WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    question of the day-
    Why do the delivery people put heavy boxes right up against the screen door that opens outwards?

    Again this morning I could barely get out the front door because they had put a box full of canned cat food right up against the screen door.
    In the past, I have had to go out through the kitchen, into the garage and go out that way just to move a box from against the front screen door.

    My answer is, because
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Im watching Miles tomorrow at least for the morning.wish me luck its been awhile.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,647 Member
    Margaret - hope they can get your husband's Afib taken care of. And getting off the cancer med will improve his gut health and his weight will stabilize and give him a good quality of life. ((((HUGS))))

    I did a little more searching about the waist measurement and this article talks about the waist to hip ratio.

    Waist to hip ratio better than BMI: https://www.verywellhealth.com/could-waist-hip-ratio-replace-bmi-6745714

    More on BMI and older adults: https://www.verywellhealth.com/healthy-weight-and-bmi-range-for-older-adults-2223592

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    :)
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,518 Member
    I was supposed to have a root canal later in the month but the MD called to say they had a cancellation for Jan 2 at – get this – 6:45 IN THE MORNING. I texted BK and they said it was OK.

    Making chicken thighs for us for this week and the freezer.

    Debbie – I guess we’re lucky not to have screen doors...lol

    Off to take a shower and then sleep with Shadow.

    Soup kitchen tomorrow. Oh, that means that I need to take some snacks with me since I get soooo hungry and don’t want to be tempted to have junk.

    Michele NC
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,998 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Annie – I’m glad you decided on the restaurant option. I agree with you wholehartedly not posting the time of the funeral. Here isn’t so bad (not perfect) but on a more public forum (like fb) I definitely wouldn’t. Vince would absolutely kill me if I ever posted on fb something about us being in FL. Not until I get home.

    Depending on your FB settings, FB can be more private than this forum. This forum is wide open with no privacy settings at all. With FB, you have some control over who sees what you post.

    I definitely wouldn't post important dates, travel info etc. here ... but I'm not inclined to post them on FB either.

    exermom wrote: »
    Lisa – I agree with you. To me, it’s stupid for a child to get a “participation award”. The sooner they learn that some people win and others lose, the better for them. Your boss doesn’t care if you “participated”. He expects the work done and if it isn’t, there’s the door.
    Michele NC

    Where I work, it's about teamwork ... not about winners and losers. We all play an important part. We're all vital little pieces of the puzzle. :)

    In many places of employment, if you're someone who shows up regularly and participates, you're an ideal employee!

    One of the things that really appealed to me about randonneuring/audax (the type of cycling I've been involved in since 2001) is that everyone who finishes the event within the time limit is a winner ... not just the fastest. The challenge is within yourself and with things like your own equipment, the environment, the terrain, etc. ... not against other people. It means that other people can be supportive and encouraging. :)


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    Personally, I don't trust any generalised doctor. They know nothing. I only want to see the top person, who might, just possibly, have a clue. Maybe not. :#

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Here, GPs are like triage units.

    You go to a GP with your list of symptoms.
    The GP sends you for bloodwork and other tests to try to narrow the scope of the problem.
    Then the GP sends you to the specialists ... to specialist surgeons, to physiotherapists, etc.

    It's rare that a GP will diagnose, unless it is something fairly straightforward. For example, when I went to one for my cat bite, she diagnosed that it was infected and put me on antibiotics.

    But for most things I go to the GP to get referrals to specialists.


    And I always have to remind them of my allergy to antibiotics and about my genetic pre-disposition to clotting.


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
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    you would like this... Saw on Facebook today!

    It is like that!!

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,040 Member
    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Tracey - I am currently reading a book called 'Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff' by Matt Paxton. Much as I love the dress, (it's very similar to the one I bought for my niece's wedding), your project sounds perfect. You could display the photo of the couple, and one of the dress and hat, next to the design.
    Is that the grandmother who gave you refuge when you were a teenager? <3

    Lanette - Thank you for the info on weight for older women. Terri has been saying the same thing for a while. It certainly helps me feel better! My friend L has been lamenting her moderate weight gain recently, but she is prone to bone breakage, so I'm quite pleased about it.

    I hope to see G this afternoon on her way through. I will hoover the rug again! It shows every speck!

    I'm very near finishing the book editing. Perhaps today. Then blurb etc. Should be out early January.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
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    Betsy in NW WA
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good Friday!
    Feeling a little off this morning....could be precursor to migraine....but not sure. Was asleep by 930 last night. I did work on a little cross-stitch last night which was relaxing. I probably should have worked on another cleaning project, but this called my name. Cleaning will wait.

    Work today. Half day tomorrow. Off Monday. Yay! The next day we are closed is Memorial day. I have enjoyed the extra time off.

    Time to get at work things.

    Much love,
    Continued hugs,
    Healing thoughts,
    <3,
    Kylia in grey Ohio
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,253 Member
    edited December 2023
    Lanette My waist to hip at .89 want it at at least .85. Triglycerides to HDL 4.2 want at 2 or lower. These measurements confirm metabolic syndrome to me. Because of my better food choices weight is now down to 176 from 184 so I am going in the right direction now.

    I slept better last night too! No bathroom run or leg cramps. I feel in a better place to do what needs to be done to help DH too! I am trying to follow my own advice when I learn someone is trying to help someone with health issues I ask them what are you doing for yourself and not about the one they are caring for issues. It is even more important now that I take good care of myself and only do what improves my health. No to the many things that only tax my energy and yes to those that help me feel stronger... the right healthy foods, good sleep, things that make me laugh and sing, sharing and spending time with friends with fun activities like movies going to the park, spending quality time with DrewB etc...

    Barbara You really do follow the open heart first then open your mouth mantra. Thank you for being a role model.

    Annie I wrote my mother's eulogy. What helped me was starting with the repeating phrase did someone say...going out to eat (one of her favorite things to do, travel (another favorite activity), Colin Firth (favorite actor), Lolly ( my dad's nickname for her she was named Leslie Francis which she never liked because at that time Leslie was a boy's name she felt she was named for the son who died in childbirth (she was the youngest of four girls). My goal was to paint a picture so those who didn't know her would come away with the person she was. I know you will come up with a good one of your own that will speak from the heart...
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Morning ladies
    Got back about an hr ago from watching Miles,whoosh he is a whirlwind..
    Daddy stayed home today as he wasn't feeling well
    I saw something on the way home that blew my mind.
    I saw a man jogging along the main highway well rt 66 with no shoes or shirt,I was flabbergasted to say the least.
    I was in such shock that I wanted to stop and help,but I don't think he wanted any,maybe an escapee from the CVH which is the psychiatric hospital in the next town over.who knows..