WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,865 Member
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    1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Does silently working in the garden count? Done! I sat silently for 7 minutes and prayed.

    2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Right now? I can see my Christmas decorations, I can hear Christmas songs, I can taste my coffee, I can smell my coffee, and I can feel a comfortable temperature in the room.

    3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I'm not in a downsizing or reducing mode so I've taken some lunch things to work, I will take an item to be mailed and another to be given to the people at work.

    4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). I can't tell you what my favourite Christmas gift this year is yet. It's a secret.

    5 Move for at least 30 minutes today. Absolutely. It's a very rare day that I don't.

    6 Share a goal you achieved last year. We completed the longest bicycle ride since my husband's accident and the fastest.

    7 Slow down and savor one meal today. Mmmm ... pizza!

    8 Who was your favorite teacher. My father. :):) But I've had quite a few good teachers, in addition to him, over the years.

    9 Create something today. I finished creating my first work-related project plan today.

    10 What is your favorite lyric from a song. Difficult one given that I like so much music. But let's go with: "A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices"

    11 Send a card/note to someone today. Do emails count?

    12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Can't tell you that! It's a secret ... same secret as my favourite Christmas gift. :)

    13 Tell a random person they look "good" today. It's a bit late in the day to read this and didn't meet too many random people today ... or people in general. But I smiled at some horses and told Rhody he's gorgeous.

    14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
    One is a secret ... I should be able to tell you by the end of the month.
    My skin cancer surgery went better than expected and all my margins are clear.
    I've been able to hold my granddaughter.

    15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week. Well, I did email a couple people yesterday. :)

    16 What made you smile today. Do you mean like evil laughter?? :naughty: Or a happy smile? :smiley:
    Happy would be big fresh strawberries from our plants and my colouring book. I'm colouring little rainbows right now.

    17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
    Our garden

    18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
    House
    Bed
    Comfy PJs
    My Chair
    Food

    19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently.
    I have been going to my optometrist and optical shop for several years now. I went there again today and again I was very happy with with their service.

    20 Write down five things you like about yourself
    In no particular order ...
    My hair
    My eyes
    My legs
    My hands
    My brain

    21 Pay it forward in some way .... ummm ... well, I smiled and thanked a number of people today.

    22 What do you most desire in your life right now? That's my own personal, unpublicised desire.

    23 Go an entire day without complaining. Today wasn't the day for that. :) Got together with some friends from my former workplace. I haven't seen them in a couple months so we caught up. Is it complaining if I update friends with the way the insurance company has been treating us?

    24 What about you makes you special? Tenacity and determination

    25 Spend time with a loved one. Every evening!

    26 When was the last time you felt pure joy? I don't know if I've ever felt pure joy. What is pure joy?

    I struggle with feeling anything more than content. First, the medication I have been on for the past 5 years doesn't let me. Second, I fear it ... I feel like if I feel if I feel really happy/excited about something, something really bad is going to happen.

    I made the mistake of feeling happy about my husband's promotion to General Manager ... 6 months later he had a workplace accident which resulted in a permanent severe brain injury.

    I try not to make that mistake anymore.

    27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend. Well I did help get our bicycles back inside today.

    Most doors here have fly strips that we walk through.

    28 What fear have you overcome?
    Several of them, some time ago:
    public speaking
    travelling on my own
    taking chances and spending time outside my comfort zone


    29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice.
    Yesterday, we drove home from our weekend away up north. As usual, we cleaned the little cottage we stayed in so there's less work for the lady who owns it. :)


    30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
    I don't remember. Likely when I was a teenager.

    I don't laugh much at all.
    31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...

    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,865 Member
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    nanerkay wrote: »
    Hello my name is Sandy I'm from Ky and I've been doing MFP for almost 4 months now. I struggle eating things I need to do so does anyone on here that can help me with what you eat to keep your blood sugar down?

    Look up diet recommendations for diabetes. Those recommendations are actually quite good for many people, not just diabetics.

    https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/living-with-diabetes/healthy-eating/

    https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/enjoy-food/eating-with-diabetes/what-is-a-healthy-balanced-diet


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
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    evie1958 wrote: »
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    And now I must head to the gym. I’m down 1 lb this week for a total of 3.2 lbs for the month! 🙂
    Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island

    Congratulations!! :):)


    I'm just pleased to be down 0.3 kg after our weekend away this past weekend. We ate well but we also exercised lots.

    From the beginning of the month, I'm down about 1 kg.

    But ... it's just back to where I was at the beginning of December. 3 weeks off over Christmas recovering from skin cancer removal surgery (nose and hip), resulted in a 1 kg gain.

    Machka in Oz

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,343 Member
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    M – I really like Almond Milk, too. Really prefer it to skim milk. Wonder if you can make yogurt out of it? Why not?

    Sandy – welcome

    Tomorrow’s the day we get the new hot water heater! Boy, am I looking forward to a nice HOT shower. Fortunately, I’d taken a warm shower right before all this happened.

    Michele NC
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited January 2023
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    Sandy from Kentucky— Welcome to a great group. My husband has been an insulin dependent diabetic since before we met, more than 50 years ago. Our teenaged granddaughter is also a diabetic. Both go to doctors who are diabetic specialists. Have you gone to a doctor who specializes in diabetes? I would recommend it. ❤️ Your doctor should help you learn how to manage your blood-sugar levels.
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 2,822 Member
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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,208 Member
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    Barbara- Yes, I meant general grounds. I phrased it badly. I meant Debbie should use some of her saved money to see what her options are. It never hurts to have all the information.

    My autoimmune syndrome is kicking in today. So no 5k. :'( The weather is beautiful. I am trying my best to find equanimity. My brain and my body are at odds.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,865 Member
    edited January 2023
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    Monday - last day off this weekend.

    Laundry and garden steps ...

    And cycling again. :)

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    In the past 5 days I have:

    ... cycled 143.6 km
    ... walked 13.6 km

    Machka in Oz
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,088 Member
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    It’s a lovely bright spring morning. There are snowdrops in bloom, and birds are beginning to mate. Still quite cold.

    Intentions for today:
    ♦️laundry - bedding
    ♦️general chores
    ♦️prep for Monday Painters group
    ♦️2pm: Monday Painters
    ♦️solid habits

    Heather: I hope you can find the serenity to get mind and body back in sync.

    One has to take care of oneself in order to take care of others.

    Taking care of yourself
    does not mean ‘Me first’
    It means
    ME TOO!!!


    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them, especially those in unsatisfying relationships. It can be so wearing.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    I love this supportive group of wonderful friends. Thank you for being in my life.

    ☘️ Terri



  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,607 Member
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    Happy Monday Morning!
    Well, Sunday was relaxing and somewhat productive. I got laundry done, hot tub treated, 7K steps, and some work paperwork done. DH and I were finally able to get the old faucet off. That was a job! It was installed in 1998 and I know has been leaking for at least the past 5 years. There were a lot of deep breaths involved. DH can get easily frustrated when working in tight spots and being unable to see well. It would have been easier to do by myself with him gone, but he needs to help with some household repairs. If it had been painting......that is done when he is gone. ;) We got the new one on, then found out our water lines were too short for the new faucet! Of course, by that time Lowes was closed. So no kitchen sink until tonight.

    No big plans for most of this week. Thursday is the dentist in the morning then to Cincinnati to watch youngest granddaughter's dance showcase. It will be a long night! Friday we are going to Cooper's Hawk with friends for my birthday. I need to keep that in mind while eating and exercising this week. My oldest daughter asked me if I was turning 59. I said nope. She said 60??? Yep. She says that isn't possible! She is so cute! Her DH said they needed to throw me a party- she said NO!!! Not going down that road again! Dinner with friends is perfect.

    This past week I did a little better on sleep (average up to 6.55 hours a night), did great on active hours, but water and steps suffered. So will keep my goals for this week as they have been before adding or changing anything. I have been in bed long enough to get 7 hrs, just not staying asleep that long. My intentions today are
    1) finish kitchen faucet
    2) pay some bills
    3) mop kitchen floor
    4) Work paperwork/training
    5) Take out trash this morning

    I truly love having each and everyone of you ladies in my corner. I can feel the love, concern, joy, and support just coming of the pages every time I read.

    Make the best decisions you can today!

    Love,
    Kylia in Ohio where the bottom is falling out again today on temperatures.
  • pipcd34
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,311 Member
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    (((Tracey)))

    Carol in GA
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,388 Member
    edited January 2023
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    Tracey - So good to see you post--I know it's been a tough time. Glad you got to see your mom, and totally flabbergasted at how your in-laws ended up owing $80,000 on a $30,000 mortgage! Really glad they're meeting with a lawyer. It all sounds quite scammy to me. How's Rodger holding up with all this?

    Heather - I'm sorry your Sjogren's is flaring - I know you said it's undiagnosed, but can you go talk to a doc about it while it's acting up? Especially if there are visible signs. It sounds quite debilitating, but there are medications that can help, apparently.

    Sandy in Kentucky - Welcome to a wonderful group of humans who make this world a better place for each other. A reminder for you and other new members, Barbie will post a link tomorrow to the February thread, keep an eye out for it, and join everyone there by simply posting in the new thread.

    Love to all,
    Lisa in AR
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,607 Member
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    ((Tracey))

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