WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2020

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,692 Member
    Sunday - nice little cruise ...

    Cycling
    Distance: 16.59km
    Elevation:  146m
    Moving Time: 1:07:08
    Elapsed Time: 1:09:32 
    Speed: Avg: 14.8km/h | Max: 37.8km/h

    Rowing
    Distance: 3,217m
    Elapsed Time    20:34 
    Speed: Avg:   3:11/500m | Max:   2:46/500m
    Cadence: Avg:    28 | Max:   30
    Power: Avg:    50W | Max:    60W



    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,692 Member
    Sunday ...

    Repotted orchid and orchid baby. We'll see ...

    Planted a small quantity of strawberries.

    Put away laundry. It has an amazing ability to pile up.

    Cycled & Rowed, as mentioned earlier.

    Homework. Studying Knowledge Management and in particular "Challenges to Effective Knowledge Dissemination and Knowledge Application" and how the culture of an organisation can help or hinder.

    I really enjoy studying Knowledge Management. It is my second class on it. :)

    One of the challenges my current organisation has is a territorial culture. I'll have to elaborate on that a bit in my paper.


    Machka in Oz
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,705 Member
    <3
  • 1948Peachy
    1948Peachy Posts: 1,511 Member
    B)
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,151 Member
    well today is sort of a rest day.. and repacking.. Trudy the queen of travel says less is more so will see what i can pare down..on my second cup of tea.. and still tired...
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,731 Member
    Good Sunday!

    Barrett-Jackson is awesome. Husband happy that I am sitting in man cave with him, even to the point of limiting his cigar smoking while I am out there. :) Only a few more hours today. The one in Scottsdale is the big one for us. We buy the catalogs to put the prices in when the cars are sold. Steve enjoys checking them out at his leisure. That is about all the "reading" he does! Okay, I know he is legally blind, but he has never been a reader. I am ready to get back to regular bedtime! These late nights are exhausting!

    Camping- We camped often when I was a child, sometimes only 30 mins from home. There were some pleasant memories. I love being in nature. I love the campfire at night. I don't like the bugs, cold, or wet. I started to say my last experience was with my daughters and Girl Scouts. Tried 2 times with GS and they both were miserable times for us adults and the girls. Then I remembered my friend's wedding. I couldn't afford a hotel, so my oldest daughter and I drove to AL and camped on friend's property. It was cold and wet.....I see a theme here when I go camping ;) My husband has never been camping in a tent. His family had campers. I think I could do that, but would need to get over my fear of driving and parking large vehicles in tight spaces.

    Orchids- Patience is definitely a necessity with them. I currently have 3 plants that I have had about 5 years. They seem to bloom about every 2-3 years. I need to re pot them as they are shooting roots out everywhere right now, but 2 of them have buds on them. I put all my house plants outside as soon as the weather permits, then pull inside for winter. This year both my Christmas cactus (cacti?) started blooming just before Thanksgiving. One of them is still blooming. Last year they only bloomed for about a week. Negligence is sometimes the best thing.

    Yeast- So I am doing lots of reading on the subject. I have done so before when I had a nasty breakout. I KNOW a lot of this information, but am still learning more. Part of the issue is I get complacent in my eating. I think that is the right word. It isn't lazy, just not being aware. The other part is that the Candida studies are relatively new. It is amazing how many issues can go back directly to yeast "blooms". I have said for years that processed and fast food has lead to a lot of the health issues that are rampant these days. FYI- overgrown yeast can be trigger for migraines, weight gain, joint stiffness, stomach issues, and rashes. Too many chemicals, too little food value. I am thinking that yeast might be causing some of my husband's health issues as well. So all I can do is give him the information, give him a probiotic every day, and offer healthy choices in foods. With being diagnosed as pre-diabetic (diabetes runs in his family) he has done better with the sweets. He is eating a lot less of them. He has cut back on the alcohol, but I don't see him stopping that. He is a meat and potatoes guy. He does eat most foods I cook, but sometimes will say that I don't need to remake it. LOL! For now, I have been diligent on my food choices. If I want something sweet, I chose yogurt with granola. Last night I was so tired that I had to really try and figure out what I was before I started cruising in the kitchen. I had calories left, but was over sugar allowance. Water was great. I know I was tired so had popcorn and a cup of hot decaf tea. That kept me from cruising until bed. I do believe the meds and diet are working. My ribs really feel bruised, yet I haven't fallen or anything. I think it is the medicine killing the bad stuffs.

    Gratitude journals- I suck at writing regularly ( really, like y'all didn't notice-hehe), but I do make it a point to be thankful for at least one thing everyday and put it down in planner. Some days it is something major. Other days, it is as simple as having shoes for my feet. What I am really grateful for varies based on what is going on around me. If I see the homeless, I am really thankful for my home. If I see someone struggling with severe health issues, I am thankful that I really am healthy. Positive thoughts- I also try to look at every day with positive attitude- not always easy! Customers grumpy, husband a PIA, me out of sorts......you get the picture. On some of those days, my most positive thought could have been that everyone survived the day!

    Yesterday it was 50 degrees and raining. Last night the winds just howled! This morning it is 17 degrees with snow flurries. Gotta love Mother Nature!

    Just chilling for today. Making the best choices I can today.

    Hugs to all in need.
    Healthy thoughts to all those battling issues.
    Safe travels to those traveling
    The best choices you can make for yourself today!

    <3
    Kylia in Ohio where Winter is coming in like a lion.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,791 Member
    Last night was our coldest night so far. Heavy frost. :s
    That meant today was a beautiful day, cloudless sky, blue, blue, flat as a pancake sea and very little wind. That meant the whole of Hove was out for a walk along the promenade. B) I went out running and found that the council had made a start on clearing the pebbles, though there were parts where I had to weave around them. Icecream queue outside Pink Floyd's new house. :p Paddleboarders, barbecues!!!!
    DH left me on the way home to pick up some shopping. Sea bream tonight, that I bought yesterday from the harbour. He bought broccoli and I'm going to make butter bean, garlic and parsley mash. Also need to make yoghurt tonight as he bought whole milk. We have fresh mango for dessert.

    Thrush - haven't had it in ages, but I always get it if I have to take antibiotics. I use over the counter meds, but now I am over 65 they won't sell them to me without a doctor's prescription. Grrrrrr! Fortunately Amazon will send them, no questions, so I have a combi packet in reserve. No problems though for a couple of years. :D

    Much love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    JR started something a few weeks ago seems to be permanent.He needs his hand held while we eat at the table sometimes Daddy has to hold one me the other he lets go takes a bite grabs again lol. We’re getting great at 1 handed eating hubby y me.

    Guess we shouldn’t be surprised he been for a year stops looks up I need a hug runs over you have to hug him until he’s done. My sentimental kid.

    Lunch cheese sandwich (wheat bread toasted with 1 slice of 72cal cheese ) a tab of margarine on top. On the side my new find MtOlive hamburger pickles 0cal can have All I want!! Woohoo.

    Noodles- As soon as JRs not a fight with the stove again will go back to squash noodles. Until then will just find ways to cut ingredients add healthy as can be. The palm ones I found you got to soak in milk (unsweetened almond milk) for a long time to get the taste y smell okay for consumption it said. Still looking for new finds. Every new find is a new avenue since I’m getting tired of the same ol’ same ol’. No wonder Moses people complaining in the desert because they ran out of ideas for Mana. Lol that’s me right now. Found another flavor of Gatorade Zero online lime so thinking of buying a pack as a change too. I drink it in the evening with whatever I’m snacking on or water.

    Amber Tx

    149 cw
    147 lowest
    148.2 yesterday
    Sw 195 (during pregnancy higher than that!)

    Amber Tx

    Found out Peter Pan creamy whipped peanut butter is 150cal seems to be lowest you can go that I see other than powdered peanut butter to put in stuff or trying other types with different ingredients like almond butter.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    :flowerforyou:
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,392 Member
    Slow start today. DH was up all night sick.

    Thanks Machka! I’ll check out REI! Amazon is where I got the first pair. They were on a deal of the day.

    RV Rita
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,294 Member
    Antibiotics kill the good bacteria in our guts along with the bad. I only take them if I absolutely have to. (Last resort) Since I have been drinking Kombucha daily I notice fewer colds and when I do get one it is shorter is duration. Yogurt without the sugar is also a good sources for probiotics Now after taking an antibiotic I make sure I eat or drink something with probiotics in it.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,791 Member
    Agree Margaret, antibiotics kill the natural bacteria that we need. Trillions of them. :o They keep us healthy and slim. A healthy gut biome is the key to health. :D Mine must be in heaven! All those beans and veggies. :D Plus yoghurt.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    Rebecca- I bet her print is similar just answer what u can decifer y talk about what going on in your life ask her a few questions that are well based on more or less easy ones like how’s this week going for you? My Mother only wrote in cursive I could never make much out.
    First get a sheet of paper out like I used to do to figure out Moms recipes.
    Write the words you know a line for each you don’t.Go back the letters you recognize wrote on those lines guess the word game starts after your done. Might be able to figure out some more that way. Like a puzzle 🧩.

    New comer- 0cal pickles glad I found them too! Ordered 3 more jars!

    Sent in my Walmart order for items that will be a fun new change to try out. Hopefully will taste okay. I wanted to try g Hughes 5 cal teriyaki sauce but they won’t ship to the house! The 10calories ghughes bbq sauce y Sugarfree ketchup 5cal he makes they will..or was it only the bbq oh well they ship some but not all of his. So had to go with a great value substitution 20cal still not bad hopefully will taste great. Ordered a case of 0 cal Gatorade Zero to drink.

    0 cal pickles http://www.walmart.com/ip/3-Pack-Mt-Olive-Hamburger-Dill-Chips-Pickles-16-fl-oz-Jar/47239009

    30 cal Apple pie filling no sugar added http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-No-Sugar-Added-Apple-Pie-Filling-or-Topping-20-oz/13925174

    0 cal Gatorade Zero more flavors out there I just felt like lime this time http://www.walmart.com/ip/Gatorade-Zero-Sugar-Thirst-Quencher-Lemon-Lime-20-fl-oz-12-count/354139212

    20cal garlic teriyaki marinade http://www.walmart.com/ip/2-Pack-Great-Value-Garlic-Teriyaki-Marinade-12-fl-oz/258718210

    60 cal (90 after added to 30cal unsweetened almond milk or 80cal if added to 20cal unsweetened cashew milk) http://www.walmart.com/ip/Designer-Protein-Lite-Protein-Powder-Chocolate-Cookies-Cream-10g-Protein-0-6-Lb/51222397

    150cal Peter Pan whipped creamy peanut butter http://www.walmart.com/ip/3-Pack-Peter-Pan-Creamy-Whipped-Peanut-Butter-13-Ounce/47228972

    140cal once prepared if using egg whites 20cal brand I use with unsweetened almond or cashew milk.I skip the vegetable oil add a tiny tab of margarine y water instead. http://www.walmart.com/ip/2-pack-Krusteaz-Honey-Cornbread-and-Muffin-Mix-15-oz/308609488

    Amber Tx

    0cal Walden salad dressing chipotle http://www.walmart.com/ip/Walden-Farms-Calorie-Free-Salad-Dressing-Chipotle-Ranch-12-Oz/38443441

    0 cal Walden farms Thousand island dressing http://www.walmart.com/ip/Walden-Farms-Sugar-Free-Thousand-Island-Dressing-12-fl-oz/10313749

    I avoid their ranch just like skinny brand very eggy yuck! These 2 I love ❤️.

    Special K cereals lots of flavors 140 cal-170cal boxes. So read the box decide your pleasure. Add unsweetened almond or cashew milk.

    0 cal Lemmon juice for adding to my teas to foods it keeps is a big bottle http://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Lemon-100-Juice-32-fl-oz/12512024

    Prego spaghetti sauce ranges from 50cal-90cal read the labels.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,073 Member
    Snow nearly gone. DD came home early on Thursday with kidney stone pain. We ended up in the ED that evening. She is still fighting the pain but has better meds from the hospital so made it to work on Friday and slept a lot yesterday. Laying low yet today. Hope it passes soon. I have been doing chair yoga on Fridays since the first of the year and it is kicking my butt. It is much more difficult than I thought it would be and I have ended up with muscle cramps the last two Friday evenings, but I am going to persist and know that it will get better and I will benefit in the long run.

    Rebecca - I am with Barbie. Consider it a challenge and keep writing.

    Carol and Karen - Sorry about the fur babies. I know how they are indeed family. We have a horse who is almost 28 years old and hard to keep weight on. It will be a hard day when we have to say goodbye to her. DD has owned her since she was 2.

    Lisa - cute pictures.

    Katla - Enjoy the riding lesson!

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,791 Member
    Lovely to see your photos Lisa. I don't know how I missed it. Nothing like a newborn. <3
    Glad you got home safely. :)

    My DDIL is planning her 40th in March. She messaged us this evening. It's a cream tea at the Grand Hotel (that I posted pics of a couple of days ago) followed by a trip up the i360. Sounds fun. Let's hope the weather is good for a great view from the top. B) Don't know how many will be coming.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited January 2020
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    My fancy dinner
    5 cal Crystal light or Wryler’s Sugarfree strawberry lemonade
    0 cal my olive pickles

    Chili-
    220 can of turkey chili or another brand that’s less or equal
    2 cans 110cal bush’s pinto beans
    1 can salt free corn 60cal
    Some cheese 🧀 1 serving or less stir it 72-110 cal melted real good for flavor
    0 cal lemon juice
    Sometimes add more veggies

    I eat off of it for days Hubby too. So not sure 🤔 the final calorie still haven’t mastered the add it in feature but I record it as 440cal chicken chili. By the last bowl I’m tired of chili but got my money’s worth out of it.

    Amber Tx


  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Rebecca: That writing is HARD to read. I have no advice. :noway: Barbie has some good ideas. :star:

    Sue in WA: I had a good riding lesson today, and lectures from my teacher about getting up to the stable more often. :embarassed:

    I'm planning to get something hot to drink and sit in front of the fireplace reading a book I checked out from the library.

    Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
  • JRsLateInLifeMom
    JRsLateInLifeMom Posts: 2,275 Member
    edited January 2020
    Rebecca it did look at one point she was talking about getting a lot of letters having to write but the words in between can’t read so don’t know if she’s upset about it,happy,overwhelmed, looking forward to,etc. Good luck.
    Another part she mentions Well went to the Doctor -but that was the only words I made out lol. Write on the letter what you think the words are make a good try at it. If you find anyone who can read it ask them occasionally!

    Amber Tx
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    Rebecca - I so agree about how it’s nice to think of a passed parent and think of the warm fuzzies. My Dad has been gone 7 years this past December, I get those feeling more than I used to. I hope someday I no longer remember what he looked like in his last week or so.

    Hugs to you on your Mom’s birthday.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,152 Member
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