WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022
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Heather - your words about grieving hit a chord with me tonight.
I always suggest a drive when a serious conversation needs to be held. It’s always been the best way for me.
What a special relationship Max and Johnny have.
I am struggling with the death of a cousin in 2019 and her husband last week. Of course, I’ve known them for years, but they were not people I interacted with on even a weekly basis. It dawned on me that it’s the similarities in our lives. Her and I were exactly 3 months apart. Our anniversaries were a week apart, our children are all close in age. I provided childcare to their children for 2 years and I also have known him since I was in grade 2.
Their daughter video called me last night. They are having to to the mad rush of emptying a house as 2 of the 3 don’t live in the area anymore and they don’t want to leave it all for the one that does. She came across a wooden bowl my Dad made for her Mom. She is bringing it to me when she returns.
After I typed all of that I had a great sense of déjà vu. If I’ve posted this already please forgive me. I did look back and didn’t see it. It’s been a rough week and I haven’t recovered from last week yet.
Our Daughter and SIL were supposed to go to Manitoba starting out this afternoon for a memorial service and concert. Manitoba has a winter snow advisory in effect and are expecting 80cms of snow. The memorial service has been postponed and the concert cancelled. Our SIL had brought their dog, Ember, over today and now will be picking her up tomorrow.
My boss just texted me and told me she appreciates me and to sleep in tomorrow.
Annie - I am trying to decide if I can fit an Easter dinner in now that my daughter and SIL will be home.
Allie - our driveway growing up had 7 massive maple trees and one oak tree. I cried when every one had to be cut down.
Kim - I am sending you the hugest hugs.
My daughters best friend that we had the baby shower for had a baby girl last evening at 545 pm. She was exactly one week later than expected. Mom and baby are doing fine. Her name is Aspen. I would share a picture if MFP would allow iPhones to do so. It’s very frustrating.
I went into work at 530 this morning. This evening my boss sent me a text telling me that she appreciates me and to sleep in tomorrow. I doubt it will happen, but I sure appreciate the sentiment.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Betsy in NW WA1 -
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Yes, Tracey, grief is complicated. I'm glad you shared that with us. Would it help to journal? Sometimes our feelings will tell us something about our own lives. Sending hugs.
Lunch with G today. I will walk to Hove station. I am blessed.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
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Can’t remember if I posted my intentions for April, so here goes.
Positive Intentions for Wed 13 April- Morning meditation 🌷
- Wake up workout 🌷
- Declutter fridge🌷
- Weekly grocery shopping 🌷
- Book eye/hearing tests🌷
- Deliver repeat script to surgery 🌷
- Solid habits tracked
- Clear dining room for Friday
- Craft/read/write
- April habit
- Self care
Terri: aged 76: 5’2”
Location: Northern Ireland
I am a person who values the health and fitness of my body, mind, and spirit.Daily Habits- Working on strength/stamina
- All my stats are in the normal range for my age/height.
- Weight < 140
- Body Fat% < 21.6
- Muscle% > 31.8
- CI < CO
Steps > 7500
Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily
Active hours > 6 daily
Food
🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; limit NLNS!!!
Exercise:
🔹7,500+ Steps daily
🔹50 + minutes intentional exercise
Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
🔹Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
🔹Practice Self-care
🔹Positively reframe thoughts
🔹Learn something new
🔹Create/adapt positive habits
🔹15 mins Daily Declutter session
https://www.random.org/colors/hex
Purple: #ff4968.
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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Well I didn't do dumbbells last night nor yoga this morning. I'm resting my knee which is achy when I put weight on it. I think that day nine yoga video with the lunges was too much. I've always had trouble with lunges. So I need to think of a way to exercise while supporting my knee. Maybe a brace?
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Kim ... so very sorry for these days you're experiencing. I'm hoping that Tim is genuine and, if that's the case and he's been bamboozled by your brother, feel badly for him as well.
Tracey ... hugs ...
Lisa ... I haven't stepped foot in a Walmart since pre-covid. I order everything online and use curbside pick-up. Yet to be disappointed in anything they've picked for me. Even when I used to go into the store, we picked one that was a little further away, but cleaner and calmer than the one closest to us. I do not like crazy crowds.
Barbara ... good question about moving and how that affects medicare/medicaid. I don't know and will have to add that to my list of questions.
Visited with my parents on Monday. My dad looked the best I've seen since his hospitalizations in December (he had just walked around the apartment with his walker and his therapist) and my mom is experiencing healing at the skilled nursing. Hopefully her wound will progress to the stage where she can get back to my dad. Here at home we're dealing with a failing septic system. Had hoped to keep the costs to a minimum with a minor fix, but the contractor was out yesterday working on part one of the project and it's not looking good. Another of our projects this spring is to replace two high water usage toilets with water saving models. We've also ordered tall toilets. Well one arrived yesterday. I wish I had taken a photo of the size of the crate that arrived ... it was the size of small car! Talk about a "throne."
Beth near Buffalo
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Had a good lunch with G. I do have to exercise patience sometimes when she gets bound up in her neuroticism, but I managed it, mostly.
We walked down to the seafront afterwards and sat on a bench in the sunshine. Then we walked up to a bus stop . She caught a bus into town and I walked home.
I can feel her tangled head when I am with her, so small doses are enough. So very fond of her ❤. I have known her 60 years.
DH sitting in the garden. Glorious day.
Family visiting Stonehenge on the way to Devon.
I haven't visited properly since I was 7, though I've driven past it many times.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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Tried to post a picture and lost my post. I notified tech support.
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Oh yes, Kim, we ARE listening and we hear how angry you are and completely justifiable! I can't even imagine how much you've been through with that brother and your mother taking sides. Grrrrrr... I too feel such amazement and awe that you have the love to care so much for your nephew and godchildren. You are a saint.
Imagine your brother telling people that he owns a property like that! Poor Tim must have just s*** a brick when you set him straight! I had the same thought there, Okie!
Scotch eggs, Heather! You're making my mouth water! I haven't had those in years. Yummmmm...
Hi Kate UK!
Oh Margaret, we LOVE the Conservatory! Haven't been there in years either, but our neighbor went last weekend and their pix looked gorgeous. How was the food at Morelos? We're always looking for new places to eat.
As Margaret mentioned, our wind was HORRIBLE last night! Just about took the storm door off it's hinges! Of course our GUARD-CHUG was barking at the thunder, as if he could do anything about it. LOL
Very gloomy and back to cold today. Sticking close to home. Working hard. Trying to get "something" done and my brain is all over the place. Not focusing well today at all. Is it a full moon?
Carla, in MN2 -
HEATHER Thanks for asking. Life hasn’t been too good lately, DH is only now getting back to normal after the Second vaccination. Nearly a year, i do wonder if he had actually had Covid. I’ve been in hospital with gall bladder again, waiting for an appointment. Who knows when that will happen. Combine all this and not having my usual holidays, I was really down and consequently doing a lot of comfort eating, put on a stone. Now trying to get back to eating sensibly and exercising again. It’s weird isn’t it coped fine during lockdowns but last year nah.
Hope you’re ok.
Kate UK ❤️6 -
Kim ... so very sorry for these days you're experiencing. I'm hoping that Tim is genuine and, if that's the case and he's been bamboozled by your brother, feel badly for him as well.
Tracey ... hugs ...
Lisa ... I haven't stepped foot in a Walmart since pre-covid. I order everything online and use curbside pick-up. Yet to be disappointed in anything they've picked for me. Even when I used to go into the store, we picked one that was a little further away, but cleaner and calmer than the one closest to us. I do not like crazy crowds.
Barbara ... good question about moving and how that affects medicare/medicaid. I don't know and will have to add that to my list of questions.
Visited with my parents on Monday. My dad looked the best I've seen since his hospitalizations in December (he had just walked around the apartment with his walker and his therapist) and my mom is experiencing healing at the skilled nursing. Hopefully her wound will progress to the stage where she can get back to my dad. Here at home we're dealing with a failing septic system. Had hoped to keep the costs to a minimum with a minor fix, but the contractor was out yesterday working on part one of the project and it's not looking good. Another of our projects this spring is to replace two high water usage toilets with water saving models. We've also ordered tall toilets. Well one arrived yesterday. I wish I had taken a photo of the size of the crate that arrived ... it was the size of small car! Talk about a "throne."
Beth near Buffalo
Beth- we are the same way with Walmart but don't even use curbside(I think we have twice in the past two plus years- and both times had to go inside the store for pickup) we do order online for free shipping for cat food.
Before, we would do like you, go to another Walmart that was not as busy even though we had one just a mile from us.
Dh used to like to go in and we would go, just because he wanted something to do, at least a few times a week. Now, don't really miss it.
Ours changed to self check out only from what we have heard, and lines are crazy long.
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Kim--Hugs and prayers. Vent all you want we are here for you.
Pip--Hugs
Heather--What great memories your DH and DGS share.
Tracey--Sending hugs and so sorry for your loss.
Kate UK--Did I understand your post right, DH had a bad reaction to the second vaccination? My DH did also (2 days after) and he is still having problems. Had to cut back to part time at work and he gets so tired he can't do much of anything. Been to every kind of doctor and they all say long haul covid and who knows how long it will last. What did your DH have to do?
Got up to 92 here yesterday, then the wind picked up again and today we are 43. Could sure use some rain.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 6 -
Carla It is the wind, all the grey and colder temps. My week to St. Louis helped even with their cooler than normal temps, too. at least their was more sun. No damage here. We are in for more wind tonight. Yes I liked the food at Morelos. It is on the west side of St. Paul in a strip mall. They are one of the restaurants who raised their prices some so they didn't have to lower their quality. We noticed some Latinos eating there too which is another good sign. It was a casual restaurant. DH got the taco meal and I got a steak burrito.
In past years going to see the spring show was an annual event. You do need to get reservations on line if you plan to go. Weekends sell out. I made mine for Monday on Sunday and there were plenty of tickets. We got there at 10 and there was a long line. Most of the people in line went to the zoo so the conservatory was not too bad.
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I’ve lost my newsfeed tonight. And still can’t post photos on Community!!!
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Kim--Hugs and prayers. Vent all you want we are here for you.
Pip--Hugs
Heather--What great memories your DH and DGS share.
Tracey--Sending hugs and so sorry for your loss.
Kate UK--Did I understand your post right, DH had a bad reaction to the second vaccination? My DH did also (2 days after) and he is still having problems. Had to cut back to part time at work and he gets so tired he can't do much of anything. Been to every kind of doctor and they all say long haul covid and who knows how long it will last. What did your DH have to do?
Got up to 92 here yesterday, then the wind picked up again and today we are 43. Could sure use some rain.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
Vicki DH got no joy from GP he is only now 1 year later feeling a bit more normal. Still gets very tired, just has to exert himself a little and then rests. He was having problems with muscle pain and walking, he had a few falls as well. He is 81 but before he was fairly fit and healthy. Hope your DH begins to feel better soon.
Kate UK ❤️
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walk w/family- 2hrs 24min 48sec, 95elev, 96mhr, 116mhr, 3.43ap, 8.33mi= 708c
Strava app = 950c
Fastest walking pace so far :0)4 -
Pip — Congrats on your fast walking pace! WTG!!!1
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Worked then got to the gym and did an extreme strength DVD. Nothing planned for tomorrow except work and then ceramics at night
Drizzling today. It was NOT supposed to rain. There go our plans to cut the grass (weeds) and take the covers off the pool
I get our honey from down the road. You can see the beehives in their backyard. Can’t get much more local than that. And I know that there aren’t any additives.
So far (yes, it’s only been two days) I’ve been pretty good about not eating in the evening. Remember, that was my Lenten sacrifice? Only it didn’t happen for all of Lent so I’m going to try it just for Holy Week
Was going to bring my sourdough starter back to life and for the first time ever the scale would only go up to a certain number (weight). If I added more liquid nothing happened. I called Oxo and to my surprise it was under warranty and they’re sending me a new scale in about a week. We tried changing the batteries, it was never stored on its side or with anything on top of it. Guess I can’t start bringing it back to life until next week
Wednesday here: worked today. I was asked to work one day/weekend since the gal who does the prep is leaving. At first I asked to do Sundays but then realized that I would have to do extra prep and would get out late and probably won’t make it to the soup kitchen so I asked if instead I could do Saturdays. Really, they’d prefer Saturdays and I really feel blessed that I can afford to buy my lunch. There are too many people who can’t. They had no problem with the change. So it looks like I’ll be there on Saturdays, too. Wonder how long this will last????? Now one of the assistant managers said that she liked my prep. Now was she just saying that to butter me up? Anyway, I wonder how long I’ll be doing this?
Kim – regarding Tim and Okie’s thoughts that he thinks he’s getting something. Or what if he hopes to get something?
Carol GA – so glad you’re feeling better
Evelyn – so sorry about your neighbor
After work we cut the grass (weeds) then I went to Aldi. They didn’t have certain things so I went to WalMart. Now I have to go to the other WalMart since that one didn’t have the meat that I wanted. I can’t believe the prices of things!!! Up and Up and Up. You know, when the $15/hr minimum wage was first introduced, I thought it was a very dumb idea. Now I’m starting to think that you need to earn $15/hour just to eat!!!
Tracey – HUGS
Michele NC
since it’s predicted to rain so I’ll probably go to the gym. I was going to go Friday, but I won’t since it’s supposed to be nice – nice enough to get the pool covers off.3 -
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