WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2024
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SophieRosieMom wrote: »Diabetes prevention class this afternoon. Not sure if I should wash my hair to get the frizz tamed beforehand or just celebrate the frizz and let it go, lol.
Make it a fabulous week!
Lanette
SW WA State
From another curly girl - why fight it? Go with the frizz 😉
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Heather: Great that your back to riding the bus!
Lisa: I still dream about work and it has taken years to relax. I am not sure I am relaxed now! I hope Corey likes his job!
My husband did like his job and that was a great blessing to us!
Machka: Yes, you need to stop using that hair spray! Sounds terrible!
Pipcd34: Great about getting some house cleaning done!
Well I paid for ESPN/Sling so I could watch the start of Wimbledon on my deck. I very much enjoyed this. And I went to exercise! So a good day so far!
Best,
Rosemarie from GA
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Heather - I am more like you, I wish we had little shops like that. We do have a local butcher, but his location is very difficult to get in and out of. I shop at a local supermarket, but the cashiers are very friendly and we chat.
Rodger is like John, in and out of he goes at all. He is such a homebody, he doesn’t go out to do anything.
There are so many people living life in pain, it’s terrible. I’m so happy for you that you are feeling better.
What a lovely picture of you on the bus!
I can read the happiness in your writing now, I’m so happy for you to be getting back to your usual active self.
Lisa - I listen to music when I clean too. I just started another series on Amazon called The Baxter’s it’s a nice little story but the executive producer is Roma Downey and it’s a bit preachy
It’s good that Corey is seeing the sense in getting help when needed. So many people put it off too long.
Barbie - what a great visit you are having with Jake’s daughter and her family. I think I would like having family visit that way, in the area and dropping in.
I can’t believe it’s July already! Thanks for another month.
Lanette - I should be making some little houses and such to put on Marketplace. I’m very into the scrapbook for Kaitlyn right now though.
I have frizzy hair too. It’s such a pain. I have started using just a little bit of Aragon oil when I don’t want to wash it, I also have started only washing every 3 or 4 days, it has helped tame the frizz.
Kim - sorry your mom is now having dementia issues. I know at the manor a lot of the residents thought they were going to die soon, maybe they start dreaming or something about it.
Ginny - a weekend with no work! How wonderful.
Allie - Happy Birthday
Debbie - You t sounds like a nice visit with your mom.
Mcmillonmail - what should we call you? I love Nora Roberts and am anxiously awaiting for the next book in that trilogy. Night work came out last year. A male is the main character, in that one. I just finished Mind Games that came out in May. I reread her books over and over.
Rosemarie - I have watched the first few episodes of Elsbeth. I enjoyed that character on The Good Wife and The Good Fight. I have the episodes recorded that I still need to watch.
I think that we all need some touchy feely in our lives. I think when we have “all the time in the world” we can sit and think about what to do for hours and end up not doing anything. I do better when I’m busy and have deadlines and schedules.
I love your musical choices.
Machka - I’m surprised that anything has that much scent now too. I very rarely use anything with scent now because they give me migraines. I have never used hairspray except for special occasions because I never liked how it made my hair feel.
I’m glad you figured it out.
Annie - you sound very positive and upbeat. You’re handling things so well.
Margaret - what a beautiful way to honour your friend with your clothing choices and flowers. Sorry for your loss.
Beth - I’m sorry your mom is struggling so hard. It’s so difficult for you to witness I know. You’re handling it well.
Rebecca - I think your travel plans sound absolutely wonderful. I hope your son and his family are able to meet up. I think it’s a shame they don’t come visit but I understand the dogs are a problem. One reason we don’t have pets is because we like being able to go when we want.
I do think DH would do well with a dog.
I have notes from yesterday and today, I ended up doing 3 scrapbook layouts yesterday and then watched the last of The Baxter’s in the evening. I hope it is a show that continues. They dropped the first 3 seasons at once so it will probably be a wait.
Today is Canada Day I think we are going to go to a car show here on Main Street. If DH doesn’t nap too long, it’s only from 11-2.
I’m quite disappointed that there isn’t more going on here for it.
The sun is just popping out after raining since last evening.
Have a great day everyone
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Well for once I have been eating by my plan so far today. I made some Cole slaw for a snack later. So far, so good. But I still have to make dinner for my father.
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MFP Weekly Check-In July 1, 2024
Rita in Roswell, NM - Dropped 2.9 pounds this past week! Nice progress! Looks like what I’m doing is working! Yay!
Sue in WA - Did fairly well this week. Seem to be getting better sleep and have somewhat more energy. Keeping up with water. Average 56 oz per day. Would like to increase that. Missed water exercise this week due to appointments but managed 7500 steps on 2 days. Have started a healthy heart program through Calm Health. Have done 4 of 12 sessions so far. It is interesting.
Debbie in Napa Valley CA - 147.9 this morning- worked in mom's garden for 4 1/2 hrs until it got too hot. I am sure I sweat off at least a pound.
Evelyn on Vancouver Island - Hi from sunny south Vancouver Island! June was not the best month, but I did manage to lose half a pound. I’m renewing my commitment to being healthier starting yesterday!
Lanette in SW WA State – weight still holding steady in desired range, which I am to move downward 5# in the next 4 months. Back exercises are doing the trick, able to be more active without pain.
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My June goals were 95% met. In spoiler is my goal list and achievements.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.
1. Do 12 different crafts this year: color, origami, draw, sew, candles, crochet, loop looms, paint with water, macrame, photography knit, bead jewelry, make cards, scrapbook, 10/12 -100%
2. Walk average of 7250 steps a month 3/12 100%, 61%, 100%,100%,76%,100%,100%,100%
3. 30 minutes activity 30/30 days a month 100%, 100%,100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%
4. Journal 9/23 days a month 100, 74%, 60%, 52%, 70%,39%
5. Meditate 30/30 days a month 100%, 96%,100%, 77%, 100%,100%
6. Family phone calls 13/12 monthly. 100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%,100%
7. Save $1000 for emergencies by depositing $50 a month into savings and not touching it. 6/12 0, 100% April up to $389 savings
8. Research and apply for senior independent living in Roswell, one a month. 6/12. 100%, 100%, 100%, 100%, 100%,100% Spreadsheet started for comparisonPeachtree village 866-882-3746. Peach tree contacted me back wanting to know if I still wanted to be on their callback list. I said yes but I wasn’t ready to move yet. This was the most expensive place I’ve investigated so far. 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 Rental houses $800-3,000 for 1-2 bedrooms Luxe independent living 575-232-4298 Pennsylvania Ave, Roswell — cost of getting new camper. 40-50k——I possible buy a house? —- rent a house?—-[\spoiler] June-rental requirements, 2 bedroom min, dog friendly, $500-$1000 rent found house in Cookeville Tn, apartments in Roswell, nothing in CT
9. Drink 8 days a month or less. 4/8 100%, 100%, 100%, 100%,0,100%months sober, and started drinking wine. 1 month sober as of 7/1
10. Read 31/24 Books this year. 100%
11. Weigh less at end of month than at beginning. 4/12 100%, 0,100%, 0, 100%,100%
12. Complete at minimum to week 5, the 9 week squat as challenge starting 1/23/24. weeks 26/27 weeks 3 sets a week for 9 weeks. 100%, 100%
13. Do a silver sneaker workout 3 times a week starting 5/12/23. 13/13 100%, 100%
January Completed — 92%,
February Completed —-58%
March completed—— 95% with being sick!!!
April Completed——95%
May Completed——-90%
June Completed——-95%
“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
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Stat for the day-
Outside bike ride- 3hrs 48min 36sec, 567elev, 63aw, 125ahr, 160mhr, 13.3amph, 50.51mi= 1782c
Strava = 965c
Kirby put new tires on my bike, vroom vroom for my next ride!
Not bad for the first day of July.
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Had therapist appt this morning so a little behind in my posting.
Happy Belated Birthday Allie!
Yesterday’s dinner, stuffed prawn (no eggs but honey wheat bread and DH’s seasonings), pan fried potatoes and zucchini. The red veggies are pickled mixed veggies that had beets in it, also made by DH.
Today went to Wendy’s for dinner and had a baked potato with chives, butter, and sour cream, 4 chicken nuggets- no sauce. Then grapes for desert. Off day today. Back to it tomorrow!
Spoiler has week for of my pre-diabetes class- exercising.Overview
Session 4: Physical Activity
Eating well and exercising go hand in hand when it comes to getting healthy. In the last few sessions, we focused on making changes to the way you eat. In this session, we will focus on moving your body more. Getting at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week is one of the major goals of this program. Physical activity plays a big role in reducing your risk for chronic disease such as diabetes and heart disease. The goal of this session is to explain the health benefits of activity and the role activity plays in reaching a healthy weight.
During this session, your coach will meet you where you are and help you increase your activity level slowly, steadily and safely. You and your coach will look at the barriers in your life that may keep you from being active. You will work on ways to overcome these barriers and work toward a goal of 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity each week.
Before starting a new exercise plan or adding new activities to your current plan, always talk to your doctor.
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Lifestyle Activity & Exercise
There are two main ways to get active: lifestyle activity
and exercise:
➢ Lifestyle activity: Actions (not planned) you perform as part of your daily life.
● Examples: Taking the stairs instead of the elevator, housework, gardening or taking care of your kids
❖ See Handout: Activity at the Office
✓ Skill Building Activity: Ways To Increase Lifestyle
Activity (your coach will lead you through this activity)
➢ Exercise: Structured actions using repetitive motions of large muscle groups to improve physical fitness. Exercise varies by the amount of time, intensity and type of activity.
There are four main types of exercise:
● Cardiovascular exercise
● Walking, running, swimming & cycling
● Strength training
● Weight lifting, push-ups & squats
● Flexibility
● Stretching & yoga
● Stability
● Yoga, planks & crunches
If you are just starting out, start slowly with exercises that increase your heart rate such as walking at a faster pace than normal. Once these activities become
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habit, you and your coach will work together to add in new types of exercise. Today, we introduced the four main types of exercise that make up a balanced exercise plan.
In a later session, we will talk about each of these types of exercises in more depth.
❖ See Handouts:
▪ Low-impact Exercises
▪ Strength Training
▪ 5 Ways to Make Walking a Workout
Both lifestyle activities and exercise have shown to improve overall health by:
➢ Reducing pain and fatigue
➢ Promoting a healthy weight
➢ Boosting mood
➢ Increasing energy and vigor
➢ Maintaining mobility
➢ Improving sleep
➢ Reducing stress
Physical activity also helps your body to be stronger and healthier by:
➢ Strengthening heart, lungs and bones
➢ Reducing back pain and injuries
➢ Promoting healthy blood sugar levels
➢ Promoting healthy blood pressure
➢ Promoting healthy cholesterol levels
➢ Reducing the risk for developing chronic
diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers
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Energy Balance and Exercise
Being active on a regular basis can greatly reduce your risk for developing chronic diseases by helping you to lose weight.
In session 2, you learned about calorie or “energy” balance. To continue to lose weight and keep it off, it is also important to increase the amount of energy you burn by being more active. It is the combination of exercise and healthy eating that will help you to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
To continue to tip your energy balance toward weight loss:
➢ Increase your lifestyle activity as well as exercises such as walking and strength training ➢ Keep in mind that walking one mile at a moderate pace burns about 100 calories
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➢ Note that, while being more active, you may stall weight loss (or even gain weight) if you are not also keeping your food and drink intake in balance. Eating a cookie after walking a mile will not tip the energy balance towards weight loss
✓ Skill Building Activity: Managing Your Weight With Exercise (your coach will lead you through this activity)
Common Barriers to Getting Active
Engaging in regular activity takes planning and preparation. In fact, 2 out of 3 adults do not do get enough activity.
These are the most common barriers:
➢ Not enough time to exercise
➢ Not convenient to exercise
➢ Lack of motivation and confidence
➢ Find exercise to be boring or not fun
➢ Fear of an injury or being injured already
➢ Not knowing how to set personal goals or monitor progress
➢ Lack of support from others
➢ No parks, sidewalks, bike trails, or safe walking paths near home or the office
➢ Travel for work or pleasure
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Where there is a will, there is a way!
Solutions for Getting More Active
(Adapted from the CDC)
Lack of time
● Monitor your routine for 1 week. Pick at least three 30-minute time slots you can use for activity.
● Add activity to your daily routine (i.e. bike to work, walk the dog, etc.)
Social influence
● Invite friends/family to exercise with you.
● Make friends with active people.
Lack of energy
● Plan physical activity for times in the day when you have the most energy.
Lack of motivation
● Give yourself a non-food reward if you reach your exercise goal.
● Invite a friend to exercise with you.
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● Signupfora5Ktohaveagoaltowork towards.
Fear of injury
● Learn how to stretch to prevent injury.
● Choose activities that are low risk.
Lack of skill
● Pick activities that you already know how to do, such as walking or climbing stairs.
Lack of resources
● Pick activities that do not involve gear (i.e. walking, jogging, body weight exercises, etc.).
Weather conditions
● List activities that you can do in any weather (i.e. indoor cycling/swimming, stair climbing, etc.).
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❖ See Handout: Staying Active While Traveling
✓ Skill Building Activities (your coach will lead you through these activities): ● Overcoming Barriers to Exercise
● Finding Time for Being Active
● Having a Backup Activity Plan
Preventing Injury
By having a balanced activity plan, you ensure that your whole body is fit. This is one way to prevent injuries. For example, if you only trained your legs, you would be at greater risk for a back injury since you did not train your core. Aside from having a balanced activity plan, make sure to warm up and cool down before any activity to prevent further injuries.
A proper warm up and cool down should include about 5-10 minutes of dynamic and static stretching. Dynamic stretching involves more movement and gets your blood flowing (i.e. side-to-side lunges). Static stretching involves holding a stretch for a few seconds before moving on (i.e. toe touches). Both types of
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stretching are important to warm your body up for an activity.
R.I.C.E Method
Sometimes injuries occur no matter how much you prepare. If you are injured and feel that it is severe, seek medical help right away.
If the injury is not severe, use the following R.I.C.E. method to help it heal faster:
➢ Rest the injured area
➢ Ice the injured area
➢ Compress the area with a cold cloth or bandage
➢ Elevate the injured area above your heart
Summary
This week, you are beginning an exciting step towards improving your health. You will begin to see and feel great benefits when you are more physically active. Being physically active helps you to lower your risk of developing a chronic disease by helping you to lose weight. Other benefits of physical activity include improved sleep and mood. If you are not currently active, do not worry. Your coach will help you get started. If you are already active, your coach will work with you on creating a balanced activity plan. If you are new to exercise, consult with your doctor before starting a new activity.
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Keep Moving
In the sessions that follow this one, keep an eye out for this section (“Keep Moving”) where you will get a weekly tip that will help you reach your activity and movement goals.
Activities
□ Begin/continue to log all physical activity.
□ Work with your coach to include all four types of
balanced activity this week.
□ Create a physical activity goal with your coach that will lead you toward the ultimate goal of at least 150 minutes each week.
□ Goal setting: Work with your coach to set one goal this week associated with this session. Example: I will schedule three, 30-minute sessions of activity this week.
List your goal here or message it to your coach: ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Discussion/Questions
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□ Post one way you are going to increase your activity this week.
□ Ask your group members about the types of exercise they enjoy.
Always consult your doctor before starting a physical activity program and when you are unsure of the severity of an injury.
“Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise save it and preserve it.”-Plato
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Activity at the Office
➢Imagine if you could not only get your work done, but also, increase your activity at the same time.
➢Below are ideas on how to multitask and include activity at work.
Ways to incorporate activity at work: Stand up:
✓Rather than sitting at a desk, put your work station on an elevated surface because standing burns more calories than sitting.
● Walk breaks:
✓Take 10 minutes every 2-3 hours to circle the
building or walk up and down the stairs.
● Take the stairs:
✓Try using the restroom on a different floor, and
use the stairs instead of the elevator.
● Use your lunchtime:
✓After eating, put on a short YouTube video to
take you through some stretching exercises, or take a walk around your building.
● Meet and walk:
✓Schedule a walking meeting with a co-worker
who is also trying to get healthy.
● Walk and talk:
✓Instead of sitting while on the phone, try moving
about your office.
Low-Impact Exercises
✔ Low-impact exercise is ideal for preventing injuries or for those who may have pre-existing injuries.
✔ Low-impact exercises can be aerobic, strengthening, and help with your balance and flexibility.
Here are 8 different low-impact exercises to try:
1) Yoga (many different varieties):
● Classes can range in length of time. Try out a yoga
class or video for strengthening, balance & flexibility.
2) Swimming:
● Increases lung functioning. If swimming laps seems
boring, try out a water aerobics class.
3) Walking (anytime and anywhere):
● You burn the same amount of calories walking a mile
as you do running.
4) Elliptical:
● A gliding motion is ideal for sore knees or ankles.
5) Strength training (planks, squats, lunges, etc.):
● They are low-impact, but you still work up a sweat.
6) Pilates:
● Strength and stability and usually done on a mat or
machine.
7) Skating (and Rollerblading):
● Lower-impact than running and fun.
8) Golf:
● It is a great activity to do with friends. Skip the cart.
Strength Training
Benefits of Strength Training
● Reduces signs & symptoms of: Arthritis
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Obesity
Back pain
Depression
Many other common diseases and ailments
● Reduces the risk of falling by improving balance
● Improves sleep quality
● Studies have shown that lifting weights 2-3 times a week can
increase muscle mass and bone density.
● Slows physiological aging
● More muscle increases calorie burning efficiency
Examples of Strength Training Activities
● Push ups
● Pull ups
● Abdominal crunches ● Squats
● Free weights
● Weight machines
● Kettlebells
5 Ways to Make Walking a Workout 1. Add weights
✔Small hand weights or ankle weights can up the intensity while adding a bit of strength training to your walk.
2. Challenge yourself
✔Find a hill or stairs that you can walk up and down for an added challenge.
3. Take a furry friend
✔Whether you take your own dog or make a trip to your local humane society, walking with a dog can increase your speed.
4. Explore a new trail
✔A new trail can offer unexpected inclines, rough terrains, and balancing acts such as walking over logs and under branches.
5. Invite a friend
✔Walking with a friend is likely to encourage you to walk longer.
✔Enjoyable conversation will make it feel effortless.
Staying Active While Traveling
➢ It’s important to include physical activity even when traveling.
Tips for exercising on the go:
• Pack your sneakers! You can walk anywhere:
o Around the block o Around the hotel o Around a nearby shopping mall o Around the airport, etc.
• Find a local gym. Many gyms provide a complimentary day/week to try out their facility.
• Get out and enjoy the city or town you're visiting. • Book your stay at a hotel with a workout facility.
• Pack your workout DVDs, yoga mat, exercise bands, etc. and have a quick workout in your hotel room.
• You can do body weight exercises (push-ups, squats, lunges, chair dips, planks, etc.) anywhere!
• Use an exercise app or You Tube exercise video. • Book a personal training session at a local gym. • Look up local biking and hiking trails.
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Hidee ho all
Got the tax bill for the car and its for eqinox so its not bad but again the darn bank is overdrawn again twice in 2 weeks.. my social security wont drop until Wednesday.
It is what it is.
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Rebecca: What fun you will have on your travels.
Heather: I am beyond impressed by the progress you have made. It must be so good to have your independence back.
🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
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Today visited my favorite place in the whole world. Crater Lake. Hubby and I had a spat because I felt he was rushing me. But I think we're good now.
Bad wifi, resort doesn't have it all, so will have to post pictures later.
At diamond lake "resort" now. We are in a "vintage" cabin, which basically means they don't take care of it, but it is clean and on the lake, so it's fine.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR, currently in the high Cascades.
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Hi Gals,
Nora Roberts also writes as JD Robb - different premise but similar writing style. I have enjoyed both.
Well, my trip to mom’s was much better than I expected! She was much more receptive and calm and organized in her thought process. – It did occur to me that she called about 9pm and I do not know how many martinis she had had, or if it could be some sundowner issues. Or a combo! She claims to have one martini in the early evening, but really a martini for her is an 8 ounce water tumbler filled with ice, then 1-2 shots of gin and topped with water, she adds to it a bit at a time, some gin some water but never lets the glass get empty so that makes it just one. She is probably an alcoholic or borderline but at 95 years old with a bit of dementia it’s one more fight I am not choosing to have.
I ended up with some clarity on what her goals were and why and was able to give her a legal option so time will tell on what she will do.
Rebecca – glad to hear you will travel to see family, it is important to you to see everyone, and some times we just have to do more than ½ the work to get what we need.
Rita – so I have questions about the stuffed shrimp – It looks like the shells are still on the shrimp that seems like messy eating. And what size shrimp are they? It seems like a lot of work and mess unless the shrimp are the great big ones.
Today was 91 (33 C) plenty hot for me and it is our cool day for the next 5- 6 days, tomorrow is to be 102 (39C). I am working the fans and opening windows at night as I do not have AC. But it made me think of you Lisa when you said how much the window cling stuff was helping. I looked it up on line and there are a hundred, million, trillion choices (ok that is an exaggerated count LOL) You said you were saving a bunch of degrees (9? cooler) and I wondered which you picked, does it cling to the inside or outside??? Will you take it down in the winter? I have double paned windows and read something about too much heat and the windows cracking…… I have questions!!!
Thinking of you all,
Kim in N. California
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Happy July!
I played, napped, and played some more this weekend. CPAP going well. It is cellular bases resmed. The cushion they gave me has little nose things that irritated my nose so bad! I used on of my DH'S nose pieces last night. More episodes, but his is a medium. Calling today after bloodwork.
Welcome to the new ladies! I find this group brings me inspiration, support, ideas, happiness, and peace. I will admit that sometimes I feel lazy, but also know that I need that rest sometimes.
I am 61 y/o married for second time going on 15yrs. Been with him for 30 yrs. He has been legally blind for 29 yrs. I have two married daughters, one adult granddaughter, and 3 teenage grandchildren. Oh and two new kittens! I am in an okay weight range, though really would like to lower about 10 lbs. It just isn't my top priority these days. I do work in the family business 6 days a week for the past 26 years.
Took 3 jabs to get two vials of blood this morning! Ouch! Did get cpap supplies straightened out. Worked. While DH was getting massage after work, I ran errands. Picked up kitty litter and batteries. Then went to Sephora. I haven't worn makeup but once in past 5-6 years. I just didn't like anything I had. I also think that it is a sign of better mental health that I even wanted to look. The lady that helped me was great. I basically got a tinted moisturizer, liquid blush, cream eye shadow, and a pencil lip color. Just enough to look finished, but not "made up". I am excited to use tomorrow.
For those dealing with dementia....each situation is so different. You are doing great!
Heather- it is so good to hear your happiness again!
I know there was more, but have been writing this all day.
Healing thoughts!
Welcomes!
Congratulations!
Thankful to Barbie for a fresh start!
Love to all,
Kylia sleepy in Ohio
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Flea
Willamette Valley OR
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Heather - I am more like you, I wish we had little shops like that. We do have a local butcher, but his location is very difficult to get in and out of. I shop at a local supermarket, but the cashiers are very friendly and we chat.
Rodger is like John, in and out of he goes at all. He is such a homebody, he doesn’t go out to do anything.
There are so many people living life in pain, it’s terrible. I’m so happy for you that you are feeling better.
What a lovely picture of you on the bus!
I can read the happiness in your writing now, I’m so happy for you to be getting back to your usual active self.
Lisa - I listen to music when I clean too. I just started another series on Amazon called The Baxter’s it’s a nice little story but the executive producer is Roma Downey and it’s a bit preachy
It’s good that Corey is seeing the sense in getting help when needed. So many people put it off too long.
Barbie - what a great visit you are having with Jake’s daughter and her family. I think I would like having family visit that way, in the area and dropping in.
I can’t believe it’s July already! Thanks for another month.
Lanette - I should be making some little houses and such to put on Marketplace. I’m very into the scrapbook for Kaitlyn right now though.
I have frizzy hair too. It’s such a pain. I have started using just a little bit of Aragon oil when I don’t want to wash it, I also have started only washing every 3 or 4 days, it has helped tame the frizz.
Kim - sorry your mom is now having dementia issues. I know at the manor a lot of the residents thought they were going to die soon, maybe they start dreaming or something about it.
Ginny - a weekend with no work! How wonderful.
Allie - Happy Birthday
Debbie - You t sounds like a nice visit with your mom.
Mcmillonmail - what should we call you? I love Nora Roberts and am anxiously awaiting for the next book in that trilogy. Night work came out last year. A male is the main character, in that one. I just finished Mind Games that came out in May. I reread her books over and over.
Rosemarie - I have watched the first few episodes of Elsbeth. I enjoyed that character on The Good Wife and The Good Fight. I have the episodes recorded that I still need to watch.
I think that we all need some touchy feely in our lives. I think when we have “all the time in the world” we can sit and think about what to do for hours and end up not doing anything. I do better when I’m busy and have deadlines and schedules.
I love your musical choices.
Machka - I’m surprised that anything has that much scent now too. I very rarely use anything with scent now because they give me migraines. I have never used hairspray except for special occasions because I never liked how it made my hair feel.
I’m glad you figured it out.
Annie - you sound very positive and upbeat. You’re handling things so well.
Margaret - what a beautiful way to honour your friend with your clothing choices and flowers. Sorry for your loss.
Beth - I’m sorry your mom is struggling so hard. It’s so difficult for you to witness I know. You’re handling it well.
Rebecca - I think your travel plans sound absolutely wonderful. I hope your son and his family are able to meet up. I think it’s a shame they don’t come visit but I understand the dogs are a problem. One reason we don’t have pets is because we like being able to go when we want.
I do think DH would do well with a dog.
I have notes from yesterday and today, I ended up doing 3 scrapbook layouts yesterday and then watched the last of The Baxter’s in the evening. I hope it is a show that continues. They dropped the first 3 seasons at once so it will probably be a wait.
Today is Canada Day I think we are going to go to a car show here on Main Street. If DH doesn’t nap too long, it’s only from 11-2.
I’m quite disappointed that there isn’t more going on here for it.
The sun is just popping out after raining since last evening.
Have a great day everyone
Tracey in Edmonton
What's frustrating is they have traveled to other places and not brought the dogs, so in my mind that reason should just be off the table, but son still makes it one. He has a right sure, but putting their pets first and always us second, or like never makes me sad sometimes. We have lived here since 2018 and they have not visited once. I have lost count how many times we he driven, or I have taken the train.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa7 -
Haven’t posted here before but you all seem so wonderful wanted to join!
Hello everyone 👋🏼😊
I’m Jean and 63 years young. Have been on MFP for 10 yrs this week.
Currently up about 5-7 pounds and would like to get back to regular exercise routine to help drop those pounds.And less nighttime snacking!
I’m a full time caregiver for my 92 yr old Mom who now lives with my husband and me. Also my sister is newly widowed and is staying with us these past few months as she adjusts. I tend to be the ‘rock’ of the family.
Meanwhile I am facing some fairly daunting health news and have 2 rare conditions that were recently found after 2 years of being misdiagnosed with recurring pneumonia. Was pretty scared for a while there and went through lots of tests and procedures and lots of specialists. But now have accepted the diagnoses and have found excellent care at Columbia in NYC. And hoping and praying for the best and just wanting to laugh a lot and enjoy life and have a positive attitutde.
Lots to do but still want to focus on re- establishing my morning exercise - indoor walking and yoga mostly (so can do caregiving). Also get lots of exercise going up and down stairs as Mom is on first floor and kitchen is on second floor! I’m not able to do rigorous exercise but that’s okay. Did plenty of that in 20s, 30s and 40s.
Well hoping everyone is having a great start to July! We had spectacular weather here in NJ today and hope for more good weather coming up.
Hugs to all,
Jean
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Today’s gratitude: Barbie and all the wise, compassionate, funny gals on this thread.
Thank you Barbie, just the fresh start I need.
Will go back later and catch up reading. Water system woes continue, wiring for new pump in cistern needs changing, cistern itself is very very low. No showers or laundry for us! Using bottled water to rinse dishes and vegetables. Wet Ones in both bathrooms for handwashing.
The upside is that it forced me to sign up at the gym, for the Better Bones and Balance class as much as for the shower.
More, later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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