WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER

:noway: I re-checked the packages and the db is correct. 1 tsp/4g brown sugar = 15. 1/2 tsp/2g Splenda brown blend = 10. 2 x 10=20. 5 more calories per tsp for the Splenda. Just one more argument that the real stuff in moderation is better than the fake :grumble:

Wow! That's an eye-opener. I always thought the real stuff was better than chemicals, but I never though the real sugar was actually LOWER in calories. That is CRAZY!

Explanation on the Splenda Brown Sugar Blend. Splenda is actually sweeter than sugar, and the directions call for you to use 1/2 the amount of regular sugar. So - that means that one tsp. of regular brown sugar is 15 calories and 4 gr of sugar, while the equivalent, 1/2 tsp. of Splenda blend is 10 calories and 2 gr of sugar. If you are diabetic, the sugar grams can add up to a significant difference. That being said, I normally use regular brown sugar, but in moderation. However, I do sometimes use Splenda as a substitute for white sugar in oatmeal, etc.

Good morning! Well, today should have been my final antibiotic, but I am still quite sick and the doctor is extending it for another 10 days. Since it lowers my blood sugar so much, and I have to eat constantly, I will continue to not log but try to eat healthy foods. I have done okay with that so far, so hopefully, in another 10 days, I will feel much better and can get back in the groove.

I hope all of you are having a wonderful day!

sorry...hope this round of meds works...feel better soon:flowerforyou:

WELCOME all the new ones!
Forgot to check for the new thread.been busy-hubby sick etc.
The back is improving,less pain.tolerating the pt.Still have numbness in the left ft,dr thinks there`s a nerve pressing on some part of my back.Hoping to eliminate it with ex.had mentioned an EMG.Trying to avoid that.
Oct I did well with my diet and wt despite the little exercise I could tolerate.Ive lost over 112 lbs in the last 5 years,probably more since i had gained and lost the same 20 lbs in the last few years,due to thyroid issues,surgeries,pre menopause etc.
I am the lowest Ive been in over 25 years and hope to get the final 10 lbs or so off this year.
Love reading the posts.Awesome group.
Have a great Thurs.Cloudy,rainy here.
HUGS

Just a quick post. Another beautiful day in the PNW. I was able to get outside and horseback ride in the woods. I have a few days in between hunting season. I'm dreading setting the clocks back this saturday. I work 12 hour shift. Go to work in the dark go home in the dark. I have seasonal depression I feel like a mole. But I'm going to stick with the program. Weight train in the garage and rowing machine. Still looking for a good elliptical machine. I think the closer it get to the holidays I might be able to find. Time to head outside.
Have a great day
Joyce

Bellawares....I would love to find a kettlebell class. There are none close to me...how sad is that. There are so many health clubs around here...and no kettlebell. South Jersey is so backwards! I have a dvd by Gin Miller that came w/my kettlebell. I like her workout...but it would be nice to be in a class.

Have a good day tomorrow everyone!
Rita

Rita - My Health Club just started offering the Kettlebell classes. Better late than never I guess. :laugh: There are tons of Kettlebell workouts on Youtube. I guess there is one guy that has over 500 exercises posted. I bought a Reebok Kettlebell and the DVD that came with it is kinda lame. I'll have to check out the one by Gin Miller.

Rita - you THINK South Jersey is backwards???? I can't believe some of the things down here in NC. Glad you're not too sore from that kettlebell workout.

Cynthia - the thing I think about the Y is that, in a sense, I feel like I wasn't told the truth when I was first asked to be on the Board. I was told that I would be on the "fitness committee" and I assumed (stupidly) that would involve meetings and that I'd have input as to what fitness equipment/classes would be good. Not so.... seems I'm only good for fundraising. So, to me, this is a letdown.

Did a 45 min band workout DVD today. Tomorrow, since I'm not sure what all will be happening with Vince, I'll do this AM & PM walking DVD that I just got.

auntiebk - I agree with you, give me a little of the real stuff or give me nothing. I just don't like putting something that was made in a lab into my body. If God made it, then it must be OK.

Faye - I have to hand it to you, I don't know that I can butcher meat. Like auntiebk, I, too, would probably become a vegetarian for that reason.

77tes - wow! You get all your exercise in! That's fantastic! You're so dedicated.

kackie - I, too, love a good massage.

Ronna - thanks for sharing your experience with us. That's so interesting about artificial sweeteners and migraines. I've never had them, but it makes sense.

Jane - you're doing fantastic despite everything. I do hope you're better soon.

Well, we have to be at the hosp. at 11:40, the surgery is scheduled for 1:40. The MD told Vince that he shouldn't need a walker (I personally thought he was being too pessimistic) but he may want a cane for a day or two, but to put as much weight on it as possible. That means that his recuperation will be that much faster. That's good. I do have this dry cough so I will probably take some expectorant before I go to the hospital. I know they wouldn't look too kindly on my coughing. I will take something with me to eat rather than buying their cafeteria food, but now that I think of it, it may not be all that bad. I know the chef, he's the guy who does the healthy cooking demos that I go to once/month. Maybe I'll check it out, but I will have my food with me just in case.

I'm still planning to do my walking DVD tomorrow. Yoga Sat. Not sure if I'll go to a class or do a DVD at home, but it'll be one of the two.

Joyce - I dread setting the clocks back, too. I love when we move them forward. Wish we could keep it that way all the time. I remember when I first started hoseback riding, I felt I was in pretty good condition since I exercised just about every day of the week. But you use muscles that I never knew I had! I guess you use your inner thighs quite a bit, I remember they hurt me. But eventually I got used to it and it no longer hurt

Here's hoping everyone has a great evening.

Michele

:flowerforyou: Hi everyone

Our clocks went back 1 hr last weekend, so now we get up and walk the dogs in the dark and by the time I leave work around 5pm I walk home in the dark. I try to get out for a walk at lunchtime to get a bit of fresh air/sunshine (?) but I too feel like a mole this time of year. :yawn: :yawn:

:flowerforyou: Janet Congratulations on being your lowest weight - you have worked so hard despite all your health worries and pain. I think I'd have given up by now. Lovely new photo too.

:flowerforyou: Barbie have you heard anything from Barb lately, she seems to have disappeared from my friends list.

We have two additions to our family. 2 little tabby kittens. We weren't planning on adding to our family for a few years. (We can't really cope with another dog and we didn't want to upset our old cat in his last remaining years) but these things never plan out like you expect do they. My daughter's friend found the two kittens with their dead mother and took them home with her, but her dog took an instant dislike to them, so tried to rehome them, all the shelters were full so she called on DD. At first we were only "fostering" them until a new home could be found, but they were so frightened when we first got them, and now they are starting to trust us a little bit that we know that we couldn't part with them now. We took them to the vet to be checked over and they are in good health, at first I thought they were feral but it seems not they are just very timid. Not sure how their poor mum ended up in the street with them, we think she may have been run over by a car. We've asked around in case she was someone's pet but nothing so far. Our dogs are fine with the kittens - even Frankie!! otherwise we'd have not been able to keep them, our poor cat Wiz is a bit put out, but we hope he'll come around, we are giving him extra attention so he doesn't feel left out :bigsmile: They are worse than kids :laugh: :laugh:

:frown: Help tonight I am going to an Indian Restaurant to say goodbye to our lovely colleague Rachel who is leaving to start another job. I'm not too keen on hot curries and I know that Korma is high in calories - can anyone give me an idea of what I could eat, that's not too hot and spicy?? I will miss working with her, but I'll keep in touch as she is also a good friend. In fact I'll see her on Monday for the book club :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Not looking forward to tomorrow it's bonfire night here in the UK that means lots of fireworks going off until the early hours. Tara gets so upset with all the bangs and fizzes, last year there were some very loud bangs (I think these were from fireworks imported from abroad) but hopefully it won't be too noisy this year.

:flowerforyou: I'm going shopping now, need to stock up on food. It's my long weekend and I have a lot of housework to catch up on and do my weekly de clutter. Obviously I'm not doing a good job as I need to do it every week :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Happy Friday

Viv x

good morning lovely ladies,

a bit of a busy day, off to the gym for a spin class...then i need to accompany my youngest for some lab work(annual stuff), he wont to meet my middle son for bfast(since he will be very hungry).....

still working in getting my home in order after the month of painting, repairs and everything else.....i will be baking two brownies for my trainer and his wife, they are going to cook for those in need this weekend, i offered the dessert.....

i dont know what i did to my wrist, but its killing me...i google the sysptoms and its some form of tendonditis...i am icing and putting on a bandage for support....its very tender....

have lovely day and great weekend:flowerforyou:

good morning ladies,
CONGRATS to all the losers this week. my weigh in for the week is 169.5, I gained 1.2 lbs this week. Probably all those little bite size pieces of candy. I have done good about staying out of it, but my kids keep giving it too me. They know what my favs are and are trying to be nice, but I need to tell them to please quit giving me candy. I am going to go get a massage in a few mins and then go for a walk with my puppy. He is a 6 month old lab/shepard mix and really makes me get out and go for walks daily......Hope everyone has a healthy active weekend.......

Trying to get back on track after a bad summer. I gained some back but I won't know how much damage until I get home tomorrow. I am at my Dad's during the week.
I don't think it was much as I can still fit into my size 10's but I want/need to get my eating under control.
Apparently I can't say no to chocolate once I get started. Bread either. :frown:
SO..... I am going back to the habits that I thought I had perminately ingrained into my life. They helped my shed 100+ pounds so I know they will help me lose whatever I put back on.
I will read the posts and get back on track.
Wishing you all a good November.
Peggy

Hello Everyone!
Finally Friday..... It's been a stressful day. My husband was sick a couple of weeks ago with vertigo and migranes. Our doctor referred us to a neurologist and the appt was this morning. On Wednesday, Chris (my hubby) came home limping...his knee was sore and swollen. I had him ice, elevate, do tylenol arthritis. He went to work yesterday and it was very swollenand painful after work. Today, after the neuro appt (which was good but referral for MRI's, EEG and blood work) we went to his primary care office. He then had to make sure it wasn't a blood clot (it wasn't) and we have an appt scheduled with the orthopaedic doc for Tuesday. I am very worried about him (...and I am also worried about how much all these test are going to cost us----our health care has big deductables and lab work is only partially covered---but I am not reminding him of that). I guess it really hit me that this could be something very serious.
So the big NSV today...was when we finally got home the docs, labs and visiting his job to let people know....I went to the gym!!! It was a push but I knew that I needed to get there. I know that there is always going to be stressors but it felt good to still get my workout in.

Have a good night....and thanks for listening (or reading!).
Sally

Michele,what a stressful day.Good planning for your food.Glad hubby is ok,except for being hungry and stressed.
have a good week-end.
Sally-praying for your hubby.Hope everything turns out ok.
HUGS jane

Ronna, good to hear about your migraines, good thing you read about artificial sweetener.

Jane, thanks for your story, yay on being the lowest weight in a long time.

Joyce, do you use those nice lights that help with seasonal disorder? I have a few friends that swear by them.

Viv, the only low cal thing I can think of at an Indian restaurant is salad. When I go, which is rarely, I just figure it will be a high calorie day. Sorry I’m no help.

Pam, ouch on the wrist and how nice on the brownies.

Mommie, dang nice kids.

Peggy, why is it so easy to slip back into those bad habits, even when we think they are gone forever? Gotta stay vigilant.

Sally, hoping things aren’t serious for your hubby.

Michele, good to hear the surgery went fine even though it took so long.

I find I look forward to my daily workouts, it’s when I can just think about whatever I want and don’t have to study, lol. Usually I imagine myself thinner and hiking in the mountains or riding my bike on a dirt trail. I’m meeting a friend for Thai tomorrow and have planned to day to accommodate all those calories since of course I must have thai iced tea. This restaurant uses coconut milk so it’s even better than usual.

I can’t believe how cold it is here today, like I thought we completely skipped any kind of fall. A friend posted on fb that she saw snow mixed with rain!! That’s crazy talk.

:drinker: :drinker: Happy in Vegas with my preggers baby girl. Life is good.

Hello ladies, how are you all?? Been very busy at work and at home helping my sister pack. She is moving into a apartment soon, we have been cleaning and packing to exhaustion. I'm still fasting and taking supplements to boost my body after the fast. They are doing very well for me. I can have a good salad and protein with it, with a light supper or snack before six at night. Really liking the image I am seeing in the mirror in the morning.

Hope all is well here, I will be posting again soon. Love to all and good luck!!

Marilyn