OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Hi All
I finally got the fitbit synced with MFP- victory for today....I'm returning the other tracking, going back to old faithful.
Need to run but that was on my to-do list for today- yeah!
Cindy0 -
DANG. Just lost a long one. Waiting while care is services but can’t re-create it now. All is well here. Wishing you each a fun weekend!0
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Going to give this a try. Have a few chores here and then off to kohls to exchange my towels and bath mats. Will hit Costco while I am out in hopes of getting some good fish for dinner tonight. We had the leftover ribs last night. I had bought some blackberries at Trader Joes and they were too sour for me so I turned them into a Blackberry bourbon BBQ sauce, yum. Since the only bourbon I have is expensive I didn't put enough in to taste it. Otherwise it turned out very well, if a bit labor intensive to strain the blackberry seeds out of the mix.
Bert, I think I am going to have to get an appointment with a personal trainer to help me work out a routine. You described the purse I am now carrying to a T. It is dark blue leather and I would love to find one just like it in a spring color. I saw a few that were the right size but they had way too many zippered compartments and pockets.
Cindy, I have a cheap tracker that will not sync with MFP but does with my phone. I think I am so used to wearing it that it no longer motivates me and it serves more as a watch.
Hi to the rest
Patti0 -
Hello all. Nice to see everyone check in today. So sorry about the lost posts. I rarely try to post when I am on my iPad anymore - too much risk of losing a long one.
Big news that I have been keeping quiet. We settled today on a piece of land! We have known for a long time we didn't want to stay in our current house forever - as we age, we can see that we will want single floor living at some point. Brad and Rossanne have said for a while that they don't want to stay in their current house when Elise (and any possible siblings) start school. So we've been talking about where they might want to end up, and they finally narrowed it down. We want to stay within about 20 minutes of them. So we started casually looking for land in that area, and found the PERFECT lot very quickly. It is 40 acres, all wooded, with two streams running through the property. There is a possibility to subdivide if Brad and Rossanne decide they would want to build there. (They may not - it is actually the very far tip of our current county, and the next county down which is literally ACROSS THE STREET has better schools, and they might want to be in a neighborhood rather than where this is, which is along a country road but not in a neighborhood.) We were planning on an in-law suite for Carrie, but she actually requested a separate guest house, so we are considering that route as well. I don't see her living independently for a while. In any case, we wouldn't break ground until at least a year from now, leaving us plenty of time to possibly subdivide, figure out the best site for the house, design a house, and really get it well thought and planned out.
But I am so excited! Our orienteering friend who makes maps is going to help us locate the exact boundaries tomorrow. We already have our eyes on a couple of potential house sites, on the bluff overlooking one of the creeks.
On more MFP topics, eating today was okay. I had a celebratory scone for 14 points! But lunch out I was very restrained and had a bowl at Chipotle, and dinner was similarly restrained, so I still get a blue dot for today. That would be 3 out of four this week. But my scale isn't moving!
Bert, I always have trouble with MFP. I tell it to keep me logged in on the computer but half the time it says I'm not logged in. Sometimes when it says I am not logged in and I go to community, it has my boards saved, and sometimes it doesn't.
Janet sorry you lost your post too!
Karla, you get such wonderful time with your grandkids. That is wonderful.
Those of you purse shopping: I am NOT a purse person. I will carry the same purse for years. I did get a new one last fall because the other one was threadbare, but it is the EXACT style and maker as my old one, just a different tapestry fabric. I get mine from a crafter - here is my purse (but not in that garish fabric!) http://dannyktapestry.com/MaggierPursePopUp.html
Cindy, I like my old FitBit. And I do like that it syncs with either MFP or WW.
Patti, I'm like you - I usually overbuy and bring things home to check color. I would rather have two or three choices at home and have to do returns, than only have one, decide I'm not sure about it, then go several rounds trying again.0 -
Diane- How exciting to be building a new home. I know Glenn and I really enjoyed building the guest house/ Man Cave/ Pool House. We have really enjoyed having it too. I only lived in a two story home one time and I said never again after that two years! Lol. Your land sounds beautiful on a bluff with a stream.
I mentioned to Glenn about selling the Equinox and how my dad’s now wants to buy it and that sounds like it will work out for us all. The Chevy dealership rebuilt the motor at 105k miles due to their oil consumption issue, so it’s in great shape engine wise and has never been in a wreck. I hardly ever drive it anymore. We bought it brand new in December 2009, its a 2010.
I’ve been dozing in the Lazy boy recliner out in the pool house. Big day tomorrow for sweet Izzy. I picked up her trophy today. Such a special little girl.
I picked me up a blacked shrimp salad and Glenn a shrimp Po’ Boy on the way back from dropping of Izzy’s new leotard for tomorrow..
Have a great weekend
Karla
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Good Morning, Ladies. I'll try posting again. I hope MFP will take it. Today I'm going to an informational meeting about a supplement called Protandium. It is supposed to help with arthritis and many other things. I'm going out of respect for my teacher friend as she takes it as well as her sister. Her sister is a pharmacist and has researched the product. I'll listen to the pitch and then will discuss it with my doctor. It's probably expensive, too.
Dumbo was HORRIBLE! It was one of the worst movies I've seen in a long time. The story line was ok, but definitely wasn't for kids. Cole cried when they took the mother away. There were several scenes which was not kid appropriate.
Diane: Congratulations on your land purchase; it sounds beautfiul. We live in a two story house, and will probably move one day. I really like my space, so I'm not ready to relocated (except for the yard; it's becoming too much work).
Patti: Good luck with your bathroom decor. It's tricky finding the right color. I think I'm going to be painting the upstairs hallway, bedroom, and our family room this summer. They haven't been done in years, so it's time.
Waving hi to Janet, Cindy, and Karla. Have a good day everyone!
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Diane, so excited for you! Land, creeks, a bluff and yours. The planning will be so much fun. Rehabbing this bathroom has me in the mood to redo the entire inside but that is not realistic so my craft room is next and then probably nothing until next winter. You recovered nicely from your celebratory scone.
Karla, nice that you are enjoying the pool house.
Bert, I was amazed at the difference a coat of paint made in my upstairs hallway. Of course we went from dark wallpaper to all white. The brightness of it still catches me off guard, like we left a light on, lol.
Would be intereste in what you learn from the presentation.
Got all my returns and rebuys done. Decided I didn't like the towel bar so got a new one. Edd changed it out and patched the holes in the wall, since I also wanted it in a different position, without a blink. The one we took down got put up in the kitchen next to my new appliance center. Just need to do some paint touch up and we are calling it finished for now. I want to find a little dresser to put in the nook behind the shower. Will be looking at garage sales for something I can rehab.
We got out taxes back. It pays to be poor and work for a pittance, lol. We owe less than $400.
Doing much better on eating but still struggling. This little voice keeps saying, "you are going on vacation in a few days so go ahead, have what you want". There is also a slightly louder voice that says "it doesn't work like that. You need to track now and forever, including vacation. " trying my best to pay attention and choose the louder voice and pray it keeps getting louder.
Patti
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My beautiful Izzy in her Competition makeup and costume. She did great!
Karla
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Another pic of my sweet pea0 -
The lights are so bright on the stage the requirements were for Red lipstick and heavy eye shadow!0
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Good Morning, Ladies. It's sunny outside, chilly, but sunny. I'll take it. I'm heading to the gym this morning and then will take Molly back to the vet for her check up for her ear infection. It was really bad this time. She's doing much better, though.
Eating wasn't good yesterday. I didn't have a good breakfast yesterday as I was running late for getting ready for church. Today will be much better.....it's tracked, so I'll make it in a few minutes. My students are beginning to hand in assignments, so I'll be working for a while to get things returned to them. Then I have the day to myself as Mike is working today.
Have a great day, eveyone! Izzy's pictures are adorable!
Bert0 -
Good morning ladies. Quiet day yesterday as we were all busy. I’m poooed still after this weekend of dance! Very enjoyable though.
So very proud of her!!
Bert- Thanks for the compliment on Izzy. We all have such gorgeous grandkids.
I am proud to say I stayed on plan all weekend!!
At work so gotta go..
Patti- have fun on your trip.
Karla0 -
Oh what a beautiful morning......
Lots of little things to do for our trip. Looks like it will be raining everywhere we go and just about every day! I can't remember a time when we took this trip without rain. That's what we get for traveling in the spring, lol. It really doesn't matter, we will be spending time with great people. That is what vacation is all about. Calling the bath officially and finally done.
Bert, hope your students wow you with the work they turn in. Will you have the summer off?
Karla's Izzy looks beautiful. Hope she had fun, that is what it is all about.
Diane, still smiling about your next big venture.
Janet, it looks like a perfect day for you. Crisp and cold, enjoy!
Cindy, hope you had a productive LR weekend. It won't be long and June will be here and I will finally get to meet you.
Enjoy your day
Patti0 -
Wow where is everyone?
I'm proud to say I got on the treadmill and watched half of my FBI series, so 30 minutes!! Finally adding some activity. Tonight I will do a dvd with weights. Doing laundry and paying bills. So very nice to be back home during the day. Its sunny but cool, supposed to be up to mid 70's later on.
I have decided o sell my Equinox to my dad. He sold hid Mercury and traded his truck for a nice camper!! With me retiring soon, and may be sooner than the end of the year, we dont need three vehicles. This will help with the tax bill too!!
Patti- Are we going to get any pics of your new bathroom? It is supposed to start raining this weekend, April showers!!
On the phone to AT&T trying to get my bill straightened out from changes made getting the new alarm system. geez.
Getting ready soon to go get Izzy for dance.
Karla
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Hope everyone is out enjoying this gorgeous weather. Last visit with Mom before vacation. I had to start her on a new BP med because the other one made her cough (same side affect Dad and I had on that med) and with her history of allergic reactions I made sure I had a new box of Benadryl just in case. She did fine and we had a nice visit. Tomorrow is WI (I have been struggling with myself to go but know I need it like a booster shot before we leave town) then lunch with the girls, hair appointment, Kohls to spend my $25 Kohls cash and finally home to finish packing. We will be leaving at 4am on Thursday. It is a 12 hour trip and we will need to set up our camp when we get there.
Karla, good for you on increasing your activity. If you retire before the end of the year will Glenn continue to work or will he retire too so you can travel?
Hi to one and all
Patti0 -
Patti- Glenn is going to keep working as long as he can to get closer to Medicare insurance, lol. Plus his money and hours are so good. I’d love to see you and meet Ed if we happen to be crossing through Pensacola or central Florida at the same time.
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today is lunch with my retired teachers' group. It will be fun. It's going to be a gorgeous day today, so I'll take a walk through the neighborhood.
Have a great day, everyone!
Patti: Enjoy your trip!
Bert0 -
Hello all. It has been a busy week! A field trip on Monday, CPR training on Tuesday and friends over for dinner, today I have Elise and have to take her to PT. Tonight is Lent soup n sermon, and I am one of the soup makers for tonight. So I have the Skinnytaste crock pot chicken taco chili in cooking. Tomorrow is another field trip. And Friday the real estate agent is willing to take us to see some homes just for design ideas.
Trying to keep the snack monster at bay with limited success. You would think it would be easier with being so busy! But yesterday I didn’t get home for lunch until almost two and I was Starving. Someone had brought homemade Easter candy to the CPR class and I caved. Then lunch wasn’t the smartest choices either. Oh well. Today is a new day, hopefully with better choices.0 -
Quick stop- need to go for an ultrasound- following up and the endometrial hyperplasy- I think that is right. I've drank to much, I can already tell GRRR
Patti safe travels....
Does anyone have any experience with doing a round of progesterone for something like this- lining is too thick. I want to avoid surgery if possible and my last apt the dr mentioned this as a first course of action- concerned about hormones being added to me.
Thoughts?
Janet- thanks for the article....
Gotta run
Cindy0 -
I had a hysterectomy at 50 for hyperplasia. Never been sorry. There are only 2 treatments for EH (endomeyrial hyperplasia) surgery or progesterone. the latter may take up to 6 months to see a difference and no guarantee that you won't end up with surgery. talk to your gyno about your concerns. the cause of EH is the presence of estrogen without progestin. Google treatment of EH with progesterone. lots of good info out there0
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Cindy, sorry above was so cryptic but I was at the hairdressers and she was ready to rinse the color off. I wanted to get her input on this because she has been doing hormone therapy to treat her female issues. She goes to a Dr who used to be a breast surgeon but now specializes in hormone replacement therapy. My hairdresser has severe RA and is on some power drugs, so she was very much interested in finding a way to treat her symptoms without surgery, which was recommended. She said is has been a game changer. She had a 2 hour eval with the PA and then another hour with the Dr before starting treatment. They did a full hormone panel. There was some hope it would help her RA, but no luck there. My thought is at least hormones have lived in our bodies before so not like cell altering drugs.
Better eat and then get packed. I miss Frankie already but she is in loving hands with my son's family. My DILs niece and nephew adore her so will be happy to see her there. She will be well and truly loved.
Like all of you. Not sure when I will be back but know I am rooting for us all
Patti0 -
Hi ladies. I lost 1.2 at my meeting tonight for a total of 11.6!! It sure is slow this time around. But I am getting it down.
My goal this week is to drink 64 ounces of water a day. At least. I have been really remiss in this. I get in about 48 a day.
I did manage to do 30 minutes on the treadmill yesterday.
Cindy- I have no experience with endometriosis, but have had friends that have. Prayers my dear friend for a treatment you are comfortable with. I had a hysterectomy when I was 39 for mennorrhea. Bleeding and clots. My hemoglobin was dropping badly every month. So long ago.
I have to paint Izzy’s ballet shoes for pictures tomorrow, so I have to run.
Karla
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Good morning, everyone. Quic stop to say hello - have read all. Somehow things have been very busy around here, and I am trying to spend less time on computer and devices, but you are in my thoughts all the time.
Patti, hope your getaway is fabulous. Karla, congrats on the loss - good idea with the water. Cindy, thinking of you as you tackle the endometriosis - I know from friends that it can be awful (my bugaboo was fibroids). Bert, I know you had a blast with your teacher friends. Diane, glad you are getting out into the fine weather - what did Elise think of the sheep?
My eating continues to be uneven but oh well. Might go to a golf course with James on this beautiful day, even though I should stay home and plow into taxes. Theo is standing guard at my feet - and now, because it's been an hour since my Boniva, I get to make coffee. Have a lovely day!0 -
Hello all Checking in after yet another busy day. Eating was okay today. I made the Classic Shepherd's Pie from the WW site for dinner, except I used already-made homemade mashed potatoes. It was yummy! Mine may have had a few more points than theirs because I just used up the leftover potatoes I had, but all is well. I've got a blue dot going for today, so I'll take it. I seem to be less hungry in the afternoons - now I just need to overcome the HABIT of snacking.
Today was another field trip day, so I go in over my 10K steps. I do love the sanctuary! I'll be down there about twice a week all spring.
Elise LOVED the baby sheep! Here's a picture. She was absolutely fascinated with them. After petting the babies, she wanted to get into the field and follow the mamas around. Got word from our friend that one in the picture had TRIPLETS today!
Janet, I'm trying to spend a little less time on my electronics as well. I think we all need to disconnect sometimes.
Patti, have a fabulous trip! How long will you be gone?
Cindy, sorry I have no advice, but you have reminded me to make my "well woman" checkup appointment.
Karla, you are so busy with Izzy's dance! Do you take her to all her lessons?
Bert, how was your lunch and walk yesterday? We have had a few absolutely gorgeous days. Tomorrow it is supposed to rain - guess we have to take that along with the sunshine.
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Good morning. Another day off for me!! Yea!!! It’s rainy down here, not sure if that is clearing up today. It’s not raining now, but wet outside. We are going to get the plumeria out of the greenhouse this weekend.
Diane- Such cute pictures of Elise and the sheep. Yes, I do ALL the dance classes, Competitions and recital sessions and lessons with Izzy. When I let her mother do it I found out she was missing many classes and late when she did go. Izzy wasn’t getting promoted due to this so I had to take it over.
I’ve decided not to sell my Equinox to my dad. I am just too sentimental about it and Glenn prefers us to have three vehicles to have a backup vehicle. My dad really wants to buy a truck anyway.
I’m going to my booth today and meet Brenda for lunch. I need to have a pedicure also. Oh I love being off!!
Have a great day.
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Tonight is Cole's birthday party. I can't believe he's going to be 6.
Diane: The pictures are adorable!
Not much else to report. Eating has been ok. Have a great day everyone!
Bert0 -
Izzy’s low bun for her ballet photo shoot0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Cole had a great time at his party. It was at a new "Ninja Warrior" gym that just opened up about 6 months ago. The kids had a good time playing on the equipment and ate pizza as well as a birthday cookie cake. Definitely not WW friendly.
Today is a celebration of life service at our church for one of our members who lost the battle to breast cancer. We are also providing lunch for the family.
Karla: I love Izzy's low bun. The hairpiece is gorgeous.
Have a great day, everyone!
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After the awards today.. so fun0 -
Hi All,
I've gotten in a couple of good days of movement - eating has been so-so but I'm still working at it. Giving into the sweets I think cuz I'm in denial that I shouldn't be eating them if that makes sense.
Business trip to Columbus this week- bonus Dinner and lunch with Meg.
I leave way before dawn on Tuesday back late Thursday night.
I gave my first presentation on author branding yesterday to my writing group it went well. Maybe other chapters will ask me to come and speak- the ones I can drive to that is.
Glad to see the group is happy-
See you again soon.
Cindy0
