WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2022

barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 17,191 Member
edited November 2022 in Motivation and Support
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:) Turning the page on the calendar inspires me to make a fresh start on my plans and ideas. I invite you to make a fresh start with me today.

:) The name of the thread is "Women Ages 50+" but all women are welcome. This has been a site of support and encouragement for me for years.

:) Please sign your posts with a name or nickname and a location either specific or general.

:) Be sure to bookmark the thread so you can find it again.

:) I want to continue my daily walking and recently revised healthy eating plan. Health and fitness are important to me.

<3 Barbie in NW WA

My word for 2022 is "continue"
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  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Thank you, Barbie!
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,313 Member
    Thanks Barbie!
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    Thanks Barbie! This thread is invaluable, for its motivational, and positive support on a day to day basis. I consider you all great friends of mine!
    Goals for November
    -to get care packages packed and sent the first week.
    -to get my gallbladder removed!
    -to continue to eat many items fat free or low fat. Personally I can't tell the difference in sour cream, cottage cheese, or dressings. Now that dairy free cheese made out of chickpeas was disgusting! I will still buy Tillamook, just eat less of it.
    -stay on top of my pen pal writing.
    -get started on my Christmas cards.💖

    Much of this is non my fitness pal related, but such is life.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    Nn
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,040 Member
    <3
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbie,

    Thank you for the new thread for November. I am grateful for each new month & the friendship here. It is a wonderful gift.

    Katla
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Thanks Barbie!

    💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Happy November! Went to bed early last night-couldn't watch the Monday night "Battle for Ohio." Up watching replay, even though I know my Browns won (less stress this way!).

    Will work on staying up a bit later tonight-time change this week will be a killer. My goals for November are to get sleep straightened out and eating back on track consistently.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,086 Member
    Thank you Barbie-you all are dear friends I cherish you all !!
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,251 Member
    About 40 Trick or Treaters. We took turns greeting them, so it was just the right amount. Fun to see the costumes. The first bunch scared DrewB so she stayed in the den.

    Barbie thanks for starting us in the new month.
  • michellesz
    michellesz Posts: 429 Member
    Make it a great month ladies, but start with each new day. You've got this!
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,645 Member
    Happy November!

    Thanks Barbie! <3

    Katiebug (((HUGS))))

    Kim - hope you are doing better today. In WA State, my doc told me to isolate for 5 days. I was out shopping at 7 days at 6 or 6:30 am when there were very few people in the store. I do see lots of folks who are wearing masks - some of them might be at the tail end of the symptoms and playing it safe for others. So you might be able to scoot into a store masked during non-busy hours and pick up a few things in a few days - not sure what the CA protocol is. I'm a little worried about you and your food supply. Once I got my appetite back, it was voracious! :o Rosie hid under the bed, lol. :p Love your haircut by the way and I'm jealous of your beautiful shiny hair! <3

    Elliptical review: This little elliptical is the first piece of exercise equipment I've used every day: a few times a day 5 to 10 minutes at a time. I use it in sitting mode, front propped up on a couple 2 x 4's as Bob & Brad suggest. I can already tell my legs are getting stronger - climbing stairs is getting easier. Since it's in the living room I see it all of the time.

    Vibration Plate Do any of you use a vibration plate to help with circulation, balance and/or bone density? I see the prices vary a lot, as do the bells and whistles. I need to research it more - here's an example of one. I've heard a lot of good things about the LifePro brand too.

    https://www.amazon.com/TODO-Vibration-Vibrating-Connection-Resistance/dp/B07YWDLGZ8/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2QY4O0L882S67&amp;keywords=vibration+plate+exercise+machine&amp;nav_sdd=aps&amp;qid=1667310050&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiI1LjcwIiwicXNhIjoiNS41NyIsInFzcCI6IjUuMTMifQ==&amp;refinements=p_36:17431213011&amp;rnid=17431212011&amp;s=exercise-and-fitness&amp;sprefix=vibration&amp;sr=1-2&amp;ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

    I loved all the Halloween photos and yes, let's keep continuing with the photos (and ID'ing people in them.)

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • drkatiebug
    drkatiebug Posts: 1,975 Member
    Rosemarie, thanks for the prayers for my back. It is definitely better, although not well. Knowing it is just my regular degenerative disk and arthritis stuff is helpful news and relieves my worst case scenario fantasies.

    I don’t know why, but this happens to me every single month! I log on to catch up, see just a few posts on my bookmarked thread, wonder why everyone is so silent, start reading to see the link to the new month’s thread. One would think I’ve been here long enough that this doesn’t happen. Bless my heart!

    We got a very interesting package from FedEx yesterday, express delivery. Not our name, our address. I opened it to find yet another package from someone across the state, with same name with our address as the sender, with package marked return to sender. I called FedEx, took forever to get a real person to explain. The deliverer came back to pick it up. I finally got him to understand the problem. He said he would just say they don’t live here anymore. I said they never lived here! We bought the house brand new 28 years ago. I really, really want to know what was in that inner package, but I did not open it. It was very small, soft and squishy. I’m curious to know what FedEx does with it. It was originally sent next day priority. Very, very weird, but I will never know the answer to the mystery.
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Anyone who has an interest in Gary’s artwork can send me PM with their email and I will send you some photos of new and old creations to choose from.

    Thanks Barbie for new thread and am loving your recent photos.

    Keeping all of you facing adversity near my heart.

    Very busy here but good things happening - update later.

    xoxo

    Karen in Virginia
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Hi Gals,

    Food delivery/curbside pickup – I also thought I would want to pick out my own stuff, but now I am realizing the benefits of the services. And Macha’s situation also has helped me imagine needing it. Someone mentioned being worried about my supplies. There is no need to worry! I can probably feed myself for a month (maybe longer) if I feel better enough to cook. And my friends/neighbors will help. I have a bachelor neighbor (he’s a bee keeper by trade and very different – no surprise he is a bachelor) decided to “help” and brought over 48 frozen hamburger patties and 48 buns… I was gracious, what else can you do – but very glad it was a porch drop and he could not see me roll my eyes. So they are in my garage freezer, maybe when I am better I’ll have some folks (not him – would not want to hurt his feelings) over for a BBQ.

    My sore throat is minimal this morning, and the nose situation is better, but still every muscle and bone is tired and sore. I got 10 hours of sleep last night. I am taking the Paxlovid as prescribed and was warned about assorted side affects, including a metallic taste, I checked on line for ways to counteract that and someone said take it with peanut butter coating your mouth just before and after swallowing I had some peanut butter M&M’s so have chewed them before and after downing the pills and had very little metallic taste.
    I’m trying to get a few minor things done each day, and today’s was walk Levi – we usually walk 2-3 miles at dawn, but today was a ½ a mile, it took 25 minutes and I had to sit down twice, but I did it!!! And even better he did his “business” twice, he hates doing it in the yard, except behind a bush or in some hidden place, and I have not been up to crawling around cleaning up so then he just trys to hold it… poor pup!

    KatieBug – aren’t those mysteries the worst. When it feels like something should be taken care of and researched and it is completely out of your control.


    Kim in N. California
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Heather - hoping for calmer seas - and great adventures!

    Kim
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbie — Thank you for the new thread. Our grandchildren enjoyed Trick or Treat. They live in a small town in Illinois, and every house had a porch light on, and a friendly neighbor with treats. 🎃

    Rebecca— I agree that this thread is invaluable. Re: Gallbladder—You will be pleased to have it gone. 😊. (I speak from experience.)

    Heather— I enjoy reading about your cruises. Water color class sounds like a happy experience. ⭐️

    Allie— I cherish your friendship. 🌹

    Rosemarie —Thank you for good wishes.😊

    Machka — Happy November! Sending good wishes for good results from your biopsies. 🙏🏻

    In the US, Thanksgiving is 24 days from today — Macy’s Parade is a tradition and televised, followed by football and men of a certain age enjoying a nap or watching
    the football game on TV. 😎

    Carol in GA— Thanks for good wishes for an excellent November. 🤞🏻

    Lisa — I love your goals, the three B’s — B lighter, B healthier, and stick to the budget. ⭐️

    Margaret — Trick or Treat was a wonderful event in the little town in Illinois where our daughter & family live. Children were accompanied by family members & every home with a porch light on gave kids a treat.🎃

    Lanette — Thanks for your elliptical review. Weather proof exercise equipment is excellent.⭐️

    Heather— I like the Halloween photo of your grandchildren. 😊
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Katiebug--Sending lots of hugs and prayers that you feel better soon.
    Kim--Hope you feel better soon.
    Machka and Debbie--Sending prayers for your skin checkups. Pray they go well and get it all with the least amount of problems.
    Heather--Sorry your trip got off to a rough start.
    Katla--Here is praying DH is getting better and will be moved closer to you soon.
    We had a couple dozen trick and treaters last evening and all 7 great grandchild showed up. Most we have had in a long time. It is fun seeing the kids dressed up. Even had a group of about 5 boys 14-15. They were polite and having fun without hurting anyone. Tonight after work DH and I will take decorations down from outside. It is his holiday so he does put up a good display.
    Joint Commission showed up at work yesterday. They will be here until sometime Thursday. They come every 3-4 years to acredit us for medicare and medicaid funding. I never get to excited when they are here as if you are doing your job the way you should then there is nothing to worry about. Some of the higher ups are running around like crazy. Keeps them from spending much time walking by us.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3

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