WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

fizzfizz · January 2022

Here's to 2022 and congratulations to us all, we made it through 2021! I'm resolved to do three small things every day that the 'ideal person' in my head would do ... and who is that 'ideal person'? The one that I thought I'd become every single New Year when I made all those failed resolutions

There's no need to be perfect, just be kind, especially to yourselves x

Paula - Oxford (England)

Machka9 · January 2022

LisaInArkansas · January 2022

Barbie, thank you for your steadfast support through establishing this thread each month. It's an enormous gift.

Barbara AHMOD, I think the "oh no!" from the two-year-old is just the words he says when he wants a rise out of his mama, because he knows she will respond every time. 🤣

Paula - Well said, and we look forward to hearing more from you.

Ginny - so good to see you post! And congratulations for staying off the smokes.

I was in bed by 8:30 last night, and when I woke up about 11:45 to go potty, I couldn't have told you what day it was. Back in bed, just relaxing back into sleep, and the stuttering sound of an automatic large gun in the distance made my eyes pop right back open at midnight. Then a pause and it went off again. Unnerving, to say the least. My daughter told me this morning she heard it too and thought it was a .50 caliber. Which, for the uninitiated, is a really, really big gun. Not exactly a recipe for a good night's sleep, but I did fall right back to sleep anyway. It was raining like stink here, and still is, so it put the stop to other fireworks I think.

Hope everyone's new year is starting off well... welcome to those who are new to us!

Regards,
Lisa in AR

KetoneKaren · January 2022

Happy New Year to my sisters!

Thanks for another month, Barbie...appreciate you!

Karen in Virginia
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spikeyhair · January 2022

Thanks BARBIE
Happy New Year everyone

Kate UK ❤️

barbiecat · January 2022

We survived New Year's Eve fireworks. Bessie was not nearly as agitated by them this year as she has been in the past. She came out to the living room about 6 PM when the fireworks started and lay next to us. All was quiet when we went to bed at 7 but at 9 she was next to the bed asking to get in with me. I put her in bed and played music and my audio book on the phone to cover the sounds of the fireworks. We both slept a bit and finally it was quiet at 12:30 when we go out for a quick potty break followed by a snack. After that, we slept straight through until morning.

Suebdew, Bessie and Sasha love the snow. They have fleece lined waterproof jackets. This year it got much colder with the snow than it has in the past and their feet got cold quickly so they asked to go back in after about 15 minutes. These cold temperatures are unusual for us so I don't see any reason to add dog boots to what they wear. Temperatures will be above freezing again in a few days.

Lisa, Jake heard what he thought he heard a big gun shooting off last night and had several guesses about what it might have been--not as big as what you heard but troubling.

Barbie in NW WA

AlexandraFindsHerself1971 · January 2022

The fireworks weren't too bad here, probably because right about midnight the rain came, and torrentially. I was fine with that.

I slept well, and as I don't have any appointments today I let myself wake up naturally at 8:30. Nyx, my black girl cat, is very velcro this morning. She woolsucked on the fur blanket on my bed while I got dressed and is now asleep across my lap. That won't last because I have things to do today. Including getting my tea and my morning meds.

Today I have rice to premake for future Asian dishes. I put it up in 2 ounce packets so when I get it out I get exactly a serving, no more, no less. It's a bit fiddly to do, but I do like the convenience later. I also need to slice some steak and freeze it in marinade for beef with pea pods/broccoli/pepper steak type dishes. And I need to make more pico de gallo as Boyfriend ate the last of it on his tacos.

I am also going to make orange streusel sweet bread for when I am incapacitated. I had the streusel left over and want to use it up. It's pecan streusel, so I can't just use it with anything. But orange and pecan are compatible. I'll probably make it in muffin cups instead of a loaf.

Today's meals are chicken patty sandwiches, when people wake up and want food, and later on I'll make beef stroganoff. Boyfriend will have his on sliced zucchini instead of noodles.

I need to make garlic bread but not until tomorrow as I have a very good recipe that requires a cold oven start. So it needs to be its own day's work.

Otherwise, there's laundry to do and of course cats who require reassurance that they are, in fact the most silky, sweet, wonderful cat that ever was. (laugh)

This is Nyx. Yes, she's sitting on the instructions. She's helpful like that.

Alexandra in Indianapolis IN

bwcetc · January 2022

Happy New Year ... love and blessing to all of you and your families!

Alexandra and Paula ... Welcome!

Barbie ... thank you for another year of starting us off right!

Flea ... love Augustine's writings. I've been reading through the Bible for several years now ... always find comfort and peace there.

Barbara ... the word "listen" keeps coming to mind for me as well for the same reasons.

Last year I wrote this as my 2021 goals: ...

"I really need to move off of my current weight and, ideally, would like to lose about 1/2 pound per week. At that rate I should be 25-26 pounds lighter at the end of 2021 ... still overweight, but going in a much better direction. Will continue IF and will most likely do so with OMAD. Exercise has been limited due to a deteriorating knee and I have been referred to an orthopedist with an appointment in January. I need to be able to at least walk for exercise. Limiting sugar helps so that will be on my list. The family wants to focus on more plant-based meals, so that will be included as well. Dealing with family dynamics when husband retires on Feb. 1st and having both sons temporarily home will be a challenge both emotionally and financially. I will continue to work part-time if for no other reason than to get out of the house!" Did I achieve any of this? No. My weight is the same. My knees didn't get better (as you know I broke a leg instead). Sugar is still in my diet. Plants based meals were almost non-existent. My husband, however, did retire. I ended up retiring too! (official date was yesterday 12/31/21). Our oldest son died. Our younger son is still at home. But we're ok with that. He's healing. He's working.

Word for the year ... 2019 year my word had been committed. 2020 the word was steadfast. I didn't choose a word for 2021 and in retrospect ...there were no words for 2021. After giving this much thought (considering and tossing out several words/phrases), my word for 2022 will be "perseverant." Perseverant/perseverance that is cheerful, endures with hope, and with patient continuance.

2022 Goals ...

I continue to need to move off of my current weight. I will continue with the intermittent fasting window of 20:4 each day of the week. Ideally, I would like to be 25 pounds lighter at the end of 2022, but I will work with my body, not against it. Just because I feel like I've lost my direction this last year does not mean that God does not have a purpose for my life. Looking forward to what He will bring. I know there are battles ahead. I will be strong and courageous. And I will join all of you here to lift you up and encourage you as you search and work for your best selves too.

Beth near Buffalo
Where it's a gray rainy day but changing into a winter snow storm later tonight.

1948CWB · January 2022

Happy New Year to All You Lovely Ladies! May 2022 bring blessings, peace and joy!

Carol in GA

annham · January 2022

Happy New Year; I have been a member of Fitness Pal for a while but have never really used it. (WW member but they closed in person meetings and local online meetings) so here I am. Hoping for some motivation and tips on what has worked for others.

Peterborough, ON

kymarai · January 2022

Welcome to 2022!
Barbie- Thank you for our fresh start for both the year and the month.

I am in Kentucky. Looking at my sleep bars when we have been down here I haven't been sleeping well. DH and I rearranged the bedroom last night. Our heads were to the north, now they are west. The room is much more calming and I actually slept! Win! Yes, our bed blocks a decorative fire place, but sleep is more important. We had a lovely dinner with friends before heading here. We actually beat the rain as well. We were able to unload the zero turn from the trailer, load the little truck on the trailer, and turn the truck around to make leaving today easier. DH just went to barn to put up some lights. I am going to go work on cross stitch in a moment.

The word I keep coming up with is "SELF" . I don't mean selfishness, but that I need to take more care of me. I admitted to my DH that I believe I am suffering from depression. His initial response was they make meds for that.. then he became more attentive to me. Little things that make my day better and one big thing. Little things have included turning down my bed and putting a piece of chocolate on my pillow, asking if I have plans before making plans, and more patience when I am losing my $#!*. He also bought me a new car! It is a little Mazda Miata MX5 with retractable hard top. He tried to surprise me with it by thinking of buying a used one, but the used prices were almost as high as a new one. It should be here in March. We need another car like we need a hole in the head, but I am excited. Anyway, I need to focus on me. Better health, stretching, strength, stamina, relaxing. This would mean organizing paperwork, home, and work. It means doing something every day towards the goals. Not selfish, but caring for me so I can continue to care for others.
I am blessed by being part of the group of ladies! I appreciate your encouragement and sharing! I am on my phone as I didn't bring computer down. I will try posting some photos tonight as I can't post from my phone.
Heading off to start my day.

Happy New year!
❤
Kylia from Rainy Ohio but currently in Kentucky

cityjaneLondon · January 2022

I am knackered and my back has gone into spasms!

The beach visit was great. Photos in spoiler. The sea was rough and there was a breeze, so the Coastguard turned out in force with blue lights to order everyone out of the water. The pink men being given a talking to were being total idiots!
Bea and Edie on their new roller skates.

Love Heather UK

pipcd34 · January 2022

cityjaneLondon · January 2022

Then we came back to our house and my son ordered pizza. I think they were snowed under with orders and short of drivers. It eventually arrived OK and we all enjoyed eating round our dining room table together ❤ 😄 AF wine was served.
I got tense waiting for the food and then I found that the clothes I had bought for Edie for Christmas were too small. My son said he would return them to the shop, so I had to find the emails as I had thrown all the packaging away. He was meant to tell me earlier 😔 My DDIL had nagged him.
Then I had a long discussion about the cruise and they advised us to cancel. Then write to the CEO to see if we can get our deposit transferred. I have gone off the whole idea. We still want to go on the Iceland one though.
Then my son tried to sort out our old smart TV. The old Samsung thing didn't support BBC iplayer and Netflix. He managed to retrofit the Firestick, from the other tv, which had a bit of metal jamming up the connection. It's connected now. Now we've got to find all our passwords to get it started. Grrr!
What fresh hell is this?

Anyway, all that, plus Bea dismantling the tree decorations and spreading potted plant leaves everywhere, plus chimney soot on my lovely rug and sofa, just about caused my poor back to spasm with tension.

I think a nap is in my future, having woken up at 5. Went to bed at 1.

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

MA_B · January 2022

Happy New Year everyone. Last year we had snow... This year I've been in the garden feeding the birds in a t-shirt.
The dog training team always do a walk together on NYD, which is also my birthday😂... this morning we had a lovely sunny walk. I took my 3 younger dogs and we did 4.5k together. The first team walk that my rescue has joined and she was so calm alongside the others, I was so proud of her. My poodle came home really muddy. I call her my mud magnet mop. The chocolate smoothie doodle thoroughly enjoyed being out with all her friends again.
Then while it was so warm I took my 12 year old doodle for a shorter walk, she walks so slowly these days and can't do the distances that 2 years ago would have been so easy for her. Another 2.5k ticked off already this month😁
My personal challenge for January is to do 100k minimum. My daughter's scout group, she is scout leader, is raising funds for a new scout hut and all the families associated with them are doing this challenge, although they are doing 5k per day. I am being sponsored as a birthday fundraiser on my fb page, so no pressure to tick off the mileage 😂
My other challenges for January are to loose at least 2kg, to meet up with a friend once a week (living in my own now I have a tendency to hibernate). There are other things for the year, but one step at a time...
Maryann in UK

cityjaneLondon · January 2022

Sorry one more photo. :embarassed::

Love Heather UK xxxxxx

minicooper452 · January 2022

Thanks for the NEW start Barbie.
Don't know what the year is going to bring, exactly. Going to take it one day at a time. Enjoying my job with the school district, working from home, loving my grands and kids and hubby and pooch, trying to take care of my health as best as I can for an overweight, arthritic, 60+ year-old. Mainly trying to maintain a positive attitude with so much negative going around.
Be Good
Be Kind
Be Safe
Say 'I love you'
Love and Blessings
Carla from Lakeville, MN

Whidislander · January 2022

Awe, Happy New Year to my favorite ladies!!! We did nothing, listening to the fireworks around us. I went to bed at 9:00 pm. I am a creature of habit.🙃🙄😁. I decided to wait and have tacos at dinnertime instead of my normal 12-4 pm window. So yesterday was a 23 hr fast day. By 3 pm I had taken out my Sabra "everything" hummus and my bag of sun chips, then stopped before I ate the whole blinkin lot. Then I had a marshmallow. Then I ate a cup of Taylor farms asian salad, with tomatoes and Annie's shiitake dressing. My brain, * ok Rebecca cook something already*. So I started making the taco meal excitingly! By the time I was done chopping, cooking stuff, I was like I need a pause here. So while husband and eldest son ate, I sipped on some Gevalia coffee called creamy macchiato (its 100 calories). After a bit I ate my two tacos. The point is at no point was I out of control. I managed to still eat under 1200. I didn't mess up, and self guilt myself into just eating the rest of my sun chips bag or the container of hummus. I listened and made decisions. That's an important thing. I was proud of myself.
Thanks Barbie for starting our month, heck our year off right!
Hugs from Whidbey Island WA
Rebecca
Welcome all you new peeps!

grandmallie · January 2022

Alfie and I catching up on reruns of Golden girls gee sure going to miss Betty White..but she live to the ripe old age of 99

kevrit · January 2022

Had a nice quiet beginning to 2022 today. DH celebrated a little too much last night so slept in until 11 am this morning. I got up at 9, walked the dog, cleaned up a mess the other dog made during the night, then texted family and friends, then caught up on here. I love quiet mornings!

Did all in my PJ’s! Now have to get dressed and do site tags for campers coming in today. Then we will see what the rest of the day brings.

Happy New Year 🎆🎈🎊!

RvRita in Windy Roswell NM

fanncy0626 · January 2022

Carla my sister and niece also live in Lakeville! I taught in Rogers. We have a place in Walker but we are now in Arizona. Small world 🌍

Thanks for getting us started Barbie ☺️

Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

dlfk202000 · January 2022

Back to tracking my food again after stopping a few months ago- Intermitten fasting to start again too.
Got on the scale for the first time in months too. 153.8 which is 13 lbs higher than the first time I weighed myself at the beginning of last year. That was after being sick in bed for two weeks with covid and loosing my dad. Time to put more time in caring for me- something new to me.
I am still going to Zumba twice a week. Need to do more.

Dinner last night ended up being Popeyes fried chicken that dh brought home instead of the ravioli and home made sauce I had made. No room in the fridge for that big box of chicken and sides- sent the sides with son and his girlfriend. Did keep the biscuits and had two.
Ravioli and salad tonight.

Fireworks were a lot less this year- they did start at 6:30 but were done about 12:30- that is when I stopped reading. Watched them from bed- DH was asleep long before midnight.

Got a text from hubby #1's dad early this morning. Letting me know that he was making a big pot of the Lima beans I had sent him in his Christmas gift. They are speckled Limas that my dad grew and Carl really loves them so each year I send him some and he is more thrilled about them than the sweets I send him. I am so happy to have all of them back in my life. Chat with them often, yep, even #1-(we talk all the time).

No plans for today that I know of.

Have a wonderful New Year's Day Ladies

Debbie
Napa Valley,CA

edit: plans for dinner changed again- dh wanted the ravioli for lunch so quickly cooked them. No salad to go with them beings I need to stop at the store while we are out for some. He wanted them now because he plans on going out to dinner and a movie with a friend.
Trying to log my portion but I guess too many others are doing the same thing- just looping and looping- I will write it down and try later.
Guess I will have my salad for dinner while he is out

kevrit · January 2022

My ex-daughter-in-law posted this today and it really hit home, so thought I’d share:
“ How wonderful it is to see things clearer than I’ve ever seen before. How wonderful it is to feel so deeply than I’ve ever felt before. 2021 was a year of personal growth and purpose. I’ve learned what’s most important to me is my health, happiness, peace and that love truly conquers all. I’ve learned the best place in the world to me is in my husband’s arms and just breathing brings me great happiness. As I reflect back into the year, I’ve realized that it’s the little things in life, the things that cost nothing are what means the most to me. I’ve realized that the beauty on earth and the universe is magical and how everything is truly a miracle. 2021 was a break through year for me. A year of enlightenment. I live a life full of gratitude, love and joy every single day. I am super excited for 2022. May the New Year bring y’all more love and compassion. May you find the courage to pursue your wildest dreams. May your days be filled with happiness and joy. May all your troubles and worries fad away. May you achieve financial freedom. May a rainbow follow you everywhere. May you embark on new adventures and create new wonderful stories. May you be fearless in all your pursuit and endeavors. May you gain strength and confidence. May you restore your health. May you achieve peace and harmony in your heart and mind. May your life be fulfilled with meaning and purpose. And last, may you recover from all the hurt and find closure and all the answers you’ve been looking for. Cheers to a healthy, happy New Year and new you! “LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE BY LOVING THE LIFE YOU LIVE””

That last line is really powerful to me.

RvRita

margaretturk · January 2022

One of my favorite images from Facebook 2021. I took a painting class on Thursday and this picture inspired me.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

May your candle ever burn bright!

skuehn48 · January 2022

KJLaMore · January 2022

Arrived home from Texas at about 8:30pm last night. Collapsed into bed at about 10. The new year comes whether we are awake or asleep, so sleep won out, for me. lol Busy, busy week caring for my grandsons and my daughter. My son in law had to work the majority of the time, but it was nice visiting with him while he was home. Our only excursion during the week (aside from grocery pick ups and dropping off the two older boys at childcare a couple of the days) was a Christmas day trip to the zoo. The rest of the time was spent cooking, cleaning, playing, talking, caring for baby. It was exhausting; but I am glad I was able to be there and to give my daughter a week of extra sleep time, shower time, a lunch date with her husband (without kids). A few pics:

I am doing absolutely nothing today, as I catch up on resting. lol Tomorrow I will take Christmas deco down, clean house and get ready for my childcare families to return on Monday.
I have been reading posts and my heart is with all of you that are saying goodbye to a year of loss of loved ones, or a year of dealing with health problems, or financial difficulties.

I am rejoicing with all of you that are celebrating with family, friends, or singly.

Finding the joy and surrounding ourselves with love and kindness is so important!
Life IS what we make of it; despite what we lose or what is taken from us.
Thank you Barbie for bringing us into a new month/ new year. My word for 2022 is SELF-CARE. I have been batting that word around for a few weeks, thinking it was selfish to choose that as a goal. BUT, I realized that all of the words I have chosen in the past ARE selfish, because they are meant for me and not for anyone else. But the words I have chosen in the past (resilience, tenacity, movement, persistence) are all words that are designed for me to be better so I can perform better/do better for others. I know, more than I have ever known about any of the other words, that SELF-CARE is something that I need to focus on. My mental, spiritual, physical, emotional health depends on it. My first step will be to NOT commit to or join ANY new projects this year. NONE.
A big welcome to the new ladies! I think I will re-post my introduction in my next post.
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)

downongreenacres · January 2022

I heard someone say, "Watch what I do in 2022!"
I think that will be my mantra 💪

Whidislander · January 2022

Ooh today I was able to log in a new weight. Its nice to see numbers slowly marching down. I am more closer to 230 than to 240 lbs. Today's meal was leftover taco meat in a salad with 4.5 chips. Yep I counted each and every one. I opened my meal with a slice of sharp cheddar cheese. For dessert I fixed my Gevalia creamy macchiato pod with a square of 85% chocolate. Later I just have another black Folgers pod while I fix mashed potatoes, gravy and roast beef over toast for the guys. I am drinking my coffee black these days. That's a big deal because I used to take 3 heaping spoonfuls in each cup. I have found if I sprinkle some Himalayan pink salt in it, it takes a lot of the bitterness. Crazy, but it does work.
One day at a time ladies. I can't wait until husband gets his new glasses, the snow melts and we can attend the gym again. I so need it! No excuses this time! If I want to get my body to a place I've never had it go to, I need to do things I've never done before. Like push myself, and go outside my comfort zone.
Hugs everyone!
Rebecca
Whidbey Island WA

kymarai · January 2022

Kelly- Funny that we are ob the same wave length! I too thought "SELF" sounded selfish, but we must be our best selves to care for others!

Welcome to the new ladies!
Congratulations to the scale and NS victories.
Courage to all of us as we work toward our goals especially the ones outside of our comfort zone!

Home in Ohio now. Laundry going. Will tackle a few paper and to do list items. Then will post a few pics for y'all.
😊
Kylia in rainy Ohio

Machka9 · January 2022

I was struck by the phrase "joy in the waiting" as I feel like most of my life since March 2018 has been waiting. And I'm not known for my patience.

Machka in Oz

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2022

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