WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2024
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Pip - I love the new furniture layout, it lets in more natural light and the room seems bigger.
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Housecleaning etc- 3hrs 41mim 21sec, vacuum, dust, make/refill hummingbird food, hose down front entryway, front and back patios, rearrange living room furniture, laundry fold and put away, etc= 1017c5 -
Debbie that Godzilla is very “realistic.” Could your DH use the 3D printer to make Halloween/CosCon masks?
Pip I didn’t believe “last project” til saw your response to Ginny. Tell us about your new ride?
Welcome @jenniferinga Jen in GA! Be sure to take your measurements, sometimes when the scale is stuck the tape measure is your friend.
Michelle in NV “…baby’s room in Godzilla?” That would give me nightmares! Brava on the decluttering!
April your reaction to yoghurt is how I used to react to most full fat dairy… insufficient lactase to break down the whole fat chains. If it was cheese or yoghurt I could tolerate it but ice cream, you could set your watch, 20 minutes and I’d be in the bathroom. Now my body has changed, yoghurt (and cottage cheese) have the opposite effect so there goes my high protein breakfast. Foo. Have you investigated milk thistle for liver support?
Michele sorry to confuse, the root beer jelly is just jelly, no chocolates… but now that you mention it a chocolate covered root beer jelly candy WOULD be yummy !
Tracey you and pip, I am so jealous of your re-decorating talents. And Lisa I am really looking forward to the “after re-arrangement” pics.
Allie what Lisa said. You can do this!
Annie what Michele and others said. Well done for getting back on the bike and exercising the “what you want most” muscle.
Heather Brava for your determination to not just discover but treat your leg pain. Like Ginny I’m curious about your medical friend’s “rubbish” comment and her take on your pain.
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
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April - I know that the tree pollens here are going gangbusters, but may not be the same where you are... I've never had a respiratory reaction to a foodstuff, but I guess it's possible! I do know that yogurt throws me for a digestive loop, unfortunately, whereas I don't have nearly the same response to cheeses. Cottage cheese is up in the air, still trying to figure it out, honestly.
Michelle NV - So pleased to see that everyone's decluttering has been inspiring!
Regarding decluttering:Decluttering has been part of my life for the last year, and every time has been satisfying. With my craft room, it was rearranging furniture, organizing and getting my old office supplies donated. For the most recent reshuffle of rooms, we reorganized three different rooms with a few moves, and decluttered all of them, with few items actually leaving, just going where they belonged. When I went through all the closets, I was finally able to get rid of all the plastic bins that we've used to move over the last 15 years together (easily 50 in every possible size), and probably five car trunks full of donations.
Each one made me happy. My own next one is decluttering my electronic life, getting rid of all the work files that I no longer need, and reorganizing my writing life and history. Becoming ruthless with all these things has provided enormous weight off me, both physically and mentally. I've watched Heather do it in even smaller chunks, with similar joy in the doing.
Something Barbie has said in the past is that she took something that matters and took an image of it, then let it go. I think that's in my future, but I genuinely don't keep a ton of keepsakes, so that's still down the priority list. I've made my family, my kids and grandkids crocheted afghans and quilts I've made for them, so those, I think, will outlive me, and that makes me happy. They don't need my tchotchkes.
Anyway, I'm trying to think about anything except my morning coming up. Thanks for listening...
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR6 -
would love some advice since I started my calories are under but I am eating enough I am thinking of not adding in my exercise sice it bumps up the calories
today food example
I first want to say water is never an issue when my hubby first met me 30 years ago he thought I had an medical reason for he never met someone who will this drink water haha
wake up have 1-2 glasses,herbal tea and journal
an hour or so I had my breakfast mini wrap ,2eegs 1 whole and egg white,cheese tsp ,salsa with tea plus an orange
exercise hour n half winter hike 4-5 mph or more but I add this in }I walk fast with my dogs and how I move this fast wearing 6lb boots never know lol
lunch 2 small whole grain pancake with tbsp peanut butter a coffee and 1/2 c carrots
Dinner small steam potato,cup veggies,2 slices of ham and spinach
snacks 3mini kit kat coffee total day add in sugar 4 tsp,1/2 1/2 about 1/4 c,2 oz pop and cranberry juice
I am full and can not eat more so what do you think of this?any suggestions since I seem to always be under and since I started FitPal I am eating more and id cut out my night snacking that one was an issue especially being an emotional eater
water 8 + glasses a day and night time herbal tea while I read/journal and work on my planners
Thanks for taking the time to reading this
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would love some advice since I started my calories are under but I am eating enough I am thinking of not adding in my exercise sice it bumps up the calories
today food example
I first want to say water is never an issue when my hubby first met me 30 years ago he thought I had an medical reason for he never met someone who will this drink water haha
wake up have 1-2 glasses,herbal tea and journal
an hour or so I had my breakfast mini wrap ,2eegs 1 whole and egg white,cheese tsp ,salsa with tea plus an orange
exercise hour n half winter hike 4-5 mph or more but I add this in }I walk fast with my dogs and how I move this fast wearing 6lb boots never know lol
lunch 2 small whole grain pancake with tbsp peanut butter a coffee and 1/2 c carrots
Dinner small steam potato,cup veggies,2 slices of ham and spinach
snacks 3mini kit kat coffee total day add in sugar 4 tsp,1/2 1/2 about 1/4 c,2 oz pop and cranberry juice
I am full and can not eat more so what do you think of this?any suggestions since I seem to always be under and since I started FitPal I am eating more and id cut out my night snacking that one was an issue especially being an emotional eater
water 8 + glasses a day and night time herbal tea while I read/journal and work on my planners
Thanks for taking the time to reading this
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Deb, Eating at least 1200 calories of high nutrition food is a good goal. If you've reached that, then don't fuss about it. I found that when I seriously increased my exercise, I was hungrier or I felt faint or dizzy if I didn't eat more. Don't just eat because you think MFP wants you to.
Barbie in NW WA 5 -
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Debbie that Godzilla is very “realistic.” Could your DH use the 3D printer to make Halloween/CosCon masks?
Later, lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
February: Move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, live NOW.
Open heart and mind before mouth.
2024: Strengthen: body, mind, heart-connections.
Yes, he has made masks in the past. With the two largest printers he has now, He can make them in one piece.The others were made in four or more pieces.
He has also made cosplay helmets- BattleStar Galactica and Power Rangers
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Michelle - that is quite the accomplishment!
Annie - my scale has to sit in exactly the same spot or it shows me a difference of 4-5lbs. I’ve been thinking of getting another one. Maybe I need to for actual numbers.
My pants are tight, so I know my weight is up though.
Lisa - Corey just keeps moving and doing. It’s sounds like a lot, but so rewarding.
I hope all the medical stuff this week is not too distressing.
Lanette - I have always enjoyed decorating and putting things in order. The house I grew up in did not have a closet and until I was 8 only open shelving for cupboards. My Mom didn’t have anywhere to put anything and was not one to throw things out. I remember being quite young decorating my room it was my little piece of sanity. I can handle a mess for a period, but then it’s all out until it’s straightened. I just can’t function for long in chaos. It may be my Virgo tendencies, or it was out of necessity because of the rest of the house. 🤷♀️
The more we talk about the teleporter the more I want it.
I can picture us all gathered around each other when we are going through something. The fun stuff too.
Barbara - it sounds like a wonderful day.
April- you are doing so well at figuring out what’s working and what’s not. I need to start logging again. I am really not doing myself any favours.
Barbie - I so love your posts. You are so wise.
Pip - where is your pretty wing back chair now?
It looks lovely.
Lauryn and the Grands came for a visit. Michaela wanted to design a new phone case. She has my old iPhone, she has a couple of games and most importantly, for her, music on it.
She designed and made this 90% by herself.
She also helped me make supper, making the caeser salad all by herself. She’s growing up way too fast.
I finished the other side of my arch today and put designs on the tins. Michaela chose the design we used.
I need to find something to do with Jonah when he’s here. He’s at a difficult age to engage.
I sent enough leftovers with them that their dad would have supper and they would have lunch tomorrow.
I’m now watching American Idol. I’m so happy my music competition shows are coming back. The Voice starts in two weeks.
I have tomorrow off school, I’m going to figure out another project to start. I’m thinking it will be my table.
I have been putting this off for so long.
It’s intimidating me a bit. I think because it’s so important to me.
Tracey in Edmonton
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If anyone is interested in seeing my elder son Tom joshing around with his mates, you can watch them exploring Taiwanese ration packs on YouTube.. It is quite a laugh 😃
Taiwan Army Ration/Ration Review/ AATV EP 223.
love Heather UK xxxxxx3 -
Last night we watched the Princess Bride ... mainly so we could see the sword fighting scene(s). 🙂
Tonight we're listening to Hans Zimmer ... I've got 6 hours of his music.
Today I went to work and ended up in back-to-back-to-back meetings from 11 am until 2:45 pm. I did finally get about 10 minutes at about 2:20 pm to dash to the toilet and quickly make lunch. Thank goodness! And the last meeting was shorter than anticipated.
I didn't get as much of a walk or as many stairs in as I had hoped.
Machka in Oz4 -
Pip-we cross posted and I didn't see new living room arrangement-it looks much more open. My living room doesn't give alot of furniture placement choices.
Deb 23-the actual calorie count would help. I find I do much better by actually weighing my food instead of using teaspoons etc.-it is easy to be way off. Like Barbie said, you need at least 1200. I have gone through patterns of not eating enough and that can work against weight loss. The amount you need will also be impacted by your current weight. How close are you to your goal weight?
Debbie-I have to admit I do not understand 3-D printing at all, but the things your DH makes look great!
Tracey-wall looks very nice. Micki is adorable and very creative. Good luck with Jonah-it seems they all end up needing something different to keep them occupied.
Terri-the shamrock always makes me smile!
Slept fairly well last night. Sorting out some more stuff today to get house cleaned up for kids' visit next month. Living by myself I have gotten in a bad habit of stacking things. Am also going to shampoo living room rug. Will wait until I get full sun in living room so I can see what I am doing! Temperatures are moving upwards so nice walking weather also. Will also put some chicken breast in crock pot-balsamic chicken. Have dinner out one night this week so the pack of chicken will cover my dinners. Have the soup to take for lunches.
Off to get started.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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Heather ... these were my suggestions (in the spoiler) regarding your legs from October 2022. I'm surprised you haven't been to the doctor insisting on getting tested for these things before now ... it's been 1.5 years! But I am glad you've started to pursue it more. Hopefully you'll find a solution.cityjaneLondon wrote: »Is Facebook Messenger the same thing as WhatsApp? Just a different name? We do also have Messenger, but i rarely use it. WhatsApp is encrypted.
My legs are having a flare up the last couple of days. Makes sleep more difficult, and they feel weaker when I'm walking, though they still have the same strength. It is very annoying, but my doctor had no idea. I think it is this autoimmune thing, because it comes and goes.
Birthday lunch today. We had to wait until today because they only open from Thursday to Sunday. I'm not feeling entirely enthusiastic with my legs hurting, but I'm sure I will enjoy it when I get there. I know DH would like to walk both ways, but I will bus nearly there and hope to walk back. It's around 3 miles. In 'The Lanes', Petit Pois.
Mouse still absent.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Compartment Syndrome?
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15315-compartment-syndrome
Shin Splints?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/242169
Peripheral Artery Disease? (You used to smoke, yes?)
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/smokers-leg1 -
On weighing food ... you've probably all seen this as it has been around a while. But it's a good reminder.
What do you think 100 calories of nuts looks like?
https://www.thekitchn.com/a-visual-guide-to-100-calories-of-nuts-snack-tips-from-the-kitchn-201778
The article linked above goes on to explain and show what 100 calories of several different kinds of nuts actually looks like.
Here's a sample ... both eye-opening and a bit depressing. It's easy for me to knock back about 600 calories of nuts in a sitting. I've had to cut them out of my diet almost entirely.
Machka in Oz
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Good morning ladies!
Machka I'm with you on the nuts. A serving only whets the appetite. Sad because they have some nutrition.
Pip I love the new arrangement. You made good use of the window - looks like a cozy spot.
Lisa hope your appointments go well. Good luck with the health system.
Thank you all for your comments and support! I really appreciate having you all with me on this journey.
My aunt who had pneumonia at 88 years old is doing much better. They "discharged" her from the virtual hospital. They took their comms equipment back and discontinued the nurse remote visits.
Today my scale is reading 184.1, so that validates the lower number. Yay! Now I just have to make it through lunch in a restaurant. I'm thinking of salmon. If it's a large portion, I can use half for Dad's dinner tonight. It might just be a cheat day. I saved a few calories from yesterday. We will see how it balances out.
I hit eight glasses of water yesterday! Wow but that's a lot for me. I didn't realize how much I had slacked off. Hint: MFP does track water, you just have to find it!
Noom is still really good at encouragement. But I'm not going to continue past the trial. This kickstart portion will end, and who knows what they will have afterwards? Plus the robot praise wears thin. Except they might offer me a deal when I try to cancel. Otherwise it's too expensive.
I started reading the Rubin book on habits yesterday. Great book! I don't know myself as well as I need to for this.
Today I will have yogurt at 9:00, then go upstairs and dress, then go downstairs and bike. That is
my target routine to establish.
And my habit to break is stress eating, particularly going to my chocolate when Dad frustrates me.
So have a lovely day my friends!
Annie in Delaware
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Lanette, had to go back to find your teleporter comment... thank you for the thought, and yep, it's the only long-distance travel form I would willingly indulge in these days. I'll have everyone here in my pocket with me, I always do. My stress about it is honestly that, while I do not like people touching me, the uneasiness is just that there's an appointment! My distraction levels have me unnerved, afraid I'll get caught up in something and forget I have an appointment. It's never happened, and I just need to cool my jets... but haven't been able to so far. We are all a work in progress, are we not?
I'm pretty sure of the outcomes, it's just a matter of juggling all the necessaries and deciding if surgery is a valid option with everything else that's going on, and what that timing will be. If you go to ask a surgeon and have any hope that he WON'T prescribe surgery to cure your ills, you picked the wrong guy to ask. It's pretty much the only tool he has in his toolkit.
Anyway, killing a little time until I pull out at 7:30 a.m. for my 8:15 appointment. Going around all the traffic, literally skipping over the line into Oklahoma and then back into Arkansas again to go around the city. By the time I emerge from my appointment, most of the traffic will be done, so I can do whatever else I'm willing to risk another blowout to do. Hopefully not a thing today. Friday's fun adventure made me lose four pounds, but not the way I wanted to lose them! My kit and full set of clothes has been refilled and is ready to go.
Okay - time for brushing teeth, deciding if I can get away with my hair or need a ball cap, finding some earrings, and then off to the races.
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR8 -
Machka - No, I've never smoked. I suspect I have some artery narrowing in the pelvic area. This causes the thigh ache and the intermittent claudication. I have been watching lectures by vascular surgeons. The prognosis is OK provided I do the walking to claudication exercises. That is the treatment at the vascular clinics. And many personal testimonies. To see what is really going on I would need an arterial ultrasound and a CT scan.
The waiting list over here for any treatment is completely ridiculous, but I will battle on. People are waiting years.
That October 22 consultation was entirely by phone and resulted in a blood test and then nothing. No follow up. I have emailed the doctor I saw last week, but have heard nothing back yet. She did not do a physical exam. I will ring again on Wednesday if I don't hear. The system is broken and in a mess. I will persist.
I have normal sugar and chloresterol levels, but i do have high blood pressure. The main factor is genetic. My father had a similar thing, and my brother, although he is diabetic.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
I did my first routine of habits! Yay!
Yogurt then dress then bike 10 mins then walk 6 mins.
I'm on my way!
Annie in Delaware6 -
Pip: Love the rearranged living room.
Tracy: I think Miki has inherited your creativity.
Heather: My husband has peripheral artery disease plus a bone on bone knee. This happened to him after he had a heart attack and four stints placed in his heart followed by blood clots in his legs. After the heart surgery, he had to quit smoking and gained over 50 lbs. This has been hard because he was always the skinniest man around and now he is having to carry around all those extra pounds and cannot/will not exercise.
Carol in Ga11 -
Lisa, appointments are a problem for me, too, even the most simple ones close to home. On Wednesday I have a bone density scan and a blood test. They are a 15 minute drive away and both in the same building but they require that I wear clothing that is different from normal and that I leave the house.Annie, bravo on beginning a new habit routine. I learned a lot from Gretchen Rubin. She helped me find out why some plans work for other people and not for me.Tracey, I have weighed myself morning and night for many years. Sometimes it makes me happy because I see that I've lost weight, but it always reminds me that I am a person who must be vigilant about eating and exercise because my weight won't take care of itself without help. My mother used to say about my father that he didn't read or watch or listen to anything unless is was "good for him" (documentaries rather than action movies, for example) and I share some of that. A great deal of what I read or listen to has been valuable to my life. A lot of what passes for "wisdom" is just something I learned from reading a book or listening to a podcast. I enjoy mysteries both in books and on TV so I'm a bit more balanced. Barbie in NW WA 6
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Reading Grain Brain now. It is re-enforcing what I am learning about wheat (especially wheat grown in the US) and the effects on the body. I know I still have exposure occasionally but it is far less than I have eaten before. Weight still down 10. Now at 173 from 183. Reduces and or eliminating sugar is my next goal.
I had an interesting chat with the man who organizes the food give away at the church down the street from son's house. He at one point was involved with the use of magnet therapy. His wife has kidney disease due to her body's processing protein. He made a belt for her that she wears around her kidneys where the poles are pointing north in the front of her body and south in the rear. This follows the natural magnetic course of our bodies. He used magnets that have the centers drilled out. It was a fascinating discussion. It is a reminder we are tied to the earth and the earth has a natural magnetic field and by taping into this field in the right way it can be healing. His wife's numbers dramatically improved with the use of this belt. I asked him how do you find this kind of help when you don't have someone like you in their life (he was also an acupuncturist). He said you find a chiropractor who does biogenic therapy. You will not find this kind of help with conventional medicine.
Learning more and more. What you eat is as important if not more important as to the calories the food contains. It is how our bodies process what we eat especially how it affects insulin and inflammation (cortisol) in our bodies that determines how lean and or fat our bodies become.
MYou ate all those nuts because your body is craving the right kind of fat. From what I have learned better nuts than potato chips!4 -
Ginny - good job on the fitness test. It's reassuring to know that despite some of the physical problems we've encountered, the exercise we've done along the way is paying off.
April - you asked several days ago how quickly small changes make a difference if I'm remembering right. You may have already answered that question yourself. I was going to say when I cut out sugar and refined carbs, seems like my bloating diminished in just a few days. I was able to wear my favorite jeans without them being painfully tight in the waist. Hope the reaction to yogurt isn't a permanent thing.
You mentioned you have stage 3 liver disease. I'm not familiar with it. Crossing fingers that changing your diet helps heal that condition.
Heather - your son Tom has a wonderful on-camera presence. Enjoyed the video. I too wonder if your medical friend had other ideas as to the cause of your leg pain and swelling. I hope you can get in soon to a doc's office and get further tests done. I'm not sure there are any countries in the world with an ideal health care system anymore. If there are, it probably takes a LOT of tax revenue to keep them afloat. Very complicated problem, seems worse in some states and regions. Doctor shortages don't help. I get top notch health care because I pay out of pocket every month into a Direct Care clinic that doesn't take insurance and I'm lucky to be able to afford it, at least right now. My circumstances could change.
Lisa - good luck today.
Tracey - Michaela is a gem, good job on the phone case. Reading about her helping you in the kitchen brings back pleasant memories hanging around with my grandma in her kitchen when I was Micki's age. I wish I'd have paid better attention - she made the best potato soup with rivels, and my siblings and I have not been able to duplicate it.
Yesterday my friend T and her husband stopped by after church for their weekly visit. His dad, 89, really needs to stop driving. Memory loss, congestive heart failure, many dents in the car he doesn't recall happening. He was once a sharp and respected business leader and is adamant that his keys will not be taken away even though he has many people ready to drive him anywhere he wants to go. He has 2 doctor appointments this week - cardiologist and his GP. Hoping they will lay down the law and he'll take heed since he won't listen to his sons. In the meantime, the sons are scheming on ways to disable his car or restrict his access to it.
By the way, when the old feller was in the hospital last week for a few days, T's husband discovered most of the nurses there were traveling nurses who were making a stunning hourly wage PLUS $2000 per month housing allowance! His main nurse was from Texas.
Sending good thoughts to all who are navigating weight loss and exercise journeys today. As many on this thread have already advised, start small and build on those successes.
Lanette
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ATnowornever wrote: »Found out last night I can't eat yogurt. I've been eating very clean the last 3 weeks. Low carb, (whole carbs only, no refined) no sugar, (except small amounts of honey), and no processed food, whole foods only.
I went grocery shopping yesterday and picked up some plain yogurt to enjoy for dessert with a little honey, and within 5 minutes of eating it, I developed a stomach ache. 10 minutes later that ache turned into some serious stomach pains. So bad that I had to lay down. Within 30 minutes I had to rush to the bathroom. Without sharing TMI, my stomach and intestines finally settled down after 2 trips, and I was able to finally fall asleep.
Now, I can eat small amounts of cheddar cheese, and a small splash of heavy cream in my coffee. Why not yogurt? Still figuring this health and diet thing out, but I guess my body is letting me know what is, and isn't, good for me.
I have a runny nose today. I don't feel like I'm getting sick, so I wonder if it's a reaction to that yogurt last night?
RVRita - I'm following the same type of diet, low carb and no sugar. Right now I'm not dealing with any cravings. I think that has to do with the scare my doctor gave me though, when she told me I had stage 3 liver disease. That was an eye opener and really got my butt in gear, to make some serious health changes.
Annie - I think sugar was doing the same thing to me. So glad I'm following a no sugar diet plan now.
Barbie - I'm following the same eating guidelines as you and loving it. It seems like every week I'm feeling a tiny bit better. I'm one of those people who has to be very strict with logging what I eat, even if it's just a spoonful. Those spoonful calories add up quick!
Tracy - LOVE that stand, and you decorated it nicely.
Heather - I feel your pain. I think doctors are in such a rush, trying to squeeze as many patients as possible in each day, that they fail to take the time to get to the true health issues we have. Symptoms are not, "One size fits all."
Pip - Your new blinds look great.
Tracey - Love your décor. I don't know why, but decorating escapes me. I can never get my house to look as nice as others do.
~April in Indiana
@April — Eating the way I do helps me identify which foods I react to. A couple years ago I did a blood test to see what foods I react to. The result surprised me. The #1 thing was egg whites, second was egg yolks. Ginger surprised me, as did winter squash. The last of the top 5 was shellfish, which I already knew. I stopped eggs right away and my Colitis symptoms went away immediately. But from what I read, if your body adjusts to not processing a problem food, you may discover others, which I did. I have eliminated yogurt, which I was eating every day when diagnosed with the CKD stage 3. And my tummy reacted to straight up oatmeal which I was eating before the yogurt. Eliminated the oatmeal first and saw an immediate improvement. Eliminated yogurt because of the CKD and found that was bothering me too. So unsweetened vanilla Almond milk and original, Cheerios, Corn Flakes, and Rice Krispies with Almond mild and fruit has been my go to. I don’t mind this. I’d rather make the food changes than deal with the medical things! I can control what food I eat. If you would like to know what blood test I did, PM me. They have made a changes to their results and I really don’t like the change. Harder to isolate the food problems.
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Ginny - the biggest thing with Jonah is his age, he is 12, still interested in being here and visiting but prefers to play his games. I have to say though that most of his games uses creativity. His favourites are ones where he directs the outcome. His most favourite is one that he creates stick figure animations. He gets Google play cards from me a lot because when I buy Michaela something I buy him something. He uses these to buy more functions in the game. He has music, special effects, cartoon sounds, etc. it’s just not very interactive with us. Although he does show us a lot of what he’s doing.
When do your kids come for a visit?
Annie - my comfort food is chips. I could eat them all day. I have to not buy them or I will eat them, maybe that’s what you need to do with your chocolate.
I am going back to no Coke starting tomorrow, I have one can left in the fridge I’m drinking today. There are a few chips here that I’ll make for nachos for supper. That will take care of those.
Tomorrow is payday so I can go buy some healthier groceries.
Lisa - hope you have a successful trip.
Heather - I hope you can get to see the doctor again. I think your healthcare system is as bad as Canada’s. It’s an awful mess.
Carol - yes she has been crafting with me for a long time, she has a creative mind and good sense of colour.
I love seeing her try to figure things out.
I hope your husband decides to exercise soon on his own. We can’t force them.
Barbie - I have never weighed at night, only in the morning. I really think I need a new scale. I can’t trust the one I have. One day I’m 199 and the next 193 some days it throws out a 197, which I feel is the closest to true based on my pants.
I love the different ways and things we all learn on here, then do with it what we will. You ladies inspire me.
Lanette - I am a very simple cook. I do not like cooking at all really. I can clean and organize all day though.
I have my grandmother’s old old cookbooks. I looked for a potato soup recipe with rivels for you. There is not a soup recipe in any of them! I guess in those days people knew how to cook so didn’t need a recipe for soup. I cannot make soup, I’ve tried several times and I fail! What are rivels?
My brother unhooked a wire to the carburetor on our moms car when it became dangerous for her to drive. It’s a shame when people keep driving long past the time they should, it puts so many at risk. I hope his doctors revoke his licence, they probably will if the sons tells them the concerns.
My friend Linda that I talk about on here a lot was killed when an elderly man ran a stop sign, he thought he knew where the signs were on the road from memory.
We could very well all be there at some point in life and I’m sure it will be awful to give it up, but we could be saving lives, even our own.
DH is asleep on the couch, this is our routine in the mornings when he comes home from work. At some point while I’m in class he moves to the bedroom. He hasn’t moved yet today and it’s annoying because I’m having to be quiet.
I think I’ll go back to the craft room and putter in there. I am going to put the things I have on Marketplace in a tote so it’s out of my way.
I may just have a coffee first.
Tracey in Edmonton6 -
Lanette - I don't have swelling as such, although my ankles swell occasionally. The claudication is in my left thigh, on the inner thigh. Otherwise, I am just in uncomfortable pain on walking. And moderate pain at night, but some nights are worse than others.
I have always had 'thigh aches', even as a teenager, cold feet, hate standing, and been a terrible walker. I just thought it was 'me'. I would still think that, if the claudication hadn't come back. I first had it 20 years ago.
I have a non aligned patella, which meant my left leg became very weak. I went to a private sports physio and she helped me hugely. I still do those exercises every day. I used to dance, because I loved it, but latterly in pain.
Probably, quite a lot of me is furred up! I walked in the house this afternoon, because I was waiting for the cleaner, for 15 mins, including some backwards.
Not enough to bring on claudication, but tomorrow is Bea pick up. I always get it then. It truly is agony and brings tears to my eyes. No one can understand another's pain. My husband doesn't understand, despite wanting to be sympathetic.
The instruction is to walk to the pain, rest, and continue. Pain, rest, continue. I will take my little chair with me.
Over time I should be able to walk further without claudication.
Thanks for watching Tom 's video. I loved it. The format with the three of them worked well. Lots of chuckles.
And thank you for your lovely review.
Carol - I am so sorry your husband won't exercise. Unfortunately, you can't make people do what's good for them. HUGS for you.
On a good note, I have got the questions from the Hovarian for the article they are running on me and NOW I AM in April. I just have to answer them.
Now to go down for aperitif and connecting time. My life is good.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx4 -
Watch I’ve stopped looking. I figure I’ll find it when I’m not looking. I have 1 more area to clean out and look. I may do it today, but DH wants me to go to town so may not have time. Minimum 2 hours gone there. 10:10 am here now and still have to do squats. Missed yesterday, but feel much better today.
Thanks for asking! I’m beggining to think my local aliens took it! (Or made it invisible!) LOL
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