WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,397 Member
    April 2023 Action for Happiness

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate meditation to reduce stress.
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 5/15 (100%,100%,80%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 9/30 (84%,86%,94%)
    6 min HIIT -2x a day start April 1 18/60
    Arm weights twice a week 2/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%)
    Meditation: daily. 10/30 (82%(started Feb)94%)

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(100%,100%,0%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 9867, 9491, (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 4/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 23/158/ —(100%,100%,100%)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)35/64–(100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4 (100%,100%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 10/20-(100%,88%,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 14/12 (100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——4/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings (100%)
    Decided that if I do more than stated I will not grade higher than 100% 2/5/23

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    ACTIVE APRIL
    1.
    Commit to being more active this month starting today. I commit to this by adding the exercises from the 6 minute book for over 60’s.
    2. Spend as much time as possible outdoors today. Easy! LOL
    3. Listen to your body and be grateful for what it can do. I do this during walking meditations every day.
    4. Eat healthy and natural food today and drinks lots of water. Yogurt and raspberries for breakfast with 17 oz water bottle and coffee, more to come.
    5. Turn a regular activity into a playful game today. Not sure. Joked with hairdresser while getting hair cut. Everyone was laughing and joining in.
    6. Do a body-scan meditation and really notice how your body feels. I do this often in my meditations.
    7. Get natural light early in the day. Dim the lights in the evening. Morning done. Will do in evening.
    8. give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh. I will as soon as I can! Did this with friends.
    9. Turn your housework or chores into a fun form of exercise. Hmmmm tbd
    10. Have a day with less screen time and more movement. I’ll try.
    11. Set yourself an exercise goal or sign up to an activity challenge. Already have goals: Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week, Walk 7,000 every day, 6 min HIIT -2x a day, Arm weights twice a week
    12. Move as much as possible, even if you’re stuck inside
    13. Make sleep a priority and go to bed in good time.
    14. Relax your body & mind with yoga, tai chi or meditation.
    15. Get active by singing today (even if you think you can’t sing)
    16. Go exploring around your local area and notice new things
    17. Be active outside. Dig up weeds or plant some seeds
    18. Try a new online exercise, activity or dance class.
    19. Spend less time sitting today. Get up and move more often.
    20. Focus on eating ‘a rainbow of multi-colored vegetables today.
    21. Regularly pause to stretch and breathe during the day.
    22. Enjoy moving to your favorite music. Really go for it.
    23. Go out and do an errand for a loved one or neighbor.
    24. Get active in nature. Feed the birds or go wild-life spotting.
    25. Have a ‘no screens’ night and take time to recharge yourself.
    26. Take an extra break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes
    27. Find a fun exercise to do while waiting for the kettle to boil (or pan of water.)
    28. Meet a friend outside for a walk and a chat.
    29. Become an activist for a cause you really believe in
    30. Make time to run, swim, dance, cycle or stretch today

    RVRita
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,155 Member
    Rebecca- ive gotten those feelings alot too..people know im on my own and that I like to get involved when there are things to do ,or go places..but most of the time im not invited and it hurts...
    I got over it though..
    Tom had Alfie over for doggie daycare while i was watching Miles today.
    Poor Homer is walking into walls his eyesight is shot and think the doggy dementia is getting worse.
    But he sure was happy to see me and i picked him up and he licked me,even Tom doesn't get that lol.
    Seth came down on the moped ,but Carmine has therapy today so he will have to come back..
    From what Tracy says Carmine is head over heels.. ahhh first love..94d07v3eiy8o.jpg
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    Little boy roughing it this morning.
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Just worked today, but I don’t tomorrow!!! So that means I can get to the gym. I’m planning to do a 20-40-60 workout on the treadmill. Then I have a dentist appt at 11. There wasn’t much prep that needed to be done.

    Understand that they got a 92 on the health inspection. That is NOT good, not at all.

    Went to Hamrick’s since they have pants on sale, but they didn’t have the color I wanted in my size. So stopped at Gabe’s since it’s right next door. Nothing. BUT….stopped at Ollies and got some chlorinating solution. I remember they’d had it a while ago so thought I’d stop in to see and, sure enough, they had it so I got a case. Now home in a few will start to take the leaves out of the pool. We need to go to the open house at ceramics tonight. No painting, but she wants to have a good turn out. I hate to say it, but I hope not too many people are interested! Better for us. I need a white pocketbook but all that I could find was gray. Guess I have to wait until later in the summer

    Mary – good luck with the casserole. Let me know how it turns out

    Tracey – no, we don’t have a written contract. We didn’t with the other landscaper. He was so very good about the drain in the backyard, that’s what has me puzzled.

    Rori – thanks for sharing that video. Boy, are they flexible!

    Anne – yea for rolled pants!

    Michele NC
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    ?? about making bone broth-
    I see you use apple cider vinegar.
    Does it have to be that type?
    I have all kinds of vinegar(rice, red wine, white) but not apple cider.

    I researched it and it does not have to be apple cider vinegar, you can use any acidic liquid, including other vinegars, wine or even lemon juice. At least a quarter cup.

    💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

    thank you
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    I went shopping & had lunch with friends. I checked in with DH as soon as I got home. He is resting. 😊

    Katla in Illinois
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 52min 32sec, 63elev, 2.92ap, 90ahr, 123mhr, 6.08mi= 620c
    Strava app= 683c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 35.31min, 387elev, 107aw, 34gear, 17amph, 101ahr, 116mhr, 10.07mi= 196c
    Strava app= 219c
    Zwift stats- 35.36min, 390elev, 48arpm, 107aw, 17.02amph, 10.1mi=219c

    Total cal 816
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    myvt9v4crh wrote: »
    I loved feeding hummingbirds at our home in St. Helens, Oregon, for many years. I have missed them since our move to Illinois. Today I put a filled hummingbird feeder on my window. I hope that local hummingbirds will find it. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I am able to watch them in the near future. 🤞🏻 🤞🏻 🤞🏻

    Katla in Illinois

    I really love seeing the humming birds. I hope they find your feeder soon so you can enjoy them.
    I had one drinking out of my solar fountain yesterday while I was working in my green house.
    I also saw three today while walking the wetlands. There is one that is in the same spot every day I walk out there. Just sits and looks right at me. No mater what time I go he is there. Usually I go around 12:30, on Wed, it is 11:30, the other night I was there at 5:30PM and he was there.

    I need to make up some humming bird food for my house and get the feeder filled and remember to fill up the fountain. It went down almost 5 inches just since yesterday.

    Debbie
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,078 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,799 Member
    edited April 2023
    Rosemarie - I hear your grief. Your loss is very recent and you spent so long caring for your dear husband. The hole in your life that he left behind must be huge.
    Sons are not always the best people to turn to for the support you need. He is grieving in his own way and probably has no idea what to say to you. My son avoids any 'feelings' talk with me, and he is married to a psychologist! :)
    I'm glad you have found a counsellor, they can be very helpful. There is a lot more openesss about grief and mourning these days than there used to be, thanks to the Internet. I have listened to a few podcasts because I have been helping my friend L through the loss of her husband. There are two young women doing one called 'Good Mourning', which I have found helpful. The age difference and their different circumstances means it is not directly applicable, but the feelings are relatable to. There are other podcasts, so it might be worth googling and trying a few. Books are good, as you have found, (I'm a grest fan of books) and there are a lot out there now. There are also online groups.
    Or you might just want to spend time in your grief, by yourself, talking to your husband. Only you know what helps you. <3 I just wanted you to know that I hear you and sympathise. From all my readings and research I just know that everyone grieves in their own way, there is no right way, and it's all OK.
    Sending love from across the pond.
    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    Speaking as the child in the story, since I have not given birth to a child ...

    Once children become adults, they have their own lives. They need to be able to spread their wings and do their own things.

    I was fortunate to have parents who encouraged me to do that and who had their own lives too.

    That's probably how my immediate family lives in 3 different countries now, all of us doing our own thing. :)

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Rosemarie - I hear your grief. Your loss is very recent and you spent so long caring for your dear husband. The hole in your life that he left behind must be huge.
    Sons are not always the best people to turn to for the support you need. He is grieving in his own way and probably has no idea what to say to you. My son avoids any 'feelings' talk with me, and he is married to a psychologist! :)
    I'm glad you have found a counsellor, they can be very helpful. There is a lot more openesss about grief and mourning these days than there used to be, thanks to the Internet. I have listened to a few podcasts because I have been helping my friend L through the loss of her husband. There are two young women doing one called 'Good Mourning', which I have found helpful. The age difference and their different circumstances means it is not directly applicable, but the feelings are relatable to. There are other podcasts, so it might be worth googling and trying a few. Books are good, as you have found, (I'm a grest fan of books) and there are a lot out there now. There are also online groups.
    Or you might just want to spend time in your grief, by yourself, talking to your husband. Only you know what helps you. <3 I just wanted you to know that I hear you and sympathise. From all my readings and research I just know that everyone grieves in their own way, there is no right way, and it's all OK.
    Sending love from across the pond.
    Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Well said!


    Also, when my husband had his accident, I went through a grieving process and tried to talk to various people with no success until I found a neuropsychologist who understood.

    M in Oz

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