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dkhudson56 wrote: »In less than a month we are taking Mom to Tenn. to live with my aunts. She has gotten worse and I can no longer take care of her by myself. She keeps insisting she's going to drive. My first thought was whatever then I considered she might not only kill herself, but others and as her caregiver I might be held liable for not stopping her. My aunt already has our bedrooms almost ready. I'll stay down there couple weeks and return to finalize everything here. 1st trip will be necessity items and my brother came up with the idea to use his trailer to haul that down. He is the type has to be ordered to take vacation at end of year and he's put in for vacation to do this. My aunt says she can handle Mom for the time I have to return. My aunt has been giving her hints that if we came and stayed she could get away for short trips. She takes care of another aunt who is driving her crazy. She didn't mention to Mom that I could also get away short trips cos she knew that wouldn't go over well as Mom doesn't really consider what this does to me since she calls me stupid, lazy, disorganized, don't know what I am doing and make snap decisions. I told my sister her resentment towards me would probably turn to hate. I am only trying to keep her safe from harm. She said after we tell Mom on Sunday she will resent all of us. I am going to have to leave the group for this next challenge. There's no way I can do any reporting or keep up on anything during this time. Plan is for me to be back to Tenn. by July 1 since I have to arrange moving van for what is being kept even if it does go in storage locker. Have a three people lined up to take some things. Mom's car is being taken to my sister's for storage Sunday. It is not road worthy for even local, wouldn't travel well to Tenn. And I have to give notice to landlord. I have a lot of work ahead of me. Hoping to have time to log food/exercise in MFP until things settle. I will miss the team help
Praying for you.
Sad how growing old affects us.
I sympathise fully with you. I’m lucky that my mum is still able and sensible at 91. I can still get away.
Please come back often and vent as much as you need to. I can imagine the emotions will be all over the place for a long while1 -
Hi everyone, I’m pretty quiet, but new here (for the challenge) and determined to make a difference. I’ve lost about 12 lbs, but need to lose at least another 30 to be in the healthy range and it’s coming off SLOWLY. I’ve often wondered what kind of support I might find that could really help me push myself, and it appears this may be a good place to start.
I’m in my early 50’s, some osteoarthritis (I won’t claim that lol) but the degenerative disk issues I fight in my spine and neck I can’t help but feel…every night in bed it gets worse, frankly laying flat anywhere…and sometimes moving causes me a stabbing sensation that makes me scream…literally lol. Daily pain. Not much they can do they tell me and I prefer no meds if possible.
I have my German heritage that keeps me strong (or stubborn) so I refuse to give up and in about 20 mins will be getting up for my morning walk in the rain and light snow today I believe that’s the weather forecast for this morning. 🙄
For this challenge, I will attempt to kick it up a notch or as much as my back will allow anyway.
@Ceriusly1 praying all goes well for you.
@dkhudson56 prayers for strength and comfort, I’ve been there.
And to all of you, you are great inspiration and are an amazing group of people. It’s nice to meet all of you and see all your chats. Thank you for the opportunity to do this challenge, glad to be here.2 -
Retired_Sue wrote: »@DNjoys - Tree1005 was on my team roster (Fit Force) not that she's accepted her spot yet although my invitations went out around noon today. I think she's new and I wonder if she requested a second team when she didn't seem to get a response after requesting a first team. It's possible that it wasn't noticed when rosters were being made up. I'll try to remember to let you know if she climbs on board with us.
@DNjoys, @Retired_Sue Sorry Ladies, Sue, please remove her from your Roster. Dee, she is supposed to be with you.
Today is my last radiation treatment. I'm told the brain fog and fatigue can last up to a month. Praying the Lord makes quick work of it.1 -
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Good morning Majork.0
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@Ceriusly1 Will do Ceri. I hope that you are feeling much better very soon!0
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happy friday everyone! it is a cool day here today, with snow on and off throughout the day. my daughter says hi to all. both budgie birds are doing well and say cheep, cheep! i have been for a walk and i feel great! i will be doing some dancing later on after supper. i am off in a while to do some volunteering with the local tennis tournament here. have a great day, everyone! take care and stay safe.1
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@HealthyBarb1 Understandable that you are motivated to declutter & organize. It will make your home more enjoyable and things you have put off for years get done.
@Dianedoessmiles1 Thanks for the info about how to find your invitations! Good info! I am sure many don't know about it. There were leaders I had to send MFP mail and links so they would join.
@marg750me Do you have a good attendance at church? Some churches around here have just started in person services. In my church we were masked till we sat down.
@EjoyEvelyn Haha nice picture of kids in the candy store. Wow a dream job!!! Thank you for taking the time to explain your choice of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 and your phone. Likely I will be replacing both very soon, and this is a good place to look first as it sounds perfect.
You are right about the Foot pumps. I do some when I am low energy but want a few more minutes of movement.
You won't believe this but... We have been eating off 9" plates for 10 years! I never use a regular sized spoon or fork. I eat with a mini-spoon, a coffee soup for all liquid foods, and a salad fork for all other things.
@Patti241 I am on Thinner Winners - 4
@Lessennan Sneaky way to get your exercise to go walking and shopping. Way to go!
@macrat12 Good one - I cherish my friendships so they can last a long time.
@bookieNJ I hope you are already down to the next decade now!
@majork29 Wow plz let me know what you think of the Volumetrics book. Hubby & I are both doing well with it. The first thing I learned was the weight of food in your stomach determines your satiety.
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@kaliswalker -Aw thx for the info. I had never heard that term before. It could happen in other places-I just don’t know.
@dkhudson56 -Aw I hope your mom thrives in her new situation. I am so sorry!
@Jer2ber -good luck in the challenge! Sounds like you have a great plan.
@Ceriusly1 -Aw I hope the brain fog leaves soon!
@kaliswalker -I hope so! I find out tomorrow morning when I weigh in.0 -
@EjoyEvelyn Are you getting the Volumetrics book? I have never been so gung ho about a diet, but it really helped when I lost control of my eating. I am not sure if I posted a link to YouTube Barbara J. Rolls, professor of nutritional sciences - Volumetrics: Feeling Full on Fewer Calories. Start at 6 minutes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ld0aDnEBc
@LindieMaeP Meow to Amigo
@cormierannie I am waving hi!
@HealthyBarb1 If you don't see your invitation plz let me know and I can send yours.
I live in the most expensive city in Canada.
Reminder to look for your invitations
Here's how to find your invites so please again, CHECK DAILY
When you come on, click on your COMMUNITY TAB (Light blue line) Then onto GROUPS (As you do to come here) Your invite will be right above the groups you belong to and
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Good Evening Everyone!
I am sooooo ready for the start of this challenge. I really need to buckle down and stick to plans. Today was a pretty active day. Now just to stay out of food when I am not hungry. Have my Son visiting this weekend so that might help a little or it will hinder me. It's up to me.2 -
I hope you all are getting comfy cosy in your new team and getting to know your new team mates as well. It's been a busy morning for me, well last night as well. I went to Denny's and had dinner with my sister and then walked home. Found some treasures along the way. Then today I had to go from one end of Marine Drive to another and then to Safeway, and I walked home from there. On the way I found this treasure- when I say treasure, for me, it's usually something to do with nature. April showers will bring May flowers, you can bet I'll be walking a lot in May looking at the gardens in progress. If the gardener is out I will be sure to thank them for their hard work that I get to enjoy!
@kaliswalker I have not done Granville Island in a while but I am due - I just hope I can do all the walking it requires. Did you take any pictures ? Glad you had a nice time. Pass on the seafood though - unless it's cod fish and chips lol
@CSEGUIN2 no worries the challenges will help you get back in your groove and things will go well. Hang in there, only 8 more days !!
@dkhudson56 I am really sad to see you having to deal with all your mom is doing at this time, I had a friend go through the same thing, right to the end her mom treated her very poorly and all she was doing was making sure her mom was well cared for. Hang in there and pop in from time to time to let us know how you are doing and as was stated, vent, or just to talk to other people because we need to do that in person or online, we need that interaction. Hugs to you.
@Lessennan I sure hope if I get to your mom's age I will be fun to be with and not a grouchy old bear that is for sure.
I better get a move on, I have ink to change in my printer, my goodness @Dianedoessmiles1 guess what I got yesterday- something in an orange envelope bwahahahahahaha! The beat goes on ... 🎵🎵
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Hi Everyone,
day did not go as planned CJ did not go to school again so I was there except for the 2hrs I had to do the things I had planned before going back at 1130 to walk Milo. One good thing walking Milo I am able to get my steps in. I figured out how to get more steps in Jen has a bike which I'm hoping is in the basement if not plans down the drain. I can use it while watching religious on TV.3 -
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@kaliswalker I am taking my time reading the books. So far I am liking them. I got them off Amazon.3
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@kaliswalker -nope no loss. Actually gained a lb. I need to follow my plan better…2
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left work at 1030am home by 1120am. Since I didn't have Milo to walk I had to get the rest of my steps in by myself I did walk at work which was half my steps. I'm not feeling well and I'm doing a double tonight so going to sleep half hour early night4
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@Dianedoessmiles1 I found a couple extra socks in my load of laundry. Are they yours? (Yes, it took my THIS long to fold.3
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@CSEGUIN2 Enjoy the visit with your son.
@LindieMaeP Beautiful flowers
@marg750me Great way to exercise - bike and watch TV! Pulling a double when you aren't feeling well is tough. I hope you can get rested.
@Patti241 Happy Saturday!
@majork29 I am looking for an audiobook
@macrat12 How many steps do you average on your days off?
@bookieNJ Better weigh ins ahead.
@SueFromRI A few years ago I had to get a new dryer. When the old one was moved, there was a nest of socks under the dryer. Remember tube socks? They were the worst to match up!
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Good Evening Everyone!
Today has been a great day. Chilly but partly sunny. Son and I went to the farmers market this morning. Walked there and back. Then did my workouts. Son went to work for the afternoon. While we visited with friends. Hoping tomorrow goes just as well.3 -
Good afternoon all, I wanted to share with you some pictures I took on my walk to my meeting and home again. I got some good shots and the pink snow is ready to begin any day now !!
and last but not least, these two pics, the gardener was out getting ready to transplant them. I thanked her for her effort and her time as I took pictures of her flowers. She said they would look better once in the ground, but they looked pretty good to me !
Hope you all are enjoying your weekend, I sure am, already got over 8,000 steps in and will be sure to hit 10,000 before the night is done !!
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Hello everyone. I am going to try something different this challenge. I am gong to try and be more active this time around. I am trying to get out of the funk I have been in since my husband died and I have been learning to live by myself. (something I have never done until now) I look for ward to getting to know everyone better.3
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@Lindiemaep ,, LOL That TOOK QUITE a bit to get there!
I went away for a few days, and came back yesterday. It was so NICE to be at the ocean. It's a local beach, well 25 mins away, but to stay at a very nice hotel is always awesome!! The area is normally in the Summer so CRAZY that most of us locals DO NOT GO DOWN THERE!! But, this time of year, not many of course are on the beach, so that's when you find more locals around. We totally enjoyed it though of course it DID RAIN out most of the time. We figured that was GOOD since we had more downtime to relax and we both needed that!!
GIGGLE it's MAINE. The water temp was 39, the air temp 44, but felt like 39. LOL Surfers LOVE the winter more since in general the waves are better. They weren't that big on Friday, but these 4 guys had so much fun.
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Hi, all! @LindieMaeP I want all that color in my own backyard! Working on it! Love the beauty and colors in flowers, just not a great gardener, yet!6
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Beautiful flowers!
Calming ocean waves!
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I still haven't gotten a team invite... can anyone help me?2
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@gardenergal24 You were one of the last to request a team so you are on a waiting list. I can place you with a different team or you can wait until a spot opens on your team choice. If that doesn't happen you will be placed on another team anyway. Let me know.2
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OK, good to know at least where I stand. I'll wait & see if a spot opens up ... thanks so much for the update!
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