WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2020
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Terrible news about Tennessee. Tornados are part of our life in this part of the country. Kylia is right-the Dayton tornados were very costly last year, but luckily not nearly the amount of deaths as Tennessee. Rita-prayers for the young man and other first responders-that is extremely traumatic work. Glad you were able to enjoy your birthday.
Work not so hateful today-got lots of little things done-get to me in an out of town meeting for most of tomorrow through early afternoon.
Started new work out with trainer tonight. She is incorporating new things to continue work on balance, core strength and arms. I like her approach and can see how it all builds together.
Done for the day--off to bed.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio4 -
My son lives in Nashville ... he was slightly southwest of the tornado. High winds caused significant damage to the apartment complex next to him. His apartment complex was fine. So sad what has happened. Restaurants and places I have visited have been devastated. The hail damage alone has been heartbreaking.
Beth bear Buffalo7 -
Katla, "Fit and Fall Proof" is an exercise program that was designed in Idaho. There are several videos on YouTube that show the exercises that are part of the program. Just put "Fit and Fall Proof" into the search box. I have gone three times and have enjoyed the classes but today just before the end of class we were told that the clubhouse in our community would be closed for an unknown amount of time to sanitize the building. Our neighborhood is 55+ and we have a lot of people who fit into the "high risk" category---over 65 and compromised immune system. There will be no more classes until further notice. I liked the group atmosphere and I wonder if I'll be able to discipline myself to do a similar program on my own.
Sad news about Tennessee.
Barbie in NW WA 6 -
stats for the day:
bike ride hm 2 gym- 8.47min, 132mhr, 10.7amph, 1.57mi= 60c
apple watch- 63c
ELIPTICAL- 25min, 3incl, 1resist, 126ahr, 143mhr, 2.14mi= 205c
apple watch- 213c
bike ride gym 2 dome, misty- 5.45min, 130mhr, 15.4amph, 1.47mi= 37c
apple watch- 48c
bike ride puy 2 sumn station, misty- 15.43min, 148mhr, 11.5amph, 3.01mi= 145c
apple watch- 117c
Jog sta 2 wrk, misty- 5.30min, 10.09min mi, 150mhr, .54mi= 70c
apple watch- 63c
Jog wrk 2 sta- 4.38min, 10.26min mi, 151mhr,.44mi= 56c
apple watch- 62c
bike ride dome 2 hm- 20.52min, 7.4amph, 2.58mi= 180c estimate
apple watch- 150c
total cal 7563 -
KetoneKaren wrote: »Thanks, Machka
To clarify my previous comments: while it is nearly certain that COVID-19 does have a zoonotic (animal) cause, it is not yet proven. In the minds of millions of people around the world, COVID-19 originated in Chinese human beings in Wuhan. Regardless of what may be eventually discovered about an animal source, that perception is unlikely to change. Because the 2009 pandemic was actually called Swine Flu, the perception was that it came from pigs, even though the strains that caused the pandemic contained contributions from birds & humans as well. Pigs are like laboratory vessels for reassortment of flu viruses with contributions from humans, birds, pigs, and possibly other zoonotic sources. Fortunately, pandemic-potential strains are infrequently formed.
It's interesting the different information in different places.
From the first announcement of it down here, the information has been that it came from an animal and the speculation was initially that it happened in a wet market.
M in Oz2 -
Attended my first workshop of one of my current courses. I will have to attend one 2-hour workshop in person each week for about the next 10 weeks.
There were about 40-ish students ... mostly Chinese, some from India, and me.
It was actually somewhat interesting and sparked a bit of interest in going on to a research PhD when I'm finished this course. But I can't get too interested in that!! PhD's cost a lot of money!! Nevertheless, I think I'll have a small research project next semester.
I walked part of the way to the university and all the way to work after for a grand total of 5.9 km and I will have another km or so of walking to another meeting this afternoon.
And of course, I'm climbing stairs.
Machka in Oz2 -
Very sad about Nashville. I was just there at the end of January. Beth, I’m so glad your son is okay.
I’m a horrible MFP “Friend.” I never even remember to check my newsfeed, much less leave supportive comments. I visit my food diary and this thread and that is it.
I went to Sam’s Club today to get my father some more Ensure. That man drinks that stuff like some men drink beer! They were all sold out of Member’s Mark and Northern toilet paper and only had 4 Charmin left. I bought one of those and helped another woman get one in her cart leaving only two. I didn’t look for hand sanitizer. We will just use alcohol.
Have I told y’all I am taking an online class on social justice? I don’t know what possessed me! I have to write a research paper! I’m doing my research paper on how your everyday buying decisions impact justice or injustice in the world. It’s very interesting but oh so time consuming. On top of this I am conducting a workshop this weekend on best teaching strategies.
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Beth - so glad your son is OK. I was thinking of you and him.
Michele who is starting to clean the condo in preparation of leaving4 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: invested 10 mins cleaning Living Room, carry over 10 mins cleaning Master Bth & 10 mins cleaning Laundry, massage, Line Dance.
Bonus: 2 loads laundry, 17 mins dusting, 7 mins decluttering.
Get to do: T’ai Chi, invest 10 mins cleaning Guest Bth, bake cheddar corn muffins and make chili for Lenten soup supper, call Diane, veg prep, board meeting minutes, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, call Carolyn D, get Shingrix vaccine, follow up with Doug for iCloud for Win10. Reward: inventory seeds, plan garden, order replenishments.
A much better day all in all.
Katla “Pot roast” I’m roaring with laughter. Mama could have used a serving of that!
Heather what were some of the songs you sang?
Rita Hope your DD can encourage her boyfriend to take advantage of any help his department offers in “de-briefing” after the tragedy and finding so many dead. Such help is crucial to his self-care to enable him to continue to be a functional first responder.
That’s all from me tonight, Cleaning frenzy, massage and line dancing have left me very very sleepy.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: better than January.
daily: steps=5582 vits=2 log=3 CI<CO=1 CI<250<CO=1 Tumble & Shadow 5=1 mfp=3 clean 10 mins=3 outside=1 up hill=0
wkly: BB&B x3=1, rx=0 dance=1 pack walk=0
mnthly: board mtg=0 grant= review 20for20=0
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Happy birthday Rita!
Beth, glad your son is safe.
Everyone take care Sue in WA2 -
Barbie: I am so sorry that the corona virus has made it necessary to close recreational facilities until further notice. As far as I know, the gym where I take yoga is still open. I’ll find out for sure tomorrow. :ohwell:
I did some grocery shopping today and there was no fuss at the store. People seem to be going about their regular lives thus far.
Just this minute my eye glass frame broke. I am not sure whether I can get it fixed. I have an old pair, but the prescription isn’t quite right and I’m better off without them. I'll be calling my eye doctor's office tomorrow to see if I can get them fixed.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon3 -
I thought of your son straightaway Beth. So glad he is ok. What a devastating thing for the area. So sorry.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Machka
Yep.
For example,
In January 2020 an article preview by Zhu N, Zhang D, Wang W, Li X, Yang B, Song J, et al entitled A pneumonia outbreak associated with a new coronavirus of probable bat origin was published unedited by Nature Magazine (UK) Feb 3 2020.
When the New England Journal of Medicine (USA) published the final paper Feb 20 2020, the title had been changed to A Novel Coronavirus from Patients with Pneumonia in China, 2019., leaving out the bat reference in the title.
Karen in Virginia2 -
Katla Do you have a big anniversary coming up?1
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Machka
Yep.
For example,
In January 2020 an article preview by Zhu N, Zhang D, Wang W, Li X, Yang B, Song J, et al entitled A pneumonia outbreak associated with a new coronavirus of probable bat origin was published unedited by Nature Magazine (UK) Feb 3 2020.
When the New England Journal of Medicine (USA) published the final paper Feb 20 2020, the title had been changed to A Novel Coronavirus from Patients with Pneumonia in China, 2019., leaving out the bat reference in the title.
Karen in Virginia
Very interesting!!
We got the bat version quite early on ... wet markets, bats and pangolins have all been blamed.
Another thing I find interesting is this ...
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
"Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans."
It means that in coming years more coronaviruses could make the leap from animals to humans and more viruses could sweep round the world. Possibly ... we just don't know.
All the more reason to practice good hygiene, to eat a healthy diet and to stay fit.
Also to have our affairs in order ... and a few extra things in stock just in case.
M in Oz2 -
To all who are new here.
Join in the conversation when you like and as much as you like.
Machka in Oz ... yes, that's Australia.
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Attended my first workshop of one of my current courses. I will have to attend one 2-hour workshop in person each week for about the next 10 weeks.
There were about 40-ish students ... mostly Chinese, some from India, and me.
It was actually somewhat interesting and sparked a bit of interest in going on to a research PhD when I'm finished this course. But I can't get too interested in that!! PhD's cost a lot of money!! Nevertheless, I think I'll have a small research project next semester.
Machka in Oz
Last night I started feeling a bit dizzy and was quite dizzy all day today. It took me a while, but I think I've guessed why.
https://www.menopausenow.com/dizziness/articles/dizziness-during-periods-a-cause-for-concern
"About three out of every four women experience some degree of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms before the onset of their periods.1 Besides headaches, bloating, and cramping, they often report dizziness, which may continue throughout the period as well.
Cyclical episodes of dizziness during periods are often due to drastic hormone fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle."
A few years ago, and for a couple years, before every period I was very dizzy for a day or two. Fortunately that went away!
However, in the last couple years I've been dizzy once in a while again, and I suspect that's what it is. Although I'm going to be 53 in a few days, my body still thinks it's in its 30s.
Today has been a particularly dizzy day and I struggled through my class, all that walking, work and an afternoon meeting. When I got home, I slept for an hour, but even so, I'm still feeling a bit dizzy this evening.
Then, just to add to the fun ... as I was coming out of the toilet at work, a work colleague came bursting through the door and slammed the door into my left elbow.
I had tripped and banged my right elbow about 3 or 4 weeks ago, and it's only just got to the point where I can lean on it.
Now my left elbow has quite a scrape and great blue bruise and I can't fully bend or straighten the arm.
I'm glad to be at home in my pjs watching Agatha Christie's Miss Marple.
M in Oz
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Machka- Do we need to wrap you in bubble wrap? Ice helps the bruising. Glad you are home safely and comfortable.
Thankful today for my family, my friends, my home, and my health. I am thankful for the ability to make changes to better my relationships with all of those!
Have a blessed and thankful day today.
❤
Kylia in Ohio1 -
Machka- Do we need to wrap you in bubble wrap? Ice helps the bruising. Glad you are home safely and comfortable.
Thankful today for my family, my friends, my home, and my health. I am thankful for the ability to make changes to better my relationships with all of those!
Have a blessed and thankful day today.
❤
Kylia in Ohio
I'm beginning to wonder! If it isn't miscellaneous insects or arachnids biting me ... it's uneven pavements and people swinging doors into me.
Fortunately the dizziness seems to be settling a bit. I'm drinking ginger tea right now ... it's nice and settling.
Machka in Oz3 -
Up and having my tea.. watching local news2
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I'm really glad that so many of you are taking up balance and strength training.
As we age, just getting in the steps is not enough to keep us fit. We also have to think about balance, flexibility, core strength, muscle strength and bone density. A good routine should include all those. Yoga is excellent and the classes that some of you are going to sound very good.
The great thing is that all of these things can be accomplished with no equipment and in a space the size of a hearth rug.
I started yoga around ten years ago at the age of 60. My body was very overweight and I felt like a 75 year old. Now, after daily exercises, including weights, covering all those aspects, I feel around 45! Not only that, it could save your life in preventing falls.
Well done all of you!
Barbara - Are you feeling the benefits of your BB&B?
We were singing songs from Oliver, Mary Poppins, My Fair Lady, etc plus old music hall songs like Oooom Pa Pa, Lambeth Walk, Daisy Daisy, and war songs like The White Cliffs of Dover, We'll Gather Lilacs, and It's a Long Way to Tipperary with Pack Up Your Troubles. We sang over 20 songs. Then we did the classical session. Per la Gloria, Wher'ere You Walk, Amarilla Mia Bella.
Phew!
Dancing tonight.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
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Heather I'm coming to the next singing session. I can sing alto or even tenor.
Machka Ouch! Heal well!
Karen in Virginia2 -
Rita- just saw Cookeville on the news. I agree with Barbara, I hope your daughter's boyfriend takes advantage of the help he will need. So sad!1
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So I don't log in my weight until it has held for three days. It fluctuates lots. I am doing a happy dance today to finally be back down to my October 2018 weight! 2019 was not a healthy year for me and my choices apparently weren't great. Cheers to 2020 and my continued journey with you lovely and strong women!3
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HeatherUK- Next is to add exercise as you are describing.
All you ladies are inspirational!1 -
Welcome to Wednesday, ladies.
Rita - Happy (belated) birthday. I've been looking at those Nashville photos. The magnitude of the clean-up and lives lost is just stunning, makes a person wonder if those neighborhoods will ever be "normal" again in our lifetime. I hope your DD's boyfriend will be able to attend any critical incident stress debriefing sessions. When we had large catastrophes in our county, even the 911 Dispatchers were invited. They weren't at the scene, but the feeling of helplessness as responders called in was simply overwhelming for even seasoned veterans.
Allie - good for you taking that step. Kudos to you for giving the doctor notice and working until the last day. It's often tempting to just walk out on an employer like him. I'm sure he appreciates not being left in the lurch. Wonder if he'll come back with another offer of a huge raise and benefits before your final day.
I saw a graphic this morning showing the coronavirus infections in China had peaked and now were falling off sharply. Didn't read the text and now cannot find it again... buried somewhere in Twitterland . So cannot verify it's even accurate. Will keep looking.
Need to get caught up around here, get the schnoodle to the groomer for a haircut by 8.
Have a good day.
Lanette
SW WA State2
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