WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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grandmallie wrote: »Well criminy the way its going I'm going to be pulling an all nighter..2:45 am and i haven't gone to sleep yet.
Had no caffine or anything..oh well..drs appts out of the way for this week anyway..
Allie ... Ovaltine! My mother swore by it for years when she couldn't sleep. A cup of ovaltine in the middle of the night and she then soon fell asleep. When cleaning out her house before moving into the assisted living facility, we found cases of Ovaltine. She loved the chocolate flavored.
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Annie ... don't tell your dad about the light that is out!!
Debbie ... Happy Birthday!
Vicki ... Is your husband close to getting Medicare? The insurance thing really does stink. Still going to worry about you though ...
Today was Spring Clean the kitchen table and shelves. Did that and then tackled the family room. I can only do so much there as the shelves and walls are covered with DH's things. However, I cleaned and sanitized the furniture (leather and the dog likes it) and did a thorough vacuum of the carpet along with deodorizing and vacuuming again!! Then helped DH haul large branches down to the road for pick-up.
Barbara ... even though I eat within a certain timeframe, I have been doing CICO the past few days. My husband thinks I eat too much in a short period of time. Sadly ... he is correct. Logging always helps keep me honest when I start getting "creative" with my meals.
We're supposed to get gnarly weather Saturday night into Monday. Still, Spring is definitely on its way!
Beth near Buffalo
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Heather - Chestnut would have red undertones right? I used to have a lot of red in my hair, I used a cheap dye last time and am not impressed with it. Sometimes a few extra dollars is money well spent.
I’m glad you’re going to get to see your brother. I’m sure he understands about you not being up to all of the work that goes into a visit.
When my hip was so bad for years one thing that really helped me was when someone finally told me to set a timer to get up and move for a couple of minutes and not sit longer than 20. Over time of course the time of each increased, I can tell now when I’ve been sitting too long. I have been lately because being on my feet hurts my plantar fasciitis, sitting hurts my back and hips. There must be a happy medium that I haven’t found yet.
Allie - I had a sleepless night last night too, so frustrating.
Barbara - some days are just like the day you had yesterday. I hope today is better for you.
I used massage to get my back and such back in working order. Those first few hurt, but was well worth it.
Lanette - that’s so sweet. Lauryn and I look so much alike that there have been times looking at pictures I think “I don’t remember that” and then realize it’s her. We even sound alike on the phone.
Several people commented on how much younger I look, funnily enough I stopped at a beauty counter yesterday to try to find some moisturizers to help with some sags.
My Mom and Grandmother were very youthful looking. I’ll try to scan a picture today as Kaitlyn and I are going through them.
Annie - a local handyman would probably change that lightbulb out for you. We have a local FB group called Odd Jobs & Chores, people out what they need and then people that can help respond. The price and such is usually done privately.
Lisa - I would love to see a picture of your pulley system. I would love to have hanging planter, but watering has really kept me from making that leap.
Thanks for the Jennifer Cruisie suggestion, I’ve read a couple of her books and really enjoyed her writing style and characters.
Debbie - I’m so sorry your husband didn’t put any thought into a gift for you. We don’t really do much for birthdays, but it’s nice if we do that thought is there.
Rebecca - I bet Athena loves the pictures her Uncle is sharing of her toy, hopefully he keeps it up.
How sweet is Eli!
I’ve caught up, just waiting for Kaitlyn to arrive, she was supposed to be here at noon, but when she went to start her car it was beeping and lights were flashing. She is dropping Brodey off at work and then coming, but this out her way behind. Brodey’s boss is going to give him a drive home so she doesn’t have to rush. I’m sure it will be a late night so I probably won’t be checking in again until tomorrow.
I’m just waiting for the final grade from this session, I think I did well on the quiz. They word things so messed up, I struggle with them.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Tracey in Edmonton
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 3min 17sec, 44elev, 2.96ap, 80ahr, 95mhr, 6.10mi (10k)= 580c
Strava app = 748c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 1min 39sec, 689elev, 138aw, gear45, 19.8amph, 114ahr, 154mhr, 49arpm, 20.29mi= 429c
Strava app= 487c
Zwift stats- 1hr 1min 49sec, 691elev, 137aw, 48arpm, 19.70amph, 20.3mi= 488c
Total cal 1009
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Tracey - I'll bet you'll end up with another 100%. These are the pulleys - Got three of them from Temu: So far, I'm pretty happy - the lines are about six feet long, and they work on the same brake system as a seatbelt, so you have to jiggle a little to get it to move or retract.2
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thanks for all the birthday wishes. I appreciate every one of them.
Havent heard "happy birthday" from anyone in the house(dh, son, daycare girl or her mom when she dropped her off)-dh did acknowledge it-asked how if felt to be 62.
Even my back up plan is changed. DH was too busy to go pick up lunch so will pick my food(will now be my dinner) when he goes and gets food for his mom. Only good part is with him picking mine up late, it will be just for me and I won't have to share- I can have it for two meals.
Had half a corned beef sandwich(only one slice of bread, the cheap wheat bread so not a lot of calories) and three slices of corned beef. That will hold me over until he brings dinner. Needed something-all I have had before that was hot tea(3 or 4 cups so far).
Just eating a little, I can have a big bowl of gumbo and half the hush puppies. SO nice to find really good hush puppies, finally.
I should have done the dishes last night. Now they are all waiting for me. I will wash them a bit later, after Ezie goes home. Only one more hour or so and she should go home. Found out that not only do I have her all day instead of just after school, but her mom is on vacation all week.
She knew today was my birthday but still brought her regular time and for the whole day- oh well.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA4 -
April, congrats on the smaller size shirts.
Tracey, cute hair cut. That’s pretty close to the style I’m trying out right now with my newly curly hair. I will say I am loving letting it dry naturally. Also congrats on the presentation.
I love spring weather. I got over 13,000 steps today walking outside.
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Did a DVD by Kerry Katona today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a yoga dVd
After doing the DVD, walked on the treadmill and then went to Aldi then cvs to pick up a prescription
Tracey – I knew you’d knock that presentation right out of the park!
Allie – the TV ALWAYS puts me to sleep. Vince has told the doc that he doesn’t need to give me any anesthetic, just put a TV in the OR
I could swear I made a post last night, but for the life of me I can’t find it. Maybe it’ll appear
Debbie – happy birthday
We all need to celebrate National Woman’s Day. Have an (unsweetened) ice tea
Heather – so glad you’re getting into that clinic in a timely manner. It really disturbed me that you were having to wait so long
Yea Lisa – you go girl
Rebecca – your grandson is such a sweetie
Vince wanted to try Culvers. Unfortunately, all their fish is deep fried. So I had a grilled chicken sandwich. I did splurge and had one of their concrete mixers, But I did get the mini size. Just water to drink. Honestly, I wasn’t super impressed. I would much rather have gone to a good seafood restaurant.
After Culvers Vince wanted to walk around the parking lot (woooo) so I put on my sneakers and went with him. I will work some on Jess’ tree skirt then depending on the time, I’ll go for a walk
Michele
who laid by the pool today
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE!!!
Do something nice for yourself. Buy yourself some flowers.
Hair went OK, though she took a shave more off than I asked for. It's much cheaper than my usual place. The hairdresser has been on a hospital list to see a gynaecologist for a year.
I've been doing gentle exercises for hips and wearing my gym trainers in the house as slippers today. Plus I put my arch supports on. So far an improvement. I was in less pain walking to the hairdresser. It's about 100 yards.
I've got mushrooms to use up, so I think I'll do a chicken stroganoff with fresh kale and a bit of rice.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Are you able to go see a chiropractor?
Machka in Oz1 -
need to take back the statement about Ezie's mom- She came in with a bag from Bath and Body Works- a trio of "Happy Birthday" fragrance pack, a candle and a body wash.
Still waiting for dh to bring my food home- HUNGRY(sitting here hungry while he sits at his mom's with her complaining about him being gone for the weekend)
He should be home soon as his friend said they were leaving in half an hour.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »When my hip was so bad for years one thing that really helped me was when someone finally told me to set a timer to get up and move for a couple of minutes and not sit longer than 20. Over time of course the time of each increased, I can tell now when I’ve been sitting too long. I have been lately because being on my feet hurts my plantar fasciitis, sitting hurts my back and hips. There must be a happy medium that I haven’t found yet.
Tracey in Edmonton
I am so glad I've got a sit-stand desk at work now which allows me to continue working but vary it between sitting and standing. I'm also looking at one for home too.
One of the worst positions for my hips is sitting in bed with my back propped up with pillows and my legs relatively straight out in front. They get so painful that way I can hardly walk when I do get up.
Machka in Oz
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Happy Birthday Debbie! I wish you had a better day than you're having. Do at least one thing to treat yourself.
Happy International Women's Day!
And Happy Birthday to me too! Day 1 of my 2-day birthday.
I started my day by doing one of my favourite things.
Machka in Oz6 -
Happy birthday, Machka!
From me and Egg.4 -
Happy birthday Machka!!🎈🎈🎈😊2
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M - happy birthday
Michele
who will go take a walk now.2 -
Happy Birthday Debbie! I wish you had a better day than you're having. Do at least one thing to treat yourself.
Happy International Women's Day!
And Happy Birthday to me too! Day 1 of my 2-day birthday.
I started my day by doing one of my favourite things.
Machka in Oz
HAPPYBIRTHDAY!!
so is your birthday on the 8th or the 9th?
The one thing I am doing for myself is opening up the baklava I got for Valentines day(still sealed) and having "birthday baklava"3 -
Rita - thanks for the kidney diet, I'll look it over - that origami looks like fun.
Heather - glad your appointments are moving along. As I type this right now it's nearly 10 pm on Friday, so I'm guessing you'll have to wait until Monday for the X-Ray results.
Machka - Happy Birthday!
Debbie - so glad Ezie's mom came through with some nice birthday gifts. hope your DH gets home with your food soon!
Footsie update - I made an appointment with Dr. Matt, soonest I can get in is 2 weeks. He deals with folks with diabetes and sports injuries, so I'll be going to him for a third opinion. In the meantime, I've been cutting back on the walking, leaving the weights on the table for the time being, elevating and icing and it's pretty good today, no real noticeable swelling.
Good chicken news yesterday - Fairy laid an egg! I was about ready to give up on her, it's been months. Thelma and Gladys have been chugging along, one egg every 25 to 30 hours so some days I'd get one, some days I'd get two.
And as I drove the old Camry into town this morning, I realized she's 20 years old this year. I bet she'll go another 20. Almost 83,000 miles on her and she's still peppy.
Lanette
SW WA State6 -
Machka … Happy Birthday!
Beth1
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