WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2014
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There were enough calories for wine!!! a glass by my side and a bit of paper work for the business to do... I'll be asleep soon - accounting work does it everytime!
smiles Kim0 -
Johama, First welcome!!!! You have made a wonderful step. As far as eating back calories, there are so answers to that. Some of us do and some don't. Some do when they feel like they need an extra little treat. I have heard of some that have had a little to much so they go exercise it off. You do what works for you. And I think that is what the first month or so of being on MFP is all about. Doing that daily food journal and seeing trends and how it all works for you.
MichelleYes, that Blast was awful I did look at the carbs also but I think I just blocked them out of my mind. The scales showed it this morning but yesterday was heavy on the salt for me. As far as the Amazon gift card, it sounds like a good idea on the outside but how much shipping fee will he have to pay to receive his package? How about a Master Card gift card which could be used there?
Beth, I like Aldis and the price of their milk. In fact I have Walmart price match them all the time. Milk is less that $2/gallon and it's about $3/gallon at Walmart. I don't know about the eggs. All I know about eggs is that when we were getting the groceries out of the car the other day I dropped one bag on the concrete driveway. Guess what was in it???? Yep. Only 2 broke.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we burnt calories when our blood boils. WOW
Had quite a scare tonight, well this afternoon. I have talked a little about my sister. Don't get me wrong, I love her dearly. It's just her and I left now here n town after Mom died. Well we both have a child that lives here but I see mine once a week and my sis sees hers about every 4 months, less if he can get away with it. She has numerous health prolems. She has had fibro for years and almost all of the problems that make it miserable. Plus she inherited my Mom's degenerative disc and joint diseases. So she is in a lot of pain. She used to be 5'8'', now she is shorter than me and I am 5'41/2'. Plus she has a lot of ankle problems. So she is on A LOT of medicines including pain, muscle relaxants. Also she tends to self medicate herself by not taking the medicine as prescribed. Her son has called me and said what is wrong with Mom, she is wacky. So today she calls me and wants my help. OK, what do you need. Well she is lost. She wanted me to get on Map Quest or Google maps and get her home. But she didn't know where she was to tell me where she was. She finally kept on driving and saw a Baptist church and stopped at the house next door thinking it would be the preachers house. She tells her to make a left and then turn down a road which would take her to I 164. Well my sister won't even drive on out local expressway but less an interstate. I tried to tell her to stay put and Charlie and I would go get her or at least stay put and call 911. But she knew a storm was coming and didn't want to get caught in it. Then she was afraid of having her cell phone on during a storm that it would harm her so she turns it off! She is about 40 miles from town, has no idea how she got there and wants me to turn on my magical computer and stay on the phone with her and get her home. When she saw what the little town she was in she knew she was north of where we live and needed to go south. At least she had that sense. So she drove until she found US 41 which she will drive on and then eventually found her cross street here in town. I told her and her husband that she needs to talk to her doctor. I have made a point of taking her to the doctor so that I can talk to him about her medication over useage and he tells her not to do it but not to throw anything away just in case she needs it. This lady will take 2 Ambiens, a Flexoril, 2 Lortabs and Tramadol, Klonopin and Unisom to go to sleep and then when she wakes up to potty she takes more Lortab! And she wonders why she falls so much. Her doctor is a personal friend of hers and I don't think he is objective enough with her at all. Plus she goes to about 4 different doctors and gets medicines from all of them. I told her that I wanted her to listen to the message sge left on my machine when she got home. How garbled her speech is, etc. She said that she is fine now so how would that help a doctor. Sometimes I think she is having TIAs.They have just bought a new minivan so that she can put her scooter in it and gain more independence in it.
When she realized she was lost, she first called her husband at work. She said he tried to figure out where she was and couldn't and jsut told her to deal with it. That wasn't the story I got from him. So I don't know who to believe. In doing this 2 week journal of my B/P for my doctor I take a morning, afternoon and evening B/P. So it was time to take the afternoon. It was 150/90. My BIL called us at supper and told us she was home and OK. By B/P was then 123/73!!!!
Husband went to the podiatrist today. He wasn't satisfied at all. Doctor told him he has moccasin fungus and he really didn't have a treatment for it since what he would put him on is medicine he can't take with his heart medicine. He did recommend an over the counter cream and some exercises for his painful heel. Also looked at his 10 fungal toenails and gave over the counter suggestions for that. So according to husband the guy did nothing or him and took his $45 copay. He also set him up for a fitting for a orthotic insert. He has an appoitment with the dentist tomorrow for first partial fittings and the mold was made last time. He says he intends on wearing these partials only when he is eating!
I have somewhere to go tomorrow and ay not be able to go with him. But I want to make sure the dentist knows this and talks to him about it. I don't know if it would work for me to call the dentist office so that he knows and can talk to him about it but I think I will try. MEN!
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Just saw my post, sorry it is so long. Had a lot on my mind today.
Joyce0 -
morning ladies~
still trying to get back into the swing of things..
DH is peeved at me again, but whats new that is always happening..
we went to Sam's on Sunday and spent 133.00 then I went grocery shopping yesterday and spent 137.00
that is alot.but we grocery shop every 2 weeks, I pack things in his lunch daily..dinner nightly
so he thought I was going to spend like 50.00 ,well we have the freezer's stocked, we bought a ton of fruit and got salad fixings,, will try and make DH a salad to have with his dinner. we shall see if that works..
drank 24 ounces of water as soon as I woke up, they say to try and get 32 ounces in before you have anything to eat or drink,, will work my way up to that..
working at 9:30 this morning, so have to get my butt in gear, get dinner and lunch together,finish laundry and do the floors, then get up to my DB house and water the plants0 -
Good Morning All, Today is anothe half day and back to DD's to take care of the kids. They were pretty good yesterday and we got out and took a walk between the rain bouts. DD lives about 30 minutes from me so the hardest part of doing this is driving home at the end of the night after I get the kids in bed.
Today I am having ab class before I leave for the day, I don't want the members to get out of the habit so I moved class to 11:30 and then I'll head out.
I bought and have put in the new batteries for my Wii, I hope it works but haven't had time to try yet.
Better get going, I have balancing this week and need to knock that out so I can get other things done before I leave.
Meg, Your bird adventure reminded me of my neighbor. He saw a baby redbird in my yard, it had fallen out of his nest and didn’t even have tail feathers yet. My neighbor said the baby kept trying to fly and ended up in the street so he said he made quite the fool of himself trying to get the bird back into the grass without touching it. We live behind a row of businesses and Terry said one of the workers came running out thinking something was wrong with him.
Welcome to the newbies.
MNMargaret, The oatmeal sounds wonderful. I have everything but the Chia seeds.
Barbie, Have fun on your trip.
Love today, Patty Cincinnati OH
We are worthy!0 -
Good morning,
Enjoying my apple cinnamon refrigerator oatmeal this morning with my coffee and water. :drinker: It is basically the same recipe only you use unsweetened applesauce for the blueberries, 1 tsp..honey instead of maple syrup, and add 1/2 tsp cinnamon. I looked it up in the food diary. It has 12 g protein and 7 grams fiber and about 200 calories. Since I try to eat a high fiber diet. A good choice for me.
The Chia seeds thicken the oatmeal to give it a pudding like consistency. They are also good for you. High in omega 3's. I like to slightly grind them and then put them on salads too like flax seeds.
Before I try other versions of the refrigerator oatmeal I do need to get some more chia seeds at a local coop.
Didn't get all the mulching done on the garden yesterday. I am using straw. I find it easy to use. Still not doing the peppers because they like the soil warmer and out tomato plants I am using black plastic for the same reason. We have had only one 90 degree day so far. Ahhh lovely.
Today I will finish mulching the garden, so tomorrow we will have a healthier garden.
2014 word: contentment
MNMargaret0 -
Good morning ladies!
Kim and Joyce and Sylvia - so sorry for your family troubles. It's so hard just watching family mess up, but I guess we just have to learn a healthy detachment. That is hard to do, but often there is nothing we can do. Of course, if we can do something positive then we should.:flowerforyou: At least we know we are not alone with our family troubles. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
DH is at cricket, but it's just started raining so I might see him home before too long.
What a stupid game for the English climate!
At least I won't be watering the garden today.:bigsmile:
Went to yoga this morning. I had lent my friend SWSY and today I lent her some 5k dumbbells. She is going to buy some ankle weights. I want to buy some heavier ones.
Tried to order some more blood pressure tablets from the surgery today, but their internet wasn't cooperating. I will have to drive over there to put in a request. Then drive over again 48 hrs later.:grumble:
I am currently trying to organise the autumn trip for my group of four schoolfriends. I thought Malaga in Spain and I was in the middle of emailing them when I remembered my passport will be out of commission while it is being renewed when I get back from NYC. So it looks like an English or Welsh break is our option. I can reach Brighton on the south coast by a couple of changes of train so it looks like that will be our venue.:bigsmile: It's a very lively seaside town with lots to do, great places to eat and sights to see. So when I get their go ahead I will start researching hotels or B&Bs.:bigsmile: I feel so lucky to be still friends with that plucky group of women.
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Love to all, Heather in showery Hampshire UK0 -
Good Morning,
Also enjoying one of my fave breakfasts: 0% Fage with some Truvia, cinnamon and granola. Thank you Biggest Loser for suggesting it on this mornings plan. Well close enough. I replace the recommended 1 cup of Kashi GoLean with 1/2 of my granola.
To all the newer visitors diving in, let me just send out an unsolicited "warning" to not get discouraged when the changes you make may not show up in actual weight loss. I've been at it for 4 years (since my hysterectomy) and even following all the "rules" and working out like a mad woman, I've only managed to gain weight. If I do actually manage to lose weight on this Biggest Loser plan, what I will be seeing that MAJOR portion control and sacrifice is what it takes at my age and personal situation.
Inner strength, confidence, persistence and TOTAL commitment is all that will get me to my healthy goals (that's my story and I'm sticking to it:glasses: ).
Happy day to all. Off to food shop and work out.
xo- Gloria in stormy and steamy Metro Detroit0 -
Good morning, all. Welcome Newbies!!! Come back often.
Yesterday I had over 16,000 steps; close to a record for me! Tonight is the start of volunteering for our July Tues. night club membership drive and picnics so I know I'll be eating one piece of pizza; must calorie budget for that. To add to the mix are expected temps of 97 with a heat index well over 100 and humidity..............of course, tonight is the hottest of the week, we leave to start setting up at 3pm.
Enjoyed sitting outside this am and watching the sun reach in to the yard as I had my decaf tea.
On the flavor combos..........I love peach/walnut...........must buy chia seeds...........finally tried PB2 and like it.............
Vacuums..............I have the plastic bin kind.........recently went from a Hoover to a Dyson............no problems with dust flying when I empty; I just take it outside.
Kim..............Vent away!!! What a horrible situation; is there any chance that the nephew can get out of there before he goes away to college? It's terrible to feel trapped in toxic relationships. There's a lot of truth to that old saying about being able to pick your friends but not your family.
Meg..........Enjoyed reading about your bird adventures!
Heather...........Can't you phone in for your medicine? It would save you a drive....... I envy all your trips here and there.
Joyce................Please, please consider taking whatever steps are needed to get your sister off the road before she kills someone. She sounds quite dangerous to others.
On measuring food
I use a scale; it's sometimes amazing the difference between, say, 4oz. or 120 grams on the scale and a half cup in the measuring cup...........an ounce is, if you want to be exact, equal to 28.3495 grams.........most people find 30 close enough.
Stay strong!!!
yanniejannie
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Joyce - your sister story is scary, I had never even heard of any of the meds on your list – but if she is that confused is she safe to drive? Mixing meds and mixing doctors seems like a very bad idea.
Heather – do you need your passport to go to Scotland? Or would that be an option too?
Yanniejannie – congrats on the high step count!
Off to another day of camp! Just wanted to check in…
Kim in N. California0 -
NanBarnes: Logging your food means that you need to measure it accurately and enter it into your MFP diary. To do this, you will need to measure portions. I use a food scale for some things and measuring cups for others. Food packaging in the US frequently gives nutrition information and the My Fitness Pal site has a great deal of stored data available. Since much of this is acquired from people like you and me, it may not be entirely accurate. However, it is better than guessing. You also need to log your exercise. Losing weight is a giant math problem, calories in minus calories out. If you want to lose weight, you need a net daily loss the majority of the time. No one is perfect and we all occasionally go over. You are more likely be successful if you choose a moderate deficit and lose the weight slowly.:flowerforyou:
Heather: You look lovely!:bigsmile:
Johanna in TN: Welcome to a great group. Many of us struggle with various health issues, so you won’t be alone in that respect.:flowerforyou:
Yanniejannie: Years ago we were looking for a dog for our family and visited a Basenji breeder. Our kids were both quite young at the time, not even in school yet. She told us about her dogs and said that our family didn’t seem like a good fit for the breed. Hers were quite willful and did things like climbing on top of the refrigerator and drapes. I can’t remember all the things she said. We got a Shi Tsu instead, and may have been better off with a Basenji. :ohwell: Our Shi Tsu was a terror.:grumble:
Meg: Say hi to the colorado Ladies who Lunch for me! I haven’t managed to catch up with them on my trips to CO. I’ll be there in September for the birth of my DGS, and will probably be very busy being on grandma duty. Papa Murphy’s is take and bake, and is less greasy and salty than most pizzeria pizza I’ve eaten. It is not “health food” but it is healthier than most pizza and has wonderful flavor. We enjoy it as an occasional treat.
Kayak Kutie: A lot of people don’t understand good dog etiquette. They’re clueless.
I love a retractable leash for my dog, but I do pay attention to what he is dong and our circumstances. The leash has a locking feature, and I can keep him very close in social settings.:flowerforyou:
Newbies: Welcome to a great group!:flowerforyou:
Barbie: I hope you enjoy your trip. We haven’t flown since we went to DD’s wedding in MX a few years ago, and have never had to be searched. Be sure to let us know how it goes. I’ve been taking my computer with me on trips for quite a long time, and most hotels and motels have wifi these days, even the budget ones.:bigsmile:
Kim from N CA: I’m sorry your DN had his bike stolen. We lost one when DS rode it to a local one stop shopping store and failed to lock it. We were mad at him for negligence at the time. Your AB’s response to the situation is totally out of proportion and frightening. Hugs to you, to your mom, and your DDN.:flowerforyou:
Joyce: My heart aches for you in regards to the unhealthy behavior of loved ones. My parents were both chain smokers and had early deaths because of it. I tried from childhood on to get them to quit without success. I know how frustrating and heartbreaking it is when your loved ones lead such unhealthy lifestyles and you are powerless to fix it. We must understand that their lifestyle is their choice. All we can do is love them, pray, and encourage them to make better choices. All of us had eating problems that led to serious overweight. We had to be ready to change and were lucky to find MFP and this group to support our efforts when we reached the point that we were ready. Our successes have come from our own efforts, starting with readiness.:flowerforyou:
Yoga today! Yay! This promises to be a beautiful day and I’m hoping to enjoy every minute I can, starting with spending time with all of you, and then going to yoga..
Have a great day.
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
July 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 three glasses of water daily, preferably more!0 -
Yeah, after many tries I managed, finally, to order my meds. Don't know what was up with their site.
yanniejannie - unlike my last practice they don't take repeat prescriptions over the phone.:grumble:
Kim - you don't need a passport yet to go to Scotland, but you do need one to get on a plane to go there. it is a very long train journey from the south of England! We went to Glasgow and Edinburgh for our last trip away together. I can get to Brighton with just one change of train I think, or one of my friends might pick me up.:bigsmile:
DH did come home from the rained off cricket. I was fast asleep on the sofa.:embarassed:
Tonight we have the remains of the roasted butternut squash and celeriac from last night with a DELICIOUS mushroom and half fat crème fraiche sauce. DH also will have papardelle (pasta). I add a packet of Merchant Gourmet ready to eat porcini mushrooms to the sauce which makes it incredibly rich. I buy the packets in sets of ten direct from MG. They make fabulous omelettes also. Hardly any calories. :bigsmile: only the crème fraiche.
Going to plan the meals for the weekend after next when DS and family come down. I have DGS's in the freezer, including the magical zucchini tots, and I know I am giving them the Christmas Pudding that has been sitting in the cupboard since I made two last Christmas.:laugh: (hope it's not hot weather:laugh: ), but otherwise I have to decide who is more worthy of our home made ravioli from the freezer - my DSIL or DS and DDIL. plus another main course and two starters. I have loads of time to get my act together and load up the freezer.:bigsmile: I want to make some mini cupcakes for DGS to decorate with me. I have some little jungle animal heads.
Barbie - have a wonderful meeting!
Joyce - congrats on the lb. I think I saw a teeny tiny loss on my scales this morning, but they are not easy to read. Hope I can make that a full lb soon!
love again from Hampshire UK0 -
HI!to you all.:flowerforyou:
Son`s air con went out,thankfully it is cooler today-70`s not 80`s.
Violet has been up since 630,long day.
No word on the townhouse,I guess I`ll have to call and see if the landlady did what she was suppose to do.
HUGS
jane
ps.Thanks for all the love and support.0 -
Good Afternoon MFP Ladies –
Hope everyone is doing well and managing to stay cool during these hot summer days.
Back from my week of vacation and just now getting all caught up. I haven’t read all of the back posts since 6/30, but have done a quick scan. We had lovely beach weather for the entire week, except for Friday when Arthur blew up the coast, but overall it was a wonderful vacation. I didn’t log during the week, so am back to logging starting yesterday. For the most part, my eating was within limits but I did splurge on ice cream a few days :laugh:
I had my first session with my Physical Therapist yesterday for my lower back. I have a script for cover 3x a week for the next 6 weeks. Hopefully, with their help and recommendations I can get my back into fighting shape. I’m not in pain, but it is uncomfortable to stand for any length of time. Luckily it doesn’t impact my walking or other exercise routines, I have had to cut out my running as the jarring did aggravate it more.
YannieJannie – Chincoteague is about an hour ? drive from Ocean City. We went there one year as a day trip to see the ponies. Vicki – sorry for the confusion, I never did have a D&C, but my biopsy and ultrasound came back negative. As to the fitbit, you can add friends (similar to MFP) to see each others stats. Jane- love your new profile picture, looking good!!
Have a lovely day,
Suzy0 -
Hello to all: Beautiful day here in the high 70s. Have been out to see my horse. Did not ride as indoor arena and outdoor arena are being readied for a show on Sunday. There was cut hay in the field so could not ride there either. Arenas should be done and hay baled by tonight. Took dog to dog park and let her run while I got in some steps myself.
Kim - I am not fond of oatmeal's texture but do like this recipe: 3/4 cup oatmeal, 1/2 cup milk, 2T peanut butter, 2 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp chia seeds, 1/8 tsp vanilla, chocolate chips to taste ( I use 2 T of mini chips). Mix all together and put in refrigerator overnight covered It has the taste and texture of chocolate chip cookie dough. This makes enough for two servings.
Jane - Sending good thoughts your way on the townhouse. It is always scary not having a place to go.
Healing angels to all who need them and congratulations to those with victories. Traveling mercies to those on the go. Sue in SD0 -
Good afternoon! Day 2 of being by myself in the office has been lovely! :bigsmile: I have a meeting with a group of ladies from church tonight. We're meeting at a local restaurant that I've never been to. I called this morning to ask what their specials are today and found out that one is grilled mahi mahi, so that is what I will have along with a sweet potato and mixed veggies. I'm supposed to meet my friend for frozen yogurt afterwards, but we may be switching that up. If so, I will have lots of calories to do my own dessert at home. I love having an Eggo whole grain waffle, toasted, with vanilla ice cream and fruit. Sometimes I use bananas with cinnamon but I have strawberries now and they were delicious in the combination last night.
I took a major step in life today. I called the realtor to come in and look at my house!! I am terrified that she will tell me that I won't be able to sell it or that I will have to sell it at such a low price that I won't have any profit. I know that is realistically not likely to happen, but anxiety has the ability to tune out reality. I've also called the National Kidney Foundation for a pick up of some furniture that has been removed from the house. They are sending a truck out on Thursday. I guess I have to pray that it won't rain between now and then since I have nowhere covered to keep the items. I can't pull them in and out of the house by myself so they have to stay outside.
I've also decided to take Thursday off from work to do some things at home. My friend is still in town and we're talking about her spending the night at my house on Wednesday night and helping me look at things with fresh eyes to determine what priorities I need to set to finish getting everything ready. It's like the more I get done, the more I see that needs to be done! :grumble: And, there is the old thing of living with something so long that you don't see it any longer. I need help to see those things.
I have hit my 11,000 steps plus (over 14,000 yesterday) for the last week or so and I am so glad. The knee is still bugging me off and on, but I'm trying hard not to let it get in my way. I see the doctor again next week and I want my blood pressure to be down to where it is supposed to be.
Joyce and Heather - Your new pictures are delightful!
I cooked when I got home last night so I have grilled chicken, steamed yellow squash and zucchini, and corn on the cob to eat for the next several days. Since I have meetings both Wednesday and Thursday nights, I'm glad that I can just reheat and be on my way. I put some salsa con queso on my squash to add a little extra flavor and it was very good with few calories added--a little goes a long way on the veggies. I was all nice and full after dinner and my snack so there was no temptation to eat close to bedtime and I used back less than 25% of my exercise calories. I'm ready for the scales to move again!!!
I am getting ready to cross town to job #2 so I will close for now. If I don't make it back, I hope everyone has a great evening and that the family drama ceases.
Carol in HOT NC0 -
Good afternoon ladies. Heather, can you not call your pharmacy and call your medicine order in? I do that with mine
A lot of you have talked of Costco foods. Well we had our ladies Sunday school lunch today and the person doing the lunch had been to Nashville last week and bought some multigrain tortilla chips. They had all sorts of good things in them, flaxseeed, brown rice, quiano, sea salt. I had only 5 and they were so good. We have had all sorts of talk here in town about Costco looking at Evansville to build a store here but they never do. We have a Sam's club and I guess they feel we aren't big enough to have both of them here.
I am going to call my sister after I post this and see how she is today. I hope I can make sense out of what happened to her, where she started out from and how in the world she got to where she was when she called me.
Hubby had his first fitting today for his partial plate. He will have another fitting and they will try to get just the right tint so he has to more appointments. They are all included in the cost of the partials. I can't wait to see how he looks in them. He plans on wearing them only when he eats and I am trying to convince him that his gums will never get used to them unless he wears them full time.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
Day #2 of being back on schedule! Yay me!
I read everyone's posts, very interesting reading... but I hope you all aren't offended if I don't comment on each one. I can't remember that many names. Like I tell my husband, the FAT table to my mental database doesn't always match up the data fields correctly. That and you throw in a good size case of ADD and well, then you get.... oooh! Look at that cute squirrel outside! I love squirrels. I used to feed my hand raised baby squirrels peanuts. I had one name Sandy, she was my gangsta squirrel.
Sorry, where was I?
Oh. Day #2 went lap swimming this morning. Love swimming. The water keeps me from realizing how much I'm sweating.
Healthy healthy lunch. Homemade tuna and mahi mahi salad on spinach with fresh veggies from my garden! Quite tasty.
I don't remember who mentioned the paleo/wheat thing. Yeah, I love bread too. But I look at 1 slice of bread/toast and then look at the amount of time I'd have to exercise to burn it off, then I ask myself, do I really really want to go walk in this heat and humidity for 40 minutes just for a piece of toast to go with my egg? Nah. Another reason I'm doing paleo? I think the amount of food vs. the calories is well worth the extra effort. I haven't been hungry a single minute. If anything, I've felt nearly stuffed. But not stuffed like, "I can't believe I ate the whole thing!" stuffed. Plus, it just forces me to eat healthier and make smarter choices. Plus, I only make a concentrated effort towards it during the week. Weekends I slack a little.
I'm going to try and check in daily and learn some of your names. Please be patient.
Christy in Steamy Little Rock (actually Maumelle but close enough)0 -
I read everyone's posts, very interesting reading... but I hope you all aren't offended if I don't comment on each one. I can't remember that many names. Like I tell my husband, the FAT table to my mental database doesn't always match up the data fields correctly. That and you throw in a good size case of ADD and well, then you get.... oooh! Look at that cute squirrel outside! I love squirrels. I used to feed my hand raised baby squirrels peanuts. I had one name Sandy, she was my gangsta squirrel.
Christy in Steamy Little Rock (actually Maumelle but close enough)
I often post for days like I'm just talking to myself:ohwell: Not sure too many can keep up and acknowledge what everyone says every day. We can just do our best and use the thread in the way that it best helps us.0 -
Good morning ladies. Well this morning was weigh in and I am up .6.
Can't say I am surprised, just have to try harder. I was sure in a mood last eveing and blew up at DH over nothing. Sure felt bad afterwards and told him I was sorry. Just was so stressed from work and last Monday( a week ago) I called in a refill for meds for myself and DH. As of yesterday morning they had not gotten an ok from the doctors office, So I called the office early and at 4 pm it still had not been done. So I again called the doctors office and ask that they get this done as both of us were out. Finally at 5:45 the pharmacy called and they had the refill order. I am feeling better this morning, these mood swings are the pits. Last time I was in to see the doctor he up my zoloft but I am not sure that is working. Seems I want to scream or sit down and cry. Thanks once again for letting me vent.
Welcome Christy--what is a paleo diet?
Kim--I so understand. Prayers
I do know that if being upset burnt calories I would be way down. I can sure tell the full moon is this weekend. Last night during the rain a transformer was hit. So today at the hospital we are having all kinds of problems with the phones, faxes and overhead paging. Also some of the calls we have been getting are so off the wall. Deep Breath, Deep Breath.
Joyce--So sorry about your sister. My sister Patty was like that. She would take pills as she wanted and when I or my dad would try to talk to her she would say the doctor gives them to me so it is ok. She ended up with a blood clot her brian and passed away. I still get so upset Please take care of you!! I agree I would call the dentist and just tell them and then they can deal with it. I know DH got a partial, $1000, and would only wear it part of the time and then it broke in half. He went back to the dentist and they told him it was because he grinds his teeth and they wanted to make a metal one for 3 times the cost and I told him we were not doing that unless he agreed to wear it all the time. Well as of yet he has not ordered one. Don't think twice about how long your post is. That is what we are here for.
Well enjoy the rest of your day. When I get off work this evening I want to take the dogs on a long walk. That is what we both need. Hoping by 8-8:30 it will be cooling off. I took some cup cakes across the street last evening to the people that moved in on the first. Young couple with a boy that is 7. Seem like nice people.
Blessings, Vicki GI NE0 -
I just talked to my sister about yesterdays incident. She says this started last Friday when we were all gathered for the 4th. She couldn't remember names of us and just felt foggy. In driving yesterday she would feel lie she was blanked out and would come to when some one driving behind her would honk. She goes to physical therapy for her back and she told the therapist today about the incident. She was also getting her 'mords wixed up' at the time of therapy. So the therapist called Norma's doctor and she has an appointment for tomorrow. If her husband doesn't go with her I will. She said she will go after she goes swimming at the Y!!!!! I asked her if she felt like she was safe enough to drive and she said yes. Then I asked her if she thinks the other drivers on the road would be OK with her driving. At that she said I was scaring her. I just told her that I loved her so much plus it was the nurse in me. Prayers please for both of us.
Christy, I buy spiral notebooks at Walmart at the before school sales. I usually get them for 11 cents so I have about 24 of them, maybe even more. My youngest grand daughter likes to draw and write and I never know how many she has used!!!! So I just keep one of these with me when I am reading and write down a person's name and a quick noted about what they were saying. I also tend to only remember the posts that are right before I am ready to post again. So just don't worry about remembering names. A lot of people just say 'some one was saying this' and then they just make a comment about that. We are all here to support each other in what ever way each individual can. Not all of us are Michelles or Barbies and can make long notes to others. I have been here almost a year and I can't yet.
Joyce, Indiana0 -
A quick check in from Manchester, England.
July is going well so far; I'm sticking to the low sugar eating plan recommended by my personal trainer and weight is starting to come off. with I've filled in my diary every day and I've kept up with my exercise, but I could probably do more. I've failed miserably on not working long hours though (another of my July goals). But it's made me be imaginative - on Sunday I found a late night session at a 50 metre pool in Manchester that was built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002. It was quite strange swimming so late, but a great workout - definitely one to be repeated. And tonight, after a long and difficult day in London, I arrived home late and went straight out for a trail run - only 2 1/2 miles, but better than nothing. It certainly cleared my head.
I've also entered a sprint distance triathlon in August - I'm not sure I'm fit enough, and I'll be there with all the fit young folk - but life's too short to stand on the side lines, so I'm in! I've also entered a 'Pieathlon' in Yorkshire in December - it's a 6km trail run, with three stops along the way to eat a pie - now that's my kind of running race! It'll be fun and I'm going with a big gang from my running club!
Cheers all,
MancLass, Manchester, England0 -
Just a quick note. I've felt so bad today that at one point I considered calling an ambulance. Dizzy to the point of grayling out. Finally got home and went to bed.
Feeling a little better now but still not great.
I hope you are all having a great day.
Sylvia0 -
well did ok, up until I got home, and just had 2 little debbie snacks:explode: I did something to my left hip this morning and have been in excrutiating pain ever since...cant bend down, move, and even walking is making it almost unbearable...
geesh I turn 54 and going to Hell in a hand basket :laugh:
right now I am lying in bed with a heating pad on it, and I just took a 1/2 pain pill.. I dont like taking them, but honestly at a few points today was almost in tears..
I think It might just be a muscle strain..but it happened all of a sudden..
something killed my sunflower plant that my DB gave me, went out this morning and there in the pot the poor thing lying over and the roots all dug up
Oh well... if this is any worse in the morning will call the GP and see what they have to say...
Sylvia~ please take care of yourself.. we love and worry about you :flowerforyou: 0 -
Sylvia, if you felt so bad that you considered calling an ambulance, you should have called the ambulance. Please take care
Joyce0 -
Sylvia thoughts and prayers. Did you take your blood pressure? Please take care and I agree about the ambulance. Better to err on the side of caution.
We kept some milkweed in our veggie garden. Saw two monarchs today. A treat. Alison saw a blue heron on our walk the other day. Thought of you!
Joyce does your husband have stomach issues too. Fungal problems can sometimes start in your gut.
We got a call that my SIL is in the hospital with pneumonia. She didn't want us to know. Her son called us.
MNMargaret0 -
Hello, new to fitnesspal. I think i am a sugar addict along with cheese and bread. Everyday i try not to overeat but its like thats all i want. I do exercise at least 4 times a week. Walking. I dont understand why i do this eatting thing. Has anyone been in my shoes and if so how did you overcome it? I have been overweight all of my life. I have weighed over 215 ponunds at one time in my life. I lost about 50 lbs and have gained back about 35 lbs. I lost the weight due to a divorce.
To make matters worse i hide sweets to eat them when nobody is around. I know how an addict must fill. I really need some help on how to gain self control.0 -
Sylvia,please take care.
We love and worry about you.
hugs jane0 -
Hello, new to fitnesspal. I think i am a sugar addict along with cheese and bread. Everyday i try not to overeat but its like thats all i want. I do exercise at least 4 times a week. Walking. I dont understand why i do this eatting thing. Has anyone been in my shoes and if so how did you overcome it? I have been overweight all of my life. I have weighed over 215 ponunds at one time in my life. I lost about 50 lbs and have gained back about 35 lbs. I lost the weight due to a divorce.
To make matters worse i hide sweets to eat them when nobody is around. I know how an addict must fill. I really need some help on how to gain self control.
:flowerforyou: A good place to start is to log everything you eat.......then read the posts on this thread and join the conversation....you'll find a lot of information that will help you....I started on MFP at age 62 thinking that I'd be unsuccessful again and instead, I found the help I sought....it took me time and reading and soul searching to find the answers that worked for me......keep coming back and do not be discouraged if you don't find the solution right away.
:bigsmile: Barbie from NW Washington0 -
Have been doing more cardio that weights of late. But this week have decided to do "Burn fat feed muscle" 2 day split weight. Today is day 1 of back, shoulders and arms. Then tomorrow is legs and abs session. Doing this after breakfast and my protein shake right after. Cardio before breakfast and did Jeannette Jenkins' cardio kick-boxing this morning LOVE that DVD.
Yesterday our pension in bank so went to do BIG shop. Had lunch (f Cornish pasties and custard tar (yummy but OK with that) at riverside and then visited friends so steps only at 8863 even walking dog round our paddocks when i got home.
Raining today so will have to don raincoat and go for my 40 minute walk after lunch.
Feels GOOD to be training again, more energy and sleeping better too.
I too used to hide chocolate when divorcing first husband. Easy to do. Lesson - STOP buying sweets, your body with thank you.
My July goals:
1. Workout 6 days a week (Sunday is drive with husband and dog and walking only)
2. Log my food
3. Try to eat under my total cals and NOT eat back all exercise calories
4. Drink wine only on weekends, 1 glass with dinner only0
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