WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022

barbiecat

July 2 is "halfway day" meaning that it is halfway through the year. What a great time to make a clean start on new habits and behaviours that will improve the quality of your life.

The women on this thread have supported and encouraged me for years. I drop in here every morning to be connected to my community. My life is better because of this.


Please let us know a name we can call you and a location either specific or general to make it easier to get to know each other.

Be sure to bookmark this thread so you can find it again.

My one word theme for 2022 is "continue". I have built many good habits over the years and this year I want to focus on continuing them.

Barbie from NW WA

kymarai

My current goals are to get through each day with the best attitude I can. I am trying to work through my health so that I can support my DH and family.
I love the support of all of you ladies!

Kylia in Ohio

okiewoman510

Thanks Barbie! We appreciate you keeping us going.

Okie in the TX Hill Country

grandmallie

Thank you Barbie again for keeping us going xoxox

drkatiebug

Thanks for telling us about July 2. I love new beginnings. I am so working on one right now.

Anniesquats100

Thank you Barbie!

I did my dumbbells Yay!

Annie in Delaware

bwcetc

Thank you, Barbie!

fanncy0626

Barbie thanks for taking such good care of us!

exermom

Went in the pool then went to WalMart to get some things. Jess should be here tomorrow so I needed some things for dinner for them. Work and then Soup Kitchen tomorrow. Went for a walk around the block and then played mahjongg while sticking my feet in the pool

Thanks barbie

Michele NC
who will probably work some on the puzzle

Machka9

June's Exercise: A total of 21 hours 50 minutes.





Machka in Oz ... short for Australia
I'm a Canadian-Australian cyclist, carer and database management officer

Machka9

Machka9

Happy Canada Day (July 1) to all Canadians, even us hyphenated Canadians.

Machka9

2022 Goals

My 2022 goals are a continuation of my 2021 goals.

Upcoming Appointments
Education/Career
Medical
House
Office
Computer
Garden
Spiritual
Fitness/Sports
Cycling
Audax Tasmania
Recreation


House > Office > Computer become more specific as they go along. I have a number of thing which need to be done in the house (sleeping room, dining room, etc.) but most importantly the home office needs a whole lot of work. And along with that I need to organise the drives on my computer into a better filing system.

The goal is to have an organised and decluttered house.

Progress: This has pretty much come to a halt.


Fitness/Sports > Cycling > Audax Tasmania also become more specific as they go along. There are a number of fitness/sport things I'd like to try, with a focus on cycling, and a large part of my cycling endeavours includes my volunteer work with Audax Tasmania ... and maybe even riding some events again myself!

The goal it to improve my fitness level.

Progress: Not bad. I've been active but the paperwork side of my sport is sliding a bit.


Garden is a very small category because that's my husband's domain but I'd like to finish weeding the place and get some flowers and other plants going to choke out the weeds.

The goal is to have a relaxing and functional area outside for reading, exercise and socialising.

Progress: This has slowed a lot with winter


Medical is mostly my husband's appointments, which I also need to attend because I'm his ears and cognition. It's also me now with my recent diagnosis.

The goal is to keep him as healthy as he can be.

Progress: We're looking at the diet end of things.


Education/Career ... little things like becoming really good at SQL, brushing up on VB, and learning data analysis software.

The goal is to expand my skillset.

Progress: I learned a lot in the 6-month position I just completed. On to new things.

June was a roller coaster ... up and down all over the place. Losing my phone. Getting it back a couple days later. Being diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease but fortunately, not Diabetes. COVID outbreak in my office. Working from home. And wrapping up the job I've done for the past 6 months but only being able to say "farewell" to a couple of my work colleagues because everyone else was out with COVID. Cycling another 50 km event and going to the first in-person play we've been to in quite a while.

June is also usually a low month for me, if I'm here in Australia, because the daylight hours reach their minimum around June 21. I go to work in the early dawn and come home in the dark. I'm a sun person. I thrive on daylight. In the past, when we could travel (pre-2018), we'd often go to the northern hemisphere in June to get away from the darkness. We can't do that now, but I must say that working 4 day weeks, as I did throughout this June, really helped. So did working from home this past week! At home, I am surrounded by windows to see daylight outside and from my home office area, I can see the bay just over the way - green trees, blue water. It's lovely!

On July 5, I will start my new job and will have an extra 6 minutes of daylight that evening ... consistently growing through the month of July. It's the little things.

Meanwhile, I've got a 4-day weekend between my two jobs and I'm about to get out in the garden to enjoy the first day.


July ...

FT Work - At new job. New office. New bus schedules. New people.
PT Work as "Legal Assistant" (j/k) most evenings and some days - I've got 2 smaller and 1 larger document to finish in the next few days.
Medical stuff in about mid-month.
Cycling club events, advertising, paperwork, etc.
As much cycling and walking as I can toss into the mix.
A bit of gardening ... mostly on weekends.
And whatever I can accomplish from my To Do list.


Machka in Oz ... short for Australia
I'm a Canadian-Australian cyclist, carer and database management officer

pipcd34

117117

Snowflake1968

Happy Canada Day to you too Machka. 🇨🇦
The grands and our daughters and Grandpup are all coming to visit tomorrow. The Grands and their Mom are coming for the parade and will be going to the fireworks with me. Kaitlyn and Ember will come for part of the day.

My cousin’s granddaughter, the one who has lost both parents and grandparents in the last three years had her second baby girl today. (June 30) Her name is Lexie Sheri Faith. She was 19 days early, she seemed to have slowed her growth significantly so Mama was induced. They will be in the hospital until Saturday to make sure all is well with baby.




I know there was a lot I wanted to comment on, but didn’t take notes.

Thanks Barbie for the new month. I feel like we sit and have a coffee everyday and I miss it if I miss a day.

skuehn48

Katla49

It is late & I am ready for a little sleep. I plan to spend time with my family tomorrow.

auntiebk

Thank you Barbie! July 2 for a fresh start, yes!
Happy Canada Day to all our northern neighbors at home or abroad.

Tracey prayers all’s well with your beautiful cousin 3 times removed.
Kylia well done on maintaining attitude despite grumpy butt DH. your response to SIL’s purchase. Bravissima!
Debbie hope you and DH can take comfort from MIL’s improved attitude to help ease the caregiving burden.
@DvineLvine Keren in OR oops! Forgot to add the pic of how to bookmark the thread so you can find us again easily. 2nd try’s the charm.


Watched a fox trot down the front yard and go out right through the fence as if it wasn’t even there. Tomorrow will search the fence for gaps

Forgot to drop off recycling when I was in town, will take the dogs tomorrow for a “joy ride” to get ‘er done. Joe heads 2+ hrs north to get his tooth pulled, poor guy.

June summary
Move more: average 4238 steps/day more than the last week of May but less than May’s monthly average of 4666
Fuel better: mfp’s chart shows more protein and fiber than May. Sugar and net calories but similar to last month but might be trending down.
Live Now: consistent morning time with Joe; daily PT exercises, weekly church, dog group, PT appts; twice weekly dancing; monthly district board meeting; finished district POV project.
Average Weight 138.8 down 2.4 lbs from May average 141.2
Done:

6/30: Move: 1 set pt, dogs to powerline steps:6385
Fuel: protein=64g sugar=55g fiber=24g sodium=414mg fruit=2 vegs=5
Live: Joe, readings, BP, Chiro, Library, BiMart, Post Office, Freddie’s, 1 hr reconciling credit card, paying bills.
wt 138.7

Lighter, lovelies!

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie Ageing Hippie Mother Of Dogs

2022: Be still and listen.
July: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

Machka9

Katla49 wrote: »

Our son and daughter are here and rearranging the house to improve safety. We will all work on making our place safer and easier for DH. I hope it goes well. ❤️

I'm glad to hear it. Is your DH still in ICU?

I presume these changes will also make things safer for you as well. I hope they're taking care of you -- I expect they are.


M in Oz

TerriRichardson112

Thanks Barbie: for keeping us going.
I’m reposting this from June.

GodMomKim wrote: »

Terri - just an fyi I sent you a pm
Kim

I didn’t receive it. Apparently, MFP doesn’t let you send PMs to people unless they are on your friends list.

Allie: 🥳Happy Birthday 🎉 🎂
Beth: You did the right thing. Sorry that you had that stress and the car was damaged. Your DH was probably reacting to the prang + his diagnosis.

Time to move 😝

🥳🎉 Cheers to all those celebrating.

Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

UPDATE FOR JUNE

🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹
🌹🪷🌹JUNE 2022 🌹🪷🌹
🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹🪷🌹

Focus for June:
Eat Heathy!
🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗
🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗
🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗
🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗🥗
🥗🥗
Move More!
💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
💃🏼💃🏼
Daily DONE Log: (Solid Habits)
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
😃😃

Solid Habits

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
🔹Be creative

🦄 Terri

grandmallie

Morning ladies
I didnt sleep well,which is unusual with the new mattress and all my hips and back were hurting ..
But we shall see what tonight brings. Watching Miles and then going to Panera to meet my insurance friend and she will help me pick a medicare plan.right now im not paying that much so thay will take a bite out of my check but hopefully she can help me find the right one.
62 doesnt feel any different than 61 lol