60 yrs and up
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Swimming and run/walk are my nectar.
Dropped 2st since turning 60.
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@alteredsteve175, glad to get an update from you and happy for you that you got a pleasant recreational weekend. You're an inspiration, on several fronts: Keep on keeping on!
@ridiculous59, your coached dragon boating experience sounds like it would be huge fun, and does sound similar to some of my rowing coached days or camp days. I've had that experience of video critique, too. It's super valuable and helpful . . . but in my case, always a little bit cringe-y, too ("I'm still doing *that*?!?!!" 🤣).
I ended up having a partly-impromptu fun, active day yesterday, too. The weather was lovely, sunny, a little cooler (not much, around 80F/27C), breezy. I'd planned the usual Saturday AM row of around 7k, and we had a good turnout of our row-together group, so we had a quad (four rowers, two oars each), a double (2 rowers, ditto oars), and a single all out on the water together. I rowed bow (the steering position) in the quad.
After rowing, a subset of us went for coffee, which we drank on a pleasant shaded picnic table outside the coffee shop, plus enjoyable conversation.
I'd waffled about what to do in the afternoon, and finally decided to bike to a local "scrap fest" event. This is a thing where teams sign up to collect junk parts from a junkyard (time limit on the collecting), then have a few weeks to assemble their junk into a sculpture. At the public event, the sculptures are judged; there are food trucks and live music (plus it's in a district with many restaurants and brewpubs); and there are various artists who make jewelry, clothing, sculpture, and more from recycled material, which you can buy from their tents. I spent quite a time walking around there (bike at my side) looking at the sculptures and vendor tents.
Below are some photos of sculptures. The "ship in a bottle" one moves. If you turn a hand-crank, the ship "sails" on moving waves, and the sea-monster tentacles wave around. It may not be 100% evident that the lighthouse is a lighthouse, but the 3rd one is unmistakable.
It's roughly a 10-mile (16k) ride there, and I'd planned round trip so 20-ish, but I had a semi-planned meet-up with one of my rowing buddies and her husband. After we found each other, they invited me over for dinner and Scrabble at their place on the far side of town. So we ended up loading my bike in the back of their car, and they drove me home well after dark.
Such a fun day!
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ridiculous59 wrote: »@AnnPT77 Axe throwing? Seriously? That's so awesome! And speaks well of your upper body strength from rowing
I was surprised: It doesn't take a large amount of strength. The axes used were small (but very pointy!), probably less than 5 pounds as a guess? The throwing was more reliant on technique (how you *kitten* and follow through) plus staying relaxed. I think most average people could do it.@BCLadybug888 have fun with the grandkids today
I have an all-day dragon boat clinic today with a coach coming from out of town to train us (out of town = expert LOL). My lunch is packed. My gear is packed. And I was up an hour before my alarm went off. Can you tell I'm excited?
That sounds so fun, @ridiculous59! Some of the most fun I've ever had as a grown-up has been at rowing camps, and this sounds similar. Expert coaching is great, the camaraderie is wonderful, and . . . interesting, fun people seem to do these kinds of not-so-mainstream hobbies. Let us know how it goes, maybe?
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Just realized I got kitten-filtered because MFP thought I was using a bad word, but I was really using a perfectly sensible word in this context: "C*ck", a term quite respectably used for chambering the axe-head back against one's shoulder, with elbow pointing skyward, in preparation for the throw. Also a respectable term for a rooster, but a slang term for . . . something else, thus kitten-ed on MFP!
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I am new to this post. I’m just curious what is kittened on MFP?0
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donbonsully wrote: »I am new to this post. I’m just curious what is kittened on MFP?
There's a list of words that MFP considers to be inappropriate to use, mostly things that are considered swearing, sexual, or otherwise objectionable or impolite. If someone puts one of those words in a post, MFP replaces the word with "*kitten*".
So, in my previous post, I was talking about axe throwing, used the word "c*ck" in a totally innocent and respectable way (IMO), and MFP substituted "*kitten*" so it looked like this:
I was surprised: It doesn't take a large amount of strength. The axes used were small (but very pointy!), probably less than 5 pounds as a guess? The throwing was more reliant on technique (how you *kitten* and follow through) plus staying relaxed. I think most average people could do it.
Evidently, that word I used is on the "inappropriate words" list, because it's also a slang term for a private body part.
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@AnnPT77 😂🤣😂🤣😂3
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Hello,
I just turned 60 and frankly, not happy about it 😂. No seriously, I’m a mess! I had a face peel last month and got Botox for the first time July 1! My body didn’t like it… it was just a little bit between my eyes (frown lines) but I got a big headache and I think it triggered ny arthritis as everything has been hurting! I have to be careful now to stay out of the sun, which is no fun! All the fun things I like to do… golfing, kayaking, biking, swimming, have to be done in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is low, hat wearing, sunscreen etc. I have been walking, ugh! I gained back the 5 pounds I lost in June in the first week of July: we went to Palm Springs and Prescott… lots of driving and I got car sick, party with no health food.. anyway I did finally have some time to do some internal reevaluation of myself and so feeling motivated again to fight the battle of the bulge. Again. Tracking food I think will really help me to see the blind spots in my current lifestyle. I did my yoga dvd today and walked this evening. I am scared that I’ll never lose the weight. My grandma died of complications of diabetes. My hgb a1c was 5.8 in April. I really want to be healthy and balanced…. Not focusing on my wrinkles and brown spots. Anyways, I know I sound very shallow but honestly, I’m a nurse and very used to putting everyone else first… I thought I’d do something for me for a change but it kind of backfired and didn’t agree with me! 😂 I guess that’s a sign to accept my age gracefully and focus on my whole health: body mind and spirit. Anyways, I need support and encouragement. You all are very encouraging with your fun stories and successes.9 -
Accept but find what you enjoy doing - I like to walk as you notice what’s going on around you. Or get a bike? Decide what foods you can do without - and do without. It’ll start to go, the weight will. Just embrace it all. 60 is fabulous, it just doesn’t feel like that yet - but motivation is a great motivator 4
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Love the sculptures, Ann! People are so creative.
I'm struggling. After my trip in May, I've had a hard time getting back on track. My exercise routine is finally good, but my eating is still off. My low weight was 188 on April 12th. When I look back, I was bouncing between 188-192 from mid-March until I left on vacation. So things had definitely slowed. My high weight when I returned was 197.6. Today, I'm at 195.6. I will not...repeat...will not ever weigh over 200 pounds again.
I'm doing my best to keep my head in the game. I know MFP and all of you have been key in my success, I need to get back to logging and visiting the forums for that injection of inspiration. It's been a good reminder about how easy it is to lose the vigilance needed to stay on top of things.
Honestly, I thought I'd continue to lose weight and reach goal, 160, by late summer. Instead, my goal is to lose ten pounds this year (178) and every year until I get there.8 -
Love the sculptures, Ann! People are so creative.
I'm struggling. After my trip in May, I've had a hard time getting back on track. My exercise routine is finally good, but my eating is still off. My low weight was 188 on April 12th. When I look back, I was bouncing between 188-192 from mid-March until I left on vacation. So things had definitely slowed. My high weight when I returned was 197.6. Today, I'm at 195.6. I will not...repeat...will not ever weigh over 200 pounds again.
I'm doing my best to keep my head in the game. I know MFP and all of you have been key in my success, I need to get back to logging and visiting the forums for that injection of inspiration. It's been a good reminder about how easy it is to lose the vigilance needed to stay on top of things.
Honestly, I thought I'd continue to lose weight and reach goal, 160, by late summer. Instead, my goal is to lose ten pounds this year (178) and every year until I get there.
Aw, @coblujay, I'm sorry you're struggling! I know how much you've accomplished, and how good you've been feeling about accomplishing it . . . I'm sure you can get back on track. Getting the exercise routine is a great start, and logging sounds like a good next step - you can do it! Be patient and kind with yourself, but just don't stop trying: Start with the easiest next step you can think of, and just keep going. I'm cheering for you!
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I've been thinking about the "exercise motivation" discussion we were having earlier. I'd mentioned my personal focus on picking things that are so fun I'd want to do them even if not good for me - which is true - but realized there really is more to the story. I don't know whether similar ideas would help others, but I'll take a chance and see.
There are days when I wake up that it would be easier to go back to sleep, instead of getting up and getting with it, and I realized that I do have some ways of gaming myself that do help me.
One of them is to create "appointment workouts" or social connection/obligation. I'd started getting active before I ever lost any weight, when I was obese. One thing I've done is to deliberately create a group of friends that row together in the summer. I coordinate the group, communicate with everyone, keep track of who's coming. Every year, when we have a new learn-to-row class, I help with the class, and at the end recruit people from the class to join our rowing-friends schedule. Often, we'll get one or two new people per season, just enough to overcome attrition or maybe even grow a little.
Thing is, this also creates an obligation to Be There, if I possibly can be. I'm meeting my friends at a specific time and place. (Bonus for me: I'm not a person who likes to hang out only and exclusively with people my own age - not that there's anything wrong with that, it just isn't me. Our rowing group gathers people of all adult ages who want to join in. That adds to my fun!).
So, on the days when I didn't sleep well or something, this friend-connection stuff is that little extra prod that gets me out of bed and packing my stuff to head for the river.
Pre-pandemic, I went to classes at the Y twice a week (spinning). That wasn't as strong a motivator as my rowing group, but still, having that "appointment" of a class I'd paid for, was a bit of a help in getting me to show up. Now, I take bike rides alone (in season) instead of spin class; I don't even try to do that first thing in the morning, which makes it easier for me to make it happen!
In addition, I started participating in a thread here where people report what their workout was that day. No one would nag me or "motivate" me if I didn't post there, but it's an aid to me in my self-motivation, and there is a little bit of pleasant social chat on the thread, too. (It's https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10705619/what-was-your-work-out-today#latest, but that's not the only thread or group of that general type.)
So, those are a couple of things that help me keep on track with being active, in addition to just choosing fun things that I truly want to do.4 -
On a more personal note: I'm going to whine a little. I went to my primary care doctor today for my routine 6-month check-in, the key point being review of blood test results and a re-up of my essential thyroid meds.
I knew this was going to happen sooner or later, but it's here: He's retiring! (He's some small number of years older than me, and he's been my doc since well before my breast cancer diagnosis in 2000, though I don't remember the exact year I started seeing him. Decades, though.)
He's always been super good about listening - really listening - to my concerns, responding with ideas, and about explaining things patiently when I had questions. Over the years, I've really learned to trust his advice, judgement, and experience, even though I know he's a regular human with failings like the rest of us.
I always figured I was a little bit of a thorn in his side. I have lots of questions, and I talk very fast whereas he's one of those more methodical people, so I felt like I kind of overwhelm or bulldoze him sometimes. But today, he said such nice things about the experience of being my doctor (!), that I guess maybe he does have some personal liking for me after all. He even gave me a hug (very gentle and polite!), and he's not really a huggy guy, usually a little bit formal.
I'm gonna miss him. I told him sincerely I hope he'll be very happy, of course. But, dang! ☹️9 -
Ann, nice that you added those extra motivating measures that help keep you active independent of 'feelings'. I found it helpful.
Thank you 😊
My doctor retired last year, sigh. And my dentist (whom I loved, can you believe it??) at the beginning of this year.4 -
On a more personal note: I'm going to whine a little. I went to my primary care doctor today for my routine 6-month check-in, the key point being review of blood test results and a re-up of my essential thyroid meds.
I knew this was going to happen sooner or later, but it's here: He's retiring! (He's some small number of years older than me, and he's been my doc since well before my breast cancer diagnosis in 2000, though I don't remember the exact year I started seeing him. Decades, though.)
He's always been super good about listening - really listening - to my concerns, responding with ideas, and about explaining things patiently when I had questions. Over the years, I've really learned to trust his advice, judgement, and experience, even though I know he's a regular human with failings like the rest of us.
I always figured I was a little bit of a thorn in his side. I have lots of questions, and I talk very fast whereas he's one of those more methodical people, so I felt like I kind of overwhelm or bulldoze him sometimes. But today, he said such nice things about the experience of being my doctor (!), that I guess maybe he does have some personal liking for me after all. He even gave me a hug (very gentle and polite!), and he's not really a huggy guy, usually a little bit formal.
I'm gonna miss him. I told him sincerely I hope he'll be very happy, of course. But, dang! ☹️
Finding a doctor that you connect with is no easy feat! Believe me when I say that I truly am sorry that yours is retiring. My doctor (who I rarely saw, but liked immensely) recently moved to a larger city so I know a little of what you're feeling 🙁4 -
Having "activity appointments" works well for me too.
I retired shortly before the pandemic started. At the time most stores had to close and we were advised to have a social "bubble" of only a handful of people. A group of us who dragon boat paddled together started getting together to walk three times a week. After our walk, because coffee shops were closed, we would take our travel mug of coffee from home and set up camping chairs in a "socially distanced" circle in a park. And solve the problems of the world. There was still snow on the ground but we did it three times a week. Two years later it's morphed into a regular walking group and we still go out three times a week, but now we go somewhere indoors for coffee afterwards LOL We walk winter and summer for an hour, but sometimes we snowshoe instead.
My dragon boating is also an appointment that I always keep (unless I'm out of town or the weather cancels it). I'm on the club executive so feel I'm obligated to show up twice a week, though it isn't really an obligation because I love doing it.
My dogs require a walk or hike every day so that's another obligation that keeps me active.
And finally, I buy a season pass for cross country skiing and I'm frugal so I try to get in as many skiis as possible!
I fit in strength training and yoga in between the other things but because it's just something I do, and not something that's externally motivated by a class or group, I tend to slack off sometimes. So that's my proof that an external commitment works better for me.4 -
On a more personal note: I'm going to whine a little. I went to my primary care doctor today for my routine 6-month check-in, the key point being review of blood test results and a re-up of my essential thyroid meds.
I knew this was going to happen sooner or later, but it's here: He's retiring! (He's some small number of years older than me, and he's been my doc since well before my breast cancer diagnosis in 2000, though I don't remember the exact year I started seeing him. Decades, though.)
He's always been super good about listening - really listening - to my concerns, responding with ideas, and about explaining things patiently when I had questions. Over the years, I've really learned to trust his advice, judgement, and experience, even though I know he's a regular human with failings like the rest of us.
I always figured I was a little bit of a thorn in his side. I have lots of questions, and I talk very fast whereas he's one of those more methodical people, so I felt like I kind of overwhelm or bulldoze him sometimes. But today, he said such nice things about the experience of being my doctor (!), that I guess maybe he does have some personal liking for me after all. He even gave me a hug (very gentle and polite!), and he's not really a huggy guy, usually a little bit formal.
I'm gonna miss him. I told him sincerely I hope he'll be very happy, of course. But, dang! ☹️
Ann, I know how you feel! Two of my doctors are retiring this year, well, one is my dentist but I have been with both of them for decades also. Very frustrating.!
Speaking of doctor visits I had my annual physical this month and a bone density scan. After losing almost 75 lbs, I was hoping to come off at least one blood pressure med, but alas its not to be. My blood pressure was high in the docs office 166/84. It's never that high at home but is usually around 130/65. That would still be too high to come off the meds though. My cholesterol numbers were very good and triglycerides were only 59. When I asked about coming off the statin, he said he didn't want to do that because my cholesterol numbers were in the "ideal" range. I'm taking the lowest strength on the statin. Maybe next year my numbers will be good enough to consider getting off at least one of the meds. I'm still overweight, although no longer obese so maybe things will be better when I lose some more weight.
The news was not good on my bone density test. My osteopenia has progressed but not in the osteoporosis range yet. The doctors office called yesterday to set up an appointment to come in and talk to him about medication for that. So I go see him about it in a couple weeks. Not a happy camper about the bone density getting worse. I know I need to add strength training to my routine and now it's even more important.
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Thank you, @AnnPT77
Still here and paddling away.
I'm one of those people who prefers to exercise without interacting too much with people, other than hiking with my sister. I take an occasional class with Orange Theory Fitness, but sometimes they have "partner" workouts, which I don't really care for. My goal is to get in and get it done without having to socialize. At the same time, I don't want to plan workouts. I want someone to tell me what to do and when so I can just show up. I had a trainer for a few years and when funding permits, my plan is to do that again, with a focus on weight training.
I'm in the process of building a new business (at 63) and since I've been swimming regularly (2x a week) for the last year, I don't have to think much about every stroke like I used to. I look forward to it because so many amazing ideas come to life while I'm in the water. It's my therapy, meditation and dream time. It's really helped in the midst of the chaos of business planning. At the same time, I pretty much just say hello going in and thank you going out.
@Pdc654 I'm sorry to hear about your bone density scan and that you aren't off medication for high blood pressure. Hopefully the meds will really help. I need to add weight training in too.1 -
Hi all, checking in. Bad time with weight gain recently. Visitors staying, family and friends. First time really since start of pandemic. It was nice. Disappointed in myself though at how quickly I managed to gain weight. Haven’t done much exercise lately.
Decided life is passing my husband and myself by. We’re both deteriorating physically. Just really noticed it in last couple of weeks. We had planned on travelling, sold our house and cottage, then Covid struck.
Today, I bit the bullet and booked a trip for two to the Maritimes. It’s not that far, still within the country, but the trip has some physical challenges. Going in September, so weather will be a lot cooler, which I like.
Would love to get off high blood pressure meds, we’ll see if I can in time for the trip. Still have a blood clot in my leg, but if anything happens I’m in Canada, so no worries.
Going to plan a schedule of exercise, otherwise I won’t do it.
Wish me luck. I’m a little nervous about the whole thing. There’s a lot of walking and a bit of climbing on this trip. Hubbies older than me and it scares me a little.7 -
Mel, where do you live? I ask because I really need to make a modest walking commitment and you sound like my speed lol!
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I decided to try a little carb cycling to see if that Kickstarts anything, supposed to aid in losing proportionately more fat, so that's good!
Plan is to do 2 low carb days (max 50 net), 4 moderate days (aiming for 150 net) and then 1 day with no carb restrictions but keep within maintenance calories - started this week and is for the next couple of weeks only, before my next holidays.
I did Keto a few years ago and lost 50+ lbs, but of course eventually gave up and regained ++. So I don't mind low carb, just not as a sustainable lifestyle, we'll see how it goes!
Anything apparently to avoid adding regular activity just yet ...🤣
On the weight front, I reached a new MFP low this week! I would love to lose another 4.5 by Aug 13th, my MFP anniversary, as that would make 52 lbs lost but might be a bit ambitious for me - hence the carb cycling experiment! 🙂4 -
Hi Ladybug. I live in Ontario. I see that you’re in B.C. I wanted to finally travel, but was hesitant to leave the country for health reasons right now. We’ve driven to the maritimes before, but decided it’s a cheap, short flight, so we’re flying. The airport isn’t huge that we leave from, so shouldn’t be a lot of hastles like you find at the Toronto airport.
Last time we visited Newfoundland ( where I actually got lost hiking), and Labrador, absolutely beautiful and you’re right. The people are very friendly.
This time we’re staying in the southern provinces and going to P.E.I. I’ve never seen Confederation bridge that they built to the island in 1997. It must be huge! I can’t wait to see it. Ferry, or boat was the only way to get there before this, new bridge. ( 25 yrs. Old!)
I’ve been to most of the places we’re going on my own, but this time it’s an escorted tour.
Going to hIke the Cabot trail among others, so it’s real incentive to work out and build stamina. We do travel by ferry sometimes. Watching my diet with more care now. I’ve kind of given myself a weight loss goal, something new.
Good luck experimenting with carbs. Your approach sounds interesting. Recently, I was told to eat carbs in the morning, but I spread them out during the day. It seems to work for me.4 -
Hi Mel, yes, I am in BC.
I have not been to NFLD/Labrador but I have been to New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI (crossing the 'new' bridge lol).
PEI was exactly as I imagined it - very tidy & green!
My daughter went to UofT for law school, so we drove across Canada twice (and thru the States once), as well as headed east from there to see as much of the country as we could when we had the chance.
I joined a walking plan on MFP yesterday to get me up to 6000 steps in 28 days, maybe that would help you too?
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donbonsully wrote: »I am new to this post. I’m just curious what is kittened on MFP?
There's a list of words that MFP considers to be inappropriate to use, mostly things that are considered swearing, sexual, or otherwise objectionable or impolite. If someone puts one of those words in a post, MFP replaces the word with "*kitten*".
So, in my previous post, I was talking about axe throwing, used the word "c*ck" in a totally innocent and respectable way (IMO), and MFP substituted "*kitten*" so it looked like this:
I was surprised: It doesn't take a large amount of strength. The axes used were small (but very pointy!), probably less than 5 pounds as a guess? The throwing was more reliant on technique (how you *kitten* and follow through) plus staying relaxed. I think most average people could do it.
Evidently, that word I used is on the "inappropriate words" list, because it's also a slang term for a private body part.
Healthy fun day!
Never knew what the “kitten” meant. Thx!
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@pdc654, I'm sorry to hear about your bone density test! I think mine's heading in a bad direction now, from my last scan, so I need to go back in for a consultation. I may have to go back on drugs.
I did take a bisphosphonate for bone density for around 4 years, experienced no significant/observable side effects, and did get an improvement in bone density, to the point that the specialist approved me stopping the drugs at that time. Since things have declined again, we'll see where I go next, I guess.
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Ineedtolose50lbs wrote: »Hello,
I just turned 60 and frankly, not happy about it 😂. No seriously, I’m a mess! I had a face peel last month and got Botox for the first time July 1! My body didn’t like it… it was just a little bit between my eyes (frown lines) but I got a big headache and I think it triggered ny arthritis as everything has been hurting! I have to be careful now to stay out of the sun, which is no fun! All the fun things I like to do… golfing, kayaking, biking, swimming, have to be done in the early morning or late afternoon when the sun is low, hat wearing, sunscreen etc. I have been walking, ugh! I gained back the 5 pounds I lost in June in the first week of July: we went to Palm Springs and Prescott… lots of driving and I got car sick, party with no health food.. anyway I did finally have some time to do some internal reevaluation of myself and so feeling motivated again to fight the battle of the bulge. Again. Tracking food I think will really help me to see the blind spots in my current lifestyle. I did my yoga dvd today and walked this evening. I am scared that I’ll never lose the weight. My grandma died of complications of diabetes. My hgb a1c was 5.8 in April. I really want to be healthy and balanced…. Not focusing on my wrinkles and brown spots. Anyways, I know I sound very shallow but honestly, I’m a nurse and very used to putting everyone else first… I thought I’d do something for me for a change but it kind of backfired and didn’t agree with me! 😂 I guess that’s a sign to accept my age gracefully and focus on my whole health: body mind and spirit. Anyways, I need support and encouragement. You all are very encouraging with your fun stories and successes.
Hello and welcome, @Ineedtolose50lbs! It sounds like you've had some real ups and downs in your life recently - I hope things will level off for you into a calmer and happier overall scenario very soon.
I certainly found food tracking to be extremely useful, for sure to dial in appropriate calories via enjoyable-to-me food choices, but also to gradually tweak my eating to improve overall nutrition, which I've found to be a good thing in my case. Having that food log to review, think about, and adjust plans going forward has been helpful in finding the eating strategies that really work for me.
I think the specifics can be very individual (based on reading a lot of people's posts here on MFP), but the "experiment and adjust" process can be broadly useful. I might speculate that your background as a nurse, with the meticulous record-keeping required there, might be good skills development for the personal logging and analysis process.
How are things going for you so far? I'm cheering for you, and I'm sure others here are, too!
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dejavuohlala wrote: »Older member of mfp, thinking of doing low carbs any tips anyone ?
Hi, @dejavuohlala - looks like you've been here on MFP (2013) even longer than I have (2015). I thought I'd seen your ID around the Community before.
What are you hoping lower carb will do for you?
I have to admit, I haven't tried that. I'm vegetarian (have been since 1974), and low-carb vegetarian is a difficult combination, IMO - not impossible, but many of my favorite protein sources do bring some carbs along with them. Fortunately, I haven't found that I need any particular carb level to sustain good energy, not to avoid cravings/appetite, which seem to be a couple of the reasons that (non-diabetic, non-insulin-resistant) people seem to adopt a low-carb approach.
For sure, experimenting with different eating strategies can be helpful, to figure out the best personal route.
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Also: A general welcome to the new folks who've joined this thread recently, even if I missed your specific post or didn't quote/reply directly! It's nice to see more chat on the the thread, and support ideas/tips flowing.
I'm going to hop back on the "exercise as fun" bandwagon for a moment, to share a photo. On Wednesday night, our rowing club had a "moonlight barge row". The barge is a big rectangular craft that looks more like your living room than a regular boat: Similar size, shape, stability and performance characteristics to a living room! It accommodates up to 16 rowers in two side-by side rows, and each rower has one long oar. There's also a rudder person at one end. We only had about 8 rowers on Wednesday night, but it still worked. Most of the rowers were in their 60/70s, with a couple of younger folks, and one guy who's 84.
We put a bunch of lights and glow sticks on the barge, more glow sticks on ourselves and our oars, and rowed up and down the river for a bit over an hour as darkness increased and the moon began to rise. It was so beautiful, and the night perfect: Warm, but not oppressive, clear, nice calm water. The photo was taken by the rower behind me (to the bow, since we face backwards to direction of travel), so you're getting my back (meh) and a gorgeous view downriver to the bridge, the power plant towers, and the moonrise over to the right side of the photo just above the trees. So. Much. Fun!
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AnnPT77 What a wonderful way to spend a summer evening!! Gorgeous view 🙂
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@pdc654, I'm sorry to hear about your bone density test! I think mine's heading in a bad direction now, from my last scan, so I need to go back in for a consultation. I may have to go back on drugs.
I did take a bisphosphonate for bone density for around 4 years, experienced no significant/observable side effects, and did get an improvement in bone density, to the point that the specialist approved me stopping the drugs at that time. Since things have declined again, we'll see where I go next, I guess.
Fingers crossed that you get a good outcome!
@AnnPT77 Thank you so much for this information regarding your experience with medication for bone density. That was very helpful and makes me feel better hearing that you did have improvement with it with no side effects. I really don't want to go down the path my mom did. She had osteoporosis and was pretty frail in her later years. I hope I can prevent that.
I wish they would start the bone density scans earlier. But medicare pays for it every 2 years starting at age 65. I had my first one at age 65. Then at age 67, and this one at age 69. My first one showed osteopenia already but my doctor only said take calcium and really didn't have any other recommendations. The second one was about the same as the first, and now this one was bad enough to call me in for a consultation. I'm wondering if it was started at 60 with more aggressive management if more bone loss could be prevented.
Ann, hoping you also see an improvement with your next scan.1
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