WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023

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  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,661 Member
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    :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,221 Member
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    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    My new pants that I ordered online came in. The fit is exactly right, tapered but not skin tight. The material is odd. Instead of old fashioned soft absorbent cotton, it's a sleek stretchy synthetic called polyamide. Hmm. They feel like they would be hot for exercise. How can I tell if they breathe well? The basement is a little cool. I'm at 166 lbs. and my goal is 140 or so, so they may not fit by fall.

    They are so much more trendy than the old basics. These are black with a subtle black on black camo pattern. Hmm. Maybe an update is a good thing.

    Annie in Delaware

    Eta: the reviews call them breathable. Worth a try, I guess. They are called joggers, which are looser than leggings.

    Synthetic fabrics are better than cotton when exercising. Cotton holds the moisture (sweat) and stays wet, which can cause chafing and if you're exercising outside, hypothermia. Whereas synthetic fabrics dry quickly.

    Unless I'm doing a casual walk, I don't exercise in cotton.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,221 Member
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    Questions
    1. Where are you on the chart above?
    I feel like I've been in the Learning Zone since the mid-1990s ... 25-30 years.

    2. Where would you like to be on the chart above?
    Now ... I'd like to figure out what my comfort zone is and spend a bit of time there. Soon, I might want to move on to the Growth Zone. We'll see.

    3. What is your comfort zone? How would you define a comfort zone?
    Genuine question because I don't know anymore.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,221 Member
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    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Prayers needed for my daycare girl's family. Her step grandpa who is a good friend of my dh's sent dh a suicide note and is not answering his phone. He hasn't been heard from since 5am-he didn't go to work and he left his wallet at home. Dh had to be the one to tell his parents. the guy's wife hasn't even contacted them. We are praying that he changed his mind after sending the text to dh but most likely he didn't.

    Prayers ... but I also hope that your husband has rung the police.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 2,896 Member
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    <3
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,521 Member
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    16. Go exploring around your local area and notice new things –maybe inside, forecast is too rainy/blustery.

    Woo HOO! Over 10K steps so far today, for the first time since Dec 16 2022. No wonder I’m looking forward to bed. Read everyone but comments will be few.

    Debbie prayer said for Ezie’s step grandpa and family.
    Kylia glad you stopped those meds. What awful side effects. There’s got to be a better way to treat your heart issues that aren’t bothering you than worsening the migraines you already suffer. ((hugs))
    Karen speaking of awful side effects, how’s your spouse doing?

    Sorry, even though I read everything, I’m so sleepy I can’t remember all the responses I intended.
    04/15: Move: 2 sets PT with dumbbells, dog group, Lone Ranch beach stroll with T. steps:10047 :astonished:
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: almonds, asparagus, cashews, cranberries, ginger, peanut oil, pecans, rice-brown, tangerines, tea, wheat-cookies/matzoh/sourdough CI=1467
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, start a load of laundry, Wt:134.9

    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. April: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,123 Member
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    Good morning ladies!

    Tracey what darling children!

    Debbie so sad. Especially not knowing. How old is the missing man?

    Machka, I am mostly in my comfort zone. We have a routine. But I feel like it might be disturbed at any moment. My parents won't last forever.

    Annie in Delaware
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,632 Member
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    Thank you all!
    Debbie Prayers!
    Machka I need to look at your chart on my laptop. Then I will know/question more.

    Sitting on back porch enjoying sunshine, birds, and squirrels.

    <3
    Kylia in Ohio
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 675 Member
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    Barbie, congratulations on your decision to buy an EV. Please let us know about which one you'll choose and why. I plan to drive my Subaru for many more years but EVs interest me.

    Betsy in NW WA
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,997 Member
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    teklawa1 wrote: »
    Barbie, congratulations on your decision to buy an EV. Please let us know about which one you'll choose and why. I plan to drive my Subaru for many more years but EVs interest me.

    Betsy in NW WA

    :) We currently have a 2017 Subaru Forester with fairly low mileage so if we waited until we "needed" a car, it would be another decade. This is a delightful treat we have decided to give ourselves.
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
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    Debbie Prayers for the family 💕🙏💕
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,661 Member
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    my question about this is if your comfort zone is no longer can you go to any other zone?
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,974 Member
    edited April 2023
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    April 2023 Action for Happiness

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate birds singing.
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 7/15(100%,100%,80%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 14/30 (84%,86%,94%)
    6 min HIIT -2x a day start April 1 23/60
    Arm weights twice a week 3/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%)
    Meditation: daily. 16/30 (82%(started Feb)94%)
    PT— head. 4/17. Started 4/13/23
    Hands 3/17

    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 5/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 28/158/ —(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. 15/20-(100%,88%,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 15/12 (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. I will do. Vet this morning then normal day, so will be able to do this.
    13. Make sleep a priority and go to bed in good time. Easy Peasy!
    14. Relax your body & mind with yoga, tai chi or meditation. I will meditate and try to find time for yoga too. I did all I wanted to do.
    15. Get active by singing today (even if you think you can’t sing). I can’t sing but will sing along with music anyway. Sang “When the ants go marching in” during my walk.
    16. Go exploring around your local area and notice new things. OOOH, this sounds like fun.
    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

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