WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,894 Member
    edited July 2023
    Just saw that a tornado hit in central North Carolina - Hope our NC folks are all OK!

    Lisa ETC
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    :)
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,815 Member
    Lisa ETC glad you're feeling better, know I am a click away! Putting my two cents in on fasting, read any of the books by Gin Stephens, she's like the guru of the fasting world explaining it to us that can't handle medical-speak. Plus she has a good sense of humor when she writes.

    Today I balanced the checkbook, then we'll set off later this morning for shopping. Husband has set the hot wheels race track up because Athens sent us some cars, plus a new car she bought for Grandpa to race her cars with. We video the race and send it to her.💖. Son sent a video clip of a moth that had emerged from its cocoon sometime during the night. He's so great about teaching her science, biology, and the wonders of plants and animals. 🤗💖
    Well enjoy the day all!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,266 Member
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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,319 Member
    July 2023 Jump Back Up
    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate my hosting volunteer job.
    Meditation: daily.16/31 (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, 5736,(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) 147/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83%, 100% should be 137 by August 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)63/94 (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. 15/15 (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. I worked on this. I also learned a breathing technique to help.
    14. Get outside and move to help clear your head. I do this every day, but the triple digit heat is preventing it.
    15. Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step. I have to think about this.
    16. Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts. Controlled breathing helped here.
    17. Use one of your strengths to overcome a challenge today. I use tenacity often so expect to use it here.
    18. Let go of the small stuff and focus on the things that matter. I will try!
    19. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. I need to really remember this!
    20. When things go wrong, pause and be kind to yourself. I will definitely try.
    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
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,037 Member
    edited July 2023
    Machka9 wrote: »
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Planning a relaxed day doing my own thing 😂 Exercise, chores, planting out lettuce, crochet, play a few games. … yada yada yada …. Generally having fun.

    Games?
    Sudoku, FreeCell, mahjong, Roller Coaster Tycoon, jigsaw puzzles, Wordle… that sort of thing.

    ☘️
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,605 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,266 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,266 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 18min 15sec, 108elev, 2.63ap, 83ahr, 103mhr, 6.11mi= 563c
    Strava app= 749c
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Michele- Falling Prices and 5Below are owned by the same company here.

    Went over and walked/jogged with my MIL's dog. A bit chilly at first but I warmed up.
    Went and did some shopping for her and us,more for her(we don't need anything)
    Came home and I had left over war won ton soup(added a ton of ginger and garlic to it)
    Dh had minastrone soup and 2 corn dogs.
    He is now out with Ezie's step grandpa- he text dh and actually came out and asked for money. We had offered him money when it was to help him fly back to the Philippines to be with his parents after the suicide attempt. We did not offer to give him money to pay his bills. He wants $1000, and doesn't want to let his wife or Ezie's mom know he is borrowing it. He said he needs $400 a month for his medical insurance.
    The deal I told dh I am ok with will be- We will loan him $500 this month in return, first, it can NOT be a secret. They need to know about it, second, they do not pull Ezie from daycare. I will work out the details with Sabrina(Ezie's mom, NOT with grandma). If he is still not working next month, we will loan him the other $500 but it is a loan and will be paid back.
    This way they keep their medical and I don't loose my total income every month , like I would if they pull her.
    If I have to compromise and do two split days a week off, instead of the Thursday/Friday, like I want, I will do that
    If they pull her, we will not be loaning him the money.
    Will see how things go when he gets back-they are out having coffee now- dh was tired of trying to text back and forth.

    Teriyaki wings are in the pressure cooker- cooking early so he can take them to his mom. They will go in the air fryer when they are done.
    Need to make rice or just pull some from the freezer(I make bigger batches and freeze half so dh can have rice any time he wants-I rarely eat rice.)

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,528 Member
    Kim – I called the historical society who thinks they will be able to use it. We need to put it together and then I’ll take a pic and send it to them. That’ll make Vince feel good knowing that it went there.

    The Humane Society called me, they would like the Home Theatre System, even tho it doesn’t have the DVD player. It has everything else. They can probably sell it on their online auction.

    Terri – do you play mahjongg online?

    Debbie – if you do loan Ezie’s step-grandpa money, I’m sure you’ll be sure to get it in writing. You’re so right, it should NOT be a secret

    Took a walk around the block and had some excitement. One firetruck came into the development but then a second one did. I saw that they were on our street and then I saw they were at the house across the street. I know the family is gone and her mother and aunt are there so I got worried, especially when a medical vehicle came. But it seems that they hit the wrong button. I’m thinking that they must have one of those “Home Alert” thing – you know the “I’ve fallen and can’t get up” thing.

    Off to take a shower and then watch some TV if I can.

    Michele NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,202 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Hello my friends!

    My router has been up and down, and now just down. Dad messed with it without supervision. Now there's a technician coming tomorrow morning. I just need to clean up a few cords first.

    So no music. No exercise videos. There goes the sister challenge. And my three year Spanish streak in Duolingo is in jeopardy. I'm cranky.

    Annie in Delaware

    Go for a long walk outside ... no need for music or exercise videos, and your sister challenge is still on. :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    GodMomKim wrote: »
    michele -
    I don't remember you chatting about the crib before.... but i recently saw some repurposed furniture ideas, so went to pintrest and put in repurposed crib and some goofy stuff showed up BUT how to turn it into a patio bench, a cool looking patio table (with storage under) great as a drinks table by the pool...

    so just another possibility.

    Kim

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    I have done WW 4 weeks and have only lost 3 pounds. I don't keep enough food in the house and snack on bread when I run low on food. I don't exercise every day. On the days I go to the rescue I eat an extra croissant to fill me up to give me energy. This is an extra 28 points a week that is not nutritious.
    So i have gone from 190 to 187.

    On a better note I went to the gym and did 7 miles in 64 minutes taking some 8 second breaks. The course was a computer program that was rated moderate but was probably a little too easy. My buttocks hurt from the seat of the bike and they hurt the next day. My knees seem okay. I was pretty pleased overall. I hope to go again tomorrow.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia

    3 lbs in 4 weeks is great!

    Machka in Oz

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,815 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Music bingo last night was a hoot. The biggest problem I had was that I’d be singing the songs and would miss them on my cards to mark! Tonight we’re supposed to go to NY Hibachi and meet women from Newcomers to return the unused supplies.

    Went to the dentist yesterday, he said that all’s fine, so that’s a relief

    Shredded cabbage for coleslaw. Hey, I have to use it up! At 49 cents/pound, I HAD to buy it. This weekend I’ll probably make some soup with the rest of it.

    Had a grilled chicken sandwich last night and only water to drink.

    Allie – awwww, Miles isn’t one yet, is he? Miles’ daycare reminds me so much of what I envision KJ’s to be like

    Debbie – that 5 Below sounds just like your Falling Prices place. Yea, same here, I just can’t be bothered hunting thru those bins. But was it ever crowded since it was $1 day. Yes, it seems that they do change the prices every day. And there were Amazon returns.

    Rebecca – you are one of my favorite people on this thread. Well...you and everyone else that is! Looking at your pantry – what time should I be over????

    Tracey – I think you’ll be great working with young children.

    KJ – I’m so glad to hear how much your childcare parents appreciate you by bringing things for you. Am also glad you’re feeling better

    Lisa ETC – your posts always make me smile, even when they’re about things that aren’t the best. You have such a way with words! I’m farther west, so no tornado problems here.

    I know this makes Vince sad, but I called the Historical Society to see if they’d be interested in his crib. We really do need to get it out of the house. No one will use it. Denise never. Probably not Jess. It’s just sentimental to Vince. Even if the Historical Society doesn’t take it, I wonder if there’s a way I can tell him that they did and get rid of it on my own. It will probably make him feel better if he knew the Historical Society had it. There was a Home Theatre System that I’m going to call the Humane society’s restore and see if they’d be interested in it. They are more up-scale than the Salvation Army or Goodwill.

    Michele NC

    Awe anytime any of you make it to my island, I will do my best to feed you! Sadly the only rule is no pets. Not our rule but the managers rule.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,815 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Lanette - You have no idea how happy the idea of a chicken named "Gladys" makes me.

    Allie - So glad that Miles is adjusting... He looks the same little happy boy. Grandma hasn't been replaced, she just gets to be Grandma now. :wink: It's a good thing for all of you.

    Vicki - I hope your foot's better, it is a little worrisome...

    Tracey - I love that dragon, but yes, I see a little of the feminine in it as well... It's absolutely gorgeous.

    Rebecca - I love the peek into your pantry... One of the reasons I fell in love with Corey was the fact that he absolutely loves food and loves eating. Watching his face turn to bliss over a bite of food still makes me happy.

    Love y'all,
    Lisa ETC

    Lee was really out of wack taste bud wise back in 2012, so I get lots of joy since he has his appetite back.🤗💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    Flat Fire now over 15,000 acres with mandatory “Leave Now” evacuations in place for the Oak Flat area 4 miles south/southeast of Agness. Not heavily populated but perhaps 40 structures in the area. Smoke not as bad today. Progress made clearing old breaks but zero percent contained after 5 days.
    Belated welcome back @jennysikma Jenny. So sorry for your loss. ((hugs)) Best advice is to just start. Weigh and log everything that goes into your mouth so you know where you are. It’s a real eye-opener. Find an activity you enjoy so you can move more. Keep coming back here for inspiration, motivation and shoulders when needed.
    Belated welcome @ragtopmama2781 Jeanne in VA. We’re happy you’re here too!
    Belated welcome back @misslissa1969 Melissa in AL. That’s a great GW :}
    Heather love the beach painting. You’ve really found another of your gifts. NEVER raddled old hag. Accomplished, powerful woman!
    Rita thanks for checking in. You’re in my thoughts.
    Lanette Bulimia? Thankful you survived dear friend.
    Kim Hallucinations? WOW. So glad IV glucose fed your brain what it needed. ((hugs))
    Barb :love: the pic of you and your DH on the AT.
    Debbie I had the same thought when I saw Allie’s pic of Miles’ rainy day play :naughty: Not selling your MIL’s house until she’s truly settled in wherever she wants to go is very wise. Thankful your DH took your advice and that there is hope he may be relieved of some of the stress she puts him through.
    Pip :love: your setup, especially the pooches’.
    Barbie :love: “planned exceptions” and avoiding things that make you feel guilty instead of powerful.
    Katla yay for the fair with the grands!
    Tracey great group photo at the camp out. I’ll get the watch when the time is right ;}
    Tere good to see you popping in again.
    Machka two meetings at once? One in each ear?? My head aches just thinking of it.
    Terri that Hogwarts Holiday Challenge sounds like fun. Yay team!
    Allie sorry for your dark thoughts on the 17th. I came home in the darkest mood I can remember after dance class Tuesday night. Gonna blame it on the dark of the moon in Cancer. :{
    Michele I’m with Tracey and Vince about the gecko. Hope he can figure out some way to protect it from the elements… ;)
    Rebecca you are a great gift to your pen pals, us and even to your Chief despite his stinky timing ;)
    Through pg 42, sat long enough.

    7/15 gratitude the too-long separation exercise at dog group finally ended. ;}
    7/14 gratitude chiropractor!
    07/14: Move: 1 sets PT w/d, dogs to powerline, stroll with D. Steps:10778
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp= -19
    CI=1427 CO=387
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF. Hymns, chiropractor. Wt: 129.6 WOW
    07/13: Move: 2 sets PT w/d walked from body shop to library, Grocery Outlet and back, dogs to powerline. Steps:10430 yay!
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=8 CI=1450 CO=591
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, car to body shop. Library, Grocery Outlet, coffee/chat with D. Wt: 132.7 [/spoiler]
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. July: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live NOW.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,950 Member
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