WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023

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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    Had a great walk- was sprinkling right before I started but warmed up after(plus I started jogging so that helped warm me too- jogged about 1/3 of the way. Over 16,000 steps so far and getting ready to go to Zumba class for another hour.

    EDIT-
    Forgot to submit this before going to class.
    Just got home. This substitute teacher worked us out!!. Hard when they do totally different routines and totally different songs. She did one song that we were used to but some of the steps were different.
    Steps so far are now 23,500 and still have two hours before bed.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear of your family's friend. He was definitely far too young, I am happy to hear that he lived life to the fullest tho! Perhaps something we should all bear in mind....
    Tracey, I do hope your grandpup gets better quickly! Probably a good call to cancel the interview. A one hour drive just to get there won't put you in the right frame of mind.
    Allie, I am glad that Tracy has found daycare for Miles and that you will go back to being Gramma! Being the back up in case of illness or holiday wouldn't be so bad and I'm sure that they will still want you to be able to spend time with him.
    Michele, I didn't realize that you knew Jerry's wife! That puts you in a delicate spot for sure. Sorry to hear about Tigger, hope it works out.

    Once again trying to remember things that I wanted to comment on, but once again the memory fails. sigh.
    Today turned out to be a good day, wasn't sure it would after the second stop I wanted to make. It was errand day today. I had gone thru a bunch of clothes last month and had a trunkful of stuff to take to Sally Ann, get there and the gate to the back where they accept the donations is closed and the sign on it says "Donations Closed". So now I have a trunk full of stuff and need to get groceries. I was trying to remember where I had seen some donation boxes, they used to be on pretty much every corner but then people were crawling in them and getting stuck and there were a few fatalities. Many organizations just didn't have the funds to get new and improved boxes so just gave up on them. Anyway, I went past one store that had one forever, but it was gone, so I just decided to get my groceries and be done with it, try Sally Ann another day. Went to Superstore and lo and behold, they have a donation box!!! So got my trunk emptied out, then went to a place that I was hoping recycled batteries (they do!) and also managed to leave a few burnt out light bulbs there! My mood was considerably improved after that! I was not looking forward to bringing those clothes home again, not after hauling them down the stairs and actually getting them into the car! lol
    And it's way past my bedtime again.
    Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good morning!
    Hugs!
    Congratulations!

    Got the beds all mulched in Kentucky. Seriously in heed of rain down there. Trying to figure out why the mice are coming in there. Had little problems all winter/spring, but they cleaned up 3 bait boxes! Kept smelling a dead one in a closet, but couldn't locate it. Finally did! It died in the shop vac-ugh! Shop vac now out in tool room. Closet sprayed down. Did put foil and trim boards over more cracks we found. That did help in utility room, so hoping it makes a difference. Someone said they may be looking for food. The only food we keep down there is in the fridge. At least it isn't the skunk under the house!

    Heart doctors are going to try to get my DH and my appointments together. Makes more sense. I am under strict instructions to walk.

    For years I kept both check registers and budget notebook. I had to as my first DH and I started our marriage in extreme debt. Now I am pretty bad about keeping track. I keep eye for unusual activity on credit cards and checking accounts, but that is about it. DH is cash customer. I shop rarely. There was a time when I could tell you to the penny what I didn't where even if I went to 10 places, now I have to look at receipts. It is a nice place to be at this stage in my life. Most bills are paid automatically. For that I am thankful as time just gets away from me for writing checks.
    I am enjoying my flowers and hummingbirds at home.i can see one feeder from my bed.

    Time to get moving!
    Much love to all from Ohio,
    Kylia

  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited June 2023
    Pip— Congrats for 4100 consecutive days of logging. Impressive!!! 👍🏻 👍🏻 👍🏻

    Katla
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
    June 2023 Happiness

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


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 0/15 (100%,100%,80%,73%,.1%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 5/30 (84%,86%,94%,93%,65%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 1/30 (93%,0)
    Arm weights twice a week 1/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%,0)
    Meditation: daily. 8/30(82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%)

    Feeling overwhelmed and lethargic this month. Taking a break from the list above until I feel more in control. I am also having a bursitis/arthritis/tendinitis attack this month. Doctor prescribed something for me to try. Which seems to be working for my mood.


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7840 (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 86/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83% should be 103.2 by July 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)41/94 w(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,(100%,100%,100%,0%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 11/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 22/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 6/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200 (100%,100%,100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met——-89%
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. Started with friendly people.
    2. Say positive things in your conversations with others. I will try, but people annoy me.
    3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it. This will be about my son. Not sure how to re-frame it but will find a way today. I must realize he is a full grown man and in charge of his own life.
    4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
    5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down. 1. My family, 2. A roof over my head, 3. Enough food to eat.
    6. Get out into green space and feel the joy that nature brings. every day!
    7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good. 2 walks so far. And therapist today.
    8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share. To be accomplished.
    9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently. Did this on my trip to Lubbock to get my car back finally. Was a great day!
    10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them. Will report on this later! Gave a family some Little Debbie cookies.
    11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it. Will do! Yesterday had a salad made from lettuce, onion, peppers, and tomato from my garden. The dressing was homemade too! Mmmmmm
    12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone. To be done! Sent my GS a thank you note for being my grandchild!
    13. Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side. Already happening after a very stressful day yesterday.
    14. Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
    15. Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
    16. Speak to others in a warm and friendly manner.
    17. Take time to notice things that you find beautiful.
    18. Look for something good in a difficult situation.
    19. Get outside and find the joy in being active.
    20. Rediscover and enjoy a fun childhood activity.
    21. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement.
    22. Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh.
    23. Create a playlist of uplifting songs to listen to.
    24. Bring to mind a favorite memory you feel grateful for.
    25. Show your appreciation to people who are helping others
    26. Make time to do something playful just for the fun of it.
    27. Be kind to you. Do something that brings you joy.
    28. Notice how positive emotions are contagious among people.
    29. Share a friendly smile with people you see today.
    30. Make a list of the joys in your life and keep adding to it.

    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,324 Member
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    Thank you Machka! I needed this today!

    RVRita
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Carla praying for your daughter and the issues that she is having with her ex. Hopefully the judge will take action against him. 🙏

    💕Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,274 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/kids- 1hr 55min 17sec, 97elev, 3.10ap, 91ahr, 113mhr, 6.05mi= 573c
    Strava app = 741c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 52.38min, 679elev, 122aw, 17.3amph, 40gear, 102ahr, 123mhr, 15.14mi= 257c
    Strava app= 368c
    Zwift stats- 52.41min, 680elev, 122aw, 48arpm, 17.20amph, 15.1mi= 368c

    Total cal 830
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,193 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Had a great walk- was sprinkling right before I started but warmed up after(plus I started jogging so that helped warm me too- jogged about 1/3 of the way. Over 16,000 steps so far and getting ready to go to Zumba class for another hour.

    EDIT-
    Forgot to submit this before going to class.
    Just got home. This substitute teacher worked us out!!. Hard when they do totally different routines and totally different songs. She did one song that we were used to but some of the steps were different.
    Steps so far are now 23,500 and still have two hours before bed.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

    -=

    Went back and double checked- was off on my steps- Fitbit says I did 24,500 yesterday. Only 13,500 so far today. No class tonight so wont be getting as many as yesterday.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,660 Member
    Rita - I know you've mentioned relocating in the past. How did you find the your current "position" at Bottomless Lakes State Park and now that you've had experience, could you and your DH pull up stakes and find similar position/accommodations at another NM state park or perhaps a park in another state?

    Sounds like the once fun group you worked with have pretty much all left. Wouldn't blame you for wanting to look elsewhere, although I know you and your DH have put down roots with doctors and different services in the community.

    I hope things change for the better for you. <3

    Lanette