WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 5min 34sec, 43elev, 2.81ap, 89ahr, 121mhr, 6.01mi= 569c
Strava app= 737c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 17.54min, 30-35gear, 118elev, 131aw, 18.7amph, 107ahr, 125mhr, 5.57mi= 121c
Strava app = 134c
Zwift stats- 17.56min, 120elev, 130aw, 56arpm, 18.64amph, 5.57mi= 134c
Total cal 690
Had to do extra kitchen stuff so didn’t spin as long. Thx for all the kind comments about my kitchen! Oh did I also say the cabinet guy gave me whatever cash he had in his wallet for my MS Ride. $35 more so I am now over $500!6 -
Kylia-You can check some of the radiology places for the open architecture stuff. Dayton imaging on Far Hills looks like they have one. I'm sure there are others in Dayton. Good news from PA!
Heather-hope Johnnie feels better soon. I have had dizziness since Covid and it is disconcerting, Not as bad as his sounds.
Rebecca-Congratulations!
Lisa-intussusception definitely sounds like something to rule out. I will admit-when they said it typically hits children under three-I did smile (no offense intended).
Finished staff meetings and am exhausted. Left work after a meeting that ended at 2:30. Had to deal with a couple of phone calls when I got home but not too bad. Iced feet, then went on a short walk (only mile and a half). Have not heard from pharmacy yet for prescription for feet-hopefully tomorrow.
Heading out to ladies group for a visit.
Tale care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Lisa-intussusception definitely sounds like something to rule out. I will admit-when they said it typically hits children under three-I did smile (no offense intended).
Ginny in Ohio
No offense taken, dear heart. The news just kind of took the wind out of my sails for a minute. Luckily, the vast majority of the test results from the last week were actually quite good. I've also apparently found myself a guardian angel in the VA, Dr. B., the hematologist. She doesn't think the specialists had gone far enough (literally) in finding out what is going on with me... which is a little ironic when she's one of the specialists. But she wanted to find out if there was something going on between the limits of the endoscopy and the colonscopy's ability to view parts of the digestive system, so she is the one who ordered the CT scan. We'll see what the next few days bring. I really needed someone going to bat for me, and I think I found her.
Love,
Lisa in AR8 -
just got to see Nick- he and his wife came to pick up Ezie.
Hugged him and told him I was so happy to see him. He just kept saying he was sorry and thanking me.
He looked good, just a bit off/tired/medicated.
He hasn't text dh back because the police still have his phone but he will get it back tomorrow.
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Oh, Lisa. That is upsetting news. Praying for the best outcome.
Flea
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Lisa— Good luck with the CT scan. I hope it helps significantly and you feel better soon.
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Watching Carol Burnett special..gosh turned 90 yrs old..they don't make shows like hers any more. You would cry laughing.And Tim snd Harvey could never keep a straight face..3
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Good evening ladies!
(((Lisa)))
Today I ate 1203 calories which includes more chocolate than strictly necessary. And I did twenty minutes on the bike, thirty minutes of aerobic walking, and an hour of yoga. Yay! The final deficit was 376 Yay!
I tried skipping the backbends in the yoga and the sciatica was much better. Yay!
My laptop is still squirrelly. I had it working this morning, but there was another Windows update, and now it's even worse. So I will try again tomorrow. Maybe there will be new drivers available.
Annie in Delaware4 -
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Big hugs to Lisa. I hope your new supporter can properly sort out your far-too-long problems. She sounds just what you need.
Waiting to see how DH is this morning. I did not sleep well and have been wide awake since 4 am. Did all sorts of relaxing meditations, but didn't get back to sleep. I have gone off the idea of going to Portsmouth, but feel bad about G, as she always comes here. So that is a decision to make shortly. DH did sleep, unlike me!
I am working on being kind and compassionate to myself for getting in a flurry. It's complicated by the teachers' strike and DDIL having to work at home. I think this podcast is well paid and they need the money. DH also has a much overdue dentist appointment later! All will be well.
I find myself berating myself for getting agitated, so I have to remind myself that I am just feeling what I feel. Life is complicated. I have chosen to live a very simple life, with as few stressors as I can manage, but you can't win all the time. That's life!
Hugs to all the people who are experiencing life !
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Heather: My father had dizziness years ago and we went to the ER and it was an ear infection. Hoping that Johnny is feeling better today.
Debbie: So pleased you saw Nick and that he is doing okay.
Barbie: Congrats on cleaning out the garage.
Karen: Enjoyed the picture
Lanette: I have an aunt who met someone in her late 70's. She wasn't looking to date. The relationship just happened.
Kylia: It will probably be 5 years before I am a grandmother! I wish I could live close to my son like Heather does.
Lisa: I hope you don't need surgery. I love what you said about your mother being present in the children and grandchildren that loved her.
Annie: Parents can be aggravating...sorry about your Dad and the tree.
Carol: I will have to watch Rebecca. I did watch The Wedding Date and enjoyed this. Congrats on 2500 steps!
Machka: I love the pictures of the gardens.
Well today I have an appointment with a grief coach and I also have a ticket to a group that plays Tom Petty music. The concert is at 8pm and is close by. However I will need to nap because I am awake now at 4 am. I hope I am rested enough to attend the concert!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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25. Have a ‘no screens’ night and take time to recharge yourself. –evening line dance tho’ only an hour.
26. Take an extra break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes –oops. Meant to take dogs to powerline but picked up groceries instead. Tomorrow morning.
Whoops got a little “behind” (I wish ;} )
Thanks all. Found the Oregon Personal Representative (for HIPAA info) form and printed it. We’ll sign tomorrow, keep copies and I’ll put copy in my phone. Also downloaded the Oregon POA form, will broach that subject with Joe tomorrow too, wish me luck!
Welcome @yourfriend4ever Donna in NC!
Allie keep those Miles pics coming. Sure miss Penny @lagopus.
Annie did the PT give you any exercises to substitute for updog and cobra?
Carol more steps than yesterday is a great start! Keep it up!
Pip the roll out cabinet drawers. We did that at our last house in Boise and it made everything so much easier. I’m reluctant to do it here as I’d really rather do the whole kitchen and all bathrooms over… when Joe wins the lottery :laugh:
Michele if I don’t do my PT exercises “dailyish” I’m in pain. Great motivation. Vitamin “E”(xercise) :laugh:
KJ love how you flipped the snow into a fun day.
Kylia can you appeal the insurance denial of the MRI? Great healthy heart news.
Debbie I have an issue driving across bridges too. Sometimes feel the place at the other end is in some kind of alternative space time. Creepy. Hope your DH sells more than he buys And seeing Nick? Miracles really do happen.
Heather, how scary for Johnny and for you! Glad you’re being more understanding of your flurry, I’d be more than flurried. Hoping strongly for swift, complete recovery. ((hugs))
Sue hope your pulmonologist has a magic wand.
Rebecca congratulations!
Well done @aundy28570 for getting back on track. Would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale?
Lisa thankful Dr. B is going to bat for you.. ‘bout damtime someone did.
Rosemarie what would it take for you to be able to live close to your son?
Tome to snooze.04/26: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, line dance class, Jeopardy walking steps:7695
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 23+9+3+1+9 avocado, beets, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, celery, cucumber, ginger snap, granola, honeydew, hummus, juices-beet/carrot/celery/lettuce/parsley/spinach/tomato/watercress, juice/pineapple, mushrooms, olives-almond, onion, orange, peanut brittle, pecans, pepperoncini, pineapple, popcorn, potato chips, prune, radish, romaine, snap peas, sweet peppers-orange/red/yellow, tea, tomato sauce, turmeric, walnuts, watermelon, wheat-fettuccine/pizza. CI=1345
Live: Joe, readings, BP, Grocery Outlet, recycling. Wt:134.3
04/25: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, dogs to powerline, evening line dance. steps:7737
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 23+9+3+1 beets, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, celery, cucumber, ginger snap, granola, honeydew, hummus, juices-beet/carrot/celery/lettuce/parsley/spinach/tomato/watercress, juice/pineapple, mushrooms, onion, orange, peanut brittle, pecans, pineapple, popcorn, prune, sweet peppers-orange/red/yellow, tea, tomato sauce, turmeric, watermelon, wheat-fettuccine/pizza. CI=1152
Live: Joe, readings, BP, more laundry. Wt: 134.9
04/24: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, dogs to powerline, line dance class. steps:8528
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 23+9+3 beets, blueberries, broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, celery, cucumber, ginger snap, granola, honeydew, hummus, juices-beet/carrot/celery/lettuce/parsley/spinach/tomato/watercress, juice/pineapple, mushrooms, onion, orange, pecans, pineapple, popcorn, prune, sweet peppers-orange/red/yellow, tea, tomato sauce, turmeric, watermelon, wheat-fettuccine/pizza. CI=1421
Live: Joe, readings, BP, two loads laundry, groom dogs, bank, post office. Wt: 135.4
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer. April: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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ACTIVE APRIL1. Commit to being more active this month starting today. Yes!
2. Spend as much time as possible outdoors today. Yes!
3. Listen to your body and be grateful for what it can do. Yes! I can garden, which requires all sorts of body motion, and cycle.
4. Eat healthy and natural food today and drinks lots of water. Yes! Ate my usual food and drank lots of water up till about 8 pm. We won't talk about what happened after that.
5. Turn a regular activity into a playful game today. Hmmm ... Walking around the shops? Climbing stairs?
6. Do a body-scan meditation and really notice how your body feels. Achy.
7. Get natural light early in the day. Dim the lights in the evening.
There isn't much light early in the day here. Plus I was sleeping then. Plus it was cloudy, drizzly and rainy all day.
But I do dim the lights in the evening. It's one of many steps I take to wind down in the evenings to prepare myself for the night.
8. give your body a boost by laughing or making someone laugh
I rarely laugh. Most things don't strike me funny.
Lots of things amuse me, but not enough for laughter.
9. Turn your housework or chores into a fun form of exercise
I often do, but as today's work involved sitting at 2 computers, I walked on the treadmill during a break instead.
10. Have a day with less screen time and more movement
Unfortunately, today was another day sitting at 2 computers.
But I did go downstairs to row and lift weights.
Hoping the rain will let up soon!!! It's been 4 days already!
11. Set yourself an exercise goal or sign up to an activity challenge
One of my more favourite areas!!
We aim to cycle at least one 50 km ride each month and have been doing that for a while. At our AGM at the end of March, we got a bag full of these each.
We will have to see when we can fit our April ride in ... the 5 days off over Easter would have been good but it rained and rained and was cold and windy. Snow at higher elevations.
Maybe next weekend ... we'll see.
AND ... one of the bigger running events moved their event to September which is fantastic for me. Originally, it was this month, but I was nowhere near ready to even sign up for the 5K. Now I've got the winter to get in shape.
Also, now that I'm working back in the same building I was in about 16 months ago, with many of the same people, we've started our stair climbing challenge again. We are easing into it this month because of Easter and ANZAC Day but we'll be ready to be much more consistent in May.
The stair climbing challenge is exciting because when I'm busy climbing 20+ flights of 20 stairs each day I am at work, I lose weight.
12. Move as much as possible, even if you’re stuck inside
Absolutely! I climbed stairs.
13. Make sleep a priority and go to bed in good time
I do when I have to work the next day ... make sure I get at least 7 hours of sleep.
But I am not keen on that. I'm a night owl and like to get things done late at night. Having to be in bed by 11:45 pm is a bit uncomfortably early.
14. Relax your body & mind with yoga, tai chi or meditation.
Gardening ... will gardening do?
15. Get active by singing today (even if you think you can’t sing)
I sing every day. My husband is very polite about it.
16. Go exploring around your local area and notice new things
I've spent 5 years on our island.
I've done a lot of local exploring!
I think exploring locally is a great idea and some people don't do enough of it. However, I'm getting more and more restless to go somewhere else as the weeks go by.
17. Be active outside. Dig up weeds or plant some seeds
I usually do this on the weekend when there's daylight.
However, I occasionally do some weeding in the pitch dark when I walk Rhody right after work.
18. Try a new online exercise, activity or dance class.
Hmmmmmmm ... not that keen on online exercise, aside from Zwift.
However, I have started a stair climbing challenge at work, and we keep track of it on an Excel spreadsheet.
19. Spend less time sitting today. Get up and move more often.
Walking in the morning and evening as part of my commute.
Walking at lunch.
Climbing stairs.
Walking back and forth to the kitchen and toilet.
Walking with Rhody after work.
20. Focus on eating ‘a rainbow of multi-colored vegetables today.
As always.
21. Regularly pause to stretch and breathe during the day.
Does huffing and puffing up and down 20 flights of stairs count?
22. Enjoy moving to your favorite music. Really go for it.
I always enjoy my music, but I don't necessarily move to it.
23. Go out and do an errand for a loved one or neighbor.
Not on the 23rd (Sunday) but today.
24. Get active in nature. Feed the birds or go wild-life spotting.
Walking ... and watching the pigeons.
25. Have a ‘no screens’ night and take time to recharge yourself.
Tuesday was ANZAC Day ... so I didn't spend as much time in front of my computer. I was out in the garden for quite a while, then we went cycling.
26. Take an extra break in your day and walk outside for 15 minutes
Wednesday, I was back at work. But I did a longish (over an hour) walk to the Botanical Gardens and back to work.
27. Find a fun exercise to do while waiting for the kettle to boil (or pan of water.)
Thursday ... today. More climbing stairs.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
Machka in Oz
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I am beyond happy with our newly installed kitchen roll out cabinets for our kitchen and spice rack. We started out on our walk at 6:30 so we could get home by 9am. Most places ask for a deposit or 1/2 now and rest when he’s done. He just wanted full payment when he was done and we were happy. He was Kind, efficient, punctual and pleasant to deal with. Before and after pics.
Very nice!!
I miss having upper cupboards.
M in Oz
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Interesting questions arising around these parts.
Cremation vs. burying - One of my mother's fears was being buried and still be intact for ages, so she requested that she not be embalmed. She wanted to go back to the earth. Texas law gave us 24 hours to get her in the ground. I, on the other hand, wish to be cremated. The family joke is that I want my ashes put in an urn on the mantel, and stick wiggly eyes on the outside, so I can check out Corey's new girlfriends. In all honesty, I simply don't care, I just don't want to be buried and have people visit me in that spot. Kylia - I've told my family I will haunt them if they bury me, too!
Love y'all,
Later,
Lisa
Kylia doesn't want to be in an urn on a shelf ... you don't want to be buried.
I'm happy being cremated and buried. I'd like to be scattered in a favourite spot, but I think that's illegal and I wouldn't want to put pressure on my survivors in any way.
M in Oz
Turns out it's legal!
https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ab/jasper/securite-safety/regles-rules/cendres-ashes
But I'd probably have to go scatter myself ... the nursing home won't like do it.
M in Oz0 -
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DH is feeling better than yesterday, but still dizzy. I decided to cancel my trip to see G, because I think even just Edie (and son) would be too much for him. However, she will lift his spirits! I can do all the running around, getting stuff out, lunch etc, and he can just sit with her. My son will be working in one of the rooms once he has got on to our WiFi.
DH managed some time on the recumbent bike, but I advised against the elliptical and rower! He is unnaturally quiet (for him).
I will walk with him to the dentist later and can shop at the Chinese while he is there. I need to make an appointment for a checkup.
G was OK, and nice about the cancellation, but I'm sure she is disappointed. I got some money back for my train ticket, although they charged a big admin fee. But I'm not too much out of pocket.
Expecting them any time now.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6
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