WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024

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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Heather have you read Mallarmé's poem (original is in French) about the swan stuck in a frozen lake? It's about writer's block. I'm so impressed that he could take something so frustrating and make it beautiful. I just sit and mutter. Or like today, as I clean up a bit in lieu of studying, I find a distraction. You make beauty in your paintings and your cooking and your travels.

    Annie in Delaware
  • Dia_R
    Dia_R Posts: 37 Member
    I saw the doctor today for a routine follow-up appointment. She was pleased that my weight was down 7 pounds from last month. I am officially pre-diabetic, so we discussed medications to help me with weight management. She said most insurance companies won't approve Ozempic unless you are diabetic, which would have been her first choice. She prescribed Vyvanse, which is approved for Binge Eating Disorder and tends to depress appetite and reduce impulsive eating. She wants me to stop by and weigh monthly at her office, for monitoring. And of course she wants me to continue to log my intake and be active. It is hard to stay motivated.
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Barbara-I posted in last month, forgetting the date switched, but if you haven't sent the note to Katla, please include me. What a wonderfully nice thing to do.

    Tina in CA
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,701 Member
    Good morning ladies, Happy March 1st!

    Barbie - thank you for that very nice intro to March. I guess we're officially heading into spring here, or will be in a few weeks. Longer days, maybe more sunshine, warmer nights.

    At the dentist yesterday for a cleaning, all was good. My hygienist is a nutrition and health research deep-diver too, so I loved hearing her talk. The time always goes too fast, lol.

    Chilly weather for the next week or 10 days, so getting my woodpile rearranged.

    Ortho doc's office called yesterday, the clinic X-Ray machine isn't working so I need to stop by the hospital before the appointment and they'll take care of it. I might just do that early tomorrow or Sunday morning when I run in to grab a few groceries. The hospital is normally pretty empty at that time of the day.

    Make it a fabulous weekend. <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    This is one place I'll be going to in May on our cruise. :D 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.
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    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 xxxxxx

    This building looks remarkably close to the Los Angeles Philharmonic building (Walt Disney Concert Hall). So I looked it up and yep, also Frank Gehry. It's a lovely venue for the symphony.
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    Tina in CA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
    re katla: throw me in there
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,255 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Today’s gratitude: all you wonderful, wise, funny, compassionate women. Thank you!

    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.

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.

    Everything is crazy expensive here. That price for the internet is with the bundle of cable and phone with it- alone would be even more. We have high speed so ours is I think over $300 a month(dh has to have high speed)
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,656 Member
    BARBARA ~ Happiest of Birthdays to You! fd75tc8ipt5d.png


    Please add my name and pic to your note to Katla. I think we have all missed her!

    Carol in GA

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    Lisa - Could you add some knee push ups to your planks? I do planks Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and push ups the other days.( I also have dumbbells sitting there on the bed. ) I used to do full push ups, but those days are gone.

    My food is on rotation. I have a list of favourites, and it often depends wwhich vegetables are coming to the end of their shelf life. Just very occasionally, I get decision fatigue, and then it's John who takes over. I need things that are easy, and often I get the prep done early afternoon, so there is only finishing off to do at 6 pm. I don't feel like cooking then. Might be Hairy Bikers tomorrow in honour of Dave Myers. :'(
    Lunch is usually some kind of sandwich. Different breads, and fillings. Occasionally Dim Sum, or Scotch Eggs.
    I don't snack much any more. Today I had some Parmesan rind, because I was really hungry. So, three meals a day. I really look forward to dinner. It's always fabulous. :p

    Love Heather UK
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,452 Member
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  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Thank you Barbie for bringing us into March..Got Doris all set..stopped and paid a bill and went to 2 banks and 2 grocery stores.. I am sore all over.. why I don't know..plus I didn't sleep well..
    Tracy has bad morning sickness ,and she eats small snacks throughout the day.pretzels ,animal crackers,fruit..
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    Gathering eggs and counting them.


    Allie-I love these photos.

    Tina in CA
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,255 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    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 Delaware

    I love that idea- , we do bet on how crazy she will be but haven't tried the what she will complain about first part.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,255 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
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    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. 😊



    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.
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    Goals were a mixed bag for February:


    Time to get moving - Corey will be calling soon for my "good morning" call...

    Love y'all!
    Lisa in AR

    We paid our house off about 7-8 yrs ago- that was the biggest thing dh wanted to do before he retired. Paid the house off and six months later he retired(then went back part time, within the restrictions of his pension.
    It feels so great not having that monthly bill- We have the basic bills plus property tax, etc of course but not having that mortgage payment or car payment has been nice.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley.

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,255 Member
    Walked MIL's dog this morning in between showers-did sprinkle a little so we jogged part of the way(it was down hill)
    Planned on walking the wetlands but not sure if I will- will put my rain pants on with my rain jacket but won't do the full hour. Winds are blowing hard still- hard to walk in 24mph winds-add in the cold rain. May just sit in the car and wait for her. I have already hit 6 out of 5 days of exercise so I can skip this afternoon.
    Will catch up here when I get back.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,701 Member
    <3 Happy Birthday Barbara! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,292 Member
    Barbara Happy Birthday :flowerforyou:
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    :)drkatie your books don't appeal to me but they reinforce my conviction that one's spiritual program will have a solution to life's problems. I hope this works for you
    <3 Barbie
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 500 Member
    Barbara: Happy Birthday. Will read more of the posts tomorrow.

    Still feeling much better. Walked in the evening and did lunges which is very unusual and today I did some light yoga and walked. Ate 1200 calories.

    Reading a little bit about Ozempic. I wonder if it is worth it to take it for 3 months and then stop. This would be a big decision but my weight is in the 190s now. I am feeling better so maybe I will move more on my own.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from GA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    edited March 2
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Barbara Happy birthday!

    My Hunger Habit book got better at about chapter 16. I think his techniques are excellent for one part of the overeating problem. But I still think finding the right kind and amount of food to eat by listening to my body will never work.

    I talked to the online Pharmacy Technician school, Penn Foster, and it was sad. No answer to basic questions like what percentage of people finish? And they used cheap sales tactics. Not exactly an exclusive school. I would be paying $1000 and they can't quantify what I get for my money. Plus they want us to write essays. That's kind of ridiculous for this job training. I might do it anyway, but I'm not expecting much. I mostly need pacing help to get me through the material. Hmm.

    Annie in Delaware

    Have a look at job ads for Pharmacy Technicians and see if they indicate a certain level or type of certification you need. That might help you decide where to attend.


    When I've been job hunting, I've done that ... looked to see what qualifications the positions I'm most interested in want from applicants.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    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!

    Annie in Delaware

    CI<CO works for me too. In fact, it is sometimes amazing how well it works.

    I eat basically the same things over and over and that works for me because I have determined portion size and calorie amounts for those things. It's when I eat extra things or deviate from my pattern, I run into trouble.


    M in Oz


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