WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023
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First cup of tea around 7.10
We eat breakfast at around 8 before our exercises.
Lunch at 12. Usually a sandwich.
I've stopped the afternoon snack, (most of the time.)
Dinner at 6. Main course.
Dessert around 7.45. Cheese or piece of chocolate around 8. One toffee after that.
My problem at the moment is too much carb at lunchtime, so I'm trying to make it an open sandwich some days. Plus alcohol in the evening. Cutting down on that. We have an aperitif at 5.15.
Tonight is fish soup.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx
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Thank you to all who post their schedules. I think it helps to see what others are doing. Sometimes I get a good idea on how to mix things up.
Basically, I get up between 6-6:30 am every day and go to bed between 9-10 pm. I have a light breakfast, a late lunch and an early dinner. I have GERD, so I can’t eat late or I will be sleeping in the recliner.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday is Silver Sneakers low impact aerobics. I try to make all 3 days. The rest of the week I do 60 minutes on my exercise bike then weights and floor exercises. Saturday is archery training. I have started to walk the dogs again for short walks. I feel so bad for them that I can’t walk from the house anymore because of the loose dogs. But, I’m getting a new routine down for them to
My diet is basically Atkins with a Mediterranean diet flare. I try not to eat more than 1000 cal a day.
Right now I have stabilized at 140 and I’m trying to get myself motivated to lose the next 10 pounds.
Hugs to those who need them and fingers crossed that we all have a good day and a good week.
Jeannie in New Mexico3 -
Happy Birthday Lisa!0
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Happy birthday Lisa! May you have a wonderful day and a marvelous year!
Annie in Delaware0 -
margaretturk wrote: »
I like my bitter veggies like Brussel sprouts. I like to add apple cider vinegar to my recipe for bone broth give it a tang and Mary it helps draw out the calcium and our goodies the bones have in them. I make my own broth too Mary. I Make it for DrewB and me. I also like Kombucha that has a vinegary tang. I have introduced it to some friends who have been on antibiotics and it is too bitter for them. I really wish my friend who was just diagnosed with lung cancer after that first gave her a round of antibiotics because they wanted to rule out an infection first liked Kombucha. She didn't. Unfortunately her first choice is something sweet. I had to bite my tongue when I learned antibiotics were given to someone with cancer with no follow up to help her gut recover. She has enough to process with her diagnosis and all the medical procedures that have followed.
Carla We lost power for two hours in the night so it didn't affect us very much. No big branches fortunately only small ones. A couple trees fell into a street nearby from the woods that are down the street from us. Hopefully we are done with snow! The 50 had yesterday felt wonderful!
I did just find out about the apple cider vinegar and bone broth when I looked up a recipe! Thanks for the input! My son had to move during that snowstorm! My sister was supposed to move on Saturday, but ended up rescheduling for Sunday, which was a much better day! I hope the sun shines bright and melts all that snow!! We’re hoping to return soon, but I want to wait until it warms up!!
💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
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I'm taking a huge risk today. I have three new tee shirts, dark brown, royal blue and bright red. I decided to wash them all together on cold delicate. I don't think dyes run as much as they used to, but I shall find out!
I have been lounging around so far today. I read the next book for my book group. And I've got regular laundry going, too. Next up is some yoga and then I will make a meatloaf for tonight.
Have a great day my friends!
Annie in Delaware
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April 2023 Action for Happiness
Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate Spring sunshine.Exercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 2/15 (100%,100%,80%)
Walk 7,000 every day 2/30 (84%,86%,94%)
6 min -2x a day start April 1 4/60
Arm weights twice a week /10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%)
Meditation: daily. 2/30 (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. (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%,100%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 19/158/ —(100%,100%,100%)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)26/64–(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. 2/20-(100%,88%,100)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 12/12 (100%,100%,100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——3/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700(100%,100%,100%,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! LOL3. 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.
5. Tureen a regular activity into a playful game today.
6. Do a body-scan meditation and really notice how your body feels
7. Get natural light early in the day. Dim the lights in the evening
8. give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh
9. Turn your housework or chores into a fun form of exercise
10. Have a day with less screen time and more movement
11. Set yourself an exercise goal or sign up to an activity challenge
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
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I am trying to find a balance with my eating that works for me.
I rarely eat breakfast. I have my tea( at least 2 cups) when I get up but don't usually feel hungry and I had been waiting until I got home from my walk and picking up my daycare girl from school at 1;10 to have my first meal.
I talked to the nutritionist and she said I am not loosing any weight because my metabolism is too low. I need to eat a little in the morning to break the fast and get it going. It needs to be a protein and fiber, like a piece of cheese and some whole wheat crackers. She is not telling me a calorie number to stay at (I stay at 1000-1100 most days)
My problem is that if I do eat first thing in the morning, I am hungry all day and snack/eat too much.
One thing I know I can not do is have any kind of sweets in the morning. I start feeling sick just minutes after if I do. My body telling me I shouldn't be eating it-(pre-diabetic).2 -
Our land fitness instructor Jess was out last week with her 16 year old daughter Tiffany who was involved in an automobile accident and suffered a broken spine and ribs. She is in a torso brace - they are trying to avoid surgery - and will do school from home for the time being.
I feel for Jess. She came back to work this morning and her tears well up at the slightest show of kindness or sympathy. There will be a lot of welling of tears today. Jess is well-loved here.
Karen in Virginia10 -
Happy birthday Lisa.
VIV is it your birthday too?
Anyone have a ‘trick finger’ or know of it? A finger on my left had is doing weird things by itself and hurts from the joint were it connects to the hand all the way up. This morning, it hurt a lot. I’m thinking arthritis flair, but IDK. Just waiting it out as it doesn’t affect anything other than the morning pain.
CATS— I like cats and have had them but with major alergic reactions to them. I took care of a friends cat once but they had regular baths so didn’t bother me unless I pet them. So will most likely not get any cats in the future.
Heading to Sam’s club to get our monthly supplies: bottled water, low-carb bread and tortilla’s, coffee, and I think I’ll look for ACV supplements as I can’t tolerate the taste. Probably Walmart after and lunch out. DH and I’s once a month outing. 🤪
Have a wonderful day everyone!
RVRita
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Ginny looking back I wonder what prompted Joe to take that solo vacation. Communication has never been our strong suit. It never came up in our counseling. I’m just grateful for how things worked out.
Terri reprieve, yay, but that’s a heck of a birthday present :{
Margaret we got snow again this morning. Unheard of in April here on the Oregon Coast. Fortunately only a couple of inches and gone already, good think as we left the snow shovel in Idaho.
Michele “shorts” I am soooo envious. So glad you and Vince talked it out and you’re going to Bristol.
Tracey your mug and coaster are beautiful, you really have the gift. Michaela’s telling stories with her drawings. Another gift.
Annie that sounds so scary. Is there any way you could slip a tracker/phone into your dad’s pocket?
Rita I’m envious of your Italian herb garden, but practically we have neither the sun nor the warmth. Best I can do is lettuce, snow peas, radishes and carrots, soon as its pleasant enough to get out there.
Rebecca would you remind me what your middle son is studying and when he’s scheduled to graduate?
Mary how much bone broth how often?
Katla I’m overjoyed to read you bought hummingbird feeders and hope the season and hummers come soon!
Like Rosemarie and Kylia my energy nosedives around 1pm. Yesterday was able to drag my nap-wanting body outside to walk the dogs toward the neighbor’s and down to the powerline meadow. Perked me up enough to finish the matzoh roca (yum), and bake a couple batches of Passover chocolate chip cookies. Let my attention wander and burned the last tray. Won’t be making them again, the texture is gritty and the matzoh flavor pronounced. Hope my goddaughter feels free to trash ‘em if the hubby and kids don’t like them.
Lanette I have tea with sugar around seven, breakfast (yoghurt or cottage cheese with fruit) in the 10:30-11 range, and biggest meal around four pm. If I have wine with that meal, I end up overdoing. Weight has been stable at 25 pounds over goal but started inching down this year. Like Machka and Debbie, starting the day with carb heavy breakfast makes me feel like I’m have to eat everything that isn’t nailed down.
2. Spend as much time as possible outdoors (yesterday. Path to neighbor’s and dogs to powerline.
3. Listen to your body and be grateful for what it can do. Got it, time for PT04/01: Move: dogs to powerline steps, 2 sets PT w/D. steps:4228
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 8 lettuce-spring mix, maple syrup, onion soup, peanut sauce, soy breakfast patty, tangerine, tea, wheat-sourdough, CI =1631
Live: Joe, readings, BP, Tumble dematting, pesach choc chip batter, mise en place matzoh roca. Wt: 133.6
04/02: Move: dogs to neighbor path and powerline meadow steps:4217
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 8+6= apple, beans-garbanzo, beets, cucumber, lettuce-spring mix, maple syrup, onion soup, peanut sauce, radish, romaine, soy breakfast patty, tangerine, tea, wheat-sourdough, CI =1259
Live: Joe, readings, BP, church, baked half the choc chip cookies, finished the matzoh roca. Wt:135.1
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. April: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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This is the first time in 3 days I have caught up on reading!
Lisa ~ Happiest of Birthdays to You.
Heather ~ Your DH and his nephew have a very strong family resemblance.
Meals ~ I eat 3 meals a day mostly at 8 AM, Noon, and 6 PM. If I don't eat enough at 6, I will probably end up eating crackers or a couple of pieces of candy later.
Tracey ~ You have great artistic talent!
Happy First Week in April to All...
Carol in GA6 -
Yesterday our daughter brought me the desk that belonged to my grandfather, then to my mother, and now it is back with me. It has been in my possession since mom passed away many years ago. Last night I spent a long time putting things in their places. There are still things that need to be put away, & I’ll work putting them away. The desk has been in the family since the 1930’s & 1940’s.
Katla15 -
(((hugs))) to those who need them.
My brain-train derailed. I have no idea what I was just going to write. Must be Monday. LOL
3. Listen to your body and be grateful for what it can do... certainly am grateful for what it CAN do as there are too many things it can't do anymore.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN4 -
Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes.... Corey brought me a lovely card from his Sunday shopping trip, as well as a dark (70%) chocolate bar, one of the only chocolates I can eat without fear of dumping syndrome. Thoughtful man - and as I've told him more than once, I am so grateful to live with someone who actually sees me. No celebrations tonight - restaurants hold few charms for me anymore, so not going out. I'm only mildly frugal, but paying a hundred bucks for the two of us to eat dinner at a local mid-range restaurant just seems silly. Corey's a better cook than most of them, in all honesty.
Happy birthday to all the April babies (you know who you are!), as there's a fair chance I'll miss at least one.
Rebecca - I'm glad you were able to write your letters, and hope they are helping your grief. Many hugs, and your bafflement on the new baby arrangements is legit, it sounds baffling to me as well.
One of the new medication's side effects is fatigue, and I am hoping that when they drop the dose down in two weeks, it will lessen. Right now, it's like wading through Jell-O all the time. So... I'm going to give in to it for once and go lay down.
Love y'all,
As always,
Lisa in AR
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Lisa ... Happy, Happy Birthday!
Lanette ... I am another intermittent faster ... 19:5 is the minimum. When I am adhering to the IF lifestyle, I do best with 21:3. This puts me at essentially one "meal" a day and it works for me. I was never a breakfast eater, but I do get hungry around 2:00. If I can push to 3 or 4 then I snack while I'm preparing dinner (tasting my meal preparations as I go along) and eat with my family. Anything past 7:00pm sets me up for reflux. When I ensure that I am eating FOOD and not junk, I lose weight at a steady pace and feel wonderful. I think that will be my goal this month!
Katla ... I am so glad that some of your favorite things are back with you!
Beth near Buffalo4 -
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Carol - no genetic connection. DH was adopted.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx0 -
Lisa, wishing you a very happy birthday. How nice to spend it at home and not go out to dinner. Eating Corey's cooking sounds like a very good choice.
Betsy in NW WA2 -
Happy birthday Lisa! Celebrate in whatever way pleases you most.
KJ - good to see you posting.
We had snow last night but it is gone this morning. Critters are fed, dishes done, vacuum going and I am here with you ladies. Good morning so far.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA2 -
Rosemarie I meow to cats. I always have. You can pretty much mimic the sound that they make. Most cats that I have ever been around Love it! They usually come up to me even the cats that won’t go up to other people. My daughters cat was totally antisocial. Then I started meowing dto it and Wala! Then when they do come up, I wait until their head and front part passes then I drag my fingernails across there, back hips. They seem to love this! They usually always come back for more!!
Karen that is so sad about your coworker, Jess. We will be praying for her and her daughter!
We are getting ready to go to Florida early Wednesday morning! We will be staying very close to the beach. I will be packing today and picking up things that we need.
Barbara I drink approximately 16 ounces of bone broth a day. It counts as part of your water intake. You can also make soup out of it and add other ingredients before you drink it. It has a really bland taste. Some people add vegetables while it is simmering. I decided to add beef base and chicken base to mine to give it a little extra flavor and protein. You can also use it in other dishes as the liquid base. Such as, hot dishes, and casseroles, anything that you would add liquid to. The biggest perk is that my crepey skin on my legs and arms has disappeared! I am now able to wear my short shorts, tank tops and swimsuit, without being embarrassed!! This is a big deal! Because, I was going to have to wear my long shorts and capris and T-shirts to cover up my legs and arms. I was not looking forward to that in Florida because the humidity is so high and I still have hot flashes! Now I don’t have to! I can also fit more clothes in my suitcase now!!
💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota6 -
Beth you’re just like me with your eating! Apple cider vinegar is known to help some people with acid reflux! Not enough evidence to prove this yet. One study suggests to do your own science experiment and try a little bit of it before bedtime. Make sure to drink water after taking it to cleanse your esophagus and teeth. When I take it before bed, I wait to brush my teeth until after I drink it.
💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota4 -
Barbara— Bird feeders are purchased, but one item is necessary. I need to buy a 2 cup pyrex measuring cup so I can dissolve the sugar in hot water. Then I can start inviting hummingbirds to my windows. 🤞🏻. 💖
Beth— I am feeling better about the move from Oregon, and you’re right about the value of having favorite things. In my heart, I miss good friends and home. I wish I could use the Star Trek transporter to go back and forth whenever I want to go. Wishful thinking—❤️. Now I can see my grandchildren often. That is wonderful. ⭐️
Katla2 -
Thank you Barbie for getting us started on a new month.
Ended March .6 down, not a lot but I will take it. Praying for April to be a better month all the way around.
Rosemarie--You are still trying to find your new schedule. I pray it gets easier. I can understand why the evening 5-7 would be hardest.
(When you were young (unde 20) what did you want to be when you grew up) Best as I can remember is a wife, mother and maybe a office manager.
Kim--No words just prayers and HUGS! You come here and vent anytime you need too. This is what we do.
Betsy--HUGS!!
Tracey--Nice set of mugs. What great memories with the grandchild.
Katla--The desk sounds like just what you need to make your apartment feel like home. Happy for you.
Lisa--Happy Birthday!!
Another fun day at the zoo (hospital) I did find out that I can start drawing on my retirement from before the hospital went corporate, the money was sitting in a account drawing interest. So I got signed up for that to start in May. I can still work as I am over 65. It's not enough to live on only, but will be nice to put in my savings and do what I want when I want. And my retirement from the hospital now well keep going and I give to that every month.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE5 -
If you are going to take the apple cider vinegar, some people mix it with other things. But remember to be careful of this because some things are a base and will neutralize the acid benefits. Also, another hint is that mix it with warm water. Both my husband and I have found that when it is mixed with cold water, it’s harder to drink down fast. Room temperature, water or warm water it goes down very smoothly. Also, I slowly drink a little bit of water afterwards to rinse my mouth and esophagus. Acid can deteriorate the enamel of your teeth.
It’s also best, if taken before a a high carb meal. On an empty stomach.3 -
I bought a book called Life Worth Living ,was recommended by Maria Schriver..started reading some of it..just the first couple chapters..very good so far.4
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- *lucy walking again*, WINDY!! 2hrs 1min 38sec, 21elev, 2.90ap, 94ahr, 122mhr, 6.15mi= 583c
Strava app= 753c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 2min 35sec, 151elev, 110aw, 19.3amph, 110ahr, 132mhr, 20.10mi= 381c
Strava app= 394c
Zwift stats- 1hr 2min 36sec, 154elev, 109aw, 49arpm, 19.27amph, 20.1mi= 395c
Total cal 964
Took Lucy to the vet this morning for her follow up appointment. Her gums were not pink as they should be which could be a sign of anemia. Her feet are better, she still has some sign of infection on her paws but she does look better. Her paw is not swollen anymore. She got the okay to walk again. She gave me more pills for anti-itch. She took blood to check her out and will call me tomorrow with her findings. Another $450. Ughhh. She lost another pound so she’s at 43.5 lbs. I asked her what is the lowest she can go, she said she wouldn’t want her getting any lighter.6 -
celebrated DEGSs birthday yesterday. Under calories, but a little high on carbs and sodium.
I had my Creative Writing this morning and Monday Painters after lunch, so will catch up with posts tomorrow.
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✔️
📍Creative Writing ✔️
📍Monday Painters ✔️
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Ran errands with dh then stopped and had pho for lunch then came home and started filling my greenhouse. Just the little pots are filled now but will get all the seeds planted tomorrow(unless dh and I go do something- we will wait and see).
If I am not too tired after zumba tonight, I will get all the labels ready.
There are 160 of the little pots plus the medium and larger ones plus I picked up two pots of tomatoes at Grocery Outlet- each had two plants(might and killed one when splitting them, will have to see in a few days if it survives) for $2.50, Home Depot wants $6 for one). I will have my son look at his store for a few things that I only want one or two and don't have seeds for, like jalapenos, for salsa)
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Lisa-Happy birthday. I think a nap is a wonderful present to yourself.
Interesting reading about bone broth. I use vital proteins. I also think keeping skin moisturized helps.
Wonderful walk after work. Just a bit over a mile. Didn't need a jacket for the first time. Opened front screen door and letting some air in.
Need to balance checkbook since credit union did a platform change this weekend and last Friday was pay day. Have a couple of bills to pay. That will end my productivity for the day.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio4
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