WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,529 Member
    edited July 2023
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    Just saw that a tornado hit in central North Carolina - Hope our NC folks are all OK!

    Lisa ETC
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,657 Member
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    :)
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,538 Member
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    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: 16,710 Member
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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,816 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,956 Member
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    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: 18,368 Member
    edited July 2023
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    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: 1,366 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,710 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,710 Member
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    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 18min 15sec, 108elev, 2.63ap, 83ahr, 103mhr, 6.11mi= 563c
    Strava app= 749c
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,026 Member
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    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

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