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Well I dropped out.. gained weight.. but am back again.. it took about 2 years before I really felt 'better'.. they says time heals.. maybe or maybe it just numbs the wounds. But, its time to get back in shape and get on with life.

Bravo!!

:laugh: This comment made me smile. My husband and I used to argue about this.. he couldn't 'get' that I viewed mowing as a great exercise and kept wanting to hire someone as we have a very steep hill on one side and a slighter hill on the other side. I use an electric mower, I tried an old fashioned push mower (no gas or…

Yep... I just mowed about a quarter of my yard and it was a workout... I was drenched, time to rehydrate.

Just a stray thought, we have a gym here that is part of a physical therapy center. It has a heated pool (for those with joint etc) problems, along with a regular pool and a weight room. Most of the members, but not all of them, are older, heavier and many have some mobility issues so no embarrassment. You might want to…

Beautiful! :flowerforyou: Its so dry and hot here - we are on heavy water duty water restrictions so no flowers... Hoping for rain... so loved to see your garden photos

I have this feeling (or lack of feeling) in my feet and in my hands constantly.. in my case its been diagnosed as neuropathy caused by pinched/compressed nerve(s) in my upper back (I have two bulging thoracic discs). If you have a history of a bad back you might want to talk to your primary care doc and she/he might…

jeets888 - great haircut..:bigsmile:

I wish I were more socially adept

SkinnyMozza - thanks for the kind words and suggestions.. you are right eating is just a way of distracting oneself from one's feelings sometimes.

PomegranatePear, thanks for the response I will give 5htp a try... I was sorry to see you just lost your partner recently as well. I just stumbled on a site for widows/widowers if you are interested give me a shout.

Holly1283 thanks for the kind words and advice. My husband and I were married 35 years so 7 doesn't seem all that long. He died two months so I am pretty new to this emotional roller coaster. You comment on finances struck home, we split all the household tasks, even the bill paying.. I paid the mortgage, the electricity…

Pamela_1404 Thanks for the suggestions .. may I ask what G.A.D. is?

Skylinepigeon, thanks for the kind words... I find I don't want to go home so am either working out in the gym or eating out... I guess I am working on the "excess in all things" emotional state right now... :ohwell:

I agree with the other folks.. The symptoms you are describing could indicate a lot of different problems. For example, if your percentage of body fat is too low, you don't have enough fat to have a period (estrogen is stored in fat); the bloating you write about could be due to water retention... SO time to see your…

You are welcome to add me.. I also have health problems that limit my mobility. I was doing a good job losing weight but my husband died unexpectedly about 2 months ago and I've lost my focus and have been finding myself floundering a bit as well. Depression and panicky spells have led me to occasionally binges. Yesterday…

I think the issue is that cities offer more social and educational options than small towns. Also, location, location, location... I don't like a lot of heat but then again I don't like it too cold either.

I don't know if anyone said this but ... Lexx

pocket protector

tall southern gent

had enough

I am glad to see so many of you are doing well... I am not working out as much as I would like.. work and life sometimes gets in the way but I am trying to get back on track. I had to have a couple of skin cancers removed so haven't been able to work out in the pool, but I will go on Thursday.. with lots of sunscreen on of…

Looking good.. but more importantly I am sure you are feeling better physically and mentally...

Marvelous .. keep it up!

Yep wouldn't (and didn't) hesitate too .. intelligence AND humor are a far more sexy combination to me than the physical form which (as us older folks know) shifts and declines with age even in the most active.

This is only 324 for the 6 pancakes?! Sounds great I'll give it a try this weekend.. I love pancakes

Great job! And you look like you feel marvelous.. :flowerforyou: :laugh: now if I can just get rid of this last 15 pounds I'll join you in celebrating..

Hmm lets see Chris told you that your boyfriend was cheating on you, and based on his word alone you broke up with your boyfriend. Then he (Chris) and you started dating, now he checks up on you constantly and wants to marry you. You aren't sure you want to get married but your biological clock is ticking.. and wonder if…

I've not been doing as well as I was.. too much stress.. but 'tomorrow is (indeed) another day' and I will try to get back on track.! Sleep well...

sounds great... bump