WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,812 Member
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    Debbie - I hope your DH soon realizes he’s being taken advantage of.

    Vicki - there is a local artist here that makes those wooden flowers. They are beautiful. Great gift.
    Funnily enough I had given one to my boss a couple years ago. The artists here use yard sale funds to create their arrangements in.

    Rosemarie- I’m glad your son spent the day with you.

    Barbie - I love your Mom’s joke. I’ll have to tell my Grandson that one.

    I have planted the other plants I bought yesterday and added more dirt to the side bed.

    I just learned that Reba will be replacing Blake Shelton as a Voice coach. I’m so excited.

    Machka - Where did you graduate from. Proms were huge where I grew up and for my girls. I went to prom with my best friend when she graduated. I quit school. Her class would have been my graduation class.

    Carla - I believe it is frozen shoulder, I’m doing exercises for it that I found online and it is much better today, I would say about 50%. I have a massage tomorrow I will have her pay attention to it as well.

    Rebecca - what a shame your DIL discouraged Athena from eating. Sounds like a great day though.

    Barbara- I get myself in those rearranging messes too. Not as much as I used to because there is no way to rearrange here as much.

    Kelly - that was me talking about Mom needing to ask for money. I hated seeing it. My Mom wasn’t raised that way, my grandparents kept their money very separate. They even borrowed from one another and kept a journal as to who owed what. I don’t think that’s the answer either.
    We both contribute, have separate bank accounts but I manage it all. DH doesn’t really like to deal with it. I wish he would more, but have given up asking.

    Karen - I’m so happy that you had surprise visits and calls.
    That will be a tough conversation with your brother, maybe if you show him the bank statements it will help. He will see that you are having to help support him.

    Joy - I am so happy that you had a wonderful trip. I so wish I could go to Ireland someday.

    My shoulder is not as painful today. I iced, used ibuprofen, and did some exercises yesterday. I will continue today. I also have my massage appointment this afternoon.

    I have had a thought to take a couple of courses on popular programs here. I am just trying to decide which one to take first. One is 300, the other is 600. I think it may help in my job search though.

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,428 Member
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    Tracey - good luck with that massage! When I had a frozen shoulder, I did the PT faithfully, it was a long slow go and I was impatient so booked a "medical massage" for that shoulder. She said go ahead and scream into the pillow if you have to, and she wasn't kidding. The next day I was really bruised but she broke up that tissue and I was lots better.

    Strange how it comes on and I hear of more and more people dealing with it. I still feel a twinge now and then and get right after it with stretches. Debbie's idea of a hot shower sounds good.

    Lanette B)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,966 Member
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    2023 Mindful May

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my coworkers.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 8/31 (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. 10/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)

    Feeling overwhelmed this month. Taking a break from the list above until I feel more in control.


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 10818, 8171, 8856, (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 54/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 86 by June1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 (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. 13/15 (100%,88%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 19/12 (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+25 )(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200 (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! I gave my son a gift card to Netflix. He needed something to make him smile.
    2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t. I will try. Did this.
    3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small. I have to think about this. I did not buy beer today. Working on not enabling my DH.
    4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together. DONE!
    5. Let someone know how much they mean to you and why. It’s my brother’s 59’th birthday today. Going to call him. We never really call each other.
    6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful. Will do! And found them all over all day!
    7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why. Did this in my journal.
    8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today. Do this every day
    9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today. Will try.
    10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times. It is hard right now but trying.
    11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder. There is plenty here at the park. Wondering how a cave could turn into a lake.
    12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you. I will try to remember to do this. Did not have time.
    13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country. Sounds like fun! I looked up Canada and specialty Quebec where my family originated.
    14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature. I love doing this!
    15. Do something to contribute to your local community. Helped a homeless man today.
    16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better. Will watch for this.
    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. I
    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 in NM
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,368 Member
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    Rita ~ So sorry about your pup! :'( Is this the one you said had heart trouble?

    Joy ~ Your trip sounds amazing. I'm glad you had companions to enjoy it with.

    Carol in GA
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,034 Member
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    Just got a message from the triplets mom(the ones I took care of for 5 yrs.) Haven't seen them in 4 1/2 yrs. Have kind of stayed in touch with the mom over the years on FB- She keeps saying she will bring the kids by but hasn't.
    Invited me to their 10th birthday party.
    Not sure if they will even remember me. I had them from the time they were 3 months old until middle of kindergarten when the mom, out of the blue, pulled them because she decided to be a stay at home mom(she tried to do that twice when they were little but couldn't do it, brought them right back to me), I didn't even get to say good bye. She gave me the two week notice but didn't bring them during that time but did pay me. They were a lot of work- 55 hrs a week for the 5 yrs, but sure missed them when they were gone.
    Not sure if I am going by myself or if dh will go too.
    I won't stay long as I will not know anyone there besides the kids and their mom and they will be busy with their other guests

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,034 Member
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    Going to go a bit early and walk- still may be a bit warm but hopefully there will be the perfect breeze like yesterday.
    High of 83 today.
    And hopefully no snakes crawling out of the brush as I walk by. I don't mind them but want to know exactly where they are. Not glance down and almost stepping on one and having it looking up at me.

    Finished the day with just over 21,300 steps in for the day. Actually slept pretty good, finally.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,723 Member
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  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
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    B)


    Katla
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,818 Member
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    <3
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,114 Member
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    Hello ladies!

    At this stage of my life, I can eat unfamiliar food, or be away from the restroom, but doing both is quite the risk. So my travel is limited which is okay because I have seen my share of the world. My favorite vacation was a beach resort.

    I just did twenty-five minutes on my bike, after weighing myself. I did splurge this weekend, and my scale knows. Oh well, back in the saddle. It's dumbbells tonight.

    Rita, so sorry to hear of your Chihuahua's heart troubles. So sad that our fur babies don't last.

    Heather Edie is so impressive! Wow!

    And you asked what my therapist thought of my lapse/moody spell. She didn't say much at all, which is making me wonder if it's time for a change. She thinks I need to get out of the house more. But she is not on board with the whole diet/exercise struggle. She's not against it, but somehow it all gets brushed aside. Hmm. It's a major part of my quiet life.

    The pattern is that as soon as I lose a few pounds, I get sloppy and stop losing. I stop turning down things I know I shouldn't eat. It feels like I have built up a cushion so I can afford to eat a few extras, but I overdo it. I don't regret eating a nice meal out, but I did eat too many of the muffins I bought for breakfast. And I skipped too much exercise, which probably made the spell feel worse. Anyway, I hope to be back on track now.

    Annie in Delaware





  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,723 Member
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    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Here are some professional photos of Edie doing her triathlon at the National Training Centre in Crystal Palace. She does have swimming coaching, but the biking and running she does on her own. Occasionally the family go to a track. There were 51 girls competing and a lot of them belonged to triathlon clubs! Edie came 10th. :D<3
    The photos are obscured because they want you to buy them, but you can get the idea. I can't get over how grown up she looks! <3
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    I just adore her.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    AWESOME JOB!!!!!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,723 Member
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    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 53min 54sec, 85elev, 2.92ap, 82ahr, 115mhr, 5.82mi= 613c
    Strava app= 713c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 3min 37sec, 1253elev, 30gear, 126aw, 14.5amph, 108ahr, 142mhr, 15.37mi= 381c
    Strava app= 457c
    Zwift stats- 1hr 3min 42sec, 1254elev, 125aw, 55arpm, 14.51amph, 15.4mi= 457c

    Total cal 994

    So close, had I only paid attention
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
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    I need to repair or replace my glasses. I plan to start with a chat with my daughter. We haven’t been here long & she will have good ideas about good businesses to get things done. I’ll be chatting with her soon. This has gone on too long & is resulting in headaches & eye pain for me.

    I’ll give her a call soon.

    Katla
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,193 Member
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    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Here are some professional photos of Edie doing her triathlon at the National Training Centre in Crystal Palace. She does have swimming coaching, but the biking and running she does on her own. Occasionally the family go to a track. There were 51 girls competing and a lot of them belonged to triathlon clubs! Edie came 10th. :D<3
    The photos are obscured because they want you to buy them, but you can get the idea. I can't get over how grown up she looks! <3
    un6gzhi9fl06.jpg
    diil54xfgetd.jpg

    I just adore her.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Good for her! Well done!
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,387 Member
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