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Friend S and I were having coffee at McDonald's the other day. We sat next to an older lady who joined in on our conversation. We were talking about the merits of frugality and the lady thought it was good to be somewhere in the middle when it comes to all the saving. At some point you have to try to enjoy your money. She thought of her parents who were frugal due to growing up in wartime. She said they were surprised at how much money they left behind. Her dad just had a regular job at General Motors all his life.
The lady said she was 70 years old now, retired and trying to eat well although her weakness is sweets and muffins. She spoke of this fasting diet which has worked for her in the past but she isn't on it anymore. This diet recommends eating for 6 to 8 hours a day and after say 6 pm, you fast until the next day.
It was a pleasant conversation with a nice lady.
Beautiful trees, so feathery. Glad you met such a nice lady. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteA very pretty tree. Always nice to meet people. The lady sounded very interesting. Years ago when I was having some health issues, my doctor told me never to eat after 7.00 pm. It is a habit I got into and rarely break.
ReplyDeleteThis lady sounds like she knows what she's talking about because look at her age. I'm adopting this rule now...of never eating after 7. Thanks for a great post.
ReplyDeleteAt least GM was a good paying job back then. They used to be America's largest private employer, now it's Wal-Mart
ReplyDeleteSounds like a nice conversation. I agree with her. Save some, spend some. You're not taking anything with you, so you may as well enjoy your life.
ReplyDeleteLike that neighbourhood tree :-)
ReplyDeletei have heard of that diet or way of eating - not eating after a certain time in the evening, say 6:00 and then not eating again until after 6:00 a.m. the next day. That gives your body 12 hours to process and metabolize foods. Always nice to meet somebody new when you're out and find out they have some words of wisdom for you.
ReplyDeleteNice conversation. Just live within your means, that is my advice.
ReplyDeletethat diet works for some people really well but not for others that have health issues. money is money, not that important and you can't take it with you when dead. as long as we have rent, bills paid and food those are the most important things to spend money on
ReplyDeleteI liked your two photographs Christine.
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to have a pleasant chat with folks.
All the best Jan
What pretty trees! It sounds like a very nice chat.
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