WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2013
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Sylvia, I had almost the same thing happen with my Dad. He lived in Northern Ky when it started and his family doc just did EKGs and they were fine. They finally moved to the city where I live and my Mom finally told me about him having severe chest pain when they were intimate. And for my Mom to actually come out and tell some one about what happens in the bedroom, you could tell she was really concerned. His family doc here did the same thing. EKG which of course was fine. AS I nurse I worked with a really good internist and made an appointment with him. He wasn't accepting any new patients but it does pay sometimes to be a nurse. After examining and making Dad really tell him about when it was happening, he set him up with a cardiologist who immediately did a cath. He was so blocked they wouldn't even let him out of the hospital before having 5 bypasses.
I don't know why doctors really dont' take the time to get to the bottom of things. Just like why does it take a boss having an employee get him ready for a meeting. Why doesn't he get ready for the meeting himself.
I feel really stressed today. I picked up the pound i had lost yesterday, my head really feels stressed. Until I find out how this young couple is reacting with this car accident I guess I will be. Didn't sleep well last night.
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Wow! It has taken almost an hour for me to get through the posts and compose my replies! Isn't it great to have so many friends supporting us!
Meg- I understand the feeling of "leaking away" energy. There are days when I really could sleep 16 to 20 hours. I, unfortunetly, like to hide, and when I am in bed, no one bothers me. I am glad that DD#1 is finally realizing that being an adult is harder than she thought it would be, but that does not mean you need to jump in and bail her out with the school. Maybe she needs to work on the financials, waitress and save her tips, and go to school in January after they have all the financials in order. It will give her experience in the working world and teach her that growing up hurts, sometimes.
Joyce- I am sorry that you had the accident, but very happy that no one seems to have been hurt. Cars can be repaired. Congrats on the large shirt! :flowerforyou:
Sue- Glad you are out of the sling, now be careful so you don't end up right back in it!
Paula- I had never thought of the connection, or possible connection, between A-Fib and 'panic attacks'.... thanks for giving us food for thought.
Michele- I am willing to bet that Lance has totally bonded with you, and he loves his brushing routine! He gets is own, alone, pampering time from the "Alpha" leader and is one happy kitty!
Alcoholics, any addicts, are never 'cured', they stay in abstinence one day at a time with the help of their Higher Power and constantly being acutely aware of their emotions. The tasting of the dough does not sound like a compulsion to overeat, it sounds like a good baker's technique.... at least, I was always taught that if you do not taste your cooking, you will never really know, until it might be too late, if you have messed up. That is not to negate your concerns, sometimes those little tastes turn into real trouble. I just have no clue how to tell you to break the habit because I can't break the habit, either.
Rita- Enjoy your trip and good luck with the job interview! :flowerforyou:
Katla- Glad you heard from your son; it must be very hard when he doesn't have communication access. Also, I am happy to hear that the daughter in Boulder is OK.
Sylvia- Congratulations on hitting 75# lost! That must be an awesome feeling! :flowerforyou: :happy:
Nancy- Green Valley is about 20 miles south of Tucson. It is a beautiful area. The problem with gardening is that I am a transplant from MN where the dirt was good, we had plenty of rain, and we had very short growing seasons. This arid, sunny climate with rock hard dirt which is mostly without nutrients for plants is really hard for me to figure out. I do have two bougainvillae, a Texas Ranger, and some Mexican Bird of Paradise that do well, along with an agave and paddle cactus, but I just can't get the annuals or perennials to be successful. I will catch on, I am just a little slow, sometimes.:embarassed:
Thanks for your condolences about my friend, Mary. She was such an amazing woman, and it is sad that her daughters never quite 'got it'. They missed out. OK- I am done w/ that, Mary wouldn't want me to be down for too long about this.
Today is sunny and bright, and I am going outside to pick more weeds! I tell you, we get two drops of rain down here and weeds grow a foot! Ok, that may be an exaggeration, but they do pop up overnight. So, there will be lots of bending, stooping, squating and stuff. That should help on my calorie count for the day. I also have a basket of ironing to do; nasty.....:sad: , I imagine that I will live through it. I hope the rest of you have more fun and exciting things to do with your days!
Take care and be well, my Friends!
Pat (Phoo in Az)0 -
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Hello All: Well our poor dog is feeling very awkward and embarrassed I think. Yesterday she decided to chew out the stitches on her leg where the vet removed a growth on Thursday. Up until then she had not bothered it much. Long story short the wound was open and bleeding last night and we had to take her to the emergency vet. They cleaned the wound and put staples in to keep it closed until next week when she sees the vet again to have stitches taken out. They also put her in a NoBite collar so that she cannot reach the wound anymore but with that on she cannot wear her regular collar so we were unable to let her out on the cable.(Our backyard is not fenced.) Today we took her to PetSmart and got her fitted for a harness that will fit with the NoBite collar, black with blue trim. She is not impressed.:grumble: Also she cannot eat with the collar on as it holds her head up and she is having difficulties laying down and going up and down stairs. Poor girl she is feeling very mistreated!:frown:
Hope everyone's Monday is going well. I had a good weekend foodwise and exercise and am ready to start the week on a positive note. Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to all with successes. Sue in SD0 -
Hello friends
The speed at which we post....... its impossible to keep track.
After reading so much about lifting weights to tone, make the scale move down........ happy to say I joined a gym today......... focus would be on weights alternate days and cycling for cross-training. Yoga on alternate days and weekends for my lovely runs.......lets see what happens to my unsuspecting body.....( devilish laughter)
I had so much to say to all of you...... but just spent time catching up with all.
So much to cheer about and celebrate.....:drinker: ( thats water in the mug of course)
Prayers and hugs for all who need cheering ( pun intended)
Heather so glad to hear about u and DH doing fine.
Meg nice to know your daughter finally saw how u make her life better.
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Joyce sorry about the mishap........ hope u remember to breathe deeply, worrying is only adding pounds to you.....
Katla so wonderful about your son and u communicating.
:bigsmile: Barbie thanks for the Plank tip, moving my legs keeps me busy and I can hold longer. It also means my core needs to be strengthened.
:flowerforyou: Pat dont worry too much about your friends children not giving her a fitting send off...... she must be comfortable where she is now and u will always cherish the goodness she stood for.:flowerforyou:
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:flowerforyou: Michele, recovery from alcoholism is very complex but at the basis of any recovery program is complete abstinence from alcohol…..having a “taste” isn’t part of the formula. Recovery from compulsive overeating is similar and includes complete abstinence from consuming any food or behaviour that becomes compulsive overeating……many compulsive overeaters plan their food ahead of time and call someone to “commit” to the plan……they abstain completely from any food that they can’t eat in moderation or that “calls to them” from the cupboard or fridge.
:flowerforyou: Meg, I know it’s hard to stand by and watch your children make goofy decisions but if you can leave them alone, they often make better decisions when they can no longer “blame” you.
:flowerforyou: Rita, good luck on the interview……have you ever tried abstention from alcohol and/or sugar or tried either OA or AA to help you?
:flowerforyou: Nancy, after staying away from pizza for a long time, I can do without it ,too....sometimes my hubby makes a Kashi frozen pizza and piles on extra veggies and I’ll have that but never pizza from a restaurant.
:flowerforyou: Phoo, the way I broke the habit of tasting the things I bake was to stop baking. I gave away all my baking pans and ingredients and now entertain myself in ways that don’t involve food.l
:brokenheart: :brokenheart: :sad: :sad: Sue in SD….poor dog
:bigsmile: Anamika, congrats on joining the gym and doing training with weights……your body will thank you
:flowerforyou: Friends are coming over in a few minutes so no weight training this morning and the rain has kept me out of the yard……at least I walked the dogs this morning so I have some steps accumulated. Barbie from NW Washington
"The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT."
September Resolutions (with mid-month comments)
*finish preparing the flower bed in the back yard (almost finished)
*strength training two days a week (three would be better)(two days a week)
*be agreeable---say “OK” (doing well)
* don’t sit at the computer for more than 30 minutes at a time (good, so far)
* keep my calcium intake at the level suggested by the doctor (this has been challenging but I’ve lowered it quite a bit and am finding new meals to substitute for the ones that were too much dairy)0 -
We defrosted the freezer this pm. We hadn't done it since we bought it nearly 3 years ago! There were INCHES of ice in it. I could hardly get anything in there. It is a very large upright so it was quite an undertaking! Can't imagine how many calories we burnt off, but it's all done now and it's a great feeling.:bigsmile: DH and I have decided that we really must put a note in our diary for next September to do it before it gets so bad again. We make a very good team when we get going, so I quite enjoyed it, though I had been dreading it and had put it off for ages.
DH slept again last night with the help of his sleeping pills. They really are knock out drops! He is still experiencing waves of anxiety, but is more of his old self. I am so grateful to DSIL for looking after him this weekend. He is loved by many.
I did 25 press ups today - my September goal. Hooray! Two pbs in one day!:drinker:
Yoga tomorrow. My friend still won't be back, but I love it anyway. I don't know if DH will be able to drive to football, but I hope he will feel up to it.
Haven't lost my lb yet, but it's on the brink! My goal for September was 2 lbs, so it better get a move on!
Love to all, especially those who are struggling with addictions right now.
Heather in Hampshire UK. (Cold and showery. We have a fire on)0 -
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evening my dear friends~
I got a call from my dear friend that we cruise with yesterday saying her Lola was in Kidney failure.. today they had to put her to sleep..
My heart is breaking for her, we had to do the same thing last may,but it just isn't an easy thing to do, the poor baby was only 6 1/2..
I dont know what has happened to me, but say in the last week, I am running around like a house on fire:noway: have caboodles of energy.. and I am putting them to good use... I was at the gym at 4 this morning, got up at 2:45 and felt fantastic.. even now, I am not to shabby, had a few graham crackers and a cup of chamomile tea...
Our 16th anniversary is this friday ,so I am sure we will be doing dinner Saterday night.. dont know what he will be wanting..
about Pizza, I am sorry I cant give that up.. my favorite food... I make my own here with flat out- light wraps-90 calories, prego makes a simple low cal sauce 45 calories in 1/2 cup and low fat mozz cheese .. so all in all not horrible. and if we go out for it, I get a veggie pizza.. and have my fill, and bring the rest home...0 -
Just heard from my doctor about my last blood tests. My liver counts are high and he is insisting I loose weight. My AST and ALT levels were high. I got instantly depressed. Just made me aware that if I don't shape up I'm in big trouble. Keep me in your thoughts and prayers that I can do what needs to be done to lose this weight and cut back if not stop drinking. This is a great group and I know you all have my back. Well traveling tomorrow so don't know if I will have time to post but will try to at least once. Have a good evening everyone!0
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Did you ever have one of those good day/bad days kind of day??? Are you confused yet?? Started out I weighed 2 pounds more today than I did yesterday. I thought I had finally broke that 194 pound mark again, yes again. I called my insurance agent to let them know about my accident yesterday, the other family involved had already done that. But a family with two young children do wake up earlier than I do. She said that she would have the claims adjuster call me as soon as possible so that I could get on with my day. I waited, waited and waited. I didn't want them to talk to my husband. He seems to think that if the other lady had just pulled out faster than I did I wouldn't have hit her. Yes, she was more cautious than me but I didn't go from looking behind me to looking in front before pulling out. It was my fault. So I didn't want him talking to anyone and have this couple thinking that I am changing my story. So finally at 3:30 I called insurance people again. This time the owner of the agency answered the phone. That gets you places! So I am now relieved that everything is going as it is supposed to. We didn't think we had as much deductable as we do so we were a little bummed out that we will still have to pay that much. Then this evening the mail came. My husband had changed from one insurance to Medicare this year and they told him that he had some money they would be refunding him due to him not using some kind of fund in the plan. Well that's one of those things that you say 'yeah I'll believe it when I see it'. So we got this check today for $2500 from them today. God does provide!
After supper tonight I was looking at my food diary and I really need to do something about my carbs. I know that a lot of the sugars are from fruit so I don't worry about being over on that. I always am. But the carbs, the stress and not going to the Y since I was sitting around waiting for the adjuster calling. Plus my PGA golf tournament was rained out yesterday and had to be finished today!!! I had to watch that. I don't play golf at all except miniature but I love my PGA golf.
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Hi gals. Hope your Monday was not so “Monday –ish “ as mine was! Too long to detail! But I am frustrated. I am also developing a sense of panic…I don’t know how I can get everything done I need to. I always tend to feel this way in the fall. But with dad, two special needs animals, the books, all of Tanya’s chores to distribute, and work….I’m going crazy. Plus I am so frustrated trying to tweak my diet for the diabetes. I can’t figure out how to get fruit in without going carb crazy overboard and I’m getting way too much fat. GRRRR Good thing I have the second diabetes class Saturday and the dietician will be there.
Joyce: glad you weren’t hurt in the car crash!
Sue: congrats on getting that sling off! I hope riding goes well. AHHHH the collar of shame! Poor doggie! So undignified!
Grandmallie: I see you have hit the 50 pound mark. Congratulations!!!
Renny: send your rain and thunder my way!!!
Barbie: several churches here do labyrinths…usually around Easter. I have never walked on but I just might now reading your comment about how peaceful it was.
Paula: when I worked in a trauma center, anyone who came in with anxiety got an EKG. We found lots of atrial fibrillation and other rhythm problems! Good thing yours was caught.
Sue: I didn’t catch the pageant this year but I heard Miss NY won for the 2nd year in a row. I’m sure DD#1 will have lots of regrets.
Heather: woo hoo! You rock!!! Glad DH is better now.
Rita: all fingers crossed for your interview! Don’t be too hard on yourself….just learn from it.
Katla: glad daughter is fine with the flooding and son was able to contact you!
Sylvia: if there is one thing I have learned in 33+ years of being a nurse, it’s that docs ARE dense. Good thing you got the right care and you are here now.
Nancy: great NSV.
Pat I am reading that you had a loss and I am sending you my thoughts, prayers, and hugs. Believe me, we are not bailing her out in any way. School is her responsibility and she will have to figure this out. She learns best from hard lessons because otherwise she never believes what anyone tells her. She actually told DH that she had to get fired in order to learn to keep her schedule straight.
Anamika: can’t wait to hear about your gym experiences! Your body will thank you!
Kevrit: baby steps girl! You can do this, one thing at a time.
Joyce; I can’t get the carbs right either. I have spent a year with a relatively healthy diet and it’s hard to tweak.
OK gals, I’m off. I don’t feel too well….kind of chilly kind of achy. BLEH. Everyone take care and send rain. Meg from cool-ish Omaha0 -
Joyce - DH and I often remark how 'found' money turns up and, inevitably, an unexpected expense appears in the next day or two. Our kids also had xray vision or ESP -- "Mom, I need $2.35 for xyz at school tomorrow." and I would have $2.50 in my purse. That happens a lot!
Well, I did NOT leave work early today. The 'one thing' I had to do didn't get completed until about 2:30p, and in the meantime several more things hit the fan, so I left at 6:20p or so. I'm going to ask the boss tomorrow if I can just take Friday off instead. We have a group coming to our place for dinner on Saturday and it would be nice to have the extra day to get everything ready.
Felt a bit too tired to go to the Y for weights, but I walked a couple of miles before supper tonight, so good enough for now. Month-to-date I've lifted over 90,000 pounds, so have to do another 70,000-ish pounds before the end of the month to stay on track for the 2 million this year.
Well, need to finish up the chicken for another night later in the week. Tomorrow night I'm going to Longhorn Steakhouse with some gals from church -- "Ladies Night Out" is once a month and I've only managed to get there 1 other time. I really want to get to know more people, but it is so easy to not participate.
Will check in tomorrow---
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Evening ladies. I was traveling on business yet again so couldn't squeeze in a work out :grumble: - I'll just get back on track tomorrow. All these trips really wreck havoc on my healthy lifestyle!
Grandmallie - happy dancing for you! And just in case I don't get back to the thread - happy anniversary this Friday :drinker:
Joyce - so glad to hear you weren't hurt
Gail - I purchased Soma - really like their bras. I also got their seamless panties and some amazingly soft cami's. they were having a huge sale and I signed up for their program so saved even more - it was still a lot but not bad when you consider how much I got. As you said I can order from their catalog now that I know my size.
yanniejannie - I've purchased wacoal in the past - I'll have to check them out - I still need a strapless bra
kevrit - you can do this!
Sue - my fur baby did the same thing and was punished with the cone of shame. The only problem is every time she ran up to me for pets that @#%$& cone bruised my legs up!:noway:
Rita - good luck with the interview:flowerforyou:
Pat - sending you a hug
Meg - sounds like your daughter is learning some life lessons albeit the hard way. I'm glad she has a new appreciation for you.:flowerforyou:
Glad to hear that everyone in or with family in Colorado is okay...I can't believe the pictures!
Sorry for all I've missed. I can barely keep my eyes open and I have an early call so I'm off to bed
Take care, Jodios in comfortably cool N. Il :flowerforyou: :smooched: :bigsmile: 0 -
Heather - WTG!!!
Did 20 minutes of yoga this morning, held my plank for 2 min 20 sec, and then an hour of the extremepump class. Tomorrow I want to do the rebounder DVD that I got the other day. For one thing, to be sure the DVD is OK.
Gail - we've found this spray stuff, you can only get it thru the Internet. We got it once at Lowes hardware. Why they don't stock it is beyond me. However, you can order it on the net and have it shipped to the store. It's called KrudKutter for Red Clay. You have to get the one for red clay. Honestly, you spray that on stuff and it really does take the red clay stain out. Admitted, sometimes I have to use it multiple times on the spot, but at least it gets that stain out. I've used it on clothes before I've washed them, and it took the red clay out. I swear by that stuff.
Rita - good luck on the interview and house hunting. Have a great vacation.
katla - ever since Jessica was a small girl, she's always wanted to work with animals. You have no idea how many birds she brought back to the house for us to "nurse" back to health. If she thought for one minute that I'd chew up a worm and spit it in the baby bird's mouth -- she had another thing coming. Our first cat quote "followed" endquote her home. The fact that she was feeding it bologna and giving it milk had nothing to do with it I do hope she makes it into NC State, her grades in college weren't stellar but she has done a lot of work with animals since graduating. Hopefully, that'll weigh in her favor. Even if she doesn't get in, I'm still proud of her for trying. Whenever we get Chinese, I always ask for "no rice" because they give you so much. Congrats on hearing from your son! That must have made your day
Nancy - clay can be VERY hard to work in, especially if it's been baking in the sun for a few days.
anamika - good for you joining a gym!
Heather - I used to have a freezer that I needed to defrost. However, when we moved, we left that freezer in PA and the one I have now is self-defrosting.
grandmalle - so sorry about your friend's dogggie. I know how hard it is putting a beloved pet to sleep. when we had to put Sadie to sleep, I could swear on a stack of bibles that he looked me in the eye as if to say "it's ok, don't be sad, thank you". Happy anniversary! You know, I have no desire for pizza. Pizza Hut has this fit & delicious pizza, I thought it was pretty good. But they don't have it down here (boo)
Joyce - what wonderful timing that you got that check!
Did yoga, held my plan, then went to extremepump class, then home to give the med, then went to the Busy Hands meeting. A lady there stitched up the rip in Jessica's favorite stuffed animal. I'm not goint to tell her someone else did it. Actually, she did exactly what I would have done. I put a small bandaid over where the "stitches" are. Went out by the pool for an hour, went to mahjongg tonight, did't maj once. Now running the dishwasher, will empty it and get to bed.
The Newcomers are going to have a Murder Mystery night. Our mystery takes place in a French Chateau in the 1930's. I put a bid on ebay for a dress, hope I get it. I'm supposed to bring a side and a dessert. I'm thinking crepes for the dessert. I have a crepe maker that I've never used. Gotta try it out before we go. I'm thinking that maybe I should just make the crepes there.
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Sylvia: I think you’re right about the last part of the diet going slower, but in my case the slowdown didn’t come until closer to goal. This last 6 pounds is really stubborn!:grumble:
Sue in SD: A friend’s dog has done a similar chew on her leg, and has to wear one of those cones now. Not a happy dog, but at least she has a chance to heal.:flowerforyou:
Barbie: We have been staying away from pizza but occasionally have some as a treat. Our favorite is Papa Murphy’s take and bake. The pizza parlor pizzas are too salty and not as good as I want them to be. That said, it has been a long while since we had any pizza.:flowerforyou:
Heather: Our freezer is self-defrosting. If we put items in, we package them using our Food Saver, a vacuum storage system with plastic bags. The freezer bags keep the food from dehydrating, and it lasts pretty well. The good thing about your sort of freezer is that it is less drying of the stored food. The bad thing is defrosting.
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Grandmallie: Is Lola a cat?:huh:
Kevrit: You seem to be facing some tough decisions. I think Pat (Phoo) suggested Overeaters Anonymous and AA. They’re good organizations. Meg is right that you need to take this one step at a time. “Just for today” can add up to a very positive life, one day at a time. You can do this.:flowerforyou:
Meg: Good luck with your diabetes cooking class. When I met DH he was already an insulin dependent diabetic. We tried the exchange system, but we both failed at it. Not enough discipline. We have learned to cook in such a way that he’s doing extremely well. He’s been an insulin dependent diabetic for 48 years. I don’t think he’s ever done any better than since we started with MFP. We’re both being mindful about what we cook and eat.:flowerforyou:
Gail: Your goal to lift 2 million pounds this year is astounding. I am very impressed. Good luck.:flowerforyou:
Today it rained and I walked dogs with my neighbor. I pumped about two inches of water out of my dinghy with the hand pump and had a nap. I want to finish the deck, but we have to wait for dry weather. I’m hoping we can get a couple of coats on Wednesday or Thursday. Then all we have to do is put the deck railings back up and we’re done. I’m finding it hard to step back from all the effort and wait for weather. It was exciting, and maybe a bit addicting. I won’t be going into the deck refinishing business any time soon, though. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
September goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 4 glasses of water daily.
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After listening to some of you girls talk about food addiction I have decided that's a big part of my problem. I was so stressed today that when we went out for supper I told my husband that some days I feel like just eating and eating and I don't mind if I let myself get back up to 233 knowing that that kind of eating would eventually put me well above 230. There are some many things I love and just have a hard time giving up. I don't know how many times we pass my Dairy Queen and and I know that DH would fly in there as fast as I would let him and order a large Blizzard. I have settles for a mini Blizzard once but I know deep down that that is just settling for it and I want more. I really don't mind how much sodium I have cut out. It's the sweets. If we had bakery items around I would have a problem with that but e don't and I'm not a baker. Oh, how I would love a whole pan of Jiffy cornbread slathered in butter right as it comes out of the oven. But then I put my big girl panties on and tell myself that even though I haven't done as well as I wanted in almost 11 months I have gotten this much accomplished and I CAN NOT GO BACK. I also have this emotional attachment to my bedtime snack. I really think I need to switch to plain yogurt instead of the vanilla. Between the pineapple, vanilla yogurt and granola I have one delicious snack. It is doing something to my sweet tooth and I need to conquer it.
I know a big problem I will always have until I resolve it is that I am not going to church. I am stubborn, feel like it's hard to get back in that routine. I would have to set my alarm and not sleep until noon like very day. I know my parents were disappointed in me and even though they are both watching down from Heaven I do feel them and know what they would say. On my Mothers death bed I still told her that Mom I am working it out and nothing you can say it going to get it done any sooner. And in fact I wasn't working anything out. I feel it is as toxic to me as my food addiction
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Katla-Lola was a Scottish Terrier
I got up alot last night to pee:grumble: oh well. and I am up a lb,ut had a 100 calorie pack of pretzel's yeseterday and fat free cottage cheese last night, so I am sure it is the sodium.. Not to worry..
I used to crave alot of candy and sugary stuff, but not so much anymore.. not to say I dont have it one in while..but if it's not here I dont eat it..
I do have graham crackers, I do have kind bars,I do have some fat free fig newtons, but all in moderation..
I bought twinkies once they came out again for the DH , you know what.. wasn't even tempted.. to sweet:huh:
I have my ol stand by's for snacks,rice cakes with laughing cow, 100 calorie nuts, string cheese.. but I am happy with them..
and NO fast food..
when we go to Florida,we like to go to Steak and Shake.. so I will go and get what I usually get and it is about 600 calories..
Sonny's BBQ is another,have to look up the calorie count on that also.. but I will tell you I will be extremely active while I am down there.. so wont worry about that either 0 -
Good morning ladies!
Just a quick pop in to wish all a healthy and productive day. We have family from out of state visiting for a burial service for my SIL. It is great to see everyone and to celebrate her life.
I need to get going so I can fit in some school work on the computer before starting the day. I have a few tasks for work that I really need to complete today. Tomorrow I will be back at school, but need to leave right at the end of the day to take DD to catch her flight out
. Thursday is parent night at work and will be a long day. Am looking forward to the weekend, but it will probably be spent trying to catch up on schoolwork. Would love to get in another kayaking trip, but DH can't go and I can't put the kayak on the rack for transport. I am strong enough to lift it but too short to reach!:blushing: Wish there were a way to get taller!!
Need to get busy. Have a great day!
Deb A in CNY0 -
Good morning ladies! It is cold here in Boston... only 44 degrees and to think it was 90 just last week! My day is starting off on a high note... I get lab work done every other week and they are posted at 7AM the next day on-line... before I even checked my counts I had an email from my hematologist! This is the content of her note re:counts:
" Hi Sandy. They look great without any epo. Making sure there is enough iron in your system, controlling the disease, and the lifestyle changes you've made, are likely all contributing to these good results. So definitely no epo for now. Congrats!"
This is the post positive reinforcement one could get to keep the course... going clean eating is saving my life no doubt about it... Having support from others with similar struggles is priceless... Glad I found this site and all the good folks so willing to share their experiences...
Enjoy your day and will be back to read all the posts, and there are Sooooooo very many!
Sandy - Boston0 -
Morning all
I went to the gym this morning, didn't d a full work out.. sorta dragging this morning, had a slight migraine when I got home..:grumble:
I told the DH that I wanted a day to myself down on Sanibel Island when we get to Florida.. told him it isn't that I dont want to be with him, but want to be able to take my time and walk the trails and watch the birds at Ding Darling wildlife refuge, then check out the birds at Periwinkle Park, then go to Tarpon Bay Tours and try my hand at a kayak tour to see the birds, then go to the beach and look for shells, maybe not in that order ,but all of that and home by 4-5 pm.. It will be a me day and maybe that will be my reward for the 50 lb loss.
DH is whining because he wont have a car..well hang out at the pool, do stuff around the house,, I am not asking him for the world, plus taking him along would just drag me down, would always be rushing to make sure he wasn't bored...
I am under my calorie count as of right now.. but I hope I get my butt in gear, havent felt like this in awhile.. I am guessing it is the change in the weather:huh:0 -
Michele - I think Home Depot carries Krud Kutter. I remember a former neighbor using it.
Nancy in AZ - think caliche for the clay. It isn't always that hard, but soil amendments are definitely in order!
Off to work.
GEORGIA GALS - I'm going to host a get-together at my place the last weekend of October. PM me your availability on Saturday vs. Sunday. Meet and greet with a light lunch at the house and, for those who wish, Gibbs Gardens ($20 admission) in the afternoon for walking. (Others that can get here are also welcome!)
Have a great day!
Gail, metro ATL0 -
I think this just about says it all
Robin Bodi and Ritter.0 -
Joyce: If you are called to church and can’t be up in time for conventional services, can you make a prayerful hour for yourself at home, and read your bible? Are there churches in your area that maintain an open sanctuary that you can visit as needed, or somebody that offers a mid-day bible study class?:flowerforyou:
Deb A in CNY: Back to school night is a good thing, but I always dreaded it because of the long day, made longer by a long commute. Getting up and back to work the next day was always tough. I resisted retirement for a long time, but really like life now that all the exhaustion is a thing of the past. I do miss the kids. Thank you for the important work you are doing with your students.:flowerforyou:
Sandy from Boston: Congratulations on your great lab results! You have a very supportive doctor and that is a blessing.:flowerforyou:
Southern girls: We had a discussion about “y’all” v “all y’all” with a group of neighbors when we went out to dinner last weekend. The guy who just couldn’t believe that “y’all” is singular and “all y’all” is plural was raised in Florida. I’m still chuckling about it and grateful for the internet education provided by friends like you that allowed me to know what is what.:laugh:
Gail: I love that you are organizing a get together for the Georgia girls. I hope all y'all have a great time.:bigsmile: :laugh:
Robin: I love the ecard. Thanks for a laugh to start the day.:flowerforyou:
Yoga this morning will have a substitute instructor. I’m looking forward to it and wonder what the substitute instructor will be like. This is a first for our class. I have many muscles that are giving me conflicting messages. Some of them are whiny and want rest and others are seeking the rush of hard physical work. I do have hard work waiting for me, but it is dependent on getting some dry weather. I am down a fraction of a pound this morning but not enough to budge the ticker. Still, it was good news in a long string of fraction up-fraction down weigh-ins. I’m doing well with all of my goals except water. I am drinking more water, but not meeting my goal consistently.
Katla in Beautiful NW Oregon
September goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 4 glasses of water daily.0 -
Hello Ladies -
I haven't posted in a week and am now woefully behind. I had some sort of stomach bug I got Thursday evening, so didn't log food and had not exercise for 4 days. Ugh!!! Did get my run yesterday. It was very strange, last night I kept getting leg cramps all night long, they were pretty painful and the only remedy was to get up and walk them out. I may get an occassional leg cramp, but this was both calves and thighs. I'm hoping that was a one time thing not to reoccur again.
We are in week 2 of our master bath being a disaster zone. The tile is almost done and tomorrow we have someone coming to cut the template for our countertops. I'm guessing we have another 2 weeks to go. I'm glad to finaly be renevoating the bathroom, but will be happy once the house is back to normal.
Hope everyone is doing good on their goals.
Take care,
Suzy0 -
Hi Ladies!!Cold this am-56 last week we were in the 90`s.
Thanks,Robin for the laugh.
Have a good one,
HUGS
jane0 -
This morning I did my cardio machine at the gym but the pool was just too crowded this morning. I'm going to try again at noon or 1:00 and see if I can get it done.
I was feeling sort of crummy last night, so I went to bed about 9 with the puppy. Hubby must have put him in his crate when he came to bed, but I never heard that. I woke up at 3:30 with the puppy whining to go outside. I could hear it even through my ear plugs (which I wear because hubby snores) so it must have been pretty loud, but hubby slept right through it. He doesn't sleep well, so I was glad he didn't wake up. I took Bruno out in the rain, then popped him back in his crate, and slept till 7 when the alarm went off. Still this morning I'm not feeling quite up to snuff. Nothing specific, but after the gym I felt especially bad and thought I was just hungry. Breakfast didn't help much. I think another nap might be required.
I got tired of things flopping around loosely so finally went to buy a new bra. I had been in a 44C, and sometimes needed an extender. The new one is a 40B and it feels so much better. Sad that the girls are getting so small, but oh well. I guess I'll buy a few more 40B's. Just cheap ones, to get me through a few more months.
It's already getting late in the month and I have not been keeping one of my goals. One thing I really wanted to do was get back to work, and I still haven't. I have a pottery shop downtown and for years I went in every day to make pottery and tend my little gallery. Then my heart trouble happened and after that I couldn't do it anymore. It was like I was afraid of being alone there. I just keep making excuses. I'm afraid that I've lost all desire to make pottery. And this is something I have done (and loved) for 20 years. And of course that means I'm not making any money and keep having to pay the bills. Even walking in the door fills me with fear and feelings of being a dismal failure. I told the doctor yesterday about the anxiety but she didn't have any advice, just said that it was common. The last day I really worked, I left with crushing chest pain and went into the hospital for two days of testing. The mess I left that day is till there, taunting me. Every year I have a holiday open house in early December, so November and December are my biggest sales times, so if I don't get back to work soon, I won't be ready. To be honest, not many people even come in my shop except November and December. I feel like I'm letting my husband down too. He was always my biggest supporter.
Sorry about all that. I'm feeling a little Boo-Hoo today. Maybe its the rain. I hope you ladies are all having a great day.
Sylvia0 -
Hi girls!
Finally got DH out of the house and off to football. He wasn't going to go in case he felt panicky, but I tried to remind him he never feels bad when he is there, only when he is thinking about doing stuff. Then he said he would start off and see how it went. He hasn't come back. Yet.:laugh: I must admit I am beginning to lose a bit of patience. :blushing: He seems to have lost even the desire to fight it and has forgotten all the things he was learning to help himself. Maybe he is getting depressed by it all. I know he wants it all to just go away, but I tell him, life isn't like that. There are always challenges. I'm sure it is all temporary, but now he is out of the house I feel all of a flop myself. Having a lie down and will watch a French film.
This pm I started off the mixture for the "no knead" bread I make sometimes. It's delicious, like a giant ciabatta. I then got the bit between my teeth and made American Pancakes. They are for the weekend when DH' nephew and family come to stay. He rang today and we sorted out arrival and leaving times. All is prepared now except the rest of Saturday lunch when they arrive.
Menu: Sat lunch - the lovely bread, soup, cold cuts, cheese and salad. Our own fruit for dessert.
Walking round the lanes in the pm.
Sat dinner- picky bits and dips starter that we can have sitting around. One of the dips is made.
Home made ravioli, with sage and garlic butter
Summer Pudding with some of our own fruits and cream.
Sun brunch - American Pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup. Plus bacon for the greedy!
How does that sound?
I will be eating within my calories allowance which is 1700 a day.
When he rang the young nephew said, " I know we will get fed really well at your house because you love your food, but how do you manage now you have been losing so much weight? " I said, "Well I eat a lot, but I exercise a lot . I exercise so I can eat."
That used to be true, but since I have discovered the joys of exercising, especially weight training, I now do it for its own sake. But I still love to eat!!!!:laugh: :bigsmile:
I'm hoping I don't go over now that DH is out of the house. That is always my weak point. I feel a shiritaki noodle and chilli sauce moment coming on. A mini binge for 15 calories.
Having a defrosted freezer is making me happy Lots of room for more food. I couldn't get anything in there before it was so iced up!
Well off to my mini binge and French film. And a nice cup of tea. (Can you tell I'm English?)
Love Heather UK0 -
Hi ladies I’m checking in earlier than usual today. We are doing scenarios with students where they have situations and work on a high fidelity manniken/simulator. Today we are having blood transfusion reactions.
It’s cool and rainy today; rained almost all night last night. I think it’s only going to be in the high 50s today but in the 90s by Thursday! You can tell the seasons are changing.
We started putting some furniture back in the dining room but there are two pieces too heavy even for all of us to lift, so I’m sure we’ll have to find help. It will be nice to get that all put back together again. I for one am really sick of my house being torn apart. I have no idea when the carpet downstairs will be addressed nor when they will redo the trim that is so bad.
Gail: hope you had fun with your church friends. Your get together sounds like fun! I’m too far away or I’d join you
Jodios: glad you’re home safe and sound
Michele: your murder mystery night sounds like a lot of fun
Katla: when we built our current house we chose PVC for the fence and pergola because we had spent so much time at the old house refinishing wood! From a former southern girl with very southern parents, “all y’all” is pleural LOL
Joyce: I think food addictions weigh very heavily on people here…pun intended. I’m just glad I don’t have a sweet tooth!
Grandmallie: I have had to say no to fast food too hoping to get my LDHs down!
Deb: enjoy your company!
Sandy: great news on your blood work!
Robin: love it!
Suzy: glad you are feeling better!
Sylvia: hope you are out of your blue mood soon
Heather: your menus sound delightful. Can you pick me up at the airport? My flight arrives at noon. :laugh:
Well I have to get back down to the transfusion reactions! Take care all, Meg from misty Omaha0 -
Sylvia:flowerforyou: In addition to new bras I invested in my first ever good sports bra and I never knew they could feel so comfortable and everything seem so supported.
Katla:flowerforyou: Yes I know that I could have my own devotion time here at home. But I believe the Bible specifically tells us to join a fellowship of believers. I really need to stand in a sanctuary, whatever it may look like and be with others and singing from an old fashioned hymnal. My daughter is a very active member of one of the more modern churches that sing the praise choruses. and they are nice and very uplifitng but I need the familiararity of the good old songs that I grew up on. I need to see a preacher in a pulpit. And I know what to do and how to do it. It's just making myself get up and do it. It has been about 5 or 6 years since I have been to my church. This is the church that we were married in and both of my girls. My husband and both my girls were baptized there. I frequently go to their website and see that they have two services, one contemporary and the other traditional. The traditional one is the early service. My body doesn't do early. And I know that there are other Southern Baptist churches in the area that might be traditional.
I had a huge NSV today. One of my goals in this journey was to be able to wear these two particular sweatshirts of my Moms. Both were the traditional Grandma sweatshirts that you see in Sears or anywhere. They are a 1X and with my upper chest roll they were just to tight. Also the arms were a tight cut than a lot of sweatshirts are. And THEY FIT!!!!!!! So this winter I will be wearing my Grandma sweatshirts not only for my grand children but for Mom and all of hers. It's like she is hugging me. Also I went to the Y today. All the recumbent eliptical bikes were taken so I went down to my old recumbent bike. I don't know if it was being motivated from watching Jack Osbourne last night on TV on Dancing with the stars dancing with a fairly new diagnosis or not or what but I rode 7 3/4 miles non stop. I need to start increasing the tension of the bike. And I found out that the battery onmy pedometer was getting low and that's why I was getting such poor readings on it. So I burned 350 calories and the ride equaled to about 7,000 steps.
My laptop still isn't working:sick: I finally called WOW, a very nice woman was on the phone and tried to help me. I connected the modem directly to the laptop and it still didn't work so now I have to pay $50 for a tech to come out. Bummer.
Joyce0
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