WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE

Good morning everyone

Another nice day here - going up to 29c today.

Neighbour's workmen started with a concrete cutter at 7:14 - please have a little consideration for your neighbours who don't have to be up at the crack of dawn and the house at the back has little kidlets, so I bet they weren't happy if the kids were woken up.

Chiclet - I don't know what the situation is in the US. In Canada there are some places where patients can go for a limited period of time so that their carers can have a break. There are also day care programs where people can go for a day program (some of these are for altzheimer patients so that the family can do grocery shopping. I have a friend who has altzheimers and even though she lives in a senior residence with care, her family has her organized to go to something different each morning so that she is getting stimulation rather than just living in her unit in the residence.

Had a nice lunch with friends yesterday, but had to leave early to go to a meeting. And then didn't feel like cooking for myself in the evening so didn't eat well. Was within my calories but not very healthy stuff.

Off to lawn bowl so that gives me a good chunk of activity - 90 minutes for one game.

Good morning everyone. :happy: We have another beautiful, sunny day here. I wanted to get out of the house for a walk by 7 am this morning to beat the heat but stayed up reading until midnight. I didn’t wake up ‘til 7! :laugh:

I think the temp will be okay if we walk at 8:30 or 9 though. I’ll wear lighter clothing. Yesterday I wore jeans and long sleeves. :noway: Not the best choice. No wonder I thought it was 80 out. It probably was only 70 but felt like 80!

Poor Izzy doesn’t get a choice about what to wear. She’s scheduled for a haircut and “do” next week.. She looks like a petite Benji with her longer hair but will go short, and look like the skinny mini she is, for the summer.

Yesterday was a good food day. Barbie, you’re right. The detours are getting shorter. That was my shortest binge on record. Hah! I didn’t realize that until you mentioned it. :laugh: :laugh: :happy: :happy:

Cindy, lol at the picture of your DH instructing you on breastfeeding. :laugh:

Mary, carrots and low-fat ranch. That’s a binge worth having! :flowerforyou: The pleasure without the guilt. I’m looking forward to getting your low-fat ranch recipe.

Jackie, put your braised beef and my vile salad together and we’d have a fine meal. :huh: Onward and upward. (It’s the only way we can go. :laugh: )

Teresa, I can have chocolate around most of the time, peanut butter too, as long as I weigh it and log it. It’s when I nibble that I get in trouble. Don’t set a box of chocolates on the coffee table or I’m a goner.

Robin, my fingers and toes are crossed. Being unemployed is no fun. I’ve turned it into retirement but you’re too much of a spring chicken for that. Hugs.

Collycan, cute pic! It’s strange how some things can send us for the fridge. For me, it might be stress. And, Sally was right about the trigger foods.

Vicki, having a ball and losing weight?! Wow. Good job. :flowerforyou:

Sally, good progress! :flowerforyou: The weight loss can be higher some weeks than others. I figure it all evens out. 4 lbs in 2 weeks is fantastic!

Barbie, good for you for cleaning things out. It’s hard to do. I find I feel lighter after I’ve done it. You’ll still have the memories of all the good times. I love that two friends who couldn’t stand each other stood each other anyway to help you out. :laugh: That’s true friendship.

Michele, my brain can barely keep up with the whirlwind of activity that makes up a single day for you. :noway: I have a picture of you in my mind – running from one activity to another, jumping into your swimsuit, peeling it off to get ready bowling, bowling shoes on, bowling shoes off, then on to the next activity. Repeat X10…I don’t know how you do it. :laugh:

Chiclet, you sound awesome! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Just right on the attitude, never mind how your mom’s acting. She’s a case isn’t she?! You could write a book.

I’m in favor of earplugs when she whines and serving her food at an appropriate distance for her to walk. If she wants to eat, she’ll get herself there! If she’s going to act like a child, treat her like a child.

You could use the treats she likes as a reward for her working hard at her rehab. No work, no reward. I’m usually a softie, but deliberate self-indulgence doesn’t get you any points in my book. :laugh:

I’m glad to see you showing your spirit. You go, girl! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

The girls and I went to a signup shebang at the library for the summer reading club. They each got a free book and, the real draw…a popsicle! We sat on the lawn for an hour listening to a marvelous storyteller/singer then we went inside the library and they checked out 25 books. That’s a record. I asked the librarian what the limit was. It’s 100 books! I found another Mo Willems book for them. Can't wait to look at it. (As I said, it was "for them"! :laugh: )

Svelte, congrats on a good weight loss. :flowerforyou:

Genea, lawn bowling sounds fun. :happy:

Lorri, you’re doing an amazing job with your Cathe workouts. Your metabolism has no doubt increased. How lovely that all that muscle is burning more calories even when you sit or sleep. :happy: :happy: :happy:

Okay, enough time on the computer. Time to get out and about. I hope everyone has a wonderful day. (And, for some of you, it’s evening, so good night!)

I got on scale today, one pound UP from yesterday, but yesterday the scale said a weight I have not seen in 10 years, so I doubt it was correct, I am not recording yesterday's weight, but it's good to know that the scale can say that!! HAAAA, well, back to reality this morning, the scale did say that I was .4 down from the day before yesterday, c1d15r2, not looking forward to c2, as I did not lose anything when on it last time...
later...

someone posted this on Facebook and wanted to share with you all.
The scale can only give you a numerical reflection with gravity.That`s it.It can`t measure beauty,talent purpose,life force,possibilities,strength,or love.
Don`t give the scale more power than it has earned.
Take note of the number,then get off and live your life.
You are beautiful.
By Steve Maraboli

Faye, don't beat yourself up. Maybe your body is in starvation mode and you need more calories because you are working out so much. Have you lost inches? Inches are more important than pounds, remember fat weighs more than mussle. Keep up the good work.

Good morning to all, I've not read any other posts for the last couple of days, will try to catch up at luch.

Have a great day!

Diane :flowerforyou:

Back from bowling - it was very hot on the greens. Tied game today but we are counting the points not who wins and loses.

Faye - if you are maintaining at 1300-1500, then perhaps you need to do a week at 1200 to see if you lose. It wouldn't be for always because you know you maintain at the higher level. Perhaps you need to shake things up a bit. I know that there is a philosophy that you go few calories one day and then lots of calories the next day, then back to the average for a couple of days. I haven't tried it, but I think they do it on WW - can't remember what they called it.

Chiclet - well done! Whether it does any good or not remains to be seen, but at least you aren't bottling it up inside you and carrying the mental burden as well as the physical ones. Would your mother have to go into full time care? Does she realise that if you can't cope that her living in a facility is a possibility? A friend of mine was looking after her husband who had altzheimers at home. She took him everywhere with her - theatre, shopping, etc. She coped with him over the Christmas and he was gradually getting more and more difficult. One day she put his coat on him, got him in the car and drove to the hospital. Went in, got a wheelchair - put him in it took him inside and said "I can't deal with him anymore, someone else will have to cope". Then she turned round and walked away. They found him a space in a residential home and she still went to see him several times a week, but was so relieved that she had her life back.

Interview went well. Now we wait. I hate this part. :ohwell:

Good afternoon everyone,

Today we had a vegetable lunch. I picked squash and made a squash casserole. I also picked our first green beans and made green bean almondine. Sliced tomatoes and some hot peppers from the garden. For dessert I made a blueberry pie with berries I picked this morning. The thing that had the most calories was the pie but it was worth it.

My tomatoes are coming along but not anywhere ready for picking. I've planted the okra twice now and it still hasn't come up for some reason. Maybe the seed is old. I'm going to try one more time but this time I am going to plant some pole beans with it and maybe one will come up. If they both come up then the beans can just climb up the okra. i don't know if it will work but I'll see. I have heard of having beans climb up corn but I'll see what happens.

I also planted some potato in hay. That's an experiment too. I have a friend who did that this year and I will be curious to see how his turns out as we used different planting methods. Next year I may change and try something different.

The field peas I planted look really nice. I just hope they don't get buggy and ruined before they are ready to pick. We have a pretty big problem with Japanese Beetles towards the end of June and into July.

My Son started taking the 30 yr old wall paper off the dining nook walls today. I'll be glad when the painting in there and the kitchen is done. It needs it so very badly. I have just never been into decorating and it is a little daunting to imagine what I think I would like in there. All I know is that I do not like dark paneling or dark cabinets in my kitchen and will be glad when that is changed. The floors need to be redone too.

I saw on-line a recipe for homemade dishwasher soap. I had all the ingredients so I've made some. I'll let you know how I like it. My first load is in the dishwasher and I am waiting for the results.

Have a good evening and for everyone who is having difficulties hang in there.

Cindy

Hello Dear Ladies!

I am struggling to get myself back on track again...every little trip or group of visitors is such a challenge for me. The heat makes the outside walks less fun these days so I have to get back to my indoor DVDs. I can do this...but some days require more effort than others........

Amanda: Love your Happy Birthday Blonde Hair...very lovely! And how wonderful that your DH likes you just the way you are.

Barbie: I am glad to know you have a naughty meal just every once in a while...I know that won't be something you do often, so hope you enjoyed it!

Mimi: I never like salads that I make as much as those others make for me, but I always make my own dressing...it is such an easy thing to do and I hate to think of all the strange ingredients in most. I love the sound of the Fig Balsamic & walnut oil...I will give that one a try for sure!

Cindy: Your vegetable lunch sounds so yummy! This time of year is such a treat for the fresh produce. My small grape tomatoes are coming in great quantities, but I still haven't gotten a real tomato yet. Our drought has stalled things a bit I believe...irrigation just isn't the same as Mother Nature's water! How nice to have a son taking off your wallpaper for you! That has always ended up being my job...and it isn't fun!

Geri: Hope things get better for you...and don't feel bad for venting here....that's what we are all here for!

Robin: I hope your wait isn't long...glad to hear the interview went well:)

Faye: Hang in there! You are doing all the right things and your body is benefitting in many ways...the scale will follow...I loved the facebook quote about the scale.......but we all do want it to move down anyway!

Better go outside and water more plants! We NEED RAIN!!!!!!!!!!! Take care all of you...sorry not to reply to more of you individually, but so glad you are all here. Kackie

Hi ladies, I hope you're having a fine time!

Mary - what willpower you show with your carrots! How did your GP appointment go? Hope all is ok :flowerforyou:

Jackie - I love your stories! You always make me laugh! For sleeping? I find I have less of a problem when I've been working out! Otherwise, I keep a really boring book by my bed - that soon knocks me out! :laugh: :laugh:

Robin - fingers crossed for you on the job front! Times really ARE hard!

Collycan - training days and hunger! Could it be because they are sooooooo boring? I know I've been to a few of those where
the trainers just love nothing better than the sound of their own voices! :noway: :laugh: :noway:

Cindy - how wonderful to have your home grown veg for lunch. I bet they tasted MUCH sweeter than shop bought! That blueberry pie sounds to die for! Your garden seems like a real Eden! Enjoy!

Kackie - great to hear from you!

Well, it's late here, so have a good day everyone! And good night!



Mary - I bet Izzy will look cute in her new hairdo! She's bound to feel the benefit too! You really seem to be enjoying a fun time with your girls right now! They seem like great company!

Yesterday, on my walk, I looked in 3 different shops trying to find a good pair of light walking shoes. After looking on a few websites, I thought I had a vague idea of what I was looking for - something to help me with speed. Anyway, I got lto the first shop and spoke to a really pleasant young man, who advised me on a particular shoe. They didn't have that model but he suggested another shop that did. When I got to that shop, I spoke to a young woman who suggested that a range of other shoes was better for my purpose. In the third shop, a young man suggested yet another type of shoe. I started out with a vague idea and how I'm completely confused. Oh! No! That's not strictly true! I've decided I want some grey ones with maybe a lime green stripe in them somewhere!! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: You'd think picking a pair of shoes would be easy, wouldn't you? :noway: :noway:

Faye - I'm so sorry that you're feeling bad! I seriously hope something happens soon to turn you around again! Diane's suggestion is a good one! Whatever you decide, you need to take care of yourself

Hey everybody!
I am definitely getting the impression that a real "diet" is needed to gain versus maintain weight. But, it seems like if I just reduce my calories than I risk starvation mode. So, is it fats I should be limiting? Or is it something else? Thanks for any advise!

My thoughts go out to each of your that are having health problems or a family member that has health probllems that they are dealing with. It is not easy and I pray that everything gets better soon.

Salmon Burgers....I havent made them since last summer, but I used Paula Deen's recipe which I have attached here. I am not sure how it will turn out using Light Mayo for the sauce, but it is worth a try.

Ingredients
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup panko
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds salmon fillets, skinned and finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Cooking spray
Sesame Mayonnaise, recipe follows
8 buttered and toasted sandwich buns
8 lettuce leaves
8 slices tomato

Directions


In a medium bowl, combine peppers, panko, garlic, and salmon.



In a small bowl, combine egg, soy sauce, lemon juice, and salt; add to pepper mixture, tossing gently to combine. Form mixture into 8 patties.



Lightly coat a grill pan or skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Grill or cook patties, 5 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness. Spread Sesame Mayonnaise evenly over toasted buns. Top each with a lettuce leaf, tomato slice, and salmon patty. Cover with tops of buns.

Sesame Mayonnaise:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil


In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill.



Yields: 1 cup

That was beautiful, Jane. Good words to live by. Thanks for passing them along.

Faye. You’re doing the right thing, to keep eating healthily and exercising. I see your food log so I know you do a great job with choosing what you eat. It looks as though you might be one of those people with a slow metabolism. Have you had your thyroid checked? Other than that, I don’t know what to suggest. You may not get to that “magic” number but you are doing good things for yourself.

Diane, I just read your advice to Faye. You are absolutely right. Ohmigosh. Inches are vastly more important than pounds. (I just read that a pound of muscle takes up 18% less space than a pound of fat. That’s a lot.) I know I’ve mentioned it before but I was just flabbergasted by those photos on Sparkpeople of the gal who went from size 14 to almost a 4 – and weighed 160 the whole way.

Robin, fingers crossed!

Geri, sending hugs your way. You’ve been through the wringer and then some. I hope the docs get on the right track for getting you on track. After all those antibiotics, you might want to add some good probiotics to your diet.

My sister's a dietician. She went to a conference recently where the speaker recommended VSL3 a particularly strong probiotic. My local Costco carries it but they keep it in a fridge in the pharmacy so you'll probably have to ask for it. I'm sure you can also get it online. It's pricey - I think $70 for the month, but a month should get your digestive system into good shape.

Cindy, wow! Luscious food, luscious garden, and making soap too. Way to go! :flowerforyou:

Birdie, you’re awesome and a great example. :flowerforyou: You’re doing the exact right thing for getting back to where you want to be.

Kackie, hang in there. Dang that temptation anyway! It’s hard to get back on track but once you’re there, it’s a lot easier to stay there.

Linda, grey with lime green? Yep, those are the best! :laugh: Do lots of walking in the shop and at home to make sure the shoes are comfy. It’s kind of hard to speed-walk there though!

Michele, your method for the hardboiled eggs sounds about right. I think they are easier to peel if you cool them with cold running water immediately after they’re done. Also, I’ve read you don’t want to hard boil really fresh eggs. You should give them a few days first. The egg shrinks a bit away from the shell. Of course, if they’re bobbing up out of the water, they’re probably too old!

Collycan, I don’t think you have to worry about starvation mode unless you’re consistently going well under the calories MFP calculates. You’ve heard my mantra – lots of fruits and veggies. I believe it is the healthiest diet and, for me, the easiest to stay on. :happy: Learning what works for us is a process. It helps that we all support eachother.
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Feeling better today. I don't feel so tense and wired! Took the puppies to the groomers today. I have never done that before. They are both short hair dogs and don't really need "grooming" per se, but they both were stinky from rolling around in bugs they find and squish in the grass. Now they are sparkling white and they came home with pretty pink and blue bows. (I stepped out after dropping them back at home and when I came back Scout didn't have his blue bow on anymore. Couldn't find it anywhere, I suspect he ate it! Won't be the first weird thing he has eaten and won't be the last.) They also had their nails cut and butts squeezed and were flea dipped and had their teeth brushed!:bigsmile: I figure I would let someone else do they work for once. I have enough with my mom!

Jackie:flowerforyou: Everybody dreads the hygienist! They complain about the "scraping" and I have heard "She was digging for gold" and everyone promises to floss more because of it. But I am proud of you that you did it and stuck it through. Scalings (deep cleanings) are very important if you have tartar, especially after age 30. Gum disease is the number one reason why older adults lose their teeth; not decay. And once you get advanced gum disease (Pyorrehea) that's it, you will lose all of your teeth. It is not curable. So grin and bear it and keep it up. Go at least twice a year for a cleaning and more if you are more prone to tartar or have deep pockets! Your gums have to be healthy to suport the teeth and bone.

As for the sleeping issue. I know I am fine one to talk considering that I am answering you at 1 am, but I was paying bills and then checked MFP so I have an excuse. I have the same problem, the minute I lay my head down on the pillow, no matter how tired I am, my mind starts racing with things I have done, need to be done, or things I forgot to do. I have put a little notebook and pen next to my bed so that when things pop in my mind I can write them down instead of thinking of ways I can remember them for tomorrow, which I incidentally never do remember. But even then my mind just can't seem to shut down. I usually have to take a RX to help me sleep, but one time I didn't have it with me when i went on vacation for a month and a friend gave me a meditation CD to listen to on my CD player. It wasn't anything Zen-like, it was actually a positve thinkiing kind of subliminal CD. (Which I swear helped me tremendously) but it also had the added affect of it knocking me out. I would be listening to the man on the CD who had a very soft and steady voice along with some new age music in the background. It was similar to being hypnotized. I couldn't even get through half of it without falling asleep. It relaxed me so much and my mind focused on it and I slept like a baby. Maybe you can find something like this that doesn't clutter the mind and helps relax you?

Faye:flowerforyou: I agree with Genealace about lowering the calories to 1200 for a short time. I remember when I was on Jenny Craig I had been on a certain amount of calories for a few months and suddenly I just stopped losing weight. So they suggested that I do a lower calorie menu for a week to shock the system. Well it worked and then I went right back to the original calories and kept losing. Sometimes the body plateaus and it needs a jolt.

Robin :flowerforyou: I am crossing everything including my eyes so that you can get the job. I know what you are going through because I have been there. I really hope you get it.

Jeanne:flowerforyou: My son also went through the stage where he didn't want to broaden his reading materail when he discovered "Are you my mother?". He loved that book so much that he memorized the entire book and would "read" it to me even though he couldn't read yet. He would look at the pictures and know the words on each page. Now that he has his own son, I gave him an anniversay edition of the book and he loved it. He told me, "Don't worry mom. I'll read it to him just like you did to me, voices and all." It's things like that that he says to me that make me realize he was paying attention and actually liked what i did for him. He is a wonderful kid, son and father. I am very proud of him.

Okay off to bed now. :yawn:
Sleepy tight.
Chiclet:flowerforyou: