WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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Heather, Your comment about grands being fussy eaters reminded me of a book I read that you might like--" Hungry Monkey: A Food-Loving Father's Quest to Raise an Adventurous Eater " by Matthew Amster-Burton. The author is a food writer who was the at home dad raising and feeding his daughter and tells of their experience.
Allie, this is a good time to me very intentional about spending money until you are safely in your next job. Good choice to stay home and take care of business instead of spending on an optional adventure.
Katla, We set all our clocks ahead in the middle of the afternoon so by bedtime we were on the new time. Our phones, thermostat, and cable boxes all set themselves automatically. Have fun riding today.
Barbie in NW WA
These wipes are for cleaning surfaces without using bleach... They do contain rubbing alcohol.. Looked it up again. You want at least 60% alcohol because that is what kill the virus. Products without bleach (Cloride)or alcohol are not as effective. In you are just looking for antibacterial vinegar is enough.
Cut a paper towel role in half
1/2 cup vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rubbing alcohol
1 tsp dish washing detergent
10 drops essential oil optional
put in container your choice. When towels are saturated remove center card board.
Car clock sets itself because connected to a computer.4 -
Thanks for the inspiration! I’m starting over... again. I need to set some goals so will take some time to determine what those should be. I need lose 20lb at least and that feels monumental. I’m glad I’m not alone and will be checking back here. Thanks for your vulnerability and openness in this forum.4
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Good Sunday!
We were quite busy at work yesterday. Yay! I am hoping more folks bring in their mowers soon. I HATE when they wait until the grass is growing, then complain about a 2-3 week turn around. We spent 2 months cleaning walls and shelves this winter. We would have rather been working on mowers! Rant over. 🤔
Went to dinner with friends last night. It was fun and relaxing. I had shrimp and grits. It was so good! Afterwards we had to stop by their house to pick something up. The funny thing is I have never been in their house. We have been friends about 5 years or so. My phone got left at home because the battery was dead, no magazine or book in truck. I add these details for a reason. When we got to their house, the wife says thank you and goes inside. My husband and her husband commence to talking and drinking. I was not dressed for walking (heels and no coat). An hour and 30 minutes later we finally headed home. I will say I cleaned out the console of the truck and did a lot of singing to the radio. I rarely sit with nothing to do. I either have book, magazine, phone or tablet even when watching tv. Before we had left for dinner, I did sit on front porch in sunshine, read magazine, and bird watched. Saw a bluebird, a chickened, and our small woodpecker. He is a noisy thing! Haven't seen the giant wood pecker yet this year.
I am NOT a fan of time change!!!!! It so messes with me. We did set clocks last night when we got home. Husband in bed at 9 (old time) . He fought his cpap all fricken night! It was a long night!
Church this morning. Announcement was that we would share the peace but no touching. I had to clasp my hands behind my back as I want to touch everyone. I like hugs and touch. Plaster us÷s hand sanitizer before breaking the bread and before distributing. He has done that since flu season started. Got home and called fit bit support. My ip address has been blocked😡 I can sign on if I go to my cell data, but have to sign on each time. Had to use cell data to sync husband's as he is on laptop only(flip phone). Grumble! They said it would be about a week to fix. I have been a fit bit member for a long, long time. This is so frustrating!
Speaking of husband......his tracker says he expands over 4000 calories a day. I know what he eats most of the time. He has cut WAY down his junk stuffs, yet he has gained 5 pounds since January 1. I don't understand! I am really confused. I plate the man's food. I don't know if he is getting too few calories. I am thinking of setting him up an my account just so we can see really what he is eating. He needs to lose an out 25 lbs now. His heart with afib needs the break. I don't want to lose him early. Any words of wisdom welcome....
Amber- those kid/food videos were hilarious and insightful. What 10-12 year old should know about carbs and calories? We surely didn't. We played outside and ate what we were served. The one rule my mother had was if we wanted a second serving of meat we had to hear a second serving of veggies. Not sure if she was thinking about our health or the grocery budget.😉
Ladies, you continue to inspire me!
Welcome to the new ladies! Check in often. Let us know what we can call you and rough location.
Hugs to all those struggling!
Please know that I have read up to date. I really should take notes or at least get laptop and tablet out, but just wanted to catch up.
Oh, brunch was homemade whole wheat pumpkin muffins, applesauce(unsweetened), and eggs. The muffins use honey as sweetener. Yummy! Even husband liked them.
Speaking of husband. He asked if I'm was ready to go walking. I need to get out of heels and grab a coat.
🦋🦋🦋
Kylia in windy and sunny Ohio
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Happy Sunday, my DH woke early and left for a soccer game but realized he had the wrong weekend once he arrived at the field! He called on the drive home and asked for a walking date, which I was happy to accept. It was chilly on the walk along the Hudson River, we listened to crows and woodpeckers and saw a few runners, cyclists but no dog walkers, too early for them I suppose. Staying in and relaxing today, will make soup, finish laundry and journal. I expect another challenging week, but will remember that you all face challenges with wit and wisdom, I will channel that all week.
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Hello everyone. I am not doing very well with my eating. This last week I went 400-600 calories OVER my allotted amount 3 days. It was all because of eating out. I need to learn how to stay on my diet when I am eating out. I think I am doing good at the time, but when I enter my food, it is way over. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.
Patricia in Holt, FL6 -
Margaret- That’s a good one too Margaret!
Carol- Yeah saw that . We just got 100 from a cruise ship. Definitely the opinion of it all changes .
0 cases = Feel safe
1 Case in your state= little nervous 😟
1 case in your city = starting to become more nervous 😬
1 case less than 15 min from your home = Darn Nervous 😩
1 case in the neighborhood (0-3minutes from the house) = Not answering your door 🚪 hiding so they don’t know your home trying to keep a screaming 😱 2yr old quiet 🤫. (Saw ambulance 🚑 y hazmat suits 3 minutes from my house 🏡 we keep having medical helicopters 🚁 flying over not the norm 2 just went by while JR playing with me in the backyard .
One ship is docking in Oakland California
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/08/health/us-coronavirus-sunday/index.html
33states have Coronovirus but their still not counting the folks in the ship! They show them even on WHO,CDC,Many other sites as an island 🌴 by themselves on the number counts.
DYI- (For those finding grocery stores empty of your items ..luckily my areas well stocked but seems their not delivering to my Dads area is why.
Gloves 🧤 out of plastic bags
https://youtu.be/dk8Mw4cebBc
DYI Protein Shakes ;
Banana 🍌 peanut butter protein Shake (can add honey 🍯 or put honey 🍯 instead of peanut butter if need be)
https://youtu.be/jyK2L255yq8
Optional can add protein powder but don’t have to/ Can leave out ingredients you don’t have
https://www.eatthis.com/10-protein-shake-recipes-weight-loss/
https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/low-calorie-smoothies
https://www.health.com/food/protein-shakes-without-protein-powder
Chocolate version🍫 Vegan 🌱 protein shake
https://minimalistbaker.com/chocolate-protein-shake-protein-powder-free/
https://stylecaster.com/high-protein-smoothies/
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Kylia Ohio- Calorie counting girl got me tickled she’s probably in sports 🏀. I didn’t know about calories until JR lol 😂. Before I always thought eat healthy foods don’t think about it eat all you want lol 😂. So with my old mindset milks healthy so down all you want lol even the gallon.How I wasn’t gaining up a storm had to be from demanding job to life style .
Patricia Fl- When Birthday to Navy Daughter comes home we eat out. Took me awhile to learn it all.
Type in the food y restaurants you are listed here!
Read menu if it lists calories look for what’s lower calorie just tell the waitress will be awhile (they can just darn well wait! )
Go skinless to non fried as much as possible.
Vegetables 🌽 or salad 🥗 are good instead of having heavy calorie at these places fries 🍟 or mac y cheese .
Fish y chicken are lower calories a steak higher calorie but not bad for you.
Research the restaurant by phone 📲 or computer 👩💻 has f you can ahead of time.
Portion size:Small Frappuccino instead of a huge one .As we know restaurants love to super size so expect to take home a doggie bag if need be.
Meals before or after restaurant keep calories low or fill up on healthy low cal items before you go. Don’t be afraid to bring your own condiments in a tiny container .
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My difficult friend is now worrying about our London get together and theatre outing next week. It is three of us and minus our Glasgow member.
I can understand why, as she is not in a healthy state. Overweight and with blood pressure, heart and breathing problems. Lots of medications. I am still game, but she may well cancel. I will send her the theatre ticket money if she does.
My Portsmouth friend is still up for it. But time will tell. The outing, afternoon theatre, tea and dinner, is set for Thursday with an overnight stay at her apartment. My Portsmouth friend and her are also set for Friday night theatre, but I am coming home to finish Bea's birthday cake.
I am going to make up some hand sanitizer to take with me for public transport.
She is a doctor and the Glasgow friend is a doctor, as is her husband. I await their considered opinion.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Walk completed! So pretty even if windy. Watched the dogs in the dog park and played on one of the exercise stations. Lovely time!6
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So yesterday I was 231.0 and woke up to 228.6 lbs. That unscheduled walk helped. I looked back at highest weigh-ins and when I moved to this island I was 248 lbs, so almost 20 lbs gone! I'm a turtle but soon I shall be a sleek gazelle!
My noon meal of 3 Kodiak flapjacks with honey drizzled strawberries and walnuts was good!😁
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Patricia in FL You could try asking for the to-go container when your meal is served & get the excess food out of your sight.5
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patricialeonard wrote: »Hello everyone. I am not doing very well with my eating. This last week I went 400-600 calories OVER my allotted amount 3 days. It was all because of eating out. I need to learn how to stay on my diet when I am eating out. I think I am doing good at the time, but when I enter my food, it is way over. Anyone have any advice? Thanks.
Patricia in Holt, FL
Hello Patricia nice ta meet ya! What helps me, is to always go into a restaurant with a plan of attack. Whether I Google the place and figure out what I want, it stops me from making a rash decision. Better yet, some places have a nutritional listing on their home pages, but if they don't I figure out by looking up comparable listings on the food list here. If its a buffet I usually just get the one time thru set up. If its a place with a lot of comfort foods, I get a to go container and half it right from the start. If its like steak veggies, and a pasta or rice, I will eat the veggies and a couple spoonfuls of the pasta, and look at the steak. I leave a deck of cards size portion putting the rest to go. You can be assertive asking how the veggies are cooked.
My one favorite place in the Oregon coast made a great feta, cranberry, almonds, shrimp, kale salad. I am not a fan of kale so I would ask for fresh spinach instead. No problem!
💖Rebecca
Whidbey island
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Ok on days when I think I am not moving forward I have to remind myself!
Before
Today!
Although my hair is kinda of severe today, I am happier!
💖Rebecca9 -
I think our London get together is still on, but my difficult friend may not attend the theatre. We will see. It all may change by Thursday.
Amber - I don't think Bea is the caring type, she's more like Napoleon. :laugh:
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
stats for the day;
outside walk w/yogi- 60.19min, 4.15mi= 102c
Apple Watch- 369c
Zwift trainer- my bike- 25.52min, 15.8amp, 158mhr, 138ahr, 6.80mi= 254c
Apple Watch- 262c
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Heather- So true lol
Amber Tx1 -
Barbie: We also set our clocks before bedtime. Easy enough. :bigsmile:
JanetO: I hope you’ve already gotten face masks for yourselves. They’re all sold out around here, so I suspect that is happening many places.
Kath UK: Welcome! Post often to give support and get support.
Heather: This is a difficult time to visit friends and loved ones if you need to use public transport. It is hard to imagine that busses and trains have been adequately cleaned & sanitized. I suspect that wearing a hazmat suit on the bus would garner a LOT of attention, and not so sure it would be positive attention. :noway:
Rebecca: You’re transforming yourself! You look fabulous. Your progress between photos is clear and wonderous.
I had a good time at the stable today. Arrow was a good boy for me during my lesson-which was all done with me on the ground getting Arrow to go where I wanted him to go. Then it was another person’s turn to ride, and my teacher let me ride her own horse. Tucker is a fabulous ride. He is sweet, responsive, and almost psychic at doing what you’re going to ask before you have actually asked him.
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
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Noticed Texas got a new self quarantined individual lol 😂 was shocked 😳 to find out it was Ted Cruz!! https://youtu.be/PbvVGko2LmI
Now how many lawmakers came in contact with Cruz?? Did the president? Heads of military?? So many questions on this one.
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Did 1 part of Rockin Body DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to take the extremepump class.
Today the Wii said I’d gained 2 lbs. Most of that 4lb loss was probably water weight. I seem to be having a problem getting water in and eating fairly healthily. Well, I think I just need to get back in the swing of things.
Went to another WalMart store to get a few things. Also got another pint of milk. Made yogurt yesterday. A friend had given me this mesh bag for veges to drain my yogurt. She said that the only bad thing was that you needed two people to pour the yogurt into the bag. So, of course, I had to try it myself. She was right! So I’m making another batch. Put a beef roast in the crockpot so it was done in the a.m., cut it up and will have some next week and the rest in the freezer. Then made some biscuits for Vince.
Update: I took the yogurt out of the IP with a ladle and put it in the bag. Then I just put the very little that was still in the pot into a smaller dish and then into the bag. It is now sitting in the refrig draining. I'll probably take it out tomorrow
Well, my DVR in the living room isn’t as bad (full up) as I feared. Now I’m afraid to see what the bedroom one is like…. Update: it's really not bad in the bedroom either
Made grits for breakfast tomorrow. I need to use them up. Instead of water tried using the whey from the yogurt that I made yesterday. Not crazy about how they came out. The whey gives it a tart taste. Fortunately, I added some cinnamon and yogurt. I probably won’t use it in place of water again
Welcome everyone new and returning
Kylia – I went to church last night and they still aren’t doing the sign of peace. They always stop around flu season, so it’s really not a big thing
Patricia FL – I’ve had that happen to me. However, so many times I prelog and when I see I’m over see what it is that I can eliminate so that I’m not over. Yesterday I didn’t do that and went over by a bit. But that was still over. Had I logged something before I ate it, I would have seen that it would bring me over. Oh well….I know better but just didn’t do it. When I go out to eat, my hubby always laughs because I really interrogate the waiter/waitress -- "how is it cooked, are the veges from a can or fresh (so many places in FL have them out of a can), is there any sauce on the veges, can I get xxx without xxx or xxx or can I get those on the side? can I get the veges without the sauce?"
Michele NC
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