Active Folks Over 50 -- #24
 

Hey! :welcome2:

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Active Folks Over 50 is a place to talk about fitness and healthy eating information as it relates to weight loss and/or maintenance--and also about any work, fun, hobby, or volunteer activites you're engaged in. In other words, the active part of your life!

Just a few guidelines for this thread:

- Raves about grandkids or ranting about your kids is out of bounds.

- Lengthy discussion of your illnesses, conditions, treatments, and medical procedures in general is also out of bounds on this thread. So is whining about old age!

- Positive stories of vacations taken, volunteer work, or achievements at work or elsewhere are highly encouraged! As are recommendations for books, movies, discussions of weight related issues, etc.

Join in!
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OK, it's May! And this thread has been running for around two years. In the last couple of weeks, it's been slowing down... So, if it looks like interest has waned, this will be the last month that I start a new one. Of course, others may want to keep it going.

I just want to say--"swine flu" has gotten blown way, way out of proportion. It is really just like any other flu that comes through. We do the same things for it as any other flu. And in case people don't know, we should always be washing our hands, staying home from work or school when sick, etc. I am so fed up with the media frenzy about this. It's causing panic and unnecessary fear! People die of the flu every year, whether they have had the flu shot or not, and so far there is no indication that this flu is any more severe than usual. Honestly. It's simply a distraction so the news media can show us advertising messages. Makes me :mad:

I'm glad it's Friday! I may actually get a weekend where I can do something other than my usual work. :broc:

What do other folks have planned?

Jay

Happy May Day One and All
 

Good morning JayEll - The comics this morning reminded me that May Day once meant seeeing the parades of Soviet Missles driving thrrough Red Square as we shuddered.

But today it means that my new Sole E25 Elliptical will be delivered. With a good machine in my house it's gonna be hard to ignore that cardio work could be done right now!!!!!!!!!

Don't Go
 

Hi,
thanks for setting this list up for another month. I would hate to see this thread end, a great group of people and all. Maybe the thread has been quiet because it is spring and they are out in their gardens. I wish I were out in the garden! But instead I am gearing up for finals in about 10 days and finishing off the last of my assignments. It is hard to believe that another school year is behind me. I will be taking a couple classes this summer but at least I get a little break to be in the garden till then.

I am doing well on my eating program. This week I have allowed myself 1600 cal. and I seldom meet it. I have been walking an hour a day. I am feeling pretty good. I need to add a weight resistance program next. I also need more hours in the day.

Did you ask about the garden? I thought so. :yes:
It is doing well. I finally have red potatoes up, I still need to plant 50 lbs of white potatoes. Peas are up. The onion plants look good, even though I had to chase the guineas out of them a couple times. We have many plants waiting in the greenhouse to be planted but it keeps raining all the time.

Have a great day. And do not worry about me, slaving over the books! ;)
Candy

Hey BillBlueEyes,

I have been thinking about joining your Beck Thread. I have been reading the book and just got the workbook. As soon as I get it read, if you have space for another person, then I will come by.

Have fun with your new machine. It looks like it will give you a good workout. It is nice to have a way to workout inside when the weather is crummy. We have a couple machines here too. We live in the country, on rock/dirt roads, so the weather really will put a stop to an outdoor workout.

Have a great day.
Candy

Hi all - happy to see everyone finding the new thread! April flew by didn't it?

Jay - I agree with you regarding the swine flu. Seems like the media needs some type of disaster to hype - and they will create one if there is a real one. I'm glad I don't watch TV. DH has had some additonal "drills" at work because of the level 5 coding, but otherwise, no one around here is paying any attention.

Bill - new equipment :woohoo: enjoy!

Candy - hopefully this month will improve. Last week was pretty quiet - Jay and I were talking to ourselves for a couple days.

I'm glad it is Friday! What a week. Anyone have anything fun planned for the weekend? I'm hanging out doing Saturday chores - not much fun involved.

Laurie

Hi Jay and Bill and Candy. Great to see another school year behind you Candy. That must feel good. :book2:
I will be doing yard work this weekend. Want to powerwash the patio and driveway as well as the fence. The paint is peeling off the fence and thought the power wash may get it off. Any thoughts on that anyone? I will have to leave it a while to dry. It is supposed to rain all next week anyway.
My hand is way better. Not a great idea to power wash I suppose but I am the only one doing it so want to get on with it. Get the patio furniture out etc. :beach:
Looks like my weekend will be all about yard work. Big plant sale at one of the churches next weekend.
Cleaned house instead of the gym today and the yard work should give me plenty of exercise. I have a huge pressure washer so that will be a job. Usually end up soaking wet so hope it is warm out.
Hey CD are you still decluttering??
Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Jude :write:

Hey Jude,

The powerwasher may not take all the paint off--plus won't it kind of blast the paint chips all over?

Do you really have to strip it to paint? Or do you just want to take off a little loose paint? I had to repaint a doorframe some years ago that just had been painted over without any stripping, and so it didn't look very good. Layers and layers, with uneven places where some peeling had happened and then was just painted over.

I found a product that was a gel that you just painted on with a brush--and then let it work for 30 minutes--and then took a scraper to it. It was wonderful!--saved so much effort! I think it was called Zip Strip. You need to use heavy rubber gloves to protect your hands, and maybe put down some paper around the fence posts to catch the stuff as it comes off. But it sure beats a sander or trying to use just a dry scraper.

Anyway... maybe just a little light scraping will do all you need to do, Jude--plus some sanding. It probably doesn't have to be a perfect job.

Bill! Your very own elliptical! Wow, that will leave you with no excuses... not that you had any anyway!

Candy, I love growing my potatoes. But one year my partner's mother was very ill, and I couldn't get up to my garden. By the time I made it up there, the Colorado potato beetles had taken over. It was so sad! I did get some potatoes, but not as many as I could have.

I learned later, though, that I shouldn't have tried to grow potatoes so many years in a row, because the potato beetle eggs get in the soil and then the beetles just get worse and worse if you plant the same thing in the same place. I wasn't using any pesticides--just hand picking them off--that's why they took over.

CD, I'm doing chores, too--but also we've been thinking of trips to take later in the year... cheap trips... there is a good Elderhostel tour of Savannah I'd like to take.

OK, that's it for now! :wave:

Jay

Good thought about spraying the paint chips all over Jay. I had not thought of that. This is a very old fence, 20 years and it should never have been painted but stained. I think I will just scrap away the loose stuff and paint over. The old guy came by one time and painted over the peeling spots. He did not bother to scrape and then touched up with the wrong color. So now I have a spotted fence. I have suggested that he not be allowed to do the handy work as he is not handy. He painted yellow lines in the guest parking lot that should have been white. He used tape but over sprayed the tape. So we had yellow lines with sort of a halo on each side. Need I say more.
So can not do too much worse than that. My patio window looks out on the yard and this fence so that is the only part I am fixing up.

Hey Jude! This reminds me of my former co-op. One of the guys on the board was cheap beyond belief, and he decided that to fill the cracks in the asphalt road that looped around the community, we should just get together a bunch of volunteers instead of hiring a company. One day he was out there with a bunch of the guys... and they managed to get about 100 square feet done before they all told him he was crazy and quit.

:dunno:

What amazes me is that so many were willing to go along with him...

Today will be a lovely day of light chores on my end. :)

Jay

Elliptical has landed
 

Hi Candy - You'll be welcome anytime you choose to drop by - we always have space for another Beck fan, but this is an especially good time since the May thread has just started and a couple of people are starting fresh in the Beck books. We've over here:

Beck Diet For Life/Solution – May 2009 – Support, Discussion, Buddy/Coach

The elliptical is installed and calling. Now to schedule my life around it, LOL.

Hi all - good to see so many posts since I was here last :D

Yes, I'm still de-cluttering - 2 rooms to go! I hope to finish before we start getting company the end of June. We will have visitors most of the summer.

DH is working today, so I am getting caught up with some of the deep cleaning this weekend. And, I need to do some meal prep for the coming week. Though, we do have 2 nights of eating out on the schedule - at least I've shed the weight from the B&B trip :)

Gotta fly - I hear the dryer buzzing and I need to get the clothes out so I don't have to iron ;)

Hope everyone has a fun and OP weekend!

Laurie :scooter:

BILL that new toy will be a sweet seat for those games.......just don't sit down...could be hazardous to your...ahem....health.

JUDE sometimes when power washing an old fence flakes of paint will become lose but all of them may not be removed...appearing to be adhering ok...until you roll paint over it....when it gets wet again it flakes off. Sand...sand...sand!

SCOOTER I have de-cluttered here for a few days...Angie is very happy!

JAY I hope you got your chores done.

Hi all - happy Sunday! Hope you are having fun. It is finally warming up a bit, so I hope to get out into the gardens this afternoon. I still have several beds to clean. I SHOULD start on the windows, but it probably won't happen.

I'm off to get some food prep for the coming week done. Soy milk to make, yogurt to make, fruit to cut up, and rice to cook.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Laurie :scooter:

Hey! Yesterday we went to Philippe Park and sat under the trees and looked out on the bay. It was warm and nice, with a comfy breeze. People were out there on jet skiis and boats--even some kayaks doing some sort of class. I had the opportunity to doze off in my chair. We took along some nice snacks, too.

This morning I had dental work and now I have a temporary crown. This is the first one I've had to have. I did plan ahead--just had a nice protein shake, since the numbness hasn't worn off yet. I got some Jell-O made last night, also.

And that's been my day so far. Hope all you are having a better time!

Jay

Jay :hug: I know how you are feeling. You will be fine soon, it doesn't take long to get used to crowns. My tongue always wants to play with them for a few days - I know - I'm kinda weird when it comes to some things ;)

Good day here - another major project dumped on my plate with a May 15 due date, so the next couple weeks look incredibly hectic. I'm preparing and planning ahead to keep some balance in my life.

We have a dinner engagement on Wed. and then the "Spring Fling" for the hospital is on Thur. Lots of eating out this week.

Well, the weather is gorgeous, so I gotta get outside and enjoy it! I think I will cook dinner outside tonight :)

Laurie :scooter:

Hi everyone. Powerwashing in the back all done. Fence is repaired and as much loose paint is gone as possible. It will be chippy looking but seeing as this fence will not last too many more years it will do. I used a metal brush a bit and it had a smoothing out effect. I am going to wait till we have a stretch of hot weather before I paint. :o
Sunday I spent recovering from all the bending and shaking. :carrot:

Cd I know you are vegan so what do you eat when you have to go out all the time? Actually what do you eat at the best of times. I would consider doing vegan but have no idea where to start. Any pointers?
What do you cook when company comes?

Jay we had someone come in here and patch our road as well. I gather the council thought they would spend money on it when really it just needs to be ripped up and re done. We have all these squirrley tar marks eveywhere now. They paid big bucks to get it done. :(
I need to get to more of these meetings. We need a younger crowd in this place. Too many old women that have spouses all their lives making all the decisions. We have a management company but he seems to be suffering from permanent burn out. :mad:
I may move when I retire so I will just hang in there till then. I will see.
Bill will have to drop over and see what this Beck solution is all about. There are books???

Did not make it to the gym today. Needed sleep more.......could also use a hug today.
Jude :hug:

Billie can one start with the second book? Does it recap what is learned in the first book??

Yep, there are books
 

Yay for keeping that fence going. We got 30 years out of our original "20 year" fence.

Yep, there are two books - described in a sentence each at the start of the May Beck Thread, but Anne (wndranne) has reviews in the Maintenance Library for both the original book, The Beck Diet Solution and the current book, The Complete Beck Diet for Life.

Feel free to drop by any time.

Ooops ... cross posted there.

Yes, you can start with the second book. It covers the same material with one nice improvement where the "Seven Questions Technique" is replaced by the "Cheat Sheet."

The second book also contains an eating plan, which is OK, but most folks around here already know how to choose an eating plan. I liked that her first book just said to go choose one. (In fact it said to choose two, one for a backup.)

Jude - I'm actually vegetarian, not vegan. We do use cheese and milk products - in fact I make yogurt weekly. We converted to a vegetarian lifestyle shortly after DS1 was born. We limited red meat while I was pregnant, and it was a natural transition. Both DH and I grew up as part of the first "junk food generation". Fast food restaurants were born during our adolescence.

We are foodies. We love traveling and eating out. But - we try really hard to incorporate our travel experiences into our plan. We split everything. We order from the appetizer menu often. DH loves beer (has been a microbrewer for almost 30 years), and we love wine. Thus - we select our food options very, very carefully. We are not afraid to custom order. Asking for dressing, or sauces on the side is the norm for us.

A typical restaurant visit would be:
Split the:
Spinach artichoke dip with WW pita
or
Pasta primavera - skip the bread, and order an extra veggie or salad
or
Spinach (or other vegetable) quesadilla (asking if they have WW tortillas and can they cut the cheese in half and add extra veggies)
or
Ravioli dishes (again, customize the sauce)
or
portabello mushroom burger (almost every restaurant seems to have one. Skip the chips or fries and ask for a salad or veggie instead.

I guess the key is to not be afraid to ask for substitutions. 99 percent of the time, they will be happy do do what you ask. Even when NOTHING on the menu is vegetarian, I will politely ask the server to check with the chef regarding vegetarian options. Every single chef has had a delightful dish available - but you have to take the initiative and ask. Many chefs have actually come out to visit with us and ask if we were pleased with the custom dish.

And - if you can - I always - always tip accordingly ;)

As far as cooking at home? Company loves eating at my house. I skip the meat substitute dishes and cook traditional things like
pasta
egg dishes
stir fry
rice dishes
casseroles
bean burritos, tacos, etc.
quesadillas
bean loaf
roasted veggies

If I need to add some protein, I can always add MorningStar Farms or Boca meat substitutes to traditional dishes.

Hello
 

Hi. I'm new to the website . I don't know how to navigate it all but I am giving it a try. I have lost a bit of weight and have made made healthy changes and seem to be stuck in the middle somewhere right now. I got on my bike last summer and have started up again. It feels good. I joined a CSA this spring and get fresh organic locally grown produce every week. My morning routine is great. I stick to my smoothie/vitamin plan every day for more than a year now. I bike to the pool and do water aerobics. Today, I am going on a hike after I leave the pool. I get into food trouble later in the day. I am going to try to break that cycle today. I feel like I have alot of common interests with this group. Thanks for being here.

Hey Lexxiss! :wel3fc:

Hope to see you posting often!

Hi again, Candy! I'm having to shift my walking schedule, too. It's now starting to get too hot here in Florida to go for a walk around 10 a.m. During the summer, you have to get out by 8 a.m. or earlier or you melt. I have a gym membership as well, and it comes in handy in the summer. :faint:

Jude, I don't mind the tar marks if that's all that's needed. Sometimes the asphalt is so deep that little cracks don't matter--until plants start growing in them. :yikes:

Here in my new community, they are having the roads ground down and resurfaced--an ongoing project in that they can't do all the roads at once. But once that's done, they should be good for some years.

Bill, thanks for the links to those reviews! I think those books are available at our library.

Jay

Hi all, hope you are having a productive and on plan day! Work is still a zoo, but that won't change till the middle fo June. Weather was gorgeous again today, so I got quite a bit of gardening done.

I found out that it is NOT a good idea to do 30 minute of shape boxing and then try to pull weeds. My shoulders and arms started rebelling.

So, I took the dog for a walk in the woods for a while to let my arms recuperate a bit.

I WILL get this gardening done!

Laurie

Today this Active Folk over 50 found herself doing impromptu toilet repair. The fill valve had been getting flakier and flakier, and finally it just wouldn't stop running. Ooooo kayyyy. So off to a couple of different stores to find the "perfect" replacement part. Actually, it's not hard at all these days to replace--this is a Fluidmaster type fill valve. The only time I needed a tool was to loosen the old fastener under the tank. The new parts go on with only hand tightening.

So, that's my claim to fame! :cb: :cb: :cb:

My mouth is still sore in the back from the earlier dental work. I'm not supposed to chew on anything sticky or crunchy with this temporary crown, and it has really taken a toll on my snacking! I didn't realize how many of my snack foods involve crunching... So I'm having to find alternatives, and I'm afraid the result is less food than I'm used to... Now if only the scale had something nice to say about that...

Jay

Hi Everyone
Thanks Laurie for all the vegetarian ideas. Do you ever cook lentil dishes. I just found a lentil recipe in the paper for shephards pie. Sounded good. A lot of carbs maybe though. :o
Candy I have to comment on what a different lifestyle you live from us in the city. Sounds wonderful. And congrats on those school marks. You are doing a huge job there taking care of everything and school.:hug:

Jay sorry to hear about the dental problems. Nothing more uncomfortable than a temporary crown. I am afraid I have more crowns than one can count. They say it was no flouride in the water when we were young. Oh well. :D
Hi to Lexxiss glad to hear you are doing well.
Billie I am going to see if I can get that book at the library.

I am finally getting into a better place with my food. My new mantra is that it is a choice. Do I want to eat healthy or just stay the way I am. Nothing is going to happen till I eat OP. I have had 2 good days and that is great for me. Been to the gym the last 2 days as well. Been hitting the gym usually 3 times a week but am trying for 5.
I am off to get groceries after work and that is always a challenge. It is cold and raining out so may as well get it out of the way.
Hope you are all having a good evening.

Jude :book2:

Hi folks,

Jude, I must be lucky, because this temporary crown is just like my tooth! In fact, if it weren't a little smooth compared to my teeth, I wouldn't know the difference. But my mouth is still kind of raw from having the work done.

Jude, you're right, it's a choice. If you keep doing what you always did, you'll keep getting what you always got. So stay with your change!

Candy, astronomy! I was working on an astronomy textbook not too long ago. What was your favorite topic in the class? I just love astronomy. Also, I lived for years without a/c in Massachusetts, and in the summer there are plenty of days when you might as well be in Fla. :eek: It was miserable. I will never live without a/c again if I can help it.

I used to make yogurt. It's not hard at all! I even had some really good starter at one time--an old family recipe from an Armenian friend. But that was a long time ago. My favorite store-bought yogurt is still Stonyfield Farm. I don't like yogurts with added sugar and such.

Anyone like kefir? It's a drink rather than a solid--sort of between buttermilk and yogurt. I like it a lot, but like most milk products I have to be careful of the calories--even with the lowfat version.

CD, are your arms over being sore?

Hi, Bill!

Hi, Freda!

Hi, Lori, wherever you are!

And :wave: to you other folks.

Jay

Hi Jay - I like Stonyfield too if I buy storebought yogurt. It makes a good culture (lots of good bacteria). Still a bit sore from boxing, but in a good way. The last two days have been too crazy to get in any boxing - just some yoga. Back at it tomorrow though!

Congrats on the toilet repair! I had to do it once, and other than sticking my hands in that cold water to get the process going, it isn't too bad.

Jude - I do like lentils. I love lentil soup, and make a crock pot of it quite often. I have a lentil loaf recipe that I like too. Good protein source :D

Candy - I've made my own tofu - it is a lot of work. I actually used to make it and sell it at a little natural food store when the kids were little. DH made a tofu press for me that allowed me to make nice squares - 6 at a time. I haven't done it since I blew the safety valve on my pressure cooker with soybeans. Now that we have the soymilk maker, I should give it a try. It would be sooooo much easier. Hmmm, something to do in my "spare" time.

Lexxiss :welcome: Glad you joined us! I used to have trouble with eating after work - I would scarf down everything in sight when I got home. I need to have a protein snack before I leave work. That way, I can come home and exercise before I do anything else. Eating protein every few hours seems to be a key for me.

Hope you all have a great Friday!
Time for bed already - what a week!
Laurie

Clean Day
 

Hi All,
Thanks for the welcomes and for sharing your stories. I had a very busy day traveling so wasn't able to post. I got through it without a single slip. I am grateful. :woohoo:

I biked :bike2: to the swimming pool :swim: then later got brisk walk in at the Denver Botanic Gardens plant sale.:running:

Best wishes everybody and goodnight.:yawn:

Debbie

Hi everyone. Happy Friday. :carrot::carrot::carrot:
What is it about the end of the day that makes us feel like eating. I guess it is a reward for all the stuff we did in the day. For me it is the workplace and my late hours. Not a good combination. I have asked about the terrible food they leave around for us but nothing has changed. They said they were going to change the vending machines when the contract runs out but heaven knows when that is. I never carry money so they are not the problem it is all the free food left lying around. :devil:

So Happy Mothers Day to everyone that is a mother out there. :val3:

I myself am going to have a nice day. It is going to be lovely and sunny so I plan a walk to the beach and maybe a skinny latte. Then I am going to spend some time on my quilt. I asked a friend to come out for dinner if she is free. She has kids so she hopes they will spend time with her. But if not then I will cook us something. No sign of my kids but that is nothing new.
When in doubt make other plans.

My food has been pretty good and the scale is starting to move. I will need extra willpower to get through Sunday though. :?:

Just need to find lots to do to keep me busy. There is a huge plant sale at a local church tomorrow so I am going to buy some flowers for my yard. They will need to be planted.
How is everyones day going? :cool:

Cheers....Jude

Way to go Lexxiss you are an exercising machine. You and Laurie leave me in the dust.

Debbie - no slips, :woohoo: Fantastic. Sounds like you had a great day! So glad you have you with us, we just love new folk!

Jude - glad the scale is moving :D Make a plan for Sunday - no need to have it derail you. You CAN do this!

Hi to everyone else! I hope your Friday was terrific!

A good day here. Went out with friends after work, the grocery shopping and finished the day around the firepit with DH. I saw several people today that I hadn't seen in a couple years. It was fun to see people's reactions to a 95 lb smaller me. I haven't had that for a while, most folk have gotten used to the "new" me.

Tomorrow is supposed to be colder and rainy - which means I may get some indoor stuff done. :cross:

My plans for Sunday are pretty simple - church then visit MIL and call my Mom and probably spend an our or so talking to DS1 and DIL.

Mother's Day is the one day of the year (well, one of a few - Christmas and Easter too) that I refuse to go out to eat. I hate the crowds, the wait, and the food. And then there is the NOISE (some things about wearing hearing aids I hate - and crowded rooms is one of them).

Not sure what we are eating (I'm certainly not cooking), but whatever it is - it will be at home :D

Whatever your plans, I hope you have a fun weekend!

Laurie

Hi
 

Hi All:sunny:
Just checking in. My new habit is to sit down in the morning with my coffee and spend some time with my new friends:comp: It's a great to have a time to contemplate and plan for my day.

Jude, you reminded me of how emotional my eating can be. When something is amiss in my life in my relationships with others I can feel this tug in my gut that says eat eat eat. I hope you may find some peace in your heart on Sunday and stay on plan. Like Laurie said, "You can do it!"

Laurie, I perused your before and after photos this morn. Congratulations! I want what you have. I have to admit I am crying a bit. I really hate having my picture taken and wish it were different. I want very much to be able to smile and have confidence and be able to show my pictures to everyone. I am getting better about taking pictures, but unless there is no other choice, I'm usually not the subject.:(

So after my moment of pain, I am going to sign off and face the day. I had a clean day yesterday:cp: so I can do it again today. I am going to a memorial service and there will be lots of food, so I am going to be vigilant. There....I'm feeling better now.

I just recognized that I had not made any plan for exercise and now I have. I will keep my bike on the car and pedal a bit from the park while everyone else is eating and drinking.:bike2:

Best Regards!
Debbie R (Lexxiss)

Debbie - thanks for your kind words! Look how far you have come already! You WILL be posting your goal pictures and I WILL be reading your goal story here at 3FC.

Starting the day with a plan and accountability (posting here) really does make a difference. Social eating can be tricky and challenging. I choose to look at those occasions as a challenge - how close to staying on plan can I come? What choices can I make that help me toward my goal of health and fitness? I hope you enjoyed your bike ride! :congrat:

Well, shape boxing is waiting - I'm off to get in my workout for today. Hope everyone has a fun and productive and on plan weekend!

Laurie :scooter:

Hi everyone!

I think what makes us want to eat at the end of the day has several components, but the main one is that it's time to relax, and for many, relax = eat and/or drink. Also, it's usually been awhile since the last snack, so a person is probably hungry! So--an opportunity for planning, knowing that the desire will come up. For example, a low-cal "appetizer" while fixing dinner, or a cup of favorite tea, made slowly and savored.

Lexxiss, glad to see you posting! Don't feel sad--you can change this! Stick with it... :cheer2:

CD, I often check in with your photos--they are so encouraging! I also love to read your posts because you're a caring and positive person.

Well, today is the first day that I have managed to get back to my morning walks. Are you all shocked to hear that I didn't do them for awhile? Two things led to my losing track. One was the change of season--when it starts to be summer in Fla., you have to get out earlier to do anything outside. So, in the fall/winter/spring, I could go walking at any time; now I have had to shift so that I get out there around 8 a.m. or earlier. The other thing was the dental work last Monday. It's hard for me to believe that it could throw me so much, but evidently it did. Anyway, I went this morning and renewed my appreciation for my walks. I get my metabolism going, get the kinks out, get some sunlight!! :cheer3: and also hear the birds and bees and smell the flowers.

I've also not been doing as much at the gym, although I still go just as often. So that's the next thing to improve.

Today I ought to work outside later on, but I am soooo not in the mood. I think I'll catch up with my work instead...

No mothers or Mother's Day plans here--except that we may go to see Star Trek. We'll be avoiding restaurants.

CD, what does the "shape" in shape boxing refer to?

Jay


See ya!

Aw, Jay - thanks so much for your kind words! Coming from you - they mean a lot.
Shape Boxing is the term that Gold's Gym uses to refer to that section of their workout. You go through routines that are basically boxing, ducking, and weaving combinations. The instructor gives you tips on perfect form like, "don't forget to turn from the waist and use your lower body for power." From what I can see, the shape is mostly upper body contouring, with some core worked in. Since you are shifting your weight front-back-front-back throughout the whole routine, it is a cardio workout (thus the name of the program) which does incorporate the use of the legs, just doesn't target them.

The exercise portion of the program has a broader body focus and includes running, push ups, crunches,squats, and jumping rope (in my dreams only:lol:). Here is a link to a good description.

Good for you getting out walking again. Don't discount what you went through with your dental work. It took me several weeks to feel "normal" again after the last dental surgery I had. You are one of the most dedicated and consistent chicks around these parts - I'm betting that you will be back into your exercise groove very soon!

LOL - I think one of the nicest things about being over 50 is that I follow my moods a lot more when choosing chores. I do tend to put off things that aren't appealing - though sometimes that gets me in trouble ;)

Speaking of which, I need to stop typing and get my vacuuming done.

Enjoy your weekend all!

Laurie

LOL - talking to myself again :dizzy:

Hope everyone had a great Mother's Day! Typical Sunday for us - church, shopping, chores, visiting relatives, talking to family, and cooking for the week. We did take the scooters out to visit DH's mom.

I made a great cheese spread for crackers - very simple
1 part Laughing Cow (I like the light herb garlic)
1 part plain yogurt
sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese
season to taste (I add Mrs. Dash and another seasoning blend that I make)

Gotta fly - we are going to get a hard freeze tonight - I have plants to cover :(

Wow, CD, how can you be having a hard freeze at this point in MAY?? Weird!

We are at 90 degrees here... and no rain... not good! Water is rationed for lawns, etc. Can't wash cars, driveways.

We went to see Star Trek at the morning showing. $5! The theater was pretty full, even at that hour (around 10 a.m.). Any Trek fans here? Go see it! It's good entertainment. Somewhat corny in some ways, but hey, it's Star Trek. LOVE that Spock!

Oh--for movie treats I had a 1.5 ounce box of raisins that I brought with me. These days, movie popcorn just doesn't have much appeal. Even the smell is a bit off... although of course, it reminds me of movies in days gone by. :lol:

For dinner we had steak! and salad--nice big salad with olives, blue cheese, edamame, and light balsamic dressing. Pretty high in calories, but very yummy--and I think I had room for the day.

Now, what did you all do?

Jay

Hi all - slow start to the week around here!
Another hard freeze again tonight :(

Jay - I remember my brother's wedding in June and it snowed ****

Thanks for the info on Star Trek. DH is a confirmed Trekie - I've seen all the originals, and all the movies, and even the spinoff series - but I'm not quite the devotee that he is.

Sounds like he would definitely enjoy it!

Absolutely AWESOME job with your movie snacks! I can't take much more than that with me because I will eat mindlessly while watching the film. Raisins are a perfect snack to take - what a good idea.

Gotta fly - church meeting again tonight. Hopefully we can take the scooters, even though it is still a bit chilly.