WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2019
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Many, many hugs for Pip, Kirby and Yogi.
Rori - many hugs to you, as well. Hope things work out for the brother.
Rebecca - haven't heard from you lately, dear, hope everything is well with you.
Talked to our son in Oregon at college yesterday, who was pessimistic about his chances on a midterm, and tried to push him out of that dark place that ends up being a self-fulfilling prophecy. He sounded brighter (it was over text of course) when he left to study some more for the test. I guess I'll always worry about that boy.
I was seriously thinking yesterday about how much I've been sleeping of late, and tossing around whether or not to go to a doctor. After my insomnia episode yesterday, I went back to bed after making Corey's coffee and slept for another couple hours. Caught myself thinking about it this morning, as well, as I was asleep by 8:30 last night and didn't wake up until Corey's alarm went off at 4:30 this morning.
It took my Fitbit dashboard to make me realize that I slept for 8 hours (7 yesterday, even with going back to bed) and that 8 hours is actually normal. It's just not MY normal. I can be such a goober. It's possible that starting on the iron was the missing piece I needed to actually sort out the sleep issues I've had for more than 15 years. Or it could be that I'm eating whatever I want to, and it's acting like I sleeping pill. The food is not helping my weight, I might add, which is still the same as it was August 31.
It could also be that I'm un-stressed at work for the first time since 2005. I genuinely don't know.
But... I need to head off to the gym, get my running done, get back and showered and in reasonably good shape (from the waist up anyway) to be on camera for a Skype meeting at 8:30 a.m. with the CEO. Found a new grant with a foundation we've partnered with before that would help us sustain a vital program, but it would mean her going for Dallas to meet with the president of the foundation to ask for a half million over the next five years. I have to pitch it my CEO, and if she believes in it, we're off to the races.
She'll believe in it.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR5 -
Morning, I'm off to take DH to miniscus surgery this a.m. but the rest of the day is mine all mine. I plan on figuring out how to sync mfp with my treadmill so my steps/mileage automatically get recorded, sounds easy right, what could possibly go wrong? After that I am going to look into a mileage challenge, I'll let you know which one if anyone wants to join me, I'm no marathoner but would love to have some virtual walking partners perhaps?
Yesterday I had a meeting with the newly hired teacher (she had been my student teacher 12 years ago) She hasn't changed a bit, the most negative, potty-mouthed, tough as nails teacher, takes my breath away that she was hired. I actually didn't get upset, I stayed professional and seperate from the whole thing, I've made progress in getting emotionally detached from the things out of my control where work decisions are concerned, great progress for me.
I'll keep you all in my pocket today.
Rori (((( ))))
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Pip and Kirby- my heart is hurting for the both of y’all 😢.I honestly believe that all of our fur babies are furry angels from heaven.They love unconditionally and that is something a lot of people are not capable of.Sending (((((hugs))))) to y’all.
Debby,sobbing,in Va3 -
1948Peachy wrote: »(((PIP))) ~ I know that this is how Floyd must have felt as you allowed him to go!
MAY I GO?
by Susan A. Jackson
May I go now?
Do you think the time is right?
May I say good-bye to pain-filled days
and endless lonely nights?
I've lived my life and done my best,
an example tried to be.
So can I take that step beyond
and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first,
I fought with all my might.
But something seems to draw me now
to a warm and loving light.
I want to go. I really do.
It's difficult to stay.
But I will try as best I can
to live just one more day.
To give you time to care for me
and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and afraid,
because I see your tears.
I'll not be far, I promise that,
and hope you'll always know
that my spirit will be close to you
wherever you may go.
Thank you so for loving me.
You know I love you, too.
That's why it's hard to say good-bye
and end this life with you.
So hold me now just one more time
and let me hear you say,
because you care so much for me,
you'll let me go today.
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It’s Yogi’s 1st day by himself, we’ll c how he does9
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Good morning all! Happy Friday! Doing the Friday dance, even though I have a staggering weekend to do list! My list is comprised of fall-ish, getting the yard and house ready for snow/holidays. We still have the humongous dumpster in the driveway, but I called yesterday and scheduled them to pick it up on Monday. One last push of "stuff" out the door. I also will be trimming the branches off trees in the back yard, burning brush and tree limbs, and putting my little sandbox and playhouse into the (now nearly empty, thanks to the purge) shed. My DYS, Colin, is doing a Halloween Bar Crawl, so he will not be around Saturday and will most likely have to work on Sunday; but he has promised to help me hang my Christmas wreath on the house this weekend. I really want to get it up there this weekend, while it is still relatively warm. Every year we wait until after Halloween and I am out there in the frigid temps, trying to get it wired up, gloveless, in the cold and sometimes rain/sleet/snow. Not this year. If I have time I may hang my Christmas lights on the eves of the house; but that isn't too hard and could probably wait if I can't get to it.
Took a couple of nice walks with the kids the past couple of days. The wind was brisk and blowing at the lake, but it was just a gentle breeze a five minute walk inland, toward my house. The sun was out! Everyone remembered their jackets, hats, and mittens...Perfect!
Pip - So much love to you and Kirby! My heart and mind will imagine Floyd being met by his "packmates", Rocky and Bullwinkle and them having endless time to play and snuggle together. Hugs to Yogi, who will miss his big brother!
Tracey- I love your story about the 100 year old resident! So inspiring! I am sure having family visit regularly has a lot to do with her longevity; of course there is the genetic factor, but I also would bet my life that this woman is a very optimistic and strong willed person. She probably has a very flexible mind and attitude as well. Yep, I would agree, that is the way I would hope to be when I reach 100!
Rori- That is good news for your brother! Hopefully it will be something that can shake him out of his recent "foray" back to bad habits.
Beth- I am the same way with my Autumn/Halloween/Thanksgiving deco. It is usually fall themed (fall leaves, acorns, apples, pumpkins,owls, warm colors and browns), then I add scary stuff at Halloween and take it all down the day after. Once Thanksgiving is over, my Christmas deco (some of it) goes up.
NY Karen- The challenges that I am doing, Machka posted earlier in the month as ones that she had joined. They are mfp challenges. The first is October 2019 walk/jog/run/bike miles challenge. You set your own challenge for how many miles you want to complete before the end of the month and then do your best to do so. I chose 100 miles for this month (and I do not count the miles that I walk with the kids, because we are going at a snails pace. The second challenge is 24 hours of exercise per month challenge October 2019. In this one, you simply try to fit in 24 hours of exercise this month. This one has been harder for me, as I felt I should not be counting the walking because it is part of another challenge, so I have added 40 minutes of strength training and the 10 minutes a day of yoga (that is a separate Daily Yoga Challenge that my childhood friend invited me to do with her). I need to add up my miles and my exercise and see if I need to pack a little extra in this weekend. I am either on target or very close...so if I have to add extra miles or time, it won't be much. I will try to post the links for the challenges.
Kiddos arriving. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)5 -
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klanders30 wrote: »Morning, I'm off to take DH to miniscus surgery this a.m. but the rest of the day is mine all mine. I plan on figuring out how to sync mfp with my treadmill so my steps/mileage automatically get recorded, sounds easy right, what could possibly go wrong? After that I am going to look into a mileage challenge, I'll let you know which one if anyone wants to join me, I'm no marathoner but would love to have some virtual walking partners perhaps?
NYKAREN
I had to get a Wahoo HRM to sync my treadmill to anything.
M in Oz
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PIP So sorry, it's hard but price we pay for all the love they give us
CAROL poem made me cry
Kate UK3 -
Did a rebound fit DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a 10Pound Slimdown DVD
Tracey – that woman who is 101 has a wonderful attitude. She’ll live many more years with an attitude towards age like she has. Question: what do you do if a resident who shouldn’t be in the café comes in and what if you don’t know that the resident shouldn’t be there? What happens?
Pip – please let us know how Yogi is doing. They’ve been together a long time.
The soup kitchen today. Since I’ll be in the area, I’ll probably stop at the Green Room since they’re having school showings and they don’t have anyone to work the box office. Same for after the soup kitchen, but I’m not sure for how long. I’ll stay until the last school show but I would think it would be a bit earlier.
My neighbor asked me about a large planter for on top of a column. I personally think she’s hoping that’ll get her mother back into ceramics. I found a lady who has one, I’m not sure if it’ll work, I’ve asked the lady to send me a pic. It’s about $20 in bisq and she’ll have to paint it, but the place we take ceramics will fire it for a few dollars for their paint and firing, which isn’t bad.
Michele in NC
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Regarding future optimism: Something I do, which someone else pointed out, strikes at the heart of optimism in my life. Someone asks me how long I've been married, and my answer is "11 years next June." Someone asks me how old I am (very seldom these days... ) and I tell them, "I'll be 60 on my next birthday." I never believe things are going to end that I love (such as being married and being alive) so it's always what's next, not what's now. Not saying anyone should take it up, just saying it's a core piece of who I am. I liked it that the centenarian said, "I'll be 102 my next birthday." Even if she was mistaken, she's still looking forward...
And my CEO believed in my proposal. Now to get an appt with the foundation's executive director...
Later, y'all,
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Pip- sending hugs for you Kirby and yogi I hope he’s not too lonely, he’ll probably be very happy to see you and Kirby when you get home3
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Tracey – What a nice story! I hope I am so loved too. I just live too far away for visitors. It’s just me and the mister.
Pip – That makes me so sad. One big reason I don’t have more pets. I had to do that 3 times and it’s just too hard.
Plumbing issues at a rental property. I fear we will have to dig up the driveway. I’ll know more later in the day after the plumber shoves the camera in the main line. I’m in the process of hiring a property manager. I am just sick of managing them myself. I can’t even plan a lunch with a friend these days without a rental issue coming up, let alone go on an international vacation.
As to that lunch, I’m off to meet the train. We are meeting midway. I thought of cancelling to deal with the plumbing issue, but there really isn’t anything I can do and it has been very challenging to find a time my friend and I can meet this year.4 -
JR goofy y having fun like usual. My new candle holder looking good $8 TJ Max find
Over did fiber but stayed on track just needed more filling options.
Today baked chicken y stuffing with pork y beans baked . Crystal light peach tea y Gatorade zero. Bryers 70cal fudge pop & something filling again might be egg whites y toast.
Amber Tx
Weight still stuck in same spot but not going up so good sign.3 -
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DH is safe and sleeping on the couch after miniscus repair surgery. I am grateful and feeling blessed
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At last my friend rang for a chat. Poor thing! She is on very heavy dose antibiotics. What a saga she has had. She is angry and thinking of sueing the hospital. She has asked to see her notes as a first step. One blunder after another.
I am in the process of arranging to go to see her by train in a couple of weeks. Fortunately she is now at home and going in for a check on Monday.
I didn't approve of the weather today, so did rowing and biking instead. 380 calories.
It was my signature Mushroom Risotto for dinner, so I'm glad I got the extra calories in.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
I am home, and have a bunch of pneumonia/flu meds to take several times a day. Air travel is a risky venture this time of year. One of my grandsons had a horrible runny nose the whole time I was there, & it might be what hit me. So far I seem to be fighting mostly sinus stuff. I am blessed to have a wonderful doctor who is taking good care of me. I hope I'm past the contagious stage when DS, DDIL and DGS get here for their visit.
Katla5
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