WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2022

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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,881 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    True Barbie True.. I try and talk with Carmine and do things with him,but to no avail,i take him to get hair cuts and now Tracy too I pay for those.. I take him to McDonald's but every once in awhile but being holed up in your room and being nasty to any adult you come across doesnt exactly make you want to make you want to do wonderful stuff for them..
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,400 Member
    Barbara AHMOD-complex I am checking out is called Mera Chandler. Sparrow living is the company. They have several complexes in various parts of the country. Will let you know more details when I actually see it.

    Julie-good to hear from you. You are sounding like you are in a better space.

    Kylia-glad you found our secret 80 mph highways southwest Ohio! Glad no damage.

    Flea-gorgeous pictures. Once I relocate I want to make a trip to Oregon and Washington. Have always wanted to see them.

    Kim-very well stated on insurance in U.S. Did not come across political to me at all. Our system has definite weaknesses.

    Allie-good job expressing your frustration with bed. Don’t have any advice to add for Carmine’s situation-just prayers for all.

    Sue and Lanette-I do hope you aren’t starting a trend with broken bone issues! Heal quickly and well.

    Another standard Monday for me-nothing big to report.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Athena is a charmer. Seems like she may be taking after her grandmother. ❤️ ⭐️ 😇
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,946 Member
    Allie - I agree with Machka about the phone. That is the lifeline for kids nowadays. I think Carmine needs love and lots of it not discipline right now. I hope they are able to find therapy fast.
    Just read all of your responses. I’ll pray he finds help soon.

    Heather - what fun the Grands are, exhausting too.

    Lisa - I overslept this morning and rushed to get to the office on time for a 815 zoom call with my exercise therapist. Turns out that appointment is on Friday.

    Lanette - Ouch! I did that once and it seemed to take forever to heal.
    I’m glad you got an answer regarding DH.

    Katla - I personal do not answer any number that is not programmed into my phone. I miss calls but call back if they leave a message. So many of my calls now are scams. I have a friend that actually just plays with them until they get mad and hang up on her. She said it has lessened her calls as she is on a blacklist with them. Lol

    Vicki - I hope DH is feeling fine and jury duty is cancelled so you can enjoy your vacation. I wondered if there was anything like that in the States, we have it here. I agree it is scary to make that call but so important.

    Sue - I hope your foot heals fast.

    Rebecca - Athena is so sweet

    Tracey in Edmonton
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,042 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    edited June 2022
    Good morning all. Getting round to my update.

    June 2022 Update:
    🔹May focus: Positivity
    To foster positive reinforcement, I decided to keep a daily log of what I had done each day, rather than stress about goals not achieved. It’s been quite liberating, and much more motivational.
    🔹Solid Habits maintained

    🔹June Focus:
    🔹Creativity
    🔹Maintenance
    Current Stats:
    • ☘️Terri, in Northern Ireland: age 76
    • 5’2”
    • Working on strength/stamina/flexibility
    • All my stats are in the normal range for my age/height.
    • Weight < 140
    • Fat% < 22.0
    • Muscle% > 31
    • CI < CO
    • Steps > 7500
    • Intentional exercise > 50 mins daily
    • Active hours > 6 daily
    Daily Habits
    Food
    🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; limit NLNS!!!
    Exercise:
    🔹7,500+ Steps daily
    🔹50 + minutes intentional exercise
    Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
    🔹Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
    🔹Practice Self-care
    🔹Positively reframe thoughts
    🔹Learn something new
    🔹Create/adapt positive habits
    🔹15 mins Daily Declutter session

    https://www.random.org/colors/hex
    Purple: #ff4968.
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    THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
    REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.
    • Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
    • A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
    • Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
    • The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
    • Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
    • The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
    • When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
    • Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

    ☘️Terri
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
    @ginnytez thanks for the shout out. things are variable. glad to have gotten a half-chapter (or chapter, 23 pages) sent out yesterday. Hoping to hear from my corrector soon. taxes are due tomorrow. Some other material stuff to tend to. Took care of sending accounts to dentist. there was a glitch and they said they were unable to access their accounts (!!!???) so I had finally tended to that this morning. I have some big stuff to take care of in addition to the writing, and some people who say one thing then another.

    Work
    The employeurs I work for are very reputable schools but regularly trying to pull one over on the employees and reduce working conditions. One has to have a lot of effort to even keep the status quo, which is very modest pay. Now they and other schools around the country are ceasing contracts and just hiring sorts of adjuncts (but worse I think) with no legal rights (no vacation, unemployment, representation) nor anything.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,597 Member
    MaryQueena wrote: »
    Hello all, I am new to this thread, and newly returned to mfp... over 50 years, at least 50 to lose... starting over as a newly 'on my own' woman.. Surprise! Not sure about much these days, grateful for my kids (adults all), my friends and my work.
    Side note: (and perhaps this will seem presumptuous of me to bring up..sorry) I work with young children and it is our practice not to share their photos on platforms open to the general world, as they are not old enough to give consent, have no control over how their image may be used, and have little to no capacity to even understand 'consent'. Athena is a lovely little person, but maybe I shouldn't know that..as a complete stranger...?

    Welcome here ... and I agree.

    As someone with education and work experience in IT, I know it doesn't take much to find out about or even find people, including children, on the internet and it's so easy to take and use photos.

    These threads (all threads in MFP) are easily searchable ... not private at all.

    M in Oz
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    Daily log for yesterday
    6 June:
    🔹 Wrote 2 poems for Creative Writing Group
    🔹 08.10: wake up workout (10)
    🔹 Weighed/recorded weight
    🔹 posted Sole Mates steps from yesterday
    🔹 Herbal tea/supplements
    🔹 Plan/Log food for today
    🔹 Balance macros
    🔹 breakfast
    🔹 aerobics (20)
    🔹 shower/dress
    🔹 10.30: Creative Writers Group
    🔹 13.10: lunch/clear up
    🔹 14.00: Monday Painters
    🔹 Walk (40)
    🔹 16.50: Coffee/watch TV
    🔹 18.00: dinner/clear up
    🔹 20.25: dancing (30)
    🔹 Posts JFT/JGM10D/SoleMates
    🔹 Posts UAC/BHHs
    🔹 Posts for WATWs/Women50+
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    Agree with comments made by others but nothing different to add.

    🥳🎉 Cheers to all those celebrating.

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Terry Thank you for the "done" reminder. Yesterday I managed to get a few things accomplished at work, I got my kitchen cleaned, DH fed, and large price book for work updated.
    I didn't sleep well night before last, so last night I crashed. That alarm going off this morning was hateful.😞 I at least was hungry yesterday. Small meals and under calorie goal.

    Allie I had to shout out that I am PROUD of you for taking a stand with the furniture company. That is the first time I remember that you have stood up and made your point decisively and quickly! High five!

    Healing thoughts for those with injuries or illness.

    Peaceful thoughts for those overwhelmed.

    Thankful thoughts that you are all here as support for each of us.

    ❤
    Kylia in Ohio
  • rosenberrypam
    rosenberrypam Posts: 3 Member
    edited June 2022
    Thank you ladies for your inspiration. Here's to a great June.
    Pam in Michigan.
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,881 Member
    Morning, y'all,

    Dental appointment this morning to install the permanent crown. Hopefully quick and painless, just pull the temporary, add super glue and stick on the permanent. But, I need to talk to them about the insurance payment. Delta finally ponied up about a third of what the dentist charged, but according to my online claim dashboard, the payment was sent to the dentist, instead of me.

    I had to pay the entire cost before I left the office two weeks ago, and was very clear when I submitted the form that I had already paid and any reimbursement should come to me. I despise dealing with bureaucracies, but I'll go see if I can find my big girl panties and put them on before I call them. Staying on hold isn't my favorite thing, either.

    Which reminds me, Kim, that was a really good description of the trainwreck that is health insurance in our country. That's not politics, it's just reality.

    Allie - I really do know how scary it is for you and your family when Carmine seemingly doesn't want help or anything else. I don't have any advice except to just be there if Carmine chooses to talk. Proud of you for bowing up to the folks who were supposed to deliver your bed.

    My alarm just went off to give me time to get in the shower, get dressed, and head for the dentist by 8:30 am. Gotta go!

    Later, y'all,
    Love,
    Lisa
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Tried to talk to Carmine on the 5 minute ride to school..
    Told him was glad he got out with his friend and that i loved him and will always be here if he wanted to talk and he just kept saying im not listening,i dont care..shut up.. etc... ugh
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,597 Member
    fanncy0626 wrote: »
    I disagree with not sharing photos of family and loved ones. Then everybody should be off of Facebook right!! Evil happens everywhere. We cannot stop living our lives and enjoying other people's lives because of people that are demented. Hopefully there is still more good in the world. 💞🙏💞

    💞 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

    But you wouldn't photos of your underage grandchildren on FB, right? Or at least not without the permission of their parents!

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,593 Member
    Machka ~ All the photos on my Facebook page are of my grandchildren and the family. I will continue to do so and know that they are enjoyed by all the people I am friends with. I am sorry that you feel so strongly about this. You certainly share many photos of yourself and hubby.

    Carol in GA
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,597 Member
    edited June 2022
    1948CWB wrote: »
    Machka ~ All the photos on my Facebook page are of my grandchildren and the family. I will continue to do so and know that they are enjoyed by all the people I am friends with. I am sorry that you feel so strongly about this. You certainly share many photos of yourself and hubby.

    Carol in GA

    We're adults, not children. :)

    Not sure why your sorry that I've expressed my opinion ?? ... as with everything here you can take it or leave it.

    I encourage you all to do some research on posting photos and especially photos of children ... and then make up your own minds.


    How to Safely Share Photos of Your Child on Social Media

    https://www.verywellfamily.com/how-to-safely-share-photos-of-your-kids-on-social-media-5191030

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