WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    Allie So sorry about the day you had yesterday! Such a shock for someone to die suddenly like that. And I’m glad you were there when your friend took that fall. You are such a great help to everyone!

    Matcha I LOVE TEVA sandals! I’ve worn out 2 pair and my third, I’m going to see how long they last. I gave them a real workout this past Summer. I started wearing them in March and just put them away the end of October. The bottoms are pretty worn out. Perfect for my feet and walking in the summer.

    2023 New Ways November

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate online help communities.
    Meditation: daily. 9/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

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

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%,100%,100%).
    85 days SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 6521,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%,-6847,98%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 (10,00%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 225/208—(733%,100% My mom called me for a change.)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)94/96 100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4, 172.2, 173.2 (600%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 5/28681%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 46/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 10/12—(100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (100%) I put the money in, but end up taking it out.
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0,0,0
    500%) This has stopped. Spending too much.

    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 —90.7%
    November met—
    December met—

    1. Make a list of new things you want to do this month. 1. Start Christmas shopping, 2. Work on my happiness, 3. Walk the mall at least once. 4. Read a new book
    2. Respond to a difficult situation in a different way. I will see what comes up, but the daily readings I do have helped a lot already! Did this!
    3. Get outside and observe the changes in nature around you..Supposed to be in the low 80’s (f) here today and the week to come so will have plenty of time to do this. Didn’t do this today, sick.
    4. Sign up to join a new course, activity, or online community. I’ll have to look around for this. Thinking about something to do with MCC. I joined 2 new groups on FB.
    5. Change your normal routine today and notice how you feel. Will do!
    6. Try out a new way of being physically active. I will have to think about this. Maybe do a YouTube video. Did not do this.
    7. Be creative. Cook, draw, write, paint, make or inspire. I will Zendoodle. I tried out my DH’s suggestion for mirror letters.
    8. Plan a new idea or activity you want to try out this year. I have a water color set. I will experiment with that.
    9. When you feel you can’t do something, add the word ‘yet’. I need to remember this.
    10. Be curious, learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea. I learned about Alonon and downloaded their app and read through it.
    11. Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way.
    12. Find out something new about someone you care about.
    13. Do something playful outdoors - walk, run, explore, relax.
    14. Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about.
    15. Build on new ideas by thinking “yes, and what if…”
    16. Look at life at someone else’s eyes and see their perspective.
    17. Try a new way to practice self-care and be kind to yourself.
    18. Connect with someone from a different generation.
    19. Broaden your perspective: read a different paper, magazine, or site.
    20. Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you haven’t used before.
    21. Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them.
    22. Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them.
    23. Set aside a time to pursue an activity your love.
    24. Share with a friend something useful you learned recently.
    25. Use one of your strengths in a new and creative way.
    26. Try out a different radio station or new TV show.
    27. Join a friend doing a hobby and find out why they love it.
    28. Discover your creative side. Design a friendly greeting card.
    29. Enjoy new music today. Play, sing, dance or listen.
    30. Look for new reasons to be hopeful, even in tough times.

    RVRita in Roswell, NM


    God, I offer myself to Thee
    To build with me
    and to do with me as Thou wilt.
    Relieve me of the bondage of self,
    that I may better do Thy will.
    Take away my difficulties,
    that victory over them may bear witness
    to those I would help of Thy Power,
    Thy Love, and Thy Way of life.
    May I do Thy will always!
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    And Today Is: Lots of fun things today besides Veterans Day: Origami (think I will try this!), Sundae’s (a no-no for me!), trees, energy saving, and shopping day! More in the spoiler.
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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,411 Member
    Kylia-do you use toe stops for your shoe? My right foot is about 1/2 size smaller than my left so that isn't too bad but I think I am going to try one to keep foot from sliding.

    Allie-sounds like a very nice food order you have for them. I am sure they will appreciate it.

    Lanette-I use 2 lb weights around house and take them on outside walk occasionally. Need to do that more.

    Got a nice 4 mile walk in, talked with son for part of it. Got to thank him for his service.

    Happy Veteran's Day to those of you who served and/or have family who did/do.

    Ginny in Ohio
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,728 Member
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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,888 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    Good Saturday,
    Happy Veterans Day to our Veterans!
    Finished up the laundry this morning. Didn't get done on Wednesday since was in Detroit. Speaking of laundry....I had a Maytag Neptune front load for 20 years. Never had a mold/musty smell. I now have a front load. I believe that detergents and additives are more the culprit than the machine types. They leave so much residue. I dry the door off and leave cracked open for a day or so, but then close it. When we go on extended vacations I leave it open, but did the same thing with our really old top load. This one does have a built in wash cycle, so every 100 loads a cup of bleach in the cycle, and off you go again. I have used Norwex laundry soap for years. My clothes seem to hold up better and no scents!

    Allie So sorry for your troubles. I am glad that you are there to help as needed. That is a blessing.

    My DH is happier when I sit with him in the man cave in the evenings. We have been watching reruns of Hawaii 5o and two and a half men. I did manage to get some work paperwork done. He has been considerate enough to let me have some no noise time before I join him most of the time.

    I hit 10k steps again last night, but laundry kept me up a bit later than I should have let it. 🙃 I did a quick pickup of misc items from around the house. I have a desk drawer and a darn pile of papers to deal with again. Maybe Sunday evening......

    Dawn is breaking. The sliver of the moon was shining. And I believe I could see a planet beside the moon ( could have been a star)

    On the same line as any exercise is good if you do it. I used that for my magnesium. I had bought capsules but they were huge! After getting one lodged in throat, I was struggling to take any more. I threw them away and got gummy ones. Those I will eat. My throat was tender for a week after the lodging. Part of my mind was saying what a waste of money, but it did no good if I wouldn't take it.

    Rita You have got this.....if you had 5 bags yesterday, only 4 today! My DH loves to feed me especially dark chocolate! I try to remember that when eating.

    Rebecca I channeled you yesterday when prepping my lunch. Needed protein, so black beans, added spinach for vegetable, brown rice and quinoa, a little salsa for sone flavor, and a pat of butter. It kept me full all afternoon and was pretty.

    Thank you for shoe suggestions. My left is a 7.5. Mybright is 6.5. My toes are really long. Arches never hit right. May need to look into personalized insoles.....

    Need to go walk.
    Much love to you all!
    Hugs especially tight for those with illness or other troubles!
    Congratulations on the NSVs and weight losses!
    Welcomes!

    TTYL,
    Kylia in frosty Ohio

    Its kinda fun to cook instinctively, just putting in what you like, let them (like food is a them😂) get merry in a pan with a pat of good butter or olive oil. Each time I make foods this way, I might add something different, so its always a nice surprise. My spider senses were tingling, it must have been you🤗💖👍🏼!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    WA

    Feed your soul, spice up your senses!💖
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,145 Member
    Well went and got my RSV shot..so im vaxed to the max lol.
    Picked up a couple of sympathy cards for the kids and came home,threw laundry in the dryer..
    But gee my stomach today is just giving me a whole bunch of trouble. So I think the rest of the day im going to lay low.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Laughingdakini1 so sorry to hear about your cat.

    Annie in Delaware
  • CarolGaGal
    CarolGaGal Posts: 103 Member
    Barbara ~ What a good husband you have! Taking you into the book store to purchase the dark chocolate you love was a wonderful gesture.

    Allie ~ You are one of the most thoughtful and giving persons I have ever known. You go way out of your way to be there for your family and friends. I know that when you first went through your divorce, you were very worried about the money; but, you seem to spend freely for everyone now and you are a blessing.

    Laughingdakini1 ~ So sorry about your cat's passing. It is so hard to lose one of our pets who are a part of our family. Please help us by ending your posts with a name we can easily remember and a general location.

    Kylia ~ Beautiful cactus rose!

    Heather ~ Enjoy your company.

    Rainy Day in GA as the Big O would say!

    Carol in GA

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,145 Member
    Pg 26

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 14min, 70elev, 2.91ap, 79ahr, 101mhr, 6.5mi= 612c
    Strava app = 737c
    Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 35.10min, 305elev, 102aw, 17.3amph, gear30, 95ahr, 113mhr, 10.13mi= 165c
    Strava app = 205c
    Zwift stats- 35.15min, 306elev, 102aw, 49arpm, 17.19amph, 10.1mi= 206c
    Housecleaning etc- 1hr 18min 36sec, dusting, vacuum, refill hummingbird feeder, wipe down outside back patio chairs/table, etc= 354c

    Total cal 1131
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,292 Member
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    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    I've been watching this Dr. Chatterjee interview: Longevity Professor: The Key Factors To Stop Decline & Slow Aging After 40! | Rose Anne Kenny Terri - are you familiar with her? She's from Ireland and an expert on aging, has written a book that is only available in th UK from what I can tell. The interview is over 2 hours long so I'm broke it into chunks. I thought it was excellent and looked up the TILDA study at Trinity University in Dublin. If the rain keeps up I want to explore this further.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WRvjarInps&t=4322s

    It's a pity all I can find on this are videos. I rarely watch videos on my computer and prefer to read an article because reading is much quicker, less time consuming.

    Ah, this summary has a transcript.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TImU-RXalCA&ab_channel=PodcastSummaries

    "Kenny recommends increasing physical activity each year rather than decreasing it she also advises against excessive sitting and emphasizes the importance of regular movement for maintaining overall Health and Longevity"

    Absolutely!! Get up and move!


    And of course, she lists the usual:

    Exercise (as above)
    Good Diet & smaller quantities
    Quality Sleep
    Social Activities
    Reducing Stress.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    laughingdakini1 wrote: »
    Our little cat passed away peacefully at home yesterday after a hard week or so. Have been okay and getting spiritual insights about It All and doing my best to stay healthy and well.

    If anyone wants to friend me for mutual support, please do. This is a lovely group here,

    thanks and best wishes

    So sorry about your cat. :(
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    My Christmas shopping is pretty much done. :) I don't do much at all. :smiley:

    I will pick up a few bits and pieces over the next month. I usually like to get us a new ornament each year ... it's fun to browse among the choices in the stores to see what's new. I usually look for something related to a bicycle, cat or bee. And I might pick up another string of white lights ... the new ones in our patio area aren't very bright. Then maybe a couple gift cards and I'll be done!!


    Machka in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,554 Member
    Went to Michaels because they had yarn on sale, b1 g1 50% off. I usually don’t like those kinds of sales, but I know that it won’t go any lower. Plus, I had a 25% off coupon. Then went to Kohls and got this reusable cup for the Keurig for Colby, these fire pit tools (last time we were at Jess’ they used a piece of wood to stir the embers in their firepit), and this Halloween thing that Vince doesn’t like. However, I didn’t realize that I had a $10 off coupon but I need to go back tonight since the coupon is only good for yesterday and today (I called and even with the receipt, I can’t bring it in tomorrow). So for $10 and to return the thing that Vince doesn’t like, I’ll go back after church tonight. Lector tonight.

    Laughingdakini – I’m so very sorry about your loss. Our furbabies mean so much to us. Don’t be hurt if few people (or any) from here friend you. Most everyone just comes to this forum to be friends and for support. Join us! We’re always looking for more friends

    Looks like its too late to go for my walk and it’ll be too dark by the time I get home from church. Have I told you all lately how much I hate this getting dark early stuff?????

    Rebecca – brownies sound like good packing material to me. Like popcorn.

    Listening to TSO on Sirius XM right now. It’s interesting because they tell more of the story than you get on the CD.

    Painted the arms on my California Raisin bisque because I could since I have the black paint at home. Also made one of the towel toppers. Next I want to finish making up the bed in the back bedroom and get the christmas presents I have already bought for people down from the shelf in the closet to see what more I have to buy.

    Went to Kohl’s for the coupon only the item isn’t included in the sale. Kohl’s does this a lot, gives coupons or marks things down and in little tiny print they list all the exclusions, and there are a lot of them. Oh well, I returned the item that Vince didn’t like. Going to go to WalMart tomorrow and I’ll buy gas.

    Since no work the plan is to do the Abs Diet Workout DVD. Haven’t done that one in a long, long time. I’ll see how it is – maybe it’ll get donated.

    Michele NC

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