WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2024
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Well, Jess forgot that she had to watch 2 dogs so she didn’t come. Three dogs (the two and hers) and 4 kittens would probably be too much...lol
Lanette – the recovery from the eye procedure is going well, I’m sure. I put the eye drops in (I have to put them in for one week) and the first time it really stung. Now, not nearly as much. Every time I put it in, there’s less and less burning so I’m taking that to mean that it’s healing.
Annie – this EIA is interesting. I don’t feel it when I go to the gym, yet at home or when I’m outside, I’ll feel it. Maybe I’m wrong in my diagnosis.
Lanette – a flying chicken coop! Made me think of the Wizard of Oz...lol
pip – so glad Kirby is home. Bet he really enjoyed himself
Well, off to the pool
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Debbie - sure hope the roommate leaves your mom's place without a hassle. Almost seems like having someone move in anymore means getting an attorney to draw up a legal document stipulating everything. I'm crossing fingers your DH is able to get someone to look in on his mom that won't get scared off. Hope there's a caregiver available who understands dementia and the moodiness/anger your MIL exhibits and can deal with it. Sorry about your bad weekend.
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I discovered it's a lot easier for me to postpone breakfast than it is to stop eating 3 hours before bed. I guess I eat enough protein that I'm just not very hungry in the morning. This postponing breakfast, ends up with me having 2 meals and an after supper snack. Not sure eating closer to bed is good for my blood sugar, but hoping that getting in a sunrise short walk is helping that. Seems like the diet doctors and diabetes experts are all over the place on what's best, so I'm doing what works for me and is sustainable. It ends up I'm keeping the calories down but have to make extra effort to keep the protein up. Will see what my A1C looks like in a few months.
The heat pump guy, Luke, came yesterday morning and did the yearly service. What a nice guy - everything in good shape and he changed the paper filter for me. It had been in there a year and wasn't that bad, even considering I used the wood stove a bit and it sometimes belched a little smoke. He said no need to change it every 6 months, yearly is fine. He said dogs that shed an undercoat like German Shepherds really can clog filters, but Rosie doesn't shed and the cat is out in the shop 99% of the time.
Freaky tornado?? -I was getting ready to post this yesterday afternoon when I received a call from my friend T - a freaky little tornado or wind gust of some type tipped over her chicken house and picked up the run and dumped it about 100 feet away.
No other property damage! The chickens were out, hawks were flying overhead.
Talk about weird, it was a normal afternoon weatherwise - some clouds and blue sky, temps around 80, a little breezy. Nothing stormy at all. She didn't lose any hens but her DH and dad were scrambling to get a safe enclosure erected for the girls as evening approached. They put together a large dog kennel as a temporary run.
Hope the photos come through OK.
Better get this posted. Make it a fabulous weekend!
Lanette
SW WA State
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I also postpone breakfast, or skip it totally most days.
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We safely navigated the week of endless appointments with two different friends driving Jake to his appointments far away and me driving to lab 3 times, pharmacy twice, primary care doctor, chiropractor, and grocery pickup, The medical appointments resulted in more medical appointments far away. One is for a procedure he's had before that takes all day. His daughter agreed to time her planned visit so she can take him and stay with him. The other is for consultation about a new and not yet approved heart procedure being tested by the University of Washington in Seattle (a much longer drive than the other hospital) and a friend of Jake's who is a retired nurse and interested in all things medical agreed to drive him and go with him to the consultation. Today we have nowhere to go and tomorrow only grocery pickup. Yippee.Heather, my mother loved to dance and my father did not, but he was a kind and gracious man like your husband, and he would tell people "I hold my wife while she dances".Carol, glad to hear about the progress of your recovery.
Barbie in NW WA
great that you have so many willing helpers taking Jake to his appointments
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Afternoon ya'll slept in and will be a quiet day..4
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Good morning beautiful ladies!
Tracey yes I grew up with women's limited roles. I got away from it when I left home, but now my dad is very sexist, a product of his times.
Your table is absolutely beautiful! And kudos for getting it done on schedule!
My local cousin is going to stay with my dad. She will have to take vacation Friday and Monday, or else I can get my sitter to fill in.
Rebecca hope your son gets help. Trying to work with the military medical system is like pushing on an elephant. I'm sure your son will get frustrated. It will be tricky to support him without him perceiving pressure.
Kylia sorry to hear about your mechanic.
Michele I had EIA as a child. Mine was from aerobic type exercise, like running in soccer.
Heather hope your brother's treatment goes well.
Lisa thanks for the encouragement. Yesterday I ate well. But I haven't weighed myself yet. That diuretic would drive me crazy! Weighing gets inaccurate for so many reasons.
Machka sorry about your hearing. That sounds truly annoying.
Lanette that flying chicken coop, wow! Is yours attached to the ground somehow?
My Saturday forest walk got cancelled. I might take my dad to Starbucks anyway. And I need to consider how to get ten minutes of biking into my day. Hmm.
And set up the trickle charger!
Have a great day! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
I have already stated to him that its time to get serious with this. You have to demand care, and when medical dismiss it, you need to be your own advocate. I know its out of his comfort, he'd rather just dismiss and put it in the back of his mind, but this is his health here.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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My prediabetes class week 11 had this list I thought you might like to use it. And a my plate info
In spoiler is Week 11 of my class for anyone that wants it. It talks about Whole Foods.OverviewWeek 11 in THIS spoiler
Session 10: Triggers
Every day you make choices about food and activity. Session 9 focused on the importance of food selection and meal planning in your wellness plan. You also decide how much, when, and where you are going to eat. With activity, you decide to take the stairs or the elevator. People, social events, and habits can trigger your desire for food or activity in a positive or a negative way. Triggers lead you to behave in certain ways. During this session, you will learn to pick out triggers that influence you. You will learn new ways to handle problem triggers and add more helpful ones into your day.
Common Food Triggers
➢ Feeling hungry
➢ Seeing or smelling food
➢ Thoughts & feelings
➢ Social situations and family events ➢ Food commercials on TV
As discussed in the mindful eating session, hunger is a natural trigger for eating. This is a positive trigger. Eating when you are hungry and stopping when you are full
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can lead to healthy decisions with food. Be aware, though, that appetite (the appeal of food) is different than hunger. Appetite that is triggered when you aren’t physically hungry can lead to unhealthy choices and/or overeating.
Common Activity Triggers
➢ Mood
➢ Motivation
➢ Desk job
➢ What others are doing around you ➢ Weather
Take a look at this chart for some common triggers you may find at home, during work and in social situations.
Negative & Positive Triggers
Negative Trigger
Positive Trigger
Home
Grocery Store
Candy dish on coffee table
Store displays of unhealthy snack foods or drinks
Yoga mat by TV
Pre-planned grocery list
Work
Soda machine by your desk
Healthy snacks in your desk
Social
Friends talking about their new fad diet
Scheduled weekly walk with a friend
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Emotions Feeling sad, lonely Feeling motivated or bored by words of support
✓ Skill Building Activity: Notice Triggers (your coach will lead you through this activity)
Take Control of Negative Triggers
Both positive and negative triggers can be planted at a very young age. If your parents always rewarded your good behavior or hard work with a treat, you may find yourself wanting an ice cream after a job well done. On the flip side, if you learned early on to use food as a way to self soothe when you were sick or sad, you may still find yourself reaching for cookies when you’ve had a rough day. The good news is once you note a negative trigger you can change how you react to it.
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If possible, avoid or remove the negative trigger.
Keep problem foods out of the kitchen
Change the channel during food commercials Move unhealthy work snacks out of sight
Position yourself away from the snacks at a party DonotturnontheTVafterameal,goforawalk
If you cannot remove a negative trigger, plan a new ways of responding to it.
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➢ With a problem food, practice eating it slowly, without distraction & in small portions
➢ Practice a new way of responding when someone offers you a food that you had not planned on eating
➢ Bring a healthy dish to a family event so that you have a healthy option for yourself
➢ Be active at social events, participate in sports or help with set up & clean up
➢ During bad weather, make a plan for indoor activities like mall walking or an exercise video
❖ See Handout: Practice New Responses
✓ Skill Building Activity: Practice New Responses With Family or Friends (your coach will lead you through this activity)
Food & Activity Triggers
Add positive triggers into your day:
➢ Hang out with people that are active
➢ Place reminders for exercise on your phone
➢ Ask a friend to talk & walk
➢ Keep you running shoes handy as a reminder to walk
➢ Pack your gym bag, you are ready to go
➢ Have comfortable fitting workout clothes & shoes
➢ Find a workout buddy
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➢ Keep hand weights or bands out & ready to use
➢ Make a food store list & stick to it
➢ Keep healthy snacks at home & work
➢ Look up nutritious recipes to try
➢ Create a relaxing place for each meal
➢ Try new restaurants that offer healthy options
➢ Order first at a restaurant, stick with your meal plan
➢ Ask for a take home box when ordering your meal
➢ Prep vegetables & keep in refrigerator
✓ Skill Building Activity: Adding Positive Triggers to Your Day (your coach will lead you through this activity)
Habits
Habits are formed when we respond to a trigger in the same way over and over again. Sometimes habits are not healthy.
The LifeStyle Evolve program is about making new healthy habits. Know that:
➢ Habits can be hard to break.
➢ It takes time to form new habits.
➢ A new healthy habit may feel awkward at first.
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➢ Be patient with yourself. It may take time before the new habit feels natural.
Key Ideas for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle
➢ Take control of your health and wellness
➢ Take notice of problem cues/triggers
➢ Replace problem triggers with positive ones
➢ Add helpful triggers
➢ Use problem solving skills from session 8, if needed
❖ See Handout: Changing Negative Food Triggers
❖ See Handout: Increasing Positive Triggers
Summary
During this session, you have noted your negative food and activity triggers. With negative triggers you learned to either avoid them or respond in a new way. You also learned how to add more positive triggers into your life. Understanding your triggers can put you on the right path to creating healthy habits.
Keep Moving
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Make positive triggers work for you. Keep your yoga mat, exercise ball or hand weights in view as a reminder to be active each day.
Activities
□ Make a plan of action to swap any problem triggers with helpful ones. By making a plan of how to handle negative triggers, you can create new healthy habits.
□ Goal setting: Work with your coach to set one goal this week about a problem or helpful trigger. Example: I will remove the candy dish from my desk at work and replace it with a bowl of fresh fruit.
List your goal here or message it to your coach: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Discussion/Questions
□ Share with your group on the Community Board your plan to change one negative food or activity trigger.
□ Share a problem food or activity trigger on the community board. Notice if anyone else in the group has any similar triggers.
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“Strive for progress, not perfection.” -Unknown
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Responses to Food Triggers
There may be times when you are offered foods that you do not want in your meal plan.
Being prepared with new responses to food triggers will help you achieve your goals.
Strategies to help you respond to food triggers:
1. Practice some of these responses so that you can be in control of the situation.
You could say:
● In a calm, but firm voice, “No thank you.”
● You can offer a compliment about the dish by saying, “The dessert looks lovely.”
● Ask for a simple replacement item by saying: “I would love a cup of tea.” or “I would love a glass of water.”
2. If you are close with the person, share your wellness goals with them. Ask for their support.
Changing Negative Food Triggers
If seeing high-fat or high-calorie foods in your pantry makes you crave them more...
● Keep low-fat and low-calorie foods readily available.
● Keep fresh fruits and raw vegetables (already washed and ready
to eat) in easy-to-see containers in your fridge.
● Keep a fruit bowl on your kitchen counter.
● Place high-fat, high-calorie snacks in the back of the pantry (out of
sight, out of mind).
If it is a habit to eat when you sit on the couch...
● Limit your eating to the dining room only.
● Try to keep your dining area free of clutter so you are not
distracted while eating.
If you tend to eat more while at your computer in the office...
● Have designated snack and meal breaks (at the office and at home).
● Do not watch TV, read, work, or use your phone when it is time to eat.
● Take your break outside rather than in the break room if it is filled with snacks.
If you find yourself eating when you are bored, anxious or sad...
● Have an arsenal of books, games and activities available to keep you busy.
● Call a friend rather than reaching for food.
● Do some deep breathing to calm down.
Increasing Positive Triggers
Positive Food Triggers
• Keep fresh fruits and vegetables in plain view. • Make water readily available.
• Get a reusable water bottle.
• Invest in a water filtering pitcher.
• Use Pinterest to find and save nutritious recipes.
• Set a date to cook for a friend or family member.
• Plan a menu for the week ahead of time.
• Set snack and meal reminders at the same time each
day and use that time solely for eating.
Positive Activity Triggers
•Keep the items below in plain sight: Running shoes
Ready-to-go gym bag Yoga mat
Bicycle
• Set a reminder on your phone.
• Block out time throughout the week to be active.
• Wear exercise clothes on days off from work.
• Save fitness videos on YouTube.
• Pin pictures of the outdoors or people being active to
your mirror or cork board at work for inspiration.
• Set up an activity date with a friend or family member. • Reduce TV watching or be active while you watch TV.Overview
Session 11: Whole Foods
In this lesson, you are going to focus on healthy and nutritious foods, whole foods to be specific. Food is fuel for your body and the nutrients in food are needed for proper body function. By adding more whole foods into your diet, you will be fueling your body with the highest quality energy source. In this session, you will learn what whole foods are, how to purchase them and how to fit them into your eating plan.
What are Whole Foods?
“Whole foods” are foods
that provide your body with
nutrition and have been
minimally processed and
refined. Whole foods do
not have additives and
other artificial ingredients.
In fact, these foods are
often sold without food labels and minimal packaging. Whole foods include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, and lean, minimally processed protein (ex:
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skinless chicken breast, plain tofu). Whole foods may or may not be organically grown.
Here are some examples of whole foods:
Grains
Buckwheat, barley, quinoa, rye
Nuts, seeds, & oils
Almonds, flaxseed, cashews, pumpkin seeds, walnuts
Vegetables
Fennel bulb, broccoli rabe, endive
Fruits
Kiwi, pomegranate, star fruit
Proteins
Tofu, legumes, grass-fed beef
Whole Foods for Vitamins and Minerals
➢ Eating foods in their whole forms helps the body absorb their nutrients.
o Example: The healthy fats in avocados help the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins in avocados.
➢ Getting too much of a vitamin or mineral is less likely to occur from eating whole foods than from taking vitamin and mineral supplements.
➢ The higher content found in some whole foods causes the food to be digested slower. This results in more stable blood sugar between meals, giving
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you more energy and keeping you feeling full longer.
➢ Whole foods have both soluble and insoluble fiber. Soluble fiber aides heart health and insoluble fiber aides digestive health.
When you choose foods that have been highly processed, a lot of their vitamins, minerals, and fiber have been stripped away. This is why it is vital that we fill our diets with a wealth and variety of whole foods!
How to Pick and Store Whole Foods
While processed foods make it easy to have dinner on the table fast, they are often high in unhealthy fats, sugar, sodium, and calories. Eating too many processed foods puts you at risk for weight gain and other chronic diseases.
The good news is that many processed foods have healthy alternatives. Not only will you be more satisfied, you will be fueling your body with more fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
✓ Skill Building Activity: Processed Food Swap (your coach will lead you through this activity)
By choosing the right foods at the right time, you can save money and eat a well-balanced diet filled with healthy whole foods.
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❖ See Handout: Buying Produce Seasonally
❖ See Handout: What’s in Season
✓ Skill Building Activity: Creating Meals Using Seasonal Produce (your coach will lead you through this activity)
How to Save Money When Shopping
There are a number of ways to eat more whole foods while following a budget:
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Specials and sales
Check your local grocery store ad for specials. Use the “What’s in season” handout to choose seasonal produce.
Stock your freezer
Frozen fruits and vegetables are often more nutritious than fresh because they are frozen quickly after being picked.
Check the ingredient list and choose those without added sodium, fats, or sugars.
Stock your pantry
Buy one and two pound bags of brown rice, stock up on canned beans, and choose old fashioned and steel cut oats.
Whole grains and beans are low-cost, minimally processed & have a long shelf life. When using canned beans, drain and rinse with cold water to remove excess salt.
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➢ Make meatless meals
o Meats are often the most costly item on your
grocery list. Try a new tradition by having a “meatless Monday.”
❖ See Handout: Lentil Veggie Burger.
How to Cook and Serve Whole Foods
Add more whole foods into your diet by taking it one day at a time using these tips:
➢ Begin filling 1⁄2 your plate at lunch and dinner with fresh fruits and vegetables.
➢ Switch out a sugary breakfast cereal for steel cut oats
➢ Make your own pancakes using whole-grain flour instead of ready-made mixes in a bag.
➢ As often as possible, limit fast food. If you are too tired to cook, keep it simple & fill a whole-wheat tortilla with black beans, salsa, avocado and cheese.
✓ Skill Building Activity: Give Up Processed Foods for One Day (your coach will lead you thru this activity)
Eating a Rainbow of Colors
Eating foods that display a rainbow of colors is an easy way to ensure you are getting a variety of nutrients.
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Red
Strawberries, Red Peppers, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Raspberries & Cherries
Orange
Carrots, Pumpkin, Oranges, Mangos, Sweet Potatoes, Tangerines & Nectarines
Yellow
Corn, Squash, Lemons & Bananas
Green
Avocado, Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli, Kale, Pears, Spinach &Green Beans
Blue/Purple
Beets, Grapes, Plums, Prunes, Purple Potatoes & Eggplant
White
Cauliflower, Garlic, Coconut, Tofu, Turnip & Mushrooms
Black
Seaweeds, Black Beans & Black Sesame Seeds
Summary
Incorporating whole foods and continuing to make more thoughtful choices about the foods that you purchase and eat will help you reach your health and wellness goals. Remember, you can eat whole foods while on a budget by choosing seasonal produce and eating more plant-based meals. An easy way to be certain you are filling your plate with whole foods is to “eat from the rainbow” and to limit the use of packaged foods.
Keep Moving
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For an active and healthy weekend, visit an orchard and go berry or apple picking.
Activities
□ Try one whole food from each color of the rainbow.
□ Work with your coach to replace a highly processed food that you eat often with a whole food.
□ Tell your group about a new whole food you tried.
□ Goal setting: Work with your coach to set one goal this week associated with this session. Example: I will replace 2 processed foods with whole foods this week.
List your goal here or message it to your coach: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
Discussion/Questions
□ Post one way you are going to add more whole foods to your diet this week.
□ Ask your group members about their favorite homemade dish.
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“The first wealth is health” -Rolf Waldo Emerson
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Buying Produce Seasonally
There are a number of benefits to buying produce
seasonally.
Below are some of the most important reasons why buying produce seasonally is something to consider each time you shop for groceries!
Optimal Flavor
● Produce that was picked at the peak of ripeness will be the juiciest and most flavorful.
Peak Nutrition
● Produce is most nutritious when it is ripe and still on the vine. So, it’s best if we can pick it and then eat it. Try to buy local and in-season.
Best for Budget
● In-season produce is available in abundance. When there is an abundance of produce, the price will decrease. The price is also lower for seasonal produce because it doesn’t require extra special care from the farmer (special pesticides, herbicides, etc.).
Enhances Creativity
● Shopping for in-season produce may challenge you to find new recipes.
What’s in Season?
This chart shows the produce that is most readily available during each season of the year.
For help in selecting budget friendly produce with optimal flavor and nutrition, print out this handout and take it with you to your local farmer’s market or grocery store.
Spring
Bananas
Lemons/limes
Mangoes
Pineapples
Strawberries
Artichokes
Asparagus
Avocados
Beets
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Kale
Lettuce
Spinach
Mushrooms
Mint
Parsley
Thyme
Green peas
Summer
Blackberries
Cantaloupes
Cherries
Blueberries
Grapes
Peaches
Watermelon
Bell peppers
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Basil
Cilantro
Oregano
Sage
Fall
Apples
Cranberries
Pears
Pomegranates
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Fennel
Leeks
Pumpkins
Red potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Winter squash
Yukon gold potatoes
Basil
Bay leaves
Parsley
Rosemary
Thyme
Winter
Apples
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Mandarin oranges
Pomegranates
Tangerines
Beets
Dried beans
Kale
Leeks
Mushrooms
Potatoes
Watercress
Turnips
Bay leaves
Chives
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Lentil Veggie Burger INGREDIENTS:
● 1⁄2 cup dried lentils
● 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
● 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
● 1⁄2 cup fresh mushrooms
● 1⁄2 cup diced, fresh red bell pepper
● 1 Tbsp. olive oil
● 2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
● 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
● 3 Tbsp. tomato paste
● 1 tsp. chili powder
● 1 tsp. cumin
● 1 cup cooked brown rice (90 second brown rice is a quick
option)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cook lentils and brown rice according to package directions. Drain water from lentils.
2. While the lentils are cooking, add chickpeas, minced garlic, mushrooms, red peppers, and olive oil to food processor and blend. Remove mixture and put in a large bowl.
3. Add cooked lentils, brown rice, and all other ingredients to the bowl mix together.
4. Form mixture into 6 patties and place on sprayed cooking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, flip patties half way through.
*Cook’s note: Top with avocado, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and feta crumbles for added flavor!
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 11min 56sec, 86elev, 2.81ap, 77ahr, 106mhr, 6.16mi= 550c
Strava app = 746c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 53.08min, 103aw, 436elev, 17.2amph, gear30, 100ahr, 131mhr, 15.23mi= 290c
Strava app= 314c
Zwift stats- 53.08min, 438elev, 103aw, 49arpm, 17.16amph, 15.2mi= 315c
Total cal 840
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Rita - again, yummy meal. I need to pick up hummus next time I'm town. I agree, it takes extra effort to walk when it isn't so hot and I don't think it's healthy for us to be out in it. You're right, come September it will be more pleasant to throw on a sweater and get steps in.
Barbie - what a busy week for you, but sounds like you're caught up on most things.
So glad drivers are lined up to take Jake to his appointments. I'm happy I haven't had to head to a bigger city for an appointment, I'd find a driver too.
Annie - my little coop and run are pretty protected by the neighbor's trees and the greenhouse. Sometimes a stiff wind from the south makes the tarps flap, I'm going to need to replace them before the winter rains start.
Michele - I know, I was looking for the Wicked Witch of the West's legs sticking out from under that coop.
An eventful and busy morning.I discovered my garbage disposal is leaking! Luckily I had a dishpan in the cupboard under the sink with some cleaning supplies - I was looking for something this morning and was surprised to see it was nearly full of water. Grateful no leaks onto the floor. So I can't use that sink - it's a double sink so have the other side. I may have to get a plumber out here to just remove the disposal and simply connect a pipe into the main drain. I've heard garbage disposals aren't good for septic tanks. I'm already careful to wipe out dishes and pans with paper towels to remove grease and debris but still, it's hard to keep clean and that musty smell I mentioned a few weeks ago. So no loss if it's not replaced. I'll worry it about it on Monday.
Plus, last evening I walked into the office and saw a yellow wet spot on the carpet. ACK! Miss Rosie evidently got too excited when Luke the HVAC tech was here yesterday and decided that was a good place.
I saw another yellow spot, most likely from earlier in the week when the crew was making a racket clearing under the powerline and I restricted her access to outside so she wouldn't be tempted to help. Thought I took her out enough, but maybe not. So I got the old Bissell hot water rug cleaner going in that room and took care of some spots in the bedroom. Now I have fans going in both rooms to help dry the carpet. I pre-treated with enzyme solution, hope it takes care of it.
Right after DH passed, Rosie starting tinkling on that carpet. I think she was just upset that he was gone and I ended up putting a baby gate there to restrict her access. Then she got over it and was OK. I make her go out a lot.
And I put the baby gate back up in the doorway.
Lanette
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Laundry, shopping, and chores this morning. Then helping DH by spotting him on his ladder as he trimmed our bay tree in the front garden. We got it done just as the rain came on. Apparently there was thunder last night, but I didn’t hear a thing.
Watched a movie before dinner (The kid who would be king, fantasy based on the Arthurian Legend, transported to the present day).
Pip: Glad that you have Kirby back home.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Hello, my dears...
Kept my calories under 1200 and my burn over 1600, so am pretty happy with my day on that note.
Up early - busy day, productive for me and for Corey, in opposite directions. I went into town and found a number of things at the thrift stores that make me happy, including a pair of solid wood conductor step stools, to replace two plastic ones I've never loved. More frames for paintings, now that I can get back to that, as well, and a full set of tumblers that Corey's very happy with. He loves heavy glasses. We'll see how they survive the dishwasher, as they were a little mucky. I'll keep one of them as a nice shape for clay creations.
Got the Christmas beaded ornament kits in, and was able to put together a dozen in a couple hours. We'll see if I can get a profit out of them. I'll take a picture at a later point. It's a nice thing to do for a couple hours of an evening. Wouldn't want to do it for a living, though!
While I was doing all that, Corey got the lawn trimmed and mowed, and while I was napping this afternoon, he got a bunch of brush burned. He's had two showers and a bath today, and has fallen asleep in his chair beside me, bless him. Wonder why? 🤪😁 Time for both of us to head for bed now... hope the weekend is being kind to everyone.
Later, my babies,
Lisa in aR
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Good morning beautiful ladies!
Michele I had EIA as a child. Mine was from aerobic type exercise, like running in soccer.
Machka sorry about your hearing. That sounds truly annoying.
Have a great day! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
I have EIA, probably from childhood, but it has continued into adulthood. Like you, it affects me during aerobic type exercise ... when I run, cycle, etc. It also seems to affect me more when it's cool outside. So much coughing.
I have gone for lung tests and had the EIA diagnosis confirmed.
Michele, I suspect you've got dust mite and pollen allergies. They would become evident when doing work outside and digging out the Christmas decorations. If you're mildly concerned, you can take an allergy medication and perhaps wear a mask when doing those activities. If you're more concerned, there's allergy testing.
About the hearing, I have tinnitus associated with gradual hearing loss. Usually, it's relatively mild and if it does get a bit annoying I have an app called Relief which helps. But if I forget my antidepressant medication, the tinnitus gets really loud. It also gets really loud when my BP goes up or when I have a migraine.
Machka in Oz
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Rebecca - I sure hope your son gets the help he needs. It’s terrible being away when our children are hurting.
Kay - I’ve had that happen too where it all logs on the wrong day. Frustrating
Thank you all so much for the compliments on the table. I think my next big project like this will be the dresser that was a wedding gift for my great grandmother. Maybe next summer.
Heather - I think you’re doing very well at getting around and pushing yourself a bit. I hope your brother’s treatments are successful with few side effects.
Rori - I would love to attend FarmAid have a wonderful time!
I had never heard of the Epley manoeuvre before Heather mentioned it a couple of years ago. I was so thankful for it a female months ago. Lisa, I think it took me three times before it worked.
Lanette - I eat like you a lot. I have never been a breakfast type person really.
Luckily your friend has some help to get her ladies home rebuilt.
Busy day of things to deal with.
Annie - I gave up the gender roles too mostly. Although I can do pretty much anything I prefer when DH does the lawn.
My mother would not even hang a picture without my dad placing the nail for her. I don’t know where she got that, her mother had a drawer in the kitchen as her “toolbox” and the men were not allowed to touch the tools in it.
Barbie - glad you have that week over and have plans for other long medical trips.
We are so fortunate to live very close to major hospitals.
Rita - I would love to do an old bed. I have a few more things to do here first. Probably next summer since I need to sand and I want that done outside!
Terri - we had thunder and rain night before last. DH slept through it.
Lisa - Sounds like a successful thrift store shop. I find they are hit and miss around here.
Corey sure does deserve the nap.
I didn’t do much of anything today, I worked on Kaitlyn’s scrapbook a bit and watched the June Carter Cash documentary on Paramount +. I was surprised to learn that she was one of the writers on the song that my dad had asked to be played at his funeral. He wanted the Daniel O’Donnell version played. It’s called, “Waiting on the Farside Banks of Jordan”.
This afternoon I had a quick lunch date with Kaitlyn and then went to Walmart with her for a couple of things. It was a short visit only about an hour altogether but it was nice to see her. Next weekend I am going to a play with her and Brodey that one of their friends is directing and his husband is playing in. I believe they were both part of the writing as well.
She said that they plan on starting another round of IVF probably next month. We’ll see, they are both anxious about it and are waiting until they both are ready.
I can understand their apprehension.
Tomorrow is my last day before my job starts on Monday. I am planning on painting my nails, figuring out my clothes and scrapbooking. Nothing too strenuous.
Tracey in Edmonton8 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »Hello, my dears...
Kept my calories under 1200 and my burn over 1600, so am pretty happy with my day on that note.
Up early - busy day, productive for me and for Corey, in opposite directions. I went into town and found a number of things at the thrift stores that make me happy, including a pair of solid wood conductor step stools, to replace two plastic ones I've never loved. More frames for paintings, now that I can get back to that, as well, and a full set of tumblers that Corey's very happy with. He loves heavy glasses. We'll see how they survive the dishwasher, as they were a little mucky. I'll keep one of them as a nice shape for clay creations.
Later, my babies,
Lisa in aR
Funny ... I was looking online yesterday to see if I could find a decent step stool that isn't plastic!
M in Oz
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Woke up to clear bright skies. Did my morning workout and already it’s clouding over 😝 We will go visit DED after lunch. We see DYD about 3 times a week as she lives quite close and she and DH walk her dog together. She stayed for dinner last Tuesday.
Tracey: I feel very lucky that my girls like to spend time with me. Those mother/daughter moments are precious.
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri3 -
Finally got to do my roots this morning. I did them first thing, in my pyjamas, so I wouldn't change my mind.
Bending over to direct the shower head, without getting the rest of me wet, was quite a strain, but I managed it, twice, as I had to put the conditioner treatment on as well.
All done, and I am a natural blonde again.
I will make an appointment for a trim soon, as it's got rather long.
I hope to see the kids for a bit this week, as they are off on their holidays on Sunday. Croatia, to an all inclusive, kids activities, resort. Much cheaper at the end of August. I have G on Tuesday, and John starts cricket on Thursday, so we will have to plan.
I'm doing my exercises in 'snack' portions. A lot of them while I'm lying, or sitting. I think it all adds up. Lots of stuff on Facebook for seniors with back, hip, or knee problems. I have physio tomorrow.
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Good morning beautiful ladies!
Barbie so glad you got through the week of appointments without mishap. You are a lovely person, I'm not surprised you have friends to help.
Pip Kirby is home! Yay!
Lanette hope your leak gets fixed. And hope Rosie's training kicks in. Teddy has been very good, but as he gets older, my turn will come. Lately he occasionally refuses to go out. He thinks if I put my shoes on, get my purse, then let him out that I will leave him alone. He is right of course.
Tracey hope your first day goes smoothly. I know you will do well!
Heather yes I mostly don't worry about my hair until those darn roots pop out. It feels so good to have them dyed again.
Quiet again here. It's almost time to take Dad to church. Then I have to figure out the cords for that trickle charger.
Have a great day! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
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Morning, my dearios,
Tracey - That last day at home before the first day of a new job is so filled with hope that things will go well, and excitement at the thought of having the financial burden lifted, and just a little sadness at losing your time you've had for yourself. I do love new beginnings. Good thing the grands are back in school soon, so they won't miss the time with you quite so much! So many good thoughts out for Kaitlyn and Brodey. All kinds of love and hope surrounds them for the success of this try.
Machka - One of the many reasons I love thrift stores is you never know what you're going to find! Just $7 each for the conductor stools, and I would never have paid the $45 each that Amazon wants for them. They feel nice and solid, but easy enough to get them where I need them for my now quite tall pantry! 🤣 The piece you posted on treating yourself to a day of your own - that's what my wander around the thrift store was, honestly. Corey won't go in one willingly, nor to a garage sale, but I really enjoy taking time to wander and just see what's there. No fun with him, but quite a lot of fun all by myself.
Heather - Woot! for the reboot on the blonde hair! 😊 Being back in the swim of family and plans must be such a lovely feeling.
Barbie - Sounds like all the medical stuff is sorted, but it's still hard to have your attention pulled that direction all the time. Hope they are all successful in their own right, and that your busy life gets back to the quiet one you love.
More in a bit.
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Annie said: May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!
AMEN!
Carol in GA
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We're moving in!
OK, most of our stuff is in our new place but some is in a storage unit. And unpacking has begun in earnest.
Also finding things has begun in earnest. Where might the cable I need right now have gone?? If I can lay my hands on my earrings, I might be able to wear something different than what I've been wearing for the past 3 weeks. I know those shoes are in here somewhere .......
I've just unpacked my bathroom. I'm not convinced that it will stay like it is because I have to work with it and find out if this will be convenient or not. I'd also like to do something to pretty it up a bit.
I'm pretty much finished unpacking my clothes and have ordered a couple more storage units because my setup has changed. Previously, I used a wardrobe and was able to put things on top of the wardrobe. Now I've got built-in closets and the hanging rod is higher so I can store things underneath the clothes instead of on top. I've also got slightly more closet space which is fantastic! I didn't need a lot more ... just enough that I didn't have to stuff everything in, making things wrinkly.
I've also done 3 loads of laundry this weekend - all my stuff! I haven't done laundry in quite a while.
But a good thing about moving is that we got rid of some stuff. Several vans full of stuff! It's a relief. More to go, but great start!
Back to work tomorrow! I didn't end up working much last week ... too sick.
Machka in Oz10 -
Good morning everyone—I’m getting back to MyFitnessPal & found your thread—not sure if it’s best to reply to last thread or start new discussion 🤷♀️so I hope this is right!
Colleen -Boston MA9 -
ColleenWestico wrote: »Good morning everyone—I’m getting back to MyFitnessPal & found your thread—not sure if it’s best to reply to last thread or start new discussion 🤷♀️so I hope this is right!
Colleen -Boston MA Welcome. Just jump in and comment on anything that interests you. If you want to reply to a particular person, start the sentence with their name before your comment. We are a busy bunch with a variety of lifestyles so there is likely to be someone or several someones that you connect with more. Reading this thread while I eat breakfast inspires me to stay with my plans for the day. I hope you find the support and encouragement you are looking for. Barbie in NW WA 4 -
I know I mention that my back pains me whenever I work the booth and need to see a chiropractor. I keep putting it off, but again I can see the benefit of going to one very soon. Please remind to call for one tomorrow (Monday) as when my back feels ok, I forget about the Chiro!
Dinner yesterday was roast pork with herbs (brajoilie (sp?)) potato salad with oil not mayo and left over string bean salad, with a kiwi for desert. Breakfast yesterday and today was oatmeal with almond milk 1 T craisins 1/2 banana, 1T fresh ground peanut butter, and 1T butter. Snack was my version of the Sargento snack mix I like, 1/2 apple, supper was 2/3 cup of Greek yogurt with muesli. I had the same breakfast today and will have the same snack and supper I think.
RVRita in Roswell
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Today is a day to remember “Never give up! Never surrender!” From Galaxy Quest! Ice cream pie,,,,, yummmy! Maybe serendipity will bless me with some?! 🤪
RVRita from Roswell5 -
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