Bobbi ~ Re: the pb2 ~ what size container do you get for that price?

Hi everyone I missed, gotta get shakin'.
Crabby Maxine says today: "I just visited my podiatrist...told him he might as well check my boobs while he's down there." :rofl:

Weigh in day today - I've lost 1 pound :) :) :) Now that I have been concentrating on proper food and enough water for 4 weeks it's time to add another mini-goal. ( They don't have to be weight related do they??) I hate exercise - and this month I will add at least 2 days of exercise to each week - for those who have told me it must be at least 3 days or there is no benefit :club: no one will convince me that finally moving my (rather large) butt twice a week, after doing nothing for so long is not going to do me some good! Have a wonderful day everyone :)

Bobbi, I love your hibiscus. Do you plant them outside in the summer time? I have some but nevr brought them in. Do you just take a cutting?

Good morning....Just stopped in to give you all another karen's laws.

"It is not whining to come here for support". That's what GG do best and everything that affects our lives affects our ability to continue on this journey. karen3

Just getting ready to head out for some shopping but wanted to say "Donna, step away from those skittles"!!!! And don't buy any more. You can't eat it if it's not there!

I may be sorry I went to the dentist this morning. He had a BAD case of the flu! Luckily, it was mostly the hygienist who cleaned my teeth, but he checked them. He wore a mask & gloves, but I still tried to NOT breathe.

We are supposed to get MORE SNOW tonight. ARGHHHHHHHHHH!

I know, I know, my area is not the worst, I have no right to complain – HOWEVER, I am SICK of SNOW!

Let’s all think SPRING!

Lynn

Originally Posted by jess1:
Planned to take Aunty Ann over to visit Granny/Mom today, but she's feeling under the weather and passed. That's a bad sign (she's 95). My mom always said Ann would go to a funeral for someplace to go... and so I hope she's okay! I'll take a pizza to Granny/Mom for a treat for her (oh, no, not a treat for ME!). Nothing else is on the agenda.

Hi Donna,
I hope your Aunty Ann is doing better. However, don’t worry too much about her “feeling under the weather.” There are LOTS of days that I feel like just staying home and doing nothing.

Originally Posted by ellabella:
Monday, Monday....up at 5:30 in the dark, drove to the office as the sun was coming up, will drive home as the sun is going down, and when I get there, it'll be dark again. Did I mention the temperature? Z

Hi Zoe,
I REALLY don’t know how you do this every day.

Originally Posted by Bobbolink:
Lynn...congrats on the lost pound, I'm wish they'd get the results posted.:?:
What changes have all of you made so far this year? Have you found any new food products that you can't live without? Wanna share?]

Hi Bobbi,

I haven’t done personals for a while. The Week 2 winning team is now posted – CONGRATULATIONS!!!

No NEW food products that I can’t live without, but a new product that is now banned from my kitchen bc I bought them & binged on them – little 100 calorie/pkg cupcakes. For those of you with more will power than I, they are pretty tasty.

Originally Posted by maryea:
My weight is really creeping up and no wonder the way I've been eating! I have to get back to my eating plan. I can't stand the way I look and am ashamed of my gluttony plus my bs was really high (for me) this am! Tonight we are going to the clubhouse for a spaghetti dinner....yeah, that's gonna help! But at least there is portion control there as you only get one serving. I usually am really good with my meals but I have even been overeating at my meals lately....I guess I'm bored in the RV or something..

Hi Mary,
Being away from home is ALWAYS difficult for me. I’ve never been in an RV but my guess is that it would be similar to being on vacation. Hang in there & enjoy!

Originally Posted by lynard21:
Just a quick check-in on this cold cold evening. I did all of my "good girl" stuff this am...mammogram, dental cleaning (2 cavities!) and then some time at the gym.:carrot:Lyn

Hi Lyn,
Something must be in the air – I just did the mammogram and dental cleaning also. Yeah us!!!!

Originally Posted by Karen3:
Evening all....That sound you just heard was me doing a happy dance. We came in 2nd and with 27 tables not shabby! karen3

Hi Karen,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Originally Posted by Nancyoyo:
I didn’t check in yesterday, looks like I missed a lot. Turns out my Milky cat was not as much better as I thought. Saturday he was back to just lying around. By Sunday afternoon I couldn’t even get him to eat, & he seemed awful weak. I spent most of the day holding him in my lap. I don’t know if that made him feel any better, but it did me. First thing this morning we took him to the vet. She said his temperature was high, probably an infection of some sort, & gave me antibiotics to give him. She said he should show some improvement in 24 to 36 hours. Already he’s acting a little better. Late this afternoon, he got up & walked to his food dish, when I was feeding the other 2 cats. I’ve been having to take his food to him - when I could get him to eat. So, I really think he’s going to be ok.
Lynn, Yay! on your additional pound lost! Hope you had a good first day, & what a good cause! [/COLOR]
NCNancy

Hi Nancy,
I hope the antibiotic works. Keep us posted & tell milky that Harry and Hermione (and their owner, Lynn) hope she feels better soon.

Originally Posted by glynne:
Hello all,
Worked on cleaning my granny cycle and trying to figure out some kind of padding for the hard spot on the front of that seat. Wish it would be nice weather out so I could go for a ride.
Bobbi ~ what is the cost of that PB2 stuff? I went to their web site and found a store near here that sells it ~ was just trying to get an idea ahead of time. They had the nutritional info on their web site and it is only 1 point for 2T ~ where as the reduced fat kind I use now is 5 points for the same amount. Re: My battle with the food choices ~ I feel like I am doing pretty good. The weight is slowly creeping downward. I have been staying on track good now that the holidays are past. DH has been very supportive.

Hi Gayle,
I can’t wait to see the photo of you on the granny cycle.

BTW – I wasn’t crazy about the powdered peanutbutter. I like Simply Jiff.

Originally Posted by the slim me:
, and the days I work I go to work in the dark and come home in the dark. HATE it! But, like someone mentioned, the days are beginning to get longer. And I'm taking my Vit. D, which is supposed to help with the winter Blahs. I know it is the new vitamin of choice, hope they don't decide in a year or two that it's not beneficial at all. I do know they are just now starting to do leavels and most people are really short.
Lynn, everyone is talking about the dentist! I guess that is a sign from God that it's that TIME! yuck! Freda

Hi Freda,

Actually I posted a note about Vitamin D a couple of months ago. Here is the start –

Extra Vitamin D and Calcium Aren’t Needed, Report Says
By GINA KOLATA

Published: November 29, 2010

The very high levels of vitamin D that are often recommended by doctors and testing laboratories — and can be achieved only by taking supplements — are unnecessary and could be harmful, an expert committee says. It also concludes that calcium supplements are not needed.

Originally Posted by Tea Granny:
Weigh in day today - I've lost 1 pound :) :) :) Now that I have been concentrating on proper food and enough water for 4 weeks it's time to add another mini-goal. ( They don't have to be weight related do they??) I hate exercise - and this month I will add at least 2 days of exercise to each week - for those who have told me it must be at least 3 days or there is no benefit :club: no one will convince me that finally moving my (rather large) butt twice a week, after doing nothing for so long is not going to do me some good! Have a wonderful day everyone :)

Hi Tea,
CONGRATULATIONS on your loss! I agree with you – some exercise is better than no exercise!

Originally Posted by ellabella:

I got a call from my sister's son-in-law yesterday to tell me that my nephew (sis's son) had a stroke the night before last. Some of you will remember that he is the one who was diagnosed with a malignant, inoperable brain tumor several years (6?7?) back. He's had several rounds of chemo, radiation, and was doing well - even back to work - for awhile. Just lately he's been experiencing vertigo, and his eyelid has been drooping, and he had the stroke. I understand that they did surgery to reduce pressure in his brain, and that while he is comatose at this point, and on life support, there is some expectation that he will survive. I spoke briefly with my sister who is, of course, beside herself, and I guess that when her dd & sil have to go home, she would like me to come down (to NC) to be with her. He's in Missions Hospital in Asheville. So, it looks like I'll be headed down there in the not-too-distant future. Not the carefree "sister's vacay" that we like to do, but at least we'll be together. Z

Hi Zoe,
I am so sorry to hear about your nephew’s stroke. My best wishes to you and your family.

Donna - “Skittles are ruling my life!” BAN THEM FROM YOUR HOUSE! My rule is if I EVERY binge on anything, it is banned from my house from that point on.

:hug:Hi everyone..not much going on here..altho im frustrated as im on a plateau for wght loss :( i was told this is normal for surg patients about 8-10 weeks after surg..it has something to do with stored sugars and replacing them as your body adjusts..i read the technical reasons but doesnt make it any less frustrating..this to will pass..also the exercising that im doing will help..i use weights and stretchy bands,im suppose to walk but going in circels in the house is boring..so i use the walker and march in place and do lunches and squats..I HATE TO EXERCISE!!!:dizzy: i have been working on my scrapbooks and enjoying that..and keeps me busy.

zoe my dh suffers from sad..he uses a sp lamp and taked meds..sry u have such a long commute..maybe a lamp with your morning coffee would help :hug:

Lynn hope u dont get sick from the dentist

jess is your aunt better

Bobbie i luv your baby animals stories i like the name petunia and that beautiful plant makes me think spring

Mary sounds like u are enjoying your trip..its hard to follow a plan on vacation

Lyn i need to schedule those tests too must be a spring thing,altho im tired of being pokes and proded

Karen congrats on the win..i dont play bridge but do play penocel(sp?) luv it

Nancy hope your furbaby gets better soon

glynn i love that bike wonder if i could get so i could use one? a cruising granny

Freda sry the winter months affect you maybe a sunlamp would help also vit d is one of the many supplements i have to take esp here in alaska where we dont get alot of sun

Tea granny congrats on the loss

sure hope i didnt miss anyone and if i did im an airhead and so sry..congrats to us all for the awsome job we do supporting each other and striving to make ourselves healthier..have an awsome day:hug: rosey :wave:

Hi All - Well, I faced the "dreaded" scale today& found I lost 2 pounds this week! That makes 6 pounds in total! I like the mini goals that Tea Granny is doing. I'm working on doing the same thing..........the big picture is overwhelming for me. So I hope for a pound a week & anything more is a real bonus. Plan on getting back to aqua fit tomorrow; depends on the roads. No more snow in the near forecast so no excuses, eh? Love this site! Catch you all later!

Hi G.G.s,
Just had to share, seems like my bad luck is finally changing! First, & most important, my Milky cat continues to get better. Yay! He’s sitting in my lap, purring, right now. Yay! again.

Next good news, earlier today, I had to make a call to the main office of the company SO works for, & the person I needed to talk to actually answered the phone herself, on the second ring! I was so shocked, I almost dropped the phone. When I could speak, the first words out of my mouth were “Wow, a real person!” She just laughed. I found out we wouldn’t have to make a special trip to the Dr.’s office, & pay their $15 fee, to have them fill out some papers (then another trip there to pick them up). She was real nice, & just took the info from me.

Then, later this afternoon, we got a call from the company that handles SO’s 401K. We had been trying to find out if we could get a loan on it, to help us out until he gets back to work. After about a month, & numerous phone calls, we hadn’t been able to get an answer, & just gave up. Well, they were calling to let us know it’s been approved, & the check is supposed to be on the way.

I just feel like a huge weight has finally been lifted off my shoulders! With all this good luck today, we almost feel like we won the lottery! Anyway, I’ve been unloading about all the bad stuff here, so I just couldn’t wait to let you know about the good. Thanks for being there, Golden Girls!

NCNancy

Hi again,
I just now read all the posts, because I just had to share my good news with you first.

Milky (& I) want to thank everyone, both 2-legged & 4-legged, for all the well-wishes (& ear rubs). They seem to be working!

Zoe, I hope my good day rubs off on you. Sounds like you could use one, that, & lots of sunshine! I sure hope your nephew will be ok.

Tea Granny, Good for you on the one pound loss! Yay! And, Laffalot, 2 pounds lost is great! Yay! for you.

Rosey, you know you’re going to be losing a bunch more weight, so, positive thoughts, & hang in there!

That’s enough for tonight, my typing finger is tired.
NCNancy

Good Evening,

I'm glad NC Nancy that things are turning around and some good things happened today. Glad Milky is feeling better.

Laffalot ~ congratulations on the 2# loss this week. The aqua fit sounds fun.

Rosey ~ hang in there ~ that plateau will pass. I bet you could ride a granny cycle and I think you would love it too.

Lynn ~ hope you don't get sick from that dentist. Hope also that spring is right around the corner for you.

Donna ~ you brought a smile to my day with your description of "rolling up the girls before stuffing them into a bra"

Zoe ~ Oh my ~ I will be glad for you when the weather gets better so it doesn't take you so many hours to get to work. Hope your nephew is doing ok.

Bobbi ~ thank you for the PB2 info. Your plants are so pretty.

Tea Granny ~ Congrats on the pound lost and great idea of the mini-goal of exercise.

Freda ~ I got one of those chair pads (for my bicycle seat) with the stuff on the back that keeps it from sliding ~ then I also used your idea of the duct tape to hold it on. Without the tape I was having do do what Karen FL described about her chair cushion and jump up to sit down. So, when that sun comes out ~ I'm ready to roll :D

Gonna post this before I lose it then do some more.