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WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2025

barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 17,418 Member
in Motivation and Support
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:) Welcome to a new month of possibilities. Many of us see this as a clean slate for starting new habits or practices. Others continue with what's been working.

:) On this thread we share our solutions as we navigate through life seeking health and fitness. I hope you'll join the conversation.

:) Please sign your post with a name or nickname and a location, specific or general.

:) Be sure to bookmark this thread so you can find us again.

<3 Barbie in NW WA

My word for 2025 is "enough"
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 3,134 Member
    Happy March, Barbie. Thank you, as always.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,599 Member
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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,330 Member
    Thank you Barbie! We appreciate you!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,399 Member
    thank you Barbie
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,731 Member
    Barbie - thanks for taking so good care of us.

    smiles Kim
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,149 Member
    <3 Thanks Barbie for taking us into the new month.

    Sue inWA
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,293 Member
    Morning ladies
    Phew I got home yesterday and fell asleep at 5:45 and basically slept all the way through ,I did make a grocery list and will go early tomorrow morning.Im not going to Faiths service..my brother's friend is taking him and I told him to call me and let me know how things went.Jean came home drunk last night and made a mess of the kitchen,and left it.. and with no hot water ,she takes a shower at her friends house..she is trying to get Sean out of the house I think..but he wont go without papers and a lawyer.
    And the dog..
    Alfie is having a great time at Toms..I miss him and im greatful I have Siri ,Im glad I made that decision..
    Heather- it looks like the girls had a grand time..so wonderful to have you there ..they are very lucky..
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,376 Member
    edited March 1
    Listened to a interview with Dr. Seyfried about the theory that cancer is a metabolic illness not a genetic illness. Take aways for me are continue high fiber diet but be more mindful of foods that can spike glucose level like too much fruit, up greens and other veggies that are low in sugar and starch, continue intermittent fasting, up my exercise. (less sitting) I am starting to read and listen to more doctors who are starting to look at this. You will not hear this from the conventional doctors because they are rooted in certain standards of care and cannot go against the flow or risk losing their license.

    One of the biggest success stories Dr. Seyfried discussed was a young man who had brain cancer. With standard treatment he would have had two years tops. He lived for ten years and it was not the cancer that killed him, What killed him was a complication from a surgery to remove the cancer. He had a massive stroke. What he went on was a ketogenic diet prescribed by Dr. Seyfried and had surgeries to remove the tumor when it got too big! The ketogenic diet got the tumor manageable enough for surgery.

    I find it interesting the my sister was starting to go on the Aitkins diet right before she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. It is like she knew what her body needed to do. Unfortunately she was not able to follow through before put on the chemo regime. She lived for two and half years after being diagnosed and went through horrible side effects. My DH lived for six years. Again horrible side effects from treatment. Knowing what I know now if he had given up alcohol and late night snacking and refused the steroids prescribed (steroids up your glucose) I believe he would have done better.

    Same for DS who passed learning more and more his type of mental illness has a metabolic component. His drinking threw gasoline onto the fire.

    I really like Dr. Seyfried he would say I cannot tell you what to eat or how to live your life. All I can do is present facts to you and let you decide where you want to go from here. He did acknowledge how hard it is to make changes when there is a Dunken Donut around every corner.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,376 Member
    Went out for tea with the daughter of a friend of mine who passed last year and her husband. The husband is making many of the major changes I have been making this past year. It was great to find a kindred spirit. He is trying to get his wife to address how much she likes to go out to eat both for cost and for health. We motivated each other. I think he liked the fact the things we discussed with her were leading her to make better decisions for her health. She now has type ll diabetes. He has metabolic syndrome and is on the verge of becoming diabetic if he does not make changes. Talking to him he is on the right track to make the changes he needs. I know he wants his wife on board too because he loves her! I plan to invite them over for a chilli dinner sometime soon.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,809 Member
    Barbie - thank you for the new month! Isn't it nice to be able to walk your girls in the morning with the earlier sunrise? By the way, how often do you have to replace your walking shoes? Is your walking trail paved, dirt or both?

    One good thing about house walking - less wear and tear on my shoes, but I'm looking forward to my ten minutes on the street in the early mornings before the neighborhood wakes up, greeting the sunrise and all that. <3

    Machka - I love that SMART chart. No wonder February flew by for you, you busy gal. Glad to hear you and your DH were able to get away to see that Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary.

    Debbie - I was glad to hear that the process for DS to move into MIL's house is taking shape. Sounds like a good opportunity for his GF to get away from the cramped living situation she's currently in. I can't remember - is the walking trail in the wetlands paved? Just curious if you go through a lot of shoes with your long walks outside as well. So glad to hear you were able to catch up with your Zumba friend. :)

    Kim - the vinegar in the toilet bowl worked! I only let the vinegar sit in there for 3 hours, but 98% of the stain in the bottom of the toilet bowl scrubbed out easily. What a good way to use up old vinegar. Thank you again for the tip. Collette will be impressed! ;)

    Margaret - I've seen some interviews with Dr. Seyfried and his work with cancer patients and KETO are impressive. I have also repeatedly read that cancer uses glucose as a fuel source and can't use ketones, hence the success of a KETO diet. What great timing meeting that couple for tea, I'm sure they picked up good tips and resources from you. I think some people are eager to change their diet but don't know where to start.

    Lisa - another fiber festival sounds exciting. And a drive to visit your sister? Hope it works out for you.

    Looks like March is coming in like a lamb this year in my area as well. I decided I'm done with the woodstove unless there's an extended power outage for some reason, so cleaned up and put away firewood, some of it went back out to the greenhouse. Need to do some pruning today and more cleanup. The warm sunny days (while I have them) get me in the mood for spring cleaning.

    Make it a wonderful weekend!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,599 Member
    How are you doing Barbiecat

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,499 Member
    edited March 1
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    Happy birthday Barbara

    Love, RVRita in Roswell
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,774 Member
    BARBARA

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  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 691 Member
    Thanks Miss @barbiecat

    HAPPY MARCH! Looks like a lamb here... doesn't bode well for the rest of the month. YIKES!

    Happy Birthday Barbara!
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,399 Member
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    Debbie - I was glad to hear that the process for DS to move into MIL's house is taking shape. Sounds like a good opportunity for his GF to get away from the cramped living situation she's currently in. I can't remember - is the walking trail in the wetlands paved? Just curious if you go through a lot of shoes with your long walks outside as well. So glad to hear you were able to catch up with your Zumba friend. :)

    Kim - the vinegar in the toilet bowl worked! I only let the vinegar sit in there for 3 hours, but 98% of the stain in the bottom of the toilet bowl scrubbed out easily. What a good way to use up old vinegar. Thank you again for the tip. Collette will be impressed! ;)


    Looks like March is coming in like a lamb this year in my area as well. I decided I'm done with the woodstove unless there's an extended power outage for some reason, so cleaned up and put away firewood, some of it went back out to the greenhouse. Need to do some pruning today and more cleanup. The warm sunny days (while I have them) get me in the mood for spring cleaning.

    Make it a wonderful weekend!

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    I agree, it is a perfect time for the "kids" to move out.
    The wetlands is partially paved at the beginning but the rest it gravel/dirt. I wear Reeboks most of the time. These pair, with good insoles have lasted quite a long time. I do tend to wear out the inside of the heals-inside the shoes plus wears unevenly on the outside- have only a small spot on the inside and I have worn these for about a year I think. I used to buy the cheaper ones at Big 5 but they didn't last long. Very comfy at first but not firm enough on the soles.

    I need to try the vinegar in the toilets. Thanks for the reminder.

    Debbie

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