Well it is a beautiful day in Phoenix. We did have a few sprinkles of rain but nothing to excess. I am getting ready to go bowling. I am definitely into reading Dr. Phil's book. After seeing Monday's show, I am really inspired by his challengers, as well as his guests. These people are all saying they are "not on a diet." What they have done is changed their way of looking at food and being in charge of their lives. It really does make sense. Like Dr. Phil says in his book "food is not a fix-it-all." We all have stresses in our lives--these will never go away. However, it is your reaction to what happens that is the real key. The people that are doing the best on Dr. Phil's program are the ones who have incorporated exercise into their lifestyles.
I am still walking on the treadmill and yesterday I even walked two different times of the day. I am not losing any weight but I have a whole lot of energy.
Thin -- Hopefully you have my phone number. I would most definitely like to come and see you and perhaps we could work out together one day. Let me know when would be a good time.
Well I had better get moving so I can stop at the bank before going bowling.
No one needs a smile so much as he who has none to give.......
This morning seemed to be going in very slowly ............ I had looked at the clock in the kitchen and it said 10.50 and I thought it felt like later. Then I looked at it 20 mins later and it still said 10.50 so time was not even going slowly it was standing still The battery is dead so I took the clock down until I get a new battery but I know I will keep on looking at the space where the clock was
I have been for a 2 mile walk this morning and what a beautiful morning it was.
I had better not spend too long on here as that is what I always do on a Thursday and then I get nothing done in the house and there is plenty to do!
Thin and Nita - I hope you get to meet up and we want to see pictures of you both!
Patty - I'm so happy that your test results came back OK. Paul is doing fine - working away and he does talk of going away again!
Halgal - I hope you are getting into the OP swing again!
Catlover - look after your job!
Chacha, Michelle and everyone else have a great day.
Ralphies quote today made me think of another couple of smiley verses so I am posting them all.
So go on make someones day and give them a smile ..............
Smile on life
Give the world a smile today. Smile at nothing and it becomes something, something warm and precious to smile about. Look at life with loving eyes. You'll see so very much to love and to appreciate.
Where life has been, and where it is going, converge in the moment that is now. Give your best, be your best right now, for now is everything with which you can work.
Think the most powerful, positive, uplifting thought you can imagine, and ask yourself this. How can you express that positive power right now?
Smile on life with your own special smile, right now. And life will smile back in ways that will truly delight you.
-- Ralph Marston
A smile costs nothing, but gives much.
It enriches those who give it. It takes but a moment,
but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever.
None is so rich or mighty
that he can get along without it,
and none is so poor
that he cannot be made richer by it.
A smile creates happiness in the home,
promotes good will in business,
and is the cornerstone of friendship.
It can perk up the weary,
bring cheer to the discouraged,
sunshine to the sad,
and is nature's best antidote for trouble.
Yet it cannot be bought, begged, borrowed or stolen,
for it is something that is of no value to anyone
until it is given away.
When people are too tired to give you a smile,
give them one of yours.
No one needs a smile so much
as he who has none to give
SMILE...PASS IT ON!
Smiling is infectious,
you catch it like the flu,
When someone smiled at me today,
I started smiling too.
I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin
When he smiled I realised I'd passed it on to him.
I thought about that smile then I realised its worth,
A single smile, just like mine,
could travel round the earth.
So, if you feel a smile begin, don't leave it undetected
Let's start an epidemic quick, and get the world infected!
Keep the smile going by sending this on to a friend.
Everyone needs a smile!!!
I'm in one of those moods... I just want to eat sweets... candy... junk....I know i'm stressed... have some contract orders that i'm needing to get out, but having to wait for a Sr. person to look over my contract... he's out... meanwhile, I have a engineer who is huffing down my back, to get the contract out... If anything were to go wrong with the job... It's my A*** that is on the line... SO I"M ALL STRESSED OUT.. Luckily, I did go the little shop downstairs & bought a diet coke & some cheese..
Nita - I need to start reading the dr. phil book again. I have it somewhere at home. But your right, we need to look at food differently, just like me wanting to eat junk food today by eating, it's not going get my contract out any faster.
Mooz - Like the quotes you had posted today. At my job, I work on the 24th floor & it's so funny, cause on the elevator it's always so quite,, but yet when someone gets on and smiles at you... it's just lightens up the ride so much... makes me cheerful, & I tend to pass that smile on to someone else...
well I need to run... Hope everyone is having a great day
Well I thought everything was going well after my doctor visit. However, I got a call at work today that the urine test I had yesterday showed 2+ blood. To my knowledge I do not have any kidney infection. However in the past years this problem has occurred many times and a couple of my past doctors said I was just one of those persons who had this ongoing problem. They are getting me a referral to a urologist. I have had a couple of those intense x-rays and the only thing they found is that one kidney is larger than the other. Since this is my first physical with this doctor she definitely wants this checked out. I did get excellent news about the blood test. My trygliseride count was "60" which according to the nurse is very good. As far as the collesterol my good HDL was 75, which is truly excellent. The bad LDL was 133. This is always stressful when it comes to a health problem but I will get it checked out.
Patty -- Do find Dr. Phil's book because even though it is slow reading he does have a lot of good points to share.
My neighbor gave me lemons from his tree and so I experimented and made a lemon pie. My husband and I just had a piece and it was really quite good. These are the ingredients: 1 cup of plain yogourt (not fat free); 1 large package of sugar free vanilla pudding; 1 small box lemon jello; the juice of two lemons; and 1 container of coolwhip. I just mixed it up and put it into one of those graham pie crusts (reduced fat) and I let it sit in the refrigerator over night.
Mooz, now, even if one evening is likely to be a problem, that doesn't mean you can't be building new habits the other days.
Really busy at work--wish some of these folks could have called when we were sitting around bored. It's esp, hard because we have all these things we're supposed to do "between calls"--but there's no "between." I will have to go in early tomorrow to do my time sheet.
Hi Chicks~~
Got a good walk done early this morning. I accidentally cleared out my pedometer after 1/2 mile, but i believe DH and i got about 1.5 miles in today. Soon as this rainy thing ends, i am going to join in one of the water aerobics classes too. I am still getting over that cold that we drove down here with and i don't want to risk getting sick again, when the morning temps have only been in the 40's. The pool is warm for sure, but it's the time getting in and out and walking back to our RV. I think i'd rather walk when the temps are lower here and then change to being in the pool once the warmth returns. I know last year we were not here till early Feb. and i'm sure by then it makes a big difference.
~~NITA~~the lemon pie sounds good. My MIL has a lemon tree in her yard and she goes thru the whole cooking it and making it from scratch! I like your recipe much better. Yes, i did bring the notebook w/your phone #. I will call asap. We have a casino trip in early Feb. but sometime after that if you would like to meet around Mesa that'd be great! I will call. Sorry to hear that there are some odd readings on your kidney tests. Good that you can see a specialist. YAY! on the cholesterol readings and such. YGG. Must be all your workouts that are making those #'s so good.
~~CAT~~sorry to hear that work is getting so busy. Wish they could let people work at their own pace. But companies want to downsize so much and keep a person extra busy. Good luck with it all~
~~MOOZ~~How is the new camera working out? It is a challenge to figure out all the buttons on each one. I'm sure by now you can take some shots and use it. How many pixels is this one? I'd love to move up to a 3.2 or soemthing close to 4. The prices are getting a bit better for sure. I have only a 2.1 now.
Today is turning out pretty sunny, so we must hop on the motorcycle and get some more produce and a bit of groc. Still calling for rain Sat & Sun and since now we only have a motorcycle to get around on --we try to time it so as to stay dry! It comes in fast sometimes. Other times you see it up on the mountain range and it stays away from the valley. VEry different from home. If you see it that close by, it's a-comin'
Got to go now. Sending {{hugs}} to all and i will try to pop back in tonite or early tomorrow.
Just a quick hello... getting ready for bed... it's been a very hetic week.
Nita - Hope everything comes out ok, with the urologist. I also have had that problem with blood in the urine... I also went to see a urologist... had the kidney sonograms done, my doc also said I could just be one of those who has a trace of blood in the urine. He wanted me to come for a 6 month check.. which is in Feb. so I should make a appointment soon.. WTG for getting your trigylcites (sp) lowered...
Thin - I agree you need to take care of that cold first, before you start an early morning water aerobics class. Are you planning a trip to Vegas? sounds like you all are keeping pretty busy..
Cat - hope things get better at work. Were you able to get someone to help you with a resume?
Just a quick call this morning ......... I wanted to share a slightly rude joke with you which I thought was funny. If you don't like rude jokes then don't read it!!
I didn't lose any weight this morning ........... in fact I put on 1.5 pounds but I am not worried about it. I am 160 pounds now and that is not too bad. 140 would be nice but I will just keep on eating as healthy as possible and exercising and see what my weight settles down at.
I was out on Thursday night, with
the linedancers, for a meal. It was lovely and I had hot chocolate fudge cake with ice cream and I didn't feel one bit guilty about eating it.
I have been for a 2 mile walk this morning and I need to go food shopping now.
Joke coming up ...............................
Ray always wanted a pair of authentic cowboy boots. Seeing some on sale
one day, he buys them, wears them home, walking proudly. He walks into
the house and says to his wife, "Notice anything different about me?"
Bessie looks him over "Nope."
Frustrated, Ray storms off into the bathroom, undresses, and walks back
into the room completely naked except for the boots. Again, he asks, a
little louder this time, "Notice anything DIFFERENT NOW?"
Bessie looks up and says, "Ray, what's different? It's hanging down
today, it was hanging down yesterday and it'll be hanging down again
tomorrow."
Furious, Ray yells, "AND DO YOU KNOW WHY IT IS HANGING DOWN, BESSIE?
IT'S HANGING DOWN BECAUSE IT'S LOOKING AT MY NEW BOOTS!!!!!"
To which Bessie replies, "ya shoulda bought a hat, Ray! Shoulda bought a
hat!"
Commitment is
Commitment means acting not just when it is convenient or comfortable, but whenever it is necessary. Commitment means setting priorities and following them without fail.
Commitment is more than words, much more than just saying you will. Commitment is doing whatever it takes to make it happen.
Commitment is available to anyone who understands and appreciates its value enough to live with it in each and every moment. Commitment requires no special skill, only sufficient desire, and faith in the virtue of the endeavor.
Commitment goes ahead and gets the job done, even though opinion and circumstances may fight vigorously against it. Commitment sees things through to completion.
Commitment bears the pains of the moment without becoming dismayed. Commitment enjoys the pleasures of the journey without becoming sidetracked.
Commitment can be summoned in an instant, and can last for a lifetime. With true commitment, what you intend is surely what you will be.
1 Day -- Thanks for sharing your medical problem. I never had a sonogram. Did you have to do some preparation for this? I have IVPs where you had to fast for a couple of days and drink this awful stuff. Until I received this info about my test I was doing very well on my program. However, even though this has happened in the past, I all of a sudden don't feel well. And, of course, I am resorting to food for comfort. However, today I am going to try and stay busy and get back with my program.
There was a huge article in our newspaper this morning starting on page 1 talking about the low carb craze. Even President Clinton has gotten rid of his stomach by joining in. I still maintain we can eat normal if we watch the portions and throw out the junk food.
Thin -- I will be looking forward to hearing from you after your trip in February. We most definitely can meet in Mesa because I will plan on visiting with my cousin's children that same day early in the morning. I am just wondering--did you bring this rainy weather with you! Just kidding!!!
Mooz -- I liked your joke and I also like your attitude about your slight weight gain. At least we have managed to keep off more weight than we have gained. I am very happy to say I have kept off 48 of the 54 lbs. I lost for over a year now. I still want to get down to 135 and I do know I can accomplish this by just making up my mind to do it. Thanks to all of us in this support group we certainly have gained a lot of knowledge as to what really works.
Felt sick most of the day, my gastro dr. changed my medicine for my reflux & this one makes me really nausated... Tomorrow i'm going back to my old med's & giving him a call on monday.
Nita - if you having a kidney sonogram, I don't recall any preparation for it. When I had a sonogram on my abdominal area, (gallbladder, liver) I had to fast, no water or food after midnight..., in having the sonogram, you basically lie flat, & they put gel on the area been looked at, they use a object which reminds me of a mouse that we use with our computers... they somewhat push on the area.. no pain though...I know we all get concerned when some test result comes back negative, but keep in mind all your blood work was good, so that is good news. Will keep you in my prayers that all test come out fine...
Mooz - loved the joke... i'll have to remember that one. I'm glad you enjoyed your evening with your linedancers friends.
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Hello everyone
Where is everyone? I thought that I wasn't getting emailed anymore again, but I guess nobody is posting. Hope you aren't all snowed in
I know that Thin and Nita aren't....
We have been getting LOTS of snow. Snowed all day Friday and now its been snowing since Sunday night. Lots of shoveling to keep me busy
Thin, be glad you left when you did.....
Weight loss is not going well at all. Just not making any advances
Mooz....loved the joke. And great that you could fully enjoy the cake
1day & Nita...hope those tests come back with good news. Try not to stress too much (I know easier said than done!)
Michelle....where are you? Hope all is going well for you You are often in my thoughts.....
Hope all you chicks are having a great day (OP and/or choc cake )
You are correct. Arizona is the place to be during this time of the year! Thin and I are hoping to get together the early part of February. I, too, am having a hard time getting back on track. However, I watched Dr. Phil's show again yesterday and I always get invigorated by doing this. These folks are losing weight by leaps and bounds. I do have his 2nd book and he pretty much tells you exactly what to eat. (He has this nutritionist who I am sure is responsible for the menus.) It's almost like the South Beach program--no bread or potato during the 1st week but he does allow fruit. The only problem I have with these specific diets is that I do not always like what they list to eat or I do not have the item in the house. So today I decided to select food from the menus I like. One of the things I noticed is the fact that even if you have the high fiber cereal he also wants you to eat a protein item (either two sausage links or one egg or 2 egg whites). I opted for the sausage, high fiber cereal, 1 cup of 1% milk and a half of grapefruit. I can also have a banana shake for a snack. I have frozen bananas for this purpose. You can have a cup of milk, plus the banana and then i had some sweet and low to make it taste good! It really is quite a treat.
Hopefully we will get more people to post in the next few days. I firmly believe writing on this board has really been incentive to keep off most of the weight I have lost and I will never stop posting. Remember ladies, if you are not doing well, that is probably the most important time to seek support. I read an e-mail from one of my friends today and it was written by the late Erma Bombeck and it was very motivational because it stated what is really important in life and it is this very moment!
Just a quick hello... things are real busy here at work today & i'm leaving early cause I have a mammogram appointment. It's a 6 month visit from the scare I had back in July. Say a little prayer for me that all is well
Hello Chicks~~yes, it looks like it has been pretty quiet on here lately. I can't say much either, as i have not tried to post. Today was pretty sunny and starting to warm up nicely. Still did not swim or wear shorts, but maybe by Friday. It is supposed to get just a little warmer each day. sorry to hear just how wintery it is all over the country. What a year this is turning out to be.
Not to sound whimpy, but it does cool off alot in the desert at night and it was near the freezing mark last night , and that is the night our furnace decided to quit! DH doesn't notice anything, but i could hear how that thing kept blowing and blowing and it seemed to be getting cooler of all things. So i got up and checked it all and sure enough it was just blowing cool air. So i shut that off. We have a small elec.ceramic heater, so that was enuf to suffice. DH just fixed the gas hot water heater and now its the gas furnaces' turn to conk. Always something with these RV's...i call this one our "money pit!"
~~1DAY~~i am sending you 's and prayers for a good outcome on the followup mammo. It worked for mine by asking for you all to pray, so i will be sure to do the same.
Saturday i am dog sitting for 2 very active scottie dogs. I had told the manager here at the park that i might be interested in that , so she gave her my name. They are both under 2 yrs old! They will be a challenge i'm sure. But it's my first go at getting my 'dog fix' as i call it ! LOL
Sunday we are going to a Superbowl party at a neighbor of his mom's. That should be a blast. The guy is making his own version of indian tacos. And all the trimmings. He is a hoot besides, so it should be fun.
I did a good 2mile walk today, and plan to do it again tomorrow. Gotta build up to doing some morning and evening. At least that is my goal. I did weigh in, and it was very sad I knew it would be bad, but not quite that bad! So more salads and walking are sure in my itinerary.
Thanks ~~NITA~~ for the reminder on what is important in our lives. I always loved to read Erma's books and such.
Everyone else, hope you are doing well tonite and can update us with a post soon too. ~~MICHELLEZ~~ you know we always think of you and we do miss you! Take care!
The battery is dead so I took the clock down until I get a new battery but I know I will keep on looking at the space where the clock was
Luckily, I did go the little shop downstairs & bought a diet coke & some cheese..
thinlizzie
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I knew it would be bad, but not quite that bad! So more salads and walking are sure in my itinerary.
