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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2024
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Tracey - I keep forgetting to say that I think Michaela has a very definite resemblance to your great-grandmother. What a lovely picture, too.
So... made it through 28 minutes of yoga+, and then just over two hours of work outside. I just tell my Fitbit I'm doing a workout, so it captures a lot of that movement better. My average heartbeats per minute over that span (128 bpm) were higher than my average during my time doing yoga (125), so I know I'm pushing myself reasonably hard across that span.
And, while I was flitting around out there dragging the detritus from that downed tree, my scanner came in, so I've got a new toy to play with this afternoon! With my little trailer loaded this morning:
Time to jump in the shower... I smell like trees, dirt and leather gloves... 👀😀🙃
Later, my chickens,
Lisa in AR
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Sue-Wow. SMH. What a painful experience for you and your DD. I hope it gets better soon. I’m also sure the police know what they are dealing with when it comes to her.
Machka-That rash looks very unpleasant. I hesitate to guess what it is because rashes could be one of a million things. Hope you get it figured out soon!
Vicki-I am not sure if Congrats is the right word for the situation with your employee since you’ll likely have to pick up the slack, but now you can hopefully find a better fit for the role. You feel better, so that’s a win.
Michele-Hope you had a safe and uneventful trip back to NC.
Lisa-Smelling like trees, dirt and leather is a wonderful thing.
The wildflowers are in bloom in California, if you haven’t heard. So tomorrow we will take a drive out to the desert to look and maybe hike if the trails are not too littered with people. I have a little bit of trauma after the Sedona hiking trip and get some reasonable anxiety at the thought of going where it’s people-y.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
Tina in CA7 -
Vicki - Congratulations and Commiserations. Wow, there does seem to be a difficulty with recruitment around your area.
Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2 -
Annie I don't know where I thought you were thinking of being an EMT. Being a pharmacy technician is another very needed occupation. Glad it is going well for you.2
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My problem employee called this morning and quit. I had been jumping through all the hoops to do it and she beat me to it. I feel so much better.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
that is great news-
We are hoping the same thing happens at mom's with the room mate but don't think it will- been there about 2 yrs now.
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(((Vicki))) ~ Prayers that you will quickly find a new replacement for the problem employee. And, that you will not be responsible for having to pick up the slack.
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Zumba was fun last night- thankful they had our fans back in. Really missed them Monday night. I brought my little one, just in case, but didn't need it. It was a reminder to pull out my bigger one next trip to storage.
Ended the day at 15,000+ steps.
Today I am hoping for 12,000- walked MIL's dog and getting ready to walk the wetlands in 10 min.
Rain back on Saturday.
As for water, plain water, I don't drink hardly any, tea on the other hand- I am sure I drink more than I need. I start my morning with a cup of tea and have it with me almost all the time(I dont have any drinks with me while I am walking the wetlands because there are no bathrooms during the walk and not keen on "bush wee" but have had to a few times in an emergency) I do have water in my car when I am done walking. There is a port-a-potty at the entrance of the wetlands-yuck but better than nothing. The walk takes an hour. I make sure I use the bathroom right before I leave the house. I have my tea on my desk and continue to drink it until I go to bed. Reg. tea until about 1 or 2PM then switch to decaf after that.
Keep a water bottle on the head board for during the night. Have been a bit thirsty during the nights lately.
Debbie
Napa Valley ,CA2 -
Thankfully the hydocortisone cream has eased the rash considerably. And a stressful week has ended.
Working from home today.
M in Oz8 -
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »
@SophieRosieMom, Sounds good. I will send you a friend request, I have to figure it out. Thanks! (Friend request - said it was sent)
1/11 days I did good, I still have to log my food but , I stayed mindful. Long day moving boxes and more so lots of strength training, steps 12630, not so good at drinking 1/2 my weight in oz. Anybody else do that?
Ava_ javaplace
Ava - got your friend request, good job! Look forward to getting your info this weekend!
Lanette
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Javaplace and others who want to be included in the Weekly Check-in....
Please message your info to me on Sunday or Monday morning. My goal is to post it by noon every Monday - Pacific Standard time or whatever it is these days.
We have to be MFP friends in order to use their messaging system, so send me a friend request and that will get things lined up.
Unfortunately, I often don't read all posts here, but I do check the messages over the weekend, so adding information to a regular post for me to pick up won't work for inclusion in the Monday post I send out.
Please let me know if this isn't confusing enough, lol.
Lanette
SW WA State
@SophieRosieMom, Sounds good. I will send you a friend request, I have to figure it out. Thanks! (Friend request - said it was sent)
1/11 days I did good, I still have to log my food but , I stayed mindful. Long day moving boxes and more so lots of strength training, steps 12630, not so good at drinking 1/2 my weight in oz. Anybody else do that?
Ava_ javaplace
I drink about 3 litres a day.
Yesterday I must have been a bit short because I had a wicked calf cramp in the middle of the night last night. Had to get up and walk around. Today it is still sore.
Machka in Oz
@Machka9 I had to look up a liter in oz’s close to 100 oz is great. I understand the leg cramps my Husband gets.2 -
Ava I struggle with water most days! Actually any beverage. When I use to drink Pepsi/Mountain Dew I only drank one a day, but it took me all day. You are not alone! It is worse when I am busy.
Lanette WOW! That sounds exciting! I hope it works out as it should for you.
Machka I think April has landed in the right place with us especially with your experience with Tramatic Brain Injury. Thank you for sharing!
Once again now have to go for ultrasound even with 3d mammograms! Such a pain!
Cold this morning but feeling I have a good start to the day!
Kylia in Ohio
@kymarai I know, I really have to make an effort. Too busy and it goes out the window.2 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Good morning ladies!
Ava drinking half my weight in ounces? No. I aim for the old standard eight eight ounce cups. I usually record seven, but I think I hit eight and my recording is lousy.
Not much going on here. I have a couple emails to write. And of course Teddy needs a trim.
Today my book says make a list of all the ways that being overweight bothers me. I think my reasons for losing weight overlap. I already listed fitting into my clothes and being pleased with my body. I have the list in front of my stationary bike. And I have a phone reminder to review them in the afternoon when I get hungry.
I have been eating back my calories, and I'm losing a little more slowly. But slow is okay.
Okay ladies, have a marvelous day! May you be healthy, happy, safe, and free!
Annie in Delaware
@Anniesquats100 Oz/ Cups it’s all good!
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Lanette, that house sounds like a good idea. Trust the process and remember what's important (things like friendship, safety, less upkeep), and don't get caught up in the financial aspects. Money isn't the game, it's just a way to keep score. Other things are more important.
Water. there is advice all over the map. I drink a big glass in the morning when I get home from my walk, another big glass a little later in the morning, some more after lunch and keep a full glass on the counter in the kitchen to sip from during the day. Sometimes it's a treat because I'm thirsty and sometimes it's a necessary chore like housework. I discovered accidentally that I like water better at room temperature. We have a water filter on the faucet in the laundry room and keep bottles of filtered water available for drinking. Not all tap water is the same.
Barbie in NW WA
@BarbieCat This sounds like what I aim for. I drink filtered water, it looks and tastes better.
🌷🌷🌷🌷 Thanks for all your water input!
I had a good day today, still moving boxes and stuff . 8400 steps, water = not enough.2 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »Zumba was fun last night- thankful they had our fans back in. Really missed them Monday night. I brought my little one, just in case, but didn't need it. It was a reminder to pull out my bigger one next trip to storage.
Ended the day at 15,000+ steps.
Today I am hoping for 12,000- walked MIL's dog and getting ready to walk the wetlands in 10 min.
Rain back on Saturday.
As for water, plain water, I don't drink hardly any, tea on the other hand- I am sure I drink more than I need. I start my morning with a cup of tea and have it with me almost all the time(I dont have any drinks with me while I am walking the wetlands because there are no bathrooms during the walk and not keen on "bush wee" but have had to a few times in an emergency) I do have water in my car when I am done walking. There is a port-a-potty at the entrance of the wetlands-yuck but better than nothing. The walk takes an hour. I make sure I use the bathroom right before I leave the house. I have my tea on my desk and continue to drink it until I go to bed. Reg. tea until about 1 or 2PM then switch to decaf after that.
Keep a water bottle on the head board for during the night. Have been a bit thirsty during the nights lately.
Debbie
Napa Valley ,CA
@dlfk202000 🙂 I have used a few bushes myself. Nice step count!
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I need to take myself in for a 100,000km service.
A crown just fell off my tooth and my dentist has retired.
Fortunately we were looking at dental options because my husband broke a tooth a couple weeks ago.
Not sure why we have to do everything together!
M in Oz6 -
Lanette, I'm excited for you, I hope it all works out!
Today's fixings lunch was a huge salad, and dinner was strawberries on toasted bagel. Both outstanding!
The salad:
Wild rice, lettuce, tomato, pickled asparagus, pickled olives, walnuts, mushrooms, bleu cheese dressing and tri colored tortilla strips.
Bagel: toasted plain bakery bagel, strawberry cream cheese, fresh strawberries in lemon, bit of sugar.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Lanette - I’ve always wondered when things like that appear if I jump in with both feet too fast or if it really is the sign I think it is. Looking back most things have worked out for me. It sure would be nice to have a smaller property, and be near your best friend. Lots to think about for sure.
Heather - sounds like an enjoyable Easter is planned.
I’ll be using that weekend mostly to prepare for my best friend’s visit. 2 weeks tonight! I’m so excited.
Lisa - I’m with you, I wouldn’t go through those years again either.
Jonah had his big school move this year and has never been happier in school, he has found like minded friends and clubs and just loves it. Maybe his positive experience will help alleviate some of Chase’s fears.
I had a headache and a dizzy spell this morning. I think it’s the weather changes again. It’s snowing again today.
Annie - I struggle with my water intake as well. I keep trying to remind myself how much better my skin looks, how I don’t ache as much and I still forget to drink it. It’s usually sitting beside me.
Betsy - I hope your sister finds some relief and you are able to travel. Our bodies sure have a way of failing us and making our emotional well being worse.
Margaret - I always love reading all of the information you share. I thought I would let you know.
Beth - It sounds like a wonderful Easter dinner at your house.
Carol - I don’t know much about my Great Grandmother, but based on the house, the clothing in pictures and the “homestead” I would say they were well off. A little tidbit, the table I am using to sort all of this was hers, so is my dresser. The desk I’m using for school was built by my great grandfather.
I’m having fun now trying to sort the genealogy!
Lisa - I hadn’t noticed that resemblance until you mentioned it. Now I can’t un-see it. You’ve had a busy day!
Vicki - I hope that’s you don’t have to pick up all of the slack that her quitting will make.
Rebecca - you make such pretty meals.
I had ceramics tonight. I’m working on a Santa’s Toy Shop. It looks like a tree house and had what should be green leaves. Being from Canada I can’t imagine a Christmas with green so decided to make it a Fall tree. Tonight I finished two of the figures that go with it. Santa and one of the elves. 5 more to go.
Tracey in Edmonton7
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