I went to water aerobics again today..the teacher was a young man. He had us do a LOT of aerobic stuff, like running up and down the pool. My blood sugar was almost 60 points lower after the class, so I was happy.
After my dentist appt. I went and visited my terminally ill neighbor. It makes me so sad to see her in so much pain... She fell yesterday and now she can't walk. They are putting her in hospice care for five days tomorrow to evaluate her condition.
I need to go paint and finish up a few chores. Will be back later.
Today is Wednesday...and I know I should have weighed...but based on yesterday afternoons scale revelation, I avoided it. Shame on me. I can't explain why my weight popped up a few pounds, but it obviously goes hand in hand with the bg issues...so hopefully, I will get it sorted out soon and get it back where it was.
Feeling kind of down today, thinking of my neighbor.
I am off to the outlet mall near here to find a tea kettle, and maybe some linen spray from Bath and Body Works.
Hi ladies, had along post and lost it. I am not quite sure how my DD’s computer works. She has had the computer downstairs all week studying for the Practix test next Sat. (Say prayers that she passes,she gets histerical if she doesn’t and has to take it agaoin). Something she has to take to ger her teaching degree. So I have not gotten tto post. I came down to pay some bills. I am not supposed to do steps yet. I went back to the dr yesterday, a week early, to see if he could tell me why I am so dizzy. He has never seen anything like this before. The only thing we can think is the anesthesia. Me and another ladiy both were throwing up for 2 days so he thinks I may have gotten too much. He did another xray of my neck and it was fine and he did a CT scan of my head. He thought I had a stroke, but the good news was that I had not and the bad news he did not know what was wrong. So he gave me some steroids (medro-dose pack) and a dizzy pill that you take on a cruise so we will see if that helps. I go back next thrusday. Please pardon all my typing mistakes (especially Crystle) as this machine is different and I don’t feel like going back and checking.
Ellen, maybe the exercise is what you need for your bg. Maybe sleep plays an important role too. Maybe you aren’t getting enough. I am glad you like your aerobics class, Maybe you will go more often now, I feel so sorry for your friend. There is always someone else worse off. I hope she finds peace soon.
Toni, Good for you walking dow n your driveway. It is a start and it will help you keep going further and further. I have to laugh at you trying Indian food. I hope you will like it. I don’t have the nerve. I have been having a candy feast. Candy corn is my fav and it is in stock now, Someone brought me some Halloween candy too. I ca’t eat much of good things, but I feast on candy and icecream. At least my icecream is SF and low fat and low fat chocolate milk.
Crystle, are doing so good with your walking. Keep it up. You too will only get stronger and go further and faster. I know you are losing inches. Ihope the boys like the brownies. I only use Spark for my food. I never like their exercise program and I don’t get into posting there. Gator Gal really does and she has done so well with her wt too.
Mercee, I think you have started an exercise session here and you don’t even know it. Crystle, Ellen and Toni all are getting in your game. I wish I could. My leg kills me half way through the grocery and I have to sit. I want to try to start again as soon as I get better.
Off to glance at face book, pay bills and get some lunch I want to try to dust some. All my furniture is horrible. The place is a mess. I have to try to do somethings. Talk to you soon.
I am glad to report I am down 2 pounds. I am excited. I can't wait to get to the gym tonight. This is the most consistent I have been with weightloss and working out in a long time. I am so thankful for the support and encouragement here on this board from all of you.
Solly-It's great to see you are on the mend. Stop worrying about the mess you are recovering. Ths house will still be there once you are better.
Ellen- I am glad that you are enjoying your new class. I'm sure it will help your blood sugars as well. Exercise has totally turned mine around. It is great that you found something that you really enjoy.
Toni- Keep up the good work!!!
Crystle- Great job keep it up.
Well back to work ladies. Have a great day everyone.
I passed on water aerobics this morning, but the outlet mall is 7/8 of a mile around, and I walked all the way around it. I did stop to shop and to talk to a friend I ran into, but when I was walking in between stores I wanted to go to I walked fast. You have to there...there are tons of those carts in the walkways, and they are constantly trying to get your attention and hawk their wares at you. I got cornered by a sweet girl from Israel trying to sell cosmetics with minerals from the Sea of Galilee. All organic...and VERY expensive. It was nail stuff, and while awesome stuff, I NEVER paint or play with my nails.... I am thinking olive oil on my cuticles would be as good as the pricey stuff she was selling....so I put her off with the no money statement, which is true, and walked on...fast. I ignored another one who tried to chase me down with "excuse me! EXCUSE ME!" If they get your attention, it takes for freaking ever to extricate yourself...
I got my tea kettle, and a large baking stone I have been wanting... stopped at Bath and Body Works and got my pillow spray (lavendar/vanilla...makes the sheets smell SO divine!) and rushed home. Time for lunch! I am starving!
SOLLY: Great to see a post from you! I am so sorry you are having trouble, but I am very glad they ruled out a stroke. I hope the anti dizzy meds help. I took one when I had vertigo that helped a lot.
MERCEE: Yay! Awesome! Congrats on that two pounds! I agree, having something you enjoy doing really helps! I was very faithfully going to water aerobics class last winter and spring, and then they changed the schedule for the summer. bummer! Being able to go four times a week this year is so encouraging! I know I will make it at least three times a week now!
Off to find some lunch!
Well I don't know how I did it but I lost 2 lbs. this week. I'm coming down after a sugar kick. But my dinners and stuff have been good. Need more veggies and fruit so tomorrow we're going to Wal Mart. And I hope I'll get more walking in. Thanks to all of you.
Solly-Oh boy I hope your meds. work. I can't imagine being dizzy for a long period of time. You've got such a good attitude about it all. Hopefully as the anastasia wears off so will the dizziness.
Ellen- Sounds like you had a good walk. I would love a good walking buddy but my friend that used to walk with me just had hip surgery. Good you got your tea kettle and spray. Along with a good walk.
Mercee- Woo Hoo on 2 lbs. A great big congratulations, you deserve it.
Crystle- Hows the weather there? Any garden left? Are you still doing sour dough bread?
I am at work today. Thinking I can be dizzy at home as well as here. At least I get paid for being here. Tired of using vacation for being sick. DH will pick me up sometimes this afternoon.
Mercee, 2 lbs is great. Exercising sure is helping.
Toni, 2lbs is great also. Don't wonder about it, take it.
Ellen, glad you got some exercise in today. Keep it up.
Crystle,
I am very dizzy using the computer so I am getting off. Talk to you tomorrow.
Hello everyone! I went to water aerobics this morning. Another good workout from the man! Since they offer classes at 10 every day now, the classes seem smaller. Its nice.
I am going to try and find the hospice center and visit my neighbor this afternoon. Her sister told me to come today, because she is declining so fast, tomorrow might be too late. Then when I get home I need to head down and feed the dog for them, and let him out for a necessary trip... Hard times.
I painted last night. The portrait is looking better, but still has a long way to go. I need to work on the eyes to capture her likeness. I worry about it until it happens...so I am worried now. I keep waiting for my first failure...I would much prefer it did not happen with one someone is willing to pay me for!
I weighed this morning...I am up two pounds. I need to just own it and move on...so I am.
Will check in later!
SOLLY: Glad to hear you are at work...don't over do it! Is the medicine helping the dizziness?
TONI: Congrats on the loss! Who cares how it happened? Just grab it and go!
Sorry I didn't make it to the board yesterday. This week I lost one pound. I keep hoping to have a good week like the old days but I can't seem to get it together. I'm walking/jogging, shooting my bow, mowing and carefully logging what I eat so I just don't know. On a less whiny note I did put on my jeans straight from the line with no sucking or pulling.
I did make another account at SparkPeople but I'm limiting my time there.
Ellen...I am so sorry about your friend and neighbor. I pray that you get to see her and have a blessed visit before she goes home. May God wrap you in his wings and fill you with his peace. WTG with your water aerobics! You are on a roll. Those two pounds might just be from the change in your workout routine.
Toni...you go lady! Two pounds is GREAT! Hope you find awesome veggies at the store to help you get back on track purging the sugar.
Mercee...you totally rock! I bet you are noticing some big changes in your clothes and how you feel. You have lost a lot of weight. I am so jealous in a good way.
Solly... So sorry that you are still struggling with the dizziness but praise God you didn't have a stroke. Hope work is going well and that you don't overdo.
COUNTRY: On my way out the door to the hospice, but saw you post...and stopped and read it. No, as much as I would like to think that a change in workout is the reason, I don't think so. I was rather lax with what I was eating while my sister was here, and I am paying for it. It seems I always have a delayed reaction and it takes a while for my body to put on brakes and change directions. Don't get discouraged with one pound...slow and steady wins the race! If you continue, you will be at goal in less than six months! And slower stays off better.....
Just popping in. We went out of town shopping today. Got up real early so I've been so tired all day. Will be just fine with a good nights sleep. Glad to have some fresh apples, asparagus and broccoli. Will write more later....
Hi ladies, still dizzy. Looking at this computer and the papers on the desk really makes me dizzy. i used a staight chair today thinking the swivel chair was making it worse, but I don't know. I just wish this would go away or knew what was causing it.
Ellen, the steriods are not helping yet. I have about 3 more days. The dizzy pills don't seem to work at all. I hope your neighbor goes quickly or whatever she needs.
Crystle, sounds like you are getting lots of exercise. Keep it up. We are getting older you know.
Toni, Did you find your stuff at WalMart? At least you got some good veggies in the house.
Mercee, Have a great weekend.
Got to run, it is to dizzy to type. Hopefully Monday it will be gone. Have a great weekend.
Howdy all.... Hope everyone is doing fine. Can't believe this week is about over. I haven't had the best week eating wise so I'm glad to get that behind me. Had a skinny bagel for breakfast with low fat cream cheese. Yuck! Wish I would have had peanut butter on it.
Solly- Darn I'm so sorry you're still having trouble with the dizziness. That has to be so miserable. Hopefully it will go away soon!!!!
Eating is still on track. So far I've taken today off from exercise but I'm thinking of mowing for about an hour and counting that as exercise for the day.
I had a new low on the scales today but I'll wait until tomorrow before I count it.
Solly...I'm so sorry that you are still so dizzy. You think it may have something to do with your ears? They say fall allergies can be as bad as spring allergies. Praying it goes away.
Ellen...I was singing a song this morning and it make me think of your friend. It is called I'll fly away. It is so hard to watch someone suffer, especially someone you care for. Praying for your and their family.
Toni..hang in there. You'll be back in full swing before you know it. You are already doing better. I had a half a tuna sandwich and it was yucky. It tasted fishy instead of like nice tuna.
Mercee..are you ready for the weekend? Hope you are having a blessed day.
Will check in later! 
Ths house will still be there once you are better.
I did stop to shop and to talk to a friend I ran into, but when I was walking in between stores I wanted to go to I walked fast. You have to there...there are tons of those carts in the walkways, and they are constantly trying to get your attention and hawk their wares at you. I got cornered by a sweet girl from Israel trying to sell cosmetics with minerals from the Sea of Galilee. All organic...and VERY expensive. It was nail stuff, and while awesome stuff, I NEVER paint or play with my nails.... I am thinking olive oil on my cuticles would be as good as the pricey stuff she was selling....so I put her off with the no money statement, which is true, and walked on...fast. I ignored another one who tried to chase me down with "excuse me! EXCUSE ME!" If they get your attention, it takes for freaking ever to extricate yourself...
It tasted fishy instead of like nice tuna.
