WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2025

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  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,917 Member

    Pip - so sorry to hear about your friend's cat. Hope the trip with you cheers her up-it had to be quite a shock.

    Ginny - I also went with a Medicare Supplement (Plan N) instead of an Advantage plan. A lot of providers in my area don't take Advantage plans anymore.

    Rita - love that you are enjoying your new place so much. Keep on birdwatching!

    Heather - John's card for Max was cute and very clever. Love the bond those 2 have formed.

    Rebecca - wonderful that your son is able to fix meals that agree with him. Look at that happy smile!

    Allie - great news about your kidney.

    I went to Walmart this morning and picked up a package of Jennie-o Turkey Breast Tenderloins. Put them in my little crockpot on low for 3 hours - they were plenty done when I checked them. 2 1/2 hours would have probably been sufficient. Hope they aren't too dried out.

    Temps were down to 35F this morning, glad I put the tomatoes in the potting shed. Several of them were looking droopy when it warmed up enough to put them back into the greenhouse. They look much better now. Not sure if I'll get any of them popped into larger pots today or not.

    😀Reminder that tomorrow is the day for "weekly check-in" info for those of you participating.

    Lanette 😎

    SW WA State

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 13,165 Member

    I decided to make the brownies early, so John can take them over this afternoon on his walk. Tomorrow we are planning to go out for anniversary lunch and then straight on to the school for pick up, so we would have to cart the tray around with us. I think the family are going out for a bike ride, but John has a key. I will let them know.

    They are just about to come out of the oven. I have to make them with gf flour, and I think I added too much Xanthem gum, but they are full of dark chocolate and butter! I only had 4 eggs instead of 5, but.... I'm sure it will taste fine. Actually, having just looked at them, I think they are not quite right. They still have another 5 minutes to go.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,909 Member

    HAPPY MONDAY in CHILLY GEORGIA! 😊

    Carol

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,451 Member

    Hidee Ho

    Well the plan was to take Sean over to the State of Connecticut office this morning,but that didn't happen..went to pick him up and Jean was there for the appraisal, he brought some of his stuff out to the car..and we came down here to my place..

    He is used to watching TV and she hasn't paid the cable internet phone bill..so he is fast asleep with the TV loud in the other room.. he needs the sleep as he hasn't gotten much but he will be going back up to his place this afternoon

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,507 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48596001#Comment_48596001

    next time, you can substitute 1/3 cup of applesauce for one egg.
    When I made mini cupcakes for the church potluck- I used two boxes of cake mix which called for 3 eggs in each one, I used 3 eggs and 1 cup of apple sauce. They came out super moist.
    You can also substitute 1/3 cup of apple sauce for the oil

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,720 Member

    After work went to WalMart to get Vince milk and a few other things. Also, put in these fertilizer sticks (because I know me, and if I had loose fertilizer, I’d overfertilize...BTDT) so I had to water the plants. Found out one of them didn’t make it. Hope the others do.

    Terri – what a bummer you’re losing your instructor. It’s so hard to find one you really like and that actually teaches you

    Lisa – spline is this

    pg4https://www.amazon.com/PETOX-WA0010-Compatible-Replacement-Autofeed/dp/B0B1LWY4KD/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3LY48TDWJ5LMN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fLIO_uoIX1XQZ_M60RxHWukIy7xRJ_S8cx9Yd2yM

    We buy it in large spools and then just refill the ones. I don’t like the battery operated one, too. Too much area to do and it would probably run out of battery life before the job would be finished. You’re right, the gas powered ones are HEAVY. We have the electric Hey, I have to get my oil changed tomorrow, also. Sounds like you and Cory get each other romantic presents like Vince and I get. One year for Mother’s Day I got a load of mulch (well, it’s what I wanted), another year I got to get the trees trimmed. One year for our anniversary we got central air in our second home, another year we got a microwave. Romantic, ehhhh?

    Mo – I would say that you get the “complex” patients because of your big heart

    pip – have a great cruise!

    Beth – so sorry to hear about your mom. Yes, dementia is heartbreaking. But the good thing is that they usually don’t remember the sad things

    Well, better get outside and use the Pool Blaster.

    Michele

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,507 Member
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48596154#Comment_48596154

    good morning(yes, still morning here- 11AM) and it is already 77, going up to 84 here in N.Calif.
    Just came in from opening and watering the greenhouse. It was already 90 inside when I went out.
    Very warm and super windy.

    Son's girlfriend is over at the other house this morning(taking her orientation for a part time/fill in job at Kaiser Permanenta-(Medical co). She currently works in the optical dept at Walmart and will keep that as it is now part time and also do the one at Kaiser- a great way to get her foot in the door. She stayed with Walmart this long because they paid for all of her training.
    Beings she is over there, I don't have to go take care of the dog. She will do it before she leaves to go to work.

    We need to go to Walmart-talked him out of going yesterday-didn't want to go on a Sunday afternoon and especially the first of the month. It is crazy on weekends but that would just be worse.
    He also wants to go to Black Friday.

    Hope to work in the yard if it isn't too hot.
    Have zumba tonight.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,917 Member

    MFP Weekly Check-In for May 5, 2025

    Debbie in Napa Valley CA - remembered to not only weigh this morning but also to report it. 152.4 this morning. Need to get back on track but at least it is going down(a tiny bit) from two weeks ago. Down .4 Have a wonderful week. Plan on planting my first tomato plants today or tomorrow. Going to Lowes to pick up my second order of potting soil.

    Rita in Dexter/Roswell NM - Down .4 of a pound this week. Doing more walking is helping. Still not eating as well as I should be. Still too much Easter candy around here. 

    Barbara on the Southern Oregon Coast - Average WT headed in the right direction (132.8 vs last month's 133.6)  suspect step averages and af days improving but too pressed for time to tabulate. New potty sit-to-stands habit for 5 whole days, hope it becomes solid/automatic and easier.... SOON! Wind was so brutal Saturday I wimped out from dog group after the pack walk, hope it's calmer where you are.

    Lanette SW WA State – weight still hovering around 165 which is at the top of my range. Step average 7534, down from last week. Total activity minutes 340. Still doing PT exercises, walking with weights. More active outside these days with mowing, weed eating, prepping for tomatoes.

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,507 Member

    well, I got the one raised bed dug up(have to climb up into it to dig it right-it is 4ft deep I think(8'x4'), got all the Bermuda grass that I could see pulled/dug, 5 bags of potting soil mixed in after hauling it to the back yard, one at a time. Have the water going on it now. The only thing I didn't do was plant my tomatoes(not all of them will fit in that one bed. The rest will go in large pots. I think I will plant 6, maybe 8 in that one bed. If I plant 8, I will have to really keep up on caging them. If they get out of hand, I have trouble walking by them. Most of my garden is up on top of the retaining wall so there is only about a foot of dirt to walk on. I don't want to fall off the wall getting past the plants- it isn't a huge drop but 4' more than I want to fall.
    Came inside because it is too hot to work out there. It is 84!!! Thankfully part of the bed is in the shade while I was working on digging and there is a nice breeze. I didn't mind getting a bit wet when I was putting the drip line/sprayers in it. Dried off quickly.
    Transplanted a catnip plant from the other raised bed that the cucumbers will go in but they need to be in the greenhouse atleast a few more weeks I think.
    Tomorrow I will get the tomatoes and peppers that are ready planted.

    Didn't walk the dog but made up for it with the gardening.

    Class in a few hours. Glad I have two of my fans there as they only have one for the whole place which is not enough.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,451 Member

    Evening ladies

    I went up to Trudys for dinner which was nice.. I do have Sean overnight here tonight,but,just for tonight.. and the PT will be here at 8 tomorrow ,so will be up early.. and will take him back up home.. I know he is at least gotten a good night's sleep.

  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,706 Member

    New teacher does “Classic Fit” not Better Bones and Balance. Today’s emphasis was on biceps and triceps, exercises similar to the Strong Women Stay Young routine with 3 sets of 8 reps each. Will see if Wednesday deals more with quads and glutes. Teacher is expectably perky. We’re all sad. . .

    Kay that spiritual growth retreat sounds like just the ticket. Pollen here has been overwhelming, cars, hot tub, everything caked in yellow dust.

    Margaret brava for using the (sweet) potato trick to extract the broken bulb. Yours to Machka especially about rip tides.

    Lisa ((hugs)) for the rough night/Activia reaction. Urk indeed about the sssnakesss. Would love a pic of your pink perennials.

    Rita “skeet shooting beer cans” near the picnic area? SMH. Love https://www.youtube.com/@abalancedyou ‘s “the important thing is that we got up.” Amen, sister, amen! The temporary park sounds great, is there any way you could be hosts there?

    Tracey ”… agreed we should give (Grammie) a call soon...” ((gentle hugs held extra extra long))

    Lanette what you and others have said about assisted living costs and motivation to keep moving and eating healthily. Yikes! Oh boy am I with you on the “you already blew it… buttered toast with honey” pattern. [sigh]Debbie enjoy your yucky tomatoes ;) I do have nine beit alpha type cucumber plants that have survived so far . . . When and how did your mom total her truck? Must have missed that.

    Machka, swimming in the open ocean is WAY different from swimming in a pool, take care! Lovely little beach. That pub’s ale sounds yummy. Really enjoyed the Australia article.

    Heather the very happiest of meeting anniversaries to you and Johnny. Oh that Edie!

    Pip so sorry about Sue’s cat. ((hugs)) Great pics, thanks for taking us along on your cruise.

    Carla ((hugs))

    Allie Love the cute pics, thanks! Is there a community pro-bono law group nearby? Your brother needs representation in the divorce. Great news about your kidney!

    Rebecca sounds like it will be a great sister visit. Wonderful news about your youngest, hope his recovery continues and hurries ;) Good luck at the doc’s.

    Michele safe travels and enjoy the quick FL trip. Hope the forecast is wrong and you get some sun.

    Ginny, changing linens, laundry, dishes, checkbook, insurance research, that was a lot to accomplish! Good plan to get health baseline established before your move.

    Wow your kids’ home must have been beautiful to sell in so few hours.

    Carol I’m also too lazy to be a successful gardener, Always fun to start but then fail to keep up with the watering and weeding. [sigh]

    Mo and Beth (hugs held extra long) for your moms’ situations.

    Terri could you lead the Latin group?

    Kim always glad to see you pop in. How are you doing with the charge more appropriately to let you work fewer hours plan?

    April details:
    Move more: Average steps 300+ more than March..
    Fuel better: More AF days (57%) than March (42%) but way way way too many chocolates.

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD

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    May focus: Just one thing from the OMG room
    2025: Chose NOW: to move more than yesterday (5 sit to stands every potty break no excuses), fuel better than yesterday (hold that after dinner sweet down to two pieces of dark chocolate max), open heart and mind before mouth

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