WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024
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Good Tuesday!
Off to a good start. 16 oz water in, Bible read, 24 mins walking, am in hot tub!
Machka most processed foods have added sugars. Most restaurants and fast foods have added sugar. Just like salt it is designed to make things taste better so we go back for more. Things we grew up on chefboyrdee, hamburger helper, etc all have lots of added sugars. It is those hidden ones that are harder to control. I buy little processed foods and read labels on those I do buy. A lot of "healthy" foods have sugar and salt added. Different note, I relate shopping with my DH along the same lines as hunting with a game warden. You aren't doing anything wrong, yet always feel judged.
Flea Happy anniversary! I am happy that you had a good time.
Simone Welcome! We were all newcomers at some point. Drop in often as this is not a static group!
Michele I have all the important dates in my calendar. The problem is getting it from my head to the person. I am working on the execution of the actions.
Time for work. Will have to make my own sunshine today!
Hugs!
Healing thoughts!
Lots of encouragement!
Kylia in Grey again Ohio
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Good morning, my chickens...
Corey used what few cushions had come in with the furniture set to make us reasonably comfortable seats in the garden chairs in the sunroom. We were able to sit out there and be quiet last night, and just enjoy some of the evening. Seeing his smile just blazing out over what he created makes me so happy...
I am waiting for his good morning call around 8 a.m., and will then start the telephone marathon of getting the furniture issues with the pieces that didn't get to us sorted out. Early this afternoon, I'll drive into town and get my blood drawn at the VA and then get the extra box of the vinyl planks returned to the Home Depot in town. That's about it for plans for the day... a few bits of laundry to fold from yesterday. Harder to do when Corey's here, but it's not like they go bad or anything... I'd rather spend the time with him than with the clothes.
Ran across something of interest this morning, some good research on something they teach you when you have the gastric bypass, and that's the sequence in which to eat. Always protein first, then veggies, then any form of breads or other carbs. It's taught to bariatric patients because the amounts are so limited, particularly right after surgery, that you can handle. Getting protein up to the necessary 65-68 grams a day is always a struggle, but the order becomes habit. However, it's apparently good science in terms of how your body deals with food and can help curb appetite: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32825124/
Goals - For 2023, were:
✅- Get to maintenance range - I did, but please note I did change my maintenance range from 145-150 to 150-155. My body wants to be at this weight, for whatever reason, and I'm pretty much OK with it.
✅- Get healthier - I feel as if I am, but this varies from day to day. Still working on it.
✅❌- Stick to the budget - Both, actually. We did get the house paid off, meeting our self-imposed deadline of five years to pay off, which made us happy. We were supposed to then take the remainder of the year to put money away and start again in January for the first project. Well, we decided to wander outside the budget and get the sunroom constructed. While we didn't take money out of savings to get it done, we didn't put the money away that we had hoped to. But, it was a considered decision, and it's become a wonderful thing that we're very happy with.
And the goals for 2024 are:
✅- Stay in maintenance range
✅- Get healthier
✅- Stick to the budget
My weight on the 3rd of January 2023 was 155.8, and it's 151.8 this morning, so I'm pleased overall with that, and the rest will be what it is. My word for 2023 was "progress," and I've done that, and we've done that as a couple and a family, I think. My word for 2024 is "learn."
Hope it's a good year for us all.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR9 -
Good Tuesday!
Off to a good start. 16 oz water in, Bible read, 24 mins walking, am in hot tub!
Machka most processed foods have added sugars. Most restaurants and fast foods have added sugar. Just like salt it is designed to make things taste better so we go back for more. Things we grew up on chefboyrdee, hamburger helper, etc all have lots of added sugars. It is those hidden ones that are harder to control. I buy little processed foods and read labels on those I do buy. A lot of "healthy" foods have sugar and salt added. Different note, I relate shopping with my DH along the same lines as hunting with a game warden. You aren't doing anything wrong, yet always feel judged.
Flea Happy anniversary! I am happy that you had a good time.
Simone Welcome! We were all newcomers at some point. Drop in often as this is not a static group!
Michele I have all the important dates in my calendar. The problem is getting it from my head to the person. I am working on the execution of the actions.
Time for work. Will have to make my own sunshine today!
Hugs!
Healing thoughts!
Lots of encouragement!
Kylia in Grey again Ohio
I grew up on similar foods to what I eat now ... fruit, vegetables, whole grains but also a lot of meat. My mother was a nurse and didn't go in for a lot of processed stuff because she didn't think it was healthy. I don't think I have ever had hamburger helper and don't recall eating chef boyardee until I was into my 20s, and not a lot then. I didn't like it ... too sweet.
I don't like most canned food because it is too sweet. Although I will go for a few soups.
My parents would get a side of beef from a farmer (often someone they knew) each year and that's what we would have with veggies as a side.
Now I eat veggies as the main and a little pasta or small bit of meat or something as the side. I'm actually a fan of plain boiled pasta with a bit of butter and cheese, and veggies.
(What is or was hamburger helper? Was it a seasoning packet for the hamburger?)
M in Oz3 -
Rosemarie, I love the suggestion that you shop with a woman friend and ignore what your kids are saying. My suggestion is that you be sure that you're not just buying something to make yourself feel better and thus avoid the decision fatigue of getting rid of things you don't need. Also don't make a big change to hybrid or electric until you've take the time to learn more and make sure it's the right decision. If you have a lot of furniture you don't like, get rid of it first and then buy the couch you want.
Machka, Thank you for all the food for thought that you share.
Flea Happy Anniversary
Rebecca, great plan to celebrate your anniversary at at different season so you can have the adventure you want.
My word for 2024 is "Enough". I already have everything I need. The plan is to use and enjoy it.
Barbie in NW WA4 -
Wow! It is WINDY here! Really WINDY!
Waitrose has been delayed an hour. They actually rang me to tell me.
It was chaotic this morning because Max turned up with the girls. At nearly 13, his main project in life is to wind them up, and vice versa! I managed to put a lid on it, but it does make the day less pleasurable.
Bea and I did an idea from Instagram, using paint fingerprints, and then decorating them. It was harder than it sounds! Hers actually came out better than mine because I used a couple of darker paints, and you couldn't see the pen work on top. We made a horrible mess of Edie's paint box, so I now have to clean it up.
Lunch went well and they all ate a lot. Edie insists on having a side salad, and she always makes a French dressing.
I was exhausted when they left, but it was very satisfying.
Later
Waitrose have just been and all is put away. I'm going to see if I can catch up with G, or L , or both. I've had a short nap.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
So... talked to the Home Depot folks, and they of course, put me on to their vendor (which I fully expected). Vendor isn't answering phone, of course, "leave a message with email, phone number, first-born child's exact moment of birth, down to the second, your cat's psychiatric evaluation results, and what the problem is that you're calling about, if you can remember that by the time you've given us all the other information." Mildly exaggerated, but still...
Anyway, called them three times, just to get the message each time, and went out to look at the boxes and see if there was another number. There I found, not only another number but a couple absolutely hilarious things. Start at the very bottom line in the image, and read the customer service hours. If you're on the Pacific Coast, customer service is between 6 p.m. and midnight - but by the time you get to the East Coast, you have only the three hours between 9 p.m. and midnight, so you better be quick! Then the phrasing at the top... "Having trouble assembling? Missing parts?" So... I'm thinking this has happened before. 👀🙄🙃
I'll call them at 8 p.m. CST and see what happens, unless they call me first.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa
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I did everything I said I would celebrate yesterday except the bell. I couldn’t find one. Didn’t go to town so no access to bells! I think I will post my goals daily with updates as below, just to keep me accountable. Thanks for being here everyone! I count you all as my friends, cheer squad, sounding board, and support system. Love you ladies!!
2024 Goals
Words of the year: simplify, empowered, and authentic.
1. Do 12 different crafts this year: color, draw, sew, crochet, knit, bead jewelry, candles, make cards, origami, scrapbook, macrame, loop looms 2/12
2. Walk 7250 steps daily. 1/31
3. 30 minutes activity 1/7 days a week
4. Journal 1/5 days a week
5. Meditate 1/7 days a week
6. Family phone calls 11/12 monthly.
7. Save $1000 for emergencies by depositing $50 a month into savings and not touching it. 0/1000
8. Research and apply for senior independent living in Roswell, one a month. 0/12
9. Drink 8 days a month or less. 0/8
10. Read 1/24 books this year.
“I’m learning to treat myself as if I am valuable. I find that when I practice long enough, I begin to believe it.” In All Our Affairs
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God.” —-Romans, The Bible.
Keep it Simple
But for the Grace of God
Easy Does It
First Things First
Just for Today
Let it Begin with Me
How Important is it?
Think
One Day at a Time
Keep an Open Mind
Live and Let Live
Let Go and Let God
say the Serenity prayer.
“Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can, and
The wisdom to know the difference.”
I also say a step 7 prayer which is very simple and it goes like this: 'God, please help me deal with my character defects.’
The results of your personality test are in. Here they are:
Personality type: Logistician (ISTJ-T) Traits: Introverted – 69%, Observant – 58%, Thinking – 75%, Judging – 56%, Turbulent – 54% Role: Sentinel Strategy: Constant Improvement
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Today is A couple things listed that I won’t do: cream puff day and buffet day. I will watch a Sci Fi movie by myself to celebrate introvert day. I don’t have a cat or personal trainer, but I will read inspirational things.
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Rosemarie, I love the suggestion that you shop with a woman friend and ignore what your kids are saying. My suggestion is that you be sure that you're not just buying something to make yourself feel better and thus avoid the decision fatigue of getting rid of things you don't need. Also don't make a big change to hybrid or electric until you've take the time to learn more and make sure it's the right decision. If you have a lot of furniture you don't like, get rid of it first and then buy the couch you want.
Machka, Thank you for all the food for thought that you share.
Flea Happy Anniversary
Rebecca, great plan to celebrate your anniversary at at different season so you can have the adventure you want.
My word for 2024 is "Enough". I already have everything I need. The plan is to use and enjoy it.
Barbie in NW WA
We have never really celebrated our anniversary in any big way, just maybe going out to dinner. But its not everyone that gets to celebrate a 40th.💖👍🏼🤗
Rebecca
Whidbey
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I phoned both G and L. G was just leaving the hospital pharmacy with oral steroids etc. They have taken photos and bloods. Results next week. She is relieved to have arrived in the right place at last, but worried about what her problem is.
L was OK. She is going on a yoga retreat in Morocco in three weeks time.
I did cook the halloumi curry. It has turned out to be one of our favourite things.
Hair trim tomorrow.
My son's New Year resolution is to give up his nicotine tablets that he has been taking for years and years since he gave up smoking. He is finding it HARD. Says he is very tired.
Will keep on keeping on. It will get done. Did I ever say, "I hate forms!"
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
OregonMother wrote: »Hubby and I are celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary today. We are at a beautiful place about 30 minutes from our house. Not far, but so nice and quiet. Just good to get away for a night. They still have the lights up from Christmas. We've walked the path twice tonight.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR
HAPPYYYYYYY ANNIVERSARYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Just a pop in to say thank you Barbie!!!!1
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Hello all,
We are back from a road trip. It was a lovely jaunt through Arizona. We did some hiking there and in Nevada. There was an unbelievable amount of people hiking in Sedona. Most were "tourist" hikers who trailed off after the first mile or so. But I could not believe how many people there were. It was really tough to get through that first mile for this super introvert. Just feeling their presence when I know they were only there because they saw something on Instagram or Facebook made it worse for me. I miss travel before social media. It was much nicer.
We also ate a lot. I'm afraid to weigh myself. I'm hoping I can lose a few pounds, then weigh and I will be down a few and won't feel so badly. I think that's optimistic.
The weather is crazy. HUGE waves in Southern California. One nearly took out our tallest pier. They are supposed to be bigger this weekend. The ocean is definitely angry.
As for my health, it's not great. Well, I guess that's relative. The pain my pelvis that’s been haunting me for several years has come roaring back lately. I did have a CT and apparently, it’s a phantom pain. It’s all in my head they say. So, I have to figure it out on my own.
My feet still sting. No solution to that either. That’s in my head too. I guess I’m just a hypochondriac.
Mentally, I'm not great. I am trying to figure out how to be more thankful for what I do have. I think that is the key. Just need to refocus.
Heather-Are you willing to share your halloumi curry recipe? I'd love to try it. I'm trying to eat far less meat.
Hugs to those in need.
Happy New Year to you all!
Tina in CA10 -
I did everything I said I would celebrate yesterday except the bell. I couldn’t find one. Didn’t go to town so no access to bells! I think I will post my goals daily with updates as below, just to keep me accountable. Thanks for being here everyone! I count you all as my friends, cheer squad, sounding board, and support system. Love you ladies!!
2024 Goals
Words of the year: simplify, empowered, and authentic.
1. Do 12 different crafts this year: color, draw, sew, crochet, knit, bead jewelry, candles, make cards, origami, scrapbook, macrame, loop looms 2/12
2. Walk 7250 steps daily. 1/31
3. 30 minutes activity 1/7 days a week
4. Journal 1/5 days a week
5. Meditate 1/7 days a week
6. Family phone calls 11/12 monthly.
7. Save $1000 for emergencies by depositing $50 a month into savings and not touching it. 0/1000
8. Research and apply for senior independent living in Roswell, one a month. 0/12
9. Drink 8 days a month or less. 0/8
10. Read 1/24 books this year.
That is a long list of crafts! I am still trying to find one hobby.
Tina in CA4 -
85 mph winds here. This is just down the road from us.
It's dying down a bit now.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »So... talked to the Home Depot folks, and they of course, put me on to their vendor (which I fully expected). Vendor isn't answering phone, of course, "leave a message with email, phone number, first-born child's exact moment of birth, down to the second, your cat's psychiatric evaluation results, and what the problem is that you're calling about, if you can remember that by the time you've given us all the other information." Mildly exaggerated, but still...
I'll call them at 8 p.m. CST and see what happens, unless they call me first.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa
Obviously, they are trying to get everyone to email or text for help. I will be shocked if they call you back. People don't like talking on the phone these days, especially for customer service issues. I hope you get through and get your comfy cushions soon!
Tina in CA4 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »85 mph winds here. This is just down the road from us.
It's dying down a bit now.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
That's close to the scene here. Someone really upset the ocean.
Tina in CA2 -
Some pics from our road trip. We went to Tucson, Tombstone/Bisbee, Sedona, Jerome/Cottonwood, Las Vegas. We hiked where we could. It rained the first couple of days, but was sunny otherwise. The canyon we hiked in Sedona was very cold. It was probably in the low 30s F. Some people obviously didn't check the weather because they were in shorts and tank tops. We had coats, hats, and gloves and were still cold!
Tina in CASedona mountains
Tombstone, AZ. They kept it "preserved" for tourists.
More Tombstone
Saguaro National Park. Those things are very tall!
Slot canyon in Valley of Fire
More Valley of Fire north of Las Vegas
It was so cold the fountain froze. This was in Cottonwood, AZ. We left a bottle of wine in the car and it froze to a slushie.7 -
Happy New Year.
New to this thread. My name is Kay and I'm in Ohio.
Word for this year: (Personal) Growth
Self-Sufficient, Basic Homesteader who works remotely as a BI Developer (one foot in the old-fashioned life, one foot in the tech world.... I'm enigma to both worlds)
This year I enter my 6th decade of life and feel very much alive. As a programmer though I sit most of the day and even with early morning and evening chores, I need to get serious again about my own health. The nice thing is that we grow and raise 90% of our own food so no chemicals, no nasties in that area. The big thing for me is to get unchained from my desk a little more.7
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