WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

Stats for the day-

Walk w/family, then to vet then home RAIN!- 1hr35min 28sec, 56elev, 2.63ap, 94ahr, 134mhr, 4.80mi= 501c
Strava app- 588c
Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 1hr 4min 8sec, 928elev, 122aw, 18.8amph, 113ahr, 143mhr, 20.12mi= 484c
Zwift stats- 1hr 4min 10sec, 932elev, 122aw, 50arpm, 18.79amph, 20.1mi= 450c
Walk to vet n back- 10.19min, .54mi= 55c
Strava app= 67c

Total cal 1040

Did my first virtual MSbike ride, 20mi let’s, will be riding a lot now til September. I am alo excited, the bike page also gave us a QR code link which will take people directly to my donation page instead of providing a link that may or may not work.

On the sad note , took Lucy to the vet, she’s got feet issues, allergies and bad skin infection. Bad to no walking and wearing an e collar. $250 later, dogs ain’t cheap

A local grocery store had a flash sale on 6 inch Hydrangeas today for $15. They were just putting them out when I got there. I got a spectacular pink one that really made my day! Flowers really help that we still have snow mounds on March 21st.

Margaret

Hello again!
So that sinus noncovid yuck.....is awful! Came home from brother's with a drippy nose on the 12th. Had fought with bowel issues most of the time there that weren't getting any better. The Toprol had my heart rate between 50-55 and barely getting much higher. I just was not feeling well. Then on Tuesday the 14th I broke out in a major rash from my neck to my knees! OMG! Now not only was my behind sore, my nose sore from blowing, but now I was itching badly. The only thing really different was the Toprol! Called heart doctor, she immediately switched me to carvedilol 2 times a day. She said that bowel issue was the first allergic reaction with the rash following since I kept feeding it to my body. At this same time SIL was/is sick with sinus yuck (so who isn't at work?) I went to bed Tuesday night covered in Cortisone cream and Allegra. Woke up Wednesday still absolutely miserable not only with rash but also sinus yuck. Only good thing was belly was once again happy. The rash didn't clear up until Thursday night sometime. I spent Wed, Thursday, and Friday either sleeping or at work. I haven't been sick in 8-10 years. I haven't had to take more than one allergy pill for a day more than twice in any given year in that time frame. I really was down for the count. No fever, No nausea, No bowel issues, no body aches, no headache, just danged tired and tired of blowing nose! My body just said enough is enough. I have been taking allegra during the day, zyrtec at night, elderberry twice a day (with vitamin C and zinc), and using neti pot twice a day. By Sunday I was finally feeling human again. I managed to do laundry, change bed linens, and clean up kitchen. Other than that I read about all of you and watched tv. I am feeling much better finally, though still have some stuffiness. Better is good though because you know who still isn't at work for more than a couple of hours. Can't change that, so doing the best that I can with a smile!

Heart doctor asked how I was doing with the Carvedilol. I am tolerating it well. I feel better on it as my HR is staying in the 60's now most of the time and actually does accelerate when it should. The only downside is that about an hour after I take it I get dizzy (as in too much to drink dizzy). This only lasts about 20 minutes, so just time the doses so that I am not driving at that time. We are waiting to see if the heart is only acting up under extremes or if it does it more often that I am just not aware of. The monitor will hopefully provide that information. It got mailed back this morning, so should know more in 1-2 weeks. In the meantime, I am to keep following healthy eating and taking current medicines. She said walking was fine, just not inclines. She really doesn't want me pushing the boundries. Something about 24 extra beats in a row that shouldn't have been there when I did the stress test. She is also conferring with the electrical heart doctor that my DH has to determine what to do next. In my mind she(the regular heart doctor) is like the contractor. Her job is to make sure that the house (heart) is sound and working properly. The electrical heart doctor is the electrician trying to find the faulty wire in my house. So in the mean time, I need to be mindful of what I eat, drink lots of water, and quit sweating the small stuffs!

With you all, I learn so much every day. I missed you when I just wasn't on here. Learning about different cultures, foods, traditions, even work situations is amazing! Learning the important things such as planning for whatever the future might be, yet realizing that head first isn't always the best way. Learning self care, grace, and bravery. You show compassion and love in your advise and sharings. I love being a part of this village. We learn and support each other. For now, I am going to try to avoid worrying over the small stuffs that I can't change. You all have shown me that gratefulness and graciousness goes a long way. You have given me ideas that I need to implement in my life and I do though sometimes slower than I could/should.;) Thank you all for being my village!

AUBREY update- She is doing well to the average eye. The stents are the concern as they don't grow with her. She goes back to Boston Children's the first week of June. So that is good news in a backward way. They aren't rushing her back there, so no major concern at this time. I did get to see her and meet her sister, Carly, while visiting my brother. It was just for a short time, as Aubrey was just 24 hours on antibiotic for strep, but was so good to see her.

HUGS to all because they are always needed!
Congratulations on the victories!
Keep up with the Self Care and care of others!
Remember to give yourself Grace!

Heading to bed!

Kylia in Ohio

Good evening ladies!

Today I ate 1083 calories, which is a total win, because I visited a friend and messed up my timing but ate the right stuff anyway. Yay!
And I did fifteen minutes on the bike and then the dumbbells Yay! So my deficit was a respectable 381. Yay!

It really feels good to follow my plan. Looking back, I can't believe how many times I chose a mediocre cookie instead of hitting my calorie goals. Until I got my protein and fiber right, I was just too vulnerable to temptation. And getting the bike really helped too, because I can eat a few extra calories and exercise it off without killing my knee. So I'm on a roll Yay!

Sorry if that's too much self congratulations. It's just the endorphins talking. Next I need to practice my Spanish until I settle down.

Pip poor Lucy! Hope she feels better soon. And yes that knife is awesome.

I used to let Teddy out off leash at my last house. One day a deer came by and they were off! He ran his little heart out, but then he came right back. My adrenaline has never been so spiked!

Katla always glad to hear from you.

Rebecca "minimalist in training" love that! I'm more on the hoarding side, within my space constraints. I'm really bad with piles of books and papers. My mother has hundreds of books in the basement, but I've got my own collection going.

Tina sounds like a beautiful dive trip! I used to dive near San Diego. I had a lovely group trip to Catalina Island long ago.

Thanks for all the kind words about my dad's taxes. Now we need to get him a filing system. And one for me! I asked him about needing help with the finances but he is not ready. I'm still thinking about how it would work to share that.

Okay, my friends, have a good night! And good morning to Machka in Oz!

Annie in Delaware