Not much new around here. Been working A LOT this month. I think I am off tomorrow, so I will enjoy that, as it is going to be really nice out.

Mima - hope you got rid of all the mold. It can be sooooo dangerous. Also, looks like little Evan is growing up. Can;t believe he is already 2! Time just goes by so fast. Hope you enjoy all your parties you have planned. I am sure you will.

Tammy - Hope you are getting your sorting done. That doesn't exactly sound like a relaxing job. I am 5'8" as well. Losing weight is NOT as easy as Meme makes one think:dizzy: Cutting calories is part of the equation but a lot depends upon meds and how slow the metabolism has gotten. I guess, just hang in there and it will disappear eventually.

Joanne - waiting is always the hardest part. You are having cateract surgery, right? My neighbor had that done in both eyes and she was 81 and all went fine. She said she shouldn't have had it done, as now she can see the dust:)

Meme - You are your usual busy self. Hope you took some down time just for you, this week.

Crockpots I love! Lots of good recipes for them and then can ensure you eat right.

I have been so tired the past while. I know it is caused, in part, by yeast infections. Wish they would just go away. I never had them before the cortisone shots in my back. That is the result! It's hard to kill. I am trying something new, from Sweden, called Dida. Hopefully it will help rid my body of this.

Hope you all have a good day.

Anne, the sorting hasn't been too bad. I sit on the loveseat surrounded by boxes for keeping, pitching, and Goodwill/consignment shop. We have several boxes to sort through at the storage unit. Bob took things there before I could go through them. I know there are lots of things that should have been in the auction, but he was on a mission!!

The weight loss hasn't been easy at all. In fact, when I started on all of this stuff two years ago, I should have just stopped eating because that's when I gained. I had done so well losing weight until that point. I always say I want to lost 50 pounds, and it doesn't matter what I am weighing at that time. Makes no sense at all!! I'm still 30 pounds down from my highest weight, but I'm up 17 from when I started the meds.

I am pleased with my BP this summer. Running about 120/78 whenever I take it. Much better than that 150/90+ that I had during school. ALSO, my sugar level the other morning was 102. Bob was checking his, so I decided to check mine. At least those 2 areas are good.

We grilled steaks and had salads for supper tonight. I've been trying to do more healthy cooking without Bob really noticing. He needs to watch his sugar, but he doesn't. Drives me crazy!!

Hope you get rid of the yeast infection! Maybe what you are trying will work. Have you eaten yogurt to help? My doctor always recommends that. He also always tells me he isn't talking about frozen yogurt. (the guy is on to me!!)

We went for a drive around the lake this afternoon. Got out and walked for a while. Very nice, peaceful.

Sounds like everbody's been busy but me. I have been being lazy but not really by choice. Been a little down. Went to the doctor today ... told him about my allergies being worse and about being so tired and weak all the time. He drew a lot of blood and gave me a steroid inhaler to use for 2 weeks. I told him I have to sing at a wedding in 3 weeks and I can't get a deep breath without coughing so he said to use the inhaler for 2 weeks and see if that doesn't clear up the cough. I've been really emotional lately, too. Don't know what's going on. If I didn't know better, I'd say I was pregnant.

Had a looooong talk with hubby about my 'life' tonight. Told him how unhappy I am ... about the trailer customers, 'men' problems, privacy issues I have, etc. I feel like I can't even have the doors open during the day because I'm afraid some man may come knocking at an inconvenient time and he would know I am home if the doors are all open. I stay in the house with everything all closed up all day long and I hate it. I also told him that some of the men who come here actually scare me and how I hated having to bring them into the house alone when they bought a trailer. He offered to close the whole thing down if that was what I wanted. I told him he was too far into it to do that. That is his retirement plan. He's talking about buying a small building and making an 'office' out by the road for me to conduct sales in so I don't ever have to have customers in the house again. I looked around the other day and some kid had gotten my golden retriever by the collar and pulled her into my kitchen! I didn't go to sleep until about 2:30 AM yesterday morning and a customer called and woke me up at 6:30 AM. He said to turn the phone off in my bedroom and he'd get a sign with "Closed" on it to put on the "Office" when he gets it ... if I want him to. I guess I'll go ahead and let him do that. I'm also thinking about having him put a chain across the driveway so they can't get in the back where the deck is. I'm tired of living like I have been. I've been telling him and telling him but he wasn't listening to me. I finally told him that tonight. I told him I quit. That if he wasn't going to listen to me I quit talking to him and I quit doing anything ... and that includes trying to sell the trailers, too, because I hate doing that anyway.

Sorry ... didn't mean to go off like that ... guess I'm just hormonal.

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Meme- I see your point.. I would never allow strangers in my house..It is just not safe.. Get your office outside and untill you do, do your business outside the house.At least that is what I would do.Stick to your guns.I remember once when some ladies came to the door selling religious material. They said may we come in? I said no. They said "louie lets us come in". Busted!!I sent them away and lit into Louie.. Around here, There are too many people getting hurt by being too trusting..
Happy- yes ,I am having cataract surgery. They led me to believe that it would all be done by the end of this month. Now ,It will be Oct. I am not worried about it,just not a person who likes to wait. So, I just will keep real busy till then.
Tammy- Losing weight is hard.. I have been the same weight for a year. It just doesn't budge. I keep trying.. I keep telling my hubby I am going to lose 5 lbs. I have increased my activities this week. I am trying to eat more veggies. I paid the price last night. Too many veggies. 5 lbs will put me under goal weight again.. I want to get there and try to stay there..I worked outside yesterday as well as walking 30 min. on T/m. It was 90 degrees and humid. louie was yelling at me and I was playing deaf.I plan to do some more this a.m. I have TOPS tonight. It is a weight loss support group. I lost 74 lbs 4 years ago. I need these group meeting.. Do you have one in your town?
Mima-Enjoy the G/children. They grow up so fast..No storms in sight,but, I am sure we will get some. I have never shopped in a goodwill or thrift store. my sister does all the time. Now I find out my son and his wife do. I may check them out..Last week he had on a nice shirt. I told him so and he said W/M. I was so surprised. He usually would go no where less than Dillards.
Times do change..Maybe his wife is helping him there.:D He needed her. I thank God so far for her.
Hello Candice...

Meme, I thought about pregnancy when I was reading what you typed!! I wouldn't want people all around my house either. Maybe the little office that he's thinking about will do the trick. Take care!!

Joanne, there is a TOPS group near here. A friend of mine is a member of one in New Jersey. Maybe I should look into it instead of joing Weight Watchers again. I really hate to spend the money. Be careful with too many vegies!! 74 pounds is awesome!! And you've kept it off which is wonderful!!!
I do alot of clothes shopping at WalMart. I also go online to JCPenney and Lane Bryant and go to their clearance section. Now that I've been to the consignment shop where I've taken things, I go there too. It's just for women, and all the sizes are bigger ones.

It has really cooled off today! It was warm this morning (about 92), and now it is about 78. Windows are now open.

Remember me telling you about the owner of the shop where hubby works having a wife with cancer? Well, she died yesterday evening. Today was our new pastor and his wife's 27th anniversary. So ... to make a long story short ... I blew my diet today. We took our pastor and wife to Cheddar's for an early dinner and then went to the funeral home ... about 40 miles away, and after we left there, I was craving sweet and salt at the same time so we stopped at Dairy Queen and I had a peanut buster parfait. I HAVE to be pregnant (very emotions time for me)! Don't worry, Tammy ... if I keep this up I won't be losing any 5 pounds this month. I was doing good until these cravings started.

Candice, I love the Omega 3. I went to the site you wrote down and ordered some. THANKS!!!

We went building 'looking' today. Didn't find what we were looking for. We're not agreeing on size, type, etc. Maybe we'll work it out eventually.

Our pastor has Parkinson's and it is progressing. He and his wife has resigned from the church, sold their house already and are moving back to Mississippi. I have just gotten to know them and I'm going to miss them so bad. This lady is like no other I've ever known. She is smart, funny and such a great person. She is 5' 9" tall ... just like me. She is only one year older than me. We both play piano and have played together in church (two pianos there). Our style is practically identical. We also both sing and write. We have so much fun when we are together - and I was so loving to hear him, too. I can't stand that they are leaving right after we join the church - not fair. Plus, I'm aprehensive about who we might get for a new pastor ... oh my, ANOTHER new pastor! Too much in such a short space of time for me!

Hubby was home all day today and will be again tomorrow ... shop is closed until Monday. I made an appointment for a massage tomorrow morning. I need one and it will get me out of the house for a little while. Think I'll go to bed now. Drown my sorrows in sleep.
"All things work together for good to them that love God."

Meme, I hope you find what you are looking for. I would NOT like anybody in my house when I am alone, either. I don't think many women would. Perhaps just a both, like they use for self-serve gas stations would work. You stay inside, they stay outside and you have room to do your paper work.

Too bad about your pastor leaving. I suppose he wants to go back home. Hopefully, the new pastor will be good.

Tammy - good for you with your blood pressure. Mine is not all that bad either. One of the few things that still works :dizzy:

Joanne - Hopefully, the time goes fast for you. It seems to fly by anymore. We are already more than halfway through July. Sure don't know where the time goes to. Next month is busy for me, with birthday parties and family reunions, so I know August will go fast as well. My little Ashley is coming to spend the first week of August with us, so that will be nice.

Still working casual. I had today off and it was sure nice. I have so tired lately. Well, it's almost time for bed, so everybody have a good sleep.

Went to happy Hampton yesterday-we had fun. Alison surfed for a while with help from her dad and his friend. Mike took us out to eat and surprised Brad with a birthday cheesecake. I shouldn't have eaten it-a little IBS today.
We get to babysit tonight because everyone except Evan is going to a wedding. He is so smart for only 2. Alison justy showed me how to underline on the computer. These kids.
Bye for no-yeah for getting an office, Meme. And sorting, Tammy. I went to Tops and lost 10 pounds using the WW diet. What stopped me from going back is that no one else lost weight but I met some nice people. Mima

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Tammy- I don't know how it is where you live,but, here in Florida it is 29dollars to join Tops and 5 dollars a month there after per year. That is a lot cheaper than WW. You can also join on line. I personally like the weekly meetings. It is much more personal. You also can use your WW materials to follow for your food plan. We have many different food plans working where I go. I try to stay close to the WW 123 point system. I have used the South Beach diet book. You can buy a hand book at WM as well as the hardback. I bought mine at Sams Club for 14. dollars. I still think WW123 is the best health wise.With that and walking most days ,I lost the weight. I know everyone has busy lives ,but, we should squeeze in a hour a day for ourselves. We are worth it.
Meme- I hope you and your hubby find a nice shed for your office.A new pastor can be difficult for you considering what you went through with the other one. He had some issues that needed medical help.I use omega 3 and have for several years. I buy mine at Sams. Much cheaper. I buy a lot of my vitamins there.
Happy- I hope the time goes by fast too. I was looking at the calender today and it is 12 weeks away.. I want it done yesterday!
Hello Mima-candice...Joanne

Meme, so sorry about the loss of the wife of who your hubby works with.
Now, are you serious that you could be pregnant????? Should we plan a shower???

Anne, I've been tired too. In fact, Bob just woke me because I have some things to get done before tonight. I slept 2 hours. Felt good. Having a day off means alot, doesn't it?

TOPS sounds like something that I should check out. I have WW materials from when I belonged years ago. I have the Southbeach book. That's how I lost quite a bit before all of my problems started. Since we're heading for Michigan for a few days next week, I think I'll put off getting into a diet routine.

I don't know anything about Omega 3. should I?

Well, off to the storage unit to get a couple boxes. Also dropping boxes at Goodwill.

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Tammy- Omega 3 is for High Cholesterol and another is Glucosamine hci with Chondroitin sulfate Complex .that is for arthritis. Esp. osteo arthritis.. They are really good for you and the one for arthritis helps the pain. Check them out if you haven't... I have been taking them for years.I get them both at Sams..I think you will like Tops. Most of our members are teachers ,nurses and professional people.Have a good trip.
I got very little sleep last night. I hope tonight is better..
Joanne

My cholesterol has always been ok. I'll be getting some bloodwork done in a couple of weeks, so we'll see if it's still ok. I've used the glucosamine/chondroitin, and there was no difference while I was taking it. I was on it for over 6 months to make sure I took it long enough. My brother had recommended it because he takes it. It helps him, but not me.

Joanne, did you sleep any better last night? I tossed and turned most of the night. Tim is job shadowing this morning, Bob went to an auction, and I decided I was going to sleep till noon. Well, I was up at 6:45. So much for my plans! I think I'll just get moving and go check out the auction too.

I haven't slept well for 5 nights because of the dog-we had to bring him in the trailer and then he has to get up in the night, Last night was the worst. Finally got up at 5 so I have probably had 6 hours sleep. Evan was good last night. I went out and Brad was supposed to be watching him-Evan was eating his ice cream and the chair wasn't pushed in. So it was mostly on him-so much for Brad watching him. he took him on the tractor this morning-that was a hit. Brad just finished the yard in time before it rained. Now they are gone and I have been cleaning. Mostly picking up and the bathroom. the dusting lasted. Still have to bake for tomorrow-get balloons and flowers, the cake, candles, icecream. Ya'll come now. Now I will rest. Mima My ibs only lasted one day-yeah.

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Tammy- I slept better although I was up about 4 times.. I woke up with a headache and my B/P is up. I took B/P med early..I used to have a big problem with B/P but it settled down for awhile. Now I am having the problem again. My father had his first stroke at 30 years old. So I know where it comes from. I am hyper anyhow.If I can lose some more weight it may help. I am only about 5+ lbs over goal ,but, I know every lb. down helps.The less I weigh the less I hurt. I need to exercise(walk) more.
Take the omega 3 it helps more than you know as well as the Glucosamine. My Dr. told me to take it.
Have a Good Weekend..Joanne

Mima, I'm sure you had a wonderful time with Evan. Funny about the ice cream.

Joanne, please take care of yourself. You have done so good on your weight loss. I'm sure that when you are feeling better, you'll be walking more.