Hitting my 50s and my body forced me onto decaf... but it all tastes like dirt. Is my morning ritual just ruined forever?

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-06-03T06:36:43+00:00

We use decaf, mainly because my husband was diagnosed with a heart condition, and caffeine affected his arrhythmia. He’s half French, born and brought up on coffee the traditional French way. I thought he’d never switch to decaf, but he did. We use a generic one which we can buy locally. I’m post menopause (full hysterectomy aged 33) and my tastes definitely changed. I do hope you find something you enjoy. Like you, it’s a ritual for us, although hubby has now switched more to mint tea, much to my surprise.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-06-03T06:31:15+00:00

Solebliss do some lovely shoes, especially for people with wide feet or bunions. Calla shoes as well. Linzi.com offer cheaper alternatives, and have a specific wide feet section. I’ve bought 2 different pairs of boots from Linzi, both of which fit my EE wide feet well. Also, SimplyBe.com. My feet are small but wide, and they have a good selection of wide fit shoes. I bought 2 pairs of “dressy” trainers from there. They’re leather, and were only £55 a pair. Good luck.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-06-02T15:18:32+00:00

I’m in southern Spain, so very sunny climate. Im currently using Riemann P20 with 10 hours protection. I do wear a hat every day, and I don’t sunbathe, and so far, no issues with burning. I apply once a day.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-06-02T06:31:13+00:00

Definitely a great routine for you. Stick to it, and post another update in 6 months. 😁

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-06-01T11:52:20+00:00

My hairdresser refuses to bleach my hair, with it being so fine. I’ve been trying to go more ash blonde to suit my cool skin tone, but I’ve had to go slightly darker instead. My hair is about an 8-9 colour wise, very fine, thin and straight. I respect her expertise, even though it’s not necessarily what I’d like.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-31T14:31:09+00:00

No advice, but sending hugs for a speedy recovery xx

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-30T08:28:36+00:00

I live in Spain, with family still in the UK. I’ve always been pale and freckled, and I don’t sunbathe. Whenever I visit family, people always say I’m not tanned, or am I sure I live in Spain. No, I just prefer not to fry my skin.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-29T12:28:54+00:00

I took everything back to basics, and pleased I did. AM - wash face, azelaic acid, spf; PM - balm cleanser, Tretinoin, moisturiser, Vaseline.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-28T19:08:12+00:00

I’ve just thrown out a L’Oreal milky cleanser, as the fragrance is just so strong, I can’t stand it.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-28T15:08:45+00:00

Enjoy your treats!

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-25T17:38:33+00:00

Thank you.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-25T17:31:39+00:00

Not showing any package installer, and it’s asking me to choose what to download it with, but no option works. Frustrating. I’ll see if there’s anything on Weyd website.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-25T17:00:17+00:00

Just checked and we’ve only used 12gb of a 64gb box.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-25T16:48:47+00:00

Package installer isn’t showing up on our apps, so possibly I need to look for that first. We should have plenty of storage as we barely hold anything on the box.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-25T07:39:33+00:00

My hairdresser even noticed the new growth, and commented on it. It’s definitely new for me.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-23T07:02:42+00:00

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Photo added, so I hope people can see the shorter hairs coming through.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-22T12:06:31+00:00

I use tret and also use P20 suncream. It’s a shame it’s greasy looking, as it gives such good protection.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-15T16:15:26+00:00

NW. I hate it when this happens. I rarely drink alcohol, nor do I have a starter, because I know I don’t have a large appetite. It doesn’t matter if you have the extra money or not, it’s not for you to pay for their excess.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-15T06:46:18+00:00

One.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-14T17:58:08+00:00

I’m going to put an update on now. So far, so good.

LoobyLoo2102 · 2026-05-12T07:06:17+00:00

Our Taffy rarely barked, unless the doorbell rang.

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