WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

cityjaneLondon

I went for a slow walk this morning along the seafront in the glorious sunshine. I woke up this morning with my legs feeling like I'd run a marathon! Now they just ache. A lot. I feel better in myself though.
I'm lying on my bed, having a coffee, and a bath seems like too much trouble.

Another easy day for me, I think. It's all good.

I rang my friend L while I was walking. She is coping. Busy organising the funeral, wake, etc. She has lost some weight, which she did not have to lose, and is having difficulty eating, or finding time to settle to cook. She has food issues. Her partner who died was the cook and nourisher. Otherwise she is not doing too badly. Was putting on the laundry when I called.

So, I am giving myself one more day to be 'recovering'.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Machka9

Me ... finishing the Cadbury 10K run on Sunday.
I'm smiling and waving at my husband.





Machka in Oz

Anniesquats100

Machka you look great! Beautiful smile!

Barbara you are right, maybe I can dance! Thanks for the encouragement!

Annie in Delaware

KJLaMore

Good morning all! Happy Wednesday! Well, my cold seems to have settled in my head. My voice is gone and feel like my head is going to explode every time I sneeze or cough. Blah. Also...three of my childcare kids have tested positive for C-19. The littlest one is two and she is so tiny (I have a one year old that weighs more than she does). She woke with a fever yesterday and by noon they had to take her into ER because she was having difficulty breathing. The docs gave her a steroid and breathing treatment and sent her home with meds and a nebulizer. She tested positive in ER. For me, whether it is covid or any virus, it is scary when really little ones get anything. Because they can't tell you things like "it's hard to breathe". Anyway, when I found out yesterday afternoon that three of my kiddos are positive, I decided to shut down care for the rest of the week. First time I have ever had to do it. BUT...when covid hit almost two years ago; I knew there was a very high chance of me having to do this. I am actually quite surprised that we made it this long without my families or myself getting sick. I will have myself retested on Friday. Just to be sure.
Pip- Agreed. If you have both a George and a Brad; no need to choose. lol Enjoy them both!
Machka- Great pic of you in the pink! Very pretty! Also love the running pics! Very inspiring!
Rita- I feel you with the sinus issues! Ugh! It makes everything feel 10x harder. Hang in there! Sending healing thoughts!
Karen VA- Sending you love and thoughts for strength and peace.
Heather- Ugh! Older kid accidents. It amazes me how old they get and I still have to remind them that NOTHING is more important than going to the bathroom. lol Funny, how as we get older, the bathroom becomes part of our routine.
Kelly W.- Welcome! Always room for more Kellys!

I am headed outside today. I will do a bit of shoveling (there is a light dusting on the driveway). Nothing too strenuous, but it will get me outside in the fresh air. Here's hoping the cold air will get the nasal passages open and draining. Maybe a hot shower after. One of those ought to help. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

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LisaInArkansas

Machka - well done on the 10K and the hair, and the pretty in pink! Your smile says a lot in that end of run picture. Love the fact that your shoes match your shirt!

Heather - I'm learning the "easy day" concept myself, and here nearly two years since I retired, I'm trying to give myself room to have down days. Yesterday was one for me, and I didn't feel guilty once! Baby steps. Hope you're feeling better!

KJ - I'm sorry you had to shut down for the week, and so agree that the little ones are so scary when they get sick. Many good thoughts headed that way for your health as well as your kids.

Kelly W. - Welcome!

Headed to the dentist this morning for teeth cleaning. Any time I have an appointment, it's unnerving. Any appointment, seriously. Makes me all wobbly time-wise. Hard to think of anything else. I was hoping that retiring would stop that, but no, not so much. The fretting about the time starts when I wake up and doesn't stop until I pull into their parking lot.

For the first time in years, though, I've also averaged more than seven hours of sleep per night for the last two weeks. It helps everything in my life, from my mood to my thought processes. It's been wonderful. Also seems to be helping my blood pressure and my resting heart rate, which is back down to 73 this morning.

Onward and upward, kids, time to jump in the shower.

Love y'all,
Lisa in AR

KetoneKaren

Ahhh, Machka! Lovely photo, and I agree with everyone who said you look great in pink.

Thanks, Kelly! I did 2 hard things in the last week - found a bunch of receipts to turn in for work expenses, and navigated a sprawling, baffling university medical center with my brother so he could see his orthopedist in follow up. Both were challenging and both are accomplished, if not easily. I have feared failure my entire life, which is one the reasons I procrastinate and self-sabotage. If I had a choice of one fault I could rid myself of, I believe I would choose that one. Get rid of the fear of failure.

Love to you all

Karen in Virginia

Anniesquats100

KJ Sorry you had to shut down. Hope you all feel better!

Annie in Delaware

bwcetc

Allie ... you're not just a good grandma, you're a good person. Your family is blessed to have you involved in their lives.

KJ ... so sorry the little ones are coming down with Covid. A good idea to shut down and not only let the germs settle, but for you to get some rest too. If your head cold/suspected covid is like my son's, you will hopefully be feeling much better in a few days.

Machka ... congratulations on the run!

Welcome ... to Kelly W and others I may have missed.

Once again I am starting the new year with a resolve to become decluttered and more organized. I'm using the same declutter mission I've used for years so, yes, the same utensil drawer has been cleaned out gain. Hoping I can progress further along this year. Have also decided to try a program that has you "deep cleaning" for just 10 minutes every day. I think it might be based on the Fly-Lady's program. Some of it has made sense, but some of it just ain't gonna happen. There is no such thing as pulling out my range and cleaning behind it in 10 minutes. Same with the refrigerator. But I do like breaking down big tasks into manageable chunks.

There are so many things that need done around the house and now that I'm retired I want to tackle them all. My knees, hips and back aren't in agreement. So I'm having to do things slowly. Not my forte.

Tomorrow, I see my primary care doctor and already know that we will be talking about cholesterol. My pre-appointment labs indicate that coming off of the statin allowed my cholesterol to sky-rocket. This is not a surprise to me. I was supposed to up my exercise and instead I broke my leg. Doesn't help that my go-to comfort food is cheese. Fortunately, I have a good relationship with my doctor and we'll work through this too. Otherwise, my weight is slightly less and the leg is healing. Just working on endurance/strength and then I may be able to increase activity/exercise.

Beth in dreary Western New York.

margaretturk

Mary thanks for the heads up about keep moving. So far I have not contracted virus as far as I know.

I saw how much starting to do more movement helped DH. He was sitting around all day. He was getting worse and worse. Now he tries to walk daily. The only draw back because of our weather (even with the uptick in temps. still have to watch out for icy sidewalks) he goes to the Mall or a building downtown. He is not one to walk Drew. I feel better because I was able to start walking her outside again because of our better weather. I think walking DrewB has helped me stay healthy.

There is a Kindergarten class in Wis that is strictly outside. No Covid cases and little other illnesses.

KetoneKaren

Kelly - My utmost empathy on you & your little people getting Covid and other illnesses. Shutting down for a week must be a hard thing and a relief all at once. Good decision, anyway. Our granddaughter Lilly (2 years old) has both Covid and Strep diagnosed 2 days ago. Poor baby, she was miserable for the first 24 hours. This is the second time the little tyke has had Covid. My spouse was over visiting the day before & Lilly was absolutely fine. Bad timing for a visit.

Karen in Virginia

grandmallie

Morning ladies
Hope all is well
Fed the pup and im going to hop in the shower,made an appointment with the weight loss surgery center through the hospital no im not getting surgery but a consultation and a dietitian for a 70 minute time slot... couldnt have that type of surgery anyway or else i couldnt have the kidney transplant..
Lets see if this helps me find a way to get rid of this weight

pipcd34

TerriRichardson112

Early bird weekly shopping trip this morning. It was a dry bright morning so we went for a walk after it was all put away, and spent a while in the garden before lunch.

Heather: Hope you’re back on form quickly.
Kelly: So sorry you had to close the daycare, but probably a wise decision in the circs. Hope your test is negative.
Machka: Your photo was like a breath of fresh air. Such a rosy glow! Love the art work. Congrats on the 10k. You look as fresh as a daisy as you cross the finishing line.

It’s 4pm and already dark here. I’m taking it easy for the rest of today as I exceeded my daily steps target just after lunch. Having coffee with my feet up and watching Place in the Sun. Wishful thinking 😂

☘️Terri

dlfk202000

auntiebk wrote: »

Accountability:

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Chose well: 142.2, Joe, readings, BP, SWSY, osteo back, dogs to powerline, CI<CO, CI<250<CO, H20x6, steps >7400, mfp50+.
Bonus: Post Office, BiMart, Grocery Outlet, bequest and firehouse emails.
Workin’ on it:
Happier January 2022
12: Connect with someone near you, share a smile or a chat.

Debbie thanks, didn’t know what a “shusher” was.

Margaret, Beth, Cheri, Tina, Terry, Kate, Karen, Mary, Sue, always good to see your smiling faces.

Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.

I am sure that what Allie is calling a shusher is different than what we were calling one-

Whidislander

Machka, congrats on the run! You look so amazing! Proud of you, and I'm sure you're proud of yourself as well!
Rebecca
Wa

Katla49

Pip - I love the wonderful pup photos. Yogi is a charmer. I am wishing him a very happy birthday.

Sue – I love this comment-“Believe in our capacity to change. We’ve got this.”

Dr. Katie – Sending good thoughts your way. I hope your father gets better each day.

Barbara -- I am envious of your proximity to the beach. Keep those photos coming. They are wonderful.

Rori – I am delighted for your sister’s negative test for CoVid. Three cheers! I hope you find a great destination for your birthday.

Krwestlund7 – Welcome! This is a wonderful group of supportive women. Stop by often to give and get encouragement.

Machka – Congratulations on finishing he Cadbury 10K run!

Lisa – I hope your trip to the dentist is positive for you & the dentist is excellent. Today I will be headed to my own dentist for teeth cleaning. We transferred to her last year at the recommendation of our neighbor. She does good work. My appointment is at 12 pm & DH’s appointment is at 2 pm.

Karen in VA – Sending good thoughts your way. Navigating the university medical center with your brother to help him to see his orthopedist was a big challenge for him and amazing support from you. You are an awesome sister.

Katla in NW Oregon

pipcd34

LisaInArkansas

Katla49 wrote: »

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Lisa – I hope your trip to the dentist is positive for you & the dentist is excellent. Today I will be headed to my own dentist for teeth cleaning. We transferred to her last year at the recommendation of our neighbor. She does good work. My appointment is at 12 pm & DH’s appointment is at 2 pm.

Katla in NW Oregon

Thank you, Katla! It was a good appointment. Bless his heart, the dentist is older and deaf as a post. He always tells me, "Your teeth are absolutely beautiful," although he did say I need one filling yanked out, refilled, and a crown on it. It always makes me wonder what he says to people whose teeth are awful... Hope your appointments went well for the both of you.

So the dentist is done and dusted until they get back to me about the crown. One more on my list of things I have to get fixed.

I also have to get in touch with the local social security office and get an appointment to take my set of papers on name changes, first marriage certificate, and divorce papers, and second marriage certificate, certified birth certificate, passport, driver's license, etc. Though I could send them directly to the Social Security people, the thought of sending them through the mail seems like just asking to get them all lost.

Time to get a roast ready for the oven for the hungry man when he comes home.

Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR

Anniesquats100

Did my elliptical and yoga. And bought groceries. Now I am about to have a migraine, so I will forgive myself for not writing yet. Nap first.

Annie in Delaware