WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2012

I’m having fun with my HRM. Always wondered if the “cleaning, light to moderate effort” listed under exercise was valid. So, I left my HRM on while I tidied the kitchen, made lunches, mixed muffins and processed a couple of loads of laundry. It kept beeping to tell me I was not in “the zone” and I got hustling around the kitchen so fast I had to change from my slippers to my running shoes! Lo and behold, I did burn 75 calories in 30 minutes, about what MFP estimates. Not something I’ll count, though, it’s all part of an average day for me. But fun!

My turn for homework tears tonight. J’boy has missed a lot of school in the last two weeks, what with dental surgery and visits to the orthodontist. So he’s behind in math and has a mid-term tomorrow. Math - the one topic I can’t do more than offer moral support for. Poor kid. He’s got dysgraphia (that’s the opposite of dyslexia, he can read like a hot dam but he can’t write) and he uses the computer for most of his school. It’s not possible in math, though. He’s done his best, and that’s all I ask. Hope the teacher shows a bit of mercy.

About oats – I eat Rogers Porridge Oats every day – that could be a Canadian thing. It’s a blend with oats, oat bran, wheat bran and flax seed. I add a ¼ cup of frozen blueberries, ½ a banana finely chopped, a big pinch of cinnamon and 1 T of walnut pieces. Microwave & stir. The banana kind of melts into the mix and I think it’s yummy. Keeps me going ‘til recess!

Sissygok: Florida, Washington DC, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or Vegas …what fun planning trips is. I spend three years organizing our one year off and loved every page of every website and guide book that got us there and home again. Keep us posted on how you decide to celebrate.

Audible.com – me too! I don’t think I could manage the minutes on the treadmill without it. I have the same problem though, I miss half the book the first time I listen to it because I’m distracted by something. That means I really get my monies worth because I can listen to each one three or four times!

Kleinbuenstor: Your daily 5 miles? Wow!

Chiclet: Thanks for sharing your romantic story and for your kind words about teaching. I am lucky to work in a time and place where the teachers’ focus is on the child, and we are encouraged to apply ideas from new research about brain development and teaching in our classrooms. I don’t think I could have been a teacher in the “olden days” as you describe it, and I am sorry that school is still such a hellish time for so many children. :brokenheart:

Congratulations and welcome to Olivia Jeanette Roberts! :flowerforyou:

Speaking of mothers, and role models, my Mum is 83 and still swims lengths at the local pool every morning she’s home (they travel a lot). The Recreation Center management gave her a life-time pass when she turned 65. I doubt if they realized she’d still be swimming for free almost 20 years later! :happy:

Thanks for sharing that bit about your baking pans and ingredients, Barbie, I might just follow your lead.

Hello Carol the NorthwestLady, welcome on board.

Hasta pronto, :yawn:

Nancy

Cindy - I don't know if I gave a wrong impression about DBF. He is certainly not home, far from it. He was moved today to a less intensive care part of the Intensive Care Unit and is still on a breathing tube and various other wires and tubes going in to him. His life is still very fragile. It will be a long time before he is home. After he finishes with the Heart Institute ICU, he will then probably go into a Critical care unit for a few days. Then he may be transferred to a regular ward, then he'll be transferred back to the hospital where he was for his knee replacement. Then at some point he may go to rehabilitation and then he will go to a retirement home for 3 or more weeks of convalesence and then, if he is able, will go home. If not, he will have to make a decision on where he wants to live.

I don't know how long he will be in rehab - I think the Heart Institute (which is one of the best) has a rehab program of 3 months, but it isn't all 'live-in'. And he has to have rehab for his knee surgery. So all in all I think he may be away from home for a couple of months or perhaps more. I really don't know at the moment.

Sally, thanks for the info on the 17 day diet. I'm not really in to 'specialy' diets because they don't work continuously and it means that you are always trying to juggle things if you go out to eat. I try to watch more what I'm eating of 'normal' meals that I can continue doing over the long term. So many people had been writing about it, I thought I'd look at the book. I'll check out the group on MFP. Thanks

Cindy - I don't know if I gave a wrong impression about DBF. He is certainly not home, far from it. He was moved today to a less intensive care part of the Intensive Care Unit and is still on a breathing tube and various other wires and tubes going in to him. His life is still very fragile. It will be a long time before he is home. After he finishes with the Heart Institute ICU, he will then probably go into a Critical care unit for a few days. Then he may be transferred to a regular ward, then he'll be transferred back to the hospital where he was for his knee replacement. Then at some point he may go to rehabilitation and then he will go to a retirement home for 3 or more weeks of convalesence and then, if he is able, will go home. If not, he will have to make a decision on where he wants to live.

I don't know how long he will be in rehab - I think the Heart Institute (which is one of the best) has a rehab program of 3 months, but it isn't all 'live-in'. And he has to have rehab for his knee surgery. So all in all I think he may be away from home for a couple of months or perhaps more. I really don't know at the moment.

sorry about DBF...hoping for a speedy recovery...take care of yourself as well:flowerforyou:

I weighed in at the same weight as last Tuesday this morning. Damn. :grumble:

Must count my other blessings: :flowerforyou: energy, strength, cheerfulness, the fact it's much easier to get out of bed in the morning and let's not forget those skinny jeans.

Today's a workout day (I alternate workout days and walking days), watch out Rec Centre, here I come! :explode:

Have a great day, dear ladies. :drinker:

Nancy

Congrataulations to the new grandmothers. I envy you.

I am down 1.4 this week and my BMI is down .2 as well. Small steps but in the right direction.

I called the nurse for an update on DBF. She said there is basically no change. He had been quite agitated wanting to turn and move and he grabbed her arm so they have increased his sedation for the time being and they did have to restrain him, although the restraints have now been taken off.

She told me yesterday that he had gained 12 kgs but it was all fluid which is why he was so puffy. They started him with some diuretics and he has lost 5-6 kgs already.

Yesterday afternoon when I was there, I was kicked out because they were going to get him up sitting on the side of the bed. She said it went really well with him doing most of the work. His level of sedation must have been reduced because when I was there he didn’t respond at all, whereas he usually nods, shakes or frowns if you ask him a question.

I’ll go up a little later this morning because I’m teaching this afternoon.

Hello all.. my name is Teri and I am 51 yrs young.. I am getting a bit frustrated on this journey since I have only lost 1.2 in the last two wks. In 2004 I tried WW and did very well. It tru;y seems like my age and the ailments/aches that come with it are getting in my way.. Hope you guys are not feeling the same way.

Terri

Hi everyone, I so love this group and hearing about everyone's challenges. You encourage me! I'm going to do the Salad Sistas - I really love salads and veggies in general make up a big portion of my food anyway, so why not! Do I need to do anything in particualr to "join"

I was down a pound, but the scale this morning says I'm up that same pound. I ate steak last night and that seems to be what happens. I only have it occassionally as a treat. I know it will come right off anyway.

Gym tonight. I committed to myself to get there 2x each week and do the 30 minute circuit! I've since added more core exercise and also abductor and adductor machines - I'm so tired of flabby thighs!

Jeannie I just want to add my here here. I hate being cold, and I always seem to eat more when I am. Guess I subconciously feel as you do that if I eat I'll be warmer!

Terri, the older I am the slower I lose weight. But I have to admit that I'd become a serious couch potato and had not done any real exercise for far too many years! I'm working on reversing that and I really hope that will do the trick!

So glad to be here with you all!

Happy Tuesday!!
Sue

Hello all.. my name is Teri and I am 51 yrs young.. I am getting a bit frustrated on this journey since I have only lost 1.2 in the last two wks. In 2004 I tried WW and did very well. It tru;y seems like my age and the ailments/aches that come with it are getting in my way.. Hope you guys are not feeling the same way.

Terri

Hi Terri. Welcome. It's still is a loss!! Try to focus on the process as helping you become more and more healthy. I am 50 years young and feel like I've been hit with an aging bat this year. Strongly suspect hormone havoc. That being said, I am feeling better with focusing on nutrition instead of just counting calories. I tried WW a couple of years ago and wasn't sucessful. I'm waiting until I hit the 3 week mark to remeasure and maybe weigh myself. I got on the scales a couple of days ater staring here and had GAINED. I decided to try to ignore the scale for a few weeks and just focus on building great habits. Know I will be crying in February if I still haven't lost. LOL.. Ok, maybe not laughing. Good luck!

Hello ladies

Having written earlier on that being a grandmother is the best, I've suddenly realised why so many people have 'joked' about wishing they could have skipped having children and gone straight to grandkids. My DD#2, who I have always been closest to is shutting me down and out. She is at a crisis in her life and I really want to help her, but she doesn't want my help (not that I could do much for her). The short version of the story is that her and SIL have been married for 11 years and have spent all of that time trying to get pregnant. They have spent thousands and thousands of pounds on IVF treatment - eight rounds in total - all unsuccessful and they have finally decided that it's just not going to happen. So, my daughter has decided to throw herself into her career, move to Germany and separate from her husband.

It's really difficult to watch someone else's life fall apart - especially when you love them so much. My DH and I love our SIL so much too - he's like an extra son and I feel desperately sorry for him. He just has to go along with what my DD decides.

For the first time in two years I have felt like eating the refrigerator today! My old demon comfort eating is trying to raise it's fat, ugly head. I will beat it though. My intentions are a stompy walk in the rain; a hot bath and a cuddle with my DH who makes my life so much better.

Love to you all.
Amanda x

Hello ...again...everbody!!

:sad: 've been AWOL and it shows!!
So here I am ... back in the fold,...
Feeling fat...and guilty!
Feeling fat and Old!
Why I strayed from the proven path?
....Heaven knows!

BFN
:flowerforyou: Jackie

Happy tues. all.
jb-would love the recipe also
Robin,baby is adorable.
amanda,sorry for the troubles you are going thru
Welcome teri.
Hard to respond to all,but prayers for anyone who is struggling with health issues.
Waiting on MRI results.
Have a great tues.
HUGS
jane

Hello everyone!!! :flowerforyou:

Did my 5 mile walk today and glad to report that my bum right foot is okay and survived the 15 mile walk yesterday !!!:laugh:
It was a bit sore for the first 2 miles but then everything was back to normal. I insured the foot a couple of years ago at a horse show but it has never worried me in my daily activities! But boy, yesterday it let me know!!!
Good day today, logged in food and exercise and hope that by the end of the month I'll see some progress in the weight loss department!! It's about time!!!:grumble:

FitnessBarbie - hope the burger dinner lightens your hubbies mood!!
Jackie - welcome back and you can do it!! :bigsmile:
rjadams - cutes baby !! Congrats!!:happy:

Well, it finally started to rain and we have rain in the forecast till tomorrow evening :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
We need it!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful evening, :flowerforyou:
Desiree

Dear Amanda,
Heart wrenching..... so sorry for your daughter and her husband. It is a struggle like no other. Rocks your soul as a woman. Maybe a note would reach her and she could read it on her terms when she is ready. Hope your walk in the rain, bubble bath and cuddle time help.

Sarah

Carol - EVERYONE is welcome. As I like to say "you're only as old as you feel, and I feel 39 " (I just don't talk about the days when I feel 69). You've certainly come to the right place for people who have been there done that, and to get good ideas. Congrats on doing the triathelon. With your determination, you won't walk this year, that's for sure!

Cindy - I'm sure your brother is devastated by the news of his girlfriend. And a big congrats on being able to buy those jeans!

barbie - I understand what you mean about your neighbor vs. those people driving just to sit all day. Sad to say, most of the Newcomers prefer to play board games or do things that require a lot of sitting (bridge for instance) Yes, I do play mahjongg and mexican train dominoes and bunco, but I also like the bowling league. Not that it's very strenuous, but at least I'm doing something. Mahjongg is good for the mind but bowling is not only good for the mind but also somewhat active. I think that's about the most active activity we have, and I personally think that's sad. Oh, come on, Bernie was just trying to show you "downward cat", that's all...lol

I don't know if I could get away with giving away my baking ingredients and baking pans. You know, I never had a "dessert" for dinner until I met Vince. We usually didn't have anything. Tonight Vince looked and said "there isn't anything for dessert". I thought there was one more of the chocolate mousse, but he'd eaten that this afternoon (yea!) so he's on the last of the ice cream. I made some fudge for him. I could never get the consisstency of the fudge correct, so I'm trying a new recipe. We'll see how it goes. I'll take it out of the refrigerator tomorrow and probably cut it into large pieces so that it'll fit under the domed cake dish.

Nancy - you've given me another idea of something to add to my oats. I have some bananas frozen (they're the ones that are ripe and the store usually sells them pretty cheaply). I'll take a frozen one out, thaw it on top of the oats, then when it's thawed maybe I can cut it up. Interesting...gotta give that a try. That rec center is probably losing money on your mother...but that's a good thing

A question: on my homepage there are a few people who are listed as "under calorie" but yet there isn't a link to their diary. I see others respond with things like "well done, good job", etc. Is there a reason why I can't view the diary?

Another question: when a food goes into your list of recent foods and then after a while it is no longer there, is there some way you can retrieve that. Like there are times when I make something and put it in the freezer. I don't get around to finishing it up until after it is no longer in the list. When I go to search for it, I find lots of other things like it, but I'm not sure of my exact item. For example, say I make a meatloaf. There are lots of meatloaves in the database. If I don't eat it in a certain time, it gets deleted from my "recent" foods list. And then I'm not sure which meatloaf that is in the database is the one that I'm having. Does this make sense?

Terri - welcome! Don't get frustrated. A loss is a loss. Better slow than not at all.

jb - I hope you find that recipe for the muffins. Does it have the nutritionals on it? I'd be interested. I have this recipe for a key lime cake. It's good, but to me it has a lot of oil in it. I don't think I can substitute applesauce for it. Does anyone know of anything else that can be substituted without changing the taste of the cake. I do want the lime to stand out.

Salad Sistas - give me some ideas of things to add to a salad. I've added egg whites and mushrooms today along with carrots and romaine lettuce. If I have a red pepper, I add that (or a green or even yellow). I just don't think that bacon bits do anything for the flavor, and I know that I wouldn't like nuts in the salad.

Virginia - actually, Vince got the step for me, my bet is that he probably got it on amazon. As far as a step DVD, it kind of depends on you. I like Gin Miller's Step Classic. It's pretty basic but it does get your heart rate up. I just tried two step DVD's by Petro Kolber and I don't like them. She says things like "over for five". Well, in every class I've ever taken, that meant you went over the board five times. What she means is that you go over in five STEPS. I got so screwed up that I think I'm going to return the DVD's if I can.

Well, going to take a shower, watch some TV, then get to bed. Hope everyone has a great evening.

Michele

@rjadams....your granddaughter is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!