Senior Golden Sneakers..........June, 2011

This post got lost somewhere, but thought it worth re-posting. It's from the Duke Diet newsletter:


Using Meal Replacements

You've probably seen shakes and bars designed to be drunk or eaten in place of a regular meal. You may wonder, Are they a good choice for weight loss?

In general, it's better to learn how to choose healthy foods and eat them in reasonable portions than rely on a shake or bar to do it for you. However, meal replacements can be a good choice if you use them to replace a meal, such as breakfast, that you would normally skip. They can also be a healthy choice if you're caught in a pinch or need to eat on the go.

While meal replacements can be a convenient way to cut calories, it's important to keep in mind that not all products are created equal. Check the Nutrition Facts panel and make sure that the number of calories and other nutrient values fit in with your meal plan. At the Duke Diet & Fitness Center, we often recommend brands like Slim-Fast and Glucerna.

Also keep in mind that drinking a shake or eating a bar may not be as emotionally or physically satisfying as eating a well-balanced meal containing the same amount of calories. For example, compare drinking a 220-calorie meal replacement shake with eating a breakfast of one cup of fresh strawberries, four ounces of low-fat yogurt, and a slice of whole wheat toast. The second meal has the same amount of calories, but it would probably leave you feeling much more satisfied.

So make time for "real" food whenever you can, and use meal replacements as a backup plan. Remember, a meal replacement may be a better choice than a burger and fries, but there's no substitute for learning to make healthy food choices for life.

:flowerforyou: this is a busy day for us so I'm just checking in to say that you all mean so much to me and your presence in my life has made a huge difference.:bigsmile:

:bigsmile: Buzz, you look fabulous in all your pictures....I want to be like you when I grow up

:bigsmile: bada_bing, if you can quit smoking, you can do anything:bigsmile: I know you'll be successful on the weight loss trail

:bigsmile: Becky, I thought I was an early riser but you put me to shame :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Marilyn, thanks for the safety tip :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Sandy, we dog parents never have a complete day of rest :laugh:

:flowerforyou: Shirley, congrats on catching a fish :bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: piquilter, how great that you could help make graduation a good occasion for your friend's daughter

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they are lucky to have you in their lives

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Good morning Sneakers!

SANDY, No I don't have a job with the Ministry, however I am a representative for Tim's. I work with various Government outlets to keep updated and receive information that is related to my area. It was just a instance that I see on a regular basis at home and work, that is a constant reminder to enforce our control and thought before actions.

BUZZ, I was wondering if you use the word processor on your comp to do copy and paste to this page. I am not in practice with that angle as yet but for experience I should put some effort towards it.

EVERYONE, I do feel grateful for all your thoughts and insight you give me, and I am here to help, or give my two cents should you wish to hear it. My time at the comp is short, due to a lot of chores, or work, or studies that have to be done. So please do not feel I am just printing a spot.

Trying to get out and walk on my days off, instead, of working long hours and walking. My feet just throb when I get home. May- be with out the work hours my feet will be better, less pain too I hope. Let you know how it goes, when I get back.

Have a good day ladies, smile, you are looking good; the effort you put in every day is proof:drinker:

Marilyn

Hello ladies,

SANDY, BECKY, :laugh: :laugh: Too funny Sandy! I'm in Ontario, Canada, City of Pembroke. Ministry of Labour. Did a little walk today to see if it would be better. It would have been good, however Buttons suffers with a bit of asthma, so I did not go far. Next time the weather is bad in humidity I'll leave her home and see how far I can go. But I think it will be a good way to get my walking in. Shin bone was picking up some shock, so I'll change up my shoes to a air absorbtion type, that will smooth the walk out.
As far as the pain goes I will monitor it so it continues to be a hum, to the tune that the muscles and bones are building up. If I feel the pain is in displacement of the bones, then I will go to the specialist and get what ever I need. I am not giving up exercise unless I am put in a straight jacket! I feel if I can do everything in my power and control to keep my body from getting out of good health and fitness, then I have won half the battle of troubles.

Catch you gals later;

Marilyn

hello to all you lovely ladies - well, our winter has finally arrived - very cold and wet here today but I've just finished a nice aerobic session which warmed me up and I'm going to try zumba tomorrow so am getting a lot of different exercising in instead of just hopping on the treadmil,l although i do enjoy it

What a great photo Buzz - hard to believe you're 84.

Jeri - positive thoughts sent your way and hope you results are good...you have such a great atitude, I know you'll be fine.

Barbie - our sunrise is 30 mins earlier than Christchurch in fact we are the 1st city in the world to see the sun, or should I say, greet the new day...the sun is certainly not going to shine today.

Sandy, your medieval evening sounds like such fun - the grandkids keep you young eh?

Well, have a great Tuesday and I will enjoy the rest of my Wednesday. Take care.


Irish Mirror

After living in the remote countryside of Ireland all his life,
an old Irishman decided it was time to visit Dublin.

In one of the stores he picks up a mirror and looks in it.

Not ever having seen one before, he remarked at the image staring
back at him. 'How 'bout that!' he exclaims, 'Here's a picture of me Fadder.'

He bought the mirror thinking it was a picture of his dad, but on
the way home he remembered his wife didn't like his father, so he hung it in
the shed, and every morning before leaving to go fishin', he would go there
and look at it.

His wife began to get suspicious of these many trips to the shed.
So, one day after her husband left, she went to the shed and found
the mirror...........................................................................................

As she looked into the glass, she fumed, 'So that's the ugly b!@# he's runnin' around with.'

Jeri so glad to see you are back home.......................The doctor gave Jerry a clean bill of health today. He has to go back n 6 months. What a big relief

debs our melons are growing just fine, They are the persnoal size ones. so shouldn't take too long to get ripe. sorry about the icecream. . I admit I have been temper to get into Jerry ice cream. But so far Have not done so.
Hello to all of you Sneakers.

Ditto on all that Barbie said.:laugh: Girl, you are just wonderful when it comes to posting. The baguettes sound wonderful. I love them with a bit of olive oil. I know, fattening, but it is the sort of fat that is good for us.

:flowerforyou: Deb, I did Zumba for two years while smoking. Well, not the two of them together, but you know what I mean.:laugh: I have quit smoking twice in my lifetime. First time was in 1981 and then this past November. I had taken it back up when I broke my arm in 2006. Had a lot of stress at that time and was living with and being visited by people who smoke. Personally, the only way I am able to quit is to do it cold turkey. I can't just wean off of them. I am the same with food. Once I begin to eat there is no stopping me.:mad:

:flowerforyou: Judy...:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

:flowerforyou: Jeri...just remember they are doing miraculous things with medical treatments. I believe that you will be just fine. My supervisor had breast cancer when she was in her early 30s (about 25 years ago). She is doing great. Her only problem has been with one of the inserts. It ruptured and had to be replaced. She found out at that time that her inserts had been recalled !!! Back then they removed everything. So, I am just saying that you will be OK.

:flowerforyou: Barbie...I probably didn't mention that I smoked. It isn't the sort of thing that one would discuss at a heathy weight lose site.:laugh: They did find out about it at the YMCA. I think one of the employees found me outside with a cigarette. Most of them know that I have stopped.

Well, have to be running. I am scheduled to donate blood this morning.

Hi everyone! Yay we have sun today and it's supposed to get in the 80's today and the rest of the week. Busy getting ready for a week at the lake with our friends and their 2 daughters. I'm doing laundry, packing, have 4 pans of cookies ready to go in the oven (don't be too impressed they are the "dough boy's" creation :laugh: ), have ingredients for 2 batches of rice krispie bars, and for some dumb reason decided this was the week to empty the hot tub and clean it :noway: Spent yesterday afternoon working on that, my back was really 'crabby' about it last night, I but will wait until we get back to refill it. Could have really used it last night. Got up at 4:30 this morning so I could be at the athletic club when it opened at 5. Had to cut exercise short this morning because I had a 6:45 platelet donation appointment, that's the reason for the 'pretzel' breakfast. This was my 120 blood/platelet donation and I got my 15 gallon pin today too, along with 'gift' day so I got another blood donation t-shirt, I've gotten some really good gifts along the way

Buzz--OMG, I have no plans to 'grow up' :happy: , but when I get more 'chronologically challenged' I want to look like you! You remind me of Sally at the club where I work out, she's about your age, drives a VW beetle convertible, and wears fun bright clothes and accessories. I just love her! On a different note I do agree with the information about meal replacements, 'one' of the times I lost weight I ate Smart Ones & Lean Cuisines, but besides being high in sodium for the most part I did not learn the skill that is one of the main parts of my problem, portion control. I'm one of those people who needs to 'chew' so I could never do a liquid replacement.

Becky & Buzz--Oh, Tom Selleck in those shorts he wore on Magnum, and that chest? Oh, and then when he stood up after his morning ocean swim and was all dripping.......I get 'warm' just thinking about it Blue Bloods is one of our favorites, but as much as I like him, Johnny Depp is really my 'main man'. Sigh..............what I wouldn't give........ Our friends know I'm a huge fan so courtesy of them I have 2 big posters of Captain Jack in my sewing room, a Captain Jack coffee mug, and a Captain Jack beach towel, at least when I get done swimming I wrap him around me--hee, hee, hee

Bada_Bing--this truly is a great group, they cheer for the victories encourage and lift your spirits on days you get discouraged.:drinker:

Marilyn--Great timing with the knife information, it happened to be the day I'd gone to Gander Mountain for an electric knife sharpener and had been busy sharpening all of my kitchen knives and the my husband's fish fileting knives. We go fishing during 2 weeks of the entire year, 2 vacations, and we don't catch that many fish, but when we do he's always cussing out the knives because he can never get them sharp enough! He sent me out for a sharpener that morning.

Well, as much as I love you guys, nothing is getting done on my 'to do' list so I better get at it!

Hello Sneakers, just checking in to ensure everyone is doing and keeping well.

Marie, that's great news about Jerry and must be a load off both your minds. Now relax and enjoy life again!

Buzz, love the photo which goes to prove being young at heart puts a huge twinkle in the eye! Sorry I missed your birthday but delighted to hear you had the family with you and obviously had a great time.

Deb, great to see you posting which hopefully means you are feeling a whole lot better. Don't say too much about the hot weather because before we know it the evenings will be drawing in and it'll all be over for another year!!

bada_bing, welcome! I'm sure you will get loads of inspiration and ideas for losing weight from these wonderful Sneakers. I have!

Sandy, you're still chipping away at those pounds and that's brilliant but don't go fading away on us!!! You look perfect in your photos so I can't see you need to lose much more.

I'm going to visit friends in Gloucestershire for a long weekend planned around an annual Wimbledon Ladies finals party on Saturday. There will be lots of strawberries and cream, smoked salmon and jugs of Pimms but I'll do my best to behave. We might get to watch the tennis match too but more often than not we are so busy chatting and catching up we forget until it's all over!!! Anyway that's where I'll be so won't be able to log in for a few days. Still think of you all even if I don't get to check in so you all take care.:flowerforyou:

Back next week!
Jackie