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.
Pamela says
May 5, 2009 at 9:28 amraising four kids ages six, three, two, infant = resistance training
gary rith says
May 5, 2009 at 9:30 amWalking with the beagle, there goes a cat, HOLD ON!
lauren says
May 5, 2009 at 9:30 amTrader Joe’s CHOCOLATE calcium soft chews —supplement calcium AND dessert!
Kirsten says
May 5, 2009 at 9:33 amRESISTANCE IS FUTILE, so say the Borg – chomp on Tums.
Debby says
May 5, 2009 at 9:41 amWeights in employee gym, only woman around, eye-candy abounds. Hee!
BOSSY says
May 5, 2009 at 9:49 amToo much supplemented calcium is a bad thing, isn’t it?
BOSSY says
May 5, 2009 at 9:51 amKnew someone whose hearing decreased after calcium supplements. Calcium deposits!
(extra words: situated around the small bones of the ear.)
corrie says
May 5, 2009 at 9:52 amDoing Pushups against the kitchen counter at intervals during cooking.
Audubon Ron says
May 5, 2009 at 9:55 amWho wants to live to 90 with no Social Security?
RuthWells says
May 5, 2009 at 10:03 amJust 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.)
carson says
May 5, 2009 at 10:05 amConsume Yoplait Light Fat-free White Chocolate Strawberry in massive quantities.
Jill says
May 5, 2009 at 10:05 amStay very still. Bones can’t break if you don’t fall.
jodi says
May 5, 2009 at 10:05 amwrap self in bubble wrap. No broken bones for me.
rockle says
May 5, 2009 at 10:05 amLots and lots of Tums. Helps bones AND stress stomach.
Linda_M says
May 5, 2009 at 10:07 amGot bone density test; now take alendronate (generic Fosamax)
Cheri @ Blog This Mom! says
May 5, 2009 at 10:08 amResistance training = I don’t feel like working out again today.
Linda_M says
May 5, 2009 at 10:08 amWeight bearing exercise (lifting/power walking) 3 times/week, too!
MariaV says
May 5, 2009 at 10:10 amMaria needs to resist cosumption of copious amounts of cheese
TanyaK says
May 5, 2009 at 10:13 amI faithfully add 1% milk to every cup of coffee.
junebug says
May 5, 2009 at 10:18 amThis 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. 😀
lora says
May 5, 2009 at 10:20 amcheese cheese cheese cheese cheese lifting cheese to my mouth
unruly helpmeet says
May 5, 2009 at 10:22 amstrength training, calcium plus D, ice cream, chai latte, brie.
junebug says
May 5, 2009 at 10:22 amI have a Malibu Pilates chair. I can watch tv.
sherry says
May 5, 2009 at 10:25 amBossy 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.
TheOtherJennifer says
May 5, 2009 at 10:31 amlowfat milk with Kahlua ensures recommended daily dosage of dairy.
chocolatechic says
May 5, 2009 at 10:32 amCheese. Yogurt. Ice cream. Cream cheese. Butter. Hot chocolate.
karen l says
May 5, 2009 at 10:37 amlifting my fat ass off couch = my exercise program
Erin says
May 5, 2009 at 10:42 amRun. Run like something is chasing you. Something like osteoporosis.
Emily says
May 5, 2009 at 10:43 amEmily uses Firm n Burn Pilates. Bossy’s ass is hawt.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
May 5, 2009 at 11:03 amWalk to gym lift weights there. Wimp out when friend bails.
jp says
May 5, 2009 at 11:03 ambone scan, treadmill AND teach a rowing machine who’s boss!
Jen W. says
May 5, 2009 at 11:05 amWine or chocolate followed by Tums – antioxidants and more calcium!
Maria says
May 5, 2009 at 11:06 amCombat with stretching my friend,and lots of leafy greens.
Jamie says
May 5, 2009 at 11:10 amTraining for a half-marathon before 30th birthday – crazy AND delusional.
V. says
May 5, 2009 at 11:12 amMenopause, hot flash, facial hair — proof God is a man.
Grandma J says
May 5, 2009 at 11:14 amBoniva and supplements, with supplements being plenty of Hagen Daz.
Lynne says
May 5, 2009 at 11:17 amJazzercise. Cardio. Strength. Stretch. Fun.
Alias Mother says
May 5, 2009 at 11:17 amEmbraced full hippiedom and started making my own yogurt. Yeah.
Jean says
May 5, 2009 at 11:20 amyogurt, ice cream, cheese and push ups
The Subtle Rudder says
May 5, 2009 at 11:23 amSkinny bones plus mom’s busted ulna means LIFT THOSE WEIGHTS!
DebbyABQ says
May 5, 2009 at 11:24 amTreadmill and weight training, walking dog, eating more leafy greens.
boots586 says
May 5, 2009 at 11:30 amnot fall and bones break
bones break then you fall
Domesic Goddess (in training) says
May 5, 2009 at 11:33 amYou 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.
Domesic Goddess (in training) says
May 5, 2009 at 11:34 amOops, I broke the 10 word rule!
Kristi Young says
May 5, 2009 at 11:37 amI 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.
Kristi Young says
May 5, 2009 at 11:39 amDidn’t read the rules, sorry:
Eat ice cream,
Chase kids,
Plan heart attack around graduation!
Jeni says
May 5, 2009 at 11:40 amWorking out with cute personal trainer makes it less boring.
Renee in Seattle says
May 5, 2009 at 11:46 amTUMS. Cheese. TUMS. Weights. TUMS. Doc says eat TUMS. Duh, Okay!
jen says
May 5, 2009 at 11:50 amTums = blech.
Chocolate calcium chews = BONUS! (also comes in “caramel”)
jen says
May 5, 2009 at 11:52 amresistance training: for every pushup you do, eat one M&M.
summertime says
May 5, 2009 at 11:53 amUp at 5, toddler wakeup, enough resistance training for me.
kay says
May 5, 2009 at 12:19 pmResistance training is NOT killing four teenage sons. Or husband.
Liz C says
May 5, 2009 at 12:36 pmHow about ignore it as long as I possibly can?
Arli says
May 5, 2009 at 12:41 pmTry to resist personal trainer. Eat ice cream afterwards. Alone.
The Domestic Goddess says
May 5, 2009 at 12:42 pmWho needs resistance training when you’ve got my active kids?
Amelia says
May 5, 2009 at 12:43 pmRemembers Grandma’s doctor saying lotsa milk now no osteoporosis later.
Manic Mommy says
May 5, 2009 at 1:02 pmResistance lost all its elan when Charles de Gaulle died.
KB says
May 5, 2009 at 1:05 pmDrink milk daily plus Total Body Conditioning class at gym.
Cactus Petunia says
May 5, 2009 at 1:12 pmStrength training: controlling 160 lbs of dogs, 3 miles daily.
Liz says
May 5, 2009 at 1:17 pmBoyfriend’s throat closed last week because of calcium deposit. Scary!!
Liz says
May 5, 2009 at 1:19 pmResistance plan: when dragged to gym, whine until released.
sara says
May 5, 2009 at 1:27 pmParmesan cheese is very calcium dense, use liberally. Resist training.
foolery says
May 5, 2009 at 1:38 pmEvery day I lift a cow, then have milk. Ha.
Hokie Deb says
May 5, 2009 at 1:39 pm–>Avoid injury, don’t exercise;
but lots of cheese with w(h)ine!
http://thaxtonfam.blogspot.com
Know it All says
May 5, 2009 at 2:13 pmmanchego, kefir,spinach, stoli =strong, fun mommy resisting more food!
Ree (the other one) says
May 5, 2009 at 2:40 pmLifting weights and lots of walking because I fear milk.
sevedra says
May 5, 2009 at 3:04 pmPlan to resist osteoporosis through stubborness and denial. grrr argh
David says
May 5, 2009 at 3:06 pmI eat yogurt daily. And I have a Y chromosome.
janny226 says
May 5, 2009 at 3:14 pmI plan to scan for and clip Viactiv coupons. Regularly.
Ris says
May 5, 2009 at 3:18 pmMilkshakes. Lots of ’em.
Lisa says
May 5, 2009 at 3:19 pmYou 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.
Shelley says
May 5, 2009 at 3:25 pmAll exercise or training is boring.That’s why I’m fat.
Iris says
May 5, 2009 at 3:37 pmResistance Training =
When Shortie yells, “Mama! I NEED you. Pick me UP!”
P.S. Bossy’s Core Ball pics are hysterical.
Alissa says
May 5, 2009 at 3:57 pmTapioca pudding and Ben & Jerry’s. Carrying growing children around.
zelzee says
May 5, 2009 at 3:58 pmWhite Russians. Milk has loads of calcium for strong bones.
Well Read Hostess says
May 5, 2009 at 4:10 pmDenial ain’t just a river in Egypt, Bossy.
and walking.
Hope says
May 5, 2009 at 4:26 pmBrie, muenster, havarti, mozzarella, parmesan, ice cream, and sour cream.
dgm says
May 5, 2009 at 5:04 pmMagnesium necessary to properly absorb calcium. Weights, running, yoga, surfing.
carma says
May 5, 2009 at 6:01 pmmy osteoporosis avoidance plan = belly dancing woo hoo plus calcium
operagal says
May 5, 2009 at 6:02 pmyogurt + apartment stairs. $1.00/6 cups coupon. stairs free.
see how I rolled the Poverty Party into that one?
yeah.
heidi says
May 5, 2009 at 6:22 pmdrinking enriched rice milk with calcium. whilst sitting in my chair.
Lisa says
May 5, 2009 at 6:34 pmResistance is futile.bossy.looks like a full body cast4me..
anne marie in philly says
May 5, 2009 at 6:48 pmyogurt, cheese, ben and jerry’s chunky monkey ice cream. YUM!
Shelia says
May 5, 2009 at 6:59 pmScrew resistance training and living forever. Pour me another mimosa.
Reeb says
May 5, 2009 at 8:10 pm44/Kristi, I miss Blue Bell ice cream SOOOO much. yum.
Reeb says
May 5, 2009 at 8:13 pm“Fitness” yoga at YMCA. But apparently not while on vacation.
Matilda says
May 5, 2009 at 8:28 pmGot Denial? Hunched over grammas used to run after toddlers.
Cecily says
May 5, 2009 at 8:29 pmStay fat. Cause it means constant weight bearing exercise.
Chesapeake Bay Woman says
May 5, 2009 at 8:35 pmI go to Curves, where “go to” equals “think about.”
p.j. says
May 5, 2009 at 8:46 pmSunday mornings wake up sit up Fosamax in water down.
Ruth says
May 5, 2009 at 9:24 pmTums are wrong kind of Calcium. Need Calcium Citrate.
sugarpie says
May 5, 2009 at 10:01 pmLots of gardening, moderation (double yuck), four times/week run.
sugarpie says
May 5, 2009 at 10:02 pmO Lord, how I tire of the moderation. Please see above.
Dorothy Stahlnecker says
May 5, 2009 at 10:42 pmIf you said red wine will help I’m in if it’s milk forget it.
Dorothy from grammology
grammology.com
CupcakeMurphy says
May 6, 2009 at 12:04 amMilk addiction good for bones! alas bad for gas bloat.
islaygirl says
May 6, 2009 at 12:16 amEating more ice cream — for the calcium.
g says
May 6, 2009 at 12:44 amOh, 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.
amy says
May 6, 2009 at 1:49 amI 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!
Stephanie says
May 6, 2009 at 2:34 amI drink milk; I teach middle school..that’s gotta count.
Sven says
May 6, 2009 at 7:30 amPut your feet behind your ears and chew your toenails.
joeinvegas says
May 6, 2009 at 11:08 amSeeing Bossy on the ball – no public words to say.
Cage Free Family says
May 6, 2009 at 12:10 pmHomemade bone broths and extra broccoli for calcium and yoga.
donna says
May 6, 2009 at 3:16 pmI use stability ball as desk chair; boss thinks I’m nuts!
Bonnie says
May 6, 2009 at 9:07 pmWay too much animal protein equals weak bones. Go Vegan!!!
Bonnie says
May 6, 2009 at 9:12 pmCountries with highest protein consumption have highest rates of osteoporosis!
Hunter says
May 6, 2009 at 10:56 pmRide bike to World Cafe Live. Wine has calcium, right?
Barb says
May 7, 2009 at 8:29 pmCream in my coffee, cheese on my cracker, ice cream.
Mandy says
May 8, 2009 at 11:01 amI’m with Pamela (#1). Too many kids. Too tired to train.
penny winstead says
May 8, 2009 at 12:43 pmHave a hover-round in garage already…i ain’t fightin’!
Say What? says
May 8, 2009 at 7:36 pmI’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!
M. O. says
May 10, 2009 at 7:08 pmPlease, 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.
Janice says
May 10, 2009 at 9:41 pmChocolate Almond Indulgence ice cream frozen really HARD-calcium/resistance.