WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2021
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Penny- you have so many memories of whrre you have lived these last years and bless you for sharing pictures of it to us armchair travelers..I know things will be different for you in Norway and im sure you will be able to find a new normal..
Alfie and I are just hanging out this morning..now that my birthday has passed i really have to knuckle down and start back on the weight loss journey.. the only good thing about the surgeries other than keeping me alive is I didnt have much of an appetite.. well now I eat everything and to much anf not enough exercise.. so back on the band wagon.1 -
Happy July! - Thank you, Barbie, as always, for getting us started right.
Kylia - it appears you need to hire Michele!
Heather - I love the thought of your cleaning partnership with your husband... that way you save the hassle of a cleaner, and can keep that money for future cruises!
Penny - If I did the math right, you're in your last hour in Longyearbyen as I write this. Deep breaths, my dear... thinking of you.
Nothing tugging at me today, so I will hopefully be able to piece the last rail onto my quilt and then begin binding it.
My spatial sense, including being able to know which way is the right way up for fabrics with a defined print, is pretty much shot to pieces, but then it was never good. The only test I bombed when I went in the military 42 years ago was the one where you decide which constructed box shape in the multiple-choice answers is the one that matches an unfolded and flattened box.
They decided I was cheating, saying I couldn't do that badly in the spatial section and do so well in the word knowledge part of the test. So they put me in a room with just me and a test proctor and made me retake the word knowledge part over. My score went even higher, because I had plenty of time to take it. Silly buggers.
My goals for June were:- Be lighter
- Stick to a budget
- Be healthier
Two out of three ain't bad. My goals for July are the same.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa3 -
I was part of a motivational career boosting thing recently. I found most of it just talk, talk, talk but there were a few interesting points.
One was an exercise where we were encouraged to list things under three headings: Stop | Start | Continue
That idea could be used for lots of things like, for example, losing weight and getting fit! I could use it like this, perhaps ...
Stop: I'm going to stop eating that extra little snack in the afternoons.
Start: I'm going start doing a long walk at lunch at least once a week.
Continue: I am going to continue climbing stairs at work.
Another was to track our wins and quantify them . The suggestion was to do that once a week ... kind of like a win or highlight each week. The idea was that in our careers, if we keep a log of quantified weekly wins, when the time comes for performance reviews or job interviews, we have concrete material to work with.
But it could be used in our lives outside our careers too ... I cycled so many kilometres this week, I kept track of my calories 5 days, I caught up on my laundry, I finished 3 things from my To Do list, etc.
A third was to let our supervisor, manager, etc. know what we're accomplishing, just casually about once a month. The idea is to keep our accomplishments in front of those who matter to us and perhaps to keep ourselves accountable .
Here, many of us tell each other what we're accomplishing because we can celebrate each other's wins and because it can help keep us accountable.
Machka in Oz5 -
Lisa - I'm the opposite to you! My spatial sense is by far my biggest score, and my word and maths is much lower. I am a spatial genius!
Not sure what that means as I've never really consciously used it, but I used to make all my own clothes when I was younger and I can put a flat pack together!
Machka - I can understand that you want to keep company with your husband while he is awake, but I spend most of my time in a different room, doing my own thing. I do my writing on my bed, plus watching videos, learning languages etc. I get a lot of time as downtime away from him. I expect your husband wants your company after you have been out all day at work and is probably quite needy. Must be a strain.
Saga rang today to check the health insurance. All good to go now. Next year, here we come! Mediterranean in March and Iceland in June 2022.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Machka - I can understand that you want to keep company with your husband while he is awake, but I spend most of my time in a different room, doing my own thing. I do my writing on my bed, plus watching videos, learning languages etc. I get a lot of time as downtime away from him. I expect your husband wants your company after you have been out all day at work and is probably quite needy. Must be a strain.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
One of the many features of Traumatic Brain Injury is that the person can become very chatty ... my husband has been described by the experts as "tangential and verbose". So he spends most of the day most days at home alone thus when I get home in the evenings, he says everything! And sometimes when I am getting ready for work in the mornings too.
Going to Pilates on Tuesdays is good because then he can talk to our instructor for an hour. I try to take him to other things as well like his monthly Brain Injury Peer Group meetings, the Bee meetings and the Cycling meetings so he can talk to them. And me taking the extra day off each fortnight means that we can sometimes get out and do some shopping or other things which gives him the opportunity to talk to sales people etc. Doing that gives me a little bit of a break from having to engage in conversation.
The other thing is that there are often things I need to deal with. His memory is poor and he has a variety of other issues, so I can be kept busy some evenings finding things, confirming things, fixing things, organising things, etc. etc. etc.
I'm on duty from the time I get up at 8 am until he goes to bed at 10:30 pm. And then I can relax for a bit before I go to bed.
Sometimes I do exercise after 10:30 ... if I'm going to do core work, stretching or light weights, that's usually when I'll do it.
But usually I turn the lights down, put on music, and do whatever's next on my list.
M in Oz6 -
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Good Morning and Happy July 1st
Starting weight this month 152.2
Goal at end of month 145
Slept much better last night and am ready for the day. Scheduling this quarters Fire Drills and inspections for the hospital this morning and running a few reports, other than that not much going on at work today.
So glad I found this group! I'm still trying to catch up reading previous posts so I can figure out your stories so I can engage more in the conversations
Candy in LA8 -
Thank you Barbie!
It's warm and sunny here and I feel drowsy. I have an idea for a story to write, so I might do that later. Horseback riding depends on whether the thunderstorms are coming. And then dumbbells tonight.
The plumber replaced the water line to the fridge for the astounding price of $800. But the basement is still damp. I so hope we don't get mold.
Annie in Delaware2 -
Happy Canada Day !0
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Cheri
College Station, Tx1 -
Hello-
I'm new to this thread but it looks like a great, supportive place. I'm 54 on Saturday, and the doctor's scales this past week had me at 10 pounds from my highest recorded weight (again). I feel mad at myself for allowing myself to climb the weight ladder yet again. In 2014 I thought I had it figured out and got to my goal weight within a year and a half. Stress creeped into my life starting in 2018 with big changes at work and then of course the pandemic and working in a school post pandemic .
Back in January of 2021 I told myself that if I kept at it I could be close to my goal by July. Well July is here and I haven't budged except a little in the wrong direction. It seems that I go along really well for a few weeks and then something derails me, I get discouraged and then quit for weeks (or months). Going to try to come to the forums for support this time around (as it did really help in 2014-2016).
Thanks for creating this group. Goals in July is just to stay on track and keep logging, knowing that one day isn't going to undo all of the good and being consistent overall is the real key. Also want to get out and ride my recumbent trike as often as I can. It's either been 90 degrees or raining lately it seems. But after my gym shut down during the pandemic and didn't reopen, I did buy a used stationary bike, so I've been riding that almost daily (when I can't get outside and ride).
Good news from my doctor is that all of my numbers are good with the exception of cholesterol, and I know it's just eating too much of the wrong things. Fingers crossed for the other screenings that I have to endure over the next month will also show good results. The older you get, the more they want to poke and prod right?
Dramaqueen in Indiana.5 -
Hello all! I'm Kim from Indiana. 50, married with three girls, 21, 17, and 11. Trying to lose 10 pounds this summer, which will put me at the high end of a healthy weight for my height. For workouts I like to walk, hike and do Kuk Sool Won, a Korean martial art. Been doing the Kuk Sool about 9 months now and just got my yellow belt. Today I'm working in the office - I go in about 1-2 days a week and work from home the other days. This is new as of last year due to pandemic. In office days stink, as all I do is stuff letters into envelopes all day. Super boring. And it's rainy here today so I might not get to go for a walk at lunch. we will see.
Goals for July - either walk or Kuk Sool daily. Track all my food. Current weight is 154.4. Would like to get to 146 by end of month, but I'll take anything under 150. Who am I kidding - I'll take any loss I can get. Have a little camping trip planned for weekend of the 9th, and then a vacation planned for the last week of July. Will try to be sure to do active things at those times. Nice to "meet" all of you. I will try to get here daily to check in.6 -
Did a spinning downloadable workout then took a walk. I do find that in the heat I’m not going as fast. Just a little slower. The plan for tomorrow is to do some HIIT
Tracey – I can’t help but wonder if Allie’s family feels that since she’s always been at their beck and call, they expect it. Since she has always just taken the way they treat her, they feel that it’s OK. Time for Allie to step up! I really like doing crafts, but one craft that I absolutely hate to do is quilting.
Speaking of crafts – remember I was making those dish towels with the crochet topper so you can put it around your oven handle? Well, I saw some made and I even recognized some of the towels that came from the dollar store. Do you know what they were asking? $9! I almost died. The towel cost $1, the yarn probably 10 cents at most since you can make a lot from one skein of yarn. Wonder if I should make some for the soup kitchen’s Christmas auction?
About the job: I talked to Vince last night. He told me to go over Amanda’s head to the store manager and ask him “as store manager, am I being fired or is there a problem with the quality of my work. You know that every time I had free time, I always asked you or Terry for additional work. One time I asked Amanda for work, she told me she didn’t have anything for me to do, and I even suggested work that I saw needed to be done”. We’ll just take it from there. If cutting my hours/days continues, perhaps corporate should be made aware of this. How although I only want to work 4 hours, I have and will to continue to give the company 4 hours of work. I have witnessed other employees, while they will work for 8 hours, they text on their phone, draw pictures, stand around doing nothing, go outside to talk on their phone. I know it won’t change anything, but if anything it’ll make me feel good.
Kylia – when we were looking for lights for our detached garage so that they would match the house’s, we went to the store where the lights were originally purchased. Is that an option for you? We were lucky in that when we purchased this house it was only 6 months old, but it might be harder if your home is older
Lisa – I wish I was closer to kylia. I’m SURE that we could work something out. I don’t have a problem just jumping in and doing something that I see needs to be done.
Candy – we’re so very glad you found this group, too. Love hearing from you
The weather looks nice now. It’s supposed to start raining later so I will probably go in the pool in a few and then maybe take my evening walk earlier.
I can’t say that in June I’ve lost weight, and I can’t say that I’ve gained. I must say, that it seems to be harder and harder to lose the weight. No surprise there. Also, my body is changing (thicker around the middle) and I DO NOT like the changes. But I don’t think there’s anything I can do about it. Fortunately, I haven't gained, the rolls are just redistributed
Congrats to all the losers!
Dramaqueen – congrats on the good news. What I absolutely hate (and I know there’s nothing that can be done) is the phrase “well, at your age….”
KimShea – welcome! Where will you be going on your vacation?
Michele NC2 -
Heather - I love when DH and I work on a project together. Today I should do laundry, and he helps me with it for my back and hip. It’s supposed to be up to 36 again today though so I am not running the dryer.
Machka - I am not a morning person and can’t imagine waking up and working out. Like you, I have a couple hours an evening to myself in the Winter, right now I have too much time alone. I guess I just can’t be pleased. 😂
Kylia - lack of structure is a huge reason people leave jobs another one is when the management team isn’t all on the same page. You are in a very difficult position, I honestly don’t know how you have managed it for so long. I hope you are paid handsomely.
Heather - those trips are going to keep you excited for the next few months, it’s always wonderful to have something to look forward to.
Michele - I enjoy a variety of crafts too, I enjoy painting, scrapbooking, making cards things where I see a quick result. I lose interest in things like cross stitch, quilting, knitting. I think making those towels for the auction would be a great idea. Doesn’t cost you a lot, but people sure enjoy them. I used to have a few but they wore out years ago.
I am sitting on the deck right now, but will soon have to move inside I think. The sun is about to get into the position that I can’t avoid it. There is a beautiful breeze and I don’t want to miss it.
I have 4 days off and absolutely no idea what I want to do.
Sitting around is not enjoyable for me , but working on things I want to do is out of the question because of the heat and my back. I’ll have to come up with Something.
Tracey in Edmonton 🇨🇦
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HAPPY JULY 1st !!! --
Penny – Thinking of you and your move. Perhaps you will be able to visit Longyearbyen now and then. I hope you will be happy with your new neighbors and make good friends.
KimShea01 – Welcome! Post often so we can get to know one another. :flowerforyou:
Tracey – You have just inspired me to knit again! Our DDIL is expecting baby boy #2. I love to knit baby blankets! Thank you! :bigsmile:
We seem to be having a break from the heat and this morning is cool and overcast. I am hoping that my hanging fuchsia will begin to recover from the recent heat spell. It is still a crispy critter in many places and not especially pretty. :ohwell:
Katla in NW Oregon
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BARBIE thanks for starting us off!
@Snowflake1968 Tracey, Any evolution on your computer situation? I have had great experience using plants and herbs etc against insects. Never had major issues with spiders but found this online. Many insects do not like lavandar. it's a totally yuck to them. i've had good luck against ants with orange flower essential oil and also cinnamon...
found online. Many critters hate laveender so i'd start there. peppermint maybe too. i would guess it's the lemon in the lemon dish soap that bugs the spiders..
Spider Repelling Herbs and Essential Oils include:
Eucalyptus.
Citronella.
Lavender.
Peppermint.
Tea Tree.
Cinnamon.
Citrus.
Cedar.
@cityjaneLondon Heather, 80min x 2 people is an awesome cleaning session;
KEVRIT i think you know this but AA is for him and alanon would be for loved ones (whether he goes to AA or not)
ALLIE belated happy birthday!
Computer purchase
I looked into all sorts of options: fixing, buying on backmarket (reputable guarantied secondhand online tech sales), and local refurbished nd finally bought a new one. I'm in the mac rabbit hole for now. Since air is identical to macbook pro at present in specs, but 300 less, plus i get a 10% teacher/student discount, it was the best option. even the refurbished seller suggested it was better buying new. i bought the 3 year garantee this time. macbook screens are so fragile and so expensive if they break.
i didn't want to spend the 1000 euros but am glad to be done with it. my last computer was a lemon. it was giving me grief from day one, with problems recognized (overall for this version) 2 years later but never fully repaired...long story. it never worked properly. so i'm glad to be done with it. i wanted to leave the mac rabbit hole but it's not a good time to get used to a new computer approach.
NATURAL SLEEP HELP
I've used valarien, well known for helping sleep. my sister who's a nurse only takes a half sometimes, cause strong for her.
passion flower- recommended by many (passes double blind test) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21294203/
melatonin - only taken rarely by me, though many seem to like it. a hormone?
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Katlya sorry about the work family woes.1
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Karen- hugs to you. I hope things smooth out soon.
Allie - I don’t know how your family can treat you so shabbily. It seems to me, as an outsider looking in, that if you aren’t at their beck and cal bending over backwards for them they treat you like dirt under their feet. It makes me sad for you.
I’m happy to read you had a lovely day. Happy Birthday
Rebecca- I was seriously depressed a few years ago and started reading and posting happy, positive, kind quotes nightly along with starting a gratitude journal it made a tremendous difference. I have recommended it to two friends that took me seriously and have since thanked me for the difference it has made in their lives and outlook.
Lisa - I want to quilt, my Mom did beautiful embroidery work and I have quilt blocks for all of the family. I just don’t think I have the patience for it. I like to see progress in my crafts quickly or I give up.
Barbie - thank you for the new thread. I really appreciate you all and enjoy catching up.
I am starting a 4 day weekend and next week is a 5 day weekend! This weekend we are buying a used vehicle from a friend so we will both have transportation. Neither vehicle is new and not in the best shape but as long as they get us where we’re going I’ll be happy.
We have been getting the tremendous heat here this week and it’s stifling in our trailer. I have been sitting on the deck in the evenings until way past bedtime. It’s currently 2240 and there is finally a nice breeze. I just went inside for a minute and it felt like walking into a furnace.
I think most of the restrictions are being abolished tomorrow. I don’t know how I feel about it since we are still on outbreak at work. It will be nice to have a family gathering with all of us though.
One of our resident’s son showed up with Wendy’s frosty’s for the staff today. What a special treat that was. I have never had one before and was shocked when I added it and found out the calorie count!!!! Since that was all I ate today at work I guess it was ok.
I’m down 3.2 lbs this month, I hope I can keep you it up.
Have a lovely day ladies.
Tomorrow is Canada Day but there is not a lot of celebrating going on this year.
Tracey in Edmonton
I'm sorry you were depressed, but glad you took up journaling and reading positive quotes to help you. I asked my middle son once, when we were discussing his depression, and I asked him to describe was depression feels like compared to general sadness. He thought for a moment and answered, "when you do things that make you happy, but they don't give you joy anymore. That about broke my heart. But he takes mess to help him, and of course they had Athena Rose. I think looking thru life with a child's perspective helps too.
Hugs!
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Paid bills, balanced to the penny, (love to put that zero with a line across it in the checkbook), and sent money to son for rent. The rent to management company gets automatically withdrawn from his account. We have his banking information on our online bill pay. I would imagine there's not a lot of elderly parents paying their kids rent, but we thought it would strengthen his credit as a young adult. Plus its funny as heck!
💖 Rebecca
Whidbey
Washington
Countdown to Athena hug 15 days!1
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