WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    Mops ...

    I use a spray mop and like it. Saves on having to deal with a bucket. :)

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    After a couple uses, I toss the soft part that comes in contact with the floor in the wash machine.


    M in Oz
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Good morning ladies!

    Pip you go, girl! Have a marvelous ride!

    Barbara so glad to that Joe does not have diabetes!

    Kylia sounds like you are having a great trip! Enjoy!

    Heather good job on decluttering!

    It will be a slow day here. I have new books to read, and my knee is a little sore on the stairs. I might have to dig out the brace. I had visions of getting strong enough to put the brace away for good, but that's not reality. Now I just have to remember where I stashed it.

    Annie
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    Spent a good part of the day in the garden. Not a lot of moving around, but lots of stretching and isometric exercises!!

    Plus I've done some upper body weights.

    M in Oz
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    <3
    Betsy in NW WA
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    ❤️
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    10 Considerations If You're Struggling to Lose Weight
    https://www.verywellfit.com/things-to-stop-doing-want-to-lose-weight-3496367


    Most of my life, I have been slim and fit and very active. :)

    However, in my mid-40s I started gaining weight.

    December 2014, summer and some time off work meant that I had lots of time to exercise, so I did! And I lost some weight. But on Dec 23, they squeezed me into an appointment with a specialist, and I had surgery booked for early January - large polyps, which turned out to be precancerous, in my uterus. About a week after the surgery I was having a biopsy for a lump in my breast which turned out to be benign. I hit the highest weight I had ever been.

    Mid-February 2015, I joined MFP and was on a mission to lose weight. Every single day with no breaks, I kept my intake at or slightly less than net 1250 calories a day for 15 weeks, and lost 15 kg. I took a 1-month break while travelling, and gained about 2 kg. I lost those 2 kg in the next few weeks. Then I stuck to net 1350 for the next 10 weeks and lost another 10 kg bringing me down to a weight I hadn't seen since I was in my early 30s before Christmas 2015. I weighed and logged everything I ate!! I also exercised a lot.

    Starting in 2016, my husband and I increased the cycling we had been doing dramatically.

    So it was not difficult to maintain my weight until March 2018 when my husband had an accident which resulted in a severe traumatic brain injury. And then I let things with me go.

    At the end of April/beginning of May 2023, I hit a new high weight! Yuck. So I've been working at it again, but this time, I have not been logging my food. I've just been eating more or less what I ate when I lost all the weight in 2015. And I've lost 5.4 kg.

    Although, this week, I was up a tiny bit. Not sure if that was because I've been exercising more of it was because I was trying a new at-work snack (roasted chickpeas) which I won't likely get again. They taste great, but possibly too good.


    Now that it is spring, hopefully we'll have more nice days so that I can walk more at lunch again. :)

    Plus the sun sets at 5:45 pm now so we've got a hint of daylight in the evenings again. :) Soon evening walks might be possible.

    I am only 56 and want to be slim and fit and active again. :)


    Machka in Oz

    I liked the 10 considerations if your struggling to lose weight. Sometimes I will get stuck at a number for a couple weeks. Thanks you.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,397 Member
    2023 Self-Care September 2023

    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate good medical care.
    Meditation: daily. 7/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 5/23
    Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
    Flexible (yoga, stretching) 0/8 a week 10 min
    Balance 5 days 10 min 1/20

    Rita
    Stop B12
    Switch DHEA to every other day on sept 6
    Kev
    Add folic acid, once a day
    Add magnesium to 3x a day
    Up Berberine to 3x a day

    Foods to avoid:

    Barley
    Bell peppers
    Chicken
    Clam
    Egg white
    Eggplant
    Ginger
    Rye
    Wheat
    Winter squash

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5784, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(800%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 184/208—(733%) should be 172 by October 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)72/94 (800%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4 (500%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 7/23 (681%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 34/12 (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 8/12—(900%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (900%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,(500%)

    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—met 99%
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential. Making time!
    2. Notice the things you do well, however small. I will. Talking to campers, meeting dogs, electronics.
    3. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly. I will try!
    4. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it. Did this already! Went for a long walk this morning.
    5. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes. This will be hard because I tend to blame myself for everything.
    6. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time. Will Do!
    7. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’.. I’m doing this more often now.
    8. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed. I will try to remember to ask for help when I need it rather than struggle and get frustrated.
    9. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect. This needs to be a mind change for me. Whenever I do something, I get upset if it is not perfect. I need to make it a point to accept what the result is while doing my best.
    10. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok.
    11. Make time to do something you really enjoy.
    12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost.
    13. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
    14. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
    15. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low.
    16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
    17. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
    18. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.
    19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
    20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
    21. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
    22. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
    23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
    24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
    25. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
    26. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
    27. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
    28. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
    29. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
    30. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.

    RVRita in Roswell, NM
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,663 Member
    Carol in GA
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    Denisecal wrote: »
    New to MFP and macros. I am sooo ready! I told my husband let's start after we get back from San Fran next weekend. Took a picture of my son and I at his football game last night and told my husband, not waiting until next week! Starting tomorrow (which is today)! Sooo here I am. After an emergency hysto in 2013 I have been at 200 give or take 5 pounds either way. But then, around 2021 the weight started creeping up and up. highest 225. cannot for the life of me go back down. I am a total comfort eater and have become very sedentary - which I never was. I ache. I complain. I'm unhappy and I stopped looking in the mirror years ago. I'm 53 but feel 90!!! I'm at rock bottom.

    Hey, This is Cindy from Pensacola. Welcome. I too had a surgery that caused a change for me. I had physical limitations in ability to care for myself and limited walking. But anyway I am better now. January I was 216ib. I had frequent falls. I hurt too. I wanted desperately to lose weight. So I started MFP in addition to taking a low dose Phentermine 15mg daily and Topiramate 25mg twice a day meals. I just needed a little help curbing appetite. In the beginning I could not exercise. I lost about 10lb then I was able to start with a stationary bike. Slowly I worked up to 45 minutes a day. Then in May I got an electric trike due to balance issues. The world was now in color to me being able to be outside was such a motivating force for me. I had read on MFP to lose weight it's important to be outside for 30 minutes a day. In total I have lost 33lb. It has been slow. It has been a life style change. I am so grateful for the changes I made. I am moving better and a little faster. I don't know if my balance will improve but I know losing weight will help my joints and if I fall I can almost get myself back up now. I hope I have encouraged you. It's one day at a time. I eat a high protein low carb diet. I love carbs. I have learned how to replace those foods and be satisfied. I drink protein water. Protein 2o grape is my favorite. Amazon has it. Also drink a protein supplement daily Premier protein I like chocolate. There is also Pea protein tasteless to add to any drink. No time to cook. Realgood foods frozen section to keep on hand in case you can't cook. My fav is the chicken enchiladas and Lasagna. I don't eat red meat due to gut issues. I eat a lot of fish and chicken. Shrimp has a lot of protein. I use zero carb tortilla as my bread. Make a roll up with cheese and ham w/ tortilla heat it up. I use PB2 and reconstitute place on tortilla and add raspberries or blackberries fresh and eat. There is chocolate PB2 also. Mozzarella cheese sticks are great zero carbs and filling.
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
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    Got to watch a swan family parade at the wetlands today- I had ten extra minutes so walked back down by the largest lake/pond and they came from behind the bushes very close to the bank where I was standing.

    These other pictures are from yesterday. First one is a bit blurry- tried to zoom in- wish I could figure out what they are, they are very tiny and tons of them. The size of baby chicks
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    Beautiful 💜
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,711 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS PIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Heather UK I love Cass! She really helped me understand my organizing style. I am 90% ladybug with a little micro thrown in, though that may be more perfectionism rearring it's ugly head. I struggle to file things and put lids on things. DH is a Bee. Very micro but visual. I like things out of sight, he likes to see everything. I need to dump and move on while he likes file drawers. Still trying to blend our styles.

    Watched the hummingbirds play last evening. I was sitting on the back porch near the feeder. Two females. One short beak chatty thing. The other a really long beak. They ate, chased, and buzzed around me for an hour. Once they collided so hard I heard it! They kept resting on my spinners which would then start to spin and off they would go. It was really relaxing! I will miss them while on vacation.

    Been prepping for vacay. We leave today. I left shop as prepared as I can and not stressing over the work not done as I have time while on vacay to do it. Would prefer to not have to do it while gone but 4 deadlines while I am gone and just haven't had time or energy to totally catch up. Still, Sitting on porch in bathrobe with coffee and working or adult beverage in evening not bad working conditions. 👍 Will be walking lots. We eat my way while on vacay. Light breakfast then late lunch/early dinner. It suits me. May not have as many fruits/veggies but try to make good choices.

    I have officially been married longer than first marriage. While it isn't always easy, it is somehow still better than my first. Funny because my first wasn't hard, just not right. Does that even make sense?

    Rebecca Insurance companies do have too much power. I can't get recommended MRI because I haven't been to ER enough for migraines- smh. I use the ER for just emergencies. I may have to look for non insurance options to get it done. Won't be through our local hospital though as cash price starts at over $3000.

    Gotta go water plants, shower, and pack clothes. Miata already loaded on trailer., truck fueled, and non clothes items packed in tubs. I have coloring books, magazines, cross stitch, laptop, work stuffs, tablet, and phone. Good thing is laundry at home caught up and washer/dryer at cabin so don't come home with lots of dirtiest.

    Pip You are inspirational!

    More later! Time for meds and shower.

    Much love,
    Kylia in Ohio ready for the mountains!

    Kylia. Cindy. Pensacola.
    So puzzling that you have to go to ER multiple times just to get them to pay for MRI. Did you call insurance directly? Sometimes it takes consistent documentation from your primary physician. They just have to know this is a primary issue being monitored by ur doc on an ongoing basis without improvement. Once they have that they will pay. The insurance company should be able to tell you what notes or documentation they need to get it paid for. Please call and try that if you haven't. Using the ER like a regular doc is a waste of the insurance company money just doesn't make sense.
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Lisa - stunning hummingbird photo. <3 Nice photos of John & Soraya. So glad you and Corey were able to meet her. She and John look very happy together. Good job on the burn piles, impressive! Any pix of the stable? I love old farmsteads and the various little outbuildings they had here and there.

    Kim - Glad the errant cat finally made it back home, even tho he was limping. That's cat life in the night-time fast lane. I don't think I could get away with changing my kitty's litter twice a week. If I don't get after it once a day she uses various places in the shop to make her deposits. :# Do you have anyone else in the neighborhood who could check on Levi for you if you are called away over night?

    When we had the farm, DH and I made a run to Regina, Sask to pick up some sheep and had to stay overnight. General Patton at the wheel, lol. Anyhow we left a list for a neighbor kid on what little chores needed to be done, and actually did a walk-through, checked tasks off the list, etc. Well, when we got home - I can't remember specifically, but we could tell corners were cut or things left undone. All the critters made it fine, but it made me wonder why this was so complicated for a 12 year old who was otherwise bright and doing well in school, lol. After that, it was hard to pry DH away overnight and we made some long day trips to visit friends in Oregon a few times. :o

    Ladies, a reminder - if you want to be included in the accountability post, please let me know the info today or first thing tomorrow.

    It's overcast and chilly this afternoon. I was messing with the tarp over the chicken run a couple hours ago so let the girls run loose. They had their adventure, found some weed and green grass to peck at, then came back for a treat, perfectly happy to go through the gate and settle in for the afternoon. Still at 3 eggs most days, not sure what is holding up hen #4 Almy. As the days shorten, egg laying will fall off unless I light their coop and run and don't intend to. So she better get moving! :p

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Cindy. Pensacola.
    Lanette, what is an accountability list?
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,799 Member
    edited September 2023
    We had the other half of the pea masala tonight. Love it! With sea bass, and DH new potatoes cooked in the IP and then sautéed.

    Going to be getting up at 6.15 tomorrow morning to get to Edie's start by 7.35. I will, be awake before that, I'm sure, and will take my face and clothes upstairs with me to get ready before breakfast. I washed my hair this afternoon.
    May be thunderstorms later tomorrow, so will have to shut the skylight.

    Love Heather UK
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    1948CWB wrote: »
    Glad I check my bank account almost every day. Learned that someone had charged almost $400 at Walmart and it's pending tomorrow. Cancelled the card and will contact bank tomorrow (closed today for Labor Day). :'(

    Kylia ~ So glad you had a successful journey to the cabin. Yes, self care is important.

    Barbie ~ Your quote about shutting your mouth hit home. It made me remember a Bible verse that essentially said, "Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, for he will despise the good sense of your words."

    I take lots of different vitamins. My brother who is a retired Pharmacist said that he is taking a huge amount of supplements to ward of Covid attacks. Can't remember the main one he liked though.

    Carol in GA



    Cindy. Pensacola.
    Carol, I have a card that I can turn off when I am not using it. I too in the same year this one a couple months apart had unauthorized charges on my card. Now my card is tap. Not every store has tap at the register. My card has a place under card management where I can turn it off when I am not using it. The only thing I have to remember to turn it back on before I use it. Mine is through Pen Air.
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    1. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential.
    2. Notice the things you do well, however small.
    3. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
    4. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it.
    5. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.
    6. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
    7. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’..
    8. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed.
    9. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
    10. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok.
    11. Make time to do something you really enjoy.
    12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost.
    13. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
    14. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
    15. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low.
    16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
    17. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
    18. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.
    19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
    20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
    21. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
    22. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
    23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
    24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
    25. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
    26. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
    27. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
    28. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
    29. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
    30. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.
    Whidislander wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Rebecca – It isn’t five years since you’ve seen the youngest, is it? I remember him graduating and enlisting! Good grief. It would be seriously awesome to see all the boys at once, even if just for a little while.

    Carol – Well done on getting the fraudulent charges removed! The banks have insurance for all that, I’m sure. The change in your account number may well keep it safe for quite some time. Also have much sympathy for the short girl getting in a jeep. I love them, but I have a hard time getting in them.

    Barbie - Bodhi could not have found a more perfect placement than with you and Jake. That is one lucky dog.

    Rosemarie – I’m so sorry you’ve been ill, though it sounds as if you're doing better. In your honor, as well as the rest who either have had covid or known someone with it lately, like Allie, I wore a mask during my time in town today. I don’t mind being the only one, especially if it keeps me from getting covid.

    Betsy - Speaking of covid, Betsy, how is your sister? I hope with all that's going on she didn't end up getting more ill. You've been on my mind of late.

    Back from my tests, and was able to get those done, then made it through Walmart for a new hairdryer, Aldi for fresh ground beef and Harps for a few specialty items and then back home. With my gardening this morning, I'm well over 8,000 steps without even trying.

    I also got a call from my daughter while I was out running around--or I should say, from my 8-year-old granddaughter, who wanted to know (while in the truck with her mother driving her to school) whether the Tooth Fairy was actually real. She caught her mom trying to hide some money under her pillow, and is one smart little girl. Then she asked if Santa Claus was real--and my only answer was "Well, I do know that those who don't believe, don't receive..." which her mama jumped on like a duck on a June-bug. Not sure how my daughter is going to get around that one, but I'll be interested in the outcome! :smiley:

    I genuinely don't remember when I found out that Santa wasn't real, so it couldn't have been too traumatic. I do remember my mother taking our notes to Santa and (after reading them) putting them in the fire to send up to the North Pole in the smoke... but that's it. Do you remember how you found out about Santa? Or what you told your kids?

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

    Yep pretty much. He had left Nov 2018. It doesn't seem that long ago, but in some respects its been eons.💖
    I showed his letter to each of my boys, when the time seemed right. Its a letter dated Dec 5th, 1969 from Santa to me.💖

    Becky,
    Thank you for all the letters you have sent to me in the past. I do appreciate them. Now that you are 7 yrs old, I thought it was time that I wrote back to you. I know that kids your age are growing up, asking questions and gaining information about the world very fast. I know that all this activity going on all at once can be confusing. You have questions you cannot answer, doubts you cannot run away from, and so on. One of these questions that I know you have is one that all children your age have. You want to know if I, Santa Claus, really exist?
    I know you have asked your parents and I know that they have jyst looked at each other and did not know what to say. I know that you have spoken to other kids who say I am not real and you have spoken to others who say I am. So, then what is the truth?
    The truth is I do exist. Probably not in the way you think I do, but I do exist. A long time ago, I started out as an all-seeing character in a legend that people would tell their children in order to make them act like good people when they were not with them (remember the "naughty and nice" song)? To reward their good children, they would give them presents on Christmas Day and say that the gifts were from me. The parents did these things out of love for their children, and this is how I exist today. I am a creation of love that your patents have handed down to you from their parents to make you a better person, and since I know you so well, I know that it is working. Your parents love can do many, many good things for you. Making me real to you is just one of these things.
    One thing I am not is a wishing well. You can't just write a letter to me and get what you want. In stories and fairy tales this works just fine, but in real life you have to work for what you get, just as your parents work very hard for what they get, and what they get you. You are a smart, hardworking person, and I know that you will understand this.
    So, do I really exist? Yes I do. Would you like to see me now? Well this is very easy to do. Just go sit on your mom or dad's lap and look into their eyes. The love you see in there is me, Santa, and I will be there for you always.
    Love Santa

    So my eldest read that at 7 yrs old and looked at me and said, "there's a Santa in all of us", in a whisper. I replied, bingo.💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    Awe. I ❤️ the letter. Well said. His response, "There's a Santa in all of us." I'm that just melted your heart. Precious are our little ones.
  • cyntdooley
    cyntdooley Posts: 61 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    “The dangers of sitting: why sitting is the new smoking

    Sitting or lying down for too long increases your risk of chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
    Too much sitting can also be bad for your mental health.
    Being active is not as hard as you think. There are lots of simple ways to include some physical activity in your day.”

    Here is the link to this article: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/the-dangers-of-sitting

    I bought this scale for weighing meats, etc. to make sure of the service size from Amazon for $10. It is about the size of my cell phone. My DH loved it, and I do to. It is small and folds closed so you can bring it with you when you eat away from home too. Thought maybe someone on here would be interested. I used my 8 oz coffee cup to show you the size.

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    RVRita in Roswell, NM

    Cindy Pensacola
    I really like that scale for traveling. I use my scales all the time for my food. Usually I guesstimate the amount. So small would fit in a pocket or purse.

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