WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2021
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Tracey- I completely understand! I am still fighting the same fight. We will get through this!
Julie- You do sound much better!
Hugs to all!
This is a journey. There are mountains and valleys. With support we can have an easier trip. I love the support and camaraderie of this group.
Thank you all!
❤
Kylia in wet Ohio3 -
Janetr-sorry to hear about Jack's brother (I've lost his relationship). It sounds like a very serious situation.
Ginny in Ohio
Ginny, I'm sorry for the confusion. Jack is my husband, so his brother is my brother-in-law. I call my sweet mother-in-law, Mama S. Hope that helps rather than muddy it further.
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Happy World Bicycle Day
https://www.un.org/en/observances/bicycle-day
"Why celebrate the bicycle?
Regular physical activity of moderate intensity – such as walking, cycling, or doing sports – has significant benefits for health. At all ages, the benefits of being physically active outweigh potential harm, for example through accidents. Some physical activity is better than none. By becoming more active throughout the day in relatively simple ways, people can quite easily achieve the recommended activity levels."
This week has been a wonky one with a house inspection (and the cleaning required for that), pilates, an all-day meeting at work yesterday, and my cycling club's AGM yesterday.
But I'm climbing stairs, walking, and then there was that pilates session which focused heavily on abs.
Machka in Oz4 -
Barbie, I have a serious case of iris envy! Yours are gorgeous!
Tracey, unfortunate when the higher ups don't understand something and aren't willing to admit or show it so that others can't get the job done! Hoping it gets easier!
Janetr, so nice to see you again! So sorry to hear that your brother in law is not doing well.
Lisa, I sure hope that the battery of tests will find something, anything.....
Pip, great score on the love seat!
I know there were more that I wanted to reply too, but I read most of the posts earlier and on my tablet and didn't take notes. And it turns out I can't rely on my memory! lol Oh well, it is what it is.
Went for a bike ride this morning and then was a bit of a slug all afternoon. Had great intentions, but they didn't work out. Anyway, was feeling rather guilty this evening so invited hubby to go for a walk. We went just under 4 km, which is pretty much the max for hubby. He has heart issues as well as nerve damage from a herniated disk, so I can't push him too far. But, it burned another 300 calories for me and doubled my step count, which put me over 10,000. Yay! Time to call it a night now, tho.
Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island5 -
It's my baby boy's 42nd birthday today!
Here he is this week on his holiday in the Isle of Wight, going for an early morning cycle ride with DDIL.
I love the outfits!
We shall see them all on Sunday for an outdoor meal at Fatto a Mano. The restaurant will only seat up to 6 together indoors, although the covid laws are 2 households. Grrr! Anyway, it will be fab to meet up and hear all about their holiday. A house with 8 adults and 7 children.
I have been idly looking at cycles. I would only use it for cycling along the front into town, so would like one very sedate and suitable for shopping. A wicker basket on the front and a rack on the rear. I probably won't bother as we walk everywhere.
I was wondering, Machka, with your possible commute, if you could entertain the idea of an ebike. It would help with that long hill, though, of course, it wouldn't help with the traffic!
Waitrose delivery this afternoon. DH has the dentist this morning. Our teeth keep breaking up! :laugh: He wants to take the car somewhere for a run for the battery.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx8 -
Hi all!
Hugs and condolences to Rori You've been a model of conscientious patience and perseverance throughout Bruce's decline. Heaven forbid I'm ever put in that position, but if I am, I hope to handle it with the same calm grace.
Welcome to the many newbies and golden oldies. I'm looking at you, Janetr For the newbies who wonder if it's possible to lose weight after 50 my answer is YES! I'm 66.
I read an article about a man who lost a lot of weight during the pandemic simply by adding an hour of moderate exercise every day. (This was a MAN, mind you.) But I was inspired and set myself the goal of taking at least 10,000 steps a day. I've been at it since February. I didn't change anything else. Still the same food, still the shared bottle of wine one evening a week. The result has been a slow but very steady weight loss totalling 9 pounds.
Our apartment in Svalbard is emptying and looking ever more forlorn as our move approaches. On Tuesday we flew down to Tromsø with seven pieces of checked luggage (we who otherwise always travel light!). We dumped most of it at our place in town and headed out to the island, because it was high time to plant the potatoes.
So yesterday, while my husband was having a video meeting, I dug through the potato patch. He came out briefly and helped shape the rows before his next video meeting. I then set out the potatoes and covered them.
It was hard work but didn't register as steps, so I went out for a run before dinner...cityjaneLondon wrote: »Heather wrote — Went for my run. It was HOT! Even in the shade!Pip wrote — 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 heatBarbie wrote — LOL, It's going to be 75 here today and we think that will be scorching.
It was 20°C here (68°F) and the heat darn near killed me! I've become so accustomed to running in Svalbard that my temperature optimum ranges a few degrees above or below freezing.
My daughter and I had planned to run this year's Spitsbergen half-marathon this Saturday, but it was cancelled (Covid-19). We've agreed to run it virtually instead: she'll run in Stockholm and I'll run here at the northern end of mainland Norway. If I can. Maybe I'll go for an early start. Saturday's forecast calls for 50°F until noon.
Meanwhile, I've got to get the rabbit fence up around the strawberry patch, stake the raspberries, dig through the vegetable beds and sow seeds. On Monday we'll fly "home" to Longyearbyen again — for the last time.
/Penny, slowly transitioning away from the
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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
Welcome Jodi! I'm fairly new to this group as well and also from AZ. I am in the 50 pound hope to lose club. I've been up and down for years. Covid and hubby's health allowed me to get out of control. Ready to be more comfortable in my skin.
Kris in AZ1 -
Barbara in Southern Oregon,
Hubby had both a liver and kidney transplant in 2015. He's actually been doing quite well until this little setback. I spoke to the lead physician at the transplant center for over 20 minutes today and we have a plan in action to get his labs back to normal. Definitely feel better as sometimes it seems like they throw the relatively stable patients to the wolves and it takes an act of heaven for anyone to respond. Ok, end of rant.
Kris in AZ7 -
Barbie: - Thank you for the new month.
Rori
Still Going with the Flow
Colorado Foothills
So sorry to hear what you are going through. You have been so caring always, and now he’s flying free as a bird. 💕💖💕
(((Hugs))) and prayers 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻 to Beth, Lisa, and so many others suffering bereavement, pain, illness. Previous posts have expressed my feelings better than I could.
Tracey: - beautiful table.
Progress Update:
I have been maintaining quite well the last 6 months. Hovering between 140 and 145. I even dipped down below 140 for one day 😂 I am happy to stay here for now, weighing daily, portion control, logging CI/CO, regular exercise, healthy home cooked food, and daily small indulgences are my current daily habits.
I have much for which to be thankful!
Renewal
The turning Earth reveals an awesome sight.
The burning sphere of piercing, white-gold light,
the universal energy sublimely rising,
unimaginably awesome power surprising,
in its majesty delighting
every morning with its brightening.
(C) 2021Terri Richardson
As often happens, I am playing catch-up. I have read May posts, and will read June after breakfast.6 -
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I put in a good session on my memoir this morning. Strange reading again about my early experiments with 'boys'. I was certainly a very mixed-up kid!!! I'm so glad I kept a diary back then.
School photo.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Morning ladies
I have a banger of a headache this morning,so laying low.. ,will take Fan to work at 1 and then go over anď let Homer outside then back again..supposed to go out to dinner with our little group..2 -
@Heather a hair short is not so bad, in a week or two it'll be just right.
a good cut and hairdresser is a boon and a pleasure.1 -
good start today in daily routine: speed walk, meditation outside, cleaning... to be continued.3
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2021 Monthly June
Walking/Running Distance (km): 7.3
Walking/Running Time (min): 90.8
Cycling Distance (km): 0.0
Cycling Time (min): 0.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 90.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 64.8
Rowing Distance (km): 0.0
Rowing Time (min): 0.0
Other Distance: 0.0
Pilates Time: 30.0
Totals
Total Distance (km): 7.3
Total Distance (miles): 4.5
Total Time (min): 185.6
Total Time (hr): 3:05:33
Machka in Oz1 -
Good morning all! Happy Thursday!
Rori- So sorry to hear of your Bruce's passing. Much love and hugs to you! ((( )))
Janet R - Sorry to hear of your family troubles; but so happy to see you here! Baby Jaxx is just adorable!
Pip- Love the loveseat!
Lisa- When you mentioned shingles for your home, I glanced at the pic and my brain automatically thought "a nice slate blue-gray..." I think it will look lovely with the field stone on your house!
Rebecca-Athena is getting so big!
Penny- As sad as I am that you are leaving Longyearbyen, I like to hear of how you are settling in Tromso. So glad that you and your daughter are still able to participate in the run!
Heather- HOLY CATS! Seeing your high school pic of your self; I can REALLY see your son (and Max)! HUGE family resemblance.
Welcome to all of the new girls! Join in when you feel the urge. Comment on whatever post resonates with you! This is a great group of women with lots of advice on a variety of topics!
Hugs to all! Kiddos have already arrived and are eating their breakfast! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)4 -
KJ - I hadn’t thought of that, but there is a bit of Max there.
I remember how much I hated the hand knitted cardigans snd sweaters my mum made me for school. I really, really wanted a smooth bought one. Now I can see the care she put into the cable.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »It's my baby boy's 42nd birthday today!
Here he is this week on his holiday in the Isle of Wight, going for an early morning cycle ride with DDIL.
I love the outfits!
We shall see them all on Sunday for an outdoor meal at Fatto a Mano. The restaurant will only seat up to 6 together indoors, although the covid laws are 2 households. Grrr! Anyway, it will be fab to meet up and hear all about their holiday. A house with 8 adults and 7 children.
I have been idly looking at cycles. I would only use it for cycling along the front into town, so would like one very sedate and suitable for shopping. A wicker basket on the front and a rack on the rear. I probably won't bother as we walk everywhere.
I was wondering, Machka, with your possible commute, if you could entertain the idea of an ebike. It would help with that long hill, though, of course, it wouldn't help with the traffic!
Waitrose delivery this afternoon. DH has the dentist this morning. Our teeth keep breaking up! :laugh: He wants to take the car somewhere for a run for the battery.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
I’m not Machka but I’m the other regular bike rider in the group. You can totally commute, it will make it a bit easier on any hills that you have there. All of my riding was in the city and in traffic. The job I retired from was like 13mi to work then run the last 1/2mi. That had a few hills. Just have to learn bike etiquette if you don’t know it already and get good lighting for visibility2 -
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