WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2014
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Good evening,
Volunteered at a community festival today; certainly didn't feel like it after all the uproar with DD's move but had promised I would help. I am terrified for her in addition to being kind of numb and extremely angry at her for throwing her education away on such a totally worthless menial labor "job". The past two weeks have been he!! between rushing out to the college when they sent her to the hospital with the poss. pulmonary embolism, staying there pushing to get her through the final papers and exams when she was sick, then graduation, then the sudden "job" and move.
Today I ate junk, junk, and more junk.
Have read all but can't remember anything but:
YAY for Bodi being home.
G'nite,
yanniejannie0 -
Good evening.
Such a beautiful day out.Walked to church and relaxed today.
Waiting for Violet to come over for a sleepover.
Hugs to u all
jane0 -
Sending hugs to all of you especially those of you with personal or pet health challenges and concerns about parents and children. All is well here. Jake and I groomed the dogs yesterday and were all ready for a nap when the job was done.
:flowerforyou: Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
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We just got home from visiting my sister. I had fun meeting her two big draft horses, two miniature horses, and two previously wild mustangs. They were all beautiful and very sweet. I love horses. We went to the cemetery to visit my folks graves. We left just ahead of a big storm that hit her place just after we left. We just got a few sprinkles on the drive home.
Candace, welcome! I'd love to hear what life is like in Alaska!
Bodi, welcome home!!!!! I hope you feel better really soon.
Good night everybody!
Sylvia0 -
Did an hour of Leslie Sansone 5 Mile Walk today. Tomorrow I'll do more of the 10 Minute Solution Pilates DVD, hold my plank and then I'm going to do 10 Pounds Down DVD because jess needs to have someone drive her to the eye MD so I'll most likely be finished by then. Update: she needs to take her car at 7:30, then the eye MD at 8:30, so I'll take her with her car, take her to the eye MD, then come home and workout.
Made a key lime pie, was going to have that for dessert tonight only now Vince and Jess decided to go to Buffalo Wild Wings. I know they have a veggie burger so that's what I'll get and I think they have something with carrots and celery, don't remember if they have anything else. But I do remember that there was at least one fairly decent thing on the menu
Cynthia - I *so* understand. BTDT too many times
Cindy - Jessica can't understand why like yesterday we had coleslaw. I put some in the dish for me without sauce. She couldn't understand why I didn't want it without the sauce. Ahhh...youth I preferred it without the dressing. I still like my cheese, tho
Sylvia - I found a zippered vinyl mattress cover at Target. It is next door to Kohl's, so when Kohl's didn't have it (I know I got it there a few months ago), I just went to Target. Usually, I find their prices higher (than WalMart) but if I had to...I had to.
Candace - welcome. Tell us more about yourself. Yes, it is great to have a place where everyone understand what you're feeling because they have gone thru it or will be, so you can get some great tips for when the time comes.
Renny - thanks for the review of the movie "Fed Up" It'll definitely be on my "to see" list
Went in the pool today even tho it was cloudy. Then went into the spa for a bit with Jess and Vince.
Deb - I don't know if I mentioned this here or not, but right before we were scheduled to move to NC, Vince was putting one of his cars up on a bed to tow, he jumped off the ramp and he didn't keep his knees soft. Actually, he misjudged how far it was to the ground. Well, he didnh't keep his kees soft and wound up with a tibial plateau fracture. Put off our move for about 2 months. So we paid for an apt down here for 2 months and didn't live in it! He went the full walker route and then a cane. We moved down here while he still had the cane. Fortunately, we had gotten a first floor apartment. For the longest time I was doing a squat improperly. Then a personal trainer mentioned it to me. Now I'm constantly checking my form in the mirror to be sure that I'm in correct alignment. Hope your sister's arms aren't too sore!
Robin - so glad Bodi is home! We have a cage that Jessica used when she trained the service dog. Unfortunately, you might have to do something like that so that he doesn't play. Let me tell you right now, it'll kill you. But you'll also know that he's safe
I may not be on much the next few days. My girlfriend from Switzerland will be here for a few days, and being with her and her hubby, I sorry, will take precidence over MFP. But know that you'll all be in my thoughts.
How I wish I'd prelogged. I had a small piece of this banana chocolate cake and that put me over on the calories for the day. Not by much (less than 100) but still over. Well, I didn't count in my exercise calories so I'm sure it'll all even out.
Hope everyone has a great holiday.
Michele in NC0 -
Hello Friends and welcome to the new ladies in the community.
It’s great to be caught up with your stories of courage, faith, family and fur-babies. Yay for Bodi coming home. Get well soon.
Wish you all heartfelt good wishes for a blissful weekend and progress towards your goals. :happy: :happy:
Crazy weather month here in Colorado.
Afternoon thundershowers are not unusual this time of year, but the hailstorms have been more frequent and forceful. Yesterday, just as DH and I were about 2 miles from home heading to see a play, quarter inch sized hail started to hit the car. We ducked into the last open drive-thru lane at a bank which had a roof over it. As we were sitting there waiting for the hail to pass, sirens went off, and we were alerted to a funnel cloud heading right in our direction. Oh great! Couldn’t drive for another 20 minutes. :noway: :noway: :noway: No way we were going to make it to the show, so I called the theatre and they graciously switched our will call tickets for a show in two weeks. Fortunately, the funnel did not touch down, and our neighborhood hasn’t sustained much damage or flooding. Other parts of the state are much worse off.
After returning from a business trip in NYC, I conveniently forgot all about MFP. Well, let’s just say I was taking an unintentional break from logging, and boy did I learn a hard lesson. I’m back to doing my food and exercise journals, and the weight I gained has come right off. :drinker: Whew! Have to say that getting a massage really helped, too. There’s something about getting the kinks worked out that gets the blood flowing and the energy up.
Next week I’ll be on vacation but it will be a hectic time. Tuesday, we're scheduled to have cork floors installed in great room and kitchen. :bigsmile: On Thursday, we'll take off on a road trip to Taos, New Mexico for the weekend. Haven’t been there in years, so looking forward to the beautiful vistas and green chili. :glasses: :glasses:
Stay well,
Rori in the Colorado Foothills
May Goals and progress to date:
Strength training 90 minutes per week. > Missed one week.
Try out an aquatics class and check out Masters swim. > not done. Will need to carry over to June.
Three times a week, consume fewer than 50 carbs. > Missed one week.
Pick up the phone and call a friend or relative 1x per week just to check in. > Done. Great reconnecting!
On a daily basis, list 5 things I’m grateful for. > Forgetful! Have not made this a daily practice. Will carry over to June.
My word for 2014 = Release0 -
Robin – Welcome home Bodi!!! This will be hard, but good to have him with you.
Vicki – good job – gardening and fence building is a great workout.
BJ – control is tough but you did so good!!!
hanging in - saw my best girl friend today - I had not seen her since I started dieting - we talk on the phone but live about 2 hours apart - so she did not know I had been dieting - I put on my most flattering outfit - and she did not say anything. :huh: I was so disappointed. Oh well I'll see her again in July, maybe then she'll notice. I really am stuck in a melancholy time...
Kim
N. California0 -
OK, who else is with me here. who else hates it when they stop walking but their thighs are still moving for a couple of seconds. It's just disgusting. My waist, hips, chest, belly, feet, everything else is smaller. But those wonder thighs just keep on moving. What can I do to get those off??????
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Good morning everyone,
I hope you all have a great Monday. We have finally had some rain here in central Oklahoma. I was starting to see cracks in the ground around my fence!
Robin, more healing thoughts for Bodi.
Barbie, wonderful graphic to remind us to remember and pray for those protecting us.:flowerforyou:
Rori, so glad you got home safely during the storm.:flowerforyou:
Joyce, I do some leg exercises holding dumb bells. I still have some jiggle on my upper thighs but using weights has made a big difference. It only takes about 15 minutes twice a week to work my legs.
Kim, hugs! Hang in there, so disappointing. We know what you've accomplished! Bet she notices next time. 
Have a wonderful Monday everyone,
Cindy in oK0 -
Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Robin So glad Bodi is home with you !!!
Rori What a storm! Glad you`re safe:flowerforyou: ! I so need a massage, I think they are so therapeutic! I`m about ready to go get another pedicure just so I can sit in the massage chair:blushing: ! Have a wonderful time on your weekend trip:bigsmile: !!!
Michele Hope you have a wonderful time with your friends !!!
I`ve read all the posts and wishing everyone well!!! Welcome to everyone new, come in often and chat!!!
Sylvia Call the Dr. tomorrow:flowerforyou: !!!!
My deck guys are here finishing up today:bigsmile: ! Well they have to come back either Friday or next Monday, they are waiting for the base of the columns to come in, but I can use my deck right now:bigsmile: , it is absolutely gorgeous !!!
Time to go
! Have a wonderful day ladies! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee in gorgeous NC....thanking all of our military for keeping us safe 0 -
Happy Day:laugh to everyone. Projects await so I got to be quick, but I just wanted to pop in with my morning coffee. It is a great picker upper for even this gray day. Can you say RAIN Cindy I understand about the cracks! Oh my it is not something I grew up, but have had to learn to cope with here in mid Texas. I am so grateful we got rain off and on all day yesterday and last night. Reports say we should get even more around noon.:laugh: The farmers and ranchers are having a real tough time in the southwest. I wake up everyday being water wise. Like the food that goes in my mouth I am careful when I turn on the faucet. Mindful.....my word, my goal!
Robin I am so glad Bodi is home. I bet Bodi is happy to be family too
Kim......are you sure your friend did not notice. She could have been at lost for words:blushing: How did you feel about the way you look. Self-confidence is a good thing, have always struggled with not having enough.
Joyce....girl you rock. You have enjoyed succes. You are my role model. Keep moving. It will show up.
Candace, welcome, welcome:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: and anyone else I missed. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
:Think, count, watch......mindful and drink water.....got to run. :drinker:0 -
Good Morning from NH! I am new to MFP and looking for some well needed inspiration and motivation! I have been losing and gaining the same 10 lbs over the past 5 months and I am ready to conquer this weight battle. I have about 40 lbs to lose and it's just daunting to me.
I am hoping to find others to motivate me in this journey! Karen NH0 -
Today is Memorial Day in the US..........a time to remember and honor those who have served our country, especially those who have died.
Here are the numbers; I found this tally particularly poignant.
Revolutionary War.........................4,435
War of 1812....................................2,260
Mexican War...................................13,283
Civil War (Union)...........................364,511
Civil War (Confederate)................133,821
Spanish-American War................2,246
WWI.................................................116,516
WWII................................................405,399
Korean War....................................36,574
Vietnam...........................................58,220
Iranian Hostage Rescue Mission.8
Lebanon Peacekeeping.............. 265
Urgent Fury, Grenada...................19
Just Cause, Panama....................23
Persian Gulf....................................383
Restore Hope/Somalia................ 43
Operation Uphold Democracy/Hati.....4
Operation Iraqi Freedon.............. 4,423*
Operation New Dawn-Iraq..........66*
Operation Enduring Freedom-Afghanistan...2,187*
Total: 1,144,886
*...........as of May23,2014
source: Defense Causalty Analysis System, U.S. Department of Defense
Looking at the raw numbers just stuns, doesn't it? I was rather surprised that they had split the tally for North and South for the Civil War and also that a lot of us have lived through so many of those listed.............I've been around since Korea
that's more than half of those listed.
Please pause a moment today to remember.
yanniejannie0 -
Good Morning!
I've been reading all the posts ... just want you all to know that you are all appreciated!
Sylvia ... to the doctor!
Kim ... I found very few people commented on the first 20 pounds lost ... only if they knew I was working at losing weight ... do not despair!
YannieJannie ... those numbers make me tear up ... too many lost.
Have a great day!
Beth0 -
Hope you all have a meaningful Memorial Day in the US and time to enjoy a day with friends and family!
The devastation of the Civil War is still haunting....I have been to Gettysburg.
We had Victoria Day here last week with Chuck and Cam.....but that backfired on poor Chuck all over CBC, BBC,+ CNN.
Not a good "commonwealth" moment.
Today is the first hint of a hot summer day, it should reach over 80 F. On Friday, people were wearing coats against the wind, today, bikinis. Life is like that!
Best to all,
BJ, SWOnt0 -
:flowerforyou: wishing all my American friends a good Memorial Day. Yanniejannie, thanks for the list. It is poignant indeed.
Renny
Vancouver Island, BC0 -
Joyce, I know exactly what you mean about the thighs! I like wearing those really tight yoga pants. Mine are capris. They pretty much stop that jiggle when I'm exercising. But to be honest, I kinda like feeling the leg jiggle most of the time. It shows me that something is working! Now, arm jiggle? That drives me nuts. I wish I could find tight sleeves that stop that jiggle.
Karen, welcome! Start by putting that 40 pounds completely out of your mind and think about one pound instead. It's less overwhelming. Once that pound is gone, then think about the second. Before too long you will see the numbers really adding up. Baby steps! And stick with this thread. I can't tell you what a huge help it has been for me.
YannieJannie, those numbers are staggering. I can't help but wonder what a different world this would be if those individuals had been able to live out their lives, making great discoveries, creating inventions, creating works of great art, learning, teaching, leading, inspiring etc. What could they have contributed to this world! Also, I wonder how many of those soldiers might not have been lost at all if they had today's medical technology. And how many of the soldiers from today's wars might have been lost if they suffered those same injuries 100 or 200 years ago. But the biggest question is why can't we put our energy into preventing wars instead of fighting them. What a terrible waste.
BJ, had trouble figuring out who Chuck and Cam are. Funny!
Have a great day everyone!
Sylvia0 -
Happy Memorial day to you all.
Violet spent the night and is planning on going to the pool today.
Have a good one.
HUGS
jane0 -
Joyce - I don’t have that problem yet – but I am betting it would be things like leg lifts that work on the thigh muscles.
Bodi – take care!! Levi ran and barked at the squirrels for you this morning – 3 squirrels running on the fence, wires and telephone poles – great fun:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Cindy – seems so weird to hear about rain, I won’t see rain again until October…
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DeeDee –enjoy that deck!
Karen – welcome!
Yanniejannie – wow- the numbers are staggering. :brokenheart: and when you multiply it by the families who were affected...
I have/had family participate in some of the wars but not die - at least back to WW1....
Sylvia and BJ – I too had a hard time figuring out who Chuck and Cam were – but Google to the rescue!
Wishing all a good Memorial Day.
Kim in N. Cal0 -
Phew, phew phew ! ! ! ! ! !
I am exhausted!
Today is a holiday and we had nothing planned. The weather was dreary and drizzling. I thought, as I always do on such occasions, "What can I cook today to get ahead for entertaining occasions?" I remembered I had bought some ricotta last week and I had frozen spinach. So my brainwave was - ravioli! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! We bought a pasta machine a couple of months before I started my diet so since June 2 years ago it hasn't seen much action! I made ravioli once for the couple who are splitting up!:ohwell: So I had the bright idea of making the dough in the processor. BAD IDEA,! The first lot of pasta was unusable and we ended up thtowing nearlt all of it away.:sad: Managed to salvage enough tagliatelli for tomorrow, even if it is a bit thick. I very nesrly threw in the towel then, but I had the filling already mixed up so I made another batch by hand. That went through fine, so now we have 19 large ravioli for some lucky visitors in the freezer. Any takers? ? ? :laugh: Then follows the mopping up of the surfaces and the sweeping of the floor - all covered in flour. This major operation I could only do because DH helps me with the rolling of the pasta sheets and the making of the ravioli. He paints on the water. It really is like a military operation, but soooooo satisfying once it is done and the pasta is safely in the freezer. The perfect task for a bank holiday afternoon! I had a very dark moment though when the first batch didn't work:embarassed: .Nearly threw in the towel.
I also made squid stew for dinner and DH made an apple and blackcurrant compote for dessert.
Kim- watercress is used like arugula and is peppery in flavour. I put it in sanwiches and salads. It also makes a most delicious soup. I recommend only buying bunched watercress, not the sort that comes in plastic bags.
My tandoori chicken, or fish, or prawns is very simple and uses very little fat. I don't have a recipe, but I throw together in a bowl some ground ginger, ground cumin, paprika, turmeric, chilli powder, with the ginger being the most, and anything else I take a fancy to like a pinch of ground coriander. You can buy tandoori powder, but it is highly likely it has colouring in it. I sometimes grate in a bit of garlic and then I add plain unsweetened yoghourt and a sqeeze of lemon juice. Season. So you probably end up with a couple of tablespoons of spices to a small pot of yoghourt for two people. Stir it all together and add what you like. Chicken should be skinned and slashed to allow the spice to penetrate. I use legs that I split into two pieces. I often use chunks of monkfish. You can marinade that for as long as you've got - a few hours or over night. Then, because I haven't got a tandoori oven:laugh: I turn up my oven as far as it will go and LINE a baking tray with two layers of foil, because this will burn. I thread fish on skewers and lay the chicken on the foil after I have oiled it. It will still stick, but you have to try. Bake in the very hot oven until its singed sround the edges, the fish is quick 15 - 20 mins. I turn the chicken half way through and reckon on 40 mins. There is a lot of smoke! ! ! ! ! It singes, but it is really good. For one person I would make double portions as it is delicious cold. You could put boneless chicken thighs on skewers too. They would take less time. It is one of my favourite things and I have it with salad and a cucumber, scallion, garlic, mint and yoghourt sauce (raita ). Often a tiny bit of rice and tomatoes.
I am more than ready for my Pernod tonight at 6 pm!
Love to all from still dreary Hampshire UK0 -
Good Morning beautiful ladies. Hope you all are having a relaxing day. Boy! this weekend just flew by again. Did get alot of riding in and walking, over 10000 for me yesterday and that does not happened alot. On Saturday while out riding I change into my old glasses just in case and thought I was being so careful, but when we got home I realized I lost the nose piece on my good ones. So until they open on Tuesday I am wearing the old ones and having a time trying to read. Didn't realize how much stronger the new ones are. We tried riding to Omaha yesterday morning, but the weather did not look the best and they were talking storms so we went about 50 miles and dicided to turn around. Yesterday DH and I spent most the afternoon on yard work. Sure does look nice and glad to have it done. Sprayed weeds and hoping later this week I can work in the rock garden. I am hoping for a loss tomorrow at weigh in, but my eating has not been the best. But not giving up.
I went over Friday after work and Cori colored my hair. It is strawberry blond and must say I do like it. I would of never picked it, but I can live with this.
Tina--your vacation sounds like fun. Do you have to have a pass port to go into Canada? I have always wanted to go there and we have talked about going to a big CMA ralley they have every year.
BJ--welcome back, you have been missed.
Sylvia--loved the work joke and explains why I am so tired. I understand about not wanting to buy the plant, it is not bad to say NO sometimes. It took me along time to realize I could tell the grandbabies no and they still love me. Do get checked out and take care.
Kim--glad you were not hurt bad in your fall. Hugs and so important not to give up. I agree that she did notice and just not sure what to say or maybe she has been trying to lose and not having much luck. Remember you feel better and that is the important thing. We are doing this for ourselves.
Carol--good for you for standing your ground. Hope the new meds help and you are feeling better soon.
got some strawberries and a watermelon at Sams the other day and got them cut up and ready to eat. Proud I got it done before they spoil. Be great for something sweet.
Heather--so sorry to hear about the fire. Do they know how it started?
Allison--I know what you mean, I seem to think about food alot more lately. Biggest deal is large twist cone from DQ at almost 500 calories not good. Doing alot of praying.
Jane--I would of done the samething and have. Maybe when she has time to think about it she will understand your side better. Also I agree with Kim see if see will give you names and numbers of neighbors to call next time.
Welcome back Vicki. I am also Vicki and I live in Nebraska.
Robin--glad Bodi is home and I am sure things will get into a routine for both of them.
yanniejannie-=-hugs! in the end all we can do is love them and be there. Thanks for sharing the numbers, really makes me relazie how lucky we are to live free.
Michelle--enjoy your visit and know we will be here waiting to hear all about it.
Rori--glad you were safe and were able to get the tickets changed. Weather this year is sure different. Seems the last couple years we have gotten alot more wind.
Well ladies DH just got home so sure we will be going out riding. Have a good day and keep up the great work.
Blessings. Vicki GI NE0 -
Today's joke of the day didn't make any sense, so I'm substituting a couple I found online:
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Two snowmen are standing next to each other in a yard. One says to the other, “Funny, I smell carrots too.”
:laugh: :laugh:
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Sandy and Norman were in despair. Their 3 year old son Timmy still had not learned how to talk. Not a word had escaped through those now 3 year old lips. One night at dinner, Timmy took a taste of his pie, and to their utter surprise and amazement, said: “You call this pie? It tastes like some tasteless mush!”. Sandy and Norman sat there in shock, for this was not just their son’s first sentence, but the first words he ever uttered! Once the initial shock had subsided, Norman asked “tell me Timmy, how come you never spoke until now?” “I never had any reason to” explained Timmy. “Until now everything was fine.”
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Did 10 minutes of the "10 Minute Solution Pilates" DVD that I have, then held my plank for 2 min 20 sec, did 1 hr of "10 Pounds Down " DVD. Had to take Jess to drop her car off and then to the eye MD. You know something, the eye MD didn't open until 8 and it was 7:45 when we got there. do you know that old habits die hard. I sat in the car until they opened up and she went inside. Yes, she's 30 years old, but she's still my little girl.
Ronnie and Beat (from Switzerland) should be here tonight, so I'm not sure what I'll have time to do tomorrow
Kim - I'm sure your friend will notice your weight loss next time you see her. Wouldn't surprise me if she did notice today but was too embarassed to say anything (does she need to lose a few pounds?)
Karen - welcome!
yanniejannie - interesting facts, thanks for sharing
Going to lay in the jpool right now.
My girlfriend should be here in an hour or so, and I am stressing. Want to be sure I have everything done, all the food made. We had to go to the vet for Jessica and when we got home she decided to give Lance a bath. So that meant finding towels, I couldn't vacuum until she was done, then everything had to be washed, it's in the dryer right now.
I'm sure everything will be fine.
Thinking of you all.
Michele in NC0 -
I have used My Fitness Pal for several years, lost 40 pounts, and have managed to keep it off with the food journal and exercise - mostly walking -one hour daily. I also have 2 # weight cuffs I wear every day. I have talked friends into doing Fitness Pal, but they drop out over time. I need support and have done okay on my own, but it would be nice to have cheerleaders. I have watched my mother in law and mother slowly gain weight as they have aged and have stopped moving. Both have insurmountable health issues, especially osteoporosis. I almost have osteoporosis and use the forteo injections daily. My husband and I have 8 children and 17 grandkids (right now), and I want to be active enough to play with the grandkids as they grow. I think this is where I need the most support - exercising every day. My co-workers think I am a fanatic because if I haven't logged 10,000 steps, I will walk the halls during breaks between classes. During the summer, I try to lift weights - just can't seem to stay with that. I need support:happy::happy:
This is my second post - 1 year between, so I am not sure what I'm doing. I lost my phone last year and forgot my log in info so I had to start over. I am really fitness pal illiterate. :blushing:0 -
Sylvia I agree with you on everything you said about the loss of potential talent and resources. But I guess I think as a nurse and the sister of one who lost an arm from amputation/cancer. Look what robotics has done because of all these tragic amputations. Yes, there would have been amputations without the war but I would think that the vast amount have come from war injuries and The wounded warrior project has huge funding that has helped research and some of the artificial limbs they have now are miraculous. I read an article today of a man who lost all 4 limbs because of an IED and he is a very active man walking and completely using both arms and hands. So God has used it. That still does not justify the tragic loss through our wars though. It is a long lasting emotional hurt that no bandaide can cover.
I think I finally mat be over this plateau. The scale did show a .2 loss this morning. I am not going to record it as such until I can feel like I can claim it.
My legs feel awful today. I don't know if I walked to fast or not. My fitbit sure didn't think so. I walked a solid 33 minutes, 2 miles and it recorded 1 active minute. But Charlie says if I walked 2 miles in 1/2 hour then i am walking a lot faster than him. But my hips, shins, feet hurt. Of course I have spent a lot of time in the bathroom, not diarrhea just BIG stools. I think one was one years worth! That may be why I saw a change on the scales.
Hope Bodi is OK today
Really wanted to take a nap today but Charlie's oral surgeon appointment is 7:30 AM. My body does not know that time, it is foreign. So I can't risk not being able to go to sleep tonight. So that means no nap. It has been a long time since I felt this fatigue so I guess my MS is deciding to show its ugly face today.
My sister bought a new car today. She has my Mom's back problems but is just 65 and has no hope for any kind of surgery that will help. She got a power chair several years ago but they got a poor quality hauler for the chair and it showed it. So her chair has pretty much stayed in her garage for several years since. So she said if she can't have surgery she will not lose her mobility and independence and would have to get a car that could lift the chair into her car for her. So she got the car today and will have our local mobility supplier tomorrow and they will fit it with this lift. We used to got o the mall, Hobby Lobby, consignment shops and other places together. Now about the only place we can go to now is if Target or Walmart has a power chair available. now we can again.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Had a nice day.Went to pool with DIL and Violet.Did some water walking.Came home and had a water fight with Violet with her pool toys.Now dinner and chilling.
Good night all
hugs
jane0 -
Yanniejannie thanks for the reminder of what Memorial Day is about honoring our fallen soldiers for their sacrifice. It is started with woman from the South decorating the graves of Civil War soldiers. It was called Decoration Day. I remember when it was always on May 30 regardless of the the day of the week. That was when outdoor swimming started and I loved it.
Margaret0 -
Heather - I am impressed I have tried to make ravioli a few times, and they look great, but never stay sealed when it is time to boil them – grr! All that work for nothing! I always do my pasta dough by hand, just because that is how I have always done it – but your post makes me sure I will not ever do it in my processor.
Thanks for the tandoori recipe! I will be trying it.
Vicki – strawberry blonde – what a great color for summer.
All – I really don’t think my friend noticed; she doesn’t have weight to loose and she is pretty outspoken…
CindyDrama – welcome, we are a supportive group
Pulling myself out of the blues...which is good... i did have a junky treat today, but thinking it will fit in my log...
Kim
N. California0 -
Good eve. This hasn't been a good day for us.Dh had mentioned being out of breath when he walked very far.Then the last couple days says he feels fine.This morn,he said he was almost too tired to get dressed.So ,I said get something on or not .......as we are going to get you checked out. He was admitted to the hospital.They have 3 tests scheduled for tomorrow.
This is one Memorial Day we won't forget:noway: Very long & tiring day.We are just a mile from the hospital.Dd & her DH stayed too.
They are so helpful.Then DD & DGD called him from Fl.We love talking to family.
Not reading anything today. Hope everyone is doing good. I'm off to bed soon. Pat in Ohio0 -
Yanniejannie: Thank you for your research! Memorial Day is so important to those who served in the armed forces and those who lost a service member. My dad served in WWII, and our family lost a much beloved cousin in the Viet Nam war. My son serves now.:flowerforyou:
CindyDrama and newbies: Welcome! This is a great group of women who support one another’s efforts to improve our health. We’re here all the time, but our thread changes with the calendar and when we reach 500 posts. You an always find the new link at the end of the old thread. Please let us know where you’re from.:flowerforyou:
Robin: Hugs and patience going your way. Bodi couldn’t have a more loving family.:flowerforyou:
Barbie: Thanks for the great remembrance of our veterans.:flowerforyou:
Rori: I called my daughter in CO and she is fine. She has been working so hard she didn’t even know about the weather problems. I hope you and your family stay safe and well.:flowerforyou:
Joyce: Keep on keeping on. Your thighs will eventually get their act together because you’re doing healthy things with your whole body. We don't improve all at once, for some reason.:flowerforyou:
Sylvia: I loved the snowman joke and so did DH! I’ve heard versions of the Timmy joke in the past. I enjoyed them then and now.:flowerforyou:
We went away for the weekend on the boat and just got home, so I didn’t respond to everyone. The weekend was good because DH and I discovered we can handle our boat together well and safely. Yay! Some of our friends were there and great company. Others who were there seem to be habitually over the line with their drinking. :noway: I worry about them. :ohwell: :flowerforyou:
Sorry to those I missed. This group is so important to me, every person is supportive and caring.:flowerforyou:
Katla in beautiful NW Oregon
“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” Thomas A. Edison
May Goals:
1. Log every bite and swallow.
2. Cardio exercise at least 3 days a week.
3. Have fun every day.
4. Drink at least two glasses of water daily.0
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