WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024
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Morning ya'll
Had a lovely time time with June ,and Bev,Lorraine and Junes caretaker
..I had a very rich dinner last night and this is when you know cant really eat heavy..
I had a hot buttered lobster roll and some salad..no dressing..but there was just to much butter and I had water to drink
Had a small piece of chocolate cake.
Honestly I can't eat that stuff anymore.
Today going out with Dan
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Jake's daughter and husband and 15 year old son are here for a short visit. They are staying in an Airbnb so we don't have to do much to entertain them. They are delightful guests and we're glad they are here. The other son is staying with his uncle in Oregon.
Barbie in NW WA 8 -
grandmallie wrote: »Morning ya'll
Had a lovely time time with June ,and Bev,Lorraine and Junes caretaker
..I had a very rich dinner last night and this is when you know cant really eat heavy..
I had a hot buttered lobster roll and some salad..no dressing..but there was just to much butter and I had water to drink
Had a small piece of chocolate cake.
Honestly I can't eat that stuff anymore.
Today going out with Dan
Do you follow a kidney disease diet?
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Not sure if this qualifies as a proper diet, but had home made won ton soup with veggies in it, onion, carrots, celery, and left over pork in it. With a sandwich of left over ham slices and mustard on honey wheat bread. Snacks were 1 cup cantaloupe with 1 apricot, grapes with 5 macadamia nuts. Supper was a chicken thigh that DH stuffed with honey wheat bread, celery, onions, and his seasonings, roasted together with 1/2 potato. 5 calories over my allotted. Not too bad! Weigh in tomorrow but sneak peak have me 2 more pounds down from last week!! I’m proud of me!!
RVRita in Roswell7 -
Today is waffle iron day! I have a Darth Vader one, and an Avenger’s one, and a small one at a time normal one. DH and I found the creature ones for something like $5 on sale some where and thought they would be fun. He makes the best waffles! I’ll have to have him make me some! I’ll use my camera and post here when/if he makes them.
RVRita in Roswell 👽
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Hi everyone
I am new to this group and live in Oregon
I have 4 grown beautiful daughters and just found out I am going to be a grandma again
This will be #12
I just finished a survival camp adventure in the wilderness, kind of like naked and afraid but not naked. Lol
It has motivated me to get in shape to do the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada
Life is beautiful 😍14 -
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Morning all. I'm new to my fitness pal. My name is Susan, I live in New Hampshire with my husband and roommate., have 1 grown daughter and 4 grandchildren. I'm 57 and this isn't as easy as it used to be. Nothing is. Lol I'm looking forward to getting to know you all.11
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Last night I watched the Celine Dion bio pic and was dreaming of her all night!
Having learnt my lesson, I watched The Zone of Interest this afternoon, so my brain has a chance to debrief before bedtime!
Both were excellent.
Just about to start making my baked cod dinner. Nothing on TV tonight, as it's football, Glastonbury etc, but I recorded some Poirots this afternoon, so will watch those. Pollen very high. I can feel it in my sinuses.
Weather heavy.
I'm reading Burning Man, a biography of DH Lawrence, but it's slow going. When I was young, I used to love Lawrence, and wrote my undergraduate thesis on him. Haven't read him for years.
Barbie - glad you have easy guests. I prefer to stay independently these days. Lovely for Jake to see them.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Rita - Well done on the two pounds, I know you've been sticking to your guns religiously these last few weeks. Hope it continues to show up in the test results, as well. You're going so well!
@Blueyedgyrl69 in Oregon, and @sista67 Susan in NH - welcome! Tomorrow evening, Pacific Time, Barbie will publish a link for the new July thread. Make sure to look for it here and come with us to a new month, clean slate! Glad you're here, it's a great group for support across all the aspects of our lives, as we all work toward getting and staying healthy.
Cooling down in the A/C for a bit. Stayed outside with Corey while he trimmed a few branches off a tree that threatens the house, and let him make the decision for me to call someone who can take it down safely. Smart boy. I got sweaty just sitting out there talking to him. Yuk. I do not like getting sweaty unless it's my idea. The cooling towels and band were quite helpful in keeping me comfortable, though.
Anyway... got the next step done on the quilt, not far to go now. At least that's what I'm telling myself anyway.
Later,
Love,
Lisa in AR6 -
Lisa, I love and appreciate how you welcome people and tell them about plans for the thread for the new month and how it will be a clean slate. I read your adventures with admiration. You don't let stuff get you down. I have been reading a book with a lead character who reminds me of you. She lives in Texas and uses some of the same colorful language that you do and is unstoppable even in tough times. There may be only a few similarities, but as I read, I think of you and how much I admire you. Thanks for being in my life. Annie went on the longest walk of her young life and it was delightful. We met people and dogs and walked in places she hasn't walked before. The weather is glorious---sunny and about 55 degrees. When we got home, Jake and Bessie came outside and we played "throw the orange ball" for half an hour. Barbie in NW WA 7
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Machka- no renal diet per say
But since I have been on the Trulicity ive basically cut out most sweets and lots of carbs.. my starting weight when i went to the nutritionist was 223.03 and this morning I got on the scale and was 203.6 so darn if it isn't working ,im trying my darnedest to get moving.. thats the second 1/2 of the equation..
Well the sunset cruise is kaput for tomorrow since we have yucky weather coming in for tomorrow..bummer oh well.. we will find something to do.4 -
Not sure if this qualifies as a proper diet, but had home made won ton soup with veggies in it, onion, carrots, celery, and left over pork in it. With a sandwich of left over ham slices and mustard on honey wheat bread. Snacks were 1 cup cantaloupe with 1 apricot, grapes with 5 macadamia nuts. Supper was a chicken thigh that DH stuffed with honey wheat bread, celery, onions, and his seasonings, roasted together with 1/2 potato. 5 calories over my allotted. Not too bad! Weigh in tomorrow but sneak peak have me 2 more pounds down from last week!! I’m proud of me!!
RVRita in Roswell
You should be so proud of yourself! Great choices, and portion control!💖👍🏼
Your weight loss is just the side effect of good food management.🤗👍🏼
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Barbie - I am deeply touched. What a lovely thing for you to say! It's hard to explain how Texan I truly am, but if someone meets a Texan or hears one talk, or finds a similar character, it's instant recognition.
I'm a product of my making, as are we all. Hard to explain, too, just how badly I needed to hear today that my journey has a reason other than simply trying to survive this path.
I thought of you this morning when I read this quote: "Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." — from the current Dalai Lama. You are better at that than most, and that inner peace of yours shows in every post. Thank you for your words, and for being here for me and for all of us, my dear woman. I cherish your presence in my life.
Lisa in AR
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs7min 53sec, 60elev, 77ahr, 97mhr, 6.05mi= 587c
Strava app= 741c
Walk home to gym- 11.28min, .52mi= 54c
Strava app, 64c
Lateral machine- 23min, 10wide, 5resist fwd, 3resist bkwd, 115ahr, 150mhr, 45aw, 2.5mi= 196c
Walk gym to home- 12.28min, .54mi= 50c
Strava app = 67c
Total cal 9172 -
Welcome to the new posters. Please keep coming back as the new thread will be started by Barbie tomorrow evening and you can book mark it.
Carol in GA5 -
Back from going out with my son Dan we picked up his new glasses and went out to lunch at Chili's for my Birthday.
I had a small house salad,a few bites, 1/2 a cheeseburger 🍔 and a couple bites of corn on the cob and unsweetened tea to drink.
Brought the rest home..
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Overslept again last night. I’ve been having an active rest day. I think all my busyness is just catching up with me 😜
Did my usual local shop before lunch. I like to get fresh artisan bread for our weekend lunches.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Hi Gals,
Kylia – good job!
Tracey – congratulations
Allie – those are scary numbers. Does the kidney Dr. and your regular Dr consult about what they are prescribing? And I am surprised that they are not recommending a kidney healthy diet. Take care!
Heather – what is MDF under the carpet?
Rita and Margaret – awesome jobs on taking care of your health via diet and exercise instead of dependence first on medications. It is so great to hear that that can work with commitment, not that I do not believe in medications but it is great to hear of dietary steps that can make a difference too.
I took a play day yesterday, drove to a friends, hopped in her truck with was pre-loaded with her kayaks and went and kayaked at a reservoir near her. Had a picnic on the shore, and kayaked some more then went back to her house spent the night and home this morning. It was just 29 hours away but such a complete change in activity and scenery I feel like I took a week of vacation.
Thinking of you all,
Kim in N. California
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grandmallie wrote: »Machka- no renal diet per say
But since I have been on the Trulicity ive basically cut out most sweets and lots of carbs.. my starting weight when i went to the nutritionist was 223.03 and this morning I got on the scale and was 203.6 so darn if it isn't working ,im trying my darnedest to get moving.. thats the second 1/2 of the equation..
Well the sunset cruise is kaput for tomorrow since we have yucky weather coming in for tomorrow..bummer oh well.. we will find something to do.
Congratulations on losing weight!
But I am surprised your kidney specialist hasn't put you on a renal diet ... low salt, low potassium, low phosphorus, low protein.
M in Oz5 -
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My nutrionist has me on less than 40 grams of protein a day and yes I stay with low phosphorus, low Potassium etc.. believe me im trying to eek out every ounce of my kidney and liver function I can.4
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Worked then went to Food Lion (had to drive since I was buying Gatorade). Bought Gatorade for Vince and a few other things. I had a coupon for $5 off $25 so I used it.
Kylia – how’s the CPAP working? What kind did you get. Does yours go thru the cellular network or bluetooth? Mine is bluetooth but as soon as I can get the CPAP replaced, I want to get one that uses the cellular network
Monique– unfortunately, too many companies are trying to cut costs (fewer laborers) and rather than having someone come fix something, they “walk you thru it”
Lisa – if I lost something important, I would want someone to return it to me. Do unto others…..
Rita – have you taken lessons in food porn from Rebecca????? Everything looks so yummy
Blueyedgrl – welcome and congratulations!
Susan – welcome. Looking forward to getting to know you, also
I can’t believe tomorrow ALREADY barbie will be posting a new link. Where is time flying to???
Just came in from the pool. Will get ready for church in a bit.
Allie – woohoo on that great weight loss!!!
Ordered 3 pair of shorts from JCPenney, their system didn’t give me the discount. Picked them up yesterday, and today I called and got the refund. I do need to take back one pair of shorts. But if I order them again, I get socked with $4 in shipping to the store. I’ll just take them back for that amount of money
Looked into buying shorts at another store. Do you know that to ship ONE pair of shorts to the store it would be $10? That’s ridiculous
Went to the birthday celebration. Had a grilled chicken panini and instead of the fries I got a side of broccoli. They gave me chips but I brought them home for Vince to have. Only water to drink but they did have birthday cake. Oh well….
Had to say the prayers in church tonight. I am proud of myself, I didn't lose it while I was on the altar. I just won't talk about what happened when I came off the altar.
Michele NC
who just finished some mahjongg. Gawd have I missed playing9 -
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Heather - I guess I knew John did all of that, it was your deli shopping I was thinking of maybe.
I like how you word that “take the mental load off” I don’t have that, one of the reasons is because I’m so incredibly fussy. It’s strange I never even ask Rodger to stop and grab something on his way home. I need to ask more, but I hate asking so just do myself.
My paternal grandmother moved out of her own place when I was 12, that whole summer I helped her pack and move. I found her steamer and thought it was a beautiful basket, but couldn’t understand what to store in it. I had that thing for years and never once used it for its intended purpose. 😂
Lisa - we have been having rain every couple of days here, it’s been a help with the fires this year we really needed it. The long range forecast says we’re supposed to have a hot summer though.
I understand the aversion to sweat, I don’t like be sweaty at all.
Machka - that’s a beautiful chair. I need to get back to moving things around and doing things for my weight and strength.
Allie - maybe they could lessen the amount of butter for you next time.
Barbie - it’s nice to have a visit with family.
Kim - I feel like I’ve had a vacation when I go to my daughter’s house. For me just getting away from the city noise and into her quiet makes me breathe easier.
I watched the Celine Dion documentary today, then watched Three Mothers, Two Babies and a Scandal. I put shows on while I’m working on my scrapbook.
I am a little frustrated that Amazon and other streaming services now have commercials. I know I can pay extra to have no ads, but I’m not willing to do that.
I am taking care of my neighbours pets for her until Wednesday or Thursday. She has two small geriatric dogs, a geriatric cat, 100 shrimp and some snails in one tank and a gecko in another. I’m just going over 4 times a day, the dogs don’t like being outside so just do their business and come back in.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Tracey - It's funny how we get linked into roles and routines. If I want John to buy something that I usually buy, I have to tell him exactly where it is. He really has no idea.
He isn't like me, he just wants to get in and out. I love the little chats and social interaction in the little independent shops. He does talk to Naj in the deli, but he's not always there. I am so, so grateful that we persevered in looking for a house in this area. Our local shops are a huge asset to our lives. It makes it a village.
When I lived in London, we had a very similar thing. I really value it.
The produce is mostly artisan and organic. We also have a real butcher, hairdressers, a foot specialist, and a couple of popular cafés with outside tables.
John goes to the local mini supermarket, which is fine, but anonymous. It suits him. He did say the woman serving in the Chinese shop was 'very nice'.
John is off to cricket today. Unfortunately, that means he will miss the England game, but he can listen to it on the radio in the car coming home. I will record it for him, in the unlikely event it's worth watching.
I bought him a new, cheap, Panama hat from Amazon, for cricket, which arrived yesterday, as his old one is very sweat stained. Unfortunately, it came in the wrong coloured hat band, and he found it too heavy, so I'm sending it back. He says he will go to Mad Hatters to get a new, real, one. It will be good exercise for me to walk to the Post Office.
My jewellery box arrived and I have filled it up. I'm keeping the real gold separately, and I have a few beaded items I can't fit in, but I have emptied two more containers, and one ceramic box is going to the charity shop. Pleased with it. It's black, so blends in to the decor.
Looking forward to a day by myself. John has made me promise not to do anything stupid while he is gone. He is a bit worried. I will take a short walk, but nothing crazy. Probably Salade Niçoise tonight, with the focaccia he bought on Thursday. It has to be something able to be kept for his later arrival. I don't have French beans, but I do have mangetout.
Lunch will be my favourite curry laksa. Hooray! I kept back one of the cooked chicken thighs on Friday with that in mind. Will get a couple of king prawns out to defrost.
Happy days! My microbiome is dancing with all the fruit and veg we eat. Massive amounts.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Morning, my chicks,
Heather - It's so lovely to see you enjoying your life again at your usual pace, and out of pain! It colors our lives grey, especially when it is unrelenting. Your joie de vivre has returned, quite literally. Just wonderful.
Tracey - Funny, I'm reluctant to ask Corey to stop on the way home, but mostly because I know he's tired and ready to be home. When my illness was at its worst, he did all the grocery shopping, other than what I could have delivered. Yesterday, I sent him by himself, with just a few things on the list from me. Got over the guilt quite quickly! 😁🥰 I tend to have YouTube on while I'm working on the quilt - these days, it's the Clutterbug (love that Canadian accent) or one of the "everything you always wanted to know about..." one subject or the other. More for noise than anything, I think. When I'm doing housework, I've got my earpieces in and the music going on my phone to relieve the tedium.
Kim - Took me a second, because I read your "29 hours away" as being a 29-hour drive! 😃 Had to go back and re-read! I'm so pleased you got a break from your life. Anything that can give you that sense of pure escape is such a wonderful thing. Saw on the news y'all are hitting the hundred-degree mark this week - are all the fires died down? I know you'll be surprised to know they don't give a lot of California news in Arkansas... 😁🤯 😃
More in a second...
Lisa
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Hi Gals,
Heather – what is MDF under the carpet?
MDF is Medium-density fibreboard. It's pretty durable but I would be concerned about its condition after being under carpet in a bathroom for years and years.Rita and Margaret – awesome jobs on taking care of your health via diet and exercise instead of dependence first on medications. It is so great to hear that that can work with commitment, not that I do not believe in medications but it is great to hear of dietary steps that can make a difference too.
I took a play day yesterday, drove to a friends, hopped in her truck with was pre-loaded with her kayaks and went and kayaked at a reservoir near her. Had a picnic on the shore, and kayaked some more then went back to her house spent the night and home this morning. It was just 29 hours away but such a complete change in activity and scenery I feel like I took a week of vacation.
Thinking of you all,
Kim in N. California
I'm glad you got away for day.
I also am attempting to be healthy with minimal medication.
M in Oz
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Back again...
Woke up late for me this morning, at 4:30. That was only because I forced myself to stay there when I woke up at 3:30! Not sure why that's my body's preferred time to shove my feet on the floor and get me moving...
Adventures in home maintenance and improvement:Yesterday's little adventure proved quite interesting, in the end. Corey asked me to come outside, more to call 911 if needed, I think, than anything. I'm utterly useless these days in the heat. But anyway, he was standing four feet up on a ladder, using a ten-feet long pruning chainsaw.
The branch was probably eight or nine inches in diameter, and when it fell, it twisted, and hit the ladder. He was quite safe, it hit on the other side of it, but I saw it jolt that step ladder, and could tell it was almost more weight than he could drag across the yard to the burn pit. Which means it was up in the hundreds of pounds. When he came back to where I was sitting, he said, "Yeah, call somebody who can cut down." Reality bites, bless him. 🥰
Put up a question on the local Facebook group yesterday for someone who was insured to come and give us a quote on taking that tree down. He was out here by 5:30 last night, and Corey was able to show him the tree, talk to him and tell him what he wanted. He'll be out Monday morning with equipment and a crew to take it down.
It's well worth $500 to keep my husband alive... and so proud of Cor that he realized it was best if someone younger, faster, and willing to climb trees did it, even if it's at a cost. Such a hard thing for men to give in to, especially one who's still strong and able.
Today is chores for me, relaxation and some cooking for him - getting those tomatoes roasted and cooked down for marinara, hopefully to even can a couple jars of it, if there's enough. The extent to which they cook down is kind of amazing.
Right now, while he's still asleep, I'll snag and wash all the bathroom rugs and sweep and mop that floor, get the laundry from yesterday folded and ready to put away, dishes put away and the dishwasher reloaded, and then see what other trouble I can get into! Probably work on the quilt if I get all the chores sorted.
Egg thinks I'm boring at the moment...Hope it is/was a peaceful Sunday,
Love from Lisa in AR
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