Hi
I walked again today, I dropped the long sleeve shirt since it was in the 60s today, a 12 degree increase in temperature from Yesterdays 50s.

Have a Great Week
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

Thx. The allergic reaction on my arms and in my lungs was from those weeds and wild shrubs. That's better today. Housemate appreciated the supportive care. I'm glad I made the soup yesterday because I'm sick today! Soup us really good. I have an incapacitating sinus headache.

Hi Val
I think I am somewhat allergic to something in the lawn. I get itchy legs if I mow in shorts and need to wear long pants no matter how it is to mow.

Those headaches can be brutal.
I have had them in the past when I got Decaf by mistake, I swear they had decaf in the Colombian pot at that bagel store. Luckily I had some Regular Coffee Bags left and could heat the water and put the coffee bags in and get some in pretty quickly that way. If Your Headache is worse I really feel for You.

Good Luck
Roger

scrappin99 wrote: »

of all things, while doing dishes Friday I popped my collar bone/shoulder joint. Ouch. Cancelled Fri night, caught a ride for yesterday's events. Taking pain med - mostly sleeping - got a curb side consult from a fellow alum, a pediatrician who suggested a sling to rest it. Put sling on at 3 yesterday - feeling much better now. Fishing is out for tomorrow for me. Not even a good story, not like I was skateboarding or something.

Hi Shirl
Sometimes it doesn't take much, I have thrown my back out just turning to quick in the past. One year I cracked a bone in the lower leg, All I did was step off of the curb to turn the lawn mower. The lawn was a jungle by the time I was able to get back to mowing too.

Good Luck with the arm
Roger

Terri70 wrote: »

Hi y'all! Been awhile since I posted in here. Sorry for that. Things are going well at the house. Have to move by the end of October but other than that it's great. I HATE moving. lol I've been in a stall (up and down 1 or 2 lbs) for the last month or so. Talked to an NS counselor and she suggested that I go back on up to 1500 instead of 1300. I've been having a problem keeping on plan at night because I'm hungry and I just give in. So I'm hoping the extra pf and sc will help. I've also started wearing my fitbit flex again. Slow days I'm usually only at 4-5k and on busy days I'm up to 8k or so. I still haven't started walking yet. I did buy a recumbent bike off Craigslist for $25. Can we say SCORE??? lol Gonna start doing 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at night starting tomorrow morning. I'm hoping between that and the 1500 cals something will give and I start losing again.

Have a great night!

Hi Terri
I have one suggestion be sure to save the extra calories for a dessert later in the evening after You eat Your dinner.

Good Price, I am always afraid of Craigs list items and that is despite I have seen some good deals on NutriSystem foods listed there when I got curious and looked. Since It doesn't bother You to go there maybe You can save some money buying extra NS foods to extend Your order period.

Good Luck
Roger

Hi
Humid and hazy during the walk this morning + 11 cents, 67 to 69 degrees depending on the source of the Temp reading. On my walk I passed two new graveyards that were not there last week. The first one had ghosts all over the gravestones and the second one had Zombies and Skeletons halfway out of the ground

Then When I got home from the walk I had a burst of energy and Put the Window in the side doors storm door, Pulled the AC and closed the Storm Window and did the Front bedroom window, putting the screen up and the Glass in. Now I am ready for the forecast heave rains overnight into Tomorrow

Yup Halloween is coming. Those are the first Halloween decorations I have seen. Yesterday I saw one house that had Christmas light lit too. It seems early since the leafs on the trees are just starting to turn.

Have a Great Tuesday
Roger

Terri70 wrote: »

I'm proud of myself. I just got done doing a 16 minute fast walk. Y'all just don't understand how HUGE this is for me! lol Whew! I hope I can keep this up and do it at least 2 or 3 times this week. Baby steps!

Hi Terri
When I started walking I could almost walk around the block earlier this year. I have now worked up to 2.75 to 2.85 miles a day. Congratulations on getting started, I credit the walking for some of my weight loss success.
I use this site on my computer to figure out how far I have walked: http://www.mapmyrun.com/
Find running maps and map your running route with MapMyRun.com. Whether you are jogging or marathon training, try our online or mobile running apps free

Good Luck
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

My headache left (hurray!), and my arms are scabbed, but no more swelling.

Hi Val
Congratulations on getting better, I know You are much happier now.

Cheers
Roger

Terri70 wrote: »

@hope4change_val Yay for headache leaving!!!

Today is a rainy, gloomy day out. Definitely not getting out to walk today. Might do some laps here in the building at work later.

Have a great day, y'all!

Hi Terri
Our rain is moving in later on today into tomorrow, The Optimistic forecasts show a range of 1"+ to 6"+ depending on what part of NJ you look at with the NW showing the worst amounts.

Cheers, BTW You could try Mall walking
Roger

Hi
It Rained Yesterday then stopped, then rained overnight. When I checked it this morning the rain had stopped so I went out walking. I got 1 block and it started misting, By the time I reached the Quick Chek for my Coffee it was a light rain Then when I left it had stopped again so I kept going. On the return leg it started drizzling again so I pulled on the Frogg Toggs, 4 blocks later it stopped again, 2.9 miles walked, 74 and Humid when I started at 5:26 AM, the only saving thing was the nice breeze. According to the local News12 Cable Channel we had 1.5" + overnight of rain. Other areas less and more

Have a Nice Wednesday
Roger

5mates wrote: »

Good Day NS Buddies. Hope everyone is well. The rain began last night here in OH but it does not appear to be too heavy. Went this morning for my first Aqua therapy session- I am hopeful I can get more mobile and lose some pounds - down a total of 72.4 since NS start. Need to get rid of another 22.6 to then feel entitled to get in the Ortho surgeon's face and ask, NOW??? can I have a new hip please? Have a nice Tuesday all! Bev

Hi Bev
It is nice to be pain free and completely mobile, I wish You luck in Your pursuit of that goal. I know mom wished she had no put off the knees so long. She was a different person afterwards.

Good Luck with the Aqua Therapy Sessions
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

Roger...you had me going for a minute with those new graveyards in your neighborhood!

Hi Val
Would You believe that so far You are the only one that commented regarding them?

If I remember to change the batteries in the camera I may try for pictures when the weather is better, less wet IOWs.

I hope it was not too much? I was a little surprised to see Halloween Decorations already in September.

Cheers
Roger

5mates wrote: »

Thanks - I feel much better all around except the hip! I had the left one replaced in Nov of 2012 and it was the best decision I every made! I highly recommend it! The right hip was going to but chose the worst one to get it replaced. The good news is that they have a new procedure that is quicker recovery and less chance of dislocation in the future - two things I absolutely want but I have to reduce the belly a bit more to achieve the best results.
I appreciate any cheering on to keep me motivated - thanks!

Hi Again
That Sounds like good news that the new procedure is a better way to do it.

I would have done the worst one first too. I guess they would not do both at the same time? I know Mom had both knees done at the same time on the recommendation of people that said once You have one done You may not want to go through that again.

Have a Nice Day
Roger

scrappin99 wrote: »

Finally left the land of catatonia after the last 4 days - drugged up on pain meds, mostly slept - missed a few doses - took off sling today and drove for the first time since Fri as well. Arm still a bit ouchy in various areas - funny how the pain relocates - way better than Fri/sat tho.

As DH had stitches in his hand and I didn't think to hand him rubber gloves - he couldn't do the dishes so they piled up. I finally decided to tackle them - started then my back started to hurt, so sat down. Bad idea. I reached for a qt and 2 cup glass measure with my right, dominant arm and almost dropped them while getting them in the sink - and pop - then endless pain!

I've rested ad nauseum - thank goodness I've never had a broken arm or rotator cuff injury - the sling got really old, quickly, tho it did help. Couldn't stand 6 wks of that, glad I haven't had to. Nice to be cognitive again.

Dropped my RX for glasses off this morning, went to golf dinner tonight - yum - they had the best walnut butternut risotto and a sliver of casada cake - just enuf to finish off a fab meal. Tomorrow pick up BFF at 10 and take her to the airport at 2 so she can go home to Dallas. Looking like driving won't be an issue.

Another friend invited me to go see the Intern tomorrow - but had to pass. Blissfully, October is mostly open - no med appts except PCP at end of month - need to track down free flu shot too. Have to buy my new insulin pump. StepSon doing his annual dinner and movie night, Son's bd at end of month, and Dad's 90th in the middle. Hoping to make one homemade bd card and copy it 90 times, tie a ribbon around the stack and gift that to him on his birthday - at least that's the plan!

Hi Shirl
Welcome back. Those darn medications can really get to you. I took an OTC antihistamine at work once. I was so tired from it I was useless and afraid to drive home too.

Enjoy the Day
Roger

Hi
When I left the house at 5:23 it was 19 degrees cooler than yesterday and breezy. I remembered the Long sleeve shirt, I forgot to being gloves and had cold hands the entire walk
I did pick up 4+ pounds of Black walnuts on the return leg. I cracked a few that had been run over by cars and the thus the green shell was gone exposing the Inner shell. They look OK despite being smallish in size this year compared to other years. I suspect that may be due to The Mild drought conditions.

I got my BBB Yesterday, No sign or indication that the BWB has shipped.

Have a Nice Wednesday
Roger

P.S. I posted this yesterday:
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10261815/nutrisystem-packaging-changing-plus-one-substitution

scrappin99 wrote: »

Roger - glad to know folks are already decorating for Halloween - all too soon it's gonna be winter. Had brunch at Cracker Barrel today - they have Halloween and Christmas stuff out. Had yummy apple/cranberry french toast, tasted a corner in the cinnamon syrup at the end, cheesy eggs and smoked sausage - yum, yum. Met our friend Pam who works at Key bank in that area, actually Key sold land to all the diners that are now there, so if it would have been nicer, she could have walked. So spoiled - my BFF has paid for everything since she arrived. Dropped her off at the airport for her return to Dallas and then home - to a another crisis.

While here - shared some min maid lemonade drops - went to fridge to get cold filtered water - lights out, wouldn't give us any water, DH took a look while I was gone - realized that there are no indicator lights either.

FRIDGE dead! 6 yrs old - Kenmore LG - repair folks think the mother board went - pricey - around 500 - but still cheaper than a new fridge. But here's the real kicker - Sears said 1 to 4 wks prior to coming out for a repair call, finally offered 10/7. Local repair shops offered Monday. Called LG - next one offered Wed, 2 offered Friday - one preordering part, the other couldn't, would have to come out, dx, then come back once part is in. Part has to come from LG - what a pain. Of course the one willing to order the part charges 2x as much for a service call and they do repairs like Mercedes does - from a preprinted price list. Said part alone is $320. What a bummer..

Cleaned out fridge - checked all expiration dates, pitched a ton of condiments. My cooking leans to the eclectic - purchase lots of condiments only used occasionally but that all have to reside in the fridge once opened. Will clean fridge out tomorrow. Carted full fridge of stuff to mom's who thankfully has a 2nd fridge in their basement. Wasn't what I planned on doing today, at all.

Stopped for cold beer on the way home and tried to snag some McKensie's pumpkin hard apple cider - the owner said he ordered 10 cases which sold out in 3 days, no more til next year. Bummer - that stuff is good. I don't drink a lot of alcohol, but had most of a cold beer tonight - will be the last cold beverage for a while I guess.

Watching Buffy for some mindless fun.

HI Shirl
I was upset that I had to spring for the labor on our Amana Refrigerator, On the Inside when I looked for the model number It is a Whirlpool. This is the second time the Defrost Cycle drain has plugged up, They cam out with a New improved part that should eliminate the problem. They paid for the part but not the labor

It is also not that old just like Your is pretty new. A refrigerator should be trouble free for longer than that. Too many fancy Bells and whistles that just create less reliability.

I think I would check the internet for reviews on Your model and then decide. It could be a common problem, That was what I found when I checked on my refrigerator and that they had a revised part to eliminate further problems.

Good Luck with the repairs
Roger

hope4change_val wrote: »

Around my neighborhood there are lots if Halloween decorations....including inflatable ghosts, horses, and even haunted houses. My dogs get scared of the inflatables.

Antihistamines don't make me sleepy. Helpful for allergies, but not for insomnia.

I love my boss. She called me and said "I just sent you a file...I can't delete the macros, can you?" Without thinking, I opened her file and deleted all the macros. Then she said. "Uh oh, um, maybe you shouldn't have done that." When I did that, I deleted all MY Word macros too.

Hi Val
You gotta love it when You do what they asked and then they says oops!

BTW The file should still be in Your email attachments? Email?

Good Luck
Roger

Terri70 wrote: »

Ok. I TOTALLY went off plan yesterday. Couldn't even act like I was on plan! I know why too! I am sooooo frustrated with not losing weight that it's not funny. I'm just frustrated because I lose a lb then gain a lb and it's been like this for a month or so now. What do you do to keep motivated when you're in a stall? Any suggestions?

Hi Terri
What I did was call the NutriSystem Counselors and we went over what I was doing and eating. That pinned down the problem and and I was back on track.

I hope You are logging everything that goes into You mouth to help diagnose. My food log even shows the Black unsweetened coffee

A couple of possible problems points.
1. Anything under 5 calories a serving can show 0 calories in the nutrition according to the government rules. Thus You can be eating a lot of 0 calorie items and actually be getting calories.

2. Anything off plan?

3. Scale everything.

4. Unlimited vegetables still have calories that can impact loss.

5. Use high quality PFs such as lean meat, skinless Chicken Breast for example or Greek Yogurt, Not String cheese.

6. Use HQ SCs such as fruits and not breads.

7. All vegetables are not vegetables on NutriSystem. Potatoes, Corn or Winter Squash for example are a SC and not a Vegetable
8.
Example. Tomatoes are low calories however what calories they have come from natural sugars.

So my suggestion is keep a written diary of everything for couple of days than call the counselors.
Verify with the Counselors that You are on the right plan for Your weight, Height, Exercise level, I was plateaued from not eating enough.

Do not be discouraged we all hit plateaus, the trick is to keep on plan.
Good Luck
Roger

Hi
I walked despite the weather, Light rain and windy and low 50s.
I walked a part of the walk and picked up my coffee and returned to the house. Then I went back out and did some more walking after changing to better gloves as the Brown Jersey were not cutting it in the rain. As I result when I ran the map for distance I had covered 3.66 miles between the two outings.

Have a Great Friday
Roger

scrappin99 wrote: »

interesting camping out at home.

Realized that the cold dessert due at a Wed mtg may not happen so formulated a back up plan.

Did little today - messed with some financial stuff and watched TV.

Wind here just about a steady 20 mph. Wondering if from hurricane. Knocked over my tall cosmos and broke half of them, so now they're in my kitchen. The wind chimes haven't stopped singing either.

Hi Shirl
It was windy when I went walking and the weatherman says it will get windier. I do not believe it is anything to do with the Hurricane. This one is a different Weather system, They are calling it a Nor'Easter.

It sounds as if You are having a OK and restful day.

I need to get back out for Bananas or else take the backpack tomorrow and go by the Grocery Store on my walk so I have them for my Saturday Breakfast.

Have a Nice Day
Roger