Reflections of My Life

I managed to walk out to the dumpster. Just got back inside. I am playing around with my intermittent fasting window because I do not eat enough protein. Protein is really important for elderly or anyone who needs to heal. I don't really consider myself elderly since I hit the 70's two years ago. I moved it up to the 80's (sorry to anyone in that category). I need at least 100 grams of protein which should be at the very least 30+ grams per meal if I have three meals.

In hot weather I like to have cold food. So I have deviled eggs and salmon salad for today. Not sure there is enough for all three meals. I do have some canned meats & fish that are fully cooked and could be eaten warmed up or even cold. Not sure I want to use them though because they are part of my storage in case I run out of money or the power goes out. I have a little stove I can use if there is no electricity. I will see what I feel like doing then.

For now I am going to go read my new book. I am enjoying the experience of holding a paper book in my hands. Feeling the glossy pages, seeing the pictures and illustrations and the smell.........oh yes, the smell of a new book! I have been using my kindle way more than actually buying paper books because it is cheaper, I can see the text easier and it takes up no space. Maybe I see the text better because I got the new glasses. I still love my kindle though.

Stay cool and drink a lot!
 
katlupe said:
I am playing around with my intermittent fasting window because I do not eat enough protein. Protein is really important for elderly or anyone who needs to heal. I need at least 100 grams of protein which should be at the very least 30+ grams per meal if I have three meals.
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Are you careful of your kidneys with such a high protein intake? I know many say you don't need to worry, but that is rather an extreme long-term diet you are on. I don't mean to pry.
 
gruntlabor said:
Are you careful of your kidneys with such a high protein intake? I know many say you don't need to worry, but that is rather an extreme long-term diet you are on. I don't mean to pry.
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Excess protein causing kidney damage is old science. Here is a video about it and the studies supporting it. Read the comments from people who have used keto/carnivore food plans to reverse their kidney issues.

 
He has many more videos too. I prefer Dr. Ken Berry because he always shows the studies supporting his videos and he explains in easy to understand language.
 
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I can't believe here it is the end of June and I am already looking forward to fall. I am. I hate to wish two precious months of my life away (especially at my age now!) but I really hate hot weather. And my temps are not even near my southern friends' temps. I like it about 65 or less. I guess as a kid growing up in FL the hot weather did not affect me. I remember my parents being inside with the air conditioner running. Now I understand.

I have been trying to limit my hot food. I am thinking of making some chicken salad with a can (a LARGE can) of chicken I bought. That would go for a few days. More deviled eggs. I ordered 2 more ice cube trays because I need more ice. Also have Popsicle molds coming as well as a slushie cup. Thinking cold food and drinks. But I do have to have hot coffee in the morning. Cold coffee is for afternoons if I have any.

Something I like to do when I am hot and/or my feet get hot is to soak them in a basin of cold water. It works well and especially if my feet have swelled. Which they have been doing because I have not been using my compression stockings. Too hot and I only have two pair left that have not got a hole in the heel. I will try it today if I remember.
 
katlupe said:
I can't believe here it is the end of June and I am already looking forward to fall. I am. I hate to wish two precious months of my life away (especially at my age now!) but I really hate hot weather. And my temps are not even near my southern friends' temps. I like it about 65 or less. I guess as a kid growing up in FL the hot weather did not affect me. I remember my parents being inside with the air conditioner running. Now I understand.

I have been trying to limit my hot food. I am thinking of making some chicken salad with a can (a LARGE can) of chicken I bought. That would go for a few days. More deviled eggs. I ordered 2 more ice cube trays because I need more ice. Also have Popsicle molds coming as well as a slushie cup. Thinking cold food and drinks. But I do have to have hot coffee in the morning. Cold coffee is for afternoons if I have any.

Something I like to do when I am hot and/or my feet get hot is to soak them in a basin of cold water. It works well and especially if my feet have swelled. Which they have been doing because I have not been using my compression stockings. Too hot and I only have two pair left that have not got a hole in the heel. I will try it today if I remember.
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A spray bottle of water for your face, chest, and arms??
 
I did not get to my laundry today......well, I did sort it. That counts. I will get it downstairs tomorrow.

I had two deliveries today but at separate times. One was the solar powered and hand crank lantern. It is really bright! So if our power ever goes out I will have a light besides the flashlight. My flashlight is solar powered also. I had that since I lived at my house and it still looks new. The other delivery was my order of Keto Chow.

I have already had supper and kitchen clean and ready for tomorrow. I like doing that. When I lived at my house I was in the kitchen all the time. Such hard jobs preparing supper and then cleaning up after it. Washing all those dishes without running water. Now just cooking for myself is so easy. I love it. Yes, I do love to cook.........just not for anyone else.
 
I expect to have a busy day today. Makes up for the lazy last two days I have had. Sometimes I plan on doing something and the heat just gets to me. So even if it gets too hot for me, I still need to do these things. A grocery delivery, laundry, out to the dumpster, water delivery scheduled and (depending on how well I can walk) I should go to the ATM for Jeff (or save it for a grocery delivery for him). I hate to have so much to do in one day. Sometimes though it is good to get it all over with at once.

I bought a couple of tee shirt dresses and wasn't sure if I was going to like them or not. I do though. I love how cool they are. When I go somewhere with one on I just put one of my seersucker (wrinkly) blouses over it (unbuttoned) and it looks like it goes together. I have many of those blouses in different colors so I can change the look. I might get more of the tee shirt dresses. So comfy!
 
Sliverfox said:
@Kat,, did you buy the t-shit dresses at Walmart?
I noticed they had a lot of them when we were there.

Or did you order them on line?

I've been thinking of getting one,, BUT I want a different color so I don't look like everyone else!
Still vain in my old age :eek:
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I ordered them from Woman Within. I bought 2, one in navy blue and one in pink. They have other colors and I am thinking of buying a couple more. I really love them. I will go find the link if you want to look at them.
 
Yesterday, I did almost everything I planned....not the laundry, didn't get that done. This morning it is on my list. Hopefully I will get it done. Not sure why I put it off since when I am downstairs in the laundry room, people come in to talk to me. I stay down there with the laundry now. I usually bring my coloring book and pens so do that while I wait. Good to be out of the apartment for awhile.

They are having a fourth of July picnic on the 4th but I already declined going. I do not want to be outside for any length of time while it is so hot. Plus I do not eat the types of food they eat so easier to fix my own upstairs in my own kitchen. I am not antisocial since I talk to others almost every day. Either they come to my apartment or I stop in to see them in their apartment.

Yesterday I had to cancel my order for the slushie cup because I went back and read the reviews and then the description again. I must have missed it when I was ordering it but it does not work with any drink that does not have real sugar in it. That is not in my kitchen and I would never use it again. So I canceled and then searched for making a slushie recipe.

It turns out I can use my Oster blender that I have had for years. I guess I never paid attention to the buttons on the front of it. It has an ice crusher and a frozen drink one! So I will be making my own slushie with that. I tried one with six ice cubes and the LMNT electrolyte grapefruit flavor I had in the refrigerator. It worked and was good. Next time though I will use more ice cubes. Good thing I ordered two more ice cube trays. I want to try it with a cold coffee drink. That should be good.
 
katlupe said:
Yesterday, I did almost everything I planned....not the laundry, didn't get that done. This morning it is on my list. Hopefully I will get it done. Not sure why I put it off since when I am downstairs in the laundry room, people come in to talk to me. I stay down there with the laundry now. I usually bring my coloring book and pens so do that while I wait. Good to be out of the apartment for awhile.

They are having a fourth of July picnic on the 4th but I already declined going. I do not want to be outside for any length of time while it is so hot. Plus I do not eat the types of food they eat so easier to fix my own upstairs in my own kitchen. I am not antisocial since I talk to others almost every day. Either they come to my apartment or I stop in to see them in their apartment.

Yesterday I had to cancel my order for the slushie cup because I went back and read the reviews and then the description again. I must have missed it when I was ordering it but it does not work with any drink that does not have real sugar in it. That is not in my kitchen and I would never use it again. So I canceled and then searched for making a slushie recipe.

It turns out I can use my Oster blender that I have had for years. I guess I never paid attention to the buttons on the front of it. It has an ice crusher and a frozen drink one! So I will be making my own slushie with that. I tried one with six ice cubes and the LMNT electrolyte grapefruit flavor I had in the refrigerator. It worked and was good. Next time though I will use more ice cubes. Good thing I ordered two more ice cube trays. I want to try it with a cold coffee drink. That should be good.
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Your slushy sounds cool and inviting!
 
I remember when Friday night was the big date night. So funny how that is the last thing I would want to do now. I never leave my apartment after dark. And I can't wait to sit in my recliner and watch videos. It is rare I watch a movie or television show. Though I have been watching Lucy documentaries and her old shows. She was the first actress I remember being a fan of when I was a little girl. Well, maybe Annette was first.
 
katlupe said:
I remember when Friday night was the big date night. So funny how that is the last thing I would want to do now. I never leave my apartment after dark. And I can't wait to sit in my recliner and watch videos. It is rare I watch a movie or television show. Though I have been watching Lucy documentaries and her old shows. She was the first actress I remember being a fan of when I was a little girl. Well, maybe Annette was first.
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Annette! :love:
 

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