WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

1…3637394142…49

Replies

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member

    Today’s gratitude:found vehicle bill of sale form on OR DOT website so Joe doesn’t have to go online :laugh: or into the office; DDS forms received in email.
    Perfect weather for planting the last of the violas. Cool (high 60’s) but calm so sun felt warm on my back. Calm and pleasant for dog group too. Enjoyed it as front coming in soon bringing blustery gales and atmospheric river. Not complaining, we really really REALLY need the rain.
    Machka “thinking about shoes” helps you to sleep? Con VERY grats on the 15lbs and smaller size!
    Rosemarie glad your donut helped you with energy, they just put me to sleep. ;}
    Lisa imho clearing the area, moving trunks and countertops around counts as resistance work. ;) Barked with laughter at the hammer “this is not..” meme.
    Betsy what you said about feeling connected to the women in this group. Amen, sister, amen.
    Rita Fingers X’d for Monday’s appointment specialists’ followups.
    Lanette I use Dawn on the salad dressing spots I get on EVERY top I wear. Not fond of its scent so use Palmolive’s Aloe with Citrus on the dishes ;)
    Barbie ((hugs)) too soon. ((hugs))
    Debbie how did you get that blister?
    Heather Edie looks so chic and French in her new jacket. Well done!
    Allie love the pop up rocket and Miles’ pjs. I’m yawning already ;)
    Katla hope the hummingbirds stick around awhile before they migrate away.
    Tracey Rodger timed that installation just right ;)
    Heather what you said. Live NOW. Enjoy the moments, all of them.
    09/23: Move: 2 sets PT w/D, dog group. Steps:8049
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=5 CI<CO net=527
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, play with plants, fellowship prep. Wt:130.3

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    September: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live mindfully with people, dogs, open heart and mind before mouth. Never miss an opportunity to keep the mouth shut!
    2023: Be of good cheer.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,030 Member
    edited September 2023
    Rebecca: Although I have an eating ‘schedule’ it’s based on food I like. I don’t see the point in eating anything I don’t like. DH loves a Sunday roast so I buy one big enough to give us main meals for four days. The menus change according to the type of roast.

    Having the menu schedule makes shopping a dawdle as I have my own printable tick list based on what we need, with spaces for occasional additions.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,659 Member
    edited September 2023
    Lisa - your room rearrangement looks great - lots more room and the price was right. ;) I remember what the house was like when you first bought it and moved in - you and Corey did a wonderful job.

    Machka - what a thrill to pull on clothing that is surprisingly too big. Well done!

    Barbara - I too love being able to find documents or do various license renewals online on our county and state websites. Sure saves a drive to town and beats standing in line somewhere. :p

    Tracey - that new door will be very nice. I noticed I can see daylight near the side of my back door in a couple places :# - there's a full length glass storm door on the outside which I think helps a little. But, I need to add weatherstripping to my shopping list though. Thanks for the reminder. :)

    Heather - love the photos of your grands. Edie's new leopard coat it so cute and fits her so well. The photos of the cakes made me hungry. :p Agree with your take on living life today and not putting off, doing things you enjoy that make you feel alive! I solved some of the clutter problem on end and coffee tables by using little cheap baskets and tossing items in them. I do need to go through them soon and see what's sifted to the bottom. ;)

    Going to get early morning shopping done this morning, then do some problem solving on the chicken feeder situation. We had a heavy downpour yesterday and the tarps over their run did a great job, a little rain dripped in around the edges. But I have their little feeders attached to the fencing there, so water dripped in them too. I either move the feeders which will involve carpentry skills, or put more of a rain barrier along the fence there. Construction plastic? I need to dig around in DH's wood and paneling collection. ;) I may swing into Home Depot this morning and grab some plastic corrugated roofing, it's good to have on hand anyhow. Their great employees cut those 8' panels in half which fit just fine in my Subaru.

    Ladies, I am not looking forward to the time change on Nov. 5th. Right now I am in bed between 7:30 and 8 pm, getting up at 2 or 2:30. So in a little over a month, I'll be up at between 1 and 1:30. I'm on the chicken and dog and bathroom schedule, lol. BUT I'm super grateful I don't have to adjust to a work schedule and can sit down for a nap whenever I feel like it.

    Check-in reminder - those of you who want to be included in tomorrow's "Check-in" please send me your info today or first thing tomorrow morning. :)

    Make it a fabulous day!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,030 Member
    Annie: Good news about your mom. A welcome reprieve!

    Up to Pg 56
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    :heart:
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    <3
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,611 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Rebecca: Although I have an eating ‘schedule’ it’s based on food I like. I don’t see the point in eating anything I don’t like. DH loves a Sunday roast so I buy one big enough to give us main meals for four days. The menus change according to the type of roast.

    Having the menu schedule makes shopping a dawdle as I have my own printable tick list based on what we need, with spaces for occasional additions.

    Yes, exactly!

    When I started this whole thing in 2015, I decided that I wasn't going to waste calories on things I didn't like. Of course, I can't always follow that plan when I'm served something I don't particularly like somewhere, but as long as I have a choice, it will be foods I like.

    So for lunch, I eat chicken, rice and veg. I like chicken, rice and veg enough to eat it for just about every lunch when I work. :)

    M in Oz
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,030 Member
    edited September 2023
    Machka: We generally have the same things for lunch most days. I keep a deep tray in the fridge with cold meats, cheeses, etc so that we just lift it out and are ready to go.

    Lisa: That’s made that a lovely bright space 👌🏻

    Heather: Sounds like you had a pleasant trip to London. Eddie looks very sophisticated in the coat.

    Allie: Miles is growing fast.

    Getting ready to Skype with family.

    ☘️ Terri
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,712 Member
    Tried out acrylics for the first time today. Bigger painting than normal, but the paper is thinner.
    An experiment. :p
    v0bhuk70qi8t.jpg
    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,096 Member
    Doris and I tootling along in the bus on our way to N.H. for the turkey train..
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,606 Member
    :)
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,321 Member
    2023 Self-Care September 2023

    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate Pecos sunflowers blooming all over Bottomless Lakes Park.
    Meditation: daily. 14/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 15/23
    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, 9858, 8414,(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) 205/208—(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. 15/23 a z(681%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 37
    /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. This is apt for today.
    11. Make time to do something you really enjoy. I hope to go ‘window shopping’ today. Did this and colored.
    12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost. Went for a 20 minute walk then the rain started.
    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. “Breathing in,I am relaxing. Breathing out, I am relaxed.”
    16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly. Sticky notes, here I come!
    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. Forgot to do this.
    19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement. Doing that this morning.
    20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories. This sounds like fun! I do have my pictures rotating on my TV as a screensaver but need to go through those.
    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. AHHH Meditation
    23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you. This is hard, but I try!
    24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love. I need to tell myself this often.
    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

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&amp;target=https://caring-mindfulness.thinkific.com/courses/mindfulness


    Mindfulness begins with paying attention on purpose.

    Serving size Potassium content % of the Daily Value (DV)
    Dried apricots 1/2 cup (190 grams) 1,100 mg 23%
    Cooked lentils 1 cup (198 grams) 731 mg 16%
    Cooked acorn squash 1 cup (205 grams) 644 mg 14%
    Cooked potato 1 medium (167 grams) 610 mg 13%
    Canned kidney beans 1 cup (260 grams) 607 mg 13%
    Orange juice 1 cup (236 mL) 496 mg 11%
    Banana 1 medium (115 grams) 422 mg 9%
    Sirloin beef steak 1 ounce (85 grams) 315 mg 7%
    Milk (1% fat) 1 cup (236 mL) 366 mg 8%
    Natural Greek yogurt 3/4 cup (214 grams) 240 mg 5%
    Tomato 1 medium (123 grams) 292 mg 6%
    Brewed coffee 1 cup (235 mL) 116 mg 2%

    Try this today: Aim to have 2–3 potassium-rich foods each day. For example, a banana for breakfast, 1/2 cup (130 grams) of kidney beans at lunch, and white potatoes on your dinner plate.[/spoiler]
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,096 Member
    Your the cutest one there Pip!!
    We are here waiting to board the train.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,606 Member
    PIP ~ You were the prettiest one among your old classmates! Glad you went to the reunion and enjoyed it. I have never been to a reunion from my high school as I hated all those years!

    Carol in GA
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Rebecca: Although I have an eating ‘schedule’ it’s based on food I like. I don’t see the point in eating anything I don’t like. DH loves a Sunday roast so I buy one big enough to give us main meals for four days. The menus change according to the type of roast.

    Having the menu schedule makes shopping a dawdle as I have my own printable tick list based on what we need, with spaces for occasional additions.

    I let husband do up the meal menu for the week that he likes, many of which he cooks himself. I think I only cook about 30% of the meals now for him. He's likes the precooked meals and has them some nights. He always prepares his own breakfasts and lunches. He knows I would rather cook up my own soups, than open a can like he does. We have a big roast too maybe once a month. He has his roast beef sandwich french dips, and leftover potatoes/carrots meals from that. I am content to get a slice or two for a roast beef/ketchup and mayo sandwich. When husband makes up the menu he puts either a "h" or a "n" by the items. Stands for need or have when I am making up the shopping list. He doesn't dig around the kitchen as intent as I do using up this or that. He has admitted to that.🙃
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Rebecca: Although I have an eating ‘schedule’ it’s based on food I like. I don’t see the point in eating anything I don’t like. DH loves a Sunday roast so I buy one big enough to give us main meals for four days. The menus change according to the type of roast.

    Having the menu schedule makes shopping a dawdle as I have my own printable tick list based on what we need, with spaces for occasional additions.

    Yes, exactly!

    When I started this whole thing in 2015, I decided that I wasn't going to waste calories on things I didn't like. Of course, I can't always follow that plan when I'm served something I don't particularly like somewhere, but as long as I have a choice, it will be foods I like.

    So for lunch, I eat chicken, rice and veg. I like chicken, rice and veg enough to eat it for just about every lunch when I work. :)

    M in Oz

    Nice! I have a definite go-to list of meal choices that I like and more importantly my body likes. Its been honed down over the years and I would say its more like a weeks worth, and I kind of rotate them around. Throw in a restaurant here and there. 👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,817 Member
    Awe, Pip, looks like you, Kirby and your sister, had a great time. I agree with Carol, so pretty!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Your the cutest one there Pip!!
    We are here waiting to board the train.

    Awwww thx
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,712 Member
    Pip - Well done for having the courage to go to the reunion. <3

    Had skate with black butter and capers tonight. With broccoli. I love it, though it slightly intimidates me! I have to be in the mood. Getting the butter to 'burn' to the right stage before you add the vinegar and capers, is a ticklish situation. I bake the skate in kitchen foil. The skate is caught by our local boats and I buy it at the harbour. It has been in the freezer for months! So, at last I felt up to the challenge.

    Tried out the laundry sheets this afternoon. Not used them before. They seem to have done the trick, but the proof will be in our skin's reaction. I bought sensitive skin, unperfumed, non bio. Does anyone else use them?

    One of the dresses I put out for the charity shop, and washed, I think I'll keep. :o I can see it in a new combo.

    This week my son has asked us to pick up both girls tomorrow and not Bea on Tuesday. DH will bring them back here, and I will give them pasta, before they go to Art Club around the corner. He is in London and DDIL is giving a talk on Imposter Syndrome, her first solo book, to the Association of Women's Football Managers. It's some distance away. Must be scary! :o

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »

    Debbie how did you get that blister?
    09/23: Move: 2 sets PT w/D, dog group. Steps:8049
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=5 CI<CO net=527
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, play with plants, fellowship prep. Wt:130.3

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    September: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live mindfully with people, dogs, open heart and mind before mouth. Never miss an opportunity to keep the mouth shut!
    2023: Be of good cheer.

    I was surprised when I took my gloves off to see the huge blister. I was using one of those tools to dig out weeds- longer handle and a fork type thing on the end. The ground is SOOO hard there that it took a lot of muscle/strength to get them out. Lots of pushing and turning the tool. I will wait until after the first rain before I try to do the rest of her lawn
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,268 Member
    369369

Categories