WOMEN ages 50+ FOR JULY 2016

Rini- I'm glad that the videos were helpful. Good form is more important than how heavy the Kettlebell is.

KarenE- I definitely had to go slow to find the perfect position that helped me to loosen up and become more flexible. I'm glad you are going to be using the Kettlebell as an exercise. You can have it anywhere including your office. A short 20 minute workout will give you amazing results. You can swing every day. Pavel states you only need to take a day off if you feel like it.

I did not fall asleep until 530 this morning. So I am getting a very late start. I will get moving and start my exercise soon.



Mary from Minnesota

morning peeps

after riding to work so far 1115 miles add 10 miles riding home for the day.
I think I may have to give my legs a break for the month of august (I keep saying that but it never happens), then we have the MS ride, THEN I gotta a month before the marathon comes. I'm tired just thinking about that run :0/

exermom - i don't think it's THAT big, lolol

damnit - i will admit, my legs are kinda solid that's for sure. no i'm not struggling to keep weight on oddly enough.. you would think so with all the calorie burning that i'm doing. all i can say it better be muscle that i'm gaining or i'll be pissed! we all know muscle weighs more than fat and that better be it damnit!

lagopus - beutiful pics and scenery!

grits- monkey feet aren't for everyone I'm sure.

Heather - yea!!! On the 1lb loss! Your food choices always are intriguing. I usually have to ask my DH to interpret. Luckily he is very knowledgeable. I must say you lead a very adventurous life. I enjoy reading your posts.



Mary from Minnesota

Stronglifts Workout A
Squats-1X5X65/75/85/90, 5X5X 95
BP-1X5X 55/65/75, 5X5X 80
BR-5X5X 85

Kettlebell Swing
22X10 X 30

Walk 1,000 Miles Challenge
4 miles



Mary from Minnesota

Love to all. Love the photos!

When I went to get a new CPAP machine about a year ago, Medicare refused to pay the supplier because I did not have a recent sleep study. I wrote them a rebuttal, saying why should Medicare funds be used to pay for a sleep study, when I have been using a CPAP nightly for twenty years and this is not something that goes away. AND the computer chip in the CPAP shows that I use it every night, and for naps, and even when I meditate. They still refused to pay for it. So I needed a sleep study before I could get any more supplies (tubing, replacement masks, etc.), as well as going to a new supplier since the old one was not happy. So, since I have young kids at home, I opted to just have the home sleep study done so I did not have to leave my girls with someone overnight. THAT was a mistake. It only is diagnostic, so it has no CPAP attached to it and you can not use your CPAP while it is being done. Can't use a fan either, which is essential for my sleep. So last night I went to bed with this thing strapped to my forehead and nasal cannulas in place. I felt like I was suffocating all night long and no sleep. Had a horrid headache from lack of oxygen. I had to get at least five hours of "sleep" for it to monitor for two nights in a row. So I lay there suffocating and sweating for seven hours, not getting any rest. It was like torture. At 4am I took it off, turned on the fan and put my CPAP on and got about two hours of real sleep. And I have to go through it again tonight. Ugh. So I am dragging today.

I was wondering what an 'at home' sleep study was. Doesn't sound very diagnostic. I really need new tubing. I know I have to see the doctor but it has been 3 years since I have seen him. So I'm not sure if I can easily get these new supplies or not.

Penny, wonderful pictures. So many wonderful life lessons your grand kids will learn by learning hiking.

We have had Charlie's lab work done and his CT scan is scheduled for 2:15 this afternoon. They did not tell me a date and time for my stress test. His was the important one. I also called the surgeon's office, I felt like e were cheating on him by going to our family doc and starting this treatment.

Joyce, Indiana

Vicki ~ Glad you are getting the staff you need.

Miriam ~ So sorry for what you are going through in order to get your CPAP.

Joyce ~ Hoping that Charley and you get the help you need to heal. It's been a tough road for you both.

Heather ~ Congrats on your beach shoes.

I did a Youtube easy cardio this AM. It let me know how out of shape I am as I could only do half. Will try again tomorrow. I have been weighing every morning this week and am upset at how the scale goes up and down and then up again as much as 4 lbs. I am trying to be more honest with my logging but still drink too much wine.

Carol

jmkmomm wrote: »

I was wondering what an 'at home' sleep study was. Doesn't sound very diagnostic. I really need new tubing. I know I have to see the doctor but it has been 3 years since I have seen him. So I'm not sure if I can easily get these new supplies or not.
Joyce, Indiana

Joyce I did an at home sleep study. We visited the sleep study lab at the hospital and the technician explained how to use the equipment. There is a small box that you wear as a head band with the conductors on the box against your forehead. There is a tube which slips around your head and into your nasal openings. In the morning you return it to the sleep people and they analyze the data. I am sure it is not as accurate as a sleep lab study. I was pretty sure I did not have sleep apnea issues so opted for this option.

Cheri

Carol you have to tell me what "too much wine" looks like because I'm sure I'm right there with you.

Vicki- i'm glad that you were able to find somebody so now your place will run much smoother. Difficult being understaffed. Enjoy your walk tonight.

Carol/peach- if you are going to drink an excess of carbs (wine) you should drink 6-8 oz of water with 1 tbls of raw Braggs Apple cider vinegar. It prevents excess carbs from turning into fat! Great job on the exercising!

Joyce - sounds like torture! My DH uses a CPAP machine as well. I can't imagine him going without it for even one night. I hope everything goes well for you tonight.



Mary from Minnesota

Today has been pretty uneventful. Didn't get my usual lunchtime walk in today, so I'll have to walk tonight to get my 10,000 steps in for today. I prefer getting them in the earlier part of the day since I'm so tired after work. Prelogged some baked cod and veggies for tonight so I don't choose something outside of my remaining macros. I'm starving right now so I hope I can keep away from the ice cream that haunts me from the freezer. I don't buy it, but my husband bought some Klondike bars. I'll have to look for some of the 100 cal bars for when the craving strikes me. Have a great rest-of-the-day/evening everyone.

Meg – From my last post: It was Meg from Omaha that asked about the Royals. Hi Meg! Love the Royals. I hope to get up to Omaha someday to see the AAA team.
Anne – love the pic of you and your daughter
Katla – the land around your house and lake sounds lovely. Someday I hope to move to an area with pretty scenery and places to walk and explore.
Penny – Oh my goodness, Penny, what beautiful pictures. Your family is beautiful
CJ – Thanks for the cauliflower casserole recipe, I’ll have to try it after my next trip for groceries
NYKaren – You will be in my prayers (can I say that here?). I hope everything settles down and that you are doing better soon!
Becca – Pumpkin butt? That’s hilarious. I can see my husband saying something like that. Lol.
Miriam – I’m so sorry about the CPAP and the home study (which sounds like torture!). One more night. I hope it isn’t quite as horrible for you.

Rini (Renee from KC)

Miriam- sorry I thought it was Joyce that had the CPAP machine issue. I hope everything goes well for you tonight!



Mary from Minnesota

Right beside our motorhome.

KarenE – Your son sounds like mine when he said, ‘only REAL artists draw in pencil, anybody can paint’. Showed him, drew a turkey ‘in pencils’ for Christmas that year. I love pencil drawings, and love doing them; but, I’d rather have some ‘color’; so last year I did one in combination for him. That’s my ‘turkeys’ for him. I had already ‘painted’ one before.

Just finished the ‘pink’ sunflowers for my DGD#4 and we’ll take it to her when we go out in late August (it’ll be for her birthday in November). Don’t know if we’ll see them this Thanksgiving … guess we’ll see. Last year, because she and DYS had gotten married and she told her ‘ex’ that they WERE coming to GA; and, he could make up his days at some other time; or on Thanksgiving Day weekend this year.


Miriam – If you have not had a recent ‘sleep study’ they aren’t going to pay it, unless you do. I had one a year ago; but, because I had not had my old machine 5 years, they refused to replace it until it was 5 years old. Got my ‘new’ one several months ago and it is like day and night. So quiet! Also, when I did the sleep study, it was a 2-night test; one without the C-pap; then next one with the C-pap and all hooked up to something like a combination of a EEG/EKG. I had to call out when I needed to get up. The first study I had, when I got my original C-pap, was done at the out-patient setting, the beds could be adjusted, soft or hard; did this last one at my ‘lung MD’s’ office and the bed was as hard as a rock. Now, I do like a firm mattress; but, this felt like I was sleeping directly on the box springs. I use mine at night and any time during the day when I take a nap or think I will fall asleep if I am reading. I use a ‘wisp’ mask which only covers my nose; I don’t think I could use a full- or half-face mask. That would make me feel like someone was suffocating me. First time they had to go ‘find’ one; as, I was getting a little ‘hysterical’.


Joyce – I rent my machine, because they will ‘fix’ it any time something happens to it. I’ve had to send it back twice in 5 years. I get my supplies twice a year; and, they normally call me about it.


KJLaMore – Yeah, it was ‘only’ one pound; but, it seems the closer I have gotten to my goal; the slower and less I seem to lose; but, my D-GYN did notice it and said something to me about my weight loss. HA! HA! HA! After I told him that he had ‘told the “wrong Nancy” about seeing my weight loss when I had my physical. I think he will say something every time now. LOL!


Becca – Are you checking to make sure someone doesn’t have their ‘toe’ on the scale when you get up on it? I did not have any success with WW; so I quit. Seemed like I gained weight and could ‘never’ get my points. I’d rather be here and count calories that have been set for me by my MD.

Lenora