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  • jonni82014
    jonni82014 Posts: 1,390 Member
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    Good Day
    @BarbMessimer wishing you a speedy recovery and good health
    @jan110144 Congratulations on your good progress. Have you tried a smoothie for a meal I am having one for dinner. DH and I discussed yesterday what we are going to have for dinner. All suggestions were the same, same and more of the same. So we decided on a blueberry, spinach smoothie. Protein nutrient packed full meal.

    I am still battling a plateau. It is so annoying. on the other hand I am very proud that I did not get caught up in some sibling drama and did not emotional eat. I was not physically in the scenario; made it so much easier to say " Gotta go, I have a call waiting." Ha Ha

    Just for today off to the Senior Centre 50 minutes stretch and light weights. 45 minutes treadmill.
    Stay safe we are on a partial eclipse path.

  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 265 Member
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    I weigh everyday and, like we've all experienced, I get a little down if my weight seems to be stagnating and/or not dropping like I'd like. A lot of times it's even up. So now I've begun subtracting the lowest from the highest over the past month and that's how many pounds I've lost and that makes me feel a lot better. With all that being said, I've lost 4.6 pounds since March 8th.
  • BarbMessimer
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    @jan110144 ... Congrats on that tremendous weight loss and I bet you feel a lot better too. Tell us later about the eclipse!
  • Mspkmk
    Mspkmk Posts: 7 Member
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    We are in the path of the total eclipse, not far from Niagara Falls, Ontario. Although a little cloudy at the beginning, we got to see the full eclipse. It was really something to see. A little cold out on the back deck, we sat in our winter coats on our lawn chairs. We all had been given the appropriate glasses to protect our eyes so we were all set. There were viewing parties and gatherings in all of the local parks, but most people did so on their own properties to avoid the traffic and parking issues going to the big parks. A once in a lifetime experience.
  • BarbMessimer
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    @Mspkmk ... That must have really been spectacular! Glad you got to see it. I saw pictures but it's sure not the same thing as actually being there.
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,265 Member
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    Long day yesterday. Eclipse was fascinating. Trip down was great. A bit more traffic coming home, but not bad. Purdue gamy, not so good. Finally gave up and went to bed about 5 min in to second half. Good decision.

    On target with food, sleep and steps.
  • jonni82014
    jonni82014 Posts: 1,390 Member
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    Spectacular picture.
    @BarbMessimer Great results - your weight release.
    Just for today going to the Rec Centre 60 minutes walk (instructed walk fit class) 50-60 minutes stretch and weights.
    Have a safe healthy day everyone. B)
  • BarbMessimer
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    @jonni82014 ... Thanks for that fabulous picture! It must have been an awesome sight to witness in person!
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,265 Member
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    Day 9 ...

    All went well. On target with sleep, dmfood and steps.

    @Mspkmk glad you were able to enjoy the eclipse too. We were both lucky to live in the oath (although I had to drive about 45 min to get to totality)

    @jonni82014 I like your 'just for today". I am trying to live "one day at a time" and enjoy the present more. Plateaus are frustrating. Hope yours end soon.

    @BarbMessimer I vaccinated between weighing daily and weighing weekly. Right now it is weekly and I am trying to focus eachvm day on what I need to do to be healthy. I would like this process to be more than just a number on the scale.

    Have a good day everyone!
  • jonni82014
    jonni82014 Posts: 1,390 Member
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    I just read an amazing story on the community forum all I can say is unbelievable! Check it out!
    All is possible:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10094498/off-the-meds-inc-lots-of-pics

    Just for today - I am off to the Senior Centre 45minutes treadmill and 50minutes stretch and weights.
    Have a wonderful day B)
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 265 Member
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    @jonni82014 ... What a remarkable story! I wonder how she's doing now.
  • ssfx50
    ssfx50 Posts: 3 Member
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    Hi, all. I just stumbled on this group, and I'm happy to see many in my age range. I'm 70. I didn't become overweight until in my 50's but it's been a battle since then. I don't care about the looks part, but I know for a fact that I feel better (and my knees work a lot better) when I drop some pounds. I started at 180 a couple of years ago (and I'm short, so that's a lot). On keto, I lost down to 145 in six months and then started having terrible pain in my lower back. Turned out that my kidneys weren't handling the high protein well and my doc was very concerned about the high fat and my heart. I got discouraged and gained back to 176. That was new my starting point. I'm focusing on calorie deficit rather than a "diet plan" and trying to select healthy foods. The loss isn't as fast as keto, but I'm losing. So far I'm down 22 pounds and, as someone else said, my mindset is right, so I'm committed to sticking to it. I love hearing your experiences. Very inspiring. Thanks to the group starters!
  • jan110144
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    Day 10 -

    Interesting day yesterday. Food - on target. Tried a new recipe, which I HATED! Unfortunately, it was a crockpot dish with many servings (had planned to stock freezer for emergency meals). Also, had ingredients which meant I couldn't even give it to the dog. Unfortunately, the rest went down the garbage disposal. Word to self --- when experimenting reduce the recipe to just one or two servings if possible, just in case.

    Steps - LOTS of steps yesterday *15,000+). Looks like we are pretty much going to have solid rain for the next 36 hours. Walks look doubtful. So, I am modifying my 10,000 steps a day to 70,000 for the week. Right now I am on target, even if I get no walks in today. Dog is just going to have to accept going out in the rain to do her business. Will have to think of something indoors to amuse her (she is a standard poodle who is used to lots of exercise. Being indoors for a full day is a real bummer for her).

    Sleep - Just fair. Have no idea why. Sleep is a perplexing thing.

    @jonni82014 That was quite an interesting story. It is interesting how much can be accomplished re improving health by just changing our daily habits and thinking. The whole mind-body thing is fascinatng.

    @ssfx50 Welcome! Sounds like you are on a good path. I have always wondered about the potential impact of a Keto diet for older people, given that some reduction of kidney function is very common with aging. Also, it seems to me that keto would be hard to sustain (and hence encourage a rebound when one comes off the diet). I only know one person who has been able to adhere to Keto as a permanent lifestyle. She has a seizure history and keto has pretty much put an end to her seizures. Bottom line, I think most people are better off just focusing on reducing calorie intake using a way of eating that they can sustain (instead of a special diet). I am working very hard at trying to look at this as a life-style change of sustainable good habits (with weight loss being just a natural by-product). While I count calories, I am really more focused on making good choices (re food, exercise, and sleep ... the three critical areas for me). Even if I go over my calorie target, I consider it a definite win if I made good choices doing it.

    Have a good day everyone!
  • BarbMessimer
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    @ssfx50 ... Welcome! I couldn't maintain keto either so I mostly do low carb now. I have a sensible amount of protein and only eat whole foods. I used to have CKD 3 but my kidneys are normal now. The doctor was amazed. I hope to see more of your posts and we will encourage you.
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,265 Member
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    Day 11

    Sleep, food AND steps all good.
    With rain all day long, I did not think I would get steps in, but it finally stopped around 6:30. The dog and I were both happy to get out of the house.

    Only positive thing about an all-day rain was that I got a ton of things done that I have been procrastinating on for months.

    Have a good day!
  • ssfx50
    ssfx50 Posts: 3 Member
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    jan110144 wrote: »

    "Tried a new recipe, which I HATED!"

    LOL... I seem to be doing a lot of that lately too. My dogs are getting fat. Along with trolling for new recipes, I just got my first air fryer after having listened to a lot of folks sing their praises. The jury is still out. It's okay, and I got one with multi-functions, so I can see using it for some baking now and again, but I can't say that I'm super impressed yet. I've also been experimenting with casserole type recipes that I can freeze for quick meals, just as you mentioned. Definitely hit and miss on those. I feel certain that many of the "best ever" recipe contributors online don't actually taste their dishes, but they do make cute videos!

  • jonni82014
    jonni82014 Posts: 1,390 Member
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    Today is a fabulous day, here. Grandson's B-Day . We are going to FaceTime Virginia later.

    The weather is finally becoming spring like. This morning it is 3C/37.4F Can hardly wait to walk the trails and paths of our River Valley.

    Yesterday we did some errands and a serious walk at the mall. Got in 13422 steps 8.88km or 5.59mi
    Ate mindfully. We were going to stop for mall food; however we walk right past kiosks, went home to smoked chicken thighs and salad. Very happy today about the right food choices and saved a few $$.

    Protein strawberry smoothie for breakfast; hummus and veg for lunch w/fruit. Baked salmon w/salad for dinner. NO snacking after 6:00pm. For the month of April I have had 11 successful days of NO Late night snacking.

    Just for today DH and I are off to the Rec. Centre. 45minute walk 50-60 minutes stretch and weights (cable) On Tuesday I ran into my Primary Network Exercise Specialist. She showed me four core exercises that I will incorporate into my workout routine.

    Have a great day everyone
  • BarbMessimer
    BarbMessimer Posts: 265 Member
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    @jonni82014 ... I'm so proud of myself when I'm out and about and resist eating out. Like you, I know it's kept me on my plan and saved money.

    Congrats on 11 nights of no late night snacking. That's one I'm working on too.
  • MaryBethB54
    MaryBethB54 Posts: 1 Member
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    70 in August,the struggle is real. Just had surgery in December and struggling to get momentum back!
  • jan110144
    jan110144 Posts: 1,265 Member
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    Good day yesterday. Sleep was a bit off target, but food and exercise good. Looks like we are finally going to the the sun today. Will be a good spirit lifter.

    @ssfx50 if you run across any interesting, healthy casseroles pls share. Would love to find a few more things to be able to freeze for future emergency meals.

    @jonni82014 Wow!! What a great day you had! The no snacking after 6:00 is a hard habit to break. 11 days in, you are collide to establishing a new habit. The one thing I am hoping to accomplish with this is to have making healthy choices become habitual.

    @MaryBethB54 wishing you the best in regaining your momentum back. Getting back after a major disruption like surgery is challenging.

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