WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2014

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  • jaks97
    jaks97 Posts: 179 Member
    looks like I am not the only one who CAME BACK to MFP. I found an app on my iphone that connects to MFP I have a sit down job, and not much walking so It seems like I would need to walk 24 hours to get to 10,000 steps. I try walking in place from desk, but definitely need to figure something out.
    Tried Kale chips for dinner, interesting things :)

    Keep up the good work ladies

    Sherry SO CA
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    Did an hour of a treadmill workout today. It involved different inclines and speeds. Tomorrow I'm planning to do some yoga and then take the deep water class.

    Welcome everyone new!

    Joyce - thanks for the smile "sprinting"

    Alison - sure hope you don't have to take Homer to the vet, but if you do, it's probably for the best

    Bonnie - glad to hear you're moving forward

    Cynthia - glad the bike stress test was fine! Woohoo on your fitness!

    margaret - when we first (last year) started on the riverrock, I bought these pretty expensive gloves. They didn't last all that long. I've found that the absolute best ones are like $5 for 3 pairs. They last and last and when they finally hit the dust, you don't feel bad throwing them in the garbage. Whenever I'm outside, I always take my 54oz bubba mug with me filled with water, and I usually drink it all! How nice of you to help your aunt!

    Suzy in DE - I'm the only one who eats oatmeal raisin cookies, too. But I remember making them a while ago and one of the gals who is going to cohost the pool social with us liked them. I made them so that I'd have them for when we get together (really, an excuse to go in the spa) and discuss what we're going to do. Boy, you sure have been busy with doctors!

    Cathy - I had never heard of a fitbit, either, until I came here. I do wish it did more than count steps, it would be nice if it was a heart rate monitor, don't know if it has a clock built into it, doubt it counts down time for intervals. Well, for me I'll just wait to see what new improvements they make.

    Vicki - there is this one tree by our garage that I really don't like. It's a crepe myrtle. If it was someplace else, I probably wouldn't mind so much. But after the long, dreary winter, I want to drive up to the garage and see a sign of spring. Something like a bradford pear, but I know that that's not a good place for a bradford pear.

    Joyce - you're right, no one is "done" with grief. My mother has been dead 50 years and I still grieve her even tho I hardly remember her.

    Carol in NC - you must be so so proud of your son. You're so busy, I don't know where you would find the time to eat -- much less eat too much

    Becre8tive - first off, welcome. Love the pic of the butterfly. I hear ya, menopause stinks at times.

    yaniejannie - so glad your back is better. At one point Jessica was talking to Bryan but she basically has told him "why are you being such a d***head (MFP is going to sensor that so I'll spare them the trouble)? She told him that she really doesn't like the way he's treating us. Basically, he's told her "you're wrong and I'm right" She hasn't talked to him in about a year. So I don't hear anything from her. She did say that he made a post on facebook but it was in Spanish or French so she didn't really understand it. Denise hasn't been in touch with him, either. He "unfriended" me from facebook

    Went to exercise, then WalMart for a few things, then home. I was about to go out and start mowing the lawn, but it started drizzling, then rained harder. Needless to say, the grass didn't get cut. Weird day...it would rain, then the sun would come out. Took Lexi to the vet for her blood work and x-ray for her treatment. Then came home and went in the pool, had dinner

    Gotta share.....a miracle has occurred. I got an email from Bryan....and he even gave me his address!!!! At least I know he's still alive. I asked him to send me a listing of the sizes he and Diana wear so I can send them something, don't know if that'll happen

    I marinated some chicken breasts earlier. The recipe says to grill them, but it is so hot here that I'm trying putting them in the oven.

    Sylvia - ALL doctors seem sooo young!!! Why would he put down your weight loss plan? Doesn't seem logical to me at all.

    Michele in NC
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Sylvia, I'm not sure that doctors are the best people to advise you on an eating plan beyond the obvious.....if what you are doing is working, keep at it.......I looked to see your food diary but it's not open.....I was curious about how you were able to keep sodium so low......that could be the culprit in your low blood pressure....some sodium is necessary for good health

    :flowerforyou: my new job chart helped me remember to do yoga today and to brush the dogs' teeth...one day at a time.

    :heart: Barbie from NW Washington

    19,000 steps today :bigsmile: and early to bed:yawn: :yawn:
  • sparklenglitter
    sparklenglitter Posts: 52 Member
    Saving for later :tongue: :heart:

    THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT FROM MY SUPPORT GROUP. !!!

    You ladles are AWESOME ! I so appreciate all of you !!! Tonight I celebrated another loss of weight and me and hubby are watching the new movie out, Three Days to Kill with my heart throb...Kevin Costner...so will catch up tomo.

    hugs and kisses !!!

    Carol in Monroe
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,246 Member
    Carol thinking of you and all the stress. It sounds like it is effecting your sleep which makes your stress worse. Also not getting enough makes it more difficult to lose weight. I hope rather than take on more projects you say no and take that time to take care of you. Let the world take care of itself for a while. It worries me that you are working yourself into exhaustion to sleep. Your health comes first. Take care.

    I also remember what a friend said to me during a particularly stressful time. She said in an airplane emergency you put the oxygen on you first before you try to help anyone else. You cannot save anyone else until you save yourself first. It is not selfish.

    May you have restful sleep tonight:yawn:

    :heart:
    MNMargaret
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    Patty – so glad Viv was found safe and sound!! I have heard that there are bracelets with GPS for folks who are known to wander away. I would be scared to be out over night in NYC—I can only imagine how frantic her family was.

    Jen in NY – love the idea of a group in your pool doing aqua zumba:laugh:

    Eileen – years ago visited the Dells, very pretty area

    Michelle – the brand of pedometer is sport line, just a $19 version… I knew I needed some cheapy to get me through…. I log my exercise, keeps me honest, but try to eat back under 10%... really depends on how hungry I am… but that is the joy of MFP it can be tweeked to each of our needs… You are on maintenance right?

    Alison – oh dear – you don’t need another thing!

    Bonnie – grieving takes it’s own good time, and sometimes it catches us just when we don’t expect it. Don’t beat yourself up! Do what you need to, to take care of you and it will all fall together.

    Cynthia – I read somewhere that planning a wedding is in the top 10 of stressors; I know you are not doing that BUT my point was a good thing/fun thing can be stressful too… take care! Glad everything turned out so well and you are so fit!

    Heather - from what you have said DH is sweet on you… With a great figure like yours the yoga folks were too busy drooling to tut!

    Suzy – hope all the Dr. results are good.

    Vicki – congrats on releasing the weight!:happy:

    Carol – I wish you could give up job #1 for job #3 the teaching/lecturing gig…:happy: :happy:
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    Syliva – What a jerk - how can 108 lbs be blown off!! Grrr…. He needs some time under his belt to fix his bedside manner… I do know that now adays the Docs are taking all their notes on the computer…

    another long day, 9,076 steps just at camp and did an hour dog walk before that....Got an "emergency" call about some embroidery - How exactly can a wool and leather jacket be an emergency in June :grumble: :grumble: :grumble: but said I'd do my best to get it done tonight... better go do my best!

    smiles Kim in N. California
  • megblair1
    megblair1 Posts: 1,225 Member
    Hi all. Got my A1C drawn today and it was 5.9%. That’s three in a row (actually all of them) that have been under 6%! I’m very pleased because I had some higher readings this quarter and it was definitely hard with the last 8 weeks of work.

    Went to work after the blood draw and didn’t get much done; had to leave after just a couple of hours to do diabetes screening at the Humane Society. I got there early so I went in and looked at all the dogs and cats in the main area. Some photographer got me to help her photograph the dogs. They’d take one outside and I’d stand behind the photographer and jump around, call the dog, make noises, all so the dog would look at me with ears perky and eyes wide open. It was pretty fun.
    Then I came home to a freezer door that was standing open and most of the food ruined! GAAAA

    DrKatie: maybe they should stand outside and pee!

    Patty: omgosh! How scary! I will be praying for Viv’s safe return

    Gloria; kids are funny that way, aren’t they?

    Katla: I think lunching in Co will work out. I’m excited about it! Yeah, that’s a lot of rain!!!

    Kim: I’m with you about food; I find it a challenge to take recipes and tweak them to be lower fat and lower carb.

    Sylvia: wow what a step total! You know that would be just like me to have someone peeing outside a window. You know I’m afraid we will run into bears while camping and keep seeing pictures of attacking bears…well today I opened the AARP magazine to guess what? A story on surviving a bear attack! OMG

    Jen: I say turn up the music and zumba away in your pool!

    Eileen enjoy what’s left of your vacation

    Sparkle: are you drinking enough water? The more fiber you eat, the more water you need

    Patty: OMG so glad Viv was found safe and sound. Holy cats what a scare

    Barbie: you get so much activity in it’s amazing

    Michele: so sorry your are still hurting about Bryan. That’s awful to not give you a phone number or address; does he answer his emails? I think a son should be a son for the rest of his life too! (((hugs)))

    Alison: wow does it never end? Poor Homer. Benny Beagle sends his best

    Cyclingbonnie: be kind to yourself. That is quite a change for you and undoubtedly causing great stress. You’ll be able to get back on track

    Cynthia: good news on the stress test. Splash guards OMG

    Colorado Ladies who Lunch: apparently splash guards are in order LOL

    BJmcq: no sun yet…still cloudy can you send some?

    Heather: I bet you rock that lycra!

    Suzy: yes fibroids can cause excessive bleeding; hope all your results are positive!

    Cathy: no; no veggie smoothies here; I can’t even look at them LOL

    Vicki: I hope you have dried out over there!

    Carol: wow what a stressful day. Sending you hugs!!!

    Becre8ive: welcome aboard!

    Yanniejannie: great news that your back is better

    Sylvia: that doctor kind of sounds like a twit! Typing away is one of my pet peeves; everyone has their computers now and when
    the nurses or doctors come in your room they never even make eye contact they are so busy on the keyboard. You could have a 10-foot anaconda wrapped around your neck and they wouldn’t notice. I really rag on my students about that. They get sent out of the patient’s room if I see that.

    Michele (later) so glad Bryan sent you an email with the address and phone number. What a relief!

    Well gals, it’s time to head to bed. Weigh in day tomorrow; I hope to be down….I have worked really hard this week. Take care all Meg from Omaha
  • bjmcq
    bjmcq Posts: 304 Member
    Meg,
    we had some for a few wonderful days, but had raging thunderstorms today! Will send some as soon as the weather cooperates...
    and funny, we get our weather here from the mid-West most of the year!

    Glad your results are down and doing well!
  • mollywhippet
    mollywhippet Posts: 1,890 Member
    Suzy, I hope you have good news about your issues. I had fibroids in my late 30's and 40's, and it was miserable. Pain and gushing blood. I wound up having a myomectomy, where they removed two fibroids the size of canteloupes, two grapefruits and a fruit basket full of other sizes. They grew back in a few years and then I had a Uterine Artery Embolization, where they injected tiny plastic pellets into the artery that feeds blood to the fibroids, and the theory is that they shrink and go away. It sort of worked. I still have a few small ones but they don't give me any trouble anymore. At the time I was still hoping to get pregnant again, so wanted to preserve my parts, but that never happened. The uterus was too damaged. If I had it to do over again I would just do a hysterectomy and be done with it.

    Meg, good news on your A1C! Bad news about the freezer! I don't think anybody in that office made eye contact with me.

    Kim, sometimes I have emergency requests for drafting projects and I stay up all night to get them done and it turns out the sales rep doesn't even look at it till days later. I assume you have a fancy computerized machine? Those things look like fun.

    Goodnight all.

    Sylvia
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Thanks for all of your kind words of support. We're home after a day sent at the hospital. DS is home, too. I can hardly believe it. He sees to be doing reasonably well and is now taking a nap. :heart: :bigsmile: I'm about to head for bed. It has been a long day of sitting around waiting for things to happen and I am tired.:yawn: So is everyone else except the dog.:flowerforyou:
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Glad everything went well Katla. It sure is hard to be a Mom.

    Sylvia, sure wish your long awaited appointment went better. Hopefully the lab work will turn up something. I do agree though about the sodium. As a former cardiac nurse from 'the old days', I was trying to keep my sodium around 1500 Mg and found out I was eating to little sodium. My blood sodium is to low and it is extremely important in maintaining healthy body cellular growth and well being, especially the heart system. Also glad you are having the ultrasound. As far as him having his head in his computer all the time that's the way my neurologist is also. That's the way their office computer system is set up that they write up their findings as they are examining. Not that I am saying it is right but I do appreciate it if I know my doctor has his full attention on me. My B/P is still crazy all over the place. Not low anymore but high at times and then normal at others and I am not doing anything differently, medicine the same, activity the same. I doubt I will come away from my appointment with answers either, just prescriptions for lab and tests.

    I sure hope all of our new members can find us on the new page.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • RebelRenny
    RebelRenny Posts: 1,073 Member
    Katla...I am glad you and DH are home and all is well. Sending good thoughts your way.

    Sylvia...the last couple of visits to my doctor, he was using the computer. I asked him this last time if it made things easier for him. He said no. It's a lot more work for him and he hates it. What I did like about it is that he knew what i had been telling him last time, and not tried to find in my file what he had last written (he probably can not read his own handwriting either). The other thing I liked is that I can actually read what he prescribes. I switched doctors before for reasons you describe.

    I am starting to feel better. My throat is healing, finally.

    Good night all.

    Renny
    Vancouver Island, BC
  • jmkmomm
    jmkmomm Posts: 3,247 Member
    Renny, that's exactly the reason my doctor said she liked using the computer. She used to have my huge file in front of her and she would have to search for a note, xray, consult, lab, whatever and now it is just a click of a button. But she said there were drawbacks. I knew not to ask. It was office politics which I knew she didn't like. BTW, both of my main doctors have impecable handwriting! One reason why I chose them. Perks of being an RN in a hospital where I worked with them. Sometimes I didn't like the way my neurologist treated us nurses but I loved her bedside manner. My family doc was good all around, Not a thing wrong with him anywhere. I have been with him since the day when he got out of residency. I have gone with him though the birth of his fist child, watching the son grow up, watch the tolls of the medical practice take away his marriage and the pride he has for his son.

    Joyce, Indiana
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,677 Member
    Quick pop in
    Katla - glad things went well!:flowerforyou:

    Suzy - I had a hysterectomy at 48 and it was the best thing I ever did!:flowerforyou:

    Heather
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    :flowerforyou: Bump for later - I'll try to catch up with you all tonight

    Viv (aka Wizzy) :heart: :heart:
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,067 Member
    I am up but bleary eyed,
    yesterday we were so busy at work I didnt get out until almost 6:30 last night..
    Homer has quite a few infected teeth but will not have surgery until July 10th, I have to call and find out if we can get antibiotics and pain meds for him while we are on vacation...
    the girls fly tonight and will get here tomorrow morning around 1 am,today and the next few days are going to be hectic.
    to say I am stressed is an understatement..
    my DB is staying up in new hampshire the rest of the week and Jean has to work, so on top of everything else. I have to go every day and make sure I make Faiths protien drink and get her insulin in her...I cant stay there all day like Sean does I work 10:30 to 6 tonight, and then somehow have to get a few hours a sleep ,before I pick up the girls. tomorrow as soon as I get them home and settled which I think will be around 2 am or so, I have to go grocery shopping,and bring it home..,put it away, pack the suitcase, go up take care of faith,then go get my haircut.. then come home and and mow the lawn,and start packing the car..
    Now I got maybe 3 hrs sleep last night, and if I get 3 later today that will be about it..
    I dont know how I will be able to get Faith her insulin on friday because we plan on leaving around 8 am
    dont know if I will be able to check in as we wont have internet service all week, so I will have to write everything down and wont be able to sync my fit bit.unless we are out somewhere with wifi
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,502 Member
    Did an hour of yoga today and then an hour of the deep water. Tomorrow I'm planning to do Jillian Michael's Killer Buns and Thighs DVD. I honestly don't really care for Jillian Michael's videos. I just don't respond well to someone constantly yelling in my ear. Plus, she always has 20 and 30-somethings doing her videos, I like to see 40 and 50-somethings

    Afterwards, senior bowling. Got my carrots all cut up and my water ready to take with me.

    Welcome everyone new!

    Sylvia - I believe it was Dr. Weil who said that the only studying he got in nutition in med school was a few days. Doctors don't know much at all about nutrition. Don't let your doc get you down

    Carol in Monroe - congrats on the weight loss. Enjoy that movie! (just keep way from the buttered popcorn -- air popped is OK)

    Kim - yup, I'm on maintenance. To be honest, there are times when I go up a bit too much (like around the holidays) but that weight seems to come right off. But this maintenance weight -- forget it. It just loves me. This group is awesome for weight loss tips. How can ANY jacket be an emergency in June? When I have something to give the gal who does alterations for me (like right now I gave her a pair of pants that need to be taken in a bit), there are lots of times when I give it to her at the end of the season (like I gave her those pants in around April) and tell her that I don't need them until the start of the new season (like I told her I really didn't need the pants until September). This way she can work in into her schedule

    Meg - congrats on the awesome A1C. Oh, no, lost food. I'd really be in a bind if I lost all the food in my freezer. I enjoy tweaking recipes to get the calories, etc. lower. To me, this is a challenge. Do you REALLY think Bryan handles his emails? I'm lucky to get an email from him every few months. Lots of times he doesn't even answer any of my questions. No, didn't get a phone number from him. But did get his address. Maybe it's because last time Diana sent it to Denise and it wasn't exactly right so we had to modify it. I don't know.

    katla - so glad son is home

    You know, my eye MD and general MD both use computers all the time, and I honestly don't remember either of them constantly looking at the computer.

    Going to post this to mark my spot

    Michele in NC
  • moeggep
    moeggep Posts: 219 Member
    Good morning to all,
    Another day at work. Tomorrow I will be here then Friday I'll be off for the birth of my new granddaughter. DD goes in Friday and I will have the other two kids while she is in the hospital. Her husband will stay with her, none of our family stays in the hospital alone.
    I've gained back the couple of pounds I lost and need to do better. I'm disappointed in myself because I know better and because I keep letting this job beat me. I know I'm going to have to find a way to change things or accept them, but I can't continue to let them beat me down and give me excuses to eat and go home and veg on the couch.
    I have a sister who's life has not turned out like she wanted it to, she has been very bitter and vocal about it and has felt sorry for herself, expecting others to feel sorry for her as well. She has not been pleasant to be around. At one time she said to me " Why would I want to help you plan an event that I've never gotten to have for myself". Point is, I don't want to turn into that person, I don't want to live a life that makes me listless and bitter when I know I have it in me to change it. It's scary and I could lose everything materialistic that I have, but right now I'm sacrificing me for these things and they are not bringing me any joy or self satisfaction. I just feel like I'm withering away.
    Sorry, I can't believe I let all that out. But I feel better, I still don't know how to make the changes I want to make and I have to be honest, I wish there was someone in my life to share life with, but I don't think that will happen either until I find my true self.

    Thanks for listening, here is wishing all a healthy and wonderful day.

    Patty, Cincinnati OH
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    Had my wallet stolen yesterday. What a drag. Most everything is taken care of except for all the online changing accounts when I get new plastic. Only took an hour to get a new driver's license (don't even have a car).

    So, today... Locking the gate after the cows got out - looking for identity insurance. ;-)

    I love my bank - HSBC. They can be a pita, but they were right on time with getting this in the works.

    Hope everyone's better than me. lol
  • Gardengail
    Gardengail Posts: 596 Member
    bump,,,
    Gail, metro ATL
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
    I have been reading your post and sitting here pondering. I am not sure anything I can say will help but you must know we are very similar. You are not alone in any of your circumstances or feelings.
    First of all congratulations on the birth of the baby. These are the great things in life. This gives us hope.
    Don't beat yourself up over the weight gain, just get back to it. I have fallen off the wagon and it's backed up several times and run me over. That's why I am here.
    You are special, you are valued and you deserve all you want and need in life. Your job does not define you, nor does it love you. It's a job. When your day is unbearable, remember why you are there. To survive financially. We are older and the thought of changing jobs is scary but you can do that if you think that is an option. If not, try getting involved in the evening. Exercise classes are an option. I used to go to the gym right from work. It does a couple of things.
    Gives you community
    Gets you moving!
    Keeps those lag hours to a minimum
    Helps you sleep

    Your sister....do we come from the same family? All I know is that I am not responsible for others happiness. When they are bitter and lash out I remember this. It keeps me sane. ( most of the time).

    You are right.....work on yourself and how you feel about yourself and relationships will find you.
    Keep in touch!
  • Snip8241
    Snip8241 Posts: 767 Member
    Sorry, Patty from Cincinnati that last post was for you. I am new at this blogging thing.
    Glad to be here girls!
  • meyllisa
    meyllisa Posts: 284 Member
    Bump
    juanita in sudbury
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Good morning!

    Late for work ... But I set my own hours so I'm going to post anyways!

    Sylvia ... The doctor was wrong to not congratulate and support your weight loss efforts. How many patients does he see that show such a significant loss?? Nutrition seems to be the last thing today's doctors look at ... Which is ridiculous. At the least, if he thought something was unsustainable, he should have given specifics on what he would have you change ... And the reasons why. Oh silly me ... Like that would happen in your allotted 15 minutes!!

    Patty ... Venting is absolutely necessary. When the trash can gets full, it needs emptied. As another poster said ... You are definitely worth it. Hugs!

    Today I am recommitting to this health journey. Logging everything and getting back to regular exercise. My ticker has been stuck in one spot for too long!

    Have a great day ladies!
    Beth in WNY.
  • edraper70
    edraper70 Posts: 211 Member
    Bump from the water park in the Wisconsin Dells. Still having fun!

    Eileen
  • Cindy781
    Cindy781 Posts: 507 Member
    Good morning everyone,

    My dr appointment went well yesterday. Since I didn't work out I went over calories by a little. Doing more treadmill today to make up for it. Our new dishwasher will go in today. This makes the kitchen makeover complete. The installer just called and said they will be here in a few hours so I have to get moving. I hope everyone has a wonderful day today.

    Hugs,

    Cindy in OK
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,677 Member
    Good morning everyone from still sunny and dry Hampshire UK. :grumble: :laugh:

    Jaqueline47 - what a pain! I have had my purse stolen twice a long time ago and it is such a drag. It would take me forever to get stuff sorted out. Once I had my second son's umbilical cord in my wallet which was stolen. Never be able to replace that! ! ! ! :laugh:

    Sylvia - our docs are just the same, they just grunt when you tell them how much you've lost. Their only excuse is that 95% of people put it back on again......... I long ago gave up expecting GPs to know anything. Like you I do my own research and tell them.:laugh: The leg man I went to at the hospital at least managed to look at me and have a conversation. As I left the room he dictated into the computer. Quite clever I thought.
    We have lots of 'maintainers' on here, so we have managed to beat the odds!

    Had the most delicious lunch today of the beets DH brought me as a sign of his love :love: with quinoa and salad bits. HUGE salad bowl serving for 400 cals.:bigsmile:
    Kim - yes, I think he must be 'sweet on me'.:blushing: When I told him you'd said that he said, "Greater love hath no man .......". I think he meant, than to buy the hated beets for his darling wife!:laugh:
    Tonight local trout, hot oak smoked, with home grown chard, garlic and scallions, with philly and creme fraiche light and a squeeze of lemon and lemon zest. DH has his with tagliatelli, I with shiritaki noodles.
    Any newbies who don't know them, shiritaki noodles are virtually calorie free noodles made from a kind of yam. I eat them a lot. I order them from Amazon. They are a bit rubbery, but you get used to the texture and I always rinse and dry fry them. They save at least 200 cals a meal.:bigsmile:

    Trying to organise visits from people. DSIL rang today to ask us to go up to a bbq next Sunday, but we are babysitting in London. Then she's on holiday. :ohwell: My brother is proving elusive and his wife didn't answer my last text, so don't know what's going on there. :ohwell: Another friend isn't answering emails, which is usually a sign she's depressed. I wanted to see her while we are up in London. Oh well. It's probably not me (Barbie - I know I shouldn't take things personally) but sometimes I wonder ..............:tongue:

    Love to all who are struggling and have a lot on their plates.:flowerforyou: So many of you do so much for others.:flowerforyou: Do look after number One - YOU! :flowerforyou: :heart:

    Heather UK
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,246 Member
    Katla you deserve a good rest after all you went through:flowerforyou:

    Sylvia I agree with Barbie in that Doctors are not very well trained in nutrition and weight loss. When I go they seem to focus on what test I do not have and minor things that are wrong. They forget to tell me all the things I do right like eating my fruits and veggies and exercising everyday.

    I have a friend who has Meniere's disease. She has to be on a low sodium diet because of it. She too found if she went too low it caused her problems too. She aims for around 1500 mg a day too. Salt is hidden in many foods too. She keeps that in mind when she eats.

    Didn’t get to hosta moving yesterday. My aunt wanted to get some brick work done first. Hosta is tough and moves pretty well most anytime. I agree fall would be ideal because then they wiil come up in the spring where you wan them. I like to take off pieces in the spring. She wants to move whole plants. They are just tough to dig out. I am taking my heavy duty shovel to help.

    Have a blessed day one and all.

    Today continue to work in the garden to get ready for the family party.

    2014 word: contentment
    :heart:
    MNMargaret
  • Suzy_in_DE
    Suzy_in_DE Posts: 191 Member
    Hello Ladies

    It is hot and muggy here in Delaware. Didn’t get myself out of bed early enough for a pre-work workout, so will have to budget some time after I get home to get my steps/miles in.

    :smile: Michele – glad you got a note from Bryan, hopefully he maintains contact.
    :smile: Meg, Heather & Sylvia – thanks for the input on fibroids, that is just my self-diagnosis, still waiting to hear back from the doctor. If I don’t hear from him by Friday, I’m going to call and see what he has to say. I am getting a bit anxious.
    :smile: Jacqueline – so sorry to hear about your wallet getting stolen.

    Have a nice hump day!!
    Suzy
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :flowerforyou: good morning to all my vitamin F community......this is the start of another wonderful day......I start my day with a gratitude list to get my mind focused on all the things that are right with my life....the dogs and I had a great walk followed by a short visit with my hubby while I brushed Bernie, the cat.....now I'm off to the most difficult line dance class of the week.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    :heart: Barbie from beautiful NW Washington