WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2013
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:flowerforyou: Sylvia, I was so nervous about going to the new dermatologist yesterday that I wasn’t acting like myself…I was cranky and forgetful and not focused so I understand what’s going on with you today…..get to bed and to sleep and tomorrow will be a new day when you can hug your dogs and be more accepting of all the stuff that life is throwing at you.
:flowerforyou: Rita, with all the stuff going on in your life, you need to stay in the moment and not try to tackle everything at once and commit yourself to healthy eating so your body can be adequately fueled to tackle everything that’s going on.
:flowerforyou: Jenn, I love the way you made the saga of your fridge dying become a blessing…..what a great attitude.....I plan my food for the day ahead of time and always plan a bedtime snack because I know that I'll be hungry then.
:flowerforyou: Robin, I have been strengthening my legs this year so I am prepared to kick you in the butt to keep you on track.:laugh:
:flowerforyou: Tina, good luck finding out what’s the best food plan for your husband….it sounds like he has a good attitude.
:flowerforyou: Sandy, a session with a personal trainer sounds awesome…..I can’t wait to hear how it goes.
:flowerforyou: Jake had some errands to do today so I asked him to go to PETCO and buy more dry food for Bernie…..he bought the food and a toy for Bernie, Halloween dog biscuits and some rawhide chews for the dogs :laugh: .
:flowerforyou: Today Jake and I started filling in the empty hole in the yard starting with some compostable packing material followed by a layer of small rocks.
Barbie from NW Washington
“If it’s important to you then you will find a way, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse.”
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Good evening, ladies,
Welcome newbies. Only got home about an hour ago; would have been an hour earlier but stayed after the last meeting to get caught up with a friend. She did a half ironman in Md. last weekend (called the Chesapeakeman; somewhere near Salisbury) and ran into a bunch of jellyfish and got stung horribly during the swim portion; fortunately she's a demon biker and runner!!! I was out early for a walk and got my 10,000 steps before 11am. The birthday celebration lunch and minature golf were fun.
Sylvia.......Certainly hope things have improved as the day went on.............how awful.
Hello to everyone else......I'm for bed.
yanniejannie0 -
katla - safe travels! Sounds like a good trade to me. You're awesome having to get your rings resized again and again
Jenn - welcome. Sounds like you are very determined, keep coming in here especially if you ever get in an un-determined mood so that you can get back to being determined. I like your attitude about your refrig (clean out)
barbie - going to a MD that you feel really comfortable with is so very important. I'm happy for you
Mini NSV for me. Tonight I really didn't want to make anything, but I know that Vince wanted some sort of snack so I made these chocolate muffins. This is the first time I tried the recipe and I really think it needed more sugar. Well...live and learn. Anyway, even as I was making them, I really didn't have any desire for them. But you know what? I did try some of the batter, and am I ever glad that I did! I'd forgotten to put the sugar in! Had I not tried the batter, I wouldn't have noticed that at all.
grandmalle - I'm like you, I start packing way ahead of time. I put things in a basket as I think of them. Same thing here -- Vince forgets things. How long will you be in FL?
Sylvia - I'm so sorry things aren't going that great for you.
Joyce - what a dream!!!
Robin - sending you a swift kick
kayak_kutie - I did put a bid on another dress on ebay. But to be honest, I'm not very hopeful. I did go to a Goodwill today, found a dress that it looks like someone made it for their child's christmas pagent. Well, it MIGHT work. I also found a bedspread. I don't really like this Goodwill. Everything is just in bins, not separated by type of clothing or size or anything. Everything is mixed up. I felt like a dumpster lady there. Well, I'm going to go to two other Goodwills and the Salvationi Army, see what they have. If I have to, I'll raise my bid on ebay, but I'm not real hopeful. I did work the box office at the Green Room today. It was for sales of tickets to benefactors only. From 10 until 12:30, I had a total of 6 calls. Well, I was told to bring reading material with me when I first signed up! When I was ushering Fri, the lady I was with said that I should ask there if they have anything in their closet that I can use. I honestly didn't think I could ask them, but then again, things are different down here. Sure enough, they really don't loan out their clothes. And I can fully understand why. They'd have to keep track of who has what, who brought what back etc. etc. so this didn't really surprise me one bit. I'll be looking froward to hearing more about your trip
bergamese - welcome! Come in as much as you can.
grandmalle - I've experienced when MFP wouldn't let me log my food. What I've found usually works is if I hit the "refresh" button.
Sandy - yea for you booking a session with a pt. I always liked working with a pt, it made me accountable, I had to be there. Whenever I worked out at the Y, I used to like if there was a nice view to watch, made the time go by faster.
Pat - have a safe trip
Well, did an hour of Jillian Michael's Extremely Shed and Shred DVD today. Then went to the Green Room, when I got home we put down riverrock between the old retaining wall and the fence. That is hard work. For one thing, I have to sift the rocks first, put them in the dumpcart, wheel that into the pool area, then shovel it over the retaining wall. The bad thing is that no one sees all the work! Well, at least the weeds won't grow. You know, I've had this pain in my upper right back for some time now. To be honest, I don't want to tell Vince because I'm afraid he'll tell me to stop with the riverrocking. I don't want him to do all the work by himself. It was getting better, but now it's back to the way it was. I suspect it might be the repetitive motions of shoveling that is doing it.
Tomorrow is yoga and then deep water class. Afterwards, I'll probably stop at one grocery store and then on the way home I may stop at this antique place to see if they have any clothes. Then we have senior bowling. Need to get my carrots and grapes ready to take with me
yanniejannie - how horrible for your friend!
Michele in NC0 -
Hi Everyone,
It has been raining here for days, very depressing…even though I know we need the rain. I have reached a plateau with my weight and I know it is because I am not exercising like I was this summer. My plan is to be positive and move more
Heather…Wow, your plank at 2 min. 40 seconds rocks! Congrats on your new granddaughter, nice that you also got something for her older brother, I also try to remember the other siblings with a gift. My great-niece is due any day (we don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl) she is young, as is the father. The mother and baby get so much attention that I think I will remember him with a gift when the baby is born.
Meg…Congrats on your weight loss last week, hope you survived this Monday & Tuesday, take care.
Sandy…It’s inspiring to see you continuing to go to the Y!
Katla…Nice trade, glad you had a great sailing trip.
Barbie…The number of steps you do each day are amazing!!
Yannijannie…A year ago, I fell down a flight of cement stairs in the airport when my luggage shifted and I lost my balance. I had head trauma, both wrists were severely sprained (apparently, sprains take longer to heal then fractures) and one knee had a partial tear. For the next few weeks my balance was off and I fell again over an uneven surface in the road…I don’t know if it was my fear of falling or a result of the head trauma and/or knee pain. It was awhile before I could use the stairs and I still avoid them. I agree with the others that have commented that Yoga is good for balance…it has helped me regain confidence.
Hope you all have a good week! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Terri, from Oregon0 -
Nursing home called later this morning. She had lost a couple more pounds and not eaten or drank anything. So we were going to go in anyway but we went right in. I can't believe what a change in what she looked like Sunday night. Unable to speak, gasping but they had her sitting and she didn't have any strength to hold her head up. So we had them put her in bed, do one of those finger oxygen tests and get her oxygen started. Her little fingrs were so cold that couldn't do the finger test but they put her in bed and put the oxygen on. She looked so much more peaceful. But naps are short and when she wakes up she either looks between Charlie and me and then goes back to sleep. She has a history of sevre mental illness that has been well under control with medicine for many years. But the person with out the medicine is not a nice lady. Now she can't take those mediines. So she is becoming quite agitated at times. Is the agitation from air hunger, anxiety over the situation of dying or being with out her medicines???? We couldn't get Charlies brother he was left with making decisions. And he is so self doubting but he did make the decision for hospice. The docotr had already left the order if we wanted it and they had already called the on call nurse to let her know that she would more than likely get the call and would be needed quickly. So she came did an assessment, talked at length about what they did and didn't do and then assesses MIL. She says less than 48 hours. So she gave her some liquid Morphine for the anxiety.
I didn't get my supper until after nine,that meant I cmpletely missed the evening snack. So my diabetes schedule was way out of whack. Tomorrow I need to make sure I take my water jug with me and it's a nice enough day I can do some walking outside and jsut have my phone on me. I know I am all upset at her daughter and one son. But no matter how much a a daughter has ignored her Mom, after she dies she is still going to have a lot of guilt. Or at least I hope so. So I called her and she was crying so much. So I told her that I had a suggestion. She had already told me that she couldn't come in. So I asked her to get herself calmed down and then told her that I would put my phone to her Moms ear and talk to her and tell her by and say she loved her. So I have no idea what she told her. Vi dind't have any response. Maybe if she had been in one of her more awake states she might have had a response. I just know that I have Karen a chance to tell her that she loved her. I felt that she at least deserved that. She won't get the daughter of the year award but she won't have to live with the fact that her Mom died without her being able to say goodby.
Thanks for being my sounding board and just knowing I have this family helps me. I am pulling double duty. I am going through my own grieving and also having to lead my husband through this by not only both hands but all 10 fingers, ten toes and both feet. I just wish I felt like I dind't have to carry him so. When his brothers got there they quickly were of the opinion that they should let Mom die. Dont go from treating to not treating. She is septic, in renal failure and has been sending silent signals for about a week about how she feels. The hospice nurse did let him read the advance directive his Mom signed but he is still doubting.
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Joyce- my heart breaks for you, It makes me sad that the rest of the family sorta drops the ball, we have gone through this a few times, with my mom,and with my MIL,,we were the ones to do all the running, we would take my FIL down to the hospital every day.. and the hospital and my FIL are an hr away..
when the time comes,the one thing we didn't have was guilt...we did what we needed to do, our parents raised us and took care of us,and when they are older it is our turn to take care of them..
I wish your MIL a peaceful journey, and your DH a peaceful transition into the next stage .. sending love and hugs
I woke up at 3, still felt tired and just woke up again at 6:15, my heel is a bit sore, so I am icing it ,and if it feels better I will be taking a walk rather than going to the gym...0 -
Joyce - I'm really sorry for what you're going through. Several years ago my Mother-in-law, father and mother all passed within 6 months of each other. They had all been in nursing homes and they all lingered painfully toward the end. So I really understand what you're going through. It's very hard,
My day was better yesterday. Of course they didn't tell me the results of the ultrasound, but from what little I could see on the screen I think it looked better than it did a month ago. Of course I'm not even sure if I was seeing the problem, since I have no earthly idea what I'm looking at. They've been trying to dissolve the clot with drugs. Fingers crossed that I won't need more surgery. Or have a stroke while waiting or it to dissolve.
I made it to the gym and went into the ladies shower area and found that they had put that shower rod back up -with DUCT TAPE! I kid you not! So, I went to talk to the manager. He said they already have new rods for the showers, but have not found a good time to put them up. It will take closing the locker room for a couple of hours while the workman works. They can't find a time that the showers are not busy, what with all the classes. He apologized for having clobbered my granddaughter. I think I'm not going to let them shower up there till they get the rods fixed though.
So I felt a little better yesterday. I did my cardio machine and swimming. I'm thinking that I need more calories so I don't get depleted during the day. My goal is 1200, but I often don't get that high. Sometimes 600 or 700. And I never eat my exercise calories. So maybe if I set a goal of 1500 maybe I'll make it to 1200. Heck, I'm not losing much at what I'm doing so I might as well try. I'm not really a believer in that whole starvation mode idea, but we'll see how it goes. Last night we went out to eat and I ordered Flatbread pizza with spicy sausage. It was really yummy. I ate half and guessed at about 560 calories, using a similar one from the database. It wasn't very big, but it was pretty cheesy. And we won't even think about the salt!
Tonight my son, DIL, and their four kids are coming over for dinner. I'm making cranberry pork roast in the crock pot (son's favorite). I'll make something else for me. Bruno should have fun.
Have a great day!
Sylvia0 -
Joyce: The end stages of life are so hard. I have great sympathy for your DH and also for you. Losing a parent is so hard. I know I tried to do my best for both of mine and fell short of perfection. Perfection in this endeavor is the province of the Lord. We just do the best we can. You’ll get through this, and so will your DH. He is so lucky to have you in his corner.
Katla in NE Oregon at SIL’s house
September goals:
1. Log every bite
2. Move more.
3. Drink at least 4 glasses of water daily.0 -
well second load of laundry in the dryer the dogs walked twice and my own walk... 11,000 + steps whoooo hoooo, didn't get to the gym but at least I got moving...
hope everyone day is peachy, getting the rest of my stuff together for the trip, Michelle we are going down for 9 glorious days, then we will be down for 2 weeks the end of december,but we drive down with the dogs then...0 -
Good morning ladies! I am at work again. Just love these quiet days, but know they won't last!
rjadams - Here is a "kick in the pants" for you as requested!
Grandmallie - Will you be going to Disney while in Florida? Why does your heel hurt? I was told once to freeze a soda bottle of water and roll my foot on it when it hurt. You may want to try that. It feels nice on your foot when it hurts.
Kayak_kutie - Sorry you can't buy my house! I've never tried to kayak but my daughter does. She is lucky and lives on the lake.
bergamese - Welcome and will add you as a friend
JennInTx - Good luck on your interview! I just had one and know what you are going through!
Barbiecat - Thanks for the well wishes and I know that I need to eat well and exercise to stay healthy in this rough time. I don't need to get sick this month! Keep encouraging me!
YannieJannie - How do you manage to find the time to get 10,000 steps in that early in the day? I can't even get there by the end of the day!
Joyce - My heart goes out to you. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. Both my in-laws died within a month of each other, 9 months later my grandmother died and 6 months after that my father so I really feel for you.
Sylvia - You need more calories! Your body thinks it is starving so that's why you can't lose at that low of food intake.
Well, time to go for a walk and back to work. Welcome to newcomers I've missed and a big hug to all who need it!
My goals for September
1. log everything that goes into my mouth!
about 90%
2. log on here at least once a day (the thread I mean)
about 95%
3. not drink more than 3 alcoholic beverages a day (baby steps when I drink it is way more than this!)----about 95%
4. stop the self destructive behaviors! (going to be a tough one!)
about 95%
5. find a way to exercise that doesn't cause pain and detour my efforts! (suggestions?)
walking 100%
Rita from middle TN and soon to be CT!0 -
Kevrit- I have a frozen water bottle, and I have a nasty heel spur, after 2 shots of cortisone and 2 rounds of prednisone I am feeling much better. we are about 3 1/2 -4 hrs from disney... dont think we will be doing that. hubby isnt much into amusement parks ,but would love to go again someday...
gonna hope in the shower and get ready for work.. ta ta and check in when I get home tonight...0 -
Good Morning all!
Been up since 5 this morning. Didn't sleep well. Guess I'm nervous about my interview this afternoon. I fed and walked our babies (a chocolate lab- Moose; and German Shepard - Shep). Well Moose walked me and Shep, who has lots of hip issues, walked slowly behind us.
Went back to my grocery store this morning. Hubby requested that I make cabbage soup as he is still not feeling well.
The load of towels I did has been folded and put away. Have another load of laundry in the washer. My steam mop died this morning after less than a year. Call the manufacturer and they are sending me another. I am thankful they didn't question me when I called. Good customer service and they didn't even ask me to send in the old one.
Need to print out my resume and get my outfit together for my interview. I haven't worked in an office setting in over 4 years and even them, it was a very casual environment for over 12 years. It will be an adjustment, if I get the job.
Rita-- thanks for the words of encouragement. I hope I don't clam up and get tongue tied. I do that when I get really nervous.
Joyce - I know this must be very difficult for you and your DH. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Sylvia - I agree with Rita. You need more calories. I lose much less (and sometimes even gain) when I have several days of really low calories. I try to get in at least 1000 calories.
Guess I better get going. I need to get the babies to the groomer. Totally forgot I had made an appointment.
Hope everyone has a great day!
Jenn0 -
Lost my first post with Windows +=!#*? updates. Grrrrrrr!
So here I am again with Word.
Have had some lovely updates on the baby who is called Eliza Daisy, Edie for short. She looks like her brother at that age, but MUCH smaller.
Joyce – sending supportive thoughts your way. When my mother was near her end my brother and I decided, with the help of a consultant to go down the “Liverpool Pathway” which was set up to ease people’s end. We were both able to be with her at the last and she was completely peaceful. Even so I do still have occasional pangs of guilt about our choice. My sister in law was very against it because of her religion. Just recently the government has changed its mind about the pathway as some people in some hospitals have not had a good experience with it. I think it had been badly used on occasion. I have nothing but praise for the way our hospital handled things and we were grateful.
Sometimes we yearn not to have to be the strong one in these situations, but if that is the way we are made then so be it.
Went back to the store today as I was still worrying about what to wear in Rome. It’s going to be warm there so wanted another cotton t shirt that would be long enough to hide my rear in the treggings. In England no one would blink, but I’m not sure about the matrons of Rome, considering my age. Found a cheap, black and white stripey one with ¾ sleeves. I stocked up with a vest and knickers. I think I am fixed now. I also bought DDIL some shower crème and DS some saffron, as I reckoned everyone was getting presents bar him. He loves his saffron and is always delighted to get some for Christmas etc.
When we go up tomorrow we will take sushi up for lunch to save them having to cook. Coming back we will probably have the same thing I had today, prawns dressed in chilli and garlic from the station branch of the store. Last time I stank out the whole train carriage! Today’s prawns I had with an avocado. Just about my favourite lunch apart from Asian soup. 350 calories inc the avocado.
Can’t wait to see them all. DGS has a rotten cold and is a bit put out by the usurper. We have strict instructions to make a fuss of him. He is really looking forward to our coming and wants to play football with DH.
Having a nice, quiet pm as DH is at cricket. Haven’t done any strength training today so that is next on my list. I will be pushed for time tomorrow so may only get gymming in. Plank – here I come!
Love to all from Heather in very warm Hampshire UK
PS - those of you who are eating v low calorie, PLEASE EAT! You are likely to feel low in energy and much more inclined to break your diet. At the very least eat the 1200 minimum and most of your exercise calories. I eat 1700 a day because I exercise 450 off and rarely feel hungry. I think I have broken my diet no more than 6 times in the 16 months I have been doing it. That's because I eat a lot and love every mouthful. I never feel deprived. In the long run that is the way to go. And we are all in it for the long run. aren't we?0 -
Happy hump day !
Joyce,you and your husband and MIL are in my prayers.Please.take care of yourself.
Got my flu shot this year already.Since I`m Violet`s caaregiver 3-4 days a week and she`s in kdg,I defineitly needed to get it.
HUGS
jane0 -
Good afternoon, ladies,
Not too warm but quite humid today. Did ladies exercise group earlier. Off to help at cross country later. I'd like to thank everyone who posted about their own falls; it's comforting to know that I'm not the only one who has hit the ground one way or another. Better balance to ALL of us!!!
Joyce........My heart is with you as you face this; you know the morphine will make the end easier for MIL and the people with her. You were beyond gracious and kind to hold the phone for her daughter to speak for what will probably be the last time to her mother.
Kevrit.....The only reason I got so many steps in (believe me, that's not the usual!!) so early is because I met friends to walk; of course, we all talked the entire way!!!
Heather.......Love, love , love the name!!! My own English/ or Welsh (I think they went back and forth) dgm was named Daisy!!!
Got to run, be well!!
yanniejannie
ps. this is strange; pg 13 says "down for maint."---I can get 12, I can get 14, just not 13----anyone else?????
pps.....were we naughty on that page??? can't remember anything........0 -
Happy Mid-Week Ladies –
Wow, the weather has been simply spectacular these past few days. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the rest of fall could be mild days and sunny? We got two gigantic pumpkins at the orchard this past weekend. We’re going to put off carving them for a week or so, so that they don’t spoil before Halloween. It was a short drive up to Linvilla Orchard, but it was the first time I had ever been there. Lot’s of produce and they had a nice gift shop.
On Sunday, had lunch w/2 ladies from MFP, Lucy and Michelle. It was a wonderful time getting to know them and meeting them in person.
I was up in NYC for a conference on Monday and Tuesday so didn’t eat in the most healthy way, but still tried to make good food choices. I really enjoy NYC, and by coincidence will be up there again next week, but this time for pleasure. From Delaware its just a short train ride up, so definitely nice for a long weekend. Well, I have been a bit off program for a few days now. I have been doing well in meeting my step goal of 14,000 each day, but have not been doing my cardio. Also, for the last few days I have not logged any of my food. I expect when I get on the scale tomorrow it will have crept up a few pounds, but we will see. Grandmallie – I agree with everyone else, how sweet to have the flowers delivered at work. What a nice gesture. Barbie – congratulations on being able to hold a plank for that long, that is wonderful. Boy, you did dig up a lot of rocks!! Rori – loved seeing Mars in your sink, I imagine once we get our bathroom completed we will at least one of our four cats resting in the sinks. Katla – sounds like your boat and deck have been keeping you busy. Phoo – I do scrapbooking, but have never tried making greeting or holiday cards, so am looking forward to see what you have created. I typically do scrapbooks of my vacation adventures, helps me live the time away again. City Jane – if you Rome holiday is not filled up and you need any recommendations please feel free to email me. Know the owner of a great restaurant and also a great tour guide if you should need one. Michelle – I really enjoyed the Jillian Shred DVD, great workout. Jenn – welcome to the group. Joyce – I’m thinking of you and hope things get better for you.
Be well ladies.
Suzy0 -
Joyce - so sorry your MIL is failing. She has been lucky to have you in her life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your DH and MIL. 0
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Just a quick post.
Andelane Bailey Roberts arrived at 10:20 AM today. She is 8 lbs 10 oz and 21 inches long. She has a ton of hair. And her face is all cheek. I will post pics later. (newborn photos are the greatest)
I am very excited and now the two weeks I have to wait until I can hold her seem like torture. I am finally really happy to be a grandma. It took me awhile to get used to it but Olivia made it so fun. Now I get two beautiful granddaughters to spoil.
Robin, Bodi and Ritter.
PNW0 -
very quick post as I am totally exhausted and going to be at 6!!! I could barely get home. I posted on my home page that I told my boss NO MORE evening clinicals EVER. I never make demands so I think I got her attention.
Joyce: wish I could be there to support you in person. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Robin: congrats on the grandbaby!!!!
Night night! Meg from hot Omaha today0 -
Well got a surprise at tops tonight I was down a whole .2 was sure I had a two lb gain the way I acted with food this week. 2 suppers one out of town and my pickerel supper at home. And 2 brunches one at sons and one in restaurant that's a lot of food. Out of the home base. I took it and was very pleased. It kind of says look your body is trying help it.
Read some posts but not all. Congrats to the new grandma's it's just great.
For those of you caring for your loved ones. Prayers are sent your way.
For those of you doing what needs to be done to lose the weight keep at it.
For those of you like me not sure which way your going well lets take a grip and go the right way doing the right things.
See you all lighter.0 -
Joyce - my thoughts & prayers go out for you & your family as you travel this journey with your MIL. You have a heart of gold.
Lin - congrats on the loss, whatever or however it's yours to celebrate :drinker:
Meg - I don't know how you are keeping with such a hectic schedule. Take care of yourself.
Robin - congratulations on the new addition, what a beautiful name. I can't wait to see the pictures.
Jenn - I hope the interview went well. I went through that whole process about 1 1/2 ago so I understand the nerves.
Suzy - pumpkins already? That just means we are so much closer to winter...booooooo I'm a horrible Canadian, I really don't like the winter, the cold & snow. ick
It's my birthday tomorrow, so my DD is cooking dinner for me. She's such a great kid. Saturday we will be going out for dinner with my DS, still don't know if his GF will join us or not. It will either be just the 3 of us or maybe 4. I'm hoping I don't have to work on Saturday, that we can get inventory counted and entered tomorrow & Friday.
Sleep well! Sandy from ON 0 -
Robin,Congrat`s on grand baby:drinker: :drinker:
Sandy,Happy birthday tomo:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: row,enjoy0 -
Well the interview went very well. I wasn't sure about the job at first, but now I think I really want it. Both of the directors I interviewed with were very down to earth. We talked for an hour and then they took me on a tour. I met many of the people I would be working with. I've never been introduced to people before being offered the job. Maybe that's a good sign.
Robin- Congratulations on the new addition to your family.
Sandy- Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Time for a relaxing bath and calling it a night.
Sweet dreams to all.
Jenn0 -
Where does the time go. I try and read everyday and am logging my food. It was areal nice weekend. Went to Kansas on Saturday with DS,DDIL, and GD. The wedding was nice and got to see alot of DHs family we have not seen in awhile. Everyone noticed the weight loss and that was nice. My two GDs that were there, we walked from the church to the hall for the reception. It was about 4 blocks, but last year at this time I would not been able to do it. Monday was weigh in day and I lost 1.6 so glad about that. Yesterday DGD and I worked in my spare room and got it cleaned out and cleaned up. She is 5 and she was having so much fun shredding papers. When the bin got full she would yell at DH to come empty. We filled it 6 times. So glad to have it done and the old desk out. DS stopped and picked up the old desk so have that done. Then the guy from the heating company came and checked the funance. And of course it could not be something easy. It has to be replaced. Come to find out it is 29 years old. We were told it was only acouple years old when we bought the house 10 years ago. We are just lucky that it didn't blow up or catch fire. So have acouple places coming out to get some prices. This has been the year, first the basement flooding and the roof leaking now this. I found it interesting that the guy told us we only need to replace the furance not the central air unit. They run off each other. So going to check with the other companys to find out what they say. I sure don't want to have that break down next. I have been up since 3 this morning as couldn't sleep worrying about how we are going to afford this. Trying really hard to hand it over to God and let it go.
Joyce-- Hugs and prayers to you, DH, DMIL. It is not easy to lose those we love. You and DH will always know you did all you could and you have went above and beyond with DSIL. Hospice is a good deal. I have voluteered with our hospice at the hospital for several years. My DMIL had hospice the last month and they were great with her and the family. Be sure and take time and take care of you. I have to agree this month has not been an easy one.
Meg--Congrates on the loss. I love this cooler weather. If it would stay like this till next May I would be happy. Hope you are feeling better. Sounds like they are really working you at work. They are starting the flu shots at the hospital here this next month. They are making them mandatory and if you do not take it you have to have a note from your doctor why you can't take it. If you don't they say they will not let you work. I have no problem taking them, the last three years with in two weeks of getting one I lose my voice completely. Last year they had to give me presone to get it back. Fun Fun. DH was invited to join the Cosmopolitan Club. DH did join. They were talking about that diabetes van and what they do. They are going to raise money to buy a new one that they can make handicap ready. So people in wheelchairs can get inside for testing. Sounds like they do alot of good things to help people with diabetes. It is something we are interested in as I am diabetic and my dad was, my mom is and DH's sister has been since she was 9 and now has alot of health issues.
grandmallie--Happy late anniversary. Sounds like DH did good having flowers delivered at work. Sometimes those things really make the day. I need to go get the ring ajuster as my rings are falling off alot. I don't like not wearing my wedding ring. I don't want to get them sized until I reach goal.
Jean-- Welcome. You have come to the right group,. I had the lap band done last Nov. It has really been a struggle as I am an emotional eater and get so moody. My doctor put me on wellbutrin to help. Good Luck on the job interview.
tina-- one of the tests my doctor does is the AC1 and that tells him my blood surger aveage for the last 3 months. This last month when they did it, it was 5.8. He tells me anything under 6 in not an active diabetic. So my losing weight and meds are working. I have found that eating cinnamon or taking cinnamon pills really helps keep my blood surgers down.
Heather--Good for you for ording things for yourself. Please post pictures of your mini skirt and boots. they sound so pretty. 64 is only an number, enjoy life and all your hard work. Congrates on the new grand baby. They are since a Blessings.
Sue--Congrates on getting back on the horse. Good when we can do the things we enjoy.
Sandy--Sure hope it works out so you do not have to move until you want to. When DH's grandma was living we would go visit and she would get up several times in the night and come in and put blankets on us. I was so hot I would get up and take them off after she left the room. We would do this alnight. Happy Birthday tomorrow. Hope you enjoy your dinner DD is making and supper out with DS. Hope his GF comes to the dinner. Congrates on the smaller yoga pants. Isn't it fun to go down in size of clothes??
Katla--Congrates on the loss and being so close to goal. Sounds like DH made a good trade, hope you get lots of time to enjoy the boat.
Sylvia--Glad to hear you are back in the studio. One day at a time. Funny how we get upset over cable being messed up. I remember growing up with just 3 channels. When I tell my GC that they look at me like I am from the stone age. Sorry to hear about GD and rod at the Y. I am surprised they put it back up with duck tape. Sounds to me like it is a law sutie waiting to happen. So glad she was not hurt any worse.
yanniejannie--Glad you were not hurt when you fell. I agree when I fall the first thing I do is look around to see if anyone saw me. Last year it seemed everytime I was over to my oldest DS's I would fall down his deck steps or something, One evening we were over for a family dinner and I fell walking across the floor. I noticed acouple days ago my knee is all black and blue and sore. Not sure what I did but it looks nasty.
Robin--thanks for the reminder to remember all we are Blessed with. Congrates on the new grand child. Are they not the best and of course they all take after us in only the best way.
Well ladies I am ready to call it a night. DH and I are both off tomorrow so want to get some things done out in the yard. We both work all weekend so want to get done before the weather turns. Have a good night and sweet dreams.
Blessed! Vickil GI NE0 -
:flowerforyou: Terri, I have been carrying a pedometer for years and it has encouraged me to walk more----I love the feeling of “getting credit” for the walking I do. I am retired so I have a lot of time to choose what to do and I choose walking. I gradually started going to bed earlier so I could get up earlier to have enough time for long walks with my dogs in the morning before I had to be somewhere…..thus I traded the late evening hours of sitting at the computer or watching TV for early morning hours of walking. I meet my friends for a walk rather than coffee or a meal so I can socialize and exercise at the same time. When I started on MFP four years ago I had to be creative to walk 10,000 steps a day and gradually by looking for opportunities to be active, I’ve increased the number.
:flowerforyou: Sylvia, you might feel better if you focused on adding more nutrient rich food to your day…..your body needs good fuel to be at its best.
:flowerforyou: Grandmallie, hearing about you getting ready ahead of time reminded me to start making my list for the trip we’re taking the first weekend in October…….i don’t necessarily start packing, but I make my list way ahead of time even for a weekend trip.
:flowerforyou: Rita, it’s easier to get a lot of steps if you don’t have to go to work……I get up very early so I can walk my dogs one at a time for about 20 minutes each first thing in the morning. I jog in place or walk back and forth while they are sniffing in the grass….then I eat my breakfast and do my spiritual reading and take both dogs for a walk for about two hours….that adds up to a lot of steps before 8 AM…….I go to bed at 7:30 PM to accomplish this….the rest of the day I am on the lookout for ways to be active.
:bigsmile: Jenn, I’m thinking good thoughts for you and the job you interviewed for.
:flowerforyou: Suzy, how great that you got to get together with two ladies from MFP….we feel like family and seeing each other would be awesome…..congrats on your 14,000 steps a day.
:flowerforyou: Vicki, we had to replace our furnace and heat pump last two years ago when we bought our house…..I thought it might last another year, but if I was wrong, then we’d be In big trouble in the middle of winter….we were able to get a three year no interest loan which is what made it possible for us…..i wish you luck on your furnace purchase.
:flowerforyou: Jake and I worked hard this afternoon putting more rocks, compost, and dirt in the big hole in the backyard…..there is another day’s work before we go to buy good soil for the top layer and then we wait for the peony plants to be ready to be picked up. This was my big project for the afternoon instead of strength training This morning was a dog walk in the rain and a great line dance class. Barbie from NW Washington
“If it’s important to you then you will find a way, if it’s not you’ll find an excuse.”
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: 26,000 steps today0 -
Hello Friends,
The new strength training challenges provided by my personal trainer, Rose, caused me to pull something in my back. :noway: A few snaps and cracks later from my excellent chiropractor and now I'm as good as new. :happy: Latest NSV is trying on clothes in size M, and having them fit! Medium is such an arbitrary size. When I was bigger, I always knew I was Large or XL. Now, I have to try items in multiple sizes to see what actually fits. The scale however stubbornly stays where it’s been for over 2 months now.
Heather: I share your passion for shopping online. Lands End pouches show up regularly at my front door. I’m not ready for a mini-skirt yet, but I am ordering more knits in bright colors. Congratulations on the new DGD! Have a wonderful first visit.
Sandy: Good for you investing in a PT. This is my first time working with one, and it’s great to have someone push me to next level. I was skimming along in neutral gear before starting my work with Rose. Happy Birthday to you! Enjoy your special meals with family.
Joyce: I think you are showing remarkable patience and compassion in the face of your family issues. I hope happier days come soon.
Grandmallie: I’m feeling vicarious excitement about your vacation in Florida. I don’t pack much ahead of time, but I do make packing lists, in pencil, which I edit and re-edit as I get closer to actually packing.
Sylvia: Glad you are feeling better. Duct tape to hold up a shower rod is deplorable. Crossing my fingers for an easy dissolution of your clot.
Rita: Congratulations on the interview and best of luck on relocation to CT. You’re on a positive roll!
Jenn: I’m holding a good thought you get a job offer soon. I agree that meeting people and taking a tour are very positive signs.
SuzyinDE: How fun to meet MFP friends in person. By coincidence, I will be in NYC next week , too,only my trip is for business in midtown Manhattan. Then on Oct 3rd, I'll be taking Amtrak to Wilmington. After Wilmington, I am visiting Lewes area before coming back to Colorado. Message me if you think a meet up is possible.
Robin: Congratulations on the new addition to your family. Love her name!
Barbie: Those peonies you plant in the hole will provide even deeper pleasure given the hard work you put in to create the planting bed. WTG.
I don't post often, but read everything that hits this thread. Feel blessed to have you all in my life. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Stay well.
Rori in the Colorado Foothills
September Goals and progress to date:
Cardio with intervals as prescribed by Rose 2x per week = 100%
Body weight strength training routine 3x per week = 100%
Leg stretches every day = 50%
Hit my daily protein and fiber goals 4x per = 75%0 -
Joyce - that was so nice of you to put the phone up to MIL's ear for her daughter to talk to her! My heart goes out to you and your whole family.
Sylvia - surely you're kidding -- duck tape?????
Stopped at one food store, went to yoga, then deep water, then stopped at another store. Someone told me they had vintage clothes, but they don't have them any more. Stopped at Big Lots to get the clock Vince likes, but they're ALREADY out of them. Last year they had them in October. Well, they told me to go to Party City or WalMart. Then I had a little time so I went to this "penny pincher" store. I've always wanted to know what it was like. Not impressed at all, doubt I'll go back ever. Now home, we'll be going to senior bowling soon. Made an appt to get my hair done tomorrow. Glad I made those chocolate muffins, I'll take some to them tomorrow. In the morning I'll do Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred DVD.
Jenn - good luck on your interview! Update: of course it went well. Looks like you made a really good impression on them
I agree with Heather -- eat your calories. However, I do find that if I add in my exercise calories, it gives me a false sense that I "need" to get my calories up. Remember.....eat your calories but be sure it's in the form of nutritious foods. I found that I was eating "junk" food just to get my calorie count up, so that's why I stopped adding in my exercise caloriess.
yanniejannie - you not only got in all your steps, but you were exercising at the same time! Exercising your jaw, that is. At least you weren't exercising it by eating. I didn't have a problem getting page 13.
Robin - congrats. I bet you're not looking forward to the two longest weeks of your life!!!!
Sandy - have a wonderful day tomorrow
Vicki - that's awesome everything that happened at the wedding, all your personal NSV's. So sorry about your furnace.
Michele in NC0 -
I'm not even going to attempt yo read posts from the last one I did last night. even though I am sure some of them that say you are all praying for me. I have felt them all even though I haven't read about them. God knows.
We were called at 11 this morning that she was worse. So not even a bird bath type bath could help me today I went ahead and showered and had my good lunch and I am so glad I did. She died at 4:30. Bu her two sons and me were there but by this time her siblings started coming in. For most it was the first time in 10 years that they had visited her. some studies say that comatose poeple can hear you and I am holding on to that for peace. She heard her siblings and children and two grand children she had yearned to see for many years. We were all laughing and having a good time catching up. After she died then we started cleaning up. Everyone left at 6 and the funeral home came and got her body and the long hard task of cleaning her room started. We did not come prepared with boxes and wrap. so they are gingerly put in bags and will be taken into our house just like all of Mom's things did and once they get in my house they never seem to leave. Her daughter is hysterical and I'm not sure how involved she will be. In a way I hope she's not there long during visitation because I have been the only one to offer an olive branch of friednship and she gravitates to me and I'm having a hard enought time holding myself up and carryong my husband. I ave kept to my diet today. I did eat mashed potatoes with no gravy only because it required no chewing to eat it. That's how tired I am.My daughter is coming over after work tonight and help her Dad unload the car. Where they will unload it to I don't know. I have all the things for her to wear and us bring to the funeral home seperate but that wasn't hard to do.
Again, thank you ladies. I hope all of you who are struggling will soon get over the hurdle and celebrate with all of you who are doing well. Thats waht a family is all about
Joyce0 -
Joyce...Praying for comfort for you and your family! My mom hasn't been gone for 6 months yet so I know how you are feeling. Please take care of yourself too.
Robin and CityJane...Congratulations on those new little ones! How wonderful!!
Eileen in San Diego0 -
Joyce - my sincere condolences on the loss of your MIL. I wish you strength in the days ahead.
Renny0
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