WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023
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Only if you're interested in doing something like this as we go along ...
Feel Good Feb and/or Exercising the Alphabet in FebruaryFeel Good Feb
https://www.actbelongcommit.org.au/programs-initiatives/feelgood-feb/
Exercising the Alphabet in February
In other words, on February 1, you'd walk to a street that starts with A or do an exercise video hosted by someone whose name starts with A or something ... A.
On February 2, you'd go swimming at a Beach or play a game of Baseball or something ... B.
On February 3, you'd go Cycling or Climb some stairs or something ... C.
and so on.
There are, of course, 26 letters in the alphabet and 28 days in February, so you'd have 2 free days if you didn't exercise those days or couldn't fit in the next letter of the alphabet.I have listed several January highlights so that meets the calendar suggestion for February 1...
And I walked to the Asian "dollar store" next to the Asian grocers and bought Art supplies at lunch today. That'll be my A.
Put myself in someone else's shoes --- I've been treating my difficult work colleague with kindness by talking to her about her son, complimenting her skirt, talking quietly and gently to her and so on.
And today, I walked to Bathurst Street to Buy some Books. I also climbed stairs in my Building.
Watch a movie that reminds me of kindness --- probably not tonight!
C is for Climbing and walking on Collins St!
Take a picture of three things that make you happy --
D is for exercising Downstairs!
Rowing - 16 minutes
Walking - 38 minutes
Weights - 10 minutes
Be kind to yourself -- Sleep, gardening and cycling!
E is for Exercising!
Plus we cycled on Endeavour Ave and the Esplanade.
Start a conversation with someone new --- I'm not the sort to strike up random conversations, or conversations at all. But I did chat with a person I met recently and one I haven't seen in a few months today.
And ... F!
Machka in Oz
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Allie-Adult RSV is also going around. A friend was pretty sick with it for 2-3 weeks. I think with all of the different ailments we are better served to check with doctor-especially if we have other issues. And Bethis correct-results change quickly.
Kylia-that sounds like a good deal on jewelry.
Kim-I agree your weekend sounds exhausting. I think it was very nice of you to take your mom to see friend. I believe my mom held on at the end until she heard from certain people. Even though she was getting non-responsive, there was a change in her demeanor when her longest term friend called her on the phone and when her sister arrived.
Scales-I weigh most everything in grams. It really made a difference for me. Of course, just starting on using any sort of actual measurement was good.
Noticed this am I am down about 5 lbs from New Year's. Think smoking gain is coming off-maybe metabolism readjusting? Whatever the reason-I will take it. I am at healthy BMI etc (the new method you all were talking about likes where I am. Think it was 25.2 this am. I think when it moves closer to 23 I may be a bit too lean.
Spent most of weekend doing stuff for work-figuring out/cleaning up other people's messes. I was able to get walk in each day and talk with a couple of family members.
Off to get stretches in. Very busy day today.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio4 -
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Jewelry ... I love jewelry but I'm really hard on it (catch it on things and break/lose) so limit myself to earrings and my wedding rings.
Barbara ... I have a feeling I often talk over people
This is mostly due to not hearing. So sometimes there are reasons beyond rudeness that cause others to roll-over others with their talking. Not that my hearing loss excuses being rude.
Received a call last night from my mom's facility ... which always makes the heart drop. First words were "this is not an emergency call." The director was calling to inform me of a situation my mom experienced with an aide yesterday. I knew what she was referring to as my mom had called me earlier in the day quite rattled. My mom wears a call button on her wrist and had called an aide to make her bed. The aide only pulled up sheets and left the comforter and pillows on the floor. When asked to finish the bed, he said he wasn't going to do more than that and left her room. This is a silly thing, but it also indicates a level of disrespect that my mom shouldn't have to tolerate. Basic housekeeping is part of her contract and she wasn't asking for anything out of line. The director called to assure me that the issue would be addressed, the aide's behavior would not be tolerated and that she would be checking in with my mom regularly. I am glad to see that they are taking my mom's concerns seriously. Recovering from the crud, it's been 2 weeks since we've visited my mom. Hoping to see her this Wednesday!
Today I hope to get some decluttering done. Working on boxes in the basement from my parents' home. There is just way too much stuff in my house! Need to do some meal planning for the week too. We all ate too much sugar over the weekend ... my fault ... I did a lot of baking ... so a focus on healthier food choices is in order.
Beth near Buffalo
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Hello! This is my first time visiting the site, and posting. In other words, I'm just getting started. My oldest son is getting married in May and I need to drop a few (okay SEVERAL) pounds before then (cliché, I know, but here we are). My current weight struggles started with menopause, so if anyone has any tips on how to tackle things post-menopause, I am all ears as nothing that used to work seems to work now. I did start a Pilates journey three months ago which has helped tremendously with my overall health and well-being (stiffness, sleep issues, even hot flashes-yay!). It's just not helping much with the weight loss. Hope that's not too much to share
Starting goals:
1000-1,200 calories/day (40% protein, 25% carbs, 35% fat)
Pilates 4/week
Steps 8,000-10,000/day (walk, row or elliptical)
Water 10 8 oz. glasses/day
Have a great day!!
LaLa in Texas
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Welcome LaLa - I think most of us have found that actually measuring our food (weighing seems the most true) logging it adding exercise - both formally and just adding walking/moving into our days is what helps the most to getting weight to go down.
Kim in N. California4 -
Hello! This is my first time visiting the site, and posting. In other words, I'm just getting started. My oldest son is getting married in May and I need to drop a few (okay SEVERAL) pounds before then (cliché, I know, but here we are). My current weight struggles started with menopause, so if anyone has any tips on how to tackle things post-menopause, I am all ears as nothing that used to work seems to work now. I did start a Pilates journey three months ago which has helped tremendously with my overall health and well-being (stiffness, sleep issues, even hot flashes-yay!). It's just not helping much with the weight loss. Hope that's not too much to share
Starting goals:
1000-1,200 calories/day (40% protein, 25% carbs, 35% fat)
Pilates 4/week
Steps 8,000-10,000/day (walk, row or elliptical)
Water 10 8 oz. glasses/day
Have a great day!!
LaLa in Texas
Welcome. This is exactly my problem. Just cannot drop an ounce. I have the same macro goals too. Good luck and please share if anything works. I've exhausted my list of ideas.
Tina in CA3 -
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Welcome newbies! (((hugs))) to those who need them.
Well... unfortunately, she did, Beth. Grrrrrrrrr... WHY they didn't see this in ER is beyond me, but they didn't. Her hands and arms are SO bruised it's just ridiculous so it could be that, but her left ulnar bone is fractured up near the elbow where her replacement is. It's slightly out of whack, but they don't want to do surgery at her age, so they're going to splint it today and put her in a sling and no weight-bearing for 6-8 weeks, so that means TCU bed for that time, so no going back to her apt.
AND, they've got this new thing here (probably everywhere) where they "doctor-by-committee" now and last night, while I was there, the nurse came in and handed me some papers that said Mom was now considered on "observation status" and not officially "admitted" into the hospital. "Oh she'll be getting the same care, but the insurance coverage will change. Do you have any questions?" HECK YEAH! I HAVE QUESTIONS!!! So I called the boys and we launched into action. Her nurse practioner was furious, but she tried to overrule the committee twice and was turned down and she's gotten her hand slapped a couple times before for actually going over their heads on more severe cases so she couldn't for Mom. She apologized.
But also goes to show you, Beth, that the elderly everywhere are treated so horribly and with such disrespect. Medicare is terrible! It's all about money with them and liablity with the hospitals. So frustrating. You'd think if a 93-year-old woman is telling you that her arm hurts you would x-ray her arm after she's just taken a fall! Sorta leads me down a malpractice path, but who am I?
OH good lord Machka, I just hate it when people talk over others, especially when they assume they know what you're going to say! And then to "answer" the wrong question. That's a piece of work, huh? Good for you to advocate for yourself, even if you had to YELL to get it done.
3-Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness... didn't have time as I was at the hospital (will have to make up for it this weekend... never got that done, will work on it)
4-Take a picture of 3 things that make you happy and share with a friend... will try to do this today
5-Be kind to yourself... trying
6-Start a conversation with someone new... does it count if the conversation was yesterday? Had a whole buncha conversations with new people YESTERDAY!!! (at the hospital... LOL, and most of them were good, until the end of the day)
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN8 -
Pg. 13 read. Going to Lubbock today for my haunted radio, 2.5 hr. Drive. Catch up later.
Word of the year: APPRECIATE; today I appreciate My Fitness Pal#2 Practice fairness today by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes: I did this with a camper who I received complaints about. I put myself in his shoes when speaking with him. He was a very lonely man who only had his dogs (one barking, one loose) and the people he meets at campgrounds. Made me more compassionate when talking to him about the dogs.#6 Start a conversation with someone new. I do this every day with the campers!
#3 Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness. I watched the Adam Project.
#4 Take a picture of 3 things that make you happy. Send them to a friend. Done!
#5 Be kind to yourself. Self-compassion is equally important. Will do today.2 -
Good morning ladies!
Well my Sunday eating was about 300 calories over. Eating a steak dinner at lunch with my parents just doesn't work for me. I eat my portion too fast and end up staring at the leftovers for thirty minutes while my parents finish, during which my mother pushes meat and potatoes at me repeatedly. Then we all have ice cream, although mine is non-dairy. That uses up my calories and more, but then I get hungry again at night.
Maybe I should plan something else for me to chew on. Lettuce is problematic because my dad
wants to eat it and can't. Celery or carrot sticks are classics. Broccoli might be filling enough. Or maybe cabbage. Hmm.
I also have a plan to cook less meat and freeze some of it. It seems to come packaged in four portions, and I usually eat two, plus half of my mom's. But I could freeze some of it before it even gets to the table.
I think that my body's mechanism for feeling full is just broken.
Well, we shall see if I remember to do this next weekend.
Annie in Delaware
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I really enjoyed All Creatures Great and Small last night. Love the way they are flushing out the nuisances of the characters.
I also enjoyed watching Sammy Davis Jr.'s biography. Besides being such an amazing talent I learned how much he influenced the Civil Rights movement.
The book I am enjoying now is The Road to Character by David Brooks. The first person he goes into depth was a woman by the name of Francis Perkins. A model of a woman who had an extremely difficult private life yet was able to illicit so much change by living a life working towards the greater good. The theme of the book is not what life gives to us rather what we give to life sometimes at great personal cost to ourselves. One of the many things I found interesting was how she used silence as a way to help her find and keep her center. Margaret
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Tired because DH needed some help last night. Today I am beyond tired. :ohwell:
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Morning ladies
I am feeling a whole lot better today.. but my poor little Miles is not mommy staying home with him today.. he vomited this morning and had a temp of 101.2 ,he did fall back asleep.but still spiking a temp..
Im going to see if i can see.. All creatures that I missed last night..9 -
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well, the night got even worse after I went to bed last night. Just about to go to sleep and my son calls me that while he and his girlfriend were at the movies, someone stole his truck and he needed me to go pick them up.
Called dh, (he was at his mom's)but he didn't answer . Went picked him up and dh finally messages me back- all negative- he won't get the truck back/ police won't do anything/ total loss because he doesn't have theft insurance on it........
Then around midnight dh comes home to grab a shower to go to work- hits the huge pothole on our street and he said it ruined the tire/rim and possible something else.
Had so many short but bad dreams all night so tired/sick/no energy today
On the brighter side- Daycare girl is sick again(seems she is sick often on Mondays lately) so I am off.
Did my nebulizer treatment, having my tea, and will get dressed and get a few things done that didn't get done while I was gone for the weekend
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
One bright side yesterday- I saw THE most beautiful full rainbow as I was leaving mom's- light rain and lots of sun. Even saw where it hit the ground. It was amazing to see. I just wanted to keep looking at it. The rainbow went over all of Mt. St.Helena.10 -
Awww Debbie- negative energy doesn't help with any of that.. im so sorry..
Feel better
Im feeling much better.. my voice is just a few octaves lower than normal.2 -
Jewelry- I LOVE the really old rhinestone pins/brooches and I have quite a few that were my grandmother and great aunt's. I wear them on my dress coat for church and often times on my dresses at church.
I change them out depending on what color I want. The one on my coat now that stays there is a huge one that looks like a snow flake- looks great against the black wool of the long coat.
I don't collect a lot of things but those are one of the things I do collect. I look at garage sales and buy some on line. They are small and pretty and makes me smile.
I actually wear both of my wedding rings(yep, wear mine from first hubby on my pinky because it is very little and wearing it makes me happy) and my current wedding ring. I have other rings I wear occasionally. My necklace is a gift that says "Best friends Forever" from former hubby.
I have other jewelry that I wear occasionally but don't think about changing out.
Ear rings that I wear 90% of the time are small gold hoops dh got me about 5 yrs ago.
There are a few pieces that I have lost over the years that makes me sad.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA2 -
(((Debbie))) Lots of hugs for you and your family!
Carla & Beth ~ Sorry to hear about both your mom's.
Being Talked Over ~ That is such a thing around my home. Both DH and Son do that to me. We both have to yell at son in order to get a word in. DH does it because he doesn't want to hear any suggestions.
Carol in GA4 -
grandmallie wrote: »Awww Debbie- negative energy doesn't help with any of that.. im so sorry..
Feel better
Im feeling much better.. my voice is just a few octaves lower than normal.
Thanks- it is just a cold- we all have it but I need to make sure I am on top of the asthma so it doesn't get me like the last two years.
5 weeks of treatments every 4 hours- I added it up last year, over 100 nebulizer treatments during that 5 weeks.
Skipping class tonight- not going to push it even though I am really going to miss it. Better to miss one class than 5.
Debbie4 -
Has anyone heard of or read the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend?
They are Christian writers. Former hubby suggested that for dh but I don't think he would consider reading it but I am going to check it out for myself. May help me too.2 -
Beth - I DM'd you. Please check your messages.
Lanette1 -
Annie I buy ground turkey and make five burgers per pound. I freeze the them so I can defrost as many or as few as I want. I serve them with a GIANT serving of frozen veggies (enough to keep me busy and fill me up). If you buy beef you can create the portion sizes that work for your family. If your mom eats only a half portion then that's all you need to prepare for her. No matter what I serve, there are only the portions we need with NO LEFTOVERS. You can make a plan for success❤🌻
💖Barbie in NW WA9 -
(((Debbie))) Lots of hugs for you and your family!
Carla & Beth ~ Sorry to hear about both your mom's.
Beging Talked Over ~ That is such a thing around my home. Both DH and Son do that to me. We both have to yell at son in order to get a word in. DH does it because he doesn't want to hear any suggestions.
Carol in GA
sounds like my dh- no suggestions at all. If I don't agree with him, I am wrong.
If I try and talk, he doesn't listen and changes the subject to something revolving around him.
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Lisa--Someone told me one time when you buy bananas that are not ripe, put them apart and lay on counter. They will not get ripe as fast and I have been doing that and it does make a difference. Gives me more days they are at the just right stage. I can not handle over ripe bananas.
Pip--Love the seat covers. Looks really nice.
Rosemarie--Sending HUGS!
Rita--Thanks for the advice on Magnesium. I will get it a try. This is starting to be an everynight problem when I start to relax.
Tracey--Sure hope things settle down for DMIL. I am glad you are getting to see family while you are there.
Heather--Love the picture Edie my of Johnny. What great memories.
Kim--WOW! All I can think to say is WOW!. Glad your mom got to see her friend. Sorry it was so hard. What a good friend you are.
Machka--Beautiful
Carla--The health system needs a lot of fixing thats for sure.
Annie--I feel mine is broken also. Where do we go to get them fixed? Maybe we could get a group rate.
Weekend went well, just to fast. Saturday we went to Omaha to watch our DGD in her show choir. Her mom and stepdad were there, but they stayed acouple the lobby so no problems. DH was hoping she would talk to him, She hasn't in 4 years because we would not co-sign a house for them.
Yesterday our CMA group did the supper meal at the Salvation Army. We had a good crew and it went well. 3 of our DGC helped. The boys thougt the big dishwashing machine was fun, so they did all the dishes. They are 12 & 13. So proud of them.
DH just called and said it is 45 degrees and he will be picking me up after work on the motorcycle. Glad we only live about 5 blocks as I did not wear a heavy jacket.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 6 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »Has anyone heard of or read the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend?
They are Christian writers. Former hubby suggested that for dh but I don't think he would consider reading it but I am going to check it out for myself. May help me too. I haven't read the book but I read about it. It looks useful but only to a person who is seeking a solution. It is unlikely to be useful to someone who doesn't think they have a problem
To conclude that others are wrong, is as far as most people get. Thus they see no reason to do anything about themselves
🌻Barbie in NW WA
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Feb 6 Start a conversation with someone new at line dance class.
Welcome @anneu53 from Oz and @lalapitts Lala in Tx. Well done on the Pilates! Like Kim said, weighing portions instead of using volume measurements. It is a real eye-opener.
Thanks to Heather, Annie, Lanette, Barbie and others for the SWSY inspiration, increased ankle weight to eight pounds for PT exercises. Also started biceps curls and upward rows (5lbs) and triceps (3 lbs). Now to read those “increase real food protein” recommendations.
((hugs)) to Carla, Katla, Allie and all who need ‘em.
Lanette saw “A Man Called Otto” a few weeks ago. Really enjoyed it. Will see if I can find “A Man Called Ove” on Amazon Prime. When Grocery Outlet has Annie’s mac’n’cheese its $5, used to be $1.99.
Lisa thanks! That smiling like a Cheshire cat reminds me of something Heinlein wrote about smiling wide enough to reveal your canines…
Annie thank you too! 30 minutes without letting you speak? SMH. Do you have to sit with your folks while they finish eating? Can you excuse yourself and do something else until dessert?
Kim Whew! Hope you can rest up for a couple of days.
Michele neither do I like frozen (or [shudder] canned) asparagus. Has to be fresh. Same with snow/snap peas, peppers, onion and of course romaine :devil: Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, haricots verts are all ok frozen.
Mahka how frustrating. I’m sure you hated being pushed to the point of having to yell, but brava for persisting. Wish all customer service training included some form of “take a breath and give the customer a chance to speak.”
Tina ((hugs))
Carla
Maybe if the ER and insurer got slapped with a punitive malpractice suit, they’d improve their training and procedures. ((hugs)) and prayers for your mom.
Rita “haunted radio” ?
Margaret and Allie ditto “All Creatures Great and Small,” both current and original. Wish Masterpiece Theatre would bring back the Lord Peter Wimsey series, again both versions.
Katla ((hugs))
Oh Debbie, how I wish for just a few good days for you. Yes I read “Boundaries” and found it very helpful. Thanks for your response to Carol.
Carol, thank you! Sadly sounds like your son’s apple didn’t fall far. Would your DH teach your son a secret sign/magic word to signal time for a listening break so you wouldn’t have to yell?
Barbie “…make a plan for success” Bravissima!
Vicki :brokenheart: for your DH’s DD attitude.
Gorgeous blue sky day, hope it holds til after I get back from line dance class.02/5: Move: walk with dogs to the mailbox, Jeopardy walking. active mins:187 steps:7759Lighter, lovelies!
Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 8+6+4+4+3 = apple, artichoke, arugula, basil, beans-kidney, beets, carrots, celery, corn chips, cranberries, cucumber, jalapenos, mint-tea+jelly, olives-green, peanut butter, potato chips, potatoes-russet, radishes, romaine, scallions, tangerines, tea, tomato sauce, walnuts, wheat (English muffin). CI<CO=over 49
Live: Joe, readings, BP, video chat with SIL, vimeo church. = Wt:137.8 !!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2023: Be of good cheer.
February: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
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