WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,677 Member
    Machka-sorry you have had to deal so much lately.
    Kyle is his dad ,Tracy and Kyle have been together 17 yrs.
    Miles is out like a light,im glad he is another rough night of sleep last night for me.
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,353 Member
    <3
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited March 2023
    Barbie—Down loading books was available in our library in StHelens, OR. I will go to the closest library to me here in Illinois and get a library card. I’ll find out whether they have Library to Go in this library. I’m keeping my fingers crossed to have that service. ⭐️

    Katla in Illinois
  • anitanap2
    anitanap2 Posts: 6 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Last week I bought a bunch of mackerel in different flavors, some in a Mediterranean sauce, some in tomato paste, others in a lemony olive oil. I have only had tinned mackerel in olive oil and I just mixed with a bit of mayo and squirt of wasabi over sticky white rice. Do any of you have some suggestions?
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    In a mackerel quandary in
    Wa

    The Italians do some wonderful things with fish. I don't have a mackerel recipe, but my spouse makes a sardine pasta that has become my comfort food. Personally I think that mackerel is more 'fishy' than sardine, but it might work (?). I'm going to ask him to make that pasta with chickpea spaghetti and see how that works. It would be a +++protein /carb meal.
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,027 Member
    Machka sorry your DH had a meltdown. It's tough to have to be the adult and handle everything day after day. I admire how much you get done, and how rich a life you have built.

    Annie in Delaware
  • anitanap2
    anitanap2 Posts: 6 Member
    Hello everyone,
    I just bought this book "The Body Builder's Kitchen" and the recipes are pretty simple. I like the way it is set up with a bunch of different meal plans to chose from. I will probably follow none of them. Still, I recommend this book. I am done with dieting that has never worked for me EVER. I am going for building as much muscle as I can so that I will have strong old lady bones and a better body.

    https://www.amazon.ca/Bodybuilders-Kitchen-Muscle-Building-Burning-Recipes/dp/1465469974
  • anitanap2
    anitanap2 Posts: 6 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    @anitanap2 hi! I would recommend you start with the book Strong Women Stay Young by Miriam Nelson. She has a complete routine with ankle weights and dumbbells that is tested and has all the right instructions.

    I do over thirty exercises at home including squats, deadlifts, upright row, single arm bent over row, cross punches, triceps pullovers, wrist and bicep curls, chest press, overhead press, and flies. I also do a bunch of stretches, and some knee PT and planks and sit-ups. I do a little bit of everything, generally with only five pounds, thirty reps, and I keep moving. My tempo is too speedy by most muscle-building experts, but it keeps the calories burning.

    Good luck developing a routine that works for you! Keep going, and adjust as you go.

    Annie in Delaware

    Thanks @Anniesquats100 I will look up that book!
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,101 Member
    Question has any one here used apple cider vinegar to help with a healthier digestive system?? It also is supposed to help with weight loss.

    https://www.cosmopolitan.com/health-fitness/a48500/apple-cider-vinegar-benefits/

    Machka sorry to hear about your husband’s meltdown. He is lucky to have you!

    💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,101 Member
    edited March 2023
    anitanap2 wrote: »
    Hello everyone,
    I just bought this book "The Body Builder's Kitchen" and the recipes are pretty simple. I like the way it is set up with a bunch of different meal plans to chose from. I will probably follow none of them. Still, I recommend this book. I am done with dieting that has never worked for me EVER. I am going for building as much muscle as I can so that I will have strong old lady bones and a better body.

    https://www.amazon.ca/Bodybuilders-Kitchen-Muscle-Building-Burning-Recipes/dp/1465469974

    Thanks for the recommendation on the book I looked it up! However, I don’t know who to thank because you do not sign your posts!

    💕 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 280 Member
    Good morning, ladies. I've been reading through the posts and sorry to hear the struggles some are facing. My heart goes out to Carmine and wishing the best for her.

    Been doing some spring house cleaning and washing walls. Getting to be too much of a chore for me and I think it may be time to have a cleaner come in a couple of times a year to help me out with these big jobs. Will be looking into that this fall. I read about someone in our local newspaper that does cleaning for seniors. I think it is something our area needs as there are a lot of seniors in town and also the rural area.

    Got my travel documents the other day and getting excited about my Ireland trip. Everything looks very well organised and hoping the trip to Dublin airport will go smoothly. Flying with Aer Lingus but it is a code share with Westjet from Edmonton to Toronto. I'm going to try to just take carry on so no checked bag. Will see how that works. My carry on is 20" and fits the measurement requirement. Just have to make sure it is not over 22 lbs.

    Will be having family over for Easter which is just after DH's birthday so a couple of celebrations to look forward to. Will be glad when Easter is over with as every time I open the pantry two chocolate Easter bunnies are staring back at me....one for each of the younger grands. Chocolate is my weakness and very hard to resist!

    Back to cleaning...enjoy your day.

    Joy

  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,798 Member
    edited March 2023
    March, 2023 Action for happiness.org

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my husband.
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 11/15-(100%,100%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 27/31 (84%,86%,)
    Arm weights twice a week 3/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder)
    Meditation: daily. 26/31 (82%(started Feb))

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 9/8–(100%,100%,0%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 15/158/ —(100%,100%,100%)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)26/64–(100%,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. 20/20-(100%,88%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 10/12 (100%,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 —-90%
    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
    20. The blues,of the lake
    21. BirdsTweeting in the sky and trees
    22. Birds drinking water out of a plastic cover
    23. Kids laughing
    24. Salty look of the sand
    25. The piles of dirt along dug out canal
    26. The blue sky with wispy clouds
    27. The strong cold wind
    28. The boardwalk
    29. The hides to watch birds
    30. The blue ponds made by the canal
    31. The ducks swimming in the ponds
    32. The quack of the ducks
    33. The snow cap mountains in the distance
    34. The white dry spots of salt and Lyme along the trail
    35. The dead branches and bushes along the budding ones
    36. A spot of green here and there
    37. The red of branches preparing for spring
    38. The bubbling water in the canal
    39. The beginning green of the salt Cedars
    40. The baby fish in the puddling waters of canal overflow
    41. The mud sludge gathering under the bridge
    42. The brown prairie grass bending in the wind
    43. The tall swamp grass bowing down
    44. The bubbling water as it splashed out from under the bridge
    45. The white salty mounds along the dirt trail
    46. Holes dug by animals for burrows
    47. Tumbleweeds trapped in the brush
    48. The coo of a dove welcoming me back from the walk
    49. 20.Focus on what makes you and others happy today. Going to try!
    50. 21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else. I listened to music while walking, but not just sitting still.
    51. 22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult. Doing the wash and calling my mother.
    52. 23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them. I try all the time since I’ve been meditating. Working well since I started in January.
    53. 24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do. They do too many to list!
    54. 25. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted. Even the little things like sunshine, a cup of coffee, you are alive, nature, etc. These are some of mine.
    55. 26. Choose to spend less times looking at screens today. I will! I had 58% less screen time this week than last week. Working on this!
    56. 27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today. I’ve been working on this in my meditations.
    57. 28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible. I will try.
    58. 29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice. If I have the chance will do this. Probably with a walk. Did take a different route for my walk. Different scenery to look at (but not my favorite)
    30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling. Will do this during meditation today.
    31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.


    WOW! Where did March go?? I have the April calendar done that I am going to do. I will post it tomorrow if anyone wants to continue go along with me. The theme is Active April.

    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
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,482 Member
    30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling. Before and after today’s PT stretches.

    Debbie, thankful for Destiny Hope’s courage and bright spirit, prayer said for healing and comfort.
    Rosemarie well done for your hard work in the cattery.
    Lanette 4-5 years is not a lot of time to save up for a new roof. :astonished: From watching the Upright Health-how to get up from the floor, have decided to do some of my PT stretches on the floor. Good thing there are no webcams there :laugh:
    Ginny our line dance teacher believes it is her mission to challenge our brains as well as our bodies. Yesterday she had us dance 3 different dances in one song. All three started with the same 8 steps and had some same, some different steps. We all struggled and resisted but finally made it on the second full try through. I must remember to thank her next week, I was one of the grumblies.
    Annie your slippers spoke to your sense of urgency. Well done for exercising “anyway” and maintaining a deficit.
    Tracey thank you for your SIL’s story. What is a red seal carpenter?
    Viv, “not been sticking to my routines…” I don’t know why it’s such a struggle, but I have to drag myself by the scruff of the neck to do the PT exercises and stretches. I try to remind myself that the first set is the hardest, that the rest will go by quickly and I’ll feel better after. This carrot is marginally more effective than “or you’re really going to HURT if you don’t” stick. Good luck!
    Allie, CT has a program (HUSKY) that can cover children from birth to age 19 in families of all income levels. It includes mental health services. Tracy could call 1-877-CT-HUSKY (1-877-284-8759). https://portal.ct.gov/OHA/Employers/Employers/HUSKY--Healthcare-for-Uninsured-Kids--Youth ((hugs))
    Machka whooshing better days for you both, and favorable radiology results.
    Heather really admire your patient wisdom about G and your body. That first painting makes me think of looking out through window panes at an exuberant spring country garden.
    Kylia maybe having the police (and alarm company) call your SIL is an idea whose time has come? :naughty:
    Betsy putting your head back in the sleeping bag seems like the right response to that snow. :laugh:
    @anitanap2 here’a a SWSY video to get you started.
    Mary I used to take acv with collagen every morning, did good things for my nails, wonder why I stopped. One caution, be sure to thoroughly rinse/brush your teeth after, it plays heck with enamel.
    Joy time to relocate those bunnies and not to your tum! :laugh:
    Vicki :rage: You are an angel, like Michael, fighting for your friend. What did “they” think when they sent her home? In an ambulance or taxi? That she would fall at the doorstep and the ambulance would have to bring her back? Thank you for stepping up.
    Katla a little green hummingbird was trying to find nectar in the evergreen huckleberry outside my window. When he caught sight of the feeder he swooped in and tanked up. Even got to see his little tongue darting in and out. I felt like you were stopping in to say “Hi” and “time to get up off that chair and do your yoga!” ;)

    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. March: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,433 Member
    anitanap2 wrote: »
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Last week I bought a bunch of mackerel in different flavors, some in a Mediterranean sauce, some in tomato paste, others in a lemony olive oil. I have only had tinned mackerel in olive oil and I just mixed with a bit of mayo and squirt of wasabi over sticky white rice. Do any of you have some suggestions?
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    In a mackerel quandary in
    Wa

    The Italians do some wonderful things with fish. I don't have a mackerel recipe, but my spouse makes a sardine pasta that has become my comfort food. Personally I think that mackerel is more 'fishy' than sardine, but it might work (?). I'm going to ask him to make that pasta with chickpea spaghetti and see how that works. It would be a +++protein /carb meal.

    I might just end up eating some of the tins by putting bits on cheesy crusty bread. Or mixing into a cold pasta salad with marinated mushrooms, and olives. I have a couple of choices. I need to go online on my library and look up Italian cook books to check out.👍🏻💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

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