WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,728 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,293 Member
    edited May 2023
    Heather When I fell on ice this winter. The first thing I did was take an Epson salt bath. Then I used Arnica gel on my scrapes. Lastly I just dropped everything and rested. I did gentle exercises that were recommended for my arm. For the first few days I could barely lift my right arm. It took about a week to be 80% recovered. About a month to be fully recovered.

    Arnica is a mainstay in my medicine cabinet. It helps with circulation. It should not be used if you are on a blood thinner.


  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,656 Member
    :) Happy May 1st!
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,453 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    auntiebk wrote: »
    30. Make time to run, swim, dance, cycle or stretch today. Oops, wimped out on PT, but did manage to drag my weary butt down to the powerline meadow with the dogs, and weed/plant one big pot ;)
    April summary.
    Move more: Average steps/day 7693 so far, exceeded 7515 goal hooray!
    Fuel better: Good variety of plants/week, quantity improving.
    Live now: progressing with Tumble and Shadow grooming and play training. Joe time investment paying off.
    Average wt for the month down two tenths of a pound. I’ll take it ;)
    Keep same intentions for May.
    Printed out the Oregon HIPAA authorization forms, Joe signed with minimal resistance. Scanned in to laptop, saved to iphone, asked Joe to turn in when he goes for EKG Tuesday, and he agreed. That’s two cooperations I didn’t really expect ;). Next I’ll try medical POA… :devil:

    Karen yours to pip. Well said.
    Machka the bug stuff looks like what the ?carpenter ants??Termites? leave behind after digesting the wood trim around the front windows. [shudder]
    Margaret you are right about the usefulness of the humble bumble, plus I like watching them crawl around the evergreen huckleberry blooms. The floral “Temple Lion Censer” made me smile, especially the flowery butt.
    Machka cute, yup. Is that a honey bee butt sticking out of the yellow bloom about a third of the way in to from the right edge?
    Beth :sad: and :rage: your poor mom has to suffer for over a week to get that bad tooth pulled. No pain meds? Grr.
    KJ :… Then, get mad when we were right…” it’s the testosterone poisoning, but knowing that doesn’t help. “not listening to it” is self-care. Brava! Never heard of “mulch glue” sounds like what our traveling pea gravel needs. Thanks!
    Lisa love your evolution in action approach to flowers indistinguishable from weeds. Thanks also for the caution about season 2, I’m with you about that kind of humor. Likewise most slapstick, can’t bear the Three Stooges but Joe is a huge fan. :love: those pics. I’m with Levi about wandering fowl.
    Rita you can not spend too much time on your self care, not with all that you have to deal with.
    Lanette :laugh: :noway: :laugh: Ah yes, coffee and a cigarette before breakfast, yes I relished that. Haven’t smoked since 1999 and rarely have more than one cup of coffee a month ;) Gorgeous chicken chateau and wow they’ve gotten B I G. ((hugs)) and prayers for Kitty and for you.
    Ginny I couldn’t have imagined either ‘til it happened to me. So grateful it’s “behind” me ;)
    Tracey you’re right, gonna make sure I get some apple or pomegranate daily for awhile. Thankful you can get in to see the Doctor Thursday. Hope he does whatever you need for medical leave. Fingers X’d for job opportunities, any airline or office would be lucky to get you. :love: your DD’s friend’s humor. Your DD must be a good friend to have such a good one. Prayers the procedure is successful.
    Heather how is Johnny? Any recurrence of the dizziness?
    Michele ha ha!
    Debbie thanks for the update. Praying Destiny can get into St. Jude’s ASAP.
    Barbie thanks for the May fresh start. Loved the “Where did you find that” meme.
    Welcome ?or is it Welcome Back? @WindyCityGal160 Liz in Chicago!
    Pip after slurping down all the humming bird juice daily last week, all our hummers have disappeared. Gal on NextDoor said they’re probably laying their eggs. Hope they’lll be back soon. How do you capture your stats? Smartwatch? HRM? Or ???

    That’s it for now.
    04/30: Move: 0 sets PT, dogs to powerline. steps:4079 so far
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 7+7 apple, beans-cannellini/kidney, ginger, granola, lettuce-butter, oats, pomegranate juice, potatoes-french fries, prunes, raisins, tangerines, walnuts, wheat-burger bun/cronut/ginger snaps/macaroni. CI=1621 way over because of the coffee/cream/cronut but sooo worth it!
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, Vimeo church, weed/plant one big pot, two loads laundry. Wt: 134.5
    04/29: Move: 2 sets PT w/D. Jeopardy walking. steps: 7819
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 7 apple, ginger, granola, potatoes-french fries, prunes, tangerines, wheat-burger bun/ginger snaps. CI=1209
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, artisan market with T + S. Wt: 134.3 again.

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. April: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    Hummingbirds around here are still buzzing around. My stats are from an app called Strava. It tracks my walking, biking, and outside running, it tracks distance, pace, watts, elevation. Also use my Apple Watch to track my average heart rate and max heart rate and the calories that I burned. I never use the calories that it may show on an exercise machine I may be on.

    I also use Strava for most of my exercise.


    Machka in Oz

    Yeah, I’ve noticed:0)
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,619 Member
    Mary from AZ / @fanncy0626, where are you?

    Barbara AHMOD
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    2023 Mindful May

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate the flowers and greenery Spring brings.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 0/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 0/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1 0/31 (93%)
    Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
    Meditation: daily. 0/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 0/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 36/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 68 by May 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)35/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 0/25 (100%,88%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 18/12 (100%,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. 700, (100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    1. Do something kind for someone you really care about. I need to think about this and plot!
    2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t.
    3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small.
    4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together.
    5. Let someone know how much they mean to you and why.
    6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful.
    7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why.
    8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today.
    9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today.
    10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times.
    11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder.
    12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you.
    13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country.
    14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature.
    15. Do something to contribute to your local community.
    16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better.
    17. Find a way to make what you do today meaningful.
    18. Send a hand written note to someone you care about.
    19. Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful.
    20. Share 3 photos of things you find meaningful or memorable.
    21. Look up at the sky and remember we are a part of something bigger.
    22. Find a way to help a project or charity you care about.
    23. Recall 3 things that you’ve done that you are proud of.
    24. Make choices that have a positive impact on others today.
    25. Ask someone else what matters most to them and why.
    26. Remember an event in your life that was really meaningful.
    27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others.
    28. Do something special and revisit in your mind tonight.
    29. Today do something to car for the natural world.
    30. Share a quote you find inspiring to give others a boost.
    31. Find three reasons to be hopeful about the future.


    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    My April wasn’t that good but at 80% goals met, not entirely bad. Here is the summary of last month.

    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 11/15(100%,100%,80%,73%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 28/30 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1 28/30 (93%)
    Arm weights twice a week 5/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
    Meditation: daily. 30/30 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 9/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 9867, 9491,10170, 8706, (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 6/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 35/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 68 by May 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)35/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 27/20-(100%,88%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 18/12 (100%,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——86.36%
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—


    RVRita in sunny hot already NM
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,702 Member
    Lisa -I thought about you when I took the Toro out last week. Glad the new seat is comfortable. And good luck with the upcoming surgery. Any idea if it's open surgery or if they'll be able to do it laparoscopically? You probably said and I skipped over it. Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Sorry! Didn't mean to be obscure. The VA just approved a surgery consult to further explore issues that showed up on the CT scan. Don't know if surgery will be necessary or warranted until I talk to a surgeon. I did send the results to my gastroenterologist's office, and they want another CT scan that concentrates on the "small bowel," to get more information. Not sure what they'll do with the information when they get it, but a CT scan isn't too bad as far as tests go, so not sweating that one.


    Lisa - you weren't obscure - I now remember you said it's just a consult. :) Thanks for jogging my memory. I'm sure they'll tell you the "how" when and if it gets down to surgery. Good luck!

    Lanette
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Thank you Lisa! I'm on my third nap and fourth cup of tea. I'm a believer in rest and hot liquids for colds. We have leftover pot roast for my parents dinner, so that's easy. I think I'm nodding off again!

    Annie in Delaware
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    <3Heather, Sorry to hear of your mishap. You will be saved by your good habits and healthy lifestyle.
  • Kimmy6364
    Kimmy6364 Posts: 1 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    Stats for the day 4/30/23

    Housecleaning etc- 3hrs 28min 11sec, vacuum, make hummingbird food, laundry fold and put away, empty dishwasher, sweep front entryway and front patio, organize closets, etc= 968c

    Just waiting for my humming bird food to cool. :)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 8min 3sec, 42elev, 2.82ap, 82ahr, 94mhr, 6.15mi= 574c
    Strava app = 753c
    Walk home to gym- 11.17min, .53mi= 51c
    Strava app= 65c
    Treadmill jog- 39.39min, 152ahr, 190mhr, start 5.7sp, increase by one after every mile, last mile 5.9-8.0speed, 9.55min mi, 4mi= 431c
    Spin bike at gym, 18.58min, gear 14, 15.82amph, 132ahr, 156mhr, 5mi= 197c
    Walk gym to home- 10.17min, .60mi= 58c
    Strava app= 74c

    Total cal 1311

    Ran again, I started out slow and built up, only did 4 miles, my max heart rate got up to 190, it didn’t even feel like it.
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 651 Member
    edited May 2023
    Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    Thanks for getting us started anew, Barbie!

    I'm so sorry about Destiny, Debbie. I'm glad she's getting the preliminary help she needs. Hope she can get into St Jude's. Sending love and prayers.

    Holy crap is right, Kelly! I follow the calendar based on my designers and when they started giving me kits for May a month ago I thought, "WAIT, WHAT?!?" and then, "Okay... it's a month away." and the BAMM! It's here! I'm really quite excited because I decided that I am NOT going to work at all this summer however, that means I'm going to have to get those lousy ducks lined up now for next fall. Not truly an issue because, if I'm not 100% ready then things will just be later than "usual" in September and the case managers will not mind. They're busy enough at that time anyway.

    Thanks for the new list, Rita!

    1. Do something kind for someone you really care about... it's mail-a-card Monday, DONE!
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
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