WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Lisa Yay for a day without pain! There is hope!

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Katla, so good to hear from you. You were missed!

    Lisa, a day without pain.... wonderful.

    Heather, great pictures of the family.

    (((Allie and Carla)))

    Happy Mother's Day to all celebrating,

    Betsy in NW WA
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,046 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited March 2023
    Lannette and Ginny I love the resistance bands. I have been working with them with my PT to rehabilitate my shoulder injury. They built strength and now I use them only for warmups and stretching. They made it possible for me to be able to swing my kettlebell again and do the counter push up.

    The souping of my bone broth with all fat is really quite amazing. I have been doing it for about 4 days and I can see a difference in the texture and former dryness of my skin. I also think it makes me less hungry. The added protein and collagen is making my skin very happy 😊 let’s hope for continued improvement.

    💕Mary from Arizona/Minnesota

  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 864 Member
    Kim, for the toilet could you use something that actually fits on the toilet? My parents had them on theirs, unfortunately I can't remember what they are called, something like toilet assist bars. And I can't remember exactly how they worked, but they made the toilet kind of like a chair with "armrests" that one could use to push oneself up into a standing position. They would also assist in the sitting down process. Totally ridiculous that the nurse couldn't tell you the time and date for the x-ray..... smh Just saw Ginny's post and the set up that my parents had was very similar and worked very well for them.
    Allie, so sorry to hear of your friend Lil passing away.
    Carla, so sorry to hear of your hubby's friend passing away.
    Annie, congrats on getting your dad's taxes done! I'm sure that's a huge relief!
    Lisa, YAY for the pain free day!! Wishing you many more of them!
    Heather, looks like a lovely meal out with the family!

    Went to the gym this morning, but my knee started giving me grief after just 10 min on the elliptical (I usually do 30 - 35 min), so I decided to go give the TRX a try, no problem there and when I finished that (45 min) I decided to just do my stretching and head home. Knee hasn't so much as twitched since..... oh well, there's always tomorrow! lol
    It was such a lovely day yesterday, I got out into my garden and planted some primula and pansies that I bought a few weeks ago. They were starting to look a little sad (were very root bound, poor things) but the weather had not been cooperative. This morning I looked out at them and one was out of the ground, like I had forgotten to plant it. I'm pretty sure I did plant it as I sprinkled egg shells around them to keep the slugs away and put tomato cages around them to keep the deer away. The cage was there, the egg shells were there, but the plant was out of the hole and laying on the ground just outside the cage. Will be interesting to see what happens tonight.... Squirrels might be looking for a quick meal, they have eaten many of my bulbs and tubers over the years, grrr.
    Well, look at that, it's getting late, again. I must go to bed, I have been staying up way too late, then sleeping in and I just accomplish more if I get up earlier.
    Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island



  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    I try to do something every day to honor my husband. He loved music so I have been listening to a Great Courses course about musical composers each day. Last night I listened to a lecture on physics because he had a degree in physics.

    I cook dinner and eat at 6pm every night to have some ritual to my day. And my husband and I did this for years!

    Best,
    Rosemarie from GA

    Very nice :heart:

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Wmy legs and ankles are swollen up

    You were on a flight, right? Did you wear compression stockings?


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    I am doing this Happiness calendar for March. Feel free to copy or simply use it if you’d like!

    March, 2023 Action for happiness.org
    RVRita
    1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with more awareness and kindness every day.
    2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.

    Sky, sand and ocean
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    3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive.

    Yesterday's 54 km bicycle ride and 5 km walk on the beach ...

    4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words.

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    5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them.

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    6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels.

    The only plans we had yesterday was a stroll through a neighbouring arty town to look at the shops.

    7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.

    I do box breathing at some point just about every day.

    8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and smell of your food.
    :)

    9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others.
    Many times.

    10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.

    Afternoon walk ...

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    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee.

    Not so much today. But usually. :)

    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying.

    Haven't talked to anyone other than husband today.

    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today.

    Love watching the sky. :) Our house is especially well located for that, and at certain times of year, we get fantastic sunsets!

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    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.

    Laundry! I don't mind doing laundry. :)

    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly.

    That's about all I can do today. I haven't done anything which requires effort.

    I looked up the vaccine I had yesterday. Boostrix: diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (whooping cough). I am set for 10 years!

    But headache, tiredness, body aches, sore joints and nausea are common side effects ... which I am experiencing.

    My doctor also informed me that the antibiotic "cocktail" I've been prescribed will make me feel ill and give me a horrible taste in my mouth. But it is only for 5 days and should do the trick.

    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity.

    I've been colouring these days because I'm not allowed to do much more. Fortunately, I enjoy colouring. :)

    I've also been putting away laundry and rearranging a closet.

    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.

    The place is slightly neater and cleaner than usual. That's both unusual and pleasant. February was major house-cleaning month, then we went on holidays so the place is still clean.

    I'm at home, surrounded by things I like.

    There are photos I have taken recently showing on my second computer screen.

    18. Have a 'no plans' day and notice how that feels or If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down.

    Today, I casually worked my way through part of the garden, catching up on some of the weeding.
    And we went for a short 10 km bicycle ride.
    And I've been colouring. :)

    19. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
    :heart:


    20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today.

    Walking - 3.57 km

    Cycling - 10.27 km

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    21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else.
    22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult.
    23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them.
    24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.
    25. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted.
    26. Choose too spend less times looking at screens today.
    27. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are.
    28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
    29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice.
    30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
    31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.

    Machka in Oz

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  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,403 Member
    Kim-I forgot she was more of the toe tap restriction and on the petite side. The frame device would work (if it comes with pot it is removable). I am sure you will find a way to make the walker work as an assist-maybe ask nurse for tips before leaving?

    Lisa-so glad to hear you had a full day of no pain! That is terrific. If someone hasn't had chronic pain they don't know what it can be like.

    Joyful-congrats on weight loss!

    Annie-good job on getting taxes done. I may tackle mine this weekend. I have a feeling with DH social security added in to my salary I am going to owe!

    Evie-maybe do stretching routine before elliptical (or at least part of it). I miss TRX I used when my gym was open. Didn't do lots with it but great way to get back stretch.

    Machka-you find some of the greatest motivational posters. Thanks for sharing them. Today's really struck me,

    Off to another Monday-sleep was somewhat better last night. Work up for trip down the hall a few times (antibiotics are kicking in though). I was able to drift back off each time and alarm woke me up.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,610 Member
    Weights, resistance bands, etc. - I have a decent set of weights and weight bench, several resistance bands, and a Pilates trainer.

    I like them all. :)


    Childhood clothing - I grew up in a fairly strict, religious family.

    I was allowed to wear pretty much whatever I wanted. In fact, thinking back on what I wore on occasion, I'm not sure I'd allow my daughter (if I had one) out in those clothes! I have a few "what was I thinking??" moments.

    But I was a teenager in the mid-80s. :smiley:

    Big crimped hair with bows and scarves and things in it. Lots of makeup. Bright colours. Plastic bangles. Huge earrings. Acid wash jeans. Bright tights. Neon.

    And no, I don't have any photos to post of me in that time period. :tongue:

    By the mid-90s, I had switched to all black. So much so that people would quietly suggest I try wearing a bit more colour now and then.

    Machka in Oz
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,891 Member
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,604 Member
    :)
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Yay Machka! Your career is really reflecting all the hard work you did at university. Congratulations!

    Annie in Delaware
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,657 Member
    edited March 2023
    Good morning ladies!

    Kim - lots of good suggestions here. As others have mentioned, a bedside "potty chair" might work. My mom used one after she broke her hip. She had dementia and was OK with it, not sure how your mom might react. I'm hoping you are able to find a good solution to this and she recovers quickly.

    We are fortunate to have a "Visiting Nurses" thrift store in our area where a person can borrow walkers, potty chairs, wheel chairs, even hospital beds. Just bring them back in good condition, no charge. People donate these items so others can use them like this. It's a great resource. I had a walker and potty chair here and ready as I was preparing for DH to go into hospice.

    I just found this link - there's probably similar closer to your home - I like the idea of contacting local senior centers for resources.

    https://lookingaftermomanddad.com/free-medical-equipment-san-francisco/

    Also, might be a good idea to have a few "adult diapers" on hand and waterproof pads under the bedsheet in case she has an accident. She may never need them. So many variables here without knowing what her needs will be when she gets to your house. I also donated supplies to the Visiting nurses - again, if there's similar, you might be able to get a few items free without spending $$. You can always donate them back if she doesn't use them.

    HUGS!!!!

    Mary and all who like the resistance bands - thank you!

    Barbara - you haven't posted in a few days (maybe you did and I skimmed over it), hope all is well at your house :)

    I'm a little sore today from my workout yesterday, but now that I'm up and at 'em, it's minor. Rain today so I get a day off. The "planning committee" will still meet, lol. Some days they don't take much time off!

    My friend who is also getting chicks has found a source so we were up late messaging about it. Chicks are getting hard to find, lines form at the feed stores hours in advance. :o So I dreamed about chicks last night. :p I'm content to get live healthy chicks of any breed. It would be fun to get different breeds, but not a requirement.

    And if it doesn't work out right now, that's OK and there must be a reason. As I look back at decisions I struggled with the past couple years regarding my DH's care and everything in my life going wonky, 99% of the time things worked out the best no matter how much I stewed and fretted and tried to control.

    Doing the best we can is all that counts.

    If nothing else, I've learned to take a "mellower" approach to life these days.

    It's getting light out, no rain so time to pull on the shoes and wave at the school bus.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State



  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,094 Member
    Machka- yes and yes
    Over here with my cousins all the little ones are gone its soooo quiet..
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    Pg. 60 done. Off to dentist for cleaning this morning.

    Later Ladies!
    RVRita


    March, 2023 Action for happiness.org

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate a walk in nature.
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 7/15-(100%,100%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 18/31 (84%,86%,)
    Arm weights twice a week 3/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder)
    Meditation: daily. 17/31 (82%(started Feb))

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 9/8–(100%,100%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 9484, 9104 (7,700,100%-9851,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 9/158/ —(100%,100%)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)25/64–(100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2—(100%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 10/20-(100%,88%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 8/12 (100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——3/12—(100%.100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71(100%,100%,100)
    Decided that if I do more than stated I will not grade higher than 100% 2/5/23

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met
    April met
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with more awareness and kindness every day.
    2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world. The blue water of Lea Lake, Snow on the mountains at a distance, walking a nature trail. All at Bottomless Lakes State Park.
    3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive. I am healthy and above ground. I can walk,talk,hear, see, taste, and smell (mostly). I appreciate that I alive and have a healthy body.
    4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words. I will try…
    5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them. I sent texts to my long distance friends to send them love.
    6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels. Most days are like that for me. So much less stress!
    7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day. Sounds like a plan.
    8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and smell of your food. Started at breakfast.
    9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others. I will need to keep this in the front of my mind all day.
    10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face. Every day!
    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee. In the process of doing that right now!
    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying. I will have to really try to get this done today.
    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today. I love doing this!
    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do. I made a necessary task to go for a liver scan enjoyable by buying lunch for myself for a change.
    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly. I really need to do this today! Didn’t remember to do this.
    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity. I have stones to paint. Will be distributing along the trails in exchange for free peddle boat and paddle board rentals. Didn’t do this. Too windy out. I colored instead.
    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant. Will do. 1. Lady wanting us to cut a lock off of her propane tank. 2. The rock formations around the park. 3. The lake surface when wind blows over it.
    18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down. I will consciously try to do this. I completed this!
    19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are. Easy here. I do it every day! Appreciation list in spoiler
    The blues,of the lake
    20. BirdsTweeting in the sky and trees
    21. Birds drinking water out of a plastic cover
    22. Kids laughing
    23. Salty look of the sand
    24. The piles of dirt along dug out canal
    25. The blue sky with wispy clouds
    26. The strong cold wind
    27. The boardwalk
    28. The hides to watch birds
    29. The blue ponds made by the canal
    30. The ducks swimming in the ponds
    31. The quack of the ducks
    32. The snow cap mountains in the distance
    33. The white dry spots of salt and Lyme along the trail
    34. The dead branches and bushes along the budding ones
    35. A spot of green here and there
    36. The red of branches preparing for spring
    37. The bubbling water in the canal
    38. The beginning green of the salt Cedars
    39. The baby fish in the puddling waters of canal overflow
    40. The mud sludge gathering under the bridge
    41. The brown prairie grass bending in the wind
    42. The tall swamp grass bowing down
    43. The bubbling water as it splashed out from under the bridge
    44. The white salty mounds along the dirt trail
    45. Holes dug by animals for burrows
    46. Tumbleweeds trapped in the brush
    47. The coo of a dove welcoming me back from the walk
    48. 20.Focus on what makes you and others happy today. Going to try!
    49. 21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else.
    50. 22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult.
    51. 23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them.
    52. 24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.
    53. 25. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted.
    54. 26. Choose to spend less times looking at screens today.
    55. 27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
    56. 28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
    57. 29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice.
    58. 30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
    59. 31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.
    Barbie's Happiness Commandments

    Be Barbie
    Lighten up
    Do it now
    Dance more
    Choose strategy over willpower
    Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
    Come from a place of love
    Stay in the moment
    Act the way you want to feel
    Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good
    Don't expect praise or recognition
    It is what it is
    Don't take things personally
    Treat yourself like a toddler
    What's fun for other people may not be fun for you, and vice versa
    You can choose what you do, but you can't choose what you like
    Be kind, no exceptions
    Ask always, how could my life be better with less?

    RVRita
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,258 Member
    (((Kim))) Overwhelming right now. Do what you can and as things get checked off the list it will get easier. Medicare might cover the cost of some of the things you mentioned. Our supplement insurance also gives us $75 every six months for certain over the counter pharmacy products. Do you have free cycle where you are. I know this adds to the stress of it all. Hopefully with others suggestions at least it might help to keep the costs down.

    This is an aside...I am not sure where I learned this but for all of us if a toilet seat is too high have a small step stool handy. I bought a that collapses for less than $10 I found it at Aldi's. It helps to keep your knees above your hips. It helps with constipation. I think M showed toilets from another country that actually is a healthier way to do the business. More detail than some care for. I am sharing this because it a simple thing that my help you or a loved one from more medical intervention.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Do you remember that, in January, I said I had a secret?
    First post on Page 87, here, Days 4 and 12 in my list ...
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10880701/women-ages-50-for-january-2023/p87

    Well, part of that secret is that I'm on leave for a while ... and then I'm being seconded to another department for a bit!

    I'll go into more detail next week, I hope.

    Machka in Oz
    I worked at Job1 at LevelA for 8 years. During that time, I got my Masters in IT. So I started applying around to see what I might find.

    In that time, a manager took me under her wing and gave me a lot of pointers. One of her tips was to ask questions. At the end of the interview, when they ask "Do you have any questions for us?", be sure to ask questions!! If you're offered a job, ask questions about the job.


    January 2022 - I got 2 jobs! Job2 was permanent at LevelB and Job3 was a 6-month term at LevelC.
    I took Job2 and asked if they would second me to Job3. To my surprise, they did!
    Always ask questions!
    At the end of the 6-month term I started, officially, with Job2.

    Shortly after that, I applied for another position back in the general area of Job1 where I had been for 8 years, and when I got the interview, I found out it was actually to fill 2 positions. I didn't get either one. No worries. I already had a job.


    December 2022 - The day after my skin cancer surgeries, with my nose in bandages and my eyes black and swollen, I got a call offering me a position back in the general area of Job1 where I had been for 8 years. Turns out that they can do that if a person has had an interview within the previous 6 months.
    I accepted the job: Job4 at LevelD - entry level management.
    But it is a 2-year term position.

    When I told Job2 I had a new job, but it is a 2-year term position, they made a deal with me. They would second me to Job4!

    So, for the next 2 years, I remain permanent with Job2 at LevelB while I go to Job4 at LevelD - entry level management. We'll see what happens at the end of 2 years.


    I'm looking forward to being back among people I got to know and a little nervous at the same time.


    Meanwhile, I've been on leave (annual leave) for almost a month. I will miss that. I would love to be retired. But I'll be on a 9-day fortnight again, so that's not too bad. I made sure to ask about that!!
    Machka in Oz


    So does this mean you will be working two jobs for the next two years?
    Sorry, trying to understand before the first cup of tea starts working

    Debbie

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,604 Member
    :)

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