WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022
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Thought about you last night Lisa!!! Glad you're all safe!
RAIN, RAIN, RAIN today!
Carla, in RAINY MN2 -
Well I cracked at it.. and got the clothes bagged for goodwill and some i thought Trudy and her daughter might like.. i have a few things that Tracy can fit into and i got a load of laundry washed and dried..
My place still looks like a tornado blew through but at least im weeding out...
Will get the dolly and take 2 large bags and a box to goodwill when i go to pick up my order at Walmart this afternoon...
Lisa- glad your daughter and the kids are safe ..2 -
Art in Bloom was open to public this year. I went with a friend on Thursday...
This was one of my favorites. Florist/artist outfit she bought as a dress and turned it into a coat just for this event. Her husband made the frame. She had to figure out how to keep top plants from drying out. No soil allowed. She placed them in the floral foam and then in bags. Love how it looks like the flowers are spilling out of the frame.🦩
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Another piece we got to hear the florist...
Another favorite from Art in Bloom😍Florist/artist had help from her son who is in his early thirties build the wood portion of the display. Love how it mimics the bottom portion of the seat. This is a hallway by Frank LLoyd Wright. The yellow flowes capture the seats.
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So fortunate to get to meet so many florists😍.
The jade mountain depicts a group of poets getting together on a mountain retreat. the Florist/artist captured the party atmosphere with real jade cups. Starting full and spilling out by the time they reached the bottom of the mountain. In the jade they are floating in a stream. Flowers used were all Chinese in origin. On the back of her piece she used leaves to represent the poem that was written by the organizer of the event that is writen in Chinese on the back of the 600 pound jade.
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MARGARET ~ Those displays are so pretty and the florists are very, very talented. Loved your friend's outfit and display.
Carol in GA2 -
Lovely exhibition Margaret. Nice to be in a FLW Hall. Wow! One of my favourite bits of the Met is the FLW room.
I'm so sorry about your son. I know you did all you could for him.
And Rita. Such hard choices. My son went through hell with his anxiety and depression, but he wasn't psychotic. He has come through it. I still worry a little, but luckily I am physically distant from him. I just hope he doesn't fall out with his girlfriend.
I've just had a long conversation with G about our trip. Good to hash it over. She was utterly fooled by my composed demeanour. :laugh:
I've arranged to chat with L tomorrow morning.
DH back in an hour and a half. I have duck legs ready for him. Curly kale. In the meantime, I am going to finish watching A Star Is Born. 2018.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx3 -
So pretty Margaret! I love shows like that. My step father used to do Bonsai trees, and it was so amazing to see all his creations. I need to find some photos of his pots.💖👍. Yep our Athena is quite the little lady.💖. This month is her birthday, turning 3! A couple days after her birthday her mom, and her other grandma is taking her to Disneyland for the first time. She'll have do much fun!
Rebecca
Whidbey
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*my son will have to stay home because his college classes will still be going on, plus he needs to the dogs*. 😔. On a good side, he's a guy and never much into Disney. In fact we referred to Mickey Mouse as "that big mutant rat"... I know so bad. Barbie had no hope in our house either with GIJoes. Barbie along side a GIJoe, she was humongous! 😂
Rebecca1 -
On the good side, my mother got off the couch and went shopping. It's been awhile since she left the house other than doctor visits. On the bad side, she brought home non-diet food like ice cream and ice cream bars and chips and cookies and pie. Lots of stuff that I am trying to stay away from. Oh well.
I have some calories if I can exercise a bit tonight. But will today suddenly be the day I develop discipline and stop after a small portion? Probably not. I'm better off just having another yoghurt. The battle goes on.
Annie in Delaware
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Machka ... what apps are you referring to for high tone hearing loss and tinnitus?
Margaret ... Lovely photos!
Lanette ... I forgot about the dementia/hearing loss connection!! Thank you for reminding me about that. One, I need to realize my hearing aids are providing more than sound conditioning in preparation for cochlear implant. But it also explains some things we're seeing with my mother. Glad, too, that your husband is doing a little better with medication.
Yesterday was another trip out to Ohio to be with my parents since my mom was released from skilled nursing back to assisted living. The two of them kept my husband and I busy, that's for sure. My dad has improved immensely since his medical issues in November. A miracle really. My mom is struggling with the heel wound. I continue to look for facilities in my town and have a visit scheduled with an enhanced care assisted living facility on Monday. None of them are ideal.
Good news was that even with a disgusting stop at McDonald's and an overpriced fast-food meal ... I stayed within calories allowances. That's the beauty of IF. But it wasn't a satisfying or nutritious meal by any standard. We just needed to eat as it was getting late and we had a drive ahead of us.
Beth near Buffalo5 -
Our daughter and granddaughter were here for six days and have gone home to Illinois. It was a wonderful visit. Our daughter plans to bring her middle child, a son, on the next visit. He is full of energy and I look forward to seeing him.6
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Hello I am looking forward to a new month. A chance for a refresh and make some headway towards a healthier way of life. I have gotten my strawberries planted.. into inexpensive plastic tubs until I find a permanent place for them. So far so good they look like they are thriving. 🙂
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Machka ... what apps are you referring to for high tone hearing loss and tinnitus?
Margaret ... Lovely photos!
Lanette ... I forgot about the dementia/hearing loss connection!! Thank you for reminding me about that. One, I need to realize my hearing aids are providing more than sound conditioning in preparation for cochlear implant. But it also explains some things we're seeing with my mother. Glad, too, that your husband is doing a little better with medication.
Yesterday was another trip out to Ohio to be with my parents since my mom was released from skilled nursing back to assisted living. The two of them kept my husband and I busy, that's for sure. My dad has improved immensely since his medical issues in November. A miracle really. My mom is struggling with the heel wound. I continue to look for facilities in my town and have a visit scheduled with an enhanced care assisted living facility on Monday. None of them are ideal.
Good news was that even with a disgusting stop at McDonald's and an overpriced fast-food meal ... I stayed within calories allowances. That's the beauty of IF. But it wasn't a satisfying or nutritious meal by any standard. We just needed to eat as it was getting late and we had a drive ahead of us.
Beth near Buffalo
Beth - seems like almost everyone in my family had significant hearing loss once they hit their 80's. My mom and my maternal grandfather had dementia in their later years - hearing seemed to be OK. I'm still in a love/hate relationship with my hearing aid. If I get 5 hours I'm doing good! Better than nothing.
Glad to hear your dad is doing so well. I am crossing fingers you can find a place closer to move your parents and that your visit at the facility goes well. Was your dad a veteran? I've been investigating VA help. My DH was in the Marines for 7 years, and in Vietnam - so some assistance might be available for care for him if it comes to that.
Tonight, big dinner plan here is McDonalds! Our local one has a "buy one get one free" deal that goes on all the time if a person saves the receipt and fills in an on-line survey. Not my favorite place but DH generally eats a whole quarter pounder - 25 grams of protein right there. Whatever I can do to get some calories and protein down that man.
IF- I'm pushing my first meal of the day farther and farther out in an attempt to keep at a 16:8 to 18:6 IF schedule. 11 am to 5 or 6 pm is my goal. I love black coffee but it's taking a toll on my stomach. I've been alternating coffee with a mug of hot water with a little baking soda - I think that would pass as clean fasting.
Rebecca and others - I'm a fan of Apple Cider Vinegar, and generally pour a glug ( 1 tbs?) into half a glass of water. Drink it down, rinse my mouth out with tap water OR a little water with baking soda again - neutralize the acid. A couple times a day after meals. I credit ACV with helping heal my digestion last fall, I'm back on it again. Thanks to you folks for bringing it up recently.
Lanette
Rainy SW WA State7 -
Stats for the day-
Short walk w/family- 21.43min, 2.81ap, 143elev, 84ahr, 91mhr, 1.03mi= 85c
Strava app= 118c
Walk home to gym- 9.30min, .52mi= 52c
Strava app= 60c
Treadmill jog- 53.56min, 5.2-5.4sp for 1st 2 miles, 5.5-6.0w/1.0 incline last l miles, 5.2-6.4sp, 10.71ap, 149ahr, 178mhr, 5miles= 488c
Walk gym to home- 10.40min, .54mi= 59c
Strava app= 63c
Total cal 684
**1st 5 mile run since surgery**7 -
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Beth - seems like almost everyone in my family had significant hearing loss once they hit their 80's. My mom and my maternal grandfather had dementia in their later years - hearing seemed to be OK. I'm still in a love/hate relationship with my hearing aid. If I get 5 hours I'm doing good! Better than nothing.
Glad to hear your dad is doing so well. I am crossing fingers you can find a place closer to move your parents and that your visit at the facility goes well. Was your dad a veteran? I've been investigating VA help. My DH was in the Marines for 7 years, and in Vietnam - so some assistance might be available for care for him if it comes to that.
Tonight, big dinner plan here is McDonalds! Our local one has a "buy one get one free" deal that goes on all the time if a person saves the receipt and fills in an on-line survey. Not my favorite place but DH generally eats a whole quarter pounder - 25 grams of protein right there. Whatever I can do to get some calories and protein down that man.
IF- I'm pushing my first meal of the day farther and farther out in an attempt to keep at a 16:8 to 18:6 IF schedule. 11 am to 5 or 6 pm is my goal. I love black coffee but it's taking a toll on my stomach. I've been alternating coffee with a mug of hot water with a little baking soda - I think that would pass as clean fasting.
Lanette
Rainy SW WA State
Lanette ... Yes! My dad is a WWII vet and once his money runs out he qualifies for the veterans assistance. I've eaten many, many McDonald's meals over the years so I'm no McDonald's snob ... but this one in particular had both my husband and I not feeling too well. If your husband will eat it, get it for him! I think, too, that IF has just turned me into a food snob. Period. I really hate it when my only meal doesn't satisfy my cravings. My IF is generally 2:00-7:00. Yesterday it was after 7:00 before I ate and that was too long. I drink coffee with a glass of water too! Thins out the acidity a little bit. And, yeah, baking soda doesn't affect a clean fast in my book.
Beth
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We are having a quiet day. Our daughter and granddaughter are now home in Illinois. I had a wonderful time with them. I hope our daughter will be able to bring our grandson for a visit. He’s the “oldest” boy. There is a younger brother. He may visit in the future.2
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I just posted the new thread for May. Here is the link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10863377/women-ages-50-for-may-2022#latest3
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