WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2025

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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,994 Member

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,576 Member

    It was a new surprising flavor to combine a berry with bleu cheese! I liked it! Then the buttermilk dressing was nice with the crispy lettuce.

    Yes my sister is like 5'3" so I am amazed she likes those trucks. Of course her ego gets a boost when she backs into a tight space, (or out of one) and a guy rolls down his window to shout, "great job"! The handle up top on the passenger side is like a handhold when you're rock climbing! Getting down as a passenger I have to really bend that right knee, as my left leg tip toes to find ground. Most of the time I just would just do a little leap of faith, making people giggle that saw me! " Well what else can I do" I would announce to them!

    Rebecca Whidbey Wa

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,576 Member
    edited June 28

    Annie,

    My salads can get way too complicated! I am learning less is more. I had bought "Valued Naturals" heavenly heart nuts in individual packets for snacks, but they are the right amount for a salad. Walnuts, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, almonds and cashews. Yummy.

    Rebecca Whidbey Wa

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,576 Member

    Furikake does have a fair amount of sodium but I do like the health benefits too. The Nori seaweed is rich in omega3, vitamins and minerals. Its important to use it sparingly. I always log it, and it fits into my sodium plans for the day. 👍🏼 I flip flop with that seasoning and the "everything bagel" seasoning when I have avocado toast or put on my cottage cheese.👍🏼

    Rebecca Whidbey Wa

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,576 Member

    Baths and showers...

    I used to love a hot bath! When I was suffering with my gallbladder issues years ago, I would take multiple baths a night to relieve the abdomen pain. This was before the bath remodel, and when we had a different tub. It was deeper and I could lie in it almost completely submerged. Now? I draw a bath and I am knees and belly out of the water! Its so shallow! Typical cheaper model with walls all pre made with shelving. Not tile. But we didn't get to choose. So now its just a spare bathroom for guests or when son returns its his bath.

    We have a large shower in the master bathroom off our bedroom that has a bench seat built in. Thats nice when I want to sit and let hot water hit an aching neck or have a headache. The sliding doors are wonky, and it is most likely the same bath when the house was built in 1975. I throw cleaning products on it but it is resilient in looking cloudy glassed, and yellowed in places of the porcelain. Every sink in the house has a ding in the porcelain where like something heavy has dropped in it. We noted all the problems when we moved in, so at least we aren't responsible whenever we move out.🙄

    Rebecca Whidbey Wa

  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 7,190 Member

    Kylia - my eldest was diagnosed with ADHD in ‘22. I have learned from her that I sure have a lot of the signs of it. She tells me I’ve created tremendous coping skills over the years. She is sure her father has it worse than me but he of course won’t even discuss it.
    Your property is beautiful.

    Lisa - the former owner of the ceramics shop I attend came to ceramics Thursday evening. She was telling us that she really had to stand up for herself with the nurses as they kept trying to give her different meds than she takes. They also tried to give her someone else’s once. She said it was scary to think what would happen if she just did what they expected.
    Kaitlyn cleaned up a little sailboat that Brodey bought for her a few years ago but needed some repairs so she is just getting to it. She sent me this picture of her legs when she finished the other night.

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    Heather- your flowers are very pretty.
    Nappable trousers - I love it!
    I think that we should go back to more natural environments here, I swear all of the pesticides and such is killing us and ruining the environment.

    Margaret - you have a beautiful view.
    I love food court Chinese food. I don’t have it probably more than once a year but now I really want it. 😂

    Lanette - I think that sounds like a wonderful way to socialize. I truly believe it is a very important thing, especially as we age.

    Rebecca - that sounds like a lively trip with your sister.
    I hope it all works out for you.

    Flea - congratulations to your daughter, it’s not an easy job for sure.

    I am finding with the prices of things these days that we make more money than we ever have, but don’t feel any further ahead. I’m hoping with Rodger’s plans to continue working for winter work this year that we can get ahead a bit more without going backwards, it’s the catching up that hurts so much.

    Pip - You have an eye for making things, what about buying a frame and doing a scrapbook type layout in it. You can buy dog related scrapbook paper. Something like this is what I’m trying to describe.

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    Seaweed - in NB growing up my grandfather used to eat Dulse, I remember trying it and it being salty.

    Rosemarie - I don’t know about those driverless cars. I think machines are going to take us over. There will be no jobs and without jobs how will there be taxes paid? Like you, I might go in one just to check it out once though.
    They aren’t a thing here yet.

    Terri - love the cards!

    Rita - I’m so happy you were able to see the video!

    Allie - I’m not surprised you have some PTSD from all of your medical procedures. Have you thought about therapy?

    Michele - why wouldn’t Jess just send you money to buy a bag of food to leave at your place? I wouldn’t be willing to keep a dog if I had to pay to feed it.

    I have to do a major clean today, so far I’ve gone and registered our vehicles for another year and sat and caught up with you ladies.

    I’m thinking of running to the scrapbook store, I have a couple of projects I’m working on but I think I’ll hold off on that for a while. I want to try to use what I have before purchasing more.
    I just need to use more of my creative brain on how to get the look I’m going for.
    First up is finishing my nephew’s wind chime. I’m almost done!

    Tracey in Edmonton

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,611 Member

    you can simmer down the blueberries and make jam/preserves- if they are sweet enough, don't even need to add sugar. It takes a long time but oh is it worth it. I did that when we got cases of frozen ones when I helped at the food program/food bank- Mom and I canned them. So good on ice cream or on toast. Takes up a lot less room in the freezer too.

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,576 Member

    Thanks for the encouragement!

    Its been interesting not having the food noise, or the appetite. But I still try to get my protein in. I do love my plastic family veggie platter and vary the veggies I cut up in it. I have red bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes and will fill celery in it after I get done munching today. It just makes things easier. I do like figuring out the food plan, rearranging things so I don't go over my carbs or fats. Doing that and still getting in protein is a challenge. I have 3 different protein drinks I alternate, just to make sure. While I lose weight I don't want to get "ozempic face" which is what many of the actresses faces have. It kind of looks like their face melted, loss of muscle tone. So don't want that! You all get front row seats in this here little journey of mine.👍🏼💖🤗

    Rebecca Whidbey Wa

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,576 Member

    Tomorrow husband is taking me to see the new (not so new), "Mission Impossible" movie at the base theater. Then afterwards I will have 1/2 of a hamburger. It will be interesting. Not sure I can even do that but I have the day logged already so we'll see. I will listen to myself.

    Rebecca Whidbey Wa

  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 4,576 Member

    Today's food etc:

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    I had cubed up a potato, put in seasonings and baked it. Pretty much just oven fried potatoes, but hash browns like. I ate half of the potato.

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 4,001 Member

    Carol - such great news that your AC is being repaired! You'll be all set the next time the furnace door is left open!

    Tracey - that's quite a large amount of dirt adorning Kaitlyn's legs. For a minute I thought I saw some kind of religious symbol on that left leg and she wouldn't be allowed to wash it but pilgrims would travel far to see it and make offerings! 😁 Looks like she got a great start in getting that boat clean.

    Allie - Happy "65th Level" Birthday!!

    Tina - so sorry your yard service isn't dependable. I feel lucky I've had the same guy for going on three years now, it's him, his dad and brother. Dad and brother don't speak good English but understand it quite well. So far no major mishaps. I'm generally out there with them the whole time they are working. They quoted me $300 to mow so that gives an idea of what an obstacle course it is, lol.

    Michele - my neighbor hires a lawn guy for the season who has many other accounts. Often John's lawn is 6" high in some places before the guy gets here for the first mow in the spring and John even gets his old mower out and takes down the high spots over the drain field. Then, the lawn is cut so short that the guy is mowing dirt every couple weeks. John seems to really like him and it's not my business but it costs quite a bit. So I like having control over when and where it gets mowed.

    Speaking of mowing, I finished the front yard this afternoon. Lisa, your shelving vinyl stuck me to the seat really well, but I still feel like I'm tipping. I'm pretty sure it's not the machine, it's somehow my back. Maybe I need to sit father back in the seat instead of crouching over - a habit formed ducking under branches. Hope to lure Charlie out here soon and he can give me some tips.

    Rebecca - your meals look great, good job on the protein by the way. Enjoy the movie!

    🔥 Inflammation’s Role in Weight Gain Rabbit hole….

    I did a some digging as to why I gained around 7 lbs back in three months when I hadn't altered my diet very much - I wasn't eating a pint of ice cream and a package of Oreos every night. Some meals with pasta, not a lot. But still, white starches and added sugars were creeping in a little. This gain started when this back pain flared up, to the week. I found out this might be why:

    Insulin Resistance

    Chronic inflammation interferes with how your cells respond to insulin.

    This leads to higher blood sugar and insulin levels, which promote fat storage—especially around the abdomen.

    Leptin Resistance

    Leptin is the hormone that tells your brain you’re full.

    Inflammation can disrupt leptin signaling, making your brain think you’re starving—even when you’re not.

    Result: increased appetite and slower metabolism.

    Cortisol Elevation

    Pain and inflammation are stressors, and the body responds by releasing cortisol.

    Chronically elevated cortisol can lead to increased fat storage, particularly visceral fat, and muscle breakdown, which slows metabolism.

    Fatigue & Reduced Activity

    Pain makes movement harder, which reduces energy expenditure.

    Less movement + unchanged or increased appetite = weight gain over time.

    Sleep Disruption

    Inflammation and pain often interfere with sleep.

    Poor sleep increases ghrelin (hunger hormone) and decreases leptin, leading to cravings and overeating.

    https://www.health.com/does-inflammation-cause-weight-gain-11712608

    https://www.buoyhealth.com/weight-management/inflammation-and-weight-gain

    https://www.eatingwell.com/article/2058068/inflammation-might-be-the-reason-youre-not-losing-weight-here-are-5-things-you-can-do-about-it/

    So I'm heading back on the no added sugar, no white carbs for a week or two and will see what happens. It's pretty much the way I was eating last summer and it was super easy.

    Lanette 😎

    SW WA State

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 20,049 Member

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

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 18,065 Member
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,345 Member

    How many acres do you have for it to require use of a tractor? I mow 4 acres with just a zero turn mower.

    Okie in the TX Hill Country