WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2022

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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,501 Member
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    Belated welcome @lovelylittlegiggles

    Thru pg 30.

    Done:
    8/13: Move: 1.75 set pt, dogs to powerline, gardening. steps:6133
    Fuel: plants (running count for week) +13+2+5+2+1+6+0=29 total: almonds, avocado, beans (kidney), beets, Brazil nuts, carrots, cashews, celery, cherries, chili peppers, coconut milk powder, cucumber, garlic, ginger, hazelnuts, lentils, onions, parsley, peach (white), peanuts, pecans, potatoes, radish, spices (black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, paprika), spinach, tomato concentrate, walnuts, watercress, wheat (naan). CI<CO= 636
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, board meeting minutes emailed with attachments.
    Wt: 141.3 too many wine and carb cascade days :rage:
    Lighter, lovelies!

    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

    2022: Be still and listen.
    August: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,730 Member
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    Welcome Nikki- there are tons of ladies on here that will give you all sorts of ideas..me I can't give you much as im pretty sedentary myself except for taking car of my 7 month old grandson.. Nikki - hope you haven't gotten caught up in that flooding in the Dallas area..
    Ive been awake since 2:30 a.m. ugh.. so today is going to be a day. Have to watch Miles ,they are starting the installation of there ductless heating/ac today..so I have to stick around as Kyle and Carmine will be leaving for NYC after Kyle does the walk through. Here is hoping Miles can get a nap in.
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
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    Not sure I will get to the seaside today - it's pouring with rain :'(

    Viv UK
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,933 Member
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    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    Machka9...I hope your feet problems get better
    Tina...I think back to when I was younger and married. I was blindsided by the idea that I was in charge of the cooking and cleaning. I don't know why. Certainly women had been doing this since the dawn of time. I just assumed my relationship would be more modern. I have been married 30 years and don't think I have gotten over it. When my present husband passes I think about dating. I have 2 aunts who have found men at later ages. But they enjoyed their responsibilities as household manager. I just don't know if I can bring myself to be a household manager any longer. The thought of cooking or cleaning for someone and the risk of more caretaking again turn me off. Yet it is sad to be alone. And planning the vacations, I did all that. He could have cared less what we did.
    Ketone Karen..Nebraska is beautiful.
    Well a caretaker is coming at 6pm. I will probably have 2 hours with interruptions to do something before she comes. I should clean the baseboards but will probably try and read. I could use some exercise as well.

    I talked to my husband before we got married about who would do what. We were very much partners.

    Then he had the accident a little over 4 years ago, and now I do pretty much everything that requires any sort of planning or preparation ... as well as a number of things that need "doing".

    Just over a year ago he had a mild heart attack, but in the few months before that, I noticed that his energy level just dropped. I went to a 9-day fortnight at work so I could help out more around the house and garden because everything was getting on top of him. Fortunately, he was able to go onto medication and his energy level increased so he's doing more but there's always lots and lots to do around a house and garden.


    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    KetoneKaren wrote: »
    I have the utmost empathy for people with foot pain. A few years back, I had severe bilateral plantar fasciitis, to the point it would bring me to tears at times. Once on my feet, I would avoid sitting down, because standing up was agonizing. I tried night splints, orthotics, special shoes...and finally, of all things, Crocs to the rescue. By this time, I had suffered for well over a year. I rarely wear anything other than Crocs. I don't care if they're fugly, as long as my feet don't hurt.

    Karen in Virginia

    I wear Oofos, but they don't seem to be helping. Maybe Crocs are what I need. Thanks for this.

    Tina in CA


    My most comfortable shoes are my Hoka One One trail running shoes.

    My podiatrist, who I saw just a few days ago, agreed that they're good, but gave me lifts for the heels because apparently, I need a slight heel in my shoes. I've been wearing them with the lifts and they are good. :)

    But my feet still go numb after a while.


    Machka in Oz

    I downloaded a list of recommended shoes from a podiatrist. Hoka is the brand for every type of shoe that they recommend. I need to look at those. I did order a pair one time, but they didn't feel great, so I sent them back. Maybe time to try again.



    Hokas work for my arthritis. The rocker feature takes the pressure off that big toe joint.

    I went for a walking test at a running shoe store that specialises in getting the right type of shoes for people's feet. Then I went to a podiatrist who ran all sorts of tests. And now I've been to yet another podiatrist, and they all agree that for me, Hoka works. :)


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,933 Member
    edited August 2022
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    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka-I do have the name of a podiatrist and am making an appointment.

    Rosemarie-I don't think I'd "date" either. Men are exhausting. I'm perfectly content being alone and I'd move closer to family where I would likely not even think about loneliness.

    Tina in CA

    My current husband is my second husband. If something more happened to him, so that he was gone (God forbid), I have absolutely no intention of dating or marrying again.

    I don't know if I would even move closer to my family at first. I'm liking my job right now and if I happened to still be working there and liking it, I could see myself staying there. When my first husband and I split up, I was fairly recently into a new job I liked and I liked our apartment, so I stayed where I was living ... over 1000 km away from my family.

    Later, however, I might move closer to someone in my family, somewhere.


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,933 Member
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    Vickil57 wrote: »
    Pip--My DH wears crocs most the time and loves them. He says at work they make his feel not hurt or feel so tired.
    Viv--Sorry to hear about the problems with your mom and the home nurse.
    Several months ago I brought a pair of Hoka as had heard lots of positive things. After less that 30 days my back was out and lots of pain. I took them back. I wear New Balance and sketers and rotate them each day for work ( I have 5 pairs) and then when I am not working I wear crocks or if riding motorcycle short boots.
    Working 12 hour shifts this week. Next week we should get back to more normal schedule as new girl will be trainned and one that was out on surgery leave will be back. I am so looking forward to it.
    Thursday afternoon I go see the heart doctor and then next Tuesday my regular doctor. Not expecting much change. Have to stop and get blood work one morning this week.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE <3

    I don't know how you do 12-hour shifts.
    Do you work 3 or 4 day weeks when you do shifts like that? Working 12 hours a day for 5 days a week would be completely out of the question at my age (55).


    M in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,260 Member
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    Lanette - Here it is. DH and I are calling it 'the eyesore'. :p

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    I haven't spoken to the neighbour yet, but I wonder if it's bigger than she thought. It has a sink inside and I can't see, but there may be sanitary arrangements. That might be against council regulation. When she told us she was thinking of a 'garden room' I was imagining some attractive wooden building, like my DDIL has. Not this prefab eyesore. The fitments inside are cheap and flimsy.
    Luckily, we can't see it from downstairs and the view from our bedroom is limited. I can see it when I am on my exercise bike. :#
    Also she has lighting for the path that she has left on all night once or twice. I am not amused. Bad for wildlife and birds.

    Oh well, I know I will get used to it, but ....ugh!

    I've been having a discussion with my doctor's practice about them wanting a blood pressure reading from me before they will give me my prescription. After much to and froing I have found my home machine and took readings this morning. 137/82 and 132/83 . That seems the same as usual. I have emailed them in and hope my prescription will materialise!

    I have scheduled a chat with L for 2 pm today. I hope to keep it short. She did write me a wonderful review of THEREFORE I AM this week, better late than never!
    If any of you have read WHERE AM I? and feel able to give me 5 stars, I would be forever obliged if you could do me a quick review. These things matter hugely for all kinds of reasons. If you didn't like it, then that's fine, a review is not required. :laugh:

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,420 Member
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    Happy Anniversary, Machka, and thank you so much for the link to your full story. Your ability to deal with what life throws at you and your DH is a goal for me. I've always admired aplomb, and you have it.

    Lisa in AR
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,063 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,933 Member
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    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Happy Anniversary, Machka, and thank you so much for the link to your full story. Your ability to deal with what life throws at you and your DH is a goal for me. I've always admired aplomb, and you have it.

    Lisa in AR

    Thank you Lisa :blush:
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,420 Member
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    For the new folks, Shelle in MD ( @Shelle68 ) and Nikki in Dallas ( @Galrayne ), bookmark this thread and keep visiting! Support is available here from every direction, both for the changes you're trying to accomplish, and the rest of your life, too. Weight loss and the day-to-day lives we lead are too tightly interwoven to change your eating and not change your life. Changing habits to healthy ones will help a lot, and I'm sure you've read even more possibilities here too.

    We're glad you're here!
    Regards,
    Lisa in AR
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,329 Member
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    Happy Anniversary, Machka! May you and your husband have many wonderful anniversaries today and in the years to come. ❤️
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,580 Member
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    Happy anniversary machka!

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