WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2016

Katla49 wrote: »

Grits: Pumpkin from a can is good for dogs that have digestive upsets. I have never done Reiki, but I looked it up online and there is a demonstration that looks easy to follow. I tried it and liked it. It seems to be exercise and not exactly massage.

Joyce and Vicki: Happy Birthday! Twins! :flowerforyou:

Dr: Katie: After hearing about shopping with your mother, it looks like you have inherited indomitable genes. WTG! Be sure to thank her.

Anne from Wisconsin: I am sorry about the insensitive coworker. What a doofus. People like that make enemies for the Lord because they are thoughtless and cruel. (((HUGS))) They make enemies for themselves, too. :noway:

Anna: Welcome! I hope your knee replacement surgery goes well. A neighbor recently had his done and his life is better than it was. He had to lose 50 pounds before the doctor would perform surgery. It was too dangerous due to his weight. Afterward it didn't take long for him to regain most of it. I hope you'll get any excess weight that could be a danger to your health off and stick around here for support to keep it off. :flowerforyou:

Kim: Egg whites are low calorie and nearly pure protein. You can put them in lots of things or cook and eat them. I boil the eggs and give the yolks to the dog, who thinks he's gone to doggy heaven. :noway:

CJ: Welcome back! I hope your life takes a less stressful path in the future. :flowerforyou:

Barbie: Enjoy your travels.



I am done with the bone doctor! He says I can do as I wish and to ease back into the use of my right wrist. Progress!!!!! :bigsmile:


Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

March Resolutions :
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

Marcelynh wrote: »

Evening everyone. I am NOT skipping a day but sheesh you gals talk a lot..... three pages in one day! Too much to remember ever if I do take notes.

Spent the morning weeding the garden getting it ready for planting and worked on some flower beds. I treated the rascal ants again and just want to cry when I see what they are doing to my yard. We have an infestation of Texas Leaf-cutter ants and they are super destructive. Nothing really kills them and the goal is to get bait to the queen, who is about 20 feet under ground. Texas A & M's entomology department said I'm looking at a 3 to 5 year battle. *sigh* They are currently defoliating my 40 foot Holly Tree. They've already cleaned off all the bushes. They're also getting all my neighbors foliage. So far they've left the azaleas and some of the other bushes alone but it's quite discouraging. I put various insect repellent type things on the foliage but it only discourages, doesn't kill. Our next attempt will be pumping CO2 down the hole to attempt to freeze their food source (they use the leaves they harvest to grow fungus which they eat). It was either CO2 or Propane and we thought CO2 might just be a bit on the safer side. Anyway.... discouraging just looking at my beautiful yard being killed. They are everywhere in our neighborhood so it's isn't just my problem.

Did a 30 minute cardio workout and then ran 4 miles. I'd like to know why the first 3 miles is always the worst. After that it isn't a problem. lol Would have run more but had to get home to do some errands. Tomorrow I have PT for my rotator cuff issue and I'm sure they won't be happy with my weights and rowing regime. This weekend we head to New Mexico to visit my in-laws. My mother-in-law is not doing well in her cancer battle and dad needs some emotional support. It's going to be hard to resist all that wonderful New Mexico mexican food!


Donna - ouch on the neuroma. I had/have one on my right foot. Those shots HURT!

exermom - I could never do a spin class. I don't like the loud music and the shouting of the instructor. I agree that they shouldn't be telling you what gear to be in, everyone is at a different level...

mollywhippet - so jealous of studio and kiln time. I'm so consumed by getting my yard cleaned up and dealing with grandkids that I haven't had any real studio time worth mentioning. I have a ton of bisque to get glazed.

Glowormin WA - hope you are feeling better soon. Everyone here is sneezing, it's high pollen season for the trees. My car is usually yellow from pollen and will be for a good month.

DJ - I can see why coming here would cut into Facebook time. It takes a bit to read everything. lol I gave up Facebook about four years ago and don't miss it a bit. My life is better without it.

drkatiebug - I wanna be like your mom when I'm her age. I have an aunt that is 94 and is so active she puts 20 year olds to shame.

Anne - well call that bull *rap what it is. My daughter went through a divorce a year ago and it has been anything but easy or a blessing. Necessary yes but easy no. It is never easy no matter what the situation.

Marcelyn in Houston

CSSJ09 wrote: »

ginalove1960 wrote: »

I read in so many health and fitness blogs that "cheat days" are not a good idea. All you end up doing is erasing all your hard work that you've done all week. So, I don't do them. I allow myself a gooey dessert every day instead.

I'm am laughing ☆☆☆

barbiecat wrote: »

I have just returned from my after breakfast walk but today without dogs I reached my goal of 10,000 steps which is great because we'll be primarily in the car or sitting down somewhere for the rest of the day. Suitcases are in the car and all I have to do is shower and change from walking clothes to traveling clothes.

janetr7476 wrote: »

Annr wrote: »

ginalove1960 wrote: »

I read in so many health and fitness blogs that "cheat days" are not a good idea. All you end up doing is erasing all your hard work that you've done all week. So, I don't do them. I allow myself a gooey dessert every day instead.

I do not allow myself cheat days. To me its back-pedaling. I am in a support group (TOPS) and every Wednesday after our meeting alot of the ladies go out to eat. I think its kind of hypocritical to preach great eating habits, then have fattening lunches. So, you can imagine they don't really invite me to lunch ever. I equate it to having a pristine checking account, always balanced, then every once in awhile bouncing a check. All it really does is stress you out, and worry about if you are going to balance the account for the rest of the week. For some it works great, but for me it doesn't work.
Becca
Oregon

I agree, if we have to call it a "cheat day" right there it is sending guilt feelings. This is not a diet, not a destination, it is a life long healthy eating journey. That's not to say I don't have a dessert or something with more carbs once in a while, I do. I do figure it in to my calories, etc. But as you say, Becca, in an entire day you can blow your entire good work for the week. If you feel you are "cheating", you are probably not enjoying it. When I do allow myself a treat, I eat it slowly and absolutely enjoy every bite. Just my opinion.

Janetr OKC