WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2019

Barbie: Thank you for the February thread! Like Heather, this group is a big part of my life. I hope you get enough rest and regain your energy soon.

Machka: Keeping you in my prayers and good thoughts. I hope you get a resolution that solves the problem and allows you to enjoy long-distance bike rides again. The bone density scan and MRI are both good ideas. I have had two bone density scans, several years apart. The first one showed bone loss and I was advised to take calcium and exercise. The second one was set up by my new doctor. It showed increased bone density to the point I’m out of the worry zone. I am thrilled and very happy about it. I was told by my previous doctor that it was impossible to improve bone-density after the first bone scan but she thought I might be able to slow the decline. That turned out to be less than what has happened. Weight bearing exercise plus Vitamin D3 are the things that I increased and I also started taking alondrate, a bone density medication. The combination is working beautifully for me, although it hasn’t fixed my damaged knee. Keeping my weight down is the best helper for the damaged knee, which is an over-use injury that is not related to bone density. I damaged my cartilage while posting at a trot on a lesson horse for too long. (This is not the same teacher I've had for the past few years.) Losing just a few pounds of weight makes a difference in eliminating knee pain for me. :flowerforyou:

Lanette: You seem to have a very good plan for your health. If you have a slight scar from freezing the precancerous lesion you can cover it with makeup or wear it with pride. I’m betting that it will eventually blend in well enough that you don’t need the makeup.

Sue: Happy Birthday!!!

Pip: I think running with Kirby is an excellent decision and you’re doing the right thing. I’m sorry about the troubles at your work and hope things go well for you. I can think of two things that might apply to the situation. The first is productivity of the employee and the second is personality. I’m betting you’re at the top of the list for both qualities.


In January I let my weight climb a little bit. I was still within goals set for me by MFP but up enough to cause knee pain. I have a problem knee and the extra pounds created pain. My knee told me it was time to lighten up. I’m taking my weight back down to slightly below what is recommended for me and the knee is improving. My goals remain the same. They work for me.


Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

February 2019 Resolutions

1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on strength and stamina.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least 3 glasses of water a day.
5. Monitor sleep. Average 7 or more hours nightly.
6. Avoid alcohol.

Halt Stress :

1. Am I hungry?
2. Am I angry?
3. Am I lonely?
4: Am I tired?

For any yes answer, you have a practical way to help yourself. If I am hungry, I eat. If I am angry I can find a way to address the problem that caused anger. If I’m lonely, I can chat with this wonderful group, or DH, or call a friend. If I’m tired I can rest or sleep. It doesn’t make life perfect, but it sure helps smooth out some bumps.

Barbie: Thank you for keeping us going.

I have read all the post on January thread, but by the time I got to the end there was little I could add to what had already been commented. I will read the 3 pages here, but I expect things will be similar. However, I really enjoy all the comments and advice you proffer.

I give thanks each morning that I find myself still on this mortal coil. Sure, I have aches and pains, and events don’t always go as I would like them to go, but relatively speaking, life is better than the alternative.

Word for 2019 is CHOICE with a different word chosen for each month.
CONSISTENCY was the word for January, and being choosing to be consistent has helped me throughout the month.
January goals were mostly achieved.

• log food/stay under goal ✅
• 9000 steps a day ✅(except for 2 days I had gastric flu)
• strength/flex 3/4 times a week ✅
• Lose December baggage ✅

The word for February is PROGRESSION
February Goals:

• log food/stay under goal
• 9000 steps a day
• 60+ minutes intentional exercise daily
• Lose 5 lbs
• Complete Weeks 2-5 of 10 week Boditrax course (Week 1 completed today)
  
  ☘️ Irish Terri

Katla - are you noticing any difference since you added niacinimide to your vitamin regime? I'm taking 500 mg a day (started a week ago) and I really do think I can tell a difference. Seems like I'm thinking clearer and speedier. Replaced the ink cartridges in my printer yesterday, it was a snap. Last time I did it I couldn't seem to make them fit (this was a few months ago.) DH to the rescue. Thanks for the advice on the scar. When I stopped working I stopped using make-up (mainly to cover my rosacea flushing) so I have some in the drawer. Another great thing about menopause... my rosacea calmed down a lot!

Beth - woo flippin hoo, lol! So many of you ladies are off to great starts, what great inspirations you are!!

Finished our taxes this morning. Super easy, the form sure is a lot simpler. And the best part, getting a very nice refund - much more than we expected. Using TaxAct which we have used for years. We didn't change our withholding the first of 2018 even tho a little less was automatically taken out. I'm afraid I let the IRS be our bank, lol. If the credit union was paying a lot of interest I'd change it but for now it's out of sight, out of mind throughout the year.

Lanette
SW WA State where we might get snow, freezing rain, just rain, or clear Sunday night/Monday, lol. The forecast changes every hour. Pretty guaranteed it will be in the teens or low 20's at night starting Monday.

January goals met:
- Prioritized my health and well being over others’;
- Acheived weightloss goal (after 4 months on Keto /lost 40 lbs);
- Removed “Debbie Downers and Negative Nancies” from my life;
- Embrased relationships with positive
People.
- Secured a FT job through networking that fulfills me (note, I’ve been retired since 9/2017). New job comes with excellent compensation and I get to mentor others doing what I love most.

February goals:
- Return to work at said new job;
- Return to a hobby I really enjoyed years ago (acting in the local little theater);
- Maintain January goals.

My second Misfit produce box was delivered today. Buffalo came through the blizzard ok ... sadly, half of my produce did not. The contents were mostly frozen and there was even frost/snow in the box! What would have been a beautiful bunch of rainbow chard was a frozen mass that thawed into muck. I'm wondering what can be salvaged even though it was exposed to sub-zero temperatures. The leafy stuff and summer squash is ruined, but I'm thinking the citrus (beautiful looking navel oranges and limes) can be juiced and zested.

Can you use avocados that have been frozen solid in their skins?

The produce company has already been contacted and they promise to make things right. What a difficult week for shippers!