WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2105
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Janetr OKC – I hear you on being nervous to randomly join a group. I would suggest if you do find a Red Hat chapter near you to see if you can just go along with them for one or two times before committing to joining. The Red Hat Society is a “disorganization” and all chapters do not operate the same way. For example, there is a group near me who are perfectly lovely ladies, but they are almost all retired and are not concerned about their incomes. Thus, they will rent a bus to take them to a casino for a day or hold big formal dances. Fun events, but expensive and take up time a working gal cannot give. The group I am in just meet once a month and have lunch together. We occasionally do something special but always keep it to weekends and keep the cost down to a more reasonable level. Meeting a group that is a good fit for you can be hard but it is so much fun when you find them.
Terri -She said it's not me, she is just irritated in general. Thanks again. I will keep trying with her.
Whew! I’m glad it wasn’t you and just life in general.
lisag0328 – Congratulations on your 44lb loss! That is terrific.
I have lost 144lb. Trust me, it is noticeable. I have received plenty of compliments and am grateful for each and every one of them. At the same time, I have also been surprised at how many people who have not seen me in a while do not say anything at all. I have had at least two people hesitantly mention that they noticed I was shrinking. When I grinned and said “Thank you for noticing. I’ve been working at it.” They very visibly relaxed. They then went on to say they were glad it was on purpose and not because I was sick.
I remember seeing a friend after she had lost 125lbs. I told her that I had always thought she was a beautiful woman and didn’t want to imply that losing weight made her a better person. She laughed and said “You can always tell me I look heathy now.” So I told her she looked heathy and radiant.
So when I am disappointed that a friend does not appear to notice my weight loss I try to remember that some people don’t say anything because they are afraid of accidently saying the wrong thing. If I really want their opinion I will find a way of sneaking my joy at my loss into the conversation.
Grits – I love the idea of a pink flamingo on your hat. Now I shall have to look for a flamingo to add to my hat. My favorite Red Hat t-shirt is purple (of course) with 3 flamingos wearing red hats all done in rhinestones.
Mia in MI
August goals:
Continue to honestly log food every day
Continue to meet PT one day a week for strength training
Get at least one hour a week of aerobic exercise
Stop Iced Tea overload. 16 oz. iced tea daily plus 48 oz. water
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Michelle - I'm the same way, not a lot of close friends in terms of people I can talk to when I need a sounding board. I have a lot of very long term friends, but since my bestie passed away a couple of years ago my husband is the only one I can really open up to. I love him dearly, but sometimes I just want to talk to someone else!
LisaG - Wow, I can't imagine not noticing a 44-pound weight loss! That's a huge accomplishment and they should be congratulating you! If you've been yo-yoing, maybe they're just reluctant to mention your weight at all.
Barbie - Thank you for reminding us that we can start over.
Lisa - Love the Lucy photo. I can say "not my monkeys" all I want but the fact remains that sometimes they are my monkeys, and sometimes those suckers really get out of control!
Pip - Ugh, I hate it that we pay for insurance and then have to fight to get a penny out of them. I think they just try to make it so much trouble you'll give up.
The heat here has eased up a little bit over the last couple of days (which is to say temps have remained in the double digits for a change), and I got in a motorcycle ride to visit with my Motor Maid friends this weekend. Even though it's still warm, our Maine Coon cat has been coming to wind about my ankles in the mornings as I sit at my desk so I think maybe he knows fall is coming. Both cats love to pile on top of my feet in bed, so they'll be happy when the weather cools off.
I've been struggling with weekends. It's fairly easy to stick to my eating and logging goals during the week, but on weekends we get busy, spend a lot of time in places where I can't log, and eat out a lot. It seems like the weekends undo all my good work from the week before, even though I tend to be more active then. Since that's my pattern, I've been thinking about how I could incorporate it into my plan instead of fighting it. Could I step up my efforts during the week so I can treat Saturday and Sunday as "vacation days" and not stress over it?
I'm behind on August goals. We've committed to having a party here the first week of September, so all our spare time is going to work around the yard and house to get ready. We are trying to take out some enormous opuntia that are in the way, and they do not want to go!
-Yvonne in TX
August goals:
1. Track on MFP every day. - missed some due to lack of net access
2. Cardio at least four times a week. - sticking with this on the stationary bike but would like to get the NordicTrack back for some variety
3. Start and finish a sewing project. - probably not happening this month since I've started removing the carpet from what will be my sewing room
4. Clear up the back patio so it's ready for guests - working on this one to get ready for party!
5. Clear out the storage unit - we've been bringing a few boxes at a time, but I hope to use part of our day off this Friday to hook up the trailer and bring some large items0 -
Enjoying our visitor, but very, very busy.
Have read all the posts and thinking of you, but no time. Got to light the bbq!
Love Heather UK0 -
update - Aetna returned my email request for a callback.(sent them an email from their website when I got home) and said I owe 1154.50 (what it says I owe), going to call and pay that now. they said they sent them a chk for 5576.08on 7/30 that they probably haven't processed yet. and the emergency ambulance bill, told me not to pay that either.. whew! things are looking up0
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I would love to see a picture of your purple shirt and flamingos with rhinestones!Grits – I love the idea of a pink flamingo on your hat. Now I shall have to look for a flamingo to add to my hat. My favorite Red Hat t-shirt is purple (of course) with 3 flamingos wearing red hats all done in rhinestones.
Mia in MI
Heather - Love the pictures! Im glad you are able to enjoy time with your DGC.
Katla - I usually rearrange my schedule when I have company too. Life Happens! Enjoy your company.
Yvonne - It is so fun riding on the back of a motorcycle! I haven't been able to at all this year since my DH injured his wrist and nerves in his hand. Are your motormaid friends some type of a club?
Has anyone ever had an urge to eat everything in sight? I want to eat soooo much and I feel out of control. I have eaten a healthy breakfast and I know it is just in my mind that I want to eat eat eat but I am still having all of these cravings. Hopefully they will subside and I will be able to resist!
Have a great day everyone!
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Pip - I agree with what others said. Insurance companies are horrible about getting things paid and the paper work is even worse. It takes ages some times. Tell Kirby to cool his jets, my hubby does the same thing. Update: GREAT!! It does all take time, that's for sure. Glad to hear the news, probably not as glad as Kirby
Katla - The kids in Oklahoma have all started again too. It does seem early. Oklahoma City proper went back Aug.4th. Seems nuts to me.
Mia- thanks for the info on the chapters. There are a lot in the OKC are but some say they have two people. ??? I want a "group" lol I too am retired and would not mind some of the outings. My husband won't go with me to plays, musicals, etc. so I would enjoy that I think.
Heather - Glad you're enjoying your visitor. No making eyes now, Ha!
Mary - The question for me right now, is do I ever felt like NOT eating everything in sight? I've struggled for a week now with feeling like I want to eat non-stop. I told my husband this morning I was going to have to have him lock up my food. I think its because I feel I'm working so hard with no results. I suppose the additional exercise might make me hungrier but I mostly think its an emotional thing. This morning I replaced a protein bar with veges and 2 T. of yogurt dip. Hopefully I can do that the rest of the day. One step at a time. Hang in there, I feel ya.
On telling someone they look good. I was fat and I knew I was so I loved it whenever someone noticed I had lost weight. I ALWAYS say something if I notice a difference, hair, weight, whatever.
Janetr OKC0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »Has anyone ever had an urge to eat everything in sight? I want to eat soooo much and I feel out of control. I have eaten a healthy breakfast and I know it is just in my mind that I want to eat eat eat but I am still having all of these cravings. Hopefully they will subside and I will be able to resist!
Mary from Minnesota
I have been feeling this way for a few days. It is a struggle to keep it under control more so than at other times. I thought that I had "unlearned" this behavior but no. I believe with me right now it is stress due to my husband's job search. Ugh....
Cheri NE Ohio0 -
fanncy0626 wrote: »I just wanted to add a comment about people not commenting about a person's weight loss. I know that I myself have not commented about a person's weight loss because I felt they would think that I was thinking that they were fat before! And if I said well you look really good would that mean that I didn't think they looked good before! I think some people just feel uncomfortable saying anything.
Mary from Minnesota
I agree...I have often said nothing to someone who has lost weight because no matter how I think I can say it, it seems like it would say they didn't look good before.
Oh my gosh! I never even thought about it this way, but you are right. If I really think about it, there are many times I haven't commented on a new hairstyle or weight loss because I didn't want them to think I didn't like it before. I take back what I said earlier about it being all about them...(although I do know some people who fall into this category). I think there is probably a much larger percentage of people who just don't know how to say it because they don't want to offend the other person if they don't word it quite right...
Thanks for bring this up, Mary from Minnesota and barbiecat. I am embarrassed that I assumed the worst right away! So much for looking for the positives today (one of my goals)! LOL!
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All the talk about people not commenting on ones weight loss, I have to chime in here. Personally I think it is inappropriate for someone to comment on a person’s weight loss unless they are close with the person and understand the circumstances. Not all weight loss is a happy thing. Think about those that are going through chemo or other health treatments. I had a friend many years ago that wished to loose weight so bad then she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. She lost all the weight and died shortly there after (about 3 months). She always said it hurt her to hear all the compliments about her weight knowing she was literally dying to get her new slim body. Now I never comment on an acquaintance’s weight. I prefer the “You look fabulous” or "You are radiating happiness”.
Don’t be discouraged by others not “noticing”, they may just be being respectful because they do not know your personal circumstance. Come here often and feel all the love and praise. I have only been on these forum a very short time but feel the love and caring from a wonderful group of women.
@barbiecat Thank you for the instruction on getting my ticker into my post. I works
@terri_mom good luck at the dentist. Praying for a simple filling replacement.
@pipcd34 Oh my! I still have not received my bill from the hospital for my stay 2 weeks ago. It will be interesting to see just how much it is. I have to pay the first $5000 and $6600 is my max out of pocket for the year.
PJnVA
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janetr and Cheri - I wonder if it isn't the time of the month? I am post menopausal and maybe this is the time I would normally be menstrating. I am going to keep track of this urge to eat everything in sight. I found out by tracking my hot flashes that they were worse during one week out of the month. I no longer have too many of those so Now it might be food urges. It is nice being able to talk about it with someone. I now are controling them or substituting with healthy food like janetr did!
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Mary - Thanks, but don't get me wrong, I make wrong choices too. I ate an extra protein bar yesterday I told the bariatric surgeon last time I was there about wanting a snack and eating another protein bar and he told me better than eating chips or cookies or whatever. I guess that's true, but they are 200 cal. with a lot of carbs, but do have 20g of protein. Oh well, I try to keep on keeping on. Wish I'd get over this hump soon.
Janetr OKC0 -
Hi all - lost that 1lb that I picked up at the beach this weigh-in. Apparently, their scales are more sensitive than my GYN's are because on his it looked like I had lost 4lbs. But, the nurse/MD are 'thrilled' with my weight loss and I have not had to have a Rx for the 'appetite suppressant' either. I take the Lipo B shots every time I go; and then once a month I take my Rx for B12 shot in and she gives it to me and I don't take the Lipo B shot that week. I'm trying to get it so that I alternate and get my B12 on the first Tuesday of each month (if possible). The Lipo B shot has a lot of nutrients and B vitamins in it. Maybe that is why I have been feeling so good and able to work out in the pool as long as I do. Won't be able to do so today, having thunderstorms and it doesn't look like it is going to pass anytime soon. So I am sitting and reading a book. This summer I got into a 'reading jag' and it has kept on and on. I never liked reading for pleasure as a child or young- to middle-aged woman either. So this was something 'new' to me. I did not know that my husband liked to read so much either.
Question to one that is having issues with the avocado green appliances. Is the half-wall you've done in the dining area a brown or beige paneling??? I think you said it was a big area. Maybe painting the top rail (and if you have a floor board, paint it the avocado green after first painting the wall either white or the pale green you said you had painted the rest of the kitchen and then every other board the avocado green so that it looks like you intended to make all of the area together. Maybe it would look like you are sitting outside on a deck. I can't think of how big a kitchen it might be and don't know if the eat-in area is actually a 'dining room' or attached to a living room. Paint is an easy fix for just about anything.
The sage green in our MBR and bath doesn't bother me; and I have pictures that were drawn of us on our honeymoon framed and the background paper is just about the same color as the walls; making the pictures sort of 'pop'.
One of my problems with this house is that the is not an outlet that is not covered by a big heavy piece of furniture. My husband did not listen to me when I told him I wanted all the outlets 4' apart; I remember my mother getting upset when her outlets were not 6' apart. She always had to move some appliance over to plug them in. We have to unplug something to have a toaster or microwave work; and everything in the kitchen and half of my dining room is all on the same breaker. We should have had another electrician wire the house. I had another one come and he found that none of the breakers were even marked. Thankfully, as a favor to us, he and his helper turned off all the lights and outlets one-by-one and then he could mark them. He said, this is crazy; the way he has done this. He moved 2 overhead fans/lights to the middle of the room(s). I still don't know what he was using as a guide to hang them. I wanted them exactly centered over the beds in the bedrooms so that one would not be 'cold' while the other was 'burning up'.
Welcome to all that are 'new' to this site. It changes every month with a link to go to the 'new' thread; so remember that so you don't get lost. I'm not sure who does the link every month but it is usually on the last day of the month and is pretty easy to find as it is 'blue' like other sites that you find.
I got a sandwich today for lunch; and I knew I could not eat the whole thing so I put 1/2 of it in the refrigerator and will eat the other 1/2 tomorrow for lunch (or supper). When I looked it up, I was surprised at how low the caloric value of it was for the entire sandwich.
I have a picture of me at my heaviest (in a bathing suit) . . . imagine that; but, I am not sure that I will post it. The 3 sisters were in the picture and while I am the tallest of the 3 of us; I was also the heaviest, too. My suit this year is a 16; but, it is practically hanging off me; when it is wet, it even is worse. But, I only paid $17 for it at Fred's and it has been just as good as the $100 I paid for my last one (which I hope I will fit in it soon). Better yet, that it will be too big for me next year this time.
I really need to clean up; but I'm not going to. I'll make my bed and hide my dirty dishes in the dishwasher; it is not full enough to run it. There is only 2 of us living here now. Going to see my DBabyBoy and his new wife and the daughter in less than 2 weeks. I can't wait! But, guess I have to - darn it!
Take care, everybody!
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@janettr7476 - when I first started my diet which consists of 2 shakes and 1 protein bar; I ate a 2nd bar the first week because I was very 'hungry'; then I cut it out the following week; and surprisingly my first weigh-in I had lost 7lbs. I figure if I stay on task this week and half of next; and then don't kill myself not staying on task while again on vacation and then after vacation starting back - maybe I won't have gained any. If I am on a plateau then we can discuss whether or not I need the appetite suppressant then. So far, I haven't and I have eating a 'little' bit over my caloric intake number; but, I am exercising and I don't eat back the calories; but, I show it on my print-out. I think it only shows up if you are looking at the charts for yourself. I kept wondering why my daily caloric intake was going up and was so much higher than I had been told I would need to cut down to in order to lose the weight I have set as my goal.
Oh, and I do eat one regular meal each day which is normally in the middle of the day (lunch) so I will have plenty of time to work it off with my exercising.
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Well it is Tuesday morning and I am working my long 6-5:30 shift. Weigh in this morning was not good, up a little over a pound. I really thought I was doing better. Have to buck it up. Found out this morning a girl I went to school with and been friends with for over 40 years passed away, it was quick and she had not been sick. Trying not to let myself get depressed and eat, but not easy.
pip--Good luck with the insurance company. I hate dealing with them and over the phone is worse. I do not understand the statements and I feel for you. It took months last year to get my colonoscopy paid for. Doctor had to rewrite something about a code before they would pay. Glad to see you talked to them and they are paying better. I guess the lesson is not to give up when you know you are right.
Mary--I have that feeling also. Just want to eat everything and not even think about it. Somedays are better then some. Evenings are my worst time. Lately I have been wanting to do that at work. I know it is stress and I have to get a handle on it. One thing is I have been logging everything that goes in my mouth.
I am all up to date on reading, just not a lot to say today. Trying to think positvie. Just want to eat comfort food and think about my friend. DGD called and wants us to watch the boys this evening while she goes to a visition for her Aunt that passed away, So she will bring them over when I get home and that should cheer me up. Brent is 4 and Skylar is 1. Told her to bring the stroller as will be taking the furbabies for their walk. Have a great rest of the day.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE0 -
@pjnva , I remember someone saying that she noticed that I'd lost a lot of weight and wondered if it had been "on purpose"....that's a great point you made about the possibility that someone's weight loss was because of a catastrophic illness....I'm glad to see your ticker on your post..looking at your own ticker and someone else's is very motivating.
today I took steps toward two of my August goals....I did my weight training and I spoke up to my hubby this morning instead of sulking and told him that I needed to take over the house for an hour to do my weights and needed the TV on loud enough to be heard easily in the whole living room/kitchen/office and I needed to be completely undisturbed (no questions about the TV show or comments at the computer) so he went out and did a bunch of errands that he had been putting off so we both accomplished something important. Later, he fixed lunch and now he's taking a nap.
Barbie from beautiful NW Washington 
My word for 2015 is "now"---I won't wallow in the past or waste time worrying about the future
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 -
OConnell5483 wrote: »fanncy0626 wrote: »I just wanted to add a comment about people not commenting about a person's weight loss. I know that I myself have not commented about a person's weight loss because I felt they would think that I was thinking that they were fat before! And if I said well you look really good would that mean that I didn't think they looked good before! I think some people just feel uncomfortable saying anything.
Mary from Minnesota
I agree...I have often said nothing to someone who has lost weight because no matter how I think I can say it, it seems like it would say they didn't look good before.
Oh my gosh! I never even thought about it this way, but you are right. If I really think about it, there are many times I haven't commented on a new hairstyle or weight loss because I didn't want them to think I didn't like it before. I take back what I said earlier about it being all about them...(although I do know some people who fall into this category). I think there is probably a much larger percentage of people who just don't know how to say it because they don't want to offend the other person if they don't word it quite right...
Thanks for bring this up, Mary from Minnesota and barbiecat. I am embarrassed that I assumed the worst right away! So much for looking for the positives today (one of my goals)! LOL!
don't worry bout it, I would have thought JUST like you..0 -
Vicki - I'm sorry for the loss of your friend (((hugs)))
Tracie - don't be embarrassed, I thought that also when people didn't notice. Then I remembered how I don't always make comments.
Mary from Minnesota0 -
Concerning Windows 10, one of the ideas behind this new version that they will eventually change from a flat purchase price to a yearly subscription price. They don't say anything about that in their promotional materials, but people in my circle who read IT industry magazines have known for some time that this is coming. Customers sign up for a gift that keeps on giving — to Microsoft. My tech nerd friends sigh and say if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
Many pages back someone described attempts to make ice cream inedible by putting salt and pepper on it. A woman I know has an even better trick: she squirts dishwashing liquid over any food she's decided she shouldn't eat. I'm sure that works, but I wouldn't be able to do it. Feels too wasteful!
Heather –
This little scene struck a chord. My husband handles the wine at our table and my impression is that he always pours most into his own glass. I'm not sure that's accurate, though. It may just be the angle I'm viewing from. Once when I felt particularly shortchanged I said "Skål" and got him to clink glasses with me just so I could eyeball the levels. And yes, he had more, but not as much more as I thought. :ohwell: The child in me always feels cheated but I never mention it. I've decided it's all for the best if he gets more. After all, he has 50% more body for the alcohol to spread out in and I'm trying to cut calories. Nonetheless, it niggles. Silly me!cityjaneLondon wrote: »Delicious dinner. Yummo! All was good until DH poured me the second glass of manzanilla sherry. I complained he had poured himself a tiny bit more. He adjusted it after I stood my ground. :bigsmile: Sulked for a bit, but I talked him round.
Katla – Actually, I had a great vacation! It could have ended on a more positive note but I did have a good 3½ weeks before Mom's fall, and the accident even gave us some extra quality time together, what with the singing and Scrabble playing and Rummikub. (Yep! Here's another Rummikub fan!) My dad was really glad I was there to help out, but my mom, bless her, kept expressing regret at not living up to her duties as a hostess.Penny: I'm glad you made it home safely. Your mother's situation was tough for everyone, but I imagine she was very happy that you were there. It likely wasn't a particularly fun vacation for you, but you were needed and have the satisfaction of knowing you were there for her. :flowerforyou:
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Some of you may recall the fence I put up to keep the hares out of my strawberry patch. I'm happy to report that it worked! Most of the strawberries were ripe when we got back so we had fresh strawberries for dessert. The situation wasn't quite as good in the vegetable patch. It's been a cold, dry year so the dill and carrot plants were still just a couple inches high. Ah, well. Next year maybe...
The sole farmer here in our village had to get rid of his entire herd of goats two years ago and sanitize and rebuild the barn because of some disease. He started a new flock in the spring and in July he started letting them out to forage on the mountainside. The goats aren't fenced in at all; they just wander as they please all day and come home to the barn at night. They have to learn their way around the mountain and in the beginning they sometimes get lost. If some are missing in the evening, our farmer, Rolf, has to climb up the slope on the other side of the valley so he can get a good overview with his binoculars, locate the stragglers, then rush down one mountain and up the other and (hopefully) catch up with the stray goats and lead them home. Rolf has started a herd before, but – as he said with great feeling — he was 40 years younger then. :ohwell: I was really worried he wouldn't have the energy to start up a new herd. But now he has and it's such a joy to see those perky young animals cavorting up and down the slopes!
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Hi Penny - yes, it was more the principle of the thing than the reality. We have to fight our corner! ! ! !
Some good friends of mine didn't comment on my weight loss and I realised they were just shocked and maybe thought it was a recurrence of the cancer I had had before. I could see in their eyes they had registered it, but didn't like to say anything. For a long while people kept saying, can you walk this far, or can you manage uphill? I used to be the slowest and out of breath all the time. Literally limping along. Yesterday I was sprinting up the escalators on the underground! Past all the young folks!
Went slightly over calories today, mainly because of wine, but still within maintenance. Had the tiniest slice of tart.
Janetr - I'm not in any danger of flirting, thank goodness. He is happily married and so am I. Given a desert island and no partners things might be different, but I am happy to report no twinges. :laugh:
Heather UK0 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Hi Penny - yes, it was more the principle of the thing than the reality. We have to fight our corner! ! ! !
Some good friends of mine didn't comment on my weight loss and I realised they were just shocked and maybe thought it was a recurrence of the cancer I had had before. I could see in their eyes they had registered it, but didn't like to say anything. For a long while people kept saying, can you walk this far, or can you manage uphill? I used to be the slowest and out of breath all the time. Literally limping along. Yesterday I was sprinting up the escalators on the underground! Past all the young folks!
Went slightly over calories today, mainly because of wine, but still within maintenance. Had the tiniest slice of tart.
Janetr - I'm not in any danger of flirting, thank goodness. He is happily married and so am I. Given a desert island and no partners things might be different, but I am happy to report no twinges. :laugh:
Heather UK
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Hope u are having a good tues.More rain here,storms etc.
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Thanks ladies for a different perspective. I guess the comments about me being overweight that I've heard all my life really dug in and I'm trying to hear positive things to make me feel better about myself. Yes, I know that it's what I think of myself that matters most but "old habits" rear their ugly head and that's what kind of day I was having. I feel like when I compliment someone who looks trimmer, they like it and appear proud of themselves.0
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I had to run out and get a new UP band today. My UP24 had not synced since 11:30 this morning. Tried to manually update called tech support... it's dead
They will be sending me a new Up 2 to replace it but it won't arrive for 10 days. I cannot go 10 days without my tracker. Funny how I only just started using it again two weeks ago and all ready I am hooked and don't want to be without it. It really does keep me motivated to walk that much more. I'm bummed I have no data from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. That was the peak of my day. Oh well tomorrow is a new day. I go see my cardiologist tomorrow and hopefully she is still on board with me going on our Alaska cruise departing this Friday.
PJnVA
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fanncy0626 wrote: »janetr and Cheri - I wonder if it isn't the time of the month? I am post menopausal and maybe this is the time I would normally be menstrating. I am going to keep track of this urge to eat everything in sight. I found out by tracking my hot flashes that they were worse during one week out of the month. I no longer have too many of those so Now it might be food urges. It is nice being able to talk about it with someone. I now are controling them or substituting with healthy food like janetr did!
Mary from Minnesotqa
Well this certainly is an interesting take on the situation. I am 11 years post-menopausal. I experienced natural early menopause as I was only 45 yo when I finished up. Had to take HRT meds for about 6 years as the hot flashes/night sweats were debilitating and extremely effecting my quality of life. Since going off those I do find that my body temp is higher and I will perspire quicker than most. I have noticed though that some days I do have very light hot flashes. I am going to monitor those and see if there is any correlation as you have mentioned.
Cheri in thankfully rainy NE Ohio this evening0 -
Quick hello.
I am coming down with a col and not at all happy about it. I haven't had a cold in a very long time and having one in the summer to me is tragic. I am fortunate that it didn't start while in Mexico, but I have big plans for the next 2 weekends and this may put a monkey wrench in them. As soon as I felt the cold beginning, I purchased some Zicam to try to head it off. I will take another dose and head to bed soon.
Lost 5 of the 11 lbs. I gained last week...I still can't wrap my head around that huge gain. That will teach me a valuable lesson.
Mary in Minnesota, I am preparing to start strong lifts. I get the daily emails and downloaded the app to my phone. They say things happen for a reason...the year before last I was trying to sell my weight bench in anticipation of moving with my then SO out of state to begin a life together. I couldn't give it away and now I am so glad because I have the equipment I need to begin this program. I want to look just like you! The next step is to get my son and DIL to move all their stuff out of my exercise space in the basement. I think I'll be ready by September, I should have hit my goal weight and figured it all out. I like to have everything set ahead of time so I can go full steam ahead.
Gotta go to bed.
Hugs to everyone
Chris in MA
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ohhhh have been on the phone with my military insurance, and my therapist doctor. So what it comes to, is that I didn't get an authorization from my primary doctor to see this therapist doctor. Of course I have seen other doctors that have done their work and called my primary doctor and gotten all that. Its hard to know what is the patients responsibility and what is the primary doctors responsiblity! Unfortunately my military insurance won't accept authorizations to cover past appointments. Bummer.... The doctors assistant was nice and said that even though there is a balance don't let that deter me from making appointments if I need to. Also that they will accept any payment plans. Another nice thing.
Becca0 -
hello im new here . I walk some at work but not very long. I do have goal but they are hard to keep.
My goal is to be able to walk 3 miles a day. Right now I walk three blocks .My 2nd goal is to stop eating sugar little by little . Its hard to do since my parents brings home sweets. I wont to loose 100 lbs of weight .0 -
Today I was just a bit over on calories but I did heavy housework and yard work all day-my day off from work. It's not so bad when I think of it as burning calories. I am shopping for a used mountain bike!!0
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Did an hour of incline intervals on the treadmill today. The plan for tomorrow is to go to Bi-Lo and then take the deep water class.
JanetMMc - so glad Larry is doing so much better
Welcome everyone new. Come back often.
Julie - you join by posting
After exercise went to WalMart to pick up a few things, Vince needed more milk. Then home and made one of the spinach/feta quiches. Went to SC to pick up my greenware. From the pic it really looked like the worm was sitting on a log. In actuality, there is a "shelf" so I also got this turtle that sits up. I picked up my fish welcome sign, too. Vince wanted to stop at Wendy's, I had my black bean crunchers that I had in my pocketbook but then he wanted to go to DQ. I had a kids size vanilla cone, but not in the cone but in a dish. That was plenty for me.
I'll probably make another quiche tomorrow, but take some to both of the gyms I go to and some to the two different guys at the farmers market when I go Thurs.
Joyce - congrats on the weight loss!
Lisa - wow! an 18 to a 12, that's fantastic
pip - dealing with insurance companies is the pits, literally. when Vince was in the hosp in Switzerland, even tho they told him to go, it took us a year to get things straightened out. I'm sure it won't take you that long. We have Aetna, too. I've always found them pretty good to work with (except for when Vince was in the hosp. overseas)
Sometimes when people lose weight, they look like death warmed over. I know one lady who looked that way. But she was a real sweet person.
Was a bit dizzy today again, not bad tho
Mia - fantastic weight loss
Michele in NC0 -
So glad some of you got my "achy breaky" joke!
Long day, hard PT, and no sleep last night means I am beyond ready for bed. Maybe I'll remember what I wanted to say tomorrow. ROFL
Night-night!
Carol in NC0
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