WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2014

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    Rita from CT: I am so glad to see you! :flowerforyou: Finding the thread is not too horrible if you use the star to mark it. Go to community and my discussions, then click on the star. It should bring up any thread where you've posted. I'm still grumbling about some changes since I am not a person who enjoys learning new systems. :noway:
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    Wednesday here. Went shopping and only walking yesterday and FitBit stopped working, so no idea how many steps.
    Making scallope fettucini for lunch and Breaded chicken drumsticks with steamed veg for dinner. Found recipes on 12 tomatoes on FaceBook. They look good
    Food cals today = 1995 and exercise cals = 632.
    Took my Duramine as soon as I got up this morning BUT scales back up to 218.24 lbs.
    Printed Food/exercise plan for today to let dietition see next week. Updated my spreadsheets for doctor tomorrow.
    NO idea what is going on.
    Lesley in Tasmaia
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    edited October 2014
    smiley-happy093.gif MIchelle, Jake has to go to the hospital for an angiogram next week...at that time the cardiologist will combine what he sees on that test with the results of yesterday's test and take some action.

    smiley-happy093.gif Katla, when we travel by ferry just going about life's business, we remind ourselves that many of the people we see have saved up to vacation in the beautiful place where we live...we never take our good fortune of living here for granted....we have moved several times during our marriage and moving is a great way to clean out all the unnecessary stuff in the house and garage...it's a great feeling

    smiley-happy002.gifJoyce, we used walkie talkies when we moved up here from California and traveled in two vehicles through a lot of beautiful country with no cell service. We were glad to have them.

    big-smiley-006.gifKim, your soup sounds good.....I love making soup

    smiley-happy002.gifHeather, like you, I love the feeling of doing extra exercise so I can eat more.

    big-smiley-006.gifDonna, keep on with your plank....little by little you'll be able to hold it longer

    smiley-computer004.gifRita, they changed MFP right around the same time that my computer had to be replaced so I've been confused and frustrated, too, but in time, it's gotten better...do not be discouraged

    smiley-happy002.gifSylvia, doesn't it feel good to have a new relationship with food and not use it as a mindless reward or entertainment?

    smiley-computer004.gifLesley, how frustrating that your fitbit stopped working...I know that I am lost without my pedometer.

    smiley-happy110.gif This has been a day for chores. My friend who was supposed to come for a visit, cancelled at the last minute and I used the extra time wisely.

    smiley-happy110.gifJake and I watched our DVR recording of DWTS while I rode the exercise bike

    smiley-hug008.gifBarbie from beautiful NW Washington smiley-happy093.gif

    The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.

    My word for 2014 is “mindful”

    October Resolutions
    *walk 18,000 steps a day
    *act the way I want to feel
    *strength training twice a week
    * write the letter to my friend that I've been putting off too long (I finished this and sent it off---I am very happy)big-smiley-006.gif

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    edited October 2014
    Just dropping by to keep myself out of kitchen - reading and enjoying all of the wisdom and support shared here.

    My son is having the first of two procedures on his eyes tomorrow and the second on Thursday- I am really happy it is finally happening and a bit nervous as it is his eyes. Someone asked about his condition, it is called Keratoconus, he was diagnosed 3 years ago at age 22 as his eyesight deteriorated rapidly. The procedures are intended to halt the progression. The eye surgeon repeatedly reminded us that he will not wake up able to see better. I am grateful for even this. There may be other options in the future to improve his eyesight. One day at a time.

    A little exercise today - too busy at work and too tired now to do more, hopefully tomorrow - though not making plans given everything going on. Did eat well but I am hungry now. Kitchen wins after all...
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    edited October 2014
    Good evening, everyone! Feeling better today, but tired. I have been an insomniac for about 5 years now and sleep is very welcome. I am lucky to get 2 hours in a row, and I haven't done that for a couple of days. Just an hour here and there. Keeping my fingers crossed for some sleep tonight. Still have to go on my second walk tonight (youtube walk), but then maybe to bed.

    Also got a new scale today (Eat Smart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Bathroom Scale). I love it. I weighed myself on it to set it up and did a weight adjustment of -2lbs. I hope this scale is the accurate one as it shows 2lbs less. I know it is not an actual loss, because the old scale showed my previous weight, but 2lbs less to lose to reach my ultimate goal is nice.

    Kelley - Welcome and you are right, this is a great place for support and encouragement.

    Katla - I agree that all gift exchanges where names are drawn should come with a couple of suggestions along with the names. It really would help where you don't know the person very well.

    Terri - Days when you feel good are precious! I am so glad you had one.

    Molly - Congratulations on the 185.0 {Fireworks and confetti}! (I don't know how to add the animations, so the words are all I have, LOL). Also congratulations on your epiphany. I always love it when I can see something decadent and just go 'Yep, there it is and it looks yummy but, nah, I'm good' and really be good!

    Barbie - I think I will start the 30 day plank challenge again. Even if I don't get past the 60 seconds, the days before it that I can do always make me feel successful! And who knows, I may one day get through it all. Just keep on the last successful day until I am strong enough to move ahead.

    Kataniki - My eldest daughter was diagnosed with keratoconus earlier this year. They caught it at boot camp (Navy) and she was discharged because of it. The doctor I took her to said it was a mild case (just at the stage of hard contacts) but it was enough to keep her from her dream of Naval service. Good luck with your son's treatment.

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    Did an hour of stepping on the AMT this morning. Then I had to go for my routine physical. I overslept this morning but I got to the MD on time. Just cut my stretching a bit short (didn't do arms so much since I mainly used legs). Tomorrow's plan is to do Kelley Coffee Meyer's 30 Minutes To Fitness Cardio Quick Fix DVD. I'll probably do it twice. Then we have a Newcomer board meeting.

    Got my flu shot at the MD plus a tetanus shot. I know that I got a tetanus shot, but it might have been more than ten years ago. Anyway, it can't hurt to have another one. He set up for my colonoscopy (oh joy!), just don't know the exact date yet, and for my bone density scan, again don't know the date. We did discuss my low HDL and, this I didn't know, he said that niacin helps. I asked about oats and flax, he said it really doesn't help the HDL. Have to look up which foods are high in niacin. I remember a while ago Vince was taking Niaspan and he had a terrible reaction to it. I really don't want to go to meds or supplements unless I have to, I'd rather try getting my HDL up from foods. He also said red wine (just not too much). After the MD I did do two game of practice bowling. When I go by myself, it goes so much faster. Update: seems that chicken, pork, liver, nuts, fish are high. I'm not a big liver eater, but I have chicken and fish at least once/week

    Vince finally got around to putting up the fence for the Halloween decorations. I have no idea why he's waiting so long.

    Kim - LBD = Little Black Dress. The time I made the zucchini tots, I too thought it needed a bit of spice, just not sure which spice

    Kelley in TX - put up your feet and pour yourself a tall glass of (decaf) tea!

    Beth - I know this is just a stab in the dark, but has your son ever tried having ice cream? Supposedly, the "brain freeze" constricts the blood vessels and so you don't have as bad a migraine. Have no idea at all if this works. Also, Dr. Oz (what a source....lol) recommended raw ginger. Raw ginger can be somewhat bitter but I would think that sweetened ginger slices might be palitable.

    katla - I would want to go with providing a gift list. At least you know that what you get the person is something they'll like. What if you made something that they couldn't use?

    Terri - right now I'm TRYING (operative word) to learn to crochet in the round. Not going real well, I must say.

    Sylvia - yea yea yea for you not getting that cruller! Loved the joke!

    dreamwriter - feel better soon

    kataniki - good luck to your son tomorrow. Now he won't be able to wake up and see, but how much do they anticipate it to improve over time?

    Michele in NC
    who is a little sore from her shots today.
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    Donna - thanks for your kind thoughts - your daughter should consider the crosslinking, the sooner it is done, the less likely her condition will worsen. Everyone has a unique experience, some never progress much - hopefully this will be her situation.

    Michele - good for you taking all these preventive measures! I am with you about not taking meds if I can help it. Only thing I take now is Vitamin D after I came up low after my last check up. Thanks for your good wishes, unfortunately, there is no expectation of improvement - rather that his eyesight won't continue to deteriorate. They are going to try and flatten his corneas tomorrow (first procedure - conductive keratoplasty) which may help some. This is a relatively new procedure as is the crosslinking (procedure 2), so long term outcomes are not really known. It is still in clinical trials in the US. He is still fairly functional - he no longer drives and has to enlarge things to read, uses dictation for his writing, etc... but lives a full life. He has not entirely made his peace with this - he hasn't sold his car but finally took it off the road to save on the insurance, most of the people he works with don't know he is visually impaired, he didn't even want to tell anyone why he has to take off work for the rest of the week. He may have to as it is expected he will be more impaired for 3-6 months until he heals completely and his eyesight stabilizes.
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    Things here are good, I served my leftover tots with a few drops of Hoisin sauce, just perfect! Tomorrow evening I am taking my nephew to a college reception, he will go to college in fall of 2016 so now is the time to start to figure out where he wants to go and what he wants to study. His bio-parents don't get it; and my mom (his grandmom) will join us but it is 7-10pm and I don't like her driving at that hour, so they live about a one hour drive away, that will be a long evening for me. Just about the same as I do for football on Fridays....

    Joyce and Heather - OH!!! Silly me! I have always wanted one… ;)
    Alison – burned out on all you do is reasonable!!!
    Kelly – welcome, pop in and tell us about you!

    Beth – sending good thoughts for you and the DS

    Katla – staff!! That is what I need!! B) We drew names for a while, we drew names at Christmas for the next year; so you had a year to get to know the person and come up with a gift idea… I miss those days…
    Rita – try book marking it…

    Sylvia – wish I could come do my Christmas shopping in your gallery!

    Dreamwriter – do you have an appointment with the dr, soon? I hope so… take care

    Barbie – sending good thoughts for Jake!

    Kataniki – eye surgery seems scary but it sounds like the best option!


    October Goals:
    Breathe
    Log every day
    Walk every day

    Kim from N. California
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    This is a great forum and just reading the goals of others is motivation enough!
    I'd like to fit into all my skirts/pants/dresses from yesteryear.I'm about 50 lbs away.
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    Gah! Haven't posted for ages. Still struggling to maintain an average 500 calorie per day burn from exercise (so not including cleaning the house, laundry, etc). It is very time-consuming!

    Sometimes I wish I had an exercise machine of some sorts so I can do something while watching the news.

    Hi from Deb in Melbourne.
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    Drkatie, we have used tracfones in our family for years. I wanted more of a smart phone so I thinkit was about 2 years ago that I bought one. My husband still uses one, he uses it so very little. But with his angina I wanted him to be able to call me. We love it for the cost. If it is renewed before your alloted time period is up you get to keep your number
    Barbie I thing you are having a lot of fun with the graphics!!
    Katanic I wish your daughter all the luck with her surgery and treatment
    Syvia, I wish we all lived closer and could go shopping at your studio. But not living closer makes us so much more of a cultural melting spot and enriches us.
    I used to be a bowler. The first year I was on a league I got a last place trophy. I pretty much kept that up but we sure had fun. My husband was the opposite. He had an average of around 170 and pretty much expected that out of anyone on his team, they hated to have to give up handicap. Well one year I didn't have a team at all and they were down a female on the team. So guess who he had to get on his team. my first game was a 57 and my best game was a 157. So that year not only did we take first place but I got woman's most improved.
    I hate when adults draw names for Christmas. I understand why it may be necesary in some families, especially as they get bigger. But my brother and I were the only ones who voted to keep it the old way so we draw names now. I have a sister in law who handles all the drawing and I have figured out her system so I always pick on of my siblings. My sister's son always wants a gift card to go out and eat, Both of my brothers kids either have a live in situation or broke up but still together so I don't want their names. We all give to the kids. So I give to my siblings!

    OK, time for the next days of vacation. I think I discussed going to Wonder Works on Monday. Tuesday there was 100% chance of rain but it all happened in the morning so we went out in the afternoon. We went to somewhere I think was called PierPark. At least it had the word Pier in it.It was a combination of outlet and botique stores. If I had known it was so much walking I would have used my wheel chair. So we walk up both sides of all the shops with about 1/2 hour actually on the beach at the end of the peir. I didn't buy anything, I would have if I thought I really wanted it. They had a 'As seen on TV' store and a Crocs outlet. I really searched that store but didn't find what I wanted. It was there that I took my bad fall. Charlie and I were pretty tired so we went back to the house and the rest of the family went what is called 'geo caching'. It's an app and has coordinates for something like a scavenger hunt. You get the coordinates but it's up to you to crawl around and actually find the treasure. It's not an actual treasure but the fun, I guess, is the hunt for it When you finally find it, it is some kind of water tight container filled with stuff. And some of the things are just stuff, a button, small jacks set, peel off tatoo, etc. If you take 3 things out of the box you must put three back. We ahd agreed before we went that both the girls would buy and fix one meal a piece. Well it was Michelle's night to fix her meal, all frozen and she clled me and said to put it all in the oven. I wasn't sure how to use the oven yet in the house. We had two kitchens and they both worked differently and it was to take 45 minutes to cook. So much for Michelle fixing the meal.

    I'll tell you about Wednesday on tomorrow

    I introduced my sister to CJ Banks today. I think she is hooked. Everything in the store was 40% off including clearance. So I knew my $30 gift card could buy her something nice. She added some money and bought two outfits. Well I had $20 in Friendship rewards and if you don't use them they expire. A woman does not want $20 to expire!!! So I bought a nice sweater and blouse and then on a whim bought a necklace to go with it. She wants to try to knit. Now she ha no idea how to but wants to try so we went to Jo-Annes and spent a lot of time there. By the time she was done we had no time to spend on making my jewelry ornaments out of Mom's old jewelry. I guess that means we get to have another sister day!!!

    Jouce, Indiana
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    morning ladies~
    Rita~ hope your surgery went well was thinking of you..xoxo
    i didnt check in last night because the DH was on his computer up until,bedtime, and mine is plugged in where his is, so no computer for me.
    we are finally getting rid of the land line,they turn it off tomorrow, and I told the DH that we really need a new modem, we have wifi that I cant use...,im tired of being tethered to a line..
    going to look online for some type of exercise I can do here.. would love to get a tread-climber to have here,will look on craigslist..
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    edited October 2014
    Good Morning!

    Kataniki ... hope your son's procedures are successful...

    Michele ... never heard of ice cream FOR migraines ... son would love that! Ginger is thought to block excess glutamate ... a suspected cause of migraines ...which is one reason you see it with sushi/soy sauce. Soy sauce is high in glutamate ... ginger counteracts its negative effects. Do you think Vince drags his feet with the Halloween decorations because he doesn't really care for the holiday? I get more family help since I've gone to mostly autumn displays... can keep them up through Thanksgiving too!

    Sylvia.... do you have a website for your studio? Do you ship? We could all shop then!

    DS#2 is in school today. A medication change helped. Appointment with neurologist was very productive. He also confirmed that eliminating processed food ... within reason ... was important in our situation.

    I'm trying to get back to normal routine and eating. So today is another new day. Have a good day ladies.

    Beth

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    Hello again! Thank you for all your support and welcoming words.
    Just finished my first week using MFP and had a 6.4lb loss. Very happy with that!
    I am doing the Biggest Loser Power Walk 1 twice a day (it's on Youtube) and it seems to be helpful. Can't believe how out of shape I am and this video makes me work.
    Now on to week 2!
    Getting a new scale soon, one that measures body fat, muscle mass, bone mass, etc. Not sure how that works, but it is something else to help me track.
    Smiles and good wishes to all!

    Donna

    Just looked up this workout and will be adding it to my routine. Thanks for the link x
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    Hi everybody, just wishing everyone a good day.
    Cynthia :flowerforyou:
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    edited October 2014
    Kataniki: I’m keeping your son and his surgeon in my prayers. I hope all goes well & they are able to halt or slow deterioration of his vision. :heart: I have a dear friend who went blind over time because of retinosa pigmentosa. I am not sure I’ve spelled this correctly. When we met she had already been using guide dogs for many years, but still had some useful vision. She is one of the most capable and adventurous people I have ever known. On another subject, I’ve been taking calcium and vitamin d3 as a supplement for years at the suggestion of my gynecologist. He said it would help keep my bones strong and to provide protection from osteoporosis. Evidently the D3 needs calcium to metabolize. You might want to check into it. :flowerforyou:

    Michele: I crochet but I don’t know what the term “crochet in the round” means. I’ve made afghans, scarves and hats. I also gave myself trigger finger crocheting an afghan for DD. I fixed the trigger finger problems by exercising my hands with the aid of a heavy weight rubber band and I now use square knitting needles and a roundish crochet hook holder that allows the hand to do the work without gripping too hard. DH got the square needles for me at a knitting shop here in town, and we found the crochet hook holder at Walmart. :flowerforyou:

    Joyce: We’ve only used the “draw a name” strategy for Christmas gifts once so far, and it was the one year we were able to have Christmas together. We seem to be expected to buy for everybody every year. :grumble: I don’t prefer to get “stuff.” Last year DD got us tickets to a comedy dinner theater as our Christmas gift. It was an entertaining evening. My son took me out to lunch for my birthday this year, and went horseback riding at the beach with me. I’ll treasure the memories forever. :love:

    Pat: The teddy bear is soooo cute! :flowerforyou:


    I’ve been wondering about our thread for November. In this new system will we always be Women 50+ for October, or will Barbie start a new thread for November? :huh: There seems to be another women 50+ group out there. I’ve also wondered about some of our friends that I haven’t seen here. Lin C comes to mind and so does Tere Williams. Has anyone heard from either of them? :flowerforyou:

    We are still experimenting with milk. I can’t digest lactose and neither can DS. We won’t use the lactose-free cows milk that comes from dairies that feed cows hormones to increase milk production, but we found another brand that is from cows that aren’t fed hormones. I didn’t buy one of the cartons that were available at the store yesterday because they were only a few days away from expiration. I’ll go back and buy a fresh carton in a few days. I like soymilk just fine, but it has a noticeable flavor in cooking and soy does contain plant estrogens so DS won’t drink it. I’m working on this right now because both kids will be here in a few days, and neither wants any milk with traces of estrogen. DD doesn’t want it for her children, and DS won’t use it either. Their viewpoints are not a simple lark or whim. Young girls are starting their periods earlier and earlier. Having menstruating fourth grade girls in a classroom is not all that uncommon. :noway: Some people believe it is because of hormones used in food production, especially milk. I’d rather err on the side of caution so I support DD’s position. I don’t want my DGC fed hormone-laced milk, either. :flowerforyou:

    Yesterday I went way over my calorie limit. :noway: Today I'll do better. :bigsmile:

    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

    October 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!


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    Hello Everyone :smile:

    I'm Rose, 51 years old and trying to stay on track with my health & fitness during menopause. In the past two years, I've put on 30 lbs and one way or another, I'm getting this weight off and getting healthy again.

    I walk and exercise daily. That doesn't appear to be enough so I need to totally overhaul my lifestyle. If I'm not hungry, I don't eat and my doctor tells me that my body has gone into self preservation mode and is storing everything I put in my mouth.

    I'd love to be part of a group of 50+ women who can relate the struggles of aging and health/weight.

    Oct/Nov goals:
    ~ lose 1 lb per week
    ~ consistently exceed 10,000 per day
    ~ drink more water (8-10 glasses per day)
    ~ eat 5 times daily (3 meals/2 snacks)
    ~ cut gluten from my diet
    ~ log in daily

    Thanks,
    Rose
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    Katla, Lin C has been here a couple of times recently.
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    Hi, quick post----I am between Gwen's cataract surg. and high school cross country finals......barely 60, rainy, windy........going to be another miserable 2 1/2hrs. out on the course. Will bundle up!!!

    Just a couple comments.

    Beth..........I can't imagine dealing with all the insurance you do......my hat is off to you.

    drkatiebug.......Your best bet would be to speak with the staff at Walmart. I think you can keep your same phone with Tracfone and just switch to their service. I've had them for years with few issues.......occ. have no service where others do but that is rare where I live. My DD has an iPhone and I pay $45.00 a month for Straighttalk service for her---had to buy the phone outright then buy whatever service plan she needs monthly---$60.00 gets you international if you should need that. We are happy Tracfone and Straighttalk users. Both are Walmart, T/F and S/T, either one may work for you and cost less.

    Kataniki and Donna (?).......You both might want to check out an organization called FFB...Foundation Fighting Blindness, I was at a fundraiser for them last night because a good friend is co-chair for our area. They might be a source of support/information for you as they fund the very latest research in many eye conditions and diseases. They are the group that has the Vision Walk each year to raise most of their funds......we are always in competition with the northern part of our state to beat them in this!!!!

    My heart is with our Canadian friends, shocked at the news. Will be calling my cousin next, her son works in Ottawa in a government office.

    Must run. Best to all,
    yanniejannie
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    Good morning! What a great day so far. I didn't have to take the kids to school this morning and thought I could sleep late, but that didn't happen. Bruno seems to know the routine and wakes me up every morning.

    After hubby got home last night we loaded the dogs in the van and drove out to State Park Corner to walk. There is a system of parks in southeast Kansas that were once strip mine pits, back in the 20's and 30's. They have filled with water over the years, and nature has filled in around them, so they are like little lakes. This is one of those parks. It's nice this time of year because they block off the vehicle traffic so it's a big wide road with no cars. If our dogs were better behaved we could let them walk off leash, but knowing them, they would take off after a squirrel and we would never find them again. The weather was really nice and it was a great walk. The sumac was beautiful shades of red and the trees are turning, and the sun was setting. It's about 2 1/2 miles total. We used to walk there a lot, but for some reason we have not been out there in a long time. I had forgotten how nice it is.

    Today I finished some drafting. Had to get that done and sent off before I can start in the studio.

    Beth, I don't really have a web site. I tried to set one up once and gave up. So, I don't sell online. Besides, I don't want to use MFP to sell my stuff. It would feel like selling to family! I truly appreciate all your encouragement though. Truthfully, I'm not a very dedicated business person and selling it is way down the list of things I want to do. It's like selling your children. I love to make it though. Yesterday I finished trimming a group of lidded soup bowls with handles that I put a chatter pattern on. I was pretty happy with those, so far. Of course they aren't glazed or fired yet. I'm trying to attach a picture, just to see if it works.
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    Well, I have to get lunch ready. Hubby will be here soon. Have a fantastic day everyone!

    Sylvia
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    Good morning ladies. I am so upset with myself. Yesterday I was out of control with my eating, mostly ice cream. no reason just did. I am trying to be back on track today and since this is my short day I will be walking home after work and plan to take the long way. I do not know what is wrong with me. But not giving up and doing alot of praying.
    I am upset again with our insurance company. I called them on Monday to find out where some papers they were to have sent almost 3 weeks ago were. They looked it up and said they were to have been sent on Oct 3rd. Requested they be sent again. She asked me if I wanted them sent to our Post Office box. I said we do not have an post office box and have been at our address for over 11 years. It seems lately they have been getting more wrong then right. DH said the only reason we got that check is because I had asked it they ever got it settled and it had been almost 2 years. Think I will be checking out some other insurance places here in town.

    Donna--Glad you are having a good first week. Keep up the good work.

    Jane--glad you went to the doctor. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

    Joyce--enjoy reading about your trip. Looking forward to tomorrows post for the next one. Acouple of our DD's do that geo caching and they love it. I just don't get the clues and no fun for me.

    Kelley--Welcome and come back often, This is a great group and I have learned alot and gotten alot of support without judgements.

    Beth--Sorry to hear DS#2 is having trouble again.

    Sylvia--Congrates on being able not to get in to the call of the crullers. Glad to hear you are back at work and enjoying it.

    Katla--I have a WalMart straight talk and I can buy time by minutes or month at a time. I love it and gets service almost everywhere. Sometimes better then DH and he has Cellur One. Also I got to keep my number.

    Looked up the Biggest loser power walk and looks like something I can do. So after I get off work going to try and do one. Thanks.

    Just read about the news from Ottawa, saying a prayer for all those there. Seems more and more this is happening.

    Well ladies time to get somethings done and get ready to walk home. Sounds like we could get some rain and that would be nice long as not real hard as I am walking. So far today I am doing well food wise and feeling postive. Take care and remember the important thing is not to give up.
    Blessings, Vicki GI NE
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    Mollywhippet (Sylvia) your soup bowls are lovely. I can’t wait to see them glazed.
    I send healing thoughts to all the Canadian on the list. My heart is so sad for what is happening in your country. I hope all the loved ones of those on the list are safe. The fear that just a few people can cause … smiley-scared010.gif

    I have had a hectic several days. I got to major projects re-released at work. I needed to work most of the weekend to get them out the door, but they are off my plate until the net software turn. Now I need to play catch up on the project that I was supposed to be working on!! smiley-laughing001.gif

    I managed to work the dogs on Monday night. Talga, the younger sable collie, has rebuilt most of his confidence. We did a Utility run through (signals, scent articles, directed retrieve, moving stand and directed jumping.). He was very sure of himself and a very happy worker. He has one Utility leg, then just melted down last summer. I am so proud of the way we have come back together. Zedd, my older blue merle, had only been putting a minimum amount of effort into showing. He was on fire. Nobody could distract him from his job. It make my heart sing that he is back to trying so hard for me. smiley-happy023.gif

    After work on Tuesday, I vacuum the training building in exchange for free training time. It was great because it way ups my steps, but I am often too tired to really work the dogs after. This week I invited a friend to share the time with me. It was great. She helped me stay on track and her dogs where enough distraction for my dogs to help them focus. Everyone worked hard and happy.

    I have had trouble with the boys really holding heel position since I lost weight. Not sure what they were using as their focal point, but it definitely moved! The last two training sessions, we all seem to have settled on a new focal point and everything is clicking back into gear. We are dancing together again! (Don’t tell them that I sent in entries for the first two weekends in November – that will cause the whole thing to fall apart again.)
    Put on skinny jeans for work this morning and the relaxed fit – really is relaxed fit!! YEAH!! smiley-excited001.gif

    Going to hit Target at lunch. They have sweaters on sale and everything I currently own looks like I stole it from my big brother!!

    Looking for the joy in everyday, just like my dogs.

    Sally W.
    Oregon

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    Dickefrau1105 – welcome, join us
    Deb in Melbourne – could you get a used piece from craigslist or other discount place?

    Joyce – Geo caching sounds like fun! I have wanted to try but have to have a smart phone or something with GPS in it first…

    Beth – glad the appointment went well….

    Cynthia – right back at ya! Have a great day 

    Katla – I am not much of a milk drinker and tolerate cows milk fine, but my housemate chooses to not do cows milk and has had soy, almond and rice milk here… we did a taste test and I thought the almond was the most neutral… not sure about the stuff in it..
    You know who else I don’t think we have seen since the change of format is the gal who bikes a lot from the Mojave desert…. Senior moment on her first name!

    Rose – welcome

    Yanniejannie - I went and looked up the news... I never have anything playing in the background when I have the embroidery machines going... WOW - scary time in Canada...


    October Goals:
    Breathe
    Log every day
    Walk every day

    Kim from N. California
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    HI!Just a quick post,still feel lousy.the medicine is giving me no appetite.
    The breathing treatments make me so jiggery,hand shaking,but does help my lungs
    HUGS
    jane
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    Thursday morning here and logged my food and exercise.
    i got in 11432 steps yesterday as well as laundry, ironing and cleaning house.
    Going to doctor's this afternoon. She wants me to have an ECG before I see her.
    I lost 1 pound overnight. BUT hardly any loss in 4 weeks. Not sure if she wants me to do another month on Duramine, have funds for it.
    I used to have almond milk but switched back to cows' milk this week.
    Will let you know how doctor goes.
    Lesley in Tasmania
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    What did they do to our recipe collections? smiley-happy009.gif

    Lesley ... good luck with the doctor's appointment ... hoping they can find you answers
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    Lesley,good luck to you & everyone with Dr appts,up coming surgery etc.Drs office hasn't called with my mammogram appt.I can wait ;)
    Made baked beans in slo oven today.Sure smelled good & we ate our fill. I had cottage cheese & we split a baked potato.Everything tastes good when I am hungry.
    DD & SIL leaving on a cruise this wk end. Guess who is elected to get them to airpirt before the crack of dawn :\

    DH asked if I am EVER going to make a pumpkin pie? LOL.....it's been chilly this wk,good pumpkin weather.

    New mattress set was delivered this morn.Took 2 guys less than 20 mins to set it up & load the old one.Been having some problems with my hip,not bad,but hoping this will help.Crossed fingers!

    Time to get a shower & robe on. So glad we are home for the eve. Have a good day
    Pat
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    Sorry girls I am not more helpful here! Know that I am cheering you on in my heart.

    When it rains it pours! My right knee is now red, hot, and swollen. I am sick with the plague I think DD#2 brought home from her day care job; she has been sick for 2 weeks now. I have a fever and body aches....only one case of flu here so far so I don't think it's that. Flu shot week at work is next week LOL. Now DD#1 has problems....really high blood pressure, a kidney infection, and what ever this means "My placenta is wearing out." She says they will decide tomorrow whether or not to induce her early.

    I'm going to recline here and watch the baseball game (go KC) then go to bed. I have arranged my day tomorrow so I don't have to go in, but Friday is clinical, so I have to go.

    Take care all, pitiful Meg from Omaha I'd add the smiley face with it's tongue sticking out if I could!

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