WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE
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Hello, hello, hello to all the new people that have found this forum this month! I can't believe how many new names I've seen so far this month! Welcome.
Jackie - I have my fingers crossed for your Mum's care meeting. I'm glad that your sister will be there.
Teri - I hope you can get a 12 step program started. I wish they had them for teenage boys who are flunking school.
Robin - My Peggy Sue dog got wrapped in the cord to my old laptop and it went flopping around the house as she ran in circles and we tried to stop her. A shop tightened everything up and it ran fine for a few more years. I hope your's is so lucky.
Barb - Enjoy the dry streak as it sounds like it won't last that long.
I should have taken better notes. I remember reading a couple of struggling posts but don't remember who. Mi culpa! Hang in there the day and the hard times will pass.
Have a great evening all,
Jeannie0 -
Welcome mazza, annalisa, bbnuke, peechuz, jcrowe and anyone else that I might have missed.
What I do for a special event is I have a little of everything.
Well, dd#1 will be here sometime late tonight (to see the cat, of course), ds is here. We're going out to lunch tomorrow with some people from the Newcomers group, then some of the ladies are going to lunch Fri (dd#1 is coming with us if she wants to).
Did 1 hr of deep water workout today (Wed). Where IS the time going to??? I can't believe it's already June.
My HRM gave up the ghost and looks like I'll have to get a new one. I'm thinking about the Polar FT7. I just want to know if you can view the stopwatch and your heartrate on the same screen. I may wind up having to call the mfgr. to get this info. Otherwise, it meets all my other requirements. Update: I can't find a phone number anywhere for the mfgr. I did post something to their forum, just hope someone answers me.
Yesterday, Vince had this bad pain on his lower backside. See, a few years ago he fell and fractured some of his vertibrae. He was afraid this was related to the fractured vertibrae. We went to the MD today, and he feels it's bursitis. You know, Vince is getting more and more like his father every day. His father was of the opinion that you didn't need to be in any pain because there are pain meds. I remember when he was sick his routine was get up, eat breakfast, go to dialysis, come home, take a pain pill, go to bed, get up, have lunch, take a pain pill, go to bed, get up, have dinner, take a pain pill, go to bed. At one point I suggested that he needed to do some exercise -- even if it was just walking around the living room. I was told in no uncertain terms "I don't want to talk to you about exercise". Well, a month later his MD told him to exercise so I understand he started walking around his block. But too little too late, his muscles had already atrophied. You wouldn't believe Vince with this pain -- he wanted me to take him to the hosp, then when we had to wait for ds to come home, Vince wanted me to call an ambulance! By the time the ambulance could have gotten here, ds would have been here and we'd be on our way to the hospital. Fortunately, the pain just stopped.
Donna - I'm like you in that I hate throwing away food. Yet, I know that I shouldn't have it. So what I do is I donate it to the local food shelter. Another thought - can you freeze some of it for a later date when you need to bring something somewhere?
Did Jillian Michael's 30 day shred today (Thurs), all 3 levels. I found that I fast forward thru the cool down on levels 1 & 2 and just do it for level 3. Took me a about 1hr 15min. If I need to do less time, maybe I'll just do levels 2 and 3. Think tomorrow I'll do Leslie Sansone's 5 mile walk.
Oh, I went to see Menopause the Musical (twice, in fact!) The first time I saw it, even tho a friend loaned me the CD so I knew what was coming, I STILL had tears of laughter running down my cheeks. I took a friend of mine with me the second time and she said she almost peed in her pants she was laughing so much!
mimi - you know, there are still times when I want things like cookie (I ALWAYS want the dough) but I find also right now that just a little bit and I'm satisfied. That would never have happened before. I'd want 4 cookies, now I'm happy with just 1/2 of one. Wow! I just wish that when we go out to eat to other people's houses, they'd have fewer snacks/desserts and more and more fruits/veges/chicken/fish
tiarapants - you know something, most times hard times makes us stronger, and I can tell you are very strong.
We took PJ back to the vet who did the surgery. His bp is a bit on the low side -- 80 whereas it should be around 120. Last Fri when he had the staples (all 22 of them) removed he was 9lb 10oz. Today he was 9lb about 1oz. I know the scales are different, weighing in at different time of day, but in my heart I think he's losing weight. They took blood and will see how his white cell count is. It appears he has some sort of respiratory infection. The vet didn't say anything about his lungs, so I'm assuming they're OK. He's still getting around, slowly but surely. He's content. I know he'd like to jump up on the sofa and bed, but he just can't make it. He is losing his hearing.
Went out to lunch today with the Newcomers. I had a grilled chicken breast, asked them to put the sauce on the side, no bread, and my side was fruit. For dinner I had a turkey burger, some green beans and sweet potato. Then I made a banana bread for friends who are coming here tomorrow night and, of course, I had to try some of the batter. Then I iced a cake for dd#1's bf's btdy. I made it in the shape of a musical note, but I did have some of the malted milk balls and icing. Oh well, I know I didn't have that much. This is the reason why I don't add in my exercise calories, at least in my heart I know that I compensated.
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Good evening ladies! Miss one morning and WOW what a lot of posts to catch up on!
Waa! My wii fit plus tells me I didn't check in yesterday but I know I did! I even remember approximately how much it told me I lost yesterday. Was getting close to the "every day for six months" mark and was looking forward to see what it would do. Now I won't know til next December. WAAAAHHHHH!:sad: :sad: :sad:
It's raining here in the desert again!:grumble: Had to get new wiperblades. The last two days we've had high humidity, it's felt like in the 90 percents. Crazy. Average rainfall here is 11 inches per YEAR, think we got that last week. :explode: Somebody please send us back the blue skies and sun!
Does anyone know how long it takes the body to get rid of excess salt? 24 hrs? More? Less?
-Jackie, you always make me smile. :flowerforyou: Great news about #1 son's new job. Fingers crossed! You HAVE to have ice cream when taking pain killers, its in the rx.I feel lbs and £'s lighter tonight!!
Definitely £'s anyway!
How long has it been since your sister's been with your mother?:brokenheart: Very glad she'll make the care meeting. Cleaning calories DO count (thank goodness). Tomorrow's my weigh-in day and I'll be lucky not to have gained. Wonder how many calories and fat grams we'd have to log for eating our hats?
-Robin WOW:drinker: I TRIED to move one (1) concrete block, couldn't carry it twelve feet without a rest! YOU have made yourself STRONG!
-Viv loved the lamb story! Brave girl to do guttnbutt in the evening, If I don't knock it out first thing in the morning it just doesn't happen! :noway:
-Faye "self-loathing" are you listening in on my thoughts?:ohwell: Getting the head straight is hard for me too, but I have to believe like Barb, that it's a process, just like increasing activity and choosing to eat healthily. All 3 work together and get easier the more we do them. Its working for you, you blood pressure is 15 points lower, you ARE a success. Great pep talk, thanks for sharing!
-Barbie are you enjoying the yoga? Me, I wish the Nintendo would come up with a Yoga GAME instead of that boring green yoga studio session.
-Mimi, I'm with your grandson. When I was a little girl my folks took me to a Japanese restaurant where the diners selected the fish swimming in the aquarium, waitstaff took it out, cooked it, brought it back to our table to eat, whole. :sick: Haven't been able to eat fish since. Thanks for the tip about roasted veggies, sound yummy! Will make some this weekend.
-Tiarapants WOW what a story and great tagline. :flowerforyou: You're right, Life IS getting better every day, thnaks for the reminder to live it.
-Terri, I will always want something to eat before bed. :bigsmile: Find that a cup of Cheerios and a banana satisfies the sweet craving and sends me right off to sleep. Just have to make sure its in the plan for the day! Changed my food diary to make 5 "Meals" that match my eating times better: 5-9am, 9am-1pm, 1-5pm, 5-9pm, after 9pm.
-BirdieM 3 inches WOW! Sorry about you back injury,
are still able to work?
-Rose, you've sure got a full plate. DD's gonna have to find another sitter, maybe she'd like to help you with DH?
-Donna All those other things (housework, laundry, exercise) don't sound like much fun. Give them all a rest and go play Zumba! :laugh:
-Laura What you're going through is tough. :flowerforyou: Can you take a little break before tackling any more stuff?
-Barb-3 miles with bag of dog inevitability caught on the luggage rack? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I'm laughing so hard I'm hiccuping and snorting my tea. Sounds like something I'd do, but the bag would probably rip and "do" the door handle.
-Jcrowe0317 20 miles a week? Impressive! Can't imagine me running, really running, even one mile... :noway: does 0317 refer to you birthday, were you a St. Paddy's day baby?
-Robin, Maybe Barbie could work her magic on your laptop?
If not, fingers crossed that its a cheap and easy fix.
-Wishful, .7 mile of dirt road in 15 mins is GREAT! Hope there's some nice scenery and smells to go with it. :bigsmile:
-Jeannie, the image of your laptop chasing your dog through the house did me in. :laugh: :bigsmile: :laugh: There's tea sprayed all over my computer screen thanks to you, Jackie and Barb! Just hope it's not enough to short it out!
-Michele, Sorry for Vince's pain, but... Why is it our menfolk won't listen to us,:noway: but do listen to their brothers/drs/buddies? Sooo frustrating. I'm still in awe of your exercise regimes. Sending warm thoughts to PJ. Will watch for Menopause the Musical to return, it sounds like a real hoot!
Welcome balance9,dansdeb, Jcrowe0317, mazza53, Annalisa and all other newbies that I missed. Blame the tea-spotted glasses.
Gratitudes 1-Flush toilets, 2-interesting, honest work that doesn't make me sick, 3-Jeannie for sharing the core rehab exercises and motivation, 4-the smell of roses picked fresh from my chiropractor's yard, 5-DH Joe who has walked the dogs every week day since the last time I broke my wrist.
Gutt'n'butt, 2nd try, day 3, oh yeah I'm feelin' it today.
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Hi Barbara/auntiebk--
Glad my story gave you a giggle. I wish that was NOT the only thing that happened to me on Thursday.
Remember how I mentioned it was going to start raining again after 6p? So I was out running around until about 2 pm, and it was a little cloudy, but the sun accidentally came out every now and then. I LOVE my Toyota's sunroof.....so need I say more.
If you are a brighter bulb than I am, you may already know what happened...... That's right. I came home, left the damn sunroof open about 1/2 way,:noway: :noway:
and when I came out at 7:15 to go pick up Pepper from the vet, I had wet seats, There was a newspaper on the passenger seat, so that was fortunate. I didn't realize how wet my cloth driver's seat was, however, until I was already underway. It is fortunate that I was wearing black slacks so the dampness on my backside was not obvious!!!:laugh: :laugh:
Hmmmm, I was thinking about getting my upholstery shampooed. Maybe I should just throw some soap in there tomorrow and leave the roof open!!!:huh: :huh: :laugh: :laugh:
Poor little Pepper is settled in for the night. I hope he stays that way. Sometimes after teeth cleaning, there can be some discomfort. And since he had a tooth pulled, there could be more than usual.
Well, I should be in bed...so that is where I am going. After the misadventures of Thursday, that is probably the safest place for me!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Barb0 -
What a great group this is! I'm really loving all the stories.
I'm still feeling young and lively today, so I'm going to try and make the most of it. The sun is shining here, so I'm off to the park shortly to take a walk around the lakes.
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Good morning ladies,
Wow you have to read these posts every hour just to keep up. I read as much as I could so will not respond to each. Congrats on losses and keep up good work. Those struggling just get back on track. you can do it.
Yesterday was a bittersweet day. We had plans for 13 of us to go to eat and go see Sex and The City. It was a late birthday celebration for me. My daughters, DIL, Sister, Godchild and friends. DIL had to cancel at last minute to visit a friend in the hospital. While we were eating supper and have a really fun time we got a facebook that the friend had died. She was my DIL's best friend and DIL was godmother to her two children. She was 33 years old and died from complications from pneumonia and was septic so organs just kept failing. I taught the two children in pre school and we have seen them all at most family gatherings and birthdays. It is so sad. I truly believe Melanie is at peace now but I so hurt for the children, her mother and my DIL. Your prayers for the families are welcome. We did go on to the movie and it was wonderful. Have a great day ladies.
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While we were eating supper and have a really fun time we got a facebook that the friend had died. She was my DIL's best friend and DIL was godmother to her two children. She was 33 years old and died from complications from pneumonia and was septic so organs just kept failing. I taught the two children in pre school and we have seen them all at most family gatherings and birthdays. It is so sad. I truly believe Melanie is at peace now but I so hurt for the children, her mother and my DIL. Your prayers for the families are welcome.
Vicki M
How very sad! It is a very difficult thing to go through!:brokenheart: But I can see, looking back at my own situation (when my husband died suddenly leaving me with 3 daughters 4, 7 & 10 years old), adversity can make for great strength. :flowerforyou: My daughters, now 35, 32 & 29 years old, are some of the most faithfilled, independant women I have ever met...and have such incredible backbone! :flowerforyou: I am sure that many prayers were said for them
and so I will do the same for your DIL & her friend's family. It is still so incredibly sad to see a family go through this. Stay strong for her.
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-Barbie are you enjoying the yoga? Me, I wish the Nintendo would come up with a Yoga GAME instead of that boring green yoga studio session.
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When I started yoga I didn't enjoy it.....I started because it was recommended by some of my weight loss heroes on MFP....I love fast stuff.......in time I noticed the stretching benefits and the strength benefits.........having done yoga regularly now, it was easier for me to do the "Gut 'N' Butt" exercises slowly because of what I learned in yoga.....i have Rodney Yee DVDs and I love his voice and instruction. 0 -
I’m a bit behind on posting as having a house guest takes away from the ‘me’ time – boy, have I ever got use to doing what I want, when I want. Selfish much!! :noway: Still I think my FIL has enjoyed having company this last week – he misses his wife so that’s an issue, but she’s in long-term care and he hasn’t quite come to grips with the fact she’s not coming home (she has Huntington’s so she needs lots of care now, more than they can give at the place where he is) but I’ve taken him to visit old friends and cousins he hasn’t seen in years, so that has been good. Besides sometime just being listened to, is all that’s wanted.
So Donna I know how you feel about "me" time! Honestly I’m good for about 4 days if they’re lucky so it’s got to be harder when you don’t have the smoke break to fall back on but don’t let it discourage you! :flowerforyou: Grab a book and head to the bathroom, laundry, basement for a time out (last Christmas when the family came to stay I spent hours in the basement ‘wrapping’ gifts! )
Faye, your Wed. post struck such a chord with me – you’re so right, it’s so darn hard to do what we know we should do!! I too have got lazy or made excuses – I’d wager we all do - and I’m thinking that the trick is to learn new habits but after a lifetime of eating one way it’s really very difficult to do! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I guess we just have to keep trying! :ohwell:
Rebel – crossing my fingers for a gorgeous June day for the wedding – have a grand time! :flowerforyou:
Vicki – my thoughts and prayers are with you, your DIL and her friend’s family. It's always so very sad to hear these things. :brokenheart: We experienced a similar situation last Nov. when my DS best friend and her six month old baby (my DS godchild) were killed in a seaplane accident. Life takes terrible turns sometimes, but my sister has made it a priority to be part of her friends surviving daughter’s life – nice for both of them in a horrible situation.
Well, this week is a perfect example for me and my excuses: all through May I was ‘good’ and didn’t buy the cookies, cook the huge pots of rice, enjoyed the veggies and I lost – briefly even saw 219.8 – but then, with my FIL here I bought him (my excuse) cookies and yep, I’ve eaten so many I had to go get him some more, cooked a starch with every meal which I ate, even though it wouldn’t have been that hard not to --- what’s with that I ask! Now I’m back up again and I’m mad at myself. :explode: : :grumble: :mad: But also I haven't recorded a single thing I've eaten all week and if I didn't know it to be the key to success before, I sure know it now!!
Ah well, I’ll cut myself some slack as today is a new start – I’m officially 50 and my goal for the year ahead is to be 51 lbs lighter by 51– better hold me to that ladies! :laugh: :laugh: I am determined as actually I’d like to see 80 lbs lighter by Sep 2011 when I really get to walk the walk! We all have so many things to live for and to be grateful for (thanks Barbiecat for reminding me of that; I’ve started reviewing my list in my head before I fall asleep). This year my birthday wish is for each and every one of us is to achieve our goals. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Yahoo! We all rock - as the saying goes! :laugh: :laugh:
Have a happy day everyone!
:drinker: Cheers, Cathy
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Vicki, my heart goes out to you, your DIL, and her friend's family, particularly the kids. That is so sad. I'm glad Birdie had a similar experience to relate that had a happy ending. The pain now must be almost too much.
Barbie, I'll have to give Rodney Yee a try.
I'm off for a Dr. appt this morning. First one in a year - or two. I have my list of questions! I usually worry going in and feel better coming out. Hopefully, that will be the case this time.
I'll be babysitting again after the appt. Kate is (as I think our British cousins would say!) a proper miss. She's going through a growth spurt and is just miserable - for herself and for us. She screamed for 15 minutes yesterday because she didn't want to say "Please." Wish me luck.0 -
Ooh, it's good to know someone who is further down the line than I am. Looks like you have done brilliantly too. Good job! xx
Hey, me too! But back in Sept '08. Best decision I ever made. I just wish it had been a option years ago and also that I'd been in the right head space to take advantage of it.I had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy.0 -
Michelle - Your saga with Vince got to me. It is so hard to watch people do slow harm to themselves. There is no advice or words of wisdom as the problems are Vince's, not yours and it doesn't sound like he is listening to any advice from anyone. Hang in there. Jeannie0
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Hi everyone!
Been reading posts for a couple of hours now. What an interesting group of ladies to be a part of:bigsmile:
Kackie: if you have time, please send me a message about the Gut and Butt challenge, both my gut and butt need challenging!
Barb (weaklink): Love your story about the "Doggie Bag":laugh: BTW, this soggy weather is almost enough to send me running to the nearest Mars Bar!
Jackie: Latino music is the best exercise motivator I know! It sure fires up the blood:explode: Also, Chaz is a beautiful cat.
Donna: My hat is off to you for being able to quit smoking It takes a lot of willpower. I've been a smoker forever, and at my Dr's appointment this week he asked me about it ( again). I told him it's really tough to quit because I'm so damn good at it.::smokin:
Renny: I see a bit of sun and blue sky here this am. Hope it holds up for the wedding
Mimi: The sight of applause on the screen for effort attempted is really sweet:happy: I've gone back to my ticker and reset it to reflect pounds lost rather than pounds to go. I think it;s more encouraging to see how far you've come instead of how far there is to go.For me, anyway. I still have 28 pounds to get to goal weight, but would rather see what I've lost while getting there:bigsmile: . Good luck at your appt. today
Robin: Hi to you and Bodi
Vickim: I'm so sorry to hear about your dil's friend. My heart goes out to the family and your dil.
I'm off now to get on with the rest of the day. Hug for everyone:flowerforyou: ainslieglen0 -
:flowerforyou: Good evening everyone ...
:glasses: Wallowing in the fact that we've had another sunny,warm day today!!
:happy: And...I didn't have to eat any kind of headwear today ...the scales were good this morning. I am not, however, putting the weight loss down, as last time it zoomed backed plus 2 lbsfor spite!! I'll wait 'til I'm certain it's not a fluke.
Today ....I've done more "Dust" cleaning....boy ,it gets everywhere!! Cleaning duly logged plus all food.
BBQ griddled fresh sardines ..I was suprised how many calories but never mind. I didn't have the potato salad or garlic bread. DH happily munched the lot. I did succumb to the glass of wine though but am still in my calories. I do enjoy reading all your tales ...happy or not . This group is so varied ...where else can you gather together such an amazing bunch of ladies? I think you seem to beat "Citizens Advice" and "Samaritans" into 2nd place!!
Afternoon Visiting time today found Mum sitting up in bed like "Lady Muck" - it was hot so the nurses put her to bed for a rest and to cool down. To get her to eat we've been taking in little fruit pots and treats...she's quite happy to be fed - mouth opening just like a baby bird...Bless! According to my spy in the camp, although she's quiet and whispery with us, she finds her voice when we're not there. She was never slow in coming forward! apparently she hasn't lost that!
It has been about 6 months since my sister has seen Mum ....such a difference from then. Dementia is such an awful ,cruel disease. Only good thing is , I suppose, now mum doesn't know how she is.
:flowerforyou: Things to be thankful for? ....
I'm here ....chatting to you
I have such a great family ...not in your face but there when needed.
We're all healthy or have overcome our health issues
DH and I feel strong enough to help my Mum
I no longer have to "Work" ...can't believe it sometimes! Out of adversity came ..... retirement.
We have a great house with a little garden "Haven"
We ..if all goes well ...have holidays to look forward to. Loads of new friends to meet on our cruises.
So ...reading through that list ....I have no reason to moan have I? I do think I am lucky.
:happy: Heck ....What's a few pounds between friends?
So ....we're off to light the chiminea and then to have a dip in the hot tub. Maybe some of those breast stoke arm exercises too.
For all the newbies ...I do the exercises and DH does not do the breast stroking!!! Just thought I'd make that one clear!! :bigsmile:
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Hi, ho! Hi, ho! It's off to walk I go! It 's a scorcher here in GA. I'm planning to sautee squash and onions for supper. Yum!0
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Hey Mimi....
Your Kate sounds like my grandniece, (5), little Ainslie. Boy is she vocal:devil: Only grandchild of my brother and SIL, lives next door to them and is a holy terror. On second thought NO other kid I know is like Ainslie. She's always PO'd about something ,and they kinda think it's cute:noway:
Hope your Dr. visit was ok. I got a call from my Dr. to go back Monday:sad: At least I know I'm not pregnant:noway: Maybe I won a cholesterol challenge :laugh: Ainslieglen....Have a good weekend!0 -
Good Evening, All, Just a quick hello for now. Went to a memorial service for a 49 year old man who has run the marina near us for 18 years. DH sees him all of the time since he is out in the boat so often. Anyway, he jumped off a sailboat late last Saturday night to swim a bit...friends were on the boat watching...and after a bit, he disappeared. They found his body 3-4 days later. So so sad and a reminder that we do not know how long we have and ANYthing can happen. The service was very well attended and I think his family was blown away by how many people he knew. He was alway happy, very easy-going, polite and helpful...and that, in itself, is a wonderful legacy.
Anyway, it puts you in a reflective mood.
Ainsleiglen: concerning the gut n butt exercises...go back a couple of pages of posts to June 1 and Donna cut and pasted Jeannie's original post about them and just under is Barbie's description, which helps clarify a bit further the "moves". GOOD luck! I do think they are good and we could all use some help in that area, I would guess!
It is warm and humid here now so I went with a friend to the beach today and we brought a picnic and went for a walk and even a bit of a swim. A great way to spend a couple of hours in June!
Have a great weekend all, and remember to count those blessings! I am doing it right now! I am here! kackie 0 -
My Dr.’s visit (actually with a Physician's Asst) this morning was a mixed bag. The low blood pressure I was so pleased about seems to be associated with a slow heart rate :noway: , which started to change in January, right when I started MFP.
At first, I thought the changes reflected all the lifestyle changes (which I’m still glad I made). Now it seems they’re related to the Rx I take to keep from having atrial fibrillation. I’ve been taking the Rx for 11 years, which is a long time. I hope I don’t have to make a change. The alternatives are not ideal. Urgh. :frown:
I’m kind of wishing I had insurance to cover one of the ablation procedures that can “cure” the a-fib. They’re not perfect, but I’ve been reading a lot of good things about them. Makes me consider going back to work just for the insurance! :ohwell:
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Jackie, you’re a trooper for being there for your mom.
Ainslieglen, I don’t know. I think my Kate and your Ainslie would have quite a contest! Ainslie sounds like a whipper snapper. Which my Kate definitely is!
Hi Kackie. Thanks for the reminder to count my blessings.
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Let's see...I'm grateful for my family, friends, and MFP; for being in a whole different, and better, place in my approach to and outlook on life than I was just a few months ago; for the PA I saw this morning who greeted me with a hug; and for being here! Hmm. Pretty nice, overall! 0 -
:flowerforyou: a quick note to everyone who is struggling with calories, focus, exercise, etc..........you are still here which means that you haven't lost your focus or your commitment, you've just been on a bit of a detour.........the people who have lost their way are the ones who aren't posting, lurking, participating any more......keep coming back.....it will get better.
:flowerforyou: I'm packed and ready to leave for Tacoma tomorrow morning before 6 AM for a day of line dance that will last until 10PM.......there are 15 of us going from here.....my two friends and I will be staying overnight and driving home on Sunday....I'm taking a lot of my own food so I won't be at the mercy of whatever snacks and goodies are being served. 0 -
Hello everybody,
what a neat group! really enjoyed reading all the posts and just wanted to say hi as a recent member. Hot and muggy here in TX. goal is to keep on my diet, taking it one day at a time. I am a retired postal survivor with one good disc left in my spine, which was my motivation for dropping the excess. Nice to meet every body--got quite a lift reading the posts. Hope everyone has a great weekend.0 -
I got on the cool project at work!0
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I got on the cool project at work!
Congrats, MacMadame. I hope that means work atmosphere is improving for you. You had posted some frustration recently.
I am too tired to do individual replies tonight, I have been running since noon and just got home at 9:45p. I had a HOA board meeting that included lunch at Applebee's. Then I took my dad to a physical therapy evaluation. After dropping him off, I went to another quick meeting, then caught up with my friend Thomy to hand off the printer cartridge that I had filled for her at Costco on Thursday while she was going to Olympia for me.
At the board meeting, we are trying to drum up responses to a ballot issue that requires a 90% vote to pass, and we are now down to needing only 5 more votes to make that goal. Those remaining are mostly those who own a unit but live elsewhere. You would think after getting 4 letters stressing the importance of the vote and explaining the issue, that these people would VOTE and get it over with!! We are running into problems where we have outdated addresses because the people pay their HOA dues automatically and don't receive their statements because their address is out of date, therefore we can't mail them anything else. They fail to update telephone number data, also.
We had a title company run address searches for the ones we were having trouble reaching and got some updated addresses, so after I met Thomy, I cruised by a nearby address, and amazingly found one of the "missing persons" and got him to sign a ballot and vote for the proposition, so now we need 4 more votes. There are about 3 more new addresses I have to visit, so I am hoping to get a least a couple of more. My fellow board members also have people to try and catch up with. We have to get this done by June 15th, so we are scrambling.
After I collected the vote, I met a friend at Applebee's (same chain, different location) and tried to get her interested in MFP. After dinner, I stopped at Thomy's and got my insurance license paperwork, then I went on to the home of my dinner companion and gave her the MFP tour. I hope she joins us. She is posting on another website right now, but I think we are in a better place. Am I prejudiced? You bet!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
After I finished with her, I stopped at Office Depot to try and decide once an for all if I was going to go ahead with my plan to purchase my laptop for work now or wait another week or so. It was worth the trip. I confirmed that OfficeMAX had the better deal on combining a laptop purchase w/printer or all in one and getting a discount. In addition, the all in one that I planned to get was $20 less at Office Depot. Since O Max price matches, I was able to get the lower price, AND their $60 discount for bundling, plus the laptop was on sale, and I got discounts on paper and ink cartridges!! All in all, worth the drive to Portland to get all this tonight. Only problem was the repair work they are doing on northbound I-205, which resulted in me driving across the river at about 15 miles an hour, so it took me about 3 times as long to get home as it did to drive over there.:ohwell:
I got home to find some doggies that were glad to see me. Pepper seems to be doing ok after his dental work. He seemed a little restless after dinner, so I gave him a pain pill and he has conked out on the ottoman for now. Bradley is parked next to me in the chair. Mai Li is passed out somewhere in the house.
If you hear bad words coming from my part of the world tomorrow, it will be me cussing out my router. The last time I tried to add a pc to my network, it wouldn't accept the password, so I have a feeling I am going to be reinstalling everything tomorrow so I can gain access to the network for the new pc. It can be done, but it is a pain in the tushee.
The weatherman is toying with us again, threatening us with:glasses: sunshine and 70's:glasses: :huh: --will believe it when I see it.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I have to quit for the night, so BFN :yawn:
Barb0 -
Good morning all (well, it's morning here - just after 7:30) I'm up early to take my husband to an exhibition that he's got a stand at (he's an author) and I'm feeling very noble as I even managed 15 mins on the treadmill whilst he was getting ready.
Looks like it's going to be a lovely day here - hope it is where you are xx0 -
I hope she joins us. She is posting on another website right now, but I think we are in a better place. Am I prejudiced? You bet!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I love MFP but I admit there is another site I post on, too! I've made some really good friends there and I would miss them if I left! Your friend can be a part of both groups--twice the support!:drinker:
The weatherman is toying with us again, threatening us with:glasses: sunshine and 70's:glasses: :huh: --will believe it when I see it.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
I have to quit for the night, so BFN :yawn:
Barb
After rain yesterday morning we have had mostly sunshine (though no 70 degrees yet!). I see more sunshine today! YAY!:happy:
I am doing pretty good. The scale is FINALLY moving back so my ticker will be right again soon. So far I am sticking to my June goals AND doing the Gut n' Butt most days.
Welcome, newbies :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: you will enjoy this group.
I'm working today so have to go. Hope to be back later.
(My DD is SO tired of being pregnant!:laugh: Just wait 'til she finds out how it is with a newborn!)0 -
Good morning ladies
Everyone must be busy on this Saturday morning. Kenneth and I got up early and went to the gym. I am using Heather's HRM and it makes a big difference. burned a lot of calories. Met an aquaintance I had not seen for a while and we got to talking while doing the ellipitical and before I knew it we had done 30 min. Then did my weights and 15 more on elliptical and then came home and after starting spaghetti for lunch I mowed front lawn and burned 300 cal. the self propel is out again so pushing burned a lot extra. Might be an all time high for calorie burn today. Still weighing each day and it is actually working for me. What a difference a mind set can make. We leave Wed for Nashville and I think Kenneth will be able to make it. he may have to fly out from there for his job but at least he gets to come for most of it. It is hot here but not too bad. showers every day cool things down. Hope it is not too bad in Nashville next week. Will post later.
Vicki M0 -
Everyone must be very busy this weekend. Not a lot of posts since the last time I was one. But, I'm sure that will change as the day goes by. We sure do post alot.
Elmct57 – “hot and muggy here in TX” – I started to sweat just thinking about how hot and muggy Texas can get. We are almost neighbors. I’m in New Mexico. We just get the hot.
We are going to Colorado Springs tomorrow (kids and I) for a few days vacation and to visit some friends before they move to Missouri. I will have my laptop with me and plan to get on while we are travelling.
Happy Saturday everyone!
Jeannie
PS: My broom has disappeared. It's odd what disappears when teenagers are at home on their own. No one is owning up to knowing where it is.0 -
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PS: My broom has disappeared. It's odd what disappears when teenagers are at home on their own. No one is owning up to knowing where it is.
Maybe someone flew away on it?:huh: :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Serious, have a great trip and a good visit w/your friends, Jeannie.
My friend did sign up with MFP, and she sent me a friend request. I just sent her the link to our thread, so I will leave it up to her to drop in and introduce herself.
I did get my haircolor put in this morning, so that task is done, but I have much more to do today: shopping for my mom, walking doggies, arguing with router to get new laptop attached to my network, laundry...and on Sunday, it appears I am to help my good friend Thomy do a "foil" on her hair. She is tight on money right now, and it is rather spendy to have foil done in a salon, so I am going to try my hand at helping her. She is a b-r-a-a-av-e woman!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Vicki,
So sorry to hear about your DIL's friend. How sad for her family, but I am glad they have supportive friends like your DIL to help them through. Have a good trip to Nashville.
Well, gotta get a wiggle on, or the day will be over, but my list of things to do will not.:ohwell:
Barb0 -
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PS: My broom has disappeared. It's odd what disappears when teenagers are at home on their own. No one is owning up to knowing where it is.
Maybe someone flew away on it?:huh: :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Serious, have a great trip and a good visit w/your friends, Jeannie.
My friend did sign up with MFP, and she sent me a friend request. I just sent her the link to our thread, so I will leave it up to her to drop in and introduce herself.
I did get my haircolor put in this morning, so that task is done, but I have much more to do today: shopping for my mom, walking doggies, arguing with router to get new laptop attached to my network, laundry...and on Sunday, it appears I am to help my good friend Thomy do a "foil" on her hair. She is tight on money right now, and it is rather spendy to have foil done in a salon, so I am going to try my hand at helping her. She is a b-r-a-a-av-e woman!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
Vicki,
So sorry to hear about your DIL's friend. How sad for her family, but I am glad they have supportive friends like your DIL to help them through. Have a good trip to Nashville.
Well, gotta get a wiggle on, or the day will be over, but my list of things to do will not.:ohwell:
Barb0 -
:flowerforyou: Evening all ...quick jump in with a question.
I looked at the Butt ' n Gutt exercises and tried them whilst on the bed. Thought that as it didn't involve any arms it would be good!
Am I doing it right?:frown: Does anyone else get a big click/clunk in the hip when you lower your leg back downand straighten it?
It doesn't hurt but the sensations weird! for my right hip.
:grumble: Maybe Mr. Arthur Ritis is calling on me again!!
:happy: Good day today ...meaning I have been very good. Hope you have too.
BFN Jackie 0 -
Barb (weaklink) - I just hate it when my pants are wet. You're too much. I probably would have gone home and changed the pants.
Vickie - my heartfelt sympathies to your DIL
Well, I did Leslie Sansone's 5 mile walk today (Fri). Honestly, I was surprised how hot I'd gotten. Not real sweaty, but hot.
Barbie - I really like Rodney Yee, too. Which DVD's of his are your favorites?
I'm TRYING (key word) to cut out refined carbs. Want to get most of my carbs from fruits and veggies. It's really not easy, at least for me. I could never do the South Beach diet! Give up my fruit for 2 weeks -- kill me first!
Happy birthday Cathy!
Jeannie - nope, Vince doesn't listen to advice from anyone other than an MD. His father was the exact same way, so its really no surprise to me. Maybe that's one of the reasons I try so hard to keep myself in fairly decent shape by exercise and healthy eating.
The vet from the emergency clinic called. They got the results of PJ's blood work. His glucose is high again so we're starting him again on the insulin. He's also severly anemic. We've noticed that in the last few days he really hasn't gotten better. He liked to go downstairs, he hasn't done that in 3 weeks. dd#1 who loves him is here right now. We're trying to prepare her for the fact that he most likely won't be with us for much longer. I know she in a way feels like we're giving up on him, but we just can't put that cat thru a whole lot of tests, knowing that in all likelihood he'll never regain the muscle control he had previously. I know it's hard for her, but we'll do what we can, just not go to extreme lengths. Giving insulin, that's no biggie. The vet said that one cause of the anemia could be that the cancer was more than we had anticipated and it's in his bone marrow. Could also be bleeding in his intestine and depending where the bleeding is occuring, we may nor may not see it in his stools. Update: Vince gave PJ some fluids, but we know we can't do that indefinitely. So we're going to see if the fluid/insulin combo helps.
Barb (weaklink) - regarding no response for your HOA, can you possibly call the people? We have a condo in FL and I know they have called us about things like voting, etc.
For all of you who have a HRM -- I have a dilemma. My HRM gave up the ghost, so I need to get a new one. My requirements are that it needs to have a backlight, needs to show the calories burned, needs to have a user replaceable battery, and it must have the stopwatch function. It would be nice if the stopwatch function and the heartrate are displayed on the same screen, but I'm willing to toggle back and forth between screens as long as you only have to hit a decent size button, not a real teeny tiny one. The Polar FT7 looks like it meets all of my criteria, but, boy, have I had a difficult time trying to get the answer to the question if the stopwatch and HR functions are on the same screen. I posted something on a Polar forum, and I had to PM a moderator to ask them to answer my question. Then the answer I got was a link to their manual. Don't they think I'd have read the manual? From reading the manual, it doesn't look like it's on the same screen, but now I'm wondering if the screens can be customized? And if not, how big is the button to toggle back and forth? I tell you, I'm getting somewhat frustrated with Polar. I couldn't find a phone number on their website to ask them these questions. If this is how they treat a potential customer, how will they treat me if and when I become a customer?
Did a hr of yoga today. It just started downpouring. I have to go to church to be the EM, so hopefull, because it started so fast, it'll stop real fast, too.
Michele0
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