So far, no ads. I had them one other time and had to change something to get rid of them but I don't remember what it was. The only different I have is the box to type your message is much smaller.

Back when leggings were in style before, I bought some, but I got them in the full figure section at KMart so they were so big they fit more like knit pants and didn't hug my leg. I have some others that I bought on a clearance rack recently but only wear them around the house. No too many older women wear them around here. DH doesn't really like them. He is very reserved when it comes to clothing. He was waiting for me in the front of Target and a young girl had on leggings. She dropped something and bent over to pick it up. There was this couple walking by and the guy was staring at the young girl's butt. His wife asked him if he got a good look. Jerry was laughing. Jerry probably got a good look, too. LOL I used to dress very stylish when I was single and would probably try them if it wasn't for Jerry's not liking them. My top is much bigger than my bottom. I like to wear wider pants to balance myself out.

Gayle, before I bought my Cloud Walker I tried a Gazelle in a store and almost fell off it. I couldn't balance myself on it. When I saw the Cloud Walker that didn't have the moving handles I bought it. Remember the old Nordic Track ski machines that you moved your feet and also your arms? I couldn't use them either. I guess I can't walk and chew gum at the same time. LOL

Carol Sue ~ I don't know what makes the ads show up ~ it shows one on your last post. Maybe it has something to do with which browser a person uses? And they seem to all be Jenny Craig Ads.

You mentioned the Nordic Track thing ~ I had one of those. I did ok with it at first and enjoyed it, but of course as is my way, I thought I would use it all the time, but I lack self discipline. Eventually, as I got older, I got so I didn't feel like I was very stable on it ~ felt afraid I would fall off of it.

I had one of those step aerobics things ~ that looked fun too ~ a bunch of people in a room all doing the same movements to music, stepping up on this platform. They had videos to go with it and TV exercise shows you could follow along with and do it. I still have that ~ have trouble parting with some of the stuff. :dizzy: But even though that looked fun, it hurt my hips ~ stepping up over and over again.

There was a similar thing ~ you did the same kind of step aerobics moves and stepped up on a wedge shaped thing ~ it was called ramping. I thought maybe that one would be easier on the hips. I liked that too, but after getting so many things and not using them as I thought I would ~ I didn't get that one.

Same thing happened with an elliptical machine we have. I used one at the 'Y" and liked it. But it went by the way ~ same old same old ~ lack of self discipline. Eventually, as I got older, it also hurt my hips and was uncomfortable to use. It was supposed to be easy on your knees and I guess it was good for that. We still have that, Steve uses it to now after his heart blockage and stent operation. He was doing cardiac rehab for many weeks. He was discharged from that and now uses the treadmill to warm up, then the elliptical for the faster part, then back on the treadmill to cool down. I had wanted to get rid of that piece of equipment, but glad we didn't because now Steve uses it. He wasn't an exerciser (said his kind of exercise would be laying on a table and letting someone move his arms and legs for him ~ LOL) but after that cardiac problem, he does it faithfully now.

I have tried so many diets and exercise equipment. Looking for the "magic" one that will finally work. Steve has been nice to me about that ~ he has let me get these different things ~ in my attempts to help myself. He hasn't been nasty to me when I haven't followed through like I hoped to. Maybe for him, that is one of the "for better or worse" parts of being married.

I had one simple manual treadmill ~ it was called a walk and roll. It had a series of rollers where you stood ~ it was slightly inclined, so you kind of rolled back as you walked on it. I tried to find a picture of one of those, but couldn't. I think I saw it in a magazine ~ that was way a long time ago ~ before internet.

The people who advertise these things make it look easy and fun. And they aren't hard to use really, it is just my self discipline problem that gets in the way.

My rheumatologist several years ago told me to ride a bike to help my knees. I got a recumbent exercise bike. I loved to ride that and watch TV, but because of the angle of the seat ~ when I got done, my back would be killing me. I need to get rid of that one. I bought an upright exercise bike and like that much better.

Thank goodness for second hand stuff ~ I don't feel quite so bad if I don't end up using something as much as I thought I would, if the thing didn't cost me a lot of money.

I guess this was a TBT (Throw Back Thursday) trip down memory lane of exercise equipment.

I'm procarastinating ~ I need to get off here and get dressed. I have been invited to go out in the yard with Steve and do yard work. That is about my least favorite thing to do.

Hope you all are having a good day.

So far it's a quiet morning, gray looking outside but no rain. Dh is making kimchi and I'm sitting here drinking my tea. Soon we will get ready to go to Costco. I want to return the juicer I bought...I bought it to make my mochas in primarily but it doesn't work well...it is a pulsar kind and it won't start and then will suddenly start and makes me jump! :D I don't need that in my life. LOL Also my son's GF gave me a Cuisinart juicer. She was going to give it to Goodwill, so if I don't like it, I'll give it away, but thought I'd try juicing...I really haven't tried that much. I washed it yesterday and it is now taking a lot of space on my counter. I don't have a lot of counter space so that is an issue, esp if I don't use it much. I think all I need for my mochas is a simple inexpensive blender really like my previous Oster. I know Costco has a Cuisnart but not sure if I'll get it or look around for another cheap Oster.

Our son popped in for a few minutes last night on his way to where he now lives. It's an hour drive to his place now and we are about half way. Halo sat at his feet in adoration as usual.

About the ads...is it happening with all of us..how about Bobbi? Are we all using the same browser? Probably not. I use Chrome.

I was watching Biggest Loser the other night and noticed the step exercises they do. I could do that with my small step stool. I have a stretch band for arm and leg work. I have my recumbent bike and I plan on getting a treadclimber...plus I have videos I could workout with. I can also do stretches and cardio on my own. I have no excuse not to exercise. Like Glynne said it is the discipline I need. Same with my eating. I did well yesterday and dropped 1.5# overnight so back to the 171 finally at least.

Glynne - I think I'd be more comfortable with an upright bike too, doesn't hurt my back but I keep sliding down and have to reposition frquently. However I do feel my recumbent bike may work my lower abs better. All the bikes hurt my knees a little. My son said the treadclimbers are now at a special discount...still probably more than my bike was but should be pretty good. Just have to go through him and haven't had a chance when he's had his laptop with him. Steve sounds like a smart man..when he sees the need for something he does it. I wish I were more like that. In more than one area of my life I need to be that way. And I think he really cares about you and wants you to be healthy too so he is willing to buy these things for you.

Carol - I have felt the same way about balancing my body out, however my legs look better in straighter pants. If I didn't have my fat and I were slender and more fit, my legs would look fine in them. When I wore jeans I always preferred the straight jeans. The fuller legs make me look short and dumpy. So in order to get jeans I liked I had to buy low rise which I don't like because of my muffin top. Now I've just given up on jeans. I don't think my leggings are extremely tight once I get them on but they do feel tight when I start pulling them on my lower legs. I think the reason they are not quite so tight on me is that I wear a larger woman size (because of my belly), and have a smaller women's legs. They are very very comfy like wearing PJs. I have another pair that is a large print...might feel better in them but they also will attract more attention, so I don't know... But I definitely will wear a long top with both pair to cover my butt and belly. I love the tops I bought from her but some of the longer tops and those sorta shawl like things with sleeves...not sure what you call them....took me some getting used to...I had one that wasn't quite so long but have rarely wore it. For these tops I need a longer one. I didn't buy one but think I will cause when I saw them on me at her house, I thought they looked pretty good. Think it really depends on how you style your outfit and my dd is very good at that. Style is something I'd sorta given up on...thought it was all over for me, but I'm kinda rethinking that I guess thanks to my dd. I didn't even know that leggings have already been in style...I do remember leotards or tights but I never wore them except around the house.

Well, dh is probably wondering when I'm going to get ready to go to Costco.
Talk later.

Went to Costco to return the blender but I forgot a few pcs......so had to bring it home and will have to return it another time probably tomorrow. I looked at the Cuisinart blender and have done a little researching online...I don't think I want it....still think I'll probably go for another one, maybe an upgrade in power however the one I had worked fine. I've been online too much today.

Leggings? I bought a very, very cheep pair in K Mart to wear UNDER a pair of pants like long-johns. Forgot I had them. My legs are very, very large. Each leg, tho short, holds over 1/3 of my weight. I'm going to look short and fat no matter what I wear.

Today we had Noon Mass and then Lunch Bunch. Some women made Chicken Pot Pie and the rest of us brought side dishes. My carrot/pineapple salad always goes so fast that I simply brought it again. Went very rapidly and was good color with so many other things rather colorless.

Met more new people, but it was funny all at our table had begun coming to that church rather recently from 4 other churches. We drove 18 miles to go - 2 miles east instead of 16 miles west. What is two extra miles when we like everything about this church. Priest is even better to listen to than he was 25 years ago when I first met him. DH enjoys everything here. So glad he insisted we try in late October. Today we sat with a woman & her husband - she is in our book club and I enjoyed her so much a few weeks ago.

We are getting out with people far more often and each of us are enjoying it so much. DH belongs to Men's group at other Church and never misses their Saturday get-togethers. I still help run Prayer chapel by making calls so someone is there during the hours we are open. When I call it gives me an opportunity to ask how that person is doing and 'catch up" Volunteering has always been a huge part of the lives of all the females in our family.

Sandy

Good Morning Everyone,
Another Friday is here and I feel like I've wasted the week as I haven't done much of anything except cleaning; reading and quick runs to the grocery store. I think I'll just have toast and eggs for dinner tonight as I've had poultry the past few days and need a day without meat. I sure am glad I love chicken as that is best for this diet.

Gayle I too, have tried and have spent hundreds of dollars on exercise equipment only to let it go by the wayside. I now have a treadmill in that spot in my rec room which I do like so far and will get back on it as soon as my ankle is all better.

Mary I hope you find a juicer that you like. Good for you in losing that 1-1/2 lbs. I used to have a beautiful wardrobe when I was working even for very formal occasions but now I don't even own a dress or skirt. I have a few very dressy pant and top outfits that would fit me again if I could just get another 15 lbs. off. If I can get my weight down to goal I would like to purchase one of those very long skirts that are in style now with a nice top.

Sandy care to post your carrot/pineapple salad recipe?

Have a good day everyone,
Karrine

Karrine I don't use a real recipe for the salad. I grate 6 large organic carrots (they are sweeter), Drain 1 can unsweetened pineapple tidbits, use 1/2 cup of pineapple juice and add 1/2 cup (approx) raisins to it and heat in Microwave to plump up the raisins. Add about 1/2 cup organic yogurt to juice/raisins, about large pinch salt, squeeze or so of honey, less than 1/4 c lemon juice. Add liquid & pineapple to carrots and refrigerate. I stir it up several times because the juice goes to bottom. Next day I stir it all good and put in beautiful blue pottery dish to really show it off. No exact measurements, sorry.

I don't own a dress and haven't for years. In fact, we almost never go any place I dress up for - really dress up. I wear nice clothes to Mass, of course, but rest of the time I'm in casual clothes. Being retired is such a blessing.

Stevia: A workshop on herbs had some stevia plant for us to taste the leaves. It was sweet. In fact, just for fun I may put a plant or two among my day lilies this year. I drink coffee and tea black, but perhaps the stevia

We have a good natulaus treadmill that has platform that gives slightly with each step. It folds up to take up less room when not in use. DD uses it almost daily. DH has a Nautalis Gym set in Garage that is covered with kitchen appliances now. With the exercise bands we have plenty of equipment that we could use.

Today's walk in temperatures above 50 degrees was extra special. That is the best I've felt waking in months. If it is nice tomorrow I hope to go again. Back to laundry and check writing. Sandy

I had a dizzy spell last night. I often feel a little dizzy when I first get up but it doesn't seem to be my bp when I check it. Usually my head feels full (like sinus) and I have a slight headache too, but this was different. I didn't get up fast (dh saw how slowly I got up and confirmed that), but I immediately was so dizzy I had to grab the bed near me and remained somewhat dizzy all evening. I did not have the other symptoms other than after I lay down I felt a slight headache for a very short time. My BP was good. Ok this morning though. Dr mentioned once it could be my bs causing these spells but it was no higher than usual..in fact I had fairly good bs most of the day yesterday. Not always normal but not really high. I did notice a little of that abdominal discomfort I had before last night but not very bad.

My weight dropped again so it is now 170.5. Not changing my sig until it is down at least a week though. I have been very intentional with my eating and working in exercise whenever I can.

Sandy - Glad your family is using Nautilus products as my son works for them! :) I like the folding idea...will ask my son about that. If they still make it.

Karrine - I never had a lot of formal dresses because I didn't have much use for them, but I did used to have a lot of very nice dresses. Wish I could wear them now but of course they'd be way out of style. I was thinking perhaps I could wear the two dresses I have with leggings except the leggings I have don't match at all so I'd have to buy more. Don't want to get too many til I know I will wear them often. I think they can be worn every season except summer probably. My problem is having the tops/dresses to go with them all. I'm not good at matching them up like my dd is.

The long shawl type item I was telling you about is called a kimono, but it is more like a shawl you put your arms in and it is long enough to cover your bottom and probably more. I'd like to get a couple if I can match them up with other things but they cost $45 each so want to be sure I'll wear them. I'd like one in black and one in perhaps beige.

Sandy - I've seen women with large legs in leggings. They usually stick to the darker colors but with longer tops and perhaps a kimono they look good.
The ones that don't wear longer tops don't look so good though. I think it's just knowing how to wear them. I went to a site for women over 40 (which seems so young to me!) but there were also some women my age who posted about wearing leggings and how they wore them. Of course, they sounded like they were slender but I got some good ideas there and was happy to know there are older women wearing them. Actually I think in a lot of ways they are ideal for older women because they are so comfortable.

Yesterday I wore a top I'd bought at Pennys and hadn't worn yet...and realized it is probably long enough to wear with my light leggings although I didn't do that. Doesn't exactly match but the style with the leggings seems to be not perfectly matching. Won't match the other two at all though.

Need to go back to Costco today to return the blender/juicer...I found the pcs we forgot yesterday. Might look at Target or someplace for another Oster.

Good morning everyone,
I ended up with a different dinner yesterday than planned. I went to the fast food place near me and got a pulled pork sandwich. I looked up the points for it before I went and I had enough points left for the day so I got it. The new winter jacket I purchased from Sears arrived yesterday and it fit me perfectly so I'm happy about that. It is black with brown fur on the hood. My old one is too shabby to even give to the Goodwill and once when I was out shopping in it a young teenager said "nice coat". He was being sarcastic of course but he was right lol.

Sandy Thank you for the carrot/pineapple recipe. It does sound to be very good and I like all the ingredients. I wrote it down to try one day.

Mary Sorry you had that dizzy spell last so long. So far, I haven't experienced anything like that.

Bobbolink So sorry to hear about Charlie and cancer. Pets become as close as human beings and so sad to see him in any pain.

I think I'll make a steak with potatoes and veggie for dinner tonight. It is just a cheap cut of steak so I wrap it up in foil with a little dry onion soup sprinkled on top which helps to tenderize it and put it in the oven for 3/4 hr. depending on it's thickness.

Have a good Saturday everyone,
Karrine

More about the ads that are now showing on the posts.

I asked the question on another thread and got some replies and a reply from an administrator named IBobi (Paul).

I think this started the other day ~ I tried to get on here and got a message that the site was shut down for maintenance. When I was able to get back on, that is when I noticed the new thing with the ads.

The first people that answered, had noticed the change too, but didn't know why it had taken place. Then the guy Paul came along and explained a little. He said that he wasn't expecting the ads to be so "obtrusive", and said he would ask for them to be modified a bit.

I guess that has taken place now. One lady noticed that the ads now seem to only be on the last post on a thread. That thread only had one page. I looked back at our thread and it seems that the ads are on each last page of the thread. That isn't so bad. It is tolerable like that.

Waiting for Jason to come over. He wants to wash his car (money is tight for him, so he is trying to save money by doing it here instead of going to a car wash). Is a good chance to visit with him a little while he does that.

Be back later.

I am going to knock on wood, but I'm still not seeing the ads. The only change I see is that the reply window is noticeably smaller. I use Firefox. In fact, I used to see ads on top and on the sides of the posts, but they aren't here anymore.

Bobbi, Poor Charlie. The older dogs seem to just get too tired to fight with the younger ones. When it's time for Charlie to go, you just try to hold on to the good memories.

Mary, I get dizzy off and on. Most of the time it's when I first lie down in bed, or when I first sit up in bed. It lasts for a few seconds then I'm fine. One time it happened when I got up to walk around, and another time while sitting at my computer. I haven't had it the past few days when I went to bed. Someone on another thread said it could be dehydration causing it. Some days I try to drink a lot of water, but not if I'm going to be going out somewhere. I need to be near the bathroom. It could also be caused by my heart valves, but I know if I tell the doctor about it he will put me through a barrage of tests and maybe even in the hospital. It is supposed to be accompanied with shortness of breath, and I'm not having that, so I will hold off telling the doctor until it gets worse.

There was a very large young woman where I worked who wore black legging daily. She wore long tops, and I think they suited her best. No one seemed to think she was too big to be wearing them. It bothers me that I have to wear elastic waist jeans, but I feel better in them when I go out. I prefer the straight leg, not fitted and not flared. I also like having a pocket for my phone. My husband calls me when he can't find me in a store. By the time I take the phone out of my purse he has hung up. LOL

I have been having a carb fest the past few days, so my BS has been up. I had spaghetti one night and mac and cheese the next. So good, but so deadly for my BS.

CarolSue Re: Jeans. Catherines shop has jeans that finally fit me!!! I wear large size but with huge bottom and much smaller waist, usually jeans are bunched up with a belt to fit and feel awful. Catherine's jeans come in sizes to fit real women. Pat would wear the ones for straighter body, DD#1 and 2 need, as I do, ones that can be 12 to 14 inches smaller in the waist than in the bottom area. I also like straight legs if the legs are large enough for very large legs.
One pair elastic waist pants has bell bottoms, and I feel terrible when I see myself, but they are so comfortable I choose them anyhow.

See add on CarolSue's post, the last post on this page. Doesn't cover anything.

Mary Sure hope you find help for the dizziness. How frustrating. I've had that for a few days occasionally, and luckily could stay home at the time. While working I never experienced that problem, wonder why?

Bobbie Sorry to hear about your beloved dog having cancer. We can really love those rascals and it hurts so much when we loose them.

Gayle Re-read about all your exercise equipment. How do you have room for the family?

Given a choice I prefer to be outside to walk or garden, but in the winter time I'm housebound far too often. Now that we changed churches we are attending functions there almost weekly beside the Sunday Mass. Both of us enjoy going and have met delightful people. This week has been warm enough that DH and I walked outside again today, only .6 of a mile, but I feel better to be really moving. Sure walk slower than I used to. At the rate I go I would be getting just a bit more than 1/2 what I used to do. Sometimes it is not good to stay in same neighborhood for so long that I've gone from young person with 3 preschoolers, to a retired woman with 4 great grandchildren. Realize too well how much weight I've gained and how much movement is not longer possible. However, I'm really in relative good health and must remember I'd be better with just a bit more effort.

Sandy

Dh went to the mens prayer breakfast at church. Our son has been going with but wasn't feeling well, so dh went alone. I often feel dizzy...when I turn my head quickly, when I first get up etc....just mildly dizzy usually though. I do not know what causes it. I used to think my bp but it doesn't seem to be it.
ETA: Once when I had this dizziness my previous doctor said he thought it was a virus as he had other patients who had it too. It finally went away other than the occasional kind as I described above.

Yesterday I did some dusting in my office and the family room, then vacuumed the carpet throughout. Our carpet is getting very dirty. I bought that carpet cleaner and have only used it a few times. Need to get to it! Besides the usual dirt, Halo has also been tracking in a little mud these days.
Our son came home last night for dinner. We had eaten but it was still slightly warm. He never wants it heated. He seemed tired and distracted so we didn't talk much. Halo of course loves having him here and being able to sleep in his room beside his bed. He left again very early this morning...dh said around 3 am. His drills are really different than dh's were.

There is going to be a big multi-dealer online sale for LulaRoe starting Monday and will last through Wed. I have signed up and hope to find a few matching pieces for what I have already bought. Since there are more dealers there should be more options in colors etc.

Today I plan to go to Bed Bath & Beyond to look for another Oster blender. I've been using my Ninja system in the meantime, but it is more awkward to use and I'd prefer another Oster.

Reading a good book on building both your physical and spiritual core. Couldn't sleep last night so got up and read it for a while, then finally got to sleep. I've also been reading it this morning. Going to do the exercises she recommends when I'm done here. My weight was down another 1/2# this morning. Hope this trend continues.

Sandy - I would love to have a small waist like you. I guess we all have our problems with finding clothes to fit though. I'm glad you've found a shop that has jeans that fit. I hope one day I can wear jeans again. Of course I can buy elastic waist jeans but the legs are all way too big on me. For now I'll stick to stretch pants and leggings. I wore my leggings out yesterday...still felt a little wierd but no one stared. Sometimes I think they may even notice my colorful top more than they do my legs. I too prefer to walk outside...wish you were all here and we could walk together. The temp isn't bad and the sun is shining today and best of all, not rain!

Glynne - On the ads...last night I tried IE and still saw one ad, so don't think it is the browser. From what you said, it sounds like the administration is allowing it. It doesn't bother me too much, but I'd prefer they stay on the sides. Yes when I tried IE I only saw the ad on the last post on the page too.
He probably had just changed it. I deleted the post. It is interesting that with Firefox, Carol isn't seeing ads at all. But the ones on the side don't bother me and occasionally they are even interesting and I check them out, not often though.

Karrine - Your dinner sounds so yummy! I have made that before and we enjoyed it. Glad your new coat fits well!

Bobbi - So sorry to hear about Charlie.

Good afternoon GG's,

It has been a beautiful weather day here today.

Jason came and worked on cleaning out and washing his car. He planned on waxing it too, but when he started reading the directions on the wax container, discovered (and he hadn't realized) that it was wash and wax all in the same liquid. You were to spray it and wash it like usual, and the wax was built right in, so waxing separately after that was not necessary. He was disappointed, but actually was running out of time, so it was probably for the best. I helped him some, and kept asking what else I could do to help, but mostly, he just wanted me to visit with him. I always enjoy getting a chance to do that.

Got the deck cleaned off the other day, so now can enjoy sitting out there on the glider when it is nice. That will be enjoyable until the time when the mosquitoes start coming around and find us.

There is a presidential campaign thing going on in Houston tonight. Steve sort of would like to go, but I fear that it would be a lot of standing/waiting and I am just not up to that. Hillary and I think former president Bill Clinton will be here ~ the public can attend. I hope Steve doesn't try to guilt me into going somehow. Between the standing and crowds of people ~ I just can't get excited about it.

Mary ~ I hope you are feeling better and that this dizziness thing would go away. Hope you can find a blender that you like. Glad for you that the weight has dropped a little more. Way to go

Sandy ~ most of the exercise equipment I told about we don't have anymore. We really only have 4 pieces left. The elliptical, the treadmill and the exercise bike are in what was meant to be a dining room. We use it kind of like an exercise room. The Gazelle thing is in the family room. Other people would look at how we use the rooms in our house and think it is weird, but as long as it works for us, it doesn't matter. We aren't entertainers ~ Sara and the kids and Jason are about the only ones who come over. I'm glad for you that it has been warm enough that you could enjoy getting to walk outside some. And your opportunities to get together and do things with people from your church sounds really nice.

Carol Sue ~ hang in there. Maybe now that you've had some of the spaghetti and mac and cheese ~ you will have had enough to feel like getting back on track. I know how you feel about drinking water when you are going to be out and about. My family kind of teases me about knowing where all the bathrooms in the stores are.

Karrine ~ glad your new coat fit ~it sounds real pretty. Your pulled pork meal sounds good ~ good for you ~ making it work with your points. The steak meal you are going to prepare sounds good also.

Bobbi ~ so sad about Charlie. It is hard to watch our beloved pets decline. {{{{hugs}}}}

I think I am gonna tip back an close my eyes for a bit. I have gotten up earlier than usual for a few mornings, and feel kind of tired. I do better when I can sleep until I wake up on my own.

Hope you all are having a good weekend.