Diabetes Support - Dieting With Diabetes - The Long, Hot Summer

Here we are . . . as we all know, the summer can present special challenges for the overweight diabetic . . . so thought we could discuss our problems in here until the fall comes rolling along. . .

Have a great day of moving and shaking. See you soon.:carrot:

Thanks for the new thread meowee!

My big issue is that I spring cleaned our bedroom on Sunday and DF was complaining madly this morning that he couldn't find anything! :) One room down, rest of house to go!

Got mom moved on Saturday. She had so many people there that it wasn't too big of a deal. We moved about 4 loads (truck and trailer) but they were all from the second floor. So, yeah, I am a little bit sore today, but in a good way.

Not to mention what I did to our poor bedroom yesterday! hehehe.

I'm going to call and set up a couple of doctor appointments today. See what the heck is going on with me.

*hugs*

Well, Josian . . . you may be tired and a little sore, but you sound like you're in better humour. :hug: Hope you don't have to wait too long for the doctor appointments.

Morning everyone..so weve moved again and i found u all;) its sunny and still cold.. we had friends over last night..us girls visited while the guys worked on my dh airplane..we are getting it annualed and ready for sale..dh cant fly anymore cuz of his back injury..all ready have a potenial buyer..my girlfriend and i had agreat time talking about quilts etc..was fun..im feeling fine this am sl 111.. i was so hungry had to have a snack befor bed..small apple and some pretzels..josian good luck at the drs..has anyone had these symptoms.. bad gas.. burbing that and other end too..my daughter has had this 2x now and wondering what causes it.. she said it was so bad she couldnt stand herself and it hurt too.. any ideas?? hope you all have agreat day..(((((((hugs))))) rosey :wave:

Is she taking any new medications, Rosey? Or eating quite a bit more fibre and/or gassy veggies (broccoli, cabbage, legumes, etc.)? Garlic (which I dearly love) will also bother me sometimes.

Sometimes just a strange comination of foods can do it. I remember once (quite a few years ago now) having chicken noodle soup followed by a couple of big brownies. Within the hour I thought I was going to explode and my stomach was so sore, I almost wished it would. :o

Meowee.. she has been following ww and really limits her food.. also drinks slimfast..but allows herself one as she calls "blow it day " a week and they had steak salad and garlic bread.. the next moring she had eggs and bacon and mexican for dinner.. ive told her to keep track of what shes eating diff.. this is the 2nd time it has happened to her.. and yes she takes allergy meds but not sure what..she said the gas is so"offensive" and the burbs too.. that she cant stand herself..her income is limited and going to the dr is a big expense.. so i was trying to gather some info for her..any helpful info i would be greatful..thanks rosey

Found you with no problems.
Going out in a few minutes and plant some flowers. Got a few today and will get some more on payday. Always get differnet ones every year. What ever catches my eye.
Will go to the foot dr in the morning. He's a new one for me.
Have a great evening.

Judy S

Rosey . . . that combination of high fat meat and garlic bread; then a high fat breakfast; then spicy stuff . . . could be a candidate for problems. Especially after a fairly bland and very controlled WW diet for a week. :(

Judy . . . glad you found us. I promise I'll leave us here until September. Have fun in the garden. Lucky girl. I'm allergic to insect venom so I don't dare puddle in the great outdoors too much. Consequently, I really don't know a flower from a weed . . . and as long as it's pretty and in the garden (I do recognize dandelions :dizzy: ) I don't care which it is.

Have a great evening, everybody. :carrot:

rosey those bad burps can result from really fresh bread,
hi everyone been gone a long time depression. pat

Wow,,,I must have looked right at the new thread and went to the old one,,,:?:

RebaR,,I posted to you on the old thread,,,hope you get a chance to read it and thanks again,,,:hug:

Meowee,,,thanks for the new thread !!!:gossip: :thanks:

Hi to everyone and talk to you all soon,,,later,,Jeanne:genie:

:wave: i found you. alls well here. :) glen

Good Morning, gang . . . it's raining, again, and it's supposed to continue for a few days. All the rain this spring has been making my arthritic old joints go crazy. :mad:

Glad you found us, Glen and Jeanne. Pat, thanks for the input. Of course, you're right. It's the yeast content in the bread that does it. There's usually a yeasty smell to it, also.

See you later, gators. Keep moving and shaking. :carrot:

Morning everyone:coffee: first off thankyou every one for your helpful advice..i passed it along to my dd and she said she had eaten homemade cinnamon rolls(actually quite a few)plus all the other stuff..ill let u all know what her dr says..this is so great to be able to share info..i just read parts of the new 3fc book and recommend it.. it has lots of useful info.. not sure what on todays agenda.. i did big shopping yesterday and happy to say no chocolate came home with me..it s really helping to police my cupboards..and i started back with my exercises(the ones i sent to a few of you) so last night i needed advil for my snack..im detrmined.. all my achs and pains are fueling my determination to stick with this..im tired of hurting all the time:?:.. aslo got my mail and lots of neat stuff i got on e-bay(im an e-bay addict:o ) ..paperdoll am so happy to see you back and hope u are feeling better..hello to all and have agreat day (((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. Mild Spring weather here. (Sorry, Meowee - I'd trade if I could.) Welcome back, Pat. Sorry about your depression. I wrestle with it too. I still have that nasty cold I caught last week and have been medicating with food and not doing any exercise. I'm afraid to get on the scale tomorrow, but I must face the music. Rosey - I used to be an EBay addict. Have bought some nice things but a lot of stupid ones too. Don't go on there anymore.

Good evening everyone. Spring here is trying to cut down on our house plans which we have so we can afford the house payments. We did, thank goodness.
I had to take Mom out. Tired when I got home.

ROSEY the bad burping could be from REFULXE DISEASE
I have had this for years and I had that sympton ; if it gets worse and keeps bothering you I would make a appoiment with a gastoragoist.
I hope every one is having a good evening. PINKROSES

hey Y'all,

Here in LA (Lower Alabama :D ) it is definitely spring...on the way to summer... temps in the 80's... will probably be in the 90's soon....

today was a normal tuesday...work, water aerobics.... the school year is coming to an end... only 2 more weeks left and we'll be out for the summer...

Jeanne, I read your reply on the other post... glad I can help...

Reba/AL

Well, here we go again . . . it's dull and overcast this morning and that's the way I feel, too. :(

Strange, because I did get to move my ticker .8 to the right this morning and that usually sets me up for a good day. But this morning all I see to be able to see is the length of the road ahead rather than the individual victories along the way. :mad: Just one of those days, I guess. Oh well, I'm sure it won't last long. Overall, I'm usually a pretty 'up' person.

Thanks for understanding everybody . . . and thanks for just being here. :grouphug: It helps to know you've got buddies out there that really know what you are going through.

See you soon, gang. Keep moving and shaking and heading toward the good stuff. :carrot:

Hi all!

Back in the saddle! We are heading out to Boise again tomorrow afternoon to go eyeball some property. I was up at 2 am yesterday to do a potato chip reset, so my sleeping schedule is all out of whack (Took a nap yesterday when I got home.)

Had a girls afternoon out with one of my bridesmaids. Got her fitted for the dress, and we even found shoes. Her daughter is my flowergirl and she is just full of it! :) One down, two to go. I have one that I'm still not sure is going to be a part of my wedding or not. She hasn't returned my calls and has been beating around the bush.

I guess we'll have to see. Anyway, I'm out of here. Gotta finish up my week early so I can go play this weekend.

Take care!

Good morning beautiful here today,,,yesteday was a great day got to take my son out for lunch and spend time with him,,,he had surgery a few weeks ago on his shoulder and is kinda down,,,he has 3 more weeks of therapy and then they will cut him lose,,,he is a driller so goes all over,,,gone 20 + and home 10 or so ,,,and has been off for 2 + months so he is about to go nuts,,so mama came to cheer him up,,,he was smiling when I dropped him of ,,,so it must have worked,,,we are close so I miss him ,,,:D

My fb was 162 this morning,,,but I didn't have anything from like 7 on last night,,,should have had a snack at least,,,yesterday my levels were good all day,,,,so the Byetta is working,,,my teeth hurt tho,,,don't know if that is a side effect or not ?,,,don't like it tho,,,I am still waiting for the results of my MRI from last friday,,,they can be so slow here,,,and of course can think of nothing else,,,sometimes the saying no news is good news just doesn't apply here,,,sometimes no news is just stupid,,,,:dizzy:

The sun is out this morning and it is so pretty,,,got down to 32 last night and suppose to be cold tonight again,,,glad I haven't planted anything yet,,,:?:

Well I am off to get ready for work,,,,Meowee,,,so happy for you that you got to move the ticker,,,,know what you mean tho about sometimes getting stuck on the big number,,,it happens to all of us believe me,,,but from reading your post you do sound like you try to be a up beat person,,,and that helps so much,,,,I get to move my when I am done posting this 2-lbs,,,now that makes me happy to,,,,:dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

Everyone,,,have a great day,,,,remember every day counts,,,Jeanne:cloud9:

Morning everyone..its sunny today but still cold out we had frost again last night..the snows gone from my deck but still have alot in my yard:?: we had a moose across from our road last night.. last yrs baby.. we watched him for awhile.. nice to see critters once in awhile.. hope he shows up when my families here in june..meowee.. i think we all tend to look at the numbers and not our accomplishments..when i think of all i have to loose i get discouraged.. so i try an focus on 10#'s at a time.. cuz i can do that..you can to.. look at how good u are doing and our aim is to be healthier.. hang in there..josian.. whats a potatoe chip reset?? is it with your job or did u get up and eat them:o ..what colors are u using in your wedding.. both my girls were married here in our yard.. i made their dresses and we had a bq reception..lots of work but fun too..hello to all and hope u have agreat day.. im cleaning closets today ugh i hate cleaning but want my house to shine for company in june.. i figure if i do a little every day it wont hurt so bad:lol3:((((((hugs))))))))) rosey :wave:

Good afternoon ladies!
Its been a beautiful spring day here.
Our dear granddaughter had a checkup at dr this morning. She still weighs 18.8 lbs at 15 months and is 30 inches tall. Talks,runs and all that good stuff.

She's allergy to milk and soy,so her food is limited and she doesn't gain,she was 8lbs8ozsat birth.
The doctor says not to worry but this grandma does.
Any suggestions?
Judy S

Morning, kiddies . . . I'm still a little down . . . but hopefully things will pick up soon. I've been eating everything in sight, of course, and that is reflected by my BS which was 7.1 (128) this morning. Luckily, I don't have any really bad junky stuff in the house, but I can sure manage to overdo it with the good stuff. :dizzy:

Goodness, gracious, Judy, I can certainly understand your concern. Poor child. What can she eat? If the doctor says don't worry, you have to try not to. :hug:

Thanks, Rosey. I know you are right and usually I can do just that. Just having one of those little funky periods. :?: Have a great time with the housework. Poor you. :hug: Try to think of it as good exercise.

Glad you had a good time with the kid, Jeanne. And glad you get to move your ticker, too. :hug: Have another fun day.

So glad you are back to yourself, Josian. :hug: Like Rosey mentioned, I'm curious too. What is a 'potato-chip-reset'???? :dizzy:

Well everybody, please have a great day. Keep on moving and shaking in the proper direction and I'll keep on trying to :kickbutt: myself back into a better frame of mind. See you soon. :carrot:

Y'all are funny. :)

This month is when the potato chips get redone in Walmarts. They added some new shelving and are moving things around, so it's a big project... Hence, I'm "resetting the chips!" I only have to do two stores in this area, so that's not too bad. Still a pain though.

Not quite back up to speed yet. I refuse to look at the scale because I know it keeps adding more and more back on. I have an appointment with my endo and gyno on the 15th to talk about it, because I now have 6 months to fit into my wedding dress and I keep getting further and further from my goal instead of closer to it!

I'm still staying away from sugar, bad fats. Eating whole grains and good fats. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can figure something out soon.

Well, gotta get cracking, with the long drive to Boise looming before me tonight.

Hugs to you all!

Good Morning.
Weigh in this morning,down 2.2 to my surprise. Now to keep it going that way.
Granddaughter mostly eats plain food from scratch,no prepared food,no mixes etc. There a few cookies out there,no ice cream,candy etc.
Will try to get a bike ride it later this afternoon.
JUdy S

:dizzy: Josian . . . never would I have imagined 'potato-chip-reset' was something with a 'literal' meaning. :lol: That's hilarious when you think of all the strange things that I was imagining. Like a new way to bring up your glucose level after a hypo, or something. ;)

:hug: Judy . . . congrats on the nice loss. Hey, look at the bright side, your grandaughter is definitely learning to eat properly and hopefully she'll never learn some of the worst junk-food habits. :D

I think I'm starting to feel a little brighter. Now, if only the sun would come out . . . :carrot:

Hi everyone and a good morning to you ,,,Just a fast post am off to work,,it is beatiful here today,,,:D

My fbs was a little high this morning,,,think it was the snack i had last night with to many carbs,,,:( will have to watch that,,I got to move my ticker two pounds,,,so am happy,,,congrats to all of you that have lost also,,,:carrot:


Gotta run have a wonderful day,,talk to you later,,,Jeanne;)

Morning everyone:coffee2: its cold and rainy today..didnt get any house work done.. we had company all day.. thats way more fun..wtg to all those loosing weight:cp: thats so awsome jeanne and creations.. im jealous.. i said i wouldnt be a scale hopper and only weigh on fridays but since i had been so hungry all week and last i wanted to see:?: im still the same..FRUSTRAION grrrrrr..so i went to this ww web site and read up on motivation and plateus and feel somewhat better.. i gatherd these tidbits to share and hope they help us all 1..everyday is an oppurtunity to succeed 2.. focus on the process 3..plan your meals and snacks daily and journal what goes in your mouth..4..attitude is everything-believe that u can do this 5..when u have bad day dont feel guilty just pick your self up and continue with the process..6.. weigh and measure everything and dont cheat when u write it all down..7.. do some form of exercise everyday..they said plateus happen when your body is happy where it at..so maybe a little more exercise or 50 cal less aday than u are consuming now might get u moving in the direction u want..anyways thought id share what i read..josian thats funny as i had visions of u sitting in bed with potatoe chip crumbs all over:rofl: actually i like my version better..meowee glad u are perking up..creations.. my grdd is allergic to eggs..shes 8 and weighs 48 #'s.. she also has an immune deffiency and catches colds and virus's real easy.. she was born a natural vegitarian..we read labels all the time for her..eggs are in alot of things:?: they are going to retest in june as her drs said she could out grow this..so know how u feel.. but as long as your grdd is healthy and active thats the impt thing..im going to try and do some house work today and hopefully something will come along and distract me:lol3: but sooner or later it will get done.. have agreat day everyone (((((((:hug: ))))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. Surprise, Surprise! I was down 2 lbs. at weigh-in last night. Don't know how I did that since I haven't been very vigilant the last week or so and even ate a few desserts. Still have lingering congestion and may not be able to go to the gym on Saturday as planned. Glad you're feeling better Meowee. Hope the sun comes up soon. Rosey -- I'm sure you'll get motivated to stay on track. Dieting is boring, but the lower number on the scale is such a reward. Time to go to lunch.

Congratulations on the loss, Jeanne. Keep it going in that direction, girl. :hug:

Great list, Rosey . . . I printed your post so I'd have it for reference. :hug: I've learned the hard way that scale-hopping doesn't work for me. Good luck in continuing to avoid the house-work. :mad:

Yippee, Rosetta. Don't argue with the good things, just accept the loss, whatever the reason. :hug:

Have a good evening. :carrot:

:wave: wtg rose. my bs was 7.6 this morning. glen

Good Morning, gang . . . still no sunshine around here, but at least my internal sunshine is pretty much in place. :cool: Yesterday finished up pretty good. Calories around 1400 to help make up for Wednesday's 2300. Only exercise was a little mall-crawl; but every little bit helps. ;) If I can manage another fairly low calorie count today, I'll be back on track for the week. Unfortunately I was up a little early with a BS reading of 3.8 (68) at 3:30 am and I'm a little tired even though I did go back to sleep for a couple of hours after I had a little early brekkie. Hopefully everything will be all balanced out by the end of the day. :^:

Hi, Glen. Glad you're here. Obviously you are up pretty early this morning too. :hug: Hope you are still enjoying your course.

Okay, the rest of you sleepy heads, time to get a moving and a shaking. :carrot: See you soon.

Morning all.. actually meowee i do get up early..but dont go on puter till later.. have to have coffee and watch my soap opera etc etc.. im a creature of habit:goodvibes its cold here still and rainy..i was so in a bad mood yesterday.. but today is anew day right.. iv'e adjusted my ww pts.. at that website where i got the tidbits they said to lower your pts a bit to get things moving in the right direction.. now im allready hungry but id rather be hungry than frustrated with no loss..we will see how this works.. i think its a mind over stomach thing :?: ..to night the dh and i have been invited to the local senior center for game night..several of our friends and neighbors are going..they play cards etc.. and its snack pot luck..i never considered myself a senior citizen yet..but guess what i am one.. hmmmm somehow i dont feel like that in my mind but my body is sure telling me diff..have a great day every one ((((((((:hug: ))))))))) rosey :wave:

Good afternoon everybody . . . wherever you are hiding.

Rosey . . . it is definitely a new day . . . and hopefully your little adjustment will get things moving again. Extra water usually helps too. :hug: You know, I'm not too sure where "senior citizen" starts any more. Always remember that you are only as old as you feel; and that seems to be something else that changes from day to day for me.

Hope to see you all really soon, gang. Keep moving and shaking. :carrot:

Morning everyone..cold and rainy today again..i was up early..i had such a good time last night..my dh decided not togo so my girlfriends and i went..since i dont drive anymore my girlfriend drove our old beater car(we have a nicer one just thats its a gas hog and the older ones not)we had to use my car as hers is ahigh stepper and us short people have trouble getting in high stepping cars:?: so since she hadnt driven a stick shift in awhile we hopped and jumped all the way:rofl: it was to funny.. and i relearned how to play penocle(sp?)..and even tho i brought a snack i didnt eat anything:cp: i was proud of me.. sooooooo the big news.. i weighed this am and -3#'s.. i was shocked:yikes: why can that happen just out of the blue after stuggling for 2 weeks then boom a loss:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: but im a happy camper today.. and thankyou all for the support..not sure whats planned for the day but hope we all have some fun with the ones we love (((((((hugs))))) rosey :wave:

Yippee for you, Rosey. :hug: Sometimes our bodies don't like to follow the 'rules'. In other words, I don't think anyone knows why we lose the way we do. Only 'basic truth' I can think of . . . keep doing the right stuff and the right stuff will eventually happen. :D

Morning everyone.. well my gosh i am surprized that im the first in here today:o hope u are all having a great day with the ones u love..thankyou meowee.. it feels great to loose finally..its just fueling my fire..its still cold and rainy.. was looking at all the adds for spring flowers in sundays paper.. since we have a short growing season i buy my flowers allready blooming for my deck planters..but it still too cold to do that:?: .. not sure what the day will bring.. every days an adventure.. will check in later ((((hugs)) rosey :wave:

Good afternoon.
Its a beautiful cool spring day here. Didn' start any new projects today,just work on getting basic things done. Have to have work done on my van this week and get some more flowers planted.
Have stayed within points so far today.

Have a great week.

JUdy S

Hi Rosey :hug: . . . Hi Judy :hug: .

Yep, I missed this morning. Been busy working away on my quilted clothing projects. Got quite a bit done. Tomorrow it'll be back to the infamous work-project. Weather has been beautifully sunny and cool today. Just the way I like it. :cool: It's supposed to continue the same for the next few days, too.

Broke the carafe to my coffee maker yesterday and will have to get a new one quickly. Funny thing is, I drink tea more often than coffee but as soon as I know I can't have any, I really start craving the coffee. :dizzy:

See you tomorrow, chickies. Hopefully some more of the group will be around again by then. Keep moving and shaking and heading in that great downward direction. :carrot:

Hi all!

Back from Boise, didn't find property that we liked, so we are on the lookout again. Eating has been bad, bad, bad.

It's the big 3-0 today, doesn't seem real that I'm switching decades! Aren't I supposed to wake up and feel 30?

Hugs,

Morning everyone..well i woke up to snow:( yup thats right.. maybe i should put up my x-mas tree and leave it as there are no spring flowers in sight..Josian..HAPPY BIRTHDAY:hat:..hope you have agreat day and u are as young as u feel..not sure whats on my agenda today..but it feels like a hybernating kinda day with soup simmering on the stove..ill check in later ((((((hugs))))))))) rosey :wave:

:hat: :woo: josin. want a :coffee: meowee. :) glen

Hi, all. I don't post on weekends because I don't have a computer at home. It was warm, in the 70s here today. Almost too hot for me. I haven't been good with eating and afraid to face the scale. Intended to get back on the wagon today but didn't. It's going to be a bad week. I have a farewell lunch on Wednesday at a restaurant that serve 50s style restaurant food -- everything's fried or covered with sauce.
Meowee - don't work too hard. Rosey - I hope you get some sunshine and flowers soon. Josian - Happy birthday. I know what you mean about moving into another decade. I turned 60 a few months ago and it was almost as traumatic as turning 30. But now I'm used to it and I don't feel that old. In my head I'm still 32 (and all I want to do is boogaloo). (Sorry that was an old Ringo Starr tune.)

I have had a pain in my one toe off and on since last nite. It was so bad at times last nite I don't fall asleep until 4,had to get up at 630. Had it a few times during the day and now its back. Any ideas?

Judy S

Hi all. :)

Day after birthday blues, trying to get some housework done before heading off to work. I have an SAI meeting tonight too, supposed to sing but my head is all congested. hopefully it will clear up before I go.

I refuse to step on the scale until I get this whole hormone thing figured out. I have appointments next week.

Hugs,

Morning everyone..still cold here..plan on doing some closet cleaning today. u can only procrastinate so long even for the queen of procrastinaters :dizzy: Josian.. turning 30 was a real bummer for me too..but now in a few weeks ill be 57 and doesnt bother me a bit..im just glad im still kicking :carrot: ..sry u are frustrated maybe your dr can give u the answers u need..creations.. is your toe all red and swollen maybe it has an infection..foot pain can be so bothersome..hope its ok for u today..hello and have agood day to all((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi everyone,,,hope all is well with each and everyone !

My week-end sucked,,I started having some tooth pain last week and thought it was the Byetta that I take,,I know it can cause tooth pain,,by friday night at work I was about to die from the pain,,,left early and came home,,by then I figured out I had a abcess (sp),,,started taking antibiotic :mad: it at least is down some,,can't really tell what tooth it is yet,,thats strange for sure,,,but know if I go to the dentist he won't touch it until the abcess is cleared up,,,I spent saturday and sunday down,,,and hurting ,,I am up now and feeling better but my mouth still hurts,,,seems like it never stops in the last few months,,,my back with the cyst,,,and all the MRI"s and now this,,,not looking forward to dealing with this at all,,,the closest denal clinic is over 60 miles away and I am sure it won't be a one appointment thing,,anyway sorry for all my whinning,,,:stress: :stress: :stress:

Congrats to all the wt losses I see out there,,,,:dance: :dance:

And welcome to all the new folks,,,:carrot:

And a birthday I see ,,,:hb:

I never talk about my age much,,my hubby is lots,,lots younger than me so I am a little shy about it,,,we have been together for almost 8 years now,,,it works for us,,,we live in the smallest of towns so it makes it easier ,,,everyone knows everyone,,,but we still get some looks,,,:goodvibes guys are different from women,,,it never bothers him ,,,most of the time not me,,,but there have been a few,,,:gossip:

Have a wonderful day and thanks for listening to me cry :o jeanne :genie:

Sorry, gang . . . I missed you all yesterday. I was just sooooo busy. Please forgive me. Today has been another doozy of a day but in a whole different way.

First of all, decided to get weighed a day early . . . what a mistake . . . the mean old scale-:devil: told me I've gained four pounds again. :mad: Now I know I was a little overly indulgent with the salt last night :o , but I didn't think it was four pounds worth. Anyway, I refuse to move my ticker to the left. This will go away again shortly; but it's awfully frustrating just the same. :?:

I spent most of today in another town about 50 miles away. First a periodontist appointment (never fun), followed by lunch (bad choice, Fish and Chips) but I only ate half (my system just cannot handle the grease anymore since I've been feeding it better) and then shopping with a friend (a lot more fun).

Josian . . . Sorry I missed your birthday. :hug: Thirty didn't bother me too much . . . but forty really freaked me. Fifty was OK again and sixty just sort of happened without my even noticing it. :dizzy: Good luck with those doctors appointments.

Glen . . . Cute one, boyo. :hug: You never know how much you miss something until you can't have it. Couldn't find a new carafe to fit my old Melitta machine so finally bought a new Sunbeam coffee maker today. Just finished it's first cup and I don't think it extracts quite as well as the old one so I'll have to give it a little more coffee for the same amount of water. But I enjoyed it just the same.

Rosetta . . . Pick yourself up and get heading in the right direction, again girl.:hug: Notice how good I am about following my own advice. :o Just do as I say not as I do. :o

Judy . . . Sorry to hear about the sore toe. :hug: Did you bump it? Any signs of ingrown nail problems? Sometimes I get toe and/or foot pains for apparently no reason at all. Very much a burning sensation that is worse in bed then at any other time. I just chalk it up to a bit of diabetic neuropathy. If it continues, you'd better mention it to your doctor.

Rosey . . . Snow . . . oh my. :hug: That really makes me feel better about our weather being only in the mid to high 50's. :dizzy: Definitely a good time to get some housework done. That'll warm you up before you know it. :D

Jeanne . . . Oh, wow, I feel your pain. :hug: I remember having an abcessed tooth once and I thought I was going to die. I know this will probably sound strange, :dizzy: but I always think any kind of pain that's right there in your head with you is much harder to deal with than a pain somehere else in the body. Hope the infection goes away soon so you can get to the dentist for treatment. Don't you worry about the gossips. the only thing that matters is that you are both happy.

Well, gang . . .tomorrow will be another busy one since I'm now behind on the work-project stuff, but hopefully I'll get a chance to pop in here. You all just keep moving and shaking. :carrot:

Its a cloudy spring day here. Rain due for the next 3 or 4 days,
I think it is diabetic neuropathy,seems to happen at nite. Will keep track of it and mention it when I go back to the dr. in August. If it gets too bad will make an appointment sooner.
Everyone have a great day.
Judy S

Good morning:D

Wonderful weather here today,,,sunny and bright,,but chilly,,:flow1:

My mouth is feeling a tad bit better most of the puffyness is down,,,put it still hurts right where the abcess started,,high up on my face,,today is day 5 on the antibiotic so should just get better,,,my bs have been high tho,,for me pain and stress drive the numbers up,,,thanks for all the kind words Meowee,,,,and I wouldn't change your ticker either,,,it is water I bet and will be gone in no time,,,but i know how you feel,,,its like WHAT ?,,,and can send you into a tail spin,,,but you sound pretty grounded,,,,:yoga:

Well short morning have to try to work today,,,am hoping it is only a 8 hour shift,,,but the way my luck has been going it will be a 10 at least,,,:shrug:

Take care all of you and talk to you soon,,,Jeanne :genie:

Hi all!

Back to the drawing board. Meowee, I'm refusing to step on the metal monster myself these days. The meeting went really well last night. Lasted until almost 9:30, but it was the first of it's kind this year so I won't complain much.

Gotta run. I see my endo on Monday and hopefully they can help get me back on the right track.

Hugs,

Morning everyone..the sun did come out for about 3 seconds this am but its still freezing cold..have to run errands today..im feeling marvelous..sl are awsome and i have more energy..have been sticking with theplan.. yesterday i got the big closet cleaned..u know the one if you open the door stuff falls on your head or feet:?: it was an accopmlishment..and why do we save all that junk:o im going to have a huge gagrage sale sometime this summer..anyways hope u all have agreat day (((((((((hugs))))) rosey :wave:

Hi there sugar-babies. Its raining but since I've been stuck inside working anyway, I guess it doesn't matter too much.

Rosey . . . it's marvellous that you feel marvellous. :hug: and it's marvellous that you actually got some cleaning done and you still feel so great. ;)

Josian . . . hang in there. :hug: Everything will work out eventually. Some times are just more trying than others.

Jeanne . . . glad to hear the pain is a little better. :hug: Hope you make out all right at work.

Judy . . . Just keep an eye on things. :hug: A little neuopathy isn't too serious, but you do have to be careful with those feet. They can get into some unexpected trouble sometimes. ;)

As mentioned, another busy day for me. The good news is that this was my official weigh-in day and 3 of the 4.4 lbs of www (weird-water-weight) have gone away again. Hopefully I'll be back to the downward direction again by this time next week. I WILL NOT get on the scale again until then. Scale-hopping always screws me up.

Have a great evening, everybody. Keep moving and shaking and doing the right stuff. See you soon. :carrot:

wtg meowee. my bs were up today. glen

Morning everyone..the sun is out:carrot: and looks to be a nice day..we did errands yesterday but today my dd and i are going girl shopping..hope u all have agreat day ((((((((hugs))))))))) rosey :wave:

Morning all.

I've decided to do the two week free membership at Curves. I need to do something to kick myself into gear. If I like it, then I will pay the membership fee.

Hugs,

Morning everyone.. well my gosh where is every one??? Josian..i think u will like curves.. i went for a whole yr with my dd..it felt great.. it got to expensive for me tho so dropped out:?: let me know what u think about it..yesterday i got the paint for my kitchen.. today im suppose to get the kitchen ready so my dd and sil can help me and here i sit like a lump..i always love the food adds on tv and esp those breakfast waffles with the cream and stuff.. so i made my own this am and it was sooooo good..i used a whole grain eggo frozen waffle.. toast it.. slice freash strawberries on top..drizzle with sfree syrup and top with sfree cool whip..i highly recommend this..try it..tonite im going to the senior center for game nite..hope u are all having a great day.. by the way the suns out here:carrot: yipppeeeee.. (((((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

It is sorta sunny here, and cool. I was cold all morning.
I am not feeling to well. I din't get to sleep until 2 am last night and feel like I am in another world.
I did some laundry today and yesterday I went to Sam's, JoAnn's and To get my med. and to Michales and by the time I got home I was pooped . Took two pain pills and went to bed and selpt 3 hours.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. It is suppose to be in the 60's here this weekend.
PINKROSES

Hi gang . . . yesterday was a bruiser of a busy day. :( I've been having a bit of a funny day, today . . . haven't really done much of anything and yet it has been exhausting; don't know where the time has gone. :dizzy: Weather is absolutely beautiful . . . warm (mid-60's) and sunny . . . just the kind of day I wish could last all year. :cool:

Let us know how you like Curves, Josian :hug: . . . wish they'd run a free trial around here.

Have fun painting the kitchen, Rosey. :hug: Think of it as exercise. Your waffle-treat sounds great. My problem, I'm sure, would be stopping at just one. :o

Wow . . . Pink . . . you went lots of places; it's no wonder you were pooped.:hug: Hope your weather is good and you feel good, too.

Well, guess I'd better get back to my busy schedule of doing nothing much. Keep moving and shaking, gang. See you soon. :carrot:

Hi, all. Well, the weigh-in on Wednesday night was bad. Up 3 lbs. Haven't been able to get back on track the last few days. Have been eating pooring and am afraid to get on the scale. Will talk to myself this weekend and try to get back on track by Monday. Have a session with my personal trainer tomorrow. I haven't been to the gym for two weeks so I'm back to square one. Rosey and Meowee -- glad you aare both getting some sun. Our weather is in the 70s, which is too warm for me. Hope it doesn't get any hotter. Rosey - have fun painting that kitchen. Wish I could fix up mine. Ladies (and Glen), have a great weekend.

Hi everyone,,,wanted to drop by and say Happy Mothers Day early to you all,,,I am going away for the week-end and am looking forward to it,,,:carrot:

I hope all is going well with each and everyone of you,,,:hug:

Gotta run have to work,,,having a gam session at work tonight should be fun,,,but it is close to a full moon so the nuts will be out,,,:stress: :stress:

See you all later,,,Jeanne :genie:

Morning everyone..its a beautiful sunny day here..wish i felt as good.. had aterrible night of sleep:?: nothing new tho same old story diff day..my girlfriend and i had fun playing cards at the senior center last night..i have trouble sometimes wrapping my brain around the fact that i am a senior:yikes: :lol3: so when did this all take place.. time sure goes by fast..they had such yummy snacks at the center last night..i was sooooo tempted but knew if i started i wouldnt quit till next xmas :o ..im proud of me :carrot: ..im suppose to be getting my kitchen ready for painting and im still sitting here procrastinating..maybe a good fairy will come and do it for me..i hope everyone has a nice mothers day tomorrow ..(((((((((((hugs))))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi gang . . . Not one of my better days. Had a pig out lunch that lasted right through until dinner time. :o At least I'm not hungry now, just thirsty, a sure sign the BS is high and I really don't want to know how high for sure. I'll just keep slugging back the water and hope everything is OK again in the morning. :^:

Beautiful sunny day here again. Hope it continues for a good while longer. Still in the mid 60's, but I know the hotter stuff is coming before long. Oh Pooh. :(

Hang in there, Rosetta. You can get back on the good-stuff path again. :hug: We all have bad times. It's a long, long journey but we're all here for you girl. :)

Hope you have a great weekend, Jeanne. :hug: What's a "gam session"? And what do you do that you worry about the full moon bringing out the 'nuts'? Is your last name VanHelsing? ;) Sorry to be so nosey. You know what they say about cats. :p

Sorry you had a bad night, Rosey. :hug: Hope you sleep better tonight. You have every right to be proud of yourself for staying away from the treats. WTG. :D

Have a good evening, everybody. I really need a heavy dose of :dust: :dust: :dust: so thought I'd share it. Have a great time moving and shaking in the great downward direction. :carrot:

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY:flow1: :flow1: :flow1: :flow1: Hope you are all having a great day ((((hugs)))) rosey :wave:

Morning everyone..another pretty day here.. wondering where is everyone..stepped on the scale this am and another 3#'s gone.. i was so excited..my daughter and her girlfriend are coming over today to help me tear apart my kitchen and get ready to paint on wed.. im so greatful for the help as this old lady doesnt get up on stools or ladders:?: have a great day all ((((((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Happy belated Mother's Day to you all!

Did my second day at Curves this morning. I am rather enjoying it.

I have my colposcopy this afternoon. I am not looking forward to it. Hope I'm not cramping too much afterwards, as I didn't make it grocery shopping this morning and my house is devoid of food.

Well, gotta hit the showers.

Hugs,

I'm here . . . I'm here . . . it's another beautiful, sunny day in Atlantic Canada, but the temperature is creeping up above 70 so you can all stop sending the hot stuff my way. I like it just the way it is, gang. :cool:

Rosey . . . :hug: Congratulations on another 3 pounds sent to ugly-pound-heaven, chickie. Boy do I ever know what you mean about ladders . . . everytime I have to get on one, I'm sure it will never hold me, or I'll just get dizzy and fall off or something. Good luck with getting the kitchen ready. :)

Josian . . . :hug: Glad you are enjoying Curves. Good luck with the colposcopy (whatever it is?) If it's anything like a colonoscopy, I can understand what you mean about the post-procedural cramps. Keep us posted. :)

Nothing too exciting in my part of the world today. I've been on track and hopefully heading in the right direction the past couple of days although I've probably been overdoing the salt again. We will see what my 'wwi' has to say.

See you soon, gang. Keep it moving and shaking in the meantime. Here's a little :dust: to keep us going. :carrot:

Hi everyone.. my kitchen is done and boy does it look nice..once we got started we just kept going..it got scrubbed cleaned painted and wallpaper border up.. it sure looks nice..now just have to put everything back in place but want everything to dry really good so we are having take out for dinner.. good excuse not to cook yup i thought it was a really good excuse;) ((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. Didn't have a chance to check the forum until after work. I was bad over the weekend. Part of it was "last meal syndrome" - you know, eat, drink and be merry because Monday starts the diet. Usually good for a few lbs. Wish I'd weighed this morning. That would have sobered me up. I had good intentions today and made it through lunch time without going off track. But then at the end of the day I felt like having popcorn, so I bought a 3-pack of 110 calories each and have eaten 2 and am thinking about the third, even though I'm full. I know calorie-wise that's okay, but I really don't want to eat between meals because most of the time, it's not hunger, it's boredom and/or depression. And now I'm thinking of dinner. (And not the meal supplement.) On the plus side, I made it to the gym for a workout with my trainer. That went really well. I'm going back tomorrow night and Thursday night. Hope to get into a routine. Maybe that will motivate me.
Meowee - thanks for the encouragement. I'm with you on the weather. Yesterday it went up to 80 degrees or more. I don't feel comfortable in that heat and it's hard to exercise. Fortunately, today the wind whipped up and it's cooler. Rosey - congratulations on another 3 lbs gone!:dance: You're doing wonderfully. And that kitchen -- you deserve a dinner out for all that work.

Hi . . . another sunny morning . . . but they are predicting some rain starting this afternoon and we actually need it. . . parts of the province are having some serious forest-fire problems already. Just hope it doesn't continue for two weeks once it starts. :dizzy:

Rosey . . . congratulations on getting the kitchen done, girl. :hug: Great feeling of accomplishment and a great reason not to cook. :D

Rosetta . . . good going on the workout. :hug: Unfortunately I know that 'last meal syndrome' only too well. We all probably have the problem a few times during the journey. Just put it behind you and move forward with the good stuff.

I am sitting here typing away and being attacked by a fruit-fly :?: Wonder where he came from, I haven't seen any in the kitchen and besides it's a little to early in the season for them. :dizzy: Crazy.

Anyway, gang. Have a great day moving and shaking in the great downward direction. See you later. :carrot:

Morning hugs!

Colposcopy went well. It's a procedure where they take a vinegar solution and stain the cervix/vaginal area to check for abnormal cells. If they are found, they do a laser treatment and do biopsies. My OBGYN couldn't find anything, so he took the biopsies anyway and I'm awaiting the results. I'm a little crampy but not too bad.

On top of that yesterday- I was helping DF outside last night, and my foot lost a fight with a piece of plywood. I am now missing my big toenail on my right foot. Luckily my wedding shoes are closed-toed, because it takes 18 months to grow back! I'll have a normal toe again by my 1st anniversary!

Morning everyone..its another pretty day here.. i have slowly been putting my kitchen back together and am happy to have it all done..now onto other projects to get ready for my family who are coming the end of june..my mother who is 84 has not been here in 9 yrs and my 3 sisters never..im so excited but want my house to shine when they walk in( at least for the first hr or so )and my dd and her family will be here the first weekend too.. my im going to have ahouse full..just the way i like it..thankyou for all the atta girls.. i was surprized with the loss too..actually ive been so busy lately and so used to the ww diet i just didnt pay any attention this last week..and what a nice surprize it was..rosetta.. just keep at it esp the exercise..try not to feel guilty as that just makes you feel bad..like meowee says one foot foreward.. one day at a time( or hr or min. what ever works)Josian that sounds painful .. are u able to get shoes on at all?and hope your tests come back ok( i hate waiting for test results)Meowee ive brought those pesky flies home from the grocery store..even in potatoes..hope u find the source..are u still working on your sewing project..i have some new blouses to make for myself but wanted to get the kitchen done first.. now i can relax a little and play..have a great day everyone ((((((((:hug: )))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi everyone.
Went to a lunchoen this afternoon. Didn't do bad food wise. They didn't have too many choices.
Have a eye dr appointment in the morning.

Judy S

Just a quick little "HELLO" this morning. It's going to be a busy one. It's also my official wwi morning and my body is intent on maintenance although my mind is geared for loss. :?: Oh well, this tortoise will just keep plodding along repeating the mantra . . . keep doing the right stuff and the rewards will surely follow. Hey at least my BS is keeping in the good range. :)

See you soon, I'll try to get back later on today. In the meantime, keep it moving and shaking, gang. :carrot:

Hi all!

Did my last wee hours of the morning potato chip reset today. 4 hours, 76 feet of chips, not too bad. Toe is hurting though. I need to go finish up my store call and call it a day.

Meowee, my "hor-moans" are in stuck in weight gain mode while my mind set is in weight loss. I'm going to try to make it to Curves for a light workout after work so I don't break my streak-we'll see if my nail-less big toe will cooperate with me.

Gotta run back to work!

Hugs,

Well, Good Morning . . . so far all I've done today is put batteries in my new digital camera and start reading the 130 page on-line instruction manual and I understand nothing. Hopefully, I'll figure out how to take a picture before the camera becomes totally obsolete. :dizzy: I have never before felt so overwhelmed by a camera. Seems the smaller they get, the more complicated they become.

Another busy day . . . promised a friend we'd go shopping . . . so I'd better get a move one. At least it makes me take a break from the camera-induced frustration. :D

See you soon, gang. Keep it moving and shaking. :carrot:

Hi all!

Another day has arrived. I am enjoying my berry bliss (frozen berries, sweetner, water blended) and planning out my meals for the day so I don't stray.

I managed to do a light workout at Curves yesterday-I did 20 minutes, 2 rounds, in my socks. :) I guess that is what I'm going to have to do for awhile until I can get a regular shoe back on. Right now I'm wearing my velcro sandals with socks (fashion faux pas, I know). My work doesn't like it, but they will have to deal with it.

I will call the Dr's office today and find out my biopsy results. xxfingersxx

Gotta run!

Hugs,

Weigh in this morning,down a pound in two weeks. BS has been high the last couple of days. Will really have to watch what I'm eating.
Went to the eye doctor yesterday. Everything is ok go back in 3 months for another check. I've had laser in the past for bleeding in the eyes.
Have a great day.

Judy

Morning everyone:coffee2: its a nice day here.. sorta overcast but not cold for a change.. sry i didnt post yesterday but i had the nicest surprize..my daughter and her girlfriend came over yesterday morning and cleaned my whole house for me as a thankyou for something i had done for them .. see what goes around comes around sometimes in a nice way:D they had me sit and be the "boss" so now not only do i have a new redone kitchen but the house shines..so today i can play and not feel guilty..i have the most wonderful kids..josian your poor toe.. ill bet it hurts like crazy and the folks at work can just deal with it.. and wtg on exercising inspite of that sore toe..creations.. wtg on that loss:carrot: keep up the good work.. meowee..hope u are out taking pictures.. i luv my digital..u will soon be a pro..and the nice thing about these cameras as u can delete all the bad pics ( i have an 18 gal plastic tote of bad pictures from my old non-digital camera:dizzy: )..i have a scrapbooking program on my puter and if you like to make picture scrapbooks like ido u might check them out too..its all done on the puter no glue or sicssors..lots of fun.. well i have the whole day ahead of me sooooooooo i think i will do some sewing.. tomorrow i will be cooking for the b-day dinner for my mil she will be 85..have agreat day everyone and give someone your smile today((((hugs)))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. Well my weigh-in wasn't too bad. Down .2 lbs but still up 2.8. Sigh. Will have to try harder. Am anxious about a lot of things right now and that's taking a toll. Did start back exercising. Went again to the gym Tuesday night and will go tonight. Have to get a routine. Meowee - I understand about the camera. I finally bought a combo dvd/vhs player a few months ago and have yet to figure out how to record. The instructions are in several languages and none of them make sense. lol. Rosey -- what a wonderful mother you must be to have such a great daughter. Bask in your leisure while you can!

hello everyone, sorry I have not checked in in awhil but with my job I don't have internet connections all teh time while out here traveling (I travel all but 5 weeks of the year) I will try to catch up on posts, I have hit rock bottom again and need to start over, for some reason I have problems remembering to take my meds and blood sugars every day. Got to work on that. Well, going to try to take a walk now, I will try to check in later and get to kknow you all.

Hi gang. I'm back. Managed to eat lunch at a pizza buffet place without totally blowing things. Made some fairly wise choices and didn't eat until I was stuffed. Will now have a salad-based dinner and be happy that the day did not turn into a total disaster.

Think I'll just try a point and click with the new camera tomorrow and then get down to the real challenge of trying to figure out how to post a picture to the internet. Be prepared . . . I will probably have lots of questions for you. :dizzy:

Josian . . . Wow, I'm surprised you are even moving around on that toe. :hug: I had a toenail removed on purpose (ingrown) about four years ago and it was horrible. Maybe a little worse than what you did because it had to be removed right back to the growth point so it wouldn't come back, but the basic pain has to be about the same. Anyway, I'm very impressed with your pain tolerance (and your dedication to both work and your exercise regimen). ;) My :crossed: for you to have a great biopsy result, too.

Judy . . . Glad to hear you had a good report from the eye doctor. :hug: And that you had a weight-loss. Now just get back on top of those BS readings and everything will be in great shape. Good Luck ;)

Rosey . . What a wonderful surprise. :hug: Although we all know how much you will miss having to do it yourself. :p Have a great day of guilt-free playing.

Rosetta . . . Yep, it's amazing they print those instruction in half a dozen languages and yet not a one of them seems to be English. :hug: Just keep plugging away at it, girl. The pounds will eventually cooperate.

Holly . . . I don't know how you manage to keep on track at all when you spend so much time travelling. :hug: Try writing notes to yourself in your calendar about the meds. They are so important. Keep in touch, we're all here for you whenever you get a chance to pop in.

Anyway, gang . . . have a good evening and keep things moving and shaking in the right direction. See you all soon. :carrot:

Hi all.

Got the results back from the biopsies. Vaginal wall was normal, but the cervical was not. I have moderate/severe cervical dysplasia (step before it turns to cancer). On June 8th I will have a L.E.E.P. done in outpatient surgery to remove the bad cells.

Sheesh.

Anyway, I'm still trying to digest this.

Hugs,

hey gang there is an article in readers digest on diebeties go to www.rd.ca. it's in the health section. :) glen

Hi all!

Glen, sorry about the TMI... I forget sometimes that there is a guy on this thread! :)

Up at the buttcrack of dawn again for the second time this week: Gotta take g'ma to the airport. I need to have her there around 8-ish, which means leave here by 5:30.

I dropped my medicine box on my toe last night and opened it up again-started bleeding like mad: at least we know my circulation is good!

On top of that, I was out in the front yard with DF and Skye and she was romping with the neighbor's dogs... then she just disappeared. Luckily, my neighbor found her four streets away. I forget sometimes that it is the nature of the Husky to run, no matter how much she loves her family. No off-leash romps for her for awhile! She scared the daylights out of me!

Well, off to the shower and foot fixin' so I can shuttle granny.

Hugs,

Hi gang . . . weather doesn't know what it wants to do with itself today . . . and apparently that's the way it is going to be for the whole weekend. :( It figures . . . this is a long weekend in Canada . . . and one very dear to most hearts because it sort of symbolizes the start of the good beach and cottage weather.

Hi, Glen . . . how are you doing, boy. :hug: Good article, thanks for the link.

Oh, Josian . . . at least they caught it now and are going to do something right away. :hug: Good luck . . . and keep that gorgeous dog on a leash so you can cuddle her as needed.

Nothing too exciting around here. I'm trying to avoid both the new camera and the new exercise tape today in the hope that my frustration level will go down and I can get a fresh start tomorrow. My BS was high this morning and I think it was as much stress as the heavy lunch from yesterday.

Got to pop out and stock up on some extra salad stuff to get through the long weekend. See you soon, everybody. Keep moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction. :carrot:

Hi eververyone.. i also have been up early today as im getting ready for my mil b-day party tonight..so far ive browned the burger and chicken..made black bean salsa.. taco dip and another really hot tomotoe slasa and cut up all the salad stuff(others are bringing the rest).. i cleaned the bathrm and swept.. just have to do a few dishes and wrap the gifts..no one will be here till 6pm so i have time for a nap even:dizzy: i luv parties with all my family..josian am sorry about your test results and the procedure that is coming i will send good thoughts and a prayer your way for a positive outcome..and hope the toe isnt paining u to much.. am glad u found your pooch..i keep mine on aleesh too..the shitzhu likes to roam..meowee.. i thought you would be taking pictures like crazy..its so much fun dont be scared of it.. just do it..and if you dont like the pictures delete:dizzy: ..i also had trouble sewing a new blouse.. can u imagine my old standby pattern was tooooooooo big on me..i know its agood thing but i hate to rip seams:?:anyways guys have agreat day will check in tomorrow((((hugs))))) rosey :wave:

hi all alls well here. bs 6.4 this morning. glen

Good Morning . . . its rainy and pretty cool . . . luckily I don't have any outdoor plans for the long weekend . . . but I know a lot of people who do. :dizzy:

:hug: Glen . . . good BS reading. Congratulations. Mine was way up at 7.8 (140) yesterday morning but its back down to a 5.5 (99) this morning. I still prefer to get below 5.0 (90) since I usually tend to go up throughout the day (although yesterday went the other way).

:hug: Rosey . . . Hope the birthday gathering goes (went) well. Everything you mentioned preparing sounds yummy. Congratulations on the blouse pattern that's too big. Always fun to get a nice little NSV. Over the years I've made various sizes out of some of my favourite patterns. I cut the patterns pieces out of very light interfacing so they last longer. I really think the pattern manufacturers expect you to use a pattern only once. Hate that flimsy tissue paper. ;) Never fear, I'll get around to some pictures soon.

Have a great day, everybody. Keep doing the good stuff and you'll get good results. See you soon. :carrot:

Hi all!

I was able to do my workout this morning with shoes on! My new tennies are really roomy in the toes so it didn't rub at all, which is a good thing. Now I'm going to go work out in the yard for awhile before it gets too hot!

:hug: to everyone for your support. I've come to terms with the fact that yes, we found it early, and that everything will be okay. I just hate doing the whole surgery thing, but it needs to be done.

Meowee, feel free to ask me q's about your new camera. I'm pretty good with technology. :)

Tried on my dress last night, I could get the top buttoned and the zipper halfway up, but I need to lose about two inches just below my bust to about my belly button. I'm going to step up my workouts, because it would be nice to fit into it by September so I can have one less thing bugging me.

Well, off to the drawing board.

Hugs,

Wow, Josian . . . shoes. You'll be wearing dancing slippers in no time. Sounds like you're going to need lots of twisting and twirling to whittle that little problem area down. You can do it. :hug:

Thanks for the offer of help, I'm sure I'm going to need lots of it. I'm very technologically challenged. I imagine I'll manage to take the picture and get it loaded into the computer, but then . . . I'll be whining for help when I try to get it posted on here. :o At the moment I don't have clue one, but then I haven't looked at any of the software yet.

Sun came out this afternoon and so the day finished up a little better than it started. Same kind of mixed day for tomorrow, apparently. Temperature in the mid sixties so that's good for people wanting to get cottage, boat, trailer, and garden-type chores taken care of. The traditional things people do on the Victoria Day weekend to get set up for the coming summer.

See you soon, gang. Keep doing the right stuff. :carrot:

Morning everyone :coffee: .. i have been up early today.. the dh was going to the cabin and of course needed me up to help get him ready..its cool and rainy here and i have the whole day to myself hmmmmmm lots of possibilities might even try and make that shirt fit..the b-day was alot of fun.. my mil enjoyed herself.. quite a big deal to live to 85 and still going strong and enjoying life.. i over ate that day but am back on track today..its ok to splurge once in awhile..hope u are all enjoying your weekend too (((((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Hi Rosey. :hug: Looks like you and I are the only ones around today. Wonder where everybody else is hiding? Enjoy the day to yourself and good luck with the blouse.

I finally took some pictures and tomorrow I'll see if I can get them out of the camera. :dizzy: And then, hopefully, onto the internet. :^:

Not doing too well with my eating today. Think I missed a hypo in the middle of the night, my BS was 9.3 (162) this morning and I was starving. Managed to eat both breakfast and lunch by 11:00. Been OK since then, but I'd better think about dinner soon . . . I haven't had anything but a cup of tea since then and it's now 6:00 pm and we know it's not good to go too long without eating either.

Anyway, have a good evening and I'll see you tomorrow. :carrot:

Hope everyone had a great day.
This weekend wore me out. Took care of my two granddaughters yesterday.
Today I went shopping for flowers for my yard. Found plenty. And tonite we're under a frst freeze warning. So will have to bring them in. Plan on planting tomorrow.
Judy S

Hi everyone,,,sure hope this finds you all well and that you had a good week-end,,,,it has been raining here all week-end,,,:wave: suppose to be 72 or so today,,but the cloud coverage is all around so it will be humid,:censored: ,,,I hate the muggy feeling,,,but we sure do need the rain,,,:)

Work day for me,,,the boss is giving me a few extra days last week and this week so that helps,,,:dancer:

Am still trying to get the insurance to cover my bryetta,,,so far no luck but will keep trying maybe they will get sick of me and give in,,,:carrot:

My fbs was 164 this morning ,,,but considering how high they have been I will lake it,,,have a doctor appointment on tueday so maybe she will up my oral meds,,,I think that would help,,,:cp:

Well you all have a great day,,,I get to change my ticker when I get done posting this,,,am down 2 more pds,,,,,:dance: :dance:

Later,,,Jeanne :genie:

Hi all.

Finally done three pounds after joining Curves and reducing my calorie intake/upping protein. I am bound and determined to get those extra inches off before the big day!

It looks like I may have my part time job back. I gotta make some extra $$!

Gotta run.

J.

Morning everyone :coffee2: its so pretty here today but still cold.. the leaves are just starting to come out and u can see a hint of green..and the snow is all gone thank goodness..i was a bad girl yesterday.. with a day to myself i ended up at bingo and ate take out food and topped the evening off with ice cream..it was fun but this am its back to reality before i undo the progress i have made..wtg to every one who has lost weight that so awsome.. keep it going we can do this:cp: hope u all have a good day.. dont forget to pass along your smile..on my agenda today is to groom my little pooch and try and make that darn shirt fit..i will check in later chickies ((((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

I am finally getting over a very bad virus attack I have had one for over a week. It was very yucky. I lost 2 lbs. I still don't feel normal but what is normal? Ha. But am better. It is sunny cool day here in Va. Have a good day. PINKROSES

Hi gang . . .

Just a quick little post to let you know I spent a lot of time today trying to figure out how to post a picture. The system kept telling me my image was way, way over the allowable KB limit. Finally figured it out and now I have to go retake the pictures of all my quilted clothing projects with the camera set at VGA and then I still have to lower the resolution a wee bit from that level to get them to download.

In the meantime . . . here is the only picture I've been able to post so far . . . my middle cat, Goldi, and doesn't she look bored with the entire project. ;) But I am HAPPY . . . I now know how to put a picture on 3FC. :carrot:

I'll be back later to talk to everybody . . . right now I need a break away from this computer. See you soon.

Meowee, love your cat. Look forward to seeing your other pix. Well, I'm up 5 lbs. :( Been on a binge sort of. Back on track today. No letup in my anxiety. Am exercising though. Saw the Da Vinci Code yesterday. Liked it. Much better than the critics would have you believe. It's pretty faithful to the book. Rosey, get back on the wagon! Hi, Glen.

Hi Gang . . . Sorry I never made it back yesterday. You know how it goes some times. :dizzy: Nova Scotia weather doesn't know what it wants to do today . . . basically its cool (about 10C - 50F) and overcast . . . but then the sun pokes out for a few minutes and then it sprinkles rain for a few minutes.

Judy . . . have fun with the planting. :hug: Hopefully no more frost warnings.

Jeanne . . . Congratulations on the loss. :hug: Good luck with the BS readings. My morning BS was 4.4 (79) but it always goes up a little as the day progresses.

Josian . . . Congratulations on the loss. :hug: Just don't get carried away and drop those calories too low. You don't want to get sick, girl.

Rosey . . . Not to worry. :hug: We all have our little slips. Just pick yourself up and getting moving in the right direction again.

Pink . . . So glad you are feeling better and congratulation on the loss too. :hug:

Rosetta . . . Attagirl . . . :hug: . . . Get right back on track and that mean old scale-:devil: will be cooperating again in no time. Glad to hear that the movie was as good as the book.

Well, I'd better get some chores done. Here's a dose of :dust: to help us keep going in the great downward direction today. See you soon. :carrot:

Morning all :)

Thanks Meowee. I'm keeping the ol' calorie count around 1400-1600. I don't want to get sick either! What a beautiful kitty, btw! :)

Other than that, it's the same ol' same ol'. I've been using Fitday to help me track my eating and it seems to be helping. I'm not looking forward to tomorrow though b/c I have to go out of town for the evening, which means, of course, eating out. I've been researching what to eat on my new plan, because I'm doing too well to screw up now! :)

Hugs to all!

Love the kitty Meowee.
Just finished planting. Still need to get some more flowers for the side of the house. May be this weekend.
Also did some grocery shopping this morning. The one store has a good buy on ice cream,I'm trying to stay away from there.
They are saying 80's by the weekend.

Have a good day everyone.

Judy

Good girl, Josian. . . :hug: Good luck on the little 'out-of-towner', I know you can do it.

Oh, Judy . . . :hug: I love ice cream in any weather, but especially when it starts to get really warm. Stay strong, girl.

Warm is not a problem in Nova Scotia right now. It is only about 8C/46F this morning and totally overcast. I know it will soon change again and before long we'll be complaining about the heat and humidity . . . but right now it is cold. :(

On a more personal note, the scale decided to let me move my ticker a whole 2 lbs in the down-east direction, and I am a happy camper. :D It's slow going, but as long as things keep moving in the right direction, I try not to get discouraged about the slowness of the journey. :^: It was the tortoise who won the race.

Have a great day, everybody. See you soon. Here's a little :dust: to help us keep doing all the good moving and shaking. :carrot:

Great job Meowee.

I weigh in tomorrow.

Judy S

Meowee,,,cute cat,,nice picture,,,:) Congrats on the wt.loss and moving the ticker,,,it is such a wonderful feeling,,,:carrot: I know what you said about slow,,,I feel the same way,,,just keep going the same way and I am happy,,,mine is slow also,,,the byetta is helping some,,,but my numbers are still high,,,wt loss has slowed down,,so next month I go on a 10 pen,,maybe my numbers will come down alone with the wt,,,,anyway congrats again :dance: :dance: :dance:

It is raining like cats and dogs here ( where did that saying come from ) our river is so high,,,and it is not done cresting yet,,,the parking lot down by the park is completley flooded and it is kinda strange to see it so high,,,with all this rain don't know how high it will go,,,,glad I live up in the hills,,,:stress: our roads are slippery tho,,,,,

Well work day for me,,,have a wonderful day everyone,,,talk to you all later,,,Jeanne :genie:

Morning everyone.. its so pretty here today.. my dh came home early from the cabin to be with me on my b-day..thats sweet of him.. at my age sometimes b-day are just another day.. not sure whats on the agenda for today..i can start to plant my flower boxes this weekend so maybe will go to the nursery and get plants..congrats on the loss meowee :carrot: im at a stand still again but that seems to be the way my body works and im not stressing about it yet..have a great day everyone (((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. Managed to lose most of the 5 lbs. I've put on. My anxiety is very high. Got a notice this morning that the new landlord will take over either this weekend or early next week. Was hoping to get a nice 3-day weekend of peace. I looked the landlord up on the local court website. They are involved in many many lawsuits, some by tenants and others where they aggressively pursue tenants through lawsuits to get them out. Oh, dear. I just want to be left to live in peace. Sorry if I'm whingeing. My exercise program is going okay. I do feel better after going through it. The weather here has been in the 70s, but I prefer it cooler. Well, that's just me. Have a nice day, ladies.

Just me again . . .

Judy . . . :hug: Good luck for tomorrow's weigh-in.

Jeanne . . . :hug: I don't know where the saying came from but I hope your cats and dogs stop falling soon.

Rosetta . . . :hug: Congrats on being rid of most of that nasty five. Try not to get too stressed and I hope you have a quiet weekend.

Rosey . . . :hug: :woo: :hat: :bubbles: :encore: :cheer: HAPPY BIRTHDAY . . . you're never to old for presents or cake (not too much now). That was a really sweet thing for your husband to do. :val2:

See you tomorrow, gang. :carrot:

Rosey - I forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday! :gift: :hat: :goodvibes :balloons: Have a wonderful day.

Hi all!

Just a quick "skinny" in to wish Rosey :hb: :gift:

yay!!! :)

So much for summer here in the UK, it's just rain rain rain all the way!

hb rosey glen

Hi Josian:hug: . . . Hi Glen:hug: . . . Hi Alison:hug: (although I think maybe you found us by accident, :D but feel free to pop in anytime.)

Just thought I'd drop back and post a couple more pictures. As you can see, I've been playing around again. Still not exactly proud of my talents, but hopefully I will get better.

Anyway . . . the ball of grey hair is MOUSE who thinks he is a reincarnated Egyptian God . . . and the sleek, black guy is JAZZ who is a very laid-back, easy-going cat (although he looks a little angry in the picture.

I tried to fix their eyes with the red-eye-removal feature in HP Imagine Zone and it obviously didn't work for cat eyes. Any ideas????

See you soon gang. Have a great evening. :carrot:

Well, it is evening. I can't get on in the mornings. I have another bad hedache. but, at lest it isn't like that virsurs.
I did my execieses today. I didn't get any done last week felt to bad.
I am trying to cut my calorie intake more. It is hard ain't it .
It was up to 87 to hot !! It is suppose to be that way all next week HOT. Pinkroses. Hugs every body.

Finally weigh in this morning. Down .8. Wasn't as good as I was hoping but will take anything. Went grocery shopping this morning. Have to finish up a few things. Then start cleaning and cooking cor Sunday,when the kids come. Have to make something special for 15 month old granddaughter,she can't have any dairy.
Judy S

Hi all!

Decided to do the sign up for Curves this morning! I have gone 3 days a week for the last two weeks, and I'm enjoying it. Woohoo! Now I just need to keep it up!

My toe is doing better. It has this lovely soft scab over the nail bed now, so only time will tell if the nail grows back or not.

Well all, I'm heading out... Have a great Memorial Day weekend!!! :)

Hugs,

Pink . . . Glad you're feeling a little better. :hug: Sorry about the headache. I suffer from migraines, especially when there is a major storm threatening.

Judy . . . Every downard movement of the scale is to be welcomed. :hug: Even when it isn't as fast as we'd like, we must rejoice that the direction is correct. ;)

Josian . . . Go, girl, go. :hug: So glad you are enjoying Curves. Glad to hear the toe is doing well, too. ;)

See you all soon. :carrot:

Morning everyone..our weather has been so beautiful.. yesterday we drove 110 miles to a town called Ninilchick to pick up a lumber order for my dh addition on his cabin..its 110 miles from home.. so we headed out yesterday am and when we got there they had messed up his order so we left the trailer and came home:?: they said since it was their mistake they would reimburse us for the gas..and we can pick it up tomorrow..so on the way back we stopped at the beach and watched the fishing boats and had a picnic..let the dogs run and came home..the dh is going to get the lumber tomorrow but think i will stay home as i will have the grdd and she would be bored with the trip..meowee.. glad to see that you figured out your camera.. do u like it??..josian i luved curves too..got to expensive for me tho:?: we have our priorities and exercise is not one of mine:o sry to say..id rather craft and play bingo:D ..wtg to those who are loosing:carrot: im at a standstill again but hvent been as careful with the ww pts as i should be soooo its expected..im back to writing things down again..and that sure helps me..have a lot of errands to do today so will check in later ((((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

:dust: Hi, all. Meowee, looks like you're well on your way to mastering that camera. Love your cat pix and it's great to put a name with a face too. I use the office computer which is an old windows NT without any ports (or whatever you call the connection for the camera, etc.). Boss keeps talking about upgrading but so far hasn't. I'm still twitchy about the incoming landlord which should take place today or next Tues. (Hope it's the latter.) Haven't been too bad eating wise. Will try to stay in control over the 3-day weekend. I will spend one day of it doing heavy duty cleaning I've been putting off. I'm doing okay on my exercise program. Interested to find out if I'm losing inches. Rosey -- sorry you had to give up Curves. If I remember, you were doing so well.
Have a good weekend and try to stay on program.:dust:

Hi again . . .

Rosey . . . :hug: Glad you are having such great weather. It was sunny here for most of the day and fairly cool . . . which is just fine with me. Sorry to say, exercise is not one of my priorities either, maybe if I didn't have constant ankle and knee pain most of the time . . . but then I'd probably find another excuse. :o You've been doing so well since you started WW . . . you'll get your groove back soon, I'm sure. ;)

Rosetta . . . :hug: Give the new landlord a chance. Maybe he's mellowing out. Try not to worry too much until he proves himself to be a :devil:. In the meantime, have a great weekend and keep doing the good stuff.

Yep, I'm having fun with the camera. When I first posted the new avatar, I thought it would be lucky if I managed to leave it there for the rest of the day . . . but I guess I'm getting used to seeing myself, or something. Now it strikes me as not too bad for 63. Hey, I've still got the haircolour that grows out of my head . . . even if I've never been all that fond of the colour. :D

Have a great evening, gang . . . Keep things moving and shaking. See you soon. :carrot:

Morning everyone.. gee we must all be busy this weekend..its been so pretty here.. and record heat for us ..it was 88 out yesterday..i was miserable..:cool: me and hot weather dont agree.. also ive had my grdd with the last few days and she keeps me hopping..we are going to plant my deck planters today..i have been struggling with the diet..once u get off of it for any reason its harder for me to go back.. so today is a brand new day and im journaling my food and back to what i know works..nothing like a step on the scale to jerk me back to reality.. i gained 2.5 # back:mad: why is it that we gain so easy and the loosings so hard fought for :?:..hope you are all enjoying this memorial day weekend.. on our shopping trip the other day they were giving away poppies in honor of our veterans.. anice lady gave my grdd one and asked her if she knew what a veteran was.. Hailey pipes up and said oh you mean a dog doctor..it was just to funny but later i did explain a veteran to her..kids sure say some funny things..and she wasnt being disrespectful .. just being a kid..my father and fatherin law where ww 2 vets and i like to honor their memory this weekend..hope u are all having a great weekend(((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Hi Rosey . . . out temps have been sneaking up there a little bit too . . . but only low 70's so far . . . but our time will come. :hug: Wow, isn't it amazing what a little slip can do. But don't you worry . . . usually the stuff that goes on fast comes off again fast when you get back on track. It'll be gone again in no time. ;) Just hang in there and keep on doing the good stuff.

It has been extremely quiet around here this weekend. Not too hard to tell that the U.S. is having a long weekend, I guess. :D

Anyway, gang, have a great holiday Monday, wherever you are and whatever you do. We, non-yanks, will just have to make do with a normal Monday. We had our turn last week. See you all soon. :carrot:

Morning all..:coffee2: its cool this am with a breeze.. maybe it wont get as hot today i hope..i love the sunny days tho..the hubby was up at 4am to go salmon fishing with a buddy..they have to fish the tides..hope hes lucky as fresh salmon on the grill is yummy..he was kind enuff not to wake me but i smelled coffee so thats a sure thing id get up then:D meowee thanks for the encouragement.. im back on track and really hungry.. i guess i wasnt making bad choices just to big of portions..:?: i hope to get some sewing done today as its quiet and no little munchkin to distract me.. my grdd sure had fun planting..i gave her 3 planters all her own and not sure how they will look but the point is she loved it..have agreat day everyone.. oh by the way how do you attach a picture like u did meowee.. then u all can see what i look like too ((((((hugs))))) rosey :wave:

Hi Rosey . . . :hug:

Looks like we've got our own private thread here . . . guess everybody is having a great long weekend. I'm with you, girl, fresh salmon, nothing better. Glad your GD had a fun time setting up her planters. Whatever, they grow, it will be wonderful.

To put a picture on, go to 'User CP' and then to 'Change Avatar' and at the bottom (after the little avatar samples) there is a section about getting a picture from somewhere else on your computer to post as a custom avatar. Hope to see you soon. ;)

Have a great evening, kiddo. Keep on making good choices and watching those portion sizes (not something I'm very good at). See you soon and here's a little :dust: to help us make it through the night. :carrot:

Hey Y'all,

Sorry I've been MIA :wave: ... I left Friday afternoon as soon as I got home from work and went camping:spin: ... My friend and I love to camp.:jig: We're both unattached and rather than sit home wanting to go, we load up and go... try to go once a month...ahhh....

Anyway, we headed to a park in Florida and didn't get home until tonight. We hiked Saturday and then Sunday drove down to the beach (just over an hour from the campground we were at). It was a hot weekend-mid to upper 90's :cool: so we didn't hike as much as usual... a thunderstorm came in last night- we heard the thunder and saw the lightning as we prepared dinner, so we put the raincap back on the tent, got everything covered and headed over to the rec room at the campground to wait out the storm. This particular campground was originally part of a CCC camp and one of the original barracks is used as the office and a rec room... it's open all the time. Once the worst of the storm was over we went back to the tent and fell asleep to the rain hitting the tent... ahhhh.....:yawn: it really was a great weekend...

Hope y'all had a great memorial day weekend.

Thanks to all our military personal for giving us the freedoms we have!

Reba

Its been hot and humid,92,the last couple of days. Storms due in for the next 3 days.
Spent Sunday afternoon with our son's family at our house. Granddaughter learned about blowing bubbles and going up and down steps. She just turned 16 months and everything is new to her. She still can't have dairy and is still at 18.8 lbs.
Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Judy S

Hope everybody had a great weekend. Wow, it sounds like there has been some very hot and very unpredictable weather around. Today is absolutely marvellous (by my standards, anyway). The sun is out and the temperature is only 17/18C (mid 60sF). Love it, love it, love it. :cool:

Reba . . . sounds like you had a great weekend, even with the storm. :hug:

Judy . . . isn't it fun to watch the little ones learn new stuff, like that. :hug:

Rosey . . . I keep meaning to ask how your daughter has been doing. :hug:

Well nothing too exciting for me. Got some laundry done and some crocheting and quiltmaking. Up early this morning with a hypo . . . first one in a while that has woken me up. Other than that things are pretty good in the BS and eating control areas. Not good in the exercise department, but heh, you all know that is not one of my strong points. :^:

Keep on doing all the good stuff, gang. See you soon. :hug:

Morning all:coffee2: another prettey day here.. my hubby got 2 nice salmon yesterday..about 8# each so when my family gets here we can treat them..today i have had him doing honey do's.. hes not a happy camper but its things i cant do so i elected him..i feel pretty good today.. its amazing what a good nights sleep will do for you..my back has been bothering me alot and so its fueling my resolve to stay on track..the dr says weight loss will help this problem:?: meowee i tried to change my avatar and i guess im doing it wrong but will have my dd help me..have agreat day everyone((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

hi all. my course is going ok. :) glen

Hi all.

Sorry I've been MIA... long weekend. I'm in Orange county today and tomorrow for a meeting, so I'll jabber more when I return!

Hope all is movin' and shakin' :P

Hugs,

Hi all. Just a quick drive-by. Am all stressed out. :stress: The new landlord took over yesterday. My blood sugar is way up and I see attorneys in my future. If you pray, I could use a few. :hug:

my bs was 6 this morning. :dance: good luck rose. :) glen

See you when you get back, Josian. :hug: Keep doing the good stuff on your little trip.

Oh Rosetta . . . So sorry to hear about your stress, girl. :hug: Don't know quite what to say. Just know that I am definitely hoping for the best for you. Try to stay calm. :goodluck:

Good BS, Glen . . . :hug: Like your new avatar. Who are the people in the picture? Which one is you?

Nova Scotia is having gorgeous weather again today . . . sunny and cool . . . just the way I like it. :cool: However, I know some of the heat will work its way east pretty soon and then I'll be whining. :mad:

Sent another .6 of a pound off to ugly-pound-heaven this morning. Not exactly "rapid-weight-loss" but at least it is going in the right direction, so I'll stay happy. After all, the tortoise never promised to be fast; just persistent. :D

See you soon, gang. Here's some :dust: to help us keep moving and shaking and heading in the downward direction. :carrot:

Hi all,
I am new here and I have type 2 diabetes. I am currently losing and I have just started exercising at least 45 minutes 5 days a week. I look forward to chatting here.

Hi you all and welcome to the new folks, :welcome2:

Has been raining here over the week end,,but has turned hot and humid,,,I can do the hot,,,but not the humid,,,so hope it drys out and the clouds go away,,,:flow1:

Went fishing on Sunday was nice and relaxing and fun,,,then was lazy on Monday,,,watched movies and had a nice dinner,,,with hubby,,,:cb:

Work day for me today,,,have a extra day again so that helps some,,,:dancer:

My bs are still running high,,,sure hope the 10 pen next month helps that out and that I don't get any extra side effects,,,so far none now with the 5,,,but the wt loss has slowed down so am hoping the change will help out,,,:dust:

Thats about it here,,,congrats on all the wt losses I see,,,hope everyone is doing fine,,,I am off to work,,take care,,,Jeanne :genie:

Morning everyone :coffee2: its cloudy and cold today.. i hope it rains as we really need it..yesterday was an awsome day for me.. i felt great and got alot done..then last night:?: ugh i hurt all night and today i feel tired and draggy..id like to be on an even keel but seem to have alot of ups and downs..rosetta im so sry that u are going thru a bad time.. what may i ask is the landlord doing thats got u so freaked out?? dont tenants have rights?? hang in there and i certainly will add a prayer for u..meowee wtg on the loss :carrot: u are headed in the right direction..wtg on your bs glen..welcome mercee.. we look forward to getting to know you better..have agreat day everyone..((((((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Okay, so i'm here. I have type-1 diabetes, and trouble losing weight. I also have trouble keeping my blood sugar below 300. I just keep gaining the pounds and i see no help for me. I really want to be a healthy weight for my future. Tha doctors say that if i don't lose the weight, then i will die within the next 3-5 years! :( You see, my cells don't seem to be absorbing most of the insulin that i am taking. Anyway, i need some support and advice on how to do the weightloss correctly if anyone can help me, that would be very nice. hugs!
~tweetyandme (Krissie) :)

Happy Hump Day, Sugar Babies . . . hope the day has been going fairly well.

Hi, Rosey. . . so sorry you are having a tough day. :hug: We all know they happen from time to time. Hope you get the rain and that your personal sunshine is back again tomorrow. ;)

Welcome aboard, Mercee. :hug: Glad to have you with us. You are doing well on the weight loss already. Keep it up, girl.

Welcome aboard, Krissee. :hug: Glad you found us. I know things seem pretty overwhelming right now, but you will find your groove. Josian (our most regularly posting Type I) is away today, but I'm sure she'll have good advice for you when she gets back. In the meantime, feel free to ask anything that pops into your head and we will try to come up with some answers. BTW, I hope your doctor is helping you find some ways to lose the weight rather than just singing doom and gloom at you. For example did the doctor mention that just a ten lb loss can help your insulin resistance a lot.

Obviously you've got to get those numbers down (both the BS and the weight) and the best thing I can suggest is to control your carb intake and make sure it is balanced throughout the day. Also make sure the carbs you eat are the "good" kind. You don't have to give up sugar and starch entirely but the bitter truth is you cannot go out and binge on sweets and soft drinks with your friends on a regular basis. You have to be very conscious of what you are putting in your stomach and the impact it will have on your disease.

Sorry if I'm lecturing you like the grandmother I'm old enough to be, but you sound so down I figured you needed a little 'tough love' to get you thinking in the right direction. You can do it girl. I know you can. :hug: And never forget that we are all here to help you through.

Have a good evening, gang. Keep moving and shaking and doing the good stuff and the rewards will surely come your way. See you later. :carrot:

meowee that is my sister, her husband and kids. :wave: glen

Morning everyone..its gloomy here this am.. but we need the rain.. went to the greenhouse yesterday with dd and grdd.. so many beautiful flowers with big price tags:?: we have such a short growing season that we get the plants all ready blooming but they sure can be expensive..i got petunias in all colors..so today its my job to plant them all..do you find that a lot of the clerks in stores are rude?? esp the younger ones..maybe they were all having a bad day yesterday as i ran into some really rude clerks.. i used my motto tho and smiled sweetly altho id rather have beaned them between the peepers:rollpin: :rofl: :rollpin:..hope you all are having a happy day.. and send a smile even when u dont want too (((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi gang . . . this has not been one of my better days. Had to take the car in for a tuneup, etcetera this morning and ended up spending over 4 hours at the place.

Turns out that a family of 'hairy frogs' (AKA field mice) had taken up residence in my heater fan intake and had shorted out the fan motor. I thought the mechanic was joking when he told me this, but apparently it's not all that uncommon. :dizzy: My lovable (but overfed and useless) cats probably threw them a housewarming party. :D

When I got home I was so ravenous my normal lunch didn't fill me up so rather than overeat, I went and had a nap, so that put me even further behind . . . but at least I avoided eating a second lunch. ;)

Nice picture of the family, Glen :hug: . . . when are you going to post one of you?

Great picture of you, Rosey:hug: . . . it's so nice to see the people we spend so much time with. Glad you practiced your smiling routine. Doing otherwise could really slow down your planting season. Hard to work on your own yard when you're in jail for ART (assaulting rude teenagers).

Have a great evening, everybody. See you soon. :carrot:

Hey, Another newbie here...
I'm impressed with HOW active this site is...I'm a type 2 db...overweight all my life...Never really able to lose much wt consistently...the most sucessful I've ever been with weight loss is the plan that I followed with a nutritionist back in the early 90's was HIGH CARB:o low fat..but i did lose 60 lbs on it ..which I gained back the next year. Met the man who was to be my husband and we happily both gained wt. But I kept going and am now 321..

So here I am , I tend to gain about 10 lbs every year and that WILL NOT continue...Can not!......i've never been able to lose more than 27 lbs on weight watchers. I have friends who have had gastric bypass surgery, but I just don't want to do that. It depresses me to think that I may need to do that.

I've started following the Jorge Cruise plan which is basically just like so many other plans but all nicely put in to a nice package..Eating all food groups, high veggie, sensible, eating 3 hrs apart..which I think will be very sensible with diabetes...Have lost 11 lbs in the 1st 2 wks and have increased my exercise consistently.

Feel that it would help to hear how other's are doing , what they are doing, and just be among others dealing with diabetes and health / weight issues..I always stumble around week 2 or 3 of a plan . i need all the support I can get.

Glad to be here
Moongoddess Ga

Welcome Moongoddess.
You sound much like me. They all work the first week or so. Then right back to the brgining.

Judy S

Here's a great big welcoming :hug: for you Moodgoddess. Glad to have you with us on this journey. Tell us a little more about yourself . . . what kind of hobbies . . . what kind of medications. Stuff like that.

I was diagnosed with type II about 15 years ago. I take Glyburide, Metformin, Actos and use Insulin at bedtime. I too have been overweight (or fighting it) most of my adult life although I actually weighed 110 for about two weeks back in my twenties (when dinosaurs still roamed the earth). ;) My plan is just basically following the CDA (Canadian Diabetes Association) guidelines and translating my choices into calories and nutrients with a homegrown Excel program. Also try to keep moving and shaking, but exercise is definitely not one of my strong points. :^: My Blood glucose is fairly stable as long as I don't overdo the carbs at any one meal. Because of the bedtime insulin, I run fairly low in the AM (about 4 - 5 on the Canadian scale which is 70 - 90 in U.S. terms) and then go up over the course of the day to around the 7 - 8 (130 - 150) levels by bedtime. I'm a crafter . . . do a lot of quilting, crochet, etcetera. It's hard to eat and do handwork at the same time. ;)

Have a good day . . . Keep doing the right stuff and the rewards will surely follow. I'm sure everyone else will introduce themselves in due course. . . having a group like this really helps me stick with my good stuff. Hope it works out that way for you too.

Okay . . . everybody else . . . you have a great day too. Keep moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction. Here's a little :dust: to help us along the way. See you all soon. :carrot:

More about me...I plan to get on the internet this weekend and spend some time getting to know this site and the different support forums out there.

i've been type 2 since the --gosh i think since the 90's...i always thought I was "borderline"..nice denial word..But i do have uncles and aunts on both sides of family with it as well.

I 'm on glucophage 1000 mg twice a day and Actos 45...I usually have about a 6.5 or 6.6 hgb a1c. I'm a carb a holic but .and not always the most compliant with following a good diet for my diabetes. but i'm doing better..eating fried foods like taco bell tend to run my glucoses up..
i'm usually fasting around 110's to 130...

I work at home as a nurse for an insurance company and i'm on the computer and phone ALL day long...I have to get on my "home" computer to surf the internet...

Hobbies: movies, reading, gardening when it 's not too hot, I love going to the places where you can paint pottery and then fire it...my specialty is wildly colorful gekkos for the garden..my husband is a total homebody but i like to Go and do things , but opposites attract...have 2 dogs and an ornery cat...

Looking forward this weekend to getting my haircut..it's the longest i've had it since I was about 12..it's just at my waist in the very back..time to get a few inches cut off..go shopping a little, visit my mother in law in an assisted living..and relax...I live in Georgia where it's hot and sticky , but we are having a cool front this weekend..so i may have to get some more yardwork done...

take care
moongoddess ga

Morning everyone:coffee: another pretty day here..i tripped and jarred my back yesterday and boy am i stiff and sore today:?: i can be such a klutz..the grdd is here and we are going to finnish planting flowers today..meowee thats not the best picture but was taken at easter coloring eggs:dizzy: im a kid at heart..last night we had 3 moose in our yard and i got some pictures of them..welcome moongoddess im rosey from alaska.. married to same guy for 37yrs.. have 2 daughters and 4 grand kids..i live in a log house..have 2 dogs one agolden retriver and a ****-zu.. and one parakeet..im a crafter.. i love srapbooking.. making greeting cards..quilting..sewing.. beading..cross stitch..crocheting etc etc i also read alot.. and love to play bingo..we are agreat bunch here and try and help each other out.. im as round as i am tall.. i take glucopage 2000mg aday and glybazide..i follow ww diet with lower carbs..ive been overweight since a teen..and hate exercise..since april i have been more dedicated to weight loss and have lost 18# but am struggling right now..my painful back is a good motivator..im a very family orientated person and love big get togethers..my hubby and are retired..its nice to get to know u too.. have a great day everyone (((((hugs)))) rosey :wave:

:wave: how are you rosetta ? bs (not bull) were 6.2. :) glen

Okay, so i'm here. I have type-1 diabetes, and trouble losing weight. I also have trouble keeping my blood sugar below 300. I just keep gaining the pounds and i see no help for me. I really want to be a healthy weight for my future. Tha doctors say that if i don't lose the weight, then i will die within the next 3-5 years! :( You see, my cells don't seem to be absorbing most of the insulin that i am taking. Anyway, i need some support and advice on how to do the weightloss correctly if anyone can help me, that would be very nice. hugs!
~tweetyandme (Krissie) :)

Hey Tweetyandme have you tried going to a diatician. I know that I have gone to so many classes about my diabetes, not learning one thing how to control it. I am a firm believer that everybody is different. I do not know what you are trying now. But, I have noticed that it has helped me to do a low fat, low carb diet. I am able to take my medication and it works. In your case I would do low fat and almost no carbs....because your body can not digest it. Fat has a tendency to raise your glucose and causes it to stay high. I no longer eat white starchy things. Do some research on foods that raise glucose levels...even some veggies do. I am not a dietician or doctor, this is just advice from one person to the next. If you can PM me with the things you are eating like a food journal...that would be helpful. I have also joined a different sight to keep track of my food and fat...and it helps. Drink lots of water. When my suger is high I drink lots of water and sometimes go for a walk, because that lowers it as well. You might have to go for walks right after your meals to get your body going.

Best of luck...Tanya

Happy Saturday, Sugar Babes.

I've been having a very frustrating day with my internet connection. I'ts been behaving like the proverbial toilet seat. The weather has been dreary, too. Rainy, windy and cool. :(

Goddess . . . All any of us can do is our best, girl. :hug: Hope you have a good weekend surfing around 3FC.

Rosey . . . So sorry to hear about the back problem. :hug: Hope everything is better again soon.

Glen . . . Good BS reading, boyo. :hug: See you soon.

Tanya . . . Here's a big welcoming :hug: for you. Good advice, too. Hope to see you around here more often.

Well, gang. I don't dare make this too long for fear the next crash is only moments away. Keep on moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction and I'll see you all soon. Hopefully. :carrot:

Have any of you tried Beretta (I think that is the name of it) or Byetta. I am on Glucophage right now, but I am having a hard time regulating. I have decreased my meds because I am doing such a good job regulating my sugar through diet. Heres the thing, my doctor has given me the freedom to change my doses according to how I am doing. I am on WW and I also make sure I am eating balanced meals (because WW doesn't teach you that). I eat only whole grains, low fat, low carb, no processed foods, and flour. I am doing good on this. I will take 500 mg at night because I run high at night, then in the morning I take 250 mg...because if I take 500mg in the am I play catch up all day trying to get my surger up. Did you find that this was a problem when you started to eat better and healthier?

Have any of you been able to get off you meds? I am under a lot of stress and I find it that this affects my sugar and weight loss. I am thinking I really need to do yoga, to lower the stress.

I know the heat gets to me so bad, and I am in TX. I have hypothyroid so I cant seem to regulate my temp. At night I am freezing and during the day I am so hot I want to run around naked.

I am glad there is this thread, because you all know about the hot flashes you get with food. I am happy to say I haven't had one in a while. I hate that fealing. I got a headache the other morning so bad and my sugar was 170. I think my body is getting used the lower sugars so when it hit 170 it wasn't happy. There was a point where at 170 I was feeling good, because I was so used to them running higher.

Enough about me....well, I guess it would be good to tell you all a little more. I am 36, married with one child. He has special needs so most of my stress comes from his doctors. I had gustational diabetes, and pre-eclampsia and my son was born 3 months premature. Due to the stress my body shut down, and I am now a full blown diabetic. My sugars were at 350 when they cought it after I had my son. I have been battling it for 3 years now. It has been hard to learn about your body, because everybody is different. I have had to learn my trigger, which I am sure all of you have. The highest meds, not including pregnancy, was 1000mg 2 times a day. I am now down to 250mg am and 500mg pm. I also have hypothyroid, and depression. I am gradually getting off the depression medication, and hope to be off of it soon. I also look forward to no diabetes meds.

So that is my medical history in a nut shell.

Talk to you all later...Tanya

Morning everyone..its so pretty here today and im actually sunburned from sitting on the deck yesterday.. finished all the planting and sat outside and read for awhile..then my hubby b-qed for me..my sl have been awsome and have been trying to stay on track and my back is a little better..not sure what is on the agenda for today but its to nice to sit inside..hope u are all having agreat day too(((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Hi all,


I'm hoing to stay home today --i have a lot of bill writing , laundry, need for down time, and surf time.....all after church and grocery store this morning already. Yesterday, did a lot..went to a health food store Whole Food Groceries...loaded up on fresh veggies and some fruits and a supplement called Greens Superfoods...I took this when I had my wt loss several years ago and it is recommended by Jorge Cruise on his 3 hr eating plan that I am following...

I feel like I'm walking egg shells in a way because I haven't been able to successfully follow any certain eating plan for more than a couple of weeks..and here I am at the end of 2 wks..andsuccessfully down 10 lbs, have exercised at some level or another almost everyday....

I either expect too much or don't give enough credit to what I am doing..I think the diabetes has a lot to do with it..I also have sleep apnea and use a cpap device to blow air in to my airway to keep from snoring / stopping breathing while I sleep.

Anyway, good to be here..

Rosey, it's good to hear how you are doing ..Living in alaska is a fantasy of mine.

oops, i meant to say to everyone too, it's good to have a place to share about struggling with trying to be healthy, having diabetes AND trying to lose wt....

Take Care..moongoddess

Hi gang . . . another cold and rainy day in Atlantic Canada. Had to close all the windows and the heat actually keeps turning on . . . but I know it won't be long until I'm complaining about the heat and the humidity. :mad:

My day has been ticking along pretty good . . . eating right and actually did some TV-related exercise. I've never been very good with the exercise but lately I've even stopped the little I was doing . . . must get back to it. Started working on a cross-stitch for a nephew (and niece-in-law) who are getting married in September. Just a little something to go along with the cheque I know they will like and put to good use.

:hug: Tanya . . . I've been playing around with the amount of insulin I take rather than my other meds. It is the thing I most want to be able to eliminate from my life because it really makes weight-loss difficult and I also hate needles, a lot. Of course, the best thing any of us can do, is to lose the excess weight and that's why we are all here. Keep posting, chickie. It really helps to keep me heading in the right direction and I think the rest of the group would say much the same thing.

:hug: Rosey . . . so glad to hear you are having such a great day, and such great weather too.

:hug: Goddess . . . you've been doing great, girl on both the eating and the exercising fronts. Just keep on doing the good stuff and the rewards will follow. As I mentioned before, come and post often. The companionship and understanding around here reallly, really helps.

Well, I'm getting hungry . . . Going to throw together a little stir-fry (without oil) consisting of a few shrimp and lots, and lots, of veggies. Yum. See you all tomorrow and here's a little :dust: to help us all make it through the night. Hey, where are all the rest of you hiding? We miss you. :carrot:

Hey Y'all


I've been around...:dunno: just didn't take the time to post.... I've been on a carb craving...so that tells me that Aunt Bertha (TOM) is just around the corner... I was not happy with the scales today... +4! :tantrum:

this has been an uneventful weekend. Yesterday I did housework and then headed to a friend's house (she's single too). We drove to a park that's about 30 minutes away to check out the campsites. Later this month we will be taking her sunday school class (7th and 8th grade girls) camping. They have been telling her they want to go... so we're taking them and will turn it into a retreat with bible study... It'll be fun! :dancer: :crazy:

Then we went back to her house for dinner... watched a movie... and I spent the night since she lives about 20 minutes from me...:crazy:

today was church... and it was homecoming complete with dinner on the grounds....if you've ever been to a church in the South... you know what that means- there was enough food there to feed an army!:hungry: Too much!! We took a fruit salad with watermelon, grapes and strawberries- served in the hollowed out watermelon.... but that doesn't mean i didn't eat any of the desserts.... oh.... to much food!! :ink:

Ah well... it's a new week... a fresh start!

Reba

my bs are stablized for now they under 6.4 yesterday and 6.2 tday.
:) :wave: glen

Happy Monday, gang . . .

Another dull and cool day around here. The cool is fine but I'd like to see some sun. Calling for some tomorrow. Hope the forecast is right. :)

:hug: Reba . . . good to see you again, girl. Right you are . . . it's a brand new week and that miserable little gain will be gone again soon just as long as you keep doing the right stuff. The stuff that comes on quickly usually goes off quickly, too. :D

:hug: Glen . . . that's really good news. Hope it all stays that way. ;)

Nothing too exciting for me today. Working on the cross-stitch and trying to keep doing the good food and exercise stuff. Hope everybody has a great day. Here's some :dust: to help us keep moving and shaking in the downward direction. See you soon. :carrot:

Good morning everyone,,,been a few since I was able to post,,,went tho and read the post since I have been gone,,,,glad to see all the new people,,,:wave: makes it interesting for sure,,,we are all in the same boat so to speak,,,some just getting there a little different,,,but the one thing we all have in common is the wt and the diabetes,,,,:?:

I am waiting for my last blood work to come back and then they will make some changes,,,,I know already I go on the 10 pen Byetta next month,,,but what oral meds I am not sure,,,was on glucovance and it is hurting my kidneys,,,,so they are checking it out,,,and the ones I am on now my insurance won't pay for,,,it sure can make a person crazy,,,,:fr:

Over cast and rainy here today,,,but the good thing is it is a day off,,,:carrot:

Take care and just keep plugging on,,,,thanks for being here,,,later,,Jeanne :genie:

Hey everyone..just checking in ..I'm trying to get my avatar in there but it's not working.:mad: .coming soon......

Here in Ga we had a cool night in the 60's but it's back to 80 and the AC is on..just did my exercise..i surprise myself and did aerobics with Gilad on tv..hopefully, won't regret it with aches and pain in the am..

Reba---I'm an Alabama girl originally , yes church meals can be an issue.. Our pastor always jokes that the food at church is "calorie free"...argh..It sets me in to a cookie /dessert spin usually because we have lots of good cooks at church....When I'm in a "good place" meaning eating healthy and appropriate for my weight / diabetes.. , I just skip it or eat carefully and have a tiny "sample taste ": of dessert.....In a bad place, I'll have a couple of things but it sets me off in to wanting more cookies or muffins or whatever for a few days..

next tuesday , we are having a ladies garden dinner...usually fairly healthy , but with always a dessert or two in there...I signed up for cheese and crackers, but am going to throw some veggies in there too I think..

Well the water is boiling for pasta...i wish I could get my hubby to like whole grain...

Hi, all. Sorry I've been MIA, but I have been in too much of a dither to post. We expected the new landlord to take over last week so I and my neighbors had worked ourselves up to a froth waiting for them to make their move. We found out Friday that the building hasn't changed hands yet but may do so in a week or so. For those of you have asked, I don't really want to go into details on this open forum, but if you want to PM me I can give you a website that will describe what I'm about to be up against. Anyway, the damage all this is causing to my health is upsetting me. My morning sugars have been 190-200 and who knows what my blood pressure is doing. My sleep is worse than usual and I've been resorting to valium to try to calm down. Last weekend I got thrown off of my routine and ended up eating poorly, but am back on track today.
Rosey - it's great to see your smiling face! Sorry about your back. Hope it gets better soon.
Glen - thanks for caring. Glad your blood sugar has been stabilized. Nice to see your family, but when we will see you?
Meowee - hope you get some good weather soon.
Welcome to the newbies - you'll find good support here.

Rosettastone,,,good to see you to,,,,hope things get better for you,,,stress drives my bs up also,,,and bp to...take care of your self and have a wonderful evening,,,,later,,,Jeanne :)

Morning everyone :coffee2: another pretty day here..i love alaska this time of year..the dh went set net fishing yesterday and we just finished cleaning 6 salmon..we smoke or can most of it but its all going in the freezer and will process it at a later date..but we did keep some out for dinner tonite..its getting closer to when my family will be here.. i cant tell you how excited and happy i am about this.. wehave lived here for 30 yrs now and not one of my sisters have ever been here and my mother hasnt been for over 9 yrs..we have always gone back to minnesota to see them..we have lots planned and hope the old back holds out:?: pass the advil please!! my sl are almost normal but truthfully i have not been journaling my eating and tho im still careful havent been following my ww either:?: i havent gained tho so thats agood thing..hope u are all having a good day (((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Hi there, everybody . . . I seem to be running around like the proverbial headless chicken today . . . busy, busy, busy . . . with very little to show for it. The weather has been lovely for a change. Hope it continues like this. Sunny and warm (but not too warm).

Rosetta . . . you've got to try to calm down, girl. Take a deep breath and smile. Your blood sugar and blood pressure will thank you for it. :hug:

Rosey . . . All that salmon sounds wonderful and it is easy to tell that you re getting very excited about the company coming. But don't forget to keep doing the good stuff. :hug:

Jeanne . . . glad to hear from you, girl. :hug: Hope your weather is better today, too. Good luck with getting those meds sorted out.

Goddess . . . good luck with the Garden Dinner. It certainly sounds like it should be healthy. :hug: Try mixing a little whole wheat in with the regular pasta and then just keep increasing the proportion of the good stuff. Bet he'll never really notice after the fourth or fifth meal.

Well, I'd better get back to it . . . whatever 'it' is. Have a good evening everybody. Keep moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction. See you soon. :carrot:

Hi all. I'm a little calmer today. That's because nothing has happened yet and I think we have a week's reprieve. Still, my blood sugar hasn't come down any. I know my doc is going to add back in the Actos. Hope it doesn't stop me from losing weight. Right now I'm maintaining and trying not to get off track.
Rosey - yum -- wild alaska salmon. It costs a fortune down here. How do you fix it. I'm not much of a cook so I just bake it with basil and a little lemon. That should fit in with your weight watchers program.
Meowee - we've been having sunny weather too. Not too hot - just right. Hope yours stays that way for awhile as you run hither and thither.
Jeanne - I have the same problem with my HMO. They won't pay for the brand Glucophage and the generic makes me sick. Fortunately, I am able to obtain it through another source. Talk to your doctor about the problems with the insurance. He may be able to suggeset another drug they cover or give you some samples on a regular basis.
Well, I'm off to the gym to try to work off some of my stress.

Hi all!

Sorry I've been MIA. Went to Boise to look at more property, but nothing so far.

Goddess, have you tried whole grains like spelt or amarath? There are many other types of grains besides whole wheat. I personally love amarath. They don't have such a heavy taste-I bet if you switched to amarath one night he wouldn't even notice. Regular pasta is mushy to me now that I've been eating primarily whole grains for the past year.

Hugs to all. Gotta get back on track! :)

Hi there, sugarbabes . . .

Josian . . . glad to see you back, we missed you. :hug:

Rosetta. . . glad you are feeling a little calmer and hope the exercise reduces your stress a bit. :hug:

Nova Scotia weather is uncertain today . . . a little sun, a little cloud, a little more humidity . . . and calling for quite a bit of rain over the next few days. :(

Personally, things are a little brighter . . . it's my normal www and I've been able to move my ticker another 1.2 pounds to the east. AND, that puts me into a new decade. Not by much, mind you, but it is nice to see just the same. :D

Hope you all have a great day. Keep moving and shaking, gang. See you soon. :carrot:

Morning all.. kinda overcast this am..have fish ready for the smoker..thats the dh job:D ..it sure tasted good last night..i browned it in a little butter and lemon..im not a salmon fan but like the first fresh one of the yr..am planning on getting my sewing done today..sl was 104 this am..meowee wtg on the loss:carrot: thats so awsome and im happy for you.. im still holding steady and thats ok right now..hello to all and hope u all have agreat day making good choices for your selves..((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Morning:coffee2: so where is everyone :mag: its raining here this am and we sure needed it..the salmon turned out great..my dh does a great job with the smoker..more sewing on my agenda for today and laundry..a womens work is never done esp when u procrastinate like me :dizzy:hope u are all having a great day(((((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Weigh in this morning. Stayed the same.
Have alot to do in the next week,getting ready for my next craft show and then vacation. Also have some sewing and card making to do.
Its warm here today with a slight chance of showers this afternoon,then cooling down for the weekend.
Judy S

Hi, all. Up about 2 lbs at the official weigh-in last night. Have to get back on track. I really want to start losing weight again. I have a painful corn that's curtailing my lunchtime walks and can't get to the podiatrist until the end of the month. It's still sunny here with temps about 70. Usually the warm weather escalates until the fog rolls in but we've been having steady sunny mild weather.
Meowee - congrats on the weight loss! Rosey - I guess the rain will keep you in doing your chores.
Off to the gym tonight. I haven't figured out yet to see if it's doing anything since I don't break too much of a sweat. I should have had someone measure me when I started to see if I'm losing inches.

Hi all. wanted to share a new recipe..my neighbor got a new vita mix machine and made this soft serve ice cream in it for me "yummy" but i dont have a400 $ fancy dancy machine so i revised it for a reg blender..i just loved it..into the blender one container of light vanilla yougart..1T coffee creamer..1/2 c.lofat milk..1 pkg slpenda( she used honey)..2 lg spoonfuls of sf coolwhip..1/2 bag frozen sf fruit(iused blueberries)blend on high till smooth.. you can eat it like it is or refreeze for a firmer texture..i made these last night on even my dh liked it..you can use whatever frozen fruit you like..its similar to the ww milk shake but this uses no ice and makes a thick soft serve type ice cream..try it..and its healthy:dizzy: (((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi all.

Talk about strange numbers. Went into my LEEP surgery this morning, was all ready to go, and my BG came back 397. Needless to say, they cancelled it and I got lectured. It was okay yesterday. Must have been the combination of the stress of surgery and the pizza that I obviously didn't take enough insulin for.

Ack. Rescheduled for in office on the 14th. I'll deal with local anesthetic.
A bit bummed out because of it. I need to snap to and get on with it, and get serious ALL THE TIME about my diabetes regimen. This waxing and waning stuff doesn't cut it.

tgiff

ok, i'ts actually thursday night still...but i'm ready to be done...DONE with work..I'm, working on some very sad cases..i follow catastrophic cases for an insurance company and a couple have me worn out ...

Ready for the weekend..but this weekend..i have to buckle down and organize my mother's papers..i'm the executor of her will ..she passed last summer..and would just feel better having it organized. i have to go down and finalize the will in a couple of weeks.The trip will be brightened by a swing by a casino for a couple of days with my sister ...and it will be good to spend time with her ...but it 's a trip I'd rather not have to take...and it will be a test of my new eating plan.

Ate out at Applebees tonight and dh wanted ice cream..i gave in and had a small scoop. It had been a day where i'd missed a snack and also had a treat coming...the jorge cruise plans has you eat 3 meals with 2 snacks and a treat...i was swamped with work and couldn't keep up with the plan.
And tomorrow is weigh in day for me...

we'll see..i had dreams about scales the other night--weighing once a week is better for my emotions but is obviously affecting me..

Rosey ..will have to try that recipe out..would be healthier than what i had today..

Happy Friday everyone!!!!

Friday June 9--checking in ..and it really is friday now......today is weigh in day...weighing puts me in to tail spin mode..i'm either not losing enough or gaining or even if i lose a lot..obsessed with plotting how to lose more....

my wt is almost exactly the same as last week if not a 2/10 of lb more..
i'm really shocked because i've been working out.. and following the plan as best as I could..I'm trying to tell myself.." you probably lost inches, or gained muscle from exercising daily / resistance training, etc" After the first week on the plan i lost about 11 lbs...now at week 3 i'm still at that same loss...i also tell myself..well it must be that the wt loss is still within the guidelines jorge talks about...but it's just very frustrating...


fbs after having the ice cream last night is 140..slightly up.....dinner was a good meal for me though ..Applebees has weight watcher menu...had broccoli, 1/2 cup rice pilaf, and steak stewkers...

would like any advice or suggestions..thanks

Just a quick Hello . . . Nova Scotia is stuck under an extreme low-pressure bomb and I'm having the worst migraine I can remember this year. The low pressure is supposed to hold for the whole weekend and boy I really hope the headache doesn't. This is the pits. And it doesn't do good things for the BS either.

Anyway, just letting you know I'm thinking of you, gang. See you later and I hope it's soon. Right now I can't stand the glare off the computer screen any longer. :carrot:

Hi all!

:hug: Meowee, I hope the low pressure system moves out soon. Those headaches can sure be the pits!

I'm doing better today. I had to wallow in self-loathing yesterday, but I snapped out of it this morning. My blood sugar is still bouncing off the walls, enough that it's too high to excercise. Hopefully, if I bring it down enough tonight I can go to Curves. I've been bad and haven't gone for a week, due to being in Boise then this funky rut that I'm in. Well, I better get crackin'.

Hugs,

morning everyone..still raining here..the dh and some guy friends are going to the cabin today for a guys night out..i was up early and made muffins and coffee for them.. they should all be here soon..my dd and gdd and I are going to do errands and go garage sailing..moongoddess dont give up.. your weight will drop when u least expect it..i too lost fast at first and then nothing for several weeks and then dropped a few lbs more.. just keep doing the right things and it will work..frustrating i know as thats how my body works..meowee and so sry for the headache hope u are tiptop soon..josian hope the funkys go away..hello to everyone.. dont forget to smile today(((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi. I was recently diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic. I was hoping to find some folks who have similar problems and can give me some support and guidance in learning to control my glucose levels. I am 53, and have been overweight since my first child was born 28 years ago. I struggled with being insulin resistant for years before I finally was not able to keep up with my insulin needs and became full blown diabetic. I find it particularly difficult to lose now that I am taking Amaryl, and Metformin. I exercise every day, for about 30 to 45 minutes, and eat a low glycemic diet. Any tips or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Morning everyone..:coffee2: i was up early this am..sometimes i find it hard to sleep when im alone..anyways i was up with the birds and had peaceful cup of coffee and watching the cooking shows..thats not such a good thing for a dieter:dizzy: i did do errands yesterday but before that my dd and i repainted my kitchen,dining and hallway floors..we painted ourselves right out the door..i have an unfinished log house.. and want new flooring in the worst way but not in my budget right now..and the paint makes it all look new and fresh..so another step to getting ready for company..later today mydd and grdd will help me put all the furniture back as its now stacked in the living room..welcone Totoro..youve found the right place.. we all try and support each other here..im rosey from alaska..i take glybazide and metformin..my sl are almost normal now but really have to watch what i eat ..i follow ww with lower carbs..some of us here find it hard to loose on our meds and im sure they can advice u too..meowee hope the headache is gone.. and josian are the funky's gone for you..rosettta hows the stress is it any better..hello mr ken..and all the other nice folks that post here..have agreat day everyone and dont forget to give away your smiles ((((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Its a beautiful cool day here. Went to Farmer Market this morning and got a few plants. Just waiting for a cake to come out of the oven,one of the few mixes that doesn't have milk products in it. Our granddaughters are coming over tomorrow. Have to get busy and clean after the cake is done.

Everyone have a great weekend.

Judy S

Hi all.

I finally have my sugars back under control.. Only took me four days. Sheesh. I have a doc's appointment at the end of July (soonest I could get in) and I am going to try to go back on the pump. The 30% co-insurance I have to pay for supplies will hurt, but it will be better for me!!!

Gotta go get ready for church.

Hugs,

Morning everyone:coffee: another cool and rainy day today..i am babysitting the grdd today and am sure she will have lots planned for me:spin: the dh is home from the cabin and i dont feel like doing a thing..hope you are all having a good weekend (((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hey all,

It's a blistering hot day in Georgia...i ran errands after church: gassed up car, went to visit mom in law at assisted living but my father in law was visiting and didn't want to interrup them since he doesn't come often, visited book store, bed bath and beyond..grocery store..it was so hot that the pavement was heating up my toes...today was my day for rest / no exercise..but after shopping / bringing in the groceries..i was hot and sweaty and out of breath.:o .time to rest..the dogs / cat were glad I came home and turned on the air conditioner..:mad:

Got my salad and veggies, sugar free caramel flavored jello pudding :D , chicken to grill and eat off of for the next few day......i'm trying to plan my food out for the next few days ..will see how that works...

enjoy the evening...stay cool :cool:

Hi all. :)

Did my wedding registry at Williams-Sonoma today. Phew! Lots of good stuff. DF and I spent two hours in the store!

BGs finally down to high-normal range. 164 this AM, 127 at lunch. I've done a bit of changing, since I don't see the doc for another 6 weeks: 40 units of Lantus, 1 u of Novolog per 10 g carbs, then 1 u Novolog to 20mg/dl correction dose. Think I've got myself figured out again.

We are smoking a tri-tip for dinner: Yum! Gonna be hard to wait three hours for it! In the meantime, I have a pie and cookies to make for my meeting Tuesday night.

Hugs!

Just though I'd let you know I'm still hanging in. The low pressure is stalled over Atlantic Canada and it seems I no sooner start feeling a little better than I get another kick in the head. BS is also somewhat erratic (not surprising) and if I'm not sleeping (which I'm doing a lot of), I'm hungry but so far I'm not doing too badly.

To add to the fun, of course, any OK time I get I've been spending on the 'work-project'. Why does everything always happen at once?

Hopefully I'll be back to normal again soon, and you'll once again be wishing you could shut me up. In the meantime, keep on moving and shaking, gang. I'll see you soon. :carrot:

Hi, all. I had a bad weekend. The new landlord took over Friday but has not been seen or heard. That wouldn't be bad but the elevator was stuck on Saturday morning and there was no one to call. Most of the older people live on the high floors. I live on the 6th and although I can walk up and down, it's very hard on my knees. I went out Saturday to the gym and bought enough groceries for the weekend. Had to stay home Sunday to give my knees a rest. Tension is high and so is by blood sugar. And I have to do my A1c tomorrow for my endo appt next week.
Meowee - sorry about those migraines. I used to get them all the time but somehow after I hit menopause they pretty much stopped. Hope the weather breaks.
Rosey - Did you have a good time with your gdd? I bet you're really happy with the painting. Are you going to paint the rest of the house?
Totoro - Welcome to the thread. It's a good place to get and give support. I can sympathize with the meds/weight loss problem. While Amaryl will inhibit weight loss, metformin will not. Maybe you can discuss with your doctor about just taking metformin and try to control your bs with diet.
Hope everyone has a good week.

Hi all.

Just sat down to dinner last night, and got a call from my mom... she fell and hit her head and punctured her leg with a pitchfork. Finally, after 4 hours in a horrible ER, I got to bed at 2 am. What a night. Got to enjoy my tri-tip for lunch today... :)

If it's n ot one thing, it's another!!!

Well, gang . . . I think I'm pretty much back to whatever passes for "normal" in my life . . . at least I'm not in pain at the moment . . . and the sun came out a bit late this afternoon (although sometimes a change to higher pressure can trigger a migraine, too . . . so far so good). I'm not going to push my luck by trying to go all the way back in the thread to play catch-up so please forgive me if I'm a bit out of sync.

So sorry to hear about your Mother's accident Josian :hug: Hope she's going to be okay really soon. I definitely know what you mean about everything happening at once.

Oh wow, Rosetta :hug: Another "why does everything happen at once" moment. Hard to decide which is the lesser of evils . . . hearing from the nasty landlord everyone fears or having nobody to call when things go wrong. Keep strong, girl. Hopefully everything will be fine really soon.

Sorry, Goddess, :hug: but I will not change temperatures with you. I'd rather have to turn on the heat than suffer in the hot, hot, hot like you've got. Hang in there, kiddo.

Hope you both had lots of fun with the granddaughters, Rosey and Judy. Wish mine were closer . . . although I don't imagine I would have enjoyed them (or them, me) too much this past weekend.

I came across a cute little saying on a cross-stitch today that just seemed to suit my mood and also some of the stuff the rest of you are going through, too . . . . LET'S TRY TO GET THE FUN BACK IN DISFUNCTIONAL . . . think I'm going to have to make that one.

Anyway, have a good evening, everybody and I'll see you tomorrow. Keep moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction. :carrot:

Oops . . . Sorry Tortoro . . . here's a great big welcoming :hug: for you. Drop in often. This group is really helpful. It's wonderful to know that we are not alone.

Hope we'll be seeing less of you more often. ;)

Hi everyone..im not tip top today..i popped my back and whatever was pinching went away( at least for the time being :crossed:) and i slept well last nite even flat on my back but when i got up this am my hips felt like i had done the cheerleaders splits:?: ive been hobbling around all day..i decided to walk thru the discomfort but im moving sooooslow like a grey haired old turtle..hopefully im on the mend as i want to be able to enjoy my company coming..meowee am glad your headache is better..josian so sry about your mom and glad she has you to help I would be lost without my dd's help..rosetta.. am so sry.. 6 flights of stairs..oh my gosh.. i know i could not do that..no wonder u are so stressed..hi to everyone else..its still raining here.. sl are a bit up for me but i know thats cuz of the pain and stress..meowee i love that quote..my favorite one is" im just a raggedy ann in a barbie doll world" so whats your favorite ones everyone else??have a nice evening everyone ((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

About to be tuesday...

Well tuesday is supposed to be the church ladies garden party ..except this storm front Alberto ..not sure if he's a hurricaine officially...is screwing things up..Normally , it's a very nice dinner in the garden of one of my church friends ..and the whole thing looks like something out of a House and Garden or Martha Stewart magazine. But we are supposed to be getting pop up thunder storms , so probably will be in the church hall instead....I'm taking cheese, crackers, and grapes...

Eating got off a little bit today ..couldn't get all the calories in..what an issue?..i grilled chicken , steak and veggies..I'm not a good cook , but probably the best thing I made was grilled asparagus. I tried to convince my husband that the asparagus was restaurant quality (i've had asparagus that sucked at restaurants)..But his idea of veggies is corn , mashed potatoes and english peas mixed together...

take care everyone...:smug:

Good Morning, Sugar Babes . . .

Looks like we have a new home . . . thank you MichelleRae (our moderator) since I assume this was your doing :hug: . . . to what do we owe this fine promotion to our own little sub-forum?

Looks like Atlantic Canada is going to have a nice sunny day, :cool: yay. Still fairly cool and that is just the way I like it. Hope it continues for a long, long time just like this. :carrot:

Hi Rosey . . . :hug: So sorry to hear that you've got a bad lower-back problem. You've got to stop doing such vigorous exercise in the middle of the night, girl. I mean, I've heard of sleep-walking, but you are really carrying it a little too far by doing the splits. At your age . . . tsk, tsk. You should know better by now. :D I like your 'barbie-doll-world' quote, too. Hope we'll see some others soon. Oh yes I do know how to spell 'dysfunction', too bad I can't type it right. ;)

Oh Goddess . . . :hug: I really feel for you having such a terrible eating problem. :p All kidding aside, too few calories isn't too great either. Be careful with that asparagus, kiddo. Nobody is allowed to ruin my favourite vegetable. Luckily it's pretty easy to cook. Hope Alberto (whatever it is now) manages to leave you alone so you can have a great time at the inside/outside garden party.

Have a great day everybody wherever you are and whatever you are doing. We miss your happy faces and hope to see them all here soon. Keep on moving and shaking and doing all the right stuff. See you soon. :carrot:

Well hello everyone,,and hope this finds all of you doing well,,,:)

Rainy and humid here,,,rain off and on but the humid I hate,,,pretty late in June to still be like this,,,been a few years since I have seen it like this,,:tantrum:

My fbs was 140 this morning not bad for me,,,the byetta is continuing to work,but seems everything has slowed down some,,,I have about one and a half weeks left of the 5 pen then move up to 10,,,we'll see what happens then,,,:chin:

Well just wante to drop by and say hi,,,I haven't been around much,,work,,work and more work,,,take care all,,,Jeanne :carrot:

Morning everyone:coffee2: another rainy day here.. i had agreat night of sleep and am much better today..no splits in the night:rofl: i never could do those even when i was young very funny tho meowee..nothing new to share but hope others post their favorite quote..(((((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. To my relief the elevator was fixed when I got home last night. Thank goodness because my poor knees couldn't take much more of that. One knee still hurts. No sign of the new landlord yet, but there's tension waiting for the other shoe to drop. I've been going from being too tense to eat much to wanting to drown my sorrows in food. Oh, my.
Rosey - So glad your back problem has dissolved as well as whatever that hip thing was. Getting older, you never know what's coming up next. Hope its roses for you, my dear.
Meowee - sounds like your clouds have broken and you're back to your usual self.
Jeanne - I lived in the mid-west for a year and I remember those humid summers. Hope you have air conditioning. Sounds like the Byetta is doing a good job.
Moon - asparagus is one of my favorite veggies. If your hubby doesn't like it treat yourself to a double portion. It has very few calories. Hope Alberto stays away from your garden party.
My current favorite quote: "I'd love to kiss ya, but I just washed my hair." Bette Davis in a film whose name I've forgotten.

I hear you, Rosey . . . I could never do the splits either.:hug:

Jeanne . . . Hi girl, :hug: We've missed you. Know what you mean about the humidity. So far we haven't been too bad, but I know it's coming.

Glad the elevator was fixed, Rosetta . . . Maybe things won't be as bad as you are expecting after all. :hug: Like that quote, too.

We've lost the sun again but I'm pretty sunny on the inside . . . the Fairy-Fat-Mother visited me last night and took another 1.8 pounds with her when she left. . . Yippee :carrot:

See you soon, gang.

Morning!

I have my LEEP rescheduled for this afternoon, so I will probably be down for the count... I have to work this morning... gotta run!

Morning everyone..yippee for you meowee.. wtg.. i like that ole fat fairy..wish she would pay me a visit..im at a stand still but thats good too for now..still rainy here.. and the old back lets me know its there.. not so much in the am but by evening ouch:?: josian.. hope the procedure goes smoothly and u arent in to much discomfort..take it easy on your self..im catching up on laundry today.. have agreat day everyone(((((((hugs))))) rosey :wave:

Hi all!

Procedure went pretty well. Was a bit shaky and luckily I had my DF there to drive me home. I slept all afternoon. I have to drive out across the state today, and sitting is the worst position, so I may be taking more frequent stops this trip.

Talk to everyone soon!

Morning everyone:flow1:its still cloudy today.. i had agreat night of sleep so am feeling better today..hope everyone finds this new set up..josian sry that you have to sit so much today. glad your procedure is over..take some rest time for u..so where is everyone else:mag: not sure what's on my agenda today..thats what so great about being retired everyday is an adventure..and there's always tomorrow to do what needs doing today:dizzy: ((((((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. I slept little last night and about 5:30 a.m. I felt my heart atwitter. Turned out it was an earthquake! lol. Landlord made his first move yesterday. See a lawyer tomorrow. So it begins. What a way to have to live.
Josian - glad your procedure went well.
Rosey - at least somebody got a good night's sleep. Wish I were retired now too but I have about 10 years to go if my body and mind holds up.
Be well.

Hi Josian . . . glad things went well for you. You really should be taking a couple of days off instead of going out of town again. Try not to overdo things.

Hi Rosey . . . glad you are feeling better today. Hope everything stays great for you. Retirement is wonderful isn't it.

Hi Rosetta . . . glad the earthquake was only mild. What did the landlord do to send you all scurrying off to lawyers?

Do you guys find it very quiet around the boards this week? Seems wherever I go, things are very slow. Hope it picks up soon.

We are having rain again . . . our little tail-whipping from Alberto . . . at least I don't seem to have an aching head, but everything else (including my stomach) has been noticing the dampness. Hope it all goes away soon.

Have a good one, kiddos. See you again really soon. :carrot:

Hey ..everybody...

Glad to hear Alberto and earthquakes and medical procedures aside, that everyone is doing pretty well..so am I..

I've never heard of the fairy -fat- mother ..but I like it!! I imagine her to look like that slighlty plump, wicked fairy god mother in the second Shrek movie..But in this case if she takes our fat away..she can't be all that bad ..I wish we had an emoticon for her .............that's kinda close......:wizard: :smug:

Had our ladies garden party for church it was very nice..weather was cool ..surprisingly, this is Georgia. Food wise, I had saved eating a snack for the day and combined it with dinner...tried to have plenty of protein and veggies but did have small serving of dessert and small portion of wine.. I probably ate less than I would have before but don't know how it will affect my weight loss ...got a little extra exercise in yesterday to compensate as well.....went swimming (dog paddling really) in addition to my usual.. joints are feeling a little achey...even though i'm exercising almost daily and feel better....i still feel out of shape when i'm out walking in the "real world"...

take care all...tomorrow is weigh in day..i'm on the once a week only on the scale plan.....cuz I can't deal with the scale..get obsessed over it...

Morning everyone.. i will be glad to see the sun again..its still raining here..sl was 109 this am and im feeling fine after another good nite of sleep..i did some sewing yesterday and lots of laundry..washing bedding etc for company coming..except for last mint things im pretty much ready for everyone.. there will be 4 generations staying here and i plan on taking lots of pictures..we will have 12 people staying here(glad i have a big house).. and the big b-q on the 2nd i will host 50 if everone comes..can hardly wait..soooooooooo whats on your agenda today..hope you are all fine as frogs hair (((hugs)))) rosey :wave:

Wow, Rosey . . . :hug: You are really going to be busy, busy, busy. Glad the sun has come out to help you finish up all the last minute 'get-ready-stuff'. Hope you are going to have a great, great time.

I'm a 'once-a-weeker' too, Goddess . . . :hug: I cannot handle the daily fluctuations. I'm not too sure what the Fairy-Fat-Mother looks like either. She's elusive, kind of like the tooth-fairy, but older. Whatever, she looks like, I'm always glad to see her. :angel:

Alberto cleared out overnight and left us with a gorgeous day. Lots of sun, no humidity and temperatures in the low to mid 70's. Supposed to be much the same again tomorrow. :cool: I do think he took a couple of my roof shingles with him, though. The light fixture in my computer room started to leak about bedtime last night. :dizzy: It did this once last year and then was fine again so I'll just have to wait and see what happens the next time it rains. But it is starting to sound like a roof job will be in my future. $$$$$$

Have a great evening, sugar-babes. Keep on doing the good stuff and the rewards will surely follow. See you soon. :carrot:

Morning everyone.. its not raining:D im still doing laundry and managed to make 2 new blouses for myself to look spiffy for company..my kids call it my iniform.. pretty flannel tops and sweats and tennis shoes..hey when you are over fifty you where what u want and thats comfort for me.. besides we are very casual up here..so today agenda is more laundry and sewing and dishes sigh:?: a womens work is never done..hope you are all having a great day ((((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

We are having an absolutely gorgeous day . . . although the temperature is in the high 70's/low 80's (just about the very top of my 'tolerable zone') . . . it's sunny and there's no humidity to speak of, and there's a lovely gentle breeze so I don't mind it at all. :cool:

Sorry you are having rain, Rosey . . . :hug: At least it's a good day for getting stuff done. I'm with you. At my age, comfort is the foremost thing I ask of my clothing choices . . . that, plus clean, of course. Stylish is way down the list. ;)

Well, other than our new buddy from Sugar Busters, Monet, it doesn't look like we've picked up a bunch more sugar-babes with our new sub-forum status. At least not so far. As a matter of fact I wonder where some of our regulars are hiding out????

Hpe to see everybody soon. Keep on moving and shaking, gang. :carrot:

hi gang. happy father's to your hubbys my bs wa 5.5 today and 6 last night.
:) glen

Hi Glen . . . ;) Haven't seen you for a bit. Those are good readings. Wish I could stay that level throughout the day. Did you notice we have progressed to our very own sub-forum?

Have a great day, everybody, wherever you are hiding. :carrot:

Morning everyone :coffee2: just checking in to say hi to you all..soooooo where is everyone??? nice to here from u mr ken good sl too:cp: mine was up abit this am 111.. probably cuz i slept poorly..mewowee whats on your agenda today..im going to make amy hubby a 5 star breakfast for fathers day and then finish my sewing project..hope you all have agreat day((((hugs))) rosey :wave:

Hi Rosey . . . looks like everybody has gone into hibernation again . . . hopefully things will pick up next week. Sorry to hear you didn't sleep well and your right that could very well explain your 111. I had a fairly good BS day myself . . . from 3.6 (65) in the am to 6.8 (122) just now. Wish I could get it to stay a little more even throughout the day. I'll probably have to admit the doctor is right and start splitting the insulin into two doses a day instead of the one at bedtime. I really do not want more needle pricks; but we all have to do what we have to do.

Hope you have a good night tonight. See you tomorrow. :carrot:

Hi all. :)

Been checking the board, just haven't been posting....

Crazy night. My '75 jeep had an electrical fire: luckily we caught it before it got too out of control. She'll have some scars and a bunch of electrical work to be done, but she's fixable (so my dad thinks). DF is a little mad, but what else can you do? Luckily we were home when it happened.

Talk more tomorrow!

Hugs,

Good morning everyone,
Had a great weekend,not food wise. Did a three day craft show,yesterday our son and family were ther helping us:hug: So we got to spend time with them. All the crafters enjoyed watching our 17 month old grandaughter.

Won't be posting for awhile leaving on vacation in the morning for five days to St IgnaceMi for a classic car show.

Everyone be good.

Judy S:carrot:

Josian . . . good luck with the truck repairs. Glad it wasn't more serious. :hug:

Judy . . . sounds like the craft show was lots of fun. Have a good trip and we'll look forward to seeing you when you are back. :hug:

Not too much new in my world . . . we're having another gorgeous sunny day with a lovely (almost too lovely) cool breeze to keep the heat and humidity at bay. I'd better get moving and get some errands run or I'll be eating 'bad stuff' for dinner. Have to have all my salad fixings in the house, or I get into trouble.

Have a great day, gang. See you soon. Keep moving and shaking and heading in the downward direction until I see you again. :carrot:

Hi everyone..a busy day..finished the sewing and put that mess all away..puttering around doing several cleaning projects at once..feel kinda at loose ends today..could it be that im more prepared for company than i have ever been:o :D :carrot: ..or that im just tired of cleaning(now thats more like me:lol3:) actually im making good progress..still having trouble sleeping but this time it was the dh fault:?: why can women get up and be so quiet when the other spouse is sleeping but when a man gets up hes like a bull in a china shop:?:hmmmmmmm at any rate im for a nap today..suppers in the crock pot..so the rest of the day is clear sailing.. josian sry for the sick jeep it is always something right.. are u feeling better from your procedure?hey judy have a great vacation..meowee enjoy your nice weather.. its not raining but cloudy and windy..some of my flowers are blooming.. there suppose to be pink and white (thats what the greenhouse labels said they were) but they are yellow and purple..i like purple too but not what i bought..hope some of our other buddys that used to post come back..anywys have agreat day every one (((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Just thought I would drop in and say hello. I had a doctor's appointment today and my A1c was 9%...down from 14.4% the end of March! He told me that holding my weight consistent was actually a loss, since most people gain as the A1c comes down. I hope he was not just humoring me! He also suggested Byetta...so I am going to try it.

ROSEY: My husband is like that...he just can't seem to be quiet in the morning! I can sleep through it sometimes, but not usually. He seems to be slamming drawers, doors... :rolleyes:

MEOWEE: What are your temps like this time of year? In my imagination, Nova Scotia is gorgeous... It is mountainous isn't it? Perhaps I need to come see it sometime!

Hi, all. Been very busy at work so didn't have much time to check in and post. Had a bad few days due to a problem with my knee. Having had to walk down and up 6 flights several times the previous weekend took it's toll on my knees, one knee in particular. Thursday and Friday I was in extreme pain, so I stayed in on the weekend and fortunately the pain has gone away. The stairs aggravated a problem I've been having with the orthotic on one foot which is doing something to throw my knee out. See the podiatrist next week. Oy vey! See the endo tomorrow and I find out the results of my A1c. I'm still stressed out about the landlord thing but my sls have come down a little, although still too high. It guess it will be back to the Actos.
Rosey - I hope you got your nap. You need to be brighteyed and bushy tailed for your company. That's funny about your flower colors. Kind of a garish combo of colors, but flowers are pretty anyway.
Monet - glad to see your post. We've come up in the world to have our very own moderator!
Gotta go home.

Morning all . . . our day is pretty overcast . . . and the humidity is going up . . . oh well, I guess we do have to have summer. :(

Rosey . . . :hug: Good thing you like purple and mixed with yellow . . . well since it was too cold for a good show of flowers at Easter, I guess there's no time like the present. :dizzy: Sounds like you are getting very excited about the Company. Try to control yourself before you start re-cleaning everything again.

Monet . . . :hug: Since I'm originally from Ontario, I can say Nova Scotia is beautiful without sounding like I'm bragging. I don't think of it as particularly mountainous although there are definitely some sections of very rocky coastline, especially around Cape Breton. How's the weather . . . well, compared to Ontario, I like it much better. In the summer we usually manage mid-seventies to mid-eighties and we only get one or two weeks of really bad humidity throughout the season. Nice fresh ocean breezes usually keep things fairly comfy. (In the winter, we call those breezes 'gale-force-winds' ;) ) Let me put it this way, I've lived here about 12 years now without an air conditioned house and only have a few nights a year when the heat really keeps me awake. I would never want to try to live in Ontario without central air.

Rosetta . . . :hug: Glad things are a little calmer for you although I am sorry to hear about the knee problems. Actos is a good med but it is unfortunate it doesn't do good things for weight control.

Hace a great day, gang. Keep moving and shaking and heading in the downward direction. see you soon. :carrot:

Hi all :)

My procedure went well last Wednesday, except that I got an infection and it hurt to sit for a couple of days. Started antibiotics and finally felt better on Sunday. Went to Curves this morning, and did 2 of my 3 rotations so not too bad. I didn't want to over do it.

I need to get my A1c checked... it's been almost a year. eek. bad girl.

Gotta run!

Hi, all. Back from the endo. My A1c is 6.3, much higher than last Fall, but still just under the acceptable level. Also, my microalbumin has come down, which I'm thankful for. He didn't put me on the Actos because I still want to try to lose weight. Will try to be better with my diet. Going to the gym tonight and hope that the knee won't bother me.
Meowee - Nova Scotia seems like my kind of place. Would love to live somewhere closer to nature than I do now.
Josian - get that A1c test soon.
We've having warm weather but it's still tolerable. Wish I were in the mountains or in a quiet place by the sea. Sigh.

Hi everyone.. suns out today.. sl was 94 this am..still busy with my to do list..dang im tired of the to do list:?: anyways am running errands today and figuring out a grocery list and menu's to feed 12 people..its going to be a challenge on alimited budget but am sure everyone will chip in..rossetta those are good readings hope your knee heals up..josian hope you are feeling better to..meowee never fear i hate cleaning so much i would never do a redo:rofl: its becuz i was so lax all winter and now im paying the piper..sad things is 10 mint after every one gets here esp the grkids it dos'nt look like i did a thing but it will look nice when they all walk in..my sisters have never seen my home and i want it to shine:D altho we live in a typical alaska style log house always a work in progress..i love my home..even those purple flowers.. anyways chickies gotta run but have agreat day everyone ((((hugs)))))) rosey :wave:

Checking in with my new buds... :) I start Byetta this evening before dinner. I am a bit nervous. Not sure if it is anticipation or fear! :) I just hope it helps as much as I have read it has done for others.

I have been reading in my Gretchen Becker book. I need to find a new one to read when I am done with it..which will be soon. I think I will try ROSEY's recommendation of Diabetes for Dummies....

Morning!

Had a scare with the Skye pup yesterday: took her to the vet, as she had an accident in the house and it had mucous and other nasties...plus she was drinking lots of water, lethargic... did an xray, no signs of foreign matter or a blockage, so they sent me home with some fiber to finish cleaning out her system, told me to keep an eye on her...

BG doing great at 126 despite yesterdays stress.

Hugs,

Hey everyone! I am really excited! The Byetta has been really great so far. I have felt a little nauseous, but nothing bad at all. I am trying to be careful what I eat and how much. My glucose levels have been just about perfect! I am just amazed! I did not get my walk in this morning, due to a UTI flaring up, so I took a nap instead. I feel better now, the UTI is better, and my bg levels are better than if I had gone for the walk. I plan to get in the pool this afternoon and do some water jogging. I don't want to fall out of the habit of my daily workout. :)

MEOWEE: Thanks for posting a website. That one is a good one! I went there to get more info on Byetta the other day, and found it helpful.

I need to get out of here...I am the wedding coordinator for my church and I have an appointment with a caterer this afternoon!

Later!

Morning everyone.. its a beautiful sunny day this am.. i had nice time running errands with my dd and grdd yesterday.. we went to DQ and i had ablizzard:?: and i enjoyed everybite :D ..i even found a new smoothie machine(my old blenders broken)and had 1/2 off coupon so it was a real bargain..today im cleaning again:?: the refrig and stove..my dd offered to come help me do the rest on saturday now thats an offer i wont turn down..Josian hope your dog gets better its amazing how us pet owners think of them as little people..monet am glad you havent had to many bad side affects with byetta i mentioned it to my dr and she didnt know about it:?: but the pills i take are ding a good job for me now..anyways glad your sl are lower.. mine where 111 this am a little higher for me but not bad(must have been the DQ) anyways hello to all the chickies and our one rooster ..hope u all have agood day((((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi Gang . . .

Picked up new glasses yesterday and they are driving me nuts . . . right lens is fine, but left one is terrible . . . may have to get back to the old perscription on that side . . . I know it's the growing cataract in that eye that is causing the problem so don't want to get too excited about it until I see the opthamologist next month . . . in the meantime I'll just go around lopsided I guess. :dizzy:

Josian . . . Wow, girl, you do seem to recover quickly . . . good going. :hug: Hope Skye is OK. It's so hard to see one of the babies sick no matter whether they are the skin-covered or the fur-covered kind.

Rosetta . . . that's a great A1C considering all the stress you've been under. :hug: Good going.

Rosey . . . I don't know, girl, for somebody who talks about not liking housework, you seem to be doing an awful lot of it lately. :hug: Sounds like you're trying to turn it into a new hobby.

Monet . . . that's a great result from the Byetta. :hug: Hope it continues and that you don't get any of the really nasty side effects.

Nothing much new around here . . . weather is absolutely gorgeous . . . sunny and pleasantly warm but the humidity from yesterday has mostly dropped off. :cool: Love it.

Our local TV station carries a local SPCA program and I just saw two of the cutest little tuxedo (black and white) kittens . . . little identical twins . . . and I'm trying so hard to convince myself that I do not need any more . . . three cats is quite enough. Of course, my friend who was here at the time isn't helping any . . . she has 6 dogs and one cat . . . and is trying to convince me that 5 cats would be a much better number than 3. Be strong, Linda.

Anyway, gang, keep moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction. Here's a dose of :dust: to help us all stay away from the food today and an extra dose for me to keep me away from the kitten store. :dust: See you soon. :carrot:

MEOWEE: We have six cats around here. Three are my sons, and one is my daughters, and two are the 'family's'. At one point, my son had eight. Just think about how much WORK kittens are...they climb the curtains, and attack anything that moves. Cute, but lots of work! :) See? I am trying to help!

Morning!

Skye is doing better... I did the smart thing and put her outside after getting back from Curves this morning: Good thing I did!

Here's a pic of my cat: One is PLENTY, believe me. She thinks she's a dog: She sits on top of her kitty tree and dive bombs the dogs as they go by: If I trim her nails, she takes it out on the dogs by chasing them all over the house... Skye will only put up with a little bit, so usually the cat will dish it out to our other dog.

Can't stay long: I have to go to my northernmost store and make it back by 3:00, so I can get set up for my 2nd job, again.

Hugs,

Morning everyone:coffee: rain rain go away come again some other day grma wants to play :?: feeling fine this am just tired of rain sl was 101 this am and yes meowee seems i am doing alot of what i hate.. nothing like not wanting to be embarassed about how lax i can be when you are having company who have never seen your home.. its a great motivator..:p also those cats sound very cute so are you going to get them?? Hope the glasses work out for you.. josian glad your pooch is better..my golden retriever likes cardboard and last night she shredded a soda box into tiny pieces.. i slept so hard i never heard her while she had all that "fun" now i get the mess but at least its cardboard..monet good job on all the new info..im taking abreak today and going to be lazy besides tomorrow i have some helpers to finnish up.. not much left todo :dance: have agreat day chickies and one rooster ((((((hugs)))) rosey :wave:

Hi, all. I was down a lb. at the weigh-in last night. Surprised since I haven't been very good. But I'll take it. Must be all the stress. :(
Meowee - I've had cataracts in both eyes and had surgery. While I was waitign for them to "ripen" it was a real pain. Had to change prescriptions a lot. Have you discussed with your doctor when you can have the surgery? As for the kitties, you probably want to leave well enough alone. I once had neighbors who had 8 cats in a studio apartment! They all staked out their territories, but the fur was all over the place and for the first time in my life I had an allergic reaction to cats.
Rosey - I'll trade you the rain for my heatwave. It's been in the 80s all week. I want the fog back! You're lucky to have a golden retriever -- they're such nice dogs. At least she didn't chew up your shoes!
I read in the NYTimes today that in addition to Byetta, there are three other diabetes drugs coming out on the market within the next year. I wish I could take Byetta but can't because of my gastroparesis.
Glen - :wave:

I could so use some rain, too. It was 90 in our house last night when we got home. Skye still has an upset belly, and she was listless in the heat. You don't shave Huskies: their coat will never grow back the same: So I took a wet rag and wiped down her belly, pressure points and paws with it... Seemed to help.

This is the start of the month when AC would be REALLY nice.

Skye is acting better; she has been able to keep down food and water this morning. I just hope her yucky bowels straighten up soon.

Morning everyone :coffee: ive been up with the birds this am..couldnt sleep.. maybe im just to excited for my family to get here..altho i love alaska it has been hard not seeing my family but once every couple of years and ive lived here for 30+ yrs now..i am going shopping today :D .. and i would gladly send you our rain as its coming down in buckets this am:?: i had to turn the furnace back on cuz i was to cold..my dd e-mailed me this article about flavor sprays.. its been on the View and on morning talk shows.. no calories no fat but enhances your foods.. comes in all yummy choices from cheese and butter to fruits and its fda approved etc..ill get the web address and pass it along if anyones interested.. also have found another web site with lo-cal and lo- fat ideas and recipes ..its calledwww.hungrygirl.com.. check it out..josian glad your pooch is better..rosetta wtg:carrot: on the loss thats awsome.. meowee:mag: are u busy playing with new kitties? hello to all the chickies and our one rooster..have agreat day all ((((((hugs)))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi all its me again.. that web address for the flavor sprays is www.falvorspraydiet.com.. check it out.. imagine spraying a no cal spray thats suppose to taste like the real thing..like the fruit ones on no sugar ice cream or butter on potatoes etc..hmmmmm when my budget a littel more flexible im going to order a few and try it.. anyways wanted to share..ta ta for now rosey :wave:

Hi, all. Well the fog rolled in last night and took us from 91 yesterday to 70 today. Whew! Sorry you're being deluged, Rosey. I have heard of Flavorspray and have been thinking about ordering some. The pesto and cheese sprays sound great. i'm not so sure about the sweet ones, though. Josian - hope your dog gets better.
Have a good weekend everybody.

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_34.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm006YYUS) Well I am back online so I will be here often. Things are not great but am trying to get to feeling better (oh I have been feeling poorly latley I hurt my foot and have a hard time walking) But I will try to be bright and cheery. I am so glad to be back.

Hi Gang . . . wow, sometimes I just don't know where the time goes. Unfortunately our weather has taken a definite turn for the worse . . . it's been hot, humid and we just started a thunderstorm . . . my head has been battling to stay on my shoulders and I've been taking lots of naps . . . so far so good, but the weather is supposed to continue this way until Tuesday. Yuck. :(

You'll be glad to hear that I'm still a three cat household. Although it was close . . . I decided to leave Frick and Frack for someone else to adopt . . . you can see how close I came, I even gave them names. :o

Your comment about 'curtain-climbing' definitely helped bring me back to reality, Monet. :hug: Thanks. Glad to hear you've been doing so well with Byetta.

Glad to see you back nosugarmomma :hug: Hope you are feeling better, really soon.

Your family will be with you in no time, now, Rosey :hug: Stay calm and think about all the great low-cal recipes you're going to make for them.

I go to the opthamologist early next month, Rosetta :hug: and hope he will have something to say except, 'yes they are coming along nicely'. At the moment I've gone back to the old glasses, since I've been headachey anyway. Congratulations on that loss, girl.

Wow, that is one sick puppy, you've got there, Josian :hug: And the heat is not helping anyone feel better. Hope everything gets better really soon.

Have a great evening, everybody. Keep moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction. See you soon. :carrot:

Well today I am stuck at home with no car. I guess I could walk where I need to go. But it hurts my foot so bad. I just can't. I know I need to excerize but it hurts. I need to go and see a foot doc. But who has time. Well I better go. Got things to do.

Morning everyone..the sun is out this am and im up early:coffee2: my sl was 97 this morning inspite of the trip to the cold stone creamery ice cream shop yesterday:drool: the apple pie ice cream is just to good even tho i had a small one..im still up to my ears in washing bedding.. except for last min vacumming im ready:carrot: plan another trip to town today.. we leave monday to pick every one up:cp: welcome back nosugar its nice to see you post again.. meowee you resisted the kitties dont know if i should be happy or sad for you.. hope your weather gets better and your headache goes away..hope all the chickies and one rooster have agreat weekend ((((((hug))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi Nosugarmomma . . . don't know what happened but your post, didn't post? All I see is the heading "today" ????

Hi Rosey . . . glad you enjoyed the icecream . . . the high fat content keeps it fairly low on the glycemic index and that softens the impact on your BS reading.

Where oh where is everybody else hiding out? Hope you are all having fun, whatever you're doing. See you later. :carrot:

Good morning! Its been a rather lazy weekend around here. I did some shopping and got in about an hour of water aerobics yesterday. I am going to head out for a walk in just a few minutes...I hope it is not too hot.

The Byetta is still working pretty well. I also seem to have lost a few pounds. Official weigh in is Monday morning, so I will see then what it looks like. I am trying not to be too optimistic, since this has been a looonngggg journey for me, and I have been pretty disappointed numerous times in the past.

ROSEY: I hope your time with your family is wonderful!

MEOWEE: We had terrible thunderstorms last night. My daughter is out of town, and her cat is a total wuss. He cowered under my chair during the worst of it. Poor thing! I hope your weather has improved!

NOSUGAR: Howdy! Its nice to meet you. I hope your foot is better real soon.

ROSETTA: How are your knees? Better I hope! What is gastroparesis, if you don't mind my asking?

JOSIAN: I hope your pup is doing better!

I need to head out for my walk before it gets too hot... Take care!

Hiding out with the new evaporative cooler and a nice cool house!!! yay! After four years, I finally talked DF into buying a cooler. After all the struggles yesterday, we finally enjoyed a cool house! (first one was busted when we took it out of the box...)

I've been following my diet plan to the T. Haven't lost anything since earlier in the week, but I'm hopeful. We shall see.

Skye is on the mend, finally.

Off and running!

Morning everyone..suns out today.. all the cleaning is done and i can be lazy today:cp: :dance: :cp:wonder how long it will last:?: my sl was 104 this am in spite of the fruit and nut snack mix i ate last night(it was only a small handful)yesterday we went groc shopping for my company..since i have lived away from my family for yrs have no idea the things they like so i went with what i like..for awhile now walking in the big groc stores like size of wall mart is to much for me so my dd lovingly talked me in to using one of those riding chairs that all big stores have now..i have resisted using them not wanting to admit i needed the help and avoided those places.. im just to proud and stubborn.. well to my amazement no one stared or made rude comments in fact every one was so nice and i had a blast..my daughter and grdd pushed the cart and i drove :o yikes wild granny driver on the loose:rofl:it took me awhile to get the hang of it.. with lots of starts and sudden stops and laughs we made it thru the store and u should have seen me whizzing around the corners..its was just too much fun .. a really big step for me but not as humiliating as i thouhgt..am i the only big person thats totally embarassed by their size? and i thought people would judge me.. well i guess i was wrong..monet hope the byetta shows it is working for you with a loss.. ialways go by how my clothes fit too..josian.. glad you had a cool house.. alaska temps fit me well as im a noodle when it hot..hello to all the other chickies and one rooster..oh mewowee hope your headache is gone..im going to sit and have another cup of coffe and admire my clean house:D have agreat day everyone ((((((hugs))))))) rosey :wave:

Hi gang. I've never posted in this particular forum before but I am a Type 2 and thought I could use some support.
Just a quick note about the gas problem mentioned above. I have noticed that whenever I buy and eat chocolates or candy sweetened with Maltitol the "end" result is horrible, explosive gas. The last time I suffered the consequences of eating this stuff was last week when I bought a bag of Weight Watchers chocolates (1 pt each but who stops with 1??) Ohmygawd! How I suffered for my sins. Never again.

Anyhow, my story is that I was diagnosed Type 2 about 12 years ago and was able to control the blood sugar with diet and exercise for about 8 years. Then, I guess my excess weight caused it to escalate and I've been on Metformin for the past four years and recently, my doctor added Gliclizide (sp). I'm also taking thyroid meds and Altase. I feel like a walking pharmacy.
I've been going to Curves since this time last year and in the first six months lost about 6 lb but since last November, I have gained back 10. WHen a person is over 100 lb overweight, even 10 extra pounds can have a devastating effect. With me, in combination with springtime allergies, it has caused breathing problems which have prevented me from going to Curves or doing much of anything else. My doc gave me an inhaler thingy because he thought I might have allergy related asthma but, so far, it hasn't seemed to help. I just know it's the extra pounds. It seems that once I get over 275, I begin to get very winded.
Anyhow, sorry for the novel here. Just wanted to introduce myself and tell you a bit about me. BTW, I'm 63, married with two grown up daughters. One has two post teen sons and the other has a 2 1/2 yr old daughter.
I have a large garden which keeps me busy but it doesn't help me lose weight. Is anyone here on a specific diet that actually works? I think I've tried 'em all, to no avail.

LINDA: I can relate to your frustrations on losing weight. They say losing helps the diabetes, but being diabetic makes it nearly impossible to lose! Add in your thyroid problems, and it probably seems futile. I too have thyroid problems, and for over six or seven years I have been struggling to lose ANYTHING. I did lose about 50 using drugs under a doctor's supervision, but my thyroid got worse, and I had surgery and I am back losing 30 of the same dang pounds. Sugarbusters has worked well for me, though slow. As my insulin resistance got worse and worse, it got impossible to lose anything, but at least I was not gaining. I was diagnosed with type 2 a couple months ago and have focused on getting my sugars under control. The doctor started me on glimeperide, which is a sulfonylurea and causes weight gain. Grr. I am now on Metformin as well, and started Byetta last Tuesday. The Byetta has done amazing things to my sugar levels and I have actually lost about 5 pounds since Tuesday! I am very encouraged about it. I exercise a lot, and really stick to Sugarbusters carefully... I think there are a number of good diets that will work. Weight Watchers Core, Sugarbusters, South Beach, even Atkins. The most important thing is to pick one you can live with, and stick to it. Also, exercise is really important. Even if you just walk 30 minutes a day. If you can't do Curves can you go to a mall and walk in the air conditioning? Even slow, strolling really helps my glucose levels. Or how about water aerobics? I have a pool and its been so awesome to hop in the pool and 'water jog' for 30 minutes. It just is so effortless, and there is no wear and tear on the joints. Hang in there...keep in mind if you at least stay the same, you are not gaining. :hug: Stick around, ok? Maybe we can help each other get this stuff figured out!

Hello everybody . . . Just had my post almost finished and then I spilled water on my escape key . . . goodbye post . . . so here we go again. :p

Nova Scotia is still rainy, warm, and humid. :( At least I'm still keeping the migraine at bay with lots of little naps. :) The weather is supposed to continue like this into Wednesday and boy it is getting tiresome. :(

ROSEY . . . :hug: Glad to hear you had so much fun shopping. You know, I think we all feel like everybody is always judging us when, in fact, most people have too many concerns of their own to even think about us. Don't worry about it, kid . . . just enjoy. Wow, the mental picture of you doing wheelies in Walmart certainly helps to lift my spirits on this dull, dull day. :yes:

JOSIAN . . . :hug: Congratulations on getting cool, girl. So glad to hear that Skye is feeling better. Bet she is enjoying the cool house at least as much as her human companions . . . maybe even more.

MONET . . . :hug: Wow, so glad the Byetta is working so well for you. Unfortunately I can't find any indication that it is available in Canada or even that it soon will be. I know that a couple of the other meds mentioned in the same article that you posted are currently under review here; but no mention of Byetta, yet. :(

LINDA . . . Here's a big welcoming :hug: for you. Glad to have you with us. I think you will like it here. Hope we will all be seeing lots less of you, lots more often. :D

Now . . . brace yourself . . . because this is where it starts to get weird . . . I am also a Canadian. Currently in Nova Scotia although originally from Ontario. I also have two grown children (sons) and three grandchildren (two girls, one boy). I am also 63 and my birthday is February 25, 1943 (yep, I read your profile) . . . are you hearing that eerie music, too? :listen: and . . . my name is Linda. :eek:

Obviously, I'm also a type II diabetic (for about 15 years, now) and am struggling to lose weight. I take glyburide, metformin, actos, and insulin was addded to my meds about 4 years ago. I also take medication for blood pressure and cholesterol. Wow does that insulin ever do a great job of packing on the weight. Weight loss is possible, but it is slow going as you can tell by my ticker. I'm not on any special plan, just follow the CDA guidelines and then enter my choices into a self-designed Excel program that calculates calories and percentages of nutrients and also tracks my weight-loss and blood glucose controls.

Well, gang, let's see if I can get this posted this time . . . keeping fingers away from the escape key should help. Have a great afternoon/evening moving and shaking and heading in the great downward direction. Here's some :dust: to help us keep on doing the right stuff. See you soon. :carrot:

Seems we have Canadian Linda-twins! :)

How wierd is that?

Morning everyone..just a quick hello.. we are going to anchorage to pick up my family today.. weathers rainy and crappy:?: but im so excited.. be back tomorrow..have a great day chickies and one rooster..dont forget your smiles..pass them on..(((((hugs))) rosey :wave:

JUst back from vacation. Trying to put stuff away and catch up.

Don't think I've done too bad,alot of walking,will find out Thursday.

I love those carts in Walmarts,use them when I'm having a bad foot day. They don't hold enough stuff.

Better get back to work.

Judy S

Hey everyone! It is official weigh in day over on the Sugarbusters forum. I was ecstatic to hop on the metal monster this morning and find SEVEN pounds gone since Tuesday. Its a freakin' miracle! My morning bg was 82! Byetta is really working for me! :dance:

Hi everybody . . .

Surprise, surprise . . . it's raining in Nova Scotia . . . wow this is getting tiresome. I'll have to start checking around for Ark Construction Plans. :( The worst part seems to be that there is no respite from the humidity no matter how hard it rains. :(

Hi JOSIAN :hug: . . . it's beyond weird. I think it's all the way to 'scarey'. Certainly hope my BC twin hasn't been scared away. I was looking forward to having a sister. :D

Hi ROSEY :hug: . . . sorry you didn't get better weather for the great pick-up day. Knowing you, though, you'll be generating your own sunshine. Have a good trip and try not to laugh and cry too much.

Hi JUDY :hug: . . . glad to see you back. Hope you had a great time and that the weigh-in is good to you on Thursday.

Hi MONET :hug: . . . that is absolutely fantastic. So happy for you, girl. WOW.

Well, gang, guess that's it for now. Got to go get some more water to drink. I'm retaining something fierce because of all the humidity, I guess. Hope I can get rid of some of it before my WWI.

Take care and keep it moving and shaking and heading in that great downward direction. See you all later. :carrot: