Ally- Although you felt you had a fat day and it is all in the waist,I hope you still had a good time. We all have those days.
One thing is a sure thing. I hate the scale this weekend. I think too much salt. I ate feta . Not a lot but it doesn't take much.Start over Monday is just a few hours away.
Hello everybody..
Hope everyone is feeling better...Joanne

Starting over Monday is the story of my life.

I think I'm going to try the Atkin's Protein thing again. I did pretty good on it at the beginning of the summer - sounds like you're doing great, Joanne!!! My d-i-l is on it ... my son lost 35 pounds on it at the beginning of the year so I know it works if you stick with it! (the if is my problem... )

Thought I was getting over this cold but now it feels like it's coming back! It takes me so long to get over any kind of infection, guess it's the low blood - immunity thing! Then, too, we had a picnic at church yesterday and I was outside in the cool air from 3 to 7 ... probably should have stayed home!

When Ross saw Jenna's 'vacation' page he had to have one, too. His school starts back tomorrow so I made him one and printed it out for him today so he could take it with him tomorrow. He picked out his pictures and told me what to write. Here's his if you're interested.

http://www.memeart.com/RossVacation.html

Good morning-woke up at 4:30 and couldn't go back to sleep-so much on my mind-I hate waiting and there are lots of things I'm waiting for-too numerous to mention. Going to pool today, very relaxing. I felt better yesterday.I even went for a walk-it actually snowed here-flakes in the air. Cold.Hubby is up!!!Bye for now. Mima

IMima- It has been a nice day here in Fl. I went on my walk as usual. I still keep challenging the 3 miles. A long hot soak after supper was the thing. I might survive the rest of the evening..I hate waking up so early in the A.M. It makes the day so long. I find so many more things that need doing and wear myself out..
Meme- Nice pictures. It is always nice to vacation with family.. I hope you are feeling better by now .
Hello everybody...Joanne

I had 2 naps yesterday. And I didn't feel that great but today I am ok. Going to try the water aerobics very carefully. Then I'll probably sleep til tutoring. It's warm out for one day only-more snow tomorrow, Worried about daughter-she has 2 spots on her tongue and dentist said to go to an oral surgeon. Bye for now. Mima

Mima- I sure hope the oral surgeon finds nothing to worry about. Is she a smoker? I know how it is when one of our children get something medically wrong. We worry ,sometimes, more than they do.
Exercising in the water sounds wonderful. Eleni told me of a ymca that might be opening in the future. That would be nice if they had a pool and classes for the seniors.
Meme- Try the SBD. It is a little better health wise. I find that I can tolerate it and still feel that it is balanced. No carbs for 2 weeks ,then you can add some fruit next two weeks. I have added very little. You aren't supposed to have bananas but I am on lasix and after a night of leg cramps I do add about one or 2 a week.
Hello everybody...Joanne

Hi everyone. When they have that Y , they might have exercises for arthritis, Joanne. The class was great-I had a little pain in my ribs but then it went away, Going to chiro today so I will have him work on it. Teacher was good-I explained about my limitations. I did eat half a doughnut last night-and it wasn;t even that good. Make sure you get your potassium . Joanne. Daughter's white spots went away by themselves-hope its nothing. DIL says the doc says the baby 's spine LOOKS fine. Tests on the 3rd of Nov-I'll be glad when they are over. They need a healthy baby although I wouldn't trade Alison for anything-just feel bad for what she goes through. She is going to be upset if it's not a girl, she says. Brad is sick-wonder where he got it. Ha!Poor guy. Bye for now-it's going to snow tonight. Mima

Well, so much for the water aerobics-had the pain in my ribs bad and chiro said it's a piece of cartilage that pops out and takes a long time to heal-it's been 3 years. But I can swim. It's snowing!!But not sticking to the roads. Going to get my flu shot today and walk with Auntie, I had a Dr. Phil protein bar for lunch yesterday brcause I was at the mall. It was good but 2 bucks-course a Wendy's salad is 4. Of course I had a lemon doughnut in the morning at Dunkin's. Yummy-got that over with. Hi everyone. Mima

Good MOrning.

Mima sorry that the water areobics don't work for you. I can do them some times, and other times NOT. Haven't been for awhile. Takes so darn long to heal. I think that is funny that you are living way South of me and you have snow already. Might get some sleet tomorrow, they say. I REALLY don't like that.

I am tired today. I had to go back to Red Deer yesterday to see my Dr. (still haven't changed to one in Edmonton, but MUST do that soon). I have a sinus infection and inner ear infection. I don't feel sick at all, but my ear aches a bit and my sinus's were giving me trouble. On antibiotics for 10 days.

Meme - I hope that you have gotten back on Atkins. I think that is what I am going to do as well. Will look at the South Beach Diet and see what the difference is. I think, basically, it is lower fat, but not sure. That would work better with me not having a Gallbladder.

Joanne - keep on walking! You are doing so well with your walking and your diet. I hope I have your resolve. I think some of this yeast problem is getting under control (well it was, but now I have to take antibiotics, so that will probably flare it up again) I have been on a course of Diflucan and it seems to be helping. My sugar cravings are pretty well gone. So perhaps this time when I get going, I will be successful. Wish me luck, because I am going to need it.

Ally - I hope you are getting over that flare and that your aunt is getting better. It can be very stressful having to look after someone when you have a medical problem yourself. Don't forget to take time out just for yourself.

Hi Anagram and Candice - Where the heck are you?

I haven't gotten back on anything yet. Been in bed all week again...my cold/whatever it is started coming back Monday and I've been miserable. Haven't been out of the house all week!!! I really haven't eaten that much, though. I haven't had much of an appetite. Mainly wanted Baskin's Robbins choc. ice cream!

Mima- You are one brave chick..No way could I go to Dunkin Donuts.. You know I bet I could put away a dozen of those things with one sitting.. So I don't go. I am just not that brave and I don't think I will ever have the will power...
Happy-Do you eat Yogart? Good for yeast infections. Yes I enjoy the walking. Not the pain that goes with it though. Every step hurts. I can't give in to it though. I do manage to clear my mind and it does calm my nerves. I am a hyper person and the walks are needed therepy.I think the South Beach Diet is better than Adkins...More healthy...
Meme- I hope you are feeling better. Chocolate icecream sounds good. I have some FF in my fridge. Haven't touched it in a couple months. I have some no sugar added fudgesycles to. I think I may have one tonight..
Hello Everybody...Joanne

I love the sugar free fudgicles-they satisfy the craving. I went for a walk yesterday but I was freezing.Stayed cold all day but I just had my flu shot yesterday morning. I too think that South Beach is much healthier but I do think you need to add some carbs back in when you can. I believe in a balanced diet-listen to me , the carb addict. But those carbs should be complex-not like doughnuts!Ha! That was probably the first one in a year so don't worry. And I was good yesterday. Go Marlins-I want them to beat the Yanks who beat us-Say in the 11th inning of the last game with a home to break the tie. Weigh in today. Probably no loss. Bye for now. Mima-Meme-Brad is sick too!!!Got it from me.

I do plan on adding some carbs..But, not till I reach my KOPS goal.. I crave them so I add a fruit and fudgesycles(S/F),just not often. I have always been afraid to eat out . I have a fear of not eating right. No will power. I am starting to test myself. Golden Corral was a challenge last week and I did good...
I see by the weather station that it is snowing up there. It is still in the 80's here. Just not so humid which makes it nice.
No TOPS meeting this week. The room was needed for a book sale. I may go down there later today. I can't resist these things. My house gets over run with books and then I have to start giving them away. My daughter gets them and then her friends.So for 25-50 cents we all enjoy them.
Hello everybody...Joanne

Hi Guys!! I decided that I would try eating organic foods starting Monday. I only start new things on MOnday so that gives me a few more days to stuff in everything I will tell myself I can't eat later. Like cookies, candy etc. I have not bought Halloween candy yet...was afraid I would eat it.
I have been reading about preservatives and additives in food and one article said that you ought to try to limit these as much as you can for a few weeks and see if you feel the difference.
I am trying to get out of this flareup. Did have to take my aunt to her cardiologist this week. He just readjusted Lasix and wants her back in two weeks. We have a different doc to see next week. This could be a full time job....

I have that job with my in-laws and I can never get it through to them to NOT set up their appointments on Monday or Tuesday because those are the days that I teach. They will do it EVERY single time!!! It makes me so mad. Then hubby hates to make them reschedule. His mom is having cataract surgery next month and sure enough ... she set it up for a Tuesday. I just told him NO. I said she has a whole month ... she can just change it to Thursday. Those are the two days he does surgery. He called her and told her to change it. I guess it's because I work at home but I get so tired of the whole family acting like I don't work and I'm available to babysit or take them to the Dr. anytime they need me ... I can just cancel lessons anytime I want!

Sorry ... didn't mean to gripe!