WOMEN AGES 50+FOR MAY 2024

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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,386 Member
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    4Aon wrote: »
    Aon here, age 53 in AZ. I just finished the last full semester of my MSW grad program, and although I've maintained over the last two years of school, this final 2 months I felt like a log jam in a flash flood, and late night study sessions ended with middle of the night meals (cause I hadn't eaten in 6 or 7 hours by 3 am). Anyway. I'm at 211 today, here to lose the 10 pounds I gained lately, and then make it to my goal of 171 (where I was last at 18% bodyfat and stinking strong and fit. Won't be that way now, 15 yrs later with a lot less muscle)...but that's a good goal to shoot for, then go from there.

    By-the-way, I'm trying for 1900 calories per day as that seems to be the amount that keeps from making cortisol from eating too little food as we age. Too little calories makes us older gals hold on to fat better. Also trying for 23 min of moderate heart rate raise per day also strategized for keeping less stress and therefore less cortisol production; (or a 15 minute HIT workout- because I love them).
    -eating 2 meals + snack from 12 pm to 7/8pm (18 hours intermittent fasting)
    -Drinking loads of water (12-16 cups)
    -attending to de-stressing activities (stretching, being in the present, breathing out slower than in when I'm tense, mindfully petting the dog).
    Sleeping regular hours 11 pm to 7 am. ( not tonight obviously).
    Glad to be here with you gals. I can't wait to read your stories.

    Welcome Aon!

    Congrats on finishing your MSW graduate degree.

    In reading your intro, I'm guessing you are tall like me. I'm 5'8", having shrunk an inch over the past few decades, and set my calories at 1800 tho I'm not a calorie counter, I am working on upping protein 90 gm plus per day and keeping starchy carbs low. With moderate activity, I'm slowly losing although that's not my intent - research is showing it's better to be a little heavier as we age.

    Good job focusing on hanging onto muscle, by the way. I'm 72 and really miss the strength I had when I was your age.

    I hadn't read that too few calories makes us hold on to fat. Do you know why that is?

    Good luck on your journey.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,904 Member
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    Seasons:
    Season 1 would be up to age 18.

    Season 2 would be 22-35: working rotating shifts at the glass manufacturing plant, appendicitis, hysterectomy meeting my first husband and raising my kids.

    Season 3 would be turmoil for me ages 13-45: Divorcing, meeting and marrying my current husband, elbow surgery, bunion surgery, sinus surgery, glass plant closing and moving to TN.

    Season 4 would be 45-60: getting my bachelors, and first masters while working in the IT department at the hospital, Perotid gland surgery, leaving there and teaching IT at the community college and starting my second masters. Then moving back to CT

    Season 5 60-currently:
    Taking early retirement/disability selling everything and getting the RV. Driving cross country, spending first winter in Souther NM, traveling the NorthWest, then settling here hosting at the State Park

    @Machka, this does sound like the plot for a TV series! LOL Or the outline for an autobiography!

    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,904 Member
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    And Today is: A good day to celebrate our families. Wear your straw hats while doing it!

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    RVRita in Roswell
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,507 Member
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    Dang vertigo acting up. I feel so achy in my scalp, neck, face. Its a different feeling from lets say a sinus cold. My eyeballs are achy! It will pass. It always does. This afternoon I plan on taking a steamy hot shower and bath.💖👍🏼
    I am enjoying the break not having the worker guys here. Our house is stillness quiet. Except for the heat on and off, the woosh of the propane coming on with our fireplace periodically (usually just in the mornings) and and hum of the fridge.💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 957 Member
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    Well hello Ladies! It’s been a while. I’ve been avoiding screens as much as possible other than work-related stuff. But, I slowly skimmed over the past 6 weeks or so. I had not been able to catch up since we were away in Solvang in April.

    I know some have had losses or injuries or are going through some rough times (Carol, Rusty, Michele, Annie are who I remember). Some pet maladies (Rori) :-(. Hugs to you all. Some victories and accomplishments! High fives to you!

    Welcome to the new people!

    Thanks for the discussion on Teddy Swims. I just “discovered” him a couple weeks ago and really enjoy his music. He was on a Pandora station I was listening to. Well, he’s playing at a casino around here and I went to get tickets at the moment they went on public sale and the entire venue was only available as “verified resell.” Well, that means ticket resellers and I refuse to buy from them. So, I’ll miss his show. But, after you talked about it, now I know why they bought up the venue.

    Congrats on the new house, Machka! What a great view you have!

    Heather-I can tell in the tone of words that you are nearing your first surgery. I hear a bit of “relief” in your writing.

    Beth-I hope they get your hearing sorted out.

    Tracey-What is an “inclusive” class?

    I love seeing the photos of all the kids. It’s fun to watch them all grow up. Thanks to all of you who share them.

    Rebecca-I cannot believe how grown-up Athena looks.

    Allie-Same with Miles. Also, so sorry to hear of Tracy’s baby. Sending ongoing good thoughts and vibes to you and the family.

    Food pickiness in the spoiler.
    I don’t think of myself as picky. However, like Lisa, I despise the taste, smell, and texture of bell pepper and think it ruins the entire dish if it’s anywhere near my food. I have a big issue with restaurants that don’t declare it on their dishes, but list everything else, as if everyone loves bell peppers so it doesn’t matter. I won’t order food with “seasonal vegetables” because that means a plate full of bell pepper of different colors. I do not like when the individual components of the food are hidden in sauces and spices. That makes me think there is something wrong with the components (spoiling fish, for example) or the cook just doesn’t know how to cook. I also don’t care for the texture of onions, so I cook them till they are caramelized, or nearly there. I also don’t care for game meat that’s too “gamey” or fish that is too “fishy.” However, I think those flavors are likely the result of sub-par ingredients or prep. I won’t cook fish inside my house because the aroma is too strong and I will smell it for days and won’t be able to sleep.

    Otherwise, I’ll try nearly anything at least once and I love taking food tours when I travel.

    I am re-reading “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” in prep for my trip to Savannah. I’m not only looking forward to the trip, but I’m looking forward to the time with my niece. I rarely get quality time with any of the kids when I visit there. I love it when I can go places with them alone, especially if it involves traveling or new experiences.

    Ok, this is long enough. I’ve got a busy day ahead of me, so I better get to it.

    Hope you all have a great week and weekend!

    Tina in CA
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,510 Member
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    Today’s gratitude: first whiff of tea, and oh! This weather! 60-75 today, just perfect!
    Rebecca another week without a kitchen? SMH.
    Debbie bless you for catching, fostering and fixing those precious kittens.
    Tracey every group of acquaintances has at least one person who won’t eat “X” For me, its cilantro, fresh tomatoes, most berries and everything listed in my reply to Lisa. My friend T is gluten free and vegan. My friend D can’t eat garlic, or any spicy food (hard for her as she was raised cooking Italian food) and most meat due to GERD. You are NOT alone, weird nor hard to get along with, but a blessing to all who know you.
    Heather your brother’s kindness shines out from his smile. His super wife must be a saint too, to open her home and heart so very wide.
    Machka you are an inspiration, taking time to understand when key words are missing. Top ship and diagram, brilliant. You model patience and persistent effective caregiving for us all.
    Lisa I’m with you
    on the green peppers, but like fresh orange bell bell peppers and can enjoy the yellow and red ones, DEFINITELY NOT cooked. :sick: Likewise for tendons and bone bits in poultry and meat. Salt? I used to eat it with a spoon! Only mildly lactase deficient, can tolerate yoghurt and most cheeses as the lactose has already had one chain broken. Beano gives me horrible stomach cramps. Lately foreswore my cottage cheese for breakfast as it was plugging me up. All squash, organ meats, seafood and fish gag me except my own tuna salad made from TJ’s solid albacore with Best Foods mayonnaise and sweet gherkins.
    Tina that stinks about the Teddy Swims concert being only available to “verified resellers”. Are they trying to prevent scalpers?
    Time to borrow a leaf from Heather, Lisa and Rita and just get started. Gonna stand up any second now and walk into the living room, turn on the wii and play some balance games, which will lead to knee pt, which will lead to shoulder pt which will lead to breakfast!
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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    Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,507 Member
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    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Well hello Ladies! It’s been a while. I’ve been avoiding screens as much as possible other than work-related stuff. But, I slowly skimmed over the past 6 weeks or so. I had not been able to catch up since we were away in Solvang in April.

    I know some have had losses or injuries or are going through some rough times (Carol, Rusty, Michele, Annie are who I remember). Some pet maladies (Rori) :-(. Hugs to you all. Some victories and accomplishments! High fives to you!

    Welcome to the new people!

    Thanks for the discussion on Teddy Swims. I just “discovered” him a couple weeks ago and really enjoy his music. He was on a Pandora station I was listening to. Well, he’s playing at a casino around here and I went to get tickets at the moment they went on public sale and the entire venue was only available as “verified resell.” Well, that means ticket resellers and I refuse to buy from them. So, I’ll miss his show. But, after you talked about it, now I know why they bought up the venue.

    Congrats on the new house, Machka! What a great view you have!

    Heather-I can tell in the tone of words that you are nearing your first surgery. I hear a bit of “relief” in your writing.

    Beth-I hope they get your hearing sorted out.

    Tracey-What is an “inclusive” class?

    I love seeing the photos of all the kids. It’s fun to watch them all grow up. Thanks to all of you who share them.

    Rebecca-I cannot believe how grown-up Athena looks.

    Allie-Same with Miles. Also, so sorry to hear of Tracy’s baby. Sending ongoing good thoughts and vibes to you and the family.

    Food pickiness in the spoiler.
    I don’t think of myself as picky. However, like Lisa, I despise the taste, smell, and texture of bell pepper and think it ruins the entire dish if it’s anywhere near my food. I have a big issue with restaurants that don’t declare it on their dishes, but list everything else, as if everyone loves bell peppers so it doesn’t matter. I won’t order food with “seasonal vegetables” because that means a plate full of bell pepper of different colors. I do not like when the individual components of the food are hidden in sauces and spices. That makes me think there is something wrong with the components (spoiling fish, for example) or the cook just doesn’t know how to cook. I also don’t care for the texture of onions, so I cook them till they are caramelized, or nearly there. I also don’t care for game meat that’s too “gamey” or fish that is too “fishy.” However, I think those flavors are likely the result of sub-par ingredients or prep. I won’t cook fish inside my house because the aroma is too strong and I will smell it for days and won’t be able to sleep.

    Otherwise, I’ll try nearly anything at least once and I love taking food tours when I travel.

    I am re-reading “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” in prep for my trip to Savannah. I’m not only looking forward to the trip, but I’m looking forward to the time with my niece. I rarely get quality time with any of the kids when I visit there. I love it when I can go places with them alone, especially if it involves traveling or new experiences.

    Ok, this is long enough. I’ve got a busy day ahead of me, so I better get to it.

    Hope you all have a great week and weekend!

    Tina in CA

    I know right??? 💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,295 Member
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    Tina - Yes, I feel I'm nearly there, but hoping nothing scuppers it. I hate taking all these pain killers, but I can't do without them.
    People think that it only hurts when you walk, but it radiates all down your leg, even at rest. Broken sleep is killing, and I absolutely rely on my afternoon nap. I HATE the middle of the night.

    I wrote 83 words today. I'm keeping it light and fun. Going with the flow.

    Zoom today with 'the girls', but B wasn't there. We don't know if she just forgot, or if something has happened. ;)

    Much love, Heather UK xxxxxx
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,457 Member
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    Lisa ( @shtbttn8gj ) in Kentucky - Welcome from another Lisa! I had gastric bypass 19 years ago, and it literally changed my life, helped me become the person I was supposed to be all along. Hope your surgery is a raging success... And welcome. This is a wonderful group of women who talk about food, exercise, lives in general and aging. Health is about the whole person, and we talk about everything. Drop into any conversation where you feel comfortable... Glad you're here!

    Barbara - Heck, I forgot to add tomatoes to my list. Funny, I love a good spaghetti Bolognese or meatballs in marinara, but whole canned or sliced fresh tomatoes are just icky, and if the pieces are too big in a pasta sauce, I'll pick those out too. My "Lisa Chow," when Corey married me was chicken corn dogs and bean and cheese burritos, both frozen, heated up in the microwave. He still believes he rescued me from a horrible life. :smile: He may be right. The fact that he's a cook certainly didn't hurt... The first thing he made for me was hamburger soup. At the time, I didn't eat beef and I still do not like soup or eat it. No place to hide the nasty things when you're eating soup, so I just manned up and ate it. Love does funny things.

    Anyway... cooling down from a sweaty gardening session of weeding, trimming, cleaning some overgrown places, and hauling brush to the burn pile, total of 98 minutes, 590 calories. I'm consistently working at 6 calories per minute this week, both in yoga and in yard work, which tells me I'm moving faster and putting in more effort in a similar amount of time. When I started the yoga routine in mid-March, I was only working at 3.5 calories per minute. I'm trying to gently move that higher without pushing my heart rate too hard. Delicate balance, that.

    Cool enough to jump in the shower now...

    Later, y'all...
    Love,
    Lisa in AR
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 957 Member
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    auntiebk wrote: »
    ad made from TJ’s solid albacore with Best Foods mayonnaise and sweet gherkins. [/spoiler]
    Tina that stinks about the Teddy Swims concert being only available to “verified resellers”. Are they trying to prevent scalpers?
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
    Open heart and mind before mouth.
    2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.

    I think Ticketmaster claims to try to prevent scalpers, but ticket resellers do not seem to be considered scalpers here. In any case, the resellers do have bots that successfully buy the tickets and do resell them at an increase. This does not seem to be as much of an issue in other states or countries, but it is a massive problem here. It will probably take legislation that outlaws ticket resellers, but that is highly unlikely. If I can find them at face value, I will buy them, but I usually cannot find them for the hot events.

    Tina in CA
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,962 Member
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    https://youtube.com/watch?v=TX9EAavxrus

    :) This is a great video about feeding a group of picky eaters like us
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,756 Member
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    Afternoon ladies
    Back from the nutritionist, and I have taken my first shot of Trulicity ..im hoping it gives me a jump start to get on the wagon and start getting down to my ideal weight.
    Poor Tracy she is just overwhelmed with everything.
    I told her to speak with her Ob and the Fetal Monitoring Dr and my friend Carin.. she works for the state and can help with stuff.
  • SophieRosieMom
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    Debbie - cute kittens. They are lucky to have been discovered at your place and in your care right now.

    Heather - Happy birthday to your dear brother. :) I am enjoying some of that cake vicariously, lol. No carbs! :p

    Heather and Rita - yes, we must just start. Start where we are. Build on the little successes. James Clear has it down.

    Machka - so interesting reading about your DH's journey through this new house transition. He is facing challenges, and I wonder if these challenges are helping his brain a teeny bit as he encounters them, maybe regrowing some synapses in the long run? I know you've said to expect gradual deterioration as he ages, but we can hope. ;) You are becoming an expert on the human brain through all of this, as well as becoming proficient in his "language". I remember I did that a bit with my DH, though there was no coming back for him, but he still had moments of clarity and wisdom as his disease progressed.

    Tina - Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil was one of my favorite films. I need to pick up the book.

    Barbie - do you still like Tuna sandwiches? Are they still part of your "Barbie chow?" :p LOVED that video, by the way. Thanks for sharing it. I'm having the monthly lunch with my friend tomorrow and have to remind myself to talk about something other than doctor visits, A1C, and achy feet, lol.

    Lisa - I hope the Skyrizi delivers the benefits you are hoping for. I am impressed by your basil crop. Some of you have wonderful Basil green thumbs. ;) I may have to break down and buy basil and the store to make pesto to have on hand. Wow, you were busy this morning. ;) Good job. 98 minutes of hard work for sure.

    That reminds me. Here are the goals in the Diabetes Prevention Program if anyone is interested:
    PreventT2 Program Goals

    By the end of the first 6 months, PreventT2 program goals are to:

    • Lose at least 5 percent of your starting weight,
    • Lose at least 4 percent of your starting weight and log an average of 150 minutes of activity each week, OR
    • Lower your HbA1C by 0.2 percent.

    By the end of the second 6 months, program goals are to:

    • Keep off the weight you’ve lost
    • Keep working toward your weight or HbA1C goals, if you haven’t reached them
    • Lose more weight if you wish, but no more than 1 to 2 pounds a week
    • Keep getting at least 150 minutes of activity each week

    The way I'm going, I'll be over 150 minutes by the end of the day today. (3 days total)

    I just finished weed eating a bit more and pruning the grapes. Somewhat. They are intertangled with honeysuckle over the trellis my DH built many years ago. So be it. Life on the edge of the jungle, lol.

    Yesterday afternoon the tech from the power company came and replaced the ancient analog power meter with a spiffy digital smart meter. It was fun watching him do the swap, took about three minutes. Nice young man from N. Carolina, he'd been out here 3 months. Said there were 8 of them contracted to replace meters in our mountainous county.

    Washed my hair this morning and just as I dunked by head under the faucet, realized I still had my hearing aid in. STOP THE PRESSES! Way to go, Netters. :# I carefully toweled that side of my head, dried my hands and removed it. Luckily, it hadn't gotten wet. It's behaving today so far, no bugging my ear.

    Make it a wonderful day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

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