WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2021

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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    B)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Bit breezy last night!

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    M in Oz
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I hope there were no damages. <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    Machka, hope you ride your storm out safely!

    My soup was a bit unhealthy, but oh so good. Chicken, pasta, homemade broth, check. Then I added some diced tomatoes, and a handful of white beans, and then 2 slices of pepper jack cheese melted in the broth. I then added a hefty spoonful of sour cream. To top it off, I put some slices of brie in the bottom of my ramen bowl!🙃😁💖

    That was my only meal today. I also had a piece of my homemade Christmas Crack with coffee. Its like if saltine crackers, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and chocolate chips had an Almond Rocha baby! There's no almonds in there though!

    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Washington
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,212 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »

    Barbie – I contacted a woman with the Linus Project in Washington state who is across the Columbia River from me. I think there is also a group in the Beaverton OR area. Both are a significant distance from me. I’ll do a bit of research to determine which way to go. Traffic and getting to the right place is worrisome. Your advice is welcome. :flowerforyou:



    Katla in NW Oregon

    :)Katla, The woman who manages the Project Linus Chapter here has made all sorts of arrangements for people to drop off blankets and for her to pick them up in many locations on the Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas. She may be unusual and especially committed. Have you asked either of the chapters if there are other locations where you can drop off finished blankets?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    edited September 2021
    This is one of the better lists I've seen, especially because it includes taking practical steps.

    One of the first things I need to do in order to reduce stress is to determine why I'm stressed ... and then to determine if there is anything I can do about that reason.

    So if I am stressed about an assignment or deadline of some sort coming due, the best way to reduce that stress is to do the assignment/finish what's required before the deadline.

    If I'm stressed about long-term situations I can't do much about, that's where a lot of the other tips come in.



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    https://www.rightathome.net/blog/ten-ways-to-reduce-stress-today
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,290 Member
    Kirby asked me when did I start recording my MS virtual miles, I didn’t remember which got me curios. I looked my first ride that I recorded was on April 26 of this year, had I been aware of it earlier I would have started earlier, oh well., I’m not going to reach 1st place and I’m ok with that.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbie - Contacting the two Project Linus leaders is on my todo list. I’m sometimes a slow poke but I am motivated to figure it out.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,203 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Machka, hope you ride your storm out safely!

    My soup was a bit unhealthy, but oh so good. Chicken, pasta, homemade broth, check. Then I added some diced tomatoes, and a handful of white beans, and then 2 slices of pepper jack cheese melted in the broth. I then added a hefty spoonful of sour cream. To top it off, I put some slices of brie in the bottom of my ramen bowl!🙃😁💖

    That was my only meal today. I also had a piece of my homemade Christmas Crack with coffee. Its like if saltine crackers, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and chocolate chips had an Almond Rocha baby! There's no almonds in there though!

    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Washington

    I LOVE Christmas crack- I had the recipe for over 20 yrs before I tried it. We were making other candies and had all the ingredients so tried it. Oh my goodness- So simple to make but so good. Hard to stay out of it when I make it- that is why it is just at Christmas and I try and give most of it away to friends
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,616 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: BP, dogs to powerline, BiMart
    Bonus: corrected minutes and meeting reminder to board, veg prep, ‘nother load laundry.
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, call pc guy to schedule tuneup, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, call S, fire district: research NFPA, grant NIMS requirements, ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, likewise Lee skills/tasks, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Tequila Little Time, Homesick, Nothing but You, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart,; Do Your Thing, practice dances: One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat),); finish mulching flowerbed, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant the last of the naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove, ask Te about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this fall’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers and beit alpha cukes next year).
    September
    6: Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise and go to bed on time. Fresh week, fresh start!

    Anyone have any experience with flax seeds? Gonna grind up a tablespoon tomorrow and sprinkle on my cottage cheese and fruit instead of my usual salted nuts. Fingers Xd.

    Beth what a great friend and great :heart: idea. Will definitely pass it on.
    Machka “Sometimes I think I should write it down in a journal (or type it because that's faster) . . . “ made me smile. Typing is my go-to too. Please consider giving it a try, getting those feelings out onto paper can be a relief in a strange way. ((hugs))
    Karen Truth!
    Kelly ((hugs))
    Michele safe travels!
    Rebecca your Christmas Crack reminds me of “Matzoh Roca.” Yum. Can't have it in the house. :naughty:

    Still just skimmin’ to catch up.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    September: leaner/stronger/kinder than August.
    daily: sit with Joe: 6, weigh/wii: 6/0/0; steps>7222=7396 vits=6, log=6, CI<CO=6, CI<250<CO=4, Tumble=7, Shadow=7, mfp=6, outside=8, up hill=7, clean 10=4.
    wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue:LD=, Wed:TC=1, PW=1. Thurs: Fri:TC=1, Sat:PW=1, rX x4=1.
    wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/30:141.5 7/31:140.2 8/31:140.0 9/5:140.2 9/12: 9/19: 9/26: 9/30:
    mnthly: board mtg=, grant=, plan=, waist=42.0
    bonus: AF:2, play= sew=
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,535 Member
    I hope you get to see your gs and the new baby


    Michele
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,290 Member
    Dddd
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,336 Member
    B)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,631 Member
    Tuesday - active day

    Climbed 36 flights of stairs
    Walked 3 km
    Ran 3 km
    Rowed 1.5 km (10 min)
    Lifted weights and did some Pilates.

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    Machka in Oz
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    🐶🦖🐵🦎😸🐢
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,977 Member
    Barbara, flax seeds, chia seeds, and hemp heart seeds are all good for adding nutritional value to your foods. I just made some amazing muffins with grated zucchini and carrot, almond flour, coconut flour, ground flax seed, maple syrup, and a bunch of eggs. I add hemp hearts to oatmeal to up the protein and either flax or chia seeds to smoothies for added fat and fiber.

    I had the best smoothie for breakfast. Diced apple, banana cinnamon protein powder, almond milk, nut butter, cinnamon, and lots of ice to make it cold and thick.

    I spent yesterday studying my metabolic reboot program. It’s going to be hard. To begin, everybody starts with the same eating plan, which is high on veggies and protein and low on carbs and sugar. We are allowed one starchy carb serving per day, preferably with dinner. It’s ok to have carbs and sugar from fruits and veggies, but no processed foods other than protein powder. As the program progresses, the plan becomes more individualized. I’ve only been logging faithfully for a few days and I know already that I cannot meet my protein goals without adding protein shakes. I just cannot eat that much meat! I will be the first to admit that the added protein stops the cravings. I was also glad to know that ashwaghanda is a recommended supplement. It is really helping me to improve my sleep.
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,827 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Regarding Venting

    Thank you for saying we can vent here, but unfortunately this is too public and too searchable for me to vent. Everything we type here can be searched for, and found, in Google.

    I have 3.5 years worth of things I'd like to say about people and organisations, about my feelings and frustrations, etc. etc. etc.


    M in Oz

    Yeah, the venting has to be vague ... but sometimes it's better than nothing
    Beth
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I plan to contact Joann’s about distribution of blankets. I live about 39 miles each way from the Hillsboro store & 26 miles each way from the Longview store.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,106 Member
    Morning ladies
    Slept pretty well and fed the poocher,had a spirt of energy so I moved furniture around and vacuumed which is good.. i bought a huge outdoor round dining set with chairs that takes up a huge amount of space that i have put in the den and I think I will take a picture of it and will try and sell it.. its only a couple yrs old and in fantastic shape..
    It is beautiful out today and will get some laundry done and get garbage together.
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Heather-Sorry about your son's accident. How awful. There is a new roundabout in my neighborhood that also has a curb that's difficult to see and I fear I will hit it with my bike one day.

    As to your son who is “allergic” to small children, I can relate. I love my nieces and nephews and spend as much time as I can with them when I am visiting, but it does get overwhelming for me and I have to take a step back sometimes and either be alone for a bit or be with adults. That said, if I’m spending a lot time in close quarters with adults (on a liveaboard dive boat, for example), I also have to step back and be alone for a bit.

    Tracey-That is so sad about your GS. It’s a difficult position for him, his friend, and for his family trying to decide what to do about it.

    Jenn-Wow. What an inconsiderate weasel. We have those here too. When I’m sitting on the boat and my friends are diving, I’ve seen them come within a few feet of where they are under the water and just about to surface. It drives me INSANE.

    Machka-Glad you didn’t have more damage from the storm.

    The mister is feeling a bit under the weather today. He just went for a COVID test. I highly doubt it’s COVID, but now every time we feel the tiniest bit sick, we assume it must be COVID and rush to get tested. It’s a bit annoying.

    I came back from our trip a few pounds heavier, even though it was a very active and the most physically (and emotionally) taxing trip we’ve ever taken. I am constantly hungry. I’m drowning myself in water and exercising. The funny thing is that I seem to lose weight if I’m not exercising, but am just watching my calorie intake. However, I want to exercise, so it’s weird.

    Protein Intake: It’s really hard to get as much protein as these plans say in order to lose weight. Protein shakes or supplements are really the only way to do it. I cannot eat that much meat without exceeding my calorie intake significantly.

    Tina in CA
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
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    Heaven!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,290 Member
    Ooo
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,106 Member
    Am hanging out with the pup and watching the Waltons have fed him and have the laundry going

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