Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your back. Isn't that just the way it goes, fork over for a gym membership then something happens that leaves you unable to go to the gym at all. Was the gym willing to put your membership on "hold" or something to that effect?

I have to slowly work myself up to be able to exercise, I have rheumatoid arthritis so it somewhat limits what I can do exercise wise. I've been using weights because I really need to tone up my arms but it wreaks havoc on my hands so I can only do it a few times a week. My goal for this summer is to get more in shape than I've been since my teens!

I'm heading to the doctor today, been waiting two and a half months for this appointment. I was hoping my diet could fix my stomach issues 100% but I'm still experiencing random pains on a daily basis. Hoping he has some answers for me but not very hopeful as he is kind of a quack.

Then we're running errands in town all night (we live way in the country so do a lot when we go into the city) so I'll be bringing a meal with me.

We're also dropping off wedding invites to our family :>

Have a good day everyone! Happy Friday!!

Are you getting married, Patsy?

Good for you for planning ahead tonight!

RE: doctor's... I had a blood test done a few months ago because my stomach was always bothering me. Turns out I have foos sensitvities. Once I identified what those were and avoided them, everyting improved. Dairy is a REAL trouble-maker for me.

Down 1 pound this morning. I drank 2 quarts of water yesterday which helped. Finally no longer sore from Tuesday's trip to the gym.

Woo, grats on your loss!! Water definitely helps at least in my opinion.

Yes, August 23rd this year! I'm very excited It's coming up quick though wow time flies.

I also have trouble with dairy. Especially milk. Can't touch the stuff or I'll be soooooooo sick. I used to drink it all the time my whole life. Haven't drank it in probably close to four years now. Avocados, sweet potatoes, apples are bad too. Avocadoes send me into so much pain I feel I might pass out. I talked to my doctor about it yesterday and he is referring me to a food allergist which is great news. I'm glad to meet with a specialist, I hope he takes me seriously, the last allergist didn't.

oh I know I'm so very sad about the avocado thing... I absolutely adore avocadoes. For awhile I was eating guacamole as my "mayo" and dips and such. My IBS was terrible then but I never made the connection. I'll miss guacamole for the rest of my life. Bit melodramatic but its true LOL!

Itt's hot here too, I have to mow the lawn today but that is not happening until later in the day. I meant to do it this morning but had a lazy Sunday morning.

Fiance made some stew yesterday, can't wait til I'm hungry to try some. MMM!

oooh I should start brinning my chickens before I roast them. I eat a LOT of chicken. Just roasted one up last night. Brining does make a difference, I always forget to do it though.

I'm on the lookout for an exercise bike, I want to buy one when I go into town this week. Been looking for a used one as brand new they are pricey and I need to watch my spending this summer as the wedding is quickly coming up!!

It's hot agian here today... it's good because I have a lot of chicks that are under heat lamps and when it's hot like this I end up being able to turn off the heat lamps and save some money not having them on. We have a bunch of meat chicks as well as laying chicks. The size difference in them is very noticeable! I'll share a pic once they're bigger. I have some chicks that were born at the same time as the meat chicks and the meat chicks are already double their size.

We almost got turkeys this year but decided against them because they sound like really stupid birds that die very easily. Everyone I've talked to said they were much more difficult than chickens to raise. Maybe next year I'll give them a try!

Hey, at least you went once! Two times is a good goal. I'm working on my arms right now, trying to replace fat with muscle.There are no gyms anywhere near me, the closest one is 30 minutes away.

Thanks to my IBS I am very very constipated right now and have put on 5lbs since my last weigh in. This happens with me every month pretty much, it must be related to my cycles. My doctor prescribed me something, called Motilum or something like that, I may give it a try.