Ages 70+

Friday Stats
5 of 5 days street ready before logging on

Well, that was pretty easy to do. But then, the only rule was not to log on until a certain physical condition. I purposely didn't put a time deadline on it because sometimes I wake up with the dawn, and other times that's not enough sleep because of a wakeful night and interrupted sleep.
Next week I will repeat this same challenge, because it's definitely something that will become much easier to do the longer I do it. However I do want to add something more, just not certain yet what that little tweak will be.

Welcome new posters I know there are two, but their posts are on a different page and I'll lose mine if I go back to look them up. ... Just know that I am happy to see people coming on and hope they come back often. It takes a lot of persistent effort to make changes at any age, but those of us in our 70's sometimes tend to feel hopeless of seeing great changes happen any longer. If feeling that way, just remember that it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing deal to be successful. If one day, or one meal goes off track to what you want in your behavior, just try again with the next day or next meal.
Niki

cfriedman44 wrote: »

Hi everyone, my name is Carol and I turned 79 this past Sept. It gave me a wakeup call. I have noticed that am losing my short time memory and noticed that am showing signs of loss in my fine motor skills. I have struggled with my weight since l was younger. I would like to meet new friends that will help me to be accountable for what I need to keep me on track. I will do the same as we are all in this together.

Hi Carol. Yes, it helps to have a supportive group. Whenever you have a bad day and need support, post it here! Glad you joined us. BTW, I'm 77.

@nsk1951
I read that the most important part of sleep is not when you first go to sleep but before you wake up and, if possible, try to sleep in for as long as your body will let you. I've been trying to do that. I've had a terrible time with insomnia for years and am finally off my sleeping pill. Another thing was to not go to bed until you're very sleepy. Don't go to bed and TRY to go to sleep. Let it come naturally.

I did better today too. Dressed and got some projects done before going online. I need to keep doing this. There's a lot that needs to be done here.

I like what you said, "It takes a lot of persistent effort to make changes at any age, but those of us in our 70's sometimes tend to feel hopeless of seeing great changes happen any longer. If feeling that way, just remember that it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing deal to be successful. If one day, or one meal goes off track to what you want in your behavior, just try again with the next day or next meal. I have written that down and will reread it whenever I get discouraged. Thanks, Niki!

Good morning, ladies. Living in a rural area, we have to travel about an hour for our major grocery shopping and doctor appointments. Hubby is turning 75 next month so needed a medical form filled out for his drivers renewal. Went to the appointment and the assistant (not sure if she is a nurse) took his blood pressure, had him read a line on eye chart and checked off a few items on the form....doctor signed it...paid $150.00 and that was it. Will take the form to a registries office on Monday and get his renewal. I was surprised that a cognitive test was not done. Seems like it is all a bit of a cash grab and wonder why they even require it.

@Joy1580vb
Yes, that seemed like a cash grab. As a RN, I can tell you the cognitive would have been the most important and it wasn't done.

Good for you for jumping into your chores. I did some organizing and decluttering yesterday too. Cleaned the bathroom closets and threw out a lot of old lotions, hotel sample soaps, etc. Swept. Cleaned one of the bedrooms and unstopped the kitchen sink (Had to go buy some Drano). I started taking a magnesium supplement and I think it might be giving me more energy. Hope it continues.

Yes to preparing and eating at home. We do eat out occasionally and I enjoy the break from making meals but our routine is preparing home cooked meals. We have two freezers (an upright and a chest) and tend to buy in bulk especially with meat, divide it up and freeze it. With just my husband and myself in our household, we still shop at Costco and buy in bulk. I try to eat mostly whole foods and stay away from processed for the most part.

I’m 71, been yo-yo dieting many years. Need to lose 25 pounds. Starting again and hopefully will find the strength to keep motivated.

No Saturday Stats, as my goal is weekdays. However, practicing my new habit had me up and dressed faster than I have in the first week. I like that. I think I'm noticing some little changes in other areas of my lifestyle as well, but it's too early to say for sure. I'm in the 'honeymoon' stage of working on a goal; let's see how I'm doing in week 3!

I've decided on the tweak I'm adding to my first goal. It's building on something I've been doing right along but not really paying attention to the results ... following my daily nutrional macros. My blood glucose level has skyrocketed in the past few months; I think it's part of all the new meds my cardiologist put me on, plus the chemo pill I take for breast cancer but my doctor said 'Well, Niki, what are you eating and drinking? And don't forget, you are getting older." I'll be 79 on the 17th of this month. So ... I'm starting to really look at the daily results of my food logging.

Welcome to the group @forestisle hope you found a place here with us.
Thanks @BarbMessimer for liking what I said. I really believe it. It's like a friend told me back in 1978 ... You eat an elephant one bite at a time.
@Joy1580vb I've always wanted to visit Alberta. I'm also from a colder climate .. Western New York between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
@jonni82014 I'm curious about your desire to learn Spanish and Ukrainian ... tell more about how you got that spark to learn them.
@cfriedman44 Hi Carol, we have something in common! Isn't it frustrating when memory and motor skills start giving you trouble! I'm in the same boat.
Niki.

Good morning ladies.

nsk1951 So sorry to read about your breast cancer diagnosis. I went through treatment at the age of 65 and now cancer free at the age of almost 74. Wishing you all the best going forward.

Nice to see this thread expanding. Welcome to all.

I need to add some type of exercise regime into my daily activities. I like to walk outside but we still have a bit of snow and there are too many ice patches so I'm going to try and find a walking at home video that I can commit to doing every day. I weighed myself this morning and as I expected my weight is up. I was 176 for the longest time.

SW 181.4
GW 150

Does anyone have any recommendations for walking at home videos? Any other type of exercise that you do?

jonni82014 Good for you in learning different languages. My husband is Ukrainian and he can understand it a bit but also has lost some of it over the years. I tried learning Italian a few years back before a trip but was not very successful except for a few phrases. Have never visited Peru but would love to.

Good morning, ladies. How is everyone adjusting to daylight savings? I wish they would leave it alone.

Went this morning with hubby to the registries office for his license renewal. Got in and out quickly and back at home now. Will do my walking at home video a bit later. Found one that is for 10 minutes so have committed to that until I can get out and do my walking outside.

Hope everyone enjoys their day.

Hi, I am frustrated. I've been on MFP over two weeks and I'm still trying to find my way around here. I just now learned how to invite new friends.
I do have a question though, some of the foods on the database. How do I change the quantity of the item from 1C to 1/2 cup and save it?
I've logging my food everyday and I'm seeing were I need to make adjustments to what I'm eating and trying to eat better quality instead of what I use to eat (mostly foods high in sodium and carbohydrates) would love some suggestions please. Thank you for any feed back.

@Joy1580vb ... I agree. I hate DST. It's not natural and messes with our circadian rhythm. In the fall when we set our clocks back, more heart attacks and auto accidents occur right afterwards.

@nsk1951 ... Glad you had a nice lunch. Splurges are necessary... and fun! We just have to get back on it the next day. I had lunch with my sister yesterday and I didn't even bother to keep track. Today I'm straight arrow again.

@cfriedman44 ... Corina gave great advice: "To avoid sodium, mostly avoid packaged food and fast foods. Foods highest in carbs are breads, sugars, and pasta. Beans are a little high. After you lower those, you just have to keep checking on individual foods. Plan meals around a protein and fresh fruits and vegetables."

That's what I do. If there are a lot of ingredients on the label, I don't buy or eat it, especially high fructose corn syrup. Thanks for your friend request. We're friends now!

Barb,
WOOHOO! so glad you reversed your kidney disease. I didn't know you could do that either. Stay diligent so it doesn't come back.