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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019
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janetr7476 wrote: »A quote my daughter sent me the other day, "Our lives move in the direction of our strongest thought".
Janetr OKC
Wow, Janet that is a powerful quote! Sometimes I feel bombarded from negative conversations from folks at work, and it pulls me down. This quote reminds me to keep my strong and positive affirmations front and center—thank you for sharing this!
I’m Feeling better after a total “couch day”. My routine for sore throat is saline spray, salt water Gargle every half hour, Tylenol, hot tea and hot chicken broth. Seems to have cut the pain by around 75% Actually feel like walking with bff this am but will take the rest of the day to follow this routine Zicam actually works but I’ve heard it can lower your ability to smell(!) if overused (!).
NYKAREN
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Machka: survey completed.0
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Thank you all!! Much appreciated!!
I have this survey in a few different locations so I'm not sure who is responding with what ... which is good ... but I'm getting some great answers. Definitely some concepts for me to think about and talk about in my assignment.
My apologies if the survey isn't really well set up ... it was my first time with Survey Monkey and I found Survey Monkey almost too helpful. Automatic things were popping up all over the place ... many of which I didn't want!! Learning experience.
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fanncy0626 wrote: »Janetr - You look fantastic!
Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
Thanks so much to you and kettlebells.
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Machka:
Done! Sounds like a great class. I would really enjoy that.
JanetrOKC:
That is a great quote and so true!
Talking about smoking. At the music festival, I am amazed at how many people smoke. We just kept trying to move, but it was hard to escape. What I noticed was how cigarettes/marijuana was the choice of the "adults" in the room but vaping (nicotine/thc) was the choice for the young'uns. And that is what is so scary! I saw a kid...maybe 5 foot tall and looked like he was maybe 12. He was with a cute 12 yr old looking girl dressed pretty scantily and there both vaped constantly during the Billy Eilish show. Sad. Glad that my kids are grown up and I don't have to worry what my 12 year old is doing.
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This statue is called THE ANGRY BABY, by Vigoland. It is one of thousands in a park we visited, all by the same man. Amazing. Vigolandparkeren if you are interested.
The ship is having a poor WiFi moment as we left port an hour ago. I just love it when the weather is good enough for a SAILAWAY, when we have drinks on deck with the band playing as we slip away from port. It always brings tears to my eyes. I will try to post more pics, but not sure if I can.
We went by tram to the park and then walked our legs off around the harbour. Had a coffee at a beautiful viewpoint looking over at our ship and all the islands in the fiord. Oslo has a lot to offer. Public transport is cheap and good.
The crew laid on a special Scandinavian buffet for lunch. I've never seen so much food!
Another Abba tribute concert tonight. Last night we had a female pianist who was a real funny character and an amazing musician. Top notch.
Will try to post a couple more pics.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX sailing away from Oslo.
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Our coffee spot.
Margaret - I was thinking how much you would enjoy this.
Karen - ours is right in the front and we have front windows as well.
Love Heather UK XXXXXX
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Pip: WTG with your run! :bigsmile:
Ginger in TX: Good to see you posting again!!!
Machka: I took the survey but left things blank that related to employment because I’ve been retired for several years. Good luck with it. :flowerforyou:
Lisa: Our daytime highs are below 70 this week. Today’s forecast is for 69F, daytime high. 56F is our lowest predicted high temp for the week. Thursday our lowest low will be 32F. :ohwell:
Heather: The angry baby reminds me of one or two World Leaders—Nikita Kruschev is one. The other is closer in time and closer to home. :devil:
Today was “bone density day” for me. I suffered two broken wrists from separate falls on hidden ice a few years ago & my doctor put me on alondrate to help boost my bone density. It has been a big help. The version I use is one pill on an empty tummy taken with lots of water once a week. No food or coffee for at least a half an hour. There is a daily version but it is much less convenient in my opinion. Those of you who are still having periods don’t need to worry about this, but when the periods go away for good, bone density becomes an issue. Weight bearing exercise is also important for bone health. Walking qualifies, along with running, yoga, dancing, and many more.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Heather - thanks for the pics! Still living vicariously through you and your hubby!
Machka - according to what Microsoft Office version you're working with, you may have access to Microsoft Forms (https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPage.aspx#), which has what I think is a better interface than Survey Monkey, and fewer, but still good choices. Their branching function is much more intuitive (to me), and it can be shared with anyone you send the link to. I also like the way you get the results back better.
For those who are interested, "branching" is when you can vary the next question the person sees according to how the person answers the current question. That way, the survey can be made to appear even shorter.
Back from the gym, hubby's out watering his fruit trees, as he doesn't trust the forecast for rain.
Later y'all,
Love,
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Shotzz – thanks for that link. They look very interesting. Nice gym
Lenora – are you psychic or something? I was just thinking about you! You know that they won’t put your mini-trampoline together because they’re afraid you’ll fall off it. I have seen mini-trampolines with a stability bar, tho. I don’t know if you can get that as an add on or not, but I’d look into it. Don’t know what kind of place you have to hold onto it, tho. It may be the same thing
Made lemon drop cookies for when Steve comes. KJ – I’m making those owl cookies for a friend from mahjongg whose birthday is this week. Hope they come out like the picture. Only thing is that I used food coloring instead of the peanut butter because I can’t even stand the smell of pb
Sunday here: I did a yoga, pilates cardio fusion DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do one segment of a 10MS Ball Workout DVD then take the extremepump class.
After exercising made a pineapple angel food cake. This is a WW recipe, basically take angel food cake mix and instead of water add a 20oz can of crushed pineapple. You know how angel food can sometimes taste “bland”. Well, the pineapple gives it a little bit of “kick”. Then made rum balls to send to Jess.
We got my new tablet set up last night. Now to wait for the cover and hope it fits. I suspect it will.
M – I’m trying this
Your Food Diary For:
Sunday, October 6, 2019
All Foods Calories
kcal Carbs
g Fat
g Protein
g Sodium
mg Fiber
g
WW recipe from a friend - Chocolate Bran Muffin, 1 muffin
58 16 2 4 3 4
Homemade - Air Popped Popcorn, 0.25 cup (8g)
8 2 0 0 0 0
AllRecipes - Zucchini Cakess, 1 cake
95 13 3 4 702 0
Grapes - Raw, 0.5 cup
31 8 0 0 1 0
Quaker Oatmeal - Old Fashioned Oatmeal, 0.25 cup
75 14 2 3 0 2
tyson - Grilled and Ready Chicken, 3 oz
100 1 2 21 470 0
Add Food
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367 54 9 32 1,176 6
Lunch
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Dinner
Fit & Active - Cream of Mushroom, 0.5 cup
60 9 2 1 410 1
It doesn’t look like yours, tho. Wonder what I’m doing wrong???
After checking in here, I think I’ll go and move those branches. Never did get to it yesterday before I had to leave for church. But I think I’d better wait for the angel food cake to cool so I can take it out of the pan
Viv UK – “vet bills” I hear ya. That’s why we’re SOOOO looking forward to free vet care …. Lol
Ginny OH – My FIL was just like your hubby. He had a heart attack (he was a heavy smoker) and the doctor told him if he continued and then had another heart attack, he probably wouldn’t survive. Right then and there he quit cold turkey
About underwear: I only like to have white underwear. Do you know how hard it is to find a package of all white? One that’s fairly reasonably priced, I mean. Most times I have to order them off Amazon
M – survey completed. You do such great work. You know, Vince HATES apple products (he was in IT for 23 years). He constantly complains how “they know what’s best for you”. He likes having control, to be able to do what he wants, not necessarily what apple wants you to do.
Heather – that statue made me smile. Thanks for posting the pic
Katla – some people even before they go thru menopause have bone density issues. When I kept asking the MD for a BDTest, she kept saying “we don’t give them to people who haven’t gone thru menopause”. I kept after her, and I think she finally agreed to it just to shut me up. Was she ever surprised when it came back that I had osteoporosis. Now, I was on Prolia and insurance denied it a few months ago (after being on it for a few years) saying that it was no longer medically necessary since I’d improved so much. I am taking Actonel right now. Just had my BDT, so hope that’s working. Actonel has to go thru the digestive tract before it gets to the blood stream, the Prolia was injected into you so it got directly into the blood stream
Made owl cookies for a friend who’s birthday is this week. I play mahjongg with her. She loves owls. They’re probably not as good as your, KJ.
Michele in NC
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Michele ~ Those cookies are really cute! I looked at your menu and just wonder, "How do you eat 1/4 c of popcorn?" There's no way I could do that.2
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Jumped to the end. Marking my spot. Just not into it. Fighting depression, and stress. Taking walks.
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Michele: Insurance companies are in business to make a profit. They seem to have very little regard for the health of the customer. I was put on bone density medication after two different falls on unseen ice resulted in breaking one wrist and then the other. :ohwell: I have been working hard to get in enough weight bearing exercise to keep my bones strong. Walking is good and yoga is good, too. I do not jog due to a knee problem from a long ago over use injury. :ohwell: Your owl cookies are adorable!!! :bigsmile:
The horrible too big boat has been moved away from our boat. YAY!!! The boat owner was trying to save a buck or two and was borrowing a slip belonging to an ex. Unfortunately for them, the slip is for a maximum of a 40' boat. Their boat was WAAAYYY too big. They’ll have to pay higher rent in the slip that fits. Our boat will be safer from possible damage now that theirs is gone.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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thanks katla!0
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Katla – I’m sure the Prolia is more expensive than the Actonel. I just hope because the Actonel goes thru the digestive tract first that it’s as effective.
Everyone – thank KJ for the idea of the owl cookies!
Boy, I am hot!
Michele in NC1 -
I play Pogo Scrabble online and I can't win a game today no matter how many times I play...2
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Ginny Thanks so much for the nice words about my team! I really enjoyed the game! Your boys did another amazing job!...I thought they weren't supposed to be as good this year. Had false hopes of beating them for a change...but it isn't going to happen.
Doggy pictures You guys are melting my heart with your doggies and kitties!! Only to be upstaged by babies since I am anxiously awaiting our newest grand baby! (Baby shower next weekend)
Michele Your cookies are adorable! I haven't forgotten about trying to meet sometime. My eyes are still a mess in terms of vision, so I have to wait on glasses to drive.
Heather Enjoying traveling vicariously through your travels. The pictures are great!
WELCOME NEWBIES! This group is a joy to follow. I have learned a lot from this great group of women!
Janet Happy Anniversary! You look wonderful in your outfit! Beautiful transformation since your wedding photo!
Undies I have large legs, so I find hi-cut fit really well. They also come up to cover the hysterectomy bump. I always wear 100% cotton because of frequent infections (which I understand are more common in diabetics).
Relationships I have been married multiple times (I may have mentioned before). Mostly because of my background with abuse and poor choices. This time, I have been married almost 25 years. We have had our share of difficulties. He was abusive in the beginning, and I am not easy to live with since I come with baggage.
I will stay in this relationship for life, although I hate that I still tip toe around him for fear of upsetting him. He is unfortunately one of those guys who everyone thinks is perfect. He's 6'4", friendly, and treats women nicely. However, as with most people, it isn't the same behind closed doors. I get frustrated at times that other women think he is such a catch. Don't get me wrong...I truly love him and am grateful for him taking care of me the best he could after I was injured, but to those who think the grass is greener...it isn't. My friends in same sex relationships find they have a lot of the same problems as opposite sex couples. I think it is just hard to spend so much time with one person without having some issues. Happy for those of you who are in great relationships, and despite what I just wrote, this is one of my best relationships. I still consider him the love of my life.
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Smoking I smoked about 10 years, quit for about 3, started up again in March when my FIL was dying. I stopped about a month ago, but started again (1 cig a day) about a week ago. Hoping to quit again when this pack is gone. It's really hard. I don't smoke around others or in the house, and I do my best to hide it from everyone. I don't inhale much because I have asthma...but I still love the habit (hate the taste and smell).
Machka I filled out your survey, but am another who left blanks because I am retired.4 -
Rita It makes me sad to see you are still feeling so down. I wish I could do something to help! I have struggled with depression and anxiety most of my life, and would give anything to keep someone else from feeling those feelings! Lots of hugs coming your way!!2
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