I am taking a 'mono' day. Still in my nightie. My blister is better this afternoon, but it was bad this morning. My heel was bad this morning and better now too. My bg was not great this morning. Consequently, I am annoyed and frustrated.
We have a pot luck to go to tonight...its always fun. I made a blueberry cake to take, and I think I will make my green beans and coconut dish. Its tasty...not too hot and green.
My son in law called this morning and asked if we would go in with his mother and them on a whole head of beef. It will end up costing around $300 but its grass fed with no antibiotics or hormones. Plus, they are raised locally. We are going to do it. We don't eat much beef, but when we do, grass fed is our preferred type, and this makes it MUCH cheaper than the grocery store. This means I need to clean out and defrost the freezer!
Having a lazy day. Got the book Japanese Women don't get old or fat book. So hope to start it today. But watching Dr. Oz right now. I didn't weigh in this morning. Think I'll skip it this week. Did anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night. Tina was voted out. I think she got it but was too wishy washy about staying and going.
Solly- You sound a litttle down today. And I sure can't blame you. It will get better. Its just going to take time. You can beat this!
Ellen- Big congrads for losing this week. Enjoy your jammie day.....
Good morning ladies. Not up to par today. I am worn out. I go home every night and after dinner put on my pj's and hit the couch I can't do a thing and I am getting extra sleep, I think I am letting this get me down, I don't know.
Ellen, try the frozen water bottle on your foot and also take a beach towel and while you are watching tv, make astrap and pull your toes back with your hands on the end of the towel, it stretches that tendon. Have fun tonight.
Toni, Let us know what that book has to say. I finished the BL last night. I was glad to see Tina go. I think there is going to be some controversy this year with the men taking sides. We'll see what happens.
Had a good day with workouts yesterday. Walked in the morning, shot my bow in the afternoon and later in the afternoon did a workout video. Weigh-in this week was down a pound.
Solly..I am so sorry you are not feeling well today. I pray that if depression is setting in that it leave in Jesus' name so you can focus on getting better. I wish I could come over and just give you a giant hug and pray with you. There is not a doubt in my mind when you are feeling better and are able to move more your energy level will go up. Know that you are loved and this will pass. You have battled your RA, you have battled and beat cancer, you have battled sleep issues, foot issues, neck issues you are a WINNER and you'll win this one also.
Ellen...Did you enjoy your off day yesterday? Did you get that nice rested booty up and moving today? I'm fixing to have a cup of coffee and then decide about the day. I keep thinking of taking a day off but then I change my mind. We'll see. Maybe just a workout video today. I ordered a new one off of Ebay last night. There are a couple more I want. But I'm waiting until they are a bargain.
Toni..thank you for the recipe. I think I might try it this weekend. I've really been craving soup. I've also been thinking some potato soup would be yummy and comforting. I like the way it warms you from the inside out. We got in the 30's the other morning but it warmed up into the 80's. The house stayed cool though so another reason soup is so appealing.
Mercee..hey lady. Hope you are having a super day.
Solly- I hope you get better soon. I am praying for you. Don't get frustrated with yourself because you aren't getting better fast enough for you. Your body will heal in its time. Sometiimes it is just not fast enough for us. You have been tthrough alot whether you realize it or not.
Ellen- Congrats on your loss!! I hope your numbers are better today. It takes time.
Crystle- Congrats on your loss!!! Great job with your workouts. Go Girl!!!
Toni- Can't wait to hear what the book has to say!!! I plan to watch the Biggest Loser tonight.
I forgot to weigh-in yesterday. I had a great workout yesterday. This dumb cold is still holding on but I have to push past it. The dr. said it would take a few more days before it is gone. Have a great day everyone!!
Good afternoon. They just called and my glasses are ready. So guess tomorrow I'll go get them and maybe make a trip to the health food store. Not much going on here today, in fact I'm pretty boring.
Solly- I sure don't blame you for feeling down. You deserve some down time. Maybe you need some early nights with lots of rest. Your body is fighting to be healthy. You're strong and can beat this, its just going to take time. My ex boss and dear friend had a stroke and had double vision and it took him about three months to come back. But he did. And you have allot better attitute. Just be patient, it will get better. YOU CAN DO THIS.....
Crystle-Oh don't mention potato soup, its my hubby's favorite. He can eat a ton of it. I do love it to when its cool out. We're starting to warm up here again. A good week end coming up for our local crafts fair. Good job on working out. Yea for the lb. Good job...
Mercee- Hope you get over that cold soon. Good job on working out.....
I had intended to go to water aerobics this morning, but will say I was providentially hindered. I could NOT find my drivers license. Time to leave for class came and went and I could not find it. Finally remembered to check my blazer pocket ...the one I wore to the memorial service Tuesday...voila! There it was. And I missed class.
A young friend came over for lunch. She brought me her plantar fascitis boots, and foot massager, and some capsicum pain cream. I am all set! It feels better already just stretching it in the boot while sitting at the computer.
I feel kind of sleepy this afternoon. I did not sleep really well last night. Not sure why...my stats on my cpap machine look fabulous, but I just don't STAY asleep. Very frustrating.
We have a meeting tonight, so I better go get going on dinner!
Happy Friday all. It sure took long enough to get here. We have the breast cancer walk tomorrow morning. I am going to try to walk the mile. Depending n my leg and my foot. I thik starting walking again has hurt my foot and I can hardly bend it. I hope that is what it is and not broken again. After the walk every9one is coming back to my house to celebrate my 2 great nieces birthdays` I think that is all we have planned.
Ellen, I hope that boot helps your foot. I am going to try an ice pack later on mine. I have lost my car keys somewhere. I can't find them anywhere. Luckily my car starts with a button and a fob, but I have my work keys and all my little discount cards on them. Hope your meeting was good. Congrats on your half pound.
Crystle, Great job on your 1 lb. You will see more next week with your increase of exercise. You are so sweet with your kind words. I told my DH I didn't care much about anything and he fussed at me and said maybe I should hange my attitude. I normally have a good attitude so I don't know what has happened to me. I wore my "Footsteps" bracelet today and as I put it on I told the Lord he if has been carrying me any I haven't seen it but then again maybe he has and it could be worse.
Toni, Thanks for your kind works too. I am not a rester so maybe that is my problem. Plus I really don't want to work. I have had some vision problems, more so that I can see w/o my glasses even though I wear them all the time. Strange.
Mercee, thanks for your well wishes. I guess since my neck never hurt I really don't feel like it was major surgery. I am not a patient person either. I have to keep reminding my self "in His time, not mine". Hope your colod gets better soon. Ihave something which I thought was allergies - nose running, coughing like crazy - now I am concerned it may be sinuses or a cold. Always something. Have a great weekend.
Off to work on a proposal. Have a great weekend. It is supposed to be realy warm here so summer is back. Talk to you Monday.
Good morning! I am a firm believer in the power of prayer, and boy, do I have evidence this morning. I asked a small group we meet to pray with on a regular basis to pray about my errant blood sugar levels. They have been running 50 or more points above my morning target range for the last week. This morning, they were down to just one point above the high end. Yay!
I slept all night with the boot on. My foot hurts this morning, but its a better hurt...if that makes sense.
I made myself a smoothie for breakfast with org. cherries, and rice protein in milk. Never again! I have decided I do NOT like smoothies, they make me feel gross. I need eggs, meat, or something. I topped off the smoothie with a small bowl of gluten free cereal and I am still feeling yucky.
Going to lunch at Sweet Tomatoes today...the all you can eat salad buffet. I will endeavor to behave.
The mom who commissioned me to paint her daughter came and got the painting last night. She liked it. yay! I am relieved. She paid me...which was fun. My first painting sold! Woo hoo!
Gotta go meet my friend for lunch...will be back.
Oh, and I weighed this morning..down another 1.5!!
Good morning. Just finished having coffee and about ready to start my day. Glad to go pick up my glasses today. Will go this afternoon. Trying to think of something for breakfast. Might make a smoothie.
Ellen- You're probably going yucky about my smoothie. LOL! I'm so happy you got your numbers down. Hope your foot hurries and heals. That has to be miserable. Congratulations on the painting. And on top of that all you lost weight. WOO HOO.......
Solly- Have a good walk and a nice time this week end. My gosh I hope that foot isn't broken again.
I'm sitting here having some quiet time and thought of you all. I hope you are having a really nice weekend. The kids came by yesterday so that was really nice. I need to get off my booty and get ready to exercise but I'm still moving in low gear.
Eating has been alright. Still on the light side but there are worst things. Ellen, you were saying you didn't like smoothies. I have one that makes a wonderful snack. I take a frozen banana, 1/2 cup fage fatfree yogurt and a cup of skim milk and a teaspoon of sugar. When you put all those in the nija (I think a blender would be the same) It is frothy, sweet with a hint of tanyness.
Toni..those bad children had me make potato soup yesterday. It was SO hard not to dive in.
Solly...hope you are resting and feeling better this weekend.
Mercee...hope you are getting over that cold.
Okay ya'll time to get the clothes on. That is one step closer to getting up and moving.
Hello everyone! We went to church this morning...we are joining a new church and I am enjoying going again. Yay! We snacked when we got home and I will make some chicken and broccoli stir fry a bit later. I am contemplating jumping in the pool one last time before it is definitely too cold to do so. Its about 85 here today, so the air is warm enough...the water will be pretty cold though!
We went to our daughter's house for dinner last night. We had our grandson over night and took him home. They made steak and broccoli, and I was hoping they would make baked potatoes so I could avoid eating one, but instead, my son in law made is almost famous(in the family anyway) potato and cheese soup. Its really good and decadent...made with cream cheese. I ate a good size bowl of it. My blood sugar was not as horrible as it has been lately, so I was pleased. The beef did not sit really well last night, but it was tasty... we are so used to just chicken and fish now! Its amazing.
COUNTRY: Every time I try to make myself a smoothie, it just makes my stomach feel yucky. I think its the air that gets incorporated into it. I have tried and tried and just decided to give up. I never cared for milkshakes either....
Good afternoon. Just a quiet Sunday here. I took out a pork tenderloin to thaw and DH will grill it and I'll have a baked sweet potato and broccoli with it I think. Maybe a salad too. Kind of wish we would have went to the craft fair today but didn't want to till now. LOL ! Guess I'm skipping it this year.
Ellen- I'm glad you found a new church. That soup sounds wonderful. Wish I had a big bowl of it right now. LOL.... We were supposed to go to friends for dinner but it didn't work out.
Crystle- Guess soup is on my brain cause the potato soup sounds so good. Hubby made little steaks and shrimp on the grill last night. He cooked the whole dinner his self. Guess we're enjoying this nice weather while we can.
I wish I could come over and just give you a giant hug and pray with you. There is not a doubt in my mind when you are feeling better and are able to move more your energy level will go up. Know that you are loved and this will pass. You have battled your RA, you have battled and beat cancer, you have battled sleep issues, foot issues, neck issues you are a WINNER and you'll win this one also.
