Seniors Golden Sneakers Club week of 3/9 -3/16

:flowerforyou: Hi Everybody,
I love daylight savings time. I found this new thread by accident just now. I'll write something for real tomorrow.:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Good Morning, Everyone.

:flowerforyou: Marie, My husband and I started this weight loss journey together this time. He's done other things in the past. First when his doctor diagnosed high cholesterol we gave up red meat, ice cream, etc, but before long he was getting bored and we gradually went back to the same old eating. Four and half years ago he was diagnosed with major heart problems, got two stents, and an implanted cardio defibrillator, quit smoking, and went to cardio rehab for six weeks. He became a big advocate of low fat eating but we didn't count calories or pay any attention to portion size. He was surprised that he wasn't losing weight. In January he found out about a program called Isagenix from his chiropractor. It's too extreme for me but the program includes a 400-600 calorie meal along with Isagenix shakes for two meals and a bunch of their other products. I had already started holding myself to three preplanned meals and a snack so it was hard to plan one meal a day with him. It was in planning the one meal that I found MFP because I was looking for how many calories in something. It changed my life.

We talk every day about what we're going to eat. He asks about the calorie count. We shop together. He suggests foods that will fit in with our calorie count. He's the one who decided to get the exercise bike. It has been an amazing journey so far.

Weight Watchers sounds like a great idea. There's a woman in my line dance class who has stuck faithfully to Weight Watchers for the last three years and she lost weight and she looks great. I wish the best to you.

:flowerforyou: :drinker: Sandy, Happy Birthday!!

We didn't get a lot of snow. It was mixed with hail and didn't even completely cover the grass. This morning it was 22 degrees and a bit slippery. It's supposed to be cold all day and through the rest of the week.

Thank you all for your support.

Have a happy day,:flowerforyou:

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Hi Everybody,

I was up early this morning in spite of daylight savings time, walked the dogs quickly, ate breakfast (oatmeal, applesauce, craisins---the last of the craisins before I swiich to a banana instead) then dashed off to the dog park for a 20 minute quickie for the dogs, rushed home, showered, then off to line dance where we danced a bunch of Irish dances in honor of St. Patrick's Day. :bigsmile: Then I rushed home, walked the dogs again and fixed my lunch (turkey burger with a TBS of Fat Daddy's spicy bbq sauce, a sliced tomato, and the last serving of canned spinach). I love canned vegetables but decided to give them up when I found out how much sodium they have compared to fresh or frozen. :sad: :sad: My husband is off having lunch with a friend so I made a simpler lunch but just as healthy.

I have a 1PM appointment with friend 20 miles from here but she just called at asked if 1:30 was OK so I have a few extra minutes for myself.:bigsmile:

I'm meeting my friend at a coffee shop. This is the first time I've met someone at a coffee shop since I stopped drinking coffee. I can probably have herb tea, but I've also saved enough calories in today's plan to have orange juice if that seems like a better choice.

It's still cold here but no snow.:bigsmile:

Have a happy day.:bigsmile:

Hi Everyone!!
Missed my posting yesterday, but after doing a one hour wii fitness coach I had to run some errands and then picked up my four year old granddaughter to sit for a few hours before going to bingo, where I didn't win.
I plan on doing an hour on my eliptical this morning (if I can) and then have a meeting. After the meeting, I am picking up my granddaughter to sit again. Her mom is very involved in a charity that has it's big benefit in June. :happy:
Marie, it sounds like weight watchers is working, just be careful with your diabetes. :flowerforyou:
Barb, you sound like you are busy everyday, good for you that is what keeps you young. :laugh:
Phoebe, Gramma (she is no longer big), Jeffery, come say hello, we miss you.

Have a good day, talk to you later. :bigsmile:

Good Afternoon Everyone!

Thanks for missing me! LOL

I have been just real busy. I did the talk Monday for the overweight kids and thier parents. It was really nice to do. I got a lot of positive feedback from all of them. It was very rewarding.

Went to the Doctor's yesterday for a BP check to see if I can get off the med's for that next. It was 110/72 Whoo Hooo! He wants to go 90 days and then try to get me off of them if it continues to stay down.

Not a lot else to report here. My wife has gotten better so that is good. The kids are good and the cats are being cats! Situation normal!

Congratulations to all of you "losers"! Keep up the good work on the weight loss. I am very proud of all of you. I know how tough it is!

PJ my thoughts are with you and your family.

Jeffrey

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Good Afternoon to All,

This was another busy morning ( my three line dance days keep me running). My husband has a bad cold :sad: and spent the morning in bed watching TV. He didn't feel like eating the meal I planned so I fixed him Campbell's chicken noodle soup and low sodium V-8. That's our standard sick day meal here. It's so comforting if you can forget how much sodium it has. I fixed me a turkey burger, salad, and frozen spinach, and low sodium V-8. He canceled his plans for the rest of the day.

Later I go to the eye doctor. He's a good friend so I enjoy my yearly professional visit with him. I got new glasses last year so this will just be a check-up

:flowerforyou: Sandy, your young granddaughter must keep you hopping. I hope you're enjoying these time with her.:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Phoebe---best wishes to your FIL for a speedy recovery. Take care of yourself so you stay healthy.:bigsmile:

:flowerforyou: Jeffrey---your talk to overweight kids sounds great. There's nothing better than hearing from someone "who's been there". Lectures from professionals sometimes sound bossy or unsympathetic.

:flowerforyou: :bigsmile: Marie, thanks for sharing your weight watchers plan. Having a plan is the watchword of most good programs. The tough part is finding a plan that you can live with. Keep us informed about your progress.

The dogs loved their morning at the dog park. With the sun not coming up until 7:30, the problem of adjusting to daylight savings time, and having to be showered and dressed and ready to dance at 9:00 gives us a very small window of time to get to the dog park. I set the alarm on my cell phone for 20 minutes when we get there and as soon as it rings, I leash them up, and drive them home.

It's great having all of you in my life. :bigsmile: Thanks for being there.

Hi All,
Managed to do an hour on my eliptical today so gained 180 calories. :happy: Picked up my granddaughter and she is with me now until around her bedtime, when her mom will pick her up.
She is really a good eater and even though she is only 3 1/2 she should probably be here with us counting calories. Hopefully, she will thin out this summer with all her summer activities.

Marie, sounds like you found your diet, good luck.

Barbie my granddaughter wears me out, but she is precious.

Phobie, will keep you and yours in my prayers

Jeffrey, thanks for checking in and keeping us posted, you are an inspiration.

gramma, miss you

hi everyone!

Sandy - I'm so impressed you can do an HOUR on the elliptical! I get so BORED! I have to break my cardio up into 20 minutes on each different machine.
Marie - sounds like the WW diet is going to work GREAT for you! COOL!!!!! How's your back brace working out?

All of you grammas - i must admit, i'm a little jealous........no grandkids yet. My dil got pg while my son was home on leave, but she miscarried after about 5 weeks. wasn't meant to be - but still sad.

I had an episode with acid reflux that lasted 2 days and scared me so bad i ended up in the ER. silly me - i'm fine - it just hurt REALLY bad! Anyway - i've been kind of afraid to eat and the past 2 days have had under 500 calories - i know i can't do that for very long. Going out with friends tomorrow night so i'll eat "real" food - kinda scary.

Big G - i STILL think you need to change your name to LITTLE G!

Hey Darlene - welcome to the group - I'm pretty new also and still getting to know everyone. It's a great group! lots of support. We can all do it!

Have a great night everyone - I'll check back in sometime during the weekend. elli