WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2013
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jb - so glad to hear of Mariah's success. Let's keep praying, it sure does help.
DeeDee - the a/c repairman just left (5:00), and WE HAVE A/C!!!!! OK, so we're a bit poorer....but we have a/c....lol I remember one time when we were moving from PA to NC and we had a truckload (I believe it was a 28' truck) to put in storage. The temp was 102, but there wasn't much humidity, so we could work. Amazing. No mention of the "r" word in the near future. The bad thing is that I'd like to work outside and Jessica is supposed to be here this weekend. I know that if Kris comes with her, he'll want to help. I just feel badly when guests work. But we do need him. There is a gasket on the waterslide that needs to be replaced before we can use the slide. It takes at least 3 people to do it. So if he comes this weekend, we'll put him to work. The reward will be that at the end of it, he can test out the slide. I know, life's tough.....
I WAS going to go to yoga today, but when I got to the Y there was a note that it was being held in the community center (which is near there). As it is, I have a very hard time getting there exactly at 7:15, and today was no different. By the time I'd walk to the community center then walk back, I'd only be in the class for 15 minutes. So I skipped that and just swam then took the deep water class. Well, most of it anyway. Tomorrow I'll do the Jillian Michael's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism tape then we'll probably work outside. I'm hoping that after exercising, I can go to Bi-KLo (there were a few things that I forgot today) and then take the cake to Lynette. She can keep it in her freezer until she needs it. At least it'll be out of my refrigerator.
After the deep water class, I stopped at one grocery store on my way home, came home and gave Loki his med, made a salad for me to munch on, then went to senior bowling. I thought for sure by the time I got home from bowling the a/c men would be gone, but only one of the guys was gone, the other was still here. So I fed the cats then ran to a store near us for raisins. I'll probably make some zucchinin pineapple muffins. I'll give some to Kris, some for the Newcomer July general meeting, and who knows if there'll be any left over?
Lucy in DE - Wouldn't surprise me if one day Bryan needs us. Oh well....it'll probably be somewhat strained, but at that point we'll just take it one day at a time. As far as having extra food, if I make something that I know isn't real healthy and I just want to have out of the house, I give the leftovers to the soup kitchen. Vince always says that I cook for an army....lol Glad you had such a great time at the game
Pat - when I got my hair done yesterday, the gal who does it was telling me that she studied Spanish and the culture. Her understanding is that the Spanish men are somewhat domineering. Now Vince knows that if he ever said to me "you can't talk to that person", I'd be talking to that person. Part of me is sad, Bryan went to college, graduated summa cum laude, was always in the gifted classes...and what is he doing with his life? Teaching English. Duh...that's his native language, it's not like it takes any special skills. What's going to happen when he's 35 and 40? Oh well....he made his choice. Maybe he's taken on the attitude of whatever...... You know, at bowling today I was talking to this one guy about how we were going away and I just said "we're going to Spain". Normally I would have said "we're going to Spain for my son's wedding"
Heather - sounds like you picked out a yummy meal.
yanniejannie - I'm not so sure that the "frost" will melt any time soon. Last time Bryan was in the states (about a year and a half ago), I hadn't seen him for a year, so when I did see him I hugged and hugged him and was crying because I was so happy to be seeing him. His interpretation of why I was crying? He interpreted that as my trying to make him feel guilty about living abroad. Even when I told him that I was crying because I haven't seen him, he still feels that I was crying to make him feel guilty. Like someone (and I don't remember who) said once on here "what can be misinterpreted...will be" I'm so so sorry you had such terrible experiences with the nurses who took care of your mom. Yes, I was wondering if you pursued legal action, what a shame that you didn't. How long has your mother been gone? Maybe the statute of limitations hasn't run out yet. I know that no amount of money will bring her back, but doing something (even if you don't win) might help you to come to terms with this whole thing.
Vicki - oh, my heart goes out to you! You have no idea how many times I've called Bryan and he doesn't call back. Actually, it's been so long since I've talked to him that when I get his answering machine, I start crying. And he doesn't like that so therefore I don't call, which hurts me but that's the way it has to be. I can't think of any other way. Last time I didn't talk to him for weeks on end, Vince had to call because I would start crying. But this time Vince won't even call, and I know that I start crying when he doesn't answer.
Joyce - sending you virtual balloons and streamers!
katla - good for you swimming off that Taco Bell, I'm very proud of you.
msstallion - welcome! You've come to a great place for support. That's just awesome how you've increased you walking time. Sounds like you really and truly have the desire to lose the weight.
crittersue - do you have any idea why you have the pain in your ribcage? Hope you feel better fast. Good luck at the doctors. Let us know how it's going.
brooke - prayers from NC
Hope everyone has a great evening.
Michele in NC0 -
Just got a call a good friend of mine died this am from lung cancer.She never smoked.
She was such a wonderful,caring person.
She endured 56 chemo treatments and fought the fight for 3 years.
I`ll miss you Mary Ellen,but glad your suffering is over.
HUGS
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Jane - I am very sorry for your loss of a dear friend!!:brokenheart:
Brooke - I will keep your FIL and MIL in my prayers!
Juanita - Happy belated birthday! :flowerforyou: Those Brookside Dark Chocolate Pomegranate pieces are delicious! Only tried them once and gave the rest of the bag to my friend so I wouldn't eat it all!
Michele-DH's eye wasn't contagious. Turned out to be sun damage but won't impact his vision and if it gets worse there is a procedure they can do in the office for it but 50/50 chance of recurrence so he's really not considering it. Turns out the antibiotic drops immediate care prescribed were actually aggravating the eyes more. Sending prayers and good thoughts that your relationship with Bryan gets better in the future! I do agree with Sue about once a son takes a wife... I know that's true with my son. But I also think Barbie's right, you just have to wish him well in his new life and I just thank God daily that my son is healthy and hopefully happy. I'm so glad that you are getting a chance to travel and enjoy yourself after the wedding!
JB- Continued prayers for Mariah but I'm so glad to hear the surgery was a success!
Vicki - There are no words to adequately express how much I feel for you over the loss of your son! I'm so glad you have his children to treasure! Thank you for sharing with all of us here!
Joyce-Don't be too hard on yourself, that 4 inches is definitely something to be proud of, as well of what you have accomplished already!
Meg-The plumeria line is one they brought back for the sale!!!! The shower gel and body lotion are only $3.00 each and cream $4.00. Don't know if it's still in stores, but just checked online and was still there!
Lucy-Wasn't it great how much you could get with the sale and coupon! Think I got like 3 or 4 shower gels, 6 hand sanitizers and a body lotion for $22.
Water Zumba was cancelled today but luckily found out in enough time to go to the Water Aerobics class. It's not quite as intense but still fun. Unfortunately, I stepped wrong on the pool drain and yep top of foot was swollen and painful later but icing helped a little. Guess I'll stick to working on yard tomorrow instead esp. before the temps get into the 90's. I actually had a good conversation with my son tonight and am looking forward to visiting him (and his wife) in a few weeks! Well I was writing this my Yorkie got sick :noway: , so think I'll wait and see if his stomach settles down before hitting the sack.
Take care Vit F pals!
Kathy :drinker:0 -
morning ladies,
well im back to my to 37 lbs down, but not feeling well this morning.. woke up and took the window fan out of the window and proceeded to drop it on my big toe...it is the one I usually get gout attacks in, but went to the gym anyway. started feeling worse and came home.. I have a busy day today..have to take my neighbor to the refuse station in town, go get my hair cut,go to Sam's and then come home and mow the lawn.. ahhh and this is my day off from work lol
hope everyone has a sparkly day,and will try and check in later
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Good morning from a grey, humid Hampshire.:flowerforyou:
Jane. - a good friend I met through a cancer group died a couple of months ago and it knocked our small group for six. It has taken until now for us to get back in touch, but we are all saying she most definitely would NOT want us to be like this. She was an inspiring and courageous person and the best thing we can do is live up to the example she set. So we are all going to get together and raise a glass to her memory!
I am always aware, having had cancer, that life is SO precious and SO unpredictable and the only way to go on is to LOVE and be the best you can possibly be. It has certainly helped me 'seize the day' a bit more when I used to be super cautious. Life is too short, so if I really want to do something now, within reason, I do it. That has made me decide for my 65th birthday to go to New York, whether DH comes with me or not! Funnily enough loads of people have said they will come with me, including #1 son! My next trip to Rome in the autumn was also inspired by these thoughts as for some reason I had never been to somewhere I really wanted to go to. I think it was so special to me (I studied Latin and Ancient Greek and Roman History at school) that I was somehow 'saving it up' ! ! ! ! :noway: Well, thanks to my friend I decided to just get on with it. WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? ! ! ! ! ! :drinker: :bigsmile: :laugh:
Brooke - so sorry your in-laws are going through it. The end of our lives is no fun, is it. Thoughts winging your way and I hope you will be taking care of YOU as well as them.:flowerforyou:
Welcome to the newbies.:flowerforyou: This group has been such a help to me.
Joyce - inches are a great NSV! My sodium lbs came off today, but no weight loss this week. If I don't put anything on this weekend I will be SO grateful. I hope to eat small portions of things and when I get hungry in between meals, which I am sure to do, I have apples and nuts and mini pretzels to nibble on. Every one else will be stuffed from their gigantic meals and I will be starving from my small portion! ! ! :laugh:
I might post this evening before I go tomorrow.
Till then my lovelies,
Heather from grey, misty Hampshire UK0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Not a lot of time this morning, however I do have a few replies.
Brooke I know the dreaded plateau well:grumble: 
, I`m still trying to figure out what to do. Just keep trying things, surely one of these days doing things right it will start moving in the right direction. Believe me I feel your pain! I`m so sorry to hear about your father in law:flowerforyou: , will be keeping everyone in my prayers!
Yanniejannie I wish I had more time I could tell you horror stories about the last time my mom was in the hospital:explode: , it got to the point where someone in the family was always with her, night and day, it was a horrible time made worse by lack of caring in the medical field! Rant away if you need to!!!
Vicki My deepest sympathies for the loss of your son:flowerforyou: . My husband died 15 years ago and I so understand the feelings. Sending you a hug!
Joyce Congrats on those 4 inches gone!!!!
Katla Have a wonderful time in Co. with your daughter and granddaughter! Hope things are perfect for you:flowerforyou: !
Critter Sue Feel better soon:flowerforyou: !
Meg Slow down:noway: ???? What’s that:huh: :laugh: ???? Hope you feel better today:flowerforyou: !
Michele Yay for a/c:glasses: !!!!
Jane Martin So sorry for the loss of your friend:flowerforyou: !
Kathy Take care of your foot:flowerforyou: !!!
Grandmallie Ouch….I know that had to hurt:sad: , I hope you`ll feel better soon:flowerforyou: !
Okay, I have zero- time left. Have a wonderful day ladies!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!!
Hugs,
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Newbies: Welcome! This is a great group with members from all over the world. Please sign using your location because it is so much fun to know where people are.:flowerforyou:
Barbie: It is too bad your dance group has to move due to a rent increase, but I’m happy you’ve found a place that will do. I agree that it is great to know I can travel on my own, but I don’t want to have to do it often. I miss DH.
Brooke: I’m sorry your FIL has been diagnosed with cancer. I hope it is treatable with surgery and/or drug therapy. My auntie had it and underwent treatment. She lived for many additional years.:flowerforyou:
Heather: I like your seize the day mentality. Some things should not be put off forever. I traveled to New York City as a chaperone for a group of students and had a wonderful time there. This was an exceptionally great group of kids and the people we met along the way were wonderful. I’d expected people in NYC to be rude, but they were quite the opposite, in fact. I’m not sure why I had that preconceived notion. The New Yorkers we met were both friendly and helpful.:flowerforyou:
Today I’m planning to drive to Boulder to pick up a neighbor’s child from day camp, and meet my daughter for lunch in the process. I woke up with a horrible headache from altitude changes and have taken Advil plus I’m drinking a lot of water. I hope it saves me soon. Coffee would be a big help. I know DD has it, but not where to find it or the coffee maker. :noway: She is evidently not a regular coffee drinker any more.:huh:
Katla in Sunny Colorado for now
June goals:
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Hello dear friends.
I am sending all the postive thoughts and energy I can to those of you in need. coming here and reading about the true trials we face in life reminds me that my work situation really isn't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things.
Rant:
So my "buffer boss" was sent on special assignment so the b wants HR to put me back under her again. Really? So nothing, absolutely nothing has been done since I filed my complaint and I am reporting to her again. I am angry at the company for basically saying I don't matter.
Requesting crossed fingers:
I have an interview on Monday for a postition that I networked my way into. (good people giving me good references)
Thank you all for being here for me over the past 3 years. I really appreciate this lovely group of women.
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
Drizzly PNW0 -
Hi Ladies, Seems like so many are in need of Hugs and Prayers so I'm sending both out to those in need. Nice to know we have a soft place to fall when all the world is going out of control and all the Ladies here provide that Thank you one and all.
No outdoor work today its raining of course we had 5 days without it so guess that was a record this year so far, so inside jobs will get done.
Michele: your trip to spain sounds wonderful, enjoy your time away with your DH like a second honeymoon you guys need the rest
hopefully your son will come around and be happy your there, you were invited that's a plus
Hope everyone has a great day take care
Juanita in Sudbury ont. canada0 -
Another breezy low humidity day.........this time of year, these are to be treasured and enjoyed!! I'm almost done my squats for the day already. Last night I added going up and down the flight of stairs in my home to the mix......knocked out 10 flights; hope to increase. I got three different weights this am----and all of them repeated several times---so I have no Idea if I've lost of not; I guess I could still be up there stepping off and on; would that be exercise???
Vicky........I cannot imagine the pain of losing a child; my heart goes out to you............hoping Gary's children continue to help lift your spirits
Katla..........enjoy Colorado and your family----I've only been through there once and a very long time ago at that but I remember liking it very much
Barbie.......our folkdance group has had to change location 3 times since I've been going, so I know where you're coming from on that, one location was simply too far away for us to participate
Meg.......continue to fight the good fight with your students.......good medical staff (and there were some great ones, even if it didn't sound like that yesterday) are always needed.........I was sooooooooo discouraged and upset with my profession that I stopped even renewing my license after my mom died
Brooke.........so sorry to hear about your FIL's lung ca.
Janemartin..........also sorry about your friend, may she rest in peace
Michele............it's been 9yrs., and realistically, I don't think the courts are interested in the least in the death of an old (late 80's) woman with dementia........as much as I wish it were different. The woman (a director of nursing) with the staff I had the most complaints about, with the staff that made the most frequent, outrageous, and downright dangerous errors, was named "nurse of the year" by her rehab centers' parent company 2 months after my mother died, announced with a full page ad in the local paper.
Dee Dee..........So sorry to hear that you faced the same situation
I share your pain and anger; it just should NOT happen!
Take care, ladies----onward AND downward!
yanniejannie0 -
Good afternoon ladies! You all are so active and I love to catch up on your lives. Thank you all for including me.
It’s a beautiful sunny day here in Ontario. It’s not too hot or humid. Too bad I have to work through most of it :grumble: I dyed my hair last night…I had a goal of getting to be under 300 lbs before going to get it done. At this rate my hair will be down to my knees and I’ll be totally gray. Hmph. At least the gray is gone..yay :happy:
My DD is doing amazing at keeping up with her exercise & healthy eating choices. It would be nice if she could get her weight under control before she hits 30. Of course she loses it easier than I do but I’m ok with that. I’m so proud of her.
I’m still drinking my 8 glasses of water every day even though I’m still spending a lot of my time in the bathroom. At least I’m getting my steps in too :noway:
Brooke - I will keep your FIL and MIL in my prayers!
Jane – so sorry for your loss of such a great friend.
Michele – I will pray for you & Bryan. I don’t know how I would handle not being in constant contact with either of my kids. Sometimes they have to make their own mistakes only to find out that they really do need us. My DS dropped out of high school in grade 10, it broke my heart. He regrets it now and is considering applying to college as a mature student and taking the upgrading to get into college. He is working and doing well but could be doing so much better. He too is so darn smart, what a waste. Be patient with him, he will come around.
Critter sue – sorry you aren’t feeling well, I hope you feel better soon.
Jb – wonderful news about Mariah, praying for a complete recovery and good news too!
Vicki – I’m so so sorry for your loss of your son. We should not bury our children. We should outlive them. I’m glad you have your grandchildren that carry on for him.
Barbie – what type of dancing do you do? I love your saying, it’s so true that we are the only ones that hurt when we hold onto anger.
Meg – they just started selling fitbit here in Canada. I wanted to get the fitbit flex but went online to order and they were sold out before the date they were even available. I guess I’ll try and find another way to buy one.
Robin – so sorry for your boss troubles. It makes working unbearable….been there. I really hope that the interview goes well on Monday.
Have a great day everyone! Smile & make healthy choices
Sandy0 -
Good morning Vit F women. I need all the help I can get today. I went to bed with a really bad headache last night, had very restless dreams all night and this morning the headache is worse. I took my Aleve and hope it helps soon because I don't even feel like eating.
All this talk about bad care in hospitals makes me kind of glad that God took me off work when he did. It was beginning to get difficult with nurse/patient ratio and sending patients home to early before I left. I wasn't brought up to be that kind of nurse and am so glad I didn't have to.
We went to Schnucks the other night to pick out a flower for MIL and I was out of my yogurt I eat for my bedtime snack so I got it there. I got the Schnucks brand and it is so much thicker than my Walmart brand I usually get. It's not like the Greek, I don't like that but I will definetely got back to Walmart for future yogurt.. I also can't find the Bear Naked fit granola anywhere but Target so I tried a box of Quacker granola that has honey and almonds in it. So when my bag of the other is gone I will try the new one.
I hurt so bad I don't feel like eating but I know that I have to. I am not going to got ot he Y feeling like this. I feel like I cold throw up on some one. I don't have migraines so that's not it.
Have a good day everyone, stay cool, drink your water and remember to give your pets all the love you can
Joyce, southern Indiana0 -
No drama- just the facts- Yesterday was a "lost day". Too hot, too tired, too emotional= eating without thinking. So, I will start over today. Boy, I just hate it when all that stuff gets in the way of my taking care of myself, but it happens, so.... here we go....... For today- I will plan my food. I will get some exercise (even though I slept through water aerobics). I will eat some of those nasty green, leafy things. I will NOT kick myself for yesterday. (Do any of you remember "The Lost Weekend" w/ Frank Sinatra from all those years ago? That's how I feel this morning, all hung-over and no alcohol was involved!) Alright, my friends, I am off to have a good day, and I hope you all have one, too0
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Ok- After the drama post, I went back and read all of the posts I have missed over the last two days. Oh, it is hard to read about others who are having difficultties and suffering when we are not close enough to give real hugs, but I am sending them ..... (((((my friends))))))
YannieJannie- I am so sorry that the medical care system let you down in such a traumatic and violent way. There is nothing to say to correct or make any of those experiences go away or change, but you need to know that there are people out here (and probably in your own personal life) who are willing to listen, pray with you, and support you through your anger, disappoint and grief.
Vicki- I am so sorry for your loss. Jan. 9, 1982- I lost a 14 yr old son. Time away doesn't matter. Loss is painful and ever present when it is a child. It always amazes me that some anniversaries go by and I can be okay for that day, and others go by and are devastating. I guess we just take our lives one day at a time, and we continue on. Live in the moment and enjoy those moments of wonderful memories and soft reminders of the gift that your son was in your life. Be well, my friend.
Suzy- That white stuff on the ground in your picture...... I packed up and moved 2,000 miles to get away from that stuff! :laugh:
Msstallion38- Welcome! I find your picture absolutely fascinating! There must be a wonderful story behind that artist's eye of yours! :flowerforyou:
Critter Sue- Glad you are going to the dr. Sending healing vibes your way!
BarbieCat- I wish I lived near you so I could take your classes!
Brooke- So sorry about the diagnosis- Healing prayers for you and your FIL
ExerMom- I really hope that you look at your son through loving eyes and that you both see the love. I pray that you both see only positive things about each other, and that your love for each other strengthens.
(I do need to tell you, however, that I 'taught English' for 32 years, and that it certainly does take a few special talents)
Jane- I am so sorry.
Joyce- I hope the headache goes away quickly! I am so sorry that your are suffering.
Take care, my friends, stay well!0 -
Good afternoon all,
We are in for a wonderful stretch of beautiful weather just in time for the beginning of summer. Thank goodness, because I am SO over all that rain! I am fortunate to be on a hill, so we never have problems with flooding, but it was all too much! Going to work is a drag in torrential downpours.
I was asleep on the couch by 8:00 last night and DH woke me up to go up to bed around 9:30. :yawn: I was exhausted after getting to bed so late the night before! I feel MUCH better today, though. Well rested, and although I’m sore, it’s the good kind of sore. I wonder if you ever get to the point where you are NOT sore anymore? I got my exercise in this morning. Lunges, push-ups, and curls with dumb bells. I’m getting so much better at the push-ups. I could hardly do two or three when I started, and now I can do about twenty. I haven’t been using my pedometer because I still never got a chance to get a replacement clip for the one that broke when my pedometer fell in the street a month ago. I am going to meet a girlfriend in Philly tomorrow (day off) for lunch and we plan to go shopping, so I’m going to look for something then. I know that there is tax-free shopping in Delaware, but I still love my Philly stores, and luckily, there is no tax on clothing or shoes even in Philly, so Marshall’s….here I come! I don’t often buy myself new clothing and/or shoes because I tend to shop at thrift stores, but once in awhile it’s uplifting to get something new, especially since losing the weight. It feels good to try stuff on that actually looks good on me. It’s a great motivator to stay focused and stay on track. Hmmmmm….that’s what I’m going to tell DH about my shopping trip! Sounds reasonable to me.
:grumble: Brooke – Those plateaus can last for awhile at our age (sorry), but stick with it and you will eventually see results! Also, I’m NOT a runner….never have been. Believe me, I am not running for the whole time. I run for a bit (enough to get my heart rate up), and then walk for a bit. I WILL say that my legs are SORE, and they never were when I was walking/jogging on the TM. I wanted to change it up because I read somewhere that if you do the same things every day, your body will get used to it and it won’t be effective anymore. If sore muscles are any indication, it’s working! Prayers going out for your MIL and FIL.
:happy: Heather – I’ve always wanted to try those OTC tan lotions. Let me know how they look. I’m glad you’ve decided to have a good time at the party and not worry so much about the calories. If I had to watch everything I eat every day for the rest of my life, I don’t think I could do it, but if I allow myself a day of guilty pleasure here and there, I find it easier to stay on track the rest of the time. Yanniejannie – I understand your frustration with the medical system. I took care of my bed-ridden mother for 10 years, and we had plenty of interaction with hospitals and rehabs. Sometimes speaking up worked, and sometimes not so much, but we do the best we can for our loved ones and that’s all we can do.
:brokenheart: Vicki – So sorry for your loss. It’s never easy losing a child. It’s just not natural. His legacy will live on in his children. Suzy – Great attitude! Patience and persistence are key to weight loss at our age! Joyce – Congrats on your NSV of inches lost! That’s quite an accomplishment!
:glasses: Katla – Enjoy your trip with DD and DGD! Good for you getting in your exercise while on vacation!
:happy: Msstallion38 – Welcome to our group. Sounds like you have a great attitude and already are off to a good start.
:flowerforyou: CritterSue – I hope that pain isn’t serious. Keep us posted.
:frown: Meg – I think we all have those blah days sometimes. Hope you’re feeling better soon.
:happy: Michele – Try and keep a positive attitude about the wedding, and maybe you’ll be surprised to find things between you Bryan and Diane improve. I really hope you can enjoy your time with them and hope the rest of your vacation is wonderful too. Sounds like a fabulous itinerary.
Janemartin – So sorry about the loss of your good friend.
:glasses: Kathy – The sun can be a wonderful thing, but we have to be so careful because there is so much damage it can do. I hope your DH’s eye condition improves soon. Robin – Best wishes that your job interview results in an improved work situation.
I am off tomorrow, so I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. They are predicting beautiful weather for the first time in a long time around here, so I am looking forward to spending some time in the sun!:glasses:
Congrats to all on their success, and (((hugs))) to all who are struggling. Hang in…..it gets better!
GOALS FOR JUNE:
Increase weights for circuit training to 5 pounds each.
Consistent logging
Drink at least 9 glasses of water a day
Find an exercise class I enjoy
Hugs,
Lucy in DE.:bigsmile:0 -
Happy Thurs.
Thanks for all the sympathy wishes.She will be missed by many.
How true life is short,as someone else said,what are you waiting for?
Have a good one.
HUGS
jane0 -
afternoon chica's,
just came in from mowing the lawn, got my hair cut,then to sam's bought myself more clothes,most on clearance:bigsmile:
and my pedometer says 13,000 steps and the fitbit is 10,000 + so I dont know which one is off, but hey honest I will take either...0 -
Can you believe it's almost 3 in the afternoon and I still have my "patio" dress on. Been moving clothes from one closet to another and trying on before deciding whether to give away or save. My DD said I should take them to the resale shop since some of them are really expensive clothes but I'm not sure I want the hassle of that!
We won 1St place gross in our flight! I was so pleased as it's the first time in awhile I've done so well in a tournament. However it was really hot and humid. I brought most of my lunch home for DH and he had it for dinner. I was so exhausted I went to bed at 8:30 and slept until 7 this morning.
Michele - I think what I've gotten into is either poison ivy or oak or something. Unfortunately I'm very allergic to it so may have to cal dr tomorrow about a shot.Its beginning to spread and once that happens it's a mess.
I've read all the posts and send prayers for all that requested. Going to go take a nap and try to get my energy back.
Promise to be more responsive tomorrow.
Sue in TX0 -
whooo hooo im over 16,000 steps , i am freaking amazed.. and Im not even tired ....0
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Dull headache now. So much better, thanks all for your concern. I took a nap and slept 2 hours.
Lucy, I keep my pedometer in my pocket and it works fine. I hate the clip
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Hello again,
Just posting tonight as I'm not sure how much time I will have tomorrow before we set off for Devon. I don't know if the b&b has wifi, but I will take my tablet as there may be somewhere in the village where I can catch up. We want to get our gym session in before we go. The only deadline is picking up DH' s daughter from the station down there at 3pm, but that gives us loads of time. I have finished packing, apart from toiletries, so feel a bit more settled. I normally don't sleep much before a journey, but I feel OK at the moment.
DH went to his new therapist today and seems to have got a lot from it. He has books to read and forms to fill in. At least it has reassured him that his problem is fairly common and is not hopeless. He had a terrible night last night, but was a bit more chirpy when he got back from her.
I have printed out a map of the village and looked up the hotel on Street View. So I know where we are going! !:laugh: :blushing: Tomorrow night is a low key family meal at DSIL's b&b, lasagne I think, and the main event is on Saturday. The weather forecast is mixed with some showers.
Oh well, once I get there it will all be great. I like everyone who is going and love most, so that is a good start. My DSIL. is one of my favourite people.
Love to all of you who have posted here about children who died before their time. My ex' s sister, that we shared a house with, was killed in a car accident at the age of 29. I still dream of my ex' s sister. It was the most traumatic time as the driver of the other car was convicted of manslaughter in his absence. He had fled the country to Brazil. My ex' s mother, a lovely and caring woman, had a total breakdown and had to be committed to a mental hospital. I was 25 and the whole experience was life changing. Every second of that time is as vivid as if it happened yesterday. I also think I will have some emotion when I see my new granddaughter, due in September, as my daughter, Kate, was stillborn 35 years ago. They are always in our hearts.
Bye for now, Heather in muggy Hampshire, UK0 -
Robin: I’m sending good thoughts your way for the new position.:flowerforyou:
Joyce: Glad to hear your headache has eased. I hope it disappears altogether soon.:flowerforyou:
LucyT: You are not rationalizing. New clothing as a reward is a fabulous motivator. :bigsmile:
Sue in TX: I hope you feel better. It sounds like seeking medical help is a good idea.:flowerforyou:
Heather: I hope your DH has found someone who can help him. There are things we just can’t handle on our own. Have a good time in Devon.:flowerforyou:
I got my coffee this morning and the headache disappeared. Thank goodness. DD decided to meet for lunch wherever in Boulder I wanted so I picked Pei Wei, an Asian place that DH and I discovered on our last visit here. It just happens to be near a Nordstrom's Rack. While we waited for Mommy, DGD and I shopped and she now has two new outfits and a pair of cute new shoes. The need to pick up a neighbor boy from day camp went away when his mom made other plans, so after lunch DGD and I stopped to do some grocery shopping and came home. I could use a nap and I think SHE needs one so that can happen—after I try to find a way to calculate my lunch calories.
Katla in Sunny Colorado for now0 -
Robin: I’m sending good thoughts your way for the new position.:flowerforyou:
Joyce: Glad to hear your headache has eased. I hope it disappears altogether soon.:flowerforyou:
LucyT: You are not rationalizing. New clothing as a reward is a fabulous motivator. :bigsmile:
Sue in TX: I hope you feel better. It sounds like seeking medical help is a good idea.:flowerforyou:
Heather: I hope your DH has found someone who can help him. There are things we just can’t handle on our own. Have a good time in Devon.:flowerforyou:
I got my coffee and the headache disappeared. Thank goodness. DD decided to meet for lunch wherever in Boulder I wanted so I picked Pei Wei, an Asian place that DH and I discovered on our last visit here. It just happens to be near a Nordstrom Rack. While we waited for Mommy, DGD and I shopped and she now has two new outfits and a pair of cute new shoes. :bigsmile: The need to pick up a neighbor boy from day camp went away when his mom made other plans, so after lunch DGD and I stopped and did some grocery shopping and came home. I could use a nap and I think SHE needs one so that can happen.:noway:
Katla in Sunny Colorado for now0 -
Good evening ladies. I only have a few minutes before I need to go start dinner. thanks to all who sent me get well wishes. I'm feeling better but not 100% yet. I did a long bike ride with DH and DD yesterday but they were very sweet and kept on the slower side as I was struggling a bit.
Today I had breakfast out with a business associate and then DH wanted to go out at lunch for sushi. Much as I didn't feel like exercising, I'm very proud to say I got my butt in gear and did the Jessica Smith DVD my DS bought me for my b-day. It is low impact but really works up a sweat. I'm trying a new Skinnytaste recipe tonight for Chicken Tikka Marsala. I'm not sure which one of you recommended that blog - but thank you! I've made several of her recipes now and they are yummy yet guilt free.
Tomorrow we are off to the Cubs game. Going to do a bike ride in the morning so I don't have to feel too bad about eating at the ball park. Hoping the weather is good. Nothing like a sunny day watching baseball!
Robin - good luck. I hope this interview works out for you
Brooke - sending prayers. My MIL had lung cancer - my thoughts are with you
Michelle - hearing about your on-going issues with Bryan breaks my heart. I hope you can enjoy your European trip regardless
Juanita - happy belated b-day
Just saw the time - got to run so can't post any longer
Hugs to all in need
Jodios in beautiful, sunny, hot N. IL0 -
I thought supper would give me some energy. We went to cracker barrell. I got the beef stew because it is so full of veggies and nice and warm. Knowing that I hadn't eaten much today I figured I could get the mac and cheese also. When I got home I calculated it and I am way over!:sad: So I went ahead and put in my usual bedtime snack. I may or may not eat it but I know with my diabetes I need to eat something. I think as tired as I am even though I had a nice nap, 2 hours, I think it is one of my 'MS days'. I'm glad I don't have them very often but I sure don't like them. It just totally drains me. After I started exercising I have really enjoyed feeling good, walking energetically, being able to do about anything I want to. So a day like today really knocks me down. Oh well. God allowed me to have this and has shown me so much strength through it and that His timing in my life has made a lot more sense than how I was handling it. So I guess I'll just wait until I feel better. But I don't get my Weight Watchers fudge bar:frown:
HGTV tonight! Joyce in Indiana0 -
Good evening everyone. Today is day 3 of a big project at work. I am working with a temp to configure and put out 87 or so computers. I am a computer support person. We had been putting out 2 computers a day and today I was told we have to double that! No room in my office. I'm not sure how I will get this set up. I'll have to re-arrange a bunch of stuff. At least this project is making my days go by faster!
I met my DD for lunch today. We have a standing date to meet for lunch on Thursdays. I really enjoy the time with her. We ate at O'Charlies. I had a spinach/apple/chicken salad half and forgot to get the dressing on the side. They completely soaked the salad in the dressing! Took away from the flavor and added too many extra calories!
Well, I am very sleepy so signing off now. Best wishes, prayers, and hugs to everyone in this group. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
June Goals:
8 - 8oz glasses of water daily
check
burn 200 calories at least 3 times a week
check
25 jumping jacks daily
check
7,000 steps a day
90%
yard work or outside at least 15 min a day
40%
Complete squat challenge
check
Arm weights 3 times a week
check
45 min cardio 5 times a week
70%
Rita from TN0 -
Hey everyone. Whew what a day. First thing this morning (before 8) I got a call from the vet about Benny Beagles’s lab work. I thought yesterday would be the last blood test, it all would be fine, and he’d discharge us back to the regular vet. But Nooooooooooooooooooooooooo his triglycerides (which like humans should be under 150) are over 1000!!!!!!!!! So now he’s on gemfibrozil (a human cholesterol med) and he needs more testing to see why it’s so high. One of the things they want to test him for is cushing’s disease which is an endocrine problem which certainly could explain why he piddles every 20 minutes and drinks nearly a gallon a day. We had it tested once before, but that was when he had pancreatitis and any stress causes you to release stress hormones and throws the results off.
Went grocery shopping, nearly finished the little test bank, walked in the blazing heat (bleh) and did an hour of gardening. I could deadhead flowers all day long and still never catch up, but that’s ok because I enjoy the yard so much.
Brooke oh I am so sorry to hear about you fil! I hope they can treat it successfully. Good thoughts and many prayers to him, mil, and you too!
Michelle: it sounds like the closer the wedding gets the more stressed you are getting. I am sending you healing thoughts for peace
Jane: so sorry to hear about Mary Ellen. Sounds like she was a great person to know. Sending you warm thoughts and healing prayers too.
Kathy thanks for the heads up on the plumaria at Bath and Body works. I think I emailed you that we had a huge plumaria tree in our front yard in Hawaii and I just love the scent.
Grandmallie: how’s the toe feeling? You had such a busy day!
Heather; you have become such a world traveler! It’s nice to be able to seize the day and move forward with dreams.
DeeDee: thanks for the get well thoughts. I do feel better today!
Katla; good news that it is sunny there now. I hope your headache went away. Have safe and fun travels. I was so sorry to read about your stillborn daughter. Hugs to you!!!
Robin: all my fingers and all my toes are crossed for you!!!!!
Juanita: we could use a little rain but not too much if you don’t mind sending it!
Yanniejannie: we had low humidity here today too, probably because all the danged wind blew it away. I do hate the wind that we get here
Sandy: you reminded me…time to dye the hair. I’m sure my church picture will make me look like an old bag…it’s probably been 5 weeks. DH says “Why don’t you just let it go” not understanding it sounds like he thinks I look old enough to be gray!
Joyce: I sure hope your headache is gone by now!
Phoo: that’s the spirit. No kicking….just move on and learn. I have seen that movie several times and can related to your experience! I was so sorry to hear you had lost a son. Hugs to you
Lucy: what great fun…shopping for new clothes you know will fit you well and look great on you! Enjoy!!!
Suebedew: Ihope you get relief from the poison plants (ivy or oak) soon! Stop scratching LOL
Jodios: glad you are feeling better. Go cubbies!
Rita: despite the dressing issue, it sounds like you are making good progress with your goals!
Well I’m off to a nice warm shower. Or should I say HOT. I love hot showers! We have an “on demand” water heater, so we never run out of hot water. Now that is my idea of heaven! That and plumeria lotion afterwards LOL. Good night and take care, Meg from Omaha home of the college world series0 -
Jane - I'm so very sorry for your loss
Kathy - I certainly never expected Bryan to be living right next door or anything like that. I just can't understand him wanting nothing more to do with us (he's said that not in so many words). I don't even have a problem with him living in another country, but not communicating at all with us???? Oh well...... guess God is trying to teach me something, just wish I knew what it was. We do have a letter, one I had translated into the Spain spanish and another in English, to give Dianna and Bryan basically saying that we wish them well, and as a wedding present we're giving them tickets to the US (which I'm sure they won't take, so that's that much money we've saved) since Bryan is able to spend time with her family but we haven't been able to spend any time with Dianna hopefully we can get to know each other. I honestly don't know how happy he is with Dianna. Jessica said that she was surprised he proposed to her because Jessica didn't feel the relationship was very deep at all. Bryan did tell us that the reason for the rush for the wedding was because his visa expires in August and by marring an EU resident, he won't have the visa issue. Is there love there? I don't know, I suppose there is some. Hope your Yorkie is OK
Did 50 minutes of Jillian Michael's No More Trouble Zones DVD, then went to WalMart, then to Lynette's office to take the cake to her, then had to stop at one food store on the way home because (and this really surprised me) WalMart doesn't sell ANY beer in 12oz cans in an 8 pack. I'm dying to try this recipe this weekend for beer can chicken. Then came home and Vince was working on taking off a capstone on one of the retaining walls. See, we're going to put in lighting underneath the capstones just so there's enough lighting on the steps etc. Well, two of the capstones were really glued to one of the blocks so we had to lift all three. Talk about heavy! Eventually, Vince was able to get the capstone that he needs off the block. Now he just has to put a groove in the capstone for the wire for the light. That took A LOT of work. Then we put down more riverock. Guess we worked outside from about 10:30 until 5. Well, Vince was actually out there longer since he cut the grass, I came in and started to get dinner ready. He ran out of gas for the tractor/lawn mower so tomorrow he figures he'll use the lawn mower. We'll probably put Kris and Jessica to work some since we need to replace a gasket on the slide and it takes at least 3 people to do this. Oh, I cleaned out the spa, we ran the robotic cleaner.
Tomorrow I'll do some incline intervals at the Y then probably go to Aldi's to get water and some other things. I like to have water for Vince to drink (also he likes Gatorade). I think I only have about 8 bottles left so I'll get another case of 24.
grandmalle - do you take anything to prevent gout? Vince takes Uloric.
The lady who is altering my dress for the wedding called today. The dress is ready. She couldn't get over how poorly the alterations were done! I'm going to pick it up Tuesday. I bet she's done a great job.
Made a key lime pie for this weekend and took the fudge cookies out of the freezer so Jessica and Kris have something. Of course, I have cookies for them to take home....lol
Robin - you've got crossed fingers, toes, eyes, and anything else that can be crossed. Sure hope the interview goes well. I'm sure you'll let us know.
Baked some sweet potatoes for this weekend, now baking baked potatoes. I know Kris likes sweet potatoes, and so do I. Vince and Jessica don't so they can have the white baked potatoes.
On the bright side - I admit that I've been stress eating, but I haven't gained very much at all. I was afraid that I'd gain more, but I'm still around 130-135, which is where I've been for the last who knows how many years. Usually, in the summertime I lose more because I'm in the pool or whatever. If this whole Bryan thing hadn't come up, I probably would have. it is what it is. Oh, hot stock tip for anyone. Invest in a company that makes sunscreen. On me alone, the stock will go thru the roof!!! lol Also invest in a company that makes bar soap. Every day I have to take a shower, we're going thru more soap and shampoo than you can imagine.
Joyce - hope your headache is history very soon.
Lucy in DE - congrats on the pushups! When we lived in Kennett Square, we always bought our big items in DE. That's one of the things I miss in NC -- no tax free. I want to give Dianna SOMETHING in addition to the wedding gift. I'm thinking that I can take a scarf to her and give her mother maybe a crocheted scaft, just a little something.
Sue in TX - congrats on the win! We had poison ivy (one of those poisons ivy, sumac, whatever). There is this stuff called "ivy Block". I got it at the drugstore. Basically, you put it on before you go out, the only thing is that you have to wash it off when you come in. But it does work.
grandmalle - awesome steps
Heather - have fun in Devon! That's terrible about your ex's sister and how it affected her mother. You've certainly had your share of terrible experiences (Kate)
jodios - I tried a SkinnyTaste recipe for these mini meatloaves. I was sure they'd be dry as can be, but they were so moist!
Meg - sure hope Benny Beagle gets better fast. You're right, the closer the wedding gets the more stressed I'm getting. But I'm also trying to take it out in doing the riverrock, not really thinking a whole lot but sweating
Michele in NC0 -
Michelle - we love beer can chicken...if you can't get the beer you can always use a can of soda
Meg - sorry about your fur baby
Off to shower and bed...have a great night ladies
Jodios in still hot and a bit muggy N. Il0 -
:flowerforyou: Sandy, I have been line dancing since 2004. When I moved to Washington I found a notice in the paper about a beginning line dance class and I decided to try it. Now I go to classes three mornings a week and am currently teaching the beginning class as a substitute for the regular teacher who is recovering from an injury. I also practice one day a week with a performance group that will dancing at an assisted living place next week and at the county fair in August
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: Another lovely day of dancing and dog walking…pedometer says 23,000 steps Barbie from rainy NW Washington
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."0
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