WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2019

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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,259 Member
    Mary prayers!
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,531 Member
    Happy Birthday Katla’s husband.

    Denise and Pete went to WalMart. I spoke to Denise yesterday and suggested we go to the store. She didn’t want to take PJ out until he has his immunizations. I have a feeling that they’re going to stop by his mother’s and that’s why they didn’t invite me to go with them.

    Rori – fortunately I don’t have any experience with a cane. Good luck to you

    Michele who is cold….again
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,203 Member
    :) At bedtime last night I was writing a reply about dogs that want to go out in the middle of the night (I take mine out at midnight because one of them can't make it all night) and suddenly my cursor disappeared. I tried everything and nothing worked so this morning I took my computer to our local office supply store where they have technical help on staff (they have helped me twice) and they fixed it quickly and didn't charge me. I was delighted.

    :) Jake's brother and wife will be here soon. They arrived at SeaTac and rented a car. They will be staying at a motel in town. They'll be here until Saturday morning. I plan to be a good sport about whatever we decide to do. There will be lots of restaurant meals no matter what.

    :) I gave up Facebook more than a year ago and don't miss it. I have some friends who call, some who text, some who email, and some who text to see when would be a good time for a call. It all works for me. I've found that there is no good solution for everyone.

    <3 Barbie from beautiful NW WA
  • ydailey
    ydailey Posts: 516 Member
    Happy Turn Beauty Inside Out Day!

    "Turn Beauty Inside Out Day was created by New Moon magazine, a magazine for girls, in response to People magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People' list. The goal of the day is to ... promote awareness for issues that girls face, particularly by recognizing the negative pressures put on them by the media, such as the need to be thin. The media influences how girls and women feel about themselves, and about how boys and men feel about females.On Turn Beauty Inside Out Day, we focus on raising awareness about the negative influences of media and work to build positive body images for girls."

    Kim - Goodness, you've been racking up the milest lately! Hope you get to enjoy some down time at the ocean.

    Beth - Wishing your son a smooth recovery from his oral surgery.

    Michele - I've been fighting the urge to stress-eat lately too. Too much to do and not enough time to do it all... for the time being I'm just trying to maintain and not worry too much about losing.

    Dana - Wow, that's a big milestone! Congratulations on your 40-pound loss!

    Lisa - I switched from ferrous sulfate supplements to iron bisglycinate awhile back, and it seems to work well for me while being far easier on my inner workings. A dietitian suggested it. You might ask your doctor if that would be an option. I also take a vitamin C supplement to help with iron absorption.

    Mary - I hope your sister's recovery from neck surgery is going well. Having a fall like that sounds scary!


    I have been jumping around from one thing to another for two full days now as my team at work winds up a huge pile of applications that were all due at once. Each one has a lead writer and project lead who are supposed to shepherd it through the process, but unfortunately I have to work on various attachments for every single projects. I really need to start looking for someone else with my particular skill set to bring on board. On the other hand, all of the hours this week will help make up for the fact that I'm taking next Thursday through Monday off.

    On top of it all, I've got to take time off Sunday to take Forrest to a meet and greet with the greyhound adoption group. I can't really spare the time, but it is time for him to meet his forever family so he needs to get out there.

    You're all so beautiful - hope you remember that!

    -Yvonne in TX
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,272 Member
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  • coastalgosgal
    coastalgosgal Posts: 2,900 Member
    Woke up to a couple bouts of vertigo. AAck!! I have gotten it enough that I know what the beginning feels like. Sore neck, light headed, and achy. Taking cold medicine, and doing exercises.👍
    Glad y'all enjoyed the pics. This home is a better fit than the other home. The previous renters left so much stuff at the old place that it overwhelmed me! Two big Tupperware cabinets in our old garage filled with cleaning products and another cabinet outside had 6 old gas containers. Instead of taking a gas can in to fill it for the mower, they just bought a new one. Crazy! This place is a clean slate.
    💖Rebecca
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,404 Member
    Had good breakfast with brothers. We visited for a couple of hours and then eldest had to be on the road. On way home, it was so beautiful, I decided to walk at the reservoir on the dam. Got in a good thirty minute walk that included quite a few stairs and some hills. Would have walked longer but was wearing jeans (getting too warm in them).

    Was feeling tired this afternoon (only got 5 hours sleep last night). Was going to take a nap and decided since I was off work I should do something--so off on another walk-for an hour and 20 minutes. With morning treadmill that got me 2 1/2 hours of walking today-finally broke the 20,000 mark in one day. I know I won't be able to do that everyday, but I am going to have an initial goal of 2 days a month at that level.

    Since getting back to MFP and involved with the community, my walking has increased drastically (for me). For the past 7 weeks, every day has been over 10,000-and most over 11,000. Since I don't do weights and some of the other exercises, increased steps is my improvement goal. I may move on to other things at some point, but walking is something I can always do. I seem to be addicted to it!

    Lunch and snacks ready for tomorrow (back to work). Have food pantry tomorrow after work, followed by choir so will be long day.

    Ginny
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,272 Member
    stats for the day:

    bike ride hm 2 gym- 6.58min, 13.8amph, 132mhr, 1.59mi= 73c
    apple watch- 64c
    0 RUNNER- 30min, 129mhr, 9min mi, lvl8, 12h, 111c, 43l, 3.34mi= 246c
    apple watch- 224c
    Floor exer- 4.39min, 4sets of 10ea, 86mhr, 3diff exerc.= 27c
    apple watch- 27c
    bike ride gym 2 dome- 5.03min, 17.6amph, 142mhr, 1.48mi= 70c
    apple watch- 47c
    bike ride puy 2 sumn station- 12.54min, 14.2amph, 144mhr,3.04mi= 139c
    apple watch- 119c
    jog sta 2 wrk- 4.06min, 142mhr, 9.47min mi.41mi= 64c
    apple watch- 53c
    jog wrk 2 sta- 4.06min, 8.58min mi, 159mhr, .45mi= 64c
    apple watch- 53c
    bike ride dome 2 hm- 18.23min, 8.1amph, 132mhr, 2.61mi= 208c
    apple watch- 135c

    total cal 891
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Rori: Thanks from DH for the birthday wishes. Me, too. :heart:

    Michelle: Thanks for the birthday wishes for DH. :smiley:

    Barbie: I hope the visit from Jake’s brother goes very well. :star:

    Pip: Love the picture of Kirby back when. No wonder you were attracted to him. :wink:

    Becca: I am glad you’re pleased with your new home. :smiley:

    Today was DH’s birthday. Son and daughter both called. Lovely to hear from them. DH is up in bed. It is way too early but I may join him anyway. I haven’t made up my mind yet.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    coastalgosgal wrote: »
    Woke up to a couple bouts of vertigo. AAck!! I have gotten it enough that I know what the beginning feels like. Sore neck, light headed, and achy. Taking cold medicine, and doing exercises.👍

    💖Rebecca

    Have you seen a physiotherapist about that?

    https://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorder
    https://vestibular.org/understanding-vestibular-disorders/types-vestibular-disorders/benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo

    My husband's most recent physiotherapist did wonders for his BPPV!


    Machka in Oz

  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    Machka, I'm a map person, and your lunchtime walking map makes me just drool! That and the picture of the lovely setting for the cenotaph. I assume it's to commemorate war dead?

    NY Karen! What a great opportunity for you AND for the kids! I'm envious! Although I'm seeing "Million Dollar Quartet" in a few weeks here in the town where I first saw it when it originated in our own Village Theater. They're bringing it back up due to popular demand. I LOVE musicals!

    Lisa in AR, can you tolerate spinach, raisins or other iron rich foods? I would think the fiber in the greens would sort of offset any negative reactions. Or, if you like it as I do, liver once a week? I hope your problems get reduced or eliminated (VERY bad pun!) soon.

    Heather UK, I'm delighted to hear that the trip was worth it! It sounds as if the visit AND the journey went well!

    Went and got my "shot in the eye" today for my macular degeneration. The Dr. saw some improvement today so we're cautiously extending the time between shots to 6 weeks from 4. That doesn't hurt my feelings at all, though the shots ARE more or less pain-free. However, I'll do whatever it takes to preserve my sight.

    I haven't been getting out for brief walks as I promisedyself I would, and though my choices have been healthy and withiny guidelines, I've replied a great deal on prepared frozen foods. That being said, I have never been all that interested in cooking since it is just for myself. For a dollar or two more, I get just the nutrients I need, with little or no waste. I have been trying my hand at steel cut oats in the morning, though, and that's worked out well. I presoak them the night before so they cook faster.

    I have been getting to be most nights before midnight, too. Since I sleep a solid 8.5-9 hours, that really helps, but I've always loved lazing in bed in the morning. Not sleeping, but plsnningy day, checking for messages or email, just watching the cats and the weather some mornings. This time of the evening (9pm) is the tail end of my peak energy time, which now begins around noon. No wonder I loved seeing shift!

    Sharon, tapering down, Near Seattle.
  • Luxyp
    Luxyp Posts: 48 Member
    Goals for May (even though I am late to join this group):
    Run - 6x week
    Sleep > 6 hours per night (my issue is I can’t stay asleep)
    Food < 1200 calories of natural, healthy food (no sugar or processed food; and eat calorie dense foods only 1x day)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    What happened to short flus?

    I recall:

    Day 1: feel icky.

    Days 2-4: feel like I'm going to die with raging fever, nausea & vomiting, etc.

    Days 5&6: recovery.

    And done.

    Now we seem to get flus that last 6 weeks rather than 6 days.



    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Machka - It seems these people that are supposed experts are causing you a lot more work than they are at providing you help. Unbelievable.

    Yeah ... they stress me out. Got the assessment back and will be discussing a few points with them. They just don't "get" it.

    However, they were all right with some of it.

    So maybe I just need to roll one eye instead of both of them. :lol: But a little part of me was really hoping they'd get it right and that I wouldn't have to call a meeting or something. Oh well ... on it goes.

    Katla49 wrote: »
    (((Machka))): Is there a higher level of management where you could take your complaints about the RTW worker? Can you request that a different person be assigned? :huh?:

    I'm now in conversation with 5 different people. Unfortunately, I don't think it's getting any better.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    trucker743 wrote: »
    Machka, I'm a map person, and your lunchtime walking map makes me just drool! That and the picture of the lovely setting for the cenotaph. I assume it's to commemorate war dead?

    Yes, the cenotaph is for all the wars ...

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    And this is more of what I saw as I walked along the waterfront ... :)

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    trucker743 wrote: »
    Went and got my "shot in the eye" today for my macular degeneration. The Dr. saw some improvement today so we're cautiously extending the time between shots to 6 weeks from 4. That doesn't hurt my feelings at all, though the shots ARE more or less pain-free. However, I'll do whatever it takes to preserve my sight.

    That just sent shudders down my spine!!!!

    I don't mind getting shots in the arm. I don't mind bloodwork. Medical people can do a lot of things to me. But I have a real "thing" about my eyes ... or anyone else's eyes. And shots in the eye .............. I might have to be sedated for something like that!!


    Machka in Oz



  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,272 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Ummm...Pip? You do know that you married a dream, right? lol Love that pic of Kirby! Once upon a time I dated a few guys with that "look". The carefree, surfer guy look (with hair just long enough to bother my mom).
    Michele- I don't think you need to fret about Pete and Denise going places without you or being gone all day. I don't mean any offense by what I am about to say, so please take it in the kind way I am intending, I think they are just feeling the need for their time alone. Or alone with the baby. You have been with them a while and I think they are ready to test their parenting wings out on their own. All new young parents/couples get this way after extended visits from mothers/mother in laws. As I said, don't feel bad about that; be proud! YOu raised a daughter that can DO this and recognizes that she CAN do it! You are still needed as a mom/grandma; just not round the clock. ANd that is a good thing! I am sure you are ready to get back to your own home and life, as well! Just enjoy these last few days/hours with them and PJ, give them extra hugs and stop stressing about things!
    NY Karen- That is a show that will stick with those kids for their lifetime! I have always wanted to see Lion King on stage. Haven't yet, though.
    Machka- My hubby gets the flu often. He also gets the flu shot. I do have to say that the older he has gotten, the flu just seems to hang in there longer. I think because I am surrounded by little germ machines, and have been for 25 years, my immune system is iron clad. I hardly get sick. A cold here and there, and if I catch it early enough, it is soon gone. That is a very "knock on wood" statement; but I hope my strong immune system stays with me my entire life.
    Sharon- Gah! A needle in the eye! ugh! If I ever have to have that done, I will want to bring my DH with me just so I can watch him pass out from the sight of it. lol at least I would get some entertainment out of that! (He passed out when I had an epidural with my youngest)
    Beth- So happy your son's oral surgery went well. Aren't children's hospitals amazing?! We have a really great one, nearby, and I have visited from time to time and the staff, volunteers, and families are just so upbeat, fun and there is a kind of palpable joyous/hopeful vibe on all of the floors. Special people!
    Mary- So glad your sister's fall didn't end up with more injury to her!
    Heather- Happy your trip and time with your brother went well! Wow! Your life sounds like a whirlwind, right now, with family things, the kids/grandkids in and out, and trying to fit your everyday tasks in there...I am sure the calm is coming. Sometimes the normal routine is so comforting!

    Well, the first couple of kids are here. I am potty training one of them so the day has started out well, with one successful deposit made! Yea! One kid potty trained = five less diapers each day/ 25 less diapers each week! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

    That is one of my favorite pics of him. That’s what he looked like when we met. When I first met him, I thought he was so out of my league u know? I was at my fattest then, 198lbs and so depressed and thinking of my husband who had died. I always thought he was and still is very good looking. I am truly a blessed woman 😍
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,272 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Rori: Thanks from DH for the birthday wishes. Me, too. :heart:

    Michelle: Thanks for the birthday wishes for DH. :smiley:

    Barbie: I hope the visit from Jake’s brother goes very well. :star:

    Pip: Love the picture of Kirby back when. No wonder you were attracted to him. :wink:

    Becca: I am glad you’re pleased with your new home. :smiley:

    Today was DH’s birthday. Son and daughter both called. Lovely to hear from them. DH is up in bed. It is way too early but I may join him anyway. I haven’t made up my mind yet.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

    Yeah, he was and still is a hottie
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbie: I hope you enjoy the visit from Jake’s brother and his wife. I am among those who have dropped facebook, although I drop in once in a long while. I never psot personal information there. :star:

    Rebecca: I hope you’re feeling better soon. :flowerforyou:

    It is only 6:17 and I’ve taken the dog out for his morning potty trip. Not as good as I hoped, but better than it has been recently. His pleas to get up at the crack of dawn are exhausting me. I seriously need more sleep.

    My iphone won’t turn on this morning. Has anyone else had that problem? If so, how did you deal with it?


    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    edited May 2019
    Barbie OMG I LOVE that photo of the two of you! Your smile is so beautiful. Thank you for posting that. Your husband looks so much like a boy named Tom who I went to high school with. He was a shy athletic brainiac and had all the girls swooning. He only had eyes for one girl, though, and he married her. They had a passel of kids and now a passel of grandkids. <3

    Karen in Virginia
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Barbie ~ Love the pic of you and Jake as youngun's! Your dark curly hair is so cute. :)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    Wow BARBIE! You were seriously great looking, what a smile! Plus I have sunglasses envy! :D Jake isn't bad either. :p

    Just been for my VERY FIRST 8k run. All way down to the i360 and back. :drinker: I didn't time myself, just took it easy. DH walked alongside me. <3

    The cleaner is coming later this afternoon. I've told her to try to be a bit earlier next time. Never mind. When she is here she does a fantastic job with her helper. I would just like a set time.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Pip ~ Thanks so much for sharing your story! You were truly blessed to find Kirby as he was to find you.

    Carol in GA
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited May 2019
    ✔️ 1. weighed in 59;(weight back up!)
    ✔️ 2. tracked so far
    ✔️3. 30 min exercise
    ✔️ 4. five minutes meditation
    x 5.Spend at least 2h on long term writing project yesterday
    x 6.produce at least 10-finished pages per day average long term yesterday(from May 13 to May19 )
    ✔️ 7. Take care of at least one shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count)
    ✔️8. At least 15 min cleaning
    ✔️ 9. At least 15 min filing/paperwork
    ✔️10.average 1100 calories net

    • Overall Feeling : very stressed
    • Tracking : so far, so good
    • Exercise : 15 min elliptical+ 18 min steps, + 15 min cleaning
    • 1100 calories net average : so far so good
    • Long term writing 2h: no
    • produce at least 10-finished pages per day average long term project yesterday(from May 13 to May19 ) yesterday : no
    • Short term writing/admin : yes, important mail sent out
    • Bright Spots : above checked off things, classes are over

    Grateful :
    1. nice students made me laugh so much yesterday during our last class
    2. things checked off above
    3. gym
    4. café
    5. insurance

    once again I feel super-stressed about something.not that bearable. boo. it makes it really hard to work on long time project. I'm afraid I'll mess it up. I checked off all the rest. sigh.

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