WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024
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Kelly - Now, that's a pothole - love the creative ways people are dealing with it.
I also am thrilled to read everyone's word/words and looking at the progress we've made through the years and what our goals are. You all have inspired me in so many ways.
So.... Accumulate Health. Building on small successes and not beating ourselves up for "failing." I think Dr. Matt emphasizes a lot of ideas and philosophies we've discussed in this group during the past year. Whether we realize it or not, many of us have incorporated some of these strategies in our lives and are doing better for it.
Below are a few of Dr. Matt's short videos. He's just a small town naturopath who films these in his office or outside his office. I think his sister helps him sometimes. When the student is ready, the teacher appears, right? In this case he's sort of the son I never had, but better. I don't have to buy birthday and Christmas presents for his 7 kids, lol.Dr. Matt - A healthy mindset v. self-imposed limitations: "when is the perfect time to change habits?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpOrcv2j3OEDr. Matt - New year, new habits: "change your consumption".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANqjlCdKRD4Dr. Matt - 7 Healthy Eating Habits | What I recommend to my patients for BIG results: "accumulate health layer by layer,"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJgmgkZ8PQQ
Just got in a good nap, and finished making mom's Indiana kidney bean salad for lunch. It's damp and foggy and I hope to see the sun for a few hours.
Make it a wonderful day/week/year.
Lanette
SW WA State6 -
MFP Weekly Check-in January 1, 2024
Evie in BC -I checked back to see my weight on Jan 1st, 2023 and lo and behold, I've actually lost 1.6 lbs since then! I was quite sure that I was up by a considerable amount, so not as bad as I had feared. Not as good as I hope 2024 will be, but it's a start!
Kylia in Ohio - Happy New Year! So I ended the year 1 pound heavier. My start for 2024 is 129.6. My concentration was mental health for 2023. 2024 I plan on being selfish in my self care. I am 15 lbs from goal weight. I get close then self sabatoge. Positive attitude says ....I only gained 1 pound, not bad considering my lack of effort in that portion of my life. I have all you ladies to keep me in line!
Rita in Roswell NM - This year has been up and down all year in my weight. I have been retaining water and losing it almost every week! Last year on January 1, I weighed 180 pounds. Today I weigh 176, last week on Monday I weighed 171 pounds. All depends on water weight and what I ate the night before. Too much salt yesterday! RVRita
Lanette in SW WA State – Weight seems to have stabilized into a “set point” good for my age. High protein breakfast helps snack attacks. Looking for ways to add a bit of different resistance type exercise for strength and/or balance. Still walking for bone and strength building with various weights at least 30 minutes per day in 10-minute increments, after meals.
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Lanette Dr. Wholeness love that name...
After responding I will go back and watch videos. I think they will fit in nicely for my mantra for 2024 which I got from Alberto Viilolde...
creating health, rather than fighting disease.
I may be repeating myself. Given adjusting to turn in DH health not surprised ...I tried teff and goat for the time at an Ethiopian Restaurant that was name after where Lucy who they believe is one of the oldest human found. I loved the tea, the teff (It is a gluten free nutritious grain), a red dal dish, but not so much the goat. Next time the veggie platter. DH managed to go out twice to eat over the weekend. I got the gluten solo pizza with red onion and spinach. Yes another thing to create a decent gluten free pizza crust! Still got used to the cracker-like crust and did not feel bloated after eating!
First video l like his need to humble self and ask for help, then find like minded who are on their way to creating a healthier self like my friends here. In addition creating healthier habits examples he gave were better sleep habits, drink a glass of water first thing when you wake up. For me it is to eat or to drink something bitter (dandelion tincture) before I eat to get the bile working to properly digest my food, eat more fermented foods, continue to avoid what products and most grains if possible, take time to stretch during the day especially if fell tense in my legs...4 -
Hello and Happy New Year to all from New Jersey!
I am embarking on this journey once again. Thank you for all of the inspiring quotes for the New Year. I have never posted before but think that getting involved in the community may make the difference.
Wishes for a good start in 2024 to all.8 -
This is a few days late, but when I found it in my files, I couldn't resist sharing it with you. I have no idea who wrote these verses, when they were written, or whether the authors are still among us.
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
How steadfast are thy diaries.
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
We need our daily entries!
Your member boards are full of fans,
Full of facts, and diet plans
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
You've given us a road map.
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
How lovely are thy scruples.
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
You have so many pupils!
Your older gals are always here,
Voicing triumphs, bringing cheer
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
You've given us our future.
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
I HATE to drink the water!
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
I know I really OUGHTA.....
To flush my bod of sodium,
and extra carbs, and fats I've done,
O Fitness Pal, My Fitness Pal,
I wished I LIKED the water!
O Janie, dear, release your fear
Of plain old, stupid water.
It's not so bad, just gulp it down
I'm telling you, you oughter!
It's good for you, never severe,
It's free of fat, and everclear!
O Janie, dear, O Janie, dear,
I'm telling you, you oughter!
Jingle Bells, fitness pals, losing all the way
o what fun it is to log and see what others say
Jingle Bells, kettle bells, muscles really pay
For all the exercise we do each and every day – hey
Jingle Bells, Fitness Pals,
Losing all the way---,
Oh, what fun it is to write
Our food log every day---,
Jingle Bells, Fitness Pals,
Losing every day---,
Drink your water, Janie, dear,
Have a happy, leaner day--Hooray!
Sing to the tune of Jingle bells (beginning verse and chorus)...
Oh, I stubbed my toe
Kettle bells were in my way
When the rope I jumped
For keeping fit to stay.
Get my trainer in the ring
Sock him with a right
Left upper cut to the chin
And he’s out for the night.
Oh jingle bells, this shirt smells
How much do I weigh???
Oh what fun to lift those weights to keep those pounds at Baaa-aay!
Jingle bells, this shirt smells
I weigh how much you say???
Oh, nuts! Oh, fudge! Hey that sounds good…no, no that’s—how—you—got—this—way!!
Dashing to the pot,
Then stepping on the scale,
Hoping to be down,
To kiss goodbye the whale!
When numbers do decrease
We shout and sing O my!
What fun it is to finally see
A normal BMI!
Oh!
Jiggle Buns, Jiggle Buns
Jiggle all the way
Shake the fannies, wave the arms
Each and every day, hey!
Jiggle Buns, Jiggle Buns
Jiggle all the way
Oh what fun it is to see
Our fat just melt away!
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sing slowly to the tune of We Three Kings...
We Three Pounds of Holiday Pudge
Gath'ring 'round from all of the fudge
Holding on to thighs and ab-do-mens
Now we can barely budge.
Oh--
Pounds of peanuts, pounds of fat
Pounds of cookies, this and that
We'll be brooding and protruding!
Guide us from thy sweets at last.
We three pounds of holiday pudge,
Mama's dressing, yeast rolls and fudge,
Spread the table, hardly able to resist each special treat.
Oh,---- Here's the eggnog, spiked with rum,
Christmas cookies, by the ton,
Cakes and pies and special candies,
That's why we weigh a ton!
O little town of "eat too much", how big we see thee grow!
Around our middles and our thighs, and places we do not know.
Yet in the coming new year, we'll vow to make it right!
The weight that's here from all the years, we'll finally kiss goodbye!
Everyone ready to sing? Here we go!
We Wish You a Merry Food Day - We Wish You a Very Good Day –
We Wish You Would Find a New Way - to Lose Weight Next Year!!
Good Tidings We Bring - to You and Your Kin –
We Wish You'd Chew Slowly and Start Thinking Thin!
Should all the calories we consumed at Christmas Party time,
Those extra cookies, cakes, and pies, and that extra bottle of wine;
Be on their way, they’re out of here, not sticking to my thighs---
I’m back on track, I’m working out, and making choices WISE!
For all my friends at 50+, I wish you all that’s fine,
We’ll log our food, and chat and sing, drink our water, not the wine!
For MFP and 50+, for health and exercise,
We’ll drink a glass of water clear, and toast those pounds good-bye!
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On Physical Health
I drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, before I leave for work, and have done for many years. Pretty much since I discovered I had kidney stones.
I refrain from drinking my calories as much as possible.
I also take a small collection of vitamins in the evening. I have tried various ones over the years and have dropped the ones that really don't seem to make a difference.
My diet can be described as "leaning toward being vegetarian". Lots of fruit and vegetables, grains, seeds etc. Some dairy. Minimal meat.
I don't consume a lot of added sugar except for my after dinner deserts. 😀 Those are usually a couple ice cream bars.
I exercise as much as I can but want to increase the amount I exercise this year. Our home gym helps. The stairs at work help. And getting outside to walk (maybe run again) and cycle are my favourite ways to exercise.
I also want to work on going to bed a few minutes earlier during the week.
(Interestingly, the Wellness Wheel is about various aspects of mental health ... just one item on the Wheel is about physical health)
Machka in Oz
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I went into my shoe cupboard today, where things are lurking! Things that I haven't worn since the early noughties or longer ago. Heels! More heels! Aaarrrggghh!
Plus some things that are now too small. Who knew your feet grew as an older adult!
I have extricated seven pairs for the charity shop, and two for the trash. An old yoga bag, and a heap of old papers.
HOORAY!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx8 -
Barbie thank you for faithfully starting us fresh! You’re my gratitude for today.
Yesterday’s gratitude: 12/31 Joe came to me and said “You’re in the newspaper!” local newspaper documents the commissioners’ meetings and quoted all who spoke, including me. I asked him what he thought and he shook his head. “I don’t do politics.” BUT a few moments later he said “but I’m proud of you for standing up for what you believe.” Another example of how he’s mellowed and matured. There would have been a day when he would have made his preference for me not to get involved very clear and in a not so supportive way. Yay Joe!
Annie hugs, just hugs more and more. Glad you can vent here. Really glad your cousin is helping organize the finances. Hope your father accepts backing away from them entirely. (((more hugs)))
Lanette thanks for the vit D links. Last May I was at 41. Must be more faithful about taking the D3/K2 EVERY day ;}
Lisa came to the same conclusion as you about the microplastics. Leaning that way about the Fosamax/progesterone/estradiol conundrum. Love your acupuncturist!
Kylia so what treasure was concealed in the hidden compartment?
Rita WAY big improvement. Bravissima!
Michele does the dentist who’s doing your root canal, know you’re on Prolia? Sounds like someone at BK is trying to maximize profit at the cost of quality and customer service. Short term benefit, but catastrophe in the long run.
Lanette incorporating exercise snacks while waiting for something else, yes! Run water to heat for dishes? Sink pushups. Wii to warm up? Seated fast marching and surprise! That really gets to the gut. Water to boil for tea? Invite the dogs to play “Chase me!” around the house.12/31: Move: : ZERO sets PT , dogs to powerline, Steps:4047Finished thru 2023. Year end summary and 2024 intentions later.
Fuel: sugar in vs mfp=-12 CI<CO net=-200
vits=1
Live: Joe, readings, BP, ptT, ptS, church, fellowship, laundry, Wt:
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
December: Move more: chair yoga, line dance, dailyish PT, play with dogs.
Fuel better: less sugar, CI<CO, dailyish vitamins.
Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, readings, meditate 3 minutes/day. Open heart and mind before mouth.
2023: Be of good cheer.
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Lanette Thank you for sharing Dr Matt. Healthy mindset and consumption I found interesting. Mindset is a work in progress. Consumption choices.....I tune out the news which my DH likes on every morning and evening. Tuning out is best for me mentally. Everyone knows the world is a mess. It is also full of feel good stories, ie the pothole shenanigans. Too bad the news doesn't give us briefs on things we may need to know followed by lots of good things! I will continue to work on my consumption of good for me which includes all of you! As for the layers towards health. I am doing really well there! I already shop very little processed, wild caught, hormone free, grass fed. I can't do artificial sweetners as they drop my blood sugars badly. If I eat anything after dinner it is usually just a dark chocolate my DH leaves on my pillow. So the 2-3 hr not eating window is good. I do limit vegetable oils. Will continue that. The three that I need to prioritize are...1) meal planning. I know this works as when I do it I snack way less, think more clearly, and lose weight. 2. Water- I want to be a plump juicy grape. Will add water first in morning. 3) protein rich meals especially when breaking my fast.
Barbie That was fun! I sang right along!
Great job ladies on weights and challenges. Recognizing out potholes and our smooth roads is awesome in our progress to healthier lives.
Machka My thinking on the reason there are more mental spokes is because if those aren't being addressed the physical isn't going to happen. You do a great job of balancing them all. It is inspiring!
Welcome @njmomof3 !
Well, I ate steamed shrimp for breaking fast. I have had 24 oz water. I dusted new room, watered plants, cleaned master bath including the tops of cabinets-yuck, vacuumed house, and threw out a bunch of stuffs sitting in a basket for 2 years. I sorted the last bag of stuffs that I bagged to deal with later. I have walked/danced 22mins intentional exercise. I read my book for 30 mins. Did my Bible reading. So far great day! Still need to wipe down my bathroom, clear off bed in guest room, and clean out desk drawer that is overflowing. Dinner will be leftovers tonight.
Have sat long enough. Time to grab more water and move to next task.
Love y'all,
Kylia in Ohio trying to take advantage of new year, new month, day off work to set up success
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Well my new year has started of basically non existent. Ive been in bed all day sleeping.
I guess I needed it,or else I wouldn't have done it.. I have been drinking my water though.5 -
Last night was a challenge because of people shooting off guns and fireworks close enough to our neighborhood to be noisy at our house even with the windows closed. It started at about 7PM and lasted past midnight. In years past, Jake slept in the other bedroom and I slept with the dogs. For several years I played music on my phone which was soothing and masked most of the noise. This year with Jake and Annie, I let Jake take the lead. We made it through but Jake barely slept and I was awakened frequently. We all finally fell asleep about 2AM and didn't get up until much later than our usual time. Now Jake is napping and the house is quiet 😀🌻Lisa I applaud both the wonderfulness of your new room and how you and Corey were able to maintain balance and sanity through the process Barbie in NW WA 5
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Kylia I liked what he said about consumption too. I commented on it but I must have forgotten to save it. The third video was about water and food choices in the grocery store which I pretty much follow already. I did go to U-tube to subscribe and watched the one on digestion and the importance of giving your body time to find its rhythm and why it is important to not eat after dinner so you get a natural 12-14 break in eating.4
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Neighbors all around us were shooting off fireworks until sometime after 2AM- I woke up a few times, neighbors on the one side of us were still in their back yard talking, thankfully they turned the music down a little after 1:30 or so. They were still up talking when son left for work at 5:30AM. I heard them a little after that one of the times I woke up.
DH worked, went to his mom's then messaged me to see if I wanted to go out shopping(picking up stuff for his mom)- I was just doing a breathing treatment so told him if it was just his store, no thanks, otherwise to give me a half hour-Guess he didn't like that-was all fine I will just do it by myself and something about how his year is going to be. What ever. I didn't rush and he did her shopping by himself while I stayed in bed. I did get up to feed the cats- they didn't care that I was sick, they were still hungry.
Made a pot of white beans with the ham from Christmas and I will make some corn bread in a bit.
Dinner last night was good- lots of leftover seafood won ton soup. Had some for lunch-dh is having some now.
Drinking SOOOO MUCH hot tea-lots of bathroom breaks.
About time for another nebulizer treatment- trying to stay on top of it so I don't end up on the machine for 5 weeks again like has happened too often.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA4 -
Lisa - I echo Barbie's comment. You have got it done so fast and maintained your balance throughout. It will be a wonderful addition to your lives. I'm looking forward to seeing it with furniture.
We won't be able to do all our exercises tomorrow, let alone our writing, because the girls are arriving at 9.30. I might get some rowing in, 20 minutes, but I like to look presentable for them. They notice.
I expect some Art will be done. Max may come over later. I went to the shop today and bought sufficient supplies for any permutation of numbers and appetites. I have gluten free stuff for Edie.
Their mum is picking them up after lunch and then Waitrose is delivering. I will probably make halloumi curry for dinner, if I've got the energy.
I was reading my book through this morning and was amazed at how much I had to change, on a third read through! At some point you just have to say, "enough!" Still dreading writing the blurb.
Just watched the French Maigret, Bruno Cremer. I think the series is coming to an end. I will really miss my weekly dose of French and good acting and production values. Boo!
Tracey - I just love your grandchildren! I wish I could visit while they are there. We are blessed.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Hello to everyone. Happy to see a group for weight loss after 50. I hope to stop in and make some new connections - always good to feel like I'm not alone with the struggle!9
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Allie: I intended to go for a walk today but stated up until 11:30 and just this was enough to make me tired this afternoon
so I have spent much of the afternoon in bed!
Happy New Year to everyone! My word...and I stole it from someone here who used in a previous year is Balance. Balancing exercise with decluttering, social life with decluttering and cooking with getting some take out so I am not always cleaning the kitchen by myself.
Thank you all for your support last year!
My son believes I am moving too fast, looking at a car and a couch. It kind of brought me down this afternoon and I was already tired from reading about hybrids/electric cars until 11:30 last night. I have had a couple of Honda Accords since 1997 and have had the same interior. I am real tired of it....what is that 25 years. I bought the couch I had in the living room after 9/11 so maybe in 2002....what is that 21 years. I put it in the family room...I didn't throw it out.
I have the money for a 2018 to 2020 regular car or hybrid because we (basically I) sold the disability van...and that was months ago. I am really irked...truth be told. I have to hire a handy man because of things he didn't do while he was here for 5 days.
It is lonely but I will just buy the couch and the car on my own. Maybe I will meet somebody, I wasn't going to date but this kind of thing does lead you back to it. I wonder what 2024 will bring!
And I think I will stop paying their way for things. We can do less together. They can come and visit and if we do something we can all pitch in together.
You know what kills me, they asked if I wanted their couch...it is about 5 years old and they want to replace it for a new
"vibe". My current car is a 2007 Accord, that I acquired in 2012, because my previous car was a standard and I wanted him to learn to drive on an automatic. My current car has 170k miles on it and my previous car had 190k. I guess I would like a new "vibe".
Well you all have children so I know I am speaking to the choir!
Go Michigan! I am about to turn it on!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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Lisa I applaud both the wonderfulness of your new room and how you and Corey were able to maintain balance and sanity through the process Barbie in NW WAcityjaneLondon wrote: »Lisa - I echo Barbie's comment. You have got it done so fast and maintained your balance throughout. It will be a wonderful addition to your lives. I'm looking forward to seeing it with furniture.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Y'all kinda saved me from myself on this one - I got one box opened and was slugging my way through putting together some of the pieces when Corey came back from a grocery run. He opened the big box and got it all spread out... and came to find out that the pieces for the couch seats and backs were completely missing, along with seat cushions and a few other pieces. Truly, what we wanted most was to sit and watch the deer, etc. But... no comfortable place to sit.
And, since it's a holiday, I knew darn well I wasn't going to get any good answers from customer service regarding rectifying the situation. So, I could have a fit and fall in it, which was tempting, or we could just put together what we did have - the tables and the cushion storage box. So we shrugged, put together what we could, and stashed the bits that did get here until we can get the rest in. Tomorrow, I'll call them and be kind, even when they get me to the third person who can't help me. I'll eventually find someone who can, and we'll get what we ordered. Might take another week... but who knows? Hopefully soon.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa9 -
1st stats for the new year-
1st walk of the year w/family- pushed Chispa in the buggy- 2hrs 57sec, 99elev, 3.09ap, 91ahr, 134mhr, 6.30mi= 613c
Strava app = 772c
Zwift home spin bike- strava stats- 1hr 9min 14sec, 1470elev, 112aw, 13.4amph, gear30, 99ahr, 131mhr, 15.51mi= 423c
Strava app = 443c
Zwift stats- 1hr 9min 21sec, 1473elev, 111aw, 52arpm, 13.41amph, 15.5mi= 443c
Total cal 10364 -
Thanks Barbie for starting us off on the new month and new year!
Right now for this month my phrase will be "to persevere"! Need to get to Feb in one piece, and see both Navy sons!!!
This year is our 40th anniv. so we are planning to go to a resort on the coast. I'm excited! Our anniversary is in the fall, but we will probably go in the summer because there's trails to walk around and the weather will be nicer. Not that I can't walk in the rain, but I would rather not.
This year will see two sailor sons heading to Japan. They will be about 10+ hours travel away from each other, but hopefully they can meet up a couple of times for an on island leave vacation.
This year middle son will be looking for a job. I hope it goes well and is a smooth transition.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Happy New Year, ladies! Thank you, Barbie, for starting the new thread for January 2024 and for your wisdom. My goal for 2024 is "resilience." I am still trying to recover from the loss of my husband, and the holidays have been particularly challenging. I am happy that my work will start again soon since this is my "happy place" right now. Thank you all for sharing your struggles, triumphs, and losses in this forum. Your resilience in the face of life's challenges has been a source of inspiration to me! I admire so many of you for facing life with courage and overcoming serious health issues, losses of loved ones, and so many other challenges life has thrown at you!
Kate from Tennessee7 -
December summary:
Lots of room for improvement.
December average weight 131.5, 0.2 lbs more than November but 5.8 lbs less than Jan 1 2024 @ 137.3.
Average steps 5988, dog walks, PT way down from November, meditation never even started.
Dedicated time with Joe, readings, BP, consistent line dance class, dog group, ok. Added chair yoga, Hebrew word of the day and daily bone broth.
less sugar than mfp allows-303 g. CI<CO-87% Vitamins-79%.
January intentions – same as December
Move -average more steps than May (7778), twice weekly line dancing, weekly chair yoga when offered, YouTube when not, daily-ish basic PT, play with and walk dogs, every other day 2 sets dumbbells, criss-cross with abs, hip openers, seated twist and block ab lifts.
Fuel better: less sugar, CI<CO, dailyish vitamins.
Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, dogs, readings, Hebrew, meditation. Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections
Tracey I want to be one of your grands, like I want to be one of KJ’s day care kids.
the New Years pics, looks like fun times.
Machka wow, what a year. Most wonderfully your successful retirement from the legal assistant. VERY well done.
KJ those pothole pics were real tea-snorters. Thanks!
Lanette thanks for the Dr. Matt videos. Feel like you, Barbie and the gals here are the healthy voices he suggests we surround ourselves with. Halfway through the second one I realized I could be marching in place while watching :laugh: Will watch the 7 healthy habits one again as I didn’t catch some of what he said. Time to find an audiologist [sigh]
Evie congrats on the pleasant surprise!
Welcome @NJMomof3 and @reall180 !
Barbie Loved those mfp carols and songs.
Heather, nose, ears, feet (and in my case belly) all continue to grow. Heels? Good riddance!
Rosemarie have you decided on the blue leather couch? Is it still on sale? ((hugs))
Kate in TN good to see you back! ((hugs held extra long))
Tumble just reminded me that its way past Tummy Time, so . . .
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
January:: Move more: dailyish PT, play with dogs, more steps than yesterday, chair yoga, line dance.
Fuel better: less sugar, CI<CO, dailyish vitamins. more AF days than not.
Live NOW: dailyish time with Joe, dogs, readings, Hebrew, meditation. Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections
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Hi Everyone and Happy New Year!
New to the group but love seeing the support for one another.
Although my username gives the impression I’m in NC, I’m actually in VA. Just turned 52 on 12/20.
My word for this year is change. I’m applying for jobs all over so it’s highly likely that we will be moving this summer. I’m also wanting to change some behaviors. I’ve heard that the Atomic Habits book is a great guide. I ordered it but I won’t get it for a few days. Has anyone read it?
I’m really committing to increase my water intake to at least 60oz a day. I got a new water bottle to help me with that. I also got an AppleWatch for my birthday so I have a goal of 20 mins of activity each day. Planning to increase that amount once I achieve minimum consistency.
Looking forward to a great year!
Jen in VA
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KJ-terrific pothole story! I am sure Grand Rapids is not the only community with such a problem!
Rosemarie-I am very fortunate in that my children stay out of my purchases. Of course, I tend to send a picture and say "Look what I got." It is hard for us to learn we can do things for us because we want to and we have the means. Buy the car and couch if YOU want them and can afford them. I frequently pick up meals, etc. for my kids but that is because I want to and can afford it and I tell them it is really their dad paying because I'm using his Social Security I get.
Rita-you did so well on your goals last year-especially good on the no drinking! And I think you have as many words as you need to make sense to you-I can see how they are connected.
Lanette-thanks for sharing the Dr. Matt videos. His approach makes so much sense.
Barbie-those songs are wonderful! Whoever came up with them was/is very clever.
Kylia-my cleaning not quite as ambitious as yours, but I am pleased with my efforts and the current status of house.
Allie-I hope you gain more energy this year.
Pip-good start to the New Year.
Rebecca-sounds like you have exciting times this year! Your son's being fairly close sounds terrific.
Had nice quiet New Year's Eve and Day. SIL came over for lunch. Showed her how to send pictures via text. Impressed she does know how to send texts via dictation (when she has the cursor in place). Downloaded software updates on phone for her while hooked up to my wifi (phone maintenance is a foreign concept to her!)
Ate too much junk food today and did not log all of it! Think I need to follow Dr. Matt's lead and toss the last of the Christmas stuff!
Did not get work stuff tended to-will work on it tomorrow. Spent time getting stuff tended to around here. Will get some things for work tomorrow. Have PT at 11 and podiatrist at 3. Going in for toe nail trim. Hard for me to do them since hip replacements. My mom developed an infection in fold of small toe that went undetected and it lead to amputation (chemo impacted her ability to fight infection). Anyway since it is hard for me to cut-prefer to get it done and have feet checked every couple of months.
Believe my word for the year is "centered." As in, I need to remain centered in all things. Going to take care of me so I can take care of others things. Off to mediate tonight and then watch some tv before sleep.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Jen in VA ( @NCGatorJen ), welcome to a lovely group of women, drop in anywhere you feel comfortable and comment or question. I know I've seen people here discussing Atomic Habits, so hope you find what you need!
Kate in TN ( @B23_Kate ), welcome to you, too. Our Rosemarie just went through her first without her husband, and others are in various others are in various stages, almost always someone here to talk to.
@really180 , welcome! Drop in anywhere to any conversation that suits.
KJ, the potholes were stinkin' hilarious - I especially loved the "happy little potholes, but I could hear it in Bob Ross' voice!
Barbie, Was singing along with at the songs, too... Wonderful!
Rosemarie - You will find that making the decisions yourself is more fun than it sounds like! While getting others' advice or information is one thing, having others approve or disapprove of your decisions becomes a burden all on its own. You'll get there, my dear.
Had a good day, physically, but have just been uninterested in food pretty much all day. Not necessarily a good thing, but I try to pay attention to my body's cravings and aversions. Corey made meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and I was just uninterested. That's OK, I'll be hungry tomorrow, I'm sure. Blood tests tomorrow, early afternoon, but luckily, they're not the fasting kind.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR - Back in front of the TV, crochet in progress, Corey's headed for his pre-work tub bath soon, and I may go to bed early.
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Debbie His response is his problem. You needed to be resting anyway. Hope you getting to feeling better soon.
Allie My DH didn't get up until 9 am yesterday. That is extremely rare for him. Like you, he must have needed it.
Rosemarie I don't believe that anyone can tell you when you are or are not ready to make changes. Major decisions aren't reccomended for a year, but I don't think replacing a sofa or a car constitue major! You go, Girl! We've got you! I think it was Lanette? That threw open the curtains and started brightening up the house. You do you!
Kate You are in my favorite state! You are welcome. It was a page from my 2023 calendar. It is now hanging on my bedside. Remembering I am worthy of peace has been hard for me. So this was so appropriate for 2024. "Resilience" is a great word based on your 2023.
Rebecca I am glad you have reestablished communications especially since they will both be so far away. We will persevere! I already put that on my bathroom mirror.
Jen Welcome! Yes, this is a wonderful group of supportive ladies! VA/DC/MD is where I call home.
Really180 Welcome!
Barbara Didn't find anything exciting in the drawer.
I managed to get my bathroom cleaned, guest bed cleared off, and the desk drawer cleared out. I even changed the light bulb in my shower light. I asked DH to do it 6 months ago. He couldn't figure out how to get the cover down. I figured if I broke it then I would just replace it. All done with no breakage or falling. The good thing is my house is set for success! We got the last of Christmas in the barn. I serviced my hot tub. I had forgotten my glasses at friend's house last night. She said she would drop-off when they were out today.....I called at 630 tonight ....she forgot...DH and I went and picked them up. Now relaxing.
Back to work tomorrow. It pays the bills and medical insurance. I like most of my customers.
Healing thoughts!
Hugs!
Love,
Kylia in Ohio
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Thank you for this thread, I am looking forward to reading.
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@Annette Hi and welcome!
Will have my final interview for a job in the Twin Cities area in a couple of weeks.7 -
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Oh, and I found two pieces of lost jewelry and fixed 3 bracelets. I am hard on those.
55 oz water. I will take it as that is 40 oz more than usual
Welcome Annette
Good night!
Kylia tucked in snug in Ohio5
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