I started out with a subscription box of mostly younger women, but thanks to so many of you braving the world of YT, my box is mostly made of more mature women now and I love it. We eat a very similar diet, though I don't have to be gluten free but I do find my weight is controlled most by avoiding simple carbs. Oh, and did I ever tell you your Oyster Crackers were the BOMB? Made 'em, everyone loved 'em! Thanks, Melissa.
Melissa, I had no idea you have Crohn's! My husband has Celiac's which is very similar. We're not a big fan of Udi's either, but I found a GF brand called Canyon Ranch at SuperTarget and it tastes just like regular bread! Also I know coffee can cause digestive issues for those with pre-existing conditions and even those that don't. I started making cold brew coffee since it has a lower acidity, and I've noticed a big difference in how I feel afterwards. You can heat it up, too, and it won't effect the acidity. As a 20-something (almost 30!) I really enjoy the mature UA-cam channels. Y'all are just so much kinder and friendly. Your priorities are also in the right place, and I am learning so much. Thank you for creating such a wonderful channel!
Yes Carol was a sweetheart for doing this for all of us. I was so grateful and thankful to be a part of this lovely group of ladies. All you ladies been very kind and wonderful to me. I have to really thank Nathalie The beauty Diva for giving me a shout out and being able to connect with all of you. Now for this video. Tons of great choices I know what you are saying about eating at night. Everything you are saying. I do a lot of the same things. Water is the real key. I lost 100'pounds and I did some videos on my journey. I'm trying to start it back up again. Just not enough time in a day lol thank you so much for sharing all of this. All very great tips. Oh and I love your necklace. Big Hugs sweetie 😘💋❤️
Rosas Beauty Fashion Rosa, I re-subbed. For some reason I got taken off the llist and wasn't see your videos. I apologize for that. Thank you for being patient with me. I am so impressed with how much weight you lost and I know you feel so good about yourself. You should. That is just terrific. Congrats and many thanks. Love Melissa
***** really that is strange but that has happened to me also. I think it's something with Google. Thank you but I still have more to lose. I am thankful for what I have lost. Weight is a battle. Just have to stay focused. Hugs 😘❤️💋
I think you eat very wisely & healthy. It really is evident in your beautiful skin & hair. My daughters live in rural Virginia & I'm always encouraging them to split the costs of the cattle down there. I wish I could do that in NYC. One daughter gets her veggies, some fruit & raw milk from the Mennonites too. Eating local is so healthy for you. I'm not allergic to gluten, but I'm definitely sensitive to it & feel much better now that I'm eating gluten free. The puffiness around my eyes is gone too. Thank you so much for sharing this with us Melissa. What you might think is boring & simple is really so helpful & encouraging to us. Have a great week! ~Susanne xoxo
GracesCorner Thank you so very much, Grace. I love the word elegant. Sounds so much nicer, doesn't it? It sure makes it easier to grow older knowing I have these wonderful ladies beside me. Many thanks, Melissa
I love that OH CAROL SHOW is putting together that list. I would love to share it with my subbies who were asking for that today. That did look like Doug! lol! That pumpkin flax granola looked yummy. You are amazing to not have cakes, pies or cookies. Good for you. I enjoyed seeing this and you look beautiful as always. ♥ Elle
***** I really do appreciate Carol doing this list. It helps to have it all in one place to see people. It really is good granola. I could eat it all day long. YOU are the one with the amazing figure! I think you are really a supermodel! Supermodel Elle!!! lol. Love you,Melissa
Do you count steps, I know a lot of people try to get in 10,000 steps. I have ms,cidp, thyroid disease and fibromyalgia so it’s hard for me. If I’m having a great day I have gotten in 7,500. I try to do yoga or some kind of floor exercise. But some days I may only get in 3,000 steps. But I still try to not get discouraged because I was on a walker 5 years ago. I’m 56 but have always been very healthy until the year I turned 50 and now my activity has had to decrease tremendously. God is Great. I do struggle with my diet, I’m not overweight but I’m only 5’2” and it shows up so much more on petite ladies. Thanks for giving me inspiration you are a special lady and I can’t wait to watch your videos! Blessings, prayers and love to you and yours. 🙏😊💛
You are so positive and full of life and energy you really hold up to this awful disease very well both mentally and physically...what an inspiration you are! A few years back (won't go into why not now) we ate a completely sustainable table... I felt great and I swear nobody believes me but I didn't have to try to lose weight it just fell off & since we been eating crappy processed food again mostly because it's cheaper I feel the difference in my body! I wish I could train my mind to think of food as fuel instead of eating or should I say gorging because of taste and boredom LOL another great video I always enjoy watching you so much!
Glitzy Fritzy Hey congrats on winning Colleen's giveaway! I do believe you that the more natural foods keep you from gaining weight. You probably had to cook it yourself, too so you know what was in it. aww, thank you so much. Love ya! Melissa
Cheryl Coyote Thanks, Cheryl. I really probably need to eat better. I probably don't get all the fruits and vegetables I need to get. I'm thinking about starting to make green smoothies every morning for breakfast. You are so sweet. Much love, Melissa
My husband is the health nut in our family - green smoothies, carrot juice, raw garlic (which I love the smell of, thankfully!) but we are both taking care of our elderly parents so we only see one another once or twice a week right now. I miss him! :( xxoo
Oh Melissa! I just watched your exercise video and now this one on your nutrition. You really have such a common sense approach and I love that so much. I can tend to get bogged down in the details and why fret the details? Love your personality so much and appreciate all of the great info I find on your channel! I wish I had had the insight you had when you were young! So smart. And that skin - I am amazed every time I see it! xxoo and ty ty ty.
+Deborah Thornton aw, thank you so very much!!! Oh girl, I really get bogged down in details, too, believe me! Gosh you just made my day! I can't thank you enough for al the kind words. Much love, Melissa
***** I have used Stevia in the past in the little packets. I like them pretty well, I just keep forgetting to buy them! lol. That is really good to know what your doctor said and I am so very sorry about your daughter's health problems. Thank you so very much for telling me about the Stevia. I will get some tomorrow and start using it. You are so sweet and I thank you for you kind comment. Much love, Melissa
Sounds like a very sensible diet. That's similar to the way I try to eat when I'm being "good". I don't have to eat gluten free, but I do feel better and maintain my weight better when I go low carb. Thanks for sharing! Pam
Thank you! That's so sweet of you to say. I have to admit, though, that it's a very old picture. It was easy to use when I was making my avatar, and who doesn't want to look 20 years younger. :)
Thanks Melissa you have helped me so much watching your videos. I'm 62 and I'm trying to get healthy and You're my go to person when it seems like I'm messing up...God bless you and your family
Hi Melissa! You look beautiful today! I loved this inspiring video on your diet! I like to count my cheese its when I snack. I know it's hard not to eat at night...my downfall!!! But you are so right! After 5, no food!! Have a wonderful weekend! Love to you and Doug! Jeanie and Dennis! xxoo
LeadMeToPeace Jeanie Oh at night is my downfall, too, Jeanie. Drinking something hot really does help especially if it has like cinnamon in it. - spicy things like that. Hope you are doing okay. much love, Melissa
You are so welcome, Melissa. I was told once I have a "twin" but to see her would have been so much fun! I am so thrilled to have found you. I just love you!
🍇🍎☕Hi gorgeous!!! I love your philsophy about food and I love what you eat!! Good job on this video and I love the fancy editing!! You are the best!!! Love you!! xoxo CAROL
OH CAROL SHOW aw, do you know how much I admire you? Well I do. I just think you are a terrific person. Thank you so much for everything you have done. I really am so grateful. Love you! Melissa
I eat gluten free as well but due to Celiac...have you tried schar bread- so good. Also the udis bagels are amazing. Thanks for sharing all of your diet tricks. Your seem to be so humble and real - that's why I love your channel :)
hi Melissa, happy to know how healthy and balanced is you diet! and the result on you are great! Bella!...I love what Oh Carol show arrange. I wish I could take part of because I follow lots of you, my mates in age :-)...but my channel in Italian doesn't work with all of you. Therefore, I'll catch this initiative to know more of more of this community, grab your suggestions, your way to leave, even tough my being is a bit different....Italian, living in China, any marriage or children...an atypical 62 yrs old woman!...but lots of other in common, of gosh yes! We are Woman!
allegra1952 Annarosa, I have learned so much from you. I love seeing your life in China because my daughter in law is Chinese, so therefore, some of my grandchildren are half Chinese. You are such a beautiful woman and you really do have the most beautiful skin! It's lovely. Many thanks, and love you, Melissa
I adore Carol from the OH CAROL SHOW ! I've been making my way through the list she created and have enjoyed so many of the women on it. ☺ Thank you for sharing your food selections... I definitely will have to try some myself. Have a beautifully blessed day! ☺
Doug does have a twin! So adorable. You have a very good diet. It's great that you can share beef & you know where it came from. You really have to eat right for your health problems. You must have great will power not to snack. My diet has been horrible for awhile. The weight gain happened because of it. It's crazy but I know what not to eat & yet I'll do it. Some things I eat don't make me feel good. I have to listen to my body more & not eat bad foods. There's a series of books called Eat This, Not That. Really eye opening the amount of sugar, fat, sodium & additives that are in some foods. The best way to eat is simpler like you do. Good video. Much love, Lucy
cherries1952 Lucy, I couldn't believe how much he looked like Doug! I do have to say I'm a pretty disciplined person overall. That really sounds like a good book to read. Thanks for mentioning it. You always brighten my day. Love you, Melissa
Hi Melissa, I really appreciate you sharing tips on how you maintain your weight. I'm overweight and have always struggled to gain control of my eating. There's a common misconception among us overweight/obese people-- we think that people who are thin or normal weight are just naturally that way, that they don't have to work at it, they can eat whatever they want and stay the same, and we feel that it's not fair. I know this isn't true, but it sometimes feels that way! :) It's nice to see a thin/normal weight person showing that they are mindful of their food and calories and that your choices everyday impact your ability to maintain your weight. Thanks!!
BeachyBlonde614 What a wonderful, heartfelt comment. I really enjoyed reading it so much. There have been many times in my life where I have had to lose weight. I gained over 70 pounds with my first child, so I had to lose that and then again with my second child. With my Crohn's disease I have had to at times be on prednisone and that really makes you gain weight. So I do know it can be a struggle. And the older I get, the more I have to be mindful of what I eat. I really appreciate your feedback so much. Love, Melissa
MELISSA, YOU'RE SO RIGHT ABOUT HOW TO MANAGE OUR WEIGHT, WITH OUR FOOD INTAKE, YOU HAVE A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF WILL POWER, I'M SO GLAD FOR YOU, EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING IS WORKING, YOU LOOK SO GOOD AND SO SWEET TO ANSWER ALL THE POSTS YOU RECEIVE....THANKS FOR HELPING ME .....SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE YOUR VIDEOS TO WATCH....LOVE YOU, PRISCILLA
+Priscilla Pinyan Priscilla I am the one that is grateful. You have posted some wonderful and encouraging comments to me and I am really grateful. Much love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, this was very interesting, you look so healthy and beautiful. I think I may have to follow some of your tips.. thank you so much for sharing.
I always get a big smile on my face when I see a new video from you. I love the unique ideas you have for your videos. Your such a lovely lady, thank you for sharing with us.
Deb M-G Deb, I looked at your picture and you are so very pretty. I appreciate you saying such sweet things to me. I hope you have a marvelous week. Much love and many thanks, Melissa
Hi Bright Eyes! You are so disciplined with your diet. The sweets are my worst enemy, I crave them every day, so I try to calm them by eating fruit or a couple of squares of dark chocolate. I'm going to try your hot tea idea in the evenings. If I'm going to have a sweet...I'd rather have it earlier in the day so I can work it off. The tea might be just the thing to curb that for me at night. I have been trying to drink green tea ( for the health benefits) but I hate the flavor of pure green tea. But I have found some wonderful green teas that have ginger, or papaya or hibiscus flavors and I'm discovering I can enjoy them very much. So I'm going to try that tip for the evening when I get that god awful sweet tooth! I'm at a healthy weight range, but I ...like you will gain if I eat too much of the bad things or too late in the day. Thanks for sharing with us. :) I learn something every day on Utube. Love that!
Ann4U2000 Ann, that is such a good idea to eat the dark chocolate. I love the sound of those green teas. Ginger would be really good for settling the stomach too. Thank you for your lovely comment! I hope you have a terrific rest of the week. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, I enjoyed your video. I too like the Valdosta snacks as I was born in Valdosta, Georgia. I have stomach issues as well and eat small portions no dairy,sweets so many things I have to be careful not to eat. I love your videos and always watch out for them. Have a wonderful weekend, Kathryn
Kathryn Morin Kathryn those Valdosta snacks are sooo good, aren't they? It's so hard to get proper nutrition when you have gut problems, isn't it? But it sounds like you are doind a terrific job. Much love and many thanks, Melissa
Thank you Melissa, I really enjoyed this video, you gave some very good tips. We eat as healthy as possible, but that snacking at night is my downfall. I don't even have sugar in my house, I use stevia, it's an all natural sweetener, you can even bake with it. It comes in a powder and liquid form, I carry a little bottle around, try it, I think you will like it. Love Ya pretty lady. It was amazing how much that police man looked like Doug.
Louann S. Thank you so very mjuch Louann! ah, the snacking at night is so hard to keep from doing.l It's like a reward for a hard day. I'm going to get me some packets of Stevia. Much better for me than the Splenda. Many thanks and much love, Melissa
Hi my friend Melissa, I've been off the grid for a while with all the snow in Boston. I'm a director of nursing so staffing has been a challenge. Feel like I'm in Alaska. Anyway watching this video, I'm impressed and envious of your self control. I snack every night, which would explain my weight gain. Have been trying to be healthy but such a struggle. Tomorrow is my remicade treatment, all is well and hope so with you! Mary Ellen
mefrn62 Mary Ellen, I do hope things are going well for you. Reicade is such a good treatment for CD. I started having reactions enough that I had to quit. But it can sure help you a lot. Oh goodness, the snacking is sooo hard. A really hot drink does help. Love you sweet lady! xxx, Melissa
OMG He does look like Doug lol, You are so good not snacking, that is obviously where I am going wrong lol. Thanks for sharing your diet with us. xoxoNisha
Hi Melissa. Your wonderful philosophy and approach to food/diet really reflects in your beautiful skin and hair. I learned so much from watching. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day.xoxo. Daphne❤
Melissa, thank you for sharing your diet. I'm so sorry about your Crohn's disease. I've taken care of patients with that and boy, it can be rough! I eat a lot like Doug does, low carb but I still really struggle with my weight. xoxo Joan
junbug1029 Joan, I would like to say thank you. There have been many kind people whose eyes I have looked into during my many hospital stays that have made things better for me. Thank you for being that person to someone. Going low carb really does seem like a good way to lose weight. It's really worked for Hello Jerree. Love you! Melissa
Wow Melissa this video came at a perfect time for me. My husband&I were discussing different ways of eating. As far as not eating past a certain time. Cutting down on our snacks or eating a fruit or vegetable instead. I appreciate so much you sharing your diet with us! Thank you! Btw, the officer surely did look like Doug. Lol Have a great Valentines weekend! :)
Sandra Rivera Thank you so very much for your lovely comment, Sandra. Believe me, I have my moments of weakness and can snack with the best of them. But I really do try to not think in the moment and think how I will feel the next morning when I get on the scales. You are so sweet. Many thanks, Melissa
Doug's brother looks so much like him! What a cool story 😊. I like your eating style...slow, enjoying each bite, and taking time to make it enjoyable. I find myself rushing all the time, and eating while standing sometimes! I do cook most of the time. Waiting for spring and those Farmers Markets. Hugs Melissa!
Cynthia Prendergast Hey girl! No that isn't Doug's brother. It was a policeman that happened to be on the Meredith Viera show and I think he looks soo much like Doug! Yum Farmer's Markets! I go to the Mennonite village. They do such a good job with all their produce. Love you! elissa
Oh silly me! A blonde moment 😂 he sure does look like Doug!!!! Did you guys get snow? It is bitter cold here- wind chill of 20 below zero this am. Yuck! Stay safe and warm Melissa, and take care of that twin of yours 😊😊😊
Thank you for this video..I have a sensitive stomach too and will try some of your suggestions. You're such fun to watch! You look great..Happy Valentines Day!
Rosie Perry It's so hard Rosie. I really love eating at night while watching tv. it's like a reward for working hard that day. But I can't do it like I did when I was 16. It's true. Youth is wasted on the young lol Much love to you, Melissa
I really enjoyed this diet discussion, Melissa. I have a similar eating philosophy--eating mostly whole natural unprocessed foods. I also greatly minimize grains & starches. I liked how you discussed portion control, as that seems to be my major challenge. I also don't eat between meals; however, my work is sedentary so I'm always striving to eat less and move more. You're a great role model! Thank you for your tips....
Gia P I like the way you eat and would love to eat a little better. I wish I could eat things more raw, but it's just too irritating for my system. I do sedentary work, too, so that is a challenge for sure. Thank you so much for such kind comments! Much love, Melissa
It sounds like you are doing a great job of being totally aware of what works for you. Having to eat gluten free must be a real challenge, but so worth it for your health. I am trying to become as disciplined as you are about sweets, etc. It doesn't take much to make that mean old number go up on the scale. Smaller portions and cutting out sweets really works. Enjoyed your video and so glad you joined the community. Hugs, Judy
SCsweettea Hey Judy. I do really try to be mindful of what I put into my body especially with this disease. I swear the older we get the easier it is for the sweets to make the scale heavier! It's unfair! You are such a sweetheart. I thank you so much. Love, Melissa
With crohn's disease you have to be vigilant and careful but it's very interesting how you monitor your diet. Brilliant tips like smaller plate size, eating slowly enjoying every morsel, early supper at 5pm no eating afterwards, herbal teas and lack of snacking. Whatever your doing diet wise it's working because your healthy, have a fantastic slim figure, beautiful skin and you seem to have loads of energy. Thanks for sharing, real food for thought!!!
janz z Thank you so much for your comment. I really enjoyed this. I do have energy I think, and am generally happy so I do wonder if it's because I try not to eat lots of preservatives and no gluten. Anyway many thanks, Melissa
I am surprised. You are so beautiful that I thought maybe you were all raw like I am. Way to go girl with what ever you do. I love you and am glad I found your link.
theresa jurrus Thanks so muh, Theresa! I would love to be able to eat rawer foods, but my intestines just can't handle it. With the Crohn's I have a digestive system that's pretty much crap. lol. Many thanks and muh love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, watching your videos is like being with a friend but i don't say anything which my husband says is a first for me. What you shared just shows us why you look so good you are an inspiration snd i hope you will always be in good health. It just goes to show no matter where us women are in the world we are all in the same baoat trying to look good watch our weight and not eat late at night its a constant battle x
lorraine o callaghan Lorraine, thank you so much for your sweet comment. We are all in the same boat and are trying to accomplish the same things. You are so right about that. I appreciate you so much. Love, Melissa
Thank you Melissa for sharing with us your diet. You are so good avoiding sweets and sodas, (coke is my weakness). I was eating so much iced tea with artificial sweetener and a nutritionist suggested me to avoid them and use Splenda. I am interested in the gluten free Nature Path especially the pumpkin flax granola....Congratulations, you are in a perfect shape!
elena911000 aw, thanks so very much. I do try to eat right, but I don't always succeed Oh the granola is wonderful. It's my weakness. Many thanks, Melissa
P.S. Laughing that I said I avoid simple carbs and then raved about your Oyster Crackers! LOL! They were a Christmas special. I couldn't live with them around on a regular basis. Too darned tasty! :-)
HI Melissa. I thought I saw on another video that you have Crohns. I have had it for over 40 years so I recognize what you say here about food issues. I admire your self discipline.
Betty Knight Oh Betty, bless your heart. I've had it about the same amount of time you have had it, too. If you haven't already, please at least look into going gluten free. It might really make a difference. Love and thanks, Melissa
I haven't gone gluten free (yet). I was also diagnosed diabetic two years ago though and the strict limiting of carbs has made a substantial difference. I'm not that far from gluten free as I really eat very little that has gluten in it so it would be small step at this point :)
I'll have what's she having- if it gets me looking like that- I've said it b4 & I'll continue to say it. The woman is stunning-radiates a lovely aura 💖
I wanted to thank you for the fried chicken help. My husband has celiac disease and was craving it. I finally made with your recommendations and I finally made a good fried chicken. thank you again for your help.
Hi Melissa, this is really good advice thank you. I am going to try to eat slower and cut up my sandwiches, like you said, I had not thought of doing that and I usually eat far too quickly. I love the Gluten free selection that you have in the USA, we are quite limited in Europe. You look beautiful as always and I was stunned at Doug's twin, so alike! Have a great weekend. Carra x
carradoll64 Carra, I try to eat slower but I don't always succeed. Now that is interesting about being limited in gluten selections in Europe. I might actually pack some food for myself when I come visit the next time. That's really good to know! Many thanks. Love, Melissa
Melissa you know i think your one amazing beautiful woman, and i think it is wonderful and great that you do take care of yourself and eating healthy. I myself have always had weight issue's ,but i will admit i do love my food too it's a battle you could say. But i will say for myself i enjoy my pop , i only have 1 glass and for the most part i drink my water then. A habit i wanted to for sure grow into. I do cook a lot for our dinner, so we do eat pretty good for that. And i never go for seconds, long time ago i use to do that lol But i make a good meat and potatoes with veggies a lot of times for our meals. I know i would love to get most of my weight off if i can, i tend to not say i am on a diet when i am. Cause then i seem to mess myself up when i do, but i am working on better habits than what i have done in the past. And i never think it is boring for these videos, as i am getting older i like to know what everyone is doing on their journey as they are getting older too. And holy crap that cop so looked like your doug for sure!! :O How crazy is that? Sometimes i guess we all have a twin out there somewhere. Have a great week and much love and blessings to you xoxoxoxoxo
You are such a wise woman! I wish I could follow all those thing I know to be true,like eating slow, eating on a smaller plate, eating small portions, not snacking at night!!! I gobble my food and I can eat as much as any grown man!!! I love to eat out!!! I don't enjoy cooking...Im a mess!! So thats how you keep your figure so cute!! I have to RUN my butt off....Literally!!
Joye Smith Joye, you have a fastastic figure! You are doing everything right because you really look gorgeous. I really need to do something like running. I don't get nearly enough cardio exercise. I worry about it a lot while I sit on my butt watching tv. lol. Love you and thank you so much. xxx, Melissa
Yes, so often it is what we're not eating that benefits our health as much as what we are eating. I'm forty-eight and am so enriched to have found such a resourceful and delightful community of generous women here. It's awesome! xoxo
sandpiper22 Oh, you are so wise! I like that saying. I feel really blessed to know all these "mature" women of all types and personality. It really does help make the aging process a little less painful! lol. Many thanks, Melissa
I'm adopting your no eating after 5 pm rule. I admire your discipline! I also eat gluten free but I'm such an emotional eater that portion control and late night eating are a challenge. Knoxville restaurants are adding more gluten free options all the time, which helps but I still can't get them to make me stop eating like a ravenous animal! :) Loved all your tips in this video!
Sheila Ann Sheila, all the times in my life where I've had to lose weight, I've done it by not eating after supper. It reallly does make a difference. Oh you are in Knoxville!!! My GI is there and I always stop at Sephora. hahahah stop eating like a ravenous animal. lol. Many thanks, Melissa
***** I'm trying to tame the ravenous animal, really I am! GiGi's gluten free cupcakes in the house with me and all this snow are not making it easy...just want to munch all day! Not sure if you know this but we also have an Ulta in Knoxville. And the next time you're here be sure and stop at the new Whole Foods on Papermill, it should be open soon. Not only does Whole Foods have an amazing selection of food and an incredible hot bar, they also carry some pretty neat personal and cosmetic items. I'm really excited to have them here in Knoxville. Have a wonderful week!
This was very interesting to me, Melissa. It is wonderful you have figured out a healthy, tasty diet that works for you. Love the Flax seed granola, I put two tablespoons in my Greek yogurt every morning, and it fills me up until lunch. It's the perfect balance of protein/carb for me. I call all soft drinks "Coke" also. Love you! Blessings, love, prayers, and peace, my wise, beautiful friend...........MaryEllen
Sensational After 60 Yum on the granola in the Yogurt! I may try it like that to give myself maybe a little extra protein to get me through the morning. Love and thanks, Melissa
Thank you for sharing this information.. No need to reply.. I am very grateful for the ( Mature:..I prefer the word" Elegant:' ladies on YT.. It really is a wonderful community of lovely women who support one another..
Hi Melissa: I really enjoyed this video. You must have a lot of willpower! I find myself eating quite a bit during the day and after dinner and then I wonder why it is difficult to lose weight. I have watched your exercise video too and I need to watch it again. Do you ask exercise daily with the weights only ? I am going to try your exercise routine and eating tips and I'm sure they will help me. Thanks again for such great videos!
I love veggies. I eat carrots and Green beans as a snack. Learning to eat healthier. I tagged you to do the Do and Don't for your younger self tag. If you haven't already done it and want to. xox Lori
Lori Looks Oh Lori, I will go watch this right now! Thank you for tagging me. It might be one that Kristinn and I do when we get together. We like to save up tags and do them in the car at the mall. That would be a good one to do. Many thanks and much love, Melissa
OMGosh he does look like Doug, that is so funny! You know I agree I think the closer you can eat to the earth the better you are no matter of your weight, I think we have gotten away from that, you know growing up in the country,we were eating organic before anyone knew what that word meant and I have to say what you are doing is working for both Doug and you because you both look marvelous! I am getting ready to get some new dinnerware and one of the things I am looking at is going back to a smaller plate because I do think it makes a difference! I could just listen to you all day Melissa, I hope you have a great weekend! Love ya!
Susan W Susan, it's amazing how much it looks like Doug! I agree so much on the eating as clean as we can. Just not putting the preservatives into our bodies has got to be a good thing. Oh how fun to get some new dishes!!! I love shopping for things like that. Many thanks and much love to you, Melissa
Thanks for sharing this. I really need to start making myself more aware by measuring and weighing my foods and telling myself "no" at night. Why it seems to be so hard in the evenings I have yet to figure out but I WILL get there. :)
Jeanette Silhouette It is really so hard. I am very disciplined with my food - I always have been - but it really is hard for me too. I'm hungrier now it seems. Drinkng something hot really does help. Something else that helps is when I bathe at night and get ready for the next morning at night. Like set out my clothes, all that kind of stuff. It keeps me busy. You are sooo pretty. Much love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, just found you on Oh Carols channel and subscribed. The titles of your videos look like they are up my street and similar to what I do on my channel. Looking forward to knowing you xx Mairead (mature!!!!)
lismoynan Mairead Oh my goodness, thank you so very much. I just love listening to you. You have the loveliest accent. Thank you so much and I just love Carol. Isn't she amazing? Many thanks, Melissa
+Robin Plumb I'm so sorry. I have all the information on my video called Ulta/Sephora Haul that I uploaded a few days ago. m.ua-cam.com/video/ZzCfRvEZcBk/v-deo.html. there are some wonderful woman on there! Many thanks, Melissa
I heard you mention that you gain weight if you eat after 5:00 pm. Is this do to your Colitis? I have IB syndrome and am curious about how this affects my weight.
teachjacque No, I don't think it has to do with my Crohn's as much as after 5 I settle down and am not up running around as much to work off the extra calories. Now I have been eating a little gluten free Italian Ice in cups and that is 100 calories, but I haven't gained weight. aw, I'm so sorry you have IBS. Many thanks, Melissa
Melissa, do u have any other autoimmune diseases apart from crohns and asthma? I have asthma, Hashimoto's thyroiditis (antibodies attacking my thyroid) and vitiligo :( possibly rheumatoid arthritis now too.... Your videos cheer me up and give me hope thank u so much...... From a Welsh lady living in Canada 🙂
+Dee Manfre It's interesting you asked about that. They have determined that my underlying problem is celiac disease and that is what was causing such severe Crohn's problems. He said he had about 12 patients with both, so yes, it appears I have celiac disease, too. I have heard a gluten free diet helps Hashimoto's. I'm so sorry you have been sick. I thank you for your kind words. Much love Melissa
Our eating habits are very similar. I eat Udi's bread also because you are so right that gluten free breads are not the greatest. Wow, that is Doug's twin! :)
***** To make a really nice loaf of bread you almost need wheat flour don't you? But you do kind of get used to it. I appreciate you so much. Love, Melissa
I eat very similar to you Melissa except no red meat. I have to have small portions too otherwise I would gain weight easily! Love those spicy snacks with the chick peas but they can burn my stomach up lol!!
Terri Smith It sure can be hard to find things for our diets can't it? Thankfully, my grocery is starting to stock more gluten free items Thanks for posting! Melissa
hey pretty lady, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing what you have on your diet, you sure get some real nice things your side of the pond, I love the sound of the pumpkin granola ~~~ we don't get pumpkin anything here lol. I am in awe of you being able to keep control of what you eat, I am trying to eat healthy but I have a real sweet tooth, I'm bad! hahaha :) I would die for a figure like yours! I hope you are having a great day my beautiful friend and Happy Valentines day to you both when it comes, love you sweetie, big hugs, Susan xoxo :)
Susan Fraser Susan, I wonder if they would let me send you some pumpkin and flax seed granola in the mail. I have a sweet tooth, too and this kind of satisfies it. I hope you had a good Valentine's day. Love you and many thanks. Melissa
Hi Melissa, I'm not sure huni, but you know are just so sweet to even think about sending them, I had a quiet VD because Tom was working but we went for lunch on Monday :) love you my sweet friend xoxo
Wow he does look a lot like Doug. They say we all have a twin. lol You know I can tell how much better I feel from eating cleaner. Everything you mentioned sounded so good. I prefer the Boars Head also it is lower in sodium. You have such a great figure and this was interesting to see what you eat. Love you, Carolyn xo
msflipflopsandpearls It's Doug in a uniform! lol. You have done an amazing job with your diet. I know you feel terrific. You really look so well and I am proud of you. Thank you so much my beautiful friend. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa! I eat Nature's Path Coconut Chia cereal every morning with coconut milk~ it is my absolute favorite!! :) Btw~ I love your nails in this video! So pretty. Huge hugs and love to you!
Melissa, do you take any vitamins or supplements? I'm 61 and think I still look pretty good but the last few years I just stay exhausted most of the time. Do you have any tips for extra energy?
+cecilia954 I do take vitamins. I take a multi-vitamin with iron and then I have to take iron supplements because I'm anemic a lot. I also have to get a b12 shot because the Crohn's Disease keeps me from absorbing b12. I wonder if you need bloodwork done. Also I understand thyroid issues can cause tiredness. I wish you much luck and hope you get it fixed soon! Many thanks, Melissa
If you have an Aldi grocery store there,and like cornbread, I heard a YTber saying a gluten-free cornbread mix she buys there is the best cornbread mix she's ever tried.
Kelvweb Yum. I actually make my GF cornbread from scratch. It's pretty good. But I'll look online for that cornbread and compare. Thanks for the heads up, Kelly. Love, Melissa
You are so much better than I am. Now I know how you stay so thin. I am a horrible snacker, and if I bang something, I have got to eat it or I will devour everything in my path trying to avoid it. Ugh! XXO, Swoozie
Your choices are common sense so let's hope some people will stop being extremists and failing with their diets. I eat and do pretty much what you do, except I snack because I eat smaller portions at meals. It keeps my metabolism going and my blood sugar even. If I keep my calories below 2000 I can maintain my weight. I am planning to go gluten free again per my doc's recommendation because I am hypothyroid, like a lot of women these days.
+mimi7914 Hi!!! I just get them at my local grocery store. I had noticed when I was looking at their gluten free stuff that they had these items and thought I would try them. Thanks so much!!! xoxox, Melissa
Kim Smith Hello beautiful Kim. I hope you are having a wonderful Valentine's Day. I'm behind on videos so I'm going to check up on you. Much love, Melissa
Thank you for the info. I’m 53 and enjoy watching women over 50 talking about their health care routine.
I started out with a subscription box of mostly younger women, but thanks to so many of you braving the world of YT, my box is mostly made of more mature women now and I love it. We eat a very similar diet, though I don't have to be gluten free but I do find my weight is controlled most by avoiding simple carbs. Oh, and did I ever tell you your Oyster Crackers were the BOMB? Made 'em, everyone loved 'em! Thanks, Melissa.
Melissa, I had no idea you have Crohn's! My husband has Celiac's which is very similar. We're not a big fan of Udi's either, but I found a GF brand called Canyon Ranch at SuperTarget and it tastes just like regular bread! Also I know coffee can cause digestive issues for those with pre-existing conditions and even those that don't. I started making cold brew coffee since it has a lower acidity, and I've noticed a big difference in how I feel afterwards. You can heat it up, too, and it won't effect the acidity. As a 20-something (almost 30!) I really enjoy the mature UA-cam channels. Y'all are just so much kinder and friendly. Your priorities are also in the right place, and I am learning so much. Thank you for creating such a wonderful channel!
Yes Carol was a sweetheart for doing this for all of us. I was so grateful and thankful to be a part of this lovely group of ladies. All you ladies been very kind and wonderful to me. I have to really thank Nathalie The beauty Diva for giving me a shout out and being able to connect with all of you. Now for this video. Tons of great choices I know what you are saying about eating at night. Everything you are saying. I do a lot of the same things. Water is the real key. I lost 100'pounds and I did some videos on my journey. I'm trying to start it back up again. Just not enough time in a day lol thank you so much for sharing all of this. All very great tips. Oh and I love your necklace. Big Hugs sweetie 😘💋❤️
Rosas Beauty Fashion Rosa, I re-subbed. For some reason I got taken off the llist and wasn't see your videos. I apologize for that. Thank you for being patient with me. I am so impressed with how much weight you lost and I know you feel so good about yourself. You should. That is just terrific. Congrats and many thanks. Love Melissa
***** really that is strange but that has happened to me also. I think it's something with Google. Thank you but I still have more to lose. I am thankful for what I have lost. Weight is a battle. Just have to stay focused. Hugs 😘❤️💋
I think you eat very wisely & healthy. It really is evident in your beautiful skin & hair. My daughters live in rural Virginia & I'm always encouraging them to split the costs of the cattle down there. I wish I could do that in NYC. One daughter gets her veggies, some fruit & raw milk from the Mennonites too. Eating local is so healthy for you. I'm not allergic to gluten, but I'm definitely sensitive to it & feel much better now that I'm eating gluten free. The puffiness around my eyes is gone too. Thank you so much for sharing this with us Melissa. What you might think is boring & simple is really so helpful & encouraging to us. Have a great week! ~Susanne xoxo
GracesCorner Thank you so very much, Grace. I love the word elegant. Sounds so much nicer, doesn't it? It sure makes it easier to grow older knowing I have these wonderful ladies beside me. Many thanks, Melissa
I love that OH CAROL SHOW is putting together that list. I would love to share it with my subbies who were asking for that today. That did look like Doug! lol! That pumpkin flax granola looked yummy. You are amazing to not have cakes, pies or cookies. Good for you. I enjoyed seeing this and you look beautiful as always. ♥ Elle
***** I really do appreciate Carol doing this list. It helps to have it all in one place to see people. It really is good granola. I could eat it all day long. YOU are the one with the amazing figure! I think you are really a supermodel! Supermodel Elle!!! lol. Love you,Melissa
Do you count steps, I know a lot of people try to get in 10,000 steps. I have ms,cidp, thyroid disease and fibromyalgia so it’s hard for me. If I’m having a great day I have gotten in 7,500. I try to do yoga or some kind of floor exercise. But some days I may only get in 3,000 steps. But I still try to not get discouraged because I was on a walker 5 years ago. I’m 56 but have always been very healthy until the year I turned 50 and now my activity has had to decrease tremendously. God is Great. I do struggle with my diet, I’m not overweight but I’m only 5’2” and it shows up so much more on petite ladies. Thanks for giving me inspiration you are a special lady and I can’t wait to watch your videos! Blessings, prayers and love to you and yours. 🙏😊💛
You are so positive and full of life and energy you really hold up to this awful disease very well both mentally and physically...what an inspiration you are! A few years back (won't go into why not now) we ate a completely sustainable table... I felt great and I swear nobody believes me but I didn't have to try to lose weight it just fell off & since we been eating crappy processed food again mostly because it's cheaper I feel the difference in my body! I wish I could train my mind to think of food as fuel instead of eating or should I say gorging because of taste and boredom LOL another great video I always enjoy watching you so much!
Glitzy Fritzy Hey congrats on winning Colleen's giveaway! I do believe you that the more natural foods keep you from gaining weight. You probably had to cook it yourself, too so you know what was in it. aww, thank you so much. Love ya! Melissa
Your contol over food is astounding. I wish i could learn to eat like you do - like a 'normal' person. You're my food hero! xxoo
Cheryl Coyote Thanks, Cheryl. I really probably need to eat better. I probably don't get all the fruits and vegetables I need to get. I'm thinking about starting to make green smoothies every morning for breakfast. You are so sweet. Much love, Melissa
My husband is the health nut in our family - green smoothies, carrot juice, raw garlic (which I love the smell of, thankfully!) but we are both taking care of our elderly parents so we only see one another once or twice a week right now. I miss him! :( xxoo
Oh Melissa! I just watched your exercise video and now this one on your nutrition. You really have such a common sense approach and I love that so much. I can tend to get bogged down in the details and why fret the details? Love your personality so much and appreciate all of the great info I find on your channel! I wish I had had the insight you had when you were young! So smart. And that skin - I am amazed every time I see it! xxoo and ty ty ty.
+Deborah Thornton aw, thank you so very much!!! Oh girl, I really get bogged down in details, too, believe me! Gosh you just made my day! I can't thank you enough for al the kind words. Much love, Melissa
***** I have used Stevia in the past in the little packets. I like them pretty well, I just keep forgetting to buy them! lol. That is really good to know what your doctor said and I am so very sorry about your daughter's health problems. Thank you so very much for telling me about the Stevia. I will get some tomorrow and start using it. You are so sweet and I thank you for you kind comment. Much love, Melissa
Sounds like a very sensible diet. That's similar to the way I try to eat when I'm being "good". I don't have to eat gluten free, but I do feel better and maintain my weight better when I go low carb. Thanks for sharing! Pam
TheLambsLettuce Pam, you are so very pretty. I looked at your picture again and you really are. Anyway, many thanks and much love, Melissa
Thank you! That's so sweet of you to say. I have to admit, though, that it's a very old picture. It was easy to use when I was making my avatar, and who doesn't want to look 20 years younger. :)
Thanks Melissa you have helped me so much watching your videos. I'm 62 and I'm trying to get healthy and You're my go to person when it seems like I'm messing up...God bless you and your family
Kim Higgins Thank you so very much for your comment. You are so sweet. Much love, Melissa
Hi Melissa! You look beautiful today! I loved this inspiring video on your diet! I like to count my cheese its when I snack. I know it's hard not to eat at night...my downfall!!! But you are so right! After 5, no food!! Have a wonderful weekend! Love to you and Doug! Jeanie and Dennis! xxoo
LeadMeToPeace Jeanie Oh at night is my downfall, too, Jeanie. Drinking something hot really does help especially if it has like cinnamon in it. - spicy things like that. Hope you are doing okay. much love, Melissa
You are so welcome, Melissa. I was told once I have a "twin" but to see her would have been so much fun! I am so thrilled to have found you. I just love you!
nicole declercq If I could hug you right now I would!!! xxx
🍇🍎☕Hi gorgeous!!! I love your philsophy about food and I love what you eat!! Good job on this video and I love the fancy editing!! You are the best!!! Love you!! xoxo CAROL
OH CAROL SHOW aw, do you know how much I admire you? Well I do. I just think you are a terrific person. Thank you so much for everything you have done. I really am so grateful. Love you! Melissa
I eat gluten free as well but due to Celiac...have you tried schar bread- so good. Also the udis bagels are amazing. Thanks for sharing all of your diet tricks. Your seem to be so humble and real - that's why I love your channel :)
hi Melissa, happy to know how healthy and balanced is you diet! and the result on you are great! Bella!...I love what Oh Carol show arrange. I wish I could take part of because I follow lots of you, my mates in age :-)...but my channel in Italian doesn't work with all of you. Therefore, I'll catch this initiative to know more of more of this community, grab your suggestions, your way to leave, even tough my being is a bit different....Italian, living in China, any marriage or children...an atypical 62 yrs old woman!...but lots of other in common, of gosh yes! We are Woman!
allegra1952 Annarosa, I have learned so much from you. I love seeing your life in China because my daughter in law is Chinese, so therefore, some of my grandchildren are half Chinese. You are such a beautiful woman and you really do have the most beautiful skin! It's lovely. Many thanks, and love you, Melissa
I adore Carol from the OH CAROL SHOW ! I've been making my way through the list she created and have enjoyed so many of the women on it. ☺ Thank you for sharing your food selections... I definitely will have to try some myself. Have a beautifully blessed day! ☺
Beauty2Shoozzz aww, thank you so much. You are such a beautiful woman and I just subbed. Thank you for being such a kind person. Love to you, Melissa
***** Thank you so much! I appreciate the support! I also appreciate your kindness as well!!! xx's ~Haria
***** Beauty2Shoozzz xoxoxoxo
Doug does have a twin! So adorable. You have a very good diet. It's great that you can share beef & you know where it came from. You really have to eat right for your health problems. You must have great will power not to snack. My diet has been horrible for awhile. The weight gain happened because of it. It's crazy but I know what not to eat & yet I'll do it. Some things I eat don't make me feel good. I have to listen to my body more & not eat bad foods. There's a series of books called Eat This, Not That. Really eye opening the amount of sugar, fat, sodium & additives that are in some foods. The best way to eat is simpler like you do. Good video. Much love, Lucy
cherries1952 Lucy, I couldn't believe how much he looked like Doug! I do have to say I'm a pretty disciplined person overall. That really sounds like a good book to read. Thanks for mentioning it. You always brighten my day. Love you, Melissa
I Love it when you have a new video up! I can watch you all day. Thank you for your personality & your videos.
New Spot aw, thank you so much for all your kind words. That is such so sweet! Much love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, I really appreciate you sharing tips on how you maintain your weight. I'm overweight and have always struggled to gain control of my eating. There's a common misconception among us overweight/obese people-- we think that people who are thin or normal weight are just naturally that way, that they don't have to work at it, they can eat whatever they want and stay the same, and we feel that it's not fair. I know this isn't true, but it sometimes feels that way! :) It's nice to see a thin/normal weight person showing that they are mindful of their food and calories and that your choices everyday impact your ability to maintain your weight. Thanks!!
BeachyBlonde614 What a wonderful, heartfelt comment. I really enjoyed reading it so much. There have been many times in my life where I have had to lose weight. I gained over 70 pounds with my first child, so I had to lose that and then again with my second child. With my Crohn's disease I have had to at times be on prednisone and that really makes you gain weight. So I do know it can be a struggle. And the older I get, the more I have to be mindful of what I eat. I really appreciate your feedback so much. Love, Melissa
MELISSA, YOU'RE SO RIGHT ABOUT HOW TO MANAGE OUR WEIGHT, WITH OUR FOOD INTAKE, YOU HAVE A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF WILL POWER, I'M SO GLAD FOR YOU, EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING IS WORKING, YOU LOOK SO GOOD AND SO SWEET TO ANSWER ALL THE POSTS YOU RECEIVE....THANKS FOR HELPING ME .....SO GRATEFUL TO HAVE YOUR VIDEOS TO WATCH....LOVE YOU, PRISCILLA
+Priscilla Pinyan Priscilla I am the one that is grateful. You have posted some wonderful and encouraging comments to me and I am really grateful. Much love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, this was very interesting, you look so healthy and beautiful. I think I may have to follow some of your tips.. thank you so much for sharing.
kirsti farrell How come I didn't know you had a channel? I'm so sorry! I'm going to sub now. Thank you so much. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, I am so thrilled that you are subscribing to me thank you so much!!!
I always get a big smile on my face when I see a new video from you. I love the unique ideas you have for your videos. Your such a lovely lady, thank you for sharing with us.
Deb M-G Deb, I looked at your picture and you are so very pretty. I appreciate you saying such sweet things to me. I hope you have a marvelous week. Much love and many thanks, Melissa
Thank you for you kind words
Hi Bright Eyes! You are so disciplined with your diet. The sweets are my worst enemy, I crave them every day, so I try to calm them by eating fruit or a couple of squares of dark chocolate. I'm going to try your hot tea idea in the evenings. If I'm going to have a sweet...I'd rather have it earlier in the day so I can work it off. The tea might be just the thing to curb that for me at night. I have been trying to drink green tea ( for the health benefits) but I hate the flavor of pure green tea. But I have found some wonderful green teas that have ginger, or papaya or hibiscus flavors and I'm discovering I can enjoy them very much. So I'm going to try that tip for the evening when I get that god awful sweet tooth! I'm at a healthy weight range, but I ...like you will gain if I eat too much of the bad things or too late in the day. Thanks for sharing with us. :) I learn something every day on Utube. Love that!
Ann4U2000 Ann, that is such a good idea to eat the dark chocolate. I love the sound of those green teas. Ginger would be really good for settling the stomach too. Thank you for your lovely comment! I hope you have a terrific rest of the week. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, I enjoyed your video. I too like the Valdosta snacks as I was born in Valdosta, Georgia. I have stomach issues as well and eat small portions no dairy,sweets so many things I have to be careful not to eat. I love your videos and always watch out for them. Have a wonderful weekend, Kathryn
Kathryn Morin Kathryn those Valdosta snacks are sooo good, aren't they? It's so hard to get proper nutrition when you have gut problems, isn't it? But it sounds like you are doind a terrific job. Much love and many thanks, Melissa
Thank you Melissa, I really enjoyed this video, you gave some very good tips. We eat as healthy as possible, but that snacking at night is my downfall. I don't even have sugar in my house, I use stevia, it's an all natural sweetener, you can even bake with it. It comes in a powder and liquid form, I carry a little bottle around, try it, I think you will like it. Love Ya pretty lady. It was amazing how much that police man looked like Doug.
Louann S. Thank you so very mjuch Louann! ah, the snacking at night is so hard to keep from doing.l It's like a reward for a hard day. I'm going to get me some packets of Stevia. Much better for me than the Splenda. Many thanks and much love, Melissa
Love your videos Melissa.You sure do make me miss the south ..home listening to you when you speak of certain southern things...
Hi my friend Melissa, I've been off the grid for a while with all the snow in Boston. I'm a director of nursing so staffing has been a challenge. Feel like I'm in Alaska. Anyway watching this video, I'm impressed and envious of your self control. I snack every night, which would explain my weight gain. Have been trying to be healthy but such a struggle. Tomorrow is my remicade treatment, all is well and hope so with you! Mary Ellen
mefrn62 Mary Ellen, I do hope things are going well for you. Reicade is such a good treatment for CD. I started having reactions enough that I had to quit. But it can sure help you a lot. Oh goodness, the snacking is sooo hard. A really hot drink does help. Love you sweet lady! xxx, Melissa
Whatever you are eating works for you bc YOU look great!!! Great to see you 😘
TheHipChickOnline aww, thanks so much, Kim. Hope you are doing okay. Much love, Melissa
OMG He does look like Doug lol, You are so good not snacking, that is obviously where I am going wrong lol. Thanks for sharing your diet with us.
xoxoNisha
SugarPuffAndFluff It's Doug's twin! Not snacking is so hard. Especially at night. Many thanks, Nisha. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa. Your wonderful philosophy and approach to food/diet really reflects in your beautiful skin and hair. I learned so much from watching. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day.xoxo. Daphne❤
Daphne C aw, thanks Daphne. You really are the best. I sure do appreciate you. Love Melissa
Melissa, thank you for sharing your diet. I'm so sorry about your Crohn's disease. I've taken care of patients with that and boy, it can be rough! I eat a lot like Doug does, low carb but I still really struggle with my weight. xoxo Joan
junbug1029 Joan, I would like to say thank you. There have been many kind people whose eyes I have looked into during my many hospital stays that have made things better for me. Thank you for being that person to someone. Going low carb really does seem like a good way to lose weight. It's really worked for Hello Jerree. Love you! Melissa
Melissa, I started the Dukan Diet today, thanks to Jerre. xoxo Joan
junbug1029 Hasn't she been amazing? I'm so impressed with what she has accomplished!
You are very disciplined...sweets and breads...(Carbs )are all my weakness... Whatever your doing is working bc you look beautiful in every video😍❤️
Wow Melissa this video came at a perfect time for me. My husband&I were discussing different ways of eating. As far as not eating past a certain time. Cutting down on our snacks or eating a fruit or vegetable instead. I appreciate so much you sharing your diet with us! Thank you! Btw, the officer surely did look like Doug. Lol Have a great Valentines weekend! :)
Sandra Rivera Thank you so very much for your lovely comment, Sandra. Believe me, I have my moments of weakness and can snack with the best of them. But I really do try to not think in the moment and think how I will feel the next morning when I get on the scales. You are so sweet. Many thanks, Melissa
Doug's brother looks so much like him! What a cool story 😊. I like your eating style...slow, enjoying each bite, and taking time to make it enjoyable. I find myself rushing all the time, and eating while standing sometimes! I do cook most of the time. Waiting for spring and those Farmers Markets. Hugs Melissa!
Cynthia Prendergast Hey girl! No that isn't Doug's brother. It was a policeman that happened to be on the Meredith Viera show and I think he looks soo much like Doug! Yum Farmer's Markets! I go to the Mennonite village. They do such a good job with all their produce. Love you! elissa
Oh silly me! A blonde moment 😂 he sure does look like Doug!!!! Did you guys get snow? It is bitter cold here- wind chill of 20 below zero this am. Yuck! Stay safe and warm Melissa, and take care of that twin of yours 😊😊😊
have you done a "who is my dentist" and dental procedures video?
You are just a really down to earth sweet angel and beautiful within and the outside.
Thank you for this video..I have a sensitive stomach too and will try some of your suggestions. You're such fun to watch! You look great..Happy Valentines Day!
Eileen Wrightson Thank you so very much, Eileen!!! Much love, Melissa
I'm glad you did this video. I am starting to accept that as I get older I have to cut out more and more of the junk. x
Rosie Perry It's so hard Rosie. I really love eating at night while watching tv. it's like a reward for working hard that day. But I can't do it like I did when I was 16. It's true. Youth is wasted on the young lol Much love to you, Melissa
I really enjoyed this diet discussion, Melissa. I have a similar eating philosophy--eating mostly whole natural unprocessed foods. I also greatly minimize grains & starches. I liked how you discussed portion control, as that seems to be my major challenge. I also don't eat between meals; however, my work is sedentary so I'm always striving to eat less and move more. You're a great role model! Thank you for your tips....
Gia P I like the way you eat and would love to eat a little better. I wish I could eat things more raw, but it's just too irritating for my system. I do sedentary work, too, so that is a challenge for sure. Thank you so much for such kind comments! Much love, Melissa
So excited for the mature women channels!!! Thanks for sharing!
Jan Schoolmeyer Thank you , Jan. There are some wonderful women doing youTube! xxx, Melissa
It sounds like you are doing a great job of being totally aware of what works for you. Having to eat gluten free must be a real challenge, but so worth it for your health. I am trying to become as disciplined as you are about sweets, etc. It doesn't take much to make that mean old number go up on the scale. Smaller portions and cutting out sweets really works. Enjoyed your video and so glad you joined the community. Hugs, Judy
SCsweettea Hey Judy. I do really try to be mindful of what I put into my body especially with this disease. I swear the older we get the easier it is for the sweets to make the scale heavier! It's unfair! You are such a sweetheart. I thank you so much. Love, Melissa
With crohn's disease you have to be vigilant and careful but it's very interesting how you monitor your diet. Brilliant tips like smaller plate size, eating slowly enjoying every morsel, early supper at 5pm no eating afterwards, herbal teas and lack of snacking. Whatever your doing diet wise it's working because your healthy, have a fantastic slim figure, beautiful skin and you seem to have loads of energy. Thanks for sharing, real food for thought!!!
janz z Thank you so much for your comment. I really enjoyed this. I do have energy I think, and am generally happy so I do wonder if it's because I try not to eat lots of preservatives and no gluten. Anyway many thanks, Melissa
Just recently discovered your channel, I just love your videos and your personality. You are absolutely beautiful! Thank you Melissa❤️
Oh Martha, thank you so much for saying that. You just made my day. Love and thanks, Melissa
I am surprised. You are so beautiful that I thought maybe you were all raw like I am. Way to go girl with what ever you do. I love you and am glad I found your link.
theresa jurrus Thanks so muh, Theresa! I would love to be able to eat rawer foods, but my intestines just can't handle it. With the Crohn's I have a digestive system that's pretty much crap. lol. Many thanks and muh love, Melissa
Hi Melissa, watching your videos is like being with a friend but i don't say anything which my husband says is a first for me. What you shared just shows us why you look so good you are an inspiration snd i hope you will always be in good health. It just goes to show no matter where us women are in the world we are all in the same baoat trying to look good watch our weight and not eat late at night its a constant battle x
lorraine o callaghan Lorraine, thank you so much for your sweet comment. We are all in the same boat and are trying to accomplish the same things. You are so right about that. I appreciate you so much. Love, Melissa
Thank you Melissa for sharing with us your diet. You are so good avoiding sweets and sodas, (coke is my weakness). I was eating so much iced tea with artificial sweetener and a nutritionist suggested me to avoid them and use Splenda. I am interested in the gluten free Nature Path especially the pumpkin flax granola....Congratulations, you are in a perfect shape!
elena911000 aw, thanks so very much. I do try to eat right, but I don't always succeed Oh the granola is wonderful. It's my weakness. Many thanks, Melissa
P.S. Laughing that I said I avoid simple carbs and then raved about your Oyster Crackers! LOL! They were a Christmas special. I couldn't live with them around on a regular basis. Too darned tasty! :-)
Shelley9090 Yes, you HAVE to indulge at Christmas. My diet waas a mess between Thanksgiving and Christmas! lol
I'm so happy to find out your gluten-free too. I have to be gluten-free for digestive issues too. Thanks for this.
You're beautiful! Im almost 40 and I love this channel :)
Thanks Melissa. This was interesting and great suggestions; both food items and habits.
Ruby508707 Thank you so much for being so kind. I appreciate it. Love, Melissa
HI Melissa. I thought I saw on another video that you have Crohns. I have had it for over 40 years so I recognize what you say here about food issues. I admire your self discipline.
Betty Knight Oh Betty, bless your heart. I've had it about the same amount of time you have had it, too. If you haven't already, please at least look into going gluten free. It might really make a difference. Love and thanks, Melissa
I haven't gone gluten free (yet). I was also diagnosed diabetic two years ago though and the strict limiting of carbs has made a substantial difference. I'm not that far from gluten free as I really eat very little that has gluten in it so it would be small step at this point :)
I'll have what's she having- if it gets me looking like that- I've said it b4 & I'll continue to say it. The woman is stunning-radiates a lovely aura 💖
I wanted to thank you for the fried chicken help. My husband has celiac disease and was craving it. I finally made with your recommendations and I finally made a good fried chicken. thank you again for your help.
Kblmquist Oh my goodness!!! I can't thank you enough for telling me this. I am thrilled beyond belief. Many thanks. Love to you Melissa
Hi Melissa, this is really good advice thank you. I am going to try to eat slower and cut up my sandwiches, like you said, I had not thought of doing that and I usually eat far too quickly. I love the Gluten free selection that you have in the USA, we are quite limited in Europe. You look beautiful as always and I was stunned at Doug's twin, so alike! Have a great weekend. Carra x
carradoll64 Carra, I try to eat slower but I don't always succeed. Now that is interesting about being limited in gluten selections in Europe. I might actually pack some food for myself when I come visit the next time. That's really good to know! Many thanks. Love, Melissa
Melissa you know i think your one amazing beautiful woman, and i think it is wonderful and great that you do take care of yourself and eating healthy. I myself have always had weight issue's ,but i will admit i do love my food too it's a battle you could say. But i will say for myself i enjoy my pop , i only have 1 glass and for the most part i drink my water then. A habit i wanted to for sure grow into. I do cook a lot for our dinner, so we do eat pretty good for that. And i never go for seconds, long time ago i use to do that lol But i make a good meat and potatoes with veggies a lot of times for our meals. I know i would love to get most of my weight off if i can, i tend to not say i am on a diet when i am. Cause then i seem to mess myself up when i do, but i am working on better habits than what i have done in the past. And i never think it is boring for these videos, as i am getting older i like to know what everyone is doing on their journey as they are getting older too. And holy crap that cop so looked like your doug for sure!! :O How crazy is that? Sometimes i guess we all have a twin out there somewhere. Have a great week and much love and blessings to you xoxoxoxoxo
You are such a wise woman! I wish I could follow all those thing I know to be true,like eating slow, eating on a smaller plate, eating small portions, not snacking at night!!! I gobble my food and I can eat as much as any grown man!!! I love to eat out!!! I don't enjoy cooking...Im a mess!! So thats how you keep your figure so cute!! I have to RUN my butt off....Literally!!
Joye Smith Joye, you have a fastastic figure! You are doing everything right because you really look gorgeous. I really need to do something like running. I don't get nearly enough cardio exercise. I worry about it a lot while I sit on my butt watching tv. lol. Love you and thank you so much. xxx, Melissa
Yes, so often it is what we're not eating that benefits our health as much as what we are eating. I'm forty-eight and am so enriched to have found such a resourceful and delightful community of generous women here. It's awesome! xoxo
sandpiper22 Oh, you are so wise! I like that saying. I feel really blessed to know all these "mature" women of all types and personality. It really does help make the aging process a little less painful! lol. Many thanks, Melissa
I'm adopting your no eating after 5 pm rule. I admire your discipline! I also eat gluten free but I'm such an emotional eater that portion control and late night eating are a challenge. Knoxville restaurants are adding more gluten free options all the time, which helps but I still can't get them to make me stop eating like a ravenous animal! :) Loved all your tips in this video!
Sheila Ann Sheila, all the times in my life where I've had to lose weight, I've done it by not eating after supper. It reallly does make a difference. Oh you are in Knoxville!!! My GI is there and I always stop at Sephora. hahahah stop eating like a ravenous animal. lol. Many thanks, Melissa
***** I'm trying to tame the ravenous animal, really I am! GiGi's gluten free cupcakes in the house with me and all this snow are not making it easy...just want to munch all day! Not sure if you know this but we also have an Ulta in Knoxville. And the next time you're here be sure and stop at the new Whole Foods on Papermill, it should be open soon. Not only does Whole Foods have an amazing selection of food and an incredible hot bar, they also carry some pretty neat personal and cosmetic items. I'm really excited to have them here in Knoxville. Have a wonderful week!
This was very interesting to me, Melissa. It is wonderful you have figured out a healthy, tasty diet that works for you. Love the Flax seed granola, I put two tablespoons in my Greek yogurt every morning, and it fills me up until lunch. It's the perfect balance of protein/carb for me. I call all soft drinks "Coke" also. Love you! Blessings, love, prayers, and peace, my wise, beautiful friend...........MaryEllen
Sensational After 60 Yum on the granola in the Yogurt! I may try it like that to give myself maybe a little extra protein to get me through the morning. Love and thanks, Melissa
Hi there. Will go and check it out. Have a great weekend. It's going to be frigid here in the northeast .❄️
Noreen Mcgarry Oh please stay warm!!! We are actually supposed to get a little snow on Mon-Tues, but I'm not counting on it. Many thanks, Melissa
you such a wise beautiful woman you give so much wisdom for mature woman & yes that is doug TWIN!!! hugs!!!
Georgette Liquorie aw, thanks so much, Georgette! Love to you, Melissa
Thank you for sharing this information.. No need to reply.. I am very grateful for the ( Mature:..I prefer the word" Elegant:' ladies on YT.. It really is a wonderful community of lovely women who support one another..
Hi Melissa: I really enjoyed this video. You must have a lot of willpower! I find myself eating quite a bit during the day and after dinner and then I wonder why it is difficult to lose weight. I have watched your exercise video too and I need to watch it again. Do you ask exercise daily with the weights only ? I am going to try your exercise routine and eating tips and I'm sure they will help me. Thanks again for such great videos!
I love veggies. I eat carrots and Green beans as a snack. Learning to eat healthier. I tagged you to do the Do and Don't for your younger self tag. If you haven't already done it and want to. xox Lori
Lori Looks Oh Lori, I will go watch this right now! Thank you for tagging me. It might be one that Kristinn and I do when we get together. We like to save up tags and do them in the car at the mall. That would be a good one to do. Many thanks and much love, Melissa
***** That's a great idea. I loved the tag I saw you guys do together. Thank you for watching! xox Lori
OMGosh he does look like Doug, that is so funny! You know I agree I think the closer you can eat to the earth the better you are no matter of your weight, I think we have gotten away from that, you know growing up in the country,we were eating organic before anyone knew what that word meant and I have to say what you are doing is working for both Doug and you because you both look marvelous! I am getting ready to get some new dinnerware and one of the things I am looking at is going back to a smaller plate because I do think it makes a difference! I could just listen to you all day Melissa, I hope you have a great weekend! Love ya!
Susan W Susan, it's amazing how much it looks like Doug! I agree so much on the eating as clean as we can. Just not putting the preservatives into our bodies has got to be a good thing. Oh how fun to get some new dishes!!! I love shopping for things like that. Many thanks and much love to you, Melissa
Thanks for sharing this. I really need to start making myself more aware by measuring and weighing my foods and telling myself "no" at night. Why it seems to be so hard in the evenings I have yet to figure out but I WILL get there. :)
Jeanette Silhouette It is really so hard. I am very disciplined with my food - I always have been - but it really is hard for me too. I'm hungrier now it seems. Drinkng something hot really does help. Something else that helps is when I bathe at night and get ready for the next morning at night. Like set out my clothes, all that kind of stuff. It keeps me busy. You are sooo pretty. Much love, Melissa
When you said I was pretty, it brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for saying that.
Ha! Looks at that! Doug has a twin! -D
Your diet may seem simple but it sounds wholesome!
Keep up good work Missy! xx
MQS 1 awww, I like it when you cal e Missy. Like my grandchildren! It is Doug's twin. In a uniform. Yummy. xxx, Melissa
Hi Melissa, just found you on Oh Carols channel and subscribed. The titles of your videos look like they are up my street and similar to what I do on my channel. Looking forward to knowing you xx Mairead (mature!!!!)
lismoynan Mairead Oh my goodness, thank you so very much. I just love listening to you. You have the loveliest accent. Thank you so much and I just love Carol. Isn't she amazing? Many thanks, Melissa
TheBluegrassmom I live in East Tennessee between Knoxville and Chattanooga. :) We might live close! lol. xxx, Melissa
thanks for this video. I loved hearing what you eat.
Melissa, I am not able to get to the link for the youtube channel for older women -- has that channel been taken down? Loving your videos!
+Robin Plumb I'm so sorry. I have all the information on my video called Ulta/Sephora Haul that I uploaded a few days ago. m.ua-cam.com/video/ZzCfRvEZcBk/v-deo.html. there are some wonderful woman on there! Many thanks, Melissa
I heard you mention that you gain weight if you eat after 5:00 pm. Is this do to your Colitis? I have IB syndrome and am curious about how this affects my weight.
teachjacque No, I don't think it has to do with my Crohn's as much as after 5 I settle down and am not up running around as much to work off the extra calories. Now I have been eating a little gluten free Italian Ice in cups and that is 100 calories, but I haven't gained weight. aw, I'm so sorry you have IBS. Many thanks, Melissa
it is always so interesting to hear about what others are eating, thanks for the video :)
Amanda Green Thank you so much for watching it Amanda. Much love, Melissa
Wonderful ! thank you for this moment....have a nice day
Sebastian Vestae Thank you so very much! xxx, Melissa
Great tips. We eat close to the same way. I want to try the pumpkin granola. xoxo, LeX
africaboundgirl I know I probably should eat better in some ways, but this does seem to be the best for me. Many thanks! Melissa
Melissa, do u have any other autoimmune diseases apart from crohns and asthma? I have asthma, Hashimoto's thyroiditis (antibodies attacking my thyroid) and vitiligo :( possibly rheumatoid arthritis now too.... Your videos cheer me up and give me hope thank u so much...... From a Welsh lady living in Canada 🙂
+Dee Manfre It's interesting you asked about that. They have determined that my underlying problem is celiac disease and that is what was causing such severe Crohn's problems. He said he had about 12 patients with both, so yes, it appears I have celiac disease, too. I have heard a gluten free diet helps Hashimoto's. I'm so sorry you have been sick. I thank you for your kind words. Much love Melissa
Chef AJ's channel helped me a lot.
Our eating habits are very similar. I eat Udi's bread also because you are so right that gluten free breads are not the greatest. Wow, that is Doug's twin! :)
***** To make a really nice loaf of bread you almost need wheat flour don't you? But you do kind of get used to it. I appreciate you so much. Love, Melissa
I love that pumpkin flax cereal when pared with yogurt
Forty Plus 411 Oh I can imagine!!! I'm going to try it. Thanks for the heads up. xxx, Melissa
I eat very similar to you Melissa except no red meat. I have to have small portions too otherwise I would gain weight easily! Love those spicy snacks with the chick peas but they can burn my stomach up lol!!
4utob Oh you have a great diet. You have a lot of discipline. That's terrific. Love and many thanks. Melissa
I am gluten free too. But I am a vegetarian as well. I did not know natures path cereal had gluten free products. Thank you!
Terri Smith It sure can be hard to find things for our diets can't it? Thankfully, my grocery is starting to stock more gluten free items Thanks for posting! Melissa
hey pretty lady, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing what you have on your diet, you sure get some real nice things your side of the pond, I love the sound of the pumpkin granola ~~~ we don't get pumpkin anything here lol. I am in awe of you being able to keep control of what you eat, I am trying to eat healthy but I have a real sweet tooth, I'm bad! hahaha :) I would die for a figure like yours! I hope you are having a great day my beautiful friend and Happy Valentines day to you both when it comes, love you sweetie, big hugs, Susan xoxo :)
Susan Fraser Susan, I wonder if they would let me send you some pumpkin and flax seed granola in the mail. I have a sweet tooth, too and this kind of satisfies it. I hope you had a good Valentine's day. Love you and many thanks. Melissa
Hi Melissa, I'm not sure huni, but you know are just so sweet to even think about sending them, I had a quiet VD because Tom was working but we went for lunch on Monday :) love you my sweet friend xoxo
Wow he does look a lot like Doug. They say we all have a twin. lol You know I can tell how much better I feel from eating cleaner. Everything you mentioned sounded so good. I prefer the Boars Head also it is lower in sodium. You have such a great figure and this was interesting to see what you eat. Love you, Carolyn xo
msflipflopsandpearls It's Doug in a uniform! lol. You have done an amazing job with your diet. I know you feel terrific. You really look so well and I am proud of you. Thank you so much my beautiful friend. Love, Melissa
Hi Melissa! I eat Nature's Path Coconut Chia cereal every morning with coconut milk~ it is my absolute favorite!! :) Btw~ I love your nails in this video! So pretty. Huge hugs and love to you!
Love this idea of the "mature" list. 📝
Cheryl Bohannon Cheryl, I am really grateful to Carol for doing it. xxx, Melissa
Melissa, do you take any vitamins or supplements? I'm 61 and think I still look pretty good but the last few years I just stay exhausted most of the time. Do you have any tips for extra energy?
+cecilia954 I do take vitamins. I take a multi-vitamin with iron and then I have to take iron supplements because I'm anemic a lot. I also have to get a b12 shot because the Crohn's Disease keeps me from absorbing b12. I wonder if you need bloodwork done. Also I understand thyroid issues can cause tiredness. I wish you much luck and hope you get it fixed soon! Many thanks, Melissa
+Melissa55 Thanks Melissa
If you have an Aldi grocery store there,and like cornbread, I heard a YTber saying a gluten-free cornbread mix she buys there is the best cornbread mix she's ever tried.
Kelvweb Yum. I actually make my GF cornbread from scratch. It's pretty good. But I'll look online for that cornbread and compare. Thanks for the heads up, Kelly. Love, Melissa
Thanks for sharing. You are inspirational.
TheRedheadsrus aw, thanks so much, Lynn! xxx
You are so much better than I am. Now I know how you stay so thin. I am a horrible snacker, and if I bang something, I have got to eat it or I will devour everything in my path trying to avoid it. Ugh! XXO, Swoozie
Your choices are common sense so let's hope some people will stop being extremists and failing with their diets. I eat and do pretty much what you do, except I snack because I eat smaller portions at meals. It keeps my metabolism going and my blood sugar even. If I keep my calories below 2000 I can maintain my weight. I am planning to go gluten free again per my doc's recommendation because I am hypothyroid, like a lot of women these days.
Hi Mellissa, what store are the snacks available? Are they in specialty store(s)?? Thank you!
+mimi7914 Hi!!! I just get them at my local grocery store. I had noticed when I was looking at their gluten free stuff that they had these items and thought I would try them. Thanks so much!!! xoxox, Melissa
Thank you Melissa! You have such a sweet and positive personality! Have a great day:)
I will eat what you do as you are gorgeous. You look half your age.
I really enjoyed this. I love your eating philosophy. Xo Tracy
theclosetshopper Thanks so much, Tracy. xxxx, elissa
How do you get your skin to glow?Is it because of this diet?
Retin A.
Great video... Thank you for sharing😘😘
Kim Smith Hello beautiful Kim. I hope you are having a wonderful Valentine's Day. I'm behind on videos so I'm going to check up on you. Much love, Melissa