WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Earlier, there was talk about how the brain works, memory, etc.

    How does the brain work?
    https://brainfoundation.org.au/healthy-brain/how-the-brain-works/


    Machka in Oz
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,177 Member
    edited June 7
    exermom wrote: »
    Had a nice trip to Steve’s. Found a ceramic place near his house and just HAD to check it out. Got a “welcome” sign with a cat on it. Don’t know when we’ll get to painting it, but we will. Yesterday did Jillian Michaels 6 Week Six Pack DVD (new one for me) and then did some exercises in the pool because had a dermatologist appt. All’s fine, he was glad to see that there wasn’t anything that he had to freeze off.

    Allie – our first cat caught a rabbit and brought it into the house. The poor rabbit was so scared it went behind the buffet and died (unbeknownst to us). For the longest time we couldn’t get rid of this odor. Then we found out what it was. A decomposing rabbit. So glad you assisted that chipmunk. I’m sure he’s grateful, even if he doesn’t say it

    Tracey – I’m beginning to think that it’s something else, not a callous because today I wore these socks to work that have extra padding on the bottom plus I’m wearing one of those callous pads And I can still feel it! I’m going to a doctor next Wed. He’s the one who first saw the “callous”. I tried calling pediatrists and one isn’t taking new patients for a callous, another isn’t Medicare approved, the third one would just file it down and prescribe an orthotic. Heck, for the money and time, I can file it down myself! But now I’m thinking that it’s something else, not sure what, tho

    Heather – oh so happy for you! Of course you’re doing well with your PT, never doubted it for a minute. I like the “defrost” “soften” and “melt” settings on my microwave

    Annie – happy your dad did well at the senior center. I’m guessing that he wants to go back?

    Made banana chocolate chip muffins for Vince yesterday and some brownies for when we go to Jess’. Now making protein waffles

    Mowed the grass today then did a few little things outside (killed weeds, etc)

    Have most of the popcorn strung for the trees. There’s one more strand that I want to do that will finish up the spool of thread then I declare myself done and I can go in the pool...yea

    numerica – that’s great there’s nothing in your foot. HUGS for your son



    Remember the 4 kittens I told you we were getting? Well, we spoke to Jess about the two from her and the foster parents said one of them is still nursing. At 8 weeks? Vince is sad that we’re not getting them this weekend. You should see the things he bought for them! Special litter, litter boxes, a camera so he can see what they’re doing, scratching posts, he’s really going all out.

    When we had the hill on the side of our house done, I told the guy that I didn’t want juniper, I just don’t like it. So what did he give me 21 plants of? Well, it was hard enough to find someone who would excavate the hill. I want to get another flower in place of some of the juniper and I will have to plant it. To be honest, I’m a bit concerned about my planting. But if it’s going to get done, I think it’ll have to get done by me. So Sat. is supposed to be nice so I think I’ll tackle it. All the while holding my breath.

    Sorry to anyone I missed. Know that I’m always thinking about you all.

    Gotten back into mahjongg lately.

    Michele NC

    great news on the "all clear" from the derm. I got the same thing Tuesday.
    Is the callous on your foot like a regular one? I have something on mine that is like tiny grains of sand right in the middle of the ball of my feet-one foot worse than the other. I should have asked the derm. but forgot. I dig them out and it is ok(still have the callous part around but not the rock but it comes back)


    Kittens will be fun when you get them. I have all four of our fosters out of their playpen right now while I cleaned it and now just letting them play. Even the one I just caught Monday is playing with her siblings- A bit shy still and I do have to chase her a bit to catch her to put her back in-Great for just a couple days in the house.

    Have to finish getting the inventory done for the show- not a lot more to go but just don't feel like it.
    Tomorrow I need to get baking done for the dessert auction at church for the youth group.

    Making a lemon blueberry cake w/ lemon curd filling(lemons and eggs from mom's), lemon icing and candied lemon slices on top.
    A pitcher of home made lemonade to either go with it or alone
    Making banana nut muffins if I have time. Need to get all the baking and curd made tomorrow then up early on Sunday morning to put everything together

    Ready to go to bed but kittens are still playing- they need time out of the playpen.
    Over 17,000 steps today. Made up for skipping class last night


    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,559 Member
    Loving all the kitten tales ... and tails. :)
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,027 Member
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,862 Member
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  • pipcd34
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,575 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,069 Member
    Morning ladies
    Awake at 4 am and went back to sleep around 7:30- slept till 10 and hopped in the shower.. going to the chinese buffet with Doris and Eileen,but just having salad and fruit,and maybe a protein. Im doing good on the food part,its the exercise part i have to get moving on..
    Tracy going to the hospital today for an echocardiogram of the babies,she will give me a text once she is through.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,246 Member
    Lanette I am surprised it would have much starch in a pre-diabetic diet. Starch can act like sugar and needs to be eaten moderately. Listened to a talk on fats last night. Good fats like olive and coconut oil are better because of minimal processing. Again eating the good fats in moderation...Corn, soy, some canola oil are often heavily processed and need to be avoided. They are used because they have no flavor and for some recipe this is what is needed. This does not mean it is good for you. Same with margarine because it is so heavily processed. Grassfed organic butter is a much better choice. Yes, it is more expensive and still cheaper long term in regard to your health. Fried foods are the worst because already highly processed oil is heated to a high heat and often reused which creates very unhealthy food. Avoid if possible ...hence donuts and french fries which are fried in this highly processed oil.

    He also went on to say that 73% of the American diet is processed. His theory is this is why so many overeat. One cannot get the nutrition they need eating this way. Hence they overeat because they are starved for nutrition.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,284 Member
    Today is mmmmmmmm donuts!!!! And chocolate ice cream!!!!! Both really good but bad for you!! As a once in a while treat it is ok. Everything in moderation! 😝

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    RVRita is Roswell ☀️🔥
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,862 Member
    Rita - That's not a good choice to have to make, not in the slightest. I've said it before, but I asked the doc during my very short time working at a vet clinic what he told people about when to know it was time to let a pet go. His answer was "when they have more bad days than good." I don't know if that's helpful, but I do think your health is the most important thing. Not easy, even so.

    Allie - I hope things go very well with the pregnancy - if Tracey delivers in July, how early will that be?

    My gut has finally settled down, which I appreciate. I might yet get out and mow the lawn, but Corey really does enjoy it, too... and there's not much planned for the weekend that I'm aware of. Not hard work, just sitting on the big mower. Will think about it a little more. In the meantime, dishes are washed, last load in the laundry... had a setback on my quilt, correcting a major mistake in one of the shelves, but it will only improve the end quilt to drop back and correct it. No worries.

    Streaming Beyond Paradise, and McDonald and Dodds, both on BritBox. When I want to sit down for a fair while, I'll start one of those, as when I start them I can't stop. :smiley: Cancelled all my streaming except Prime and Acorn, but I have a few days left on BritBox and the others.

    Later, my dears,
    Lisa in AR
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,974 Member
    edited June 7
    Lanette, I follow (well, am supposed to be a following) a metabolic reboot eating plan developed by a nutritionist who focuses on women’s hormonal health. I wonder how it compares to your pre-diabetic diet, since we talk a lot about insulin resistance in addition to metabolic disease. It isn’t considered low carb per se, because we eat lots of fruit and non-starchy vegetables. Our plan consists of 3 meals and 1 snack. One of the meals is roughly 75 veggie/fruit, 25% protein, the snack is protein with a veggie or fruit if desired, and the other two meals are 50% veggie, 25% protein, and 25% carb. It is considered a good carb day if the protein macros are greater than or equal to the carbs. Although it seems very low carb to me compared to the way I used to eat, it is still a lot of carb grams compared to Keto or Atkin’s. The only fruit that we have to count as our carb is a banana. Veggies we have to call a carb are the usual high carb ones - beans, potatoes, corn, etc.

    We limit added sugar to 25 g or less per day. We don’t count naturally occurring sugar in fruits or veggies in that total. We are also encouraged to get at least 25 g of fiber, preferably more. I shoot for 100-120 g of protein per day. I usually hit between 1500 and 1700 calories.

    When I follow the plan, I drop around a 1/2 lb to a lb per week. Because the calorie deficit is small, it only takes a day or so of going off the charts to derail my progress. Getting right back on, however, has kept the 60 lbs I have list off. I’d like to see another 25 or so fall off, but I’m not totally unhappy where I am, since my labs are good.
  • pipcd34
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,771 Member
    Vickil57 wrote: »
    Rebecca--Your driveway looks nice. We had ours blacktopped acouple years ago.
    When I get off work this afternoon I am on vacation until Monday June 17th. We are going to a motorcycle ralley in Debuke, IA and just looking forward to getting away. Not sure if I will have internet or not. Take care ladies.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3

    Oh thanks! Yes I am pleased.
    Oh enjoy your motorcycle rally and vacation! Eat pie!😁💖👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,211 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Outside bike ride- 2.hrs .36min 32sec, 438elev, 61aw, 13.1amph, 127ahr, 148mhr, 34.20mi= 1220c
    Strava app = 636c

    Rode a little bit longer a rode a bit faster.

    Left at 6:15am and it was 70 degrees, came home at 8:55 and it was 81.

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