Great motivation Kathy - I agree that we seem to sometimes forget the REAL reason we are all doing this - yes it's nice to see those smaller numbers on the scale, and have the ability to go shopping for smaller sizes but truly what is most important is OUR HEALTH! I know none of us want to be in a situation where our weight has caused us to have such serious health issues that we need major (and very scary) surgery.
A true wake up call! In fact as I lay in bed today (trying to nap) I decided I really need to sign up again at the women's gym place and start going againl. I know I felt much better about myself when I was exercising. It will be harder as dd is back in dance classes 3 nights per week. But I think I can manage at least mondays/weds/fridays if I go right from work - and maybe the occasional weekend day if I miss one.
Of course $$ is an issue (I think it's about $180 for 3 months) - but I guess it's worth it (right kathy?). A 3 month membership will bring me right into the New Year - and hopefully I will be in good shape and not depressed about starting another year fatter than before!
It's sort of like what I say when people tell me that this or that diet is so expensive ... we can either pay the money for good, healthy, whole foods, or pay it for dr. visit and hospital co-pays. Unless we're very very lucky, eventually it's going to be one or the other.
One of the major determinants of a population's health status is INCOME. There is a FACT called the "income gradient in health" which is that there is a difference in health status as you go up the income ladder. It is not that the richest are the healthiest and the poorest are the least healthy, it is that there is improvement in health status between every step up in income.
Also, as the gap between the richest and the poorest grows, the health status of the entire population decreases. Much of this has been known since the 1970's all while the income gap between the richest and the poorest in both the U.S. and Canada has grown.
Now, why am I posting this on the board? Because, all of the above is absolutely true BUT the women here are struggling with their own individual choices in a mileu of very powerful societal forces that work against everyone who tries to make healthy individual changes. We are on a brave journey and it's wonderful to be here
Good Morning Chicks! Our babysitting adventure was exhausting and fun. I made a decision not to have children when I was very young and I know it was the right decision for me. Jim didn't want to be a full time father either so we were sympatico there. That said, we both love children and adore our Great Nieces and Nephews. We enjoy being with them....we just didn't want any of our own. We spent 5 hours with the three kids last night. There was one point where Jim had to leave and I was alone with the 3 of them....5, 3 and 5 months. OMG! I absolutely do NOT know how you mothers do it. The baby got my quality attention but there was none left for the other two. Sarah did NOT want to be put down and she was quite cranky. My hat's off to all of you Moms. It always is...but this morning I give you a bazillion gun salute.
Several very funny things happened that Jim and I had to deal with. The other night Sarah didn't give me any raspberries but she sure did last night when I was feeding her a Core meal of cereal and SF fruit! Of course, I laughed hard when she did it the first time. Guess what....she did it several more times until I stopped laughing. The oldest was a great help and really behaved well. Her Mom had told her to be a good girl and not fight with her brother. She was great. Her brother is in potty training which as you all know is an ordeal. At one point I was hollering for Jim because the 3 year old ran in to me yelling that he had to go potty while I was feeding Sarah. Fortunately, Jim is fast. Crisis averted. Sheesh. I kid though because it was fun and exhausting and the 5 hours flew by.
Needless, to say I will be in my pj's all day and will be doing nothing but paperwork on my budget, watching TV, and cooking a nice Core meal.
Sandra, you must have missed one of my earlier posts. Benign positional vertigo is EXACTLY what I had just about 6 months ago. I can't remember the name of the medicine the doctor gave me but I took it for 2 courses (one wasn't enough for me) and the dizziness went away and never came back. Jim had the same thing when we started dating and my same Doctor gave him the same medicine which he took and it never came back. That was about 15 years ago! It's weird and a bit frightening. If you sit up too fast in bed or roll over too fast in the bed or the bathtub the whole room spins just like if you were drunk! Ask about this medicine and if they don't know what you are talking about, I'll call my Doc and find out what it is. I'm swearing to you that it will work. Thanks for worrying about me being on program. I'm so lucky to have people who care. I'm doing pretty darned good....not perfect because I haven't tracked WPA's or exercised but I'm trying to hold my own.
Rhonda, congratulations on avoiding the chips and cookies. Did you manage to continue to ignore the chocolate?
Kathy, what's really hurting bad aren't the bones on top. I could live with the pain from those. It's the pain in the arch around and under the ankle bone that sticks out on the outside that hurts. I'll do whatever my doctor says. If he says just live with it then I'll be fine with that. I just decided that I needed a doctor to look at it/xray it so I'd know. I didn't want to injure myself worse by not seeking treatment. I'm glad you went to see your Mom and I hope it gave you some piece of mind. I'm absolutely doing this for my health. My Doctor is thrilled with my lifestyle change and promises to get me back on the treadmill as soon as he can. He's happy that I'm eating well and now just wants both of us to cut back on the portions. Even too much healthy food is no good! I remember how it was for my Mom too and it wasn't pretty.
Frouf, spend the money for yourself for the gym. You are ABSOLUTELY worth it. It's cheaper than dance class! Can you go with Emily is at dance and kill two birds with one stone? You were loosing great when you were going to the gym.
Rhonda, it's true even with the price of food. Jim and I could eat a large burger, fries, and a fabulous soft served sundae for under $20. To go out to dinner and get a healthy meal with fresh fish, fresh veggies, and whole wheat pasta costs about $50-60. I've gotten over it and go out less for the better meal but it's crazy!
So my scale is up this morning as my body and I continue the drama of menopause and TOM. I certainly feel as if TOM is about to arrive and the bloat is evident. Of course, everything I want now is salty. I'm trying to go easy on it until after Monday's weigh in. I'm going to drink a lot of water today and be as good as gold today and tomorrow. I can't exercise so I'll have to try to eat as little as possible.
Does anyone have a tried and true sloppy joe recipe? I'm REALLY craving them. I know we have one on our board but I want to know if it's one that someone here made and loves.
Oh yeah...and I also laughed pretty hard when I realized I had put both of the 3 year old's legs back into one leg of his little big boy pants! He said, "That's not white Auntie!"
At least the sun is shining (now) as we expect clouds/rain later today.
Well instead of staying in my pj's and lazing around (which seems to encourage my depressive attitude) I FORCED myself into the shower at 9:30 am and decided I would have to go somewhere today - anywhere - just to get out of the house - even a coffe at Chapters/Starbucks is okay.! I am also wearing a new t-shirt I got yesterday (also a pick me up treat $24.99!), black long sleeved cotton t-shirt with an oldfashioned scene on the front (boston coffee/tea house w/tiny pink rhinestones) which makes me feel better.
So as I get out of the shower dh says my gf from Toronto's sister (who lives a few blocks away) just called to say gf and hubby and dd are driving into Ottawa today/tonight!! What a shocker that was! (after I had put the curly hair mousse in my hair - not what I would do for 'company' so I blow dried it instead!). I have been trying to reach gf in Toronto for a couple of days - no response to phone messages or email so I am about to dig out her cell phone # which I have somewhere.
Called Sherri(sister) back - says they are driving in later and should be here aroud 7 pm and we are invitied over later for coffee and cake! (gf's bday is oct 6).....sure I said - we will come over later! This is great but not sure if this will affect my travelling to Toronto next weekend??? (best news is I have a HUGE PILE of clothes for her almost 12 yr old dd from Emily so I shall haul it over there tonight!). (Actually Wicked is opening in Toronto on the 6th but only the crappiest seats left in the very last row of the highest level! - maybe I shall reschedule my trip to coincide w/ticket purchase?) Did I mention dd and her gf at dance are doing a duet from Wicked in competitive dance as a musical theatre piece - something about Feelings? Not sure the title!
My dd however is with her dad this weekend (gone to the Hilton for the weekend - next to the Casino - very fancy!) so not sure when they will hook up. Altho since it is Yom Kippur tomorrow night I presume they will be staying over til Monday? I guess I shall at least clean up kitchen/family room in case we have 'company' over at any point?
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Frouf, spend the money for yourself for the gym. You are ABSOLUTELY worth it. It's cheaper than dance class! Can you go with Emily is at dance and kill two birds with one stone? You were loosing great when you were going to the gym.
And as above you are all right about spending money on our health - what could be more important? In fact Vickie I did ponder exercising while dd danced as there is a CURVES RIGHT NEXT DOOR to the dance studio, but since dh is sometimes out monday nights - and schedules are erratic there are times when he is out and big ds is at university (night classes) so I am in charge of little ds which would eliminate any evening exercising. I think that probably right after work on my way home is the best way to go? I shall try it anyways - think I will spring for the 3 month membership ($179).
I haven't made this vickie, but I plan to tomorrow night as we're having the in-laws over. I've made cola chicken several times, so I hope it is just as good.
Diet Coke Sloppy Joes
Points value per serving 3
Servings 6
1lb raw extra lean ground beef
1 medium onion
1 1/2Tbsp. all purpose flour
1c. diet coca cola
2/3c. ketchup
2Tbsp. vinegar
1Tbsp. worcestershire sauce
2tsp. dry mustard.
Brown beef and onion in large skillet. Drain well. Stir in remaining ingredients as listed. Mix well. Cover and simmer 30 minutes
Thanks, Jennifer, for the recipe. Please let me know how it turns out. I'll make them Monday or Tuesday for dinner if you like them.
Frouf, I understand wanting to get good Wicked seats. Don't sit too close, though, because it messes up the magic. I don't want to give any details to ruin the surprises. The first time we went we sat second row center and it was too close! The second time we went we sat in the 12th row and it was great. Anywhere between 10-15 would be good. The song you are talking about is What is this Feeling and it's from the beginning of the play. I love the whole soundtrack and have it on my Christmas wish list. My favorite song is called For Good. Makes me cry every time. I really hope you get to see the play. I'd definitely go the third time if money was no object. You might want to watch the Wizard of Oz again before you go. I'm glad you got out today and am really happy that you've decided to renew your gym membership. Good for you! I bet your GF visit is just the thing you need to raise your spirits. Have a great evening.
Jim is at the store getting what we need for me to make dinner tonight and tomorrow. I'm still in my pj's and loving it! I might be in my pj's again tomorrow. We'll see. My laundry is nearly done and we are working on catching on on the DVR'd TV shows. Life is good!
Hi friends! I can't stay and I haven't caught up but I just wanted to let you know that I'm back home. Murphy had to stay in a kennel and I think it was traumatic for him. He was running for the door and I was NOT impressed with how his "play associate" was handling him. Anyway, I will catch up with you all later tonight or tomorrow. It's been a draining weekend, and tomorrow is really busy too. I hope that you are all well!
Checking in -- Melissa, it's good to hear from you.
Judd and Zuki got home from camping and then we went with Jon, the friend, to a Mexican restaurant. I didn't eat all that much because someone stopped by our table to talk and so I did more talking than eating. This guy is the head person at my favorite post office and I've known him for several years, just from going into the post office. I know the other employees there, along with their various drama-filled lives, and so he was updating me on everybody. I'll have to go in next week for a visit.
Now I'm going to rest a while. Maybe later I'll sweep and mop, wash some clothes and empty the DW. Tomorrow I have to work from 9-4, but that's okay.
rhonda, thank you for posting the information. it is very interesting. curtis and i have noticed big differences in food choices in restaurants/grocery stores, etc.... between upscale and lower scale communities. however, you're right, healthy food choices are just that--choices. we each have to make our own decisions. i'm glad we're all here to support each other, too.
vickie, i did miss your post about bccp. thank you for telling me about your and jim's taking that medicine. i will definitely as the doctor about it when i call her wednesday. i had to laugh reading about your babysitting adventure. curtis and i are always wiped out from keeping the grands. we know why God has younger people be the ones to have children.
i'm craving salty foods, too. my scales were back down to 173.0 this am so i'm trying to leave off the popcorn for a few days. popcorn always makes the scales jump. okay, now i'm hungry for sloppy joes.
frouf, you have inspired me to get new tops. i have already won about 8 on ebay and have bids on 2 more.
melissa, it's good to see you back. okay, we want the scoop on your birthday when you get a chance.
kathy, sounds like you had a good visit at the mexican restaurant. okay, you just reminded me that i need to get off here and do laundry, change the bed, make dinner, unload then load the dw, then just chill out. guess i'll go get started.
oh well!
Hi friends! I can't stay and I haven't caught up but I just wanted to let you know that I'm back home. Murphy had to stay in a kennel and I think it was traumatic for him. He was running for the door and I was NOT impressed with how his "play associate" was handling him. Anyway, I will catch up with you all later tonight or tomorrow. It's been a draining weekend, and tomorrow is really busy too. I hope that you are all well!
