MARY!
Sorry I'm late welcoming you. I've enjoyed reading your posts. You're doing well with your weight loss, & hope you'll stay with us.
MISSMUFFET!
You're absolutely at the right place! You don't even have to be over 50 (SunnyD isn't), but, you're right.....it IS harder to lose & maintain as we get older. Stay with us, here. We all encourage each other in weight loss, & well as life's ups & downs!
I'm 55, have twin daughters (36) another daughter (31) & a son (25) & 11 grands! A wonderful husband, who puts up with a lot from me. I've been on SS Disability since I was 36 due to an auto accident that messed up my back. I have severe Osteo Arthritis. Then, 2 1/2 yrs ago I was diagnosed with severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. I try to keep my weight down, mostly to help with health issues, but it would be nice to look as well as I can, also. I do volunteer work 3 days a week at a local Christian TV Station, as the secretary...co-host for the evening news, weather, etc., host of program "Spotlight on Churches", & my own program "Vision of Heaven", where I do a little singing. This helps me to get out of the house, & not lay around so much. I enjoy it tremendously....+ it keeps me from wanting to gain too much weight! I also go to "Assisted Living" to sing with my BIL. I used to do more, until this darn RA got me down. The main goal is to stay as active as possible....it helps others & myself also. Drink LOTS of water!!
Hi Bluet....yes, so far, everything is normal with the station's website. Maybe it was just kids from Iraq that hacked into it. Sure was scarey to see that on the screen, though.
Well, your weekend of fighting the snow just, almost, made me not want to see any! I don't think I'm going to. Still seeing a lot of rain, though. DH has got the decking on the roof, now. He's got to get the paper & shingles on. His work has picked up, so he's having to bring in a little money. Really needed around here, so roof's gotta wait. Cleaning carpet!! Then, the game....you ARE a busy lady!
I did have a busy weekend, but not the way you did. DH's aunt passed away, so we were going back & forth to the viewing & funeral. They live 1 1/2 hrs drive (Huntsville), so everything took time. DH's dad has Alziemer's, & she was his sister, so we had to watch him closely. So sad.
Hi SunnyD...glad you're feeling better. I think Valentine's Day & Birthday's (Connie's, here) took a toll on a lot of stomach's. I know you really suffer, because of my twin daughters being like that. They just won't watch their diet, though. Except for soft drinks....they've cut them out. Helps a little. Sounds like you had a very nice VD!
You asked about the cervical collar. For now, I'm wearing it to keep my neck stabilized until surgery. I'm having to go through testing, & it's taking some time. I go Wednesday (tomorrow) to get MRI's done. Neurologist is hoping this will rule out RA in the spine. With 5 discs in my neck involved, I don't need to make it any worse. Also, with the circulation being as bad as it is. I was so surprised when he tested me & found my whole right side was effected....blood flow, weakness, etc. He took pics of my thumb. I wanted to ask him why he did that, but thought he might think it a dumb question. (I am blonde. ) I go back to him Monday.
You did not offend me about the sugar. I know you care. It'll take a lot more than doughnuts to interfere with our friendship.....although I may fight you for a doughnut!! I know I don't need sugar...but I've had the problem all my life. Even when I was skinny......yes, I used to weigh 98 lbs....underweight....can you believe that!! Anyway, I've ALWAYS had issues with sweets. When I was in the 3rd grade, my Dr took me off of all sweets for a solid year! I remember, I was going to a little country school....& the stuents took up for me & I received large grocery bags full of chips, nuts, etc that I could have for snacks, other than sweets. I'll never forget what they did! Anyway, if I'm able to conquer my problem with you girls, it will be a real accomplishment. I don't know why I'm that way...but, I crave it.
Sheila....get moved....we're waiting on you!
Everyone have a good Tuesday!