WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2015

jmkmomm

My fit bit tracker did show a much better sleep last night. The previous night was better but last night was the best. But I had to set my alarm yesterday and this morning I didn't. Of course we will tomorrow for Charlie's appointment. I have a feeling that if he requires a severe diet change it is going to be pretty difficult for him. One of the questions I have for her is whether or not stress can upset ulcerative colitis. Left my cell phone at church tonight. Got a call when I got home that they were going to be at the church for 30 minutes doing stuff. But I like to do some window shopping at Walmart on Wednesday nights because Charlie isn't with me. So it was well past the 30 minutes. So I need to see if the church is open tomorrow.

Sharon, many times a crisis like you went and are going through can actually help a couple. You both depend on each other right now. Good luck, also good luck with that iliostomy. Is it a temporary iliostomy?

Kol900 welcome!!! Sounds like an alarm clock would help you to remind you to get up and move. With your artistic mind normal everyday exercise may not be your thing. But something like yoga would maybe a little more artistic. Like some one else said, 5 minutes one day, 6 another day. Or if you need to increase it every 3 or 4 days. Good luck.

Mary in Minnesota sorry about your husband not getting that transfer. It always sounded like you had your heart set on getting out of the north. Congrats on finding a nice house so fast. Always nice to start out fresh after a disappointment.

Pip, tell your husband I said thanks for doing the MS ride.

Heather, loved your pastoral view from the cottage. My B/P would never be high with that in my back yard.

Sylvia, wonderful picture.

Kim, congrats on the wonderful vet you found. I put my cat up on the table but the vet always does his exam like a massage also. When I had my girls, the pediatrician I found would always examine them on their level also. In the office, they had these little tiny kids size wooden chairs, the doctor would sit in one of those chairs, if my girls were reading a book, he would ask to read it to them. Then he would examine them on my lap. They were never afraid of going to the doctor. One time they had to see one of the other guys in the office and he said it was policy for his patients to put them up on that cold metal table. She just cried the whole time. They had never been treated like that.

One time not long after I was diagnosed with MS, some one in my MS forum I love was talking about their SO divorcing her because MS wasn't what he signed up for. So I just asked Charlie how he felt. He said that he married me for better or for worse.

Time to take my Melatonin and go to bed. Got to see what this doctor says about ulcerative colitis tomorrow. Will be very informative how Charlie will take it.

Joyce, Indiana

Lestan48

Have been to see Brian, Sport Nutritionist this afternoon.
I am allowed 1400 to 1700 calories. He said use 1400 as base line, then add 200 calories for every hour I train, but do not go over 1700.
I have to cut out: all berries, berry jam, mash potatoes, cream, ice cream, sugar and Stevia
I can and will do this for Tom's Big Burn starting on Monday.
I go back to Brian in a month

grandmallie

morning ladies~ yes I am typing at 2:50 in the morning on about 4 hrs sleep..
work was busy yesterday.. and I did mow the lawn before work yesterday.. but now have lost my voice... we havent had rain and the pollen is just horrible. so that is what I attribute that to.
last night was a fiasco, went to my DB and DSIL for dinner..and my DB had been drinking he said no, but I know him.. all he did was bi--h.. made a nice dinner and my dad got dropped off, DB was just beside himself...
he does not like not having control of a situation and my DSIL brother is coming and taking mom up to the lake house, which right now doesnt have the water turned on yet. Sean and Jean usually do that.. Wally is a trouble maker and he knows how to push buttons, so that is what set Sean off drinking.. well after we finished dinner dad had called us all together to talk about the cottage in N.H.,it is now is Sean and Jeans name .
so Dad is a likes to tell a story ,and Sean didnt want to hear any of it so he started screaming and yelling at his 86 yr old father, I got up and walked out, and dad walked out behind me and I took him home,Sean tried calling about 6 times and leaving me voice mails and I didnt want to hear it, texted Jean and told her when he calms down then maybe I will talk to him..
My father didnt do well business wise in his younger years and all he has to live on is his social security.. which is not much.having both the cottage and his home and trying to pay taxes on both has been very hard, so for the past few years he hasnt been able to pay the taxes on his home here in Ct.
he has taken care of the cottage for 50 yrs, and he had at least a couple of renters to help defray the taxes up there, these people have been going up yearly for 20 yrs, and now Sean and Jean dont want it rented out this yr because they want to get some of the disrepair fixed,worried about liability..
So my dad is trying to explain to me that these friends that have rented it have made plans yearly to go there and now they cant, just hurts him.. Sean didn't want to listen to any of it, so will try and speak with Jean today and tell her dads side of the story..
I am pretty pissed with my brother at this point , our mom is gone and he is so into worrying about what he doesnt have control over that dad wont be here for ever..
going to get my hair cut this morning, then home.. I have only gotten about 4 hrs sleep so will be dragging by this afternoon

dreamwriter

Thanks all for the warm welcome back and all the kind words of support.

Terri- Sing. Always sing. I'm glad the popcorn was worth the splurge. We all have our little pleasures. That cell phone cover is wonderful. I love the bling.

Heather - Thank you for the photo, looking at it made me feel more peaceful.

Sylvia - Glad that you are finding healthy food. I bet the fresh fruit is fantastic. Spain is definitely on my list.

Mary - Things change fast in Minnesota. It's good that you have found a house that meets your needs.

Alison - I'm sorry that happened in your family. Your father being yelled at is beyond disrespectful. I think you were right not to engage with someone that has been drinking.

Today had many ups and downs. My daughter is finally going to see a specialist about getting her tonsils out. I feel this should have been done many years ago but the doctors always found a reason not to do it. She has endured years of having strep throat 4-5 times a year. I hope they finally do something about this.
Tomorrow I am going for my pelvic ultrasound. I've felt thirsty since I finished my last glass of water. lol
I am still waiting to see when my endoscopy will be scheduled.
My oldest grand daughter phoned to tell me she loves me. She quizzed me about how I felt about her and Jennita. I told her I am happy if she is. My concern is that she has already brought a few people through Rohyn's young life. I want her to be conscious of who she is allowing into his life. She falls in love easily and quickly becomes obsessed. She seemed to understand my point. I don't know how I feel about Jennita as I have never met her or seen them interact.
A lot of my flowers out front are blooming. I love the bleeding hearts.
DH was mean to my 3 year old DGD and then wondered why she didn't want to talk to Gramps. I think the sooner we go back to counselling the better.
A woman that used to work at the store came in to see me. She said she would never have become a teacher if I hadn't encouraged her. It was all her effort but I'll share credit.
Needing to get back to posting walks and gathering people.

Good night
-Sharon in Lethbridge

grandmallie

Sharon in Lethbridge~
I feel your daughter's pain as I have been there..I was told at 17 I have cronic tonsillitis.. so as the years progressed, I was getting strep like every other week,and sounded like Darth Vader. I finally went to a Ear,Nose, and Throat Dr, while they were infected, he said good God you should have these out when you were little,,,, I had major ear infections with vertigo too.
So at 30 yrs old I got them out.. that was rough .. lost 13 lbs in a week and all I could do is suck on ice chips..
good luck to her

Gilly139

OH my goodness Terri that is just beautiful - I want one!!!

Went out to eat last night with my son and menu had not got any calorie values, so I guessed at what I thought would be better than the enourmous burger that he had. When I got home I googled it and found it was 1,325, so despite it being delicous I will not be having that again!!

Gilly, Suffolk UK

CynthiaT60

Good morning everyone!

Kim: what a great vet! Glad you found her. It’s so important.

Alison: I know what you mean about pollen. I haven’t had much trouble this spring, but sometimes it’s awful. Hope you also get some rest.

Am tired and "done" at the moment. Free day today, but the $#&*$(*@* people doing the renovations in the apartment above ours are at it again, even though it's a holiday here. So p***ed off about not even being able to have a cup of coffee on the sofa in peace, every day since the beginning of March. Dog is also constantly stressed.

Hope we all have a good day.

Cynthia :flowerforyou:

cityjaneLondon

Good morning folks!

Woke up, as forecast, to howling wind and torrential rain! Good job we were expecting it as it couldn't be a bigger contrast to yesterday. We plan to shop for a few food items in the next village and spend the day writing and reading.
This morning I did 30 mins weights and strength exercising for 103 calories, so I need to do a video from the internet this pm. My knee is sore from all the walking, so it won't be a walking video! ! ! ! ! I could just do my routine again. :ohwell:

Very moved by all the parental and family stories. It's so great to have a community of women like this who understand our pain.
Beth - I always feel for your situation. :flowerforyou:

Sharon - hope the tests go well!

Joyce - same to you and Charlie. He has a lot to deal with. :flowerforyou:

Oh well, have to get respectable for the shopping trip. I'm still in pyjamas. Holidays! ! ! ! ! :laugh:

Heather in rainy Gower, Wales, UK

lhannon062709

Morning, afternoon and evening, all,

Yesterday was a good day, got my run in, muddy as it was, but now there are floors to do. Couldn't figure out why I was having a hard time breathing, looked at the humidity and it was nearly 90 percent. It's usually down around 12 percent or so. Measured my route with my car, it said it was 2.5 miles, my pedometer said 2.75 miles, so my stride measurement is off (no surprise). I'll just have to add a lap around the outside fence of the house, which I measured at almost exactly a quarter mile, to make up the distance.

The ranch trapper has traps out for varmints (coyote, lynx, fox, other predators) along the draws outside the camp where we live, so I can't take Daisy running too far outside the camp fences, or I risk her getting a broken leg or worse in one of the traps. And if I go running anywhere without her, she becomes Doggy Houdini, and will get out of almost any fence to go with me. As long as she knows where I am, she never tries to get out of the home yard--and doesn't try to get out if I leave in a car. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Doggies don't always make sense.

Happy Thursday,
Lisa from West Texas

peachstategal

Ladies ~ Thanks so much for all the lovely photos. What a wonderful place we live in!

Allterrain_Lady

Hello ladies!
I'm not over 50 but on on a health journey too.
I've found this post recently from a 54yo. She's the ultimate inspiration! If any of you is struggling or wondering about age being an issue, please check it out!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10153839/obesity-to-omg-one-woman-s-journey/p1
Have a nice day!
Vanessa

drkatiebug

Good morning, my friends. Thanks for all the encouraging words. I am feeling better today. I did better with calories yesterday, only going over by 40!

More later,
K

pipcd34

Morning peeps!!!! On the bus!! Heading to the airport!!!
walk hm 2 train station w/hvy bag- 41.43min, 4amph, 2.7mi = 225cal

Don't keep track of my steps but not bad with the speed.


Jkmomn- u can thank me too I have been riding for about 6 yrs now. Volunteered for the other 12

SSC1958

Vicki: Sorry to hear that yet another person has left. Hopefully they find someone quickly. I hate those calls in the middle of the night...you never do get back to sleep properly. Hope you're able to have an early night tonight.

Sylvia: Great picture of you and your hubby! I've never heard the term sun poisioning before, is it the same as sunburn?

Cynthia: Glad that the new job is working out, too bad that working from home doesn't seem to be acceptable to the new boss.

Barbie, Welcome home, I really like the pic of the Oregon coast.

Mary: Glad you've found a house, too bad it couldn't have been in Texas!

Lesley: I understand cutting out the cream, sugar, even berries since there is so much natural sugar in them, but why stevia?

Grandmallie: Good for you for 1. getting out of the situation and 2. for taking your dad with you! Hope you have a better day today!

Dr Katie: I'm very glad you're feeling better. Great work on those calories!

Pip: Have a good trip! And thanks to you and hubby on behalf of my sister for riding and volunteering!


I bought a frame for my tai chi scroll yesterday that has a mat. I knew that the mat wouldn't fit but thought that I could cut it down. My first problem was that I could not get the back completely off. It turns out that one of the long sides and a part of the narrower side are not cut, by design since that side doesn't have a fastener. So you have to try to lift it up and centre the picture without being able to see it. You can't take the mat out without ruining it. It's going back! I think I'll have to look for a custom framer... hope that isn't too expensive.

Thought for the day: Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. - Kevyn Aucoin

Have a wonderful day my friends,

Carey-Edmonton

terewilliams

Carey-Edmonton: Thanks so much! I echo the sentiment!

Thought for the day: Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. - Kevyn Aucoin

GodMomKim

quick check in - have a great day everyone.

Kim in N. cal

pipcd34

Hanging out at the airport waiting for my plane

pipcd34

Oh and ssc1958, you are welcome :0)

cityjaneLondon

Done 10 mins extra exercise indoors, mainly on the floor. Just going out to walk down and up the hill. Want to eat! :sad:

Heather, hoping it's stopped raining!

italy10548

I made 10,488 steps yesterday! My Fitbit program emailed me 2 new badge awards and I thought it was fun to get them. Didn't sleep well last night so....oh well, gotta start the day now. I think I'll be kind to myself and nap when when needed. Hopefully, then I won't be looking for food to give me energy when what I really need is sleep

italy10548

Love all the pictures! ❤️ this group. Cheers Ladies!

pipcd34

On the plane, take off already! Wish kirby was with me

Katla49

Barbie: Cape Perpetua is my favorite lighthouse! DH and I were married near there 45 years ago. It has become the symbol of our wedding day although we were actually married in a nearby state park, high on a cliff in a whale lookout tower. We could see whales going by down below and it was a lovely day.

Heather: What a glorious view! It looks like a very relaxing spot for a vacation. Your contrasting weather today is a different sort of opportunity. I hope you and DH find ways to enjoy it.

Mary: Congratulations on finding a new home so quickly! I hope that you and DH are happy there.

Kim: Your comments about moms doing their best are wise. My mom drove me crazy at times, but I know she did her best. She was limited by shyness, fear & low self-esteem. She has been gone for a long time, & I can’t use her as an excuse for my own shortcomings. It is so tempting to blame mom, just like when we were teens. I do tend to blame HER mom for treating her so badly when she was growing up. Perhaps that isn’t fair, either. I once hunted up Grandma’s grave and gave her a lecture about mistreating my mom. I could swear Grandpa spoke up in her defense and told me that I didn’t understand the situation. On a completely different topic, your salmon recipe sounds wonderful.

Lesley: I can understand your dietary restrictions except for stevia. What is that one about? I see I’m not the only one who is curious.

Alison: Good luck with your family worries. I agree with Sharon in Lethbridge that you were wise not to talk with your brother while he was under the influence of too much alcohol.

Sharon in Lethbridge: I love bleeding hearts, too!

Cynthia: Sorry about your stressful home life. I’d forgotten how disruptive having an upstairs neighbor could be.

Dr. Katie: I’m glad you had a better day. I have a strategy for the times I go over that you might be able to adapt in some way. I have an exercise bike(trike) available. If I go over, I ride off the excess calories. It gives me added control and I am very happy for the option. My exercise bike is my terratrike on a trainer. I ride out in the garage and read or listen to an audiobook until I’ve burned enough calories riding to make up my overage plus a little.

Carey in Edmonton: I love today’s quotation! I keep a list of wise quotations and added this to it.



My neighbor had conflicts and couldn’t go to Zumba this morning, so I’ve decided to go in for the spin class and try the whole thing for once. I usually start a half hour early, and end a half hour early. I started this spin class in an effort to support my neighbor, and now I find I’m doing it for me.

Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison

May Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week. Work on flexibility and back
strength.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least three glasses of water daily, preferably more!
5. Eliminate alcohol. Accomplished but here as a reminder.
6. Monitor sleep. Try to average 7 or more hours of sleep nightly.

terri_mom

Happy Thursday ! ! !

Beth – I understand about eating stuff we know we shouldn’t. Last night I made spaghetti, meatballs, shiritaki noodles for myself, and still put a few (okay, scoopful of) regular noodles in my bowl. I wasn’t still hungry, just walked back toward the stove, and put them in. Today is a new day! We can do this ! ! !

Thank You Everyone who has been sharing the beautiful pictures. I hope I can travel more some day, but for now we only travel for bowling, baseball, and basketball. I enjoy living vicariously through your photos.

Barbie – I hope your issue is just water weight. Even so, I’m sure you will have everything back to normal quickly. I wish I could walk as much/far as you.

Mary – so much is happening so quickly for you. I am excited for you and all these happy changes.

Pip – Enjoy the mini-vacation.

Kim – good for you for your realization regarding your Mom. // I’m not sure why I feel the need to eat popcorn (or anything for that matter) at a movie, except that it is something I have always done. I guess it is just one of the hurdles I need to conquer. Thanks for that enlightenment! // As DS gets older, he needs more shirts etc with lettering, so I have been considering the purchase of an embroidery machine. Do you (or anyone else) have any suggestions? (the shirts for the Junior Gold Tournament start at $95 and that does NOT include name on back), and I just don't have that much extra income.

Allison – Hugs and Prayers for all the family struggles.

Sharon – I have bleeding hearts in my back garden. They are my Dad’s favorite, so I do my best to maintain them. I didn't get the hot sauce mix on the tulips in time though, so the rabbits have taken care of most of them.

Gilly – I got the cell phone case from Amazon. I also ordered 3 others that are just covers (one for DS) and the entire order was under $40.00 (most items being under $6 each then add shipping). Sorry about the Restaurant item being so high in calories. Isn’t it exciting that it is now something that makes you think? Any chance I get I put the food into MFP before eating, because I have been tricked that way too many times. Or, if not possible, I just do my best to start over right away, better food and as much exercise as I can make happen. We can do this !

Italy - congrats on the FitBit badges. I hope my DD has great results like that, too.

Ok, remind to self (and anyone else who needs it): Time to get up, stretch, and walk around a little. Go! Okay, how did you do? Great. Now, a time little bit more next time

Hugs for Everyone ! ! !

Terri in Milwaukee

cityjaneLondon

Did 15 mins down and up a steep hill. That'll have to do for today. 273 cals in all. Not a lot of cals to eat, but I will go carbfree this evening. Cooking up yesterday's pork remains with bacon, onions, garlic, celery, mushrooms and tomatoes. Oregano. DH potatoes or rice. I've been over losing cals this holiday but matching maintaining, so I hope not too much damage done. Like Barbie, I should think I'll go back with some water calories from saltier food. That will pass. :laugh:

Cynthia - Oh how I understand your pain! When we lived in London the renovations in the other flats began to really get to me. Horrible! I hated it so much I decided to move. I had remarried by then, so we decided to pool our resources, but even then we couldn't afford a detached house in London and that was the only kind of house I could tolerate as I was so sensitised to the noise by then. In order to get my house I had to leave my beloved London. and that's how I ended up in Hampshire.
I still am hypersensitive to noise though. When we moved into our new house the next door neighbours were renovating their already huge house into a mansion with a vast garage. That went on for 18 months! ! ! ! ! Rage and fury! :sad: Not quite as bad as people knocking and crashing about against your walls though. :flowerforyou:

Katla - I spent some of the time messing about composing a fun mock film poster/card for DS#2 from moonpig.com. Love it. I even found four photos of him on my tablet and cropped them to insert on the poster. The film is called TURNING 36 and there are mock reviews on it. Hope he likes it! I have also bought him the horribly expensive Le Creuset saucepan for his birthday. I'm in love with it, so I hope he will be. When I sent him details he said it looked "Amazing" but too expensive. But I think a present should be something out of the ordinary. Good job my rental money has just come in! Most of you will think I'm crazy, but a beautiful saucepan is a joy for ever! :laugh:

Got to get on preparing dinner. Love to all.

Heather in gloomy Wales, UK

nccarolb

Good morning! Well, it is for one more minute.

I managed a short walk in the park yesterday. I think it came in at around 1.5 miles. I took the "back way" in through the back yard instead of walking around the road, so I'm not sure how much difference that made. It shouldn't have made much difference though because I did walk the normal pavement loop that I usually do. It was lovely out last night and the scents from the honeysuckle and other blooming bushes was a nice addition to my walk.

My son put together my glider for me yesterday. He called to tell me that it was impossible and that I was going to have to return it, but when I got home it was all put together. We sat in it for a few minutes before I went for my walk. Today, his sister is running a few errands for me and I offered to let him use the car for the rest of the day if he wanted to ride back into town with her. (I hope he has some gas money!) Either my daughter will come get me for the job switchover, or I will walk it, then she will take me to my haircut appointment at 6 p.m.

Barbie - I'm glad you had a good time on your vacation. I imagine that the extra weight is mostly fluid retention since you were not in control of the salt content of your meals.

Carey - I don't think I've ever been a role model before. Thank you!

I realized yesterday that I have only one more full week before I go to Dallas. I need to do some finalizing of plans, etc. After I do laundry this weekend, I will do a practice pack to see if everything fits in my suitcase. Ha! I just realized that this is the first time I've really traveled since I've lost weight. My clothes are smaller! Packing SHOULD be easier...Maybe I'll have room for an extra pair of shoes. LOL

Heather - I finished your book! It was great. It kept me on my toes and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I became involved with the story and completely forgot that I "know" the author so the naughty bits were just parts of the story.

Lisa - I'm a couple of chapters into your book and am enjoying it very much, as well. It is the type of genre that I typically read so I'm right at home in it.

My pastor was asking for volunteers who speak a different language for Pentecost Sunday and, one of the stipulations was that it needed to be only a few words, so I volunteered. Now I'm assigned to recite John 3:16 in Spanish! I think I can do it, particularly if I'm allowed to read it. I found a YouTube video of it and will practice with it. Just hope the church members who are native Spanish speakers don't fall out of their chairs laughing! I was hoping for just a few word...

I'm off to get some more work done and to take a little walking break. Hope all of you have a good day!

Carol in NC

fanncy0626

Michele- that's an awful lot of bleach bottles! I hope you enjoy your swim, now that your pool is ready.

Kim- thanks for your insight on moms. I know that as a parent we do try to do the best we can. We also tend to do what our parents did.

Joyce - I know that ulcerative colitis can be helped a lot by diet. It runs in my family. Eating healthy and the right foods will really help. I hope Charlie does well. He is lucky to have such a caring wife.

Lesley - I know you can do it. With your commitment you should be very successful with tackling the big burn Monday.

Allison-it is said that there is strife among family members especially when it is about an aging parents property. I hope your DB realizes that he has to be more sensitive around your father. I hope things go more smoothly for you because you do not need any added stress. (((Hugs)))

Sharon-you do have a lot going on in your life. I like your idea of posting walking and gathering people. It is nice to have you back.

Cynthia-I'm sorry to hear that you are so stressed out about the noise from your neighbors construction. It's bad when you have no control over what others are doing. It's hard to take the dog for a walk all day long. Is there people that you could visit during the day?

Heather-it sounds like you have a very nice day planned. Enjoy yourself.

Lisa-I really admire how you exercise and run especially with your knees as bad as they are. You're truly an inspiration.

Good morning everyone! We are still excited about the house that we bought. It is extremely tiny compared to the one that we have now. We need to go over and measure how large the rooms are so that we can decide what we are going to keep. I told my husband today that because of buying that house we could really afford for him to retire early if he wanted to. He will be 62 in December. I am going to go swimming at the pool again today. I don't consider that exercise as much as fun. I enjoy the company of my DSIL and friend. Have a great day everyone!

Mary from Minnesota

cityjaneLondon

Carol in NC - I speak Spanish too after 5 years of night classes and many visits to Spanish speaking countries. Love the language.
I googled your quote and used google translate. Have fun with it! I always think the secret is to speak as if your tongue is too big for your mouth! ! ! ! ! Good idea to use a video!
If you have time I would sooooo appreciate a review on Amazon. It warms my heart to see what people have written and means so much. It is weird to think I was much younger than my youngest boy when I wrote the book and had two small kids. I was very dedicated and I think, in some strange way, it helped not to have a lot of time. I had to write it in the hour and a half I had while they were at school/nursery. I found it harder when I had more time. :ohwell: Now I have got back to the habit of scheduling "time windows". It has helped me soooooo much.

Heather UK

Vickil57

Woke up to rain again today. Know we can use the rain, just makes for a deary start to a day I know is going to be stressful. Yesterday when I got off work and I planned to walk home. One of the guys that works in my dept stopped and asked to take me home so he could vent to me. I hope I talked him in to just giving it sometime and not giving notice.
Bible study last evening was just what I needed to hear. I am doing alot of praying today and trying to keep my mouth shut.
Last evening I went and got some weight watchers meal to bring as lunches at work. They have raised prices here at work like 36%. Calorie wise I know it is a better choice.

Sylvia--Thanks for the picture, sure is a good one. Glad you are having a good time. I agree I find myself doing things and thinking Enjoy hearing about your trip. Thanks for sharing.

Barbie--Love the picture of the light house. Thanks for sharing.

Mary--Congrates on buying a house. Hope you have many happy years there.

Allison--Sorry to hear about DB's drinking. Just know you do all you can for your DD and DB and he needs to take responabilitity for his drinking. I know when I was drinking I blamed everyone and everything for why I drank. I have not had a drink in 9 years and somedays that is not easy. Sending prayers for all of you.

Well I did the one thing I told myself I was not going to do today. When I got to work this morning the new supervisor was trying to figure out how to cover the three weeks of the schedule that is out where the other person quit. So I ended up figuring it out. I ended up picking up three more shifts, but has to be covered. Well ladies hope you enjoy your day.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE

lhannon062709

Carol in NC - thanks! Writing a book is one thing. Casting it out there for everyone else to look at, I'm finding, is something else entirely, but it's been an interesting process so far. I appreciate the positive feedback.

Mary from Minn - I always knew I'd be an example to somebody, but spent a large part of my life figuring I was the one moms were pointing to when they had a hold of their kid by the ear... saying "See that lady over there? Don't be like her!" All kidding aside, thank you. For me, though, it's kind of like learning to golf when I lived in England, and doing anything outside here as well. If you let the rain stop you in England, you don't do anything. If you let the heat stop you in West Texas, you do nothing from April to October. And if you have bad knees and you let the pain stop you, well for me, it meant one more reason to keep gaining weight.

They hurt when I run, they hurt when I don't run. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Might as well run, going to have to get them replaced eventually anyway. I figure I'll recover a lot faster if all the muscles around them are in good shape and I'm 50 pounds lighter than I am right now.