Support Groups - Movin' & Losin' Part 16

Hi Chicks~~
Sorry i have not been good about keeping up with posts lately. We have decided on the day we are to leave the valley, and that will be Monday, so things are very hectic to say the least.

~~NITA~~ i'm very sorry we did not get together this winter, my DH does not like to drive in Phoenix at all, and i am not one to drive in the city either! So we will have to make a plan to meet in Mesa or something next year! I hope we can do more next year anyway, as this year it was mostly just work and not too much fun things. But i guess that is life :(

~~HALGAL~~ i'm sorry to hear your news on this plea bargain. Very frustrating and alot of emotions flying all around you and your family. Try to stay strong. Sending :angel: :angel: 's for you ;) We are here to help in any way. Maybe writing your posts will help ease some of the feelings.

~~1day~~ Hope work is better again and you are handling all the stresses better(no sugar!) That is impossible for me it seems. Thanks for the link to the recipes. I always love finding new ones of those! I have chicken to use up from the freezer B4 we go, and maybe i'll find an interesting way to prepare it. It is difficult to NOT go shopping and just use up what we have on hand. Last night it was ckn. quesidias. (sorry for the spelling!) I have some yummy salsa left and we both used alot on those. Plus we had had leftover CHICKEN(sounds like we've been good??!! LOL but we did have steak about 3 meals this month! going out mostly w/family and friends) to put in the quesedias, and i did not use alot of cheese--plus it was lite cheese.

~~MOOZ~~~ hope your mom sleeps thru the night a bit more, or you may have to look outside the home for help. Don't get too run-down in the process. Perhaps a relative can help?

Well, chicks, i will still try to get on here B4 we go, and i usually can hook up at hotels these days, so i shall try my best to stay in the loop.

:wave: :grouphug: thinlizzie

Hello ladies,
Did not have a good weigh in this week. Gained 2lbs., I figured I might of gained 1 but not 2. Anyway, getting back on track tomorrow.

Thin - I'm sure there is lots to do before you all head back home. Have a safe trip and drop us a line if you can.

Hope everyone is having a good day!

Patty,

I know how you feel but don't beat yourself up. I, myself, maintained. You do know, however, that our weight is different sometime because we have retained water. In our meeting this week the Leader discussed just how important we are. And even though sometimes we do get frustrated, it is still worth it in the end. They talked about the 94% FF Kettle Corn and that it is something that could help your sweet tooth. Well, I tried it today and I can tell you it really fills you up and you can have quite a bit for just a few points.

I know the rest of our folks are busy getting ready for the upcoming week--I just want to reiterate that we need all of you for support! One of the things I know is really true and that is to stay busy--however to stay busy doing something you truly enjoy!

Take care ladies and post when you get a chance.

Thin, just in case you haven't left, have a safe and enjoyable trip back home! I agree next year we will definitely have to get together!

Anita

Hello ladies,
Had a busy weekend, I got my old patio removed and got a new and bigger patio repoured. I had been getting quotes these last few weeks and a friend referred me to this person. He came out and quoted $ 1200 less then the highest and about 700 less then the lowest. So I said, let do it and they came out and did it this weekend. I just love it. Now I want new patio furniture and a patio cover but those will have to wait. Right now the Walmart chairs that I have will do just fine. OH and I have more room for my tomato and pepper plants.

Nita - WTG for maintaining this week. I will have to look for that popcorn. I know my problem is that I have not been prepared. When I lost I was bringing my lunch and snacks to work and when I gain it's because I eat out. With that said you think I would be prepared for tomorrow but i'm not.

Hope to hear from everyone soon!

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Hey Girls,

I really am just hanging in there... So much to do, think about and I it takes all that I have to remain positive. I have good and sad moments. I cherish the good ones, for sure!

I really appreciate this thread and each and every one of you!

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Hal - Good to hear from you. Just know that we are here for you. :angel: :grouphug:

Hal--good for you to keep hanging in there. We love you and send good thoughts your way.

Training is over Fri. I am not terribly looking forward to being back on the phones, but I am sure glad to be out of the class.

We go over and over and over the same things in the same way. Ugh!

Hey, I did find a respected local therapist who does hypnotherapy for weight loss. The only problem is that he doesn't have any openings until probably July, but I think it would be worth waiting. The people in the phone book listed as "hypnotherapists" also do past life regression!

Mooz--hope you and your mom are OK. I know it can be so tiring to be a caregiver. Prayers to both of you.

Hi to everyone else.

Hello Ladies,

Cat - I tried a hypnotherapist a few years ago and I think it does work. My problem was I couldn't afford the weekly visits.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hi chicks ...... just dropping in to let you know I am OK but seem to have very little time on the internet at the moment. Hope you are all having a good day.

Hi Ladies,

It's so great to read all your posts.

Halgal -- I am happy to hear you are hanging in there. You are very special to us and you always post the neatest graphics. We are here for you--anytime you need someone to chat with!

Mooz -- It's good to hear from you also--I am beginning to know how it is to have someone becoming more disabled each day--that is the situation for me with my DH. Yesterday he could hardly get out of bed. We are waiting for the x-ray report so that he can begin his physical therapy. Hopefully this will be beneficial.

1-Day and Catlover -- I am hanging in there with you guys. I do believe, however, that I have hit a plateau and I knew this bound to happen--however, I must just stay positive and stay in control. Our Ulta Salon is having a special 50% off their salon services this week and I am going to give it a try and hopefully my hair will come out much better than when I go to Great Cuts. If it doesn't at least I will have tried. I also am trying the Apple-a-day 3 times diet to see if it works. The idea is to eat an apple before each meal and supposedly it will help you lose weight. I will let you know.

Take care,
Anita

Hello ladies,
Busy day today, was traveling to meeting most of the day. My eating is not going to well. How easy it is to fall back into old habits.

Mooz - good to hear from you. Drop by when you can.

Nita - It can't hurt to eat a apple three times a day. Let us know how's it going.

Hello Ladies,
Another busy day. My eating is not going very well, I have had lots of meeting going on at work and I"m stressed and it's week before TOM and I"m not prepared with any good snacks, so of course i eat the first thing I see. This weekend, taking time for me and going grocery shopping.
Sunday going out to eat with family.

Hope everyone is doing well, Hope to hear from you all soon!

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Good Derby Morning girls!

What an absolutely beautiful Derby day this 1st Saturday in May! I find myself working madly on 2 projects due the 16th from a class I took an incomplete in last summer (when my Mother passed away).

It certainly has been a diffcult 9 months.

My health (no surprise here) is beginning to show evidence of this. I went in for a check up this week and found my blood pressure meds DOUBLED...! It is time for me to back off, and take better care of myself. I knew I was losing sleep, but had no idea it was affecting me this much.

A few of you ask earlier if you could write to someone. You can! All letters of support must be received by Monday, May 16th at the county prosecutors office. If you are interested shoot me an email (I believe each of you have it, and if you don't send me a PM and I'll send it to you.) I'll send along a FACT sheet I've prepared on the case. I believe as someone that did not know my niece, but has corresponded with me for a few years now you could speak about domestic violence and the lack of seriousness taken by the courts as they prepare to drop the charge of murder to voluntary manslaughter. What is the difference? A murder charge would keep this guy in prison for the full term which he will be sentenced. Voluntary manslaughter offers a 2 for 1 deal in Indiana. If he is sentenced 40 years, it automatically becomes 20 and he begins earning early release time from the second he is sentenced. Average term served for voluntary manslaughter in Indiana is 7 to 12 years.

Ahh.. here goes my blood pressure again!

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Good Morning Ladies,

Well it is a beautiful day in Phoenix. We have been very lucky because we haven't reached 100 yet, but I am sure it will be here before you know it. I have already cut our small piece of grass in the back yard with a weed whacker! And then I spray painted one of my chairs from the patio--I have two more to go.

I weighed in at WW yesterday, and again I maintained. I should be used to this by now but it is very frustrating so I devised a plan for this week. I received my 3-a-day diet Apple book yesterday and started this morning. I also took the bathroom scale out to the garage because the scale has become an obscession with me. The lady also gave me a plateau breaker to follow and I believe I will give the CORE program a try again because apples are one of the items on the list.

HalGal -- I have sent you a PM re writing a letter. I do agree the more letters they receive the better chance you have for someone to listen!

Patty -- I know how stress can affect our weight loss motives, however, by taking the time to shop and by keeping healthy snacks around--you will find it rewarding in the end. There were quite a few members at our meeting who received their 10 lb. ribbons and one of the things they stressed most was the "great" amount of energy they have gained by staying on program. Also, in my Consumer Magazine which arrived yesterday they rated the different diet programs and WW came in first place. All the others, after one year, the weight had been regained. I almost didn't want to go to the meeting yesterday because I knew I had not lossed but the lady I meet there convinced me that it was all the more reason to go. She was so right because today I have a much positive attitude.

Well I had better get moving--I need to go grocery shopping as well.

Take care and hopefully the rest of our ladies will be able to post when they get a chance, if not, hopefully you are all having a "super" weekend!

Anita

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Happy Mother's Day to all that fall into that category...!!

Just a short note to say I sent everyone information via PM. Do not feel obligated in any way to respond. I just thought I would take care of doing this as I work my way through my 'Things To Do' list.

Hey, I sent a bet to the Kentucky Derby with a friend. I liked the name of the horse "Closing Argument" and won - $189.60 on a $4.00 bet! :)

Now, to win our real life closing argument... :angel: :tantrum: :judge: :no: :crossed: :angel:

Quick note--walking the dog yesterday, our neighbor let her pit bull run loose.

She bit Cunka on the nose, and we think our dog has a strained hind leg because she won't let us near it and she hates to walk.

I fell running away from the pit bull and got a nasty bruise. It wasn't too bad the rest of the afternoon and evening, with ice etc., but last night it got terribly painful, and the dr said I'd better go to the ER and get it looked at.

Waited around the ER (Of course there were many patients with far more acute conditions than mine--I'm not complaining, just that I didn't get home until 1). So I am supposed to keep it up and put ice on it.

This isn't the first time that damn dog has attacked ours. I haven't called the PD because they don't seem to have much interest in dog attacks.

Does anyone have any thoughts?

A self-pitying==
Catlover

Hi Ladies,

Catlover -- Don't you have a Dog Warden in your City. That's the office you should call. We have had similar attacks in Phoenix and they definitely are taken very seriously. In fact we have these dog parks which are fenced in and a smaller dog was just killed by two aggressive dogs. Now they are thinking of closing down the parks. I hope your legs gets to feeling better. There's nothing more frustrating than having pain somewhere in our bodies.

Well I have had 5 apples as of this afternoon and one thing I can say is that you feel awfully full and I haven't been hungry in between meals. My younger sister was admitted to the hospital Thursday evening and she is still there. The doctor believes she may have had a stroke and they have to do an MRI tomorrow. This is the same sister who has gangrene in her foot and my daughter says it looks real bad. So ladies please do remember my sister in your prayers these next few days! Thank you.

Take care,
Anita

Hello ladies,

Hal - Got your note and yes I will send a letter. You are right though, you need to stop and take care of your self. Your blood pressure is telling the story. You need to take care of you. WTG on your bet. I heard the winning horse was a 50 to 1.

Cat - I'm surprised they are not taking any action with the dogs being pit bulls. There have been many stories in the news with them attacking. My suggestion is to carry some mace. I know it's not fair to the dog, to spray them, but I know I don't want to be bitten by any dog. I went to our local supply stores that sell to police and fireman and got one there. As far as Cunka, take her to the vet and give your neighbor the bill, she probably won't pay it, but maybe she'll think twice before letting the dog out. OH, and I would call the PD, get this on file, & maybe you'll get a officer who does care about dog complaints.

Nita - 5 apple's a day, Wow, that is great. I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I will definitely keep her in my prayers.

As for me, overate today, knowing I was going to start back on SBD tomorrow. Went shopping looking for some cheap patio furniture. Didn't find any, but will keep looking.

Hope everyone has a great MONDAY!

Hi Ladies,

Had a great day today! I took my DH and myself to the Dentist for our 6-month cleaning. I then took him over to the Nail Shoppe and he had a pedicure. Because he is a diabetic and can't cut his toenails I thought it would be worth $15 to have it done correct. I have never had one but I was thoroughly impressed. They have these high-back massage chairs and then they have a wash basin where they wash the feet and then this Chinese woman massaged his feet and even his legs with some kind of lotion. It took about 25 minutes and my DH really enjoyed the whole process. I just might have to give this a try as well.

Patty -- I did not eat 5 apples in one day. You only have to eat one apple at each meal and today is my 3rd day doing this. One thing for sure you really can't eat a whole lot of food after you eat an apple. I also find that I am not having any more indigestion and I believe my energy is back on "high." This morning I had my own Apple Fritter. I made it with one apple in my food processor, one piece of diet whole wheat bread--also put through the food processor, one egg, cinnamon, and a little egg beaters. I then fried this in my frying pan after I had sprayed it with PAM. This filled an entire dinner plate and I added a small amount of lite syrup. I am eating very well but since I have put the scale in the garage, I'm not sure if I am losing or gaining. However, I do not feel bloated or hungry. For lunch I had a whole apple and a hamburger which I had prepared on the grill by adding onion, oatmeal, egg, a little milk and salt and pepper. I put the hamburger in a whole wheat tortilla which is fat free. I also had a small amount of my sugar free diet pudding. For dinner it is going to be an apple in a salad, grilled pork loin and a small baked potato. It really is hard to believe you can lose weight eating like this but I will let you know the outcome.

My sister is still in the hospital and I am waiting to hear what the prognosis is. They did the MRI today.

Hopefully the rest of you ladies are doing your best and I hope to hear from you soon!

Take care,
Anita

Hello ladies,
We'll starting SBD did not go as plan. Today was another busy day and next thing I know I missed lunch, then I'm starving, and then I overate.
But tomorrow is a new day and i'm going to start again.

Nita - OH, I love getting a pedicure. I don't get them very often, but I really enjoy getting one. Your apple fritter should sounded good. Keeping your sister in my prayers.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Nita--prayers for your sister. Hope the news is better than it sounds.

Patty--I did get some pepper spray yesterday. They sell it where my husband works, and he says it works better than the Mace and less likely to blow back on the user. But same idea.

There's animal control in Lawrence, but they only deal with strays, which this dog isn't.

A few years ago Cunka was attacked by other pit bulls and the LPD didn't do anything until they killed a little Yorkie that was being walked. THEN the prosecutor called us in to testify that these were dangerous dogs. But it wasn't encouraging--though they did change the city law after that.

Maybe I should send my neighbor my bill from the ER (what the insurance doesn't cover).

Oh--about the therapist who does hypnosis--he said that with a focussed problem like wt. loss, it can often be handled in maybe 6 sessions. So maybe it won't be too expensive. And since he's fully qualified and does not just do hypnosis, the ins. will pay.

Back on the phones today--at least it's better than training. I wasn't at my sharpest with the pain in my leg and tired, but I think I did pretty well. And my Spanish really was better.

Night, all.

Hello ladies,

Cat - I would definitely give her the bill. In fact I would make a copy and give her the full bill. Maybe that will scare her into keeping the dogs on a leash or inside.

I'm trying to get back on track with SBD and it has been hard. Today is day two and everytime I see candy, I just want to eat it. So far so good.

Hope everyone is having a good week.

Hey, kickin' us back to the top.

Got some sugar-free Starbucks ice cream. Shows you should always read labels, because although it's lower in carbs, it's 190 calories a serving, which isn't too bad but not really low calorie.

Patty--hand in there!

Hello Ladies,

Just watched the Oprah show and it was very inspirational to see the women who have lost weight. I know the key for me is exercise yet I don't exercise. Doing good on my food, trying to eat more veggies.

Cat - humm, I didn't know starbucks made an ice cream. That is something I really need to stay away from. Ice cream is a food trigger for me.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

just bringing us to the top!

Hmm--just found out you need to include a message as well as a title. Live and learn.

Heavy rain here--a little seepage under the basement door, but not bad.

Fear I will have the bruise on my leg for a long time. Ugyh! no shorts.

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It is hard to believe we only have 12 more days of school.

It is also hard to believe, this time next week I'll be traveling to Indiana to attend the sentencing hearing for the young man that took my nieces life. These are 'difficult' days.

Anyway, you just do the best you can, with what you have. And pray and talk to God lots and lots.

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Hi Ladies,

I was wondering why I wasn't being alerted to the postings here--and I still don't know why.

I did manage to lose 1-1/4 lbs. this week but I gave up eating the apples both Friday and Saturday and only ate an apple once today. I will start doing it again tomorrow. Like I said, they definitely fill you up and it seems you don't crave the goodies. Also, since I am back on WW my DH's blood sugars have been running 104, 111 and hardly ever go over 120 in the mornings. He is on two different kinds of meds but no insulin. I took him for his physical therapy evaluation on Friday and he is set up to have 3 visits this coming week. If he does the exercises he can regain the use of his legs.

The temperature here got to 100 degrees. So I will have to start going back to the health club to get in my exercise. I think I have mentioned this before--in the 70's WW suggested you didn't do any exercises until you got to 10 lbs. to goal. Supposedly that is why we lost more weight back then because they said it was easier to get rid of fat than muscle. I guess we just have to do what our bodies need--and it is definitely up to each individual to get to know their own body.

Well I had better get moving. I have been gone all day bowling--3 games of practice and 4 games in a no-tap tournament. I didn't do well in the tournament but I did have a lot of fun!

Take care,
Anita

Hello Ladies,

Good to hear from everyone.

Nita - Wow in the 100's already. I think our high's have been in the 80's so far. WTG for losing 1 1/4 lbs. I'm sure you being on Ww and watching what you eat, also effects your husband eating. That's great that his blood surgars have been down.

Hal - thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have continued to pray for your nieces kids.

Cat - What did you decide to do about the bill? are you going to show it to your neighbor?

As for me a busy week, my refrigerator was acting up about 4 weeks ago and the service man came out and look at it 4 weeks ago. Said it was a timer, so the following week another service man came out and installed the part, and then last week noticed the freezer was still not freezing. Another service rep came out on saturday and this time he said it was misdiagnosed and that they no loger have the parts. Since I have a service agreement with Sears, they are going to replace my ref. with a new one. So today I was off looking at refrigerators and went to a baby shower.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Just moving us to the top!

Patty--well, I haven't gotten any bill yet, but I don't think at this point I'll give it to her. When Earl was in law school, they kept pointing out that you can't get blood out of a turnip. I think I will get in touch with our nearby city commissioner.

Slow day at work--it gets so boring.

Anyone read the book on who moved my cheese or something like that? I read it, and it doesn't apply at all to people who sit in cubicles all day. Still we get a free cheeseburger or soyburger lunch tomorrow, so that will be interesting.

Hi chicks ....... just dropping by quickly. Nothing strange happening with me. My mother seems to have settled down a bit since she started getting a sleeping pill every night. I think that because she is getting a better nights sleep now she is not so confused during the day. It means that I get more unbroken sleep also which is great :D
I still get for my walks which is also great but I have not lost any more weight ........... which is not so great :(
On Saturday when I was out walking with a friend I had stopped at a shop and bought 2 pounds of sausages and 1 pound of bacon. When I was carrying this 3 pound weight home I thought to myself that every day I make myself carry around at least 5 times that weight of fat that I don't need!!!!!
Every day I carry that extra 15 pounds around with me ...... now how silly is that??? I could walk so much quicker if I was 15 pounds lighter ....... I could do everything better if I was lighter. So now when I am tempted to eat food I don't need I think of that 3 pounds of meat I carried home on Sat.
My friend started WW 4 weeks ago and she is sticking to her points and is steadily losing 1 or 2 pounds every week so I am going to try and stick to some sort of point system on my own as I do not want to pay the £15 joining fee and then £5.50 each week after that. I also found that WW made me think too much about food and I was tending to starve myself on a Mon and Tues before weighin and then eat too much immediately after the weighin!!!!
Not WW fault but my own I might add!!

Halgal ...... thinking of you at this very difficult time :angel: :angel: :angel:

Patty ........ I am sure you will be glad to get your fridge sorted soon....... we don't appreciate them until they stop working!!

Nita ....... so your hubby is getting healthier since you are back at WW ..... sounds like a good plan for all. CONGRATS on the weightloss :cp: :dance:

Catlover ....... I hope your leg is feeling better by now.

Thin and Michelle ........ hope you are both keeping well.


Give your attention

Is there something in your life that you would like to make stronger? Then give more of your attention to it.
Have you come across a tiny shred of goodness in a situation that is otherwise filled with despair? Give your attention to that small goodness, and it will grow more influential.

Continue giving your attention to what is positive, and it will grow even more positive. Give your attention to what works, to what creates real value, and the value that is produced will increase.

Those who fail have usually given too much attention to the negative aspects of their efforts. All that attention has given those negative influences more and more power, to the point where they can be completely overwhelming.

Those who succeed, on the other hand, have given the bulk of their attention to the positive possibilities. And that attention has brought those possibilities to life.

Become aware of, and choose carefully, the things to which you give your attention. For where you place your attention is where your life will grow.

-- Ralph Marston



Posting a photograph that Paul took on Saturday at Glenariffe Forest whih I think is very pretty ..........


Have a great day all.

Hello Ladies,

Cat - you probably won't get any type of reimbursement, but I guess I would want her to see what expenses I had to incur. I've heard of those books but never read them.

Mooz - I'm sure with your mom sleeping through the night i'm sure that is making her more alert and less confused. You know there have been studies that not getting enough sleep can add weight to a person. My Ww pass has expired to and i'm debating if I want to rejoin or not.

Hope to hear from everyone soon!

just bringing us to the top!

Hi Chicks~~~
Finally made it back to the northwoods. Weather is not too good here, it's been cold enough to need the furnace somewhat each day(some all day long!) And today it's a cold rainy one. I made up the sugar water for the hummingbirds and are they ever grateful to have it. It is just a busy feeding station as i look out the window at them. They probably need it big time with this weather.

I still have suitcases to unpack, but some of the things have gotten put away. Still alot to do tho', and that makes me weary!

We had an enjoyable trip back. We visited a few places along the way. Looked at land in Northern Arizona. Stayed 3 nights w/his sister and her husband. And got together with his brother and family who are about 1 hr. from them. So that was nice. Then we did a whole new route home, a more northern one. Thru Wyo and S.D. that way we got to stop at Crazy Horse monument and see how that is coming along, we were there like 20 some yrs back! Now the face is all done and the arm and horses head is being sculpted. It is well worth the price to view it, as it goes toward the finishing of it. Quite some changes at the visitors center. Used to be teeny-tiney and the film was a film-strip if i remember right! Now it's in a good size movie theater. And the center is huge, full of artists work. Fantastic visit. Wish i were just a tad talented..i guess cause i'm not it seems even more awesome to view it all.

I will write more soon. Back to reality and getting my walks in. I am out of any schedule now from all the bad eating on the road trip and lack of exercise! Time to do something about that.

:wave: :grouphug: thinlizzie

Hi everyone --

Been so busy at work and at home. We've had company seems like non-stop since mid-April, and DMIL who is with us now, will be here until mid-July. That's okay though, we love to have her here. Work has been busy and stressful, and I've also been VERY busy with freelance work.

Found out from the doc that my thyroid isn't working enough....he wants to wait a couple weeks to see if it was just a fluke, and if not, may have to go on meds. Maybe that's why I've been so dang tired....or maybe it's just all the hours working. When I do have time to go to the gym, I haven't had the energy -- I've only exercised a few times in the last few weeks.

I've put back on a couple of the pounds I lost in the contest. I want to get back to the gym regularly as I felt so strong when I was going. Hopefully, I'll feel better soon so I can get back in the swing.

I hope you all, and your loved ones, are doing well. I miss you all.

Just a quick note. Couldn't get on last night because of thunderstorm

Tonight having a Palestinian and an Israeli woman who lost relatives to the violence there speak. This is the first event in Lawrence co-sponsored by the Islamic Center and the Jewish Community Center. Also the usual suspects such as the LCPJ, the Quakers etc.

Hello Ladies,

Thin - Glad you made it home safely. I'm sure it was exciting taking a new route home. I have never been up that way, SD or Wyo. Wyo. is definitely one place I want to visit. I'm sure with you being back home you'll soon get back on track with your walking. Hope you get unpacked and setled in soon.

Mitchellez - It's great to hear from you too. Sounds like you have had some very busy months. Hopefully you'll get some good test results on your thyroid test. Did you get all settled into your new house. I hope you can drop by more often.

Cat - we've haven't had that much rain here. Hope you have a good turnout tonight.

I can't believe this month is almost over and I still haven't started exercising. My goal was to start back this month, so i guess I really need to get going.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hi Ladies,

Thin -- You left just in time, it is going to be 105 today and by Sunday 113. I am happy you had a wonderful trip back home. Too bad you can't send some of the cold weather back here.

Michelle -- Wow, it's been a long time but you are on my mind quite often. It's great to have you stop in. You never did share how you and your hubby did in the contest. My DH is having a very bad day today and I am not sure what is really wrong except he may have some type of flu. The physical therapist we had this time suggested he do his exercises at home and that coming there was wasting our money. He said it is going to be a very long time for him to get better. I am not quite sure I agree with this prognosis--I got the feeling Gene is 78 and they just don't want to cope with his problem.

My friend, Lil, who lost the 200 lbs. on WW has gained maybe 10 lbs. so when we met by accident at the grocery store the other day we committed to walking. Today was our first day and we walked about 45 minutes. I also walked another 1/2 hour to and from her home. We decided that we will have to start at 6:00 from now on because of the hot weather. It really went quite fast and it was fun having a partner. It's too hot to walk on the treadmill in my garage so I will have to start going back to the gym.

Lil shared a simple dessert recipe with me:

1 small can of Libby's pure pumpkin-- You simply put this in a mixing bowl and add pumpkin spice, cinnamon, and I also added some nutmeg. You then add sweetner (I used Sweet and Low) she uses Splenda. After you get it to where you want it you then add a half tub of lite koolwhip or fat free koolwhip, I used the lite. You then whip it up and put it in the fridge. It's like zero points and it really tastes good.

Well I had better get moving. I am going bowling even though I am a little tired.

Take care all,
Anita

My leg seemed not to be getting better, so I saw the Nurse Practitioner, and she said I need to keep it up ALL WEEKEND.

Michelle--don't delay on the thyroid--it can make such a difference!Good to hear from you.

Hello Ladies,

Nita - that receipe sounds good. Do you freeze it or juts put back in the refrigerator? I think I would check with another physical therapist. I think that is great that you have someone to walk with. I can't believe the temp is already that hot and it still May. I think our high today was 91.

Cat - Hope your able to take it easy this weekend.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Nita--
I agree you and DH should try another PT or maybe discuss it with the dr.

I know that the PT said my DMiL could not make any more progress, but they went to a new dr (because she didn't have a GENERAL dr, only heart, stomach, lungs etc. etc.) and he gave some new orders that really helped her gain a lot more independence.

Hello Ladies,

Just a quick hello. Went to a bridal shower today, ate way to much food and wine. Had lots of fun, talking about old times.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hi Ladies,

1-Day -- I just put the pumpkin in the fridge. The 2nd time I made it it wasn't as good as the first. I guess you need to make sure it tastes good before adding the Coolwhip.

Well yesterday started out as a total disaster. I came out from taking a shower and I thought I heard my husband calling from his bathroom. It was him all right--he had fallen part-way out of his shower and was stuck. He couldn't move and I wasn't able to help him. It was 6:15 a.m. and I didn't want to call my neighbor so I called Gene's very best friend and he was about 45 min. away. Luckily he didn't hit his head so he stayed in bed most of the day. While I was away for about 3 hours today he almost had another episode and cut his hand on the walker. However, he didn't fall. Tomorrow I am going to call the Referral Desk to find out if his insurance will cover rehab at a rehab facility. He definitely needs something so he can become independent. This is a man who was an Ironworker most of his life and walked on beams on tall buildings. It is really very sad!

As far as my eating is concerned--I am trying to stay on target and while out shopping I passed up buying potato chips--it was buy one, get one free! I just knew if they were in the house I couldn't help but eat a whole bag.

Hopefully everyone is having a great day today while we here in Phoenix have 110 degree weather.

Take care all,
Anita

I know we are all concerned for peace on our thread.

If you go to //http://www.webshots.com/sp/peace_candle/ (http://www.webshots.com/sp/peace_candle/) you can click on and "light" a virtual candle for peace. Be sure not to leave the site right away.

I went to a great writing workshop this afternoon--feel better in spite of my leg.

Everyone have a good week.

Hello ladies,

Nita - I hope you were able to get a referral for your husband. Can you talk to the doctor and see if he can prescribed something ( like so many visits to a rehab./physical theraphy center). I"m sure it has to be frustrating for him knowing what he use to be able to do and now not being able to do much. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Cat - I will visit that site you suggested.

Today was a busy day for me at work, but I'm going out to site visits on tuesday and on friday and i'm taking vacation on wed and thursday. Even though i'm woking two days, it feels like i'm on vacation, getting away from the office. Wednesday i'm planning on getting up early and powerwashing some of the cement that is on my house from when they poured the patio. It splatted up their and I was thinking it would come off easier than it is. Luckily I have a friend who is lending me her powerwasher.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hi Chicks~~

It's been a nice dry day today, after getting over 1 inch of rain over the weekend. And it was mostly sunny too. Got a few things accomplished with unpacking more stuff and organizing, so that felt good. Didn't walk, so that i felt bad about, but i just can't seem to get into a pattern here...will try better tho!

~~CAT~~ thanks for that website link, i went and lit a candle. Very neat.

~~1DAY~~ sounds like a fun shower...reminiscing and all.

~~NITA~~ sorry to hear of your DH's fall. How is he now? I agree that he must get some help with all of this. I hope he can go for the rehab at a proper facility. Sending :angel: :angel: 's and prayers your way!

Have some business to deal with tomorrow, and we will probably groc. shop a bit too, with gas prices as they are a person tries to combine things in one trip.

Wishing you all well and HI to Michellez and Mooz~~~
:wave: :grouphug: thinlizzie

Hi Ladies,

Just a short note to let you know my DH is in the hospital as we speak. He had another fall this morning and this time I called 911. The firemen came out quickly following by an ambulance. They ended up taking him the Emergency and now they have admitted him. They found that his kidneys had shut down and when I left to come home they were waiting for the urologist to try and put in the a catheter. Five other people had tried but were unsuccessful. Hopefully we can get this problem straightened out and then he has agreed to go to a skilled nursing facility for rehab. There was no way he could continue on the way he was doing. I just found out from the man's wife who came out Saturday to help him that he, too, is in the hospital. He is having bleeding problem and also needs dialosis. We decided not to tell the other about the hospital stays because Gene might think he caused his friend's problem. Hopefully that is not the case.

Take care ladies, and thank you for your prayers.

Anita

Hello ladies,

Nita - Keeping you and your husband in my prayers and also sending :angel: 's your way. I'm happy that he has agreed to go to a skilled nursing facility for rehab. Keep us posted when you can and please take care of yourself to.

Thin - I saw where you all were getting lots of rain. We sure could use some down here. We're suppose to get rain starting tomorrow night and of course I was taking a few days off to get things done inside and outside the house, but i won't complain to loud. I'm sure it takes awhile to get settled back in and back in a routine. Your so right about gas prices, I've noticed that they have come down a few cents the last few days. I think today I paid $ 2.06 a gallon and that is for the lowest octane.

Mooz, Cat, Hal, Mitchellez, - Hope to hear from you all too.

Nita--

Keeping you and DH in prayers. in addition to the long-trem problems, thzt business with the catheter must be difficult and painful. Sure hope the SNF can turn things around for him.

As for me, the venous scan shows I don't have a clot, just a hematoma (Isn't that a fancy word for bruise? must look). Anyway, I see the nurse practitioner Thur. Maybe she will let me go back to normal activities. Please!

Good morning everyone,
Just browsing through as I do sometimes. Keeping all the unwell people in my thoughts and hope that things pick up soon.
A hematoma is a very bad bruise. Usually bruises the bone as well. Had one in my leg once from when I slipped in the bath. It took ages for the swelling to subside and I still have a black mark below the knee from 2 years ago.

Tried the candles and have lit one and watched it float away. Very peaceful.

Hugs to all. Mooz is very quiet isn't she??? Hope all is well at her place.

Oh, not a good day for Anne.

I rear-ended a truck on the way to work. (He'd had to almost stop for someone trying to make an illegal turn, which is an explanation, not an excuse).

Everyone OK, but car in BAD shape.

Hope everyone else having better day.

Hello Ladies,
We're finally getting the rain that we could really use. Unfortunately I had taken off today to get things done outside. Guess I'll do some things inside.

Cat - So sorry to hear about your accident. Glad no one was hurt though.

Shad - thanks for dropping by. Yes, Mooz has been quite lately. Hopefully we'll hear from her soon.

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick note to let you know I am hanging in there. Dietwise, not too good, however, it has something to do with stress. I did go bowling today and actually did quite well--to me this was a great stress reliever. Gene is doing a whole lot better and may be moved to the rehab center in the next couple of days. I checked the one out right on the hospital grounds and it really seems very nice. It's not like a nursing home and it even smelled good. Also, our Bichon, Tiffany, gets to visit him as well. It all depends on his progress as to how long it will take. Two weeks at the least and perhaps 30 or more days!

Cat -- Sorry to hear about your accident--so glad you weren't injured. I know how stressful this must be and I most definitely will keep you in my prayers.

I embroidered a bib for a teddy bear I had that said: "Gene Get Well Soon!" He really liked it and I also did a get well card with Tiffany's picture on the front, now at least he can brag about his precious friend! I was going to start cleaning house but I thought doing this would be more worthwhile.

Well ladies I will close for now. Thanks for all your wishes.

Anita

Hello Chicks~~
Just dropping by for a quick post.
Nita~~ glad things are looking up for you-n-DH. I bet he was pleased to get the card and gift too. You will have other days to do the cleaning and keep occupied. And it was good for you to do the bowling...got your mind off things for awhile. That is great that this place will allow visits from our canine friends. It does help the patient to see them.
Do Take Care!

~~1DAY~~ saw on the weather how hot it is all over Texas, no wonder rain has shown up to go w/the heat/humidity thing. It is supposed to rain here, starting later tomorrow and raining thru most of holiday weekend...if not all! very typical! People plan but weather is usually bad for holidays it seems!

~~CAT~~ glad you are ok, sorry to hear about the car accident. We came close to rear ending a few too many times in AZ...all that traffic it's a wonder it doesn't happen more often. I always say 'thank God the brakes are new and in good shape' and 'the brake places must do a good business here!!' ...as it must be hard for it all to work so quickly and stop all that weight of the vehicle in time! Just glad you and anyone else was o.k.

MOOZ~~~ are you out there? miss those posts. Hope to hear from you soon.

We went motorcyling today, as it was 70 and probably the last of the heat for awhile agin. Back down to 50's or so for the next 3 days at least! YIKES!!
Dishes and cleaning will be there for me tomorrow anyway!


All for now chicksters:wave: :grouphug: thinlizzie

Nita--glad DH is doing better. Hope this place works out--being able to have visits from the dog I bet would really encourage him.

Just went over to visit a friend in the new Cardiac Evaluation Center. They've found that heart patients don't do as well in the hustle and bustle of the ER, and this is nice and quiet--quite a nice addition to the community. Of course, he insists he hasn't had a heart attack--hope he's right.

Thin--glad you took advantage of the day !

Hello Ladies,

Nita - glad to here Gene is doing better. I think that is great that they allow pets at the center. I'm sure Gene will be happy to Tiffany. I'm sure all the stress from this past week has caused havoc on your eating. You just need to handle it the best way you can. Glad your able to get your bowling in. Will keep you and Gene in my prayers.

Thin - we're due for rain this holiday too. I"m hoping to get out early tomorrow morning to a Artfest show, I want to beat the heat and the rains. I can't believe how cool it still is up in your area. Hope you had a good ride.

Cat - Hope your friend's doing ok.

As for me, not doing to well on my eating. I had taken two days vacation and I guess I took a vacation from watching what I eat. And tomorrow If I go to the art show i know there will be all kinds festival foods there. Oh, well I get back on track after the holiday.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick note to let you know I am thinking about you! Just got back from the Rehab Center and Gene got checked in about 4:00 p.m., just in time for his dinner. I did take the dog and she was beautiful since I had her groomed today by a new groomer who did an excellent job. Gene was thrilled to see her but she was more interested in checking out the rest of the patients. It was great to see how just seeing and petting this little dog made them smile! Actually she was more calm with the strangers than she was with Gene. We decided I would only bring her every other day! Tomorrow he should be evaluated. I do believe he is thinking positive and that is what it will take and a lot of hard physical work.

I did attend the WW meeting last evening and since it was in the evening I did show a gain of 2 lbs. However, I stayed for the meeting and came home with quite a few tips. I really liked the leader--she was short like myself and has taken off 80 lbs. I am sure most of you are aware that those National Hebrew Franks--the 97% fat free ones--they only count as 1 pt. and if you add the Lite Wonder Bread Hot Dog Buns, they are only 1 more point. Also a lot of us use the George Foreman grill and the leader grills her veggies on her grill in a special round teflon pan that has holes on the bottom. She says they turn out wonderful! I am going to try and find one of those pans.

Wishing all of you ladies a "super" holiday weekend!

Take care,
Anita

Hey, we are almost at the end of the month. Is there someone savvy enough to start a new thread for June?

I went to our local walk-in clinic (what some call a "doc in the box), and the dr there said it was FINE for me to walk etc. as long as the pain was OK. And she put me on antibiotic again. Hooray, hooray!! :cp: :cb: :dance: :cheer: I actyally walked the dog this afternoon.

Didn't go as long as usual so as not to stress leg, but still it was so nice to be out on this beautiful day.

If Mooz is not back by the end of the month, would you like me to start your new thread? Do you have a new one every month??

Glad to hear that your DH is settling in Nita. Being able to take the dog along will make a huge difference to him - and it is amazing how much better people feel when there is an animal around the place. I think it is the unconditional love that they give to us humans. Wish we all did the same.

I hope everyone is okay or on the mend if not okay.

Happy long weekend to all those in America.

Hi I'm back! ........ not that I was away anywhere! ........ just seem to have very little time on the computer lately.
Shad if you feel like it and have the time then by all means start a new thread .......... I don't mind who starts it as long as someone does. We all need a fresh start every now and again.
My mother is getting steadily worse. One day last week I thought she was coming near the end but she has perked up again ....... those old folk were made of strong stuff!!
Sending :angel: :angel: :angel: to all who need them ........ and I will try and post more often!

http://thegoodnessoflife.com/


Have a great day all

Hello ladies,
Had a busy weekend. It rained most of the weekend, which i'm glad cause we really needed the rains. I ate way to much, went to a wedding receptions and then last night out to dinner with a old neighbor. Today i'm going to try and get some things done around the house.

Nita - glad you got Gene settled in and i'm sure all the patients were happy to see you pup. I have a forman grill too and this past weekend I took it out of the cabinet so i could grill some veggies too. Guess now I need to go buy some veggies.

Mooz - Glad to hear from you. I'm sorry to hear that your mom is not doing to well. Will keep her in my prayers too.

Cat - that is great news that the doc gave you the ok to start walking. Just take it easy.

Shad - that would be wonderful in starting us a new thread. I guess Mooz has always started them for us. Looking at our thread I guess Cat is right it's getting kinds of long.

This Memorial Day just wanted to say a prayer for all the men and women and their families who have given their lives so we can live in freedom. And to all of men and women who are serving our country right now that they can return safely home.

Mooz--good to see you back. Will keep your DM in our prayers.

Say, who was it that tried/is trying the apple diet? Maybe that is simple enough evern for me. I might try it anyway.

Hope you all have a good weekend.

I was so glad we actually got the day OFF, because often we have to work and just get holiday pay. For heaven's sake, who needs to know about their Medicare on Memorial Day? 3/4 of what we do is refer callers to other people, and none of THEM will be working, so it would be a total waste.

The Ode of Remembrance from the Ode to the Fallen by Binyon

The Ode of Remembrance

"They shall grow not old. As we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them".
They shall not grow old..."

This is part of our memorial service to the Anzacs (Australia and New Zealand Army Corp) It fits Memorial Day too.

Hope you all have a good day for this special holiday.

Mornin chickies ......... just a quick call. I am feeling fat!!! I am up to 168 pounds again and this has to stop. Tomorrow is 1 June and I will be 54 near the end of July and here I am still about 14 pounds at least overweight. So starting today I have to do something about this. We need a new thread and a new beginning. Shad if you have the time you can go ahead .......as it will be June 1st with you first (I think) ............. if you have not started one when I come on tomorrow morning then I will try and get the time to start one.

Have a great healthy day all.

Cat - It was Nita who tried the apple a day.

Took an extra day off, trying to get some things done outside that I wasn't able to get to cause of the rains. Right now i'm repainting my back door and the trim around it.

I can't believe tomorrow is already June 1. I have lost a few pounds about two months ago, but didn't do anything in the month of may. I'm up for any type of challenge or anything. I have got to get motivated and just do something. IS anyone up for a mini challenge? could be drinking water, or just walking 20 min a day... anything?

Sorry Mooz and ladies. Yesterday went pear shaped early on in the day and I just haven't had time to get back to start your new thread. If Mooz hasn't done it by tonight, I'll be back.

Have a good one.

Good Afternoon Ladies,

Just a quick note to let you know I am with you. I am up to any challenges--mini or not. Just let me know. Actually I haven't had my good energy like I used to so I decided a plan of action. First of all I tackled Gene's room and bathroom and they both look lovely. I then went to the gym and did the treadmill and then a few of the weight machines. After that I went to see Gene and observed about six of the residents getting their physical therapy. I do believe I am even more motivated after observing this. A couple of the ladies "refused" to get up and walk and wanted to go back to their room. Gene on the other hand walked around the room 4 or 5 times with an attendant holding onto a belt close behind. He definitely is motivated to get out of there as soon as possible.

I never got to leave there until 3:15 and I hadn't had lunch and I really wasn't hungry. In fact I feel better today than I have in the past few weeks.

Yes, I am the one who tried the apple diet--it does work, however, you soon tire of apples. I made some "super" apple pancakes this morning and I do believe that is why I wasn't hungry. This evening I am having a steak, baked potato and a small salad. I will also indulge in one of my WW treats. Yesterday I picked up the book "Stop the Insanity." It is written by Susan Powter, the lady who shaved her head. She says she lost 230 lbs. She says you can "Change the way you look and feel --forever. I guess I am always thinking one of these books is going to click with me.

Okay ladies let's start June 1st with a bang! I may go to the WW meeting before bowling tomorrow even though I probably have stayed the same or even gained. I do get motivated from the meetings.

Take care,
Anita

OK ladies Nita has just given me the push I needed
"Okay ladies let's start June 1st with a bang!"
so I will start a new thread and hopefully it will get us all eating healthy and getting some movement into our lives!!




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