WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    ☘Terri
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) On Dec 26, the first day of the snow, I dropped my flashlight somewhere in the snow and had no idea where it was so I ordered a new one. The new one arrived on Wednesday. Today with the snow melting I found it frozen into the ice in the driveway. After letting it warm up and dry out, it works. A small thing, but the source of great joy.
    <3 Barbie in NW WA

    Sometimes it's the little things that bring us the most joy. :D

    Tina in CA
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,878 Member
    ;)
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    :)
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Kay ... so sorry to hear your dad fell! Praying the short-term rehab is beneficial and he can soon be home again.

    Beth
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    Allie: 🤞🏻That all goes well.
    Rebecca: He looks so happy 😂
    DrKatie: That’s not good. (((Hugs))) I fully understand the ‘joy’s of looking after elderly parents. And yes! Do cut yourself a lot of slack. No point in adding any more stress.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2022
    Allie – I hope you will be safe inside. Freezing rain is dangerous.

    Rebecca – Your son is a good man. You are a proud mom, and that is wonderful.

    Heather – So sorry about your friend’s conflicted feeling about not being able to be with her sister. Grief is difficult for us all and I am sorry for her situation & her loss.

    Dr. Katie – So sorry your dad fell and broke his hip. It is good that surgery fixed it. I hope the rehab will help him get back home. You must be exhausted!


    We have high water levels in the river today, but they are not too high for comfort. It is a good day to stay warm and cozy at home.

    Katla in NW Oregon
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,301 Member
    😈☃️👽🛸🌵
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    Ginny - Your niece was so young. (((Hugs)))

    Dr Katie - You have had so much to deal with. Yes, be kind to yourself <3

    I walked in to Central Hove this afternoon to exchange the cylinder of gas for my soda machine. They had sold out. :sad:
    In revenge I bought focaccia and cinnamon buns from a hugely expensive baker. >:) It is all in the freezer. The buns will wait for a guest breakfast.
    Then I popped into the mega supermarket and bought our favourite porcini and truffle ravioli. Will have one packet tomorrow. The other is in the freezer.

    Tonight is duck legs, potatoes, brussel sprouts and spinach in crême fraiche.

    Oh and I also bought some stinky Epoisses cheese. >:)

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Dr. Katie, When your dad settles into the rehab place, I hope you can get the rest you need.
    Thinking of so many people facing challenges in this new year.

    Betsy in NW WA

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,590 Member
    Kay ~ So sorry about your dad's continuing health problems.

    Carol in GA
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Allie – I hope you will be safe inside. Freezing rain is dangerous.

    Rebecca – Your son is a good man. You are a proud mom, and that is wonderful.

    Heather – So sorry about your friend’s conflicted feeling about not being able to be with her sister. Grief is difficult for us all and I am sorry for her situation & her loss.

    Dr. Katie – So sorry your dad fell and broke his hip. It is good that surgery fixed it. I hope the rehab will help him get back home. You must be exhausted!


    We have high water levels in the river today, but they are not too high for comfort. It is a good day to stay warm and cozy at home.

    Katla in NW Oregon

    I appreciate your words. I am going to miss that kid, but I have a feeling he will be emailing, or messaging me every other day from Guam. He is just that kind of kid. We are always sending each other stuff, and I live with him, so I hope and pray, that it will continue.💖🙏👍
    Rebecca
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
    <3
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,038 Member
    DD driving my car again today to get to work so I am unable to get to the YM for water exercise. She took the car in to get a new battery and when they were installing the battery they blew a fuse. They did not have one to replace it and had to get one overnighted from CA. So I am snug at home and made chicken vegetable soup in the crockpot for tonight.

    Snow is continuing to melt very slowly. Still some very slippery spots out there.

    Heather - so very sorry for your friend.

    Katybug - hope your dad recovers quickly.

    Everyone take care, Sue in WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk home to do- 48.01min, 10elev, 92ahr, 111mhr, 3.61ap, 2.94mi= 271c
    Strava app= 355c
    Walk doc to home- 50min, 29elev, 3.69ap, 92ahr, 106mhr, 3.07mi= 289c
    Strava app= 370c
    Walk home to gym- 10.16min, .52mi= 52c
    Strava app= 63c
    Stairclimber- 20min, lvl7, 1355steps 129ahr, 147mhr, 86floors= 192c
    Walk gym to stores then home- 27.07min, 1.31mi= 176c
    Strava app= 159c

    Total cal 980
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
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  • Kfhontherttrack
    Kfhontherttrack Posts: 82 Member
    edited January 2022
    So, do you all do the added calories due to exercise? I use a fitbit and when I get a certain number of steps, my calorie allowance goes up. I know it’s supposed to figured according to weight loss goals, but I’m wondering if that’s defeating the purpose for exercise (calorie deficit=weight loss). It sure is nice to feel rewarded for putting forth extra effort for exercise.

    Karleen in Florida
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,399 Member
    Just a quick check in-ladies group in a few. Got home from gym and ate quick dinner and checked in here.

    Julie—I may be missing something-are you currently teaching or just working on thesis?

    Dr. Katie-sorry to hear about your dad. Agree with others-take care of yourself. We are usually bad at giving ourselves grace.

    Annie-parents are almost impossible to train. Good job sticking with your exercise plan.

    Allie-hoping everything goes well tomorrow. Exciting times!

    Rebecca-I am sure you are proud of your son. Very cool way to reenlist!

    Heather-I find the idea of cinnamon buns for revenge appealing.

    Regarding added calories due to exercise-for me it depends. I will eat many of them but only when I feel confident I have been logging correctly. When you have things set to lose weight, if logging is correct, you should be ok-you can check it out by seeing if you continue with weight loss while eating them back.

    Off to see my group.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio

  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    I aim to eat back about half my exercise calories. Different people have different approaches, but you have to experiment to see what gives you the rate of weight loss you are happy with.

    Annie in Delaware
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2022
    We are okay. We stocked up at the grocery store today and can stay comfortable at home. Thanks to heaven for the phone company and the internet, we can stay connected with family and friends. Stay as safe as you can.

    Katla
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    So, do you all do the added calories due to exercise? I use a fitbit and when I get a certain number of steps, my calorie allowance goes up. I know it’s supposed to figured according to weight loss goals, but I’m wondering if that’s defeating the purpose for exercise (calorie deficit=weight loss). It sure is nice to feel rewarded for putting forth extra effort for exercise.

    Karleen in Florida

    I usually eat a portion of my exercise calories.

    When I was on my big weight loss mission in 2015, I usually did this:

    If I did light exercise like walking for an hour, I would eat about half my exercise calories.

    If I did moderate exercise like cycling for 2 or 3 hours or running for an hour, I would eat about 3/4 of my exercise calories.

    If I did a lot of exercise like cycling for 5 or 6 hours or running for a couple hours, I would eat pretty close to all my exercise calories.

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,592 Member
    Thinking of all of you going through difficult times. :heart:
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,245 Member
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