WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2024

grandmallie · August 31

Morning all
After 2 open heart surgeries and getting rolled into the operating room with a at least a dozen people and alot of equipment around me .and come out ,have sepsis and in ICU then pneumonia..
And im still here to tell the story..so nothing fazes me.
Machka- I saw that movie ,It was a sweet movie,sad but sweet
Tonight is the reunion..yikes..

kevrit · August 31

Being free of appointments for a month hasn’t been for me lately. September DH and I have bloodwork then PC. I have more bloodwork later then Kidney doc and dentist on same day!! Also a therapy appointment. So will be busy with all that.

Last weekend of working the pay booth, (I think, Ranger said maybe another week)! YAY but 3 days in a row due to holiday on Monday. If prior years are any indication, it won’t be over busy. This holiday seems to be quieter than all the others.

Dinner yesterday was “Delia Salad” - roasted peppers, tomatoes, and garlic, chicken thigh, pan fried (in avocado oil) potatoes, and seasoned string beans, with an orange for desert. Having an orange for desert curbs my sweet tooth nicely!

And here is a picture of my finished Harry Potter and Doby. I don’t like how Harry’s hair came out, and I ran out of maroon yarn for the scarf, but overall, not too bad!

RVRita in Roswell

kevrit · August 31

For me, right now, probably too much, but I’m following the Healthie 80/20 pre-diabetes class that Lanette likes, an insurance program called DietID, and a plan my grocery store pharmacy offers and gives out points with equal 1,000 points=$1 off coupon. They are all virtually the same and have similar goals and information. They all have been based off the CDC’s ‘My Plate’ and pre-diabetes plan. The intuitive eating article was just one of the articles from the Diet ID plan of which I have become a Beta Tester. For people with CKD lower protein is advised, which is where I am. I aim for 45-70 grams of protein a day. Bloodwork this coming month will show what my diet change has done. I’m hoping for a lower A1C from 5.7 (pre-diabetes) to lower, and my protein level is always checked with both my PC and Kidney doctor so, we shall see.

Goals I have set by program:
DietID only 1 goal at a time: Eat when I’m hungry for 7 days -yesterday ate too much at night, but I was hungry! Lol
Pharmacy program has 10 goals between 7 and 21 days long: Pick plant protein 15/21 days., Take 5,000 steps a day 6/7 days, Daily meditation 15/21 days, Exercise daily (30 min) 9/21 days, Enjoy Salmon 4/21 days, An Early night 12/21 days, Better Bedtime routine 15/21 days, Wind down with calming music (10 minutes) 15/21 days, limit coffee consumption 21/21 days, Cook more at home 18/21 days. Each goal reached provides 300 points where 1000 points = $1 coupon
Healthie 80/20 No negative self talk- daily, Replace 2 processed foods with Whole Foods weekly, No negative self talk daily, Do Hobby while watching tv daily, Keys to Success (positive self-talk) daily, Journaling daily, Eat 1 meal or snack a day mindfully, Fill half my plate with fruits and veggies daily, meditate 10 minutes daily, go for 2 15 minute walks daily, affirm my progress weekly, strength training 3 x a week, weight bearing exercises 2 x a week, yoga 3x a week, limit sweets to 3 times a week.

The Hope 80/20 or Healthie 80/20 program has you make a goal each week that goes with the topic of the week. I will have a new one added this week. I can make them only last a week or happen once, or as I have them, repeat weekly. I like the repeat weekly as it keeps me on track. This week’s session will be on satisfying your cravings. Perfect for me as this has been plaguing me this week!

Sorry for the book.

RVRita in Roswell

kevrit · August 31

Today is: Bacon and Trail mix yummy!

RVRita in Roswell

ginnytez · August 31

Lanette-Absolutely agree with you regarding stretching and what it can do. It is helping my leg and foot so much. I won't say it has gotten rid of arthritis on top of foot, but my gait is much better and I don't have all of the tendons, muscles, especially that darned periformis, giving me fits.

I have had limited but good experience with hospice. It was wonderful for my mother. She had been in rehab and we knew end was coming. The facility had a hospice wing. Mom decided to transfer to that instead of coming home (she thought it would be easier on us). They took care of all of her physical needs, administered medications that eased things for her. While she took several days transitioning, family was able to gather and support her.

My husband only had limited hospice services (he passed several hours after going off vent) but again, the removal of tubes, the family together and him kept comfortable (not to mention they made sure we had food). Again-it was in the hospital but the approach is what makes the difference.

Need to get house picked up-brothers and their wives coming over for Ohio State game. My brother with Alzheimers used to love watching OSU so we shall see if it connects with him, but we can still have some pizza and be together.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

dlfk202000 · August 31

grandmallie wrote: »

It is beautiful outside Sunny and 70 low humidity.. i have to get my outfit ready for tomorrow night.. can't believe ive been out of high school 45 yrs..sheesh.
Going at 3:15 for a mani and a nail polish change .
And i havent heard from Sean so its all quiet on that front
. A picture of Miles in the school bus they built.

You are just a year older than I am. Our 45th will be next summer(class of '80). I am the on in charge of planning each reunion. I have already started on a few things- first is tracking down old classmates. Facebook sure makes that part and getting info out about it so much easier. I also need to check with a friend(my best friend who passed away, her younger sister). The family owns a winery and we have had the last few reunions at their place. I want to check her calendar to see when will work for her. Around here, reunion is planned around harvest- many work in the industry so we do it right before or right after harvest.

Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca

dlfk202000 · August 31

Aqua zumba was fun last night- only 4 in the class again this week- up to 23 last month. Swam some laps before and after class. Ended the day with 14,000 "steps". Also walked the wetlands for an hour.

Today is the day mom's room mate has to be totally out of mom's house-FINALLY.

The lady who we had made an interview with to help dh's mom just canceled-she doesn't want the job. That is totally ok with us- so many red flags when dh was talking to her on the phone.
We will start looking on Care.com again plus I will ask around at church. I am very upfront with who ever I ask so they know what they are up against before they walk in the door.

Heading over to walk MIL's dog, then shopping- need cat food(always) then home for regular chores(dishes/laundry/etc) maybe a little gardening.

Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca

barbiecat · August 31

I went to my 15th high school reunion at a time when I was happily thin and my life was going great. I remembered very few people even though I lived and worked in the same town where I'd gone to high school. The only people at the reunion who said they remembered me were the ones who remembered my younger sister who was a cheerleader and the one who said he used to copy off my paper in math class. I haven't been to a reunion since. I went to the 40th reunion of my college class where my connection was with the campus and the town and not the people.

With Jake not allowed to drive for six months, my errands and appointments have more than doubled. He can't go anywhere in town without me and he has most of the appointments and errands, This morning we went to the library to get a book he wanted. At least today he acknowledged that he's not a good passenger.

Barbie in NW WA

1948CWB · August 31

I have never been to any of my high school or college reunions!

Carol in GA

Whidislander · August 31

1948CWB wrote: »

I have never been to any of my high school or college reunions!

Carol in GA

Neither have I! We were always living someplace else, or overseas, plus for many years never got the info about them. I am friends on FB with one friend I have known since grade school, I'm good.👍🏼💖
I find the concept just awkward for the most part. "Yes lets meet up with friends we haven't talked to since forever, blabbing about our families, accomplishments, over a glass of cheap wine. Totally normal, nothing weird here"! Lol!. I'm sure many do find them awesome, and I am not bad mouthing their experiences, but for me it would just be weird.
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

grandmallie · August 31

I live in the same town I grew up in ,alot have moved away,so it will
be nice to get together.. it is a buffet dinner and I haven't eaten anything today and will just make sure to fill up on salad and protein.. and i feel the starting of a darn UTI again.. this is getting out of hand..ugh.. no matter what I do ..it comes back and the ultrasound isnt until the end of September..

Here is the little guy at the beach today xoxo

LisaInArkansas · August 31

No reunions here either. The first one was a seven-year reunion, because one of the popular girls was leaving town and wanted everyone to come say goodbye. My graduating class was only 24 people. The celebration ended up becoming a beer bust in someone's trailer house, as the school wouldn't allow a seven-year reunion on school grounds, had to be 10, 20, etc. I was living in Montana at the time, and wasn't going to travel all the way to Texas to say goodbye to the prom queen...

Ten-year reunion, I was stationed in England. 20-year reunion, I was in Las Vegas, going to UNLV year round to get my degree finished before my now-ex-husband retired from the Air Force. 30-year, I was in Illinois. 40-year one, I was in North Carolina. So no, never made it to a reunion. Will probably ignore my 50th, as well.

Fun day - lost my tiny little mind at Hobby Lobby, with fabric at 40% off, and bought more than 30 yards of various fabrics, mostly in Christmas and Halloween prints. Squirrels EVERYwhere! Corey was indulging me just unmercifully today. He's enjoying watching me build things and make things, I think. At his suggestion, we even ate lunch out. First time in... I forget when.

Yesterday's rain finally got here about an hour ago, just as we arrived home from the store, and we've got all the protected windows open and a cool breeze blowing through. Makes me feel like fall might actually get here yet! Fall and spring are my favorite seasons...

Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR

GodMomKim · August 31

Still buried here in Medicare stuff, but a chance encounter and conversation has opened a door - hope!!!
the first in months. I am hoping that light of hope is not in incoming train. I have a hundred page form to fill out.

I do have a dog sitting dog here this weekend a lovely golden doodle - he is an absolute love.

High school reunions - I went to my tenth, it was a bust - the few friends I hoped to see did not show I graduated in 76 so it was fall of 86 and the reunion was a semi-formal dinner dance - once the music started it was so loud you could not have a conversation. I remember my ticket being $80 which was a lot! (I just used an inflation calculator online and it said that would be $229 in todays us dollars) I got the ticket for my birthday. It is up there with one of the most disappointing things I have ever gotten. Only because the reunion was so not fun. I looked into going a few years back probably 2016 and they were doing another semi-formal dinner dance....NOPE ! I did have a few formals for work occasions back in the day, but now who wants that kind of event. Debbie has it right, a afternoon wine tasting and catching up sound much better.

Kim

dlfk202000 · August 31

GodMomKim wrote: »

Still buried here in Medicare stuff, but a chance encounter and conversation has opened a door - hope!!!
the first in months. I am hoping that light of hope is not in incoming train. I have a hundred page form to fill out.

I do have a dog sitting dog here this weekend a lovely golden doodle - he is an absolute love.

High school reunions - I went to my tenth, it was a bust - the few friends I hoped to see did not show I graduated in 76 so it was fall of 86 and the reunion was a semi-formal dinner dance - once the music started it was so loud you could not have a conversation. I remember my ticket being $80 which was a lot! (I just used an inflation calculator online and it said that would be $229 in todays us dollars) I got the ticket for my birthday. It is up there with one of the most disappointing things I have ever gotten. Only because the reunion was so not fun. I looked into going a few years back probably 2016 and they were doing another semi-formal dinner dance....NOPE ! I did have a few formals for work occasions back in the day, but now who wants that kind of event. Debbie has it right, a afternoon wine tasting and catching up sound much better.

Kim

hope you get the Medicare stuff taken care of soon.

Our reunions, except for the 10 yr(if they had a 5, I never heard about it-I started helping then kind of got put in charge at the 10-totally in charge the past 4 or so of them).Our ten was semi formal but since then, they have been more low key- out in the middle of a vineyard for a few and the last two at my friends winery. Food was bbq that a classmate cooked on site. I think we charged $25 per person or $40 per couple to cover expenses of renting the tables, the cost of the food,etc.
We do a big raffle- tons of prizes- they buy tickets for $1 each and put it in the box for the prize they want to win. That money helps for expenses too like sending out invitations and things like that.
I barely talked to anyone while in school even though I knew most of them- small town so small class. Some I knew since kindergarten. Some my mom grew up with their parents.
After all these years, the cliques are pretty much gone. Everyone seems happy to see everyone. This next one I will sign some people up to help with the auction table- I got stuck there most of the time, selling tickets so only talked to the ones that came up to the table.

Debbie

pipcd34 · August 31

Stats for the day-

Outside bike ride- 1hr 54min, *got a flat* 347elev, 64aw, 13.1amph, 127ahr, 158mhr, 24.95mi= 877c
Strava app = 487c
Walk home w/bike- 1hr 22min 50sec, 3.25ap, 35elev, 110ahr, 139mhr, 4.70mi= 466c
Strava app= 570c

Total cal 1343

648648

Got another flat. :0(

mcmillonmail · August 31

Hi Ladies, I just popped on before getting ready for work. You all are lovely, and your stories have touched my heart. I thought I was the only one trying to figure out what was best for my mom, but I was not. You all are a fantastic group, and I will talk more next month. What a great month August was.
XO,
Monique

barbiecat · August 31

September is already here in Tasmania and will be here soon in the UK so I've started the new thread for the month.

Here is the link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10922861/women-ages-50-for-september-2024/p1?new=1

WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2024

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