WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
barbiecat
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I am ready for a new page on the calendar and a new adventure on my journey to health and wellness. I welcome all of you to join me and share your challenges and your successes.
The name of the thread is "Women Ages 50+" but all women are welcome. So far our friendly community includes women almost 50 to women past 80.
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Please sign your post with a name or nickname and a location general or specific so our communication is more personal.
I read this thread every morning to inspire me to success and effort for the day.
Barbie in NW WA
My word for 2024 is "enough". I have done more and more all my life and now is the time to express my gratitude for having and doing enough.
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Thank you Barbie!. We appreciate you!
Okie in the TX Hill Country1 -
THANK YOU Barbie!!
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Thanks Barbie0
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February was certainly a better month for exercise for me than January. A decent amount of walking and building up on the stair climbing. But not much cycling.
2023 Monthly February
Walking/Running Distance (km): 76.8
Walking/Running Time (min): 960.5
Cycling Distance (km): 18.3
Cycling Time (min): 61.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 159.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 114.5
Other Time (min): 240.0 (gardening and fencing)
Totals
Total Distance (km): 95.1
Total Distance (miles): 59.1
Total Time (min): 1376.0
Total Time (hr): 22:55:59
Machka in Oz
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2024 Goals
My 2024 goals are a continuation of my past goals based on my ToDo list and my 50Things list with reference to a Wellness Wheel.Upcoming Appointments - these are at the top of my list. The things I need to deal with in the next few weeks.
Intellectual/Occupational/Financial or Education/Career: Advancing my career. Moving from adequate to proficient at SQL, brushing up on cost accounting and learning clinical costing, learning Python and data analysis software.
Also, I want to have a closer look at our financial situation to see where we can save money and to make sure we're on top of things.
The goal is to expand my skillset and to improve our financial situation.
Medical: my husband's appointments, which I also need to attend because I'm his ears and cognition and my appointments now that I've been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease.
I also want to create medical record binders (and on the computer) for both of us, in case something happens.
The goal is to keep us as healthy as we can be and to ensure we have information at our fingertips.
Fitness/Sports > Cycling > Audax Tasmania: There are a number of fitness/sport things I'd like to try, with a focus on cycling, and a large part of my cycling endeavours includes my volunteer work with Audax Tasmania ... and maybe even riding some events again myself!
On my 50Things list I have all sorts of things like learning to swim, riding a horse for the first time, trying archery, learning to dance. Maybe this might be the year to try a bit of that.
The goal it to improve my fitness level.
House > Office > Computer become more specific as they go along. I have a number of thing which need to be done in the house (kitchen, dining room, etc.) but most importantly the home office needs a whole lot of work. And along with that I need to organise the drives on my computer into a better filing system.
The goal is to have an organised and decluttered house and computer system.
The goal is also to ensure all paperwork is up to date and accessible by both of us.
Garden: I have several projects I would like to do this year. One of the main ones is to finish the border around my dry stream and bulb garden.
The goal is to have a pleasant, creative, relaxing and functional area outside for reading, exercise and socialising.
Spiritual: Continue to read the Bible every day. And attend church a little bit more often -we've got some plans in this regard.
The goal is to learn, relearn, revitalise.
Emotional/Social/Recreation: More creativity, relaxation, connections. I have all sorts of things on my 50Things list like doing more with my photography, playing the piano again, working on my website and more.
The goal is balance. Doing a variety of things that aren't just work and education.
February Highlights
Intellectual/Occupational/Financial or Education/Career: I got my quarterly report in, made an advancement toward automating that report, and started to learn how to do a different report.
I've also made progress in the uni course I'm taking.
Medical: It was all about the eyes this month.
Fitness/Sports > Cycling > Audax Tasmania: Attended the national AGM for our cycling club. Held our regional cycling club's annual AGM. Didn't cycle nearly enough.
BUT we took up Fencing this month!!
House > Office > Computer: Did some house hunting and had to do a whole house cleanup for the semi-annual rental inspection.
Garden: We switched the locations of our greenhouse and patio in January, and we like the results. We sit out there from time to time. It's nice. I've also done a bit of weeding and a bit of work on what I hope will be the last step for my drystream garden.
Sadly we have no bees at the moment.
Spiritual: Reading the Bible every day.
Emotional/Social/Recreation: I read 1 book this month ... didn't have the time for more.
But I've also done quite a bit of colouring.
We travelled to northern Tasmania one weekend
We attended my husband's school reunion.
We attended a candlelight concert: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
I felt like I was dragging through February. Here's hoping I've got a bit more energy in March!
Machka in Oz5 -
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Heather - good for you for keeping on even when you didn’t feel up to it.
It’s funny how sad we feel when a celebrity we enjoy passes.
Terri - we watch Landscape Artist of the year here when it airs.
Michelle - happy anniversary
Lisa - I laughed as you wanted, but they really need to come up with a better way of being able to talk to people without a whole room hearing.
Carol - I’m with you on thrift stores, but here in Canada they have made it illegal to sell a lot of second hand baby items. It’s ridiculous.
Allie - I think they should pay for their own things. You already bought it all and I bet didn’t get the money from the stuff she sold. It’s not an unexpected pregnancy by any means. I hate to see how they expect so much from you, but don’t seem to give you much in return.
Vicki - happy birthday to you and DH!
3 months is a long time to have your life on hold in the event you are needed.
Barbara - I was thinking about Katla the other day and would love to know how she is doing.
Beth - thank you! I bet you’re getting excited about the surgery.
I also used to be a yeller, now I just shut up if the need arises. It doesn’t often.
Thankfully!
Barbie - thank you again for another month. It seems this year is going to go as fast as last.
March is coming in like a lion I think. It’s colder than it’s been most of the winter except that one cold snap. We also have more snow.
I went to ceramics tonight and started my research project today. I am doing it on General Anxiety Disorder.
Tomorrow I have to run into the city.
Tracey in Edmonton7 -
Thank you , Barbie!
Barbara - Please put me on the list for Katla. I always felt especially close to her. Yes picture. Anything.
Wind and rain.
I'm taking my blood pressure every morning and some evenings. The surgery are badgering me to send in the results, so will do that this morning. It was OK this morning, thankfully, and good last night. The Ramipril seems to be working. I'm also on Amlodipine.
Working on circulation exercises as well as my normal ones.
Some pain in the night, but not too bad. I slept in short patches with reading in between. Best sleep was 5.30 - 7.00.
Seeing the NP for the Doppler test on Tuesday.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
Today’s gratitude: all you wonderful, wise, funny, compassionate women. Thank you!
Thanks Barbie for the fresh start. “…now is the time to express my gratitude for having and doing enough.”
Machka 1500 lightning strikes? WOW.
Beth from 70F to 23F in a matter of hours? Yikes!
Lisa “paying off our house yesterday” VERY well done! What you said about mental satisfaction more than financial reward, but still huge. Big high five. Admire your attitude about all the tests, does Corey say you glow in the dark?
Heather admire your “going with the flow” and really like the results. What’s the Doppler test?
Margaret what you said about the fight or flight hormones/chemicals, and calming meditation.
April no need for sorry, what Lisa said. Anything you can do to support your own energy (pray, cry, hug a tree, meditate, sing) will spill over onto your son. ((hugs)) and prayers.
Kim, yours to Allie, well said.
Vicki I am so glad I’ve retired and no longer have to cope with the mandatory computer updates. Happy birthday to your DH and to you tomorrow. Hope it’s a fun and restorative weekend, and favorable results from the dermatologist and heart doctor.
Tina “…There is always something that needs to be fixed, replaced, or changed and most of the time, those things are not cheap.” Truth!
Rosemarie do you think you want a big cuddly dog of your own?
Ginny “neighbors taking care of neighbors” is the silver lining to all those natural disasters.
Debbie sorry didn’t realize internet was so expensive there. Yow! Wish I could wave a magic want and instill some gratitude and consideration into your MIL.
Kay would you remind me of your general locale?
Tracey I look forward to your insights from the research project.
Will hold the Katla project until Monday, to give everyone who wants to the chance to opt in. Will share whatever if/when I hear back. Scrolling through all your smiling faces I can feel the love and support you each pour out to this group. Thank you.
So far:2/29: Move mins- wii:12 PT:17 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:17 Jeopardy walking:17 Steps:5997Feb summary and March plan tomorrow.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=3 CI<CO net=39 vits=0.67
Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, Wt:131.8
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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This is one place I'll be going to in May on our cruise. It's the Museum/Art Gallery in Bilbao, Northern Spain. The building was designed by Frank Gehry, a Canadian, and it is his 95 th birthday. It's been on my bucket list for years, so I hope my legs are up to it!
Got this pic from Instagram.
Tried to fill in the online form from the doctor, but found the link had expired. The other link she sent me is just to print out a form, which I already have, and am completing. So, all good.
This afternoon is scheduled cuddle day.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx7 -
Barbara - I meant a Doppler test. It's to see if your BP is the same on your arm and your ankle. Brachial pressure. Ankle Brachial Index Test. They had a bit of delay finding a nurse who could do it.
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Good morning ladies!
Barbie thank you for the new month. I love this thread!
Lisa congratulations on paying off the house! So wonderful. You must feel like a financial champion!
Heather that's a beautiful building!
I am down 2.2 pounds this week! Yay! At 181.2 Yay! CICO for the win! Really CICO taught me what reasonable portions and reasonable foods are. MFP helped me boost my protein and fiber to feel full. Weighing every day keeps my mind on my priority. And you ladies inspire me and support me through my emotional and social needs. Thank you so much! When my dad frustrates and scares me, I post about it instead of turning to the fridge. So much better for me! Thank you!
I'm going out to lunch and a movie tomorrow. I know I eat too much when I go out, in order to assert my independence. I had a restricted diet as a child and hardly ever went out to eat. Tomorrow I want to avoid a blowout, but loosen
up a little. I'm thinking about a chicken avocado sandwich with fries. No dessert and no popcorn. No onion rings. Then yogurt for dinner. That's the plan.
That book The Hunger Habit by Judson Brewer didn't get much better. He actually teased his wife for tracking on MFP! His technique of mindful eating would work for some people. He wants me to relearn my body's hunger and fullness signals, and think about that terrible post- binge feeling. That's one tool for one situation on one level, but he doesn't have to bash all the other tools. Arrogant fool. It takes a whole toolbox!
I still eat by the clock, because my body's signals are generally too faint to hear in time. MFP helped me plan meals that work. I am satisfied and content after each meal because I know it's enough. Listen to me! Down two pounds and I'm a know-it-all!
And I read a bunch of medical terminology. My book is good and I have a workbook to help me remember. Although I wonder if general medical terminology is different from the specialty of drug terminology. But it can't hurt to study it.
So have a marvelous day my friends! And Katla too! She probably won't remember me, as I was kinda new and didn't post as much. But you can add me to the list wishing her well.
Annie in Delaware
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Hello. My name is Carla and I am from Ohio. I switched to this app to change things up a bit and make my weight loss journey more interesting.7
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Heather admire your “going with the flow” and really like the results. What’s the Doppler test?
Barbara
I'm thinking it might be the same sort of thing we had when we were tested for blood clots in our legs. A Doppler ultrasound to measure the blood flow through the blood vessels.
I had one which identified that my left leg was full of clots from above the knee all the way down. It identified that my main vein(s) was completely clogged but new capillaries were finding their way around to some extent.
4 or 5 months later I had a follow up one which identified that there were still a few clots lingering around but most had gone.
M in Oz4 -
Welcome Carla from Ohio! We are a friendly group with a lot of simultaneous discussions, so jump in whenever you feel like it. The only rules are no religion or politics, just to keep it friendly and supportive.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Debbie, I was thinking one way to deal with your mean MIL would be to make bets with your husband about what she is going to complain about. See if you can make a game out of it. I bet first complaint is about your arrival time, and last is about the dog.
Annie from Delaware5 -
Friday
We went to the symphony for the first time in a while. So nice to be back and it was nice to dress up again! I wore a dress I bought a few years ago but had never worn.
The symphony was brilliant. Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto played by Yeol Eum Son was stunning! Brought tears to my eyes. I also experienced musical frisson (tingly sensation all down the right side of my body). I don't experience musical frisson often but I do when I hear music that moves me in some way.
About the concert:Monstrously technical and musically divine.
Rachmaninov’s Third Piano Concerto is the Mount Everest of the piano concerto repertoire, and scaling its formidable peak is Yeol Eum Son, the international superstar who wowed Tasmanian audiences with her performance of Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto in 2022.
Rachmaninov’s epic concerto is paired with two beautifully contrasting works. Mary Finsterer’s Lumen prime aurore (Light at First Dawn) gives us a mediative beginning, taking its inspiration from the poetry of medieval sage, mystic and composer St Hildegard von Bingen.
Finishing in true style is Symphony No 6, ‘Pathétique’, by Tchaikovsky. Drawing upon all the colours of the orchestra and tapping into deep wells of emotion, Tchaikovsky’s Sixth is a marvel, speaking to us powerfully and directly, and was ranked among the nation’s top 10 favourite symphonies in a poll conducted by ABC Classic.
The rest of the day was spent sleeping, working in the garden and colouring.
Machka in Oz
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Barbara, please add me to the Katla communication with picture or however. So nice you will connect with her. I sent you a pm but not sure it went your way.
Betsy in NW WA2 -
I raised my times! I did fifteen minutes on the bike and ten minutes walking! Yay!
Annie in Delaware6 -
Barbie, thank you for another month!
Lisa, congrats on paying off the house! I also chuckled while reading your spoiler stuff, you’re absolutely right, gotta laugh about it, the crying just takes too much out of a body!
Barbara, please add me to the well wishers list for Katla, using my photo or whatever you need is fine with me.
There was more, but I have to get to an extremely early morning appointment. I will fill you all in eventually! It’s not serious, so no need to worry!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island where I don’t know what the weather is as it’s still dark!
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Good morning, my dear hearts, from the slightly less chilly dawn of a new month in the Arkansas River Valley, and thank you, Barbie, for ushering us into March and another clean start,
Barbara - Thank you for organizing and following through with the Katla communication. I hope it finds her well.
A correction for a mistake I didn't notice in time enough to fix the error - we paid the house off last July, not "yesterday." Was going to say "It feels like yesterday," and somehow left off the rest of that context! It does feel that way, and was a mental and emotional triumph and a huge milestone for me and Corey, but it was not actually yesterday. 😊
Heather - I hope your tests show something easily fixable. Pain gets exhausting very quickly, especially when it is unrelenting.
The organ recital:One more medical thing today and then done until next week Weds. and Thurs. It's been interesting because I've had two doctors tell me lately that there is no "magic band-aid," for something. It used to be a "magic bullet," so one assumes they were looking for something less... violent. 👀😀🙃 As I think I've said before, it puts me in mind of my childhood and my belief that Band-aids WERE magic. If there was a box of them in the bathroom, I would walk out covered with them. My mother had to hide them.Goals were a mixed bag for February:
The X-ray this afternoon is, I think, the last of the hoops to jump through to start the Stelara. The estradiol cream came in and I began using it on Tuesday. These feel as if some of the barriers in the obstacle course are being conquered. One heart stress test next week, then the heart ultrasound the first week of April, and the last obstacle surmounted to either move forward with the stroke preventer or take another path. I will see the orthopod again in two weeks to see what, if anything, can be done for the pain in my knees.
That is, as of this writing, the last of the big obstacles. Trying to juggle Crohn's disease, 24-7 A-fib, post-menopausal atrophy, and knee issues all at once is no fun--but I have for the time being at least, conquered anemia that was complicating everything, and gotten my overall health in much better shape. I've felt an awful lot worse than I do right now. I'm grateful to feel better, and the rest will be what it is.
❌ Stay in maintenance range - 150 - 155 - Nope - Started out at 156.1, and ended up at 156.5. Not happy that it's above my maintenance range, but am happy that it's not as far above that range as it got mid-month.
✅ Stay on budget - Doing much better in February. Helped that we got our federal income tax refund in.
✅ Get healthier - I think so. I ended up doing yoga three times so far this week (about to do my fourth this morning). Got on the elliptical twice this week, 2.5 minutes the first time, five minutes the second time. Started hand stretches on Wednesday, plan to continue those daily, and was able to write the alphabet with my toes this morning to help stretch my ankles and start getting them back to flexible. The Crohn's symptoms have conditioned me to run for the bathroom the moment I move, and it's finally slowed down enough that I have time to stretch. Hopefully, it will not just continue, but get even better.
And my goals for March remain the same:
✅ Stay in maintenance range - 150 - 155
✅ Stay on budget
✅ Get healthier
Time to get moving - Corey will be calling soon for my "good morning" call...
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR4 -
Barbie ... thank you for leading us into March!
Carla from Ohio ... Welcome!
Heather ... like Machka, I wondered if the Doppler test is also looking for clots. I hope the test gives you some answers.
Machka ... Other than white and black, the company that will provide my processor only has hair colors. So I have chosen a color that matches my hair ... GRAY!! But when I'm ready to bedazzle the thing, they showed me companies on Etsy and other on-line shops have unlimited "skins" to cover the device with.
Rosemarie ... After your comments about enjoying your son's dog, I too wondered if you might enjoy one of your own. My implant takes place at the end of April.
Annie ... I believe CICO has its benefits too. Even though I fast and "listen" to my appetite, when things are going off plan, I head right back to CICO to remind myself what portions look like.
I did end February lighter than when I began the month, but the number on the scale is still one I bounce around. So the intention in March is to bounce away from that number in a downward fashion! Lighter at the end of March than where I am today.
This has been a long month and I am glad to see March. It's supposed to get warmer and that's always a good thing.
Beth near Buffalo
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Thank you Barbie...
I am doing better when I eat out with Family and friends...When I went out to Chinese Buffet with son I chose the dishes that were mostly veggies and no breaded or fried foods..,
I tried the yogurt but did not cover it well enough overnight and our house I think is too cold to make this work. I found another way where in the last step you put the jars into a bath of warm water and then cover with a thick blanket. I will also have the starter yogurt at room temperature before adding. I used the failed attempt like buttermilk in gluten free pancakes and I did make some chocolate pudding with it adding less sugar than the recipe called for.
Today I will go out with friends for lunch and will get soup and salad.
I miss Katla too!
Beth Sending good thoughts for your upcoming surgery.
AprilContinued prayers!
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Thanks Barbie for bringing us into March!
Barbara- I wrote a message at the end of the February page to add me to your message to Katla. Thank you for doing that. She is in my thoughts often.
Lisa- It is a good thing you and I don't live closer to each other. That irreverent humor would be an epidemic! My DH is a very staid person (and I mean that in the nicest way), from a family of the same. He married me. The total opposite. He frowns at my irreverence to pretty much everything. lol Our children have inherited by irreverence. lol Planning funerals/memorials can get silly.
Heather- Your new painting is fantastic! I love all of the layering of color and texture. The museum in
Spain looks very cool! Love the spider sculpture!
Tracey- The scrapbook you are making for your daughter is wonderful! You are so talented and thoughtful with your gifts!
machka- I got a giggle out of the meme you shared about being busy but wanting to raise chickens, bake breads, garden, etc... That is me, lately. I need to clone myself.
Well, it is the beginning of March. I am down 15 pounds since Dec. 18. Less is more. I have been doing the squat challenge and am up to 250 squats a week. My legs and butt are toning up nicely. I have noticed and DH has noticed and has offered butt massages. This weekend I will begin walking again. Right now it is light out in the evenings until about 6:30pm. I will try to walk as soon as my kids are picked up (5:30 latest). March goal. Daily squats and daily walks. I can do this. We can do this! Making the best me with less me. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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KJ congratulations on your weight loss! Good job!
Annie in Delaware2 -
Today’s gratitude: all you wonderful, wise, funny, compassionate women. Thank you!
Thanks Barbie for the fresh start. “…now is the time to express my gratitude for having and doing enough.”
Machka 1500 lightning strikes? WOW.
Beth from 70F to 23F in a matter of hours? Yikes!
Lisa “paying off our house yesterday” VERY well done! What you said about mental satisfaction more than financial reward, but still huge. Big high five. Admire your attitude about all the tests, does Corey say you glow in the dark?
Heather admire your “going with the flow” and really like the results. What’s the Doppler test?
Margaret what you said about the fight or flight hormones/chemicals, and calming meditation.
April no need for sorry, what Lisa said. Anything you can do to support your own energy (pray, cry, hug a tree, meditate, sing) will spill over onto your son. ((hugs)) and prayers.
Kim, yours to Allie, well said.
Vicki I am so glad I’ve retired and no longer have to cope with the mandatory computer updates. Happy birthday to your DH and to you tomorrow. Hope it’s a fun and restorative weekend, and favorable results from the dermatologist and heart doctor.
Tina “…There is always something that needs to be fixed, replaced, or changed and most of the time, those things are not cheap.” Truth!
Rosemarie do you think you want a big cuddly dog of your own?
Ginny “neighbors taking care of neighbors” is the silver lining to all those natural disasters.
Debbie sorry didn’t realize internet was so expensive there. Yow! Wish I could wave a magic want and instill some gratitude and consideration into your MIL.
Kay would you remind me of your general locale?
Tracey I look forward to your insights from the research project.
Will hold the Katla project until Monday, to give everyone who wants to the chance to opt in. Will share whatever if/when I hear back. Scrolling through all your smiling faces I can feel the love and support you each pour out to this group. Thank you.
So far:2/29: Move mins- wii:12 PT:17 d:0 x&a:0 dogs:17 Jeopardy walking:17 Steps:5997Feb summary and March plan tomorrow.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=3 CI<CO net=39 vits=0.67
Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, Wt:131.8
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
Barbara, AHMOD. Please keep me on the list to your letter to Katla. I looked for your name in my friend’s list but didn’t find it!! I will send you a friend request so we can PM if we like.
RVRita3 -
February wasn’t as good as I’d hope. Setting my sites on March to improve!! Losing my watch, and all the medical, which is not done yet! Has put me in a slump. All better now and weather improving so…. My turn!!
RVRita
Words of the year: simplify, empowered, and authentic.
SIMPLIFY—make (something) simpler or easier to do or understand.
EMPOWERED—give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
AUTHENTIC—.
of undisputed origin; genuine.
I will be authentic and empowered while working to simplify my life.
Walking goals off this month due to medical issues, switching between watch and Fitbit, and surgery.
1. Do 12 different crafts this year: color, draw, sew, candles, crochet, knit, bead jewelry,, make cards, origami, scrapbook, macrame, loop looms 4/12 -100%
2. Walk average of 7250 steps a month 1/12 100%, 61%,
3. 30 minutes activity 23/23days a month 100%, 100%
4. Journal 17/23 days a month 100, 74%
5. Meditate 27/28 days a month 100%, 96%,
6. Family phone calls 15/12 monthly. 100%,100%
7. Save $1000 for emergencies by depositing $50 a month into savings and not touching it. 1/12 0, 100%
8. Research and apply for senior independent living in Roswell, one a month. 2/12. 100%, 100% Spreadsheet started for comparisonPeachtree village 866-882-3746 2. Sunny Acres Senior center 855-430-2394. 3. Sunset Villa 866-956-0235 3. Rio Vista senior housing 877-843-7557 4. Roswell summit apts. 877-853-5446. 5. Sunset 1600 apartments 877-867-8105 . 6. Cielo de Oro senior 877-874-4734 6. Wildwood apartments 877-876-4096. 7. Willow Trace 877-881-2933 Local senior housing advisor 877-304-7152 Rental houses $800-3,000 for 1-2 bedrooms9. Drink 8 days a month or less. 0/8 100%, 100% -7 months sober!
10. Read 12/24 Books this year. 100%
11. Weigh less at end of month than at beginning. 1/12 100%, 0,
12. Complete at minimum to week 5, the 9 week squat challenge starting 1/23/24. weeks 6/27 weeks 3 sets a week for 9 weeks. 100%, 100%
January Completed — 92%,
February Completed —-58%2 -
Today is: Lots to think about today! Smile while Yapping, and giving a random compliment to someone today. Have a beer for me!! 7 Months sober for me!!
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KJ - Wow, that is a great weight loss! Congratulations.
I'm following the same principle with the cuddle sessions as I am with my painting, and my writing. Just do what feels good. You don't have to have a destination, just a starting point and a method of exploration. The one step at a time principle. With all these things I don't always feel like it at the beginning, but the trick is to take the first step, put a mark on paper, write one sentence, take pleasure in one touch. Before you know it ........
Focus on the process, not on a result.
I almost never want to get started on the things that give me the most pleasure. It all seems overwhelming and too much trouble. Even going on a cruise, or holiday. Going out, almost anywhere. But I know it's always worth the trouble. However hard it seems.
A blank sheet of paper is terrifying. Too dizzying in its possibilities. But making just one mark, one word, one touch, one item in a suitcase, dictates the next, and then you are on a roll. Action creates momentum.
Salmon for dinner tonight, with fresh spinach in crême fraiche, and a few sautéed potatoes for John. Friday night is wine night, and we have a lovely bottle of something white in the fridge. Recorded Maigret to watch.
My son should be nearly at his dad's by now.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4
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