WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024
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@Dia_R - That's how we allow ourselves to derail is looking so far ahead. Don't look at that... make small goals! Like losing two or three pounds in February. Don't look at "only" doing eight minutes this morning, look at "getting to do" nine minutes tomorrow and breaking your record. The more you can stay in the moment, the less you will start using those negative tapes that we've all dealt with at one time or another. You didn't put the weight on in one week, and you're not going to pull it off in one week, either...
One effective hack is to get off the scale if you can, and only weigh once a week, or even less. Please note, I haven't been able to do that, I weigh every day. However, I have convinced myself that only Monday mornings are my "official," weigh in, and that allows me to let the individual days slide by without getting too het up about it.
You can do this!
Lisa in AR7 -
I am huffing and puffing after working out with a video on TV for a grand total of eight minutes. My husband walked the dog around the block earlier this morning, and our step count is equivalent.
I have been logging every bite for the last week, and although I have felt deprived every single day, the scale hasn’t changed an ounce. I have so far to go, and it feels like I’m not making progress.
Discouraging!
Weight loss journey isn’t instantaneous, don’t expect the weight to fall off so quickly, just keep plugging along, you’ll get there5 -
After whining here this morning, I stepped on the scale and found I'd dropped another 0.9pounds for this week, down 5 pounds since re-starting in January. So I guess I am making progress after all.
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Machka - that makes sense on thinking to me. I find I don’t learn things well until I’ve had the opportunity to actually use the knowledge. I’ve been doing well in my classes, but if I was to be asked details on some of the stuff I learned in before Christmas I would need to go back and read it again. I don’t feel I have retained a lot.My BFF is going to be here during the eclipse, funnily enough I saw that one of the best places to see it in Canada was over the county in NB she’s coming from.
I have worked in those situations most of my working life, it always seemed to be chasing your tail and if you just had time it would work better and in many cases cheaper.
I restart songs all the time.
Barbara - thanks for asking. No. I haven’t been successful in finding a new MD. The walk in clinic around the corner hasn’t been open for the last few weeks because there are no doctors. I don’t know what the solution is here, but it is getting dire for many.
Hopefully they get Joe’s vehicle straightened out soon. Is there any warranty on it?
Lisa - we used to put salt in our coffee at the restaurants I worked at. We have a Keurig too, but use the reusable pod with Folgers coffee. I’m going to try that.
I don’t know if you remember the card I made for Lauryn for her birthday, but the little book I made on the cover was words from Little Women. It’s considered public domain now, so I guess that’s why they had scrapbook paper with parts of it written on it.
I can’t wait to see your mural, it shouldn’t be that hard to scrub if the need ever arises.
Lanette - it’s good you stay outside with your girls.
Rita - I would love to come to New Mexico. On that trip I mentioned about going to Texas we went through New Mexico. It was one of the most beautiful drives.
I took I think it was 7 rolls of 36 exposure films on that trip. We left Toronto went to somewhere in Northern California, Compton and spent 4 days in Old Sacramento. We then drive back to Toronto and on to New Brunswick.
Rebecca - you are entitled to be upset that they don’t visit you. I would be too. Have you asked them recently why they don’t?
So exciting that you’ll have the whole family together. This will be the first time one son meets his niece and nephew isn’t it? And the other the nephew?
I’m sorry I forget was it youngest or oldest that shares your home?
Tina - yeah DH was driving truck so it was literally a drive through.
Why are so many going to Arkansas for the eclipse. Apparently, where I’m from in NB is supposed to have a wonderful view too.
Joy - I keep trying to figure out where you live. LOL I’m picturing Morinville or Gibbons.
Sara - welcome from another Albertan.
Michele - I hope it heals that quickly for you. Mine has been “acting up” with that callous type thing since the summer. I ignored it too long and have been in a lot of pain since November.
I usually pack the night before I leave to go somewhere.
After class today, he gave us an assignment that was due at noon, so I did that then I made a shirt for a 9 year old that’s in a cubing competition this weekend, picked up my paint. Moved most things out of the paint area. Then went to ceramics.
I only have a few things left to do on my snowman.
Off to bed.
Tracey in Edmonton
I love the Tee you made! I have a video somewhere of my then 8 yr. Old grandson doing one of those cubes in less than 5 minutes! He did something like 3 blocks in 5 minutes. I was amazed! I never could solve one of those things, tho I still have one!
The full eclipse back in October was a full one visible right from my camper. The campground was full! The local NASA people said they were coming back for the April one, even though it will only be a partial for us that time. People are just curious I think. One of the NASA scientist that was here, said that because we were in Roswell, they were watching especially for UFO’s to show up during the eclipse!! LOL
RVRita in Roswell.
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After whining here this morning, I stepped on the scale and found I'd dropped another 0.9pounds for this week, down 5 pounds since re-starting in January. So I guess I am making progress after all. Please do not be discouraged. Cheer for your consistent new behaviours. Create new routines for yourself. They will serve you well. Come back here every morning to feel part of our healthy thinking community and to get encouragement. Don't let the scale be your only measure of success. We are all with you and have been where you are. When I went back to walking many years ago, my first day was five minutes on the treadmill in my flannel nightgown. Now I walk for 90 minutes every morning.
Barbie in NW WA 6 -
When I was studying for my Masters in Healthcare IT, I did research on how Insurance, costs, and pharmaceuticals influence the cost of healthcare AND the way medical personal are allowed to do things. Doesn’t matter where you are, these 3 things influence the cost to the ones who run the medical facilities (private, non-private, government run, non-profit, for profit, etc.) It is a shame how money runs the world, not intelligence.
I didn't realise you had a Masters in Healthcare IT ... kind of my area too.
M in Oz
Programming was the only course I had trouble with. The others were not so bad. Got both and ended with a 3.8 GPA for each. I have a MHIT, and MBA. Got them both through University of Phoenix online. I started one for Adult Education but never finished it. Couldn’t afford it any more. I always wanted to get a Doctorate, just to say I did it, but haven’t done it ….. Yet…
RVRita7 -
Today is: Pizza, chocolate, eat with friends, toothaches, reading in tub, and bagels (no LOX!). Oh, and a UFO hiding in that cloud above the mountain?? And don’t forget Machka and Pip and their biking!!
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new update on the unannounced visit to Arkansas to see my aging great-aunt. It is now technically an announced visit. The aunt called Mama yesterday. When she said to mama, "I would love to see you. You should come visit." Mama said, "I am coming. I'm coming in early April to visit." Should it matter that the daughter will not believe her when/if the aunt tells her? She will just consider it the ramblings of a woman with dementia. I think I understand the mindset of the daughter. Experiencing the dementia first hand will be upsetting for Mama, I know, but the aunt still calls her on the phone, so Mama is pretty aware of how bad it has gotten. She saw a picture of her on the daughter's Facebook page. Her immediate reaction was that she had to go and see her before it was too late. I also think the daughter doesn't quite get that we are perfectly willing and able to afford our own place to stay. It is not usually "the way" in our family. Family always takes in family for out of state visits. Even when we say it, she thinks she should say, "Nonsense! We will make room for you."
The aunt and her husband do not live with the daughter. The husband, who is a few years younger than the aunt, is still in good health as far as I know. The daughter and her husband, who are in their 70s, have the usual aches and pains associated with 70ish, but nothing serious. The plan is to invite them to meet us at the house we have rented, if they are able. If we end up visiting at their house, we will, of course, bring something with us, like cookies or a coffee cake - maybe even a potted plant - some kind of hostess gift.7 -
Good morning, ladies.
Tracey, you were close with your guess of Gibbons. I'm actually in the County of Smoky Lake. Closest town would be Waskatenau. So it's about 1 1/2 hours from Edmonton which isn't too bad for our major grocery shopping at Costco a few times a year. Regular grocery shopping is at Fort Saskatchewan which is 1 hour away. Cute snowman!
Someone was inquiring about our closest neighbor and that would be about 2 miles. We are still actively farming so no plans to uproot but at 75 and 74, that conversation is in the future. We will stay in our home as long as possible though and have discussed possibly renting out our land or selling it (subdividing and keeping the 15 acre yard site on the home quarter).
I mentioned awhile back that we cut the cord with our tv satellite issues and so far simply streaming everything is working out well. The only problem is DH is struggling getting used to the remote and finding the programs he likes to watch. I am amazed that he can operate large farm equipment....not only operate but fix any issues with the equipment....but he cannot seem to grasp how to search and find his programs. I got a simple roku streaming device which is very basic (home button and a set of arrows). We don't watch the same programs...he watches in the livingroom and I watch in the bedroom. Hoping he gets on to it soon.
Machka, I read an article this morning about beekeepers in Saskatchewan. Apparently their bees are getting active outside the hives due to the unusual warm weather. They are concerned about what is going to happen when the cold returns.
Joy
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I am huffing and puffing after working out with a video on TV for a grand total of eight minutes. My husband walked the dog around the block earlier this morning, and our step count is equivalent.
I have been logging every bite for the last week, and although I have felt deprived every single day, the scale hasn’t changed an ounce. I have so far to go, and it feels like I’m not making progress.
Discouraging!
A question for you: Do you LIKE working out with a video on TV? If not, is there something else you could do? Maybe walk along with your husband while he's walking the dog? Or walking by yourself - one block this week, til that gets easy, then two blocks next week until that gets easy, etc.
Then, branch out and add something else.
In my experience, if I like the exercise and can see rewards quickly - like not huffing and puffing so much and being able to lengthen the time I'm doing it, then I'm more likely to stick with it.
Good luck to you.
UPDATE: Great job on the 5# loss! You are on your way. Lisa and Barbie and Pip had great comments - some of us here go more for a goal "range" other than a specific number.
Lanette
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Teddy got his Spring haircut today. Most of it anyway, there are always touch-ups. It will help the vet find his lumps. Crocus are blooming too! Spring is coming!
Annie in Delaware4 -
Allie--Hair cut and color looks nice
Katiebug--Sending prayers that your visit goes well and your mom can see her sister.
So glad that it is Friday. Not a lot planned for the weekend. Church on Sunday and DH is going to be a men's outing with our church on Saturday. So I plan to work on photo boxes, I am up to 2016. Am enjoying looking at the pictures of when the kids were little.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 4 -
SophieRosieMom wrote: »Joy - how close is your closest neighbor? Miles and miles away? Do you and your DH ever have plans to move closer to a town or city? I still miss the wide open farmland where I grew up in Indiana. Other than traffic on the road sometimes, it was pretty quiet.
Sara from Parkland County, AB - you've got it. Tell us more about yourself and jump into any conversation that appeals to you.
Kay - perhaps your mom's aunt's daughter (mom's cousin?) is dreading it because she's having health issues herself or is just plain overwhelmed. Wondering if she should bake something, clean the house, on and on..... I know the feeling. I'm with you. "Surprise" visits when specifically asked not to come is really pushing it. But, if your sisters and mom are bound and determined to stop in for a surprise visit, hopefully they'll consider stopping at a store and bringing a nice pie, some ice cream, paper plates and plastic cutlery.
Lisa - glad you'll be able to see your friend. Even though it will be a quick trip this time.
Rebecca - so nice all of your boys will be together soon and be able to see their grandmother too. Hopefully when the baby gets older Athena and family can travel north to visit you on Whidbey.
What I remember about the total eclipse here in the PNW several years ago is how the birds went eerily silent with the darkness and the street lights came on for about half an hour. I was in town at the time doing some Master Gardener work, stood on the sidewalk with the MG manager and secretary and just took it all in. I can understand how ancient people thought it was some kind of spiritual event. Maybe that's why people are drawn to it.
Lanette
SW WA State
We were actually here on Whidbey, when the total eclipse occurred. We were walking down Pioneer street, looking at the shadows of the eclipse on the sidewalk etc . it was weirdly fascinating. It put humanity in its proper priority, that we are but a passenger on this planet. The planets dance with the sun and moon. It made me feel very insignificant.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »I am huffing and puffing after working out with a video on TV for a grand total of eight minutes. My husband walked the dog around the block earlier this morning, and our step count is equivalent.
I have been logging every bite for the last week, and although I have felt deprived every single day, the scale hasn’t changed an ounce. I have so far to go, and it feels like I’m not making progress.
Discouraging!
A question for you: Do you LIKE working out with a video on TV? If not, is there something else you could do? Maybe walk along with your husband while he's walking the dog? Or walking by yourself - one block this week, til that gets easy, then two blocks next week until that gets easy, etc.
Then, branch out and add something else.
In my experience, if I like the exercise and can see rewards quickly - like not huffing and puffing so much and being able to lengthen the time I'm doing it, then I'm more likely to stick with it.
Good luck to you.
UPDATE: Great job on the 5# loss! You are on your way. Lisa and Barbie and Pip had great comments - some of us here go more for a goal "range" other than a specific number.
Lanette
SW WA State
I don’t mind the work out videos. Last week I went for a walk with the dog, and before I got home, my back was giving me such pain I thought I wasn’t going to make it back, so I thought perhaps I need to get in shape a little bit before I venture out. When I can handle walking a little bit better, I will definitely walk with the dog and ride my bike. Those are a couple of my favorite activities! Thank you all for the encouragement and support.
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Reading along. Sending everyone love and hugs.
My legs have been hurting today, so I'm not very talkative.
Edie is coming over tomorrow morning and having lunch with us. That will help the aches.
Lisa - My acrylic painting of Edie was so bad I have hidden it. I will gesso over it and start again. I think I need to do more freestyle out of my head. Unfortunately the Matisse I have in my head does not materialise on the canvas.
I am going to give my legs a rest tomorrow, using Edie as the excuse. I think they deserve a day off.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Heather hope you feel better!
Annie in Delaware2 -
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 32sec, 26elev, 2.98ap, 79ahr, 96mhr, 6.08mi= 565c
Strava app= 745c
Walk home to gym- 11.08min, .53mi= 56c
Strava app= 66c
Indoor spin bike at gym- 30min, gear12, 122ahr, 151mhr, 8.5mi= 276c
Walk gym to home- 12.13min, .56mi= 52c
Strava app= 69c
Total cal 9494 -
Beth - good luck at the cochlear implant surgeon's appointment.
Kay - sounds like a good plan with the visit to your great-aunt. I wonder if your mom will hear from the aunt's daughter beforehand to get more details - to see if aunt was telling the truth or is having a questionable memory due to dementia. Hope the weather is good for the drive.
Michele - have a safe drive to Florida.
Kylia - glad to hear your DH's mood is better. Sounds like a busy weekend coming up for you with bills, tax prep and the Super Bowl get-together. I don't plan to watch it but might check in to see if the Budweiser horses are still in the ads.
Annie - sounds like good spring-like weather at your house and good job on Teddy's haircut.
Every time we get a nice nice day with sunshine here my mood and energy seem to go sky-high. I'm ready for more of them, lol. We've had snow in March before so I'm not getting my hopes up, but the longer days are helping.
Vicki - do you have another new hire lined up to take the place of the one that didn't work out? Your photo boxes sound like fun - so nice being able to see your kids when they were littles. Good memories.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Little boy had post surgery check up .all is well.. but he is running a fever.. not feeling great..as you can see...
Went to the cardiologist and i got the ok for another year,but he wants me to.lose weight..he said its life threatening 😳 so i better get crackin..Alfie comes home tomorrow, he is having a swell time at Tom and Elena's.8 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »Good morning ladies!
Machka I spend too much time sitting around waiting for the clock to move. Plenty of thinking time. It suits me that way, although I have to be careful not to get stuck in a criticism rut. For example, sometimes I focus on why my father annoys me, which is not a helpful question.
Have a great day my friends!
Annie in Delaware
I can't imagine sitting around waiting for the clock to move! It happens occasionally when I'm in a long lecture or a seminar session that doesn't have much to do with my work or interest. But most of the time I look at the clock ... get involved in whatever I'm doing ... and discover that several hours have passed and I'm running out of time!!
Is there something you'd really like to be doing?
Machka in Oz
back when my FIL was alive, MIL would make dinner at 5:00 each evening. Even if he was hungry earlier, she would say, "No Louie. It's not 5:00" and point to the clock. One evening she looked at us and said " I sure hope that darn clock doesn't break"
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Had another great walk at the wetland after I walked mil's dog and did a little shopping with dh for mil.
I think I should get 15,000 steps today.
Saw a few new birds at the wetlands but not the bald eagle I hope to see. Quite a few ground squirrels and even a big river otter stopped swimming long enough for me to get my phone out and take some pictures.6 -
LisaInArkansas wrote: »@Dia_R - That's how we allow ourselves to derail is looking so far ahead. Don't look at that... make small goals! Like losing two or three pounds in February. Don't look at "only" doing eight minutes this morning, look at "getting to do" nine minutes tomorrow and breaking your record. The more you can stay in the moment, the less you will start using those negative tapes that we've all dealt with at one time or another. You didn't put the weight on in one week, and you're not going to pull it off in one week, either...
One effective hack is to get off the scale if you can, and only weigh once a week, or even less. Please note, I haven't been able to do that, I weigh every day. However, I have convinced myself that only Monday mornings are my "official," weigh in, and that allows me to let the individual days slide by without getting too het up about it.
You can do this!
Lisa in AR
I also weigh every day, but Saturdays are my "official" days. By weighing every day I can see that my weight bobs up and down throughout the week and then drops on Saturday mornings.I am huffing and puffing after working out with a video on TV for a grand total of eight minutes. My husband walked the dog around the block earlier this morning, and our step count is equivalent.
I have been logging every bite for the last week, and although I have felt deprived every single day, the scale hasn’t changed an ounce. I have so far to go, and it feels like I’m not making progress.
Discouraging!After whining here this morning, I stepped on the scale and found I'd dropped another 0.9pounds for this week, down 5 pounds since re-starting in January. So I guess I am making progress after all.
When I start focusing on losing weight, it usually takes me a couple weeks before my body joins the plan and actually starts losing weight!
It usually takes me about 5 weeks before I start noticing anything significant.
You are making progress! In data (my area), if you look at a limited timeframe, you won't see the trends ... you've got to look at the big picture, as you've done, to realise you've lost 5 lbs!!
M in Oz
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When I was studying for my Masters in Healthcare IT, I did research on how Insurance, costs, and pharmaceuticals influence the cost of healthcare AND the way medical personal are allowed to do things. Doesn’t matter where you are, these 3 things influence the cost to the ones who run the medical facilities (private, non-private, government run, non-profit, for profit, etc.) It is a shame how money runs the world, not intelligence.
I didn't realise you had a Masters in Healthcare IT ... kind of my area too.
M in Oz
Programming was the only course I had trouble with. The others were not so bad. Got both and ended with a 3.8 GPA for each. I have a MHIT, and MBA. Got them both through University of Phoenix online. I started one for Adult Education but never finished it. Couldn’t afford it any more. I always wanted to get a Doctorate, just to say I did it, but haven’t done it ….. Yet…
RVRita
Well done! And who knows!
I got my MITS (Master of Information Technology Systems) in 2020 and have mainly been working in Healthcare data.
In my MITS, I focused on data, databases, and knowledge management.
When I finished, I wasn't going to go any further with formal education because I was so tired. But the other day, I caught myself thinking about a Doctorate.
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Machka, I read an article this morning about beekeepers in Saskatchewan. Apparently their bees are getting active outside the hives due to the unusual warm weather. They are concerned about what is going to happen when the cold returns.
Joy
I bet they would be concerned! Hopefully the bees would just return to the nice warm hives.
M in Oz
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After work skipped the soup kitchen and we prebowled, then went to the dentist just to be sure all’s ok to go to FL and it is, made an appt for when we get back to get the bridge put in. Now home and will probably take a walk in a few. Not sure if I can walk outside or not Update: I walked outside. I so much prefer to walk outside
One of the guys on Newcomer bowling said that he was moving about 1/2hr from our condo. Looks like we’ll have someone else that we need to visit when we go to FL. Actually, I’m not that close to his wife, maybe we’ll go bowling with him.
Speaking of hair, I want to trim my bangs before we go. I’m too cheap to go to the hairdresser just for that. Not only the money, but also my time.
Dia-R – that’s great that you exercised, however much. Baby steps. It’ll be 10 minutes today, 12 tomorrow, 14 the next day and so on. Remember, many times it takes the scale a while to catch up with good eating. Update: good for you losing!
Kay – safe travels
Lanette – I love the lighter weather. Can’t wait for it to be lighter longer
Working on that x-stitch. Got it about half done (that’s 6 pages). Boy, I didn’t realize it would be so complicated.
Michele NC6 -
Machka and Rita, I was 54 when I finished my doctorate, 50 when I got a wild notion to get one. Just sayin’. I did it for two reasons. The major reason was to pad my retirement, but the other was just to say I could do it. It was a good time. Kids were grown and out on their own. No grandkids yet. My health was still good as was Dave’s. Getting National Board Certified and then getting my doctorate were the two hardest and smartest things I ever did.8
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Terri: Do you work on your prohject in the evenings? I am tired in the evenings and don't get much accomplished. I sometimes listen to an audio book. I am not much of a tv watcher.
Margaret: Do you have to get the title changed? We had my husband's disability van in his name. My son was the Executor. We sold the van to a whole sale business and they had my son sign a power of attorney limited to the title and they said they would handle the title. I can't remember if my son as the executor signed anything on the title or not. I guess it was a risk that they wouldn't handle the title properly but I didn't receive any tax notices in my husband's name for the van this year so I assume it is properly out of his name.
Laurie from Texas: Welcome
Rach from the UK: Welcome, Good luck on your getting fit journey.
Sara: Welcome
Michele: I hope your foot heals soon!
Lisa: I am not planning to watch the eclipse but maybe as the time draws near, I will get more interested.
Annie: Keeping up with this blog is a hobby! Exercising is a hobby! I find I am sitting and ruminating more because I tire very easily now and don't like tv that much.
Beth: I don't know anything about cochlear implants. Please share with us some of what you learn.
I have been doing something every day, but I tire easily, so don't work out like I use to. On Saturdays, I usually take lunch over to a friend's house that is home bound. But I am so tired I said I would come on Sunday. I hope to get to the gym in the morning. I am a little worried about the fatigue, because some of you all are older and seem to be doing more in a day. I really want to exercise and work on my decluttering! Decluttering will be my hobby for the next year unfortunately!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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Rita - just wanted to let you know that my husband was thrilled to hear about National Read in the Bathtub Day.
He's taking advantage... 4
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