WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Lisa and Rebecca- I am logging out of mfp, so I can look up MAC flights. Obv a military thing, but definitely has me curious...

    You can have 2 things open at once. I just leave mfp open much of the time while I am doing other things.


    M in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,355 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Love y'all,
    Later,
    Lisa ETC

    Ack! Forgot to add - pathology results back last night from random biopsies along the length of the colon, all clear except for the ulcerative colitis. All clear, no polyps, nothing. Good results.Yay!

    Good news!

    I got the results of my mail-in sample: negative. All clear. I don't have to do anything further for the next 2 years.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    WEEKLY ACCOUNTABILITY POST REMINDER

    Here's a reminder - anyone who wants to add their stats to the Weekly Accountability Post, please get the info to me via the MPF messaging. I'm SophieRosieMom.

    I've set a deadline of midnight tonight, Sunday with the intention of getting it posted in this group by noon on Monday, but may hold open through mid-morning on Monday. I'm US Pacific Standard Time. (I guess it's daylight savings time now. Sheesh, lol.)

    Again, this is purely voluntary - some possible examples:

    TheresaM ..... 1/2 lb lost.......... 6.5 lbs from goal range.

    Mildred...... 2 lbs lost......... 3 lbs from goal range (feel free to do this in increments of 5 lbs for example, keep moving the goalpost. This is whatever goals YOU choose.)

    PollyNV ...... 1/2 lb gained........22 1/2 lbs from goal range. 3" from waist goal, 4" from hips goal.

    FranFran....... at goal since November 2022...... total 35 lbs lost. Lowcarb, upped exercise

    I hope this will be helpful to folks. :) I'm open to sugggestions.

    Lanette B)

    Machka ... the same since my accident on June 21 because I haven't been able to exercise. Once I can start exercising again, the weight should start dropping again.

    MRI tomorrow. :)

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    OregonMother wrote: »
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I have been accepted into college! I met today and did the assessments. I will be going tomorrow to apply for the financing.
    I am going to take Education Assistant. The Child/Youth Worker was a little more than I wanted. The EA is more helpful to the children. It is something I can do until my early 70’s. I start on Aug 7th.
    I’m quite excited and nervous.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    This is so exciting, Tracey! And very inspirational. How long of a program is it?

    I have a picture dilemma.
    My great-grandmother was a nurse for a doctor, Dr. Day. His wife was Fern. A lovely, lovely woman who lived well into her 90s. Dr. Day was older than she was, so he died in 1958, before I was born. Fern was born late in the 19th century. They both had been married before, and Doc had a child by his first marriage. Fern had a child by her first marriage, but it didn't survive infancy. :cry:

    So Fern doesn't have any descendants. Doc and Fern lived in Portland, off 81st street (so funny that I still know that!) Because Fern didn't have any family and because my mom and grandmother were the kind of people that they were (my mom kept track of her grandmother's friends for decades) we stopped in Portland to visit Fern nearly every time we were driving up to Washington to see my grandmother. Eventually, maybe when I was in my early teens ('70s now), Fern could no longer live on her own, so my grandmother built a little granny hut in her back yard and Fern lived there for years. Ultimately, even that was too much (she lived well into her 90s), so she had to move to assisted living where she died.

    My grandmother inherited all of Fern's belongings, which wasn't much by time she moved into the granny hut, but here's the deal. I now have all of Fern's family photos. These photos are from the late 19th century, some of Fern when she was a very young girl. I believe I may be the last living soul on this planet who even knows who Fern was. Never mind how sad that makes me, because she really was just so wonderful and precious. I can't bear to throw away these photos (of course they aren't really photos -- they are some kind of tintype technology -- one I hadn't seen before). Yet, I can't imagine them meaning anything to anyone after I'm gone. Honestly, I don't even know who all is in the pictures because very few have anything written on them. (Except, one of them is signed to "Mrs. Schofield," which was my great-great-great grandmother -- that's how old these pictures are. How that ended up back in Fern's things, I don't know.)

    ETA: I just looked it up. "Mrs. Schofield" died in 1903. She would have been my grandmother's grandmother, but my grandmother never would have met her because she wasn't born until 1922. (My grandmother was the youngest of her siblings.)

    What to do??? I can't tell you how upsetting it is. I guess I just keep them because they've given me a lot of joy to look at --the clothing, the design/decor, and beautiful Fern -- she's recognizable even as a child. But I also hate to leave something to my kids that they also won't know what to do with.

    Help! Advice?

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR

    As others have mentioned ... historical societies, museums, libraries, etc.

    But take pictures of them or if it is possible, scan them. Keep a record of them yourself for memory's sake.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,687 Member
    butterfly3215 wrote: »
    Hi! My son recently started my fitness pal (I've been using it for years. But he recently lost 10 pounds and got this message congratulating him with confetti and a 10 on the page! I've never got anything like that. I think it could be really motivating for me. I recently hit a goal and would have loved that! Any ideas how I can get that?

    You'd have to post in Tech Support or something. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/categories/myfitnesspal-tech-support-questions

    I've never seen confetti etc. here in MFP.

    M in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,786 Member
    edited July 2023
    Lanette - Forgot to say how much I love your chicken stories and photos. :D Bravo Gladys!

    My friend G is on her way driving up north to see her granddaughter. She is over from Singapore with her mother, staying with the other grandparents. G had a message this morning to say the other grandfather has covid. :s She is still going, (staying in a hotel), and the granddaughter and mum will meet outdoors and distanced. The granddaughter and her mum are due to rendezvous with G's son in Switzerland next week. :o

    I've been looking at hotels. Not sure DH will go for the expensive one. Probably will end up with midrange. I will consult with him tonight when I get home. The most important thing is location. And quiet. I prefer cancellability even though it costs more.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,655 Member
    Joy ~ I too am a news advocate.

    Carol in GA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,383 Member
    2023 Jump Back Up
    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate a morning walk.


    Meditation: daily.21/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%, 93%

    Walking and exercising slowed down because of record heat this month. Emotionally and physically feeling better otherwise.

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0%,0%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5989, 6411, 5736,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 3/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 150/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83%, 100% should be 137 by August 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)63/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,(100%,100%,100%,0%,100%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 17/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%,93%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 26/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 6/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, (100%,100%,100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met——-89%
    June met—-99%
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Take a small step to help overcome a problem or worry. I am working on helping my son through this tough time by being in contact with his case worker and tracking his location.
    2. Adopt a growth mindset. Change “I can’t” into “I can’t…yet”. I try to never use those words. I follow Yoda’s ‘Do or not, there is no try”
    3. Be willing to ask for help when you need it. I will. My back hurts today so will easily ask for help when I need it.
    4. Find something to look forward to today. Missed posting this yesterday. So today I am looking forward to my therapy session.
    5. Get the basics right: eat well, exercise and go to bed on time. Will do!
    6. Pause, breathe, and feel your feet firmly on the ground. Will meditate today to help me do this.
    7. Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy. I really need to do this today. Did not do this. Had a bad day all around yesterday.
    8. Avoid saying “must” or “should” to yourself today. I will try.
    9. Put a problem in perspective by seeing the bigger picture. Trying to see my son’s decisions through his eyes.
    10. Reach out to someone you trust and share your feelings with them. I did not do this.
    11. Look for something positive in a difficult situation. My son is bonding with his uncle and grandmother.
    12. Write you worries down and save them for a specific “worry time”. I will try to remember to do this. Write them in my journal.
    13. Challenge negative thoughts. Find an alternative interpretation. I worked on this. I also learned a breathing technique to help.
    14. Get outside and move to help clear your head. I do this every day, but the triple digit heat is preventing it.
    15. Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step. I have to think about this.
    16. Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts. Controlled breathing helped here.
    17. Use one of your strengths to overcome a challenge today. I use tenacity often so expect to use it here.
    18. Let go of the small stuff and focus on the things that matter. I will try!
    19. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. I need to really remember this!
    20. When things go wrong, pause and be kind to yourself. I will definitely try.
    21. Identify what helped you get through a tough time in your life. Therapy, someone to talk to, long walks alone all help me through tough times, medication as well.
    22. Find 3 things you feel hopeful about and write them down. 1. I hope my son makes good decisions. 2. I am hopeful that I will find the right place to retire. 3. I am hopeful that I will be able to visit family very soon.
    23. Remember that all feelings and situations pass in time. I won’t dwell on things or situations that happen causing me bad feelings.
    24. Choose to see something good about what has gone wrong. My son has admitted his situation is his own fault.
    25. Notice when you are being judgmental and be kind instead. I will be aware of judging and simply accept.
    26. Catch yourself over-reacting and take a deep breath.
    27. Write down 3 things you are grateful for (even if today was hard).
    28. Think about what you can learn about a recent problem.
    29. Be a realistic optimist. Focus on what could go right.,
    30. Reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague for support.
    31. Remember we all struggle at times. It’s part of being human.
    RVRita in NM
  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,665 Member
    KJLaMore wrote: »
    Real quick as I have kids here; Flea- Great info on Fern. Do you know her maiden name? I grew up 2 miles outside of Belding, MI. With your permission, I would like to post the pic, and any info you have on the local facebook page (if they have one). Belding is still a pretty small community, and in the late 1880's would have been a very small rural town. The local museum, library, or historians might have more information on the family. If not, the photographer who photographed them. Very cool! KJ

    That's incredible, KJ. Yes, please post it. Her maiden name was Spencer.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley OR
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,885 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Lisa Etc love it, miss both Janets too. Normal range hemoglobin? Hooray!! Eat then no pain? WowowWOW! ! !
    Lanette, well done, Gladys! Btw :love: the vintage Tupperware, have that one in pink too.
    Michele I’d be happy to have my weight stay in your same range ;)
    Allie 5 weeks for bloodwork results? Sheesh.
    Rebecca thanks so much for the backstory, more details than I remember. “science experiments in the crisper drawer” been there done that don’t wanna go back again. ;)
    Tracey you would be a gift to any young person who needed your guidance.
    Heather back to running and writing all in the same day? Well done!
    Beth I too am reducing/eliminating dairy to see if it helps and the first two days seem to be proving the theory. Hope it’s a matter of quantity and I can still indulge in an ounce of cheese a few times a week. Sad to say goodbye to cottage cheese for breakfast and yoghurt for dessert but if it moves things along… :naughty:
    Rebecca I like your system for mushrooms and will try it. Uh oh, guess I’ll have to pick up some mochi . . . ;}
    Lanette love the chickens’ names especially “Big Thelma” :} Would you share a sample of your good habits spreadsheet?
    Rosemarie congratulations on the 7 miles and 3 lbs. Well done!
    Allie:love: Miles’ smiles.
    Michele I’d love to see the flamingo ice cube mold ;) Joe is a big fan of ‘em.
    Debbie I no longer even try to comment on all the posts, but just can’t help adding my two cents to too many…
    Rita ((gentle hugs)) hope the antibiotics kick that infection quickly. Fingers X’d for your son’s job prospects.
    Annie :love: your “Yay”s when you report. Reminds me of Terri’s recommendation to celebrate all the little successes. Well done!
    Ginny that was a scary spell. Glad you know how to handle it and didn’t fall.

    Belated best birthday wishes to Karen in VA, Katla, Evelyn and Beth’s mom. Being a week behind, stinks!
    But time to sleep now.
    Gratitudes:
    7/20 the cloud of good models that surrounds me.
    7/19 Joe overcoming his initial resistance and instead embracing and expanding the suggestion to put bug out supplies in the van.
    07/19: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, line dancing. Steps:8114
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=3 CI=1789 CO=732
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, BiMart, play with plants. Wt:131.6
    07/18: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, dogs to powerline, line dancing. Steps:8074
    Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-5 CI=1422 CO=965
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, casserole-a-thon. Wt: 132.5

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. July: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live NOW.

    Ice cream Mochi is a special treat for me. It's a way to have some creamy mango ice cream, and not down a pint in one sitting, (such a talent eh?). The Mochi is rice flour, tapioca flour and sugar made into a pillowy, spongy covering, (I think those are the ingredients). Its best to set the balls (I eat them in sets of two) out a couple minutes before you carefully bite into them, so the Mochi softens just a tad, but not too long so the ice cream melts!
    Rebecca the Mochi queen
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,885 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Ginny - Sending good thoughts to you for your doc visit. <3 Yes, your future is for YOU!

    I think part of my worries about booking is that it is DH's money I am spending (he will pay back my credit card) and he has opted out of booking the trip himself because he thinks (knows) I won't be happy with his arrangements. ;):s I'm going to leave the travel insurance to him as his contribution to organisation. I hope he does it right. >:)
    But ...... drum roll .........
    I HAVE DONE IT!
    This morning I booked the flights from Gatwick to Lyon paying extra for extra cabin bags and extra legroom and priority boarding. The only problem is that the only available flight for that day is 8.15 in the morning. That means an early wake up and a taxi. Have to be there by 6.15.
    Then I booked from Montpellier to Gatwick. Ditto extras. The flight is 16.20, so should be able to get the Gatwick Express to Brighton. (We gain an hour coming back)
    Then I booked the TGV from Lyon to Narbonne. Direct! :D On the Sunday. I booked Premiere for not much extra and our seats are in a club two facing each other. Only a few seats left, and another train was already full! For October. :*
    So......... I hate getting up early, as I don't sleep, but it's only once and we can nap at the hotel that afternoon.

    I still have to book hotels in Lyon and Narbonne, and the train from Narbonne to Montpellier, but that is only a local train, not a Train à Grande Vitesse. I can book that later.

    Will be researching hotels when I've recovered! I have a recommendation in Narbonne.

    Phew!
    Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Enjoy your trip. I know when we had to get eldest son to the airport early, we stayed at a hotel near the airport. They even had a free shuttle to the airport.👍🏼
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

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