WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2019

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,693 Member
    Rebecca - What a fabulous photo! :D<3 I can never get over how young your DDIL looks. :o I suppose everyone looks young to me now. ;)

    Barbara - Good resolution to the overload problem. My DH does the same thing, dismisses me with a cross wave if he is trying to concentrate. I also have to remember not to take it personally. You do seem to have a lovely relationship. What a blessing!
    If I exercise, write and run, all is well with my world. If I don't, I feel all discombobulated. :p

    Just washed my hair. I feel so good when I've done it I can't understand why I put it off. :* If I'm not going out, or socialising, I can let it get all greasy and ratty. Then I feel bad. Such a relief to have washed it.
    We have Swing dancing tonight. It's going to be the Shim Sham again. ( see Utube ) I like the dance, but the teacher is not as jolly as our regular ones.

    Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • Workoutahloic50
    Workoutahloic50 Posts: 391 Member
    Good morning ladies!
    Marta-For me,2 weeks after stopping bc,I started having pain in the joints of my hands.After looking it up and asking a couple people,the drop in estrogen can cause arthritis.My hubby lost his job in 2012 so we have no health insurance.So I’m trying natural pain relief.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    im up dressed and leaving for work.. have my food ready to go and fed the pooch, off to walk the other ones and feed DFIL, then a 9 hr day.. hopefully not to stressful
  • Workoutahloic50
    Workoutahloic50 Posts: 391 Member
    Lisa-at least your mother put y’all first.I envy the fact that you have strengths to draw from her.
    Debby In Va
  • Workoutahloic50
    Workoutahloic50 Posts: 391 Member
    Machka-you have Beautiful hair!
    Debby In Va
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    I've moved my orthotics to flat shoes with fairly thick, not-very-flexible soles. Much better!!

    I had them in my Hoka running shoes to begin with and those shoes are quite contoured. The result was that I felt like I was walking and balancing on my arches which did not feel good at all.

    I've been wearing the flat shoes with the orthotics all evening and have been finding them quite comfortable. I'll walk in them tomorrow and see if they're still comfortable.


    Meanwhile, we had my slow cooker meal for dinner tonight and it was really good. I don't often cook, but when I do, I use my slow cooker. :) And I keep it quite simple ... chicken mince, veggies, light coconut milk and a curry mix with a few more spices. I use sweet potato as one of the veg because after a few hours in the slow cooker it "disappears" and becomes a thickener for the sauce.


    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    Walked thr boys and sitting here visiting with them.. will be here for a week at the end of mid October to take care of them while Tom and Elena go to Florida..they are thrilled when I stay with them and of course my crazy Mutt will be here too lol
    Today supposed to be a rainy yucky day.. well at least I will be inside.. and he have the Drs schedule busy.. I'm sure we will be told to try and fill.the hygiene schedule.. it is very hard to do when we have called people multiple times and dont get answers back..
    Oh well putting it in Gods hands
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    Michele on your page with artificial sweeteners.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    I've moved my orthotics to flat shoes with fairly thick, not-very-flexible soles. Much better!!

    I had them in my Hoka running shoes to begin with and those shoes are quite contoured. The result was that I felt like I was walking and balancing on my arches which did not feel good at all.

    I've been wearing the flat shoes with the orthotics all evening and have been finding them quite comfortable. I'll walk in them tomorrow and see if they're still comfortable.

    M in Oz

    Machka - my foot doc and the guy who made my orthotics are after me to get the Hoka shoes and what you describe is what I am leery of. I don't intend to run - my feet seem to be doing well with the orthotics in New Balance shoes, but they'll wear out in a few months.

    What shoes do you wear in the winter when it gets rainy? And what kind of socks? I've been having pretty good luck with runner's "toe socks" since my shoes have a wide toe box.

    Has anyone been to a foot reflexologist? There's a gal in town who comes highly recommended. I doubt she can "cure" my metatarsalgia and foot problems, but I have a hunch she will sense and hopefully release some other troublesome areas. B)

    Lanette
    SW WA State


  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Michelle NC - It’s my new steamer I bought from Walmart.com $29.25 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-Beach-5-5-Quart-Digital-Steamer-Model-37530/43202556
    Steams you use arrows to put time so far always seems to be 22min for veggie y fish I cook a whole meal except the salad at once. When done it turns to warmer setting until I get JR situated then hubby lol then me so the food stays hot for me/occasionally hubby too. It’s easy I start it 22min before meal time preprepared the veggies slicing etc only 5minutes before that.

    Barbara SOC - Milk intolerances run on the Native American side of my Dads family some German ones it’s prevalent so Doctors put me on soy milk formula as a babe which upset grandpa he fed me goats milk 🐐 on top of it lol. Everyone on Dads side drinks goats milk y goat products. Moms family never heard of it so I got very sick at her Moms ...luckily that sides mainly vegan so always was some plant based mills on hand if I could wait for their houses.
    My Daughter I used cows formula winged her onto Soymilk (estrogen based she’s a girl with high testosterone levels so it helped with her development) . JR milk/soy mixed based formula winged him onto Almond milk. Both will eat cow based cheeses to goat milk products,but their main milks plant based for baking to cereals. We were talking about how things have changed when we were kids folks had locks 🔐 on their fridges even now it’s illegal. Was only meal time a snack was a treat you worked. Now snacks all day long skipped meals y kids don’t start working as soon as they can pick up y carry stuff. We joked kids now wouldn’t be able to handle our pasts lol. Wasn’t illegal to leave a bruise so the spanking belt hung next to the stove with the knife sharpener belt ouch. We survived hot wheel tracks y thinks trucks made of metal that were chipped even rusted lol. We could play outside without a parent standing over us at 13! I still remember Grandpa turning on the radio 📻 he had it hooked to speakers 🔊 for the farm animals we could listen to it watch the sun set on the desert 🌵 goats 🐐 looking at us like were nuts. Time for bed monstrous eyes glowing 3cows that loved to stand at the window lol they watched us like we were their night entertainment. Only 2 bedrooms-1 for mom/Dad - 1 for kids Rest spilled out into the living rooms lol. Now they require 1 room per kid only boy with boy/girl with girl in a room no more than 2 if your town allows. Definitely different times I used to have an older boy cousin reading 📖 comic books with a flashlight 🔦 until us younger kids fell asleep lol still got a few of the comics. I still remember older cousin tip toe out to play with the older kids who got to stay up eat a bowl of cereal play cards ♦️.
    Amber Tx
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Machka- My shoes if working I went to MENS orthopedic shoes Walmart/Sketchers they last longer made better y well supported more less cutesy more reliable. At home got a pair of Sketchers ortho gel tennis’s with gel insoles y bought Sketchers gel ortho restaurant shoes there too nonslip. I can’t walk barefoot my very high arches fell every pregnancy until I’m now flat footed. My Doctor has me wearing tennis shoes from morning to bed. I found sandals for when my floors wet at night (mopping at night only JR why lol) the sandals are sketchers with gel also ! I got a pair of regular Women’s orthopedic shoes from a specialty shop for when I walk long distances but I fell in love with sketchers orthopedic gel shoes more for everyday to grocery shopping trips.

    Amber Tx.
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    Dana ~ I had to look up the fries you made (can't remember how to spell them). I don’t know where to buy that but it sounds interesting. Google said they were low calorie and high fiber.

    Rebecca ~ Agree with Heather! Your DnL looks so young and seems to have gotten her figure back really quickly. Handsome family and cute birthday cake.

    Michele ~ We have the Medicare Advantage Plan and are very happy with it. We use the Wellstar Health Care system and have not found a doctor that doesn’t use it. I did however have problems getting a dermatology appointment with a practice that doesn’t take all Medicare Plans.

    Lisa ~ Sorry about your sad memories of growing up but glad that you realize what strength your mom passed on to you.

    Kelly ~ I taught 5th grade science and am blown away by the neat things you do with your children. Good luck on getting the zoning board to approve your new plan.

    Air Fryer: Do any on you have one and what brand would you recommend? I would love to get one but afraid it would just take up too much counter space (which I don't have a lot of).

    Carol in GA
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Just popping in...

    Machka your posting about brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) led me to this,
    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-intermittent-fasting-might-help-you-live-longer-healthier-life/?redirect=1
    "Mattson thinks that intermittent fasting acts in part as a form of mild stress that continually revs up cellular defenses against molecular damage. For instance, occasional fasting increases the levels of “chaperone proteins,” which prevent the incorrect assembly of other molecules in the cell. Additionally, fasting mice have higher levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a protein that prevents stressed neurons from dying. Low levels of BDNF have been linked to everything from depression to Alzheimer's, although it is still unclear whether these findings reflect cause and effect. Fasting also ramps up autophagy, a kind of garbage-disposal system in cells that gets rid of damaged molecules, including ones that have been previously tied to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurological diseases."
    which led me to these.
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3106288/ "Our data lead us to speculate that sporadic fasting might represent a simple, safe and inexpensive means to promote this potentially therapeutic neuronal response."
    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959438818300011 ". . .defects in autophagy underlie neurodegeneration in mice and humans."
    Hey all you intermittent fasters, you get more persuasive all the time. Oops, down the rabbit hole.

    Time to get up and harvest herbs.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    Barbara - thanks for gathering all this info about the benefits of intermittent fasting. <3

    Like Joe, my DH has very similar reactions to his own family and their dramas. For the longest time, he'd only hear from them when they needed money it seems.... and we were having our own struggles keeping our heads above water.

    He sometimes returns their phone calls, often doesn't.

    He says all he needs is me and the dogs. Oh, and the TV remote and beer fridge. B)

    Lanette
    Cool SW WA State
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,693 Member
    edited June 2019
    I got an online voucher for a food delivery company, so decided to use it. Seemed a no brainer. 15% off.
    Oh, the problems getting through the process! I'd used them years before with an old address, old card etc. In the end I had to phone them and the very nice man sorted me out! Grrrrrrrrrr! Wasted an hour for £8.28 saving.
    Anyway, it's coming tomorrow. He gave me three months free delivery to compensate me.

    Then I wandered round the corner to the butcher. I don't go there often enough as the small supermarket is so near. Bought veal escalopes for tonight, goat meat for the freezer and two big chicken legs for curry tomorrow.
    On Tuesdays we have to have something light, a bit earlier than usual to enable it to settle before the dancing! Broccoli with mine.

    Weather looking grey. We are expecting thunderstorms overnight.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    12:40 ... midnight.

    7C outside with a "feels like" temp of 2C
    It has been raining all evening (13 mm) and it's windy.

    There's a 3 metre swell further out, on the other side of the islands, and a 1 metre swell as it comes into the bay. It's coming in from the south, and when I was in the back of the house I could hear the waves crashing on the beach and surrounding cliffs.

    So with that, I'm putting on my fleece pjs, filling my hot water bottle, and going to bed!


    Machka in the cold southern land.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Lanette: I sent a message to Sue & she responded. She has been posting on the list but hasn’t been here for a time. She said that her husband has passed. :broken_heart::heart:

    Michele & Barbara: I heard back from the vet’s office and the quarterly fee idea seems to have been dropped. I was likely not the only one who objected. :grumble: On another topic, I use stevia in my coffee. It is a plant product, and not an artificial sweetener. When baking, something I do rarely, I use sugar. Aspartame is permanently off of my list of healthy items. :star:

    Connie: Where do you live in KY? My DIL’s family lives in Lexington. We visited there several years ago. It is a nice place. :flowerforyou:

    Martacamsan: I think pain in the hands is a symptom of arthritis &/or water retention. I have occasional hand pain if I eat too much salt & give myself a temporary case of water retention. You might want to check with your doctor if it is persistent or chronic. :flowerforyou:

    Lisa: Your mom sounds like a strong woman and a terrific parent. :heart:

    Machka: I vote for your beautiful reddish-brown hair color. Stunning! :star:

    runlaugheatpie: You can join this group any time. Jumping in in the middle of the month is okay. :flowerforyou:

    Lanette: DH had orthotics made years ago that are still in use and work very well inside of his shoes. The ones he had made seem to be some sort of resin. If you are interested I may be able to get some additional details. :flowerforyou:

    Barbie: Your chicken soup sounds wonderful. YUM!

    Heather: I’ve always enjoyed thunderstorms, especially when I am safe inside and not outdoors in them. I hope your predicted storms don’t cause any damage. :star:


    DH has his first physical therapy appointment this morning. I hope it goes well.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,301 Member
    The Luke in my life left!

    RV Rita busy at BLSP in Roswell NM
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited June 2019
    Carol Sc- My Airfryer is a Faberware used it to make JR cheese sandwich a minute ago . Mines tall but same size as a big coffe can to give you a size reference point. Mines like an egg timer with heat settings. Basket inside can pop out to transfer to a big plate.
    3.2Quarts holds. On sale $59.99 Walmart right. 4.4star rating http://www.walmart.com/ip/Farberware-3-2-Quart-Oil-Less-Multi-Functional-Fryer-Black/47042727
    Can stick your small baking dish in it to make mini cakes y casseroles 🍲

    Made a new lunch recipe
    1 serving Julienne carrots 🥕 y 1 yellow Squash (veggie slicer or noodle maker) in skillet with a tab of margarine y a little water high heat. Tossed it onto diced long ways 1 cucumber 🥒 slices. 2tsp Parmesan & cheese 1/3cup then added 90 calories 1 cup serving Prego meat sauce. Was great 👍 297 calories total then added 4oz tea with lemon 🍋 a few more calories for my drink with tap water.

    Air Fryer inside sizes:
    1.5qt = to 1 serving size (1 cheese sandwich) 🥪 can cook small portions fish tilapia to pork chops y steak 🥩 small portions
    3qt = to 3 serving sizes (3 cheese sandwich) 🥪 🥪 🥪 can cook large steak 🥩 to large chicken portions y duck split into 2 portions
    5qt= to 5-6serving sizes (6 cheese sandwiches) Can cook larger hunks of meat 🍖 big brisket to duck 🦆
  • beadowl
    beadowl Posts: 22 Member
    edited June 2019
    Morning ladies
    Machka: I love your hair colour. It’s gorgeous. Been thinking about colouring my hair (it’s streaky grey). I get a lot of compliments, but feel very old when I see my reflection. Shoes - check out VIONICS they correct the alignment, are stylish and very, very comfortable. These are the only shoes I buy now, very bad arthritis and burned out knee joints (bone on bone both knees) should have lost the weight long time ago.
    Barb: Thanks for the positive feedback. It’s good to be back, I think the tracking really helps.
    Pip:Your 🚢 pics were fab. My wanderlust has been stimulated.
    Lisa:It’s amazing how strong our Mom’s were. My Mom worked as an Alzheimer’s RN in a nursing home until she was 76! She only stopped when she got Alz. Now that I am exposed to the nursing home daily I can’t believe she: worked 12 hour shifts in an extremely stressful environment, raised us, kept house, gardens, commuting; you name it she did it. Those war babies were made of very strong stuff.
    Keto, IF, OMAD gang:IF (intermittent fasting) really kicked my keto into first gear and is certainly part of the neuro benefits I’m experiencing. On YouTube there is a great set of videos of conferences by Jumpstart.md. These presentations by drs from all over the world explain a lot of the brain chemistry.

    Photo help: need help posting a pic of the cutest dog in the world. I read the instructions in help, but seems very convulted. Would someone be kind enough to post an easy instruction for adding a photo to a post before I lose my mind🤪
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    beadowl wrote: »

    Photo help: need help posting a pic of the cutest dog in the world. I read the instructions in help, but seems very convoluted. Would someone be kind enough to post an easy instruction for adding a photo to a post before I lose my mind🤪
    :) At the top of the reply box there is an icon that looks like a landscape scene. Click on the down arrow next to it. Click on the box that says "Choose files. Then find the photo in your files. Click on the photo you want. Then click on open. A long code will appear in the reply box that will be your picture when you post the reply.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    ✔️1. weigh in 59.7 up trend
    x2. log all
    ✔️3. 30 min exercise yest
    ✔️4. five minutes meditation
    x5. Take care of at least 3 shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count) yest
    ✔️6. At least 15 min cleaning yest
    x47. At least 5 min day filing yest
    x8. average 1100 calories net yest

    • Overall Feeling : ok
    • Log all : no
    • Exercise : 20 min elliptical and walking to gym and back
    • 1100 calories net average :
    •3 Short term writing/admin per week: 1
    •cleaning : 60 min
    •filing: no

    Grateful :
    1. union thing working on for 3 years seems to be coming through
    2. summery weather
    3. interesting colleague

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