May 5, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. The Bone Edition.

This past weekend, Bossy’s dad broke his humerus, which he later quipped wasn’t very funny at all.

This got Bossy thinking about her own bones, and how women in Bossy’s age range need to concern themselves with things like Osteoporosis, which once and finally proves Bossy’s theory that aging is the gift that keeps on giving.

As a woman moves into middle age, where middle age equals Sure I’m going to live until I’m 90, her calcium intake needs to increase, as well as resistance training for bone strength.

Here’s what Bossy is doing in terms of added calcium: she is eating lots of brie! Which contains very little calcium! And here is what Bossy is doing in terms of resistance training:

Yes, Bossy is back on her Core Ball. Most of the recommended exercises included with Bossy’s Gunnar Peterson Core Secrets® Program feature weightlifting, where weights equal soup cans, which Bossy later opens and consumes because all that weightlifting sure builds an appetite for hydrolyzed soy and wheat gluten.

Bossy can summarize her attitude about bone strengthening this way:

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about your plan to combat Osteoporosis, and/or share with Bossy and her council a less boring way to approach resistance training?

And be sure to check back later today for the funniest resistance on the web.

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112 comments

1. 1
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:28 am
   Pamela said:

   raising four kids ages six, three, two, infant = resistance training


2. 2
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:30 am
   gary rith said:

   Walking with the beagle, there goes a cat, HOLD ON!


3. 3
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:30 am
   lauren said:

   Trader Joe’s CHOCOLATE calcium soft chews —supplement calcium AND dessert!


4. 4
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:33 am
   Kirsten said:

   RESISTANCE IS FUTILE, so say the Borg – chomp on Tums.


5. 5
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:41 am
   Debby said:

   Weights in employee gym, only woman around, eye-candy abounds. Hee!


6. 6
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:49 am
   BOSSY said:

   Too much supplemented calcium is a bad thing, isn’t it?


7. 7
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:51 am
   BOSSY said:

   Knew someone whose hearing decreased after calcium supplements. Calcium deposits!

   (extra words: situated around the small bones of the ear.)


8. 8
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:52 am
   corrie said:

   Doing Pushups against the kitchen counter at intervals during cooking.


9. 9
   on May 5th, 2009 at 9:55 am
   Audubon Ron said:

   Who wants to live to 90 with no Social Security?


10. 10
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:03 am
    RuthWells said:

    Just learned yesterday that kidney failure wreaks havoc with calcium, as well. Excellent. One more thing to look forward to.

    (Sorry, no pithyness this morning. But I’d kill to have thighs like BOSSY.)


11. 11
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    carson said:

    Consume Yoplait Light Fat-free White Chocolate Strawberry in massive quantities.


12. 12
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    Jill said:

    Stay very still. Bones can’t break if you don’t fall.


13. 13
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    jodi said:

    wrap self in bubble wrap. No broken bones for me.


14. 14
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:05 am
    rockle said:

    Lots and lots of Tums. Helps bones AND stress stomach.


15. 15
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:07 am
    Linda_M said:

    Got bone density test; now take alendronate (generic Fosamax)


16. 16
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:08 am
    Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

    Resistance training = I don’t feel like working out again today.


17. 17
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:08 am
    Linda_M said:

    Weight bearing exercise (lifting/power walking) 3 times/week, too!


18. 18
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:10 am
    MariaV said:

    Maria needs to resist cosumption of copious amounts of cheese


19. 19
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:13 am
    TanyaK said:

    I faithfully add 1% milk to every cup of coffee.


20. 20
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:18 am
    junebug said:

    This is going to be more than ten words! Funny you should mention this. I had a bone density test and the doctor put me on Actonel. I looked it up and read up about the benefits and I don’t think I’m ready for it. I’m not pre-menopausal yet and I’m going to try some other methods detailed here: http://www.womentowomen.com/bonehealth/
    “Contrary to what the media or even your doctor might be telling you, the high rates of osteoporosis and osteopenia in America are not a result of our population living longer. Our bones were made to last a lifetime. When we take a closer look at osteoporosis and osteopenia, it’s clear that thin, substandard bone and higher fracture risks are the result of many factors. Our modern lifestyle and diet don’t help. But simply adding calcium or taking Fosamax are not the answers.

    Preventing and treating osteoporosis involves a new way of thinking about your body. It involves looking at your bones as one part of the whole system. And working with that system means working with nature to build and maintain healthy bones and healthy bodies. It’s never too late or too early to lessen your bone burden.”
    There is so much information at this site. You can even take a bone health profile.
    http://www.womentowomen.com/bonehealth/bones-menopause.aspx
    Sorry for the longer comment but it’s good info.


21. 21
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:20 am
    lora said:

    cheese cheese cheese cheese cheese lifting cheese to my mouth


22. 22
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:22 am
    unruly helpmeet said:

    strength training, calcium plus D, ice cream, chai latte, brie.


23. 23
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:22 am
    junebug said:

    I have a Malibu Pilates chair. I can watch tv.


24. 24
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:25 am
    sherry said:

    Bossy will be happy to know: One serving of dairy rich Lifeway Kefir has a 30% daily value of calcium and a 28% daily value of protein plus all those live and active cultures that keep your digestive and immune systems intact.

    Walking with Stella = (From Healthline) When muscles pull your bones during walking, running, and other exercise, the pulling increases bone density. Adding external weight loads bones further. That is a major way weight-bearing and weight lifting exercise increases bone density.


25. 25
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:31 am
    TheOtherJennifer said:

    lowfat milk with Kahlua ensures recommended daily dosage of dairy.


26. 26
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:32 am
    chocolatechic said:

    Cheese. Yogurt. Ice cream. Cream cheese. Butter. Hot chocolate.


27. 27
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:37 am
    karen l said:

    lifting my fat ass off couch = my exercise program


28. 28
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:42 am
    Erin said:

    Run. Run like something is chasing you. Something like osteoporosis.


29. 29
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:43 am
    Emily said:

    Emily uses Firm n Burn Pilates. Bossy’s ass is hawt.


30. 30
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:03 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Walk to gym lift weights there. Wimp out when friend bails.


31. 31
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:03 am
    jp said:

    bone scan, treadmill AND teach a rowing machine who’s boss!


32. 32
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:05 am
    Jen W. said:

    Wine or chocolate followed by Tums – antioxidants and more calcium!


33. 33
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:06 am
    Maria said:

    Combat with stretching my friend,and lots of leafy greens.


34. 34
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:10 am
    Jamie said:

    Training for a half-marathon before 30th birthday – crazy AND delusional.


35. 35
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:12 am
    V. said:

    Menopause, hot flash, facial hair — proof God is a man.


36. 36
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:14 am
    Grandma J said:

    Boniva and supplements, with supplements being plenty of Hagen Daz.


37. 37
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:17 am
    Lynne said:

    Jazzercise. Cardio. Strength. Stretch. Fun.


38. 38
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:17 am
    Alias Mother said:

    Embraced full hippiedom and started making my own yogurt. Yeah.


39. 39
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:20 am
    Jean said:

    yogurt, ice cream, cheese and push ups


40. 40
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:23 am
    The Subtle Rudder said:

    Skinny bones plus mom’s busted ulna means LIFT THOSE WEIGHTS!


41. 41
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:24 am
    DebbyABQ said:

    Treadmill and weight training, walking dog, eating more leafy greens.


42. 42
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:30 am
    boots586 said:

    not fall and bones break
    bones break then you fall


43. 43
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:33 am
    Domesic Goddess (in training) said:

    You know what they say…. a pint of Ben and Jerry’s a day keeps the osteoporosis away.

    Because you die of a heart attack way before you have to worry about brittle bones.


44. 44
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:34 am
    Domesic Goddess (in training) said:

    Oops, I broke the 10 word rule!


45. 45
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:37 am
    Kristi Young said:

    I plan to supplement my calcium intake with as much Blue Bell ice cream as possible. I am sure you cannot by that in your neighborhood, but you should look into getting some shipped! I chase children and try to catch the dog for a bath for resistance training.


46. 46
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:39 am
    Kristi Young said:

    Didn’t read the rules, sorry:
    Eat ice cream,
    Chase kids,
    Plan heart attack around graduation!


47. 47
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:40 am
    Jeni said:

    Working out with cute personal trainer makes it less boring.


48. 48
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:46 am
    Renee in Seattle said:

    TUMS. Cheese. TUMS. Weights. TUMS. Doc says eat TUMS. Duh, Okay!


49. 49
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:50 am
    jen said:

    Tums = blech.
    Chocolate calcium chews = BONUS! (also comes in “caramel”)


50. 50
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:52 am
    jen said:

    resistance training: for every pushup you do, eat one M&M.


51. 51
    on May 5th, 2009 at 11:53 am
    summertime said:

    Up at 5, toddler wakeup, enough resistance training for me.


52. 52
    on May 5th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
    kay said:

    Resistance training is NOT killing four teenage sons. Or husband.


53. 53
    on May 5th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
    Liz C said:

    How about ignore it as long as I possibly can?


54. 54
    on May 5th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
    Arli said:

    Try to resist personal trainer. Eat ice cream afterwards. Alone.


55. 55
    on May 5th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    Who needs resistance training when you’ve got my active kids?


56. 56
    on May 5th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
    Amelia said:

    Remembers Grandma’s doctor saying lotsa milk now no osteoporosis later.


57. 57
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
    Manic Mommy said:

    Resistance lost all its elan when Charles de Gaulle died.


58. 58
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
    KB said:

    Drink milk daily plus Total Body Conditioning class at gym.


59. 59
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
    Cactus Petunia said:

    Strength training: controlling 160 lbs of dogs, 3 miles daily.


60. 60
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
    Liz said:

    Boyfriend’s throat closed last week because of calcium deposit. Scary!!


61. 61
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
    Liz said:

    Resistance plan: when dragged to gym, whine until released.


62. 62
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
    sara said:

    Parmesan cheese is very calcium dense, use liberally. Resist training.


63. 63
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
    foolery said:

    Every day I lift a cow, then have milk. Ha.


64. 64
    on May 5th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
    Hokie Deb said:

    –>Avoid injury, don’t exercise;
    but lots of cheese with w(h)ine!

    http://thaxtonfam.blogspot.com


65. 65
    on May 5th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
    Know it All said:

    manchego, kefir,spinach, stoli =strong, fun mommy resisting more food!


66. 66
    on May 5th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
    Ree (the other one) said:

    Lifting weights and lots of walking because I fear milk.


67. 67
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
    sevedra said:

    Plan to resist osteoporosis through stubborness and denial. grrr argh


68. 68
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
    David said:

    I eat yogurt daily. And I have a Y chromosome.


69. 69
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
    janny226 said:

    I plan to scan for and clip Viactiv coupons. Regularly.


70. 70
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:18 pm
    Ris said:

    Milkshakes. Lots of ‘em.


71. 71
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
    Lisa said:

    You dieted as a teenager? Go have your bones checked.

    I am positive my starvation diets as a teenager are the reason I have a nice case of osteoporosis. I eat real well now and take lots of calcium. Exercise is good because your muscles rub against your bones which stimulates your bones to regenerate.


72. 72
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
    Shelley said:

    All exercise or training is boring.That’s why I’m fat.


73. 73
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
    Iris said:

    Resistance Training =

    When Shortie yells, “Mama! I NEED you. Pick me UP!”

    P.S. Bossy’s Core Ball pics are hysterical.


74. 74
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:57 pm
    Alissa said:

    Tapioca pudding and Ben & Jerry’s. Carrying growing children around.


75. 75
    on May 5th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
    zelzee said:

    White Russians. Milk has loads of calcium for strong bones.


76. 76
    on May 5th, 2009 at 4:10 pm
    Well Read Hostess said:

    Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt, Bossy.

    and walking.


77. 77
    on May 5th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
    Hope said:

    Brie, muenster, havarti, mozzarella, parmesan, ice cream, and sour cream.


78. 78
    on May 5th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
    dgm said:

    Magnesium necessary to properly absorb calcium. Weights, running, yoga, surfing.


79. 79
    on May 5th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
    carma said:

    my osteoporosis avoidance plan = belly dancing woo hoo plus calcium


80. 80
    on May 5th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
    operagal said:

    yogurt + apartment stairs. $1.00/6 cups coupon. stairs free.

    see how I rolled the Poverty Party into that one?
    yeah.


81. 81
    on May 5th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
    heidi said:

    drinking enriched rice milk with calcium. whilst sitting in my chair.


82. 82
    on May 5th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
    Lisa said:

    Resistance is futile.bossy.looks like a full body cast4me..


83. 83
    on May 5th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
    anne marie in philly said:

    yogurt, cheese, ben and jerry’s chunky monkey ice cream. YUM!


84. 84
    on May 5th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
    Shelia said:

    Screw resistance training and living forever. Pour me another mimosa.


85. 85
    on May 5th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
    Reeb said:

    44/Kristi, I miss Blue Bell ice cream SOOOO much. yum.


86. 86
    on May 5th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
    Reeb said:

    “Fitness” yoga at YMCA. But apparently not while on vacation.


87. 87
    on May 5th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
    Matilda said:

    Got Denial? Hunched over grammas used to run after toddlers.


88. 88
    on May 5th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
    Cecily said:

    Stay fat. Cause it means constant weight bearing exercise.


89. 89
    on May 5th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    I go to Curves, where “go to” equals “think about.”


90. 90
    on May 5th, 2009 at 8:46 pm
    p.j. said:

    Sunday mornings wake up sit up Fosamax in water down.


91. 91
    on May 5th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
    Ruth said:

    Tums are wrong kind of Calcium. Need Calcium Citrate.


92. 92
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
    sugarpie said:

    Lots of gardening, moderation (double yuck), four times/week run.


93. 93
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:02 pm
    sugarpie said:

    O Lord, how I tire of the moderation. Please see above.


94. 94
    on May 5th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
    Dorothy Stahlnecker said:

    If you said red wine will help I’m in if it’s milk forget it.

    Dorothy from grammology
    grammology.com


95. 95
    on May 6th, 2009 at 12:04 am
    CupcakeMurphy said:

    Milk addiction good for bones! alas bad for gas bloat.


96. 96
    on May 6th, 2009 at 12:16 am
    islaygirl said:

    Eating more ice cream — for the calcium.


97. 97
    on May 6th, 2009 at 12:44 am
    g said:

    Oh, shit. Well, my Mom, who is 84, is an example of what happens if you don’t watch your calcium. She claims she hated milk as a child and never drank it; she also never exercised as long as I have known her, except when she got into her seventies and started doing a half-hour of mall-walking for a couple years.

    Her bones are brittle and weak – the worst is her spine, her lower back discs are crumbling away and give her terrible pain that nothing but drugs can help. She had a hip replacement, thank goodness, which helped one thing, but nothing can help the spine.

    I, on the other hand, love milk, yogurt, cheese – I am a cheese fanatic. I spent much of my life working a highly physical job, which, I hope, gives me some props muscle-wise. Nowadays I am a lackluster hiker, which I should change into a habitual hiker. And I’ve started taking calcium pills.

    So – I am going to spend the next year whistling past the graveyard, and then get my act together to re-start my walking regime again.


98. 98
    on May 6th, 2009 at 1:49 am
    amy said:

    I stay healthy calcium wise by putting a generous dollop of half and half into my morning coffee. If that is not enough I frequently include cheeses into my lunch and sometimes dinner.

    Shit. I don’t wanna have to worry about my calcium content (must start taking those supplements I bought last month) AND fat contents.

    Sigh, this growing older and being responsible for your body stuff kind of sucks!


99. 99
    on May 6th, 2009 at 2:34 am
    Stephanie said:

    I drink milk; I teach middle school..that’s gotta count.


100. 100
     on May 6th, 2009 at 7:30 am
     Sven said:

     Put your feet behind your ears and chew your toenails.


101. 101
     on May 6th, 2009 at 11:08 am
     joeinvegas said:

     Seeing Bossy on the ball – no public words to say.


102. 102
     on May 6th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
     Cage Free Family said:

     Homemade bone broths and extra broccoli for calcium and yoga.


103. 103
     on May 6th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
     donna said:

     I use stability ball as desk chair; boss thinks I’m nuts!


104. 104
     on May 6th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
     Bonnie said:

     Way too much animal protein equals weak bones. Go Vegan!!!


105. 105
     on May 6th, 2009 at 9:12 pm
     Bonnie said:

     Countries with highest protein consumption have highest rates of osteoporosis!


106. 106
     on May 6th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
     Hunter said:

     Ride bike to World Cafe Live. Wine has calcium, right?


107. 107
     on May 7th, 2009 at 8:29 pm
     Barb said:

     Cream in my coffee, cheese on my cracker, ice cream.


108. 108
     on May 8th, 2009 at 11:01 am
     Mandy said:

     I’m with Pamela (#1). Too many kids. Too tired to train.


109. 109
     on May 8th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
     penny winstead said:

     Have a hover-round in garage already…i ain’t fightin’!


110. 110
     on May 8th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
     Say What? said:

     I’m going with the same plan as Jennifer at #25! Kahlua and milk! If I need more “calcium” I use cream. If I want to add another country to the party I’ll throw in some vodka: White Russian!


111. 111
     on May 10th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
     M. O. said:

     Please, please do not eat Tums to get calcium. My roommate got kidney stones from eating too many Tums. So not worth it. Get calcium the natural way.


112. 112
     on May 10th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
     Janice said:

     Chocolate Almond Indulgence ice cream frozen really HARD-calcium/resistance.