Ok so now we have a new year
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| Mon, 01-05-2009 - 7:28pm |
What do we do with it? I was watching Oprah this afternoon. As most of us know she has once again gain weight and this year says she is going to get it back off and do her best to live her best life. I thank heavens don't have a weight problem. Now I am far from being thin but I am comfortable with what I weigh now.
I got to thinking though what can I do to live the best life for me? I do watch what I eat for the most part I have high chlorestrol and take medication for it. A genetic problem for me but the meds and being careful about food helps. I could probably do better though. I can drink more water and less diet coke. This will be a hard one for me I do love my diet coke but I can probably cut back. I need to exercise more. The treadmill at my house is collecting dust lately. I have been parking farther out in the parking lot of a store so I have to walk more to get inside. Hard to do when Dh is with me he has very bad knees and needs to do something about it but so far he is just not willing to yet.
I am learning to be happier with who I am and getting more used to the "aging" process. Do you ever really get used to the changes in the mirror????LOL. Noticed the other day I am getting that neck waddle thing. Ok so I am getting closer to 60 but really now do I need this? Guess I do. I have another year until I am 60 come one now. LOL. Ok Ok like I said I am working on it.
So I am going to work on my well being this year. See if I can't just be happier, healthier and learn to worry less and enjoy life more.
How about you ladies? What will help you " live your best life?"

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Good questions, Mare. I'm fairly happy with myself, in spite of my weight and physical problems. When dh had a medical problem a few months ago, we decided we need to do more to improve our health as we get older. He cleared off the treadmill, and we're trying to use it every day, starting out slowly. We have been watching what we eat for a number of years, so for us it seems to be more a matter of becoming more active.
On New Year's Eve, we talked about what we wanted to do in the coming year. We both want to "live" more, not watch the world go by, but be active participanes. We plan on going places and doing things, instead of sticking so close to home. He doesn't like crowds, and with his colitis, it will take some planning, but there are pleanty of museums and other places of interest. My mission is to find places to go, so we can explore the world around us.
We also want to do more in the garden. The past year, about all we did was cut the grass and pull a few weeds. There are areas I want to redo, as trees and shrubs grew to shade them. I need to find more variety in shade loving plants, maybe other varieties of hostas. I've tried ferns, but they just don't do well in my soil.
A shiny new year is a wonderful thing. I sure don't want to waste this one!
Jan
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Jan
I agree, what a good, thought-provoking post, Mare!!
I read everyone's responses....2 themes: weight and aging!!
Like Lor's dad, my grandmother had us consider the alternatives: once you stop getting old, you're dead! (she was a no nonsense Irish woman!)
Looking in the mirror can be a surprise sometimes! But I agree: try to be happy with who you are..isn't that the challenge of so many ages/stages?
I am happy I have kept off the 30 lbs I lost a few years ago, I credit my oatmeal/walnut/fruit breakfast and my yogurt/kashi go lean/fruit lunches most days with keeping me on track
I ALWAYS have a bottle of water with me, I never drink regular soda and limit myself to one diet coke per day.
I get my regular check ups and take the meds I need
As a matter of fact, just got the results from my Dec visit to the ob/gyn: all tests ok!
and next week I go for the mammo and bone density
Exercise is something I could do more of..esp in the winter....
and as someone said, Jo, I think, this is a good place to come to keep us "centered", get some advice or TLC or support when needed
hugs all,
Dutch
Hi Jan
I am glad you and your dh have decided to get out a bit more and join the world. Dh and I sometimes become stick in the mud people just because it is easier sometimes and we too want to get out and about more. Of course that means dh will have to have those knees replaced so we can do that.
Eating healthy is a good change to the lifestyle that is for sure, you have to make it the way you eat with a few treats now and then. IT is the exercise part I hate but I am getting better at making myself do it. Gotta keep the body moving. What is that old saying Move it or loose it? Well I choose move it.
Being happy with ourselves is the most important part I think. Once you like yourself it is so much easier to do more things and just enjoy life.
Love ya
HI Dutch
This board is a good place to come to to center ourselves but also a great place to help each other find ways to stay healthy, inspire each other to keep at something when we all need it. A good place to dump stress as well when you feel no one else is listening to you.
You are so good to have only one Diet coke a day. I am trying to work myself down to that. I do better to drink water in the summer here. I always have water with me as well when I am in the car. Used to be a diet coke but see now I have made a change there LOL.
However I also allow myself a special treat once a week if I want it and
I dont like looking in the mirror.I dont like what I see.
My face has drooped a bit.When I see me without my teeth in.I just wanna cry.
Or when the top dentures
It's funny...the reason I came to this board in the first place was solely health issues...didn't expect any more..and it really developed in to something much more..sort of "full service" LOL
this was a good point of yours: "A good place to dump stress as well when you feel no one else is listening to you."
I think that is important
I also agree with giving in to your cravings...a bit...and it hopefully will forestall overeating
later!!
hugs
Dutch
Dutch
Hi Mare and all....I had popped in and saw this thread before anyone answered...but I had no answer at that time...but I do now....
I want to take time for ME....sounds selfish, but if I am happier with my self....then the people around me will benefit too! This includes....eating healthy(NOT DIET) just sensibily, more exercise, more socializing with friends and neighbors, more finding time for activities that make me happy...reading, sewing projects, movies, and
HI Doreen
Have you been back to the dentist to let him know the lowers don't fit well. If you cannot wear them you should go back and have him redo them so they do fit. Well no they don't look like the teeth you once had and I am sure it seems pretty strange to you.
Hi Rj
Not selfish at all if you ask me. We have to take care of and like ourselves or we just have a hard time getting along with other people.
Yes I am sure with all the cold and snow in your area it does make it hard to get
Mare - what a great post. I read all the replies and have to say - I love this board and all my cybersisters - hard to believe some of us have been here from 'almost' the beginning.
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