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Oh my gosh loobe1066~~~ I am so so sorry you are dealing with so much knee pain! I do feel for you! It is terrible to be in such pain and I for one am a wimp!! My dad swears by knee replacements and he is 76 this year. He and mom walk 5 mls a day, still! So there is a bit of encouragement for you. They are for me!! Hugs…

10 Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes 10 Natural Ways to Repel Mosquitoes By Jenny Hills April 8, 2013 Health, Home & Garden When summer arrives and mosquito season comes, all my family gets bitten like crazy. I like to make my own natural homemade mosquito spray which is a natural bug repellent as I don’t like to use the…

I had a delicious homemade salad for lunch today! Here is what I did: Spring Mix Lettuce 1/8 Cup Water Chestnuts (sliced into sticks) 1 Green Onion (sliced) 3 Roasted Red Peppers (jarred & sliced) 6 Pickled Pepperochini 1/4 Cup Tortilla Sliced Salad Topping (sea salted) 2 Tbs Raspberry Walnut Light Salad Dressing Start…

MimiOfTheLusciousLawn 2 hours ago I just made the best asparagus ever! Asparagus, mushrooms, coconut oil, evoo, butter and some rustic herb seasoning. Omg, fat, delicious heaven on my plate!! Huge serving, 223 cals,3.9gC, 3.9gP and 22gF. Mmmmm! HAD to share this...I love asparagus!!

@Gogohobbs Oh Sweet Lady, I'm sorry you are in such physical and emotional pain. And NO you don't sound like a baby. There are days where I can't even sit, let alone walk, so NO you are not a baby and if the partner does not understand it, then you are right in that this is not life partner relationship. It is when we are…

HEY Everyone, I blew up over there in the other room and realized it was here that I should have exploded...LOL here it is... Here is one of my experiences that still blows my mind. Back in my 4th year of my disability,(now 20+) I had a Dr tell me it was all in my head. He stopped the meds, made me go to a shrink (no…

Here is one of my experiences that still blows my @LadyClou @XxMa@LadyClou . Back in my 4th year of my disability, I had a Dr tell me it was all in my head. He stopped the meds, made me go to a shrink (no offense, I do think some are Fantastic and helpful-not this one) who told me my "problem" was not my back, butt, legs,…

Sugar-Free Foods Won't Help with Weight Loss There are so many "diet" versions of treats out there, but sugar-free cookies probably aren't the best choice if you're trying to lose weight. LINK

So awesome you are!!! And so proud of you!! If your knees start to hurt, ice them for 15 then heat. alternate 1x per hour till you feel better. It is not so pleasant, but it does relieve the inflammation

Thank You Sweet Ladies!! You are such support!!! @loobe1066 and @yasef13 It is ok, when you are ready to post, you post. Friends here, no pressure!! I have to say to you all, you are my friends. I have 3 longtime friends, My church friends, includes my best friend, and hubby & his Mom, family, of course, but to let others…

Hi Always, Glad to see you here and saw you already are in the Group :blush: You have had a hard road just like many of us here. I understand about feeling like a mess and now you can start over and take control of things :smiley: We are all here for you!! When are you having the tumor removed? I too am doing all I can to…

Welcome Marcia!! So glad you found us!! I hope we can be of encouragement and strength for you! I do light stretching, just for some movement, on bad days and good days. I sit on the bed as I physically can't get up off the floor. I started using a kitchen timer to limit my time "doing things" and it seems to work. Come…

[ Hi Lisa!! Welcome to the discussion!! I've been out of the loop for a bit, but we are here to motivate one another!!! I hope you can find some comfort in knowing you are not alone. Wow you are doing great loosing that 1stone by yourself!! I know it is much easier here with friends :wink: For your Vitamin D deficiency, I…

Hi Stacy!! Welcome!! I understand the pain all the time, all of us here do. You found the right place :smile: I've been out of the loop for a bit, but we are here to motivate one another!!! We also are in Groups tab, Disabled and Overweight. Join us there too!! Great Ideas and topics to share your views on. Oh and recipes…

LOL Hubby said I look like the poster child for the "In Pain" LOL What a joker!! Thank you @1daatatime @krythie Your support is so appreciated! CJ

Hi Everyone!! Sorry I've been off here for a bit. PC was down and I had to use tablet. Tablet is hard to type on LOL but I am back and hope you all are doing good. One day at a time, one step at a time, One moment at a time. We can do this!! @yasef13 Thank you for your kind words!! I am glad the 15/20 is working for you!!…

Acupuncture is wonderful and decreased my med intake! However, at the time I did have to drive home, which tenses me up no matter what, so my advice is to have a driver so you can reap the benefits longer!! Hugs, CJ

This is me, CJD.Sign, 1 year and 6months after starting with My Fitness Pal. I don't have a before this photo, but this is my brave start, showing the real me. I want to be accountable. I want to loose this weight and I want to be better. I am standing here without my cane or my service dog. Hence my grimacing face! LOL!!I…

mgobluetx12 5 hours ago I had this for lunch and it was delicious! BLT Chicken Salad 1/2 cup cooked chopped chicken breast 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes 1 slice bacon cooked and chopped 1 tbsp each low fat Greek yogurt and low fat mayo Salt to taste Mix it all up and enjoy! I doubled the recipe and put it in lettuce wraps for a…

Ok so here is the deal, I've been disabled for over 20 yrs and part of my disability, due to rods & screws (hardware) is balance. We live with hubby's Mom and she loves the Christmas Tree. That being said, I put it up and take it all down. I am an anal organizer and I am ok with that!!!!! LOL So, getting to the point. I…

Hi Kerry! Welcome to the group!! Congratulations on your 5lb drop!! YaY! You go!!! I started using the stretching ideas on Fit2Mecoach.com they are great to use for your stretching and they have light things to do for strengthening too. It is a diabetes site, but that is no big deal, lots of my friends who don't have it,…

Hi Jenn! Welcome to the group! I hope we can all give you the positive inspiration you are needing! I'm sorry I've been having to use the tablet and not able to really comment as I usually do! But keep up the good work, keep your chin up and WE Can Do This!! YaY!!!! So glad you are here! Hugs to you and your little one! CJ

Hi Indy, Welcome to the group! We all here are differently-abled or disabled. We all have something, as you have read in prior posts and we are here for each other. Sorry for the delay in responding, as I have been on my tablet and not my pc for the week. I am also asthmatic and have been since a baby. I am not familiar…

Beef Mushroom Gravy that's low-carb, AIP- compliant, and delicious! Still simmering it down, so I don't have the full nutritional info yet. Simple recipe, too: 3 cups beef broth 4-5 Tablespoons mushroom powder (about 0.5 ounce) Salt to taste (other herbs/ seasonings as your diet allows) Blend together, then simmer to…

Go up 10% a gradual increase to adding activity, strength, workouts, etc. so that there won't be more damage while increasing slowly and not too fast.

Well written, easily understood and agree 100% with the place you are coming from DR. FU!! It gladdens my heart to see you back here! Thank you for your wise input! Great testimony! Hang in there! CJ :)

Couldn't afford the teeth and the toe, so I got the teeth xray and go back on the 21st to fix them. Dr next Friday, I'm gonna try to wait that long so I don't have 2 co-pays. I am feeling better! Thank you for your kind words!!Hugs, CJ :blush:

I wrote this, but it applies here too.. As far as food prep, I know it is hard for you, but when you are making a meal, make enough for two meals or more, the oven can hold quite a few and freeze the extra ones and eat one. Pre-clean & Cut Veggies- when you get your veggies from the store, after resting from the trip &…

Hi Krythie, So glad you found us!! And Welcome, Glad you posted this topic, as we are all disabled or differently-abled of one sort or the other. Exercising is tough for all of us here, some of us are challenged more than others, but we all totally understand what you are going through. Do look through the other topics for…