Senior Golden Sneakers............October

Loved the welcome Oct. , Sandy so cute thank you.

Speaking of Oct, My goal is to stay on my plan for all of Oct.Sept was a good month for me and hope Oct s even better.
I made a big chopped salad yesterday with lots of veggies cabbage brocoli , and a bag of brocoli, slaw chopped up, 1 apple chopped,It made so much iI I put half in a container without the dressing hoping it will keep longer. so delish. i have decided for this week I will eat 1 cup of beans, 1 c of chopped salad no cook veggies this week, since I have plenty or raw veggies in the chopped salad I will see ow this is playing out.

Happy October everyone So glad to have the honor of spending a another month with you all. Lets make this the best ever for all of us Marie.

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Happy October :bigsmile:

:bigsmile: my goal for September was to really do upper body strength training but I fell far short......except for being pulled on leashes by frisky poodles, my arms didn't get much of workout.

for October my goal will be to some puttering in the yard every day no matter what the weather......there are things I want to do to clean up the years of neglect and the time to start is now.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

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Late start this morning, as we celebrate 34 whole years together! Unbelievable. Mike made reservations for a very pleasant homey restaurant as I told him he always has sacrificed so I could have my favorite, lobster! I'm getting tired of all the cracking, though!
PHOEBE, I can't imagine Pizza moussaka, but I enjoy both so maybe it's delish!
Have myriad of stuff to do today, so everyone have a great weekend...be well, and I'll check in when I can!
Buzz

Good afternoon to you all. It is cloudy and looks like we may get some rain. We could use a good soak as we haven't had much in September. The farmers are very happy about that. After a bad harvest last year I am happy for them. I need to get out and get the rest of my tomatoes off the vines. I am tired of tucking them in at night! Neil is out on his bike so hope he doesn't get caught in the rain. He told me he coiled pedal fast. :laugh:

Marie -- I am so happy for you. You seem to have found a diet that meets your needs so well and what a great loss!! Keep it up, girlfriend! You had asked how long Neil has been in his home and it is just a couple weeks short of a year!! Hard to believe.

Shirley -- have you pulled the boat out yet? Always kind of a sad day. Sounds like you had a successful day of shopping. I missed out on the shopping gene, not one of my favorite things but I do like the results!

Buzz -- sounds like a wonderful dinner. I often just order the lobster tail to avoid all the cracking and digging but so so good either way.

Maddie -- great goal, move those feet and shake your hips!

Barbie -- have fun in the yard. I did some yard work a couple of days ago and was whipped following so I know it is good exercise!

Jake -- have fun on the golf course. It is also good exercise. I think the quote is "a good walk spoiled."

Sandy -- thanks for the new start. You are doing so well at maintaining your weight. Proud of you!

Jeri -- I hope you feel a little more relaxed after your appointment. It sounds like the plan is in place. We will be here cheering you on.

Phoebe -- nice to see you get to be at home for a bit with the kittens. Sounds like they missed you.

Irene -- hope things are going well. Think of you often.

Becky, Gigi, Phyllis and anyone I missed. Can't think, brain numb, inspiration won't come! I should have done this on the PC so I could check back. I know there is something I wanted to say. Hope your Mother continues to do well, Gigi.

Take care, keep smiling. Your friend, Gayla

Take care and keep smiling. Gayla

Happy 34 years Buzz. Have a wonderful time today.


Chis Keep us inform on the 17 day diet. I am not to familiar with it. If you work it well you will lose.

Sandy how did you get 2 seperate lines to buzz on your post? I tried it but couldn't get it.

Sandy said- "Shoot
I forgot the words.... "

I don't know for sure if that was a joke, but it made me laugh!!

Yes, it was a joke and I had to clean up the shoot word which they wouldn't print as *hit LOL

Lol about *hit not printing!! and I'm a firm believer in Not taking it with you!

Sandy. LOL

PAT: I live in Lancaster County, PA. I'm also sick of the rain....did I say sick???? I meant SICK! Summer is over and I feel like it never came.. That's the kind of stuff that causes us to eat and eat and eat. But I'm going to be 63 and you're 67, so think of how much we have had to overcome in our lives. The loss of a daughter, I can't even imagine.

Tell your friends that you appreciate the gesture but use a simple no thank you. If it's in the house, it's in the mouth. As for people commenting on your weight gain, just say really? I don't think I've gained any more than you have, dear. :laugh:

The Sneakers will welcome you with open arms. You can friend me or just message if you want. Don't give up! We are women, WATCH US ROAR!!!



Maddie

GRRrrrr Had a beautiful post to make up for my recent neglect, clicked the darn Medifast ad by mistake, and it wiped out EVERYTHING! I'll try to remember it through the tears of frustration:grumble:

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We hope you'll feel at home here with this great support group, the best you'll find anywhere!

SANDY, as usual, your new month post is delightful and appropriate, and though your joke (?) and beautiful picture accompanying it were entertaining. I love your pasting Pat's profile to introduce her to us! And thank you for your great Greeting. Still can't believe the number of years that have passed!

MARIE, we're so proud of your accomplishment with your new way of eating, and how much good it has done for you! :flowerforyou: Your foods sound delicious and healthy, and I'll be over for Sunday dinner! Thank you for the lively Greetings, little Sis!

JAKE... I thought retirement was ALL about [img[/img]...plus anything else that might involve your beautiful spouse! :bigsmile:

BARBIE, I doubt you have to set ANY goals beyond your disciplined self![img][/img]...I don't know how you do it, except you are living proof it works! And thank you for you great greeting! You know how fast time passes, too!

MADDIE, thank you for the special message, DD, and as usual your posts are invigorating and fun! But I wish you a sunny beautiful autumn up there in Lancaster Co rather than this dreariness that has been infecting the area, in fact , all the Northeast! I think I love your suggestion to Pat about answering toxic questions from insensitive "friends"!!!

SHIRLEY, this is where my post went off into cyberspace! But I remember remarking that I had no idea inflation was lower on this side of the border! I'm aware of it every time I shop for almost anything; prices ar up, up, up, so I try to learn how to coupon effectively, but it's a real art, and I save very little! Enjoy the new shoes and fragrances, and I trust the latte was lo-cal! :drinker:

GAYLA, hope those tomatoes ripen before the frost sets in! we used to bring the whole vine into our basement to ripen through the winter, and they really did! Did Neil make it back in time? Good to hear he's bicycling

CHRIS, I recall looking into the 17 day diet, but don't remeber why I didn't attempt to follow it. Sounds interesting, and good luck on it!

IRENE, so nice to have you mark your place! Always are happy to see you come to visit, and bless you, dear golden slipper!

PHOEBE doll, nuts are good for us, in moderation of course. The oils are the good kind for the heart etc and although we hear most about walnuts and almonds, pistachios are really touted by Dr Agatston as good for us and I think we are allowed 39 of them as a snack! I think the shy kitty must be both a chore and a love at the same time! I howl at your remark about "cool" stuff in the ad section of Mother Earth! A secret I seldom share:---my husband #1 lives in a yurt in upstate NY! Has for many years, and I'll be darned if I can figure out how he survives the winters! I do believe he survived WW2 with PTSD, which was not a recognized condition back in the 1940s! Really wrecked our lives!

JERI, we're hangin' in there for you! All the way!:flowerforyou:

GIGI, hope Mom is doing better and the weather here is enjoying a "cold snap" at 84 degrees!

JACKIE, I must have missed your most recent posts, and

JUDY, yours, too. Hope all's going well with you both!

CONNIE, I really miss you, too! and

MAE, where are you?

We did fairly well last night at our dinner out. Delicious thick pork chop in an apricot ginger glaze; I added salad and good vegetables and we shqared a molten chocolate dessert, not too sweet. No wine, though! Perfect for our celebration and I am being very careful most of today! My best to all and don't mean to leave anyone out but I'm certain I must have!

Buzz

Chris posted to September by mistake so I copied it so you wouldn't miss what she wrote:

Good afternoon Seniors,

What's happening today? We got up early this morning, drank our hot water with lemon. Then I made us scrambled eggs and 1/4 cup each egg beaters egg whites, added a green tomatoe and slice of canadian bacon with green tea. Yummy,

We went to have coffee with friends, we were in the bathroom a lot because of all the water, tea, and coffee.

Came home and made vegetable chicken soup, no noodles or potatoes, we also had some plums and green tea. then we took a 17 minute walk and will do another one later and my yoga.

I haven't decided on dinner yet, but it will be chicken or fish, and veggies and green tea.

tonite we will have yogurt and fruit and water.( about 32 oz). I think we may float away some day.

I finished all my canning of plums yesterday, I even made plum jam. I don't make a lot of jars since there is only 2 of us but I love giving it to family and friends too. My son who lives close by is always happy togo home with jars full of fruit and veggies.

tomorrow I am going to meet up with a friend of mine, we have not had a visit for a very long time, it's time to catch up on things with the family. We are meeting for lunch a Cracker Barrel restraunt.

My friends have a wonderfull day.
Chris

OMG, Cracker Barrel....I could eat everything in the place and the store, another OMG.....Be careful, be very careful!!!