WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Happy Bunny Days to those who celebrate, and hope it is/was a nice quiet Sunday for those who don't.
My daughter sent me scads of Easter pics; this was Levi from the post library Easter hunt and bunny pics. Never saw a bright red Easter bunny before... but hey, whatever floats their boat.
Heather, your lunch sounds absolutely wonderful! I had to stop talking about the kids on the financial side of things because I can't fix it, but like you, I do worry. If they ask for advice I give it, but otherwise, I keep my lip zipped. Not easy sometimes.
Rebecca - your stark honesty with yourself and Lee is something many couples aspire to and never reach. I respect your ability to remember and forgive who you were and be clear about who you are--it's also a rare gift.
Quiet day for us today - we did go out to Chinese last night. I think this was the fifth Chinese place we've tried since we moved here. The fried rice was bright yellow and smelled weirdly smoky--kind of like licking a charcoal briquette. Nasty. I got the Kung Pao chicken, which was over the top spicy, had my lips burning and my sinuses on fire, but tasted reasonably good until my palate burned out. The egg rolls and dumplings were good, but nothing to write home about. Eventually, I guess, I'm going to have to teach myself Chinese cooking. Corey cooks one Chinese dish, which he makes with ground beef, and I'm pretty sure that's a sin in some religion.
Well, I did take a leaf out of Beth's playbook and have an order that I'll pick up in the early afternoon at Walmart. The rain that was supposed to last all weekend let up in the afternoon yesterday and hasn't come back yet, which is fine. We're pretty waterlogged.
Speaking of water, I think I mentioned I gained seven pounds in seven days week before last? Well, I'm ten pounds lighter this week. I'm not unhappy about that, and I know within reason it's largely water, but it's frustrating because there seems to be no rhyme or reason. I had a full hysterectomy 20 years ago, so it's not hormonal. My diet and my exercise have stayed largely the same. Haven't changed my medications.
As Yul Brynner said, "It's a Puzzlement!"
https://youtu.be/9u5iHzag120
I have a great (and pretty simple) Chinese cook book I have had for over 40 yrs- well used!!!
Making it at home has made me not care for most take out.
I can share a few recipes if you are interested.
Time to go to church- first time in over 6 months- can't remember the last time.
Dh has decided to go with me.
then home to cook.
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Happy Bunny Days to those who celebrate, and hope it is/was a nice quiet Sunday for those who don't.
My daughter sent me scads of Easter pics; this was Levi from the post library Easter hunt and bunny pics. Never saw a bright red Easter bunny before... but hey, whatever floats their boat.
Heather, your lunch sounds absolutely wonderful! I had to stop talking about the kids on the financial side of things because I can't fix it, but like you, I do worry. If they ask for advice I give it, but otherwise, I keep my lip zipped. Not easy sometimes.
Rebecca - your stark honesty with yourself and Lee is something many couples aspire to and never reach. I respect your ability to remember and forgive who you were and be clear about who you are--it's also a rare gift.
Quiet day for us today - we did go out to Chinese last night. I think this was the fifth Chinese place we've tried since we moved here. The fried rice was bright yellow and smelled weirdly smoky--kind of like licking a charcoal briquette. Nasty. I got the Kung Pao chicken, which was over the top spicy, had my lips burning and my sinuses on fire, but tasted reasonably good until my palate burned out. The egg rolls and dumplings were good, but nothing to write home about. Eventually, I guess, I'm going to have to teach myself Chinese cooking. Corey cooks one Chinese dish, which he makes with ground beef, and I'm pretty sure that's a sin in some religion.
Well, I did take a leaf out of Beth's playbook and have an order that I'll pick up in the early afternoon at Walmart. The rain that was supposed to last all weekend let up in the afternoon yesterday and hasn't come back yet, which is fine. We're pretty waterlogged.
Speaking of water, I think I mentioned I gained seven pounds in seven days week before last? Well, I'm ten pounds lighter this week. I'm not unhappy about that, and I know within reason it's largely water, but it's frustrating because there seems to be no rhyme or reason. I had a full hysterectomy 20 years ago, so it's not hormonal. My diet and my exercise have stayed largely the same. Haven't changed my medications.
As Yul Brynner said, "It's a Puzzlement!"https://youtu.be/9u5iHzag120
Thanks LisaI for the nice words💖. I was proud of both of us. Lee responded in a way that wasn't knee jerk, but read the text. He saw beyond the text, wondering after 10 years he was contacting me. I too wondered, and I might have casually texted with him way too long for husbands comfort.
I just watched "The King & I" just the other day. I cried... Its just so good💖👍.
Hey if any of you have Netflix there's a cute animated movie called "Apollo 10 & 1/2". Its not really a kids movie as its kind of a walk down memory lane. The animation looks like the developers put regular footage through a " animation app" but it was really interesting! If you don't have Netflix you can watch it too, on a free movie site my son showed me. Just message me and I can give the site name to you. Right now I have bookmarked a thriller called "Deathtrap" with Michael Cain, and Christopher Plummer. Its good.
Rebecca
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dlfk202000 wrote: »I have a great (and pretty simple) Chinese cook book I have had for over 40 yrs- well used!!! Making it at home has made me not care for most take out.
I can share a few recipes if you are interested.
Debbie - if you don't mind sharing the title, too, that would be great! I might be able to find it on one of the used book sites.
I'm going to see if I can find a wok that's about the right size for us. Had an electric one a decade ago, and it only got hot on the very bottom. Not a good thing, in the end. Need a spider, too - they're pretty easy to find.
Been to Walmart, came back, and nap time is calling me...
Later, y'all,
Love,
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Katla--I am glad you are getting some help with DH. I pray that helps you relax.
Rita--Hugs and prayers. You have a lot going on, please take some time to take care of you.
Flea--Lots of big changes, sending prayers and hugs.
Rebecca--Hugs
Happy Easter. I am working the 6-6 shift today. DH took 4 of the grandchildren to church this morning and his report afterwards was it went well. Been last minute invited to DS's for supper. They live about 30 minutes from town and not sure if we will go or not.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Old Easter pic and now.💖
A funny: 😁😂
Enjoy the day all!
Last night, whilst in bed, I figured out my food for today🙃
Saute' a bit of kielbasa sausage, some zucchini, onion and leftover cubed potatoes
Then a bowl of my pickled veggies
Then a toasted slice of bread with cream cheese and canned crab, with some parmesan cheese melted.
I am so excited!
Rebecca
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This is a beautiful sunny day. We have been enjoying the “bright, bright, sunshiny day.” 😎1
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Happy Easter!
Rebecca ... my doctor suggested ACV for inflammation. I've been reluctant to drink it as the enamel on my teeth isn't that great to begin with ... but a straw makes sense. I've been looking into the capsules as well.
Lisa ... that is the ugliest Easter Bunny I have ever seen ... just sayin'. And I loved the King and I. Loved all the old musicals actually when I was a kid.
Spent the morning in church today. 8:00 was a traditional service with the old hymns. from 9-10:00 they had a special coffee hour with small breakfast sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, fruit and baked goods. Then at 10 we had an Easter Cantata performed by our choir. A long morning, but we enjoyed it. It will just be me and my guys for Easter dinner tonight. I could have forgone the traditional dinner as I'm not a fan ... but we'll be having ham, scalloped potatoes, brussel sprouts, deviled eggs, and carrot cake for dessert. Not like we need dessert ... we've been eating chocolate since early this morning. I will have all of us on a healthier eating plan beginning tomorrow (and the chocolate will be moved out of sight)!
Beth near Buffalo ... where we had 2 inches of heavy wet snow this morning and where the sun is now shining and the snow is gone7 -
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Hello everyone. I am new to the MFP community and found your group today. Wanted to post a quick intro since I will be bookmarking this thread.
I'm Renee, 51 yo, happily married almost 19 years to Chris, 46. We live in Central Virginia, no kids.
I used to be on sparkpeople before it shut down and had great success there with tracking and workouts. Started at 319 and ended at 152. Ultimately decided that was too low for me, but I am currently 7 pounds in to losing 25 I picked up while not being careful enough on meds. That will put me in the low 180s, where I was happiest.
I can't go back to read the full month at once, but will look forward to getting to know you going forward. I am very dedicated to my health and will be a permanent fixture on MFP. I don't know how to send friend requests, but if anyone wants to reach out at any point, that would be welcome.
Happy Easter!
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Welcome Renee!
We are a chatty group. Jump in when something interests you.
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Hi Renée,
Nice to see you here. What an amazing achievement to lose so much.
Hope you will drop in often and get to know us.
I am trying to lose a few pounds that crept back as well.
Best wishes, Heather UK xxxxxxxx0 -
Hi Renée!
I live near Richmond, and there are a couple of other Virginians on this thread.
Welcome!
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Evening ladies
Sheesh im beat...
Except for sweeping and washing the floor im done with the bathroom...
I have to promise myself to never let it get that way again...I have a box of stuff to take down to the laundry room in the morning..
But you can bet im going to take some tylenol before i go to bed..
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Anne DE – ever since I fractured the bone in my right foot back in December (or was it November?) the doctor told me to avoid lunges and I have.
Liver and onion Peeps????????? Gag!!!
Debbie – that pineapple angel food cake is very very good. Not sure how it will come out in a bunny pan. I always use an angel food pan. I make it all the time. I love to make my hard boiled eggs in my instant pot. Even fresh eggs are so easy to peel
Rebecca – so proud of the person you are now.
Sunday here: Happy Easter to all who celebrate and happy Passover to all who celebrate.
Did On On One Training with Jackie DVD, then went to church, home, got dinner ready, then we put out the ceramics. I tell you, it’s getting to be an all day affair….lol Could be worse, that’s for sure. Now in to have dinner
barbie - I know that Jess’ bf likes things hot. He’s not Latin.
Debbie – I’ve found that if I make my hard boiled eggs in my Instant Pot, they peel so nicely, even if they are fresh. I’ve read that if you add them to COLD water, they peel nicely. I tried that down at the condo and it worked! No more moon craters! I never thought of “flamin hot” referring to cinnamon. I suppose it’s possible. I always think of “flamin hot” referring to chili powder or red pepper flakes, that sort of thing.
M – they ARE cinnamon!!!! I would definitely have had some. I honestly thought it was a chili-type thing See, to me, Peeps are more of a kid thing, and most children don’t drink coffee.
We have two wasp & hornet traps by our pool and I use apple juice as the attractant. It attracts EVERYTHING
I asked Vince last week if he wanted anything special for Easter and he said “no” so I didn’t make an Easter dinner. Bet I will have to when Jess moves to NC
Today was absolutely gorgeous. Tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the 50’s. Honestly, how does Mother Nature expect me to wash my windows and wash and wax my car when she pulls things like this?????
Renee – welcome! You’ll find this to be a wonderful thread. How did you lose all that weight? Just logging? Congrats!
This week starts my working on Saturdays. I must admit, I'm not really looking forward to it. Yes, I know we're only talking 3-3 1/2 hours/day. But sometimes I'd just like a day off. Oh well, hopefully, they'll have someone who can work a few days but in the meantime I'll help them out.
Michele NC2 -
Happy Easter!
Rebecca ... my doctor suggested ACV for inflammation. I've been reluctant to drink it as the enamel on my teeth isn't that great to begin with ... but a straw makes sense. I've been looking into the capsules as well.
Lisa ... that is the ugliest Easter Bunny I have ever seen ... just sayin'. And I loved the King and I. Loved all the old musicals actually when I was a kid.
Spent the morning in church today. 8:00 was a traditional service with the old hymns. from 9-10:00 they had a special coffee hour with small breakfast sandwiches, yogurt parfaits, fruit and baked goods. Then at 10 we had an Easter Cantata performed by our choir. A long morning, but we enjoyed it. It will just be me and my guys for Easter dinner tonight. I could have forgone the traditional dinner as I'm not a fan ... but we'll be having ham, scalloped potatoes, brussel sprouts, deviled eggs, and carrot cake for dessert. Not like we need dessert ... we've been eating chocolate since early this morning. I will have all of us on a healthier eating plan beginning tomorrow (and the chocolate will be moved out of sight)!
Beth near Buffalo ... where we had 2 inches of heavy wet snow this morning and where the sun is now shining and the snow is gone
I drink 1 TBSP in an 8 oz glass with with whatever sparkling water I have. The grapefruit sparkling ICE brand is excellent! It really masks the taste, and its so bright and refreshing. Today I just downed it, and rinsed my mouth out with water right away. I notice I'm processing my food better!
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Anne DE – ever since I fractured the bone in my right foot back in December (or was it November?) the doctor told me to avoid lunges and I have.
Liver and onion Peeps????????? Gag!!!
Debbie – that pineapple angel food cake is very very good. Not sure how it will come out in a bunny pan. I always use an angel food pan. I make it all the time. I love to make my hard boiled eggs in my instant pot. Even fresh eggs are so easy to peel
Rebecca – so proud of the person you are now.
Sunday here: Happy Easter to all who celebrate and happy Passover to all who celebrate.
Did On On One Training with Jackie DVD, then went to church, home, got dinner ready, then we put out the ceramics. I tell you, it’s getting to be an all day affair….lol Could be worse, that’s for sure. Now in to have dinner
barbie - I know that Jess’ bf likes things hot. He’s not Latin.
Debbie – I’ve found that if I make my hard boiled eggs in my Instant Pot, they peel so nicely, even if they are fresh. I’ve read that if you add them to COLD water, they peel nicely. I tried that down at the condo and it worked! No more moon craters! I never thought of “flamin hot” referring to cinnamon. I suppose it’s possible. I always think of “flamin hot” referring to chili powder or red pepper flakes, that sort of thing.
M – they ARE cinnamon!!!! I would definitely have had some. I honestly thought it was a chili-type thing See, to me, Peeps are more of a kid thing, and most children don’t drink coffee.
We have two wasp & hornet traps by our pool and I use apple juice as the attractant. It attracts EVERYTHING
I asked Vince last week if he wanted anything special for Easter and he said “no” so I didn’t make an Easter dinner. Bet I will have to when Jess moves to NC
Today was absolutely gorgeous. Tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the 50’s. Honestly, how does Mother Nature expect me to wash my windows and wash and wax my car when she pulls things like this?????
Renee – welcome! You’ll find this to be a wonderful thread. How did you lose all that weight? Just logging? Congrats!
Michele NC
Me too!💖👍 hugs!1 -
Yep, it was just consistency. Tracked my food every day, and just strung together lots of good decisions.
I added fitness when I got around 210 pounds, but it was all diet prior to that.
Just good old fashioned diet and exercise! I basically took it one meal at a time, always pre-tracked. It all adds up! 😀5 -
Yep, it was just consistency. Tracked my food every day, and just strung together lots of good decisions.
I added fitness when I got around 210 pounds, but it was all diet prior to that.
Just good old fashioned diet and exercise! I basically took it one meal at a time, always pre-tracked. It all adds up! 😀 Welcome; You have a lot you can add to our friendly community. I hope you come back often (daily?) Barbie in NW WA 2 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Quiet day for us today - we did go out to Chinese last night. I think this was the fifth Chinese place we've tried since we moved here. The fried rice was bright yellow and smelled weirdly smoky--kind of like licking a charcoal briquette. Nasty. I got the Kung Pao chicken, which was over the top spicy, had my lips burning and my sinuses on fire, but tasted reasonably good until my palate burned out. The egg rolls and dumplings were good, but nothing to write home about. Eventually, I guess, I'm going to have to teach myself Chinese cooking. Corey cooks one Chinese dish, which he makes with ground beef, and I'm pretty sure that's a sin in some religion.
I don't like Australian Chinese food. We've tried several places but the chicken is always very rubbery and seems slightly underdone. And the veggies are soggy and all taste the same. I've never come away from a place thinking, "that was a great meal!"
So we go for Indian food instead. It's very good here.LisaInArkansas wrote: »Speaking of water, I think I mentioned I gained seven pounds in seven days week before last? Well, I'm ten pounds lighter this week. I'm not unhappy about that, and I know within reason it's largely water, but it's frustrating because there seems to be no rhyme or reason. I had a full hysterectomy 20 years ago, so it's not hormonal. My diet and my exercise have stayed largely the same. Haven't changed my medications.
Water can be retained for a number of reasons including:
- hormones
- heat (hot weather, hot room, hot buses)
- sunburn
- more salty food than usual or less salt than usual. There's a happy medium.
- more liquid consumption (i.e. water) than usual
- more exercise than usual
- too much standing in one place
- too much sitting
- travel (possibly related to too much sitting)
- airplane travel (sitting + altitude)
- certain medications
- vein issues
- other medical issues
So I've been struggling with water retention this summer because it has actually been a rare warmish summer and I've been outside more than usual. I also got one sunburn this summer. So as the days warm up, my left leg and ankle swell up ... some days to the point where I was hobbling ... and my weight went up. Then there would be a couple days of cool weather and all of a sudden I was making tracks to the toilet and my weight would drop.
I'm not sure what my weight is now it's been bouncing all over the place for several months!!
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »dlfk202000 wrote: »I have a great (and pretty simple) Chinese cook book I have had for over 40 yrs- well used!!! Making it at home has made me not care for most take out.
I can share a few recipes if you are interested.
Debbie - if you don't mind sharing the title, too, that would be great! I might be able to find it on one of the used book sites.
I'm going to see if I can find a wok that's about the right size for us. Had an electric one a decade ago, and it only got hot on the very bottom. Not a good thing, in the end. Need a spider, too - they're pretty easy to find.
Been to Walmart, came back, and nap time is calling me...
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa
The name is Selected Chinese Recipes by Leon Huang Fortune Publishing Co Hong Kong.
It is a small cook book- yellow cover
I tried searching on Ebay for it one time to send to former hubby- he liked the things I made from it- but didn't have any luck. Maybe you will.
I can post some of my favorite recipes tomorrow if you like and also post a trick I learned from the Chinese cooks for super tender broccoli beef(or pork or chicken)1 -
Anne DE – ever since I fractured the bone in my right foot back in December (or was it November?) the doctor told me to avoid lunges and I have.
Liver and onion Peeps????????? Gag!!!
Debbie – that pineapple angel food cake is very very good. Not sure how it will come out in a bunny pan. I always use an angel food pan. I make it all the time. I love to make my hard boiled eggs in my instant pot. Even fresh eggs are so easy to peel
Rebecca – so proud of the person you are now.
Sunday here: Happy Easter to all who celebrate and happy Passover to all who celebrate.
Did On On One Training with Jackie DVD, then went to church, home, got dinner ready, then we put out the ceramics. I tell you, it’s getting to be an all day affair….lol Could be worse, that’s for sure. Now in to have dinner
barbie - I know that Jess’ bf likes things hot. He’s not Latin.
Debbie – I’ve found that if I make my hard boiled eggs in my Instant Pot, they peel so nicely, even if they are fresh. I’ve read that if you add them to COLD water, they peel nicely. I tried that down at the condo and it worked! No more moon craters! I never thought of “flamin hot” referring to cinnamon. I suppose it’s possible. I always think of “flamin hot” referring to chili powder or red pepper flakes, that sort of thing.
M – they ARE cinnamon!!!! I would definitely have had some. I honestly thought it was a chili-type thing See, to me, Peeps are more of a kid thing, and most children don’t drink coffee.
We have two wasp & hornet traps by our pool and I use apple juice as the attractant. It attracts EVERYTHING
I asked Vince last week if he wanted anything special for Easter and he said “no” so I didn’t make an Easter dinner. Bet I will have to when Jess moves to NC
Today was absolutely gorgeous. Tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the 50’s. Honestly, how does Mother Nature expect me to wash my windows and wash and wax my car when she pulls things like this?????
Renee – welcome! You’ll find this to be a wonderful thread. How did you lose all that weight? Just logging? Congrats!
This week starts my working on Saturdays. I must admit, I'm not really looking forward to it. Yes, I know we're only talking 3-3 1/2 hours/day. But sometimes I'd just like a day off. Oh well, hopefully, they'll have someone who can work a few days but in the meantime I'll help them out.
Michele NC
cake turned out really good- i have had a couple small pieces- that is ok- only ate a small lunch and skipped breakfast and dinner. (Asthma is kicking up again- third time today so just not feeling like eating)
I cook my eggs in the pressure cooker too- 5 min works great.
Found out that my daycare mom tested positive but everyone else in the house there are negative, including her daughter so she is quarantined alone and grandma and auntie and step grandpa are taking care of Ezie. She will stay with grandma tomorrow- that means I get the day off. They are trading days off so i will have her T-F(usually don't have her TH.)
I will enjoy the day off then have zumba tomorrow night. No class this past week and I missed it.
Also gained 1/4lb during the past two weeks. Will work on getting the scale moving in the right direction. Only two more weeks of class two nights a week, then moving to a new location and only once a week.. Guess that is better than nothing. Need to start walking again.
Heading for bed- Dh is already asleep- his alarm will be going off in 1 1/2 hrs- hope to be asleep before that, or I will be awake until he leaves at 1AM1
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