A good night's sleep, chocolate, the happiness and satisfaction of sharing on AgingCare forum. Does anyone have some favorite things to think about? Yes, this phrase is from the song in the movie "The sound of Music". My husband and I often resort to using movie lines and song to improve communication. We were the only two in a gathering of people who heard the background music playing. We both had the same (cassette tape/CD). A connection bringing two people together. To this day, we crack up when one uses a simple movie line to make a serious point.
SO, What is one of your favorite movie line, some of your favorite things?
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things....
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It's been several weeks for my dH exercising.
The veins on his arms are sticking out.
So I took a double take.
I think he may be getting 'buff'. Lol.
Dh has been watching a very similar exercise video from the Silver Sneakers and AARP programs, free, online.
One instructor said if you cannot do squats, do leg lifts.
I do not do the same exercises because of fibromyalgia, but it looks fun.
Where have you been?
You are very inspiring.
I agree about squads, I don’t do it everyday, but I also do weights, steps, biking. But I do 100 a day, 3/4 times a week.
Eating well, but I love carbs, I hardly eat junk, and I never ever diet.
I run and do things all day and my weight is the same.
And like you, I love reading and learning. I would read half a night if I could.
Shame on me, I have treadmill in the basement, put Spanish lessons book on it, so do two things exercise and learn, have done very little of as I find treadmill boring, used to be my husband who exercised on it.
Lucky for us it is getting warmer and snow is melting, walking would be good.
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My dd was studying to be a personal trainer and she was very good with people who were out of shape and/or older b/c cause she took it very slowly and stressed at the beginning to build a habit. Not to be concerned how many or how fast or whatever but just do a few so you build it into your day. Then once you have the habit, you can concentrate on doing the exercises better. Makes sense to me.
I don’t remember if we went on that ride. Oh my gosh, I got claustrophobia on the 20,000 leagues under the sea ride! Hahaha 🤣.
I always go for the roller coaster rides! I also love the free fall rides, Tower of Terror was fun. We would get out of line and go right back in to do those.
I like Disneyland too. Pirates ride is actually better in California than in Florida. So is Indiana Jones and Space Mountain.
Not sure about if now . But years ago there was a cute Viking ship ride in Epcot at Disney World.
I am going to check out the video and will let you know if I see the light! LOL 😆
I have always loved the Viking ships! Very cool looking vessels.
I think it’s funny that your squats get brought up often 😂😂
cw - I am sure it is good. With CFS/FM I couldn't possibly do it without crashing. My knees screamed when I started the squats too. In fact my knees were bothering me on the stairs, but not any more. I just took it very slowly. Nothing wrong with bringing something good to other people's attention.
Thanks, I will check out the video. I’m boring. I do my stationary bicycle and walking.
Thanks for the squats technique . I do have some knee exercises that I learned in PT for my arthritic knees.
My PCP told me the 70/30 too when he finally talked me into taking a statin drug. He basically said I needed the statin anyway because of genetics . Dad’s side English/ Irish , Mom’s side are the Vikings.
I had a Norwegian math teacher for 2 years in high school who celebrated Leif Erikson Day in class each year . She ignored the US Columbus Day . Lol.
I gather you are another Viking on here. I think we have pretty good genes, at least in my mother's family they do. From what I have read it's about 70:30 lifestyle to genetics. Lifestyle is all the usual stuff and it is important. Mother who lived to 106, walked a lot, ate sensible home cooked meals (very little processed food), liked her sweets in moderation - a little dessert some times and a cookie or two with a cup of tea, and same for a glass of sherry once in a while. She usually slept well. Her mind was very active and she stayed involved in her interests into her 90s.
Having Borderline Personality Disorder she lived with a degree of stress and had high blood pressure which was treated but sometimes spiked, and that I am sure caused her vascular dementia. Otherwise she might still be alive and I would still be caregiving - God forbid! Most of the women in mother's family lived a good life well up into their 90s.
I try to live a healthy lifestyle. For me that's the key. Keeping moving is part of that. Even a little exercise has benefits. I can't do what I once did, obviously. I eat low carb and for me that is part of keeping healthy but it's not for everyone. My father got type 2 diabetes and I swore I wouldn't!!!
When my BP went up a bit years ago I did a lifestyle change rather than take pills. It came down and is even lower now. Same with blood sugar and mine is fine now. That's my general approach. If something goes off I first look to lifestyle to change it. That doesn't work for everything. I am on thyroid meds for hypothyroidism and a lot of supplements for CFS/FM but it does work for many things.
Dealing with stress well is very important too. I used to be able to walk it off, but not any more, so deep breathing and so on helps. I read a lot for escapism and for knowledge.
Living long is only good if you have quality of life. And enough money to look after yourself. I worked till I was 73 to enhance my pensions. I work to keep myself as healthy and mobile as I can. It's better than sitting and deteriorating. lol.
I would go to the Crayola factory! I remember being thrilled to get my first box of 64 crayons! Hahaha 🤣
I love reading the names of colors on crayons, lipstick and nail polish.
I don’t think the Peeps factory gives tours , at least I’ve never heard of any.
But we do have the Crayola factory tour near us where you get to make and name a crayon.
Ok. I’m asking . Are these the usual knees out back straight squats ?
What am I supposed to be doing to live as long as your family ?
Jeanne Calment is legendary. Lot of antioxidants in dark chocolate!
But I can do squats, about 100 a day!
Interesting fact, this French woman, (don’t remember her name), who lived to be over 120, ate about 2 pounds of chocolate weekly, doctor advised her to eat less at age 110. Why, maybe more chocolate increases longevity?
You couldn't pay me to eat most candy, but I do miss licorice - twizzlers, all sorts. They are not too sweet. Can't eat them due to allergies.
Turkey is another favourite and I will probably roast some pieces today.
Happy Easter everyone.
My mother was somehow related to the Heidi candy company. Like a cousin second cousin or something by marriage . They made jujyfruits and red hot dollars, and chocolate babies.
Twizzlers are good. I haven’t had them in years.
I remember riding my bicycle to the store to buy ‘penny’ candies. I got a quarter for my allowance every week and I thought that I was rich going into the store to buy four or five candies and a drink!
Can you visit the Peeps factory? Do they do field trips?
When my oldest daughter was living in Alabama, we visited and went to the Mercedes Benz factory! It’s huge. We wore comfy shoes for the day.
I used to eat peeps as a kid before I moved from Long Island to PA . ( Moved to PA when I was 40.)
I grew up and eat dark chocolate now.
My real weakness though is twizzlers all year long. It’s a Hershey product , and Hershey is in PA too .