WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,723 Member
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  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited August 2023
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    The hummingbirds here in Illinois have gone south for the winter. The Annas Hummingbirds that live beside the lower Columbia River where we lived in Oregon are there all year around. I miss them and dear friends there.

    Katla in Illinois
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,630 Member
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    Machka I love the 25,35,45,95.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,812 Member
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    Lisa- amen sista and to everything you said about your traveling too,
    I have to go pick up a Walmart order today
    Yucky and rainy today but thats ok we need it
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,395 Member
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    Worked then had to go to the bank. Unfortunately, the ATM was down, so I had to wait about 15 minutes in the bank.

    Went for my walk yesterday, took a shower since it’s so hot and I sweat, then set up for music bingo tonight

    Heather – you and Johnny continue to amaze me

    M – how wonderful that you got a bra that fits

    Kylia – I’m glad you went to the doctor about your leg

    Off in a few

    Michele NC
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,966 Member
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    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 5/20
    Strength all muscles 2 x 1/8 a week
    Flexible (yoga, stretching) 1/8 a week 10 min
    Balance 5 days 10 min 2/20


    2023- Altruistic August

    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate my breakfast yogurt.


    Meditation: daily. 9/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%)

    Walking and exercising slowed down because of record heat this month.

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 7/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0%,0%,0%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5418,4157,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%.100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 170/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83%, 100%, 100%)should be 154 by September 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)68/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6 (100%,100%,100%,0%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 5/15 (100%,88%,100%,100%,100%,93%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 29/12 (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 8/12—(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+25 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,(100%,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 81%
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—


    1. Set an intention to be kind to others (and yourself) this month. I plan to be kind to people I meet and to myself. Not just this month but all the time. It may not be every time, but I will try.
    2. Send an uplifting message to someone you can’t be with. I will text my best friend who lives in Michigan, and my friend that lives in NY. Did this
    3. Be kind and supportive to everyone you interact with. I did this!
    4. Ask someone how they feel and really listen to their reply. I plan to try to remember to do this. Done!
    5. Spend time wishing for other people to be happy and well. Will meditate and do this through a loving-kindness meditation.
    6. Smile and be friendly to the people you see today. Will do!
    7. Give time to help a project or cause you care about. I volunteer at Bottomless Lakes State park and also belong to the ‘Friends of’ group and am on the board as secretary. Does this count?
    8. Make some tasty food for someone who will appreciate it. My DH does all the cooking. Perhaps i will look for something KETO to cook. Otherwise, we give food to our co-host often.
    9. Thank someone you’re grateful to and tell them why. I will!
    10. Check in with someone who may be lonely or feeling anxious. Checked in with my son.
    11. Share an encouraging news story to inspire others. Did this at ER when the diagnosis was given.
    12.
    Contact a friend to let them know you’re thinking of them. Did this yesterday and will do again today.
    13. No plans day! Be kind to yourself so you can be kind to others too. I need the rest!
    14. Take an actions to be kind to nature and care for our planet. Will do! Need to de-stress!
    15. If someone annoys you, be kind. Imagine how they may be feeling. I will try to put myself in the other person’s shoes.
    16. Make a thoughtful gift as a surprise for someone.
    17. Be kind online. Share positive and supportive comments.
    18. Today, do something to make life easier for someone else.
    19. Be thankful for your food and the people who make it possible.
    20. Look for the good in everyone you meet today.
    21. Donate unused items, clothes, or food to help a local charity.
    22. Give people the gift of your full attention.
    23. Share an article, book, or podcast you find helpful.
    24. Forgive someone who hurt you in the past.
    25. Give your time, energy, or attention to someone in need.
    26. Find a way to ‘pay it forward’ or support a good cause.
    27. Notice when someone is down and try to brighten his day. (My DH’s birthday. He always gets depressed on this day. Worse this year as he turns 70 today).
    28. Have a friendly chat with someone you don’t know very well.
    29. Do something kind to help in your local community.
    30. Give away something to those who don’t have as much as you.
    31. Share Action for Happiness with other people today.

    RVRita in Roswell, NM

    The best predictor of the future or future behavior is the past. If until this point the relationships, hobby, friendship, job, etc. has not served you in any positive regard, it likely won't in the future.
    — YALDA SAFAI, MD, MPH
    A Word From Verywell
    Sunk cost fallacy can be tricky to wrap your head around, and it’s not without nuance. For more clarity in these complex decision-making moments, completely disregard how much you’ve already invested so that it doesn’t hold influence. Then, look at the facts.

    Are you satisfied? Have you repeatedly been met with dead ends? Is there still potential for a positive outcome if you continue investing your resources and energy? What are the benefits of walking away and opening a new door? These are the factors that should influence your decision rather than any previously sunk costs.
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
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    Katla in Illinois
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,812 Member
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    Back from Walmart,stopped and dropped a card off to Tom for his Birthday. And snuggled with Homie..Alfie of course ran around like a wild boy..
    And now we are home..Im tired..
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,723 Member
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    Stat for the day-

    Outside bike ride- 3hrs 46min 38sec, 486elev, 61aw, 13amph, 132ahr, 156mhr, 49.25mi= 1714c
    Strava app = 921c

    Wanted to hit 50 miles but phone battery was dangerously low and I didn’t want to risk loosing this logged ride. Close but no cigar
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,391 Member
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    ☘️ Chose to watch TV and play games for several hours today. Really relaxed and chilled out 😎
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,411 Member
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    :)
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,368 Member
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    :)<3:)
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,520 Member
    edited August 2023
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    Belated welcome back from vacation @jgabsalot Julial!
    Belated best birthday wishes dear Carol and Juliel!
    Lanette nope sorry, not my bday, but Julie’s (@bananasandoranges) same as Carol’s. :love: your <3 Insightful * Inspiring * Like * Hug <3. It’s in my handy mfpcolors.txt file now :naughty:
    Okie “linner” just didn’t sound right :laugh:
    Rita O M G! Thankful for law enforcement indeed, and for your ranger and your quick thinking to blockade and most especially that no one was killed. ((hugs)) Like you, I enjoy long distance driving, find it meditative.
    Debbie yours to Karen in VA, likewise miss her posts. Hope its just ‘cuz she’s having way too much fun with all her new activities.
    Rosemarie sleep that’s the cure! After 17 years of taking care of my wheelchair bound papa, Mama slept for an entire summer.
    Heather :love: the experiment, and that you’ve survived the onslaught. I’d’ve been more than “tense”
    Rebecca delightful surprise to see the pic of your middle sister outside in the fresh air.
    Lisa “…shot right back out about six feet” A real tea-choker. :laugh:
    Annie, Bravissima for getting back on the yoga and exercise bike wagon. Yay you!
    Machka my toilet paper roll cover was purple. Air travel is not foreseeable at this time but I like to wear slip on shoes, and carry a flexible flight bag that fits under the seat, with a change of underwear, a clean top and a toothbrush as well as purse, book, snacks. Putting a rolling bag in the overhead has become so difficult for me that I prefer to check any luggage. Fashion? I wore a suit like the 1965 one. Late 60s-early 70’s bell bottoms, Tshirts, and a black velvet neck ribbon like the 1995 one. Mid- 70’s I wore long skirts, boots, a shirt and a blazer to work every day. In the 80’s and 90’s power suits and heels (but knee sox and tennies for the walk form BART to office and back). 97-2015 pant suits and flats, easier for crawling under desks ;). 2016- jeans, turtlenecks, flannel hoodies, hiking sox and boots. ;)
    Terri you are a real joy-sparker. Thanks!
    Kylia Oww! Glad not epi pen territory but ouch!

    Gratitudes:
    8/15 that the dogs are not troubled by the rolling thunder… and for the few stray precious drops of air freshening rain.
    8/14 the opportunity to visit DS at Good Sam’s.
    8/13 the scent of Good Earth Sweet and Spicy tea.
    08/14: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, dogs to powerline. Steps:6841
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-3 CI=1743 CO=1862 net=662
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, library, post office, Grocery Outlet. Wt:132.3
    08/13: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, line dance class, dogs to powerline. Steps:6216
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-10 CI=1179 CO=1614 net=435
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, church, fellowship, laundry. Wt: 131.8
    08/12: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, dog group. Steps:6597
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=7 CI=1365 CO=1487 net=287
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, library, post office, fellowship prep. Wt: 132.9
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. August: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live NOW.

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