cougarose

Thank you all for your comments. Now I get it.

Like Robin, the first thing I changed was my attitude. I changed the way I view food. Instead of just satisfying my taste buds for a few seconds with empty calories that did nothing to improve my health, I began to look at those foods as something that would eventually kill me if I continued to shovel them into my mouth.…

Thank you all so much for the great ideas. I'd love to swim but there is no public pool anywhere near me and even when (if) the weather warms up I don't know of any lakes close by either so that's out. I do have a stationary bike that I've been riding but it doesn't seem like much of a workout to me. I can't even work up a…

If you have access to an indoor swimming pool, maybe at the Y or a community center, they may have an aquatics class. It's an excellent way to exercise for those who can not do any high impact workouts. I have lots of trouble with joints as well as PF and arch trouble in my feet so it works great for me. Unfortunately I've…

Wow, this is a really long thread. If I sit here and read it all my butt will undoubtedly go numb. I was looking for a group where I might fit and thought 50 + would be perfect since I am 50 + 10. But I dunno. I don't know how to insert myself into this obviously established group of folks who know each other already.…

I love farmer's markets and when they are there selling I'm there buying. I also grow my own fairly large garden, then can what I'm able, mostly tomatoes, okra and beans. Sadly last year was a bad one for potatoes, I didn't get even get enough for more than 2 meals. I know I need to be patient (not my strong suit) and keep…