WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,619 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
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    And here ya go.. stupid me .. in and out of drs appointment ,labs,xrays etc...


    If you have COVID, you should probably plan to stay home with NO contact with others for at least a week ... possibly more.

    Do you have COVID at home or telehealth services where you are?



    M in Oz
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,664 Member
    Oh, Allie. You should call your doctor immediately, if you haven't already. So sad for you.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,099 Member
    Hidee ho from the ER.. drs office to busy,she thought I would need bloodwork..
    No
    They giving me a anti viral and sending me home.. which is a beautiful thing
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,292 Member
    Allie hope you feel better soon! Take care!

    Annie in Delaware
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    evie1958 wrote: »
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    My birthday was on Friday and our son and his family brought me this lovely bouquet! And a gift card to Michaels, they are my enablers, lol!

    Lisa, I’m so glad to hear you have more energy and are feeling better in general after your procedure. I hope it continues!
    Rori, your job just sounds wonderful! The variety of events would definitely keep boredom from setting in!
    Kim, I’m in shock that your mom would even suggest her moving in with you! And $300 a month?? Yikes!!
    Michele, I didn’t realize PJ was almost 4 already! Hope Denise gets back to you about a date for you to go up there. Have you suggested that you and Vince could look after PJ while her and Pete go to his grandmothers house?
    Rebecca, I have to comment on an old comment of yours, something about being the weirdo in the group. That may be true, but you are our weirdo and we love you just the way you are!
    Lanette, loving the chicken stories and pics! So nice that at least one of them has started laying!

    Once again, I’m sure there are many other posts I wanted to comment on, but memory fails yet again! Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to any new gals!

    Evelyn, Vancouver Island

    Your token weirdo. I like that! A post I will gladly take up, wear proudly, sticking it directly on my forehead!😁🤗. Love ya!
    Well today its rainy, and gray out. My nose told me before I even glanced outside. I don't need no weatherman! My sinus-odometer works fine with any climate change.🙄
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Up early to finish the cream puffs for the potluck at church today.
    6 dozen filled and in the freezer to chill for an hour before heading to church.
    First potluck I have been to in a long time
    2kqhwkhbcr4i.png

    Four flavors to choose from- lemon, mango, pineapple and chocolate.
    Also made a gallon of unsweetened iced tea. Usually they have water or sweet drinks(lemonade, punch, sweet tea)

    Will bake salmon tonight-was going to last night but son went out with his friends from elementary school(LOVED hearing the four boys in the room laughing again. One is on leave from the Navy after being stationed in Japan.Known these boys since son was in kindergarten or first grade.) and dh ate at his mom's.
    Will make rice(dh has to have his Japanese sticky rice) and some veggies- tons of fruit to choose from- cherries, peaches,grapes, melon, tangerines, bananas and apples.

    Having my tea now before getting dressed. Glad I got up when I did so I am not rushed.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca

    I want some

    Me too!
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,609 Member
    Margaret ~ Your flowers are always so pretty! :)
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island, Happy belated Birthday to you! The flowers are gorgeous!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    Today is Monday, you know what day that is?!! Its mealless Monday! So my eating window opens up tomorrow at noon. A day to not fix meals, kitchen is only to get black coffee and water from. Hopefully I won't be fixing too much for husband. I am just a line cook if I do. Not my time.
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,208 Member
    :)Kim, Besides trying other protein bars, how about cheese or peanut butter. Sugary treats just fool your body into thinking they are helping. I see others have already made excellent suggestions. I am a fan of string cheese, apples, and Isagenix bars.

    :) I avoid listening to or reading any news at all. The world will be neither improved nor worsened by my knowing or not knowing what is going on. I need to protect my own sanity and stress level in any way that I can.

    :'(Barbara, I am sad to hear about fires in your beautiful part of the world. I love all those trees.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    Happy Monday ladies! <3

    Evie     - happy belated Birthday. <3 Lovely flowers. Interesting about Cardone - I agree, I get rid of/ block negativity whenever and wherever I can. Like Lisa - don't watch local or network news, get the weather report from the internet and local news from the online newspaper - even that isn't worth reading very often so I check the obits, lol. Best part - it's all free. :)

    Kim - an idea for something when you finish swimming (way to go!!) and are famished - I am hooked on those Oikos Triple Zero yogurt cups. 90 calories each, 15 grams of protein, sweetened with Stevia. Of course the finishing decadent touch, for me, is a little squirt of Reddi Whip - I haven't found any sugar free so I go for the original. Only 1 gram of sugar so I don't fret. Maybe if you have a little cooler you could take one or two of these little cups along? (Again, thanks to Katiebug).

    Carol - I am so sorry your knee is now bugging you and getting a replacement is hard because of your DH's own problems. Are there visiting physical therapists or nurses that could come to the house? I think about challenges with recovery from surgeries too since I have no one in the house to lean on. Right now I know Roger's wife would be glad to help me. In a year or two? I try not to worry about what may or may not come down the pike. Things have always worked out.

    Margaret - thank you for sharing that bouquet of flowers from your garden. And the vase is exquisite. <3

    Heather - those boxes are adorable. What nice keepsakes or gifts. I see similar for sale at craft shows.

    Flea - glad to see you popping in. Glad you had some time off and sorry your mom's estate is still wearisome. Sending you energy!

    Rebecca - great news about your son being in Japan and your housing settled. Happy for you! Loved your food "stash" in your cupboards, by the way. We share a lot of the same tastes. :)

    Rita - it's humid, cool and light rain falling right now (Hooray-we needed it.) But, my house really smells like dog. And I'm sure it's a source of my allergies too. If my budget can take the hit, I need to look at getting the carpeting replaced next year. I'm torn - while there's nice laminate and wood flooring available, there's also the warmth that carpeting brings to floors and the fact that it dampens noise. I have time to investigate all of this.

    Machka - don't you have an MRI for your knee coming up shortly? Glad you could get some riding in.

    Allie - glad you went and had your "cold" checked out. Hope the meds get you feeling better fast.

    Getting ready to make "hamburger steaks". I found an old package of frozen ground beef in the freezer that I'll spruce up with egg, breadcrumbs, and some spices.

    Have a fabulous Monday!

    Lanette <3
    SW WA State




  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,532 Member
    Evelyn – You know, I don’t think Vince mentioned that we could watch PJ. When I mentioned it to him, he had already suggested the next weekend to her. But she still hasn’t gotten back to us about it

    Debbie – do you mean to tell me that that guy only took 3 more? If I’d been there, it would have been more like 12.

    Tracey – congrats to you and yours. What an ordeal they’ve gone thru, but it’ll all be worth it.

    Allie – oh how I hope you’re wrong!

    Lisa – yea for the “all clear”

    Evie – Happy Birthday

    Michele NC
    who is off to you-know-where
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    <3


    Katla in Illinois
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,326 Member
    2023 Jump Back Up
    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate sleeping in.


    Meditation: daily.21/31 (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) 150/208—(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. 17/15 (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. Therapy, someone to talk to, long walks alone all help me through tough times, medication as well.
    22. Find 3 things you feel hopeful about and write them down. 1. I hope my son makes good decisions. 2. I am hopeful that I will find the right place to retire. 3. I am hopeful that I will be able to visit family very soon.
    23. Remember that all feelings and situations pass in time. I won’t dwell on things or situations that happen causing me bad feelings.
    24. Choose to see something good about what has gone wrong. My son has admitted his situation is his own fault.
    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
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    OK ladies, here we go. Debbie - I saw your stats yesterday and added them, hope that was OK. If anyone else wanted to be listed, just add yourself. Also, anyone who has been at goal for a period of time and wants to share, that info is most welcome :) Lanette


    MFP Accountability Post for July 24, 2023

    Debbie in CA ……. -.6 lbs……. 22 lbs to goal

    Lanette SW WA ……. - .5 lbs……. 6.5 lbs to goal. Based on my stats a year ago, when I was in better shape, I also have a goal to lose 2 inches from my hips.
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,903 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Up early to finish the cream puffs for the potluck at church today.
    6 dozen filled and in the freezer to chill for an hour before heading to church.
    First potluck I have been to in a long time
    2kqhwkhbcr4i.png

    Four flavors to choose from- lemon, mango, pineapple and chocolate.
    Also made a gallon of unsweetened iced tea. Usually they have water or sweet drinks(lemonade, punch, sweet tea)

    Will bake salmon tonight-was going to last night but son went out with his friends from elementary school(LOVED hearing the four boys in the room laughing again. One is on leave from the Navy after being stationed in Japan.Known these boys since son was in kindergarten or first grade.) and dh ate at his mom's.
    Will make rice(dh has to have his Japanese sticky rice) and some veggies- tons of fruit to choose from- cherries, peaches,grapes, melon, tangerines, bananas and apples.

    Having my tea now before getting dressed. Glad I got up when I did so I am not rushed.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca

    Banana cream, coconut cream, cinnamon, pumpkin, blueberry would be good flavors. Out of those flavors, I’m a chocolate chooser.

    THANK YOU!!! Now I want to make them again. Coconut cream and banana cream would go over well at the potluck. Not sure when the next potluck will be- will see what fruit is in season then. Pumpkin would be good around Thanksgiving.


  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    pipcd34 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Up early to finish the cream puffs for the potluck at church today.
    6 dozen filled and in the freezer to chill for an hour before heading to church.
    First potluck I have been to in a long time
    2kqhwkhbcr4i.png

    Four flavors to choose from- lemon, mango, pineapple and chocolate.
    Also made a gallon of unsweetened iced tea. Usually they have water or sweet drinks(lemonade, punch, sweet tea)

    Will bake salmon tonight-was going to last night but son went out with his friends from elementary school(LOVED hearing the four boys in the room laughing again. One is on leave from the Navy after being stationed in Japan.Known these boys since son was in kindergarten or first grade.) and dh ate at his mom's.
    Will make rice(dh has to have his Japanese sticky rice) and some veggies- tons of fruit to choose from- cherries, peaches,grapes, melon, tangerines, bananas and apples.

    Having my tea now before getting dressed. Glad I got up when I did so I am not rushed.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,Ca

    I want some

    Me too!

    They are easy to make-just does give your arm a really good work out as you beat in each of four eggs.
    Dough is just water, butter, flour, salt and eggs.(1/2 cup butter, 1 cup flour and 4 eggs)
    Filling is cool whip(store brand) and then what ever else you want to mix in or just use the cool whip.
    One batch made 6 doz small, bite size puffs. They freeze really well so you can bag them up in 1 doz or what ever batches to have a treat when you want them. You can freeze them before or after filling them.

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