WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2021

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  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: BP, dogs to powerline, dogs to GB for nail trims, chiro, meeting minutes,
    Bonus: email to DH for clarification, 10 mins watering potatoes,
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, T’ai Chi, call R, reconcile Medicare part B statements, review June council minutes, figure out how to see what’s using all our mobile data, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, call S, fire district: drop off cookies, transcribe district volunteer forms, research NFPA, grant NIMS requirements, ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, Monday confer with Susan and Rhonda about interest for serving on next board, likewise Lee skills/tasks, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Nothing but You, Do Your Thing, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick; practice dances: One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat),); 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, ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this fall’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers and beit alpha cukes next year).
    Jump back July:
    15-Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step: bring that step average back up to 6701 by walking every night to goal plus 100. Did last night and tonight, brought average up to 6662 
    16-Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts: I need this!

    Thought I subscribed to Consumer Reports last week, but when I tried to login this weekend I couldn’t. Customer service emailed they could not find an account associated with my email. Checked the credit card I used, what’s this? ConsumerLabs not Consumer Reports??? Called to cancel and also entered a dispute against that charge in case they are slow to credit/refund. Then carefully went to Consumer Reports website and subscribed, get this. Full Access is $59/yr vs Consumer Labs’ $90/year. Caveat emptor.

    Machka what Heather said. Hoping you can be free, and husband able, to travel to Canada soon.
    Julie perfectly normal to be upset and worried about the squamous diagnosis. I’ve had skin cancer 4 times, and when I got the 3rd diagnosis I burst into tears when calling work to let them know I wouldn’t be back after the appointment. 3 times were basal (nose, chin, scalp) (really nothing serious) and once was squamous (nose again). I’ve had Mohs surgery 3 times, where they remove, then test the area around where they removed and if not clear they remove a little more tissue until it tests clear. My surgeon was an artist, made the tiny scars fall in the clefts of wrinkles so they are nearly invisible. Hope that’s what your surgery is scheduled to be, it’s very effective. I haven’t had a skin cancer diagnosis since 2005, but I get a whole body visual skin scan twice a year without fail. One dermatologist recommended Niacinimide which I take every day. Sounds like your dermatologist is a good one. Work can be a healthy distraction ;)
    Rebecca Panda cookies? “She kissed our cheeks. She said gamma and gwampa.” So happy for you. Feel like I got a hug. :heart:
    Kiz in N FL, how do you test your triglycerides and where do you get the kits?
    Katla “Deliberately having fun is good.” Yes!
    Rita Glad to hear of progress, think I should copy your morning meditation walk. Hooray for the lake!
    Allie stick to your guns!
    Lisa Wow that quilt! “Irony sandwich” now there’s an image :laugh:
    Tina I bought tickets to a special movie presentation that was pandemic-postponed indefinitely. I’ve been trying to get a refund for over a year. Grr. 3 vaccines in one day? Ouch!
    Welcome @HillSlug98239 in Washington’s Lower Columbia Basin. So long as we’re spared wildfires, the Oregon Coast Trail would be an option to consider. :love: the pooch!
    Vicki ((hugs)) that DOES sound scary.
    Carol “125 lbs”? That IS a big dog! Shadow is only 60, and Tumble 30 and either can knock me off my feet without trying.
    Kate and Cheri always love seeing your smiling faces when you pop by.

    DH was grumpy on our trip to Gold Beach to get the dogs’ nails trimmed. Haven’t yet figured out if he doesn’t feel well or just hates to be a passenger in my car.

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    July: leaner/stronger/kinder than June.
    daily: sit with Joe: 15, weigh/wii: 15/0/0; steps>6701=6947, vits=12.75, log=15, CI<CO=14, CI<250<CO=14, Tumble=11, Shadow=13, mfp=15, outside=19, up hill=15, clean 10=7.
    wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue:LD=. Wed:TC=2 PW=1. Thurs: Fri:TC=2. Sat:PW=2. rX x4=2.
    wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/30:141.5 7/4: 140.7 7/11: 142.9 grr! 7/18
    mnthly: board mtg=1, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
    bonus: AF=9 play= sew=
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW

    Thank you for telling about your experience. I saw that MOHS is a good technique. they are supposed to review my case tomorrow morning and maybe they will call me just after and I can ask about technique used. I read that MOHS is both more efficient and less scarring. Yes the dermatologist is good and she's young too, so not likely to retire soon (though she could move or change places!).

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    MACHKA yay for work at home, sorry for the 2nd wave!

    RITA you sound wise and calm!

    TINA who is the pop singer? Do you have a teen or pre-teen handy?
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,609 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    MACHKA yay for work at home, sorry for the 2nd wave!

    I'm not working from home yet ... still no cases in Tas. But I'm hoping!!


    M in Oz

  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    BETH thanks, I think crowns should have a 10 year guarantee with their price! I guess it's hard to do but...I also have tooth issues to deal with, and latent knee issues too- ok at present but to watch.

    KYLIA it's good that you are getting your blood checked and doing what you can.

    TRACEY thanks, a senior menu sounds good (or just a small person menu). often I want a variety but in small doses ideally at a lesser price. sometimes a savoury appetiser can do the trick. I have NEVER seen a senior meal.
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    I got 2.5 hours of exercising yesterday plus at least 40 min of cleaning but weight is up.

    metabolism is WAY DOWN since menopause, and I can't increase exercise exponentially at present.

    I seem to burn not much more than 1200 calories per day average.

    which I don't manage to stay below...weight is up maybe. a solid kilo from a year ago. :/

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,609 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    I got 2.5 hours of exercising yesterday plus at least 40 min of cleaning but weight is up.

    metabolism is WAY DOWN since menopause, and I can't increase exercise exponentially at present.

    I seem to burn not much more than 1200 calories per day average.

    which I don't manage to stay below...weight is up maybe. a solid kilo from a year ago. :/

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    That looks like maintaining to me!

    When I have gained and lost weight over the past 35 years it's been anywhere from 10 kgs to 30 kgs.

    I can gain 1 kg in a day of water weight if I do a longish bicycle ride.

    M in Oz
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Good morning!
    Menu planned for day. Just not dinner yet. Breakfast ready to eat. I will try oatmeal without butter, but.....I like the taste better with butter. I dont like margarine. My macros circle is still a little high with fat. One thing at a time. I like whole milk plain yogurt. The low gats that I have tried are sour. The only things I really like low fat are italian dressing and cottage cheese. I am weird. BTW-DH at grocery is no help! He kept picking out cookies and pies. He is on simvastatin for his cholesterol and has been for 10 years. While the doctors are happy with his numbers, they have been inching up. Time to rein him in too!
    Need to figure out exercise and times.
    My best choice yesterday was just the burger and cheese at McDonald's on way home from kentucky. DH impressed that I can eat a burger with no bun while driving. They had no grilled chicken and I was starved. No french fries for either of us as the girl messed up our order. Oh well. I can live without those.
    Better get some things done before work. Not sure what the day will bring at work, but feeling better about home.

    Have a wonderful day!
    Make the best choices you can at the moment!
    Remember YOU ARE WORTH IT!
    😘
    Kylia in Ohio
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Still here! Weekend busier than I thought it was going to be. Saturday was a morning birthday party, afternoon family reunion, evening other side of the family reunion. Sunday had a graduaton party. I had a hard time with my intent of "just popping in for a few minutes" to each event. Catching up after a year and a half of not seeing people; I lingered at all of them. But it was wonderful.
    Happy birthdays to Karen and Katla!
    I am enjoying all of the pics of the grands! Beautiful children and all getting so big! Karen, your grand daughter! Such intensity! <3
    Pip- Glad YOgi is okay! Love the new light fixture!
    Kiz- My heart breaks for your niece and grand niece! What a horrible experience to go through. I do know that the foster care systems in the US really try to place the children back with their families. Sometimes it is not the mom or dad, but a grandparent or other relative. AND, I know it sounds odd, but my heart also goes out to the dad. I am sure he regrets his actions (and most likely regretted it as soon as he did it). Shaking a baby is an adults temper/frustration getting the best of them. It is so hard in this "time" of social media portraying "perfect" parents/parenting, when there really needs to be a voice or campaign out there telling people that frustration is a HUGE part of the parent/caregiver life. IT IS OKAY TO PUT CRYING BABIES IN THEIR CRIB, CLOSE THE DOOR, AND WALK AWAY!! Let them cry and pull your self together. I am sending prayers/ good vibes to baby, and family as they navigate through this hard time! <3
    Flea and Julie- You both are in my thoughts daily as you deal with your health/cancer issues! Hugs to you both!
    Rita- Sending hugs and good juju your way!
    Barbie- Love hearing of your gardening success!
    Rebecca- Your trip sounds wonderful! My grandsons took to their grandpa immediately and would most times give me a glance or quick hug on their way to fawn over him. I am glad he has that with them. I think it helps him for that "bond". For me, the bond was formed at birth. lol Now, I know, because Tim would do anything for me or for those boys; if I say I want to go visit or send a package- no matter how tight money is, he will find a way to make it happen.

    Well, kids are arriving in a few minutes. It is Farm Week. I have a couple of "farm/garden" invitations set up for the kids to play with. I also have the six year old with me this week. I am preparing myself for a week of non-stop chatter. lol

    ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Still here! Weekend busier than I thought it was going to be. Saturday was a morning birthday party, afternoon family reunion, evening other side of the family reunion. Sunday had a graduaton party. I had a hard time with my intent of "just popping in for a few minutes" to each event. Catching up after a year and a half of not seeing people; I lingered at all of them. But it was wonderful.
    Happy birthdays to Karen and Katla!
    I am enjoying all of the pics of the grands! Beautiful children and all getting so big! Karen, your grand daughter! Such intensity! <3
    Pip- Glad YOgi is okay! Love the new light fixture!
    Kiz- My heart breaks for your niece and grand niece! What a horrible experience to go through. I do know that the foster care systems in the US really try to place the children back with their families. Sometimes it is not the mom or dad, but a grandparent or other relative. AND, I know it sounds odd, but my heart also goes out to the dad. I am sure he regrets his actions (and most likely regretted it as soon as he did it). Shaking a baby is an adults temper/frustration getting the best of them. It is so hard in this "time" of social media portraying "perfect" parents/parenting, when there really needs to be a voice or campaign out there telling people that frustration is a HUGE part of the parent/caregiver life. IT IS OKAY TO PUT CRYING BABIES IN THEIR CRIB, CLOSE THE DOOR, AND WALK AWAY!! Let them cry and pull your self together. I am sending prayers/ good vibes to baby, and family as they navigate through this hard time! <3
    Flea and Julie- You both are in my thoughts daily as you deal with your health/cancer issues! Hugs to you both!
    Rita- Sending hugs and good juju your way!
    Barbie- Love hearing of your gardening success!
    Rebecca- Your trip sounds wonderful! My grandsons took to their grandpa immediately and would most times give me a glance or quick hug on their way to fawn over him. I am glad he has that with them. I think it helps him for that "bond". For me, the bond was formed at birth. lol Now, I know, because Tim would do anything for me or for those boys; if I say I want to go visit or send a package- no matter how tight money is, he will find a way to make it happen.

    Well, kids are arriving in a few minutes. It is Farm Week. I have a couple of "farm/garden" invitations set up for the kids to play with. I also have the six year old with me this week. I am preparing myself for a week of non-stop chatter. lol

    ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Pip ~ I like your new modern light fixture. You are doing great in achieving tasteful buys for your home.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Heather I am with you on the publishing vs privacy controversy. I am very private online: very few pictures of me or my real name. All that might change if I ever finish my book. It seems so odd to me because I would never choose a book based on an author's blog or email.

    I got into the cookies last night. Ugghh. I'm not making progress. I've logged for 757 days and lost 5.5 pounds. Time to work a little harder. At least I currently have salad fixings.

    Chores today. I have to pay bills, do laundry, and catch up on stuff.

    Annie in Delaware
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
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  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    Karen and Katla

    Very happy birthday wishes!!
    🎉🎊🎈🎂🎁
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,614 Member
    "Get to do"s and "chose well"s
    Chose well: church, council meeting.
    Bonus: Walked around Azalea Park during concert, Freddie’s.
    Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, make whey lemon pie filling, call R, follow up minutes question with Doreen, reconcile Medicare part B statements, figure out how to see what’s using all our mobile data, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, call S, fire district: drop off cookies, transcribe district volunteer forms, research NFPA, grant NIMS requirements, ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, Monday confer with Susan and Rhonda about interest for serving on next board, likewise Lee skills/tasks, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, learn new dances (Nothing but You, Do Your Thing, A Little Less Broken, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick; practice dances: One Margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat),); 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, ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this fall’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers and beit alpha cukes next year).
    Jump back July:
    18-Let go of the small stuff and focus on the things that matter: can’t see the big picture for the punctuation ;{
    19-If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it: instead of ugly bulges, they’re reserves of energy to be USED!

    Belated best birthday wishes to Karen!
    Pip I like your choice but how the heck are you going to get up there to switch them out?
    Heather “champagne and brulee cheesecake” sounds delightful! Great pic!
    Kiz, thanks! Wow you weren’t kidding when you said these weren’t cheap. Will wait til after September bloodwork and appointment to decide what to do, but this might help me persuade Dr. to let me go off the statins for a test period. https://www.testsymptomsathome.com/index_pol.asp#upgrade Oh Kiz, just read about your great grand nephew. Prayers for you, your niece and grand niece and ggn. No contact with social work before placing in foster care, that IS so messed up.
    Welcome @pegss0115! You posted just fine. My best tip is to get a food scale and weigh not measure your food. It’s a real eye-opener, as is logging every bite, lick or sip.
    Beth :love: Cecil, his coat is gorgeous!
    Rebecca “…we watched her get spun up on sugar!” :naughty:
    Katla best birthday wishes one day early! Hope you have extra fun ;) My BFF would have been 72 on the 17th. Miss her.

    Julie I think crowns should have a lifetime guarantee, not just the price but the misery… ;) That is a lot of exercising and cleaning. Well done!
    Kylia I’m not usually a fan of low- or fat-free, most make up the flavor with sugar. BUT I do like Tillamook’s reduced fat sourcream and Fage’s fat free Greek Yoghurt, it almost tastes like cream cheese to me ;) IMHO a little bit of real butter is better than any amount of margarine. Avoid it like the plague.
    Kelly “there really needs to be a voice or campaign out there telling people that frustration is a HUGE part of the parent/caregiver life. IT IS OKAY TO PUT CRYING BABIES IN THEIR CRIB, CLOSE THE DOOR, AND WALK AWAY!! Let them cry and pull yourself together.” True and compassionate.
    Carol, chocolate and nuts are two of my many weaknesses.
    Barbie I’ve harvested 3 small baby zucchini’s from the plant in a pot on our porch. It is so satisfying to prepare food that grew here rather than boughten!

    Dithering about possible August trip to Skye Terrier Specialty in Colorado. Would be $$pendy. Might be better to see how finances stretch to our new mortgage payment, refinanced to pay off in 10 years, and even perhaps put off changing vehicles… it’s hard to be a grownup :laugh:

    Lighter, lovelies!
    f8qt1s098sxm.gifBarbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    July: leaner/stronger/kinder than June.
    daily: sit with Joe: 18, weigh/wii: 17/0/0; steps>6701=6894, vits=15.75, log=18, CI<CO=16, CI<250<CO=16, Tumble=12, Shadow=15, mfp=17, outside=22, up hill=18, clean 10=7.
    wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue:LD=. Wed:TC=2 PW=1. Thurs: Fri:TC=3. Sat:PW=3. rX x4=3.
    wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4 6/30:141.5 7/4: 140.7 7/11: 142.9 grr! 7/18: 141.8 7/25: 7/31:
    mnthly: board mtg=1, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
    bonus: AF=10 play= sew=
    2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
  • kizanne2
    kizanne2 Posts: 123 Member
    Barbara there are different ones. I got the one that doesn't do the all in one test. So it was cheaper. But yeah. I used medical reimb. from my employer to at least get it tax free money.

    I find it is cheaper than prescriptions and a healthy motivator.

    KJ what is a farm day? Sounds fun. I am really hoping to get some August plants in.



  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Allie – I hope your bed/head spins are easing. Glad you’ve made an appointment with the neuro-ophthalmologist. :flowerforyou:

    KJ – Thanks for the birthday wishes. Tomorrow is the big day. :smiley:

    Pip – So happy to know that Yogi is doing okay. :heart:

    Heather – Good job writing! I hope you are happy with your first edit and the next stage goes well. :star:

    Peach – Can you complain to the Instacart? It seems like you should be able to get the brand and size that your brother-in-law prefers. :grumble:

    Cheri – Thank you for the birthday wishes! :flowerforyou:

    Barbara – Thank you for the birthday wishes. :bigsmile: I’m sorry for the loss of your BFF.


    We have another “bright, bright sunshiney day.” I have yoga this morning and I need the exercise and connection with friends. I am looking forward to yoga and the day.

    I have been working hard at knitting the baby blanket for our unborn grandson and I have a sore right thumb. I think I’ll give it a little rest. I have plenty of time to finish the baby blanket. The baby is not due for months.

    Katla in sunshiney NW Oregon
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    kymarai wrote: »
    I am in so much trouble with my doctor next week.....
    Blood work not good cholesterol wise......ldl went up 30 points and triglycerides up 40 points!! I guess I really need to focus on me! I don't eat that badly I didn't think but eating hasn't been a focus, so I guess I shouldn't be surprised. I need to get a handle on this. I suck at taking medicine! I don't like taking it as I feel one thing leads to another....270 is a little high though. My HDL is still at 90 so that is a plus. I will see what doctor says, but hopefully we can figure this out without statins or other meds. So I know junk food and STRESS don't help....Reckon I need to figure this out......

    Thanks for listening. Tips or suggestions welcome. Reading to be done.

    This too will be taken care of one way or another. I am important to many people, so really need to figure this out for my health.

    <3
    Kylia

    Cholesterol is a funny thing. I eat right but mine is really high. Sometimes it is hereditary as in my case.

    RvRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    Pg 47 done trying to catch up!
    RvRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    bananasandoranges wrote: »
    MACHKA yay for work at home, sorry for the 2nd wave!

    RITA you sound wise and calm!

    TINA who is the pop singer? Do you have a teen or pre-teen handy?

    Thank you Bananas! I’m doing walking meditation, reading self help books ( just finished No Mud No Lotus and starting the Silva Mind Control Method. I also read How to Talk to Crazy. These are helping my depression, stress, and anxiety. I have also downloaded an app called Balance, that is offering a one year free subscription. The meditations are only 3 minutes long so easily doable! (I’m on day 5 of 10 beginner). I have been to therapists in the past and don’t really want to start again so trying the self help version first. Working so far, been a month so going in the right direction!

    RvRita up to pg 50
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,094 Member
    Flea- totally natural..

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