WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

Whidislander

Yay Max!👍🏼🎵🎶

1948CWB

Heather ~ I know you are so proud of Max. How outstanding!

Carol in GA

LisaInArkansas

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.

evie1958

Heather, awesome for Max!
Lisa, congrats on paying off the house!

I've been reading so I know I missed a few birthdays and I think an anniversary or two. Happy Birthday and Congratulations to all involved!

Life has gotten busy with the grandson out of school, I have both of them two days a week. I really can't complain, I volunteered for it so just have to deal with it. Our granddaughter will be going to preschool in September so I won't be doing daycare. Have to admit, I'm a little excited about that! lol I'll still be on call for emergencies, like if someone is sick or for pro D days, but that will free up my schedule a lot!
That's it for me for now, at a playground with the kids, leaving soon to take them home.

Evelyn, Vancouver Island

Anniesquats100

Good evening ladies!

Heather congratulations for Max!

Today I ate 1083 calories, on target again! Yay! And I did twenty five minutes on my bike, and an hour of yoga, and thirty minutes of aerobic walking, Yay! So my calorie deficit is 515, Yay!

I did well today. I raised the resistance on my bike, and I resisted temptation at my parents' dinner. It's day 27 of my sister challenge, less than two weeks left. I don't know what this Friday weigh-in will bring. I should have recovered from my overeating days, and maybe a little beyond that. I hope. I'm becoming fixated on the scale. My pants are a little looser.

Annie in Delaware

Whidislander

💖Lisa

Oh Athena got a trim. She loves it. 🤗😁

She looks so grown up.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

skuehn48

Snowflake1968

Heather - I can’t wait to see the wooden boxes.
I have a thing I made for my grandmother when I was 7 or 8. I found it when we were cleaning her “treasure trunk” out. It was a piece of cardboard cut from a cereal box, rick rack glued on as a frame, and stencils coloured of different flowers. I bet my Grandmother suffered with me around trying to keep me occupied. She didn’t spend money to do it though.
I’m fairness Michaela’s projects yesterday were only using things we had at home.
My DH watches a Travel station here during the early morning hours when he should be sleeping. When I woke up yesterday they were touring Norway. I’m sure the were in one of the fjords that you just visited and shared pictures of.

Allie - I feel for Tracy, she is probably feeling pretty stuck in her situation. Kyle really needs to change his behaviour though, it’s affecting the whole house.
Glad you got checked in for the cruise.
So happy you got some smooches . It must feel nice to be just Grandma and not a sitter.

Lisa - I agree they are tiring. I’m enjoying them though.
I don’t know where Rodger saw that, but he came home and said “I need a shirt”…
I’ve been thinking of getting my hair cut. It’s longer than I like, but I also like putting it up. It’s a dilemma.

Vicki - I missed the picture. You look wonderful. I wish my brother was closer.

Carol - your Granddaughter is beautiful.

Kelly - I thought of you today when I had Michaela at the spray park again. There was a daycare group there. They put them in what looks like the team shirts we used to wear in gym class. It’s easy to keep them noticed. There were about a dozen of them.

Katla - That’s great your DH is improving.

Jolene - you have a great day

Rebecca - I hope they get the leak fixed soon. Water causes so many issues.

Heather - Congratulations to Max!! Hard work pays off.

Evelyn - it’s great you can have your Grands to help the parents out. A couple days a week is plenty though I imagine.

Annie - you are doing so well! I need to get fixated on the scale, my clothes, something. I’m struggling terribly.

Rebecca - I love Athena’s haircut. She’s so cute.

Michaela went to ceramics with me tonight. She painted this owl bank. I did some touch ups but I bet she painted 90% of it on her own.


She made another disc suncatcher this afternoon after we came home from the splash park which was after her ceramics camp. I’m exhausted typing that! It wasn’t that bad though. She goes home tomorrow.

It will seem quiet here tomorrow after she leaves.

Tracey in Edmonton

cityjaneLondon

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

TerriRichardson112

Annie: Yay! For looser pants
Rebecca: Soup looks tasty. I might try that when I do my ham today. Boo! To the leak.
Lisa: 🥰 mortgage free!
Heather: WTG Max! I know what you mean about the ’unnamed presenter’ but I do feel for the family.
Katla: It’s good to know that DH is improving.

All those spending time with young grands: Savour the moments, they are so quickly gone.

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Jolene
CA

Any day I wake up is a good day to have a good day 😂😂😂

We’re doing a relay task list in Hogwarts this week. It’s great fun, but it’s taking up a lot of my time 😝

Yesterday morning we did our usual weekly shopping. We had hoped to spend time on the boat as it was a public holiday in the Province, but the weather was to wet and windy most of the day.

We did collect some redundant kitchen cupboards from a neighbour for our DGSs new apartment. The kitchen is very basic and he has nowhere to store crockery and such like. Just need to liaise with him to deliver them.

🤗 🤗 🤗 and 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻




☘️ Terri

pipcd34

Up at 4:30am, we were going to take the kids out for their walk at 5am but the weather forecast has changed a bit so we’ll go out at 6 instead. It will be 65 at 5, 64 at 6 67 at 7 and 72 at 8. So if we leave at 6 we should get home by 8.

cityjaneLondon

My social meet up went very well. About 13 of us turned up. It was fun to chat. I had halloumi and hummus with roasted veg for lunch. Everyone else had cake!
Now planning our trip to London tomorrow. Can't decide whether to cut it fine, or allow loads of time.
Off now for a nap. I was awake at 4.40. this morning.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

LisaInArkansas

Morning, afternoon and evening, all,

Katla - Hope the turbulent weather in Illinois didn't affect you or your husband and family... We had the southernmost tip of that weather system finish up with us just a few minutes ago--I woke up to rumbling thunder, and Egg came in shortly after complaining and wet.

Heather - I can see how that would be triggering, yes--when I lived there, I had the same feelings about Jimmy Saville, but of course, all that didn't go public until he was dead. I couldn't stand watching him on the telly, and never really knew why. Those instincts go deep. Glad your meeting was enjoyable...

Annie - Love seeing your challenge progress, well done!

Had to get my good laptop out this morning. Unfortunately, the older one that I use most of the time has hung at 98% of an update. Because I use cloud storage and have the browsers linked, I haven't lost anything, I'm just trying to figure out if the older one is salvageable. I got a great deal on this one more than five years ago, and used it in the office while I used the older one in the living room. I had forgotten how fast this one is. Whee! Fun. Unfortunately, now it wants to start an update, and I'm a little worried about it. Hope it doesn't crash this one, too.

Working on a new bread recipe, very simple, just flour, yeast, salt and warm water. Long rise time (8 hours) and then baked in a dutch oven. I have my doubts, but have lost very little if it doesn't work. Corey's dinner request is pizza, so I'll pull some ground beef out to thaw the next time I go in the kitchen, and a packet of pepperoni/salami. We buy in bulk and then freeze in amounts to make pizza. Works out well.

Off to the races, kids. Fingers crossed this one survives the update. It should - it's on Windows 11.

Later,
Lisa in AR

grandmallie

Morning ladies
Heather- congratulations to Max,you must be so very proud
Tracy gets a update from Josie the daycare lady let Tracy know that Miles chowed down a whole chocolate chip pancake and was working on the sausage
So I think he is starting to get comfortable there ...thank goodness..
Well I had a bit of cottage cheese and some toast and took my pills and thats all I can have as I will be going down to the hospital today for the stress test. Yuk.

LisaInArkansas

Allie - hope the test is easy and the results are good. Thinking about you, dear heart.

Well, this laptop made it through the updates, and the other is still hung. Fortunate that I had a backup. Now I'll have to keep an eye out for another backup! A first world statement if there ever was. Might wait until the Black Friday sales in November.

Time to go rustle up some breakfast.

Later,
Lisa in AR

Vickil57

1948CWB

Lisa ~ I hate the Windows 11 updates. They always seem to mess up my computer and then I have to figure it out.

Allie ~ Good Luck

Carol in GA

grandmallie

Well here I sit waiting..
I tell ya,I'll never be a city mouse.. ever.. the hustle and bustle,so many people to much noise and traffic yup NO.
Im a country mouse for sure..
We have serious flooding around us we are right on the Connecticut river and with all the storms its been awful.
Boat slips at marinas are breaking off and floating down the river the current is so strong.
Will check in later and let you know how I did.
Found out 2 people I know passed away both elderly..both had health issues..so im glad they are in no more pain.

kevrit

July 2023 Jump Back Up
Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate positive updates from my son.

Meditation: daily.13/30 (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. 8/8–(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) 136/208—(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. 11/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%,93%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 26/12 (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.[/spoiler]
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.[/spoiler]
RVRita in NM

grandmallie

1 part done...they pumped me full of glow juice and it makes your blood vessels expand so its like your short of breath,nauseous lightheaded but only for a couple minutes,now I wait for 1/2 hr and go for a cat scan.