WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
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Annie- have you tried The Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah Maas. It wasn’t a series I thought I would like, I usually read suspense, mystery or romance. My daughter talked me into it and I couldn’t put them down.3
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My numbers were way too high. I’m still taking a B-complex. B-12 is supposed to range between 211-911 pg/ml but mine was at 1255. I stopped for a week and will see where my numbers are in 3 months. I may need to go to every-other day.
RVRita
Rita - I also tested over 1200 a month ago- well over the threshold. Messaged Dr. Lisa if that was a potential problem, she never did respond. I took that to mean the rest of the lab tests were normal so nothing was out of whack, I was ingesting plenty.
I just went back and reviewed old labs. 5 years ago it was in the 1700's! Then a year later, 1400's. Ten years ago it was in the 300's. Go figure. I think when it was super high, I was taking a supplement.
DH's was in the 200's-300's, and the lab notes say under 400 people have an increased risk for dementia. Hmm... this might have been another factor for his memory loss.
Next time I see Dr. Lisa or Dr. Matt I'll ask more about it.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Annie Reading can be exercise. I listen to audiobooks while walking, riding my exercise bike , and doing housework. I get my books from the public library so they don't cost me anything. Also, being powerless can be a freedom. If I am powerless then there's nothing I can do so I don't waste time and energy fretting about those thingsDebbie I would love to walk where you are to see the birds and the water
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Welcome @denisecal ! Would you say hello to my birth city for me? Aches, ugh hate ‘em. They’re worse when I’m sedentary. If I can make myself get up and move, even just a little, legs always feel better.
Heather
hearing how contagious your decluttering is and that you’re back to your 5K.
Pip 2K miles and a confirmed buyer for Bette 3.0! Congratulations!
Lisa an AR WOW You are a wonderwoman with a little good sleep!
Barbie for those of us who don’t have Netflix here’s a preview interview on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/6SOZIuyi8nc Misting up hearing you’ve decided to be Bodhi’s forever family.
Tracey I love the saying on your cup!
Welcome @cormieannie in Ontario. Well done on keeping active.
Karen in VA good to see you popping in. Hoping all’s well with you and yours.
Annie “… if only reading was exercise!” Amen, sister, amen!
Rosa hope the physio trainer really helps your balance issues. Scary about that blood vessel in your eye. Did the trainer say anything?
Yesterday’s (9/1) gratitudes: chiropractor, glorious weather for a stroll through Azalea park, Roomba battery delivered, Joe prepped hot tub for me.09/01: Move: ZERO sets PT (not a great start to the month), Azalea park stroll, dogs to powerline, Jeopardy walking. Steps:8113PT done this morning, yay me! (channeling my inner Annie.) Time to get ready for dog group.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=15 CI<CO net=565
Live: Joe, readings, BP, library, post office, Freddie’s, recycling, ptT. ptS.Wt:130.3
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
September: Move more, fuel better (less sugar), live mindfully with people, dogs, open heart and mind before mouth.
2023: Be of good cheer.
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Whidislander wrote: »Tracey-breaking the streak had to happen some time! It is way ok that it did. The piece of paper at the end is what people will look for-very seldom are actual grades important. I think you are spot on about finding time to move during your day to keep back in shape. A sit/stand desk may be helpful-depending on type of computer you can sometimes improvise.
Heather-the construction crane pictures were impressive. I hope they can have most everything settled by the time children start school. DH picture is very nice-I like the colors and the overall feel.
Rebecca-insurance makes sense about doctors-every plan has different rules to follow. If you don't follow all of them you can end up paying more $$ for no really good reason.
Machka-we do all see things differently. Yesterday I injured as to location of room someone was talking about-I am very familiar with the building. Even when he drew a diagram I couldn't completely visualize. He left out a door I considered to be important to the picture. He said since it is usually open he doesn't consider it . . . perhaps there is a gender difference? I try to keep patience when probing for understanding.
I think steroid is helping knock back inflammation. I have a few more days to go on medications. I have knocked back walking to 20 minute stretches. Hopefully I can work back up because I do like the distance and help with calories but I will just have to monitor.
Was thinking of going off and hitting casino today but think I will work most of morning and take some time early this pm. I really need to finish back room and get other stuff caught up. With long weekend I can make some very good progress. Need to map out things that need done before selling house next year and start on them.
Off to do something to start my day. Stretches and a short walk are on agenda.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
Sadly my military insurance gets a bad wrap. Between doctors needing to be in its system, to doctors being in their system that have changed medical fields or retired, it makes it difficult for my primary doctors to effectively choose a doctor these days. Our clinic on base has family practice doctors but no specialty docs. Many out in town doctors are full up, so its a long wait even be able to make an appointment. My ENT doc appointment is in December. But you take what you can. Our insurance tends to pay medical companies pennies on the procedure. So like my $1500 gallbladder experience was broken down to my insurance paying a $400, my bill was $75, and the medical company has to eat the rest.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
The insurance company usually has a contracted rate with facilities and they already know what rate they will be paid. So the facilities are not losing $ because that is contracted rate. This is what is wrong with health care. Hospitals or facilities are willing to take a contracted rate but not for uninsured people.3 -
Hi! Cindy from Pensacola,
-Welcome Annie Cormier from Ontario Canada.
-I lost 4 lbs this month. Total loss 33lb since January 2023. Slow & steady wins the race. My current wt is 183lb. Goal wt is 145lb.
- Hard sometimes to stay motivated. Hubs is in other room eating fritos, ice cream, and donuts. Usually doesn't bother me.
- I have decided to Eat to live not Live to eat. I think there is a difference which includes a mindset.
- On the diet prescribed I am allowed 75gr carbs 110 gr Protein I usually stay under 35 gram carb. I stay satisfied. I drink protein H2O & chocolate protein supplement to
Balance protein intake.
- 🩷 reading everyone's heart messages.
- Mimi to a sweet inquisitive 6 yr old grandson Jackson & 4 grand-pups.
- Mom to 12 yo tea cup Yorkie and
2 grown men.
- I love Jesus and my husband.
- My latest book read by Corrie Ten Boom, "The Hiding Place."
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Hello to All! I finally got caught up reading but didn't start taking notes until page 3!
Lisa ~ So sorry that the saga continues with your daughter and her x husband. Glad you were able to scare the animals lurking outside Egg’s door. And, happy to hear that your energy levels are enabling you to be more active. Trimming all those branches and hauling them to the burn pit was a LOT of work.
Pip ~ You are amazing! Love seeing all the records you are setting with your bike rides for MS.
Allie ~ That peach drink looks delicious and so happy you have had a fun week.
Barbie ~ Bodhi had found a really good home at last!
Debbie ~ The marshes where you walk are beautiful.
Machka and Heather ~ You and your husbands are into so many activities that you both enjoy together. That is a great way to live. My husband and I were able to enjoy hunting antiques and jewelry for selling before the pandemic, but, health problems and the economy have put a stop to most of that.
Annie ~ I too like most of Lisa Regan’s books. I also like Fern Michaels. Sorry about your mom’s teeth failing, but, think it must have a lot to do with age related gum disease and don’t even know if a dentist could help.
My husband's transmission on his van went wonky and it would have cost more than the van was worth to have it repaired. So we ended up trading in my car and buying a 2021 Jeep Compass. We will be a one car family for a while. I don't know how that is going to work, but, we will have to make it do for now. I am so short that it's a bit difficult for me to get in and out, but it is easier for him
Take care everyone!
Carol in Georgia
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
Ginny: Your story about the bloke who didn’t think the door was important! 😂 reminded me of when we lived with my in laws when we were first married. DMiL was always bellowing at her boys to shut doors. I seriously think that DH and his brothers left them open on purpose to wind her up at times. DH still doesn’t close doors. 😝 but in a centrally heated house it’s not an issue.
Someone mentioned the blue zone so off to Google it 😝
☘️ Terri
here, closing doors is not an issue- with all the cats, the doors are quickly closed. A few times dh didn't close them quick enough and I spent a few hours catching the cats that had gotten out.
Now, Lights, that is another story. They are left on all the time and it drives me crazy. I am constantly going around turning lights off. There is no reason for dh to leave a light on in the garage 24/7. I turn it off and next time I go out there, it is back on. TV is the same way- he will leave the house and leave everything on, even when he is going to be gone a few hours or more.
I am so much like my dad. He was always going around turning lights off that were on when no one was in that room.4 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »These other pictures are from yesterday. First one is a bit blurry- tried to zoom in- wish I could figure out what they are, they are very tiny and tons of them. The size of baby chicks
They're almost the colouring of Plovers, but the Plovers here are fairly large (although their chicks are hatching right now and the little fuzzballs are small).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157623280801300
Or Oyster Catchers, but again, Oyster Catchers are about the same size as Plovers.
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/birds/facts-about-oystercatchers/
Machka in Oz
there are four types of birds that hang out together- killdeer are one- I know that one for sure. Stilts(just learned that one after looking it up when I saw babies a few months ago- super cute)
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Debbie - I think they're Pacific Golden Plovers - flown down from their breeding grounds and birthplace in the Arctic. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pacific_Golden-Plover/overview. It's also possible they're American Golden Plovers, which you can find on the same site.
Lisa
I think it is the snowy plover but not 100%. It is more grey with white underneath. They are so little- full grown they are about the size of a baby chick. So cute running around and so many of them. Love to watch when a flock will fly around. Amazing flight formation swooping here and there.
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yb7qd7zng5 wrote: »Just checking in for September started with an athletic/physio trainer who has experience working with balance disorders. This is instead of going to a physical therapist because they will only work on one body part at a time and right now I have issues with back, knees, shoulder and menieres so I’m hoping they can help me strengthen all over .
Had a strange ugly blood vessel pop in my eye yesterday while working with a literal empty not weighted barbell and 2.5lb weight. Must have been the bending over and squatting because I can’t imagine a total of 5lbs would make me bust an eye vein.
Just finished nice breakfast of Avocado toast and eggs, no salt, no butter and a walk around the block 1mile. Gonna take it easy this weekend no plans other than occasional walk and bbq some turkey burgers at some point.
Enjoy your weekend and be safe
Rosa of MI
The blood vessel bleeding in the eyes can happen very easily at any age. They are very sensitive to allergies, sickness, or excessive straining or coughing sometimes sneezing. Glad it's not bothering you. They bother some people because of the of the white of the eye a little strange.2 -
cyntdooley wrote: »Whidislander wrote: »Tracey-breaking the streak had to happen some time! It is way ok that it did. The piece of paper at the end is what people will look for-very seldom are actual grades important. I think you are spot on about finding time to move during your day to keep back in shape. A sit/stand desk may be helpful-depending on type of computer you can sometimes improvise.
Heather-the construction crane pictures were impressive. I hope they can have most everything settled by the time children start school. DH picture is very nice-I like the colors and the overall feel.
Rebecca-insurance makes sense about doctors-every plan has different rules to follow. If you don't follow all of them you can end up paying more $$ for no really good reason.
Machka-we do all see things differently. Yesterday I injured as to location of room someone was talking about-I am very familiar with the building. Even when he drew a diagram I couldn't completely visualize. He left out a door I considered to be important to the picture. He said since it is usually open he doesn't consider it . . . perhaps there is a gender difference? I try to keep patience when probing for understanding.
I think steroid is helping knock back inflammation. I have a few more days to go on medications. I have knocked back walking to 20 minute stretches. Hopefully I can work back up because I do like the distance and help with calories but I will just have to monitor.
Was thinking of going off and hitting casino today but think I will work most of morning and take some time early this pm. I really need to finish back room and get other stuff caught up. With long weekend I can make some very good progress. Need to map out things that need done before selling house next year and start on them.
Off to do something to start my day. Stretches and a short walk are on agenda.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
Sadly my military insurance gets a bad wrap. Between doctors needing to be in its system, to doctors being in their system that have changed medical fields or retired, it makes it difficult for my primary doctors to effectively choose a doctor these days. Our clinic on base has family practice doctors but no specialty docs. Many out in town doctors are full up, so its a long wait even be able to make an appointment. My ENT doc appointment is in December. But you take what you can. Our insurance tends to pay medical companies pennies on the procedure. So like my $1500 gallbladder experience was broken down to my insurance paying a $400, my bill was $75, and the medical company has to eat the rest.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
The insurance company usually has a contracted rate with facilities and they already know what rate they will be paid. So the facilities are not losing $ because that is contracted rate. This is what is wrong with health care. Hospitals or facilities are willing to take a contracted rate but not for uninsured people.
Interesting. I know picking doctors sometimes they shy away because I am with insurance company(X). I just get the feeling they just didn't like dealing with my insurance company, but its not my fault and shouldn't deny me based on my insurance company's bad reputation on processing things correctly etc. I have been the go between, from my insurance company and doctors offices more times than I can remember. Its like I should be paid for this!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 18sec, 28elev, 2.96ap, 82ahr, 98mhr, 6.15mi= 655c
Strava app= 753c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 35.12min, 105elev, 160aw, gear40, 21.6amph, 117ahr, 160mhr, 12.64mi= 290c
Strava app = 322c
Zwift stats- 35.12min, 107elev, 160aw, 56arpm, 21.48amph, 12.6mi= 322c
Total cal 9454 -
Evening Chica"s
Well other than not being able to move,im home and in my own bed
Will catch up tomorrow
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Rita-very good job on not drinking and losing weight. Two hard things to do. Plus, since you are watching all of your numbers-alcohol can mess with them! Glad DH is getting on board with some of the plans.
Lisa-I can't count how many cricket/squirrel moments I have in a day. Some staff have trouble keeping up when I suddenly switch tracks in meetings!
Annie-reading does exercise your brain-and that is really important. Plus the audio book tips is good. I have started listening to free pod casts when I walk but I think I will try an audio book.
Carol-I have friends who keep a little stool in backseat to help them get up into higher vehicles. I like SUVs because they are a good height for my butt-low cars are out with my hips!
Rebecca-I think insurance companies have been given too much power. They determine what treatment we can have when. I agree there needs to be some oversight but sometimes they make it too darned hard for people to get medical help when they need it. I have been very fortunate with mine but know many who have problems-and it isn't just military insurances.
Allie-glad you made it home-rest up!
Bird identification-can't help with those but they did find some wild flamingos in some of our local water areas (in Southwestern Ohio!). They think they may have been driven away due to most recent hurricane-either that or they have some advanced ideas on global warming!
Sitting here with my yoga toe gels on my feet. I read that they help the feet to relax and cut down with cramping, etc. Trying them for 15 minutes in mornng and 15 minutes before bed. I think steroid helping with inflammation, pain lessening. Walked 2 miles this am and not much of a problem. Will drop back to 1 mile tomorrow morning before going to church. Can do another mile later in day. Of course, steroids amped up my appetite-can't imagine what it would be like using them for long term. Last pill is tomorrow so I can rebound. At least when I was eating extra I stuck with fruit and veggies.
Heading off to bed to watch some tv. Please with some of the decluttering I got done today. Hopefully more tomorrow.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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I’m helping a neighbor out with their cats - feeding litter box cleaning- i’m not really a cat person but it’s fine. However, one of their two cats is now an indoor outdoor cat. This cat has never liked me and now I’m supposed to try and convince it to come inside when I am here not when it wants to not gonna do this gig again, I see it in a distance it won’t come in if I open the door all the way the other one goes out. I chatted with the parents on text and they’re like I just said it takes only 45 minutes to an hour to sit there and the cat will come in. First off as I don’t want to spend 45 minutes sitting at their house and secondly, they’ve decided to pay me which is a little weird because I have them help me with a Levi sometimes but he’s paying five dollars a visit five dollars to sit here for 45 minutes not really my idea of how I want to spend my evening11
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Hi, I’m still here. Just been busy. Vince volunteered at the fair, he will again Sun and Mon. Just texted Denise that we will be there 9/12, 13, and leave 14. Finished the jigsaw puzzle. We went to the fair last night (Vince was just a spectator). Lectored at the church tonight (Sat). Worked at the soup kitchen yesterday. Tues was the last day this month for me to count the donations at the church. Worked Wed. because the store mgr was on vacation and the asst. mgr. Needed help. I think she does some prep on Wed. They got new shelves for the refrig at BK and I think right now I’ve got it figured out how we can do the prep. Going to run it by the store mgr. Monday. Been in the pool. Jess said she’ll probably come here next weekend (I’m guessing to use the pool)
Allie – I, too, missed that you ran over your foot. What happened? I’m so glad you had a great cruise. We have a southpaw, huh” This cruise may be at an end, but the memories never end
Been pulling weeds around the pool. See, we’re going to put down these blocks (yea, makes it easier for me to mow) but first I have to get rid of the weeds that are around the pool. If I do a little each night for a few nights, I’ll get it done. Took some plastic gloves from BK. Not that that’s a real expensive item, and not like I took a whole lot
Walking around the neighborhood. The other day took a walk to Food Lion and the dollar store. Needed to return an item at the dollar store so I got Halloween cards for everyone.
Lisa – congrats to you and your daughter. You certainly raised one really great gal. So sorry to hear her ex is giving problems.
REALLY not liking this getting dark so early stuff. M – you are so so lucky that you are starting summertime
Tracey – congrats on the certification. I knew you could do it!
Rita – Vince took his area 51 train to the fair one night and he said it was the hit of the night with the kids. When we went this one person had a spaceship and a cow would go up into it. I thought that was cool
Welcome everyone new!
Debbie – I love to marinate meat before grilling.
Barbie – I’m so glad to hear that you are going to adopt Bodhi. He’s one lucky pup, that’s for sure
Katie – I prefer the “hands and knees” to clean my floor. One time I was using Mop and Glo and Vince commented “it’s called MOP and Glow for a reason” because I was on my hands and knees
katla – how is your hubby? How often do you get to see him?
Pip – when will Bette be sold?
Since I don’t work tomorrow, the plan is to do a Kettleworx Cardio DVD. Speaking of Kettle Bells, anyone know where Mary is?
Hot flash coming on so time for frozen grapes!
Cindy – congrats on the loss. Awesome!
Rosa – glad the eye isn’t hurting you. It’ll get better
Carol – we used to have a little stool for my father to use to get up into our Ram Charger back in the day
Better get to bed.
Michele NC5 -
Rita-very good job on not drinking and losing weight. Two hard things to do. Plus, since you are watching all of your numbers-alcohol can mess with them! Glad DH is getting on board with some of the plans.
Lisa-I can't count how many cricket/squirrel moments I have in a day. Some staff have trouble keeping up when I suddenly switch tracks in meetings!
Annie-reading does exercise your brain-and that is really important. Plus the audio book tips is good. I have started listening to free pod casts when I walk but I think I will try an audio book.
Carol-I have friends who keep a little stool in backseat to help them get up into higher vehicles. I like SUVs because they are a good height for my butt-low cars are out with my hips!
Rebecca-I think insurance companies have been given too much power. They determine what treatment we can have when. I agree there needs to be some oversight but sometimes they make it too darned hard for people to get medical help when they need it. I have been very fortunate with mine but know many who have problems-and it isn't just military insurances.
Allie-glad you made it home-rest up!
Bird identification-can't help with those but they did find some wild flamingos in some of our local water areas (in Southwestern Ohio!). They think they may have been driven away due to most recent hurricane-either that or they have some advanced ideas on global warming!
Sitting here with my yoga toe gels on my feet. I read that they help the feet to relax and cut down with cramping, etc. Trying them for 15 minutes in mornng and 15 minutes before bed. I think steroid helping with inflammation, pain lessening. Walked 2 miles this am and not much of a problem. Will drop back to 1 mile tomorrow morning before going to church. Can do another mile later in day. Of course, steroids amped up my appetite-can't imagine what it would be like using them for long term. Last pill is tomorrow so I can rebound. At least when I was eating extra I stuck with fruit and veggies.
Heading off to bed to watch some tv. Please with some of the decluttering I got done today. Hopefully more tomorrow.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
Yep, I agree with you. I know many people that just go to ER for things that aren't ER necessary. They just don't have insurance so they plug up the ER's . We were lucky when husband had liver issues, I would take him to ER and because of his transplant, he would be a high priority and get seen very quickly. Of course I would get dirty looks from people waiting.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Hi,
Migraine and work crazy made last weeks rough! I don't want to wish my life away, but this year has been rough. Trying to adjust attitude.Trying.....
Barbie Thank you for being our leader and helping us start a new page.
Tracey You sound so much more relaxed even with the schooling challenges. I believe changing jobs has been mentioned by me a couple of times in the past two weeks.
Machka Like you I am both handed. I primarily write right handed, but can use either. I craft and sport lefty. Your upside down comment interested me. My oldest granddaughter sees things in mirror image. I can't really wrap my head around it, but building Legos is the best example. When she finishes the project it is an exact mirror image of the directions or picture. She struggled horribly in school as she has a diagnosed auditory processing disorder. She has a hard time with basic concepts and words, but is a genius with complex math and large words. I just hope someone can help guide her into a profession that she will enjoy and flourish in. She still believes she is dumb. So sad!
Learning styles- that question is asked often. Visual or auditory. For me I need to read to envision. I can't just listen, but take notes to revisit. I can't just look, but again take notes to learn.
Up to page 4 but sleep is overtaking me.
Lots of love!
Kylia in Ohio3 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »And the real excitement is that I ordered some books- the first three Ladies Murder Club by James Patterson, and Birthright by Nora Roberts, and one about Mundy's landing by Wendy Corsi Staub. Sometimes Patterson is too gruesome, and sometimes Nora Roberts is too much sweetness and light, so they ought to balance each other out. I have been reading Sandra Brown, who must run a home for rogue FBI agents because they pop up everywhere! But she has a knack for escapist romance.
My mom has a couple hundred books in the basement. Some of the romances are too mushy, but I usually like Sandra Brown and Karen Robards. My own contemporary favorite is Lisa Regan, the Josie Quinn series, whose next book is due out any day now. Plus I'm reading Sara Paretsky, the VI Warshawski series.
If only reading was exercise!
Annie in Delaware
I've been reading Mary Higgins Clark, Sandra Brown, and John Grisham lately.
M in Oz2 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »
My numbers were way too high. I’m still taking a B-complex. B-12 is supposed to range between 211-911 pg/ml but mine was at 1255. I stopped for a week and will see where my numbers are in 3 months. I may need to go to every-other day.
RVRita
Rita - I also tested over 1200 a month ago- well over the threshold. Messaged Dr. Lisa if that was a potential problem, she never did respond. I took that to mean the rest of the lab tests were normal so nothing was out of whack, I was ingesting plenty.
I just went back and reviewed old labs. 5 years ago it was in the 1700's! Then a year later, 1400's. Ten years ago it was in the 300's. Go figure. I think when it was super high, I was taking a supplement.
DH's was in the 200's-300's, and the lab notes say under 400 people have an increased risk for dementia. Hmm... this might have been another factor for his memory loss.
Next time I see Dr. Lisa or Dr. Matt I'll ask more about it.
Lanette
SW WA State
My vitamin/mineral levels have always been within a normal range, and that's even with taking supplements, with one exception. I don't take iron and my iron levels are usually borderline high.
I need B12 because my genetic mutation means I don't absorb it well.
M in Oz1 -
cyntdooley wrote: »- I have decided to Eat to live not Live to eat. I think there is a difference which includes a mindset.
There is a difference.
I usually regard food as fuel for the much more interesting things going on in my life. I eat to LIVE!
This means that food takes a second place (or probably more like 10th or 15th or 20th place) in my life.
This means I can be very repetitive with my food. I eat basically the same things over and over with slight variations.
This also means I put very little thought into my food.
Machka in Oz
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dlfk202000 wrote: »TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
Ginny: Your story about the bloke who didn’t think the door was important! 😂 reminded me of when we lived with my in laws when we were first married. DMiL was always bellowing at her boys to shut doors. I seriously think that DH and his brothers left them open on purpose to wind her up at times. DH still doesn’t close doors. 😝 but in a centrally heated house it’s not an issue.
Someone mentioned the blue zone so off to Google it 😝
☘️ Terri
here, closing doors is not an issue- with all the cats, the doors are quickly closed. A few times dh didn't close them quick enough and I spent a few hours catching the cats that had gotten out.
Now, Lights, that is another story. They are left on all the time and it drives me crazy. I am constantly going around turning lights off. There is no reason for dh to leave a light on in the garage 24/7. I turn it off and next time I go out there, it is back on. TV is the same way- he will leave the house and leave everything on, even when he is going to be gone a few hours or more.
I am so much like my dad. He was always going around turning lights off that were on when no one was in that room.
Is your husband not concerned about the cost of power?
Mine has become quite focused on it ... one of the "features" of his brain injury is that he becomes very focused on certain things for a while. So our evenings are quite dark because he doesn't want lights on, it's usually chilly in here because the split system uses power (that one is fine with me!), and he turns off the hot water tank after I have my shower in the morning ... and then sometimes forgets to turn it back on, so I've had a few cool showers recently.
But our power bill has dropped.
M in Oz2 -
And with that, I'm heading into the garden!!
Machka in Oz3 -
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☘️ Terri
here, closing doors is not an issue- with all the cats, the doors are quickly closed. A few times dh didn't close them quick enough and I spent a few hours catching the cats that had gotten out.
Now, Lights, that is another story. They are left on all the time and it drives me crazy. I am constantly going around turning lights off. There is no reason for dh to leave a light on in the garage 24/7. I turn it off and next time I go out there, it is back on. TV is the same way- he will leave the house and leave everything on, even when he is going to be gone a few hours or more.
I am so much like my dad. He was always going around turning lights off that were on when no one was in that room.[/quote]
Is your husband not concerned about the cost of power?
Mine has become quite focused on it ... one of the "features" of his brain injury is that he becomes very focused on certain things for a while. So our evenings are quite dark because he doesn't want lights on, it's usually chilly in here because the split system uses power (that one is fine with me!), and he turns off the hot water tank after I have my shower in the morning ... and then sometimes forgets to turn it back on, so I've had a few cool showers recently.
But our power bill has dropped.
M in Oz[/quote]
He complains some about the bill but doesn't try using less. Still leaves things on all over the house.
He also takes 25-30 min showers daily. I am surprised the hot water doesn't run out before then.
Then complains about the water bill, saying it is because of me watering the garden.
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DH out all day today, because he is going to cricket. Hopefully, tomorrow as well.
My challenge us to complete all my exercises when he isn't around, and not to eat too much.
For some strange reason, my brain signals, 'When the cat's away, the mice will play!' It's not as if he's some kind of spy! I do like being able to play my music and podcasts at full volume when I am cooking or tidying though. Normally we try not to annoy each other with our personal choices. I do have earpods, but it's annoying to have to use them.
I'm going to make a delicious Hungarian Veal Gulyas. With tenderstem broccoli. He can have macaroni with it. It's perfect for eating at different times. Haven't cooked it in years, but I used to love it. I had the udea when I was throwing out old spices and I got rid of my ancient sweet paprika. I ordered some more online and came across pretty packets of the real thing. Hence the inspiration. I'm using a Simon Hopkinson recipe from a wonderful book called 'The Prawn Cocktail Years'.
At our last house I gave a dinner party from it for my schoolfriends.
Prawn Cocktail (very superior variety)
Goulash
Crêpe Suzette
We had Mateus Rosé to drink.
I love food from that era. Very wholesome and hearty. Proper home cooking.
I'm making enough for two days.
I'm watching the Blue Zones', Barbie. It's nicely done and a good reinforcement to remember, good food, good exercise, good company, and a sense of purpose. Good food eaten in good company is the key, with an active life, knowing that we are needed and appreciated. Having a reason to live and an appetite for life.
I only want to live to 100 if I am active and purposeful.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx5
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