Gayle, here's another saying: "A slice short of a loaf."

Does anyone know if you can connect to balance boards up to the same wii console? My sister and I were talking about that today and I can't find anything in my will books about it. Thought it would be fun to work out at the same time.....


Oh yeah, and this is for the sayings--- "one beer short of a six pack!"

Donna, Kai sends SamCat her love and tells him that vets are evildoers and to run as fast as his 19 year old legs will take him.

KarenFL, I had no idea that cataracts make everything yellow. That would be icky and way worth the surgery.

Gayle, “A few fries short of a Happy Meal” and “He/She rides the short bus”.

Hi to everyone that I missed. Life is good but I’ll need to go back to the dentist as the new filling isn’t right. The ultrasound went fine and I don’t have to go back for 6 more months. I made loads of progress on my state reports at work and don’t feel so overwhelmed. All the pups are happy and healthy so my world is good.
Marie

Hi everyone. another busy day. we went to the ss apt this am. we were 10th in line so had to wait awhile. i didnt see a person but talked to a lady in anchorage on the compter. and i quailfy and have a phone interview friday. im so releaved as money has been sarce here and this will really help we also went to steves pt apt,his last. and then tomorrow his last dr check for his shoulder but he doing so much better. we were killing time between aptments so we went to the kenai visiter center and toured their museum, very nice and i esp enjoyed the native ivory carvings and bead work.we just got home and steves broher came by with some fresh caught halibut for us. guess whats for dinner steves mom is doing well just tired today and now im reclined,putzing on the puter and sipping on a lemonaid smoothie.. hoping your evenings peaceful rosey

Good Morning GG's

It's been a really busy few days. Had to work yesterday and then all the stress of the funeral. It's always sad when someone dies, but I think, especially hard when it's a young person. Thanks for all your prayers. I still haven't decided what to tell DGD, but I promised her I would never lie to her. She hasn't asked any questions yet, but i'm wondering what she's thinking, and if maybe that is even worse than the truth. Never an easy thing, is it?

Marie, sorry, didn't mean to scare you. I knew you had asthma, but you're so active I guess I forgot about it. DGD is like you, does everything and doesn't let it define her. Glad the pups are doing well and things have slowed down a bit at work.

Cajun, Glad to her that you won't be losing any underware in public now. I had to laugh at the image. I can realte. I was walking down the hall way one morning and my pajama bottom slipped off. Always good to need smaller clothes.

Jess, You hate summer? I didn't know that! ha!! And you know how much I love it too. blah, yuck! Glad to hear that GM is doing well after the surgery.

Carol Sue, How tramatic for a child, finding your father like that. And we never forget. I miss my grandparents so much and think of them often. Makes me strive to be as good a grandma to my DGK's.

Rosie, Good luck with the SS today.

Rie, Great news about the camper. Hopefully, this will be your last tent camping trip.

Isabella, Now you know you can mow the lawn if you have to. Actually, I used to rather enjoy doing the snow with the snow blower, but now that DH is retired it's his job. Can't have the little lady out there doing something so manly! Let them think that if they must, as long as we know we "let" them do it.

Donna2, Glad to see you back. I've thought about you often. I know you were dealing with a difficult problem and sounds like you are all working through it. Prayers continue...

Karen31, soaking in that hot tub yet?

Got a lot of cathing up to do around her, so I better get busy

Make it a good day,

Freda

Freda - I don't think I would say anything to DGD unless she asks. It is very possible that this is not as traumatic for her as we think. If she does ask, I think I would explain that it was his time to go. Because basically, that's what happened. None of us knows when our time will come and not everyone lives to an old age. If you tell her it was the asthma, then she will think that everyone who gets asthma is going to die. To her, this person is very old and she might not even give it a second thought.

Hubby and me in September. I was about 305 here.


Picture today, at 239. Halfway to goal.

Can you see a difference? : )

Absouletly Fantastic!!! You have done wonderful! Congratulations!!!

Donna- can we see a difference? Oh my gosh! You look awesome! I see a big difference. Keep up the good work.

Hi! How do I join the Golden Girls group? I'm a golden 61 and starting , yet again, a new weightloss journey. Haven't been near forums in a dozen years-finally got a new computer.

Hello Healthyginger! You are welcome to join our group. Pull up a chair and just jump in. We always have room for more. If you would like you can post your bio here: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/age-...e-50-bios.html We look forward to getting to know more about you! Welcome!!

Went to the gym this am and we forgot and did our whole usual routine (except didn't walk the track)...we had planned to alternate days for the strength training. But we decided we like doing it all and it really isn't that much. If we are too tired we just won't do it. Believe me, if I'd thought of it I could easily have skipped it today as I'm still tired. It seems to be a permanent condition for me these days but hopefully it won't be. I am sleeping better...after the kids are here, I usually sleep much better so they are good for me that way. I made the mistake (well, not really as I enjoyed it) of picking up the princess and sitting on the floor playing Sorry with her brother and I've been a bit stiff and sore every since. It's probably good for me though. And he (5) even beat me at Sorry!!

I've been eating pretty badly recently...just totally lost my focus as I got so off my schedule with everything that's been going on...shopping, family here, eating out, fatigue and emotions etc. I think I got over tired, which led to fatigue and then emotional issues, which led to feeling depressed. It is SO important for me to have my quiet times to read, pray, meditate...when I get away from that...I think I'm ok for a while but gradually I slide downhill. I have to remember to take care of myself which in the long run is good for my family too. Did a bit better yesterday and today I'm on-track and determined to stay there.

Healthyginger - WELCOME!! So glad you have joined us! As Karen31 said, there's always room for more! I look forward to hearing more from you.

Change - You look FABULOUS! Yes, yes, I can see a difference! You are living up to your name!!

Donna - Glad your GM is doing ok. Dh is so glad he had his cataract surgeries. Also his eye he had the diabetic stroke in (almost a year ago) is a lot better now. Not quite back to normal but we are hopefully it wil be soon. I'm sure your 8000+ calorie dessert was yummy! Gosh, I wonder how many calories in a tablespoon?!! I'm beginning to realize that about restaurant desserts...they just aren't worth it anymore. I used to say I could eat 3 T but not so sure even about that as some have so many calories!

Freda - I'm glad some of those who have asthma have chimed in. I've never experienced it but know it has to be frightening. I've seen a lot of people with SOB (as a nurse) and I always think I hope that never happens to me. Dh is still sob at times, and the doc has never made a dx even though we've mentioned it a couple times. He had two really bad episodes of pneumonia one year (probably at least 25 years ago) and even further back he worked with asbetsos without protection, before they knew how dangerous it was. When I've listened to his lungs he always has crackles in the lower right side and I know the doc has mentioned hearing it too.

Cajun - You hour glass shapes always look the cutest!! I'm pretty much straight..including my big belly! I do get compliments on my legs but I'd love to have a cute little waist. I guess we females are never satisfied though.

Rie - Thanks for the nice comment. I have no plans on leaving this Earth anytime soon. I was thinking about the fact that I'll be 70 in about 8 months and thought..well, I've been really tired recently but otherwise I honestly don't feel so old. I used to think 70 was really old!!

From 100 Days of Weight Loss by Linda Spangle (paraphrased by me)
Protect your program. No one else will care as much so it's your job to prevent people or events from pulling you off track. Instead of depending on others to help you be successful make a commitment that you will protect your program at all costs!!

Watch for ways to recognize and avoid situations that might cause you to weaken. Don't put yourelf in the situation where yo have to test your willpower.

If you are around other people who push food on you, say "not just yet, and slip away from the table." No matter how many times they try, keep saying, "not just yet." At least they will leave you a lone for a while, and even if you never eat most people won't even notice.

Don't discuss your diet. If people ask how you're losing weight, tell them you are following a healthy eating program. You can even tell them your weight loss counsellor recommends you don't discuss the program as talking about food makes us want to eat.

Finally protect your program during long, empty times such as evenings and weekends when it's easy to start looking for food. Stay occupied by planning activities or pulling out some good books. When tempted to give in, recite the words "I must protect my program at all costs!"

From If I'm So Smart, Why Can't I Lose Weight by Brooke Castillo (paraphrased by me)
Once you've established your minimum baseline of exercise, you need to commit to it no matter what. There may be times when you will want to justify missing your routine. This is NEVER acceptable. Think about this, would you be willing to do it for $5000? If so, then you can do it. Your physical and emotional health is worth more than that.

When you feel you have good reasons for missing your baseline, call these reasons what they are: excuses. Even if it's only 5 min, do it. It can be the one constant in your life. If you have an excuse, acknowledge it and then write it down and then exercise. The most common excuse if I don't have time. 24 hours is enough...the truth is we all have the time, we just choose not to use it. Check your priorities. Without your health you are not here, and then you really don't have the time. Excuses are dream stealers and health killers.

(This is me - my thoughts): I think the thing to remember with this reading is that we are talking about a baseline of exercise...whatever you feel you really can commitment to...it can truly be only 5 min of walking in place and then do more if you can. So on days you feel you just can't workout, just do that minimum and don't feel bad about it.