WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY2022
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Howdy! I set a weekly fitness goal of walking 20 miles/week over 5 days. Happy to report I walked 25 in 6 days on my week 1. Yahoo! Motivation is high. I'm chasing a carrot in that I am turning 70 in August. I told myself I would set the goal of losing 20 pounds from wherever I am on my bday within the following half year--the other half of the year will be building habits to maintain it. That should keep me in a healthy BMI range.
Long term goal: approach this last third of my life ; ) in as good a health as I can muster. I know old age is a lot of work (my mom always added drolly, "for what you get out of it...") so approaching aging with strength, flexibility, and energy strikes me as the best preventative medicine. It will also boost resilience for when I deal with the coming transitions and challenges.9 -
Wow 4 pages on the 1st! I’ll catch up tomorrow.
Had a great but long day with the kids.
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Kim - Yes, it is amazing and still a mystery as to why they did it. The whole isthmus is full of Neolithic remains, tombs, circles, a large market. They think it was a centre for a wide community 4500 years ago. The village of Skara Brae is the best preserved of any in the world. The dresser, the beds, the quern, the hearth. Originally it was roofed with driftwood and turf and all the passageways between the houses were roofed. They even had a drainage system.
We are having a quiet day today, just resting before we have to pack up. We have to leave our cases outside the door tonight, so we have to make ourselves an overnight bag with essentials. I'm going to put a big notice by the door, FRIDGE. We have the Icelandic food we bought in there. Will wrap in bubble wrap.
Love Heather, off the coast of Scotland. Xxxxxx5 -
Happy “Halfway Day”!
Marched in place to Jeopardy for the first time since April 28. Found myself smiling
Welcome @nsk1951 Niki from Batavia NY! Like Karen said, each of us was new, once Always room for one more!
Annie if your vacuum cleaner has a bag, put in some mothballs, helps to kill the fleas. Also puff some diatomaceous earth into any cracks/spaces between floor and baseboards and outside around perimeter of house. Try a flea comb until you start winning the war. Prep a bowl of water with a few drops of dish soap to receive any live ones you comb out. Fleas and mosquitoes, what WAS the Creator thinking???
Margaret, we use Interceptor, still a poison, because Skye Terriers, like Border Collies and other breeds, can have bad reactions to Heartguard/Ivermectin. Heartworm would be so much worse.
Heather stunning pics especially of the souterrain village. What’s with the blue troll hair?
Katla and Debbie ((hugs)) Please take care of YOU.
Done:7/1: Move: dogs to powerline, steps:5680Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: protein=57g sugar=82g fiber=16g sodium=1777mg fruit=0 vegs=4
Live: Joe, readings, Freddie’s, recycling, changed linens, 2 load laundry, emailed hymns.
wt 140.0! NLNS!
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Saturday --
Today, my husband and I cycled the longest ride we've done since prior to his accident: 73 km.
We were planning to do this ride about a month ago, but the weather was awful that weekend - a blast of winter! So we put it off till this weekend.
The start for this particular ride is 150 km away (just over 2 hours' drive) and about halfway there, we drove into thick fog. I hoped that the start town would be out of the fog, but no such luck.
We got there early, had a muffin and got ready to go. Still foggy. Thickly foggy.
The fog made for a challenging start. We couldn't see the contours of the land so it was hard to know how to pace ourselves on climbs and we were taking the descents a little slower. I didn't want a wallaby or sheep to leap out in front of us all of a sudden. I kept willing the sun to shine harder and burn off the fog.
Finally, about 24 km into the ride, the fog lifted and we could see. The ride turned and became hilly for the next 12 km or so, but it was a beautiful section with forest on either side of the road, and even more beautiful when we could see the mountains as we came out of the forest (see photo above).
We had a decent section of relatively flat and then at 58 km, the last set of climbs began. I had spent 2.5 hours in the garden yesterday and my hamstrings were killing me by this point. It was hard to put any power into my climbing. At last, with 3 km to go, the route was downhill to the finish.
It was about 1C (with a "feels like" temp of -3C) when we started. It reached 8.4C (with a "feels like" temp of 7C) toward the end of the ride. My feet were blocks of ice most of the way around.
There wasn't much wind at all ... calmest I think I've ever seen it. In fact, in the beginning, I kind of wished for a little bit of wind to blow the fog away.
Although the ride was tiring, and my legs are feeling it, I enjoyed the ride and the countryside. I love being out in the middle of nowhere in nature with almost no one around.
After the 2 hour drive home, Rhody wanted to go out for a walk in the cold and dark. I took him out for a little while but my legs weren't keen on walking and it was freezing out there.
Distance: 73.05km
Elevation: 441m
Moving Time: 4:10:25
Elapsed Time: 4:48:43
Speed: Avg: 17.5km/h | Max: 39.1km/h
Calories: 1,206
Machka in Oz6 -
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Thanks for the welcome to this thread.
I'm getting set to run to Porter Farms to pick up my share bag of organic produce ... the second one of this season. This weeks bag has beets, Chinese Cabbage, sugar snap peas, green onions and assorted lettuces.
I hope everyone has a lovely weekend. As it's Independence Day on Monday here in America, my thoughts turn to relationships. Lets all join our cosmic forces and keep thoughts of world peace and harmony this weekend.
Niki in Batavia11 -
Welcome Niki I’m fairly new here too and the support is lovely! You can do it!! I just started over a week ago and am serious about losing over 90 pounds!
Debbie This may or may not help… But when my MIL (86) wasn’t very kind to me I would imagine her as a child. I know that she had a very tough childhood in the UK post WW2 when food was scarce. It helped me often to realize she wasn’t herself. In her 60’s and up to mid 70’s she enjoyed a full life of travel, dancing and companionship with her boyfriend Chip. After Chip passed she mostly slowed down, did church functions with the friends she made. She had lived alone since the late 70’s when she separated from her hubby. They never divorced.
Anyhoo - I know that her behavior was often part of her decline and that she wasn’t really herself. Trust me -not all the time did my mental exercise work! Lol She would find my buttons which typically meant badmouthing my kids, my parents, me personally and or putting down my food. (Lol ) I can laugh now but it *infuriated* me to no end! There were times when DH got home and I was beyond ready for a drive and break! In the last three months or so of her life HE had to do everything. I’m quite sure she simply wanted her child near her. I truly hope you and your DH find peace. Sometimes a mental image trick can help and sometimes it’s the drive or walk as you said!
Heather What an amazing trip! Thank you again for sharing all the beautiful pics!
Barbie We all have our level of fitness and my battle is simply getting up off the floor! :P Day by day I’m going to keep working on it!
Matcha Your countryside looks very peaceful. Congrats on the ride! I bet your DH is pretty happy too!
I’m super proud I haven’t eaten the two desserts purchased FOR me in this last week. My mother bought a piece of cobbler for everyone 3-4 days ago and yesterday they came home with a German chocolate pie from a café and had a piece for me. She said, “You’re not allowed a cheat day on that diet? We used to take weekends off!” to which I said, “Mom- sugar is my nemesis. If I eat that I won’t be able to as easily deny myself other things but more importantly I’ve already reached my calorie deficit. So no, I won’t cheat for anyone! I love you for thinking of me but I have to say no.”
SO…. I win! I went to bed with a -50 (overage) of my 1580 deficit! I’m good with this!! Little battles that make you stronger!
Hugs to all!
Leslie from the Ozark’s!
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Happy July 2022!
DH is in the hospital, and seems to be doing much better. He has been there for many days, starting with passing out in our bedroom and me calling 911. Our local fire department transported him to the nearest hospital. Good news is that he is doing better. Our daughter and son flew in to Portland & I am grateful my niece took me to the airport to greet them. DH is still in the hospital and is doing better. He is now out of ICU and is in a regular hospital room. I don’t know when he will be coming home but I know he will be coming home when his health improves a little more.
The Fourth of July is 2 days away and there will be fireworks. Our home has a great view. I hope DH will be home to watch the fireworks & keeping my fingers crossed for good luck that he can come home soon.12 -
Good morning ladies!
Leslie good job turning down dessert! It's so hard when family is tempting you.
Katla how is your DH? Is he home? Wishing you extra energy and stamina to deal with all this.
Teddy gets a bath today. It's going to be a mess with the fleas hopping everywhere. And then I have medical paperwork to do for my mom.
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I thought I wasn't going to be able to do anything much today, but managed the Rumba lesson and the line dancing.
The dance teacher is just exceptional. Unlike other teachers of beginners, she pays a lot of attention to style. Rumba is very stylish and I really appreciate being taught the niceties. It looks so much better when you give it some attitude. Makes it much harder work though, posture etc. Anyway, I was very glad I had shown up.
I flatter myself that she had harder standards for me. 
Starting to think about packing. Ugh! We have plenty of time, but my mind keeps drifting that way.
Last bottle of Tattainger tonight. What a pleasure the posh wines have been. You feel really spoiled. I think we will eat in the Dining Room. Next this afternoon we have Chocolate Tea. I don't eat the sweet things, but we come for the tea and I like to eat the tops off the savouries!!!! It's great to see the layout anyway.
Much love to all. Remember, it's OK to say NO sometimes.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx2 -
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Katla I'm glad to hear that your husband is doing much better! Hopefully he will make it home so that you can watch the fireworks with him 💞
Heather thanks for sharing your vacation pictures with us!
We're still trying to sell our property in Minnesota. We have a showing this morning. Then we will be watching a golf cart parade at the RV resort that we are staying at. I will be playing in a cribbage tournament this afternoon. I have only played a couple of games of cribbage in the last 13 years! Hopefully I will remember how.
Have a great day everyone!
💞 Mary from Arizona/ Minnesota8 -
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The aliens have landed here! Both human and humanoid. I will post pictures later.
RvRita8 -
Hello, my dears,
First and foremost, welcome to all of you who have joined the thread in June and now July. The thread moves so fast that you may think no one is going to respond to your post, but someone always will. We all welcome your comments and contributions at any time. We look forward to getting to know you!
Well, supposedly, it's 86 degrees outside, but it sure feels hotter. I got one wall of the new storage room caulked, and finally got the entire front yard trimmed. Pleased that I was able to do some hard physical work for three hours. I was running sweat, but I'm learning where my stopping point is, and for a change, didn't push my limits. Well, not too far anyway.
Corey's off to get his hair cut--he wants it to look good while he's at his family reunion. I keep poking myself to make sure, but I'm still more than happy I'm not going. I love his family, but in a group, they are overwhelming, especially the females. I think this will be the first time all six sisters will be in one place since their childhood. Added to that, a number of spouses, and a few of the next generation are attending, most with two to three of their kids in tow.
I'd rather eat boiled okra than be around that many people. For the translation, boiled okra (to me) is much like eating big slimy boogers with seeds in 'em. Some people develop a taste for that, I guess, but then again, some people eat bugs.
Anyway... quiet, peaceful house for now, just the usual domestic noises. Hope your weekend is going well, however you may be spending it.
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Getting the chocolate tea prepared.
All packed up. Phew! Just one last dinner.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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My attempt at cutting my peony buds before the heat and then putting in the refrigerator was successful. Enjoying their beauty.
Heather I too really enjoyed the pictures form your trip!
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Heather- I so enjoyed your trip its like when i was young and went to travelogs with my grandma..so much fun..
Debbie- my FIL could drive the angels crazy.. but I learned a few things along the way.. can you find out what music she liked as a young woman,my FIL loved ol Blue eyes so Frank Sinatra we played alot for him.. Prime days are coming up.. if you can pick up a cheap echo dot to put in her bedroom and put music she likes it helps so very very much,we even did that for Jeans mom.. just set it up through Pandora or some other device and you should be ready to go..
Lisa- you crack me up girl..i wouldn't touch Okra with a 1 10 ft pole..
I made the mistake of going to Costco around noon today.. gee you would think everyone would be out doing picnics ,but no everyone and there brother was shopping..I darn near had a panic attic but i picked up my script and a couple of other things and split..
Im home now and going to rest with Alfie now.3 -
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Allie ~ What ever happened to Jean's mom. That time when you kept her was interesting to read about.
Yesterday I did a good deed by walking to my neighbor's house to deliver mail left in my box and I think I retore meniscus in my knee that really needs to be replaced. The dr trimmed the meniscus in this knee years ago. Taking extra strength acetaminophen for the pain and icing.
Carol in GA10 -
Has anyone heard from Rebecca? Missing her!
Carol in GA2 -
Has anyone heard from Rebecca? Missing her!
Carol in GA
Carol, I was just thinking about Rebecca! Hope she's having a wonderful time. I think she was heading off to her sister's?
So sorry to hear about your knee. Darn. Hope icing and acetaminophen gets it feeling better fast.
I've been catching up on yard work and general cleaning these past few days. Cleaned the vacuum thoroughly this morning - no, I'm not bored, it's just been needing it!!
Also coming up is cleaning out and defrosting the freezer and shampooing the office carpet next week when the sunshine returns. I discovered my little Rosie the schnauzer hasn't been happy with the repairmen and installers making noise in the garage with the new heat pump and then garage door repairman a couple nights ago. She's 5 and never a problem after being housebroken as a puppy, so I know this is stress related for her.
She has been through a lot this past several months losing her buddy Sophie and then her dad. The fireworks scared her last night so I picked her up and put her in bed with me like when she was a puppy and she settled right down.
I can see (smell) a bath for her is coming up in the near future.
I once had a baby gate to keep her corralled in the kitchen, but donated it to the thrift shop a couple years ago. I could probably use it now, but found a fan that pretty well fits that office doorway to keep her out.
Lanette
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Carol- she is still alive ,has care givers during the day full time and one that comes Thursday- Monday 24 a day so Sean and Jean can get away she will be 89 i think this year.. and with the alzheimers ,basically sticks to her room..2
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grandmallie wrote: »Heather- I so enjoyed your trip its like when i was young and went to travelogs with my grandma..so much fun..
Debbie- my FIL could drive the angels crazy.. but I learned a few things along the way.. can you find out what music she liked as a young woman,my FIL loved ol Blue eyes so Frank Sinatra we played alot for him.. Prime days are coming up.. if you can pick up a cheap echo dot to put in her bedroom and put music she likes it helps so very very much,we even did that for Jeans mom.. just set it up through Pandora or some other device and you should be ready to go..
Lisa- you crack me up girl..i wouldn't touch Okra with a 1 10 ft pole..
I made the mistake of going to Costco around noon today.. gee you would think everyone would be out doing picnics ,but no everyone and there brother was shopping..I darn near had a panic attic but i picked up my script and a couple of other things and split..
Im home now and going to rest with Alfie now.
not sure what music she listened to- some Japanese, no doubt. We keep the Japanese tv channel on for her most of the time in the living room- that is where she stays all the time.1 -
Hi Gals,
Allie – Costco on a weekend is equal to a horror movie in my mind. Interesting that Sean and Jean have multiple care givers but actually have to pay them….. you knew they were taking advantage of you.
Debbie – I know very very little about Japanese music, but there must be some list on line of the top songs during what ever years she was a teen. Do you or hubby read Japanese? Thinking googling might be more successful in Japanese.
Carol – did you fall or badly twist your knee in the walk over? I would be surprise to hear that just a walk could re-tear the meniscus, I had mine surgically cleaned up when I had an ACL replacement (years ago) and I have not retorn mine and done a lot more crazy things than walking to the neighbor. I am hoping it is just tired from a longer walk than it usually gets.
Machka – Delighted to hear that you and DH made such a long ride, what a drag it was so cold. It looks like you were riding for 4 ish hours, do you take breaks for food/water?
Lisa – I did not realize that your daughter was not Corey’s bio daughter, is his son? His (and your) commitment to the kids tells the world he is a top notch guy.
Katla – so glad your children are there with you. I know there is a lot on your plate right now, but their help in getting the boat ready to sell might be worth talking about. Sending good thoughts that DH will be home for the 4th.
Sending love to all.
Kim in N. California
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Quoting James Clear (Atomic Habits author) ...
"The impact created by a change in your habits is similar to the effect of shifting the route of an airplane by just a few degrees"
" Image you are flying from LA to NY City. If a pilot leaving from LAX adjusts the heading just 3.5 degrees south, you wil land inWashington DC instead of NYC. ... Such a small change is barely noticeable at takeoff - the nose of the airplane moves just a few feet - but when magnified across the entire US, you end up hundreds of miles apart."
This is to give an example of how small changes that are kept to consistently have monumentally larger results over time. ... So .. with picnics and temptations abounding this is something to think about once in a while.
Niki in Batavia.9 -
Stat for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 59min 23sec, 55elev, 3.04ap, 99ahr, 163mhr, 6.53mi= 654c
Strava app = 744c
Went to a couple of garage sales and 2 stores2 -
I did my dumbbells Yay!
Annie in Delaware4 -
Niki, I read "Atomic Habits" awhile ago and loved it and learned a lot. Thanks for what you shared. The reverse is also true. Gretchen Rubin calls it "the one coin loophole"---just one bite won't hurt and before long, it's more than one bite. Katla, How great that your children are with you to help. Best wishes for your husband for improvement so he can come home. I've had a lovely day with dog walking, walking with my friend, walking alone, spreading bark in the yard, and riding my exercise bike while knitting and watching TV.Allie, we've all learned the hard way that the best time go to Costco is early or late. We go on Saturday morning the moment they open the door, get in and get out quickly.Lisa, I'm with you on the subjects of okra and hubby's family gathering. You'll make good use of your time alone.
Carol, sorry to hear about your knee. Barbie in NW WA 1
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