WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2023

auntiebk

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 PT

04/01: 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.

1948CWB

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 GA

myvt9v4crh

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.

Katla

minicooper452

(((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 MN

LisaInArkansas

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

bwcetc

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 Buffalo

fanncy0626

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cityjaneLondon

Carol - no genetic connection. DH was adopted.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

teklawa1

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 WA

skuehn48

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 WA

fanncy0626

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/Minnesota

fanncy0626

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/Minnesota

myvt9v4crh

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. ⭐️

Katla

Vickil57

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, NE

fanncy0626

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.

grandmallie

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.

pipcd34

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.

TerriRichardson112

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

dlfk202000

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)

ginnytez

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 Ohio