Denise's Happy, Healthy,Healing Journal-Posts welcome

[DisDee]

Thanks for all your good wishes CJK!

Today was good. I stayed in my calorie range again, and still have a little left over if I want a small snack. Did the Curves workout very carefully, and they DID remember me. Seems like a bunch of the other members took a lot of time off this summer also. I've decided to treat myself to a couple of new workout outfits...something that makes me feel energized, not a sloppy old T-shirt. I think I'll do a little shopping this weekend, that should be fun!

Only one more day of work left.Thank heaven for holiday weeks! The weekend is almost here!!!!!!!

 

[CJK]

You know, the more I hear about CURVES, the better I think it is! It just sounds like such a motivating place. How great that people remembered you! Definitely go buy a new outfit or two. Nothing like looking cute to motivate you to work hard!! Have a fabulous weekend!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Hey, DisDee! I've been lurking, but not posting. Glad CURVES remembered you!

Hope you have a great weekend and keep doing AWESOME!!

 

[tbstein]

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my journal! Yep, going to curves on my birthday Thursday. DH wants to stop in and see what all the hulabaloo is about. I think he just wants to spend my birthday with me! We almost always spend my birthday together. I am going to be 29--well, for the 17th time! My DD is going to make me a flourless cake, since I no longer should have flour/gluten. She's practicing because she wants to be a pastry chef.

I have introduced my DD to calorie king. She wants to eat healthy, and this will help to track where the bad calories are and how easy it is to stay away from them when you know where they come from. She is just growing so much! She is only 10, but you wouldn't know it. Thank goodness she acts like a normal 10 yr old!

Have a great week, great losses, and great fun!

Wendy

 

[CJK]

An early happy birthday wish coming your way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How great that your dh wants to check out Curves with you!!!! Tell me, how do you like flourless cakes? I'd like to give it a try sometime.

How wonderful that your dd is learning about Calorie King. You can never start too young to learn about healthy lifestyles. Way to go!!

Have a wonderful birthday week!!!!!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Ok, DisDee, where are you? If you're on vacation, I hope you're doing better than I did. I just couldn't resist all that gelato at BCV (pistacchio-I had it 3 X), the chocolate wave dessert-Heck, I never turned down a dessert. I'd post a picture, but it makes me drool just to see the picture again. Anyways, I gained back the 1 pound I'd lost so far in September and another pound for a total of 2 pounds. Considering all I ate, that really isn't too bad. I did keep my exercise up. Are you? If you haven't done the stairmaster before, I learned the hard way-don't go into it full blast! I did at AKL the first day, and boy, did I pay for the rest of the week! I called DH back home, and he suggested the hot tub and some easy walking, so that's what I did, and it helped a little. What made it hard to get out were the heat and the beautiful view from my BCV studio, so I spent a lot of time just chillin' on my balcony. Isn't this view beautiful?

Hope you're having a good time!

 

[tbstein]

HI Denise!

I had a wonderful birthday. Quiet, with loved ones, and a healthy meal that I really enjoyed! Received some cool stuff from the kids and a wonderful antique face powder container from mom in law. DH took me out for lunch somewhere where I had a healthy lunch, and his wonderful company. Ahhhh...makes one wish it was my birthday everyday!

Have a great day!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Just a quick hello to those of you who have stopped by recently. We're on vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Having a wonderful time while eating way too much, but we are walking quite a bit and enjoying the beautiful views of the ocean and sound. Tomorrow we plan to go visit some local towns on the mainland and do some antiqueing (just dh and myself...it's our date day) Right now there are 8 family members at our house, and tomorrow 2 of my DD's friends are joining us. We just love it here and wish we could afford a "cottage" but renting is fun too.

Hope everyone is well and staying healthy. I'll have to catch up when we get home.

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise!

Hope you had a great vacation!

Wendy

 

[CJK]

Hope you had a great vacation. Sounds like you really enjoyed it. Not sure when you're back but I just wanted to drop in and say hello. Have a great weekend!

 

[DisDee]

I'm baaack! Had a really nice time on vaca until I started having some gyn problems. Yuck, that really put a damper on my last few days. We did make it to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg for their HalloScream event. Since we have an annual pass for BG Tampa Bay, our tickets were 50% off. It was great fun and I was feeling good that day. Things went from bad to worse though, I've been to my Gyn 5 times, had blood work, 2 ultrasounds, an endometrial biopsy and was on bed rest for 5 days. But... I'm feeling good again (must be the hormones), and I'm back to work. My test results should be back in the next couple of weeks. I may have to have a hysterectomy, but I'm OK with that. I won't be having any more kids at 53. LOL!

There was a plus side to all this...since I was a bundle of nerves, I didn't have much of an appetite, so I lost a few pounds. What a way to lose weight! My scare helped to reinforce the importance of being in good health. It was like another wake up call.

Hope all is well with everyone! I'll be catching up with your journals real soon.

 

[tbstein]

Denise!

Hope you are feeling better! I had the same thing going on about 12 years ago, did nothing, had my DD and it became worse. So, after 2 years of dancing around, did have the surgery. I was 38, but I was ok with it. I was so sick, and certainly wasn't enjoying life or my family! Keep us posted, and sending lots of good vibes to you!

Oh--yes, my tea party is themed after the GF tea. Been there last Christmas with DD. We loved it and I just wanted to have another one. I am wearing a lovely new rose flowered skirt and blouse, and my tiara of course! All the girls are ging to do the same. We will have a blast! One week and counting! If I could figure it out, I would post pictures!

Sending you a hug!

Feel better!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

We visited with our son and his future wife today. He started on his healthy weight loss and fitness plan back in April and has lost 70 pounds since that time. He looks like a new person! We're so proud of him and his commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

I decided to try out some different supermarkets in the area starting this week. We have a Wegman's, Trader Joe's and a Whole Foods nearby, so I thought it would be fun to add some variety to an otherwise boring task. I know that we tend to eat the same foods over and over again, so it's time to spice things up a little. Change is good!

I've been doing a little more planning for our Jan. trip. We'll be on the dining plan for 5 days, so I'm trying to narrow down my restaurant choices for dinner. I also want to try some new places. We all know that planning is a big part of the fun.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend!!!!

 

[CJK]

BIG congrats to your son!! What an amazing accomplishment! Sounds like he's on the right track for beginning married life.

Happy trip planning! That's half the fun!! I wish I had a trip to plan too! LOL Ah well, I'll have to get going on my report. Have fun experimenting with the different grocery stores. Have a great week!

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise!

Wonderful for your son! Just thought I would stop in and say hello! Hope your health is doing well!


Wendy

 

[DisDee]

I can't believe how long its been since I've posted on my journal. I've had a bunch of ups and downs with my gyn problems over the past few weeks, but the good news is...my biopsy came back negative ,which was such a HUGE relief. I'm hanging in there and hoping all my irregularities straighten themself out in the next couple of months (with the help of meds). I just have to be in good health when we go to WDW in January.

I also had some routine blood work done with my primary. My blood sugar and cholestoral (sp?) are somewhat elevated, so I have to work on controlling both of these levels. I'm not at the point where I need medication, I just need to be smart about my diet and exercise. My Dr. was happy with my weight loss, but I need to continue to lose. Funny thing is, the weight that I've lost in the past month has really helped the arthritis in my knees. I've barely had any pain.

My Dr. has suggested that I take fish oil capsules as a supplement. Does anyone use these? She suggested that I freeze them, so the aftertaste isn't so bad.

Hope everyone is happy and healthy. I need to stop by and visit some journals and post more regularly myself.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Hi Denise! DH started taking fish oil capsules, but then he stopped, I never did find out why. I think they just weren't making much of any difference. That's great about the weight loss and your knees. My problem is that my right knee has gotten alot worse since my weight loss, but that's because of my exercise-all the walking. So I'm trying to adjust my exercise routine. Great news about your son!

 

[DisDee]

My hubby and I did some grocery shopping this afternoon. We really took our time and read labels and did some much smarter shopping than usual. When we got home, I portioned my items that I bought to take to work, so I can just grab them tomorrow morning and pretty much have mini-meals for the entire week. I bought yogurt, fruit, soup, salad, veggies, reduced fat cheese and Healthy Choice entrees. (Hope I like them) I need my crunchie snacks, so I bought multi-grain crackers and pretzels, and sat here and counted each serving and put them in zip-loc bags. Normally, when we open a bag of pretzels or the like, they just magically disappear. I am also cooking some turkey chilli (with beans for fiber...I am not a bean person, but I'm trying), and made some veggie dip with light sour cream at 40 cal. a serving. I hope I can be this organized every week!

This isn't health related, but I wanted to share some fun info with all of you Disney and theater fans. My daughter had the opportunity to see Mary Poppins on Broadway last week. She works as a nanny for a member of the orchestra and he gave her 2 free tickets. The show is still in preview, and I believe it opens on Nov. 16. Lauren has been to many Broadway shows, and she just loved MP. She said the sets are wonderful and creative, and it's bound to be a big hit. She claims its her new favorite, and she wants to go again already. Its at the New Amsterdam Theater (Lion King). So...if any of you live near NYC or have future travel plans...this is the show to see! She was so excited about it, that I wanted to order tickets.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!!! The weather is cool but sunny here in southern NJ...a nice fall day!

 

[tbstein]

Hello Denise!

The tea party was wonderful! I really certainly do that again. Just a bunch of girls, hanging out, having tea, and some very good yummies!

Glad to hear about your biopsy. I wish you the best with it all!

So cool for your DD. Mary Poppins has always been one of my DH's favorites! I know he will look forward to trying to find a way to see it on Broadway!

Best to you! Sounds like you are armed and ready to go with your diet!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Well here it is the weekend again...boy does time fly! I did pretty well this week with my eating plan. Thinking ahead and preparing foods to take to work really helped me stay on track. We did have dinner at the Cheesecake factory on Thursday, and it was way too good. I think it will be my new favorite restaurant!

We're trying to decide what to do for Thanksgiving. I started the new meds for my gyn problem, and according to my Dr., Thanksgiving will be the time when I have to be off my feet again. I think we'll just do a simplified version of a turkey dinner. Maybe cook a breast on the grill and go easy on the sides. One pie instead of 5 desserts. It will certainly be a healthier holiday.

DH is working some early overtime this morning, and when he gets home,we think we'll head down toward the Jersey shore. We'll hit some antique shops and go to Smithville (a shopping village with lots of neat shops where we can blow our hard-earned money).

I suppose its time for me to get started with all those little Sat. chores. Need to pay some bills, tackle the laundry and tidy up. Have a great weekend everyone!!!!!!