WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2018

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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    Lanette cherries raises melatonin naturally that is why it helps with REM sleep. For some reason if someone suffers from gout it is also good food that helps with that too. I don't have gout. I drink it to help with sleep. I drink a champagne flute of it about 2 hours before bed. That is about the same amount Heather recommends. The good quality brands are expensive so it helps that you do not need to drink much. For the amount I drink it is 40-50 calories. Even tart cherry juice is high in fruit sugars low in fiber so that is another reason I do not drink much of it. I wonder if one can get the same effect by eating fresh cherries. Unfortunately they are seasonal here and the season is short.

    :heart: Margaret
  • klanders30
    klanders30 Posts: 2,569 Member
    yvonne I love quinoa bowls! Also, I find sticking with the smallest strategies works for me, also, stepping on the scale regularly helps. I'm off my goal/maintenance weight and just have to make smarter, healthier choices each time to get back to where I feel my best, goal/maintenance weight just feels great--

    NYKAREN
  • sjcook23
    sjcook23 Posts: 87 Member
    Hey 50+,

    Yesterday the Fed Gov't shut down, so I went hiking around a lake for 5 miles.
    Doing a prescribed workout 4-5 times a week.
    Hope this helps.

    Sharron from Wash DC
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,321 Member
    Went for another 2 mile walk today. Didn’t help my mood by I felt good about myself doing it.

    For those who asked about lifetime stats and where to find them, I just found mine again at the bottom of my weekly summary.

    Thanks for the encouraging words all. I won’t give up. Just sometimes wonder why we try.

    RV Rita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,321 Member
    Desert plants in the winter. A Cholla cactus, a Prickly Pear cactus and a Creosote Bush.
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    langman22 ~ Check your messages. I sent you one about your new venture.
  • ryenday
    ryenday Posts: 1,540 Member
    edited January 2018
    Terry

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    On amazon search for light box photography- the “ box” I linked to was about 15 dollars but for a long time I just made do with using a draped white slip or fabric lining material as background. The full box is good for when glare is a problem - but carefully setting up the light works fine. I would have a tape measure or ruler in the pic with the jewelry piece so people get a good idea of what you crafted,
  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    So day 2 of logging. I know it seems silly to count that, but I am of the temperament that if I don't count it, I have failed for the day. The act of logging is something I'm still trying to master. To write it, and bite it! Eat what I write, no changes! And its not like I eat badly, I just change my mind! Oye! I frustrate myself sometimes!

    Well husband had his 7th ERCP last Tuesday at OHSU, and it went OK. The docs go in via throat ( an endoscopy), to the bile duct, change out the stents, putting new ones in. He tolerates it all well, but he is sore from being manipulated!

    This week we go again to OHSU to speak with his liver doctors. He can't do ERCPs all his life. Another option is to remove the duct part with issues and mainline the new (well three years old), liver into the bowels. Pretty major surgery. I would be putting my wife's hat to the side, and plopping on the uncomfortable caregivers hat, which is scary. I would get help from my middle son and DIL in Vancouver though. Staying there hopefully, as he recovers. I have a sister probably the same distance away, but she never was there for me when he had his transplant, so asking her to help me now seems pointless. I still have a lot of resentment about that....

    Our moving to Whidbey island would of course be delayed. Or maybe we would move then get surgery. Whidbey island is a long ways away from OHSU. We have noticed that once we got the transplant, OHSU is very protective of us and where we can get service. The local hospital here knows not to touch him, just ships us off to Portland.

    My worst fear of course, is losing my healthy husband for a bit. Taking the reins so to speak. Well, I hope the doctors have more than one option for us this week. I suppose a long conversation with husband is in order. I know he isn't keen on the doctors opening him up again. There is an out of state center of OHSU at Washington Medical University, along I-5 and we could attend there for ERCPs and just do yearly checkups at OHSU. But that would be the easy way out. A band aid fix.
    Hugs to all of yas!
    Becca
    Oregon
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2018
    Heather: I admire your proficiency with languages and your willingness to use new ones as you travel. :star:

    Sharon from DC: Congratulations on a positive use for your day off due to the shut down. :flowerforyou:


    Our housecleaner didn't show up today so I called her. She had a bunch of excuses and wanted me to give her a key so she could come in while we're away. Not going to happen. We'll be looking for someone when we get back home. Our haircutter gave us the business card for our dog sitter, along with a positive recommendation. She says she has business cards for house cleaners, too. We'll stop in and see what she has when we get home and are ready to start a search. If our current cleaner did a fabulous job and left our photos hanging straight I might have a softer attitude. There is always something that she's done in haste that we have to clean up. That didn't happen with the wonderful woman we had before. I miss her and hope to find someone with the kind of work ethic that she had.

    Katla in beautiful NW Oregon


    "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." CS Lewis
  • spikeyhair
    spikeyhair Posts: 2,078 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    This is the link to the sleep study.
    http://valleysleepcenter.com/the-truth-about-tart-cherry-juice-and-sleep/

    It is also considered good for muscle recovery after exercise. But it has to be the tart Montmorency cherries. I am buying the Biotta juice from Amazon. I am not drinking the water with it. I drink loads of tea at breakfast and liquids with dinner.
    I'm prepared to give it a go until I've finished the three bottles. If it doesn't work I haven't done myself any harm and you never know! It's working so far! I measure it out with my spirit measures. 1 oz is 28 ml. Just over my 25 ml measure. :D

    Love Heather UK

    HEATHER Why does it have to be Montmorency cherries, must admit I don't have much trouble sleeping but my daughter does
  • GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS
    GRITSandSLUTSandWINOS Posts: 2,573 Member
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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Well our big snow storm was not as much as they were saying, we did get 7 inches yesterday and lots of wind. Couldn't even see across the street most the day. I worked all weekend and yesterday, but was able to get home and back. Thanks to DS having a big 4 wheel drive truck. Today is in the high 30's and making everything slushy and to be up in 40's towards end of the week.

    Meg-Hope you are able to get out. Good to see you post think about you a lot.

    Allie--I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope the memories give you comfort and peace.

    Yvonne--Sorry to hear about your dad also. I do not care how old we are, when we lose a parent we are never ready.

    Joyce--I pray you get things figured out with the doctor so you can feel better. Ellie is a person in her own right. Bet they didn't see her coming to that match and winning.

    Rita RV-- I can understand the just thinking it would easier to just give up. I have been having a terrible time this last year since my mom passed. I just feel like what is the use and zone out. But I am praying to get back on track and remembering not to give up.

    Janet--Pray for safe travels as you go to memorial for your sister.

    Becca--Your stepdad sounds like a great man and you are Blessed. My DH and I blended our children and we treat them all the same. Have always told them the only steps around our house is up to the front door.

    Job wise I have worked at the hospital 30 years. I started out in our skilled care unit and enjoyed taking care of the patients. Then I hurt my back lifting a patient and was off for several months. Went back and ended up getting hurt again. So they moved me over to the MainAcc and been here 27 years of my 30. I enjoy my job for the most part and have been supervisor for almost 3 years. I plan to work until I am 67 which is another 6+ years.

    My DH and I belong to CMA a christen motorcycle group and we volunteer with them for Bingo at the Vets home, Church visits and lots of things we do in the summer,

    Ladies time to sign off and get some work done. Talk at you all soon. Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Katla, my apologies. I believe I got you confused with Becca whose son is, I think, confined to base right now. I hope you have a wonderful visit with your kids and grandkids. Safe travels! I also hope you can find a good housecleaner when you get back!
    Becca, you certainly have a full plate! HUGS to you, sincerely hope things will settle down for you soon.
    Good day yesterday, today is going okay so far. Went to he gym, had a good session on the elliptical trainer. Did some ab work too, and felt the ab work I did yesterday! lol It hurt so good!!
    Well, must get my act together and get some housecleaning done today! Hope everyone has s great day!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,321 Member
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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    edited January 2018
    OK, prelogged my lunch this morning, and have to revise it already. It wasn't an Asian salad mix I rec'd, but a Southwestern blend. The dressing is a Greek yogurt dressing of avocado and cilantro. I mixed my dressing and cottage cheese in with my cup of salad, and guess what? I needed more salad! Haha! Adapt, and adjust, easy peasy. No stress!
    Becca
    Influx in Oregon
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Evelyn: I'm not offended about the military connection confusion. It takes a while to figure out a big group like this. :smiley: (Becca's guys are navy. My DS is army. I think Lisa's kids are also army.)

    Joyce: I hope your doctor visit tomorrow is productive and you are able to get the help you need to improve your health and how well you feel. :star:


    We've got the house all tidied up for our dog sitter. We'll stay in a hotel tomorrow night and leave from there. We get to leave our car in their lot at no extra charge and this is a good thing. Their shuttle will also pick us up and bring us back to the car when we get back.

    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
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Sighs..... OK so lesson here. I logged the 2 cups of Campbell's Italian wedding beef soup. Then noticed the sodium! Holy shmoly! Deleted that! Then thought maybe some chicken broth and campanelli pasta. That goes over my sodium levels too! Deleted that!!! So I settled on two coddled eggs and wheat toast sticks (cut up like soldier's like Heather)! Yummy golden creamy!
    Becca
    In flux to the max in
    Oregon!!!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,529 Member
    Did Cathe Cardio Mashup DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do the Zero to Sixty DVD since we have a Newcomer Board Meeting

    SueBDew - my girlfriend in Switzerland sent me a few bags from over there. She also sent me an insulated bag, which has since ripped. That was a nice one

    Becca - I may have a soda once/year. Sometimes I get in the mood for one so I buy one of those small bottles at the store. That's enough for me for a while. And it has to be a regular -- not diet.

    Evelyn - do they charge you for the TRX classes. I got a home TRX, just have never used it.

    Made a shrimp gumbo for when Steven gets here. Took the rest of the antipasto to the soup kitchen. We'll never eat it. Then volunteered at the Green Room. Came home and iced a cake that I made for when he's here. It has mandarin oranges in it and the frosting is pineapple. I did use a full container of Cool Whip when the directions only called for 1 cup. Maybe I have too much. Going to have dinner and then probably go to AC Moore tonight. I do want to see if they have the cake decorating classes. I may look into getting yarn for a hat for Colby and Pete for christmas Update: they don't have any cake decorating classes scheduled. I did get some yarn for the hats and scarves for Colby and Pete

    Olivia is so grown up!

    Barbara - I thought an antipasto was a tray, also. But when I brought it home, Vince said that an antipasto was a salad! Oh well, I took what I took

    Rita - sending good vibes to you

    Becca - what's an ERCP?

    Joyce - Please take care of yoursef. You have me worried. Hope everything goes well for you at the docs. Tell us everything.

    Michele in NC
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Margaret- definitely not! I also want to add that was a fantastic NSV! Quite the compliment!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 7.56min, 140mhr, 11.3amph. 1.4mi= 85c
    apple watch- 71c
    ELIPTICAL- 15min, 142mhr, 135ahr, 5resist, 5incl, 1.49mi= 147c
    apple watch- 153c
    other- machines- 22.45min, chin ups, pull up, ab incline crunches, incline rower, incline quad press, 2sets of 10ea, 220# tire flip, 152mhr, =154c
    apple watch- 145c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 6.24min, 13.9amph, 131mhr, 1.4mi= 60c
    apple watch- 50c
    Bike ride PUY 2 SUMN STA- 15.39min, 147mhr, 11.7amph, 3mi= 149c
    apple watch- 119c
    jog sta 2 wk- 5.18min, 137ahr, 152mhr, 10.19min mi, .5mi= 64c
    apple watch- 54c
    jog wk 2 sta- est 5min, 152mhr, .4mi = 68c
    apple watch- 57c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 20.55min, 7.3amph, 146mhr, 2.5mi= 212c
    apple watch- 150c


    total cal 948

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