WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2018
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Hello, I was a MFP member back in 2010 - 2012 and have had some huge changes in my life since then. Those huge changes include my weight becoming huge! I'm back and hoping to get back on track and lose this flubber. I love reading this newsfeed. Have a great day!
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Morning peeps3
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M - Wendy has another good idea of things you can take to eat to school with you, hard boiled eggs!
Good idea, and I do like hard boiled eggs, but unfortunately they don't like me. I can eat the occasional one, but two in a week would give me a bad night of gall bladder pain.
I saw PB & J suggested too ... I haven't eaten peanut butter in about 25 years. Back then, I discovered that peanuts and peas did not sit well with me at all. And then just a few years ago, tree nuts joined the list.
There is a jar of peanut butter in the cupboard which my husband uses, and sometime I wish I could too. But I know I'd be in agony. About 3 years ago, he was eating peanuts and they smelled so good that I had some. Big mistake!
I can handle a very small amount like maybe 6 or 8 peanuts (like what you might find in a granola bar), but even that is just borderline OK.
And milk is another bad one for me. I can do hard cheeses, but not soft unless it is something like paneer or cottage cheese. I can do yogurt and hard ice cream, but butter and soft ice cream are questionable. And milk itself ... I can do a bowl of cereal with a little bit of milk 2 or 3 days in a row, but that's it. I cannot eat chocolate pudding - the kind you make with the pudding mix and lots of milk, and I can't drink a glass of milk.
It would make life so much simpler in many ways if I could eat those things, and I try now and then ... but nope.
Machka in Oz1 -
Today is just not starting out right. First I have to get to work early to cover for my coworker. Second my husband used up virtually all the hot water so my bath went cold within two minutes. Third even though yesterday was a fast day my weight is up slightly from the day before.
So I’m freezing, grumpy, and hungry. All I have to do is wait for a hot flash and I’ll be sweating, freezing, grumpy and hungry. I should get an award for that.
I hope everyone else is having a good day, and you east coasters please be careful!
Cin Cin a tutti
Rye7 -
Hi all!
My cancer friend has decided to go with the chemo, starting Monday. She really put the consultant through a grilling, I hear! We now have a brilliant WhatsApp group of her chemo pals, which is working splendidly. I was meant to be going up to sit with her, but there is a planned train strike. I have offered for the following Monday.
I did my 3rd day of c25k. DH came with me half the way and then continued his walk. He's just got back. I'm loving my hooked earphones. My shoes were nice and bouncy! I'm having a bit of a problem with plantar fascitis, but I hope it will wear off by Monday, my next run/walk.
My DOS is coming with his new girlfriend (he has moved in with her) to stay the night on the 12th. Arriving early afternoon. Then they go to DYS's on the Saturday morning for the night and back to have lunch with his dad and family on Sunday before going home. Poor woman! She has never met us before! She has two teenage children and a greyhound. He has two greyhounds. I'm assuming someone is looking after all that lot! I asked about food allergies/preferences etc and apparently she has none.
Penny - I would love to broach the subject then, but I'm not sure it's a great idea with a brand new girlfriend in tow. I will book a time to go up to see him in Nottingham.
My father really was a very nice man. Everyone thought so. Except he also was a sexual predator of young/very young children. For many years I thought I was the only one, e g special. I was wrong. I have so many conflicting feelings about him as in so many ways he was a wonderful father. But a ruthless predator.
Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx9 -
Things didn't get any better, the same night I posted about my grandson going back to his other grandparents and DS being ill. I had a call from my mum saying dad had chest pains, they'd been going on for some time and were not getting better so said to call an ambulance and I was on my way over. We got to the emergency department about 10p.m. and was there until 7am the next morning, I was sooo tired. It was very busy, but it is frustrating having to wait so long. Turns out dads heart was fine and more likely to be stomach problems, but we did the right thing in taking him.
I should have been at work on Tuesday but had to go back home to sleep. Went to work on Wednesday and started with a cough! The bugs finally got to me! I have not felt this bad for ages. DS has been ill more than a week now, so not sure how long I'll be feeling like this. I ache all over with coughing.
I'll catch up with all the posts later, lots of pages to read, but for now I need to go back to bed.
Take care xx
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Rye... Well the day can only get better when it starts with a cold water shower. Ha! When you have your fast days, do you vary your food choices or have "go to" regular meals?
Heather... love that your are writing your memoirs and one day I hope I have the gumption to write mine. The task just seems too daunting to begin.
Sharon.... cheering you on. I was in a similar situation 40 years ago. Divorce was ugly and took 3 years but was best decision I ever made for myself and my two kids. Now I'm happily married and we'll celebrate our 25th anniversary on the 16th of this month. Amazingly wonderful.
Wendy.... so glad your insurance is stepping up and paying for your phone...
Lanette.... yum on your yoghurt parfait... and easy to take with... I'll try it this week.
Had my fast yesterday and was disappointed that I didn't lose weight but I didn't gain either.
Have a good day everyone,
Betsy in NW WA6 -
Hey Betsywhat do you do on fast days?
I do the 5:2 fast diet, so I restrict my calories to 500 on those two days. Soup is usually on the menu. Most every week I make a batch of homemade soup and freeze a lot of 1 serving containers. Right now I have minestrone, pea, sausage-lentil, and beef vegetable choices to choose from. I pair that with homemade coleslaw, cucumber salad, broccoli - any fiber rich nutrient dense lower sugar veg, really. This way I don’t feel deprived or tied to a specific meal. I get to pick and choose what I feel like eating as if it were a normal day, just have more limited choices.6 -
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Good morning, ladies. Still bitter cold here in Chicago. I'm wearing layers at work because our heat went out (repairman has been called) but can't do much for my poor toes. Does shivering count as exercise?4
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Good morning, lovlies!
Lanette The first muffin in a cup recipes I saw used the microwave. Finally found this, how much ground flaxseed/coconut flour do you use? https://elanaspantry.com/ratio-rally-quick-breads-almond-flour-muffins/
Machka spiders in bed? Eeeeuuuuuwww! Yes, time to put out the preventative scents. DoTerra's TerraShield (Ylang Ylang Flower, Nootka Wood, Cedarwood, Catnip, Lemon Eucalyptus, Litsea, Arborvitae, Vanilla Bean) on our sheets seems to help. Have no idea what Nootka or Litsea are ;} but maybe you have some cedar and eucalyptus essential oil handy?
Dang, there goes that timer!
Time to prep for T'ai Chi, catch you later.
Mindful and WARM Hugs to all,
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
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Betsy - I have limited myself in this volume to the first 9 years of my life. I plan two more volumes, 9 - 20 and 20 - present, though the third will be very difficult as everyone (almost) is still alive and kicking and I don't want to shock the children! My first marriage was very odd and "curdled" and I have stayed friendly with their father. I might have to fictionalise it all and leave everyone guessing as to what is true and what is fiction!
My weigh in this morning was a bit disappointing - only a few ounces down, but it's early days. I really don't want to cut down on food, so have opted for extra exercise, but I may have to.
The planning application for two houses near us has just arrived from the council. It was this projected build that prompted us to consider moving again. DH is right now writing his objections to the planning application and sending them to the council.. It makes us feel better to write a coherent objection. His letter is very good.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
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Good morning, lovlies!
Lanette The first muffin in a cup recipes I saw used the microwave. Finally found this, how much ground flaxseed/coconut flour do you use? https://elanaspantry.com/ratio-rally-quick-breads-almond-flour-muffins/
Machka spiders in bed? Eeeeuuuuuwww! Yes, time to put out the preventative scents. DoTerra's TerraShield (Ylang Ylang Flower, Nootka Wood, Cedarwood, Catnip, Lemon Eucalyptus, Litsea, Arborvitae, Vanilla Bean) on our sheets seems to help. Have no idea what Nootka or Litsea are ;} but maybe you have some cedar and eucalyptus essential oil handy?
Dang, there goes that timer!
Time to prep for T'ai Chi, catch you later.
Mindful and WARM Hugs to all,
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
Barbara - the original muffin in a cup recipe I used (alas, microwave!) used 100% ground flaxseed meal. I sub about half almond flour and it works fine. Coconut flour needs a lot more liquid so when I add up to 1/3 of that, I add water or just expect a much drier product. The oven-baked muffin you show sounds great and more muffin-like. I'm going to try it with the almond/flaxseed meal combo. Thank you for sharing!!
Lanette
SW WA State1 -
On spiders. I’m not terribly afraid of them but don’t want the in my house. I posted this pic before, but wanted to do it again with all the spider talk. This was just strutting down the street in front of our camper.
RV Rita in NM
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Hi Everyone,
I decided to join in on this thread. I am 50, married with 2 teens of my own and a 3rd not my own living with me. I work full time as well as own a Karate school. I have been around MFP for quite a while now, and usually stay away from general postings because - well you've read them! LOL I am really praying for a real life accountability partner, but so far no luck from that corner, so next best thing is a nice group of ladies.
Anyhow:
December goal was to increase activity and not gain weight. I did not gain weight but did not increase my activity all that much. Not gaining was HUGE accomplishment for me as ever holiday season I usually gorge and gain 5 lbs. This time I ate some of everything that I wanted but I was careful not to overstuff and eat when I was not at all hungry.
January goals:
Lose 4-5 lbs with tracking and exercise (45 lbs total to lose want to lost 0.5-1lb a week eating like a normal person, just cutting out some of the extras and working on my fitness goals).
Go to my Black Belt readiness boot camp training 2 days a week. (Testing for my black belt on Feb 24, 2018) I own a karate school with my husband so training and giving up teaching 2 nights a week is a tight squeeze. So far so good though, trained on W and Th this week.
Kelly in Michigan7 -
On spiders. I’m not terribly afraid of them but don’t want the in my house. I posted this pic before, but wanted to do it again with all the spider talk. This was just strutting down the street in front of our camper.
RV Rita in NM
Just waltzing around in broad daylight? I thought tarantulas were nocturnal. Maybe he was sleepwalking.
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Hello everyone! I am back from Texas! Yesterday was a Loooong day of travel. DD dropped me off at the airport on her way into work in the morning. My flight wasn't until 2:15; but I had a couple of protein bars and some coffee and a really good book. "You Are A Badass". It is a self help book, about taking control and getting yourself in a better place. Whether it is financially, mentally, physically, etc. I never thought I was a person who needed some one to "tell" me how to get into a better place, but reading this, I realized I get stuck at the part where I have a goal, I make a plan, then I put things off because I am afraid of offending or hurting some one's feelings. I am afraid of dropping one ball. A good book is like a mirror in front of your face. So...my day of travel and airport time, was NOT wasted.
Heather- Sending love and hugs! So proud of you for putting your early life in writing and I find the picture, both lovely and heartbreaking. Sending all kinds of strength to your friend who has decided for a third round of chemo.
Spiders-Most local spiders in Michigan are pretty harmless. I have a rule. If they are outside- they are safe because they have stayed in their home. If they are inside- they are in MY home so all bets are off. If the weather is nice, I will attempt to move them outside. If, however, they drop down to visit while I am having coffee or cooking (they like to drop down out of my light fixtures), they have pretty much signed their own death warrant. While I am not afraid of spiders, I don't like being surprised by them. I tend to react violently when anything or anyone surprises me. (I got my hubby with a nice right hook when he jumped out from behind a door when our power went out a couple years ago).
Interesting thing about black widow spider young- they are white! We do have Northern Black Widows in Michigan. Not as venomous as a Black Widow; but still requires a hospital visit and a shot of antivenin.
Terry -Love your glasses! I wish I could have lasik surgery, but my optometrist has said that it couldn't help me.
Sharon- Sending love and hugs your way!
Karen VA- Did I mention how much I love seeing how Olivia is growing?! So adorable! I also think you need to compose a song about bombogenesis! Sounds like a word that could catch on; you know, like bootylicious?
Hmmmm...more I wanted to reply to, but it has all turned to vapor in my brain. That's what happens when I get 36 hours behind and then find over 150 posts to catch up on. Not to mention, after vacation laundry, house cleaning, and other chores dancing around in my brain... I better get busy.
xoxoxo ttfn KJ (Kelly)7 -
Rye.... Like your idea of having a variety of soup available for quick healthy lo cal meals. I will have to try to get organized and have some available. On fast days I drink lots of water and tea and usually have oodles of roasted vegetables, especially cauliflower, peppers, celeric root and broccoli. Breakfast is usually steel cut oats with almond milk because it sticks with me all day. Soup would be a nice addition to my fast days.
Heather....smart to plan three parts... and somehow that seems more doable. I think for me it would be enjoyable but probably painful to process through a memoir. The most difficult times are many years past and so it might be good (and safe) to face them in a safe writing environment, for my own growth.
Kelly, welcome and good for you not to gain weight through the holidays. Wish I could claim the same. :-)
Betsy in NW Washington... slightly wet from walking Ella by the river.
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Hi ladies,
Got the foot of snow they said, but luckily it was powdery so easy to shovel. But very cold and thought my cheeks would freeze off before I dug a path for the dog to do his thing, make a path to the car and brush off the car. Husband is still sick and offered to do it for me ( he is such a sweetie) but no way I was going to have him do it when he is still sick. Went 30-40 all the way to work as the roads were slippery and there was black ice. Don’t thing I’ll make it back up the driveway tonight until it’s plowed. Going to try and just barrel through it and make it up. If I get stuck, our plow guy with pull me out when he comes to clear the driveway. Ah winter, isn’t it fun…
Katla, Sounds like a wonderful trip your son has planned for you. Don’t worry about the “glitch” happens to me all the time. That’s why I have a spreadsheet with all my codes. I have so many at work and personal that it’s crazy to think we can remember them all.
Grandma, welcome. We are great listeners. Sounds like you have some health issues you are dealing with. It must be hard being on disability and not being able to work. I stop in here every morning to start my day off in a positive way. Stop by anytime and post when you feel you want to.
Wendy, you goals for the year sound very realistic and attainable. Go for it. Good to hear that your phone is being replaced. Phones are like a 3rd hand.
Pam, Glad you came back. I like purple and black together. I really should put more purple in my closet.
Sharon, yes we are your cheerleaders. Can’t you hear our pomp oms? Glad you are taking care of yourself and having a manicure. My DD and I do pedicures once a year and my toes feel so good afterwards. Sending healing thoughts June’s way.
Machka, I hope you got all the spiders. Can you send some of that warm weather this way. lol
Lisa, I’d stay away from a house that flooded before. Do you really want to deal with that if it happens after you buy the house? I’d be scared every time it rained.
Lanette, all your food sounds good but right now I’m thinking warm food. I do use the microwave at work and have the individual Campbell’s tomato soup. I also have a veg burger on flat bread roll.
Heather, tears are good. Never hold them back. Some things are worth crying over many time. ((HUGS)) My mother told us (and my dad) about her uncle when she was in her 70s. We were shocked that she kept it to herself all those years. I think she felt better once she got it out.
Carol, good luck at the drs.
Allie, of course I don’t think worse of you. I think it is wonderful that you have taken him into your home. I’m sure he is to as he is spoiled rotten I’m sure. Lol
Karen, I love having days to myself. Enjoy your time. I think everyone needs them.
Okie, congrats on the weight lose!
Lenora, I can tell by your posts that you are feeling better. Sounds like you are really making headway cleaning and organizing. Good for you!
Brabie, whenever I try to declutter I always ask myself 3 questions; Have I used this in the past year, would I pack this up if I was moving and do I want my DD to have to deal with this after I’m gone? Once I ask those questions it becomes clear what I should get rid of it.
Michele, doing the Snoopy dance for you being off the “overweight” category!
MonsDumpling, welcome. Glad you are back. Tell us a little about yourself and what you want to be called. We are a great source of support and information.
Rye, yes you deserve an award. What a way to start your day. At least you can joke about it.
Heather, glad you friend did grill the dr. She needs all the info in order to make this important decision for herself. And the WhatsApp group must put you mind at ease. Must be hard having seen two sides to your father. I’m sure the predator side overshadows the “wonderful” father side. I don’t think he is a wonderful father just because he had times when he acted that way. He was always a predator.
(((wizzywig)))
Loumoon5, Yes, shivering counts ad exercise as far as I’m concerned. Although MFP doesn’t count it.
Kelley in Michigan, welcome and congrats on the not gaining weight over the holidays.
KJ, gald you are safe and sound back in Texas.
We had no heat here at work until now. I’m always warm so for me to be cold it must be really cold. My boss told me it was fine if I decided to go home early. I work from 8-4:30 so will probably take off about 2.
Got the jump rings I needed to make the bracelet my cousin ordered for his wife for Christmas. Started it last night (help keep my away from food). Should be able to finish it and send it out next week.
Well, back to work. Got to finish up some things before I leave. Everyone in the cold and storm, stay safe.
Terry (shivering in VT)
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Rye.... Like your idea of having a variety of soup available for quick healthy lo cal meals. I will have to try to get organized and have some available. On fast days I drink lots of water and tea and usually have oodles of roasted vegetables, especially cauliflower, peppers, celeric root and broccoli. Breakfast is usually steel cut oats with almond milk because it sticks with me all day. Soup would be a nice addition to my fast days.
Betsy in NW Washington... slightly wet from walking Ella by the river.
LOL it is actually self-defense. There are so many vegetables that I just do not find palatable. Some like peppers are so bitter they taste frankly poisonous to me. And cauliflower, boy I’ve tried like that, just taste like dirt to my taste buds.
So if I’m going to get my veggies it is most likely going to be in soup format. There are some like broccoli that I enjoy or at least don’t make me gag. But except for starchy vegetables, the best way to eat vegetables in my opinion is in a delicious soup.5
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