WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020

SunshineMcsparkles · July 2020

Hello, I am getting back into a healthier life a happier wife. I joined in 2015 when my cholesterol and sugar got out of control. After a divorce and remarriage. I slipped into bad habits and food choices. So here we go again. Need the support and peer check to get back to healthy food choices and eating habits. Cheers and look forward to seeing and hearing everyone's victories and successes.

1948Peachy · July 2020

Welcome Sunshine and Carla!

cityjaneLondon · July 2020

Cooking goat and sweetcorn curry for tonight. Green beans.

Just had my Zoom with my girlfriends. My difficult friend couldn't manage it, but the three of us chatted away. My friend in Glasgow had to divide her bungalow into two so her stepdaughter and family could stay a few nights. She showed us the arrangements, which were very comprehensive. She used to be quite a high powered doctor, so she knows what she's doing. Her husband is 80, so she has to be very careful.

I'm still writing about the break up with my first boyfriend. Today I was transcribing a desperate poem I had written at the time when I found out my best friend was going out with him.

Oh such woe.

Much love to all and welcome to the new people.

Gorgeous babies and children. Lovely mud!

Heather UK xxxxxxxx

dlfk202000 · July 2020

carlsoda wrote: »

Hi everyone - just found your thread. I'm Carla in MN and I'd love to join your little group. I'm 55 and since last fall have been gaining a bit of weight and have been pretty much unmotivated to lose it. I really need to...it's July after all and my pants are tight. I don't weight in but I use clothes as my measure of success (or failure)

Let's see - been working from home for months now and finding it very difficult to get steps in. At the office it was a long walk to anywhere including the bathroom. Here's it's like 30 steps! I have 8 grandchildren and finally got to meet the last 2 due to covid. Missed the itty bitty newborn baby stage but what can you do. I wouldn't want to risk giving them covid just to hold a newborn baby. I've also not been doing Yoga at all - I used to do it almost daily! Such a lazy bum

What I'm hoping to get out of this group is of course some friendship with like minded people but also motivation. I've lost my oomph that I used to have and I'd like to get it back again!

I am looking forward to getting to know you all!

Happy Canada Day as well to all Canadians out there near and far!

welcome Carla- I am pretty new here too- Great group and with lots of information and motivation.
I am also struggling with motivation. I am working on it.
Debbie
Napa Valley

Snowflake1968 · July 2020

Barbie - thanks for a new month!

Kelly - I want to be a kid again and be in your care.

Lisa - That was a good month for loss!

Lanette - I try to get in and out of Walmart as fast as possible too. I do use the cashiers instead though as there doesn’t seem to be as much crowding around them as there is in the self checkout. I tried not using them but the price difference at our local grocery store is huge. I bet last weeks groceries would have been at least 50% more at my local store.

Viv - June seemed like a terribly long month to me too.

Machka - I love all of the scenery pictures you post.

Carla - welcome!

Today is 🇨🇦Canada Day so I am home. Lauryn and the Grands are coming out for a while and I need to do some cleaning. There are no festivities this year to celebrate, even without Covid it is raining.

It’s been a miserable two days at work this week and I have signed up to get email alerts to job postings in the area again. I really enjoy the job but cannot handle some of the personalities. I am just looking not made any huge decisions yet.

Tracey in Edmonton

Anniesquats100 · July 2020

My father bought a microwave and wants me to help install it over the stove. I can't handle that kind of awkward weight! We told him to hire it out but he refused. Of course if I refuse I would be ungrateful. I hate being in this position!

Annie in Delaware

kevrit · July 2020

Still working on my 20 for 20. COVID prevented me from competing one on my goals, but otherwise on me! Crossed out items have been completed!

. 20 GOALS for 2020

Word of the year: JOURNEY

January met 71.74%
February met 96%
March met 84%
April met 71%
May met 80%
June met 77%
July
August
September
October
November
December

update webpage monthly by the 25th of month 6/12
Create a monthly diary summary to include with Christmas cards for 2020 by last day of month 6/12
Call Donat once a month on 1st of month 5/12
Call mom once a week 29/52
Get finances under control by focusing on paying off smallest debt and not adding to others 7/12
Average 8,000 steps a day over next year. (Last year was 6,680 steps)
Maintain my low carb eating habits 6/12
Lose another 10 pounds by April 0/10 Gained 3
Visit family in the spring of 2020-/“ CoVid-19 prevents this
Clean camper weekly 27/52
Read book once a day for at least 10 minutes 1/31
Read bible by reading it 10- 15 min a day 1/31 Read up to end of Psalms for June
Keep carbs below 50 grams on average weekly 24/52
Meet my macros of 5% carbs, 75% fats and, 20% protein of total calories weekly:
Update budget spreadsheet at minimum every 2 weeks 26/26
Set up Kevin’s health tracker for insurance by end of first week of 2020 Done in JANUARY
Check health trackers on insurance website every 2 weeks beginning January 5,2020 24/26
Replace air conditioning on camper by June 2029
Replace front door rug by May 2020 ordered
Clean car once a month, inside and out. 6/12

Lizard pic. Can you guess why it’s called a whip tail lizard?

RvRita

1948Peachy · July 2020

Tracy ~ Sorry your work situation is making you unhappy.

Barbara ~ Your beach walks sounds like so much fun even though the dog pulling was not pleasant.

Heather ~ Where do you buy goat meat? I would not know how to cook it.

Got bitten by a spider this morning trying to get the screened in porch ready to be cleaned. It really stung for a while but is getting better.

Carol in GA

pipcd34 · July 2020

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Workoutahloic50 · July 2020

We do not have homegrown tomatoes yet.Due to the situation,we were late planting everything .There are fresh summer squash,spring onions,fresh snaps, and some greens.Georgia cantaloupe and watermelon,peppers ,cucumbers,and tomatoes.Local corn will be in next week.
The pictures of all the children are wonderful!
Debby in Va

cityjaneLondon · July 2020

Carol - My local butcher sells it from a local goat farm. It's already chopped into pieces for stewing. You cook it like beef. It tastes half way between lamb and beef. Very lean. The curry recipe with sweetcorn I got from a tv programme. It's supposed to be from Goa. Anyway, it tastes delicious.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Kelceybyers · July 2020

Hey Everyone,

So I'm new to this topic thread but an old hat at yo yo dieting. I really started on Monday 29 June 2020 to refocus my efforts and gain the confidence to do it right this time. I started logging which is really an effort for me. I'm moving back home to Massachusetts in the beginning of September and I really want to at least be in Onederland before I get back there. It's a hefty goal and I realize this but it's my goal. For July I would like to get down to 220 if possible. I started the low carb lifestyle again because I did lose a lot of weight the first time doing this.

I do love to exercise so that's never a problem for me. Drinking water on the other hand....that's a problem. I generally forget lol.

SW 240 as of 29 June
CW 236
GW for July 220

Katla49 · July 2020

Carla in MN: Welcome!!!

Sunshine: Welcome! :flowerforyou:

Heather: I’m happy you were able to Zoom with dear friends.

Tracey: Happy Canada Day!!! In long-past years we took our boat up the Pacific Coast to Canada several times, and we were in Victoria, BC for Canada Day on one of those trips. What a celebration!!!!! It is a great memory.

I have no plans so far today. It is chilly out and staying cozy inside at home has a good deal of appeal. I hope everyone has a good day today.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

KetoneKaren · July 2020

I looked up Canada Day to dispel my ignorance and came upon this information put out by the Canadian Government:

Canada Day (source: Canada.ca)

History of Canada Day
Canada's national holiday is celebrated on July 1.

Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture and achievements. It's been a day of celebration, where many festivities are held across the country, since 1868.

The Creation of Canada Day
July 1, 1867: The British North America Act (today known as the Constitution Act, 1867) created Canada.

June 20, 1868: Governor General Lord Monck signs a proclamation that requests all Her Majesty's subjects across Canada to celebrate July 1.

1879: A federal law makes July 1 a statutory holiday as the "anniversary of Confederation," which is later called "Dominion Day."

October 27, 1982: July 1, "Dominion Day" officially becomes Canada Day.

The Celebrations Start
July 1, 1917: The 50th anniversary of Confederation. The Parliament buildings, under construction, are dedicated to the Fathers of Confederation and to the courage of Canadians who fought in Europe during the First World War.

July 1, 1927: The 60th anniversary of Confederation. The Peace Tower Carillon is inaugurated. The Governor General at the time, Viscount Willingdon, lays the cornerstone of the Confederation Building on Wellington Street.

From 1958 to 1968: The government organizes celebrations for Canada's national holiday every year. The Secretary of State of Canada is responsible for coordinating these activities. A typical format includes a flag ceremony in the afternoon on the lawns of Parliament Hill and a sunset ceremony in the evenings, followed by a concert of military music and fireworks.

July 1, 1967: The 100th anniversary of Confederation. Parliament Hill is the backdrop for a high-profile ceremony, which includes the participation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

From 1968 to 1979: (with the exception of 1976): A large multicultural celebration is presented on Parliament Hill. This concert is broadcast on television across the country. The main celebrations (called "Festival Canada") are held in the National Capital Region throughout the month of July. These celebrations include many cultural, artistic and sport activities and involve the participation of various municipalities and volunteer associations.

From 1980 to 1983: A new format is developed. In addition to the festivities on Parliament Hill, the national committee (the group tasked by the federal government to plan the festivities for Canada's national holiday) starts to encourage and financially support the establishment of local celebrations across Canada. Start-up funding is provided to support popular activities and performances organized by volunteer groups in hundreds of communities. Interested organizations can make a request to the Celebrate Canada program.

1981: Fireworks light up the sky in 15 major Canadian cities, a tradition that continues today.

1984: The National Capital Commission (NCC) is given the mandate to organize Canada Day festivities in the capital.

2010: Festivities on Parliament Hill receive a royal treatment when Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh join the festivities to celebrate Canada's 143rd anniversary.

2011: Their Royal Highnesses Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, participate in Canada Day festivities on Parliament Hill on the occasion of Canada's 144th anniversary.

2014: Canadian Heritage organizes the 147th Canada Day celebrations. As we approach Canada's 150th anniversary in 2017, the government has given the Department the mandate to organize Canada Day festivities in the capital.

2017: A wide range of activities from coast-to-coast-to-coast are held to mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation. Attending Canada Day for the first time, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall join in the festivities on Parliament Hill to mark this milestone anniversary with Canadians.

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mtmartin2013 · July 2020

rmarlow65 wrote: »

Hello! I just started ...again. I'm 54 and at 294 lbs, I'm desperate for a lifestyle change. I would like to get friends for motivation, recipes, tips, and just whatever.

I am exactly the same! 291 last night! 5 feet 9 inches. Just started using MFP again (have been on here for years) and just started a FitBody Trail of 4 weeks

dlfk202000 · July 2020

Thanks for showing the Youtube videos Terri-
Did the Zumba for seniors then another 15min with a Zumba for beginners for weight loss. I will try a few more. I need something a little more than the senior but but that was a great one to start out with. Feel great and will be getting up early tomorrow to try more of them.
THANK YOU!!
For some reason I had not even thought of Youtube(I don't use it often, more for finding kids videos- like Baby Shark and Tommy Tommy

)

sh0tzz99 · July 2020

kevrit wrote: »

Lizard pic. Can you guess why it’s called a whip tail lizard?

RvRita

We just saw one of these in our yard last week. When you just see the tail whiz by, it can easily be confused for a snake. We have had 3 snakes in our yard in the 10 years we have lived here. One rather long rattlesnake and 2 non-poisonous ones. I could do without snakes in the yard, but I love the lizards.

I've gained a few pounds since I hurt my backside and am not able to run. Unfortunately, that coincided with the COVID shutdown. I didn't think it was that much, but I was reviewing my doc records and noticed I was 10 pounds lighter than now, back in 2016. I ran 1000 km that year. I don't think I want to go that far down, but I definitely want to get 5 pounds off and keep it off. I feel like I'm always trying to lose that last 5 pounds. It's going to be a lot harder being unable to run it off!

I had a complete blood panel done last week. My values are all mid-range, except my iron is very high. I hope it's temporary. Getting it rechecked in 6 months. Also found out I am not in menopause. :-(

My sister is improving. I think I have decided not to travel back to see her. I don't want to take something back there and infect her and everyone else in the family. They are all caring for her. It's going to be very difficult not seeing them for the foreseeable future.

I am preparing for another shelter-in-place. Our county is not doing well. They shut down bars again starting today and restaurants that serve booze have to close by 10pm. I stocked up on essentials and got my appointments taken care of. The mister and I just decided to limit our own going out for the near term, even more than we were before.

I won't like it, but I think it's coming.

Machka -- Good luck with your surgery!

Welcome to the new members and hugs to all those going through rough times.

I also love the nature pictures. They are calming.

Tina in CA

Workoutahloic50 · July 2020

Debby in Va

dlfk202000 · July 2020

Finally heard from my aunt. My sister did drop off the mask plus she gave me her mailing address so if I wanted to send another one I could. I will be working on new ones this week. Trying a little different one this time. Hubby has 3D printed the little air valve thing and wants me to make masks to go with them along with the filters he ordered. He wants to really change the pattern, will be at least twice as hard to make the first one but will see how it goes if I do more than just one or two.

dlfk202000 · July 2020

sh0tzz99 wrote: »

kevrit wrote: »

Lizard pic. Can you guess why it’s called a whip tail lizard?

RvRita

We just saw one of these in our yard last week. When you just see the tail whiz by, it can easily be confused for a snake. We have had 3 snakes in our yard in the 10 years we have lived here. One rather long rattlesnake and 2 non-poisonous ones. I could do without snakes in the yard, but I love the lizards.

I've gained a few pounds since I hurt my backside and am not able to run. Unfortunately, that coincided with the COVID shutdown. I didn't think it was that much, but I was reviewing my doc records and noticed I was 10 pounds lighter than now, back in 2016. I ran 1000 km that year. I don't think I want to go that far down, but I definitely want to get 5 pounds off and keep it off. I feel like I'm always trying to lose that last 5 pounds. It's going to be a lot harder being unable to run it off!

I had a complete blood panel done last week. My values are all mid-range, except my iron is very high. I hope it's temporary. Getting it rechecked in 6 months. Also found out I am not in menopause. :-(

My sister is improving. I think I have decided not to travel back to see her. I don't want to take something back there and infect her and everyone else in the family. They are all caring for her. It's going to be very difficult not seeing them for the foreseeable future.

I am preparing for another shelter-in-place. Our county is not doing well. They shut down bars again starting today and restaurants that serve booze have to close by 10pm. I stocked up on essentials and got my appointments taken care of. The mister and I just decided to limit our own going out for the near term, even more than we were before.

I won't like it, but I think it's coming.

Machka -- Good luck with your surgery!

Welcome to the new members and hugs to all those going through rough times.

I also love the nature pictures. They are calming.

Tina in CA

Tina- which county are you in?
I was really hoping things would start getting a little closer to normal around here.
We are trying to figure out if we should go ahead with plans for our class reunion or cancel it- it is scheduled 10-10- It will be outside, next to the vineyard/river and at most we will have 75-80 people. Our 40yr reunion.

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2020

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