WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2013
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Hope everyone is having a great day, I did. I woke up with plans to clean all day, most anyway, for my family coming for Easter next weekend. Our house is small but nice and I am going to offer a buffet for the meals as we have 8 coming, and the dining room is small.
The carrot bisque sounds wonderful jb, I am going to try it during the week, and may have some on hand for company.
Anyway my husband, love of my life an dbest friend was going to power wash the deck and mop the FR tile floor, getting ready for company, but we didn' t want to wake the 30 year old, he is living here while in school.
So I asked Joe if he wanted to go to the largest mall in Northern Va and walk. He said sure. We did two miles at a good clip and then came home to work. It was just a great day, except I didn't need the Cosco dark chocolate almond bark that Joe enticed me with. The good news is that I weighed what I had and didn't go over 2 oz.
I love my life, and thanks for the Carrot Bisque idea! Love this site, newbee.
Marcia N VA - outside of DC in Fairfax
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Brooke – thanks for reminding me to celebrate the successes I’ve had rather than focusing on the things I need to improve!
Jnkmomm – Yay for your DH’s desire to do the things he loves!
MA in UK – I am certain that you burned a lot of calories, jogging in the snow. Way to make the most of this darned weather.
Barbie – my new mantra is officially “hari hachi bu”! Love it. And I agree with Katla – you are a real inspiration to me. Although I am still working, my children are away at school and I do have quite a bit of time now to exercise….. I just don’t take advantage of the time as often as I could. Then I read one of your posts and it reminds me to get up and go DO something!
Michele – I’m sure one little cookie won’t hurt but I know what you mean. It is so frustrating when you just unthinkingly eat something and then realize how bad it’s nutritional values are.
Keepitnewmarcia – It sounds like you are doing the right things. Just keep it up and keep looking for ways to eat better, exercise more and drink that water!
Viv – congratulations on the loss!
DeeDee – I’m glad that the medicine is kicking in and that you are feeling better. PLEASE put your snow people away! And don’t overdo the closet-cleaning! Remember that you are healing and need your strength to get better.
JB – thanks for sharing the carrot bisque recipe. I am definitely trying that one soon; sounds yummy!
Grandmalle – congrats to your DGD on being accepted! I’m keeping my fingers crossed that she is awarded a scholarship.
Peach – welcome! Some on this thread have “known” each other online for some time but many (including me) only recently joined. Just keep coming back, chime in when you want to and you will pick up names and learn more about the regular posters in no time!
Padisneyfour – welcome! My youngest has been out of HS for almost two years now and I can remember exactly how crazy my life was at this point – settling on a college, getting everything prepared for graduation and her party…. Just remember to take time for yourself and stay on track.
Phyliss – CONGRATULATIONS!!! That is an awesome accomplishment, good job.
Tammy – good to hear about your NSV!
Lora – glad you got to see your DS. And your grandmother sounds like she was a real gem!
Renny – I hope you are able to fight off the bug that is trying to land!
I am winding down from a very busy day – crossed several things off of my list plus worked out twice so I am feeling good! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your evening!0 -
Liz in ID: I am curious how a “simple cut and style” lasted from 10 until 1. I hope they wined and dined you along the way.:bigsmile:
Renny: I hope you’re feeling better.:flowerforyou:
Marcia in N VA: It is wonderful to see someone say, “I love my life.”:bigsmile:
Today was a wonderful day. It was chilly but dry. This afternoon DH & I got some exercise. I took a nice long walk, and he went along with me on his recumbent trike. We had a chance to spend good time together. The dog got to pull DH from time to time, which he loves, and we managed to visit with several friends and neighbors. The temperature started chilly, but eventually made it into the mid 50’s and it was dry. Yay! Right now it is 6:25 pm and the sun is shining.:bigsmile:
Katla in NW Oregon0 -
I had a hard time finding the end of the March posts so that I could post, too! A chatty bunch with loads of support is awesome.
I am losing a bit of weight at a time. I recently binged for a few days but have it under control again. It was emotional eating. I have to stay strong against it.
How to be in the "unknown" area of health and stay calm in the mind? Doctors are doing some tests but it takes time to get done and then to get the verdict. Trying to stay positive and in some denial as that seems to lessen the stress.
I feel better when I eat better so I am using that for motivation.
Looking forward to tomorrow's breakfast of coffee with homemade bran muffins.
Love reading your posts!!!!
Janice from Northern Ontario0 -
Welcome Peaches. I don't think many of the ladies in here know each other. It's just like your 5th grade students. You don't know them at the beginning of the school year but as the year goes on you can even predict how they are going to react in any given situation. I have MS and couldn't even begin to respond to so many like a lot of them do. I try to remember some. Eventually I will learn more. Plus it's a fast moving forum. My grand kids are 6 and 11 year old girls. I was there when both of them were born. I never thought I would be bale to have that awesome experience of seeing my grand children taking their first breath. I stayed with them the first week to help Mom. Jump right in and do what you can do.
Hi there. I read you have MS. How was it diagnosed? I have been falling recently and my doctor has set up an MRI for me to take. Any words of wisdom?
Janice Northern Ontario0 -
Hi everyone. I am on vacation visiting my sister and saying goodbye to her mother-in-law who won't be with us much longer. I am in Maryland and visited some tenants of mine who rented from me for 3 years but who I haven't seen in 1 1/2 years. I had a great time with them. We walked around Anapolis. I'm probably eating more than I should but tomorrow I plan to burn some of the calories. My sister says there is a creek at the bottom of her property but she's never been to it because it's a real hike down to it and a challenge to get back up. My daughter and I say -- challenge accepted.
I'm pooped but wanted to let everyone know I'm still here. No recent news on Jackson except that he is improving a bit more each day.0 -
:laugh: Hello my lovelies,
♫ Oh it’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood ♫ ♪
A gorgeous sun-shiny day after all the blizzards and the terrible accidents and such, although it’s still minus 20 out there, the sun is out and it’s brilliant. :glasses: I was supposed to pick up DH from the airport on the day of the 100 car pileup on the QEII but I couldn’t ramp up the courage to do it and asked him to take a taxi. Driving in this awful weather is an obvious cure for constipation, I could lose weight just driving home but once home I eat like it’s my last meal. You gals are the only thing keeping on track… almost. ! No, I am still not further ahead in my goals; I am not down any more in my weight. I am determined that once the sidewalks are cleared of winter related problems I will start walking to work and home again.
We took our son out for his birthday dinner last night and we had a fantastic meal at the Japanese Village, It’s a good thing we don’t go out to eat very often! II have no idea how many calories I had but anything that good had to be bad. I didn't eat much rice, there were plenty of fresh veg and I had the shrimp.... but there were sauces and we know how tricky they can be. Oh yes, sake, hehehe. I do like it nice and hot.
A sexy bra has been found for my evening gowns!!! I found it in the Halloween costume bag! hahahaha!! I took the red curtain fringe off it and tried it on under the purple gown and it’s perfect! It came to me in a dream (mysterious) that it might work so for the past week I have been looking through the construction debris for the costumes. Bingo! Thank you universe once again, hahaha!
Are we are curious as to what was the Halloween costume that featured a sexy bra? It was a belly dancer ..... I think ........ perhaps a decrepit, reject belly dancer, I can't be sure..... I wore the bra over another top because I didn't want to be arrested. In truth, it was an old black bra that got relegated to the costume box, it was from my ‘dancing days’ but this bra didn’t hold well for much action, too many near ‘wardrobe malfunctions’. It will however, with a little tweaking, do just fine under the gowns. After all, the most we do at these affairs is stand around looking beautiful (hehehe).
We were finally given the itinerary for Dublin and I admit to disappointment in the planning department. I think maybe we will do most of the planning ourselves. I did manage to get a tuxedo rented for our son over there for the gala night so something is being accomplished..
I did so want to be down a full 30 lbs by the time we left but now I am just happy not to gain! How bad is that!
Really excited to see my two grown nieces and two great nieces on Good Friday, they are coming down from Grande Prairie to do some shopping at WEM and are dropping in for a visit. The little ones are 4 and 6. I met the 6 yr. old when she was only 2 and have yet to meet the little one. Am I allowed to get them an Easter egg or two? I can hardly wait!!
Wishing you all the vey best, to the newbies especially, this is a great place full of great people!
Still wrapped up in my 3 snowflake coat but feeling good!
Kate from Sherwood Park, AB0 -
Barbie, I love the “suffer for 15 minutes a day” great idea! I may have to give it a try!
Peachstategal, Welcome to the group, It is a great Bunch of supportive and fun girls. I especially love that we are and older group and we all can relate to each other. Feel free to friend me if you like.
Michele in NC, You have inspired me to dig out my Rodney Yee's Yoga Burn DVD. I bought it along with the supplies needed to do yoga over a year ago and have yet to get started! Maybe Tuesday on my day off.
Marcia, N VA, You will get the hang of it, Reading the posts really helps. I also am still working and don’t always have the time to post.
Viv, Congrats on the loss ! Woohoo!
DeeDee , I’m so happy to hear your feeling better. Please don’t over do it.
Padisney four, A big welcome to you, feel free to add me if you like.
Phyllis, Congratulations to you, I am aiming for that mark too, but am still a long way from it.
Meg, I hope you are feeling better.
Renny, I hope you feel better real soon and then you stomp on that bug!
Jnkmomm, Happy to hear the DH is feeling better and getting back to doing what he loves.
Katla, what a lovely day for you both! It was in the 40’s here and I got out the garden hose and washed all that yucky salt off my car today, it felt so good to be out in the sunshine!
Not the best of food choices this weekend but the time spent with my little Love Bug Granddaughter was way more important to me than counting calories. Tomorrow is a new day, a new week and a new start. I am so Thankful for all I am blessed with. Good night Friends
Carol inWNY0 -
:flowerforyou: We were out in the yard again this morning in our winter clothes……Jake with the leaf blower ( we live under a lot of evergreen trees that drop cones and needles all the time) and me with my trusty weed pulling tools. About 30 minutes a day is just right. We also spent time updating our emergency info paper by updating names and phone numbers of friends and family members who should be notified if something happens to us..added a few friends to the list and updated a bunch of phone numbers.
:flowerforyou: Katla, I didn’t just wake up one day and start walking 28,000 steps…….it has been a gradual change over several years…….having a pedometer motivated me to start looking for more opportunities to walk and little by little the numbers increased……also the more healthy I eat, the more energy I have.
:flowerforyou: DeeDee, I’m glad to hear that you are feeling better…..i know it will be hard for you to take it slow so you don’t have a relapse.
:flowerforyou: Peachstategal, welcome and keep coming back…..this is a great place for encouragement and support……in time you will learn a lot of names and get to know others…..many of us write our replies in a separate word document as we read so we don’t have to remember it all.
:flowerforyou: Lora, thanks for sharing about your line dancing grandmother……I hope to keep dancing for a few more decades just like she did.
:flowerforyou: Kate, you were so smart to decide not to drive in that scary weather.
:flowerforyou: Here’s another tidbit about the long lived people in Okinawa The Okinawans try to maintain a positive outlook on life. They live for their ikigai, reason for waking up in the morning . Another key to longevity here are their moais, groups of lifelong friends who act as social, emotional and financial support networks……..my reason for waking up in the morning is walking the dogs followed by time with Jake, dancing, and connecting with my friends……….all of you are becoming as close as lifelong friends (I’ve know some of you for a few years already and expect to know you much longer)
:laugh: I thought we would be off to bed early again until Sasha almost climbed into my lap begging to go out again so I took the girls one at a time and got to see the beautiful almost full moon…….life does not get any better than this.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Barbie from NW Washington
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DeeDee - so NOW we know who is to blame for this "yuk" weather! lol Put those snow people away...asap!!!! Glad you're feeling better.
I woke up about 4 this morning. Did my hour of hula hoop on the Wii. Tomorrow I'll do some yoga and then take the extremepump class.
grandmalle - happy for Taliah in getting into the school and really hope she gets that scholarship. Good luck to her!
peachstategal - welcome! I KNEW you were from Georgia.
padisneyfour - welcome! What part of PA are you in? We lived in Stroudburg and then moved to Kennett Square before moving to NC. My inlaws lived in FL and we used to go to Disney every year when the kids were small. But you know what? They actually preferred SeaWorld! Go figure
phyllis - you go girl!
ohiomom - you're right, one cookie isn't the end of the world. It just really burns me up when I realized the calories and the fats...and I didn't even enjoy it! Now if at least I'd enjoyed it, then maybe the calories would have been worth it. Oh well...like I say...live and learn...and die a fool.
Been spending a lot of time sleeping today...don't quite know why. Guess my body is just saying "I need sleep" and I'm listening. Well, at least I'm not eating!
Marcia in VA - my daughter (the one who lives in Reston) just called to say that it's snowing by her. Stay safe. I remeber you are in Fairfax, I believe. Is my memory correct?
Kate - I'm glad you didn't go pick up your dh.
Speaking of bras - I don't like underwire bars. One time I had to wear one, and the wire really dug into my breastbone. Anyway...I found this wireless stapless bra that was advertised in the paper so I ordered one. Yes, the shipping killed me. But in the end, it was pretty comfortable. Now I realize why it looked in a way funny. It seems when it was made, only one padded cup was added. The other was never put in. I need to return it to the manufacturer. Glad you found such a good bra
Carol - I like the Rodney Yee Yoga Burn DVD. It's different from his other DV's, yet I'm constantly surprised at how much I sweat!
While I was doing the hula hoop on the Wii today, I was listening to the audiobook of "younger next year". I got so involved in it, that there were times when I missed a hoop! Interesting book, that's for sure. Thanks, barbie, for suggesting it.
Hope everyone has a great evening.
Michele in NC0 -
Barbie - Once again you inspire me to do more. Good idea about doing the 30 minutes a day. I am a really proscratinator so I'll have to work on that one. LOL
Carol - I know just what you mean about your granddaughter being more important than counting calories. That was us last week when we babysat our 3 granddaughters. They are only young for such a short time. Before you know it, you aren't so important any more. I want to enjoy every moment of it now.
Kate - I see you are from Sherwood Park, I live in Calgary. What awful road conditions you had up there recently. I haven't been to WEM for quite some time.
I am notorious for losing my posts, so I won't go back any further.
Everyone have a great day tomorrow.
Jeri in Calgary, Alberta0 -
Welcome Peaches. I don't think many of the ladies in here know each other. It's just like your 5th grade students. You don't know them at the beginning of the school year but as the year goes on you can even predict how they are going to react in any given situation. I have MS and couldn't even begin to respond to so many like a lot of them do. I try to remember some. Eventually I will learn more. Plus it's a fast moving forum. My grand kids are 6 and 11 year old girls. I was there when both of them were born. I never thought I would be bale to have that awesome experience of seeing my grand children taking their first breath. I stayed with them the first week to help Mom. Jump right in and do what you can do.
Hi there. I read you have MS. How was it diagnosed? I have been falling recently and my doctor has set up an MRI for me to take. Any words of wisdom?
Janice Northern Ontario
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I started having problems with weird feelings in my legs. I would have an area that I could swear was wet, had very cold spots on my legs although they were warm to the touch. Just some really wierd feelings. Then one day I was out shopping couldn't move my left leg. I couldn't pick it up and get it in the car. When I got home and was sitting in the recliner I couldn't even move my toes. The next day the other leg followed suit. I have difficulty finding the words I want, fatigue, a lot of what I call electric jolts in my feet. My gait is pretty unsteady at times. MS is a pretty difficult thing to diagnose because the symptoms can be the symptoms of so may other things. The MRI is a good place to start. Make sure you have a doctor you have a good rapport with, one you can speak frankly with and will be the same with you, Read up on the disease and be very pro-active in your care. Have not only a good family doctor but a neurologist that specializes in MS. Or at least make sure you have a consult with one that can guide your own local neurologist. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I belong to a wonderful online support group. Only some one with MS understands all the emotions, feelings, symptoms you are having. You may look fine but feel crappy. You have a handicap sticker on your car and people get mad at you for looking so good and parking in a space you shouldn;t. Many people don't have a family support system and an online support group can be that.0 -
congrats on my weight loss were a bit premature - I'm up 2lbs this morning! My own fault I ate Pizza last night and I'm paying for it this morning. Feel so annoyed with myself. BUT today is a new day and I WILL do better today!
:flowerforyou: Welcome to the newbies, you've found a great place for motivation, help and support.
:drinker: A bit of good news, I've found the work out on You Tube that was taken off. It's not quite how I remember it so it maybe not quite the same, but it's by the same people and very similar so it will do for me.
:flowerforyou: Sorry not to reply personally, but I need to get ready for my trip into town.
:noway: :noway: Good grief what is that big yellow thing in the sky- is it - no it can't be - it is - it's the sun :smokin: :smokin: oh no it's going to get swallowed by a big grey cloud - too late - it's gone :sad: :sad:
Have a good day
Viv York UK where it's cold enough to snow!0 -
Good snowy morning from central Ohio!
Waking up this morning, glad to see that my little area didn’t receive as much snow as predicted so we will need to do very little shoveling. I don’t really mind it but it’s a pain on a work day.
Janice – hugs and prayers for you as you await the outcome of your medical tests.
Wessecg – enjoy your time with your sister, exploring new paths! Glad to hear that Jackson is progressing.
Kate – so excited for you as you finish the planning for your trip; I wish I were going with you! And I don’t blame you for asking DH to take a taxi; it sounds like the roads were horrible there!
Michele – sounds like an interesting book; I will have to check it out at the library if they have it.
Have to go get ready for work; back later. Have a wonderful day, everyone!
Sandy, central Ohio0 -
Good morning ladies.
WARNING - POSSIBLY TOO MUCH INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!
Well, I made it into work today - I definitely wouldn't have done if there had been anyone else to cover. From about 7 o'clock last night I had a major IBS event. I reckon I was in the bathroom a total of about 8 hours. No kidding. I even got to the point where I tried to do a 'tactical throw up', which sometimes helps. Not this time. If I managed to get a full hour of sleep I would be very surprised.
Coming into work on the tube was interesting to say the least. I did manage to get a seat for the last four stops, but I was decidedly wobbly.
Ho hum. My plan today is to do just as much work as I have to do. Drink lots of water and lock the door to the gallery if I need to!
Must go, but hope everyone has a good day. Keep warm and hydrated please (oh, and Dee Dee - please tell me that the snowmen have been banished!!)
Love to all.
Amanda x0 -
Amanda so sorry to hear you wern't feeling well, yesterday afternoon I wasn't feeling to hot either,but all I can say is HOT DAMN the scale moved down,
I havent been going to the gym every day because of my heel, I have gone every other day.but try and do some physical exercise every day.. I know to work it off faster I have to move more.but until the heel is healed it is tough.I am doing the exercise's in the pain free book.
Hope everyone has a spectacular day...
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Good morning beautiful ladies:flowerforyou:
Welcome to everyone new! Come in often and chat away!
Phyllis
Congrats on being under the 150 mark…I will be so glad when I can say that!
Tammy Congrats on your clothes fitting better, sure makes a difference when the scale is being hateful and not moving! I think a lot of us have spoiled fur babies , Noel likes me to dry her with the hair dyer after we`ve walked in the rain:laugh: !
Meg Are you feeling better?:flowerforyou:
Lora Sounds like you had a nice visit with your son! Your grandmother sounds like a great lady taking care of herself! I hope I`ll be doing the same!
Moxie Hi! Good to see you!
Jane M Hope you had a great Sunday!
Renny Love the quote! Hope you`re feeling better!:flowerforyou:
Marcia Sounds like you had a great day! Great exercise, and fun too! Good for you weighing your chocolate!
Sandy Sounds like you had a busy day! Working out twice…good for you!
Katla I`m a bit curious too why it took so long for Liz to get a simple cut and style….I get highlights or lowlights and it doesn`t take that long! Sounds like you had a perfect day with DH!
Janice Hi! So nice to see you again! Hope you get your test results soon! Waiting sometimes is the hardest thing! Good luck!
Cheryl Have a wonderful time with your sister! Glad Jackson is doing betrer!
Kate I so love reading your posts, you have a wonderful way with words! Glad DH took a taxi and you didn`t have to get out in all that mess!
Carol Glad you had a wonderful time with your Love Bug !!! Enjoy all the precious moments!!!
Barbie I love reading your posts too, you always inspire me!! Thanks!!!!:flowerforyou:
Michele Snow people are put away now!!!! You were up early too:noway: :grumble: , yikes, no wonder you spent a lot of time sleeping! I napped for 2 ½ hours myself:yawn: . Lol at the one sided bra:laugh: !
Jeri Computer gremlins sometimes get my post too:grumble: ! Sometimes I open a word document and that way I still have a copy if it goes into cyber space!
Viv I`m sure that 2 pounds is from the sodium, but I know how discouraging it can be! Drink lots of water today! You saw the sun, and boo it`s gone again…I`m looking for that round yellow ball too!:glasses:
Amanda Oh my I hope you get to feeling better:flowerforyou: !!! Snow people have been put away!!!
Grandmallie Congrats on the scale moving down!!! Feels great doesn`t it!!!
Well I have been on this computer too long, the behind is going numb
! I did put the snow people away yesterday, can`t blame the weather on me anymore!
Hope you all have a fabulous Monday!!! Drink your water:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: and log your food!!!
Hugs,
DeeDee in cold, windy NC0 -
Good Monday everyone! I am really tired today. Started taking steroids for my sarcoidosis on Friday so I would be able to sing this weekend and now of course I can't sleep. We had a 3-1/2 hour rehersal with the orchestra and guest conductor on Saturday and then a short rehersal and the cantata yesterday afternoon. It went really well and we had a good crowd but I didn't do too well on the eating. We had a pizza party afterward and I was a bit overboard on the carbs. Oh well today is another day and a chance to take two steps forward toward my goal. I will try to get in a swim and drink lots of water to wash the sodium away. Everyone have a blessed week. Sue in SD0
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DeeDee – glad you’re feeling a bit better, don’t overdo it! Please share how the orange/curry sauce turned out, it sounds wonderful!!!
Jmkmomm – You are able to guide DH knowing what the healthy options are. It sure seems like a good sign that he wants to walk and sing, both joyful and healthy activities!
MA in UK – I can just picture you romping in the snow! Teenage boys and their neverending appetites – yikes!
Katla – “Vitamin LZ” :laugh:
Marcia – Great to have you with us!
Viv in UK – Way to go, congrats on your 1.5 lost!!! You did great by giving away the pudding
DeeDee – I feel your pain, I’ve been up since 4am as well. My body clock is definitely broken! Glad to hear you’re putting away the snow people, as I’m really over this winter/snow thing
Peachstategal – Welcome! Once you begin checking in periodically, you’ll become familiar. I know what works for me is to have a separate Word file open and I take notes as I read then copy/paste my replies
Padisneyfour – Welcome to you too (see above)
Phyllis – Congrats, I can’t wait to see the “other side” of 150 again!!!! Yay
Tammy – That’s awesome about your clothes fitting better, that’s been happening for me lately too and it is soooo exciting! Loved your soup idea, that’s what I made for LAST weekend’s snowstorm (yummy and healthy with chicken Italian sausage)
Lora NYC – Great to hear about your grandmother and her zest and active approach to life!
Renny – Loved the quote! So true, so true. Hope you’re feeling much better soon!
Marcia – sounds like a lovely day walking (and working) with your best friend!!!
Katla – what a wonderful day you had, getting to hand out with your dog and hubby and exercise while you were at it
Janice in Northern Ontario – Welcome and hope you get a timely and positive outcome from your medical tests. Keep eating cleanly and drinking your water, and don’t forget to log it all
Wessecg – Sounds like a great trip you’re having, nice challenge too! Great news about Jackson improving steadily
Kate – Your bra solution was brilliant! Your trip sounds fabulous and you definitely need to get your nieces Easter eggs!
Carol in WNY – So wonderful to have a weekend with your lovebug, glad you had such a great time
Barbie – Thanks for sharing your plans to update your important info, it was an excellent reminder that we need to do the same!
Amanda – So sorry to hear you’re feeling so poorly, do “lock the gallery” as needed and take care of yourself!
Sue in SD – Healing thoughts to you so you’re ready for all your concerts
Brooke from Colorado0 -
We're back!
My holiday in Granada, Nicaragua with the parents was perfect! Now I'm back & must get into the routine again. Logged my breakfast, committed to a weight lifting session after school today. I don't think I'll weigh myself for a couple of days - just give the body time to settle back into the routine too.
I think my boys (J'boy and DH) were glad to have me home, J'boy said it was the first "sit down" meal he'd had since I left, and the Tshirt I brought home for him is the only clean piece of clothing he has. Oh dear, I need to teach him how to cook something other than mac & cheese. I know he can do his own laundry, so that's just a matter of nagging or desperation.
I signed up for a triathalon with two friends, I'm doing the swimming part. That's inspiration to keep moving now that curling season is over.
Looking forward to catching up on everyone's news.
Nancy0 -
The sun came out! The sun came out... yes, we still have a week of cold to look forward to, but the sun makes me happy.
Hope you all are off to a great start to the week!
Tammy0 -
JMKMomm, I do not have MS. That was another poster!
I am getting to keep the 1-1/2 year old granddaughter today as she has another ear infection. This is about the 4th one this year. She will be going to the ENT during Spring break and will probably be getting tubes in her ears. Her father had them when he was 6 mos. old. With both GKs in day care this year, one or the other has been sick almost every month. Will be glad when mom's school is out for the summer so they can be home and get well.
Hope all are doing well and wishing you a very happy Monday!0 -
Welcome Peaches. I don't think many of the ladies in here know each other. It's just like your 5th grade students. You don't know them at the beginning of the school year but as the year goes on you can even predict how they are going to react in any given situation. I have MS and couldn't even begin to respond to so many like a lot of them do. I try to remember some. Eventually I will learn more. Plus it's a fast moving forum. My grand kids are 6 and 11 year old girls. I was there when both of them were born. I never thought I would be bale to have that awesome experience of seeing my grand children taking their first breath. I stayed with them the first week to help Mom. Jump right in and do what you can do.
Hi there. I read you have MS. How was it diagnosed? I have been falling recently and my doctor has set up an MRI for me to take. Any words of wisdom?
Janice Northern Ontario
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I started having problems with weird feelings in my legs. I would have an area that I could swear was wet, had very cold spots on my legs although they were warm to the touch. Just some really wierd feelings. Then one day I was out shopping couldn't move my left leg. I couldn't pick it up and get it in the car. When I got home and was sitting in the recliner I couldn't even move my toes. The next day the other leg followed suit. I have difficulty finding the words I want, fatigue, a lot of what I call electric jolts in my feet. My gait is pretty unsteady at times. MS is a pretty difficult thing to diagnose because the symptoms can be the symptoms of so may other things. The MRI is a good place to start. Make sure you have a doctor you have a good rapport with, one you can speak frankly with and will be the same with you, Read up on the disease and be very pro-active in your care. Have not only a good family doctor but a neurologist that specializes in MS. Or at least make sure you have a consult with one that can guide your own local neurologist. Let me know if there is anything I can do. I belong to a wonderful online support group. Only some one with MS understands all the emotions, feelings, symptoms you are having. You may look fine but feel crappy. You have a handicap sticker on your car and people get mad at you for looking so good and parking in a space you shouldn;t. Many people don't have a family support system and an online support group can be that.
Hi jmkmomm,
Thank you for your helpful response. I, too, have had times when I thought my leg was cold in parts and touched it to see if I had spilled anything cold on it or to see if it were wet, but it was dry and warm to the touch. I've also had the piercing electrical jolts. I have a brother and a cousin who have ms. Both are still able to walk. I'll post again when I have test results either positive or negative. Thank you.0 -
Good morning, ladies –
Woke up to several inches of snow – everything is white as far as the eye can see. I had pretty much blown off the forecast, but they seemed to have gotten this one right. Bring on the spring! I’m starting my seeds just so I can feel some forward progress :laugh:. I did manage to get a lot of spring cleaning done yesterday however – detail/washed my car, vacuumed and shampooed the downstairs carpets, replaced the felt pads on the bottoms of the kitchen chairs and stools, cleaned the kitchen, pulled out the old sheets and blankets we don’t use anymore (taking them to the SPCA when the snow clears), cleaned out more too-big clothes. I also had to clean out the fridge and cupboards - *someone* had stocked them with hot dogs and potato chips. I tossed all of it in the trash (OK, I ate a few potato chips first). I also tossed the rest of the kids’ valentine candy – the rule in the house is we can only have candy from one holiday at a time, and they won’t be here before Easter lol.
DH and I had a date night in the city on Saturday – went to dinner and the symphony (doesn’t that sound fancy?). I have a few beaded cocktail dresses – spent Saturday trying on everything – they were all way too big. Like, hanging on me like a gunny sack big. I made DH watch a fashion show of “and look how this one gaps in the back at the waist!” and “See?!? The straps won’t stay up!” He got bored quickly but enjoyed having a hot-looking wife on his arm for the evening :laugh::smooched: . We went to the Reading Market Sunday morning to look around and let me buy fresh produce before I took him to the airport. I love shopping there – I can buy so much for pennies – but I usually buy more than we can use (particularly since it’s just me until Wednesday night). However, I stuck to more durable produce this time except the kale and swiss chard – and I put that into a Tuscan bean and kale soup yesterday. It was a lovely weekend.
Linda, I wanted to mention that while I get where you’re coming from on the “if it’s good tasting it’s not diet,” please remember that the key to making your diet successful isn’t depriving yourself or eating only bland, tasteless food – it’s making your regular, everyday meals just as tasty as they were before, just less of it and healthier. If I had to eat, for example, Special K for breakfast every single day I would break my diet in no time. It’s important to find what tastes good to you (and isn’t potato chips) and incorporate that into your regular food routine. Make it count!
Amanda, we are having a snow day here too. Funny – I was in Colorado for two weeks and didn’t feel as cold as I have since I returned to Pennsylvania this weekend. Your Lebonese dinner sounds fab – I loved the variety of foods I could find in London. I’m so sorry to hear about your upset system – it’s too bad there wasn’t anyone to cover for you at work so you could get some sleep. I hope you feel better soon.
JB, I hope your car is up and running now!
Luvbuttons, your American Girl doll project sounds like fun! I hope everything turns out.
Katla, I’m glad to hear your gua sha treatment worked. I’ve never heard of that. I had however not only heard of the salt-free seasoning at Costco but seen it and bought it the last time I was there. It looks tasty, and DH isn’t a huge salt fiend anyway so I know he’ll use it as a meat rub. How wonderful that the weather cooperated enough for you and DH to get out.
JMKmomm, I hope your husband is better and getting treatment for his heart – how scary! I agree it’s might be best not to scare your MIL. Poor thing – she sounds somewhat confused. I hope your vacation goes well – sounds like you all need one. Good job looking ahead for a meal DH could eat at the restaurant and moving him off the chicken fried steak lol.
Brooke, sorry I missed meeting you and Jane and Laura – next time.
Renny, I can’t believe how bad the flu has been this year! It’s awful. I hope you feel better soon. I had seen the previews for Hungry for Change and want to watch it – something to do while DH is away this week – yay!
Glenda, the winter just seems to be dragging on and on and on . .. thanks for the welcome back.
Meg, hope you enjoyed your date night – sounds like fun!
Tammy, your laundry project sounds a lot more fun than mine was (doing the two weeks’ worth of clothes DH never got around to). I am dying for a new washer/dryer. Ah, and I see that you made the white bean and kale soup too! We seem to be on the same wave-length . . . hmm.
Sandy, I think it’s great that you still lost 5lbs – “only” :laugh:. Keep with it – the pounds will keep melting off.
DeeDee, I agree completely about how wonderful it is to be outside enjoying nature. I love the same things – the birds, the flowers, the trees, etc. Hope Noel recovers soon. I’m glad to hear you’re on the mend as well. Enjoy the spring cleaning.
MA_B – congrats on the loss! And enjoy that visit with your DS.
Barbie, thanks so much for the “Suffer for 15 minutes/day” idea! I’m going to use that on DH right away. He had two weeks to pull together the info he needs to complete the DE taxes (he’s the only one who files in DE) but did he do it? Nooooo . . . and I love the idea of the important personal information documents too. Stealing that one as well. No wonder the yardwork was a pain you were bundled up like a snowman lol.
Michele, I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy that cookie. I’m with you – if I’m going to spend the calories, I’m going to enjoy them. I frequently stop eating something now after a bite or two if it isn’t fantastic.
Marcia, welcome and I hope you keep coming back. A lot of people here start out with walking to get the exercise going. It really helps, so I hope you stick with it.
Liz, that was a busy day but sounds fun.
Viv, congrats on the loss! Sticky toffee pudding is my all-time favorite dessert – ever! When we were living in London we had it every single time I saw it on the menu. Fortunately while I was there I walked everywhere all the time and lost weight overall (and obviously didn’t see the pudding on the menu every night). DD loved it too. If you were looking at kickboxing with Aussies you may possibly have seen something by Les Mills – the two main people (Dan and Rach) are either Aussies or from New Zealand. I’ve been doing that for three months now and love every single second of it (except the HIIT part lol). Good luck finding it.
PeachState – I hope you aren’t too put off. We “know” each other mainly through what we read here. Just jump in and join the conversation!
Phyllis, welcome to the under-150s group!!! I’m jazzed to be here finally too.
Lora, I imagine that wind is back today – boo. You’ll have to give me some ideas for where to go in NYC – DS and his girlfriend are coming there in May and we’re going up for the weekend to see them and bring them back with us. He’s a chef, so we’re looking at a special place to take him (where we can get a reservation too).
Janice, I hope the unknown becomes known as the scary thing you feared but didn’t come to pass. Peace to you.
Cheryl, Annapolis is one of my favorite places – DH and I were married there and go back often. I hope you enjoy the weekend even though it sounds like a bit of sad time too.
Kate, you must have the only sunny spot on the planet right now lol. 100 car pile-ups – scary! Congratulation on the sexy bra – I’m glad it worked out for you. I agree the curtain fringe might not have been the best thing under your dress. Of course you’re allowed to get the little ones an egg or two – I just bought my niece a chocolate bunny for this Sunday and she’s 13!
Carol in WNY, enjoy your visit with the grandbaby – I’m so jealous. DD just posted new pics of my GDD with her new outdoor splash pool - :sad:. I want to be there to see her, but no more traveling for this gal for a while.
Sue in SD, I’m sorry your sarcoid is flaring up. I hope the steroids get it under control soon. I have it as well, but mine has been burned out since my late-30s (when they discovered it). Still, until the scars starting diminishing my lung function was really low. Good for you for being able to sing!
Nancy, welcome back! I’m so glad you had a wonderful time. My “boys” are experts on cooking ramen noodles and insist that’s all they’ll ever need to know how to cook lol. DSD and DSS are both in Costa Rica for their spring break – with the Spanish class. My cousin went to Nicaragua a few years ago on a cruise and loved it. She said the black sand beaches were amazing. A triatholon – wow! That’s ambitious. I hope you enjoy the training.
OK, enough for one day. The snow had stopped but it’s back again. It looks like it’s going to be a quiet day for me. At least now that I’ve started the spring cleaning it will probably continue – I tend to get motivated once I start. I’m living proof of the law of physics that say a body in motion tends to stay in motion :laugh:.
Cheers, and keep moving!
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Janice in N Ontario: DH was diagnosed with MS about three years ago. He’d been having odd symptoms for years. We went to a Neurologist in the same practice he’d visited before. The first time we visited this doctor's office because he experienced flop foot while on vacation. He was told he had a pinched nerve in his knee. (We later learned that flop foot is a common symptom of ms.) The second time we went because he lost his balance while sitting on a stationary bike used for exercise and fell off. This was about a year later. He was referred to a surgeon who proposed fusing his spine. His regular doctor hit the roof and sent him off to Oregon Health Sciences University for further testing. He had a battery of tests that were both painful and inconclusive, and went for an MRI. They compared MRI’s from past neck surgeries with the new one, and that is how he was diagnosed. As I understand it, MS Is often diagnosed in a process of elimination. Compared MRI’s over time or a spinal tap may be the only conclusive ways to make the diagnosis. Spinal taps are quite painful according to DH, who has had two of them and swears he'll never have another. There is a lot of information available on line. I wish you good luck on this.:flowerforyou:
Kate from AB: Your whole post made me smile. It seems like life is good. Yay!:bigsmile:
Barbie: I have noticed an increase in energy lately and was attributing it to increasing day length, but I think you’re right that it is connected with getting healthier. :flowerforyou: The good thing in this is that I can’t affect day length, but I can deliberately do things to get healthier. :bigsmile: The information you shared about elderly Okinawans is also very encouraging. They evidently have a wonderful culture.
Viv from York: If you gained two pounds over night it is likely water weight. Pizza is very salty.
Amanda: How awful for you, and how courageous you are. Just leaving home took more courage than I would have had. :noway: Locking the gallery is a sensible strategy. I’ve had days on that theme, but nothing as persistent and dramatic as you’re experiencing. An over the counter medication, Immodium, (loperamide HCI) generally controlled it at work for me if I took two (or three) tablets. I prefer the multi-symptom version that includes simethicone to control gas. Consuming a dairy product hidden in purchased food is what usually sets me off. :grumble: As a teacher, you can’t just walk out of the classroom and be gone for 15 minutes. After taking two (or three) I didn’t need to go again for a day or two. :blushing: Three is an overdose but it stops the problem immediately. I still keep Immodium on hand but haven’t needed it in quite a while except on long car trips.:flowerforyou:
DeeDee: I won a coffee mug at a baby shower that I’d love to send you. It is perfect for you.:bigsmile:
Sue in SD: Hope you feel better soon.:flowerforyou:
Nancy: I’m glad to hear you had a great trip and were welcomed home enthusiastically. :bigsmile: Those men need to learn to cook and run a washing machine. :laugh: My son could do both by about 12 or 13. No one learned to fold towels, though, and my daughter still can’t seem to get the hang of it. To her credit, she works full time, has a toddler, and she and her DH are remodeling their home while living in it.
Today is off to a good start. The dog has gone to the groomer and come home with less hair to shed all over the house. DH checked his blood pressure and it is the best it has been in quite a while. :bigsmile: I credit the exercise we did yesterday and water drinking as major players in the improvement. :drinker: You can only accomplish so much by cutting out salt. The scale was good to me this morning. :bigsmile: It bounced up yesterday and down to a new low today. I’m crediting the exercise and water drinking for that, too.:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:
Katla in overcast NW Oregon0 -
I am finally back to the weight I was at before I gorged out on Easter eggs and then gained some! I haven't told my husband but I weigh less than he does.
Sorry Peaches, I am fairly new to this forum also and especially using the quote feature. I just got the wrong person.0 -
Well I have figured out that I am really depressed. I felt it coming on but thougth I could handle it. I can't. When I told my husband I didn't feel like shopping (he was stunned), When I looked at the beautiful moon this morning, I wanted to feel joy but I didn't. I am having trouble even being excited about Oliva or anything. I am calling an EAP counselor today to start getting some help. I am tired of not feeling anything. I am just so numb.
Sorry to be such a downer but I am glad you are all here for me.
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
In the spring - ish North of Seattle.0 -
Bump for Monday....mostly just reading instead of posting.0
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Well I have figured out that I am really depressed. I felt it coming on but thougth I could handle it. I can't. When I told my husband I didn't feel like shopping (he was stunned), When I looked at the beautiful moon this morning, I wanted to feel joy but I didn't. I am having trouble even being excited about Oliva or anything. I am calling an EAP counselor today to start getting some help. I am tired of not feeling anything. I am just so numb.
Sorry to be such a downer but I am glad you are all here for me.
Robin, Bodi and Ritter
In the spring - ish North of Seattle.
Robin, I'm glad you're getting help. I'm praying for you and a good counselor. xoxo
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Happy Monday and bump for later!0
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