WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2025

Hey, kiddos,

Got most everything done except the rugs, and decided to wait until my mind is quieter this afternoon. They will take very little time to do, but the work needs to be done precisely, and the measurements need to be right.

Got my script outlined, ready to go over after my shower, and possibly will go ahead and tape it at that point. We'll see.

Rebecca - So sorry about your aunt. I DO remember Prudence, you did a lot for her! Enjoy the time with your sister.

Sarah - Welcome. Glad you're here! Come back and visit any time. You may not get a lot of individuals who take you up on a friend request, as most of us just come here to the thread - and the thread is restarted at the beginning of each month... Barbie will post a link with the next month's thread on the last day of February. Stay with us, it's a great bunch of women who understand what you're going through. If you sign your name as I do below, with first name and state or area, we'll get to know you better and faster!

Lynn - The hardest part is just looking down and not seeing them. We're glad you're here, and we know it takes time. Come here whenever you need to.

Got a meal into me, was too hungry to wait for 11 a.m., which I do usually try to do. Got the dishes going, and want to get the clothes folded and put away before I jump in the shower.

Later, y'all!
Love,
Lisa in AR

Rebecca - I remember Prudence and how it was such a challenge for her and the help you lovingly provided before it became too much. Glad you were able to get her referred to services that could help her.

Lynn - I just checked out Get Fit with Rick. Love his accent, the scenery and the moves. Agree he's a nice change from Leslie Sansone.

Sarah - welcome! Barbie is right, several of us could be your mothers (or maybe favorite aunt! ) I keep reading more and more that getting fit in our 50's and developing some good habits as far as paying attention to nutrition (cutting way back on sugary and processed food, for example) and remaining as active as we can is the best way to prepare for our later years. Best of luck with your surgery. Has your doctor/surgeon given you any tips for preparing for it such as walking more (if you can without pain) etc.?

Thinking I need to re-read James Clear's "Atomic Habits" one of these days. Some of my favorite ways to start good habits from when I read it last - "just show up" and "do 10% more." In other words, don't jump in with both feet and risk failing and disappointment and possible injury. Start small and gradually build. Our bodies love it when we take on new things wisely at our own pace.

Sounds like an atmospheric river is headed for the Pacific Northwest. I tightened up the straps holding down tarps over the chicken run this morning; think I picked up and put away anything that could set sail. Depending on the weatherman, we'll either have 15 or 60 mph gusts tonight. Another good reason to just be prepared and turn off the news.

Lanette
SW WA State

I had a quiet day. All I really accomplished was my editing first thing after breakfast. Some hip exercises.
Did some Duolingo. Watched a BBC programme on the Balkans. We are cruising to Croatia in a year's time, so it was interesting.
I felt a bit guilty for not going out for a walk, as it was sunny, but ..... oh well.
Nothing wrong with a quiet day now and again.

No Bea pick up tomorrow. But we have both girls after school on Friday, as the parents will be at the memorial service, which my son is organising. We will bring them back here. Or John will.

Today's edit was weird, as it was the chapter about my stillbirth. The writing was all over the place, understandably, so every sentence had to be carefully groomed. I think it's in better shape now.

Love to all. Heather UK xxxxxxxx

Sarah-I had cervical fusions on my neck about 2 years apart-about 25 years ago. May be showing age signs but they were definitely worth it.

Health update:

Allie-Delia's teething seems to be going on for an extended time. Too bad they won't give her anything for relief. I'm surprised she is tolerating the cold in the house.

Rebecca-one of the women in my ladies group heard me refer to us as the old ladies group-she seemed a bit insulted. I told her since I am the youngest one at 70 that we are a group of old ladies and should be darned glad we are here!

Well, did not sleep well at all last night. While I hate to I believe I will take a Benadryl to help me sleep tonight. I have a 7:15 appointment with my CPN for. my annual checkup and then in to work. I have a hair appointment at 2 so will take vacation the rest of the day. Learning to pace myself,

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

I will try again tomorrow. Thought post saved but.. not this time.

I am better tonight. I am thankful for all of you! I hurt with those hurting.


Kylia in Ohio

Did a HIIT DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a spinning workout. After exercise, went to CVS to get more cereal for vince. I got 4 boxes of Cheerios for a little over $3.

Ginny – I usually don’t walk very fast. Honestly, I prefer to look around and take in the sights

Tracey – I take care of the dust bunnies under the bed by getting a bed with drawers underneath. There isn’t room for dust bunnies...lol Actually, that’s the kind of bed I want to get for down here but mainly since storage space is at a premium. Love the shirts, especially the blue one. I like clothing with color

Ginny another way I tackle the dust bunnies is to use my Roomba. Actually, I find it very helpful with the cats because no matter what you do, they ALWAYS have some litter out of the box. Instead of cleaning all the time, the Roomba gets it

Sarah – welcome. So sorry to hear you need surgery. When are you getting it?

Rebecca – of course I remember Prudence. You’re not an old fart...maybe young but certainly not old

Evelyn – I’m like you, I don’t want something around my neck. So many sweaters, even shirts, have a high neck, tho

Allie – you talking about Tracy turning off the heat during the day reminds me of the scene from Dr. Zhivago where the girl turns the heat off during the day and then turns it on right before her husband gets home

Rainy here so walked the walkway of each floor of the condo. Actually, I went up each level of each building and then back down so I got in almost 10,000 steps

Going to lunch tomorrow with friends of ours who used to live in Hickory but now live in Palm Coast. The husband had esophageal cancer and I understand he’s lost 70 pounds and most of his muscle mass. He’s supposed to have an operation Thurs where they’ll insert a stent in his esophagus because right now it’s the size of a pea. I did ask his wife if going to lunch would be too much for him but she said no. Guess in a sense it’s good to get out of the house.

Was listening to a podcast while I was walking today and they said how one way to not have a lot of dessert is to go to the table after everyone else has gone because a lot will be gone. That’s something I do when they have the birthdays at bowling

Michele from NC

Got a text from former hubby last night. He said he had gotten a call at midnight that his mom was having trouble breathing and they were going to start using a nebulizer. They had already had her on oxygen the past couple days while she was battling the flu. He drove up and stayed with her all day yesterday and again today. His dad lives in another section of the same care home(she is in the dementia ward and dad is in the independent living part) and he takes her for walks and sits with her all day every day. He finally got dad to go to his room and get some sleep this morning. They have been married close to 69 yrs. He said she is fighting but not sure if she will pull through.
Need all the prayers she can get.
Shirley was always the best mother in law to me. She has three boys and loved having a "daughter" to go shopping with. She LOVED to shop. I got to take her a couple times just a few years ago when she came out to CA to visit her oldest son who lives in the same town I do(we didn't live here back when I was married before). It was great and I got to tell her how much I appreciated her and that I should have appreciated her more back when I was still married to her son. Having the worst mother in law that I have now made me really appreciate what I had in the past.

He was supposed to text me when he got home but I haven't heard anything. It is just a 30 min drive. I am hoping he just went home and went to sleep and just forgot to text me. His younger brother will be sitting with mom tonight. Oldest is here in town but had heart ablasion (sp?) surgery today so can't be back there right now.
I am sure I will have a text in the morning. Hoping she has gotten stronger and will pull through

Debbie
Napa Valley,CA

Allie: I think at the very least Tracy should have the heating on for you. It can’t be good for your health to be in a cold house, on top of looking after Delia.

Lisa: I have been following your YouTube channel with great interest, but it won’t let me comment on the videos on my TV. It will check in again on my iPad and see if it is any better.

🤗🤗🤗 and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.

🙋‍♀️ céad míle fáilte to our newbies

☘️ Terri

Good morning!
Yesterday was a I want a strong drink and a long drag kind of day! Gave up on work computer that crashed last week. It wouldn't even factory reset! Bought a laptop with plenty of memory. Will make a great mobile work station for up front! Then the other two computers business systems crashed. Called technical support who got me all up and running including new computer business download in 15 mins. So thankful! Now maybe I can get some work done.

Margaret Thank you! I have made lots of diet changes over the past years. I am exercising again. I am not feeling as hopeless today. The thought of only having about 15 more years before things start to decline is unsettling. That is such a short time! I will continue to be the healthiest I can and prepare at the same time.

Rebecca Some days I feel like an old lady at 62 also! Most days though I am trying to figure out why I can't do things I use to do! I don't feel like I thought I would feel at 62......but......I bought some tunics to wear while I work on this weight hill. This morning I realized that at least 4 of them are longer than some of the dresses I use to wear!!!LOL!!! I was house walking in just a tunic this morning and when passing the mirror caught a glimpse of the younger me. Legs still look great if I do say so myself!

Mo So I quit smoking 10 years or so ago. I hated the smell and how I was feeling. I started vaping at that time with 24mg of nicotine. My DH also started vaping then because I wouldn't let him smoke in truck and we couldn't smoke at the front of the shop anymore. He didn't go strictly vape until 3 years ago when he realized that it was affecting the AFIB terribly. He was down to 3 mg nicotine along with me 3 years ago. I did bump him up to 6 mg when he quit smoking. Time to bump him back down......I am still vaping but at 0mg nicotine. I am nicotine free 6 weeks, though yesterday was HARD! I have been down to 2 tanks during most days except for yesterday which was a 4 tank day. I hit lots! It will come as I work on more healthy choices, but for now this is the best choice I can make today!

Debbie, Rita, Lynn, Barbie, Evelyn, Beth, Flea and whoever else wants (((HUGS))) We are all going through something and hugs are always welcome to me. Someone mentioned "comparing struggles" and not doing that. I totally agree! Some days it is the big stuff that triggers us, other days it is the little stuffs. We each have the right to our feelings! We are all stronger on the backside if we allow others to help.

Gotta get ready for work. Much love, many hugs, and faith that you will make the best decisions you can today for your self! I don't care if that is 5 min walk or 55 min walk, 1 cookie or a 3 cookie day. Whatever works for the moment, then learn and leave it.

Love,
Kylia in sunny Ohio