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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Betsy hope your sister improves.

    I did twenty minutes on my bike and fourteen minutes walking! Yay!

    I started doing a high intensity interval in the middle of my biking. Losing my breath is scary, but also feels like an accomplishment!

    Annie in Delaware
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,295 Member
    edited March 21
    M Agree with it might be rosacea. Rosecea is an autoimmune condition. I am learning more and more that many of our illnesses and the pain that goes along begins with the microbs that live in our gut. So many things throw the balance off antibiotics, pesticides, hebacides, stress...When the gut is not happy our bodies and minds suffer for it. Our bodies are smart and will shut down (illness) and give us pain and signs (rashes) until we address the underlying cause. A pill for an ill will only cover up the symptoms and will often have a side effect.

    Current book I am reading is Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza. I think a better title is Getting out of your own Way so your Automatic Nervous System can help you Heal. Your body so craves that healing. It reinforces what I have learned that in order to improve healing coming at it from a calm state is the way to go. So easy to say much harder to accomplish when your body is filled with pain and suffering. His method to find this calm is meditation.

    Some tools I am trying to apply are as I begin to meditate is to strengthen the first three chakras in my body. These are set in the tailbone...gut...then the stomach liver area. I like this because it is so tempting in meditation to go right to the head area and spiritual aspects. The first three are your roots your survival. Making sure they are strong gives you the life energy to accomplish your goals.

    The other tool I am trying to apply is letting go of the outcome (Getting out of my way)... So often it is easy for me to get caught up in I will do X,Y,Z then what I want to happen will happen. What I am starting to find is other good things are starting to happen rather than that what I asked for...Example my sinus clearing up after at least two years of being difficult to breathe on that side of my nose...A choir member out of no where complimenting me. Her compliments are rare.

    He too like some other authors I have read and many of you here remind me especially Barbie the importance of coming from a place of love and gratitude. I am finding myself saying Thank you more to the people that are helping me through all the financial pieces I have had to deal with since DH passing. It may not hurry the process in some cases but it does help me keep my perspective, my patience , and my calm. I also have shared interesting stories with those that help me.

    The banker and I talked about Drive in movie theaters (so American) and the town of Hastings where we both had connections.

    Annie I would love to hear a list of all the things that are going right and that you are doing for yourself that make you feel good about yourself...like working towards becoming a paramedic...solving problems with your dad so his life and your like goes more smoothly...the better choices you are making in your diet and if you slip you forgive yourself and continue where you left off. Envisioning yourself as healthy, having the energy to enjoy the day ahead of you finding love, laughter, gratitude in whatever happens in your day. As I write that reminds me that is what I wish for myself too and all who are here.

    Namaste...Margaret
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    Today is: lots to remember!
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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,659 Member
    Sue ~ You have the renter from H@#$! I feel so sorry for what you and your daughter are going through with the lady. Sounds like she has a bad mental problem.

    Tracey ~ Your great grandmother was beautiful! And, the outfit she had on looked luxurious. You are a wonderful friend to your daughter's friend and son.

    Lanette ~ So nice to have your close friend help you move on to a new adventure. I hope you like the house and that you will be able to get the financing.

    Heather ~ Your son is so lucky to have you help with the children. I know you and your husband love them and they make your life interesting. He seems to be a great father and husband.

    Machka ~ That rash looks bad. I hope you get an answer and help to get it cleared up.

    Carol in GA



  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    John's younger daughter is coming down on Easter Sunday afternoon. She seems confident about the trains running! Actually, she is only coming from Arundel, which is justt west of here, because she will be staying with friends. She and her dad will go out walking, and come back to the house for earlyish dinner. I'm proposing slow roast shoulder of lamb, with roasted root vegetables, a green vegetable, and a Mediterranean tahini sauce.
    In Britain people often have lamb at Easter, or turkey is popular. I will buy the lamb tomorrow, from our local butcher, and freeze it.

    Carol - He is an amazing husband and father and works incredibly hard at his job. The consequence is that he is permanently knackered. He spends masses of time running the kids around in the car, from one activity to the other. I don't know where he got his work ethic from! I do worry about him.
    I've ordered DDIL'S chocolates, small box, very posh :p , and John posted her card this afternoon. It's one of my 'blobby' flowery ones!

    Ordered a Waitrose delivery for tomorrow morning.

    Much love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    Vicki - Congratulations and Commiserations. :# Wow, there does seem to be a difficulty with recruitment around your area.

    Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,295 Member
    Annie I don't know where I thought you were thinking of being an EMT. Being a pharmacy technician is another very needed occupation. Glad it is going well for you.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Vickil57 wrote: »
    My problem employee called this morning and quit. I had been jumping through all the hoops to do it and she beat me to it. I feel so much better.
    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE <3

    that is great news-
    We are hoping the same thing happens at mom's with the room mate but don't think it will- been there about 2 yrs now.
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,659 Member
    (((Vicki))) ~ Prayers that you will quickly find a new replacement for the problem employee. And, that you will not be responsible for having to pick up the slack.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Zumba was fun last night- thankful they had our fans back in. Really missed them Monday night. I brought my little one, just in case, but didn't need it. It was a reminder to pull out my bigger one next trip to storage.
    Ended the day at 15,000+ steps.
    Today I am hoping for 12,000- walked MIL's dog and getting ready to walk the wetlands in 10 min.
    Rain back on Saturday.

    As for water, plain water, I don't drink hardly any, tea on the other hand- I am sure I drink more than I need. I start my morning with a cup of tea and have it with me almost all the time(I dont have any drinks with me while I am walking the wetlands because there are no bathrooms during the walk and not keen on "bush wee" but have had to a few times in an emergency) I do have water in my car when I am done walking. There is a port-a-potty at the entrance of the wetlands-yuck but better than nothing. The walk takes an hour. I make sure I use the bathroom right before I leave the house. I have my tea on my desk and continue to drink it until I go to bed. Reg. tea until about 1 or 2PM then switch to decaf after that.
    Keep a water bottle on the head board for during the night. Have been a bit thirsty during the nights lately.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley ,CA
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    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,153 Member
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    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
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  • javaplace
    javaplace Posts: 80 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    javaplace wrote: »

    @SophieRosieMom, Sounds good. I will send you a friend request, I have to figure it out. Thanks! (Friend request - said it was sent)

    1/11 days I did good, I still have to log my food but , I stayed mindful. Long day moving boxes and more so lots of strength training, steps 12630, not so good at drinking 1/2 my weight in oz. Anybody else do that?

    Ava_ javaplace

    Ava - got your friend request, good job! Look forward to getting your info this weekend! ;)

    Lanette


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  • javaplace
    javaplace Posts: 80 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    javaplace wrote: »
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Javaplace and others who want to be included in the Weekly Check-in....

    Please message your info to me on Sunday or Monday morning. My goal is to post it by noon every Monday - Pacific Standard time or whatever it is these days. :p

    We have to be MFP friends in order to use their messaging system, so send me a friend request and that will get things lined up.

    Unfortunately, I often don't read all posts here, but I do check the messages over the weekend, so adding information to a regular post for me to pick up won't work for inclusion in the Monday post I send out.

    Please let me know if this isn't confusing enough, lol. :p

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    @SophieRosieMom, Sounds good. I will send you a friend request, I have to figure it out. Thanks! (Friend request - said it was sent)

    1/11 days I did good, I still have to log my food but , I stayed mindful. Long day moving boxes and more so lots of strength training, steps 12630, not so good at drinking 1/2 my weight in oz. Anybody else do that?

    Ava_ javaplace

    I drink about 3 litres a day.

    Yesterday I must have been a bit short because I had a wicked calf cramp in the middle of the night last night. Had to get up and walk around. Today it is still sore.

    Machka in Oz


    @Machka9 I had to look up a liter in oz’s close to 100 oz is great. I understand the leg cramps my Husband gets.
  • javaplace
    javaplace Posts: 80 Member
    edited March 22
    kymarai wrote: »
    Ava I struggle with water most days! Actually any beverage. When I use to drink Pepsi/Mountain Dew I only drank one a day, but it took me all day. You are not alone! It is worse when I am busy.

    Lanette WOW! That sounds exciting! I hope it works out as it should for you.

    Machka I think April has landed in the right place with us especially with your experience with Tramatic Brain Injury. Thank you for sharing!

    Once again now have to go for ultrasound even with 3d mammograms! Such a pain!


    Cold this morning but feeling I have a good start to the day!

    <3
    Kylia in Ohio

    @kymarai I know, I really have to make an effort. Too busy and it goes out the window.
  • javaplace
    javaplace Posts: 80 Member
    Anniesquats100 wrote: »
    Good morning ladies!

    Ava drinking half my weight in ounces? No. I aim for the old standard eight eight ounce cups. I usually record seven, but I think I hit eight and my recording is lousy.

    Not much going on here. I have a couple emails to write. And of course Teddy needs a trim.

    Today my book says make a list of all the ways that being overweight bothers me. I think my reasons for losing weight overlap. I already listed fitting into my clothes and being pleased with my body. I have the list in front of my stationary bike. And I have a phone reminder to review them in the afternoon when I get hungry.

    I have been eating back my calories, and I'm losing a little more slowly. But slow is okay.

    Okay ladies, have a marvelous day! May you be healthy, happy, safe, and free!

    Annie in Delaware

    @Anniesquats100 Oz/ Cups it’s all good!
  • javaplace
    javaplace Posts: 80 Member
    edited March 22
    barbiecat wrote: »
    :)Lanette, that house sounds like a good idea. Trust the process and remember what's important (things like friendship, safety, less upkeep), and don't get caught up in the financial aspects. Money isn't the game, it's just a way to keep score. Other things are more important.

    :)Water. there is advice all over the map. I drink a big glass in the morning when I get home from my walk, another big glass a little later in the morning, some more after lunch and keep a full glass on the counter in the kitchen to sip from during the day. Sometimes it's a treat because I'm thirsty and sometimes it's a necessary chore like housework. I discovered accidentally that I like water better at room temperature. We have a water filter on the faucet in the laundry room and keep bottles of filtered water available for drinking. Not all tap water is the same.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA

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    @BarbieCat This sounds like what I aim for. I drink filtered water, it looks and tastes better.

    🌷🌷🌷🌷 Thanks for all your water input!

    I had a good day today, still moving boxes and stuff . 8400 steps, water = not enough.
  • javaplace
    javaplace Posts: 80 Member
    edited March 22
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Zumba was fun last night- thankful they had our fans back in. Really missed them Monday night. I brought my little one, just in case, but didn't need it. It was a reminder to pull out my bigger one next trip to storage.
    Ended the day at 15,000+ steps.
    Today I am hoping for 12,000- walked MIL's dog and getting ready to walk the wetlands in 10 min.
    Rain back on Saturday.

    As for water, plain water, I don't drink hardly any, tea on the other hand- I am sure I drink more than I need. I start my morning with a cup of tea and have it with me almost all the time(I dont have any drinks with me while I am walking the wetlands because there are no bathrooms during the walk and not keen on "bush wee" but have had to a few times in an emergency) I do have water in my car when I am done walking. There is a port-a-potty at the entrance of the wetlands-yuck but better than nothing. The walk takes an hour. I make sure I use the bathroom right before I leave the house. I have my tea on my desk and continue to drink it until I go to bed. Reg. tea until about 1 or 2PM then switch to decaf after that.
    Keep a water bottle on the head board for during the night. Have been a bit thirsty during the nights lately.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley ,CA

    @dlfk202000 🙂 I have used a few bushes myself. Nice step count!
  • javaplace
    javaplace Posts: 80 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Thankfully the hydocortisone cream has eased the rash considerably. And a stressful week has ended.

    Working from home today.

    M in Oz

    @Machka9 I hope it heals quickly for you .

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