WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2024
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☘️ Terri
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Rain off and on today. The pasture gates are open but right now everyone is hanging out in the sheds. I guess wet grass is just not appealing enough. All the kitties are darling.
We have blossoms on our plants but no tomatoes. However we have berries on our bushes that are starting to turn blue. We need a little more sunshine and warm weather. DD is stopping on her way home from work today to buy bing cherries at a farmstand. Yum!
Beth - so glad the implant is working so well for you.
Well wishes to all of you recovering from surgeries or illness.
Annie - glad you are getting to ride horseback again. Such a relaxing thing to do.
Michelle - so sorry about your friend. That is so hard.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA5 -
Deb – the way the kittens play, I’m of the opinion that I’m watching World Wrestling….lol
Michele in NC4 -
Hello all,took care of Ginger and pocked up my antibiotics, have one dose in..like I said had to take a pain pill earlier and got some more rest.
My kidney function is down to 14% so they are decreasing the dose of the eliquis i am on to 2.5 rather than 5 mg twice a day. So for right now will cut what i have in half to use them up.those suckers are expensive
Going to get some more sleep.. watched the Celine Dion movie I Am on Prime ,it was very interesting.7 -
grandmallie wrote: »Hello all,took care of Ginger and pocked up my antibiotics, have one dose in..like I said had to take a pain pill earlier and got some more rest.
My kidney function is down to 14% so they are decreasing the dose of the eliquis i am on to 2.5 rather than 5 mg twice a day. So for right now will cut what i have in half to use them up.those suckers are expensive
Going to get some more sleep.. watched the Celine Dion movie I Am on Prime ,it was very interesting.
Oh Allie. That's bad. Can you start dialysis while you wait for a transplant? Under 15% is kidney failure, isn't it?
Flea
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grandmallie wrote: »Hello all,took care of Ginger and pocked up my antibiotics, have one dose in..like I said had to take a pain pill earlier and got some more rest.
My kidney function is down to 14% so they are decreasing the dose of the eliquis i am on to 2.5 rather than 5 mg twice a day. So for right now will cut what i have in half to use them up.those suckers are expensive
Going to get some more sleep.. watched the Celine Dion movie I Am on Prime ,it was very interesting.
Allie … I am sorry to hear this. Did your doctor consider the ozempic as a culprit. It seems like so many medications affect those with kidney issues. Hugs.
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Lisa - your numbers sound good, hope they can do something about the fatigue.
I never really get into hockey, but it was impossible not to with the kids.
Machka - you have a lot on your plate. I hope you get moved and settled soon you deserve a little peace for a bit.
Margaret - I was 115-120 until I hit my 30’s. I quite waitressing, the girls got older, I started working 12 hour office shifts. It came on pretty quick.
I would like to get down to 140 again, but mostly I just wanted you to be in less pain.
Heather - I don’t blame the children wanting the sea, but also can understand how come Dad said no.
Meg - that’s a lot of damage! Will your insurance cover it all?
Allie - we are having a rough couple of months here too. I need to find a job soon.
I was thinking of watching the Celine Dion documentary.
Barbie - it’s good you are given the opportunity to be asleep. I am like you with the dentist, knock me out and tell me when it’s over.
Funny shirt.
Debbie - I think it’s a tradition thing to bring food when someone passes. Maybe it isn’t in her culture. Still, I’m with Machka, I wouldn’t do anything for her I don’t think. I wouldn’t do it for my husband either in your situation.
Kylia - you most certainly not the problem here. Your DH and SIL both need to stop walking all day bet you and the only way that will happen is if you don’t keep giving in. I hope you have a wonderful trip and don’t have even a glimmer of guilt.
Beth - I’m so happy for you that your implant is working so well.
Rita - logging is the only thing that has ever helped me and if I miss a few days it can take me forever to get back to doing it. It’s awful.
I received my diploma today, im officially graduated with honours.
The actual graduation ceremony isn’t until next year though.
Tonight was the last night of ceramics classes until September, I may go on Wednesday drop in some weeks though.
I’m on the final season of Marvellous Mrs. Maisel. I’ll have to find another show to watch while scrapbooking.
Have a great night.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Tracey - Many congratulations. Always remember, you are a natural genius at relating to children and teenagers. I hope you can find a way to make that pay.
Awake early this morning again. But I've done my exercises. I've added in some 5k dumbbells. It used to be 9k, then I moved upstairs and left those with John, so I was using my 7k ones upstairs. I thought it best to start back with the lighter ones after a lull. I'm also doing wall pushups, instead of floor knee ones.
Will go out for a walk today. Maybe to the Co-op. I fancy avocados.
Yesterday, I persuaded John to venture into the Chinese/Asian shop. He didn't even know where it was! I described exactly where the freezer was, up a few stairs, and to the left, where they keep our favourite Dim Sum. Success! We will have some on Saturday for lunch. I also asked him to buy the fabulous focaccia from the artisan bakery. Another success! He always does a vegetable and fruit shop on Thursday, but usually buys the same things. He did come back with asparagus,
which we can have tonight with roast chicken thighs. Broad beans. New potatoes. Scallions.
Meg - My topping was softened leeks, mozzarella, and anchovies. I had to cut the pizza in half when it was done, to drain off some of the leek juice, and put it back in for a couple of minutes. It was heaven.
The dough comes frozen, in balls of 400 calories, so for two people that is pretty good. Thin but tasty. I normally use a tiny bit of tomato paste, mozzarella, sliced, frozen artichoke hearts, nduja (spicy Italian pork paste), and black olives. Basil leaves. Green salad with it.
We are still delighted with our pots of salad leaves and rocket (arugula). Will definitely do that again next year. A big handful every day for our lunchtime sandwiches. Today will be egg. Our favourite.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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I must have been tired last night as I didn’t wake up until just after 8 o’clock this morning.
Lisa: So pleased your numbers have largely improved.
Allie: That’s not good. Please take care, dear girl.
Tracey: 🎉 Congratulations 🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 not that it was ever in doubt. 😂
Just card-making today after lunch. And I have invited my Parchment crafting friends here next Friday as we couldn’t book our usual venue. It’s just a small group of 5, so my dining room no will adequately accommodate them.then I’m free as a bird for 2 months.
Have a lovely Friday and enjoy your weekend.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »I had an interesting day today. I tackled a job that had been waiting in the background for some time. My jewellery collection. I don't mean serious gold stuff, that I have kept track of and wear often, but the old, costume, and silver bits and pieces that I have stashed away in bags and boxes over the years. I have some cheap bling that I only wear on cruises, and various heavy beaded necklaces that I haven't worn in decades.
So . . . . I have put some aside for the charity shop. Quite nice ones, but they are too heavy and uncomfortable to wear. I discovered a few silver pieces that I will wear again, as they have come back into fashion! I kept a few that I hope will come back into fashion in the future, like big earrings. I polished all the silver and sorted everything. Threw away one container. I could declutter more, but I'm quite proud of myself.
I need to find a more practical way of storing the pieces. At the moment, they are in five different containers and it is easy to forget what is there. I will explore possibilities on Amazon.
So.... a good day's work!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
I have my costume jewellery hanging on cup trees on top of one of my dressers as decoration. That way, I get to see them every day even if I don't wear them very often.
A number of years ago, I put suction cup hooks on the side of my shower and hung them there ... but I like the cup trees better.
cityjaneLondon wrote: »John and I measured the upstairs bathroom this afternoon, so I can get some idea of how much flooring I need to replace the horrible carpet. I think it's MDF underneath as the loft extension was done in 2004. Next week I will get on a bus to the flooring shop on the bus route. I will have to factor in removal of the carpet and fitting of the vinyl into the price I expect. Excited!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Are you planning to lay it yourself or get someone to do it?
Have you checked what's under the carpet? What condition it is in?
M in Oz
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The news feed It showed up on MFP when I opened the website on my computer. It was a list of my friends and various entries that automatically entered (there was a way to shut off what you didn't want entered) It was interesting but took a bit of time to scroll through. I often commented when someone had reach a milestone of consecutive days logging. There was a way to hide anyone if you didn't want to see their news feed. I sort of miss it, but now have more time to read "Women Ages 50+" with the extra time. Barbie in NW WA
What many didn't realise was that our "streaks" or consecutive days are NOT consecutive days of logging. They are consecutive days of opening MFP or leaving it open. I have a "streak" of 3281 days, and it keeps going up every day, and will as long as I don't log out of MFP. But I've rarely logged in the past 6 years.
The number of days I have opened MFP isn't something I celebrate.
I'm actually kind of glad the "you've closed for food diary for the day" posts have stopped.
M in Oz
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Kylia-don't take on that family guilt. If she had the surgery planned ahead of time and then you chose to go it might be different-or if it was a bona fide emergency operation but in this case-NO. You chose not to be victimized. It can be very uncomfortable but stand for yourself-and we are all right behind you.
Allie-those numbers are concerning.
Beth-the process of the implant is fascinating. I didn't realize there would be so much relearning on your part but what an amazing technology!
Tracey-congratulations on the official graduation! You will find a job. And for the record-many people receive a degree and work in a completely different field! One thing a diploma tells people is that you have perseverance to complete it-traits are often much more important than subject matter knowledge.
So may be a hiccup with retirement place.The moving coordinator called yesterday and said "Your apartment is finished ahead of schedule. You need to move in by end of August." I said-NO. So we are sorting it out. I was pretty calm about whole thing-it there are roadblocks then it could be something else is meant to be. Also, received notice before that that one of ladies from my craft group (who I had seen Wednesday evening) notified a member that her FIL committed suicide Weds. evening. He was very advanced age and had been ill but this was surprise. We never know-but such things help me keep things in perspective. So I sent the place a notice that that is not acceptable and will seen where it goes from here. Meanwhile, I sent a contact request to another place currently in the building process that looks appealing also.
Going up this afternoon to take care of GD. Mom and Dad going to concert with her brother and wife tonight. In the morning son is playing golf so DIL, GD and I are going to walk up to the Farmer's Market in their town. Will pick up some fresh stuff!
Off to do morning stretches. The physical therapy place gave me one call (which I couldn't take at work at that time). Left them a message and no return so will try this morning. Steriods providing some relief.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Allie - I know you don't need something else to worry about, but Trulicity can cause kidney damage, too, as well as Eliquis. Hope they're monitoring you closely, kiddo.
Terri - Thank you for that. As far as your meetings go, it's always nice when we enjoy the obligations we make and enjoy their temporary absence, as well. 😁
Barbie - Really loved the T-shirt, and so pleased you'll be able to sleep through the procedure.
Beth - So pleased the hearing continues to improve.
Kylia - Lots of advice from others, but just hugs from me. I think you're navigating the situation as well as you possibly can. At least you know you won't get fired.
Tracey - So pleased and proud for you--and especially that you did it with honours. That was no small achievement you've made, dear heart.
Carol - I hope the knee surgeon can get you in more quickly - it really will make a difference in your daily life.
Heather - Your back garden looks absolutely lovely, very peaceful and vibrant. The focaccia bread also sounds wonderful... I might pull some out of the freezer for lunch, with some pesto or something. So pleased to see you back in the general rustle-bustle of your life.
MFP's Newsfeed - I actually enter MFP on my laptop through the link directly to this group, so I paid zero attention to the newsfeed. I pull my personal stats off Fitbit and keep them and my weight tracking, etc., on an Excel spread on my computer, so unless I'm food logging, the group is the only thing that brings me here. The loss of the newsfeed is only unnerving because there needs to be a benefit for the owners for the forum continue to exist.
Corey brought home a card for our 15th anniversary last night - something he seldom does. It was absolutely lovely, so he had to add some snark to it, but then again, that's my husband. He also brought me a second cooling towel, this one in purple. He can be terribly sweet when he chooses.
Up early this morning, but two hematologist phone calls, first the nurse then the doc, at 9 and have to be in town by 1:15 for the gastroenterologist. Too much on my mind to go back to sleep once I woke up at 2:30. No worries, just scenarios running in my head - an old habit from my work days of going over any meeting in my head in advance in order to enable the most successful outcomes, I think.
And... lots I can do here at home before and between the appointments. I do like going in knowing the blood test results and prepared to talk about them.
Later, y'all,
Happy Friday,
Lisa in AR7 -
Did some minor housework tasks this morning!
I emptied the Dyson, and cut some of my long hair off the revolving brush. 
Hoovered the rug, and the kitchen, and the utility room! Some naughty person, who shall be nameless, left a bit of kitchen roll in their trouser pocket, and it shredded everywhere in the wash. First clear up was horrendous, and I was not pleased, but it's still snowing on the following wash. 
I hope that's the last of it. It's trodden all over the house.
Cooked eggs in the IP, mashed them, cooked potatoes in the IP. Washed the white tray I eat my meals off.
Got stuff out of the freezer in the garage. Sorted some more washing.
It feels so good to be able to do these 'normal ' tasks. Even before the op I could hardly accomplish simple things, I was in so much pain.
Machka - No, I won't be doing it myself! As I said, I think it's MDF under the carpet, but it's stuck down at the edges. I need to take some kind of tool upstairs to get under it. I can ring them for a ballpark estimate, but I think I'd prefer to go in to choose the floor pattern etc. and have a discussion about labour costs.
I have chosen a cheap jewellery box from Amazon for the time being. Two layers, with a hanging area for necklaces. I picked black, though I was hovering over the white. It might not be big enough, but it's better than my current solutions and it's inexpensive. I could do like Machka and use some hooks on the back of the wardrobe door. We shall see. I'm taking a few beaded necklaces to the charity shop, as they are too heavy to wear. I already did one jewellery declutter last year, but I knew there was more to do. If I'm not going to wear it, I'm not keeping it.
Time for my walk!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Good morning ladies!
Allie, that's worrisome. Is dialysis the next step?
Tracey Congratulations!
Heather you are doing so well!
Riding was fun. The horse Biscuit was fine at the trot, but prone to stop at the walk. So we worked on the basics. She has such a lovely calm temperament. She is a retired plow horse with a draft shape, but her trot is very smooth to ride.
My college buddy is driving down to see me while my dad is in his class. We normally go out to lunch but it will be early. I was thinking pancakes, but that is rather high carb and high calorie. I have got to cut back.
Have a great day! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »High school weight & Dr. Lisa -I was 5' 9" back then, weighed around 155 and I thought I was HUGE. I gained about 30# my first year in college, freshman 15 and then some. Years of weight watchers on and off, I was down to around 140 and all the way up to around 200 throughout my life.
Now, I've settled back to around 164 out of the shower at 5'8". Yes, could lose five pounds but at this point, not sure it's that important.
I had a nice chat with Dr. Lisa this morning about A1C, the calorie/macro recommendations I got from the Diabetes Prevention coach. I told her my current macros which are 100 gm of carbs, 100 gms of mostly healthy fats (olive oil, nuts, avocados) and 100 gm of protein and minimum of 30 gm fiber. 1700 or 1800 calories a day since I'm generally pretty active.
I asked her since I don't really have the typical signs of "metabolic syndrome", which according to the diabetes prevention literature include overweight, waist over 35", high cholesterol, high BP, is having slightly over "normal" blood glucose anything I need to worry about?
She said as long as I'm healthy in all other respects, even if it the blood glucose stays slightly elevated "above normal", it shouldn't be a problem. Recheck in 6 months or a year to make sure nothing sneaks in to surprise us. That was reassuring.
Some day when I'm in to see her about something, I'd like her honest opinion on how many older adults who are otherwise healthy and live into their 80's and 90's still sharp tend to run at slightly "above normal" on the A1C/blood glucose labs. Is it a normal process of aging for some? I wonder if A1C is normally ordered for older folks, or not until the signs of T2 diabetes start to appear.... thirst, weight loss, etc. I have requested the A1C testing over the years since my grandfather had T2.
Lanette
SW WA State
If you're worried, have your doctor send you for a glucose tolerance test.
My fasting blood sugar is borderline high.
My glucose tolerance test was all within normal limits.
My doctor will continue to monitor me over the years but she figures as far as diabetes goes, so far so good. I'm OK.
M in Oz
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