WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2022

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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Machka
    🥂💞 Happy Anniversary 💞🥂
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    drkatiebug wrote: »
    Well, I'm bummed. I had to fire my house cleaner today. She has had trouble scheduling us in for our regular every two week Monday cleaning for a while. Today she said she'd be here at 2:00. Dave and I made plans to go do errands while she was here, but we couldn't leave until she got here. When she didn't show by 3:30, he was livid and left to do the majority of the errands by himself. the one thing we needed to do together did not happen and now probably won't. I am most upset about that. She finally texted at 4:30 to say she wasn't going to make it today. I wrote a very nice text back, asking if she had another day that was more open that we could move to so that our time would be consistent or did we need to look for another cleaner. I explained that we had to cancel our plans and that Dave gets very anxious when she doesn't show when she is supposed to. She said it would probably be best if we found somebody else. I have reached out to two cleaners for quotes. I know it is going to be more, but if they are consistent, it will be worth it.

    I find it incredibly difficult to find a good house cleaner. I had to fire one because she just could not keep her hands/dust rag off the things I told her to leave alone (the TV that cannot have any sort of product on it) and she was constantly on the phone. That bugged me. I fired others because they only wanted cah and I got tired of running to the ATM all the time. I gave up because I don't really want anyone in the house when I'm trying to work and they never seem to do a good enough job to justify the money.

    Tina in CA
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    KetoneKaren wrote: »

    Tina, I might actually know what this is!

    On the back of the calf, there is a muscle with a long thin tendon called the plantaris:
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    In humans, it's considered to be a rudimentary muscle. It's more important to emus and ostriches.

    Anyway, when it ruptures, most commonly when a person is running or walking rapidly uphill, or dorsiflexing their foot (stretching the tendon), it can snap like an overstretched rubber band. When that happens, it feels as though the calf was smacked by something; often people think a ball hit the calf and look around to see what hit them!

    Of course the MRI may show something else, but your description is classic for plantaris tendon rupture.

    Karen in Virginia


    Karen-Thank you for that! Yes, I think that's it too. I also think the foot issue might be multiple issues. The odd one is that when I dorsiflex my foot, there is a sharp, burning pain in the heel, exactly where that tendon attaches to the bottom of the foot. It feels like someone is stabbing me with a knitting needle.

    It's just annoying because I am limited in my activities right now. It's killing my ability to lose the weight I need to lose in order to avoid buying new clothes.

    Tina in CA

  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Machka-Happy Anniversary.

    Tina in CA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,326 Member
    Welcome Galeayne and Shelle135! keep coming back! We all can help in some way. For me, I lost 60 pounds at age 64 by changing my diet to moderately low carb 10-20% of calories) the rest of my calories come from ‘good fats’ and proteins. As for exercise, I live in a state park so do a lot of walking. That’s all I’ve done and can keep my weight where I want with little to no effort now. At first I didn’t track calories at all, but when I hit a plateau l, at my lower weight, I then needed to watch calories, but I’m not hungry at all with this way of eating. I don’t know, might work for you two too! 😃

    RvRita in Bottomless Lakes State Park 👽🌵
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Morning ladies
    Tracy has the stomach bug flu ,plus she thinks another UTI . Kyle and Carmine have left for NY so grandma will be staying overnight here to take care of Miles and Tracy. And hope I dont come dow. With it myself..
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    A Very Happy Anniversary to Machka and her husband. <3:flowerforyou:

    My chat with L has been put back a bit, so I will be doing that soon. In the meantime, I completed today's task of emailing two radio programmes about my books. Small steps. I'm going to write a newspaper article next. I know if I don't try, I will be unhappy with myself.

    Bought a crisp white shirt from Amazon, to wear as a cover up on hot days. It needs an iron. Haven't ironed in years! :o I could just leave it, but it would look nicer ironed.

    Hello to the new people. As Lisa said, a healthy lifestyle is worth changing your life for. Sometimes it's little changes, like new micro habits, and sometimes it's something more drastic, like changing your friends. :o The good thing is, we can do it, if we want to. One foot in front of the other. Baby steps. Listening to our instincts. Saying no to some old things and YES to some new things. Trusting our feelings.

    As my mother would say, "And here endeth the lesson." :laugh:

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    Happy Anniversary to you Machka and husband! 🙏💖👍🏻💪🎵🎶🎤
    Hugs!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 645 Member
    Happy Anniversary, Machka! Those are great photos. What a gorgeous place.
    Welcome everyone newbies and returners.
    Worked my fingers to the nubs yesterday. So much to do to get ready for the new school year and we still don't know when they're going to let us into the building. Such fun. Ah well... I can work from anywhere, as they well know, but won't let me!

    Chat soon. Carla, in MN
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,608 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,292 Member
    Happy anniversary Machka! All the best to you and your hubby!

    Did my dumbbells last night! Yay!

    Annie in Delaware
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 493 Member
    AthleteLori...very sad you lost the love of your life to melanoma...my father passed from the same diagnosis.

    Galrayne...I hope chemo goes well for you. I admit to having Kybella treatments to my neck for my son's wedding. My budget did not allow for liposuction. The results were fair..not great. Going forward I plan to stay toned as best I can and always wear a nice lip stick and earrings. They are in my budget. You can go a long way with earrings and lip stick!

    SophieRosieMom...my sympathy on the passing of your husband. Hospice has little to offer us at this time. Many ALS patients spend savings on help and we are doing the same. It is less expensive than a nursing home would be. I think any time after Xmas his breathing may deterorate. He is on 24 hour bipap already. I have booked a beach writing retreat for October 2023. IT will be interesting to see if I cancel because I am still caregiving.
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 493 Member
    The weather is cooler and I did walk at my favorite pond this morning. Plan to do an exercise video this afternoon.
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 493 Member
    Rosemarie from GA
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
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    Happy anniversary Machka and DH
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk/jog to eye doc- 42.25min, 4.31ap, 10elev, 120ahr, 157mhr, 3.05mi= 321c
    Strava app = 374c
    Walk/jog from eye doc to home- 43.39min, 4.47ap, 31elev, 127ahr, 159mhr, 3.21mi= 354c
    Strava app = 394c

    Total cal 675
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Machka, Happy Anniversary! <3

    Karen in Virginia
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Katla--Sounds like thing are going well with DH and his therapy. I do hope you are doing something just for yourself also.
    Michele--Excited for you to be able to see PJ next week.
    Welcome Nikki--This is a great place for friendship, support and advice. These ladies are my lifeline. Come often and get to know us and for us to know you. Sounds like you have a lot going on health wise and remember One Day at a Time, and nothing wrong with baby steps.
    Machka--My regular schedule is 4- 8 hours shifts and one 9 hour shift a week. But right now I am training a new person and have one out of medical leave from having surgery. So I am working 2-3 12 hours shifts and 3 10 hour shifts a week. We are a 24/7 department and since I am the supervisor I have to fill in. I am lucky that a couple of my staff are also working extra, but the most falls on me. Next week we should be back to full staff and my hours cut down. I sure hope so as this is getting to be way to much and since it is the end of and start of our new fiscal year a lot of reports and evaluations have to be done also. I am also 65 and looking at retirement next year in the Fall. Happy Anniversary.
    Heather--Interesting garden room. Sure nothing to look at.
    Welcome Shelle135-- I also have about 150 more I would love to lose. Baby steps and don't give up is the name of the game. We can do this and keep coming back this is a great group of ladies.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    We are having an interesting day. DH had a physical therapist appointment. It was good, but he is now very tired and resting.

    The interesting part of the story is that the fire alarm system malfunctioned. They seem to have solved the problem.

    Never a dull moment . . .
  • AthleteLori
    AthleteLori Posts: 195 Member
    Welcome Shelle in MD ( @Shelle68 ) and Nikki in Dallas ( @Galrayne )! I just joined this group too. You both have so much going on. I hope you get the support you need.

    Happy Anniversary Machka!

    My rescheduled appointment with my doctor is Monday afternoon. I'm actually looking forward to it. I am so motivated lately to take steps toward a healthier life. I have also been more disciplined when my motivation is low.

    I hope everyone is finding something good about today.

    Lori in IL
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Afternoon ladies
    Well im going to go pick up Alfie and drop him off at Tom and Elena's for overnight. Once a mom always a mom .. will pick up my Cpap to bring over here..
    I didn't get alot of sleep last night and will probably not get alot the next couple nights either.
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,206 Member
    :) What changed my life for the better was getting clear about what was most important in my life and putting my energy into those things. What's important to me may not be what's important to you and vice versa.

    :) It wasn't until I turned 62 when my husband started a strict eating plan for his health that I decided that being healthy would be number one in my life.. I've made lots of changes on that front such as giving up fancy cooking, baking, and other forms of social and recreational eating. I seek every opportunity to be active.

    :) When a friend's husband died, I realized that my husband's health could lead to an early death for him and I wanted to make the most of the time I had left with him. I choose being with him over lots of other choices.

    :)Allie LOL, when you said that grandma would come stay with Tracy and Miles while Kyle and Carmine were away, I thought it seemed like time for you to have a break while someone else played caregiver, then I realized that when you said "grandma" you were talking about yourself

    <3Machka Happy Anniversary

  • pipcd34
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,053 Member
    Machka: 🎉Happy anniversary🎉
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    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,053 Member
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