WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2020
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: invest 10 mins cleaning Living Rm, carry over 10 mins cleaning Master Bth, Kitchen/Laundry, line dance.
Bonus: 1 load laundry, an hour lopping brush.
Get to do: invest 10 mins cleaning Guest Bth, Tumble to groomer, BB&B, bank, post office, St. Tim’s, Shadow to Mini Pet Mart (food and collar) before dog group, Bethany for Ash Wednesday, board meeting minutes, bake bran muffins, call Carolyn D Happy Bday! Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, Thurs Chiro, Friday coffee/stroll w/Barb. March: get Shingrix vaccine, follow up for DEXA scan appt, with Doug for iCloud for Win10. Reward: inventory seeds, plan garden, order replenishments.
Heather thanks for the info on the octagon church and Grieg recital. Fingers X’d your cruise will sail on merrily. It must be hard for you to be calm for your DH while so worried inside, sending hopes for simple issue easily mended.
Welcome Dawn in Roselle IL
Janetr rejoicing at your Mom’s heart and your daughter’s good decision. Keeping you and your daughter (and the dogs, old and pups) in prayer.
Katla I take this for its resveratrol and polyphenols. Can’t imagine your Dr. would insist on the red wine, if this were an acceptable alternative. You can only eat beef stew so often :laugh: But if the rx is for alcohol to reduce anxiety/rapid heartbeat then personally I’d try some CBD edibles instead and just not tell her. :devil:
Rori, have no words of wisdom, only hugs. Glad you’re getting him to the Dr. UTI’s can cause aggression, pain, confusion too.`
Kylia here’s the way I prep those veggies: roast the brussels sprouts with a drizzle of EVOL and a sprinkling of kosher salt. Then sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and enjoy. For cauliflower, roast with a drizzle of EVOL, a squeeze of lemon juice, some garlic. When tender, top with finely grated parmesan. Not a fan of cooked cabbage but love cole slaw. Fresh young turnip greens can go in a salad, otherwise saute and serve with salt, pepper and a dash of hot sauce.
Kay if you can find an alcohol free red wine that doesn’t make me gag, I’d be eternally grateful!
Karen in VA ((hugs))
Allie I’m just glad Mary’s gone, that was another thorn you didn’t need.
Welcome @pdixon49, would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale?
Tomorrow’s going to be a long day, ending with a drive to Gold Beach for Ash Wednesday service. First time I’ve attended this church’s evening services because of the 25 mile drive home on curving, winding 101 in the dark. But now that I'm on council, feel I must make the effort.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMODFebruary: better than January.
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Hello to all the over 50s. I’m Paula and I’ve returned to MFP to get a handle on my weight gain (45lb) and some health issues that have emerged.
I’m amazed at how things just seem to go downhill at a rate of knots after 50.
2020 is the year of well-being for me and I’m sure many others and I am trying very hard to stay focussed.
I’d love some friends to partner on the way!
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Karen - For us it was a blessing and it was handled beautifully. We were asked if that was what we wanted by the top consultant. She had COPD. My brother and I were both there beside her for a peaceful death. Wonderful, respectful care. Obviously it wasn't like that in every case, but I feel it is a shame it was discontinued. The guidelines should have been tightened, not abandoned. So many people do not understand death, or accept its inevitability. My mother only experienced love and peace. She was religious, so we had the hospital's woman priest come to say a few words with her before they put her on heavy morphine. She said my mother's lips moved to the Lord's Prayer. I was, and am, moved by that. (I am not religious, but it helped her).
Love to you and may the memory of your friend as she was grow stronger.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx7 -
Good morning, all. Karen: and Heather: DMiL passed in the same way. She was 95, frail and bedridden, and slept most of the time towards the end. When we visited she often didn't wake up, but she was relatively lucid when she was awake. Near the end, the matron of the nursing home (a Veterans Home, as Dad was ex-Navy) and her own doctor discussed with us what should happen. We asked that she be made comfortable and allowed to go peacefully. The Family made sure she was not alone. It was a peaceful death, and my niece and myself were at her bedside with her when she passed. When the undertakers collect her remains, the staff of the nursing home formed a guard of honour as they removed the coffin. Very dignified and respectable. I agree about the LCP. It was a good idea, Heather but unfortunately it was abused by some unscrupulous people. (((Hugs))) for your DH, and hopes for a speedy remedy for him.
Allie: Safe home! Looking forward to some pics.
It's grocery day, so getting my list ready. Then I have Playreading this afternoon, and my crochet Group after dinner.
It looks quite springlike outside, but there's a nasty nip in the air.
☘️ Terri7 -
Good Wednesday from Ohio,
Ginny- Be careful in your commute today. I know north of me is already seeing snow. Jacket weather for a week, now back to long johns-grrrrr!
Went to dinner with friends last night. Was fun. Got home around 7. Husband is on an eBay kick. I get that he is getting money for stuff that is just sitting around. Really, I get it. But I have to list it all. I worked on stuffs from 7-930. I just wanted to head to bed around 9-whining. At 930 I said I am done. That led to argument, really??? I just shut the door on him and went to bed. Some days his two year old comes out! BTW, for an hour of that he had tv on and was talking on his phone. Any way......whine over. Still just exhausted. Tomorrow I have to drive to Cincinnati for training day. Long day sitting, but just me and my music for 2 hours of driving (1 hr each way)
Allie- Safe travels! Mary is a nasty person, good riddance! My hygienist and I were just talking about corporate take overs in dentistry. I am so happy to say that mine isn't. When my last dentist retired, a corporation bought the practice. No one was happy there! I felt the dentist was trying to be a sales person every visit. I hope you at least got some recouping done while gone.
Machka- That seems to be how my days go when I have something I am trying to get done. You are amazing at getting things done though.
Meditation- I too would probably fall asleep if I tried while laying down. Might need to try adding while standing. Does taking deep breaths while singing itsy bitsy spider count? I don't remember how that started, but I find myself doing that when I get overwhelmed. 😋
Thank you for the tips on the veggies. May try the Brussels sprouts tonight roasted.
Have a safe day wherever you are!
Hugs (because some need them and I like them)
Welcome to the new ladies! Stop by often. Lots of strong women on here.
Make the best choices for you today!
Kylia4 -
Kylia - I too love roasted brussel sprouts. It is a relatively new love....my neighbors friend made them and I tried them....loved them. She said the secret is to roast them until you smell the funk, and leave them 3-4 minutes after that.
Okie in the TX Hill Country
PS - I also roast cauliflower, broccoli, squash.....4 -
Morning all! Jumping in real quick!
Katla- Yep, I am agreeing with the others, eat some grapes, blueberries, cocoa, etc. You don't need to drink red wine to reap the benefits. Now, if my doctor ever said, "Have a nice stout once a day..." I would be on that like white on rice!
Rori- So sorry to hear about your DH/DB and the altercation due to sundowners episode. When my MIL started having "violent/belligerent" episodes, her doctor put her on some med for anxiety and it helped. For a while. Eventually the thoughts that were creating the violent behavior were too strong for the meds and we had to put her in a home for her own safety and the safety of her husband. Sending prayers and thoughts of love to you, dear friend.
Diana- I do not strictly follow the Lenten procedure of "giving something up". I tried for many years to fast during Lent; but I work with small children 50 hours a week and hunger and children do NOT go together. About five years ago, I realized that there are 40 weeks between the beginning of Lent and Thanksgiving (American holiday). So I began the practice of 40 days of Mindful Eating. This meant (for me) that each Sunday (for 40 weeks) I would fast from 6pm Saturday night to 6pm Sunday evening. During that 24 hour period, I would allow myself a cup of rice and a cup of broth (to keep in mind the people in the world that have only that much to eat on a daily basis). IN conjunction with this fast, I would set aside $10/week (what I would spend, on average, for a meal) and at the end of the 40 weeks I would have $400 to send to a charity to fight hunger. My first day of Mindful Eating begins this Sunday. I hope my idea helps you figure out a way for you to put mindfulness into your life.
Karen VA - Hugs to you for the loss of your friend!
Amber- Chuck E Cheese. We are thinking of taking Joaquin there for his third birthday (in March). We probably won't eat there, because if I remember correctly from the days of taking my own kids there; getting them to sit and eat when there was SO much for them to do, was difficult.
Hugs to all of you! I have been reading but just no time to comment. But you are all in my thoughts each day! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)8 -
Kylia - Your spider song and breathing sounds perfect. Whatever brings your mind back into the present moment counts.
I sometimes do the tapping thing that was fashionable a few years ago. Sometimes a finger pressing thing combined with breathing that I learned at yoga. Sometimes I just concentrate on my breathing and current sensations. It's all good.
I find singing and dancing are wonderful for bringing me into the present and stopping my mind wandering. Also playing with the grandchildren. Last week's picture drawing competition with Edie was as good as a week's holiday!
French Circle tonight. A talk on the Breton soiree. There will be Breton music and cider. :drinker:
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
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It's midweek already.
Kelly - I love the thought of your 40 weeks of mindful eating.
Rori - no words of wisdom regarding your DH's sundowner behavior. I recall my mom getting angry and lashing out during her final days, but she was entirely bedridden so her behavior was confined.
Heather - sending good thoughts to your DH regarding that blood test. Hopefully, had it been something pressing, the doctor would have immediately called and requested he get back in ASAP.
Karen in VA - so sorry to hear of your friend's protracted journey, and grateful for her passing. I'm impressed that you have kept in contact with your childhood friends for so long, and how neat to have that photo. I quickly lost touch with most of my class once I left for college then married and moved so far away. Thanks to Facebook I've reunited with them in a casual way.
By the way, welcome to you new ladies! We have lots to share if you need it. You'll find some of us are having success with Keto/low carb, some do well with CI/CO and exercise, some are doing Intermittent fasting. Many of us are exploring ways to maintain our weight and improve our health.
Before I go, if anyone is interested in a free docu-series about kicking sugar, here's one coming up starting March 2nd: https://www.kicksugarsummit.com/
Make it a fabulous day .
Lanette
SW WA State
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At Atlanta airport ,getting ready to board plane home xoxo7
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Yesterday morning I finally got back to the Fit and Fall Proof class. I had encouraged my friend with Parkinson's to attend and she was there. It was a perfect class for her for many reasons. The teacher gave her extra encouragement. It was an interesting class because both of the teachers had had surgery recently (that's why several class sessions were cancelled) and she had a brace on her arm and he had a boot on one foot. They very clearly demonstrated that the class was suitable for everyone no matter what your physical restrictions.
I have an appointment on Monday with my primary care doctor to renew the prescription for the cholesterol meds I've taken for decades. She ordered routine lab work so today I go for that. Jake is going to drive me so he can get out of the house and we've found five errands that we can do while we are out.
Allie, Thanks for taking me along on your vacation of a lifetime. Bring that joy and peace with you when you return to your life at home.
Barbie in NW WA6 -
Did the 20/40/60 workout on the treadmill. The plan for tomorrow is to take the Power Hour class
Supplements – I just take a multi and calcium supplement
Welcome everyone new
Pdixon – tell us more about what’s happening.
Janetr – I’ve been following the tale of your daughter. She’s so lucky to have you
Allie – I’m sorry a damper was put on your vacation. Get home safe and sound
The ladies lunch is today at this place called Sonny’s barbecue. I’m not going to go because it’s going to be mostly meats and this is Ash Wednesday. I wish they’d have gone there last week and to Orleans this week. At least we know Orleans has shrimp and things. Plus, they might have had something special for the end of Mardi Gras.
Lanette - thanks for the link
Michele now in FL where it’s supposed to get cold (boo)
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Barbara: Thanks for the tip on the French Red Wine grape extract tablets. I’ve ordered a bottle and will see that I think about it after I’ve had a chance to try it out. :bigsmile:
KJ: We have three productive blueberry bushes and both of us eat a serving of blueberries at breakfast every day.
Allie: Welcome home from your adventure!
Yoga today!!! I am so happy that I’ll get to go. I had to miss the class on Monday.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
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Kelly your mindfulness is an inspiration!
My right hand has k-tape and in a splint, teaching, playing, conducting and typing are all restricted-limited....whine and moan, this is tough. Tendonitis in right wrist, no shot yet, just hand therapy 2x per week and exercises, heat and cold treatments and aleve....whine and moan. I was in OT alongside a lady who is recovering from 2! broken wrists, plates inserted in both, I am humbled by her recovery plan and have to adjust my self-pity party!
I am reading but not posting, with you all in spirit for the next few weeks!
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well kids - i've started my yearly collection for the MS ride. i'm ahead of the game cuz i had someone donate last year and their job matched the donation and i had them save it for this year, so i already have $100 beans! this will b the last year at the Washington MS ride. who knows we may fly or drive up here to do it next year, i dunno or find another MS bike ride over there.2
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Pip: I am ever grateful that you and Kirby ride in the MS ride every year. Since DH has MS we are particularly grateful for the ride and research it helps to fund. Send me an address & I'll send a donation. :flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW OR4 -
KAREN sorry for the loss of your friend.
HEATHER also think that if it was critical he would have been asked back ASAP My DH has taken medication for enlarged prostate for years
Re end of life Jennifer Worth (whose memoirs inspired Call the Midwife) wrote of her experiences nursing patients near the end. Book is called In The Midst of Life. Wonderful book
Kate UK4 -
You are the best.
Make sure not to make pyt to me but to National MS Society
addr is 1709 South 41st Street
Tacoma WA 98418-1610
THANKS!!1
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