WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023
Replies
-
1 -
0 -
0 -
Hi all.
We were invited to a reception this afternoon, out on the helicopter deck, to see the glacier. Champagne and waffles with cream and strawberries. Yes, I did eat half a waffle.
We found a nice couple to talk to as well!
This morning we had to paint puffins. 🎨
Tomorrow is another sea day.
Rita - I really feel for you. Our children are bonded to us in such a deep way. Sending hugs and good wishes.
Rebecca- Great haircut. 👍
Having a quiet evening tonight. Neither of the shows attract me, so we will be reading.
This afternoon, after the glacier, we went to choir and had a wonderful time finishing off our sea shanty. Lots of parts and harmonies. I found it really hard to hold my alto harmony for the refrain. But I just love it. So good for the spirits.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxx
10 -
4 -
Heather- you and Johnny look like your having such a wonderful time,and love the painting of the puffins
Sounds like you picked a cruise that had all of the things that you both love to do..smashing xoxo
Have the laundry drying and the movie in our theater tonight is 80 for Brady with Jane Fonda,Lilly Tomlin,Rita Moreno and Sally Field ..should be good for a few chuckles
I was looking at that picture of Miles and he looks so grown up not a baby anymore..4 -
June 2023 Happiness
Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate law enforcement.21. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement. Forgot to do this]
Exercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 0/15 (100%,100%,80%,73%,.1%)
Walk 7,000 every day 12/30 (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. My colitis has also come back. 2 weeks straight as of 6/4/23
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. 7840,6796, 8187,(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) 105/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83% should be 103 by July 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)46/94 (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. Will do.
15. Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it. This will be fun to find things. How about turtle eggs on the beach that have to be moved to not be crushed.
16. Speak to others in a warm and friendly manner. I will try.
17. Take time to notice things that you find beautiful. Will do! Watched people enjoying the lake on a beautiful Saturday!
18. Look for something good in a difficult situation. My son is getting help from a social worker who is including me.
19. Get outside and find the joy in being active.Too hot today, 105 degrees at 1;45 pm!
20. Rediscover and enjoy a fun childhood activity. Going to color! Didn’t do this. I must make time to do this.
22. Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh. There is a funny tv show called “The Neighbors” about humans living next door to aliens that makes me laugh. Will watch that today.
23. Create a playlist of uplifting songs to listen to. I have one already!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.
RVRita1 -
Pip and Kirby - Happy Anniversary! Love the photos - you two are still lovebirds after 21 years.
Vicki - I hope you are well over the illness you had last weekend and can enjoy this weekend. I bet riding is great therapy for you and a welcome break from the turmoil in your job.
Barbara - glad to see you popping in. Hope things are going well down your way.
Heather - you and your DH look wonderful and I'm happy to see you enjoying yourselves. The puffin painting is awesome!
Katla - I meant to tell you - I finally had 2 more hummingbirds show up a couple days ago. Total of three now and the hummingbird wars have started. How is the house sale coming along for your Oregon property? I'm crossing fingers a good buyer has appeared or will appear shortly and get that settled.
Barbie - I'm trying real hard to avoid situations and people that are controversial. For me, complaining was a bad habit and as I look back I'm ashamed of the energy I spent griping and the nice people I alienated with my unaskedfor and often uneducated opinions on many topics. I was wasting time getting ticked off over things I had no control over. I look at refocusing my time and energy as a way of decluttering. It's challenging for me sometimes but there are so many things to be grateful for and uplifting ideas and people to seek out. A work in progress. Reading and listening to inspirational material and looking at photos of puppies and kittens and chickens puts me in a better place.
I lost some sleep last night worrying about driving my Forester back into the shop next Thursday morning for the bearing replacement. I really, really could have used DH to give me his educated advice, but he's not around to ask anymore. But, this morning I remembered I had AAA and perhaps they could send out a tow company with a flatbed and just haul it to the shop without me worrying the wheel might fly off or I could do worse damage. So I made a few phone calls and if everything falls into place it will be taken care of and I can pick the car up in the late afternoon.
This will also give me an opportunity to try out the county's transit system's car shuttle. I'll have to make the appointment the day before, but can have them pick me up and take me in to pick up the car. Cost will be around $5. As far as I know, there's no Uber around here. I can have a neighbor take me to town if this doesn't work out.
Ginny - my car is a 2008, has around 112,000 miles. I guess Subarus are known for going through wheel bearings according to the mechanic. But I love that it has good suspension, has been fairly trouble free and as I mentioned, if I have to plow a few bucks into it every couple years, it beats the cost of a new car, especially for the limited amount of driving I do (less than 2500 miles per year.)
Time to check out the lawn situation. Grass hasn't grown, dandelions have. If nothing else, I'll get the weed eater out.
Make it a wonderful day!
Lanette
SW WA State6 -
I need to talk about issue with so. But only short version. He met a girl that ended up getting him held against his will by a violent gang in a city.
I am so worried. Talked to him this morning and he is scarred witless. So am I.
RvRita15 -
Lanette-well, with 112,000 some wear and tear will show up. I don't think the bearing would be a real problem for you-especially if it hasn't been noisy. But-this was a good opportunity for you to problem solve-and what a great job you did! We can do anything we need to, we just need to give it a bit of thought at times.
Rita-I have no idea what to say. I assume, if he was talking to you, he was able to get away. Can he leave the city where he is? Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers.
Ginny in Ohio3 -
(((Rita)))
PIP ~ Love your photos and Happy Anniversary.
HEATHER ~ As Allie said, you picked a wonderful cruise and hope you continue to enjoy each day.
Carol in GA3 -
Hugs for you Rita!
Annie in Delaware0 -
I need to talk about issue with so. But only short version. He met a girl that ended up getting him held against his will by a violent gang in a city.
I am so worried. Talked to him this morning and he is scarred witless. So am I.
RvRita
Rita (((HUGS)))) I hope and pray your son is safe now.
Lanette 1 -
Last night I browned ground beef, some for husband's hamburger helper last night and my tacos today. I sauted some sweet onion, 2 white mushrooms in a 1/2 T of butter. Added diced tomatoes, black olives, a handful of ground beef and a drizzle of taco sauce.
I used Everything salad mix (without the dressing and croutons). Added sour cream, salad mix, cheddar cheese and a drizzle more taco sauce.
It was heaven, and full of so many flavors. My tacos don't hold a candle to Taco Bell tacos!😁😂
This is my one meal a day plan. I may have strawberries with cream later.
Have a good day ladies!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
6 -
Rita, no wonder you are worried sick. Hugs and prayers.
Commenting on being honest in job interviews re Vickie’s post. When I graduated high school, I needed a summer job. Back in the early 1970s, there were few retail and no fast food type jobs. The biggest employers were sewing plants - skilled, production driven jobs. Everybody told me to not tell them I was going away to college in the fall. They asked. I could not lie. I said I would be leaving mid-September. Well, it turned out there was a new law that required clothes to have care labels. None of the sewing machine operators had done it before, so it was going to take some practice. The plant manager figured it would take the 3 experienced operators he planned to put on this task about 3 months to be able to get up to production. Meanwhile, they needed 4 and he wouldn’t have to worry about laying me off or finding me something else to do. Win-win. I have always been a fan of honesty, even if it means not getting the job.
Re controversial topics: yes, I would say weight loss can be as, if not more, controversial than religion or politics. We do a good job in this thread of being supportive. Before joining here, I was a member of a popular program’s online discussion board. I won’t say the name but it recently changed to just two letters. Talk about mean girls and people with opinions! It was vicious!
5 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/family, turned bk @2mi with Lucy- 1hr 21min 51sec, 66elev, 2.91ap, 78ahr, 94mhr, 4.01mi= 428c
Strava app = 491c
Walk/slow jog/sprint, no kids- 38.27min, 26elev, 4.82ap, 133ahr, 164mhr, 3.11mi (little over 5k)= 318c
Strava app= 382c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 42.34min, 141aw, 1027elev, 15.7amph, 112ahr, 126mhr, 11.12mi= 259c
Strava app = 343c
Zwift stats- 42.35min, 1028elev, 141aw, 55arpm, 15.64amph, 11.1mi= 344c
Total cal- 10052 -
Don't know if this will come out.. but this Dan with the girls he went out to see in Anehiem at Vidcon0 -
Allie
Awe nope.🙃
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
0 -
Pip - Happy 21st! Y'all look so happy together, so pleased you found each other.
Rita - I'm so sorry, I know that was just terrifying to hear. Hope that the situation with your son resolves peacefully and soon.
Barbie - Thanks for sharing why you don't frequent the group; I think it's important that everyone here reads from someone they respect that it's just not everyone's cup of tea.
I have always thought that people's ability to share what has worked for them in terms of weight loss, exercise, successful lifestyle changes, etc. is the bedrock value of this group. Instead of saying "you should," do this that or the other, we tend to say, "I did," this or that and it worked (or sometimes didn't work!). That lets folks take what works for them and not feel chastised or unsupported. It's an important distinction.
Anyway, still tired today... dealing with the VA is much like trying to teach a pig to sing. Wastes your time and annoys the pig. While I am and always have been grateful for the medical care in return for my service, their absolute inability to cope with two appointments in one day without fouling it up is a teentsy bit frustrating. I do try to see the humor in most situations, but occasionally, it has to be in hindsight.
Did get the telederm appointment results and the two representative images sent were diagnosed as not an issue at this time. Relieved at that. No more doctor appoints until the cardio guy on the 10th. A couple weeks off of this merry-go-round will be nice.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa8 -
My dad must have been smiling down from heaven to day seeing his great grandson running around at the beach he grew up going to ,and where we used to go for ice cream ,so the tradition continues
Tracy just sent me the picture of my dad standing at the beach ,and the one of Miles made me tear up.
11 -
Ok my yummy strawberry shortcake.💖. The short cakes were just the recipe from the Bisquick box. I splashed some ACV into the sliced strawberries for a zing. There's cayenne pepper and honey in the ACV.💖🍓. The whipping cream was homemade. All on my mommas plate. It made me happy.
Done eating for the day until tomorrow at noon.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
6 -
Heading to mom's for the weekend- her 80th birthday-
Will check in Monday.
Have a great weekend
Debbie
Napa Valley, CA8 -
DD is home from Africa a little early. They were unable to swim with the sharks at Capetown due to weather so she decided to come home. I am glad to have her back but had to take her to acute care yesterday. Her eye was painful and swollen and she could not wear her contacts. They diagnosed a sty on the inside of her eyelid and put her on antibiotics. It is good she has a couple of days yet before she has to go back to work.
Lanette - I am having the same problem you are, the grass is not growing nearly as fast as the dandilions.
Pip - Happy anniversary! Love the pictures.
Heather - sounds like your cruise is off to a great start.
It is now officially summer in the northern hemesphere so hope you all enjoy it.
Sue in WA6 -
Pip-pics of you and Corey over the years are so cool.
Lisa-glad your tests are ok so far and you are looking at a break. I will say my Endo at OSU is very good at getting scans scheduled for the same day I am going to see him. I will have morning ct scans at the Stephanie Spielman breast center (part of OSU and who had opening at time I needed). ( I do like going there because they have Hope's Boutique and they sell really cool jewelry and other things-money goes to support cancer research.) Then I run up to his office and get results. Of course, sometimes I can read results online before I see him.
Allie-I can understand why those pictures would make you tear up!
Rebecca-strawberry shortcake looks wonderful!
Sue-hope meds kick in for DD quickly. Stys can be very painful. I always worry about eye things.
Well, didn't sleep well last night. Heading into bed now. Want a good night's sleep-tomorrow is packing and getting house cleaned before I leave early Sunday!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio (soon to be Arizona)6 -
Tracey – is the lady at your ceramic place thinking of starting charging or registering? How wonderful for Kaitlin! You know what would be real cool for your “outhouse” (I have no idea how you’d do this) is to somehow get a recording that says “it’s dark in here” or something like that. Like I said, I have no idea how this can be done. How frustrating no letter! Hope you get it soon
Ginny – I ordered a pair of pants from Amazon. I was so excited they had a gray in my size. However, when I got them there was a rip in them. So I sent them back. Now they’re out of stock and Amazon doesn’t know when or if they will ever be in stock. At least they’re honest. I did find a pair of gray pants at the Salvation Army, hope they continue to fit. Sometimes I think when I try them on that they fit but when I get them home, I find that they really don’t fit. Well...not that I’m out a lot of money
Anne – my jaw is better than it was yesterday. This morning at least I could brush my teeth. But it’s still not the way it usually is. Guess it’ll just take time
barbie – lots of times I trim my own bangs but get my hair trimmed at the cosmetology school with the local community college. A lot cheaper. Occasionally I will go to the hairdresser, but lots of times I just can’t see spending the money (cheapskate about some things that I am)
Allie – oh, Carol is so right. Miles would just love a petting zoo. Lovely pics, totally understand you getting teary eyed
pip – since you make your own playlists, where do you get the music from? How CAN you forget your anniversary????? You two make such a handsome couple. Happy Anniversary
Lanette – I’m very impressed with how well you are doing despite not having your hubby. I hope I never have to do that, but if I do, I hope I’m as good as you are
Cut the grass today then had to take a shower just to cool off. Would have gone in the pool but it was too late. But I will be able to go in tomorrow Went down to the dollar store to get freeze dried fruit. Just like a change of scenery when I take my walks
Rita – HUGS and more HUGS
Debbie – happy birthday to your mom
Michele NC4 -
Lanette, one of the things I've learned is that many of my problems are of my own making, brought on by negative thinking and the more I change my thinking the better I feel. Our Subaru is 2017 with barely 20,000 miles on it. If I were alone, I'd drive it forever, but because I share my life with Jake, we'll be selling it soon and buying a Tesla. There are benefits and burdens to sharing one's life with a partner and car ownership is one of the biggest. Barbie in NW WA 4
-
Back from the movie ..80 for Brady.. it was funny and cute.. I will have to see book club the first one before I see the second one thats just out now.
Going to sleep now..
Pip and Kirby - Happiest of Anniversaries..you 2 are the best xoxo3 -
Pip and Kirby, Happy Anniversary. You two are a golden couple. Thanks for sharing the great pictures. 3
-
Good evening ladies!
Today I ate 1163 calories. Yay! And I did thirty minutes on the bike, and an hour of yoga, and thirty minutes of aerobic walking. Yay! My deficit for today is 455. Yay!
It's day 8 of my sister challenge. I'm eating under my limit only about half the time, but I don't go over by much. I'm down four pounds this week, so I must be doing something right!
Annie in Delaware8 -
@pipcd34 ... Happy Anniversary!
@cityjaneLondon ... looks like you're having a nice trip.
@SophieRosieMom ... can you google your vehicle and see what issues you might expect?
Regarding Music & Playlists ...
I have hundreds of CDs which I've ripped onto an external hard drive and have organised into categories. In fact, this afternoon, I've started ripping another stack of new (used, 2nd hand) ones I've recently acquired.
I use one of my laptops to connect to my stereo via bluetooth, and the main external hard drive is connected there. From there I create playlists to play on our stereo so that I can have music going throughout the day.
I've also got copies of music selections on one of my other laptops, on my phone, on my husband's laptop and phone, etc. so that we can have music going whenever we like.
Regarding My Elbow/Arm ...
I've been to a nurse practitioner at an after hours clinic, and she thinks there is a good chance I've fractured something so she is sending me for X-rays. I will have to wait till Monday for those. Meanwhile, I've got a compression sleeve. It could still just be a bad bruise, but the fact that the pain has continued for a few days now, and my inability to straighten or completely bend the arm means it is a good idea to get the X-rays.
Machka in Oz
11
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions