March Madness
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70 and 80's ??????
I'm coming to stay with you til may Tammy !!! Running Down to the car now!!!! Thru the snow !!0 -
Tonya, a bonus how wonderful that your hard work was recognized! Hope at least some of it goes for a special night out for you!
For 5% I would gladly pull back my hair to show my gray roots! I have not gotten a senior discount in a store, but I proudly accept the AARP room rate if it is the lowest!
TA it doesn't take much to get junior high kids hyper and the promise of an 80 degree weekend would be enough to get me crazy with them!
Here the hardiest of the daffodils are blooming at my office, so maybe spring is more than just a distant dream!.0 -
Gonna be 90 degrees here in Tucson today, Friday and Saturday, but then, thank goodness, cools back down to 80's then 70's on the extended forecast. We get enough heat in May, June, July, August, September and October and don't need to get into those triple digits too soon!!0
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We had fluries in Jersey this morning....
Followed by brisk winds and in the 30s...
Rain is coming this weekend... :grumble:
Carol
Spring - where are you and when are you coming back to Jersey? You teased us over the last couple of days....:ohwell:0 -
Janet, I have been fretting over how I was going to save enough money for the plane ticket to Seattle and still save for the family vacation in August. This just made it a little bit easier. What there is left is going into savings.
I also did another adjustment on my diary settings. I upped my fiber to 30 but I can't seem to get even half that in on a normal day. I did the custom settings so we shall see how this works.
Seehe, I am so jealous. It's only supposed to 70-75 here this weekend. This morning it was 28 but right now it's about 50.
Tammy, I have spring fever and it isn't even here yet. I can only imagine how the kids are.0 -
Tonya, instead of focusing on getting to 30g of fiber per day, look at what your averages have been and committ to yourself that you will increase that average by 5g's per day, (only one apple or pear). When you get that you can go for another 5. Making small changes that youu can then increase as you move forward is easier than just deciding you are going to have a drastic change starting right this minute. Someone recently posted a list of high fiber foods, which might help.
Time2 suggested that we do something GREAT for ourselves today. Taking that to heart, I made appointments for my internist, my dentist, my dental surgeon and my gyn. Might not be exactly what she was thinking, butt what could be better than taking care of myself. I had appointments that needed to be cancelled because of pneumonia and I have just "not had the time" to reschedule. I decided I need to make the time.
Time2--- standing at the desk is supposed to be fabulous for you, congrats for doing what I have been "thinking" about for a while. The state won't buy me a new desk and I have been reluctant to spend my own money. But I have a place for my laptop at home. So with Time2's example I will stand at my laptop on my 2 telecommute days. And if all goes well (or if Time2 reports it has changed her life!) I will invest in a desk.
How do you define doing something Great for yourself?
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Janet, Those are some of the best things to do for yourself!!!... I have made my gyno & booby appt for April....but I know I am 3 years overdue for my 1st .....ugh!....you know....up the wazoo(colon)!! appt...So I know he will be on me about it.. I think I'll have him make it for me that day, cause I always put it off until a good time and I haven't found one yet... no excuses...
Snoozi, I need you to come help me at my house...I am home alone and still haven't done any organizing...I don't know why, just lazy... You are doing it with the yoga... Sounds like just the ticket...a little relaxing yoga, a good book, some wine....
Tonya, Hooray for the bonus!! May you'll get a promotion for your hard work and dedication.... I haven't forgot you, we have been swamped here and I will be on Vacation next week!!! , but I will get in touch with you after that.
Tammy, I know you are sooooo ready for Spring break.... Have fun ! Babe is doing survey work in your state...down close to the end of the earth ( he says) some where past Dulac and in New Orleans...He saw the explosion with the barge and oil line...said it was tremedously large...
Seehee...beautiful pictures... I hope to go somewhere like that in a year or so...Babe wants to go to the four corners...so he can be in four states at once...go figure..
Bis and Jonny, I would love to go on a cruise, but Babe is against it for now...after all the accidents with ships...I'll have to work on him, or go with someone else.....that's a thought....Hmmmm....
Carol, I really enjoyed to OZ movie, I even did it without any popcorn or soda..... but it did smell soooo good...
I had read where standing was so much better on your body than sitting... and I find I don't have as many tension -type headaches as usually, from trying to look through my granny glasses sitting on the end of my nose..cause I only need them to see close-up. You just want to make it a height where it doesn't make it worse on your back... I think it has helped with my weightloss , to
If I missed anyone, I'm sorry, I didn't open up a word document and I can't see all the posts. But everyone seems to be doing wonderfully,
Looks like you all had a GREAT day..
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Time2, it is TIME TO make the colon appointment. My DH is only here with me today because he listened to his internist who sent him for a colonoscopy when he turned 50. Completely non-symptomatic, with zero family history, they found colon cancer. After his resectioning, he didn't even need chemo and is now almost 8 years cancer free. Colon cancer kills way too many people considering it is completely curable if caught early. This public service announcement is brought to you by Bob's colon!0
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Run Snoosie Run !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But be for warned Sangria is the menu tonight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But oh well I just won't have my chocolate popcorn !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I blew a gasket at school today and finally told my assistant principle a few things that probably put the final nails in my coffin but enough is enough !!!! As bad as I hate being the first year teacher I am talking to another teacher with connections about a different position next year we shall see. I am praying that God guide things but know that I am about to drop and please don't have so much faith in me............ I should stop typing seeing that the little red line keeps making me retype everything !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As with all storms this to shall pass.
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I will , Janet, I promise...but I am SKEERED!! .... I haven't had the best of luck with that dept. ....lack of fiber...which is why I have to take the yuicky stuff...Metamucil.0
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Janet, I solved my problem with fiber...I love artichokes and popcorn. I shouldn't have any problems upping my intake with those :bigsmile: I also like black beans but find the ones in the can to salty I am going to try and find them dried so i can make them myself. Now I have a real excuse to buy artichokes at $4 each!0
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Beautiful weekend here, been outside so much that I now have a soar throat from the pollen but was so worth it. We broke the garden and rowed it up (21 total rows). After that we planted yellow bell peppers (green are not friends with the husband) planted 5 rows of green beans ( carb low friends !!!) and 3 rows of green lima beans. No one had tomato, squash, zuchinni, or cucumber plants yet but are expected any day as they were suppose to have come in Friday the store clerk explained. We have decided to plant the watermelons and spaghetti squash in box gardens of their own rather than in the garden this year in hopes they will be easier to take care of and keep the grass out of the vines.
We have cooked and ate out side for 2 days now. It really makes me miss the Pacific Northwest as we did the same more than we ate inside when living there. Grilled rib eyes last night and hamburgers for lunch today (those things are costly in daily allotments !!!! but it was good) now I need to be careful to stay within my dailies.
For those that have not tried the Skinny Cow - Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream Bar they are yummy. I like the proportioned bars.
Well I still have 2 subjects of lesson plans to get ready so back to work. Hope everyone has a great week.0 -
Major NSV- Had my labs last week and saw my doctor today. He said I am his star patient :blushing: and am no longer diabetic or on the verge of it (prediabetic) but just hypoglycemic at this point and super close to normal range!!!! Other great improvements in blood work ,too, which decreased my risk of heart attack and stroke-here's to healthy living!!!
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Seehe that is wonderful news !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ladies I really need some prayers right now. My oldest has finally made the decision after 15 years to go to rehab. I am home baby sitting him more or less today until 10 a.m. tomorrow. I am emotionally drained at this point after a long weekend of being on pins and needles. I have not give in to eating but knowing my history I am worried. I have prayed many years for this and yet I am still apprehensive and that he is making this choice for the right reasons. I want to go to bed and pull the covers over my head but tomorrow it would all still be here.
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Seehe that is wonderful news !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ladies I really need some prayers right now. My oldest has finally made the decision after 15 years to go to rehab. I am home baby sitting him more or less today until 10 a.m. tomorrow. I am emotionally drained at this point after a long weekend of being on pins and needles. I have not give in to eating but knowing my history I am worried. I have prayed many years for this and yet I am still apprehensive and that he is making this choice for the right reasons. I want to go to bed and pull the covers over my head but tomorrow it would all still be here.
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Tammy,
Prayers coming you're way.... relax if you can.....
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\Major NSV- Had my labs last week and saw my doctor today. He said I am his star patient :blushing: and am no longer diabetic or on the verge of it (prediabetic) but just hyperglycemic at this point and super close to normal range!!!! Other great improvements in blood work ,too, which decreased my risk of heart attack and stroke-here's to healthy living!!!
lolololol i love those dancing guys!!! Susan - so so thrilled for you my friend.. honestly.. that is the BEST news ever and you totally should be so proud of yourself my friend.... i would have skipped out of the dr's office lol.. and ask to have the results framed... or done it myself and put it up on the wall!! You worked so very hard to get there and you DID IT... hugely proud and happy for ya!0 -
Tammy..... oh wow..... it's great news that your son has decided to go to rehab... will absolutely send prayers and hugs your way... and as good as the decision is for him and his life... we also understand how complex and varied the myriad of emotions you have to be feeling right now are that go along with his decision.. relief, hope, fear, and a million more that also bring out all the other emotions your situation encompass ed over the past 15 years . Having come to the decision to actually go is a huge step.. but it doesn't change all the feelings and history you have had to deal with and have to again now.... and as we all know, most of us are driven by emotional eating which is why we are here.. so i will also pray that you turn to us this time for help and support and venting and whatever else you need... you have worked so hard and done an amazing job of ridding yourself of so many habits along with the phenomal weight loss, but emotional eating... is probably the biggest hurdle all of us face..
Know that we are here for you.... and will support you in any and every way we can ok?? If it's 2am and you find yourself having a "moment" as I call em... reach out.... one of us will be around, k?? I'm not saying don't indulge in something if the need arises - I'm just saying we are here for you this time around k?? don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help ... and if you do dive headfirst into something.. dive once and have your moment.. then just acknowledge it to us and accept it as a moment and you will be fine... you won't fall backwards and you won't have to feel any guilt or the other million things our head do to us... but be aware that its a one time thing like any other because you simply want whatever.. and thats all it is... and you will NOT backslide.... we won't let you ok?? Lean on us and know you have people who care about you and will be here to help you thru this tuff time k??
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Tammy, we are here for you. I'll be keeping you and your family in my thoughts. Snoozie as always is eloquent in her post and it mirrors my own thoughts.
xoxoxoxo,
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Susan, I am so happy for you and your dancing guys...lol. Excellent that your commitment to good health has shown rewards.0
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Tammy, So happy your son has mad the decision to go to rehab. I understand how incredibly stressful and emotional this is for you and your family. Hugs and prayers sent to you all.0
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Hello my Ladies,
Well food has always been my self medication so I am guessing that is part of the reason I am not handling this very well. On the positive I have not turned to food unlike the past I find myself having to push myself to even eat (mixed blessing?)
I want to say thanks to all the support that has been sent my way. I also wanted to add to my prayer request. A week ago my oldest daughter was diagnosed with a mass on her lung and put on meds ( I was good as I had prayed and found comfort) but yesterday when she returned it has now been diagnosed on the breast. With this crazy week I don't find myself doing as well this time around. Can't it just be the end of May and let me crawl in the bed for a few days ??? That always helps !!!
Anway I want to see thanks for all the support that you all provide !!! It is so very much appreciated.0 -
Tammy, ((((hugs)))) and prayers sent your way.0
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I foegot I did have a good weigh in at the doctors. Since January it shows I am down 14 pounds which means I currently weight less than when I had my first child who will be 31 May 19. That means I am smaller now than I have been in at least 30 years !!!!!!!!!! All the amazing support of this group and my wonderful family has been such a huge factor in this journey. !!!!
I am feeling a bit better today and not thinking of the issues ever minute of the day... I do appreicalte each of you so much, just knowing I have somewhere to turn that doesn't judge helps so much not just with the journey but with the life issues.
Wishing you all a tropical Thursday !!!!0 -
Tammy, wow, my mother used to say that God doesn't send us more than we can handle, but sometimes, you just want to say ok, enough is enough. I am praying you get the strength to continue to be the supportive mother that you are and that somehow, you avoid our drug of choice--food, and most importantly that both chilldren are restored to full health. Janet0
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I want to thank all my Hatter friends for all your support over the past year. Unfortunately I am now finding it difficult to offer all of you the love and support you all deserve and no longer feel worthy of being a member of the group. Demands of caring for my mother and work are draining all my time.
Work is giving me a hard time about time off for her medical appointments, so I have applied for FMLA, If it gets approved I am pursuing an appointment with a gerontologist as was recommended by her primary care doctor. I will still need to work close to my 40 hours, but need to be able to have a few hours off here & there for the medical appointments,. We are also going to therapy a couple of times a week now as she has a tendon injury .
I am going to commit what little “me time” I have to getting my exercise in. I have been using the treadmill, but it has become very difficult to even get to go for a walk outside. Mom gets in a total panic if she can not find me or if I am a few minutes late in returning.
They say they call me the sandwich generation. I am a single Mom, with a dead beat X and taking care of an elderly parent. Money is tight, but life could be worse. I have my health, a wonderful son and John my BF. John, is in a very similar situation as I am as far as an elderly mother he cares for and being a single Dad to a disabled child .
So Hatter friends, Best of luck to all of you. I will not be posting for a bit, but will be logging my food and exercise. As Arnold would say “I’ll be back”
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Kathy,
Take the time you need, I will be here. You are doing a tremendous thing taking care of your Mom and everything else that is going on in your life. Make sure to take care of yourself cause if you don't, you can't take care of those close to you. That being said from the person who takes care of everyone else first. Do as I say...not as I do
Hugs and prayers for you and yours,
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Kathy,
Take the time you need (and don't feel bad) - the Mad Hatters will be here for you.
You have been to hell and back - stay strong.:flowerforyou:
Hugs and prayers...and positive vibes coming your way.
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Kathy
I totally relate and completely undertand the issue of me time. We will be here waiting and sending good thoughts and prayers. Stay strong0 -
Bis..
All of us here totally understand and support your decision to use any spare time you CAN squeeze out for yourself, to taking care of YOU, physically and mentally.... and we will continue to be be here and support you in any way we can (because once a Hatter Kathy.. always a Hatter.. lol you cant escape us!) But... that's a good thing right now because all you need to know is you don't have to feel the slightest bit worried about not being able to be here for us... we will take care of each other while you focus on trying to get some time to take care of YOU, but we will also all be here always for you.... for whatever we can offer without asking for anything in return my friend.. know that if you just need a shoulder to cry on sometimes, or a vent without judgement... we will be here fo listen or send a virtual hug. Several of us have been caregivers for our parents and know exactly the pressures that come along with trying to do your best for your loved one and handle the struggles that come from work and family life along with. The time you spend with your mom will be priceless for both of you, but the demands of juggling everything can often bring out feelings of resentment and frustration (and then guilt over feeling some of those emotions!! and exhaustion and so many others that sometimes, you feel so overwhelmed with responsibility and decision making that you just want a time out ... but there's nobody else to step in and say take 5. So we will be here for you when YOU want or need us okay? Don't be afraid to reach out for help from your friends and community if you can, but know we'll be here for ya always...
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