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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,419 Member
    Up way too early- started at 6am- the momma cat was sleeping on dh like she does all the time. Walked over and laid on me- I didn't look, thinking it was the other cat. I heard dh say "don't do it"and right then I got that warm feeling. Damn cat laid on me and PEED right on me. Jumped up, took all my blankets off and put them in laundry and then grabbed a quick shower. With all my blankets in the laundry and not feeling like going to the living room to grab another one, turned on my heating pad and covered with just the one blanket that had been under me and dozed off for a half hour before time to get up. Had an appointment at 8AM to get new tires after hitting a pothole(dh did that just two months ago). We were close to MIL's house and dh really didn't want to take me back home after dropping the car off and then going to his mom's so I went with him. Took the dog for a walk while he took care of her- got a nice 22min walk in. He was thrilled and dh was done when we got back.
    Went to the store on our way home. Picked up what he needed for his mom, some things on sale, including some sushi to take up for dinner for mom and I tonight.
    Getting ready to go walk the wetlands for an hour before picking Ezie up from school.
    Need to pack my stuff for going to mom's. Doesn't take long and I have a list of things I want to make sure I take, like the corned beef I cooked yesterday. Hoping we get rye bread at food program to go with it for lunch tomorrow, or dinner.
    Looking forward to seeing mom, spending time with her, helping at the food program(but hate being up at 4am to help there, 6 would be so much better) and then seeing my aunt on Sunday. She is my dad's last surviving sibling. She is the last of 10.
    I will bake some treats to take up to have with her.
    Getting my greenhouse delivered today that I bought myself for my birthday- want to plant it this coming week. Picking up potting soil(already ordered/payed for) on Monday or Tues.
    May plant some with mom but not sure so want to start at home too.

    Have a great weekend ladies.
    I will check in this afternoon before I leave but won't be back on until Sunday night or Monday morning(not sure when I am coming home)will depend on how things are going up there. Hopefully the room mate isn't there much or at least stays in the room.
    I really wish mom would ask her to move out.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley, soon to be back home in Alexander Valley :smiley: at least for the weekend
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,803 Member
    Debbie ~ I have to honestly say I don't understant how you can put up with the cats wetting on your bed and especially not on you. I know you and your husband love them dearly, but, that would change my feelings.

    Mary ~ Congrts on your weight loss. Good advice you and others are giving Annie.

    Vicki ~ I know you are a blessing to your church community. You seem to always be there for those in need.

    Carol in GA
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,896 Member
    Annie ... I am a daily "weigher" too and have found that using an app that keeps track of trends helps keep the fluctuations in perspective.. A free one that I've used (you can purchase premium but I've never seen the need) is Happy Scale (https://happyscale.com). You might enjoy something like this.

    Beth
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,337 Member
    Yes Carmine takes lessons for guitar every Thursday
    At the tech High school the first quarter you go through all the shops to see which one that you think will fit you. And Carmine picked carpentry, even came down to mom and dads room crying he was so happy that he got it
    Now a whole different ball game..
    No school today,staggered downstairs and woke his brother up to get a bagel and go back up to his room.
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    Tracy took Miles outside this afternoon to play.. got him those sneakers at the consignment shop.. he thinks he is big stuff now lol
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 697 Member
    HAPPY FRIDAY!

    Can't believe when things come up that I feel like I HAVE TO DO at work on the first days of break, but gosh it feels good to get them done. Now I am NOT looking at email all next week!

    Have a great weekend!

    31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life...OKAY!
    Thanks for the April list Rita!
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,419 Member
    1948CWB wrote: »
    Debbie ~ I have to honestly say I don't understant how you can put up with the cats wetting on your bed and especially not on you. I know you and your husband love them dearly, but, that would change my feelings.

    Mary ~ Congrts on your weight loss. Good advice you and others are giving Annie.

    Vicki ~ I know you are a blessing to your church community. You seem to always be there for those in need.

    Carol in GA

    if this cat wasn't so old and little, and it not being winter(with it raining almost daily)
    she would be outside like one of the others. She used to be an outside,feral cat for many years. A neighbor told dh that he planned on catching her and our one outside cat and take them to the shelter because he hated cats. He knew they belonged here, so dh brought her in.
    This is something newer with her. She is good for a long time then she starts it.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,653 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- *let Lucy walk for a mile, then went in the stroller*, 1hr 54min 56sec, 127elev, 3.13ap, 84ahr, 107mhr, 6.11mi= 606c
    Strava app = 748c
    Other- last of grout work on master bathroom shower, 1st session 58.43min= 271c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 38.51min, 558elev, 112aw, 15.9amph, 105ahr, 117mhr, 28gear, 10.27mi= 271c
    Zwift stats- 38.56min, 558elev, 112aw, 53arpm, 15.87amph, 10.3mi= 252c
    Other- finish grout work in shower- 13.38min, = 61c

    Total cal 1183
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,419 Member
    walked for an hour at the wetlands. Was pretty warm, took my sherpa jacket and hat off half way through and was wishing I didn't have my fleece shirt on. At 15,000 steps so far.

    Will be coming home Sunday evening. Found out that Ezie has Spring break starting Monday- I thought I had another week. Glad I overheard the teacher. So, no wetlands walks this coming week. That is ok, supposed to rain more this coming week. Sooooo ready for even a week of dry weather.
    The ski resorts are posting they will be open until at least end of July(most are closed now because too much snow. Some have snow up to the lifts.

    Feeling pretty tired so having some tea, hope it kicks in so I am wide awake/alert on the drive up but lets me sleep tonight. Getting to sleep at 1-2AM is rough, and getting up at 4AM is even rougher. I do have my sleeping pills/biochemical phosphate that I will be sure and take.
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    I’m looking forward to April. I hope for family time, and going to the local library. I plan to get a library card & have always loved books.

    I always had a library card at home in Oregon and I plan to go to the local library soon, and get a new library card. 😊

    Katla in Illinois
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,450 Member
    :) The new thread is ready for April. Here is the link:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10887745/women-ages-50-for-april-2023/p1?new=1
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,962 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Thanks for the post-nasal drip suggestions!

    I am hesitant to use garlic pills on a regular basis. We were on a trip once and a guy in our group took them (supposedly to repel mosquitos) and he stunk.

    I have been tested for allergies, and I have many. However, I've been taking an allergy pill and steroid nasal spray daily, for years, and they don't stop the dripping. I'd like to be off the steroid solution. I've been trying Musicnex and it helps a bit, but I don't think it's a long-term solution.

    I will try Astepro.

    A dental surgeon was diving with us on my trip earlier this month. He said there are procedures that can open the nasal passage non-surgically that can be done by a dental surgeon. His mentor actually has a practice very close to my house, which is coincidental since our fellow traveler was actually from Australia.

    I don't know if I will try the dental procedure, but I think it's worth looking into. He guessed I had allergies, post-nasal drip, and congestion based SOLELY on the fact that I told him I am a bad sleeper.

    The very negative of living where I live is year-round allergies!

    Tina in CA

    There are different kinds of garlic pills.


    One of the things that got me off a lot of nasal medication was having my deviated septum corrected.


    Also, look up rebound symptoms with whatever medication you're using.

    M in Oz
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,166 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,544 Member
    edited April 2023
    Consultant didn't keep me in yesterday but has scheduled surgery for 20 April. I'll be so glad to get this sorted. I'm delighted as it means I can go to DEGSs birthday lunch tomorrow, and enjoy Easter.

    Intentions for March:
    🔹Maintain weight < 140 (I have managed to stay at the lower end off the 140s)
    🔹Continue with Solid Habit development

    Intentions for today:
    📍Solid habits
    📍general chores
    📍local grocery shopping ✔️
    📍chill out

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

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri

    March Action for Happiness:
    1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with awareness and kindness
    2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.Trees silhouetted against the sky; the appearance of snowdrops in spring; the sound of waves breaking on the shore.
    3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive. I meditate on this each morning when I wake up, and am grateful for each new opportunity to have a good day.
    4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words. Positive affirmations are very powerful. Be kind to yourself, always.
    5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them. We chatted with our girls about other family members, and raised a glass to them.
    6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels. I will do this tomorrow (7th)
    7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.Resisting the temptation to plan my day. Serendipity reigns today.
    8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food. ✔️
    9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others. I’m a great advocate of deep breathing, and find this works well.
    10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.I wasn’t looking forward to going outside this morning as we had snow overnight and it seemed very cold. However, the sun shone in a clear blue sky, and the wind had dropped right down again, and I spent time with my eyes closed feeling the heat on my face before I went into the centre for Latin Study.
    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee. Always! Gives me calm thinking time.
    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying. When I tried to do this with DH this morning, he got distracted by a discussion on What the Papers Say on TV. 😝 However, we often have in-depth discussions, usually over lunc and dinner.
    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today. The sun was valiantly trying to break through rain clouds just after sunrise, but the forecast is for heavy showers, but I’m watching the blue patches in hope that it clears up.
    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.Doing the task isn’t the problem 😝 It’s getting started that’s difficult. I sometimes put on my favourite music, or listen to a podcast.
    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly. Having coffee after putting away the week’s groceries. There is pink blossom on my prunus purpurea, magnolia buds are beginning to colour up, tulips and daffodils in the containers outside the window are beginning to bloom. There are lots of little birds flitting about in the trees. Spring is doing its best to banish the winter cold. This is a regular joy in my life.
    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity. I am preparing some paintings for a display of my Monday Painters work
    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.Today it is more like autumn tha spring. There is a thick sea mist. My usual view of countryside is reduced to about 500 yards. Everything looks damp and grey.
    18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down. Took things slow and easy today. Planning to do the same tomorrow as it’s Mother’s Day in UK.
    19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are. My writing desk has a lovely view of the countryside beyond houses. And there are lots of bird life flying about amongst the trees in the neighbouring gardens..
    20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today. My writing, and my art always makes me happy, and sharing it with like-minded people makes them happy. That means that today was filled with focusing on what makes myself and others happy.
    21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else. ’Love Affair’ - Rainbow Valley. (NOW! That’s 60’s)Hubby came home and disturbed me 😝
    22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult. My prep for the art display next week is going well. Most members have already given pieces for display.
    23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them. I am fully in the moment, relaxing, and contemplating what I will have for breakfast, and how I will spend my day. DH has gone out for the day so I am free as a bird so to speak. (My natural bent is positivity. I choose to be happy in the moment. I acknowledge all my feelings, but on the rare occasions when I feel down, I choose to count my blessings, put in some music and dance.)
    24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do. I am grateful for all the pleasure I get from working with my hands at my art and crafts.
    25 Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted. Positive thoughts are so uplifting
    26. Choose to spend less times looking at screens today. Not easy, but I will refrain from being distracted, and succumbing to any unnecessary scrolling. Machka: Not much hope of getting into the garden here as it looks like the rain has settled in for the day.
    27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today. I am planning to distribute as many smiles as I can today.
    28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible. I have rests regularly. But I also get up and walk around often. When I’m tired I fall asleep easily.
    29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice. Not going out today.
    30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling. I am feeling relaxed and drowsy. I’m already in bed and about to switch off 😝
    31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life. I was definitely doing that today. Played with DEDs dog. Chatted with DH. Went for a walk in the sun. Did some puzzles and a jigsaw.




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