Eat more avocados...

Lavinia said:
You haven't lost the plumpness in your cheeks, that is what is keeping you looking youthful. One of the reasons why fat people suddenly look older when they lose weight.
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Yep, I still have some of my "plumpness" from before losing weight, unfortunately it ain't in my face...
hollydolly said:
altho' I need to lose weight I'm not going to...
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You look good Holly, young and from the picture I don't see that you are much, if any, overweight.
 
Alligatorob said:
Yep, I still have some of my "plumpness" from before losing weight, unfortunately it ain't in my face...

You look good Holly, young and from the picture I don't see that you are much, if any, overweight.
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thanks AR, that's kind of you... and altho' my face doesn't show it too much..I definitely do need to lose weight. almost 2 years of barely any activity has taken it's toll, and I'm at least 14 pounds overweight...
 
hollydolly said:
well tbh with you the last 8 months have been a horrible time for me, so to get a nice compliment is just the thing to cheer me up..:giggle:
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I am so sorry that the last 8 months have been horrible for you. I will make sure I try and cheer you up everyday or at least put a little smile on your face with something. I don't like people to feel horrible. :)
 
I don't really care for avocado. I stopped buying them because I was not eating them and they'd get all yucky. I think the only way I would eat avocado is in guacamole and even then I'll eat it once or twice a year. I have become a picky eater as I age. Don't know why.

As my 2 year old g-niece will say, "it's disgusting". OMG, she is so funny.
 
There have been reports that the maximum daily recommended quantity per day is 1/2 an avocado. It’s a good fat, yet there can be too much of a good thing.

Avocados are my go-to lazy sandwich for my husband’s lunch. Good whole grain bread, 1/2 sliced avocado and he adds a little salt. If he likes it, I’ll keep serving it. I did say I’m lazy. 😉
 
Jules said:
There have been reports that the maximum daily recommended quantity per day is 1/2 an avocado. It’s a good fat, yet there can be too much of a good thing.

Avocados are my go-to lazy sandwich for my husband’s lunch. Good whole grain bread, 1/2 sliced avocado and he adds a little salt. If he likes it, I’ll keep serving it. I did say I’m lazy. 😉
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I don't think I would ever eat multiple avocados unless it was with guacamole. If I am going to have it on a sandwich it is usually a 1/2 or at max a full avocado.
 
I understand that you have to be very careful to wash the outside thoroughly, as it is only the flesh which is safe to eat. The skin and seed are toxic.
 
Jackie23 said:
I've been on a new diet for the last few weeks.....lots of research. Avocado is one of the healthiest foods you can eat..I eat about one a day.

Avocados are a source of vitamins C, E, K, and B6, as well as riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and potassium. They also provide lutein, beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocados contain high levels of healthy, beneficial fats, which can help a person feel fuller between meals.
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Healthy AND delicious...what's not to love! Sprinkle a bit of Himalayan pink salt or Cayenne powder on them for added flavor!
Alligatorob said:
I'm 69 and pretty sure I don't look a day over 80...
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Lol, same here, must be the weight loss thing....that's OK, I'm so done with being over-weight.
 
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dseag2 said:
I don't eat avocados by themselves but I will eat them on any dish when they are offered in a restaurant or in guacamole.(y)

Collagen Peptides are also supposedly good for the skin and joints. I use 2 scoops of Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides in my coffee every morning.

I'm happy with how I look at 64, especially since I grew up in Florida and "baked" over the years, but I also believe a big part of it is genetics. My mother still had beautiful skin and nice, plump cheeks when I took this pic. She was 86. (Excuse the food.) Now if I could just figure out how to have that much hair!

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Lovely lady.
 
hollydolly said:
thanks AR, that's kind of you... and altho' my face doesn't show it too much..I definitely do need to lose weight. almost 2 years of barely any activity has taken it's toll, and I'm at least 14 pounds overweight...
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Not being kind, just factual, you appear quite a delightful young lady. And in the avatar picture you used before more of your whole body appeared.

As someone who has lost and gained 100s of pounds I understand how you feel. I feel the same now, if I could lose 10 or 15 pounds I think I'd be happier. But I also know a stone one way or the other makes less difference than we think.

I am sure you are fine where you are, but if you would feel more comfortable losing some weight I'd say go for it! Not that my opinion matters much... only yours does.
 
Jules said:
There have been reports that the maximum daily recommended quantity per day is 1/2 an avocado. It’s a good fat, yet there can be too much of a good thing.

Avocados are my go-to lazy sandwich for my husband’s lunch. Good whole grain bread, 1/2 sliced avocado and he adds a little salt. If he likes it, I’ll keep serving it. I did say I’m lazy. 😉
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This reminded me of an ex boss of mine. I'd ask her what she cooked for supper and she'd answer me with the same thing. An egg sandwich. One fried egg between two pieces of bread. Felt sorry for her hubby.
 
hollydolly said:
Nope..everyone else seems to like avocados... I hate them, Yuck!! I 've always managed to look younger than my age without eating them ( that's me in my avatar taken just a couple of weeks ago)..age 67 in 2 weeks time.. I think I'll do without the avocados.. :D
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The government of Mexico would like to have a word or two with you....
 
PamfromTx said:
This reminded me of an ex boss of mine. I'd ask her what she cooked for supper and she'd answer me with the same thing. An egg sandwich. One fried egg between two pieces of bread. Felt sorry for her hubby.
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Except that my husband is really happy with this plain sandwich.

A fried egg sandwich for supper wouldn’t be a balanced meal. That won’t happen in my house.
 

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