WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2021

Peach1948 · June 2021

Happy June 2021!

pipcd34 · June 2021

Llllll

cityjaneLondon · June 2021

Went for my run. It was HOT!

Even in the shade! At 9 a m .

The man came for the books. 5 big boxes. I felt a bit bad as he said he was 80 years old! Our garage is bare.

Just had a phone call from my brother (Yay!) and we have arranged for him and his wife to come over to stay the night later in the month. All of us double vaxxed.

I will have to get him a belated birthday present.

Haven't seen him in much more than a year.

Had a lot of trouble with my Word document this morning. Doing all sorts of annoying things. Dr Google came to rescue.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

pipcd34 · June 2021

Left at 5:30am to walk yogi to beat the heat, it’s 72 now, will go 5-6 mi. Supposed to be 106 today, loving this heat

grandmallie · June 2021

Thats scorching Pip

barbiecat · June 2021

LOL, It's going to be 75 here today and we think that will be scorching.

I got a phone call yesterday from my contact at the venue where we line dance. We are welcome to come back to dance in June. I coordinated with my friend who teaches the intermediate class and we sent out an email to our students with exactly the same protocols and cautions. We'll start in two weeks due to some commitments on her part. That will allow me to get better organized. Jake isn't thrilled that I'll be going our amongst people but he understands and knows that I will do everything possible to stay safe.

Barbie in NW WA

jodiodi01 · June 2021

I’d love to join this group. I will be 50 in October, hope that’s ok. If not let me know. This is probably my 3rd time on MFP, hoping to stick with it this time. I have about 50 lbs I’d like to lose. I was doing great before covid when my gym shut down, I kept working out at home and eventually lost my motivation so gained some weight back unfortunately. I start back at the gym today, kinda nervous, feels like I’m starting completely over.
Hope everyone has a great day!

Jodi
AZ

csofled · June 2021

Rori Sending warm hugs and peaceful prayers. May your memories sustain you in your grief. 🫂🕊️

Snowflake1968 · June 2021

Evelyn - "I need something to keep me out of the kitchen in the evening"! - Isn't that the truth, I don't know why I get so munchy in the evenings except boredom.

Off for my busy day, will check in later.

Tracey

Anniesquats100 · June 2021

I wrote a piece of flash fiction! I'm very excited. It went so quickly. I sent it to Gary, who runs the writing group, so we shall see what he thinks. I met him on okcupid and talked to him on the phone last night for the first time. That was exciting too!

Hope these good times are reflected in my diet, because the bad times surely show up in my eating.

Whidislander · June 2021

Thanks Barbie, for starting June thread!👍.
Husband reminded me this morning that normally our after Memorial Day routine was a very tired, sunburned family, because we used to do a long Renaissance camping event. It was two tents, cast iron cookware, lots of period clothing. So today I would be trying to get the clothes done, pots re-seasoned, everything in piles! We would come home so dirty, all shower, trying to blow our noses to get the dust and dirt out!
Today visiting and walking around Langley, a city further down Whidbey island.

Athenas trip to the beach with other grandparents and son and daughter in law.💖

Looks like they all had a great time!💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
Washington

LisaInArkansas · June 2021

Rebecca - they're such a lovely little family... thank you for the pictures!

LisaInArkansas · June 2021

jodiodi01 wrote: »

I’d love to join this group. I will be 50 in October, hope that’s ok. If not let me know. This is probably my 3rd time on MFP, hoping to stick with it this time. I have about 50 lbs I’d like to lose. I was doing great before covid when my gym shut down, I kept working out at home and eventually lost my motivation so gained some weight back unfortunately. I start back at the gym today, kinda nervous, feels like I’m starting completely over.
Hope everyone has a great day!

Jodi
AZ

Jodi in AZ-
You've joined just by posting. We're happy you're here! Lots of support here from a community of women that support each other through far more than just fitness and diet, we tend to share our lives with each other--you are more than welcome. Feel free to ask questions, respond to others, wherever you're most comfortable.

Katla49 · June 2021

Barbie: I find a great deal of wisdom in, “Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good.” Gretchen Rubin Voltaire is wise.

Thank you for each and every new thread as the months go along.

Pip: I like the early morning walk to avoid the heat. 72F is comfortable. I think 90F is blistering. 106F is a cue for darkened windows, air-conditioning at maximum, and staying inside. I hope you’re able to stay comfortable. :flowerforyou:

Barbie: Some businesses around here ask to see your vaccination card. We put a photo of the cards on each of our phones. The cards, themselves, are in a safe place at home.

Jodi in AZ: Welcome! :bigsmile:

Rebecca: Athena is a cutie! What great photos!

June will be a busy month for us. We have a wedding to attend for our niece. Our daughter will be here with us for a few days. Our grandchildren will be here with the other grandparents. They’re on an RV adventure from Illinois to the Pacific Ocean. They’ll spend a night or two here before going to the coast. My daughter and I plan to spend a night at the coast near where they will be staying. I hope it all goes as planned and we can have a fun time together. Keeping my fingers crossed that it all goes well.

Katla in sunny NW Oregon

Anniesquats100 · June 2021

I've been using Bob's Red Mill pea protein powder. It is vanilla flavored and monkfruit sweetened. But it looks like Amazon is running out of it. Can you recommend a nondairy shake powder? Thanks,

Annie in Delaware

janetr7476 · June 2021

I'm here and doing well and still checking on you my friends.

Janetr OKC

pipcd34 · June 2021

I’m surprised that some of you actually read my stats so I’ll contact to post them. I do love the heat, just walking early for Yogi’s sake. We have the ac set to 80. I find myself putting on a light sweater or going outside to warm up.

Stats for the day-

Walk w/family- 1hr 57min 6sec, 53elev, 3.26ap, 81ahr, 92mhr, 6.36mi= 553c
Strava app- 770c
Zwift bike trainer- 1st ride, 22.59min, 118elev, 7.26mi
2nd ride- 15.54min, 13elev, 2.82mi
Combined, 119ahr, 151mhr, 10.10mi= 388c
Strava not connecting, don’t know amph

Total cal 941. Going to have to recalibrate the bike trainer again, not I was way too slow on the last 3 mi

Vickil57 · June 2021

Rori--I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers. You were such a Blessings to him and your care. Rest well.

Barbie--Thanks for getting us started on the new month.

For some reason my fitbit has decided not to charge. It worked fine until last night and would not charge. So DH is checking out a few things. I got it in Dec 2019, So not sure if I need to just get another one or what.

Kris--Hugs for you and DH, hope he feels better soon.

Rebecca--Thanks for sharing the pictures. What a cute family and looks like they had a lot of fun.

Katla--Saying a prayer that all goes as planned for your DD and family's visit.

Janetr--HI, have missed seeing you post. Glad you are doing well.

Looks like the sun is going to shine here this week, so hoping to get the new rubber mulch I got put in my garden spot.

Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE

auntiebk · June 2021

"Get to do"s and "chose well"s

Chose well: BP, chopped another tarp load of brush
Bonus: stroll with T
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, board meeting minutes, Tues: call Sutter Health with Joe’s secondary info, follow up with Dr re: Joe’s annual charges not covered 100%, watch for refund from Interpath for Joe’s labs paid on Feb statement call S, fire district: ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, call Credit union re: credit card, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Do Your Thing, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant the last of the naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this spring’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers).

Joyful June:
1- Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. OK.

Barbie, thanks for our fresh start. Know your students will rejoice to have you back at line dancing class.
Kris in AZ sending good thoughts for your DH. Like you, we live in a rural area 3 hrs drive from the nearest big hospitals (Medford) , and 8 hrs from the really big city (Portland) with university teaching hospital. Our rural hospital (35 min drive) air evacs to the when things are too complicated. It’s the main reason people have to move away from this Paradise. Remind me about your DH’s transplant?
Welcome @jodiodi01 Jodi in AZ! You’ve come to a great place for encouragement, check in often.
Annie congrats on your “flash fiction” and writing group contact

Rebecca tired, yes, but really relishing feeling clean and truly appreciating indoor plumbing…

Katla thanks for the vax card photo on phone idea. Will do that today.
Annie I like PBfit organic peanut butter protein powder. Some friends got it for me at Costco.
Janetr so good to see your smiling face!

Scorching: yesterday when I started chopping it was 72 F, perfect. After an hour, it warmed up to over 80 and just as I was thinking to take a break, our natural air conditioning/ocean breeze came up and I was able to go another hour. I love 75 for working outside and 80-95 for just hanging out. Anything triple digits is just too darned hot, even with a/c (which we only have in my car.) Joe is comfortable from 68-72, less than that he turns up the heat, more than that he camps out in front of a fan and is not happy.

May Summary and June Plan

AF, Line Dance, T’ai Chi and waist better.
No wonder I’ve been feeling blue, steps, dog walking, games, connecting with mfp all are now opportunities to improve my mood. Even cleaning :P.
Weekly: keep up with line dancing and T’ai Chi. Add wii balance games and BB&B, Pilates or Yoga video (link with daily habits)
Monthly get those minutes done soon after meeting, grant wrap up or research, review 21 plan.

May results:
daily: sit with Joe: 94%/100%, steps=average: 5386 vs 6382 step days:39%/57%, vits=92%/97% log=100%/100% CI<CO= 84%/87% CI<250<CO=68%73% Tumble 5/10=55%/93% Shadow 5/10=71%/97% mfp=84%/100% AF=71%/60% outside= 106%/110%, up hill=90%/103% cleaning44%/98%
wkly: BBBorTC x3=22%/0%, dance=67%/16% walk with T or Joe and the dogs or pack walk x2=80%/78%, rx=120%/100% review progress on 21 goals: bupkes/.
monthly: board mtg=100%/100% grant=0/3
May 31142.4 Apr 30:141.5 Mar 31:145.3 Feb 28:142.4 Jan 31:141.3 Jan 1:145.3 Dec 1:143.3 Jan 1 2020: 142.3
Back back to what I was Feb 28 and more than Jan 1 2020. Stuck.
Waist: 42.0/42.5 thank goodness.

June resolve- .
Commit to daily: 10 mins really present with Joe, cleaning, get those dogs down to the powerline without fail. Link to other daily habits.
Weekly: Tuesday 2 hr line dance. Wed 1.25 hr T’ai Chi & 1 hr pack walk. Fri: 1.25 hr T’ai Chi. Mon,Thurs, Sun: 15 mins BB&B, pilates, yoga or wii balance games. Sat: 1 hr pack walk.
Keep walking with T. Encourage Joe to walk.

Lighter, lovelies!

Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

June: leaner/stronger/kinder than May.
daily: sit with Joe: 1, weigh/wii: 1/0/0; steps>6362=, vits=, log=, CI<CO=, CI<250<CO=, Tumble=, Shadow=, mfp=, outside=, up hill=, clean 10=.
wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue: ld= Wed: tc= pw= Thurs: Fri: tc= Sat: pw=, rX x4=.
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4
mnthly: board mtg=, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
bonus: AF= play= sew=

2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW

dlfk202000 · June 2021

bananasandoranges:

My MIL lives about 5 minutes from us. I see her at least once a week. DH sees her almost daily.
Yes, I do think Sophia is a bit of a con artist- BIL and her worked at the Post office together. We never heard him mention her. She just showed up with another co-worker. MIL believed what they were saying. I think the connection to her favorite son over shadowed anything else.
She doesn't live in our town, thankfully. She comes over about once a month- MIL complains about her coming over because she either has to cook for Sophia or pay if they go out to eat- She started all of this and Sophia is taking advantage of it. Then after she leaves, MIL is on the Sophia kick - believes everything she said, etc and we have to listen to her. DH is just so tried of all of it. He says he is ready to turn all the bank accounts over to Sophia and be done with it but I don't think he really will- sure hope not.

No, my former hubby did not come. He did text me, to say he was thinking about me and he was there if I needed to talk then checked on me that evening.

The service was nice- SOOOO many people.. No real drama with the sisters- older sister ignored me completely. I think she might have said hello one time when they came out Saturday night(after mom told them they couldn't come with the dogs). Sunday they came out again, needing a shower- They had told mom they were staying with a friend while they were out but instead they slept in their van with their dogs at least two nights- not sure what they did last night. They were coming out to the house this morning but I left before they got there.
I have no idea what dh is feeling. He got to the service late and had to sit in the other building(I had seats saved but someone else took them- He was totally fine being in the other room with his friend that came from Vegas just for the service. I was fine with it. I haven't really talked to him. I got home this morning, he was sleeping after working all night.
Not worried about him- more concerned about mom-
She is getting overwhelmed with all that needs to get done in the garden, all the people who said they would be there to help and none are showing up- saying she just getting depressed.
I will be back up in a couple weeks and try and contact some of the ones who said they would help, remind them and let them know she needs the help now.

The weekend did go well in that it was just mom and I at the house the whole time(with the exception of the two quick visits from my older sister). We got to spend a lot of time together and I got a lot of things done for her that she wanted to do- while she was at church I picked asparagus, snow peas and artichokes. Yesterday we processed all of it- artichokes were a little past prime so I cooked them and we just saved the hearts- put them in jars w/ Italian dressing so she will have marinated artichoke hearts for her salad. Snow peas were either just cleaned(ends off) or shelled- sorted so she can freeze them- Two really good sized bags, one of shelled and one in the pods. The asparagus was a bit past prime too- that was chopped to freeze for soup this winter. Did other chores for her. Just being there with her was good for her.

Debbie

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2021

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