WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2017

cityjaneLondon

Ginger - I have to say, whatever you are doing is not working. You need to take a long hard look at why you need to do all this. Happiness does not come from the Internet, apart from this group, of course.
The simpler life is, the happier it is. I have just a few FB friends, hardly any who post much. I don't do blogs. Instagram, Twitter, Lists, spreadsheets, or anything else. This group is all I do. Even then, people think I am obsessed with MFP. !!! I probably am.
Ask yourself what you are running away from. What you are afraid of.
I speak as someone who has had loads and loads of therapy in the past. Masses of personal growth courses etc. I think I am at peace now., but I still like my 'improving' books. Yes, it is an addiction, but I can live with that and laugh at it. Basically, stop pedalling and breathe. Ditch the spreadsheets etc. Life is simple. Just do what is true to your heart.
With much love, Heather UK xxxxxxx

PS - kids asleep after a major alert when 'Nellie', Max's comforter, was lost. We haven't found her, but a substitute bear stepped up to the mark.

coastalgosgal

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Peach1948

Somehow, 3 lbs crept up on me over night. Could have been the sleeve of crackers I ate before bed. Yes, I am one of those who loves crunchy, salty things. Also, ate two large slices of pizza over the weekend. Back to tracking!


One good thing I did for the first time today. We went to our favorite seafood restaurant and I asked for a to-go box before I started eating. Put 3/4 of my fish and 1/2 the baked potato into the box. I resisted the cream cheese stuffed bread but did eat the hush puppies. Now hoping I can stay away from carbs for the rest of the day.

Carol in GA

Katla49

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coastalgosgal

Oooh had the best soup ever!!!!
2 oz hillshire farms turkey kelbasa cubed
1/4 cup of: leftover rice a roni fried rice
Canned green beans
Pinto beans
Canned corn
Tossed it all with a tablespoon of bacon drippings, 2 cups of water with 1 tsp of chicken bouillon paste, spices and let simmer!

Rest of the day I am happy belly!
Becca
Drinking coffee and munching on 1/2 of a banana bread mini loaf for dinner

grogers511

Thanks Heather. I'm asking myself those questions. I don't think I'm afraid of anything. Or at least I don't feel I am. I think I feel a bit overwhelmed with responsibilities. And when I feel overwhelmed - I procrastinate. (Running away.) Which of course... leads to more stress.

People do things for a pay-off of some kind. So... I suppose my pay-off for spending time on these devices is having a distraction from my list of unfinished business.

The main thing I'm overwhelmed with currently is taking care of my father's personal affairs. I have a few tasks that seem to be taking forever. My sister will help me with these things this week. I also feel lots of guilt for not seeing him more. He's 54 miles from me. But I'd love to see him weekly or every two weeks. I need to make up my mind to do it. I was seeing him weekly when I was going to PT. Up, dressed and out of the house. I'm rarely up and dressed earlier than noon these days.

I worry about keeping my mom (90) engaged during the day because she sleeps a lot during the day. We all seem to have days/nights mixed up. Maybe I should set an alarm and get up and dressed earlier.

• I plan to cut out much of the FB groups. I deleted some today. And I've been unfollowing pages that show up in my feed.
• I deleted lots of my notes. I keep a standard "To Do" list, a weekly plan list, MFP accountability draft posting, grocery shopping list. The others can most likely all be deleted. Some were quotes or little reminder notes.
• I've stepped away from the spreadsheets. I keep one for Dad's affairs - and it gets updated monthly.
• I track my progress to goals in my paper bullet journal. A nightly run through of my day.

So... I think I'll
• Wake up earlier and get dressed. I always have more energy when I'm dressed. Signals work mode... not lounge on the sofa mode.
• Work on Dad's affairs this week. Reduce my anxiety about this unfinished business.
• Visit Dad at least every two weeks on Thursdays.
• Quit worrying about detoxing digital devices. And focus on where I want to spend my time.
• Get back to my daily routines. Those work when I stick with them.
• Play more with my arts and crafts.

I'm still working through it. But feeling better about it.

--Ginger in Texas

jmkmomm

Becca, the way you have raised your boys, they will never leave you. You will still be parenting, it's jsut that they may not know it. You and your husband still have so much to give, especially how to spontanously love each other, you would be great in the Big brother, Big sister program. Or maybe an exchange student.

Well the painting started today. Now we have several shades of grey and red since he has painted the dark grey so that the contractor can put the gutters in. Totally looks strange now.

Charlie had his appointment with cardiologist today. He doesn't have to see him now for 2 years since he also sees another cardiologist for his rhythm every year. he did talk to him about his weight.

Meg, yes I have seen the reports. We even have a program at our Y for boxing for Parkinson's. He won't ride a bike, participate in anything that has other people he has to interact with. That's just my man.

Joyce, Indiana

barbiecat

Ginger, I think your taking personal inventory in response to Heather's suggestions is awesome. You are on your way. I tend to be somewhat obsessive and a creature of ritual and habit. These things are good in moderation but when they began to take over my life, I had to take a long hard look. I carry a pedometer but no longer post my steps in three different places. I read this thread for motivation (usually while I eat my breakfast, which is exactly the same every day) but stopped posting on three other threads or searching for someone else to reply to on MFP. I keep track of what I spend but enter the data in QuickBooks only twice a month and don't obsess on whether I have created all the necessary categories. I have a "uniform" for what I wear so I don't have to think about clothing I have a limited number of foods that I buy so grocery lists are easier and meal preparation is simple and requires almost no decision making. I've made these decisions for myself in light of my desire to be more healthy. Someone wise said that "working is a great way to procrastinate". When I was teaching, I used to do a lot of house cleaning when I should have been writing report cards. The house cleaning allowed me to believe that I was doing something good, when in fact, all I was doing was avoiding doing what needed to be done.

Barbie

coastalgosgal

Thanks for the advice Joyce. Hugs!!!
Husband and I drove around, and went to our lookout to watch the water of the Columbia River as it travels past us into Young's Bay where Astoria is.... He asked me if everything is OK. He remembers how disconnected we were, so we keep mindful and never leave anything unsaid.

Ginger in Texas. You are doing a great job caring for your parents. You organize, make lists, etc. Maybe because that is the only thing you have control over. Don't feel guilty over how many times you are able to visit with your father. You are doing the best you can. You are caring for your Mom, so you are kind of in the middle, commitment wise.

Some people procrastinate because they need to do things a certain way, and if that can't be done, they would rather not start the task, then do it wrong. Maybe looking at tasks more simply might help you complete them. Or let go of tasks that are mentally on your B list. Hugs!!!!!!!
Becca
Oregon

skuehn48

Hello all: The sun is shining presently but we had a thunder storm earlier. Horses are fed but not as much as DD and I are going to a meeting on using natural remedies for moss, moles, weeds, etc. So we will feed them for the evening early and it needs to last them the night. We had six for Easter and did very well on food. Had a small amount of candy around and only a few leftovers.

Question: I saw an article recently that said that an hour of exercise per day helped with the symptoms of IBS. They quoted two small studies. Has anyone else seen anything on this? It intrigues me.

Marcelyn - Darling grandbabies! Love the group by the pool too.

Mia - The bottle tree is gorgeous.

Purl - Love the horses on the beach. Nothing better than adventures on horseback.

Pip - Love the Rocky bunny!

Ginger - Wow! Your posts always make me think.

Meg - thinking good thoughts for you.

Allie - Sending you strength and peace.

Everyone take care, Sue in WA

KimK2009

Joyce, Indiana - I saw something recently about music being used to calm Parkinson's symptoms. Can't hurt to try something so easy.

KimK in Augusta GA

GodMomKim

Katla49

Ginger in TX: I'm so happy that you've put together a plan for the next while. It seems like a good one to me. Good luck with all of your responsibilities.

Barbie: When I was teaching I learned to get there early and do all of my grading and class set up before class began. I didn't take grading or worries home with me if it could be helped. It took me a long while to get into the groove, but it was very good for me. It began as a strategy for dealing with a long and nasty commute. I travelled ahead of the rush in the morning so I was there a couple of hours early. I got a lot of quiet time in my room to get things done. I left right after the kids did at the end of the day. I didn't work fewer hours than any of the other teachers after taking grading and so forth into account, but I got it done in a way that helped reduce commute stress & left me personal time with my family at the end of the day. :bigsmile:


Our house faces north and the entrance is shaded much of the time. We had quite a bit of green slime everywhere on the exterior that is in the shady zone. I squirted some stuff called 30 seconds outdoor cleaner that I bought at Ace Hardware on the green slime where I could reach it, let it set the recommended amount of time and rinsed it off. I got rid of quite a bit of green slime, but not enough that I felt good about it. I reapplied in the worst spots & waited again. I just went out to take another look and it looks quite a bit better! I am glad I looked again because I know my time wasn't wasted. Our house isn't due for fresh paint until next year. :grumble:

Katla in beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

coastalgosgal

KimK in GA. My father had Lewy Body's disease, which is like Parkinson's disease, with the stalling, and repetitive movements. So, I was up from CA to Oregon, and went with my sister to visit my father at his facility. I started to sing some of my opera arias I knew, and he stopped rubbing the top of his head and leaned in a bit. My sister whispered, " I think you got him". The lady that was sitting by him used to teach Ballet, so she just cried. An emotional day to say the least, but music helped.
Becca

GodMomKim

Katla49

Katla49

Becca: This is for you to consider and think about. Your heart beats a musical rhythm. These shows are fun, funny and feature people with a love of singing. And they are right in your back yard. They also do a winter performance called Scrooged in Astoria. We've been to both. Performers come in a wide range of ages and sizes. It is the voice that counts. Do NOT be shy.

Upcoming Auditions
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pipcd34

stats for the day:

wahoo hrm working-
bike ride hm 2 gym- 11.38min. 15.1amph, 145mhr, 2.9mi = 128c
apple watch- 104c
0 runner- 35min, 37avlength, 11avheight, 116avcadence, 118ahr, 131mhr, 3.30mi= 264c
apple watch- 228c
bike ride gym 2 dome- 7.16min, 141mhr, 11.8amph, 1.4mi = 93c
apple watch- 59c
jog station 2 wk- 5.05min, 9.53min mi, 160mhr, .5mi = 73c
apple watch- 57c
jog wk 2 sta- 4.40min 9.55min mi, 155mhr, .4mi = 68c
apple wattch- 44c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.08min 8.7amph, 153mhr, 2.6mi = 191c
apple watch- 152c

total cal 817

pipcd34

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Pip's my peep

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worm_1962

Hi, Sheila from Indiana area here. I would love to join the fun, I am certainly 50 plus and need some support and motivation to keep going! I am struggling big time and am getting frustrated with myself. You all look very fun!