WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,663 Member
    Weekly Check in.
    bwcetc wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »

    Regarding supplements - If I could only take three supplements, they would be: 10,000 IU of Vit D3, 100 mcg of Vit K as MK7, and a high absorption Magnesium. All taken together, daily. So much has come out in the past few years about the benefits of having D3 levels above 60 ng/ml. Mine's at 67 and I intend to keep it there. Higher levels of D3 keep our immune system strong - so anti virus properties; good for bone health and work as a cancer preventative. My system needs support in all those areas. ;)

    Another UPDATE - Beth - interesting your higher Vit D level might be causing your knee pain. A good reminder that we are all individuals here and react to supplements in different ways, and to check with our medical folks. My doctor gave me the go-ahead to keep my levels high for the reasons I mentioned above.

    Also Beth - what a nice surprise your apple tree gave you!

    Lanette … I didn’t mean to write so confusing. My doctor thought my vitamin D was too high at 90 so she cut me back. Since I’ve been taking less, my knees have started to bother me again. I’m going to go back to my regular dose to see if the pain lessens. I was taking 35,000 iu per week, dropped to 15,000 and I’m going to go back to 35,000 per week.

    Beth

    Beth - ah, that makes sense. I guess I'm getting around 70,000 iu per week now. :o I dropped it down a little during the summer when I was out in the sun more and got it up to 67.

    My doc is OK with levels up to 100 - I think that's the recommendation from the lab. But I've heard of higher levels with no bad effects.

    Thanks for popping in on this. It's an interesting topic.

    Lanette
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    vibrantreader wrote: »
    @auntiebk :)

    Good Saturday morning!

    So sad to see bad words used here about our loved ones.

    My Grandmother taught me If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.

    Not sure this is the place for me?

    I have to remember that not everyone has been using forums for the decades that I have done. I presume you're new to forums.

    Welcome here and a few tips:

    - Introduce yourself. Usually most people who are new to a forum (like MyFitnessPal) or a subforum (like Motivation and Support) or a long, ongoing thread, like this one (Women Ages 50 For October 2023) introduce themselves in some way rather than leaping right in.
    - Observe. Get to know who's who in some way a little bit.
    - Familiarise yourself with the Community Guidelines: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/community-guidelines. These are for the whole MyFitnessPal Community.
    - Stay away from politics and religion ... and other controversial topics.



    That said ...

    This is Me: Machka the Canadian-Australian. I'm 56, still working and doing a whole lot of other things.

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    https://wordart.com/create

    Sports I have done or would like to try:
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    Why I cycle ...
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    Create your own Word Art: :)
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    Or introduce yourself in another way. :)

    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Quote from Machka- I look at ALL FB ads as scams. A lot of them do come from overseas ... the USA. And I won't buy anything from a random business there!!!

    Re FB Ads:
    As I mentioned, I've purchased from FB ads before and this was the first time I encountered one that was likely a scam. One that just popped up in my FB feed this morning was for LLBean, a well-known and respected clothing company here in the US who I've purchased from many times and definitely not a scam. And next is an ad for Cheerios. And the next one for "The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies", which I purchased earlier this year and received and was pleased with it. I haven't taken the time but we can go in to FB and select the type of ads we'd like to see.

    Sounds like FB ads are different in your country. From what I know, FB makes its money from advertising and I don't think packing the feed with fakes and scams is the intent because they'll lose viewership that way. I'm not defending them. I know my state retirement is invested in funds that include FB and I hope they keep their act together with legit ads and continue to be successful.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    I use software so that I do not see advertisements.
    However when I could, they've often been from the US.
    The main problem with ordering stuff from the US is that, from my experience of looking online for cycling stuff, shipping is as much as the product, or more. Whereas getting the same or similar products from other places such as the UK, the products are reasonably priced and shipping is free or next to it.
    Another problem is that I don't know what the place of business is. It's not familiar to me.
    Another problem is that the product won't work in Australia.

    But lots of the advertisements found on places like FB are s c a m s. Open Google and type: 'are facebook ads s c a m s'

    FB does make its money from advertising ... and in many places and situations, doesn't really care what the ad is as long as it makes money.

    If I happen to see a product that looks interesting on FB, I look up the business or product elsewhere.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    2023 Optimistic October

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    1. Write down three things you can look forward to this month.
    Daylight Savings Time!! - which occurred early in the morning of October 1.
    Spring's developments
    Thanksgiving

    2. Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time)
    There's lots to be optimistic about!
    Daylight in evenings so we can start exercising outdoors after work. :)
    Work going well. Finished that instruction manual and got myself in a good position to make improvements to the project I'm working on. :)
    Reading books. Colouring. Doing sudokus.
    Getting stuff done on my home computer.
    The garden!
    My family.

    3. Take a small step to a goal that really matters to you.
    Taking steps toward the "organise the house" project.

    4. Start the day with the most important thing on your to-do-list.
    I've actually done quite a few things already today. :)

    5. Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is but focus on what’s good.
    I'm definitely not a pure optimist. Too much has happened, especially in the last 5 years, for me to call myself an optimist, but there are a lot of good things going on too.

    6. Remind yourself that things can change for the better.
    I know!!

    7. Look for the good in people around you today.
    Most people have been really helpful and nice lately.

    8. Make some progress on a project or task you’ve been avoiding.
    Not quite yet. Maybe at some point next week.

    9. Share an important goal with someone you trust.
    I don't make a lot of goals these days.


    10. Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently.


    11. Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward.
    12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today.
    13. Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing.
    14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation
    15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted.
    16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting.
    17. Take a small step toward a positive change you want to see in society.
    18. Set hopeful, but realistic goals for the days ahead.
    19. Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future.
    20. Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time.
    21. Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you.
    22. Share a hopeful quote, picture, or video with a friend or colleague
    23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize.
    24. Write down three specific things that have gone well recently.
    25. You can’t do everything! What are three priorities right now?
    26. Find a new prospective on a problem you face.
    27. Be kind to yourself today. Remember progress takes time.
    28. Ask yourself ‘will this still matter a year from now?’
    29. Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to.
    30. Identify three things that give you hope for the future.
    31. Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month.

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    And thinking about this in exercise and movement terms:
    This is what our bodies are designed for. Lifting and moving things. Carrying heavy items. Stretching to reach high shelves and squatting to retrieve things off low shelves. Hammering nails. Getting on our hands and knees from time to time. Sweeping and scrubbing. Sawing and chopping wood. Raking leaves. Dragging limbs. Painting decks. Pushing mowers. All the things our ancestors did before we had modern appliances and computers and TV's that keep us sitting and stationary so much.

    As our Barbie often says, I need to remind myself to choose every opportunity to stay active-as active as I can without hurting myself. I know I sleep better when I'm tired from working on a project.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    Absolutely!!

    I've always said that we humans are meant to be active. We're built to be active. Our bodies operate best when we've developed our muscles and are fit and strong.

    Since beginning long distance cycling, I've also discovered that most people are capable of much more than they actually do.

    Of course if we haven't done much recently ... because we've been ill or because we had to deal with something else or whatever ... we do have to ease into it slowly but regularly or we risk hurting ourselves. But keep going and we begin to discover what we're really capable of!!

    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Tracey - glad your wrist doesn't have anything major going on with it. Did the doc suggest ice? My DH's cousin lives in Quebec and came to visit ten years ago. He was not happy back then with the doctor situation and said he knew of folks that drove down to the states to get medical attention. Haven't spoken with him recently so I have no idea if that's still the case. We are seeing doctor shortages in the US in some areas too. I think the pandemic wore them out and they made the decision to retire early. I know of a couple that went into telehealth.

    Margaret - you summed it up quite nicely. I appreciate that we can vent frustration and sadness here in a safe place. The comments and conversation this afternoon made me think of my maternal grandmother who lived on the farm next to us when I was a kid. Every Sunday she'd go to church and every morning she'd read "The Upper Room." She talked to Jesus all day long. She didn't drive but walked all over the neighborhood to look in on sick neighbors, and take them produce from her garden in the summer. Sometimes she'd take one of us grandkids along to walk with her and we knew to sit quietly while the adults talked. Some of the neighbors had rather coarse language, but she never mentioned anything or was critical unless we made a comment to her later. She'd say something like "We aren't supposed to talk like that, but we are all sinners and Jesus loves us anyhow." But if she discovered anyone was a thief or liar, she had plenty of criticism for that type of activity. :p Whew! Gosh I miss her. I think she's in charge of the band of Angels doing their darndest to keep me out of trouble, lol.

    What a lovely flower - water lily?

    Kim - when I saw the picture of that troll I thought "where's its outfit?" :D I think we had clothes for them too. And we called them "Dammit dolls". No idea why.

    Rebecca - I know I've asked before but can't remember what you said - does your sis sell her paintings? I remember the beautiful ones of birds painted on sheets of music. Eli is growing so fast. Thanks for the photos, as always.

    Terri - B)<3

    Annie- having your sis come after she retires and spend some time to do the cleaning is a great idea. Glad you found the bills! Again, many hugs - you are in the position of being both parent and child. I think you are handling it well. All you can do is the best you can. <3

    Well, ladies, here's the newly stained deck. I should have taken before photos - prior to Roger pressure washing it. It could use another coat of stain but I'm not concerned. It's better than it was and will be mostly waterproof this winter.
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    Lanette B)
    SW WA State


    Yes she does sell them at a arts and craft fair that's coming up. Its down in the Salem Oregon area. She is excited and hopes to paint about 30 items to sell. I like that her paints are so sweet. Simple.🤗💖
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    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa


    She does incredible work!!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    bwcetc wrote: »
    Picked two bushels of apples yesterday from our tree (still loads to pick or let the deer enjoy) and spent the game peeling them for pies that I'll freeze. Fireside Apples. Didn't expect the tree to produce this year but the apples are large and blemish-free. Go figure. Used my new fruit picker! Where has this tool been all my life? Never had to get the ladder out and I made certain to pick the largest apple at the top!

    Beth near Buffalo

    Our apple trees are just blooming. :)

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,616 Member
    edited October 2023
    exermom wrote: »
    Denise called to tell us that they are planning a trip (her and Pete) to London next June and would we sit for PJ at their house?

    Michele NC

    Exciting!!

    I chose to travel rather than buying a house and doing those traditional settling down kinds of things. No regrets!!

    And nice for you too that you get to spend some time with your grandson. :)


    M in Oz

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,047 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,196 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Fake Stamp Update

    I forgot to get the mail yesterday so went to the box this morning. Guess what I found. The 2 envelopes I mailed to myself on Thursday with the "fake stamps". They went through the postal system just fine, stamps cancelled at the regional center in Tacoma. No return to sender, no knock on the door (yet) from the FBI or anything. :)

    I have mixed feelings. I'm glad I apparently didn't waste my money. But I'm also concerned about why I got the "scam" alert. And why the comments from some folks who said they were fake and there's no way anyone would sell these stamps at a big discount. Did the folks who said they were fake ever try to use them? Or were they just repeating what they heard someone else say?

    Did Facebook actually vet this advertiser and decide it was legit because it really was? So them accepting the ad was OK?
    If the stamps were counterfeit, was the counterfeiter really that good?
    Was the equipment at the regional center in Tacoma malfunctioning so these slipped through?
    Does the USPS make enough money from delivering bulk mail and Amazon packages that they aren't really concerned about a few counterfeit stamps people use since most businesses use postage machines anyhow?

    I'm going to repeat the test with different sized envelopes this time. I'm still not 100% confident that if I used one to send payment for a bill, for example, that it would get delivered without more proof.

    Lanette B)
    Eating crow, happy but scratching her head in SW WA State

    We have bought the stamps from another vendor(not the Facebook ones, another site) and have never had a problem.
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,615 Member
    Today’s gratitude: hair conditioner that really detangles, maybe I should try it on Tumble? Abundant, clean, hot water.
    Katla (@myvt9v4crh, @Katla49) Thanks for taking my call. It was so very good to hear your voice. Sorry to hear that family health problems have kept you so busy. We all look forward to seeing you back on mfp soon. :heart: ((hugs)) :heart:
    Betsy praying for favorable test results and safe travels.
    KJ always happy to see you popping in. Prayers for your sister and family.
    Rebecca that has to be the cutest toddler snail costume ever!
    Kim my Kentucky born husband has taught me that “grits is good” but I never warmed to the fried leftovers. :sick:
    Lanette your mama’s fried cornmeal mush ALMOST sounds appealing. ;)
    Lisa, Barbie, Debbie, alas, I recognize myself in your husbands’ offerings of unsolicited advice. Strengthens my resolve to not miss more opportunities to keep my mouth shut ;}
    10/8: Move: ZERO sets PT , dogs to powerline, Jeopardy walking. Steps:8241
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=3 CI<CO net=345 vits=1
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, ptT, ptS, church, fellowship, called Katla. Wt:132.7

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    October: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
    Fuel better: less sugar, dailyish vitamins.
    Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings. Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2023: Be of good cheer.
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,716 Member
    edited October 2023
    Hi there!
    I didn't have the bandwidth today to do the read through of my book that I was intending today. Far too nervous about the upcoming journey. Anxious butterflies. . So I listened to podcasts, did my exercises, washed my hair, and gave myself a pedicure. Also bought some books for my Kindle. :D
    Then, when I was feeling a bit more settled, I got a group WhatsApp text from P to say that her mother had died on Friday. We are due to have a Zoom later today, so she wanted to let us know in advance. End of an era. The last of my friends to lose their last parent. Betty (P called her that) was 96. In her heyday when I knew her, she was a very strong and beautiful head teacher, who exerted a long, difficult, pressure on P. There will be a lot of adjusting to do. Betty was very ready to go. She said 'This process is extremely tedious', a few months ago. She was in a nursing home.
    Then my son came over to collect his six large boxes from our garage and garage loft. A lot will just be dumped, I'm sure! At least it's gone. He said we had two boxes of photo albums up there. No idea! (???) I can now get to the Christmas stuff.

    So, quite a morning, after all.

    DH is going out to get his hair cut. Also to buy salmon for tonight. I have a pot of Masala peas thawing to go with it and cauliflower to roast.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,279 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,292 Member
    Oops forgot to stretch.

    Annie in Delaware
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,615 Member
    Happy birthday 🎂🎁🎊 Rosemarie!!!

    Happy Thanksgiving🍁🍽 🦃 Tracey, Evelyn, Joy, Machka and all Canadiennes!
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,326 Member
    2023 Optimistic October

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate people of all kinds.
    Meditation: daily. 5/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

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

    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%,100%). 156 days SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7819, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/3 (800%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 215/208—(733%) should be 189 by November 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)73/94 (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, 172.2 (600%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 3/23 (681%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 38/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 9/12—(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, 157,0, 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——99%
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    1.
    Write down three things you can look forward to this month. 1. Another month of sobriety 2. Cooler weather 3. Decorating for Halloween
    2. Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time). I am optimistic about cooler weather.
    3. Take a small step to a goal that really matters to you. I need to call my uncle.
    4. Start the day with the most important thing on your to-do-list. Updating this list and My Fitness Pal.
    5. Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is but focus on what’s good. I usually hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I think this counts!
    6. Remind yourself that things can change for the better. No matter how bad you think it is, it can always get worse. So enjoy life no matter where you are, or what you are doing, or your circumstances.
    7. Look for the good in people around you today. I can do this if I try. This was not difficult to do with visitors. Employees were a different matter!
    8. Make some progress on a project or task you’ve been avoiding. I need to clean the cabinets out. I am planning to start today. Didn’t happen.
    9. Share an important goal with someone you trust.
    10. Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently.
    11. Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward.
    12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today.
    13. Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing.
    14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation
    15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted.
    16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting.
    17. Take a small step toward a positive change you want to see in society.
    18. Set hopeful, but realistic goals for the days ahead.
    19. Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future.
    20. Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time.
    21. Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you.
    22. Share a hopeful quote, picture, or video with a friend or colleague
    23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize.
    24. Write down three specific things that have gone well recently.
    25. You can’t do everything! What are three priorities right now?
    26. Find a new prospective on a problem you face.
    27. Be kind to yourself today. Remember progress takes time.
    28. Ask yourself ‘will this still matter a year from now?’
    29. Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to.
    30. Identify three things that give you hope for the future.
    31. Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month.]/spoiler]
    32.
    RVRita , Roswell, NM

    “There is no need for me to accept blame for another person’s irrational actions. I will deal with my own shortcomings.” ALANON’s One Day at a Time.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,326 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :) Jake is quite forthcoming about the fact that he doesn't care for unsolicited advice and yet he is a champion at doling it out, usually prefacing it with "You might want to...." LOL. We've been married for over 30 years and it still surprises me. He loves to tell people especially his friends and loved ones to "be safe" or "lock your doors" and can't understand why his daughter is regularly offended by those statements, taking them to mean that she wouldn't do those things without a reminder from him.
    <3 Barbie

    My dh is always giving unsolicited advice or "knowledge". Always thinks he knows everything and he is always right, tries to "prove" he is right, even when I know he isn't.
    Last night I was talking to my friend about the Soda Stream CO2canisters- he was telling me how much he paid. Dh said friend was wrong, that he had checked at Target and the price was a lot higher. Even when I showed dh a screenshot of his order with prices, he still said he could prove that wasn't right-asked me if I wanted him to prove it- Told him no thanks and walked away.

    Sounds like my DH!
    Rita
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,615 Member
    Rebecca, just saw there was a 4.5 quake near Oak Harbor. All ok?
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif

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