WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023
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Hello everyone. I'd like to introduce myself. My name is Susan. I'm 55 and have 60# to loose. I'm new to fitness pal and am still figuring things out. My biggest challenge right now is eating healthy meals throughout the day and logging my food. In the past I used Noom and lost 100 lbs. But have recently gained back 60. I need to get back in control of my eating and relearn healthy habits. Easier said than done. The struggles that come with age and being post menopausal are terrible. Things don't work like they used to in my 40's when I lost the 100lbs. This sucks.
Any suggestions on how to mitigate this is welcome and appreciated.11 -
Karen Hoping it is not raccoons. Check with insurance if it is major. Need to find where they are coming in and seal the opening. Happened to a friend and they had to have it professionally cleaned and all new insulation because of raccoons. It is not a job for the average homeowner because droppings can be toxic. Every fall at our son's house I have to leave the lights on at night to deter bats from getting inside.
Interesting about fire and pets. Last night while cooking the smoke detector went off. DrewB went and hid. She is not afraid of fireworks or loud dogs. The alarm upset her. I know now if there is a fire where she will go and hide. Small children can respond in the same way. Important info to know if heaven forbid you have a fire in your home.3 -
Pip was & is a great help. I am not skilled in computers. My Apple laptop is with my son now. He took it home to Virginia with him. I understood that computer well. I’m going to talk to my son. I hope he will clean it up and return it to me.. The phone is an excellent item, but is not in the league of my laptop.
Katla12 -
PS and Haliluah— I can see Schooner on my messages! Thank you Pip. Your help is a blessing.
Katla15 -
Yay Katla! Yay Pip!
I ate 1104 calories today, and after horse and dumbbells, should have a deficit of 388. Yay! This diet is really working for me. It has some sugar, and I really ought to swap the chocolate for broccoli, but let not the perfect be the enemy of the good!
Annie in Delaware
where my Dad's taxes are so messed up that my belly is cramping! He is out walking off his frustration. At least we don't fight.
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Hi Gals,
Sitting in a hospital room, mom’s surgery is scheduled for 6pm tonight and will be 3 hours long, she broke the hip in 2 places still waiting for the orthopedic doctor to come by…I have questions.. and I am sure my question vib is keeping him/her away – LOL If mom moves much at all she is in sever pain, so is dozing as much as she can.
Pip THANK you for helping Katla!!!
Katla – welcome back.
Lisa – great idea on tracking. I love tofu, it is at least once a week in my dinner plans. The silken or soft is great as a fat substitute. So instead of the fat in brownies (I think michele does that) or other recipes where the fat or eggs are not the leavening agent. It is also good blended into a smoothe (instead of yogurt) - But for most things I buy the extra firm, and then put it between towels (the non-fluffy ones) and drain it, often with weight on it – so a larger flat plate with a big can works. Then after 30-45 minutes I will marinade it in the flavors of my choice. So it can be Asian inspired or Mexican or…. I will mix up taco seasoning with just enough water to make a soft paste and paint it on the tofu then cut it into match sized pieces put it with peppers or small diced potatoes or beans as taco or enchilada filling.
Mom woke up got go
Kim in N. California
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DH & I have been in Illinois near our daughter for several months now. He has been in and out of hospitals. He has several health problems but has found a good doctor for his heart issues.
He is making progress and is working to improve heart health and has begun work on walking to build strength and balance. He is doing better. I hope he continues to improve. I am delighted to hear and see improvement.
Katla
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Lisa - I too have been wondering about Tofu. Seems like sometimes meat is just plain hard for me to digest, sits there like a lump and I don't eat much at a time. Cut up in soups and stews, it seems to do OK. I'm guessing my absent gall bladder is at least partially responsible.
Thank you Kim for your suggestions on how to use it. I used to eat it decades ago, marinating in soy sauce, etc. DH wasn't a fan and then some scare came out about soy and breast cancer so I left it alone. Turns out, from what I've recently read, soy actually prevents breast cancer. I'm going to pick some up at the store and get going with it. I see lots of recipes on the internet.
And Kim - so sorry to hear about your mom's upcoming surgery today. I recall when my mom broke her hip, she ended up with just a very small (to me) scar at the top of her leg. Your mom's sounds more complicated. Broken in 2 places, wow. I'm guessing it was a fall? Thank you for filling us in.
Debbie - so cute about your son! Does he have a job with computers? He could have probably also fixed Katla's log-in problem in 2 seconds. Does your DH eat Tofu and if so, any recipes? That's something about his hours getting cut way back. Maybe in a week they'll want him back at 32 hours again.
Katla - welcome back, great to see Schooner again. Pip is da bomb
Rebecca - loved the photo of Athena helping dad.
Annie - sorry, I keep forgetting to congratulate you on your weight loss last month. Way to go! Your poor dad, I'm sure your mom's continuing fragility is weighing on him whether he admits it or not. Worry can take over our brains. I'm always happy to hear you are still riding horses when you get a chance and hope it continues.
Lanette4 -
Wow! Go Pip!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
Happy Birthday today, Vicki!
Welcome @sista67 Susan ! Logging food and weighing portions was a real eye-opener to me. Try different activities to find some you enjoy. Baby steps. You can do this.
@Katla49 Hip, Pip Hooray!!! So delightful to see Schooner’s pic again.
Oh Annie, tax troubles on top of everything else?!? :brokenheart:
Kay know what you mean about protein bars instead of real food. A timesaver but takes its toll.
Lisa is there a way you can check taxpayer on that lot? Or is that how you already contacted them? “…jumping jacks, you’ll feel better…” LOL! Hope the symptom tracker gives you some clear answers.
Rebecca “…more important how (you) feel…” Truth this. Hugs for your disappointment.
Carol at least you lost 5, more than I did. Thankful my average weight stayed the same.
Pip brava and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Allie yes you were there for that reason. What a blessing your ears, shoulder and experience were to that woman.
Michele tracing paper haha! I could do that too, but could never color the picture as beautifully as Machka does.
Tracey fingers Xd for the new job. Have you met the supervisor?
Debbie relieved to see your post. Was beginning to worry.
Tere ((hugs)) Whooshing you peace and your DH pain relief.
Kim ((hugs held extra long)) prayer said for your mom, her caregivers and you. Take care of yourself, and if your brother comes around, watch your back.
Machka never have I ever had a MySpace account or listened to music on a Walkman (other brands yes, Walkman no) We still have a functioning VHS recorder/player and tapes, but the Betamaxes are all gone.
Viv
Kylia your joy in driving your Miata shines through. Glad you have that refuge.
Karen have I told you lately how jealous I am of your grands and your geezer place?
Ginny who will take up the burden of those discussions when you retire?
Heather gorgeous pic and Bravissima for the 400 words!
Carla amen to the snow melting and blue skies.
Rita and Carol Joe has no patience with tech either but I’m grateful he doesn’t try and get angry, just hands it to me. However, there is a stubborn streak when he wants to do something. His latest bug is DIY acupuncture, wanted me to order the needles. Thankful to read that distribution is restricted by federal law to licensed practitioners. Hope that deters him but he’s muttering about sewing needles… :’(
Margaret good advice especially about where pets and littles hide.
Lanette well done on the cabinet doors. Sad but true these days about what a workman might unintentionally share with a thief.
Annie, Heather, Lisa, Okie, Sue. Karen (twice :> ), Terri, Michele, Machka, Kylia, Carla et al thanks for the birthday wishes! I did treat myself. Line dance class, then made myself a feast: 150g baked russet potato with 1.5 T butter and 3 T lowfat sour cream, 4 oz steak, big salad with 16 g Roquefort, 3.5 glasses red wine, 2 Riesen chocolate covered caramels and 2 squares Ghirardelli 72% intense dark chocolate. AND instead of eating in front of the TV, I sat at the table and read a favorite cozy mystery, Charlotte Macleod’s The Withdrawing Room. Joe bought the wine but eats at way different times from me. As another birthday gift, he encouraged me to leave the dishes for him to wash. What a guy!
2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world: Tumble wriggling in the meadow grass. Shadow leaping to catch the ball Joe throws. Dove cooing in the forest.
1 Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. Take a breath, then smile.03/01: Move: 2 sets PT with dumbbells, line dance class. active mins: steps:Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 10 = apple, beans-garbanzo, cranberries, olive oil, onions-red, potato, radish, romaine, scallions, tea, CI<CO=
Live: Joe, readings, BP, one load laundry. Wt: 136.0
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer.
February: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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Whidislander wrote: »I just sent a check the other day!
2 points for me as I have never had a Myself account, or an AOL email. I tell husband I wish a typewriter as some months all my own pals write at once so I can have 10+ letters on my desk to answer. But then I think it would probably aggravate my palm tendon issue. I fear my piano playing days are numbered. 😥
So sorry Kim my thoughts are with you regarding your Mommas fall and surgery. Calm thoughts to you and healing thoughts to your Momma.🙏💖
Katla no worries come hell or high water we'll get your proper name to show. You know our Pip she is like a dog with a bone, she won't give up💖👍🏻. I would imagine she needs the front desk lady's phone number as well, so she can "give her the BOOT if she needs too.🤗💖
Hugs to everyone that wishes one.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Just talked to katla, all is well, she’s back in the group with her preferred name15
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Pip congrats to you for solving Katla's log in crisis
Katla congrats to you for persevering and not giving up and accepting help
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Tere-hope your husband heals quickly and well. I must say, I do not miss dealing with a sick or recovering husband. He was always worse than anyone else-he would tell you that!
Kim-Hope your mom tolerates surgery well. I have had two hip replacements but have no idea if that is anything like a broken hip recovery.
Lanette-I have just told my boss I think sometime this year. I had been thinking about July. Due some things that recently came up I may feel committed more to the end of the year. Part of my problem, honestly, is most of the time I do enjoy my job. I still feel like I am contributing positively.
Barbara-your birthday sounds like it was wonderful. Happy belated! I guess the person who will have the next chats will be the next director. Don't know who that will be-it is now complicated.
Pip-way to go! I have to admit, after I got back from my walk I sat down with dinner and started reading hoping to see the resolution to Katla's problem. It has been like watching a suspense play! That was very kind of you to do Pip.
Katla-so glad you have your desired screen name back. You can take the worry off the list.
I guess we are supposed to get a bunch of rain here tomorrow. I will mostly be working from home so shouldn't bother me much. Looking forward to weekend even though I will have to work part of it. Get new mattress delivered Sunday.
Went lazy last night and didn't tidy up kitchen. Off to do that a couple of other small chores.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »
Debbie - so cute about your son! Does he have a job with computers? He could have probably also fixed Katla's log-in problem in 2 seconds. Does your DH eat Tofu and if so, any recipes? That's something about his hours getting cut way back. Maybe in a week they'll want him back at 32 hours again.
Lanette
Thanks- I think he is a pretty cute kid and did some really cute stuff when he was little. No, he works full time at Grocery Outlet. Computer is just a hobby for him.
I do cook with tofu quite a bit. The two main ways is in miso soup or simmered in teriyaki sauce(either just the tofu or sometimes with eggplant). When I make the miso soup, I have to add extra tofu if dh or I want any. Son loves it. The miso soup with tofu and rice was son's very first "baby food"(yep, Japanese so no Gerber for him for his first food) and still loves it. I also add it to other soups like my version of pho or seafood miso soup(new one just tried and they loved it)
As for dh's hours. They will not go back up to 32 a week. With retiree restrictions started back yesterday, he is only allowed I think it is 64 a month(anything over and he looses his pension for the month). When they had the restrictions lifted, if he did 94 hrs a month or more, he was considered active and they paid his medical of $350 a month. He had been working in file maint.(price changes) at least one full shift a week, working variety helping stock/price change/etc one day a week and then a day or two or what ever in deli. They first cut the hours in variety so he lost that shift. He was training the new deli manager but they think she doesn't need any more training so those shifts are gone for now and then they started the new ad program so only need him to do price changes every other week instead of every Wed.
He may get a few more hours here and there but he doubts it. If someone goes on vacation or they have something going on and they need him, they will call him. Can't count on that though.
It will be good for him to get a break after working all these extra hours the past two years but it has been nice with the larger pay checks every week, bumping up the saving accounts and allowing him to not worry when he saw something he wanted, he just bought it. That is going to be the harder part.
We will be ok, just need to be a bit more mindful, hopefully.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca
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Went to Fairfield with dh, did a few errands and went to lunch. I was really not impressed with it. He had raved about it. To me, it tastes just like the other two Asian buffets that had Mongolian bbq in the back that both closed down. This one is ok, if you know what to expect. The desserts looked EXACTLY like the old places. Selection on all the food seemed the same too.
At least there were things to try and it was a meal I didn't have to cook.
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Today we spent way too much $ on groceries! We are at the age where one will say, "ooh I want that". Then the other will say something like, "oh yes, you deserve it"! We are no help to each other!😂😜. But it wasn't bad things per say, but things like smoked salmon, beer battered fish fillets, brie etc. No alcohol. I am done with that for awhile! The Limon cello that I bought last shopping run went down way too easy!
I have all summer to get my life in order, eat better, and not be stressed about visiting family and wishing to be less weight. Its silly, if I know I am visiting my eldest sister etc I go into diet mode. Why do I think I need to be less weight to visit family? I am a 60 yr old woman that is still waiting for approval from family. That's sad, just sad. I need to let all that go huh. Easier said than done.
Tonight I will make a sushi bake. Its just nori seaweed sheets pressed into a cupcake pan with white rice, then a spoonful of salmon dip, then smoked salmon some drizzled honey. After they come outta the oven I will put a blob of avocado on each. They are heavenly!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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I did my dumbbells Yay! Thirty reps.
I went up to five pounds on Tuesday, but got a little sore so back to four pounds tonight. Maybe I will do five again on Saturday.
Annie in Delaware2
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