WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY
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Jackie, I can't understand the SS at all! Mum-in-law's wheelchair has a lap band fitted to it as standard. Ok, she doesn't use it as it won't go round her tummy, but still .... how on earth can they say that it can be abuse?? Madness!
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Hi, all.
Had a crazy day yesterday, so couldn't get on the site. I logged my food from yesterday today and started on today's. I was successful Monday night not eating sweets for dessert. The apple and cinnamon satisfied my sweet tooth very nicely. :happy:
I made sugar-free jell-o yesterday, so that was my dessert, no chocolate. Reading about roasted veggies makes me want to try some. I'll have to look in my fridge and see what I can do.
rjadams - the colonoscopy itself is a piece of cake. It's the prep that will kill you (just kidding, of course :laugh: ). I was put under for mine, but my sister was awake. She was actually able to see the inside of her colon, which she thought was neat. She never complained of any discomfort during the procedure, so it must be minimal. For the prep, you will be spending the better part of your day in the bathroom, so just take some things to do with you. I left my husband in charge of dinner for the kids that night and stayed back in my room, close to the bathroom. It's such an important test to have, so I would suggest biting the bullet and scheduling an appointment.
Barbie - I hope your knee is doing better today.
Vicki M - I'm sorry about your pool. :sad: It's much harder to exercise when it involves a 30 minute drive.
Chiclet - Be happy about your weight loss :happy: To repeat what everyone else has said, it's the best way to lose it. Your making good lifestyle changes that will help keep it off. Also, congrats on holding the grandbaby! It's very important to your son that you enjoy the baby. My dad refused to hold my sister's baby, which made her feel like he didn't love the baby. He happened to be sick at the time and died 4 months later, but he never told my sister that he was afraid of dropping him. She didn't find out until our mom told her after his death. Needless to say, I think you've taken a really good step, for you, for your son, and for your grandbaby.
Laura - OMG, North High School! My husband graduated from there in 1977, and all four of my kids have gone there. My youngest daughter has two more years there, actually. Talk about a small world! When did you graduate?
Well, here it is getting close to lunch time and I have yet to exercise, so I better get to it before it gets much hotter. The sun decided yesterday that it was finally going to come out, so it's warming up quite a bit earlier now.
Congrats to all who have shed pounds, good luck to all those weighing in soon, and have a great day, everyone!0 -
Thank you all for your support. I guess if I look at it you're right it's better than gaining 6 lbs.
Plus I know I am eating better and I can't help but feel like I am making a radical change in my life, health wise. I went grocery shopping yesterday and spent most of the time in the vegetabe and fruit section. Half of my basket was filled by the time I left that section. I can remember Putting just a salad mix bag and a bunch of grapes and that would be my vegetables for the shopping trip. I was looking around at everyone elses basket and theirs looked like mine used to. Breads, (not wheat or whole grain, cooklies, chips etc and one vegetabel.
When I was unloading my basket and the conveyor belt thingy was covered with vegetables. :laugh: The lady behind me made a comment about all the produce and then asked me what one of the items were. Before I could answer the checkout guy (a young asian kid) said, " That's Bok Choy". I told him, "You are the first person that has checked me out that hasn't had to ask me what it is. They normally say are these leeks as they try to scan them. " He said he knew what they were but didn't know how to cook it and that he was always looking for cheap things to eat because he was a student in college. So I told him how i prepare it. It felt funny giving someone advice on how to cook vegetables. Now ask me about how to cook a cake and I would have asked , what size, layers, flavor, buttercream or whipped cream frosting. :bigsmile: in the old days.
Mimi :flowerforyou: thank you for the encouagement. I thought you would like the comment my doctor made about the surgery.The wieird thing is that I kind of believe her. I feel really good eating the way I am and I honestly see this as what I will be doing forever. I never could say that before when I was dieting. This doesn't feel like a diet. Even when I was on weight watchers and that was probably the closest I could have come to eating "healthy", it still, in my mind felt like a diet. With they way I am eating now I know I could go out to eat at a restaurant and know what to order, tell them how I want it prepared and that I wanted it in certain portions before they brought it to me. I have a hard time leaving food on my plate so I wouldn't want to deal with that.
Barb :flowerforyou: I know exactly what you are talking about when it comes to your puppies. I am a total dog lover. I have owned Boston Terriers and Jack Russells. My current dog is a Jack. I had two, both cousins, but one passed away at the age of 4, (her name was Chiclet) and it was a complete shock to all of us. (Heart attack) But I still have Boo. My dogs have either traveled with me or I had them booarded out of necessity. Even then, I ordered and paid extra for extra play time, private yard, pool time, and ice cream snacks. I couldn't trust them with anyone other than my mother to take care of them like I would. You have to be a dog lover to understand this. It's not just a matte of feeding them and watering them. Heck people have a hard enough time taking care of peoples plants while they are gone without killing them. It's definitely one They can't talk and they don't understand why you are leaving them or when you are coming home. It's tough. But the benefits of having them outweigh this negative. I love all my puppies.
They give me such joy. Good luck, I know what you are goig through with boarding or finding someone to take care of them like you woluld.
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Mookie-
Thanks to you I learned something this morning--looked up your nissen fundo on google and discovered what it was--surgery related to eliminating GERD (AKA acid reflux)--had never heard the medical term before.
Now, if I can just figure out why you put your "jacket" in the oven....:noway: :laugh: :laugh: Assuming you might mean baked potatoes??
VickiM-
It is good to hear from you, but sorry to hear about your pool. Hope all that water didn't drown anything important in your yard!!
Kathy(plantlady)-
Sounds like you have your hands full to overflowing. You are a good daughter, but I know it is NOT easy. Even if you aren't posting, we still keep you in our hearts. Hang in there. Something that helps me when I feel like my parents take up a lot of my time is to remember that I will never have to express regret after they are gone, about "should have done more."
Robin--
You are doing well. Your doctor sounds like he needs a refresher course in "Bedside Manner 101." If this is typical behaviour, maybe its time to explore the option of a new doctor.......
Faye--
When you climb on that scale at Publix, just leave quickly before someone asks "how much per pound" :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Suzzeque-
After reading about your garden and your lunch menu, I am ready to pay you a visit. What time is dinner? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Mimi-
Since I avoid anything connected with Rush L., I didn't know his followers were Dittoheads. I have heard some other names for them that I won't repeat on our refined, mannerly thread.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: Let's see, VeggieHeads is out, so how about "Veggi-Oughts"--as in you "ought" to eat more veggies?? The possibilities you mentioned certainly describe veggies, but I think veggie needs to be part of the name. Maybe "Veggie-Catchers?"
Speaking of veggies, I got an email today from one of the health websites I subscribe to, and there was an add for food related clothing. I am including the link, because many of the images are funny--regardless of whether you want a t-shirt with a carrot on it. Here is the link:
http://www.foodtee.com/home/1
Also, loved the recipe you posted. I think it might work as something you could make a larger batch of and cut up and keep in the fridge for a quick microwaved meal.
Jackie-
No wonder you went for the bacon and the ice cream. Sounds like some of the social service people in your part of the world skipped the coursework that included common sense. We have some of them over here too. If this guy has a boss, and doesn't everyone who works for a government agency?--maybe you need to find out who that is and leapfrog over his head to get someone involved who might possibly be able to figure out that having mom "tethered" is preferable to another broken bone from a fall. I wish you luck in getting this resolved.
Amanda-
Thanks for the doggie sitting offer, but as you will see below, I won't be needing to take you up on it after all. I got the shock of my life when I talked to my aunt in Seattle this morning. Turns out she was the one who mailed that party invitation to my mom, as she put it, so they could "see" it. My mother got the idea that it was being passed on to us through my aunt because the party hosts didn't have my parents' current address. Well, turns out that isn't the case at all. And here I sent an RSVP, via email, per the instructions on the invitation. YIKES!!!:noway: :noway: :huh: :huh:
I fired off another email to explain what happened and let them know we were not planning to crash the party, as it appeared they invitation had not really come from those hosting the party. My mom happened to call, so I explained my conversation with my aunt. As soon as she told my dad what was going on, he immediately stated that he didn't care what the response was to my email, he was not going, and they will send a card to the birthday man and call it good.
So I guess I stressed for nothing. Too bad, though as it would have been nice for them to see some of the folks over in that part of the state. The good news is, now I don't have to get ready to go on that trip after all. Now I have to write, yet another email, and let them know we are not coming, regardless.
So far, I haven't gotten anything accomplished today, so it is time to get with it.
Barb0 -
Just a quick request please. If you would our DD#1 is having a infected tooth removed tomorrow morning and maybe a wisdom tooth that has grown sideways. She has been is pain since Sunday morning and this is first appointment she could get. She is on antibiotics and predisone for swelling, but has not slept in days because of pain. Just hoping they can clean out all the infection tomorrow.
thanks,
linda
p.s. I am so far behind on reading hope everyone is fine. Will catch us soon.0 -
pmjsmom/Kathy - this makes 12 muffins. I can easily drink a 24oz bottle of water with one, sometimes I need two bottles! I probably should have mentioned this earlier. I also freeze the muffins, then take them out and microwave them for 10 seconds. Since there isn't a lot of fat, I don't use muffin cups but rather spray the pan with nonstick spray. I guess if someone really wanted to use muffin cups, they could spray the cups.
For some reason, can't sleep tonight, so here I sit at 3a.m....well, it COULD be worse
I'm really trying to convince Vince that we should go see a friend of ours in Colorado in mid-August. He used to work as a consultant for Vince. Steve has a home in PA and one in CO, he's been here twice and he's invited us out to CO a few times. To me, this would be an opportune time. Bryan is here, I'm sure he wouldn't have any problem being in the house by himself. I trust that he won't have any parties. I know that when I get home, there will be a stack of dishes to be done and the stove will be a mess. But that I can live with. He can stay with the cats -- how much care really will they need? Feed them, clean the litter box. It's not like we have PJ where he would have to give injections at certain times. And if he feels like going away overnight, he can, just be sure the cats have plenty of food and water. Guess that's one big difference between Vince and myself. I love to travel, he's more of a home-body
Oh, Vince is going to start volunteering to be a cat cuddler at the Humane Society. Well, being a no-kill place he (hopefully) won't want to bring each and every cat home with him. I may want to do it also. This might be something good for us to do together. Also, it might help me get over the loss of PJ that much faster. I just don't understand the big secret behind him going for the orientation.
mimi - loved the ring! How appropriate!
Well, guess I should try to get some sleep. Pilates and then toning tomorrow.
Congrats, Chicklet, on your new addition! Just remember - babies (and toddlers) are made of steel with a rubber coating. I agree that it's better not to have a scale. It's just such a temptation to see how much you weigh, and there's really nothing you can do if you've gained weigh. But you usually know if you're gaining too much weight (your clothes will be tight, etc) 6 pounds is great!
mookiemoo- feel better
Jackie - the soy sauce aiding weight loss surprised me since soy sauce is typically high in sodium and sodium retains water. I can't believe the thing about "abuse". Some times people don't use common sense.
rjadams/Robin - the absolute worst part of a colonoscopy has to be the prep. The procedure is no big deal at all, the prep is just a real pain in the you-know-what. But once you get it done, just think, you won't have to get it done again for at least 5 years (10 if there weren't any polyps)
Last year I was taking personal training sessions, and then I broke that durn bone in my foot so had to put them on hold. Just went to the place, and the guy who I was doing them with isn't there any longer. Just my luck, I was healed enough to do the remaining 4 sessions in Jan, but decided that he was probably really booked up with all the New Years Resolutioners so I put it on hold. Well, they're going to give me the remaining sessions, I think I'll start this Thurs, then next Tues, next Thurs, and the following Tues. The next Thurs (2 weeks from now) I have an appt with my MD for my regular physical. I go at 8 in the morning for blood work (fasting), then I usually have some cereal in the car, then probably go to the Y to do a body sculpting class, then back to the MD for the physical. I know I'll need a boob squeeze, too, along with a bone density scan. Hopefully, the reclast that I had in Feb. is working. We shall see....... Update: the gal who is going to give me the training sessions will be away, so I'll start the 22nd, then 7/27, 8/3, 8/5
Got about 2 hours of sleep last night, but going strong today. Looks like I wasn't the only one who couldn't sleep last night!
Have a meeting to go to in the a.m tomorrow (Wed). I made some sweet potato muffins to take. Personally, I think they're really good. Not too sweet. Then again, I cut down on the sugar in them. I also made a sour cream cake to take. Any leftovers I'll take to the Y where I'll go later in the day to do a spinning downloadable workout. Update: I took the rest of the sour cream cake to the Y for them to eat. I know, I know, I'm mean....but at least it's not here for me to eat. I did keep the rest of the sweet potato muffins. The recipe calls for cinnamon and cloves, next time I think I'll double the cinnamon and forgo the cloves.
Well, today (Tues) went a bit over on the calories -- only by 8. Well, I don't add in exercise so that gives me a few extra calories, so I'm really not concerned. It'll all even out.
Many times when I have "leftovers" that I really don't want in the house, I donate them to a local soup kitchen. Same thing if I make something that only I will eat but I don't want the whole thing.
I'll eat frozen veggies if I can't get fresh. But not in a can!!!
plantlady/Kathy - great to hear from you. You certainly have a lot going on right now. Glad you shared some with us.
barbiecat - ouch on the knee. Give it rest, the sooner you do the sooner you'll be able to get back to your regular routine. I'm sure it's killing you, you're so active.
Tomorrow I'll do a weight training DVD, Jari Love's Extremely Ripped and then Fri I'll take a water class (first yoga), then Sat. yoga.
Have a great evening everyone!
Michele0 -
Just a quick request please. If you would our DD#1 is having a infected tooth removed tomorrow morning and maybe a wisdom tooth that has grown sideways. She has been is pain since Sunday morning and this is first appointment she could get. She is on antibiotics and predisone for swelling, but has not slept in days because of pain. Just hoping they can clean out all the infection tomorrow.
thanks,
linda
p.s. I am so far behind on reading hope everyone is fine. Will catch us soon.
Linda,
Despite you never really SAYING what your request was :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: , I will put on my Carnack hat (remember Johnny Carson's character?) and say that what you were intending to ask for were prayers.:flowerforyou: So consider your request honored by me anyway.
Barb0 -
I'm heading to bed tonight with that sense of accomplishment that only comes from knowing I stayed under my calories and got some exercise. Sweet dreams ladies :yawn:0
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Is it the wisdon tooth that is horizontally impacted that is infected or the tooth it is leaning against? Before extracting an infected tooth you want to make sure she has been on antibiotics for a while and has taken them regularly to reduce infection and swelling. Does the tooth have to be removed or can a root canal be performed. Is the swelling still hard or has it softened. The reason I am asking this is because if she has a hot tooth and the antibiotics haven't worked long enough or she needs a different kind, when she goes in tomorrow and they go to give her anesthetic, she may not numb. Sometimes the infection is so bad that it doesn't allow for the anesthetic to work. They may try to give her a number of shots and it won't work. When they go to extract the tooth she will feel it.
Usually on a hot tooth, they give antibiotics to kill the infection and soften the swelling. Then she would come back in a few days and they would open the tooth (start of a root canal) to allow it to drain and leave it open to continue to drain and allow the swelling to go down. Usually the patient feels relief right away after this has been done, as the pain is from the infection and presure building up. (Sometimes they even lance the inside of the gum near the cheek side for the same affect). Either way continuing the root canal or if you chose to extract the tooth at this point is much better. She will not feel anything as the anesthetic will now be able to numb her.You might want to ask them about this. I'm a little worried that they are going to extract this tooth while she is in so much pain. I've seen it many times where a patient won't numb and it's not something you want them to go through.0 -
:flowerforyou: Kathy (plantlady), I'm so glad to hear from you.....wow, do you have some challenges with your parents....you are such an amazing and caring daughter......even when we don't hear from you, I think of you every time I log on to MFP.....you were such an anchor for me at the beginning and I haven't forgotten how much you have added to my life.
:flowerforyou: My knee is better today…….I am feeling very grateful today……last fall my neighbor got knocked down by her two black labs and she broke her ankle……last year a woman at the dog park got knocked by her own big Standard Poodles and had to walk with braces and crutches for a long time……and today a friend called to tell me that her mother had fallen and broken her pelvis…….so just limping around is nothing to complain about.
:flowerforyou: I stayed home today reluctantly and skipped line dance and the walk in the afternoon. My friend came over and brought her lunch (she had a left over stuffed pepper and a tomato and I had my usual Isagenix shake) and we had a nice visit and made a date to walk next Wednesday. DH played 9 holes of gof in the morning and took the dogs to the dog park in the afternoon . My knee felt good enough to ride the exercise bike and do a few things in the yard. I finished planting the sunflowers and the pumpkins in the raised bed.
:flowerforyou: Chicletgirl, your story of buying all the fruits and veggies reminded me that in the 1980’s Richard Simmons (the guy who does “Sweatin’ to the Oldies”) had a TV show with exercise and healthy eating features and one of the things he did was go to grocery stores and stop women and look in their grocery carts and comment on what they were buying
he would have loved what you had in you had in your cart----he would have loved seeing what all of us are buying and preparing.
:flowerforyou: Thank you to all of you for your good wishes…….i didn’t sleep too well last night thinking about how awful it would be if I couldn’t walk and dance for a long time but since I was awake I was able to ice my knee twice and finish reading my book…..at 3 AM I had a snack and then tried to figure out whether I should post it with yesterday’s food or today’s:laugh:
:flowerforyou: Jackie, I can’t believe that someone would think that having a seatbelt on your mum would be “abuse”……when my grandma was in the nursing home for the last three years of her life, she had something that tied her into the wheelchair or she would have slipped out and onto the floor.
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Good evening to all! Thank you for the well wishes...I am feeling and doing MUCH better today. Managed to get on the treadmill for 30 minutes and kept my calories in line today. In depth journalling such as I did this morning so helps me get things into their proper perspectives. Identifying what I'm feeling sad, scared, or overwhelmed about and facing them head on really helps.
On the topic of roasted veggies...I love to cube up some sweet and white potatoes, chop onion, dice green and red peppers, slice mushrooms. I give the potatoes and onion a head start...then add the peppers, mushrooms, and broccoli florets. Seasoned up with crushed or minced garlic, basil, rosemary, salt and pepper...it's delicious!!! Tonight I had steamed broccoli and a salmon burger on a bun...it was delicious, also.
Vicki, sorry about the pool...Barbie, take care of the knee...Jackie, the SS folks sound about as wacked out as ours do...Barb, I met an adorable shi*-zu today that a friend would love to have someone adopt, I love dogs but travel quite a bit and can't handle boarding a pet...we had my mini-dachsund for 17 years and he never did see the inside of a kennel except at the vets when there for surgery one time! With a son in Germany and a grandson in England...I have a few more international flights to take before I settle down to the RV and doggie I have planned for the future!!
Hope everyone has a good night and a good day tomorrow. Thanks for being here!!0 -
:drinker: Rode my bike to and from work today. 20K each way. I am quite tired now. Had killer hills. But what a great workout! Also did well in the food department. I have been aiming for high fiber content foods. Dinner was fish with sweet potato, carrots and onions. Also drank lots of water. :bigsmile: which of course is much easier when you work up a sweat.
:flowerforyou: Reading all the posts makes me happy. Such a connection between all of us, and such caring. I treasure it. :flowerforyou: Goodnight
Rebel0 -
Hello everyone,
On the topic of veggies - I'm into putting them on a stick and on the grill. I am amazed at what you can actually grill. Our new thing is grilled mushrooms with some sort of marinade on them. They seem to mix well with peppers, onions and tomatoes. I'm sure it is just my imagination, but I think grilling them is faster. Kabobing everything seems to help with the portion control too when it comes to meat.
In reality I think it is just that I like to cook out.
PlantLady - I am so glad to hear from you. I can't imagine how much you have to go through everyday. I understand on the siblings too.
I did well today and was under my calories, but I did have a regular soda for the first time in almost a year. I had an ICB (or is it IBC?) root beer today. It was wonderful and I'm glad I bought it out and there aren't any more around.
Well, it is late and my eyes are closing.
Jeannie0 -
Hello everyone,
On the topic of veggies - I'm into putting them on a stick and on the grill. I am amazed at what you can actually grill. Our new thing is grilled mushrooms with some sort of marinade on them. They seem to mix well with peppers, onions and tomatoes. I'm sure it is just my imagination, but I think grilling them is faster. Kabobing everything seems to help with the portion control too when it comes to meat.
In reality I think it is just that I like to cook out.
PlantLady - I am so glad to hear from you. I can't imagine how much you have to go through everyday. I understand on the siblings too.
I did well today and was under my calories, but I did have a regular soda for the first time in almost a year. I had an ICB (or is it IBC?) root beer today. It was wonderful and I'm glad I bought it out and there aren't any more around.
Well, it is late and my eyes are closing.
Jeannie0 -
Chiclet,
If I ever have a toothache, now I know who to call!!:bigsmile:
Terri,
Too bad you are so far away from me. Maybe there is room for another doggy here:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway: -- oh excuse me, I have to go answer the door, there are some men in little white coats who say they need to talk to me--:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: Actually, my friend probably would have me committed if i got another dog. My problem is I have a soft spot for Shih tzus. Oh heck, I have a soft spot for just about any small dog.:blushing:
Your veggie recipe sounds yummy. I will have to try it.
Barbie,
Glad you are feeling better. In about 9 days, you will be heading in my direction.
Rebel,
Congrats on the round trip bike ride. I hope you don't "feel" it tomorrow. That is quite an accomplishment.
Well, I am going to try and get to bed early tonight, so I can get an earlier start on tomorrow.
Barb0 -
good morning ladies . had better day yesterday doing the pain med suggestion , did all my exersise and loved it . going to get me loads veggies to to roast in oven , never thought about putting sprouts in there i love them.
cant fit any exersise in at the gym today :sad: but walking to work and back
have great day every one weigh in day tommorw for me keep fingers crossed ladies0 -
Good morning Ladies.
Well, I've just had a wasted couple of hours! I walked to the hospital for my glaucoma appointment, only to be told that they have had to cancel it and rebook it for tomorrow afternoon. Grrr. They could have let me know before I walked for forty-five minutes in the pouring rain! Never mind, the walk was pleasant enough and the walk back was a little drier.
I was looking for a raincoat to put on this morning and the only one that I could find was at least five sizes too big! I wore it, but it did flap about a bit. Hmm, do I buy another one now or do I wait until I've lost another forty pounds?
Once I've had some late breakfast, I'm going to pick my dad up from his church group and take him shopping. I also want to get some bits and bobs to take up to York with me. It's Aunt-in-law's birthday and I'm going to get her a selection of exotic chutneys from a local farm shop. They are extremely good and I know she will enjoy them. She's extremely partial to beetroots and they do a beetroot chutney she will love.
DH and I have definitely got out of the habit of watching television. Last night we sat and played card (I absolutely wiped the floor with him too!) Tonight we are planning on a couple of hours of backgammon. We also love playing mahjong, but that is better with more people. Unfortunately, very few people play it these days.
I read an article this morning called 'More weight may equal less brainpower' - take a look and see what you think. I'm not quite sure how I feel about it. http://www.lifescript.com/Health/News/Reuters/2010/07/14/More_weight_may_equal_less_brainpower_study_finds.aspx
I'm going to go and do an hour in my gym now, but will drop by again later.
Everyone have as good a day as possible please.
Amanda x
P.S. Forgot to mention that I'm another pound down!0 -
Well, I have made it here two days in a row!. Thanks so much for all your comments. It does help. I really think about all of you often. But, this is it. After I log off I'm busy until 9:00 pm. Caring for two houses just is so hard. But, I do manage to keep busy enough to keep my weight down. Not that I'm happy about being 168 but it sure is better then 210.
I'm a fighter and will continue.
Thinking of all and have a great day. It is summer I do believe lol
Kathy0 -
Good morning everyone,
Congratulations to those who are loosing and dropping pounds! I know there are a few of you on this forum that are doing great. Apologies for not taking notes with names.
We are getting company from out of state next week. I am excited, but stressed. With my hubby and kids home all day the place does look more like a tornado went through the house than a house from Home & Garden. I only get stressed about the mess when company comes over. I've learned to accept the fact that I can't control my 3 little piggies from work. So this weekend I will be the cleaning monster Mom that makes everyone do what they have put off all week.
The kitchen is so cluttered and dirty I insisted we eat out the last 2 nights as I was not going to clean up their mess when I got home. Hubby hates eating out, so many that will motivate him during the day to get things done.
Enough griping. It doesn't change anything, but it does make me feel better getting it off my chest.
Have a great day all,
Jeannie0 -
Well, my jogging's out of the way for today. I keep adding a few minutes more each time!
I found a new nutrition calculator website when I was logging in my Subway sandwich last night. eddieoneverything.com I was able to "start from scratch" with my bread and build the sandwich just as I ate it. Then I clicked on the "more calculators" link and found quite a few other fast food and sit down restaurant calculators!0 -
Jeannie: You are very clever and i don't blame you for wanting to come home to a neater kitchen. It is my pet peeve too...! I think you are on to a great strategy instead of nagging and much more effective too, it seems! I love your suggestion to put the veggies on sticks on the grill. I used to grill veggies in a grill basket but that sounds like a better way to get them done evenly. Yum!
SuzzyQ: How is DH doing with his MFP? Hope all is going well for him with the changing work schedule.
Barbie: Sorry you had to miss your line dance but glad to hear you are not too, too sore to move about some. I am sure you will bounce back soon.
Lots of doctors visits for DH and me this week. I spent the day yesterday coming and going 2 hours each way for an appointment and I am going with DH today to do the same. Difficult to get much exercise in on those kinds of days but I am doing shorter more intense workouts on these days. That's the plan anyway!
Mimi: the breakfast recipe sounds great. Can't wait to try it!
Amanda: Way to go on your continued progress with all you are juggling!
Monkymoo: Hope the weigh in is rewarding!
Everyone have a great day and here's to good choices!:drinker: Kackie0 -
Hi you fantastic Ladies !
Trying week so far. I am working to lose the 2.5 lbs I gained on vacation but this week is turning out to be way too stressful. For one, Mom is not well, and moving back in with me. We'll hire part time help during the day, any words of wisdom from you who have hired personal assistants?
Did you see the article on the 2010 fattest states? The rate of obesity in this country is just tragic. http://health.msn.com/health-topics/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100261061>1=31036
I scanned the topic and sorry can't reply to everyone but here goes for a few.... Exermom: Trader Joe's Chocolaty Cat Cookies - very low calorie and satisfy my chocolate urge. That, and if I'm really in "need", a diet hot chocolate.
:happy: Wizzywig: Blond moment very funny! Reminds me of leaving the room to go get something from another room and forgetting what I needed before I arrive!. Mimi: Congrats to your son Mark taking the next step. And, I bet his fiancee always treasures the plumbing ferrule - sentimental memory ! And the recipe for veggie-egg breakfast looks great, I do something similar and often top with a spoonful of plain yoghurt and a spoonful of salsa for a Mexican feel.
:ohwell: Jackie (and others): My mom will be moving in with me and my sister/brother and I will be hiring a part time personal assistant. Any wisdom you can give me? Heartrw: Bad eating days are a good reason to have good days. Remember when every day was a bad eating day? Your body is so much healthier now.
:happy: Rjadams: Resting heart rate of 62 !! You sound like a long distance runner. Way to hit 50, sister.
:ohwell: Rebel and Rj: As for the colonoscopy, I had the flexible sigmoidoscopy and my husband had colonoscopy, neither of us had any problem, it was easy. The procedure was easier than the preparation, drinking that noxious fluid. But you don't eat so you'll notice a good result on the scale!!! Don't be grossed out but I even enjoyed watching the procedure on the video monitor.
Have a great THURSDAY. :flowerforyou:0 -
Mimi, I forgot to say earlier, your breakfast is what I call an Enthusiasm meal .... I put everything I've got into it (ha ha). Sounds good though!
Amanda x0 -
SuzyQ: How is DH doing with his MFP? Hope all is going well for him with the changing work schedule.
Kackie
He is doing great ! In two weeks, he's down 8 pounds, something that took me almost 2 MONTHS to do. Now that he's made up his mind to make better choices he hasn't cheated even once. He's replaced all his soda drinking with iced tea and lemon. He's discovered he like sandwiches made with Orrowheat Multigrain thins and Laughing Cow cheese. He's yet to see the need for exercise, but I'm confident that will come in time. I dream of one day taking long walks together. He's asleep now as he goes back on call at 7 tonight.
I just finished weeding my succulent garden and am planning a siesta so I can begin deep cleaning tonight when he goes to work. I volunteered to have a birthday tea for my SiL here the first of next week. Its amazing how the prospect of company makes things long neglected come into sharp focus.
We are still awaiting a response from the bank on the short sale. Guess the realtor wasn't kidding when she told us they are often long drawn out affairs. Honestly I don't care how long it takes, just so long as it happens in time to celebrate Christmas there.0 -
wow 72 lbs that is great. I just joined this month and i am very excited about the site. I have not yet lost any weight because i just started to post my food intake and i love it it keeps me on track of how much i eat.
Very excited and i hope i can keep it up. I have 25 lbs to loose0 -
wow 72 lbs that is great. I just joined this month and i am very excited about the site. I have not yet lost any weight because i just started to post my food intake and i love it it keeps me on track of how much i eat.
Very excited and i hope i can keep it up. I have 25 lbs to loose
:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: Welcome to the most supportive group of women......when I started I was amazed at the weight the others had lost and they encouraged me to log my food one day at a time and stick to my plan.....gradually I added more exercise to my day and learned new things a little bit at a time.......never, never, never give up......read the posts every day and post something as often as you can so we can get to know you. 0 -
Welcome robstella!!
Looks like we have two from Texas now--Suzzeque is another. You will find the support and encouragement you need in this thread, and the tools on MFP will make the whole process seem almost easy!! Good luck.
I read everything since my last post, but for some reason don't have much to say today. More room for everyone else, I guess.
Have a good day.
Barb0 -
:flowerforyou: Happy Thursday!
Jackie- what in the world is the Social Services Manager thinking:noway: ....I would agree ... letting your Mum fall out of the chair flat on her face would be abuse...the seat belt is for safety reasons. Hope he gets his act together soon! Hare Spray wouldn't match your color I'm sure
Erica - i graduated in 1972, but only did my first two years there (1968-1970) did the last two years at Gahr High in Cerritos, yep it is a small world.
Terri - glad you are feeling better:flowerforyou:
Rebel - I admire you being able to ride your bike to and from work.
Jeannie - how did you handle all of that sugar in that ICB rootbeer? I'm not sure I could drink the whole thing because of how sweet it is. Don't forget to enjoy the company once they arrive
Barbie - glad your knee seems to be healing.
Amanda -:drinker: Here's to another pound down! Great job!
Kathy - You are doing a good job, keep on being busy it helps when two houses become too much
Kackie- hope those Dr appts are just routine stuff.
Randy - When I had to hire in help for my Mom in Oregon I used a company called "Home InStead". They are nation wide so you might check their web site to see if they have one where you are. I found the women that took care of Mom very professional and personal. They all loved Mom & Dad (even though they were there mainly for Mom) and I know she misses them now that she is in a Foster Home.
SuzyQ- Isn't it frustrating that our hubby's can lose weight so much easier and at a rapid pace:grumble: compared to our gentle sex We work and work for each 2/10 to leave us and it just seems to fall off those men!
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Spent last night making new sheets for Eli's cradle, so I was up later than I like to be on a work night, but Mickey, Buzz & Thomas the Train were a big hit with GS#1(noah) he loved them.
So today the scale moved and it usually doesn't move this early in the week (I know it's Thursday not that early) but my official weigh in day is Saturday . Now for the dilemma...Tomorrow when I get off work we are going to meet Son & DIL#2 and her parents to spend the afternoon together for lunch, dinner and some light walk/hiking...do I keep my weigh in as Saturday because I will be out of my routine and not sure about what I will be eating and where.:ohwell: I'd really like to keep what I weighed this morning because it will get me below "overweight" into "healthy" for my BMI.....it's been a serious goal since I started in january...I so want to meet a goal this month...even a small one.
Everyone have a good afternoon and evening and let's keep up this battle because we all want to win:drinker:
Laura
:flowerforyou: Welcome Robstella This is the best forum on MFP!0 -
Congrats/ Eli is one of my all time favorite boy's names. He is beautiful. Nothing better in the world than sitting and rocking a new baby. I oftern thought if the brought people from the heart floor to the nursery you would see BP falling.:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Eli William joined us yesterday at 4:58pm MST weighing in at 7.4 and 19 1/4" long. I was put in charge of getting the computer set up to Skype my son in to the birth and it took us 3 hrs working over the phone with me going everywhere possible to get it to hook up...finally did with 45 min left before Eli was born. He was supposed to be born in a water birth...he was born bath tub! Really cool birth.
More later...I have to get to work.
Laura
There are more pictures on my profile!0 -
:flowerforyou: Good evening to everyone ...including our "Newbie"!! ...you'll love the company and help, advice and tips along your weight loss journey. Thanks guys for all your commiseration ....sorry to burden you with my trials and tribulations. It's great to know you're rooting for me!
:drinker: Well ....the scales this morning said ...wait for it ...I'd lost a whole.... 4....ounces! It was good to see a 10 on the scales instead of an 11 but ...4oz ..I ask you!!! I'm not changing the weigh in total though because with my luck i'll have put on 2lb overnight!
Housework, cooking and a bit of weight lifting (You know who) is the exercise for today ....food and exercise duly logged.
I do wish I could get into the frame of mind to start the latino tone DVD again. Maybe once we know we have the respite care sorted I'll feel more like it. Maybe the Salsa DVD too ...the shoulder's much better . I think the Zumba exercise is helping that too.
To all of you with babies in the family ..... don't you just love them! I'm looking forward to #2 GS - Ewan now 10 mnths old coming up for my birthday in a few weeks time. We saw him in June for the Christening and I''ve spoken to him on the phone (you know what I mean ) He's got the loveliest chuckle! .#1 GS - Ryan, came for tea today...he's such a polite and caring lad ...his mum and dad have done a great job there! My mum couldn't get who he was and who my son was when he came to pick him up. Sadly he can't stay too long in our house without getting an allergic reaction to the cats.
Speaking of which .....Chaz must get to the vets tomorrow. He's not a happy chappy. I know it's summer ...sort of ...and he's moulting but his fur's really clumpy and he's got bald patches. a very raggedy...ragdoll burman. Not his happy self. Maybe the vet can shed some light on the situation ...no doubt we'll have the proverbial jab and antibiotics? ....anti inflammatories? who knows.He's getting old ...the cat ,not the vet! ...possibly about 12 so it might be an age thing.
And ......to end with ..........
An elderly man went to the doctors and said that he hadn"t been feeling too well. after examining him the doctor produced three different types of pill "take the green pill with a big glass of water first thing in the morning, take the blue pill with a big glass of water after lunch, and take the red pill with a big glass of water just before you go to bed at night, he told his patient. startled to be on so much medicine, the old man stammered "what exactly is wrong with me doctor? ...... "you"re not drinking enough water,!
:bigsmile: Seeing as I've admitted to not drinking enough water ...I thought you'd like that snippet!
BFN Jackie 0
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