Morning all.....Am graduating quickly to phase11. Yesterday the Doc d/c the coumadin and PT is finished. Monday will be last home health nurse visit. I called and cancelled the cardiologist. Loved when she asked if I wanted to reschedule and I said no I have chosen another cardiologist. Can you see me smiling....That glow in the southern sky is my smile.

My kids left yesterday and promised to check in asap. Turns out the plane DS/DGD over S Georgia windshield cracked and they had emg landing in Jacksonville, Fl. He sent me a note this am from a hotel at Newark NJ airport???? Haven't hear from Older DGD.....gessssssssssssssh.

I worry about you all eating below 1000cal. Often when you do that your body thinks you are in straving mode and stops weight lost to save it's self. Lots of articles about that. I'll try and post a few.

I had been on a blogg with the orginal South Beach dieters and it disappeared. I was homeless and alone with no buddies and searching for support. Just a sad awful wreck and found GG by accident and with help swam back up on the beach. Eating health really has helped me get better after this mess.

Pool time.....be back later to do personals....hugs, k3

Hey GGs,
Ok, having the computer in this position is not working for me! First, my left arm kept going to sleep. Moved things around, & now my shoulders are aching! But, I’m determined to make this work! So, I’m anticipating a lot of tweaking (& muttering & cussing). My SO gets off early today, so I might enlist his help (more cussing!). With all this going on, I might not be able to get back here today (I’m probably going to have to disconnect everything from the computer, AGAIN!). So, I thought I’d check in here first.

Gayle, sounds like a super busy day ahead for you. And I’m sure Maddie was right about you missing her! Thanks for the support on fixing my house the way I like. I intend to!

Lynn, so sorry about your throat/chest problems. Really good to know it’s not your heart. Hope you find the cause so you can “fix it”. It’s way too hot here too - supposed to be high 90’s again! That’s why we’ll be working inside with all the ACs running full blast.

Zoe, we don’t run the AC in our bedroom at night either. And it’s just bearable with the ceiling fan, & another fan blowing directly on me. Just walking the few feet to the bathroom, I’m immediately drenched in sweat. Hate this humidity! And you just hang in there & ignore that danged old scale. We know how they are!!! You know you’re doing great & will soon be seeing the fantastic results! Go Zoe! Attagirl!

Hi Koala. I agree with you, this is a wonderful group, & I’m glad I found it, & that you did too! Good for you on hanging in there at “boot camp”. Attagirl Koala! By the way, what’s a TimTam? And yes, DSD will be leaving to go back to school in 16 days (I just counted). Yay! I can’t wait!

Rie, sounds like you're going to be having a busy day too. Isn’t it nice that you have friends looking out for your safety?! I hope you have a great trip with your DGS. Will you be checking in while you're gone? Have fun!

KarenFL, you're really sounding lots better. I think that visit with your DS & DGD helped! Glad you're happier! Is it your older DGD you were talking about on FB?

Well, I better get started on my “tweaking”, & SO will be home any minute now. In case I don’t get back - Have A GREAT Weekend Everyone!
NCNancy

Thought that I would come here real quick and see what is happening. I'm waiting for my little sister (she is 10 years younger than me) in fact all 4 of us kids are about 5 years apart---Dad was a traveling salesman!!! REALLY!!! Anyway, she is coming over and we are going to lunch then plan on swimming this afternoon. Not sure where we are going for lunch but I know there will be lots of calories no matter where! But we haven't had any time together with just the two of us in --- well, I can't remember!! So this should be a fun afternoon.

I'll be back later....

Sorry...M-W-F I have chiropractor/massages/errands lined up, that takes up most of the mornings. With all the chats about Blueberries, I had to take some of my own advice and plant some of them. I purchased 6 Blueberry bushes that ripen mid summer. What a job, blueberries likes acid soil so I had to mix in manure and some expensive powder to get the acid level right. DH is watering everything outside today, another 100+ day. Minneapolis hit a record a couple of days ago, 134 with heat index. But you'll never hear me complain about the heat, I love it. DH keeps the house too cold, I put a sweat shirt on most of the time. I need to get out and dead head a bunch of plants and tie up some climbing roses.
One of these days I'll catch up with all the post...but not today.

Morning everyone.. yesterday was amzing,full of company and alot of laughs in between chasing puppies around.I had a visit from the best nurse that took care of me when i was in the hosp 3yrs ago.her and her husband where here dipnet fishing and wanted to see how i was doing.when have u ever known a nurse to do that.she was amazing and championed my progress(one of my angels) then grs and sil came to gather their fish and collect the garage sale contirbutions,as iwas putting out lunch for them my 2 bil came by so they stayed for lunch too! sandwhiches,macaroni salad,chips and rocky road brownies without the rocky(didnt have any walnuts) after every one left we had to change into dress clothes and go to a funeral. today im being a vegetable the suns out and a cool breeze blowing. Sadie has decided she loves our furniture,so im trying to train her not to and when shes up on furniture she can reach end tables and everythings fair game. shes so big i forget shes only 9 weeks old. Gizmo is so cute he gets away with lots,i spoil him terribly as i do daisey. she is really tolerant of both puppies and rips and tears around playing with them.when shes had enuff she jumps on the back of my chair for a nap. I found 3fc"s researching diets, and it popped up,with my weird sence of humor i just had to see what it was about and the rest is history Hoping you all have a wonderful day,i plan on reading abook on my deck and enjoying the sun(supper's in the crock pot easy peasy ) rosey

It's a beautiful morning in the great NW!! My dh is esp thrilled that the sun is shining so nicely. He has spent the last couple days trimming the large shrubs that separate us from our back neighbors. They had grown very large so he had this HUGE pile of branches which he is now chipping up. He borrowed a wood chipper from a friend. He started the chipping yesterday and it'll probably take him until tomorrow evening I'd say, maybe longer. His back is bothering him and he just came in for Tylenol. He has near osteoporosis in his back and I keep telling him to be more careful and that those shrubs really do not have to be trimmed or we can hire someone but he won't listen. He says, it's ok, it's only when I bend over...well, duh! All it takes is a fracture..and life won't be the same.

It's so hard to know what to do. Sometimes I think we should just go ahead and move to a small house or condo with a small yard where he won't have so much yard work but then other times I think...he enjoys it and it keeps him active. Every age has it's challenges and difficult decisions to make, doesn't it? I suppose we will have to move at some point, but do we wait or do it now when we are not quite ready.. We love our home and we let it get so run down for years as we raised kids and later traveled. We are just finally beginning to get it fixed up a bit.

I'm glad we all found our way to 3FC however it happened. This is a great group and I enjoy chatting with you all each day!

Nancy - Hope you get your computer in a position that works for you. I do like the idea of looking out a window since so much of our lives are spent at the old 'puter. I have a window to my right, but my desk faces a wall too. However it is a large desk with top shelves and I can't move it. Yes, Nancy that is what my weight does too. If I keep overeating though it will keeping going up..I gain weight very fast...if I get back on track today I think it will likely still be up a bit from last week or the same. If I only have one over eating day it would be ok, but this week I've had three!


Karen3 - Don't worry about me eating consistently below 1000. I'm aware of the articles about it but I always overeat now and then. My dh brought home KFC yesterday!! He'd been seeing those commercials with the special deal which included chocolate chip cake. Of course he ate one piece but yours truly ate way too much of it. So that's three days this week now I've messed up. So far I'm good today but don't think there will be any loss this week...more likely a gain.

Rie - How nice that your son is so supportive and helpful! Sounds like you don't have to worry about him being there for you in your old age. However, dil's CAN cause some problems sometimes, I warn you. Hopefully you will get a good one though.

Lynn - I think we must be separated at birth sisters, we have so many similar issues! With me I have this drawing feeling in my throat and and at times it goes up in my ears where it is more like mild pain/discomfort. Both can get very uncomfortable if I don't take Prilosec OTC. Even when I take it I feel it but not as much. For some reason I notice it more when I eat less...maybe that's my imagination. At times I've tried going without the Prilosec but the discomfort gets worse. Doc says it is r/t my hernia. I've had my throat and ears test by ENT and they are fine, but my swallowing is a little sluggish. This is my second very large hernia. It seems to be genetic or familial as my dad had a large one when he died, and my sister is like me with her second one.

This morning I was curious how much it would cost to get more life insurance on dh. LOL the cheapest quote (depending on an exam) would cost more than $400/mo!! I said forget it, I'll get along on what we have.

Hi Everyone,

I just spoke with the gastroenterologist. She thinks I might have a gallbladder stones problem. I need to go for an ultrasound.

Tomorrow is supposed to be 100+ here. I am supposed to go training (8 miles) at a VERY hilly state park. I just wrote the LLS folks and told them that if the weather is as hot as predicted, I will be doing my 8 miles at the gym.

Lynn

Hello All,

Just a quick post to share. For lunch, I had turkey rolls: 2 slices shaved smoked turkey, one slice vlassic kosher dill stacker, 1/2 oz cream cheese. Roll up and enjoy. I ate two of them with some greek yogurt and a green salad and I couldn't finish. Less than 20 carbs and not a lot of calories. It reminded me of an appetizer that my mom used to make but this is a lot healthier. It could work as one of the mini-meal folks' snacks, tool

Later.

Hi everyone.Rie i make those all the time but use a string cheese cut down the center and wrap in the turkey lunch meat and grill in a teflon pan.sorta like a grilled cheese without bread! love it! rosey

Hi All - Just a quick pop in............DGD is still here so getting at the 'puter isn't that convenient. I do get a chance to check all the posts tho' when I get on. I don't care - love having her here! Anyway I'm holding my own weight wise & hope to maintain until the summer is over. I have more company coming in August too. Did I say summer? We are still waiting for spring! We are having a lousy summer so far (weatherwise). Hope to get some in Aug & boy we better have a good Indian summer! Anyway TTYL. BFN

Nancy, I moved south from Duluth, MN and thought much more south and desert was a good choice for warmth. But the winters are mild and this year is just plain silly. Average temp has been 20 degrees (at least) below normal. Although I’m starting to think those of you with the hot humid stuff sound more miserable. As my DH pointed out, we can put on more clothes.

I totally agree with Gayle – Nancy your DSD needs to butt out and just leave already. It is your house.

Lynn, I’m sorry you’re having throat/chest pain. Just a thought, I get throat/high upper chest pain when I have consumed a food I’m allergic to. Just a thought. Could it be a food?

Zoe, your weather is Awful Hot and you’re surprised you gained 1.8 pounds??? Everyone retains water in the heat. Kick the evil box to the curb. And my curiosity has the best of me – did you walk at the mall? Koala, “hot enough to fry eggs on the car bonnet!!” and “Australianism! I've tried to be very careful about what I write as I don't want to cause an international incident” – Please don’t be careful!!! I love “hearing” your accent. I grin whenever there’s a cool saying. See??? More fun – “My previous boy cat, BoBo, was also a big girl's blouse.” What is a big girl's blouse?

KarenFL, I’m with you on the concern of the less than 1000 calories. I did that once (20 years ago) and KILLED my metabolism. It never came back. I do know that for some people that isn’t a problem. I loved the glow in my Southeastern sky as you cancelled your appointment. Enjoy the pool! BTW, my next question is based on when I was totally new to the group. Was it you that had gone bike riding in sandals? I think about that post often as I ride my bike in my birk sandals – but my bike is on the fluid trainer stand. But I remember the accident post.

LOL Donna on Nancy’s DSD aging us all. The young lady needs to get her own life and leave our Nancy alone. And the morning temp was not lovely. It’s cool you and your granny/mom have had frank discussions about the choices. I did wonder (as I thought about my reply later yesterday) if the anesthesia might be a problem and be a considering factor. Since you’re not thrilled with your weather, come visit me.

Mustang-K, I hope you had a great visit with your little sis.

Bobbi, just where did you find an empty spot in your lush garden yard for blueberry plants???

Rosey, hope your book on the deck was excellent and relaxing.

Mary, I’m relieved you have “mess ups” occasionally through the week. I won’t worry about you now. I’ll focus on Zoe.

Hi to anyone I missed. I’m glad it is weekend. Really glad. I swear even the doggies know my TGIF chant.
Marie

Hi everyone.wanted to explain dipnetting. the salmon run on high tide up the kenai river. you can subsistance fish with a license. so u put on hip waders. and stand in as deep of water as u personally can tolerate along the mouth of the river and beach and you have this huge dip net on a long pole and put it in the water and hopefully scoop up a fish. when they are really running my dh says you can feel them hitting your legs. there are so many people from all over the state and few areas that u can do this we call it combat fishing,folks are nuts to catch them.u are allowed 6 aday per person.my sil and grson where here for 3 days and took home 36 fish. we can them, smoke them and freeze them. we get a couple every year but honestly im not crazy about salmon. i'd rather have halibutt rosey