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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2019
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✔️1. weigh in 59.4
✔️ 2. logged all yesterday
✔️3.30 min exercise yesterday
✔️ 4. five minutes meditation today
partly 5.Spend at least 2h on long term writing project
working on it 6.produce at least 2-finished pages per day average long term
to do
not yesterday 7. Take care of at least 3 shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count) per week
✔️ 8. At least 15 min cleaning yesterday
x 9. At least 5 min filing/paperwork
x 10.average 1100 calories net
• Overall Feeling : ok
• Log all yesterday: yes
• Exercise yesterday: slow walk around
• 1100 calories net average yesterday: 400 over
• Long term writing 2h today : in process
• produce at least 2 finished pages per day average long term writing project (from June 1 to June 10,): 3 rough pages so far
•3 Short term writing/admin per week: ???
Grateful :
1.started out day writing for an hour
2. good night's sleep
3. weather's cooled down
4. meditated this morning
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@Machka9 you seem very patient and understanding about what you guys are going through.
@cmsavells a celebration of life sounds beautiful
@cityjaneLondon great job on your phone negotiations! half Is major. "It's never too late to well"
(a French expression) also on the framing. what kind of frame is it? Great table and pictures!
@grandmallie I don't get the rental contract. This belongs to all of you and is not settled and so you re supposed to pay market rate for rental? Whose decision is this?
@JRsLateInLifeMom Your mom sounds awesome having done all those glamour shots. what does retardation have to do with farm birth? It was your mom who had schizophrenia or someone else?
@evie1958 great job on the SV!
@ginnytez sorry about your very understandable sadness. I hope you had a good night's sleep.
@coastalgosgal I was looking for that meme of the old lady but can't find it
@DanaReel180 Woohoo for the SV! awesome! also for the haircut.1 -
I'm a new member, trying to lose weight for medical reasons and also sedentary from multiple chronic health conditions. I'm not sure how discussion groups work but picked this one to see how it fits.
I am buying the house I currently rent; the appraiser's coming at 11 -- so will sign off with good wishes to all.7 -
bananasandoranges wrote: »@Machka9 you seem very patient and understanding about what you guys are going through.
I do get upset at certain people involved in the process when they lack a basic level of understanding. Or at least sigh and roll my eyes.
But as for my husband and me, we're just taking it one day at a time ... there's nothing else we can do. Well ... I'm still pursuing the degree and taking on more at work in the hopes that I will have more options as time goes by. But as for everything else ...
M in Oz
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Rori Add my (((hugs))). Words fail.
Evelyn your magnetic screen sounds like what I was going to suggest to Heather. Our first summer here the house was full of flies as we left the slider open so the dogs could go out and enjoy the weather. Last summer we put up magnetic screen and what a blessing! The dogs can come and go and very very few insects are able to sneak in. Con VERY grats on the lower decade!
Michele your crab pot! Thanks for the banana chocolate bundt recipe... I think...
Kim and Rita ditto looking up cossies and bathers. Thanks Terri for the detail!
Lisa (and Sharon) Thanks for the Callahan's referral. How the heck did I miss Spider Robinson back when I was going to SF conventions? The gals here make this thread my Callahan's. Thank you all.
Julie our peaceful private campground is our home, a little blue manufactured on 15 vertical acres of woods with a distant peek at the ocean. We can barely make out one neighbor's house through the trees. So quiet we can sometimes hear the breakers. Joe had great fun removing dividing walls from in the van and figuring out how to support the larger mattress he doesn't yet have...
allie sounds like your SIL is trying to make you pay for your brother's hot water. No fair. Could she be transferring her anger at her husband onto you? Agree if your name is at all on the cottage deed you don't need to pay and she can just go spit.
Amber can see your mom's sweetness in her eyes. Your dad is truly blessed in you and your children.
Kate I love apple cider with pork. Caught a snippet of a cooking show on NPR where guy was talking about braising pork roast in milk. Said to cook it slow so it falls apart and that it will look like you ruined dinner but will be delicious. Good luck!
Heather lovely tea party. Ditto Sharon's comment about your boiled orange and almond cake.
Rita now that's SOME rubber ducky!
Beth, Karen in VA, Katla et al, you inspire me to try cbd oil on Scooter, whose poor old arthritic hips and lower back are failing.
Sharon I use foam squares like in a gym, on my kitchen floor. Got 'em at Wal~Mart. Some are black, and some are silver/diamond patterned. Spills DO leak through the seams where the squares meet. Standing for food prep and dishwashing is easier on feet and back.
Machka your patient persistence is as amazing and miraculous as your husband's recovery thus far. Well done!
Welcome Charity from IA and @msjonessat1! Be sure to bookmark this thread and come back often.
There was more I wanted to say, especially in response to Lanette's and Lisa's thoughtful posts, but I'm done.
May summary maybe tomorrow.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
Meditate 2/30, knee exercises 2/30, 60 g protein 2/30, vits+rx 1/30, play with Tumble 0/30, AF 2/30, steps=3981
Word for 2019: "GOOD" good attitude, good food, good times, good choices, good enough, feel good, GOOD! Word for June might be equilibrium.
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@Machka9 said:
......And as for what kind of position and what he can do, I'm leaving that up to him. When he expresses interest in something, I encourage him. Like gardening, for example. The future is a blank page.
Machka in OzQ@trucker743 wrote:
Terri in MW Ontario, they don’t go over 30c here in Seattle often either. However, California poppies and columbines are early birds. And this area gets sun all day every day, and the warmth is held by the bricks and blocks of the walkway after the sun sinks lower.
@ginnytez (((Hugs)))
@DanaReel180 Looking wonderful. Congrats!msjonessat1 wrote: »I'm a new member, trying to lose weight for medical reasons and also sedentary from multiple chronic health conditions. I'm not sure how discussion groups work but picked this one to see how it fits.
I am buying the house I currently rent; the appraiser's coming at 11 -- so will sign off with good wishes to all.
I'm off out to my Creative Writing Group this morning. My Painters Group has broken up for the semester, so planning some more gardening after lunch if the weather stays fine, otherwise I will be tackling my hobbies room. It needs a bit of re-organising.
DH has a has been given a biopsy appointment in 3 weeks time. His recent bloods showed a rise in his prostate numbers.
☘️ Terri in sunny Ireland4 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Machka -too bad that you didn’t follow directions when taking magnesium. It is a very safe, natural way to relieve digestive and bowel issues. Another benefit is if you are an insomniac or have trouble sleeping you may be low on magnesium and it can help eliminate that issue!
Mary from Minnesota/ Arizona
Yeah, 2 instead of 1 is just not good!
I take 1 per day now to help ward off leg cramps.
M in Oz
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Good morning everyone.
OK, I'm going to try to get a deficit going in my logging. I have been going over because I have my bonus calories in reserve, but I actually need to keep them unfilled to lose a bit of weight. That was why I originally started doing the running. I have my school year reunion on 31st July and don't want to be over my original target. Just for confidence 's sake. I haven't weighed myself for ages, which is not a good sign! I have extra rolls around my middle. I've even been eating into maintenance calories. The good thing I know what I have been doing wrong and I can put it right.
Going running today after lunch. Take it as read that I always do my morning exercises.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx6 -
Dana your weight loss is inspiring and I love your new do! Very flattering.
Had a healing, nap filled weekend, DH is wondering what’s up with me and all the napping
My garden is waking up and humbly showing off.
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Morning, afternoon and evening, all...
Sharon - glad you like the sink or swim attitude toward gardening. My husband is more the gardener - it's probably a good thing he brought our kids with him to the marriage and they were already 15 and 17, less in need of nurturing, you know, as it's not my strong suit! And yes, I lived down the coast from you, in Coos Bay, OR, for three years, and my husband loved being able to put any plant in the ground and watch it thrive. Our son is there now, in college, in fact.
Barbara - I spent a lot of time buried in the "Callahan's Crosstime Saloon," books - read them and re-read them--it's a joyful series and yes, I agree, this place, these people are my Callahan's. Always glad to introduce someone else to them!
Dana - love the haircut, congratulations on the 40 pounds - you look awesome!
Machka - thank you again for the wellness diagram. Went through it myself yesterday, and it was really good to see what strides I've made in those areas, all with intent and purpose to create a better life, to live longer both for me and for my husband, kids and grandkids. Also showed me some places where I have work to do, and that was good, too!
Allie - you're amazing!
To the new folks who are here, welcome! We're glad you're here.
After moving some plants outside yesterday, Corey and I went for a hike in our woods, just to see if all the rain had done any damage, and, well, just because. Found an old (probably 1960s-era) steel pull-behind trailer that will fit our riding lawnmower, which he pulled down the hill himself - think trying to make your way through a rainforest, much like in the old Tarzan movies, but pulling a 75-pound, four-foot wide trailer behind you. My tough guy! The paint of course, is nearly gone, but rest is in perfect shape, and will be great for yardwork.
We've found so many things here -- we might end up finding a long-buried body someday. There was a lot of fighting through this region in the Civil War era, as well... it's an interesting place.
And... Monday morning is here... another work week begins. Kind of love June, as my husband will finally turn 50 (I'm 59, so we have a whole ten months where we are at least in the same decade! ), and we'll celebrate our tenth anniversary, and of course, there's Father's Day, as well. All within the same week toward end of month.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR7 -
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up showered and dressed, made a salad for lunch and brought some nuts and celery sticks... still feeling a bit off, will call the Dr today and see if I can make an appointment for Weds morning..
took the garbage out this morning, had my tea and will walk the boys in a few minutes.. then go feed DFIL.
will have to find an alternative for vacation I guess.. I will sure miss the place..
and cant remember who asked. But my dad wanted us both to have the cottage, but I was still with Tom and we had the home in florida and the one here, so when my brother sobered up, and he was still not married to Jean.. I had my uncle who's name was on the deed quit claim deed it to Sean so he would have something of his own..
which in hindsight backfired on me, but lesson learned3 -
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✔️1. weigh in 59.4
✔️ 2. logged all so far today
✔️3.30 min exercise today
✔️ 4. five minutes meditation today
partly 5.Spend at least 2h on long term writing project
working on it 6.produce at least 2-finished pages per day average long term
to do
✔️7. Take care of at least 3 shorter (1 pagish) writing or administrative task/bill, (union work doesn't count) per week
✔️ 8. At least 15 min cleaning today
✔️ 9. At least 5 min filing/paperwork
on the path 10.average 1100 calories net
• Overall Feeling : medium ok
• Log all : so far
• Exercise: 15 min elliptical + walking there and back plus food shopping, plus I'll go out later
• 1100 calories net average: on a good path
• Long term writing 2h today : in process
• produce at least 2 finished pages per day average long term writing project (from June 1 to June 10,): 3 rough pages so far
•3 Short term writing/admin per week: registered letter sent
Grateful :
1.some stuff done
2. milder weather
3. organic shops very close by
4. tofu
5. soy yogurt
6. raspberries
7. washing machine
8. bananas
9. tahini
10. gf bread
11. freezer1 -
Today is bullwinkle’s bday, love our girl! She’s
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@msjonessat1 welcome and good luck with the house purchase
@Machka9 understandable that you would roll your eyes when people don't have a clue. can you remind me what degree you are pursuing?
@auntiebk your home camp ground sounds amazing!
@cityjaneLondon I think possibly I'm somewhat similar to where you are at. I have to set my net calories at 1100 to lose. it's hard to keep down to 1100, so if I add in some activity, that brings the daily calories up to maybe 1400 or so at least (mfp overcalculates for me). I've been finding it hard to stick too regularly.
@grandmallie I don't totally understand but it sounds like you were responding generously and what seemed like appropriately at the time but then life situations changed for both of you. is that right? not that it makes up for it, but do you have something else that you might like to do for vacation? some place you've been hankering to discover or see or sit and watch sunsets at?
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Welcome newbies
DH cutting grass (really mainly weeds) In our tiny front garden found a lovely bee orchid growing
He put it in a pot and we'll find a spot in back garden and hope it survives.
A guy down the street used to cut our grass/ weeds but sadly he has early onset dementia.
HEATHER like you I need to get serious re eating have also got pudgy middle
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bananasandoranges wrote: »@Machka9 understandable that you would roll your eyes when people don't have a clue. can you remind me what degree you are pursuing?
Masters in IT. I work in database administration/management and so I figured I'd get the degree to match what I do.
So ... in the last 4 days ...
-- Finished the final assignment for my current course (Network Security) and submitted it. I was in a group of 5 and our project was a 50 page document. I don't feel entirely happy with it, but then I never do when I submit an assignment.
-- Drove up north to host a 400 km cycling event.
-- Hosted the 400 km cycling event. It's a randonneuring/audax event ... a timed long-distance cycling event. The 400 km distance has a time limit of 27 hours including all breaks. We set the riders off at 7 am, and then went back to bed for a couple hours. About noon, we headed out to a town where we knew we'd come across them, and went for a bicycle ride ourselves. We saw all the riders there, and then waited for them to come by another location between about 5 and 7 pm. We drove back to our cabin for a quick nap, then it was off to the furthest point out for the night loop. We were there from 9 pm because we thought one rider might be riding fast enough to get there by then ... he wasn't. He rolled in about 10 pm, but that's still a good pace. And the last rider came though about 1:30 am. We had to drive through some patches of really heavy fog, and by the time we got back to the cabin it was 2:30 am. Then we went to bed. The slowest rider got in at 4:45 am which is still really good. They had till 10 am to finish.
-- Sunday was a cold, windy, rainy day which was probably good. When my husband has a busy day like that, he needs a day off the next day. I did take precautions on Saturday like the morning nap, early evening nap, and while we were waiting for riders in the night, he spent quite a bit of time dozing in the van. So he had down times when he could just let his brain relax. But nevertheless, we decided not to go anywhere at all on Sunday. I probably needed the day off too.
-- Monday (today), I drove home again!! And put away a pile of laundry and ordered groceries and dealt with yet another error in RTW girl's documentation.
Tomorrow I go back to work.
M in Oz
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