It has been a miserable day weather wise it stayed dry until about 2pm and since then it has been raining off and on. When the rain came it made the temperature drop some what though nothing to complain about considering how cold it is for many of you.
I intending to come on here yesterday but we had visitors arrive which was nice but by the time they had returned home I was way to tired to come on here and make sense
On Wednesday of this we we are going to London to the area called Lambeth to deliver bean bags for BIL so this will keep us out of mischief for the whole day
This week I have several Christmas parties for the whist drives (cards game from the UK) so will have to pull back the calories and be mindful of what I eat.JJ123
to the thread. Here you will find that we will understand the difficulties of losing weight can pose with having physical challenges to overcome as well. We know full well exercise is going to be limited due to the possible pain for some, fatigue for others and the catalogue goes on.Though there is light at the end of the tunnel jj it can be done we can lose weight. Though we may have to be more mindful of what we put in our mouths or be creative in the exercise we can manage. Say for example instead of sitting for the most of the day (yes my behaviour before I started my weight lose journey) I will make regular walks to and from the kitchen. Hey it is not much but it all adds up by the end of the week. If I am having a good day my DH and I will have a stroll up the road again not far. On the days I am not feeling very good I rest it is natures way of saying I need a break. I no longer beat myself up about it wishing for something that isn't going to happen when I can't exercise at all.
I have MS and I notice my mobility diminishing and I am having to adjust to using a scooter which was a hard pill to swallow but I am so glad than I wasn't too proud it has opened up a whole new world to me. Hey I digress well that is nothing new as you soon learn
I have a niece who is 11 and has a disease in her hip called Perthes disease so I have a little knowledge what issues having problems with your hips can bring. Her mother my sister has just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the age of 40 plus she is waiting for surgery on her spine. They are going to put metal pins and plates due to damage plus a bone graph this all stems from a car accident from a drunk driver. So again I have first hand experience of relatives with spinal problems. I know I can not walk in your shoes so to speak with your physical challenges I do know a little of the difficulties they bring to your doorstep. You also have the side effects of steroids and that in itself brings its own challenges. Try and focus on what you can change or do rather than the things you can't change. I have learnt this lesson myself over the years and it is an invaluable one to learn. I wish I had learnt sooner and I would have saved myself a lot of heartache. If you do not know where to start with exercising we maybe can suggest a few that you maybe had not even considered. When I came to 3fc I didn't know whether I would be able to lose weight my previous attempts had been harboured by my own cheating. Though with the help and support of the people on here and especially this board I have managed to lose what I have. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I be where I am today weight wise. I realised from the very beginning I had to have food that was something I could stick with for the rest of my life. So that is how I have approached this for me there has been very few salads along the way as they are not my favourite. Though recipes on here are interesting and filling not a lettuce leaf in sight
If you already haven't choose a weight lose programme to use whether that be weight watcher or one of the many others to choose from. That is a good starting point at losing weight. In the mean time if you are still deciding do not race into it take your time but just cut down on the sweet sugary things, fatty and add in more vegetables and fruit. Well enough of my rambling for now. Look forward to hearing more from you and drop by as often as you can as it for me was the lifeline and reminded me to stay on the straight and narrow.ROSEBUD We went to the farmers market on Saturday and it was heaving I suppose due to the fact that it is the last before Christmas. There was very little choice of the no added sugar range but went for a date slice which again relies on fruit as the sweetener. Yes if you are making home made versions for special occasions then if you really did need that bit extra sweetness I would go for either sweetener or honey (but I am bias I love the taste of honey
). I think we could learn a lot from the war time recipes. I know with the rationing here in the UK the diet was extremely health due to very little meat, fat and diary. Though high in vegetables and fruits (though only slim selection as most fruit had to be imported into the UK due to our climate).Yes BIL site has lots of different produces they have to diversify as they have learnt to their cost when the 11 September terrorism acts took place. His firm at that time made virtually just aircraft covers and curtains but when that happen on the 11 September the aircraft industry was hit badly as no one wanted to fly. So the aircraft companies stopped ordering from BIL firm and that hit hard they like had to start up from scratch again with massive debts. They have now cleared them just about and have expanded but it has been very hard for BIL. So no more fingers in one pie for him so he does not just rely on one thing should anything change the market in that area.
I am glad that your mouth has made good progress in the healing department. The fragments that have come out I would suspect like you they would have been parts of it that broke away when it had to be cut up to extract it in the first place. It is good they have come out rather than fester in the mouth to cause problems maybe later on down the line. Yes I am pleased that it is looking very likely that I will not have to go for the surgery virtually on Christmas day. So maybe not having my Christmas dinner through a straw after all
Yes I am sure my friend will love the wasjigs as she will get hours of enjoyment from them. Yes handwritten cards are so nice even if the handwriting is a bit shaky. I know that from last year a friend of mine from the MS centre who is very disabled by the condition had put her own name to the card. That card to me was so special as I know how difficult it is for her to hold a pen when she needs assistance to dress etc.
Sorry to hear that the hoover has given up on you finally. Maybe you will find one in the January sales that is knocked down in price. The newer models you may find are lighter and easier to use for you. We bought our last hoover in the sales and got a really good deal. You might even be able to knock a little more off the price tag if you are willing to barter over it a little. I know here that you can do that but most British think we can't do that. Though prices for electric goods for example can be knocked down at the managers digression you might only get a few more $'s off but better than nothing especial in the recession at the minute. Food is a fixed price over here but other things you could try and bring the price down a little.
I think your stacking cubby on roller you mentioned I have two of those they are brilliant storage for vegetables. I also in one of mine keep table clothes, tea towels , my apron and wine bottle storage ( well not wine in the alcohol sense but the none alcohol variety as we are Tee total)
No further news for today as for tomorrow it is hit and miss whether I make it or not with being treatment day, then the next London. So Thursday or Friday looking more favourable at the minute. I am going to miss coming on here as normal but catch you all soon. Bye for now and take care all
purpleorc 
to 3FC's and to our thread, 
We really have to watch that here; we have to bundle up really good when going outside. I think that is why so many people hybernated indoors in the winter time here; can't blame them really.
We have had no rain but you can guarantee if I do the washing it will pour down 
for looking after the board for us all in our absence. Wow is all I can say to your decorations of your porch you have made a fantastic job there and the nativity scene is the star attraction of it. You can tell how much hard work you have put into it as it looks wonderful. Thanks for posting the photos for us all to look at.
I am just about on track I think for Christmas as I have now the present wrapping to tackle one evening. I only have a few Christmas cards left to give when I see people this week. All the ones that needed mailing have been done so this week so they should have them by now.
to Numpster and 
to them both with their new endeavour. I hope every thing goes smoothly moving home and business. It is a stressful time moving home. Taking of stress I think the preparation of Christmas has taken a toll on my eczema. I didn't think I was that stressed out about it but I must be more than I realise as my eczema as broke out on my arm and my face. It is the first time eczema has come to my face which is hard to hide unlike other patches on my body. Oh well I can only keep up with the treatment which I know kicks in soon and ride out the bad patch. No good worrying too much about what others thing of my face as I can't change that. I will work on what I can do which is be religious with my treatment.
for most of the day and the temps were a bit warmer at -10C. We just stayed home today and did stuff around here; I think it is going to take me a few weeks to get used to these colder temps.
I used one banana per person and I cooked it for me and DH. It could easily be eaten just cooked without yoghurt or icecream if you are really watching your portion control.