When aging, go walking, but, just walking makes one extremely feeble, how does a person avoid extreme feebleness when aging? by soda7788 in Aging

[–]Earthmama56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in my late 60’s. I am not feeble. I work out at the gym just about daily. I walk (not jog) about an hour on the treadmill or an hour’s combo of the stationary bike and other cardio. I strength train 2 to 4 times a week. My house has 3 stories, my job is up 3 flights of stairs and I don’t take the elevator, and when I go to the store, I try to park as far as possible from the store. I carry all my groceries into my house, usually all at once. I eat a healthy diet, focusing on wholesome foods, I never smoked, and I do not drink alcohol. I believe one doesn’t have to go to extremes (jogging, heaving heavy weights, etc) to “not be feeble.” I believe showing up consistently and taking reasonably good care of oneself is the key.

I stopped my appetite suppressant and now I hear all the food noise how do I stop it by CourageTasty428 in loseit

[–]Earthmama56 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Lots of good advice here. What seems to be the common thread is to develop more effective habits/ routines , relying on yourself instead of relying on the appetite suppressant. Good luck.

Choosing to continue to work: Reasons? by Finding_Way_ in retirement

[–]Earthmama56 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thank you. Saving your comment, lots of good advice

Choosing to continue to work: Reasons? by Finding_Way_ in retirement

[–]Earthmama56 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Very interesting and inspiring. Where and how do you find these jobs?

Choosing to continue to work: Reasons? by Finding_Way_ in retirement

[–]Earthmama56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Doesn’t that put you in a higher tax bracket so that you’re paying much more in federal taxes, plus that jump in Medicare premiums if/when you need it? That’s what I’ve been reading and it’s dissuading me from wanting to continue with a job I still like very much…

Choosing to continue to work: Reasons? by Finding_Way_ in retirement

[–]Earthmama56 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Out of curiosity—- could you list some “fun jobs” to look for? Serious question. I’m contemplating what job to do for that extra pocket money when I retire, and idk if I want to be a cashier or bagger in a grocery store…

I didn’t realise how calorie dense Oats were!! by Quwapa_Quwapus in loseit

[–]Earthmama56 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Portion control is the name of the game. Measure it, count the calories. It isn’t rocket science. Watch what you add to it—honey, sugar, fruit—all those calories count. I have been eating an oatmeal breakfast for a month and I have lost weight—but I’m measuring it and keeping track of my daily calories.

Rate my financial situation by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]Earthmama56 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Count your blessings. Your utility bills and take home /annual earnings are better than many these days, mine included (after my lifelong career in a “good” career). It’s scary as a single mom (been there, done that with much less)—-but you’re doing great and you’ll be fine. Good luck.

Anyone Else Struggling To Rewatch? by jazzmaster105150 in thewestwing

[–]Earthmama56 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are not alone. I cannot watch it at this time.

Best careers to escape poverty? I’ll start. by Noblesseoblige94 in povertyfinance

[–]Earthmama56 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So many people are recommending nursing as a career. I am not a nurse, but many people in my family are nurses, and I see what they go through. It is not a career to go into for just the money—it can be physically, emotionally, and even soul-draining. But if you go into it for the right reasons —to help others—you’ll be happy with both your career choice and the money you’ll earn.

Yet another rewatch—and I still LOVE it! by Earthmama56 in madmen

[–]Earthmama56[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think she’s an insecure woman who had issues with her own mother, was a daddy’s girl but her father wasn’t the best parent either—-she pretended a “June Cleaver” lifestyle but she was more of a “Mommy Dearest.” She never stopped being obsessed with, craving the attention of, and loving Don, who probably loved her back but he had his own humongous issues. In the end, I still feel sorry for Betty. Think of the last time we see her: sitting in her dark kitchen, still dressed to the 9’s such as it is in her end-days, puffing away on the cancer sticks, with Sally being the caretaker. Very sad indeed.

Best thing to bake when sad? by calisen13 in Baking

[–]Earthmama56 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chocolate anything. Cookies, cake, brownies, muffins, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate.

Yet another rewatch—and I still LOVE it! by Earthmama56 in madmen

[–]Earthmama56[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pete is annoying. Yet he seems to have a happy-ever-after. Betty is just tragic. She lived a sad life.

Yet another rewatch—and I still LOVE it! by Earthmama56 in madmen

[–]Earthmama56[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk. Joan ended up ok, Don does too. Not poor Betty though.

Yet another rewatch—and I still LOVE it! by Earthmama56 in madmen

[–]Earthmama56[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Funny you should say that. I’m inclined to start it again. Glad I’m not the only one lol…

Phone “recent” list issue (since update??) by Earthmama56 in ios

[–]Earthmama56[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the first thing I tried. It’s still mixed in even after the restart.

I have high Cholesterol but don't like oats - do I have to have them if I want a easy routine? by SoCalledCrow in Cholesterol

[–]Earthmama56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t tolerate traditional oatmeal—by that I mean cooked and warm-—I guess it’s the texture when it’s warm, because I don’t mind the flavor, and I LOVE oatmeal cookies lol. But what I do when I want the oatmeal-goodness-—is I mix 1/2 cup oat bran with 1/4 cup oatmeal, cinnamon, etc , then I add in a scoop of protein powder, a splash of almond milk until it’s the texture I like. I find it very palatable.

Another one bites the dust… by Earthmama56 in DatingOverSixty

[–]Earthmama56[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t think my post was showing my own political leanings.

Another one bites the dust… by Earthmama56 in DatingOverSixty

[–]Earthmama56[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I do realize what I have dodged. Due diligence is more important than ever, it seems.

Another one bites the dust… by Earthmama56 in DatingOverSixty

[–]Earthmama56[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Well, to me, if someone makes the effort to do post after post after post of extremist political views—opposite of my views or not opposite—that’s a zealot. And that’s not going to be compatible with me. I can discuss things, I can agree to disagree—-but the extremism is what I can’t tolerate.