WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2014
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:flowerforyou: Katla thank you for your kind words, I too am resolving not to fall again, but am on the mend.
Thoughts and Prayers going to you , your son and family, take care
juanita in sunny sudbury0 -
*bump* :flowerforyou:0
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A new month and a chance to set new goals and dreams!!! How fortunate for all of us:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
BJ says it best, we must keep pressing on it is our reward we are marching to:bigsmile: Our life is divided into days for a reason and today is our day
For me I set mini goals to achieve and if I can get more than one accomplished I check it off the list and move everything else up the list. This is the days of gadgets and numerous ways to track things, but for me I just love my $5.00 calendar from Wal-Mart. I put everything on it, dates, things I accomplished and those things that need to be done are circled in red. Sounds silly and backwards in this era of technology:blushing: but it works for me. Good reading too when I can't remember if I did anything and a reminder life is lived in the moments.
Heather, glad you have had some sun in Hampshire. My favorite flower is the Hydrangea. I have not planted one here in Texas and I don't think I have ever seen one with conical flowers! It sounds beautiful. My garden struggles while I try to finish this inside remodel I started a year ago. I do see light at the end
Congrats on getting out there and driving:flowerforyou:
Sounds like your little adventure was worth it:laugh: :laugh:
Carol, how I relate to you. I have not been trying to get this house ready for sale, but any sweat equity done, I can relate. How do we record all the hard work to get credit for calories burned??:laugh: :laugh: I know it will pay off for you :happy:
Liz I know you will make the step to get out when you can.....wish you success
Pat super good news about your DH:flowerforyou:
Kim hope your new month in CA is all you need it to be. Love your book club choice. Good news on your NSV:flowerforyou:
Yanniejannie, girl you can do this:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: and you can walk through this period with your daughter Our children can surely push us to the edge sometimes and when they become adults we still want to be there to catch them when and if they fall. My own sons who are 40 and 43 now.
I swear I thought at times I wanted to go out and dig a hole in my backyard and crawl in:laugh: . I grew up without my Mother and Father and I always said if the good Lord let me have a family I would give them the unconditional love and support necessary. Our road is not easy, but it can be the most rewarding I told both my sons when their first child came along, my grandchild did not really belong to them. They are just placed in our hands for safekeeping and nurturing to give them wings to fly. Tough love is the hardest walk. My youngest always pushed the envelope the most and took risks that still bring me to my knees when I think about all the things that could have gone wrong. Take really good care of yourself so you can be in the best frame of mind so when you do have those moments to encourage and guide her you are at your best. The serenity prayer is my daily request and I challenge you to claim it for yourself. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference" Wishing you peace and wisdom
My list is screaming at me:sad: everyone I missed have a wonderful day :flowerforyou: and to all the new members welcome so glad you are here.:flowerforyou:
Most pressing goal here for June
1) Be five punds less on August 1st
2) Find new ways to manage diet menu with new recipes
3) Finish this remodel
4) Go out to play in the dirt
5) Make new friends
6)Read a new book
Goodness me I talk to much:blushing: Thanks to all you inspire me and give me the push when I need it. Happy eating and drinking to all:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Nena from the backroads in Texas 0 -
Welcome Linda – 10lbs in a month might be a bit high; no matter how tall you are – 2 lbs a week is a rate that seems to stay off better than more…
Liz – hope your health gets better
Roda Rose – welcome
Barbie – thanks for keeping us going! We’d be lost without you.:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Yanniejannie – I feel for you; but as you said she is 21; and some times we have to learn on own, I know at 21 I knew a lot more than my Mom did:noway: and certainly more than I know now :laugh: -- She knows how worried you are; is she the type to continue to do this just to prove Mom wrong? If she is you need to step back as far as you can, so maybe she will quit…
Heather – great job getting out and about on your own!
Katla – sending good thoughts to you and your family – have a fun day!
JB – welcome back, I missed you; sorry you were sick! What a great garden!!! Sending good thoughts to Mariah
BJ – Congratulations!!!! I can not wait for that day myself and when I pay off my business.
Pat – “Don't let next wk,next month...... stop you from enjoying life in the here & now. “ great quote!!!
Levi and I got an hour plus walk in early this morning and had been back for about an hour when a friend called to see if we wanted to walk with her - so why not? and Levi and I went over and did another hour walk with her:laugh: my legs are tired and Levi is :yawn: :yawn: :yawn: sound asleep! I am having a blueberry snack - yummy!
it is beautiful out, I have to get some sewing done then I may run by the library and spend the afternoon in the yard with a book -- wish it was by one of your pools with you!
Kim in N. California0 -
Kim, I am selling my house because my child support ends in September and I won't be able to pay the mortgage without that income. I really would like to rent but apartments cost almost as much as the mortgage! If I can make enough from the sale of the house, I may purchase a condo. I can buy a condo with a 15 year mortgage and, even with taxes, insurance, and homeowners fees, payments would be $400 less than my mortgage and $300 less than rental of a comparable apartment. The biggest reservation to that is that I don't foresee living in this area longterm. Still, even if it is just for a few years, it's probably still better than renting. Oh, and I've never lived in an apartment complex type place before so I hope I don't hate it!
Thanks for the support from everyone! I'm so frustrated by my knee but I am not going to push myself and make it worse. I will call the doctor tomorrow.
I'm going to rest my eyes for a few minutes before I have to go keep nursery--it.'s my daughter's job but she can't do it yet.
Carol in NC0 -
Good Sunday beautiful ladies. It's to be another hot and humid day here and I am working so inside most the day. DH got the new seat for the motorcycle yesterday and if the weather premits we plan to take it out for a ride this evening when I get off work.(update storms are moving in so no riding tonight):sad: I was surprised as when I saw it last evening it has a back for the driver so it divides the rider and passager. I was afraid I would not fit and I did with room to spare. I know that would not of happened before. Did a happy dance.:laugh:
We went to an arena football game last evening. I got 2 free tickets from a guy at work. I was so proud of myself as I walked up the stair to get to our seats and did not use the elvetor going or coming. I do enjoy going as they have so much going on and lots of games. DS and family were also there and sit just down from us several rows. At half time DGD came up to sit with us. Had so much fun laughing and being silly. Another late night and really tired today. But am off tomorrow and can sleep in.
DBIL got moved in last evening and we will see how this works out. He starts the new job tonight. he is going to be working 11pm to 7 am. I just hope it works out for him. He will be sleeping in the basement so hope it is quite enough for him. Sometimes the dogs make alot of noise.
Jane--prayers. I just keep repeating All Babies are a gift from God and he knows what he is doing. Somedays I wish he would let me on it. I worry about our DGD as her husband does not think having and keeping a job is important that their second baby is due next month.
Carol--pray you knee is ok. Sometimes I feel like the more I try to do the more I end up hurting myself. I guess it is because I am not used to doing certain things and not doing them right. Your bathroom colors sounds pretty.
Pat--so what is DH to do next? keeping you both in our prayers.
I do not do well with my goals for last month, so going to use them again this month and do better.
1. Log every bite--even on bad days
2. Take it one day at a time, don't worry about tomorrow. REMEMBER GOD IS IN CONTROL!!
3. be more aware of the people around me.
4. drink more water--less pop.
Junanita--hope you are feeling better.
Thanks Barbie for keeping us going and together.
Kim--Great NSV!!
Weather alert radio has dicided to go off and sounds like we have some strong thunderstorms coming. Last Sunday I worked (May 4th) we had tornados to the east of us. I still have 3 hours to go before I get off.
yanniejannie--Big HUGs and prayers for you and DD. I know not worrying is not easy.
Katla--prayers for DS and DD and hugs for you.
jb--keeping Mariah and all of you in my prayers and hugs for you.
BJ--HAPPY DANCE for you. I am looking forward to the day we are mortage free and debt free. One baby step at a time.
nena--I do things the old fashion way also. Make notes and lists all the time.
Well ladies hope you all have a good rest of Sunday. June is going to be OUR month.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE0 -
OK, all arrhythmia people: do you freak out every time you feel something in your chest? Arrrrggghh.... :frown:0
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Happy June 1st!
Walked to church and back.Kinda muggy out and in the 80`s:drinker: :drinker: .
Welcome new ladies.:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
My goals are to do pt ex like I should.
swim when I can.
watch my night eating.
HUGS
jane0 -
Happy June 1st,
Jane I know what you mean about night eating. I do well during breakfast and lunch. Dinner and after dinner snack is what gets me. I think it is because I am tired by then. I suppose falling in sleep in front of the TV is a big clue.
Carol sorry about your move and knee. My DH runs and he was starting to have knee problems. He went to a physical therapist who gave him exercises to do and now he is much better. He still runs,
I work two to three hours a day in my garden and in the neighbors . Our yard is shady, so I just do shade flowers and many greens like jjack in the pulpit and ferns. In the front where it is sunnier I have potted plants. Our neighbor have a big vegetable garden that they have trouble taking care of. Last year they didn't plant it and ended up with six foot weeds. Rather than have that again. I volunteered to help out. I was able to plant a somethings too. So I get that is more than enough exercise for right now.
For those of you that garden you know how much work it is. You also know how rewarding it is when the flowers bloom and the vegetables grow.
Today I will plant tomatoes, strawberries, peppers, so in the future we will have fresh vegetables and fruit to enjoy. It is late to plant so I did buy plants that had a good start. We had such a late spring here.
2014 word: contentment
Margaret0 -
Hello to all: Welcome to new people!!! I am now officially retired. Friday was my last day at work. :bigsmile: Retirement party on Thursday was fun. I worked with such a great group of people. They are an awesome team, always ready to jump in and help and support each other, even willing to put up with some extra work and frustration to achieve a bigger goal that will benefit everyone. I will miss them but glad to have reached this part of my life. Nice not to have to ask for time off when I want to travel or have my DGD from Seattle come stay with me.
May goals: 8,000 steps per day average. Not quite but not bad, usually above 7,000.
water works class 2x per week. Missed once for holiday, pool closed.
ride my horse 3 times. Done plus one. Also found new riding buddy. :happy:
June goals: I will stay with my 8,000 step average for this month.
water works 2X per week and yoga 2X per week.
Skip desserts and keep drinking 8 glasses of water daily. This was easier at work than it seems to be at home so will have to concentrate.
Cynthia - glad your mare is better. Colic is scary.
Yanniejannie - Give your DD time. She may just need this break and to see how much work a job like that really is. My DD went to school for equine studies and then never used it. She did work for the Oregon Humane Society for a while but was taking home too many cats so she eventually quit. She now works in retail as a storeroom manager and buyer. One never knows for sure just where life will take you. There is a play called "Making God Laugh" that is about making life plans and how things don't always work just the way we expect. Hang in there.
Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Sue in SD0 -
June 1st already?!
I did not achieve my May Goal of reaching ONEderland ... sigh ... been practicing maintenance prematurely for too long ... so this is June's goal. I need to lose 3 pounds to get under 200.
My migraine suffering son had a great day Friday ... headache free for the first time in a year ... only lasted 24 hours though. Interestingly, he had forgotten to take his morning meds .... I'm suspicious one of those drugs may be aggravating the migraines. Plan to talk to the doctor. Of course, missing some meds may have had nothing to do with it. Could be the Botox kicking in, diet changes... who knows.
We are trying , at our neurologist's suggestion, Dr. Buchholz's "Heal Your Migraine 1-2-3" diet. Anyone have experience with the migraine trigger diet?? I'm overwhelmed with the amount of our food that has MSG! This is going to be hard ... especially with a 16yo.
Hugs to those who need them!
Beth in Western New York0 -
Happy June everyone!
Sorry that I've been MIA for the last few weeks. it's been a stressful time and I've been trying not to turn to food. I've gained a couple of lbs but am working at getting rid of them.
DD & I are planning on doing the "Run or Dye" 5k next year so I guess I better start building my endurance. She wants to run it and I plan on power walking it. The good thing is that it seems to have motivated her to get back into working out again. I think it will be fun.
I've missed you all and I've missed what's going on in your lives this past few weeks. Sandy in ON 0 -
Hi all,
I've been so busy that I'm just bumping in today.
But I have read all the posts....cheering for some and praying for others as I read.
Eileen near San Diego0 -
Tonight we took the kids all out to eat at the ice cream store. It was nice to see them, since they spent the last week at their mom's. They all came home with really short haircuts which should be nice for summer.
I did not do well in May. Only lost two measly pounds. June will have to be better.
Good night.
Sylvia0 -
Bump to mark the new thread....which I posted in the May thread early this morning. Doh!
I haven't even lurked since getting back from our trip -- just have spent loads of time working, including yesterday and maybe today, too. We'll see. … yep, I worked 6 more hours today. 50 hours since Weds, yikes!
The last pages in May mentioned heart things for more than one person, I think. Having gone through that and had valve replacement it caught my attention. In my case the aortic valve had a common birth defect - two leaflets to close the opening, instead of three. Over time and aging it had to be addressed surgically, but initially was diagnosed as SVT - supraventricular tachicardia.
My description of the sensations was a musical one: if a quarter note represents a normal heartbeat, mine would speed up and go to eighth notes, then sixteenths, thirty-second notes, etc. Finally there would be a good whole or half note (or two), and the rhythm would reset. It went on for the longest time before they diagnosed, even with wearing a variety of monitors. At one point I just manually triggered the monitor and transmitted the data, since it never seemed to go on its own. (Then they said, after transmission, "Are you home alone?" Weirdly, drying my hair seemed to be a trigger. ANYWAY, they had me on lowest dosage of digitek for a time, then was weaned off without incident and took no meds for a number of years.
Now I have a pig valve and take a beta blocker plus a statin. They want 'heart' patients' cholesterol below 150, and even with exercise and diet I just couldn't get there. But I am taking half the lowest statin dose in experiment. (With the doc's knowledge - blood test next week. If the number still satisfies her I can stay at the lower dose.)
CynthiaT60 – I see now you are one of the posters and put out a question about when the events happen. Did you ever go to natural childbirth classes? Think of it as breathing through a contraction. It is unnerving to feel it, for sure.
The dog came home from boarding with 'stress colitis'. It was so bad we took her to the vet to figure out the problem. I was scrubbing walls, cleaning carpets, etc., wherever she was -- poor thing was miserable for several days. She is on the mend now.
Heather, I have a vanilla-strawberry hydrangea and it is beautiful, but I think I may have trimmed it at the wrong time last winter, though, as I have no blooms or buds thus far. A price worth it to reshape the weird shape it had last year. I also missed my peony blooming while traveling.
Sue, congratulations on your retirement. How wonderful!
I'm having my second eye surgery (cataract removal) tomorrow. So excited to be done and then able to get a new pair of classes! Its weird to be able to see to drive without glasses.
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Here are my red, white & blue flowers for the front porch. So cheery!
Here is the first of the puzzle made into seasonal art. (It is 16"x20".) Excited to start the next one!
Oh, and I lost my fitbit when we traveled so have to get another. :ohwell:
Gail, metro ATL0 -
Wow, I feel like I am late to the party! It's 8:30 and I'm just now reading.
We worked real hard through our working years to make sure we paid off out mortgage early. It was such a wonderful feeling. My sister is married to a CPA, is the head of an accounting department, gotten awards, etc, etc. she is 2 years older than me, been married about 5 years longer and they now owe more on their mortgage now than than when they bought the house almost 40 years ago. They just keep on remortgaging.
I went to the mall to walk with Charlie today. It has been a long long time since I have been there. One of the anchor stores has been empty for a long time and it has this big glass door in front of it. The store right next to the left has a big window and isn't open much so there is nothing in that window. So when I walk I see my reflection in that huge glass door and then turn a corner and see the side reflection. When I first started walking I would see my belly just hanging out, it looked huge. I was totally disgusted with it. But I believe that negative feelings can cause positive growth. So I wanted to see what my smaller belly looked like in the glass. I had my sunglasses hanging out of my pocket and my cell phone in my other pocket so the contour of my hips weren't quite what they are supposed to look like so I took them out so I good get a good look. Well, I'm still a little disgusted but it sure doesn't look like what it used to.
I sure wish I had the green thumb like so many of you do. But with my almost complete lack of cooking ability I don't know what I would do with all those goodies. I am very envious.
I had a much better sleep last night but the bad ol' devil was working his magic this morning when I got u[ with the alarm. I wanted to go back to sleep so bad. But I did my best to brush him away and got in the shower and got ready. I was so glad that I did. We have 5 altos in our choir. One is on vacation, one was sick this morning and the other was just incognito. So it was just 2 of us. So I was so glad I didn't give in and go back to bed.
Joyce, in stormy Indiana0 -
Good evening,
Thanks to every one of you for sharing your own personal stories, the hugs, advice, and support across the miles
I swear you are the BEST bunch of women on this planet and I am deeply grateful to you all. Sometimes I am better with the situation than other times and this am was especially rough. She's always been a very hard worker and up for any challenge and does sound happy with it so far. I seem to have my balance back now; meltdown mostly over. One day (or hour) at a time; this too shall pass. Planning on taking something to help me actually sleep tonight.
SueinSD.........Funny you mentioned equine studies. DD had planned to earn an equine studies cert. at her college but found it too difficult time-wise with doing a double major.
Heather...........My hydrangea is a color changing one too; just in bud, it must be a late bloomer because I see others around the neighborhood blooming. WTG on the driving success; I'm also not a fan of driving new places.
Cindy.........Maybe the pug was having trouble sleeping in a strange place?
Katla............Hoping your son's neck is less painful; is there any time frame on the surgery?
jb...........Glad you are feeling better.
BJ..........Mortgage Free!!!! Happy Day!!!!!
NenaC.........I also depend on a wall calendar; never got around to buying one of those "baby books" so all the milestones are on saved calendars.
Kim..........2 walks????? Bet Levi is a happy camper.
Cynthia............May sound strange, but try coughing when things get a bit out of kilter with your heartbeat........works for me. Are you seeing dr. soon?
Goodnight, all..........sweet dreams!
yanniejannie0 -
Hi, I would love to join this group for June. I have probably posted here quite awhile ago. Still struggling with my attitude. Anyway my goals for June would be:
Eat more vegetables
Walk at least 3 days per week
Keep track of what I eat daily
Try to think positively
Cathy in NS0 -
Hello, I have been using myfitnesspal off and on for a while, but haven't been faithful and haven't lost much weight. I think if
I joined a group and got involved maybe I would do better. I have never really been much of a blogger, but if you are all willing to
have me I would love to join and try this out.
My goals for June would be:
Eat a salad for lunch
try to walk at least 5 days per week
Do some strength training
Track what I eat
Charlotte in CO0 -
Carol – What a total drag!!! :grumble: I am so sorry – good for you for figuring out the right choice for you for now:flowerforyou: …. I have a number of friends living in condos and loving it. Here is hoping you find the right one.
Cynthia – that post sounds scary…
Sue – congrats on retirement! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Beth - MSG out of your diet will help everyone’s health – even if it is hard!
Sandy – welcome back… missed your smiling face!
Sylvia – 2 lbs lost is maybe not what you wanted, but it sure is better than 2 lbs gained!!!
Gail – your flowers are gorgeous!
Yanniejannie - you sound a bit more mellow this evening - that is a good thing :drinker:
Charolette - welcome!
So this afternoon I was totally craving a rootbeer float - Rootbeer is the only soda I drink and I probably have 3-4 a year; most of those with ice cream... I am not a "diet" food fan - especially the faux sweeteners - for me they leave an aftertaste that I don't like. But I figured with ice cream I might not taste it... so instead of doing A&W drive thru - I went to the market and got diet rootbeer and a small thing of light ice cream and had my treat - I was pleased to see I was willing to put in the extra effort to get what I wanted and fit it in.. for me these are the things that help me believe that I can make this last long term.
I did get a book from the library and sat on my patio in a big rocker and read the afternoon away - it was a great break for me.
so this morning on one of my walks Levi and I found a wallet - it has money and 12 credit cards (thats a lot) and drivers license, but no phone number - I got on the computer and can not find a phone number - I did find her facebook page and sent her a message - no response yet - Tomorrow when our police department is open I'll bring it over; the drivers license address is about 30 miles away.. but it made me think about my wallet - and I looked and no where is my phone number - I am putting it on a piece of paper in there -- just if found please call xxx-xxx-xxxx. She has to be worried - probably calling the credit card companies! but no way to contact her. just thought I'd pass on the phone number idea.
well off to balance my check book :noway: hate that job.
Kim in N. California0 -
Hi ladies, I am starting June out right by getting some walking in today. I got my phone all hooked up with music, grabbed my water bottle and took off. Since today was my first day and I have some back issues, I did't push it. But its a start. Can anyone tell me how to get one of those weight tickers?0
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Rode the recumbant bike for an hour today. Tomorrow the plan is to do some yoga, hold my plank, and then take the extremepump class.
Pam - welcome!
Linda - good for you going onto MFP for so long! Welcome
Liz - hope you feel better fast
Roda Rose - welcome! What part of FL are you in?
yanniejannie - walking is so much better than going to IHOP! Sorry about your fall, but glad no serious injuries. I swear, I'm almost on my next bottle of sunscreen, I seem to go thru it almost like water. Trust me, I can totally relate to how you feel about your dd, and how frustrating it is to know that there's really nothing you can do because they are LEGALLY adults.
Cindy - glad to hear your dog is more alert today
katla - my passport expires next year. Have to remember to get it renewed. Next year there's just so much that needs to be done, passport updated, CPR recert, colonoscopy, and probably other things that I haven't thought of. I'm beginning to think that part of a mother's job is praying, real real hard! I know that I have the sorest knees on the face of the earth
This morning Vince and I went out in the front and put down some of the landscape fabric and riverrock around the lights. Now Vince was always the kind of person who would do everything at one time. I was always the one who did a little one day, a little the next and so on until the job was done. However, this is the second time he's really surprised me in that he wanted to quit early. I thought for sure he'd want to finish the front walkway, but we got about 3/4 of the way done and he decided to call it a day. I went in the pool and he came in and had lunch (I just munch on tomatoes) and then turned on the heater so the spa heated up some. I didn't think the water was that cold -- it was 79. But to him it was cold. I don't like when the ambient air is chilly. If the sun is out, I can handle colder water. Can you tell that I'm loving my pool?
jb - all those wonderful veges! When can I come by? Do you have the red beets or the golden beets? I love the golden ones. That smoothie sounds so delish!!!! You have some really good recipes there. I did weigh myself shortly after my friends left, wasn't too pleased with the number on the scale. But it's going down
bj - mortgage free! How wonderful! I don't think we have ever been in that position. Big congratulations on all you've done
Nena - we have a calendar that we write EVERYTHING in. I write what exercise I'm planning to do, what we're going to have for dinner, appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. I swear, I'd be totally lost without it. Yup, in this high tech age, I still use my write-in calendar, it seems to be the most efficient, believe it or not. I guess if there was some way to have a calendar on my phone that Vince could also use. I would like for it to be where if I input something, Vince can see it the next time he logs in. But I don't know of any program that's fairly reliable that can do that. I used to use Cozi, but they were forever having problems so I now use another app for my grocery list, but they don't have a calendar feature.
Vicki - great NSV you had there, actually both of them. You know, it took me 30 years to finally figure out why God took my mother when I was so young, I hope it doesn't take another 30 for me to figure out why He has Bryan doing what he's doing.
jane - Vince still feels that I can do the deep water exercises in our pool. I tried today explaining to him that there just isn't as much room (our pool only goes to 6 feet whereas the one at the Y goes to 10, so you can go for a longer period of time doing activities)
Margaret - night eating is one of my downfalls, too. But believe it or not, I got a few tips from the Wii. It says that if you have to have something at night, have something that is easily digestible, like applesauce or tofu. Lately, I've been having silken tofu with unsweetened cocoa.
Sue in SD - doing a happy dance for you being retired. Pretty soon you'll be saying "where did I ever find the time to work?" You reminded me of the saying "if you want to make God laugh, make a plan"
Beth - a friend of our is allergic to MSG. I understand that it's put in the soil when growing some foods in order to make the foods taste sweeter. How in the world are you supposed to know what kind of ground the food was grown in?
Sandy - remember that a problem shared is a problem halved. Glad to see you back
Gail - good luck with your surgery tomorrow
Jan and Cynthia - another thing that sounds really strange, but it works for Vince when he goes into tachacardia is if he bears down (as if he's having a bm). This puts strain on the heart and it converts. Yes, it does sound strange, but the md said it was the right thing to do.
Cathy - welcome. Great goals
shygirl - pull up a chair, pour yourself a drink (of water, of course), and hop right in.
kim - did the ice cream help with the aftertaste of the diet soda? I don't care for "diet" sweeteners, either. It has been proven that they do increase your desire for sweets and can actually help to make you fat because the body thinks "oh, sugar coming" but when it doesn't get it the body wants more and more. That's so nice of you to turn in the wallet. I had my wallet stolen, oh, maybe 6 or 7 years ago. Just recently I needed to have one of my credit cards replaced. They wanted me to call from the phone number (our old number). We don't even have that number any more! In the end, they are going to mail me a replacement card.
Michele in NC0 -
:flowerforyou: We had a lovely day with dog walking, practicing some fun line dances, a whole family nap, laundry, watching TV together, and doing photo projects on the computer….I taught Jake how to take photos off the phone and camera and save them on the computer and when he was finished, he told me it was easy Barbie from beautiful NW Washington
:bigsmile: 21,000 steps today
My word for 2014 is mindful0 -
Good morning, everyone!
Sue: congrats on your milestone and glad the party was fun. Sure wish I could do 8000 steps; I’m afraid I’ll have to have the new knee for that. Thanks for your good wishes; mare seems fine again.
Beth: lovely that your son had a pain-free day!
Sylvia: two pounds is two pounds! May was not a stellar month for me either, though.
Gail: poor dog; maybe she’ll need another solution re boarding? I’m lucky enough to have a friend who can take mine (and I can take hers); that’s perfect for my dog. Good luck with the cataract surgery.
Yanniejannie: coughing hadn’t occurred to me. Cardiologist appointment (including ultrasound) is in 2 weeks.
Kim: you’re right; it’s great that you thought of a good solution and carried it out. Root beer floats…that takes me back! I’ve got a sticker in my wallet with my cell phone number on it. Made it with a label maker. And in my cell phone case I have my home phone number on a small scrap of paper (in case I lose my cell phone).
Michele: you’re a sweetie. You just are.
I’m going to be working at home a bit today, and I plan to go to the gym later. Will speak to the trainer and see how far I come, considering the beta blocker and a really bad muscle cramp in my back. I’ll go during “business hours” because my GP is right across the street. I’d like to go get some hanging geraniums, but we’ll see.
Cynthia :flowerforyou:0 -
Good morning!
DH off to cricket again today. Torn between hoping it will rain for the garden and hoping it won't for the cricket!:laugh:
The spot where I set down my hydrangea on the patio yesterday turns out to have an ants nest. When I looked out this morning I saw a seething heap of soil crumbs underneath it.:noway: Will have to get one of my ant bait traps out.:ohwell:
The plant doesn't have sny flowers on it yet. The label says flowering July to October, which is why I bought it. We have a lot of spring colour, but not so much later on, though the geraniums keep going until the frosts. :happy:
Mustn't eat too much today. I have a nice cauliflower, broad bean and left over guinea fowl dish planned for tonight, which will occupy me for a while in preparation, but I will probably have my laksa soup for lunch with prawns and shiritaki noodles. I usually have that when DH is out of the house. He likes chilli, but not HOT! HOT! HOT! :laugh:
Feeling a bit quiet. We are planning a trip to Chicester this week, probably Thursday, which used to be my cathedral city when I was a teenager living in Horsham, West Sussex. Haven't been there in many years. There is a prize winning art gallery there and nearby the Weald and Downland Museum, which is a collection of old, some very old, local houses and buildings, moved there from other sites. Looking forward to it.
Bye for now. Got to drop DH off at the cricket.
Hesther in Hampshire UK0 -
Hi All!
Been awol for a few weeks, but should be back regularly soon. We've been on a cruise in northern Europe, and just arrived in Amsterdam. Will be home in a few days. Haven't been posting food-just don't have a clue on how to figure out most of the food. I have been reasonably careful and the ship restaurant we ate in did serve smaller portions. Think I've gained a couple of pounds, though will be walking a LOT now. My fitbit has buzzed my wrist most days. Not sure what the heck that means but it has to be good.
Hugs to all who need one and welcome to all the new ladies!
Jill in western MA0 -
Jill, that means that you hit the number of steps that you programed into your fitbit~
I have mine set for 10,000 steps....
Last night I got a call from my brother screaming at me, I know he has been under alot of stress lately...trying to get everything all set up in N.H. taking care of his MIL and fiance... there is alot of work to get it together..
My dad had a bout of vertigo friday night and didnt tell anyone,until yesterday.. he didnt go anywhere or do anything which is smart, he knows he cant drive when this happens, so when my DB called he was freaking out and yelling that I need to get off the pot and help him take care of dad, my DF is fiercly independent and I dont intrude unless I need to, so at 7:30 last night I went up to check on him...
we had a talk for about an hour... all I did was suggest that when he speaks with his PCP that he asks if he should see an ENT Dr. they are specialists in the ear.. and I think that is where his problem is... he doesnt want to go to any specialist, his warferin is off because they took a benign growth off his face, so they had to take him off of it, now it is all messed up..
I called my DB after I left my dads and told him not to freak out and race back down here... and he apologized for screaming at me..He I think is worried that dad will pass away,you remember he was there when his FIL passed away right in front of him.. SO the last few months have been extremely tough.. he has had a few slip ups with drinking.. but I keep him in my prayers0 -
Hi Kathy,
I feel stuck in a mediocre frame of mind. So I have reached out to this group as well.
Was doing real well for a while, that sense of control was awesome!
Then life got in the way and all sense of control vanished, so frustrating!
Started tracking again this morning and will head out the door for a walk
Hope you have a positive day!
- Tara0 -
Good morning everyone,
I am down 1/2 pound more than when we left last weekend. So happy, hopefully I can do well when we go on vacation this summer.
Jan, thanks! I didn't think of that although my pug seems to sleep well most of the time. I think I just need to face it that she is old. She has been on heart meds for about a year. She really went downhill after my little Theo passed last fall.:brokenheart:
Sylvia, I agree with Cynthia, 2 pounds is 2 pounds. Be proud! :flowerforyou:
Welcome all new ladies.:flowerforyou:
Hugs to all in need and congrats to all with victories,
Cindy in OK0
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