WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2020

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Feeling off today with no sleep and nor hungry, Faith says she is feeling blah too,going to check her sugar .
    I was looking at pictures of Gone with the Wind and I figured out something... I am Melanie Wilks and Jean is Scarlett O Hara ...
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    LisaInAR wrote: »
    Karen: It seems to be food at all that triggers me, so mornings are generally good because I don't eat until 11 a.m. or noon. As soon as the body's gas production ramps up, the whole system gets haywire. It appears that everything I eat causes the same reaction, and I have to eat. Feels like that's an eating disorder in the making, so I try not to think about it much.

    Yesterday in particular was, I think, the backlash from to trying two weeks of low-dose fiber, which I quit taking Sunday morning. I realized, as careful as I'd been to ramp the dosage up slowly, it was stopping things up rather than helping things through.

    I'm just exhausted, fed up with a body that will not work right.

    Sorry to be so whiny, guys.

    Lisa in AR

    >>>

    You’re not whiny. You’re tired and fed up.

    I’m sure you’ve thought about the condition Katla’s husband has - intolerance to fermentable foods.

    I just wish I could think of something to help you.

    When my son was a toddler, we finally had to put him on a diet consisting of just 4 foods, and every few days we added back another food or food group - it was crystal clear what his food intolerances were by the time we had tried (and eliminated) many foods. It took weeks to accomplish, but it “cured” him until he outgrew most of the intolerances, and made him a much happier little fellow. (One of the symptoms he experienced was irritability.)

    I know you’ve already tried everything… xoxo

    Karen in Virginia
    .

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    Lisa Have you had your microbiome tested? I seem to remember you are taking a low dose antibiotic for UTI. That would successfully kill off all your good gut bacteria which are essential to digestion and a healthy life. You may have already stopped it though. <3 You can get a poo transplant :o:o if all else fails! We are our bacteria! :D<3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,260 Member
    Lisa glad today is a better day!
  • kholl25
    kholl25 Posts: 12 Member
    So I've tried MFP for years...with roller coaster results. Trying again - ran into a friend in her mid fifties who had lost 40 pounds over a year...gave me renewed hope that it would be possible with my 52 year old metabolism. I had pretty much given up and was trying to learn to just live with my weight gain. I would like to lose five pounds a month - for 12 months. Seems like a reasonable goal...but haven't been able to accomplish it yet! I KNOW that the secret to MY success is logging my food. So that is what I'm back to trying. Finding friends to be accountable with will definitely help. So...here's to September! And then october, November, December...
  • kholl25
    kholl25 Posts: 12 Member
    Forgot to add -

    Kristen
    NW Washington State
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    Lisa ... First of all, thank you for getting on your soap box for me. Absolutely spot on! Amazing how we can let a word or a phrase set us back. I knew better. I know better. I believe we can go through life handling really big things, serious things ... and then fall apart over a cup of spilt milk. I know that I have been under a lot of stress ... those words were the cup of spilt milk. Then, I'm sorry about that situation you just drew a line under ... hoping you get answers and feel better soon!

    SuziQ ... I started about 125 pounds overweight (I stopped weighing at my highest). I was within 40 pounds of my goal (which is not some crazy number but a healthy BMI) but didn't maintain it.

    And about that BMI number ... it was created in the 1830s?? Seriously?

    Beth

  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    KRISTEN

    Welcome! There are quite a few ladies from the Pacific North West here.

    Carol in GA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    margaretturk wrote: »
    Pip chocolate another no for dogs. I did look up peaches as long as it is the fruit and not skins okay. Gave Drew some last night and she is one who will eat as much as you are willing to give. Since new to her just gave her a few small chunks. She also like squash and cukes from our garden and blueberries. If I am not sure I check on the web.

    I don't know why grapes are so bad but I have heard that too. Along with onions, avocado, and mushrooms.

    My biggest problem in walking her are the chicken bones people fail to throw into the trash in our area! Arghh!

    It’s dark chocolate that is dangerous for dogs specifically
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,317 Member
    Barbie - sorry about the dog. Your lunch looks amazing!!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country (where it is FINALLY raining!!)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,050 Member
    Kristen: It’s definitely possible! In 2015 at the age of 69, I managed to lose 48lbs (4 per month) after a lifetime of yo yo dieting. Kept going and am currently down 77lbs and have maintained for about 9 months so far. I have embraced my permanent lifestyle change, and have no inclination to revert to my old ways.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    I did talk to my brother for a few minutes through a friend and told him about not going to the cottage and he asked why.. said shane going to the lake and knew that Jean would be there too..
    He said he wouldnt be leaving the cottage until he gets what he needs to done..
    Im just going to do stuff around here which is fine..
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,050 Member
    Beth: They have now developed a smart BMI calculator which takes age, height, and build into account. I don’t know why the medical profession still persist in using that outdated calculation.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,050 Member
    Smart BMI Calculator: takes account of sex, age, height, and build.

    https://www.smartbmicalculator.com/
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    Oooo
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    I have been binge watching 'Yellowstone '. Its on par with 'Longmeire'. I am in season 2 and emotionally invested.👍
    Husband's birthday was quiet, but nice. We are having leftover lasagna tonight.

    Its in the 40/50's at night, so I got out the throw blankets for the bed. Summer is officially over. It was about 1 week long here.

    Hugs to y'all!
    💖Rebecca
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Smart BMI Calculator: takes account of sex, age, height, and build.

    https://www.smartbmicalculator.com/

    thank you!
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    edited September 2020
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Kristen in WA: Welcome to a great group of supportive women. Post often & get to know us. :star:

    Barbie: Your lunch is visually appealing. I’ll bet every bite is delicious. :smiley:

    Lisa: Look up Low Fodmap Food Chart. Look on the Monash University site in Austraila. It is a list of foods that are good for you on one side, and likely to upset your digestive system on the other side. Good is green, & Red is likely to cause upset. Look at www.monash.edu Low FODMAP Diet App | Monash University
    It is a starting place to begin learning about the system. If you’re interested I downloaded loads of recipes that are friendly for DH. The FODMAP Diet has made a huge difference for him. (((HUGS)))

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    Pppp
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,532 Member
    Did a DVD for the bosu today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Cathe Muscle Max DVD.

    Worked today. It was interesting, to say the least. Unbeknownst to us, the download of the prices of things on sale didn’t for whatever reason get to our store. So we had to override A LOT. Boy, did I get good at overrides! And, of course, we didn’t know all the items that were on sale. I feel bad for the people who didn’t realize that they weren’t getting the sale price, but there’s nothing I can do about it. Came home, fed my starter (there’s A LITTLE and I do mean LITTLE) activity, exercised, went in the pool, had dinner, now here. I’m thinking that early tomorrow I’ll go to Aldi’s

    At the end of the day I do have to say that I enjoy working. It gets me talking to people. So many different people, you can learn so much and help so much. Like today this person was asking me what building was going at the end of the strip mall. I told him it was a new vet (the one we use, right across the street from where they’re building a new building) office. He was saying how he was unhappy with the vet he has now, so I told him that I highly recommended our vet. The man said that he might go back to them. Now was he being nice to me? I don’t know. But I did feel good about recommending the vet. I'm really not looking for a whole lot of hours or to make a lot of money, I just want to feel good. And I feel I do.

    Pip – I make a homemade dog biscuit for my friends who have dogs. The recipe says to cut them in bone shapes but I don’t. I figure the dog doesn’t care the shape….lol Am I lazy or what?

    Drkatie – I don’t think you’re being insensitive at all. What your “friend” did was inexcusable. What your friend should (but probably won’t) do is buy a new tablet since she “broke” yours in making it unusable. Update: how wonderful that they got the PW fixed!!!!

    Allie     – what did Faith do that has you so upset?

    SuziQ     – To me, this phase 2.5 is a bit of a joke. Like the gyms are now allowed to be open. Really, they’ve been open. I guess the only big thing is that the number of people who can gather has increased. But you know what? There have been gatherings of over 10 So I really don’t see much of what’s changing. So you’re in phase 1.5, huh?

    Faye     – great poem

    Tonight I’m trying putting the starter in the oven on “proof”. While I was at the pool, I needed to refill the WHY (wasp, hornet and yellowjacket) trap with apple juice and realized that if I don’t change it about every other day, the apple juice starts to ferment. I’m thinking from the heat. So I’ll try giving the starter some heat. Sure hope this helps because I’m getting frustrated. King Arthur you just might see me.

    Katla     – I’m sorry you haven’t gotten your helmet.

    I, too, HATE this medicare stuff. I’d like a supplement that is not an Advantage plan but that includes Silver Sneakers. I haven’t found anyone. One that I called to ask if they had what I’m looking for asked me for my address. What in the world does that have to do with them looking up whether or not they can provide it? I told him so. I just didn’t want them sending me all sorts of mail. It was just a simple “yes” or “no” answer that I was looking for. Unfortunately, I got the answer and it was a “no”.

    Kristen – welcome! Your goal is absolutely doable

    Michele NC
    Who is off to put the buttons on the crochet towel toppers
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Did a DVD for the bosu today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Cathe Muscle Max DVD.

    Worked today. It was interesting, to say the least. Unbeknownst to us, the download of the prices of things on sale didn’t for whatever reason get to our store. So we had to override A LOT. Boy, did I get good at overrides! And, of course, we didn’t know all the items that were on sale. I feel bad for the people who didn’t realize that they weren’t getting the sale price, but there’s nothing I can do about it. Came home, fed my starter (there’s A LITTLE and I do mean LITTLE) activity, exercised, went in the pool, had dinner, now here. I’m thinking that early tomorrow I’ll go to Aldi’s

    At the end of the day I do have to say that I enjoy working. It gets me talking to people. So many different people, you can learn so much and help so much. Like today this person was asking me what building was going at the end of the strip mall. I told him it was a new vet (the one we use, right across the street from where they’re building a new building) office. He was saying how he was unhappy with the vet he has now, so I told him that I highly recommended our vet. The man said that he might go back to them. Now was he being nice to me? I don’t know. But I did feel good about recommending the vet. I'm really not looking for a whole lot of hours or to make a lot of money, I just want to feel good. And I feel I do.

    Pip – I make a homemade dog biscuit for my friends who have dogs. The recipe says to cut them in bone shapes but I don’t. I figure the dog doesn’t care the shape….lol Am I lazy or what?

    Drkatie – I don’t think you’re being insensitive at all. What your “friend” did was inexcusable. What your friend should (but probably won’t) do is buy a new tablet since she “broke” yours in making it unusable. Update: how wonderful that they got the PW fixed!!!!

    Allie     – what did Faith do that has you so upset?

    SuziQ     – To me, this phase 2.5 is a bit of a joke. Like the gyms are now allowed to be open. Really, they’ve been open. I guess the only big thing is that the number of people who can gather has increased. But you know what? There have been gatherings of over 10 So I really don’t see much of what’s changing. So you’re in phase 1.5, huh?

    Faye     – great poem

    Tonight I’m trying putting the starter in the oven on “proof”. While I was at the pool, I needed to refill the WHY (wasp, hornet and yellowjacket) trap with apple juice and realized that if I don’t change it about every other day, the apple juice starts to ferment. I’m thinking from the heat. So I’ll try giving the starter some heat. Sure hope this helps because I’m getting frustrated. King Arthur you just might see me.

    Katla     – I’m sorry you haven’t gotten your helmet.

    I, too, HATE this medicare stuff. I’d like a supplement that is not an Advantage plan but that includes Silver Sneakers. I haven’t found anyone. One that I called to ask if they had what I’m looking for asked me for my address. What in the world does that have to do with them looking up whether or not they can provide it? I told him so. I just didn’t want them sending me all sorts of mail. It was just a simple “yes” or “no” answer that I was looking for. Unfortunately, I got the answer and it was a “no”.

    Kristen – welcome! Your goal is absolutely doable

    Michele NC
    Who is off to put the buttons on the crochet towel toppers

    Not lazy at all
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr, 37min, 39sec, 3.1ap, 97nhr, 5.07mi= 509c
    Apple Watch- 456c
    Zwift ride on bike trainer- 28.10min, 13.9amph, 156mhr, 6.50mi= 392c (didn’t record right, Zwift)
    Apple Watch- 314c

    Total cal 901
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited September 2020
    Yvonne: Our old dog is a wonderful pet and still enjoying life, in good part because of a good veterinarian who has set us on a path to help keep him comfortable and a good groomer who noticed a problem in the first place, months and months ago. He has pain pills twice a day & uses a hydrocortisone cream for humans to keep a lesion on his backside from becoming painful. He loves to take walks in the neighborhood and is active and happy. So far, so good. We treasure every day with him. :star:

    Michele: DH finally got through to someone and the helmet is on the way. I hope. Luckily DH did a good job fixing up my old helmet, so I will be able to ride when I get the opportunity. :bigsmile:

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

    September 2020 Resolutions

    1. Log every bite and swallow.
    2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
    3. Have fun every day.
    4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
    5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours nightly.
    6. Abstain from alcohol.

    Halt Stress:

    1. Am I hungry?
    2. Am I angry?
    3. Am I lonely?
    4: Am I tired?

    For any yes answer, I have a practical way to help myself. If I am hungry, I eat. If I am angry I can find a way to address the problem that caused anger. If I’m lonely, I can chat with this wonderful group, or DH, or call a friend. If I’m tired I can rest or sleep. It doesn’t make life perfect, but it sure helps smooth out some bumps.

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