WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

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  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    It is raining here this morning after a long dry spell. I think the corn plants on the farm across the road are probably happy to get the rain water. 😊

    Katla in Illinois
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,698 Member
    Ran. I limited myself to 2 miles as it's my first time in 11 weeks. Wrote. Phoned my friend G. Listened to a podcast.
    Then after lunch we painted. DH's was excellent. Mine less so. I deliberately picked the most difficult subject. Reflections on water. :o Just to try. It's my first time painting such a thing. From a photo I took on the cruise.
    Then made chilli in the IP. It's cooking now. Enough for 4 days. Love having reserves in the freezer.
    Now for a nap.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Lanette--Thank you what a nice thing to say. Made my day. My brothers live between 50-100 miles away. It was nice spending time with them.
    Tracey--Those shirts for DH are cute. Looks like your GD is having fun with crafts.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,188 Member
    [quote="exermom;c-47566403"
    Debbie – love your spice rack. Do you have them alphabetized?

    This is prime day at Amazon so I was checking some of their deals. Really, I didn’t see any “deals”. I guess some people feel it is a deal, but I don’t (maybe I’m too cheap...lol)

    Michele NC[/quote]


    no, they are more organized by type, like all of the McCormicks Montreal type are together, the celery salt/lemon pepper/garlic together because those are the three that son uses when he makes tuna or mac and cheese. Cinnamon,cloves,cardamon etc, together.

    I agree- I haven't seen any prime sales I had to have.

    Debbie
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,089 Member
    Im at Tracy's waiting for them to get home.. want to see my little guy.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,305 Member
    July 2023 Jump Back Up
    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate staying in bed when it is 100 degrees at 9:00 am!
    Meditation: daily. 8/30(82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%, 93%

    Walking and exercising slowed down because of record heat this month. Emotionally and physically feeling better otherwise.

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 7/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0%,0%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5989, 6411, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 130/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83%, 100% should be 137 by August 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)58/94 (100%,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%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 8/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%,93%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 25/12 (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%,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%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107 (100%,100%,100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met——-89%
    June met—-99%
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Take a small step to help overcome a problem or worry. I am working on helping my son through this tough time by being in contact with his case worker and tracking his location.
    2. Adopt a growth mindset. Change “I can’t” into “I can’t…yet”. I try to never use those words. I follow Yoda’s ‘Do or not, there is no try”
    3. Be willing to ask for help when you need it. I will. My back hurts today so will easily ask for help when I need it.
    4. Find something to look forward to today. Missed posting this yesterday. So today I am looking forward to my therapy session.
    5. Get the basics right: eat well, exercise and go to bed on time. Will do!
    6. Pause, breathe, and feel your feet firmly on the ground. Will meditate today to help me do this.
    7. Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy. I really need to do this today. Did not do this. Had a bad day all around yesterday.
    8. Avoid saying “must” or “should” to yourself today. I will try.
    9. Put a problem in perspective by seeing the bigger picture. Trying to see my son’s decisions through his eyes.
    10. Reach out to someone you trust and share your feelings with them. I did not do this.
    11. Look for something positive in a difficult situation. My son is bonding with his uncle and grandmother.
    12. Write you worries down and save them for a specific “worry time”. I will try to remember to do this. Write them in my journal.
    13. Challenge negative thoughts. Find an alternative interpretation.
    14. Get outside and move to help clear your head.
    15. Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step.
    16. Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts.
    17. Use one of your strengths to overcome a challenge today.
    18. Let go of the small stuff and focus on the things that matter.
    19. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.
    20. When things go wrong, pause and be kind to yourself.
    21. Identify what helped you get through a tough time in your life.
    22. Find 3 things you feel hopeful about and write them down.
    23. Remember that all feelings and situations pass in time.
    24. Choose to see something good about what has gone wrong.
    25. Notice when you are being judge mental and be kind instead.
    26. Catch yourself over-reacting and take a deep breath.
    27. Write down 3 things you are grateful for (even if today was hard).
    28. Think about what you can learn about a recent problem.
    29. Be a realistic optimist. Focus on what could go right.,
    30. Reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague for support.
    31. Remember we all struggle at times. It’s part of being human.
    RVRita in NM
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,253 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 6min 18sec, 51elev, 2.95ap, 76ahr, 91mhr, 6.23mi= 576c
    Strava app= 764c
    Walk home to gym- 11.08min, .52mi= 50c
    Stairclimber- 25.06min, 128ahr, 150mhr, 6-7speed, 1600steps, 100floors= 231c
    Treadmill jog- 4.55min, 6-7speed, 129ahr, 181mhr, 9.50min mi, .50mi= 67c
    Walk gym to home- 12.40min, .54mi= 56c
    Strava app= 67c

    Total cal 980

    I think I’m falling out of love with running. Once I start then I like it but the thought of thinking I have to do it, I don’t. My brain is so much into riding, I’m not thinking about running. I’m still in first place with my MS miles. I’m 603.22 miles ahead of the person in 2nd place. My raising $$ has not changed, it’s in a slump, still at $567.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,288 Member
    Hello ladies!

    I'm enjoying these senior romance stories. Maybe there is hope for me yet!

    It's been a quiet day. Got another errand done. Can't think of anything else to buy for prime day. I tried to talk to my dad about how a new smart watch would be more trouble than it's worth. I'm not sure he got the point, but he didn't say he wanted one either. So I'm letting that drop. I bought him some cologne, a puzzle, two books and some chocolate for his birthday.

    I'm just waiting for my food to settle so I can hop on my bike. That might kick me out of my sleepy mood.

    Annie in Delaware
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,018 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,288 Member
    I kicked the resistance up a notch on my bike. It was tough! I'm going to need more of a warmup and cool down.

    Annie in Delaware
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,089 Member
    Went to see my little guy..
    He came running into the living room picked up his toy car then came over to me for smooches..he has missed me
    Daycare lady didn't tell him mommy was coming so when mommy walked in he cried for a second then stopped..
    He is feeling a little more comfortable day by day.. but Tracy told her for the next couple weeks she is picking him up at 1.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,800 Member
    Today's soup was splendid!
    1/4 onion minced, 1/2 cubed ham, small spoonful of bacon drippings, 1T butter, 1/2 cup diced carrots. Add paprika, pepper and turmeric. In water boiled 8 baby potatoes. Added 1 can of white cantinnelli beans (do not drain) plus 1 can of water and add to pan to ham pan. Added 1T of chicken bouillon paste with 4 cups of hot water and add to pot. Simmer, add potatoes to pot, after simmered for 15 min, use potato masher to pot. Simmer on low for 15 minutes. I added some wild rice to my bowl. Heavenly! I have 2 qts for later.💖👍🏼
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    Our poor kitchen floor. A water leak somewhere.
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    We have put in a trouble call. With all the issues that need fixed its low on the list.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,253 Member
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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Heather-congrats to Max!
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,800 Member
    Yay Max!👍🏼🎵🎶
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,595 Member
    Heather ~ I know you are so proud of Max. How outstanding!

    Carol in GA
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,882 Member
    Heather - Very well done to Max, I know the whole family's proud!

    Rebecca - it's good to see you posting again. Love seeing your food descriptions, as always.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,043 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,698 Member
    I don't know how much it's been reported in the US, but the BBC has been going through some trials by tabloid press recently. A top news presenter has been named as someone who has been indulging in inappropriate behaviour for someone in a position of trust. It's been a media frenzy.
    I have various feelings about it, not the least pity and compassion for the whole family, and a dislike of the tabloid press. But, for me, it has been quite triggering, as my family went through a similar thing when my father was arrested and tried.
    I also will say, whatever the truth of the matter, that my antennae are still working perfectly. I could never understand why people liked him, or why he was paid so much money. To me he seemed uncomfortable in his own skin and I did not trust him. I actively got a queasy feeling around him and often said so. When the story broke I knew it was him, though they didn't name him for five days. Part of me is pleased to have been proved right, as I do believe, because of my experience with my father, that I can pick out a wrong un in a room of a thousand.
    However, the man is in a mental hospital now, and the family are going through unimaginable hell. I know all about that.

    I've got a social to go to this morning, so I won't be able to write. I don't really want to go, but I want to support the group and especially the leader, who works so hard. It's just unfortunate that it's a morning thing. I will have lunch there, at the park café, and DH can sort out his own. It's his fruit and veg shopping morning anyway.

    So, a bit of a strange mixture of feelings. I must be gentle with myself.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

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