WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2017
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Becca ~ I for one am glad you decided to wash your hair.
Now, just move on and stay with your great new way of eating.
Becky & Beth ~ My heart goes out to both of you who are doing your very best to care for your son and niece. You are angels.
Gloria ~ Glad you got an appointment for Zac. You too are an angel. Working full time and caring for the two boys.
I gave in to a bag of Fritos last night. Up a pound this AM but will work to get it back down today.
Lisa ~ So glad to read your posts. They lift us all up.
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I have also fallen WAY off the "NO SUGAR" wagon in the past week and also had increased junky bread carbs. Luckily, only 2# up this morning which hopefully will drop off quickly.
I noticed a few things...1.) I was a lot more "achey" = joint pain, sinus pain. 2.) I was a lot more "crabby" and less tolerant/patient. Like having a hangover. 3.) tummy aches! Eating right before bed is not good.....before I was cutting off the chow at about 6 pm.
So am putting on the big girl pants (what a choice of words!!) and getting back on track!
Lanette
SW WA State getting ready for a nice rainless walk this morning - and maybe some weed killing!
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Morning ladies!
Back from the gym with hubs. He pushes me just the right amount and he always tells me how proud he is of my efforts and loves seeing me push myself.
Naturally Slim program update: I have not lost the weight purported by the program users. I believe this may be because I was way further along in the journey than those just starting out in regards to my eating and workout situations. However, I have lost 7 total body inches!!!! Yeah me! Huge NSV is that my inspiration pants of a size 14 actually fit! They zip up and feel a bit tight but my goodness they zipped up!!!!!
Week 5 was all about Alcohol consumption, Desserts, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Omega 3's and Stress Management. Fairly familiar with this stuff. The key points I have incorporated are:
1. It is not WHAT you eat but HOW and WHEN you eat.
2. Chew slowly as in meticulously slowly.
3. Put your fork down between each and every bite.
4. Follow the 10-5-10 rule: Eat for 10 mins. take a 5 min. break then continue for a minimum of 10 min. more
5. Drink, drink, drink your H2O
6. Only eat at a Level 3 Hunger, Not a 1 or 2 and definitely not a Hamster Hungry 4!
This Week 6 is all about Fluff pounds-pounds that show up on the scale but haven't quite settled in yet, Flirt Foods which are foods you just happen upon vs Cravings which are foods you've been thinking of, the difference between Maintaining and Losing Portions which apparently can be the difference of just 6-8 bites. After I listen to the videos I can expound on these topics.
There are 4 more weeks of weekly lessons. I am disappointed that the # of pounds hasn't been larger however I am very HAPPY about the inches lost. I feel so much better and am so much stronger and I like this feeling.
In other news we will be signing with our landlord for another year of renting this home. The hubs is in the middle of salary negotiations and won't know the final numbers soon enough. Not happy about this but will let all the other wonderful things going on in my life now to override this small disappointment.
Trying to read back through all your posts. Hard to catch up when you miss a couple of days. Kudos to all with successes and prayers and healing blessings for all in need. You all make me a stronger woman and are always on my mind and in my
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Cheri
in springtime College Station, TX
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Who's Lenora, if it's grits, happy bday grits!!!! If not, happy birthday Lenora!!1
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AND NOW.... wanted to mention something about dog teeth.
Our little Sophie is now 9, and her teeth had a lot of smelly plaque = icky dog breath too. The groomer would brush them but I had a terrible time as she's small (18#) and getting a toothbrush in there was an ordeal, let alone having DH put her in a strangle hold to get the job done, lol.
So when she went in for her yearly check-up a month ago, I discussed this with the vet. Since she's getting older, we don't want her to be "knocked out" if we can help it.
The vet said that's totally understandable and lots of his clients feel that way and recommended something called PetZLife Oral Care Gel. I got a container (pressurized can) of it from him - instructions are to put a dab on my finger and rub it onto her back teeth twice a day for a month. After than a couple times a week.
It has enzymes that dissolve the plaque.
Well, it's been a month and seems to be working. Her breath is much better too. I'm going to put some baking soda on a damp cloth and "scrub" those back teeth a little to see if that helps break off some of the remaining softened debris. Some doggies who chew rawhide bones are able to work off the softened stuff, but Sophie isn't a chewer like that.
I see they sell it on Amazon - the vet sells a larger container of it and it's a bit less expensive.
Just an idea. Vet said this works on cat teeth too. I'll take his word for it - no way I'd get close to those claws.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Wishing everyone a spring and summer filled with good health and good times. For the next few months I will be in a rural area without internet. I lead two lives, my winters in Washington and summers in Alaska. This group has been so helpful and informative. Reading the updates is the way I begin and end my day. I leave tomorrow and look forward to reconnecting in early fall.
Take care everyone,
Betsy in NW Washington8 -
Stronglift Rest Day
Kettlebell Swing
Goblet squat-6X5X 35
Russian kettle bell swing-20X 10 X 35
40lbs loss by May 27th Challenge
It's going to rain today! I am still walking! Getting ready for the first of my 2- 2 mile walks.
I'm still losing weight. Just a little slower lately. I dropped 0.2 pounds yesterday and another 0.4 pounds today. I am going to do a carb re-feed on Saturday.
Mary from Minnesota2 -
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Becca: You seem to be awfully hard on yourself, my friend. You wouldn't have washed your hair if it wasn't bugging you. We've had so many gray, wet days that it can be hard for anybody to keep a happy outlook. (((HUGS)))
Joyce: I miss Miriam, too. :sad:
Cheri in TX: I've been wondering how you're doing. Thanks for posting.
Pip: Lenora is Grits.
Betsy in NW WA: Enjoy your Alaskan summer. :flowerforyou:
I haven't figured out how I want to spend my day. The river is still in its banks, so all is okay in my world. DH just woke up and came downstairs. I'll see what he has in mind for the day and then make my plans.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." - William James
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That's been the theme at my house for the past couple days.
Have a great day all!
Lanette
SW WA State
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I don't eat it very often, but occasionally I make popcorn in the microwave just with ordinary popcorn. No additives, no oil. It comes out at 100 calories for each raw ounce. One and a half ounces makes quite a lot! I add a little bit of salt to it after it is popped. I use a silicon container (red) that I bought from Amazon for the purpose.
I'm home now. DH picked me up from the station. Feel absolutely knackered. He installed the new modem/hub while I was gone. Seems to be working ok. The worst bit is getting the wifi printer synchronised. It has to be done on my computer where I have the software installed. Drives me bonkers!
My DH is 71 and not showing too many signs of aging yet, apart from getting a little set in his ways. He is incedibly fit and can outwalk almost anyone. He's always the first up a hill! He does like his little routines though.
Usually I can get round him if I present things carefully, but he has never reacted well to criticism. He has a good brain and can see the logic in things that might appear out of his comfort zone, like the move to Hove. Plus he loves me very much. I certainly don't think of him as old.
I had sushi on the train back from London. A rather large box. DH has cooked a lamb and bean stew for tonight. I will be well over calories as I didn't do my normal exercises this morning. Back to it tomorrow. I might get upstairs and on to the rowing machine. Might.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx7 -
Writing to you lovely women pricked my conscience, so I did get on the rower and the bike and clocked up 250 calories. With the 100 from walking I can bank 350. Still overdrawn on the day, but better than before.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
Happy National Puppy Day, National Chia Day, and National Near Miss Day -
My encounter with the scale this morning wasn't a near miss, it was a crash landing. But that's OK, I've been in a slump lately and I knew it would show on the scale. I think I'm back in the game now.
Katla - That's some teakettle, even if you don't use it often! Things were made to last back then!
Becca - Don't beat yourself up over the shampoo thing! (Or, as a therapist once said to me, "Don't should on yourself.")
Heather - Glad you are safe and that you had a good visit with your son and the granddogs. I love greyhounds' personality. Even our current foster, who is not exactly the brightest bulb in the box, is sweet and loving and goofy and a lot of fun.
Re - Good luck with your interview. It's great that you're going in with a clear idea about what you need (e.g., flexible schedule), and whatever happens I'm sure it'll be a good experience. It's always good to have options.
Beth - So happy to hear that your dad is doing better!
Lisa - Wow, that is a lot of driving for your husband! But glad they approved PT for him.
Lanette - Thanks for the heads-up about PetZLife gel. It's pricey but I may have to give it a try. Luna really doesn't cooperate very well for toothbrushing. Might even try the spray on my cats - between Philip and me we ought to be able to hold them down long enough for a quick spritz without bloodshed.
I picked up the produce box from the farm-to-market store today. It's full of good stuff! Since this is the first one I already had some things on hand, so now I'm over-supplied with bananas and mandarins. Fortunately, I really like peanut-butter banana smoothies, so I just peeled all the bananas I already had and tossed them in the freezer.
The news is so depressing lately. One of the things you all do for me is remind me that there's still a lot of good in the world.
-Yvonne in TX3 -
Becca: You shouldn't feel bad. It is great to try new things, but if they are not right after a while, that is good too. I have many friends who are constantly trying new approaches to healthier living. Before one couple comes to dinner, I have to ask whether they are now vegan, pescatarian or flexitarian. One thing works for a while and then they try another. Trying new things is good for the soul.
Thank you friend. Sometimes I am too close to situations that a don't realize options, and perceptions. They are not ultimatums. I always have choices. I need to be in flex, and be comfortable in that.
Becca3 -
Lisa in w Texas A lot of my weight IS mental.
I carry so much sadness about my ( lack of ) relationship with my sister. I want to scream at her saying, I am here, why don't you want to grow old with me?". She reaches out to friends (that I am friends with), on Facebook and it hurts. I see her posting that she wishes to get together with a sister like friend we both have grown up with. I suppose because they are more the same age. But she called her ' her 3rd sister'. That is hard to hear her wishing to cultivate a relationship, but is letting ours go stagnant. The last time we talked on the phone was July. Christmas came and went. I have sent cards, left messages, sent packages, left messages on Facebook trying to get response's, but to no avail.
How do I release this?
Becca1 -
A quick afternoon hello! Lenora- Happy belated birthday! That was one of the things that I kept meaning to post, and forgot! Hope your day was fantastic! Becca- I will take you however you come, with or with out the poo! I would even take you naked (but I would have to avert my eyes. Modest mouse) Betsy-safe travels and enjoy your summer in Alaska! I have a new picture of Joaquin!
Here he is practicing his yoga! Such a pro! And the second picture was taken in one of his middle of the night "discussions" over milk with his mama. I get to go see him again, in a week and a half! I am very excited. Tonight after the kiddos leave, I will be setting up for a "Kitchen Beach Party" for tomorrow is Make Up Your Own Holiday Day. So...we will be playing in the sand in the kitchen and doing sand crafts. I think I will leave it up tomorrow night and put a lawn chair in it and have a bloody mary. Those count as a couple servings of veggies, right? Sounds like a plan.
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Oh you ladies are the best! There is a part of me that holds on to the notion that if I continue to hold open this door for my sister, that my Mom would wish that. That I am doing what is right. That she would be proud of me to keep trying. But this notion is draining on me. There will come a time when I have to let go of this one sided relationship.
Thanks for letting me vent this. Its definitely a process.
Becca4 -
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Awwww! Baby Yogi! 2
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Oh you ladies are the best! There is a part of me that holds on to the notion that if I continue to hold open this door for my sister, that my Mom would wish that. That I am doing what is right. That she would be proud of me to keep trying. But this notion is draining on me. There will come a time when I have to let go of this one sided relationship.
Thanks for letting me vent this. Its definitely a process.
Becca
Let your sister know your door will always be open. But that doesn't mean you have to continually stand in the door way waving your arms yelling come in, come in. You're a loving, caring, beautiful person and your sis is missing out on a lot of love, laughs and friendship.
Janetr okc4 -
Kelley, I love baby yoga, so sweet and wise.
Janetr okc2 -
Love you All!!
Hugs for Everybody!
Re in TX1 -
My DH either has a bad cold or the flu! He had the flu shot but is shivering and feverish and his chest feels tight. Tried to get him to go to the doctor but he so stubborn.
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Pip, great photo! Isn't every day at your house Puppy Day? LOL!
How did your job situation turn out, by the way. Did you get everything resolved OK? Are you downstairs now?
Hope it's going well!
Kelly - yes, Baby Joaquin is a yogi, perfectly meditating. OOOMMMM, lol. He is so darn cute!!
Becca, (((hugs))) - I think Janet is right on the money. You are a warm, loving, caring person and if she ignores that, then you've done the best you can do. Sometimes when you let go, that opens things up from the other side, too.
I had to smile when you mentioned what "Mom would want". A part of my Mom resides in my brain as well and sometimes I have to tell her, "Mom, you were right about a lot of things but I think on this one, you aren't" then I imagine her saying, "Yes, I see your point."
I regret a bit that DH and I aren't closer both physically and emotionally to our siblings, but we realize we all have lives that no longer include each other, especially across the miles - they all live in the Midwest. Except for occasional emails, and a rare phone call, that's it. They aren't on Facebook.
We are grateful they are happy and healthy and NOT parked on our doorstep asking for money, or a place to "crash" with the latest squeeze fresh out of prison, lol. Tho a week here with former Marine Staff Sgt. DH in charge would be a "boot camp" they'd not forget.
DH ran to town this morning and picked up lawn fertilizer and just finished the first lawn mow (only in the high spots) this year. He's feeling much better. Hooray!
Lanette
SW WA State where I see a day of sunshine coming for us in the Pacific Northwest in a week, lol. I know I'll be the first one to whine when it gets over 75f - a 50f to 75f degree window is just fine with me.3 -
afternoon ladies~
long day.. but productive... went to the kidney dr, and since I can not afford ultrasound, she went by my blood work ,size etc.... and says that I have a mild case of PKD.. which could mean no dialysis.. so if I really get in shape and take care of myself as I know I should I could die of old age...had to pay 6 bucks for parking and I hate going into big cities~ Im Country mouse for sure...
Told Tom all this and what he got out of it was, you mean WE have been paying all this money for nothing.... really? Oh come on now.. how stupid can you be, I told him and yes I will be going twice a year until I die.. so there.. get over your da*n self... and with all that has been going on in my life... I had them put me on a mild antidepressant... generic form of celexa...
well we got the tax return back and Tom just handed me a check for 1/2 because he bought an electric car last year he got 7,000 just for that.. so he handed me a check for $4500.00.. so that will go in my savings account.. and he kept the other 1/2
anyway.. im parked and relaxing as it has been a long day..6 -
Thanks ladies! So today eliminated a bunch of friends from FB. Classmates mostly that I don't have a lot in common with. I upped my security and see only what I want to see. I stopped "following" many family members because what they post is stressful. They just post problems and never acknowledge helpful hints that I might post. Even going far enough saying to keep my opinions to myself. Well if you ask for help then take all opinions is my thoughts...
Becca
Cleaning the mental clutter in my brain in
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Accountability Post
March Goals
Wednesday's Progress (3/22)
1. Carbs 50-75g (limit 25g/meal)
(B11, L17, D13, AS12, BBS130= 183g)
✔2. Fiber 30g (32g)
✔3. Track/complete entry daily
✔4. Vegetables - big salad daily
5. Exercise - log 30 Fitbit minutes.
6. No eating after 9pm.
7. In bed by midnight.
8. Declutter: ✔Office Supplies, Electronics, Music, Craft Supplies, Cleaning Supplies, ✔Utility Drawer, Utility Closet
Not a great day yesterday. It felt stressful. I had a late night sweets binge after my long soaking bath. I should've stuck with my initial plan - to go to bed earlier. DH talked me into having my soaking bath... I was already tired and could've gone to sleep easily. Next time I'll trust my own instincts and get to bed.
And... I've been working on a self-therapy way to stop binging with some self-exploration from an article found here on MFP.
1. Pause before eating. 60-90 seconds. Create space for reflection.
2. Do an "urge interview". Explore my feelings. Where am I feeling the urge? Do I want something else?
3. Write it down. Describe what I'm feeling. What I've uncovered from the pause and urge interview.
4. Be kind to myself. No self-loathing... it's not helpful and won't move me forward. Remind myself I'm trying, I'm working on it.
5. Seek support. I may see a professional therapist. But first - I'm going to try this for a while and see how it goes.
I hope you all are having a great day!
--Ginger in Texas4 -
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Becca - cleaning up FB is a good thing. I've done that also. And left any groups that are no longer useful. When I joined FB I made a strict personal policy to not add anyone as a friend who wasn't family or a very close friend. And... if a family member causes me stress - they go in time-out - I hide all their posts from my news feed. I've had requests from old classmates. I'll message them to catch-up a bit - but I don't friend them. An ex-boyfriend wants to friend me. Really? Not happening. And I made sure to lock down and secure my info. I'm always amazed at the people who leave everything open for the world to see. Pictures. Friends list. I considered setting up a friends group to limit what they can see on my page. But... I just tell them I use FB to keep up with my large extended family. We can communicate through messages. Unfriendly? Perhaps. But I don't feel I'm missing out on anything.
Ginger
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