WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2019
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Machka & Rori. Love the de-stress list. Really comprehensive!
I might add:
—Prayer
—measured breathing exercises
—do something habitual in a different way, brush your hair with your less dominant hair, drive a different way to work and notice things that are different
—Surprise someone with a kind word or gesture
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Karen-Thank you so much.Im glad your colonoscopy is over and hope the polyps are benign.Your coleus is beautiful.I have several planted as well.Snapdragons,dusty miller,zinnias and annual dahlia.
Debby In Va3 -
Amber-you Do have your hands Full and I truly feel for you.I almost imagine jr is almost like my having Aj with me,at home and work.
Debby In Ba2 -
Debby- It sure is! I’m not as fast as I once was but at least I have wisdom. Of course wisdom doesn’t help one to sprint fast enough lol 😂
Amber Tx1 -
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“Debby- It sure is! I’m not as fast as I once was but at least I have wisdom. Of course wisdom doesn’t help one to sprint fast enough lol 😂
Amber Tx”
Doesn’t help one to fly, either!
Sharon in Seattle4 -
stats for the day:
day 18 (mon-fri)
no gym workout
bike ride hm 2 gym- 6.40min, 14amph, 139mhr, 1.55mi= 77c
apple watch- 67c
bike ride gym 2 sumn station- 49.05min, 14.5amph, 148mhr, 11.83mi= 507c
apple watch- 449c
jog station 2 wrk- 4.48min, 145mhr, 9.36min mi, .50mi= 65c
apple watch- 58c
jog wrk 2 sta- 4.27min, 9.48min mi, 148mhr, .45mi= 63c
apple watch- 69c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 17.15min, 8.7amph, 151mhr, 2.50mi= 191c
apple watch- 139c
total cal 9031 -
I have discovered “Green Smoothies”! A creation of a Dr. Vuong. I don’t agree with some of his ideas, but this is a miracle for me for breakfast! IF you have a NutriBullet, Ninja or a Vitamix, poke a couple of handfuls of baby spinach (or any other green, really, he says), a small banana, a couple of chunks of frozen fruit (he used mango - looked like about ¼ c worth), and a couple of chunks of another fruit (here he used pineapple -again about ¼ c), enough milk to look like it fills half way up. (Measured that at about 1:2 cup), and a scoop of unflavored protein powder if you want (I DO!). Then blend it completely until it’s a pretty green w no chunks in it. I reversed it today and threw in a small FROZEN banana and about 5 peach halves canned in juice. I didn’t add any juice. The beauty of it is, you really don’t HAVE to measure to make it. I’ve done it two days now. Didn’t taste the spinach at att. Sweet enough both times. Could add a little Splenda or stevia or whatever if it’s not. Any stone fruit is also said to work.
Sharon in Seattle6 -
Debby in VA Pretty. I love snapdragons. I used to play with them as a kid.
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Hi there! Today has been an irritating day, to say the least. First I can't get hot water to the master bathroom shower. It's everywhere else, just not there. What????? Doesn't make sense. Then work was very annoying. So tonight I'm having a date with Jack and his friend Coke!
Debby: I will send prayers and good thoughts for your daughter and grandson.
That's all the news that is news. Meg from Omaha7 -
Sharon, I have a green smoothie every single day. I usually have mine for lunch, but sometimes I have it for breakfast or dinner if I have lunch plans.
I start with a cup of almond or coconut milk. I measure that so pour it in first. Then I add:
1/2 frozen banana for creaminess and sweetness
A huge handful of greens - I usually use organic power greens
A serving of vegetable based protein flavor. I like Tone it Up or Orgain. Mine is flavored.
1 cup of fruit - any kind, fresh or frozen
1 tbsp chia seeds for fiber
That’s my basic, but sometimes I mix it up. For example, I might double the banana, use chocolate protein powder and add pb2. If I’m totally in a green mood, I might add avocado, cucumber, and use an apple. I have coconut flavored protein powder to use with frozen pineapple for pina colada. You are absolutely right in that a recipe per se is not necessary.
It is amazing, but a smoothie a day will conquer your craving for sugary junk.4 -
Thank you all for the compliments on the photos. I’ve read everything but didn’t take notes.
Machka - I agree with Rori keeping a gratitude journal has been a huge help to me over the year and a half, it’s made a huge difference.
Saw the Grands tonight for the first time in two weeks. They had been away camping. I missed them terribly.
I have about two more hours of organizing to do tomorrow and I’ll be organized and will feel mostly settled at work.
Next week I am working on my Administrator’s office for her.
Tracey In Edmonton6 -
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Did Amy Dixon’s Give me 10 DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do Gilad’s Quick Fix Body Sculpting DVD.
Yesterday Jess said to me “you should do some squats, get more of a butt”. I am not 30 or 40 any more. To me, a lot of her problem is the food she eats. We went out to dinner last night, I had the grilled chicken, broccolini, and a baked potato. Only water to drink. She had wings in barbecue sauce and a beer. Well, I’m not going to say anything. When she’s ready, she’ll be ready. Actually, I wasn’t crazy at all about the service we received there and it showed in my tip. Normally, I’m a big tipper. But we were seated at a table that wasn’t clean, the seats weren’t cleaned (I thought to myself “even at the soup kitchen we clean the tables and chairs before someone else sits down”), the waitress never once came back to ask if everything was OK or if we needed something more. I was VERY VERY surprised how long it took for them to clean off the table next to us. But they were quite fast to pick up the signed receipt to pay for the meal.
Luci – where in NC are you? We are at the foothills of the mountains. Congrats on the December event (and I’m not talking about Christmas, either)
Karen in VA – glad the colonoscopy is over. So now you’re on the 5 year plan, huh?
Katla – I, too, hope your husband gets relief
Vicki – how right you are that not a lot of places give customer service. But sometimes you do find some.
Went to the Newcomer general meeting, I thought it was interesting but since I’m second generation Polish I really couldn’t relate too much. It was about the Orphan Train. Afterwards, went to Sears, my vacuum cleaner bags FINALLY came in. One was cut so I got credit for it. Then bought an outfit for PJ. Not that he needs any more clothes, but I got $10 off. Need to call Sears tomorrow because every time I go to use these rewards, I always have a problem. Went to ceramics tonight. My Sleepy should be fired and ready for me to pick up Monday, Bashful is almost done and will probably start working on Happy. Not sure what I’ll do next – Pookey Snail or the turtle. I am getting a bit tired of seeing that turtle in the house.
Colby went back today. Wish he’d had some pizza before he left. Maybe he didn’t want any.
Meg – hope you get hot water real soon
Michele in NC
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Rori: It is wonderful that you were able to connect with Meg. You both look fabulous and happy. :bigsmile:
Rebecca: Your son’s “scooter” looks like a real motorcycle to my untrained eyes. Beautiful work! :flowerforyou:
Machka: Guessing last names, Smith and Jones.
Allie: Sorry that your plant fell and the pot broke. Let us know what you decide to do.
KJ: Thanks for your good wishes for DH. He’s scheduled to have a consultation with the surgeon and then they’ll set a date. I am hopeful that he will be feeling better before too long. :flowerforyou:
Beth: Your story about your DH’s back problem gives me hope. I am glad he’s doing so much better. I hope my DH will do as well as yours has done.
I had trouble sleeping last night so I sat down at my computer and cleared out my gmail messages. I am somewhat embarrassed at the number of messages I had missed. Now I have a relatively blank slate. Yay!!! Yoga this morning at 8 am, an hour from now. I am dressed and ready to go. I have time for breakfast with DH.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
Katla, It is a real scooter. He puts on his helmet and zooms away!
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Teri- love your poem, you are very talented.
Debby- sending prayers for your daughter and grandchild. Glad she is safe and getting some rest tonight.
Too hot to do anything. I couldn’t sleep last night either. We should have face timed. Lol.
Getting late.
SueBDew in TX.3 -
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Updated with suggestions.
1. Go outside. Fresh air and nature have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Get some sun. Vitamin D is a powerful mood booster. Stop and smell the roses or admire the camellias.
2. Exercise.- If you sit a lot, stand up once an hour.
- Keep exercise bands next to your favourite chair and use when you watch television.
- Stretch to relax your body and mind.
- Try progressive muscle relaxation to feel relaxed from head to toe.
- Take a walk during your lunch break.
- Walk as part of your commute.
- Set up exercise equipment at home to be able to get a bit of exercise.
3. Get more sleep.- Dim the lights about an hour before bed
- Sleep mask
- Headband
- Earplugs
- Separated beds
- Hot water bottle
- Nice new pjs
- Lavender
4. Read, Write, Talk, Listen.- Read a book. Even just a little bit on weekends before bed. Books can be a good escape. Short stories are great if you’re especially busy.
- Talk it out. Sharing your stress with a therapist or loved one can be very therapeutic.
- Pray.
- Try guided meditations.
- Write it down! Some people like to keep a journal in general and/or a gratitude journal. List 5 things you are grateful for each day.
- Listen to music while commuting or working. The right playlist can boost mood and increase energy.
- Look at pictures such as cats and other cute animals or great scenery. Set up the wallpaper on your computer to scroll through inspiring photos. Put up some pictures at home or in your office.
- Do a Crossword Puzzle or Sudoku. Brain games that require lots of concentration can help take our mind off whatever’s worrying us and give us a sense of accomplishment.
5. Prepare.- One thing at a time.
- Write it down so you don’t forget. Use calendars.
- List of to do and list of done. List of things done shows how much you have accomplished.
- Stop procrastinating. It’ll just make you more stressed later.
- Simplify and declutter - a little bit at a time.
- Get someone else to do it if you can. Order groceries online and have them delivered. Hire someone to mow the lawn, clean the house, do the windows, etc.
- Prepare for morning the night before.
- Avoid tight fitting and scratchy clothes.
6. Relax.- Rub your feet over a golf ball or other textured ball. You can get an impromptu relaxing foot massage by rubbing your feet back and forth over a golf ball.
- Drip cold water on your wrists. When stress hits, head for the bathroom and drop some cold water on your wrists and behind your earlobes. There are major arteries right underneath the skin, so cooling these areas can help calm the whole body. Good for calming hot flashes too.
- Do a few stretching exercises.
- Take a break from computers and social media for a day or two. Give your eyes a rest.
- Try some deep-breathing and progressive relaxation exercises throughout your day. Even just for 30 seconds.
- Be Alone. Not everyone can get to a cabin the woods or empty beach (as nice as that would be!), but five minutes of quiet alone time can help you collect your thoughts and clear your head.
- Try a diffuser and different scents/oils. Aromatherapy can be an effective stress-reliever.
7. Food & drink.- Drink green tea. It contains an amino acid that can reduce stress.
- Drink your favourite teas, but don’t drink caffeine after 5 pm. A flavoured chamomile is relaxing.
- Eat some antioxidant-rich dark chocolate to lower stress hormones in your body. Honey and mangoes are also supposed to be stress-relieving foods.
- Get more omega-3’s from sources like salmon and avocado. They can reduce stress and anxiety for people who like them.
- Prior to going to bed, sip 4 oz of tart cherry juice to enhance sleep. It is naturally rich in melatonin.
- Bake something nice … like lava cake which takes about 30 min to make in total.
8. Pamper yourself: get a haircut, dye your hair, do your nails, try a new makeup.
9. Do something habitual in a different way, brush your hair with your less dominant hair, drive a different way to work and notice things that are different.
10. Pet or play with an animal.
11. Surprise someone with a kind word or gesture.
12. Hug someone. Studies show physical intimacy is a great coping mechanism.
13. Laugh. Read cartoons or a funny story. Put on a funny movie or sitcom.
14. Change the channel. Look at things from a different perspective.
15. Stand up for yourself. Sometimes we need to put our foot down and say, “I’m doing this for me.”
Machka in Oz1 -
Machka-I love the list, especially the deep breathing and music. My friend, a pianist, made a playlist for me. It just always puts me in the right place.
It’s too hot. I think I’m done with summer!!
Connie in KY2 -
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Just a quick hello, not sure where the time has gone this morning.
I need to get ready to go into town with mum. Not looking forward to it to be honest, I'm a bit fed up. Went out last night for a meal with the Ladies Who group (there was a Frank Sinatra tribute act on - my dad loved him) very enjoyable night until I caught sight of myself in the mirror - was that me
the top I had on did me no favours at all!!
Back to logging my food and watching the calories (again) Who was it that had the boot? Definitely need a kick up the rear end I've put on 2lb overnight - at least I'll be walking a lot this morning into town and back, just have to say no to the cake when we go for a cuppa.
Best go get ready - sorry only up to page 44, sending love and hugs to everyone.
Viv UK
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I'm pretty sure our friends here are tired of winter too.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2019/aug/12/snow-survivors-endangered-australian-animals-adapt-to-the-chill-in-pictures
Machka in Oz
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morning ladies~ will be going to walk the dogs and then pick my granddaughter up feed my DFIL and then we are heading to the beach.. with my friend (the one who called me wishy washy) we plan on having a blast... it will be overcast today but hey the beach is the beach in my book.you no longer have to pay to get into state parks as they tacked on 10.00 to our registration for it
my new ring came, but will see if I can take it to a jeweler to have a ring guard put in i got the smallest size they have a 5 and it is just a little big dont want to lose this one too..5 -
Good morning all! Been away for a few days. No health issues just frustrated. I needed a break. I was good about recording my foods etc. but the dang system kept saying I wasn't eating enough or I was eating wrong and I knew this wasn't so. I found myself fudging the log and that's no good and serves no purpose. Plus, writing down everything I ate just made me think of food and made me hungrier! So I went off the grid. Low and behold I lost 2 pounds!6
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Good morning beautiful ladies!!I won’t complain about no workout this morning-my daughter stayed here again last night.She has No self esteem or confidence,told me last night that she’s unlovable 😔and she’s going to be alone for the rest of her life. I assured her that is not true,but I’m her mom.
Debby In Va7 -
Good morning all! Happy Thursday! Haven't heard from Mary in a couple of days; I hope the meds are working. Pins and needles for me, having a kiddo going through this and, as of right now, there is nothing I can do to help. Breathing...
Machka-I am sure my suggestion falls under exercise; but my first step to reducing stress is usually hitting or kicking something (a punching bag) or running (if I don't have anything to hit or kick). I need to do something that will physically let me get all of the frustration and anger out, then I go into a calming/more meditative stress relief.
Rori- Can't say enough about a gratitude journal! I also keep a regular journal to express some of my stresses.
Terri- loved your poem! You are a talented writer!
Amber- Thanks for the words on add/adhd in young kids and the fluctuating hormones! Your JR sounds like a pistol!
Rita- I would definitely be with you in cooling off in a sprinkler, if I were there! Holy Smokes! That is some major heat! And it has stayed in the 100s for a while, has it not?
Cheri- Your blankets are so pretty! The colors and the crochet pattern, both! Congrats to Ros on the new job/living quarters! Must be nice watching her get back on her feet!
Debbie VA- Sending prayers for your daughter/grandchildren. I hope she can make the break for good! Sending strength as well! She will need it whatever choice she makes!
Tracey- Count me in as a fan of the beautiful wedding photos! Hope you had fun with the grandkids!
Katie and Sharon- I haven't tried a green smoothie, yet. My smoothies are always berries (strawberry, blueberry and raspberry) mixed with greek yogurt. I like greens; but I do have an issue with fruit. Many fruit flavors put my gag reflex into overdrive. Plus...working at home, I have a lot of greens on hand to have a salad/green sandwich for meals.
Meg- Holy Hannah! What a day! Hope you were able to relax a bit and get a good night's rest!
Karen VA- Glad your colonoscopy went well! ONe less thing to worry about for a few years!
Well, it was another early morning for me. One of my kiddos is usually dropped off by grandma at about 9am each day. But beginning today and into next week (Monday only) she will be dropped off at 6am by mama, because Grandma and Grandpa are having a long weekend away. (I say hurray for them!) Miss Lilah (age 2) arrived this morning and walked through the quiet house; "Where are the kids? Kids still sleeping?" lol As the last to arrive at my house and the first to be picked up in the afternoon, normally, she thought all of the kids lived here! I told her that the kids would be dropped off a little later; but she kept walking down the hall and telling me to get the babies up!
We released another newly hatched butterfly, yesterday. He was brought from one of my kid's homes, because his chrysalis was clear and you could see he was about to hatch. So the kids got to watch the whole thing. I got video of it, but it is on my facebook page. Haven't figured out how to get it here. Out of the six Monarch eggs that I started with only two have made it to fifth instar caterpillar stage. In the wild only 10% of all Monarch eggs become butterflies! So as bad as I feel for only having two of the six make it this far, I am beating the odds. It is an amazing thing to watch.
Welcome new ladies! Sending lots of love, encouragement and strength your way, to help you in whatever stage of "living well" you are in! This is a large group with an endless array of topics winding through our posts. Feel free to jump in whenever the spirit moves you and feel free to skim (as many of us do out of a simple lack of time). Please don't feel slighted or ignored if your post doesn't get a response; most of us are working with old brains that don't retain as well as they used to! lol If the question you have is important and you really need help or suggestions feel free to put the whole thing in bold type!
More kids arriving! Time to fly! Love to you all! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)8 -
Did Gilad’s Quick and Fit Body Sculpting DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do either/or a Weight Watchers Belly Butt and Thigh DVD and/or go to the water class. Depends a lot on what time Vince and Jess leave.
Shc – sometimes our bodies need a jolt to show a loss. That’s great for you, just don’t consistently go over. Many times we just need to change things up
Debbie in VA – I’m so sorry for your daughter. It’ll probably take her a long time to get over this. I wonder if some therapy is a good idea because she IS deserving of love
Vince and Jess are picking up the truck right now. They need Jess for her license. Fortunately, I was able to stay home and exercise.
Michele in NC
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Machka-I am sure my suggestion falls under exercise; but my first step to reducing stress is usually hitting or kicking something (a punching bag) or running (if I don't have anything to hit or kick). I need to do something that will physically let me get all of the frustration and anger out, then I go into a calming/more meditative stress relief.
It used to be cycling long distances for me. I'd have a stressful week, and I'd go out and cycle for several hours on the Saturday. That would do the trick!! Unfortunately I can't do that, and haven't been able to do that since my husband's accident.
Then it was running. I was doing some running before his accident, but really got into it after. I'd go for a run, and then go in to see him and it was something I could do while he walked. But then my right leg/hip/back brought that to a screeching halt.
I miss those things so much.
I've got indoor cycling, my rowing machine and now my treadmill, but it's just not the same as going out for a good long bicycle ride or run.
I'm hoping that maybe this summer we might be able to start building up our cycling distance a bit ... and that I might be able to start running again. I am up to 3 minutes now!
And I really need to pick one day each week to go for a walk at lunch.
M in Oz
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