WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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Barbie- that is something I truly miss ,love a good fire in the fire place.
What a weird night of sleep..
Was awake for about 6 hours and then went back to sleep.
Oh well.. Dan and I going out,to get a new tie and shirt and a new winter jacket.
My front loader..after every load ,I keep the door open so it airs out..
Kylia- maybe try Kiziks they are step in sneakers i have 3 pair and uber comfortable.1 -
Good morning from my chilly but sunny Friday morning in the Arkansas River Valley,
Today sees me wrapping and packaging up some small Christmas gifts to send out. I stopped at the post office on Wednesday to get some shipping boxes and got all the addresses I needed sent to me by text message from my sister, son and daughter. The to-be-mailed packages will go right in the car. I did pick up a couple small things for Corey that I need to wrap and re-hide. Not telling him I got him anything, so he can be annoyed on Christmas Day when I hand over a couple gifts.
Our gift to ourselves, of course, is the new sunroom he's building, which he hopes will be completed by Thanksgiving. I'm waiting on the delivery of the lumber today for the walls and roof, and then we'll have to order windows, a door, gutters, T-111 to sheathe the outside walls, and insulation, among other things. Eventually, we'll also need to buy the rattan furniture that we'll put in after it's complete.
Walmart just delivered, so we'll only need to pick up a few fresh fruits and veggies this weekend. The lumber delivery is just two stops away, so maybe I'll be able to get these packages out and off my mind this afternoon! Once I've begun, I want to be able to finish it...
Time to rescue the wrapping paper from Egg, who has decided it is something new to sit on:
Later, my chickens,
Lisa in AR
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Kylia I am with you on bare feet. Between my bunions and my crooked knee, nothing fits quite right. I have a pair of Brooks Ghost, really nice running shoes, but I kick my ankle when I wear them. There's a spot where I'm wearing through the upper. Just not quite right.
I realized this morning that I don't have black ankle boots anymore. I don't think I quite have the gumption to order shoes online. But I might look.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Tracey, the cookie jar is adorable! Hope your hubby is o.k. after the work incident.
Heather, so nice that you were able to enjoy time away with your longtime friends.
Off to get my flu shot this morning. It's been so nice here that most of our snow is gone. Doesn't seem like November as we are usually in a deep freeze with lots of snow. I will enjoy it for as long as it lasts.
Joy3 -
Listening to a Roots of Wellness series with Krystal Carey and Sachin Pattel. Theme was how breathing affects our health. Improve your breath and improve your health. Some ideas I knew but needed reminders especially night breathing. I agree breathing properly can take you out of Flight and Fight mode which then can give your body a way to heal. Breathing in a healthy way can also help you lose weight and/or help you be calmer.2
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Scrolling through the discussions I found this one that I can relate to. I’m 54 from Kentucky. I started my weight loss journey on August 18th the day after my dr told me I was headed to being type 2 diabetic if I didn’t change the path I was on. Since then, I’ve went from 208 to 180.6. My goal is 30 more pounds and then maybe more. I told someone the other day before I started this journey I couldn’t see my feet when standing straight. I can see them now! I can also bend over to tie my shoes without gasping for breath. It’s those little things that make me happy. 😊 Anywho, I could use some friends for support and encouragement. Add me if you like.9
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2023 New Ways November
Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate being able to teach computers.Meditation: daily. 9/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)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.
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.
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. hmmm11. 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
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Scrolling through the discussions I found this one that I can relate to. I’m 54 from Kentucky. I started my weight loss journey on August 18th the day after my dr told me I was headed to being type 2 diabetic if I didn’t change the path I was on. Since then, I’ve went from 208 to 180.6. My goal is 30 more pounds and then maybe more. I told someone the other day before I started this journey I couldn’t see my feet when standing straight. I can see them now! I can also bend over to tie my shoes without gasping for breath. It’s those little things that make me happy. 😊 Anywho, I could use some friends for support and encouragement. Add me if you like.
Welcome, ginadacat, you have come to the right place for encouragement and support as you continue your journey. We support each other by posting on this thread, not by being "friends" on MFP. I hope you will keep coming back and share what you've done to be successful and ask questions. I found this thread when I was 62 and the veteran of a lifetime of failed attempts to lose weight and keep it off. I read this thread every day to get good ideas, reinforce the ones I have, and to build community and a sense of belonging. I log food and exercise every day and seek every opportunity to be active not just through formal exercise. I've lost 50 pounds and kept it off for years. I live in NW WA where the days are short and the temps are getting lower. I walk every morning no matter the weather, in the company of my dogs, or my friend, or my phone that has audio books and podcasts for listening.
Jake has an appointment with the dentist this morning so somehow my friend and I are going to dance and supervise the puppy at the same time.6 -
Ginny I am using the Curcumim/tumeric supplement but don’t find it works for me. Perhaps it will for you? My doctor did recommend it so I’m giving it a try.
Kylia Well my sugar avoidance yesterday was better, but still not as good as it could be. I have a bag of chocolate covered chocolate from Sam’s that I separated into servings. Well after about 5 bags, I gave myself acid indigestion and couldn’t fall asleep last night. I was kicking myself and wondering why I did that, knowing full well what would happen. Eating my emotions again. DH was drinking and not in a good mood.
Food I received my MisFits order this morning and got a lot of fruit: dried apricots (for potassium, more than bananas!), cantaloupe, apples, and oranges. I am going to use them in place of sugar, the bad kind. Hope it works.
RVRita in rainy NM5 -
Welcome Ginadacat and the other new ladies
Okie in the TX Hill Country2 -
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dlfk202000 wrote: »LisaInArkansas wrote: »My only odd food craving, I think, is vienna sausage. Occasionally, I just want that taste and texture. Well, that and Kraft Macaroni and Cheese. My current and final husband, the cook, utterly refuses to buy or cook either one...
Later,
Love,
Lisa in AR
You're probably better off that Corey won't cook those things. I used to love Vienna Sausages, but now the sound they make when you take them out of the can due to the goo they are packed in makes me cringe.
Tina in CA
My son used to like them- I always rinsed them off before giving them to him. Mac and Cheese- his favorite that he makes for himself at least once a week but cooks it the way I taught him- add real cheese and some garlic powder to it
I have two servings of homemade mac & cheese in the freezer. I make mine with Velveeta cube, and put taco meat, tomatoes, and olives in it. I know odd.😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Well back from running around woth my son..he is set for Christmas.. bought him 2 new winter jackets a white dress shirt,a sticker for his car and would you believe we had to go s consignment shop to find a tie for him.plus got him lunch
So he is all set..
At almost 39 I just try and get a few things he needs.
Picked up a couple of garanimals outfits for Miles and a reindeer book for .99
He loves his books.
Will stop over to see Tracy later on and drop those off. She doesn't know about the car yet.3 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Good morning from my chilly but sunny Friday morning in the Arkansas River Valley,
Today sees me wrapping and packaging up some small Christmas gifts to send out. I stopped at the post office on Wednesday to get some shipping boxes and got all the addresses I needed sent to me by text message from my sister, son and daughter. The to-be-mailed packages will go right in the car. I did pick up a couple small things for Corey that I need to wrap and re-hide. Not telling him I got him anything, so he can be annoyed on Christmas Day when I hand over a couple gifts.
Our gift to ourselves, of course, is the new sunroom he's building, which he hopes will be completed by Thanksgiving. I'm waiting on the delivery of the lumber today for the walls and roof, and then we'll have to order windows, a door, gutters, T-111 to sheathe the outside walls, and insulation, among other things. Eventually, we'll also need to buy the rattan furniture that we'll put in after it's complete.
Walmart just delivered, so we'll only need to pick up a few fresh fruits and veggies this weekend. The lumber delivery is just two stops away, so maybe I'll be able to get these packages out and off my mind this afternoon! Once I've begun, I want to be able to finish it...
Time to rescue the wrapping paper from Egg, who has decided it is something new to sit on:
Later, my chickens,
Lisa in AR
Lol the look from Egg.... Priceless. Its like, "Mom just no, please no, don't even ponder the idea of moving me...ever, this is my paper for eternity".
Lol
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Lisa & Tracey--You both are so talented with your ceramics. Love the cookie jar.
I am so glad it is Friday. I am working alone today and I do enjoy not having to visit most the day. Only problem is having to go to the bathroom, I have to page security to come answer the phones while I am gone.
Not a lot planned for the weekend, DH and I plan to clean out our PJ's drawers and donate extras. Then I want to find a new pair for Christmas this year. When we have Christmas with our daughter and son everyone wears their PJ's.
Have a great weekend.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE4 -
Yesterday afternoon while Jake was napping, I was trying to ride my exercise bike and knit while watching an old episode of "Grey's Anatomy" I had to keep getting up to see what Annie was doing. She was usually OK except for when she tried to chew the cord from the cuff to the blood pressure monitor. It was difficult until I got to the part on the show with the couple who had four year old triplet boys at home and were expecting quintuplet girls. It made me grateful that I had only one baby to keep track of.
I buy all my clothing and shoes online. I haven't been in a clothing store in years and don't miss it. I wear the same things all the time so it's easier for me to find what I want because I'm not looking for new styles in anything. Sometimes I have to send things back so it takes extra time but eventually I get what I want. Comfort is important to me. I don't look for styles. Also, I'm not going to a job any more.
Welcome to everyone who is new to this thread. Please keep coming back and join in whatever conversation appeals to you. It helps me to read this every morning to be reminded of the things that are important to me (health, fitness, community),
It is fire in the fireplace season now and we all enjoy it. Jake builds the fire right after feeding the dogs every morning.
Barbie in NW WA
I took care of triplets for 5 yrs- 55hrs a week.
It was hard but there were fun parts too. Miss them but not the long hours or the fighting between them
There were great parts and difficult parts at every age- started at 3 months old(and they were 3 months preemie) They are 10 now and I haven't seen them for 5 yrs
I buy most of my clothes(I rarely buy any) in store 90%of the time because I have to feel them. Only exception is when I know for sure they will be super soft. Like my Sherpa jackets.
Feel is the most important part to me.
Mom is having her chimney cleaned this coming week so we won't be able to use it while I am there this weekend- I love having a fire in it. It isn't as nice as it was when I was growing up- it is all hand picked river rock. Now there is an insert in it and the doors are usually kept closed. Growing up, we only had the fireplace for heat
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Fireplace is beautiful.
Got back from my flu shot and arm is starting to get sore. Expecting more symptoms this evening.
I purchase most of my clothing online simply because I don't want to waste my time looking through a mall when we travel to Edmonton. Would much rather spend that time visiting with daughter and family. I do however enjoy the outlet mall that was built out by our international airport. It's big and has a lot of shops with a wide variety of items. I usually get to go there once or twice a year when I travel as I go to the airport the day before my flight most of the time. They operate a shuttle bus to take people back and forth to the mall and it also runs from some of the hotels in the area.
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Rita-everything I read about tablets is you need to give it one-two months. I selected brand I am trying from the Inspire.com arthritis group. The topical cream I am using seems to be offering relief. Going to give them a couple of months-figure there is nothing left to loose!
Allie-I often ask my adult children what they want/need for Christmas. I always get list for grandchildren-I don't get to see what toys, etc., they currently have on hand or what they actually play with. Of course, they are getting to the age where they find shopping with a gift card to be fun.
Ginny4 -
Whidislander wrote: »[
Tina in CA
My son used to like them- I always rinsed them off before giving them to him. Mac and Cheese- his favorite that he makes for himself at least once a week but cooks it the way I taught him- add real cheese and some garlic powder to it
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I have two servings of homemade mac & cheese in the freezer. I make mine with Velveeta cube, and put taco meat, tomatoes, and olives in it. I know odd.😁
Rebecca
Whidbey
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He uses the store brand of Velveeta sometimes(I get it at the food program when I help) but usually uses grated Colby or Cheddar, sometimes cream cheese, sometimes PepperJack.
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