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n2gardens56 wrote: »
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. . . sometimes it is good to see things in print that you have seen before, and that I know in the back of my mind it is true, but then keep eating sugar and starches: helps to protect against insulin resistance is the number one factor,” he says. “The main driver of all the diseases related to aging is sugar and starch.” Minimizing consumption of these two ingredients is directly linked to aging well because they are both linked to insulin resistance as well as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and even depression. That alone should be enough for me to eat right, I am just 2 years free from Breast Cancer & diabetes runs in my family, but then I gain weight and eat starches & sugar!!!
Thanks for listening to me vent, and thanks for being there for support!!!! Everyone have a great Friday!
I'd urge caution about over-emphasizing starches/sugars' role in avoiding breast cancer recurrence (or initial disease). There's a risk of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. (I'm a 19+ year survivor of stage III locally advanced breast cancer: 5 tumors in one breast, some large; one tumor in the other breast; an underarm lymph node with metastatic malignancy. This is an area of research I've paid quite close attention to.)
The mainstream advice (e.g., from American Cancer Society, American Institute for Cancer Research, etc.) is that we should attain a healthy body weight, get well-rounded nutrition, be routinely physically active, limit alcohol and specifically eat plenty of veggies, fruits, and whole grains. Those latter foods are important, and they all contain substantial amounts of naturally-occurring carbs and sugars. They're very nutrient dense foods, and most are relatively low in calories.
Low carb diets limit veggie, fruit and grain intake. Some people who undertake a low carb diet find that they increase their vegetable consumption, and can include some fruit. But those who are accustomed to eating large amounts of veggies and fruits, will often find that they can't include their normal quantities and variety of veggies and fruits while still maintaining a low carb level. (This would be true for me.)
What the major mainstream cancer authorities are saying is that it's a good plan to limit low-nutrient-density highly-refined carbs like baked goods, candy, soda, etc.: They're usually calorie-dense, not very filling, and can make it easier to overeat and therefore become obese, increasing risk. At the same time, they're suggesting we increase veggies, fruits, whole grains, lowfat dairy, and other common sources of carbohydrates, including both starches and sugars (inherent sugars, not added sugars!). The problem is not "carbohydrates", but calorie dense, nutrient sparse food choices becoming a major percentage of one's diet.
For breast cancer specifically, it's looking like regular physical activity is a truly significant factor in long-term survival, in some sub-groups even more influential than chemotherapy, in statistical terms.
Oops, meant to add this link: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/diet-physical-activity/diet-and-physical-activity.html0 -
I love that we are from lots of different places with different weather and geography challenges. I love, too, that some of you are from not too far from me so we share the same climate challenges
I have not worked at a full time job since 2004 but I fill my "idle retirement" with a lot of very satisfying activity. Walking dogs has been something I yearned to do. Now I have two dogs who love to walk. I walk them for about 30 minutes before breakfast and 90-120 minutes after. I walk them again in the afternoon. I can walk in any weather thanks to having lots of outdoor clothing to meet any contingency. I love to knit and watch TV, so I found a way to knit while riding my recumbent exercise bike in the living room facing the TV. I knit hats for the homeless and blankets for Project Linus. Two days a week I go to line dance classes and once a week I go to a senior exercise class. In the spring and summer, I work in my small yard.
The line dance class today is the one I teach and it's loads of fun--lots of laughter and friendship along with the dancing. I always feel energized when I get home.
Barbie in NW WA7 -
Hi from central Iowa. 30’s today..forecasting 60’s this weekend1
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Feeling a little more secure today after good blood test results yesterday. Thats all I got to say!5
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Good morning 60 & uppers We are getting ready to run some errands this morning so I will be brief
njag6393,Hurrah for good blood tests results I had blood drawn yesterday and am expecting a good report
RetiredAndLovingIt, I hope you get your 60's this weekend
barbiecat, it sounds as though you are living your dream
AnnPT77, I agree with you I think one of the biggest culprits to health (as far as food goes) is highly processed foods. Luckily when I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 15 years ago my rheumatologist did not prescribe drugs. She told me the best thing for me was to eliminate highly processed foods and eat a well balanced diet, exercise regularly and get proper rest. Congratulations on beating cancer (hug)
n2gardens56, sounds like you are like most of us who struggle with weight (hug) It also sounds like you realize your particular problem foods and are doing a good job of getting them out of your house, so they won't be a problem Great job, keep up the good work, we can do this with the help and support of each other
RCPV, thank you (hug) I had a good day yesterday, felt well and the doctor told I'd lost 8 pounds since seeing him last YAY
bacpath, thank you (hug) I love the new profile pic
lindagalbreath577, "Hey" right back atcha
yukfoo, welcome... you're funny LOL
mds1207, welcome to 60 yrs & up
Evamutt, kardsharp, Fishwishing and anyone else I may have missed... have a great day and enjoy the weekend. Sorry I must run, so much for brief LOL
Shout out to my friends4 -
This must be the week for blood work. I had blood drawn on Wednesday and saw the results online yesterday. On Monday I meet with my doctor to go over the results. I didn't see anything that looked troubling. This is just standard procedure to renew my prescription for cholesterol meds that I've taken for decades.
I got out in the yard yesterday and started pulling weeds. It's still cold (45 F) but it felt sort of like spring. It rained overnight and was pretty windy when I walked the dogs so spring might have to wait awhile.
Barbie in NW WA5 -
Good morning everyone! Well the rain is back! The sun shine was very nice for a couple of days. How is everyone doing? I have to go do blood work Tuesday also ‘‘tis the season for blood work. Lol . I am back on the loose again I have 5 more lbs to get below 200. Haven’t been there in a very long time! I am excited. When I reach that goal I am going to get a new outfit. Woo hoo!! Instead of looking at the long term goal I try to set small goals to reach then it’s not so overwhelming .so mine are 5 lbs at a time it adds up! Everyone have a great day 🤓🤓3
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Hi Everyone, Looking for motivation. I'm 64 and been struggling with my weight for 20+ years. I pledge this is the year I will get fit and healthy, but I need help with the motivation. I started IF this week and I'm down 5 pounds. I have a veggie shake at 1pm and then a big meal approximately 3pm, whenever I'm hungry, then if I'm hungry in the late afternoon I will have a snack at 5 or 6pm. I drink bone broth and apple cider vinegar with water in the morning. I still have 2 cups of coffee in the morning... I love my coffee. I need to lose 80 pounds and get healthy. I've started a walking program, and will increase my workout when I'm feeling fitter (not sure if that's a word, HA!). I'm hoping to get feedback here, so bring it on ladies! Wendy in Ontario, Canada5
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lindagalbreath577, I'm with you in regards to setting small achievable goals I find it makes the journey more fun to set small ones that are more easily reached.
lois2077, welcome to 60 yrs & up (hug) You've come to the right place for motivation, if you measure it in support, encouragement and helpful information
barbiecat, good for you getting out in the yard and pulling weeds If I was in the yard I could perhaps make snow angels LOL
Have a nice weekend ladies and gentlemen3 -
lindagalbreath577. setting small goals makes perfect sense to me. My first exciting moment on this journey was when I realized that my underwear didn't fit so snug. Nobody else knew it but me, but it made me super happy.
Wendy, thanks for signing your name and location. It makes your sharing extra personal for me. I have always been "motivated" to lose weight but had no idea how to actually take the right actions and stick to them. I started with a simple plan and decided to stick to it for a day and see what happened. I started reading about good eating, and how to form good habits ("Better Than Before" by Gretchen Rubin is the best book I read), and sought every opportunity to be active (not just "exercise", but things like putting the laundry away one piece at a time and carrying a pedometer so I'd get "credit" for all my steps".
lynnchristy last year at this time we had a foot of snow on the ground so working in the yard didn't even occur to me, but this year it's warmer and drier and I see other people working outside so I was inspired.
I've read about IF and know many women who are doing it, but it won't work for me because I get weak and almost faint if I don't eat every few hours. I follow an eating plan with carefully selected high nutrition low calorie meals every few hours. The best eating plan is the one you'll stick to.
Barbie in NW WA6 -
Lois2077, I have also been trying IF (eating only during 8 hours a day, fasting for the other 16). I thought it was helping greatly the first month but results have tapered off this past month so not sure if it is working as well as I'd hoped. So far I've had no issue with low blood sugar but in the past I have felt weak and shaky when I've gone for long hours w/o any food. Of course, what I'm eating now is healthier and more well balanced so that may be making a difference. Linda577, I agree with approaching weight loss with small goals and nice rewards for success. In another life my rewards were always a food treat! LOL Kinda defeats the purpose. Now I reward myself with other things and life is much better. The sun is shining here today and it is 52 degrees! Yippee! getting ready to take my dog out for a long walk to celebrate Leap Day. Have a great weekend everyone.2
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Checking in with everyone, we woke up to snow flurries, and dusting on the ground, windy. When I got out to go to Yoga class it was in the 20's, warmed up to 40 (still windy) went for a couple mile walk with my dog after class. Today was my weigh-in day and I actually went down a pound and half...even after my doughnut overload on Thursday, (not doing that again even if the coworkers do bring them to work!!!!) My goals are more important. @AnnPT77 congratulations on the 19 yrs cancer free. I had read your posts in the past about your cancer journey, and you are an inspiration. After yoga class today we had a meeting about our May Yoga Retreat to Italy, so excited and got to know the other travelers a little more. I am getting excited, which helps my motivation. I am doing better overall with food because the last two days I logged all my food for the day into MFP, that way I know what I am eating (read where several of you on here do that). I did my grocery shopping yesterday based on my planned food for the week. It felt so much less stressful yesterday and so far today. I know what I have to eat for the day including treats and snacks and i will not be caught off guard going to the pantry wondering what I can snack on. Also posting here daily will help keep me accountable, thanks everyone for being there.3
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Hi everyone. I’m Mary. Not sure if this is where I’m supposed to be posting (if not could someone please elucidate me? Thanks!). I am new. My first goal is to lose 15 pounds. Good luck everyone!3
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maryajones wrote: »Hi everyone. I’m Mary. Not sure if this is where I’m supposed to be posting (if not could someone please elucidate me? Thanks!). I am new. My first goal is to lose 15 pounds. Good luck everyone!
Mary if you are looking for a friendly supportive community of people ages 60+, ,then you have posted in the right place. We are in different places along the road to weight loss. I log food and exercise every day and seek every opportunity to be active
Barbie from NW WA0 -
Age 69..... have been using MFP since 2013.... and lost 2 pounds.... total... ... need to lose before hip surgery.... and fearful of brewing pandemic.....3
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Hi, just joined tonight, am 76, and caregiver to my husband of 41years. I must take care of myself so I can take care of him. He has Parkinson's so me being active inside the house most all the time is a challenge. I want to lose 10 pounds as my first goal.5
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Good morning 60 & uppers My total loss, since January first is 8.6 pounds YAY I'll take it Total loss to date... 29 pounds and counting
pat30725, Welcome to the group and bless your heart for being a caregiver
Soloflyergirl2, Welcome and I can assure you, too... if you are looking for a supportive group of people... you've come to the right place
maryajones, Welcome and yes you've come to the right place, just as Barbie said
n2gardens56 Please tell us more about your "May Yoga Retreat to Italy" How do I sign up LOL... Seriously though, I would like to hear more about it
Fishwishing, sounds as though you are doing well How did your walk go yesterday?
Barbie, you're such a sweetheart, so warm and welcoming (((hug))) Thanks from all of us
Have a nice day everyone and stay strong in the fight for fit
Shout out to my wonderful friends3 -
My Great Grand Daughter is very important to me, and recently while watching her overnight I suffered a TIA ( mini stroke) thank goodness I have no permanent health damage. But the fear and worry I saw and felt in my family eyes II never want to see again. So that is why I want to and have to lose weight and get healthy.11
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Getting ready to walk 4 miles at the lake that I love. I hope everyone has had a good and blessed weekend. Hearing all the input from everyone and their experiences helps inspire me as I can relate in some sort of way in my life experiences to most of you. I appreciate this group and hope everyone stays positive and achieves their goals.
Welcome Suzywantsitall, I think you will find this group beneficial to your well being.4 -
P.S. My mother who is 93 told me the other day that sunshine can sometimes dictate your mood and she was sure right. We’ve had a long streak of dreary days and It’s shining today in SW Va today! No negativity today!4
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