WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
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Been keeping up with reading. Made it through the toughest part of the week. Two in person meetings then I'll take a couple hours of vacation and get walk in before my 3 pm zoom-which shouldn't last overly long-then back off clock. Good way to start weekend. Need to take some vacation time or lose it. Will have to take a couple of hours next week too. I get over 7 hour per pay.
Rita-I have given up trying to figure out families.
Lisa-glad DD and SIL have some monies back before the shutdown this weekend (I believe it will happen). Am drafting a memo to go out to staff tomorrow. Don't know how much funding will be impacted but this one has the potential to be ugly. I really hope it doesn't impact services to vulnerable populations.
Taking it easy tonight. Walked 1.7 miles so that was nice. Right now some much needed rain is coming down.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio3 -
So I got miso with dakon, and also got Natto. Has any of you tried fermented soy beans? I did what it said, mixed in the two packets but still it had no real flavor. Added a splash of soy sauce and squirt of honey, still nothing. I am having rice tonight with egg and spinach, some pickled asparagus, beets and cucumber. Tomorrow trying my ramen bits. Dehydrated shrimp, crab, fish cakes with some of my miso broth and spinach.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Need to purchase a matcha whisk. Matcha is very good, and healthy they say.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Our bed! Its puffing up right now!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Thanks for starting this thread for women in their 50s. I live on a farm in SW PA. I have been diligently logging my food for 35 days and have not lost a pound or inch. My thyroid was tested last in May so that is not it. I started working with a nutritionist two weeks ago and she told me 1200 calories was too low- I am 55 and told me to bump it to 1400. Macros 40 carb, 30 fat and 30 protein. Sooo I gained half a pound☹️I was doing three hiit classes a week, 2 aerobic, 3 yoga and 2 step classes. When I gained so she suggested that I add two cardio walks but this week I did better than that I added 20 minutes of step every day so that I am sweating twice a day. My weigh in with the nutritionist is this Saturday. If I don’t lose anything it is hopeless 😔 as I forgot to mention that I also dropped all starches this week- no bread, pasta, crackers, rice.7
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Ginny - I really do hope you're wrong, but unfortunately, I think you're right, that the shutdown will happen, and that it's going to get ugly before it's all over. While it won't affect me personally, I know a lot of people that have kids in the military. VA benefits and social security benefits won't be impacted, but services besides health for the VA will be.
Carol - Those "good morning" calls from Corey, mean I answer the phone every time with a smile. I know how lucky I am to have him in my life and stay grateful... even more grateful at the moment, as he's in cooking dinner while I write this note to y'all. I'm not sure what I did to deserve this kind of love, but as my old business partner used to say, "when everything's going right, stop arguing!"
Food's ready, gotta go!
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR7 -
Our pharmacy got Covid vaccine so I was able to make appointments for us for Monday afternoon
I took my friend for her macular degeneration appointment this afternoon so I got to nap and read in the car while I waited for her
Welcome aallegra don't be discouraged. Just keep on with your healthy eating and exercise. Things take time
Barbie in NW WA
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aallegra14741 wrote: »Thanks for starting this thread for women in their 50s. I live on a farm in SW PA. I have been diligently logging my food for 35 days and have not lost a pound or inch. My thyroid was tested last in May so that is not it. I started working with a nutritionist two weeks ago and she told me 1200 calories was too low- I am 55 and told me to bump it to 1400. Macros 40 carb, 30 fat and 30 protein. Sooo I gained half a pound☹️I was doing three hiit classes a week, 2 aerobic, 3 yoga and 2 step classes. When I gained so she suggested that I add two cardio walks but this week I did better than that I added 20 minutes of step every day so that I am sweating twice a day. My weigh in with the nutritionist is this Saturday. If I don’t lose anything it is hopeless 😔 as I forgot to mention that I also dropped all starches this week- no bread, pasta, crackers, rice.
Welcome! I agree with Barbie. Give it time. I also agree with your nutritionist that 1200 calories is not enough, although I know there are plenty of people in this thread who eat that or less. I personally aim for 1600. If I stick to that, I am fairly successful, but it is slow. On the other hand, it has also allowed me to keep off the 50 lbs I have lost for several years. The biggest problem with eating a little more every day is that one or two days of going off plan and going over that is enough to keep you in maintenance rather than losing mode. I still need to lose at least 20 more. Truthfully, I probably need to lose at least 40 more, maybe even 50, but it is not my goal to get there. I want to get to the point where I fit into size 10/12. Right now I'm in 14/16 bottoms and XL tops. I started out in 22s and 2XLs.
I've been studying about insulin resistance lately and am convinced that I have a bit of this, even though my A1C and fasting glucose are well within the normal range. I am working to reverse this by eliminating sugar and limiting refined carbohydrates. I still get plenty of carbs from fruit, vegetables and whole grains.
I also listened to a mindset lecture the other night that said focus on the gains, not the gaps. That means to look backward at far you've come rather than forward to have much weight you have to lose. You have logged your food for 30 days straight. That is phenomenal! Think of the awareness you have gained just from logging your food. Posting in this thread is another positive step. You are getting there. Just keep on doing the thing and the scale will start to move downward and the inches will come off.9 -
Evening ladies
Carol- not much to tell..she moved up with the Renners
Seths parents and hates the tech school.so finally Tracy appeased her and is letting her go back to Portland High school ,where they basically hold your hand to get you through
She is going down the road,her mother,grandmother and uncle did and we all want better for her.
Tracy got a call from school counselor that Carmine threated harm to herself and that they had to call DCF
And they wanted her to have an eval at the hospital..well we know how Carmine is
There insurance is horrific and it would cost in the neighborhood of 2 grand with insurance for her to be evaluated. And Carmine would go there and not say a word or do anything.
So Tracy went and picked her up stopped at the house ..she got the rest of her things and Tracy had to fill out a change of bus route form
Its all a hot mess
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Dinner was chicken thighs with a light flour coating mixed with Tony Chachere's Cajun seasoning, finished in the oven. Then he made mashed potatoes, which he made with two regular potatoes and one sweet potato. Turns them light pink, and the flavor is awesome. He made green peas with cheese, which I tried, but it tasted an awful lot like peas, so I said no, but thank you. He's a good cook, that boy.
Pottery was sooooo much better this time. The instructor was much less chaotic and disorganized than she was last time... We did large slab platters with patterns pressed in, and lots of cookies, which are just small throwaway pieces pressed out of scrap clay to put under the created pieces when they're in the kiln. Next week, supposedly, we'll be working with the extruder to make flat pieces to make a ceramic basket, and then coiled pots.
Headed for the tire place in the morning. Will take a book.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR4 -
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My meal was a success!
Miso soup with ramen bits and fresh spinach, rice balls with crab, egg, and spinach and nori wrapped around, a piece of smoked salmon with drizzled honey, and pickled veggies which were cucumbers, beets and asparagus. Just enough!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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If you catch it on the national news (it already hit the NY Times), it's now over, and my family is all fine. We've been waiting out the last two hours with our daughter, over text and phone, while police searched for an active shooter on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Our granddaughter's on-base elementary school was locked down within a very short period of time, but the last knowledge Kelsey had was that he was never closer than two miles from the school.
However, there is now an official update saying there were no known shots fired (the first news reported that a sergeant had been shot three times) and that no one was known to have been shot... but whatever the truth is, what we care about is that our scared little granddaughter will be let out of the school soon (in a "phased release") and in her mama's arms.
I started writing this at the end of my last post but didn't have a happy ending yet, so I figured I'd wait instead of leaving y'all hanging. All is well. Time to head for bed. My daughter will text when she has picked her baby girl up, and I'll see it as soon as I get up.
Long day.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR9 -
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Here is the monthly list I use for you to copy if you’d like. Thank you Machka for posting the calendar. I always forget to post it in a format that works on here.
2023 Self-Care September 20231. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential.
2. Notice the things you do well, however small.
I'm spending quite a bit of time relaxing this weekend. Self-care.
And what do I do well? I don't know ... the usual household things like the laundry I've done this weekend, working on my drystream, cycling, colouring.
3. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
4. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it.
I'm not usually overly critical of myself but I will question myself, like "What are you doing?"
And today, I went for a long-ish walk at lunch then did some colouring at home after work.
5. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.
And most of the time, mistakes can be fixed.
6. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
All good except for the "go to bed on time" thing.
7. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’..
Getting better at that. I'm working my way through emails and unsubscribing!
8. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed.
I ask ... but from my experience help is a rare occurrence. Occasionally, however, I'm pleasantly surprised.
One thing I've discovered is that it helps if I am very specific about the help I need.
9. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
It's all about priorities.
A little story: When I have been in university and other programs getting degrees, diplomas and certifications, I discovered something. It was OK not to do all the assignments. I would look over the assignment collection for the course, and focus my attention on the one(s) worth the most marks. If the one worth 5% didn't get done, oh well.
One teacher was horrified with that approach.
I had been really sick for about three or four weeks and was getting done what I could. I handed in an assignment worth 20% and got a decent mark on it like 80% or something. Then along came a quiz worth 10% and I had not studied at all for it ... too much to do on the big assignment and just too sick. I got 40% and when he went through it with me (not pleased that I had failed), I told him it was OK. I got 40%. I was happy with that. Actually I was thrilled I got that high, given the complete lack of studying!
He couldn't understand it.
I explained that for 30% of the total mark, I was sitting at 20/30 with the assignment and quiz. I was still comfortably passing and had more of the class to go where I could potentially get better marks. I had sacrificed the quiz in order to do well on the assignment.
He didn't like that approach one bit as he imagined his students would pour every effort into every assignment.
But I didn't need to be perfect.
10. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok.
I usually take it out on the stairs. Something difficult at work ... and I'm out the door climbing stairs.
11. Make time to do something you really enjoy.
Almost every day.Usually colouring.
12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost.
Almost every day.
13. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
I am.
14. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
Up and down those stairs!!
Walking at lunch
Walking with Rhody
Gardening
Reading
Colouring
Listening to music
15. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low.
Soft kitty
Warm kitty
Little ball of fur
Happy kitty
Sleepy kitty
Purr purr purr.
I sing that to Rhody and he seems to really like it - stretches, curls up, closes his eyes, purrs.
But one day, I caught myself singing it out loud to myself at work while I was working on some difficult code!! And someone heard me!!
16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
My memories in Facebook
17. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
That would be nice, but ...
This might happen in October.
18. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.
Someone today told me I was very good at organising myself and did a great job of presenting a project plan.
19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
Happily, I don't feel much.
20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
A few happy memories this year.
21. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
I don't feel much. It's good.
22. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
Tonight. When I close my eyes and fall asleep.
23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
Well ... at work people do expect me to do certain things, so I can't really let go of those expectations.
24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
Absolutely!!
25. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
What is "nothing"?
What would doing nothing look like?
The closest I think I come to doing nothing is when I'm falling asleep at night, and when I slowly wake up on weekends.
What about you? What does "doing nothing" look like for you?
26. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
One of my strengths is organisation, and yes, I've been using that strength in many ways.
27. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
When faced with a week full of meetings, I'm always happy when people start cancelling them.
28. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
Mistakes, unsuccessful attempts, and all that sort of thing are learning experiences. We can't always get it right on the first try.
29. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
Organisation
Tenacity
My love of learning
30. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.
But I always like learning more.
Machka in Oz
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sspell1958 wrote: »KetoneKaren wrote: »Lisa,
Pottery is my favorite class here at the crone hotel. Experimenting with different glazes is fun, and I have discovered that I like playing with mud.
I hope you enjoy it!
Karen in Virginia
Sorry I’ve been absent a few says, been hectic with errands, granddaughter and crafts. I hope everyone is doing well. A lot of posts, so I missed a lot!
Well slept horrible last night. Hopefully the coffee will kick in.
Sandy in TN
Did the coffee kick in?
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Rosemarie - funny, I was pondering this "getting back into dating" thing before I read your post this morning. I thought about all I'd accomplished in the past year and I wondered what my life would look a year from now. I had a chance to go to a retirement party for a former co-worker yesterday evening. A lot of us retirees were going to be there, many I knew and liked. I turned it down. Don't like big crowds. For a second I thought - what if someone I really connected with was there and I missed an opportunity? But that passed quickly. If it's meant to be, it will be and I'll run into that person elsewhere. It's still not a priority. DH's finer qualities are still taking up a lot room in my head.
Besides, I had my nose stuck in the Mrs. Pollifax books. Great series by Dorothy Gilman.
I recall our Rori saying that after her husband died, gentlemen would show an interest and she'd kindly put them off with the phrase "too soon." I think that's perfect, and true. Rori - did I remember this right?
Betsy - I just read your post. I know I'll be looking forward to getting back in the social world eventually. Master Gardeners are having free training classes on October 14th, I've pencilled it in. It will be nice to see some old faces. It's a start. And I agree, we are all walking the same path. And walking with all of you makes it easier.
Annie - so glad to hear your mom is able to walk. Is she being moved to rehab for a couple weeks?
Tracey - I gasped when I saw your weather - temps in the teens and 20's. Already! Then I realized that was celsius.
Septic tanks and grease- I wipe out every cooking pan and dish that had any oil or grease in it with paper towels before I wash it. And I've learned that using Dawn or even Palmolive dishsoap does a lot better job of keeping the garbage disposal (that I don't use but sludge does build up) odor free. For a long time I used products that were more environmentally friendly but they didn't help keep the pipes clean and my kitchen smelled like mildew. Same with the laundry. Some folks even use a squirt of Dawn in the laundry tub in addition to regular laundry soap to get the clothes a little cleaner - plus it cleans the washer. I don't have an HE washer so can get away with a lot more.
Antibiotics/Microbiome/Allergies/Food Intolerances Rabbit Hole:
I got a book from the library a few weeks ago - "Gut Feelings" by Alessio Fasano. It's due back at the library on Tuesday and I finally thumbed through it yesterday. He mentions a study that indicates children raised on farm with a diversity of microbiome in their homes have a much lesser risk of developing asthma and atopic diseases (like hay fever), and that antibiotic exposure early in life increases the risk of developing allergies. This a pretty new finding.
I was a farm kid immersed in as much diversity with the garden and farm animals as one can imagine. So why, in my later years, did I then develop fairly severe environmental allergies and some food intolerances?
Perhaps antibiotic use is the missing piece of the puzzle. I started taking tetracycline in the late 1990's for rosacea. I took it for years. And it was after that the allergies started. Hmmmmm.
If that's the case, then will beefing up my microbiome help dampen allergies? I need to go back through all of the articles and websites I've bookmarked about the microbiome. What a perfect time to be seeing Dr. Matt, I am anxious to get his take on it.
No sign of any raccoon, coyote or other varmint this morning. With all the bunnies still hopping around in my yard, I don't think it could be a coyote.
Will probably get rain here within the next half hour so need to head outside.
Have a lovely day!
Lanette
SW WA State
Rosemarie: Leave it to Lanette to get me to jump ahead 14 unread pages to reply to your compelling question. Yes, her recall of my standard reply is correct. "Too soon". "Still healing". " I did eventually begin meditations and Reiki centering on opening my heart. I began feeling joy full, grateful and highly engaged with my cool part-time retirement job. New friendships evolved. Old friendships were rekindled. And though I never expected it, I met a great guy. He lives half a continent away, and spends months at a time traveling in a van golfing around the country. We met on the 4th of July, so it's still a budding friendship, but currently I'm giving it a high score on the Fun-O-meter. Trust your instincts, dear friend. You can do this! Big hugs to you!6 -
cyntdooley wrote: »Hi everyone,
I was scheduled for a mamio aka mammogram screening. I was feeling around and found a pea size lump rt outer quadrant breast. I have knotty breast. This is different. The radiologist tech felt the knot too. I have lost 35lb. I'm hoping that the lump is just related to the same thing. They have to get an order to do the right type of test. Today is Friday so now I have to Monday. So I will stay positive. I have had another biopsy on my left breast negative. Thanks for listening.
I've been thinking about you. How are you?
Machka in Oz1 -
Afterwards, went to Hamricks to get Lynette some pants and a top and a jacket/sweater for her Christmas/birthday presents. Will probably also get her a gift card. Just not sure where to yet. I tell ya, it’s hard to find 3X clothing. I’m not sure the pants will fit her.
Michele NC
That's brave!
I don't like attempting to buy pants for myself and I have a reasonable idea of what sizes might fit me. I'd never try to buy them for someone else.
Pants are awful ... about 90% of them don't fit me for one reason or another. Too short. Too tight around the hips. Too tight around the waist and enormous around the hips. Too wide in the legs. Not stretchy enough. Pleats or pockets that gape. OK when I stand but really uncomfortable when I sit. Ride up into areas they don't belong.
I much prefer skirts and leggings.
Although I have built up a small collection of stretchy capris ... at least they're meant to be short.
Machka in Oz
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Barbara: I am a volunteer group leader for U3A, a lifelong learning charity. We organise over 100 different interest groups for older people. Members share their knowledge and expertise free of charge. Each group is self-financing. Members pay a small fee to cover rent of premises and refreshments for each group they belong to. I collect the fees for the 4 groups I lead, and pay the rents each month. We are fortunate that our local council give us a special rate to rent council premises.
☘️ Terri
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