WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2019

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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,263 Member
    M I have done meditation on and off. I know it saved me when I was teaching in the inner city.

    For me it what ever works to get me into a calm state. That is one reason I love to garden and to visit gardens. Listening to meditative music while I read. Painting is another activity that relaxes me.

    :heart: Margaret

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,666 Member
    chandlerselectric wrote: »
    I've been at this for 6 wks and down 13 lbs. I have 20 more to go. I've been eating whole foods, low carb and no sugar. This web site has really opened my eyes to making every bite count and getting exercise. I am 68 1/2, I still work. I do low impact cardio, strength training 5 days a wk for 30 minutes. I ride my bicycle to work and to run errands, about 20 minutes a day. I have been tempted to cheat, but have not. I have learned some excellent tips from reading posts. Getting fit is a mind set. You have to get stubborn. I hope I've encouraged someone and thank you for encouraging me. We can do this, we're in this together. God bless you!

    Bravo! Welcome! <3

    Sounds like you've hit on a plan & lifestyle that is working great for you B)

    Lanette
    Misty SW WA State
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    Karen in VA and friends, I had lab work done week before last, my sodium is way low, my HDL is way high and my WBC is way too low. So doctor said up table salt, which I've avoided for years, cut back on water consumption and possibly up protein. No way I can up protein, it's 50% of my daily intake now. So I'm supposed to do this for two weeks and redo labs. Not really concerned as I feel great and workout daily but I don't want to run head first into some larger problem. Any advice?

    Janetr OKC
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Janet OKC y Karen VA- What about protein pills or shakes? They also have Protein Cereals,Mac y cheese,ice cream,vegan soy versions,cheddar puffs,pizza,y more now at Walmart to regular grocery stores. Think it’s cause if the Keto movements popularity.

    Amber Tx
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,296 Member
    Do you all have accountability partners? What does that mean exactly?

    Annie in Delaware
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    I don’t have an accountability partner but I got a Husband partner who confusingly asks are you sure you want Starbucks??? Thought you were on a diet I’ll get you all the Starbucks you want! Unless you don’t want that then don’t but I’m not telling you not to you can have all you want.I don’t know what you want now.
    Got here y a cousin I talk to about our diets.
    Talk to my Dad to Doctors but that’s it.
    Hubby bought me a watch that I turn off because it called me lazy when I was changing the babies diaper (I kept my kool didn’t toss it at a window as it beeped at me y the baby).

    Think accountability partner is probably someone you can talk to when your about to crack y grab a chocolate bar! Oops spoke out loud while reading this think hubby ran for chocolate 🍫...... guess I’m getting chocolate today

    Amber Tx


  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    Hhhh
  • b4leaving
    b4leaving Posts: 90 Member
    Re: meditation. Meditation can be very difficult for anyone who has experienced trauma (which so many women have), and it's recommended to do trauma therapy before engaging in meditation. Meditation can open up a lot of wounds, fears, and the shadow part of ourselves.. so if we haven't healed those things to some extent, it can be extremely difficult to do alone. There are a few psychologists who have done work in this area and probably explain it better than I.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Spanx is what I’ve used to cover panty lines and I always had trouble with them not staying up where they should. I found the over the shoulder one that Allie has and love that pair.

    Mothers when I was a little girl I always wanted to look like my mom. She was absolutely beautiful! When she got older she did not think so anymore. She did not age as well or she would have liked to. I thought she was always beautiful!! I can see my mother in all of us four girls.

    Eating plan most of us do what works for us. That is what I do. I found what works for me. Little steps, make goals, read success stories to see what works for others...

    <3

    Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Rebecca – gee! You didn’t post any pics where you look hideous. What am I missing Just what I was thinking too!
    Don't really have anything to say today, going to try and do some tracking today, I know that will help me get back on the losing wagon! Might scare me a bit today too..... lol
    Congrats to those celebrating, hugs to those who need them and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,535 Member
    Chanderese – you’re doing great

    Well, I’ve procrastinated enough. I’ve thought of everything possible (oh, wait, I can get ready for exercise tomorrow…maybe that’ll waste about 15 minutes). I’d really better start painting the black on my ceramics. I hate doing black…probably because black is so permanent. Off to procrastinate some more…lol

    Michele in NC
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Janet ~ I didn't know there was a pie chart to use on MFP. Where is it?

    Carol in GA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,333 Member
    I posted something the other day and now don’t see it here! Trying to catch up. On pg 20 now.

    RV Rita
  • sueCque27
    sueCque27 Posts: 8 Member
    Hi ladies! Sue 51yo. Looking forward to being part of this group!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Janetr

    Really high HDL is a good thing.

    Concerning the low sodium, are you on a diuretic (water pill) like hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, or furosemide?

    And what is your WBC?

    XOXO

    Karen in Virginia
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    1948Peachy wrote: »
    Janet ~ I didn't know there was a pie chart to use on MFP. Where is it?

    Carol in GA

    I think you have to be a paying member and its only on the phone app.

    Janetr OKC
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    edited July 2019
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Janetr

    Really high HDL is a good thing.

    Concerning the low sodium, are you on a diuretic (water pill) like hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, or furosemide?

    And what is your WBC?

    XOXO

    Karen in Virginia

    Yes I do take furosemide once a day, I drink a ton of water so am cutting that down. My WBC was 2.5 I see the doctor did not mention the high HDL so I'm glad that's good. I eat very very little fat or carbs. :) I eat an average of 100-110 g. of protein per day. That is A LOT. I thought I read somewhere that he mentioned increasing protein consumption but can't find that note now.


    Janetr OKC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    Ppppp
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    janetr7476 wrote: »
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    Janetr

    Really high HDL is a good thing.

    Concerning the low sodium, are you on a diuretic (water pill) like hydrochlorothiazide, chlorthalidone, or furosemide?

    And what is your WBC?

    XOXO

    Karen in Virginia

    Yes I do take a generic Lasix only one a day, I drink a ton of water so am cutting that down. My WBC was 2.5

    Janetr OKC

    OK...so the ton of water plus the Lasix might be the cause of the low sodium. If you need the Lasix, then cutting back on water is good advice. Do you need the Lasix?

    Your WBC is fairly low. There are medications that can cause low WBC (you can look them up easily by Googling), but if it is a new finding, your doctor will definitely want to monitor it. If your bypass happened to be a Roux-en-Y procedure, that particular bypass procedure sometimes results in a low WBC (and low platelet count).

    xoxo

    Karen in Virginia
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,752 Member
    I'll support you if you want!
  • annliz23
    annliz23 Posts: 3,752 Member
    lindablueeyes21 wrote: »
    Hi everyone I’m looking for support I used to be using this app til it gave me so much trouble I stopped. I’m back and could use some nice friends again
    Looking forward to getting back on track
    Thx

    Yes
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    My pie charts on my food log page free on cell phone. Left at bottom I click on nutrition then has 3types to look at

    Amber Tx
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,724 Member
    I think I've figured out the cause of my stiff knee. This afternoon I fell asleep and slept like a log for an hour and a half. I heard that Bea had a high temperature on Friday, but recovered quickly after a long nap. I felt really off this morning with no motivation to do anything.
    So, my self diagnosis is that I was fighting off a virus which went to my weakest spot - my knee and other joints. DH has had tummy trouble, as has my son and DDIL. I am feeling a lot better this evening though quite bloated and windy.
    I hope my knee will be recovered by tomorrow and I can resume running. This under the weather/virus thing has happened before with my joints, but my knee has been a trial since I was 15.
    I might sleep separately tonight as I don't really feel tired now!
    Not doing too well on my calories with DH at cricket all day. I bought myself some delicious 'healthy' seedy bread, which I adore, but one slice weighs extremely heavily. :o Ouch. Chonks up the calories.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
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  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited July 2019
    Janetr You're welcome! Glad I could help a little. If the WBC is about the same as a year ago, I don't think there is a thing to worry about. xo

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