WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024

kevrit · February 1

I had posted these in January before realizing that it was February today!! So, here they are! LOL

cityjaneLondon wrote: »
Love your doodles Rita! That would make a lovely tea towel. Or silk scarf. I would wear it!

John's passport hasn't arrived yet, but the day is not over.

Zoom went well. My friend B has a stepdaughter in Edinburgh, and they went over there to stay the night and babysit the dog and teenager. They found a very dirty, very, very untidy house, which stank of dog. Her husband wrote a careful email afterwards, but there doesn't seem to be much reaction. Difficult to know what to do in those circumstances.

Not good for the teenager.

Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Thank you very much Heather! I never thought to make a scarf out of it! I think I’ll look into that! I pondered cards but didn’t decide until I read your post this morning! Sounds like a good thing to do! I was my first try at that kind of thing. I was happy with it and may try something like it again!

Love,
RVRita

grandmallie wrote: »
Hope ya'll are having a good day

Hopefully i got the right 2 pictures of mr Miles at daycare,they got eggs from the chickens this morning..I went back to sleep for a bit and then got dressed..
I love watching all creatures on PBS
Ordered the Real James Herriot a memoir of my father..
So I will start reading that tonight.

Allie Amazing! I had that same tablecloth in the pic with Miles when I lived in CT! Small World! I need a new one, I may look for one similar!

RVRita

kevrit · February 1

I figured out why I had been feeling dizzy, tired and weak this week. I had been taking my morning meds at night rather than in the morning AND taking my morning ones on schedule! Double blood pressure pills…. NOPE!. I have relabeled my med container. The Day and Nights are worn off! That is a necessity to get done once I finish reading!

RVRita with a blurry foggy head this morning again!!

Anniesquats100 · February 1

Rita glad your meds are straightened out! Hope you feel better soon.

Annie in Delaware

teklawa1 · February 1

A new month. Thank you Barbi.

Betsy in Wasilla.

kevrit · February 1

Today is: No reptiles out yet here! (Don’t like snakes!!- Lizards ok…). I won’t be able to wear a sweater today, supported to be close to 70 degrees today.

Also, I fixed my pills now, so I’m happy about that. Updated my goals too.

RVRita in Sunny Roswell!

kevrit · February 1

Did very well in January. Met 92% of the goals I set for the year! Here they are if anyone wants to read through.
2024 Goals

Words of the year: simplify, empowered, and authentic.

SIMPLIFY—make (something) simpler or easier to do or understand.
EMPOWERED—give (someone) the authority or power to do something.
AUTHENTIC—.
of undisputed origin; genuine.

I will be authentic and empowered while working to simplify my life.

Walking goals off this month due to medical issues and surgery.

1. Do 12 different crafts this year: color, draw, sew, crochet, knit, bead jewelry, candles, make cards, origami, scrapbook, macrame, loop looms 3/12 -100%
2. Walk average of 7250 steps a month 1/12 100%
3. 30 minutes activity 23/23 days a month 100%
4. Journal /23 days a month
5. Meditate 0/28 days a month 100%
6. Family phone calls 0/12 monthly. 100%
7. Save $1000 for emergencies by depositing $50 a month into savings and not touching it. 0/12
8. Research and apply for senior independent living in Roswell, one a month. 1/12. 100%.

Peachtree village 866-882-3746 2. Sunny Acres Senior center 855-430-2394. 3. Sunset Villa 866-956-0235 3. Rio Vista senior housing 877-843-7557 4. Roswell summit apts. 877-853-5446. 5. Sunset 1600 apartments 877-867-8105 . 6. Cielo de Oro senior 877-874-4734 6. Wildwood apartments 877-876-4096. 7. Willow Trace 877-881-2933 Local senior housing advisor 877-304-7152 [\spoiler]
9. Drink 8 days a month or less. 0/8 100% 6 months sober!
10. Read 6/24 books this year. 100%
11. Weigh less at end of month than at beginning. 1/12 100%
12. Complete at minimum to week 5, the 9 week squat challenge starting 1/23/24. 2/27 weeks 3 sets a week for 9 weeks. 100%

January Completed — 92%

“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

Joined MFP 5/26/2010

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k2

https://aarp.org/health/drugs-supplements/info-2023/anti-obesity-medications-risks.html

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10389239/

https://www.verywellfit.com/seated-upper-body-workout-1231439

https://roberthajnal.ro/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Robert-Maurer-The-Kaizen-Way-PDF.pdf

grandmallie · February 1

Stupid me thought my hair appointment was at 1pm and it was at 11..whoopsie.. Karen called and we made ut for a week from today.. whats another week..what a ding a ling..my bad..

OregonMother · February 1

Thank you, Barbie.

Still busy at work and losing my patience with it. Hubby is in the final stages of two interesting jobs. I think if one of these doesn't work out, he's just going to retire officially. I've been telling him to do that for the last six months or more. It's not worth the stress, and he's turning 65 in three weeks.

Kayla, I agree with you a hundred percent. I think we pushed my mom for testing a few months longer than we should have. Once she was on hospice, we stopped the testing and doctor visits. They were traumatic for everyone.

Little surprised about Tracy, Allie, considering all the circumstances, but I hope it works out for them.

Congrats on finishing the book, Heather.

More I've noted as a read, but my mind is a sieve these days. Youngest son is in the chorus for the high school production of Mamma Mia. Watching it for the second time tonight. I love seeing him singing and dancing, especially in flippers!

Love to all.

Flea
Willamette Valley OR

barbiecat · February 1

My word for 2024 is "enough" I have made enough good habits for my day so all I have to do is stick to them. I've own enough clothes, dishes, trinkets, music, electronics, etc. so I don't have to shop for anything unless it's to replace something that has to be thrown away. I have enough TV streaming services to provide plenty of stuff to watch to keep me occupied. I am happy enough with the knitting I do so I don't have to find some other project.

Heather, when we renewed our US passports last spring, they were expensive for photos, processing, and postage and took twelve weeks to come back to us. Even though we have no trips planned, I feel much more secure knowing that I have a passport that is good for another 15 years.

Barbie in NW WA

LisaInArkansas · February 1

Barbie - I always find your outlook very calming and serene. Thank you for that.

The doc ordered and I picked up a week of diflucan/fluconazole for resistant fungal issues, which is their next candidate for what's going on. Even the 24-hour culture pulled up no UTI or kidney infection, and I appreciate that they tested, as well as the fact that they're trying something. I hope it works, I'm feeling pretty miserable, all things considered. It's a once-a-day dose, but it may take three days to work, so I'll just be over here in the corner trying not to whine.

Visiting that same doctor on Monday anyway to get things moving on getting my right knee looked at - you may remember Janet R saying her replaced knee had gotten out of alignment. That may be what's up with mine, at least my acupuncturist thinks so. She sees a lot of replaced knees, and there shouldn't be this much pain within five years of the surgery. Whatever it is, it hurts like stink. It will have to be done for the VA application for an increased rating anyway, so hopefully this will shorten the process overall.

Time for a nap, I feel like crap on a cracker.

Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR

pipcd34 · February 1

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dlfk202000 · February 1

Anniesquats100 wrote: »

Good morning ladies!

Barbie thank you for a new month!

I'm just sitting here enjoying the sweetness of my dog on my lap. Such a warm lump of love!

Annie in Delaware

that was me this morning. While I was laying in bed doing a nebulizer treatment, I had four cats on or against me plus two others sleeping on the bed. All were curled up asleep- didn't want to disturb them so I just stayed in bed a little longer, until my back started hurting and had to get up.
It only disturbed a few and all but one went right back to sleep(Tonashi went up into the catio)

Raining pretty hard right now- trying to decide if I want to take a short walk at the wetlands or skip it and just sit in the car while I wait for Ezie to get out of school. Have to go early for parking. I will wear my rain gear and decide when I get there.

1948CWB · February 1

Debbie: I have been wondering for a while about the cats! Could the cats be causing some of your asthma problems or at least contributing to them?

Tracey: You make beautiful creations and show such great talent. Have you ever thought of selling some of your items on Etsy? When I was selling vintage jewelry I got some good buys there. The biggest drawback is the expense of mailing.

Rant: The care facility where BIL was getting over being in the hospital called and had my husband take him back to his memory care place. So DH picked him up and got him there. Then, as he was getting up the sidewalk to enter (using his walker) he fell back on the sidewalk. The memory care facility had to bring him inside in a wheel chair and reported that he couldn't stand up. They had an ambulance take him back to the hospital and now we are waiting to see if the hospital keeps him or sends him back to memory care. I know it is not right to feel this way, but, his care has taken over the last 5 yrs of our life and it never seems to end.

Carol in GA

anmlmzdiet · February 1

If you read my last post, posted this morning in January's feed 😬, I mentioned my 97 year-old grandmother. Well she fell, broke her hip last night, and is going into surgery at 3:00PM today. So much for not wanting any more procedures.

Michelle in NV

sh0tzz99 · February 1

Tracey-I love the cards. Almost makes me want to start making cards.

Michelle in NV-So sorry about your grandmother. I hope everything turns out as she wishes it to. Also, it's raining cats and dogs here. Get ready!

Every year (and throughout it) you all remind me I need to get my backside in gear with all the estate planning stuff and yet, it's still not done. I think I'm just dreading it because I know it'll take a lot of time and effort to gather all the documents I need.

Went to my annual derm appointment today. He removed another basal cell spot. I don't understand why they keep appearing on my legs. I am almost always in pants or slathered in sunscreen.

The rain has been coming down, the street are flooding, but thankfully there still isn't much wind.

Hope you all have a great day, evening, sleep, morning...

Tina in CA

cityjaneLondon · February 1

Oh dear, so many sad accidents and bony miseries. Carol, Michelle, Lisa. So sorry for all of you. And Vicki with her shoulder. Tracey's foot, Ginny, and more I can't remember. Please don't be offended if I've forgotten you temporarily.

Carol, you are quite entitled to feel resentful of all the time and energy this has taken up. You have both gone above and beyond.

The family seem to be getting over this cold that John has. My DDIL had it worst. Bea is back at school. John is on the mend, I think. I'm OK so far, so crossing fingers.

My flareup seems to be retreating, so I'm waiting to see how it goes for now.

Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

TerriRichardson112 · February 1

Barbie: Thanks for the new month. We so appreciate you.

Michelle in NV: Sorry to hear about your grandmother. Hoping everything turns out as she wishes it to.

Just a few details about me for new people
Potted Bio - 2023

Terri: Female; 77; living in Northern Ireland; married 57 years; 2 daughters, 3 adult grands: ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age, life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
In maintenance: August 2017
LW: 131.2 (December 2022)
GW: 130 < 140

Moving forward ……
January was fairly good. I managed to lose a little of my Xmas baggage by sticking with my solid habits. I’m still around the middle of my maintenance range, so all good.

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❄️☃️ January 2024 ☃️❄️
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I am a person who values the health and fitness of my body, mind, and soul

Habits keep me going when motivation flags.

This year I will ….. January focus:

📌Mindful eating: I am choosing to keep my indulgences small
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📌Consolidate Solid Habits
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Great Oaks from little acorns grow!

Daily Solid Habits:

💎Right This Minute: Anti procrastination strategy
💎Just DO it!!!
Morning Routines:
💎Daily Meditation
💎Walk/Make beds/Shiny Sinks
💎Post Sole Mates steps
💎Weigh 130 < 140/log
💎Monitor %age Fat/Muscle
💎Log CI<CO/Balance macros
💎Herbal tea/supplements
💎Self care
💎Quality time with DH
💎Ablutions/dress/Shiny sinks
💎Breakfast
In between:
💎Intentional exercise > 60 minutes
💎Cardio > 5500 steps
💎Strength > 15 minutes
💎Flex > 15 minutes
💎Active hours > 6
💎Zone minutes > 150 (per week)
💎Declutter > 15 minutes
💎Daily chores
💎paint/draw/write/read
💎Craft/crochet
💎General chores
💎Gardening
💎jigsaw/puzzles/TV favourites
💎Meet with friends
💎Quality family time
Evening Routines:
💎Sole Mates evening reminder
💎JGM10Ds/JFT/UAC/Hogwarts
💎Close Fitbit rings/Zone minutes
💎Building Healthy Habits
💎Duolingo Latin
💎Update Women over 50
💎Clutter Sweep

YOU are worth the effort!

🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

☘️ Terri

pipcd34 · February 1

Stats for the day-

Walk w/family- 2hrs 9min 22sec, 112elev, 2.83ap, 79ahr, 96mhr, 6.26mi= 604c
Strava app = 767c
Zwift home bike trainer- strava stats- 36.35min, 213elev, 86aw, 17.3amph, 120ahr, 149mhr, 10.52mi= 266c
Strava app= 179c
Zwift stats- 36.37min, 214elev, 86aw, 58arpm, 17.21amph, 10.5mi= 180c

Total cal 870

Well, registered for another MS Bike Ride. Let the riding begin!

ginnytez · February 2

Tracey-you are really creative with cards and such. I am lucky to buy one-let alone make one!

Margaret-good reminder to check your own state's rules on DNR, etc. I never stopped to consider they may differ.

Machka-I think you kept pretty busy for being sick so much of January (getting over Covid)!

Barbara AHMOD-thanks for drawing attention to Lanette's information on Bone health supplements. I didn't like fosomax when I was on it. I don't like the risk of broken femur (two artificial hips here). I got off of it since I am having dental implant this year. I have been taking calcium and d but will add the recommendations to it-see if bone density test in Jan. 2025 looks any better.

Lisa-dry needling is a bit different than your acupuncture, but I am amazed how it really does seem to help. Good luck with VA stuff. Hope knee isn't giving out.

Kylia-good job with February. Yesterday I drove to Columbus in gloom. Today the sun was shining heading down 70! Went for walk after work-so nice!

Margaret-you are handling things very well-take care of you.

Heather-glad passports are working out. Your process sounds a bit different from ours-but they all sound painful! I am like Barbie-not sure I am going anywhere but I like having an updated passport.

Allie-congratulations. Hope all goes well.

Rita-glad you figured out medication mix up-that can be dangerous.

Flea-would your husband consider retiring and then getting something part time to keep him occupied? I can understand him wanting something else, and the retirement age does seem to be going up (says the woman who is working full-time at 69 when she doesn't have to), but if the money isn't critical and it is the act of working, maybe that can meet his needs. Sorry you are losing patience with you job.

Carol-hard to believe that happened to BIL (and your husband). I think your feelings are normal and understandable.

Michelle in NV-hope mother's surgery goes well. She sounds tough!

Debbie-hope asthma eases up.

Terri-you have the most colorful posts!

Pip-not surprised you are riding again.

Had good day today. While there were some frustrations they were dealt with. The sunshine made it more tolerable. Sorting out a couple more HR issues at work (had several things that needed checked out and are now ready for disposition. Will glad to have them cleared off my plate.

Off to clean up kitchen and get ready for the evening.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

pipcd34 · February 2

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