WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2024

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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,998 Member
    edited November 11
    Diana: Welcome to the group. Don’t be put off by the number of posts. No need to reply to them all. Just jump in when you feel the urge. 😂

    Barbie: 🥰 the colours on that blanket.

    Heather: I keep a stack of those little cards on my desk to doodle on when the notion strikes. I have loads of different pens there as well.

    Machka: The weekend feels different for me because I do so many U3A activities during the week. (U3A: the lifelong learning charity that I am a volunteer leader for).

    I did indeed have a restful day. Tomorrow afternoon I have Monday Painters. We are doing currently portraiture practice.

    🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ céad míle fáilte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Housecleaning etc- 3hrs 45min 15sec, dust, vacuum, make/refill hummingbird food, laundry fold/put away, etc= 1037c

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  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,518 Member
    Did a Jillian Michaels Beginning Winner DVD. This was a new one for me. Then I did a Kathy Smith Project You (yoga) DVD then my walk around the block then to WalMart. I’m starting to get my Thanksgiving ingredients. Just some of the things that have a long expiration date.

    Made more of the fudge for Vince. I think it has a good consistency. I’m always looking for the consistency like the kind you get in the stores and this recipe comes pretty darn close.

    I’m thinking that probably Tues I’ll walk to Food Lion and order the turkey. I want a fresh one.

    Annie – right now I’ve stopped wearing eye makeup for a bit. I’ll probably start up again when I get to FL. It just feels good not to have to worry about it smudging or getting on the sheets, etc. Not that I try to get it on, but accidents happen. I make the apple crumb pie. Wonder if I need to put less crumbs on it so it vents more?

    Tracey – I can’t get over how talented you are!!! Wish I had even 1/100th of your talent

    Vince had his gallbladder removed and he doesn’t have any dietary restrictions at all.

    Grey sky here, too. Not rainy – just gloomy. When I took my walk, I needed to put on a long sleeved shirt and wore a vest. Boooooooo

    Yea for Sesame Street day! I loved it when the kids were smaller, not just them. Wish we could find it on PJ’s TV. Next time we’re up there (which will probably by in April) I’m going to Google it and see if I can find out the channel and time up there

    Went to CVS with Vince so he could pick up some prescriptions, then to WalMart because he wanted to look for adult cat food. Maybe they'll eat it? Then went to JCPenney since I had a coupon for $10 off so I got Lynette a quilted vest for Christmas. Wound up costing me $7 and change. Only thing is -- I had to order her size online. They don't carry it in the store. Plus (and this isn't a biggie) it cost $1 more than what's in the store since it's a much larger size.

    She told me she lost 40 pounds but gained 10 of it back. I would have thought someone on Ozempic would have lost more, but I guess not.

    Diana – welcome!

    Michele NC
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,610 Member
    Welcome @Latitude27N Diana on Padre Island, Coastal Tx!
    Mo I woke up wondering if that woman who sold her daughter, had been sold by HER mother. :heartbreak: SMH at that church lady, unclear on the concept imho.
    Lisa :love: Egg’s paw prints on your work table, look like a fabric pattern.
    Lanette take me back to XP with you!!!
    Rita Ranger and Supervisor are two different men? Ranger has a rotating term but you’re stuck with the Supervisor until he quits or gets fired? Hope there are some appealing options if you want to leave this winter. ((hugs))
    Machka that tinnitus video made my teeth ache :laugh:
    Barbie :love: that blanket, colors and pattern.
    Tracey likewise :love; your lit holiday houses, especially the blue one with snowfolk.
    Thought of Tracey and Lisa at the holiday bazaar Saturday. The creativity and sheer volume amazed me. Being mindful of decluttering, I only bought two packs of note cards from the tatting gal, and some consumables :naughty: most of which I gave to Joe. Why the tatted cards? Tatting supplies are some of those things I hang on to that “I might do that someday.” Will get them out this winter and either try again, or donate, or at least that’s the plan . . .
    Gratitudes:
    Sunday-Heavy rain held off til after I got home from Gold Beach and walked the dogs down to the powerline. Time to dig out the raingear.
    Saturday-Mooch and Shadow stopped barking and came when I called. Tumble is still a work in progress, she keeps to her own pace ;}
    Mr. Clean Magic Eraser cleaned the contacts so Roomba could charge, also wiped out the foot prints from the wii ;}
    No Decluttering progress to report.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Tracey-at grocery stores down here the roast is with the meat section she everything is fresh.

    Spending today working on some necessary work stuff-will be easier from home with no distractions!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,594 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Welcome @Latitude27N Diana on Padre Island, Coastal Tx!

    Machka that tinnitus video made my teeth ache :laugh:

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    It's like heaven for me! My tinnitus is like the crickets in the background only high pitched like the beeps, and it seems to be getting louder. Constant, never-ending, high pitched crickets.

    So to hear something similar but different made my tinnitus almost disappear while I am listening to it, and when I stop listening to it, my tinnitus is quieter for a while. I was almost in tears of joy when I played it the first time!!

    Machka in Oz

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,647 Member
    Barbie - what a neat blanket! Is that a seed stitch? Some lucky person will treasure it and appreciate its warmth. <3

    Mo - thank you for posting the Lands End pants info. They really do look comfy and I really like the style. How are they around the waist? I still deal with a painful scar from belly button hernia surgery so tend to avoid anything tight around the waist. Hence my fondness for men's sweats I guess.

    Tracey - you keep outdoing yourself with those gorgeous winter houses and the lights. <3 Such talent!

    Ginny - is that roast beef Kevin's brand by any chance? Safeway out here (which might be Albertson's elsewhere) now carries a lot of Kevin's products. They seem to be on the spendier side but what isn't these days. Supposed to be more natural with wholesome ingredients and not so many additives and preservatives.

    Diana - welcome. The 7 Day Protein Plan sounds interesting! There are several of us here who are going for higher protein and lower carbs. I came in at 120 gm of protein yesterday. I ate eggs, Ezekiel bread, cottage cheese, beans, glass of milk (I have no problem with diary), beef stew with a few low carb veggies (heavy on the beef), plenty of above ground veggies like broccoli and a huge salad, some rotisserie chicken and a lot of nuts - different kinds. The higher protein certainly is satisfying and has cut my desire for sugar way back. Many folks here do well with low-fat, but I don't concern myself with it anymore. The fat in nuts, by the way, has been shown to pass through the digestive tract with up to 40% of it excreted and not absorbed by the body - it's trapped in fiber. That's per research done by Zoe. Good news for a nut nut like me. :p

    Love the Dog-N-Suds Day and the fact the rescue enjoys it too. You've probably noticed we are animal lovers here too. <3

    Lisa - smart thinking getting that big batch of cookie dough prepared and stuck in the freezer. All the hard work is done at once. How's your BFF doing with her father's diminishing health? I recall she was facing some challenges getting situated back near him and becoming a care-giver?

    Ladies, I now have the carcasses of 2 chickens in the freezer and want to make chicken bone broth in the crockpot. Do any of you have favorite recipes? Seems I read to add water and some veggies like celery and onions, a little acid such as lemon juice, seasonings and let it cook on low for 24 hours. Then strain and voila. Any of you have favorite recipes? TIA.

    Have a super week!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,592 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,286 Member
    Good morning beautiful ladies!

    Diana in Texas welcome!

    Barbie I love that blanket! Such tiny stitches!

    Well I got ahead of myself with my gut recovery. I need more patience. I'm still in the no fiber phase so no fruits or vegetables.

    We have rain here today. Good thing because the yard was getting dusty.

    I have a very busy week ahead, appointments every day. Hope it all goes smoothly.

    Have a marvelous day! May you all be happy, healthy, safe and free!

    Annie in Delaware
  • linder4866
    linder4866 Posts: 11,413 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    Barbiecat can you send me the pattern for the blanket by PM? I’ve been knitting lately and love the pattern you have for that blanket. I want to make one for each of my grandsons.

    Thanks!
    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,303 Member
    edited November 11
    Today is: A good day to try doing Origami again. I have a kit with patterns and directions.

    Ps…. this Carnival is a German celebration. I had to look it up because the only Carnival I know of happens before the Christian beginning of Lent - the 40 day pre-cursor to Easter. https://thefrankfurtedit.com/german-carnival-fastnacht-all-you-need-to-know/

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    RVRita in Roswell
  • PennyinTX
    PennyinTX Posts: 25 Member
    @Whidislander hi yes thanks for the feedback. I have been thinking about seated excercise. The ladies at church were talking about some YouTube videos. I guess I can start there and work towards swimming. Hmm maybe 2 times a week to start.
  • PennyinTX
    PennyinTX Posts: 25 Member
    @SophieRosieMom I am prediabetic. I have insurance till the end of the year so that might be a thing. I have done "noom" before. I found it to just moderately helpful. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try to check them out!
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,647 Member
    MFP Weekly Check-In for November 11, 2024

    Rita in Roswell, NM - Up .3 of a pound this week. My mind and mood just haven’t been in the right place lately. With time, I’ll get back to it.

    Sue in WA State - Weight is the same as last week. Did well on exercise. Added another chair yoga on Wednesday. That makes 4 days per week at the YM. Missing time to myself. I really am an introvert but this is good for my body and I need to be kind to myself. Hard to rein in the sugar with holidays coming up.

    Barbara on the Southern Oregon Coast - WT Sunday down a smidge to 130.3. Weekly average up a smidge to 130.6. Will post sugar, CI<CO, AF at month's end. Weekly average steps 8016 thanks to a long stroll chat and a lot of shopping ;) Continued twice weekly BB&B and dog groups, three times weekly line dancing. PT & Zumba not yet.

    Lanette in SW WA State- weight holding steady at 158.5. Still walking with weights 10 to 15 minutes 2 or 3 times a day after meals. Broken record here. Average steps 7366 per day.

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,249 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 59min 54sec, 87ahr, 108mhr, 55elev, 13074steps, 3.31ap, 6.05mi= 548c
    Strava app= 733c
    Zwift home spin bike- Strava stats- 14.48min, 131elev, 162aw, 101ahr, 117mhr, 20.7amph, 5.11mi= 77c
    Strava app= 137c
    Zwift stats- 14.49min, 131elev, 162aw, 60arpm, 20.73amph, 5.12mi= 137c


    Total cal 625

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,194 Member
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    This is a close up of the blanket pattern. It is called trinity stitch and is really easy. I added a seed stitch border and twists at each end of each row.

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