoli rabe at the grocery's deli section, all cooked and everything. Sorta floppy.
And every once in a while you just gotta celebrate. Thirty-seven years and still cuddlin' is one of 'em.

Toni - I couldn't comment here on a smartphone, either.

Jannie - have fun at the concert and with your camping and family.

Jane Martin - happy anniversary! Hope the block party's fun.

Doglady - I love cherries and just about any kind of berries. I also like some of the Quest nutrition bars and have been known, like Pip/peep, to eat Healthy Choice fudge bars and Fiber One brownie bars.
Atkins makes a modestly edible peanut butter cup.
If you can handle it, stick a really good dark chocolate bar in the freezer and allow yourself a square a day. Just figure it into your calories. A friend of mine does this.
According to this,
https://www.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/ghirardelli
16 Ghirardelli bittersweet baking chips are 70 cal
1 of their flavored squares is about 67 cal
1 60 pct cacao dark chocolate squre is 50 cal
1 " " " with caramel is 70 cal


Sylvia - your grilled dinner sounds great. I like those sandwich rounds.

Barbie - How exciting to have visitors to your line dance class. Those are some remarkable ladies who know how to put a positive spin on a busy weekend. Congrats!


Katla (and everyone who assisted) - thanks for the message. Michele - Hugs for you and Vince.


Allison - Hugs ! ! !


Cheri - Our Hotel was in Buffalo Grove. The Bowling Centers were in Addison, Orland Park, and River Grove. I lived in Des Plaines for the first 6 years of my life, then Palatine for the next 12 until I went to College in Winona MN. We didn't have time to do more than walk around Woodfield Mall for a few hours, but it was fun to recognize some of the landmarks from my childhood.


Janet - I told DH to put the chips in the top cupboard above the fridge, because I can't reach that high, I can't see in a closed cupboard, and I'm in no position to be climbing on chairs right now. I still have a few bags of lentil chips, and I will do my best to maintain my won'tpower because of all of you. // The ballgame was unbearably hot, so I spent most of the time sitting on a blanket on a hill under a tree. DS only had to keep the catchers' gear on for 3 innings, so that made him happy. Today we were at the HomeRun Derby, but it got cancelled mid-way because of the storm (tornados about 40 miles south of us, but only thunderstorms here). Since it is sunny and still 80 degrees, DS will have the opportunity to make money cutting grass again next week.


Cory - Hugs !


Jane - Happy Anniversary


Doglady - I like almost any fruits, or agave nectar in a mug of raspberry tea before bed, plus all the fiber1 bars. Or the tofu/banana/cocoa concoction someone mentioned in this thread awhile ago.


If I use Pandora while in the Fitness Center, how will it NOT use my data? I don't see a button to download my favorite songs onto my phone, and DH just keeps doing everything for me instead of teaching me what to do. For now I will just keep touching the thumbs up and hope it works for me while I work out or walk or such.


Today I put on a dressy tank top that I ordered a few years ago, and it is just a tad snug around the waist, but does not look too tight. Big nsv for me. Since my back is getting better (neck still cramps, but that's different muscles) I will start my planks again today. I was hoping to go to the Fitness Center with DS and DH, but it just was not an option due to the storm. I will probably invade my Dad and ride his bike today.

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

I spent 3.5 hours of non-stop walking in the pool so that I could eat BBQ ribs and all the fixings @ birthday celebration at my DOS's house. I guess when we go to the beach I am going to have to keep up with how far I walk; and maybe get on my DYS elliptal machine when we go there. Who knows. I'll stick to my diet between now and then. ... and in between.

Barbie - Thanks! I understand I can learn stuff online on youtube, too. I just need the time and patience. I am creating my Pandora playlist now, so I think I'll work more in bed.

Again, thanks ! ! !

barbiecat wrote: »

Terri, the music I have on my phone comes from CDs that I have and have ripped to my computer then transferred to my phone or have purchased from Amazon. Podcasts can be downloaded from the website they are on (that takes a bit of data time but then you listen to them without using your data plan). I download audio books from the library (the download takes a few minutes of data time, but the listening doesn't). I learned how to do most of this stuff by taking a deep breath and trying it. If DH won't help, then ask a friend or a teenager to teach you. Take your phone to the library and there is probably someone there who can teach you how to download audio books from the library system.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

@terri-mom If I use Pandora while in the Fitness Center, how will it NOT use my data? I don't see a button to download my favorite songs onto my phone, and DH just keeps doing everything for me instead of teaching me what to do. For now I will just keep touching the thumbs up and hope it works for me while I work out or walk or such.
I had to teach myself how to do all this downloading stuff. It takes some knowledge and lots of reading on the internet but it's doable.

As long as your phone is set to wi fi and it is available where you are playing your stuff then no data will be used. If your fitness center has open wi fi you should be good to go with no data usage.

Actually if you have access to wi fi you don't have to use any data to download. Then once downloaded onto your phone there is no data used to play. I made the mistake of downloading an audio book once at home here forgetting to make sure I was on wi fi and it used a ton of data! Come to find out my husband had set my phone on manual wi fi and that is why the data usage was up. I always keep my phone on wi fi because most anywhere you go outside your home these days there is a wi fi available for usage.

I use the Overdrive app through the local library to download audio books. I download music from Amazon Prime Music. Haven't done any podcasts as of yet but am looking into that now. You have to be careful to watch your memory limits. Be sure to remove from your phone any books you have finished reading etc. to avoid memory space issues.

Good suggestion to take phone to library. They can be very helpful with downloading using their app.

The audio book I just finished was The Girl On The Train and the British readers made the story come alive. Quite suspenseful. Just the kind of book to keep you walking and walking so you can listen!!

Hope everyone had a great Saturday. Very hot here in NE Ohio.

Cheri

I just took a tumble while we were walking across the dam with the dogs. Spot saw another dog and I was trying to drag him away. He yanked hard and down I went. Both palms and left elbow have road rash but the bleeding has stopped. My left hip and shoulder are banged and I can feel the bruises starting. Luckily nothing was broken. And the best news...I managed to get up off the road all by myself! The last time I fell was at a national park more than two years ago and it took two VERY burly cops to help me get up. Another small victory.

Good night all.

Sylvia

Good night, everyone!

I haven't been on since Thursday. Thank you everyone for posting updates on the forum for me. I know that everyone isn't on my friends list but I wanted everyone to know what was going on.

Friday I was so wired after getting home from the hosp that I went in the pool at the Y. They open the pool at 5:30, so I did my thing then. Actually, it was good for me because there were people there swimming laps and that pushed me to go faster, the time seemed to fly by. Came home, took a shower, and got 2 hrs of sleep. Gave the cats their treats. Took the cake over to Lynette, went to Bi-Lo, then realized that if I had to go into Hickory multiple times/day, I better get gas so I did. And while I was there I stopped at WalMart.

The doc in the ER said that v-tach can sometimes be a side effect of the propathenone, so he's on amiodrone right now.

Lisa - so glad they accepted your offer for the warhouse

Lenora - feel better soon. Too funny about that steer

Welcome everyone new and those returning

Carol/peach - I had a grilled fish taco once. It was really good. You'd enjoy it. I'm really surprised that Sears wouldn't take the swim top back. I'd always heard that if you ordered something online from them that you could return it to the store

Lillian - I still regret not getting a larger freezer. Good luck to you

DJ - I really think that in many ways I'm addicted to exercise. I'm constantly thinking of how I can get it in when I have something else to do

Today I did Strength Full Body DVD and the plan for tomorrow is to do a yoga for the Belly Butt & Thigh DVD

Vicki - so glad for your mom that there isn't a tumor

terri - LOL about that trampoline. And here I thought I was doing good at cherries for $1.97 a pound -- but you have me beat. I would be buying them, pitting them and then freezing them. Congrats on the NSV of that top being just a bit snug rather than too snug

pip - I told Jessica that women are born with an extra gene -- the "worry" gene and it doesn't kick in until you've had kids. That's when she told me she wasn't having any. We shall see. But almost all of us on here have had kids so we have that extra gene.

Heather - great pics

JanetrOKC - I know you can go to line dance classes by yourself and not feel "weird". I've done it. You can't be anywhere near as uncoordinated as I am

NC Carol - An EP study is an electrophysiology study that measures the electrical activity of the heart. Vince was having tachacardia Thursday. He tried every trick that he knew to get his heart to convert but when it didn't convert after 3 hours, we went to the hosp. Well, when he has tachacardia it's usually a-fib. This time it was v-tach. When he's been in tachacardia before, his hearrate was usually around 150-155. This time his heartrate would be 80 and then 120. It was all over the place. But that's because it was v-tach this time

JanetMMc - good for you going to the gym before going out to eat! I'm proud of you. Isn't it nice when something you figured in doesn't come? A "cootie catcher". You've brought back lots of memories. I do have an exercise room. Admitted, it's not real real big, but it's big enough for me to walk around some. I just had to REALLY talk myself into doing that walking DVD in the afternoon. I swear, if I don't exercise first thing in the morning, I have an awful time getting it done. Good for you joining that gym!

Update about Vince: I went to the hosp, spent most of the afternoon there. Seems that the doc yesterday who looked at the electrocardiogram didn't document that he'd reviewed it so the doc there today was waiting for it to be read. I went to church and as I was walking out the door, CVS called to say that Vince's prescription was ready. Well, I know that they close at 6 so after I did my reading, left and went to CVS to get the prescription. I didn't know what it was, but "what if it's the new med (amiodrone) and he needs it for tonight? I didn't know if the hosp would give him his last dose or not. Well, he had the cardiologist paged who finally looked at the echo and released him. After I went to CVS, had to go back to the church since I knew I was supposed to pick up the donations for the soup kitchen. Actually, I left church early since I had a strong suspicion that Vince was going to be discharged, and he was. Brought him home and he even said "it'll be so good to sleep in my own bed"

We haven't told Jess about this. Vince is supposed to see the cardiologist on Friday, but now with this happening they may move his appt up. He'll need the EP study, not sure when they'll do it. At that point I do think we need to tell Jess because she'd be VERY upset if something were to happen. Wouldn't surprise me if she takes off work to be here. That's her. We shall see what happens.

cory - so sorry about your friend. That must be so very hard, especially for an active person. I know that when I couldn't exercise, I thought I'd just about go crazy.

Mary from MN - so glad you're having such a great time in the new house

Joyce - thanks for your great explanation of th EP and the heart. It's good to know that there really isn't a definitive amount of time for the study, it can take as little as 1 hour or 8 hours. The one time he had it done (about 30 years ago) was at a hosp in PA and I wasn't there. The kids were pretty little at the time. I do remember buying a pizza and bringing that to Vince since he didn't have any dietary restrictions. Of course, the kids thought that was pretty coool, to be able to sit on the hosp bed and eat pizza! OMG $100,000 for medication per month!

Alison - Vince didn't get much rest because you know how hospitals are. You get to sleep and at 2a.m. they come in for blood (why they need it at that hour is beyond me). But I'm sure he'll get a good night's sleep tonight with the only interruption being from a cat. Our floor is hardwood, not sure if it's laminated or not. Anyway, when we bought this house there were these spots on the floor of the exercise room like someone had been exercising and sweating and the sweat dried. Well, I tried EVERYTHING to get rid of them. We were thinking we'd have to replace the floor. It's not a big room but it would have been about $1,000 to replace it. The guy we called suggested that first we try using white vinegar and water (I forget the mixture he told us but now I use about a 50/50 mix) on the floor. It cleaned it! So now that's all I ever use. Hope Rita comes back, she's been missed. Glad you got to see her

pip - I'm sure Kirby wouldn't mind helping you with the bra. Congrats on the built in d/w! I love mine.

Went to the farmer's market today. Got two cantaloupes and some peppers. The guy said that he won't have the cantaloupes he had last year that were so so good because he couldn't get the seed. Bummer!

janemartin - happy anniversary!

doglady - dried fruit is usually quite sweet. You do need to really portion it because it can be high in calories. Many times I use those small raisin snack boxes. If I crave something choclatey, I usually get those Dove promises and have one or two. Keep the rest in the freezer. As a matter of fact, I have some Dove Easter Eggs in the freezer right now. Yup, Easter eggs

Sylvia - if you smell the end of a cantaloupe and it smells "cantaloupey", then it should be good. So sorry you hurt yourself, but WTG being able to get up!

Lesley - everyone I know who exercises while on chemo has had a much better time of it. Actually, one lady when we lived in PA was teaching aerobics while on chemo. There were days when I just didn't feel like going but then I'd think to myself "if she can teach on chemo, I can go to the class". Your daughter will be an inspiration to her students

Sylvia - good for you making a turkey burger. I know that Vince doesn't care for the salmon burger or the veg burger that I prefer to a hamburger. I always use the sandwich rounds, too. As a matter of fact, someone invited me to a cookout and a regular bun just didn't appeal to me at all -- all that bread.

Michele in NC

@Sylvia – Oh goodness that's not good. Take care of yourself. You'll be sore in the morning. It was a nice little NSV, but not a fun way to get it. Hope you rest well.

@Lisa – wow you have been a busy lady. How wonderful that you are able to do this. I hope it all works out the way you and hubby are hoping and you get rich and important and publish loads of books when you no longer have to work and I will tell EVERYONE “I knew her when”. I'm very impressed with your skills, your energy and determination, proud of you.

@Michele – glad to see you are back and that things seem to be all right with Vince for now. What a relief. We sure missed you. Thanks for the encouragement on the dance classes. I'm not sure tho about you being more uncoordinated than I am, with all the exercise you do.

Janetr OKC

Alison - I am glad you got to see Rita and that she is looking good.

Pip - I've been following what's happened to you. I surely hope you make a full discovery.

Michele - So happy that things turned out okay for Vince. It was a scary situation.

My Saturday-Sunday this weekend is filled with a certain little (almost) 4 yr old. He is a gem, and I think it such a great thing when a grandchild gets some one-on-one time with us. And I mean that for everyone concerned. He is now out like a light and I do not expect him to move until about 7AM tomorrow morning. That is, if he lives up to his reputation as a good sleeper. I will be going to bed early tonight just in case.

Today was a hot day, so everyone is trying to stay cool as best they can. We are sure experiencing unexpected drought conditions.

Be well, my friends.

Renny

@Joyce, Indiana - still that hot and humid here too. My daughter, SIL and two grands are coming on Thursday. They will sleep in our travel trailer out in the yard beside the shop. I just told Jack its still so hot they will be sweating just to walk between the house and the trailer. Ugh.

Slept ten straight hours, three on the couch without meaning to, seven in bed. Might just survive. Someone please remind me the next time I can't resist a consulting challenge, that I'm not 40 anymore, and there's a price to pay! Back to writing my process and procedures recommendations. Miss you guys...