*** November *** Chat

[Riemontana]

Quick note.

Bonnie, I have kept the capsule cost and settings on "easy". But I eliminate al the slow songs and try to stay between 120 and 160 beats per minute on the songs. It is amazing.... on work mornings I am irritated that I have to stop and get ready for work.

Rie

[Ruthxxx]

Quickie once again. 5.3 this morning and weight down another smidgen. I am accepting that I am tired from the struggle of the past two weeks and giving my poor body rest times during the day. The dogs are delighted to sit and cuddle with me on the couch for 15 minutes.

Thyroid was tested and the results should be in later today. The blood draw is done at the clinic but the testing is done at a lab in the city. Dr. Jack is pretty sure the swelling and pain is from an internal bruise from my injury over three months ago. I am to be very careful when traveling to stop driving and walk about for a while and continue to take the diuretic. When I get back, he will schedule an ultra-sound and "other things" - I don't like the sound of that!

[fatmad]

Ruth< I am glad Dr. Jack is taking good care of you, and you are taking care of yourself. You are a poster-woman for active retirement, but sometimes slowing down for a bit is a good thing.
I am down another pound this am. Stayed on plan nicely yesterday. I went to yoga though and did some gentle back bending stuff, and felt it in the night, really had some problems sleeping. will go back to avoiding backbends at yoga again.
Another grey day here, so will have to take it hour by hour and avoid getting blue. I find it hard to get motivated with dullness and grey out there.
Hope everyone has a good wednesday, and gets over the midweek hump. For my part, I start back to work, on call tomorrow evening! Am planning a busy weekend.

[suttercm]

Originally Posted by Butterfly50

Connie I love the game it is so cool. The music is wonderful and it helps alot to make time fly jest seems like your playing a game and your actually working out. I would recommend this to anyone.

Do you need any extra equipment for it? I am not very Wii savy.

[Riemontana]

Good Morning

fbs at 82 this morning. I did 70 minutes of walkitout and I am having a good breakfast. A little desperate for fiber here - I spent some carbs on fiber one cereal this morning. Blech. I am going to the health food store today to check out flaxseed options.... Any other ideas? I hate to give up so many carbs to something that tastes yucky. Oatmeal spikes me a little.... over 100 at least.

Ruth, I think that is great news about your strategy for your trip. We should all take rest breaks on trips and keep our circulation going...

Fatmad, I keep wanting to do yoga and every time I try, I end up sore. I really need to try and stay at it with more moderation. My cousin owns a studio in Seattle and she is always trying to convert me.... I am a weight lifting and aerobics girl

I will be back later to check in with everyone else!

Rie

[Ruthxxx]

Rie, try whole flax seed. Since it goes through you, it will help and, since it's not digested, should not count as carbs. I use the ground in my Fibre One which IS digested.

[Butterfly50]

Originally Posted by suttercm

Do you need any extra equipment for it? I am not very Wii savy.

No I use the wii remote and the numb chuck You hold the wii remote and put the chuck on your pocket.

Here is the link for amazon


http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Out-Ninte...1466212&sr=8-1

You can scroll to the bottom and read what everyone post about the game.






Rie How do you modify the playlist ? I hate the slow songs !!!

[pattygirl63]

Well, I'm not sure what DH said to everybody (I went to bed for a short rest when everybody got home yesterday), but woke up to whole new attitudes around here. She took the baby upstairs and took care of him last night. I honestly believe that whatever was said just had to be said by DH, not me. I'm willing to give where I can, but was able to make it clear where I draw the line is that when using my room "space" was built and planned for me to have me time. Told older GS and his Mom that I didn't want it left dirty... he has a habit of leaving socks and trash on the floor. She moves or uses things and doesn't put them back in places or even takes them. I told them I didn't mind sharing the space with them, but if they want to use it, don't abuse it. Just leave it clean and don't touch or move things as I have them organized the way I want them. They seemed to accept it and everything is peaceful. GD and I talked and I told her she needed to learn how to say things without sounding like a smartalech (sp). She agreed. She has trouble with Social Studies and I've been helping her. She seems to like that as she says I make studying more fun. Took her to schook and she is upset because we told her that Christmas isn't going to be the way they have always been with us. We are letting them know that we can't spend as much this year as we usually do because it is taking so much to take care of all of them. We tried to explain that we are all doing what is called sacrifice so Mama can get a better paying job. I told her we would still make it a pleasant time, but there just wouldn't be as many presents as usual. We can't put a big tree up in the living room as there isn't room. I told her that her grandad doesn't like to decorate outside, but if her step-dad and brother wanted to that there are 2 trees shaped like Christmas trees that could be decorated if they wanted to do it and that we could put other decorations up around the house. We'll have a small table Christmas tree in the living room. She said her Mama promised to find a way to put a tree up in the LR, but I see no way unless they move out, but looks like DH will have to talk to his DD about that one. Decorating outside seemed to make her happy for the moment.

Ruthie - Glad you are taking it easy for now and the weight is coming down. When we take trips, we have to get out and walk around a lot now that DH has had clots. It is good to get out and stretch our legs though. We had a tendency to wait so long that my legs were stiff as boards till I walked around a bit and limbered them up. Don't worry about the ultrasound etc. They just want to be sure there isn't anything else going on. Now that Tony's been on coumadin, we're told he shouldn't have the clots any more. Tony's had an ultra-sound and all those tests + to be sure everything is okay. We were all thrilled that he is doing great. They just can't find out why he has such a difficult time breathing when he over exerts himself, but I suspect that if he could get his stomach down that a lot of that would improve too.

Rie - My doc was so amazed when I told him that I couldn't eat oatmeal because it spiked my BS so high, but he said he knew it was true because I had the numbers in front of me to show him. I have used fiber one attimes. I have also used the flaxseed, so good advice from Ruthie.

Bonnie - You and Rie make me want a wii so bad. It sounds like something you don't have to necessarily use controls to do. Is that right? DD said they have one that I could have but it only has one control. Are your kids doing the walkitout with you? I'm not sure if DD said something was wrong with her wii or if she was talking about the one control. I wouldn't take it because of who gave it to them, but it might be fun to get the walkitout cartridge and try it before I try to talk DH into buying me a wii.

I was watching baby Jaxxon this morning and he looked like he was doing exercises leaning back and on one foot then the other, swinging his arms around and some other things... so much fun to watch him learn what he can do. I told him that his Nanny just needs to watch him and exercise with him.

FBS was up a bit instead of down, but that was my fault. I didn't take my meds yesterday. I absolutely forgot, however, it wasn't as high as it has been when I take the Metformin. I find that kind of interesting.

Connie, Fatmad, Cajun, Slmn (hope I didn't miss anyone) and all reading

Have good hump day.

[Ruthxxx]

Hmmm - could not get a blood sample this morning but feel OK. "Three stabs and forget it!" is my theory. I hate starting the day hurting myself. Too bad because I had pasta for supper last night and was curious to see the effect.

Busy and over-booked day today but I am going to take scheduled rest breaks. As soon as I sit on the couch and put the legs up on the coffee table, two dogs join me and snuggle in. They both like to lie on their backs, heads on my lap, and get tummy rubs. It sure is relaxing for everyone.

Raising my mug to a good day for us all. Patty, it sounds like things are moving the right way. Hang in!

[Butterfly50]

Trish I hope you guys are ok Their in Rockville I heard about the tornados that went threw and how they are saying that 3 people are dead and 5 people are missing. I am sending my prayer your way hoping everyone up in the upper Sc area Is well. My heart goes out to the ones who didnt make it or is still missing...

[Ruthxxx]

Bonnie,I'm glad you are safe. Check in when you can.
http://www.wistv.com/Global/story.asp?S=8021749

[fatmad]

Hi everyone. Stayed on plan again and another pound off. I know it will slow soon, but maybe can get down to my weight before the hives started. I only took the meds for hives at bedtime yesterday, and had much better energy, got a few things done yesterday as a result. House is clean and laundry done. Going to the spa for a little treat this am, and them to the office, back on call tonight. HOpe the weekend isn't terribly busy, have a bit more to do, and DH has been working a lot, and has been away every day for long days this week. I realize that this is the reality for most people, but we are used to him working from home, and not such long hours. I'm the one who works the long hours. It sure it different.

Trish, glad things feel better today. Its not like they can move out instantly. I wonder if making plans for consequences when people don't follow rules will help?

wow, am glad to see people being so good about fitness too. Rie, if yoga is not your thing, thats ok. I like the hot yoga to get some aerobic stuff with the yoga, as I hate most aerobics, other than walking the dog.
Happy Thursday friends, tomorrow TGIF!

[pattygirl63]

Bonnie, thanks. I thought of you to and wondered what you got from the storms. Also thought of chipper not sure where she is in relation to the stoms and prayed both of you would be safe and okay.

We are safe, but haven't been able to check on my beautician as I think she lives out in that direction and in a mobil home. She usually gets to work around 9ish so will call to see if she is okay around that time. Haven't heard any news yet on others. I noticed this morning that DH sent a pray request out last night for our church prayer partners to pray for the families of those who have lost loved ones, and victims. We were amazed that there was such damage as the first reports we got watching tv news was that there was none. We have directv and all our news comes through Charlotte so don't get a lot of Rock Hill news. DGS got email or text from a friend last night telling him how bad it was. Then we saw the news at 11pm. I hope they don't find more damages etc now that it is daylight. I really pray for those who lost family and for those who are missing. From what I've heard it was more southern York county and we are north. Thanks again for thinking of us and for your prayers and thoughts.

Ruthie Yes, things do seem to be going better. Still are a few things that don't get done and when it is important, I'm learning to speak up. I just hate confrontation so probably a lot of things were my fault for not saying anything.

FBS was down 20 pts this morning and I felt like I had really blew it yesterday. I am learning to eat more Intuitively... Thintuition and trying to learn to eat only when I'm hungry and quit when satisfied and not full. I felt like I was eating all day. I had gained a few lbs last week and I was amazed to find that I even my weight was down. I've had difficulty learning if I'm physically hungry or if I am just what I call tast hungry and definitely watching for emotional hunger. Interesting way of eating and learning experience. I am very pleased with the learning results.

Busy day today. Today is DD early day so when she gets home, DH and I are going to Charlotte for some afternoon shopping and dining out.

Hope everybody has a great day and I'll be back letter to see how y'all are doing.

[chipper15173]

good morning...quick stop by.
doing great here. we went out for dinner last night Chinese, my favorite. i ate and it was good. just finished a great run/walk outside. felt good to push against the wind. i ran for long periods today. i can do it on the treadmill, not outside. i just love the high i get so i kept going.
now to finish my weekly list of things to get done.
hope everyone is doing doing good.

[Riemontana]

Good morning!

fbs at 78 this morning so I had 1/2c fiber one with flax and 1/2c almond milk. It seemed to me that I had better energy Maybe I am trying to work out on too low of a bs in the morning? I don't know. I used to have a snack first but my bs goes so high when I work out that it concerns me. I need to do some research on this...

Ruth, it sounds like you are getting back to yourself. Do you test on your fingers? I test on my forearms or the pad between my thumb and index finger. I never have trouble getting blood. My meter is one of those free style lite ones with the little wick things on the test strips. They really work. What kind do you use? I have also been wondering... do you get your supplies for free under the canadian system?

Fatmad, yay on losing weight and moving around. You are going to be the svelt and gorgeous MOB!

Chipper, You run????? I am so impressed! Many times when I am walking I would just love to take off running.... Alas, I need a total knee replacement and I am forbidden. My hat is off to you!

Trish, it sounds like things are a little better. Good. Regarding speaking up: I have learned that it is soooo important. Sometimes, I build up resentments thinking that they should know better. I even get madder because "I shouldn't have to say anything!!!" LOL. Maybe, maybe not, but I burn up a lot of energy and get myself all upset over things that I could just say something. LOL Hang in there....

I am so glad that you are all safe and untroubled by the storms.... Interesting now that I have all these online friends..... I now think of specific people when there is an event like this, rather than concern in the general sense... Nice. We don't have disasters like that up here. If I am offline for a while, it is because we are out of electricity from a blizzard!

Gotta go to work.... Later!

Rie