WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2020

Okie-I usually have tp on hand. Typically just me in the house, but I will pick up a new stash when I put the next to the last roll on. In all the business getting ready to go to Arizona for Christmas, I overlooked it. Went to store first thing this am!

Very busy today. Put my word for the year-finish-into action. Instead of leaving one thing to move on to another, finished up each task before moving on to the next. Got a lot accomplished, including treadmill and stretches.

One of my items finished today was the drawers that go under the bed my kids got me. As I was looking at the directions-the pictures that tell you want you need to put things together-I noticed the picture clearly showed two men needed. I couldn't help but laugh. This 65 year old put the bed and drawers together with no help. I found myself wonder if that meant it takes two men to equal one woman?! I guess I just have a sick sense of humor but I am glad I am in good enough shape to handle most things around here that I want done.

Time for tea and going to watch second half of football game in bed.

Ginny in Ohio

In the Whole Body Microbiome the importance of taking care of your teeth is discussed. It also discussed the effect of your gut on the health of your teeth.

Currently I am getting my teeth cleaned four times a year. I do not have dental insurance I use the money from my HCRA to cover the extra cost. I am fortunate in that I have little decay and still have all my teeth except for my wisdom teeth. My problem is saying on top of gum disease. I also have no problems with saliva. Dry mouth can be a factor in tooth decay. As we age saliva can become less so medication also effect saliva production. I have had two crowns and no root canals.

My dental health has vastly improved since I have gotten these extra cleanings. Other health problems can develop if your mouth is not healthy. For me the extra care is my way of being proactive for my health.

Margaret

Athena is getting her first tooth!💖
💖Rebecca

Hello one and all.

I have a lot of catching up to do with everyone and will post again today. The Friday night flower arranging class was fun and I learned a couple of new techniques such a "leaf manipulation" (almost sounds a little kinky - lol). I still do not see myself becoming a "designer". I think that either comes naturally or through experience and time. But, this would be a fun way to create an income stream for retirement.





SuziQ - SFL

Shingles Vax -- still not feeling great. Arm has large red, painful, itchy spot.

Exercise -- walked to beach and back.

Photos -- Summer! https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157712143875701

Hair -- see photos below.

And a surprise. After 6 months "without" ... guess what decided to pay me a visit again. And the count goes back to 0. Bah Humbug.





Machka in Oz

Machka - your hair shade and length is lovely. It sounds like a lot of us are going darker. I took mine back to my original shade, a medium brown with caramel tones, and am more pleased with it than I thought I'd be. Got sick of the blonde. Sorry the periods have re-started.

SuziQ - the color may be just what's showing on my monitor, but the flowers are the exact shade as my first wedding bouquet--the design is beautiful. I tend to lean to more wildflower, less control in my own arrangements, but doesn't mean I can't see the beauty in a different design.

Rebecca - Athena is such a breath of air and light. Love her pics!

The weight loss continues - with the only change, literally, being the change in when I'm eating (only eating between 8 or 9 a.m. and 3 or 4 p.m. - ish). Only a half pound since yesterday, but still seeing the scale change downward, and pleased about that.

Corey and I are heading to Kansas on Friday to see the new grand, visit the daughter, son-in-law and the other grands. We'll stay the night (in a hotel) Friday and Saturday and head back to Arkansas early Sunday morning, should be home by noon or so. Not looking forward to the trip, but am looking forward to seeing my family.

And... my son-in-law did EXACTLY to his mother what I feared he'd do to me and dropped the ball python in her lap without warning. I told my daughter that was what I figured he'd do to me, and the direct quote is, "Oh no, he's much more scared of you than he is of his mom." Hopefully that's correct. I'm fine with it, if it keeps me snake free.

Time to go swap the laundry over...

Love y'all!
Lisa in aR

Hello again lovely ladies.

I am enjoying finally getting back to some normalcy after the holidays and corporate event. Breakfasts and lunches will be planned and packed up today and leaning towards chili for dinners. Regular exercise routine is getting back on track too.

Pip – Hopefully you’re back on the mend and getting back in to your routine. Simply admire your consistency. I am only 10 miles from work and have considered riding a bike there, but with office dress it’s tough. Especially with the South Florida temperatures and humidity. My ideal job 1-2 miles away from home so I can walk. I have looked but the salaries and the right position have not yet materialized.
Heather – I am so happy DH is happy with the osteopath and am hoping he is starting the therapeutic exercises. My insurance does cover osteopaths but there are not many on the plan within my area. I either have to pay out of pocket or go the traditional route.
Michele – According to the Silver Sneakers site you would be able to attend any Silver Sneaker participating site for classes. https://www.silversneakers.com/learn/gym-fitness/ I would certainly go back to whomever signed you up and get some clarification. Some of the gyms here restrict Silver Sneakers to Silver Sneaker classes only.
Meg – I have been looking for kickboxing classes here and most have closed (too many LA and 24-Hour Fitness locations to compete against). I think it would be a great stress reliever and sounds like fun.
NYKaren – Great strength walking by those chocolates and anything else left in the breakroom. I try to tell myself those items are someone else’s leftovers and I would certainly not eat off of a stranger’s plate (of course if I had no means I would). Yes, I imagine if I had the same experience as DGS I would not like bananas either. TG I did not as they are one of my favorite fruits and eat them as a meal with peanut butter – yum!
Lisa – I remember those beautiful pics from December. You should be taking more selfies! So sorry about the health issues and the grant results. I love how you delivered the news to your team. They must love you there! Thank you for sharing. I have hemorrhoids which I am reluctant to do anything about because some experience fissures which I am extremely worried about. I know it’s irrational and I must get to a “bottom” doctor which is on my to-do list. I hope the Wellbutrin helps. I have heard from many how much better they feel. For me, not so much. I used it in an attempt to quit smoking when it was called Zyban and did not have a good reaction. It made me an emotional mess. Enjoy meeting your new grand! I think if you immediately went to DSIL and asked to see the snake it would take the air out of his sails. But, I do not have a fear of them, if they are pets. I also prefer a more natural look when it comes to flowers, but have been taking the classes outside of my comfort zone. The abstract/modern designs require more precision and different “eye”.
Machka – Hope you’re recovering from the vaccine. I had chicken pox at crib age and a mild case of shingles at the age of 50. The doctor stated since I had shingles I really do not have to worry about the vaccine as my body will have enough antibodies now to fend it off. I certainly need to get a MMR booster because I may have been in the “group” that did not get the most effective vaccine when I was a child. Love the new hair color!
Flea – Thank you for sharing your Christmas trip and pictures with us. Like many I do not think I would be very comfortable going over the suspended bridge. I would probably have had a heart attack! Also hoping you made a dermo appointment to see about the hair loss subject.
Lanette – Thank you! Can you believe the entire outfit (minus shoes as they were a splurge item two years ago) cost me less than $40? And, all of the pieces are separates so I can wear with other items in my closet. The last time I dropped to 150 pounds friends were starting to ask me to eat. This was after I lost DH and was not due to a healthy routine. I will see how I look and feel at goal (155). During the last two rounds I found it was a nice weight and was easy to maintain at our height.
Sue – Your Christmas cactus is amazing. Mine never bloomed this year. They typically do better outside here in FL, but tend to bloom in February.
Tracey – I am so happy my online name brings fond memories of your grandmother. SuziQ is something mom called me up until she passed. When I say it in my head it’s one of the things that brings her voice back to me.
KJ – Miquel and Joaquin are beautiful.
Rebecca – Love the pics of Athena. And, it seems Aurora knows exactly where to wait for a snack – love those puppy dog eyes.
Margaret – I was fortunate to find out in my early 30s how important dental health is to the overall body. Like you I have two caps, but have also had one root canal (15 years ago). TG I was sensitive to my dental health because I felt something weird in my mouth on Saturday and had the root canal on Monday (no pain, just a weird little bump). At one point I had to have four cleanings a year and am now down to two. Although the periodontist has suggested I may want to start getting three per year in my near future.
Allie – I used to over pack. Now I wait until the day before and find I take a lot less and still do not use everything. And, there are always stores and the sink!
taniwha836 – Welcome. You have certainly found the right group of women for motivation and support.

Meals – General – It’s interesting how everyone is finding the best way of managing their new and improved lifestyles. During the work week I eat three mini-meals with two to three light snacks. On the weekend anything goes. Restricting meal times for me just does not work and I need flexibility in both the timing and food choices.
Languages – I so admire those who not only seek to learn but also master other languages. I have had German CDs (yes, CDs) sitting around for more than a decade with little to no use. I keep telling myself one day……
Convection Oven – I use it almost exclusively and find I do not have to adjust times or temperatures too much. The only time I do not use it is when I am baking cakes because they tend to slant in the direction of the air flow. This is due mostly to where I can place the racks and just find the traditional oven feature is best for baking.
Toilet Paper – I can walk to the grocery store so it’s not a big worry for me except during hurricane season. I do stock up on all non-perishable goods in May so I have storm supplies.
Yeast – I used to suffer horribly from those pesky infections when I first moved to FL. Of course I worked for a company that “required” pantyhose. First investment was cotton only for panties (to this day) and thigh-highs. I found making sure I kept airflow worked best along with cranberry juice and making sure I was regularly eating yogurt.

Whew – I think I am caught up.

Hugs to all and prayers to those in need.
SuziQ - SFL

Quick update. My oldest daughter arrived in OK around midnight last night. My sis, her husband, their married kids and teenaged grandkids went and helped her move her furniture etc. to storage there in CO. Once she is settled here in her own place, we'll move it here to OK. She is still very depressed/stressed. I'm praying things get better for her now.

The stress of my daughter's situation is wearing on me. I need to find my inner peace.

Love you my friends
Janetr OKC