WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2019

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  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited June 2019
    Here’s the 1st time JR discovered he has a belly button.He was very obvious lol
    1st shadow he tried to play with .
    Amber Tx
    Downloaded a Perimenopause app tracker but downside is it doesn’t list spotting as a symptom I get that a lot instead of a regular period plus 2 days I bleed through my pants. Swear kids (teens) make the apps not older people with the conditions.
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Here’s JRs frown face he only seems to do it when we go out in public he watches other kids being disrespectful,wild ,hyper, loud,breaking stuff,hitting people,or their on TV acting mean to others ,or you tell him no cookies 🍪 eat your dinner.He’s a happy kid but not a people person lol. How he can have my personality but his Fathers antisocial attitude is beyond me you’d think those 2 couldn’t be in 1 person. He also has this frowny face when the news is on lol. His Dads expression to a T. Opposites attract motto (same values but opposite personalities) He walks into a room angry looking people jump out of his way lol. I walk in behind him all smiles they run up. He comes back to get me they scatter again lol.Funny part is he’s a not an angry person they just assume he is lol. Our 1st date was Valentines Day he was my 1st Valentine kiss to dinner. JR will either scowl copy his Dad or smile flirt with everyone he can get attention from. He really went all out trying to get a 90 yr old mans attention he waved up a storm started yelling HIiiiiiiiiiiii 👋 threw a piece of paper at him held his arms out saying I want you. Made the mans day.
    My Daughter if you get to know her smiles but if she doesn’t know you she scowls up a storm too.
  • janetr7476
    janetr7476 Posts: 4,001 Member
    drkatiebug wrote: »
    My community was t working on the iPad earlier today but it is fine now. My Fitbit hasn’t been syncing fir three days, making it look like I went over on calories. I hate when that happens, even if I know it is not true.

    Mine is doing the exact same thing. I've been so irritated lol. At least I know it's not just mine.

    Janetr OKC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    I have three gym machines, a rower, an elliptical and a recumbent bike. Worth every single penny many times over. Over the years it has probably saved us money on gym fees. I would say, buy the very best you can afford, even if you have to pay in instalments. Our two expensive ones have required no maintenance in eight and a half years. The cheap elliptical we originally bought was always going wrong and we had to call out the repair guys under guarantee so many times! Eventually the shop replaced it with a much better one for a small additional fee. Best thing ever. Our rower was cheap and not brilliant (the computer has gone wrong and it squeaks), but we stagger on with it. It's still a workout and I just time myself on my watch, 30 mins for 300 cals. Then I do around 15 mins on the elliptical, 100 cals, then 136 cals on the bike, just over 30 mins.
    After that it's matwork in our bedroom - push ups, plank, yoga, Pilates, balance etc Then it's weights in the bedroom. Phew! I do that every day, unless circumstances absolutely prevent it. Then it's writing time.
    Then in the pm I try to do something else. Today I ran 5k. Total for the day - 950 cals.

    Making Spinach and Feta Pie this afternoon to cut up for nibbles/starter tomorrow. The dinner is looking a bit 'green' so I think I'll add a tomato salad to the main.

    I did a good writing session this morning . o:):D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx


    I'm looking at these reviews and leaning toward the Sole F80 or maybe the NordicTrack C990
    https://www.finder.com.au/best-treadmills

    This site also puts the Sole F80 as its top pick.
    https://www.healthconstitution.com.au/best-treadmills-buy-australia-review/

    And I'm leaning toward the Sole F80 too ... but ... it is quite a lot of money. It would take us both using it twice a week, 25 weeks out of the year for 4 years to "justify" it rather than going to the gym. The thing is, I do prefer walking and running outside whenever possible ... so I don't know ...



    M in Oz
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    ✔️1. weigh in 59.2
    - 2. log all
    - 3.30 min exercise
    ✔️ 4. five minutes meditation
    partly 5.Spend at least 2h on long term writing project
    - 6.produce at least 2-finished pages per day average long term
    ✔️ 7. Take care of at least 3 shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count) per week
    - 8. At least 15 min cleaning
    - 10.average 1100 calories net

    • Overall Feeling :ok, woke up feeling good but then started working on reviewing corrector's corrections at 5am-ish and that stressed me out a bit
    • Log all: -
    • Exercise: -
    • 1100 calories net average:-
    • Long term writing 2h : reviewed some corrections
    • produce at least 2 finished pages per day average long term writing project (from June 1 to June 10,): I have produced no new pages recently! I need to produce 22 by Monday! I don't know if I can make it!
    •3 Short term writing/admin per week: yes on Monday

    Grateful :
    1. correctors
    2. good night's sleep
    3. no formal meetings today or other urgent things
  • grogers511
    grogers511 Posts: 477 Member
    Hey folks. I'm still puttering along. Need to get back to basics.

    My June goals are
    1. Carbs 50g max.
    2. Fiber 25g min.
    3. Track/complete entry in MFP
    4. Exercise - log 3000 steps daily.
    5. Continue checking in with myself.
    6. Continue bright spot and gratitude.

    --Ginger-in-Texas
  • trucker743
    trucker743 Posts: 394 Member
    edited June 2019
    Amber, the belly button picture of JR is darling! He's such a precious little one! Oh my! I just saw the "frowny face" one! Dying laughing! If anyone looked at me like that, I'd sure straighten up and fly right!

    Connie in KY, I'm glad you have the AlAnon resource for yourself. I agree that it would be awkward having your mom share s group with you. At least you can gently comment in ways that show her she can respond to an alcoholic's behavior in a different way.

    Julie, hang in there! It's pressure time, but you're pretty productive.

    I was sharply reminded of a lesson tonight. I stopped at a favorite pho place after my meeting. I noticed they had shrimp fried rice as a special, and unthinkingly ordered it. It took two bites to remind me that rice can be iffy for those of us with bypass surgery. I'd totally forgotten. I managed the 8 lovely shrimp by chewing them very thoroughly so my by then already unhappy pouch wouldn't rebel, then paid, assured the staff it was not their food, but I'd eaten something I forgot didn't agree with me recently. I didn't take the rice home. Lesson learned. Stick to the basics for the first year. Now I need to find something easy on my tummy. I think I'll revert to a protein shake tonight. That sounds soothing, and will make up for the rest ofy my stuff meal.

    Sharon Near Seattle{/b{
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,714 Member
    edited June 2019
    Machka - I would go for it. Our elliptical and bike cost more than that. You want one that is very reliable, has a long guarantee and a good call out system for maintenance if it goes wrong or starts making noises. Originally we thought we would use our gym room most in the winter, but we use it every day and I do my exercises in my pyjama bottoms and camisole top that I slept in. I still go outside walking or running. The shop we bought from has an instalment plan for big purchases, although DH found the money in deep savings. Our machines are still perfect after eight and a half years and they have moved house!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    @trucker743 lovely photographer story. My changes are very modest. I could never afford the gym before. they were about 80 euros per month for crowded city gyms and not nearby (about 20 min walk at least and no faster way to get there! not worth it! this place has a 15 euro per month off-peak option (but no weekends nor after 5/6 pm nor between 12 and 2. I'm actually often a morning exercicer but I do like to be able to go on the weekend so sprang the extra 10 euros. Before that I ran, but I can't run anymore because of a foot thing. Two days a week sounds good for walking. they even have some free very clunky machines in the city parks. It must be beautiful to live deep in the forest.

    @barbiecat I log it to help me keep on track. I think I could easily lie in bed much of the day otherwise, but that never feels very good after days like that. woohoo for your good root canal! what is SWSY?

    @margaretturk I'm so sorry about your son. I hope he recovers fully.

    @JRsLateInLifeMom Hi JR I'm sure you mentioned it but I missed it. how old were you when you had JR? cute picture ! lol Bellybuttons are interesting!

    @suebdew sounds extremely cute
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    edited June 2019
    well I actually do have to call lawyer and write to a few students but I don't have a ton to do so can get to writing which is hard at present
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,042 Member
    edited June 2019
    janetr7476 wrote: »
    drkatiebug wrote: »
    My community was t working on the iPad earlier today but it is fine now. My Fitbit hasn’t been syncing fir three days, making it look like I went over on calories. I hate when that happens, even if I know it is not true.

    Mine is doing the exact same thing. I've been so irritated lol. At least I know it's not just mine.

    Janetr OKC

    Re glitches: Since the update on 30 May, many people are reporting widespread multiple issues with both MFP app and website. I have had various problems the last few days. Apparently the tech people are 'working on it'.

    ☘️ Terri, #everysoslightlyfrustrated #getyouracttogethermfp
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Margaret - (((HUGS))) What a difficult time for you. <3

    This is a photo I took a minute ago of our small box room and the gym equipment.

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    I start on the rower, DH on the elliptical, then he switches to recumbent bike and I go on the elliptical, then I go on the bike and he goes on the rower. :D We listen to BBC Radio 4 all the time while we are doing this. Sometimes I stop in between machines if he is taking longer and go and clean my teeth!
    I am so glad DH paid for all this. I would never get myself off my a××× to get to the gym regularly. DH has been a gym bunny all his life, getting up early to go before work, so this suits us perfectly and he has been a great example to me. I never used to exercise, even hated walking, so I started very slowly and built up. For the new people, I am going to be 70 in October. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx

    Nice!

    But I couldn't workout in my night attire ... I sweat too much!

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    Review ... (Distances include cycling + walking + a bit of rowing)
    Mar-15 … 489.8 km (304.3 miles) = 38 hours 4 min
    Apr-15 … 491.94 km (305.6 miles) = 43 hours 6 min
    May-15 … 361.81 km (224.8 miles) = 35 hours 50 min
    Jun-15 … 569.53 km (353.9 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    Jul-15 … 230.7 km (143.35 miles) = 32 hours 45 min
    Aug-15 … 211.3 km (131.3 miles) = 28 hours 8 min
    Sep-15 … 306.7 km (190.6 miles) = 35 hour 2 min
    Oct-15 … 441.82 km (274.5 miles) = 47 hours 43 min
    Nov-15 … 660.21 km (410.23 miles) = 60 hours 41 min
    Dec-15 … 499.91 km (282.8 miles) = 54 hours 56 min
    Jan-16 … 864.79 km (537.35 miles) = 65 hours 36 min
    Feb-16 … 470.53 km (292.4 miles) = 40 hours 39 min
    Mar-16 … 917.73 km (570.2 miles) = 66 hours 13 min
    Apr-16 … 417.83 km (259.6 miles) = 40 hours 23 min
    May-16 … 267.09 km (165.9 miles) = 36 hours 10 min
    Jun-16 … 552.1 km (343 miles) = 54 hours 48 min
    Jul-16 … 709 km (440.5 miles) = 60 hours 41 minutes
    Aug-16 … 775.9 km (482.1 miles) = 54 hours 52 minutes
    Sep-16 … 371.3 km (230.7 miles) = 32 hours 20 min
    Oct-16 … 649 km (403.3 miles) = 49 hours 46 min
    Nov-16 … 403 km (250.4 miles) = 52 hours 16 min
    Dec-16 … 511.05 km (317.55 miles) = 52 hours 2 min
    Jan-17 … 741.9 km (461.0 miles) = 70 hours 3 min
    Feb-17 … 600.5 km (373.1 miles) = 57 hours 30 min
    Mar-17 … 1113.2 km (691.7 miles) = 78 hours 25 min
    Apr-17 … 1181.9 km (734.4 miles) = 76 hours 45 min
    May-17 … 426.6 km (265.1 miles) = 39 hours 21 min
    Jun-17 … 575.7 km (357.7 miles) = 41 hours 53 min
    Jul-17 … 714 km (443.7 miles) = 52 hours 23 min
    Aug-17 … 475.8 km (295.6 miles) = 38 hours 41 min
    Sep-17 … 455.5 km (283 miles) = 41 hours 25 min
    Oct-17 … 647.1 km (402.1 miles) = 57 hours 19 min
    Nov-17 … 427.0 km (265.3 miles) = 50 hours 4 min
    Dec-17 … 553.5 km (343.9 miles) = 52 hours 12 min
    Jan-18 … 590.2 km (366.7 miles) = 57 hours 49 min
    Feb-18 … 826.9 km (513.8 miles) = 57 hours 35 min
    Mar-18 … 582.01 km (361.6 miles) = 50 hours 11 min
    Apr-18 … 176.23 km (109.5 miles) = 29 hours 47 min
    May -18 … 167.6 km (104.1 miles) = 29 hours 08 min
    June-18 … 349.9 km (217.4 miles) = 36 hours 58 minutes
    July-18 ... 324.2 km (201.5 miles) = 24 hours 26 minutes
    Aug-18 ... 210.1 km (130.6 miles) = 25 hours 59 minutes
    Sep-18 ... 261.7 km (162.6 miles) = 25 hours 11 minutes
    Oct-18 ... 230.8 km (143.4 miles) = 30 hours 15 minutes
    Nov-18 ... 216.8 km (134.7 miles) = 30 hours 3 minutes
    Dec-18 ... 285.2 km (177.2 miles) = 37 hours 49 minutes
    Jan-19 ... 241.6 km (150.1 miles) = 27 hours 2 minutes
    Feb-19 ... 175.5 km (109 miles) = 19 hours 8 minutes
    Mar-19 ... 170.3 km (105.8 miles) = 28 hours 21 minutes
    Apr-19 ... 160.3 km (99.6 miles) = 25 hours 4 minutes
    May-19 ... 164.0 km (101.9 miles) = 29 hours 10 minutes

    Goal: More than May!!

    Saturday, 1 June 2019 … 1.0 km walking + 32.3 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Sunday, 2 June 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Monday, 3 June 2019 … 0.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 0 flights of stairs
    Tuesday, 4 June 2019 … 2.0 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 0.0 km rowing + 14 flights of stairs
    Wednesday, 5 June 2019 … 2.7 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 2.5 km rowing + 4 flights of stairs
    Thursday, 6 June 2019 … 1.8 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 3.2 km rowing + 14 flights of stairs
    Friday, 7 June 2019 … 5.4 km walking + 0.0 km cycling + 3.2 km rowing + 14 flights of stairs


    2019 Monthly June
    Walking Distance (km): 12.9
    Walking Time (min): 161.0
    Cycling Distance (km): 32.3
    Cycling Time (min): 102.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 46.0
    Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 36.8
    Rowing Distance (km): 8.9
    Rowing Time (min): 56.0
    Other Distance: 0.0
    Other Time: 30.0

    Totals
    Total Distance (km): 54.1
    Total Distance (miles): 33.6
    Total Time (min): 385.8
    Total Time (hr): 6:25:46


    On my much needed walk at lunch today. I had spent all morning putting the finishing touches on a massive package of data (which I've been working on all week) to submit to a researcher. The end was in sight. I figured I'd finish it and then go for lunch. And then ... I suddenly realised I had missed a bit. :neutral: So I went for a walk. I finished it and submitted it at 4 pm instead.
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    Rowing!
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    Machka in Oz
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Glad to here MFP is working in the issue. Thanks TERRI
    Bananasoranges - Doubt I mentioned it my families one of those you don’t mention your age types lol. I usually just say 30 even tho that’s past watch the persons face look confused looking me up in down like wow she looks bad for 30 lol 😂. Hubby y me are in our 40’s. We grew up without computers 💻 had to get up every time Dad wanted a channel changed on a tv or radio 📻 (We were the remotes lol) ,Worked since we were old enough to stand up listen 👂 even if it was just to sweet a floor at a trucking company,Used phone book y corded phones strapped to the walls (cell phones were giant for the Rick or a Barbie doll lol), teachers still spanked in the classrooms , You could spank a strangers kid for breaking your window March them up to a parents house which a belt was waiting when your Dad/Mom saw you approaching.
    I went through menopause early so went through my late 30’s,y 40’s having peri y post. I had my 1st real job where my boss wasn’t Dad or babysitting or tutoring or walking dog/cleaning for the rich folks at 13 Hubby too. Hubby left home 13/me 16 can’t do that anymore with child labor laws getting so so so tight. No older kids were in car seats 💺! You popped out of one around 3or4 wore a seat belt. Gas was way under a $1 when I started driving with a hardship license ...drive before then on farms to well get to work on country roads when Dad y mom got hospitalized for a few months together (cancer/his dementia plus brain damage). No one had video games strapped to their kids in the grocery store! People had meals together as a family if you wanted to see someone you popped by or called the old fashion way in person ...no email to social media calling that family get together logging in to see each other. You still cooked from scratch y TV dinners were healthier. Certain chain stores were the rave that are now closing them doors. I was the end of these eras. I saw the new era begin with my Daughter’s generation as all of a sudden the Popo 👮 said she can’t play outside alone at 13+ yrs old! Now JR will have less experiences than her even cause now they have even stricter laws. His classmates will be in a car seat as middle schoolers, play only when a parent is outside hovering, Doctor forms ask questions like do you use bad behaviors like spanking or saying No? Do you own a smoke alarm? Is the tv on for more than 30minutes in the home? I should take a picture when he’s 3 so you can see their question form the Doctor makes you fill out it would shock you gals. I sit there thinking none of your business as I check the boxes.
    Amber Tx


  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
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    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
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  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    My Daughter generation only 2 kids had both parents in the home in her whole school...it’s worse now!
    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/08/04/upshot/up-birth-age-gap.html
    Of course my age giving birth in your 40’s theirs no one at the playground or Chuckie Cheese your age that the kid is theirs! (All grandparents they look at Us like we’re aliens. Sad part is 20-30% of US moms are married now when they have kids. When I was a kid I only had 1 friend with a divorced parent was uncommon most stayed together even if they hated each other. Hopefully it’s better in other countries but doubt it. The NY Times you can put your county y state see the results for your area. Will shock you guaranteed. Goes by average age ,married average,y forgot the last one brain fart 💨 . Hubby said he didn’t have a car seat as a kid - I did rickety old thing doubt it did anything but hold you upright tho.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Pip- that looks painful! Hope it heals quickly!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,615 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Thank you Barbie!

    Camping trip was fun... and telling. Not sure we'll ever need to camp in a campground again. Thursday was fine, but Friday (before Camp Free Day today) was lots of stinky diesels, shrieking children. Public camping just can't compare with OUR peaceful campground. All it needs is a fire pit ;) One good thing from the trip, Joe is redesigning, remodeling the interior of the van to accommodate a larger bed, a TV and a more comfortable portapotty setup. He'll remove the kitchenette (sink, broken fridge, microwave and cabinets) to accommodate a larger mattress. Any food prep will have to be done outside on camp table. He seems quite happy and excited about this project which makes me glad. He needed a new project.

    @auntiebk -- I missed this post!

    I'm glad to hear that you did end up going camping, but sorry that it wasn't very peaceful ... but glad to hear that Joe has a new project. :)

    I know we're getting more fussy about where we stay when we travel. We're just not fond of crowds and noise ... and wherever we go, we want it to be reasonably comfortable.

    I completely understand about the mattress. When we moved to Tasmania, we got a good mattress, or actually a pair of them, for home. I know mine is probably the most comfortable mattress I've ever had. So when we travel, I know the mattress is probably not going to be as good as mine, but I hope it will be reasonably close ... close enough that we don't wake up with hip and back pain.

    I hope the end result of the project is good. :)


    M in Oz
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited June 2019
    Pip- get some liquid bandage that gash is huge! Maybe you can tone the excersice down till tomorrow give it some time it’s so red
    M in oz - Hubby y me go at Brunch y early bird specials for eating out way less crowds... 10am y 4pm our fav times
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Heather: Your home gym looks fabulous! We also have recumbent bikes, but ours are trikes and have two wheels in front and one in back. We haven’t used them in quite a while due to DH’s health. We do have a trainer that we can set them on and ride in the garage. That is a good way to burn calories. I get most of my exercise at the gym and riding horses. It is hard to get DH out having fun. He can ride his mobility device while the dog and I walk along side. It works for the dog and me, and DH gets out and about, but he doesn’t get much exercise. :ohwell:

    Carol in GA: I treasure our gym membership and spend several mornings a week there taking yoga classes and riding the recumbent stationary bikes. Our health insurance pays for this. :bigsmile: The exercise is great and the companionship is nice, too. :star:

    Dana & Michelle: My dad was a Sea Bee in the Solomon Islands. His ship was attacked by Kamakazis but didn’t sink. He built roads and bridges so that troops could get around on the island and was often in front of tanks and combat troops. He had nightmares about flame throwers for the rest of his life. :cry:

    (((Margaret))): I am so sorry that your son has been mistreated by people who should know better. :broken_heart:

    Pip: Your poor ankle! I hope it heals quickly. :flowerforyou:


    I have a doctor appointment this morning. Then I’m free for the day. I am not pleased to realize that I’ve put on weight. Time to get back to the basics. I’ve been eating too much. I need to measure portions and have the tools at hand. All that is missing is me doing the weighing and measuring. :embarassed:

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

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