Geriatric mm warriors (12/30/09)

[Wisteria1956]

We took a walk with Bonnie this am on this gorgeous Spring day. It was so nice and I kept up really well! It makes such a big difference in my mood when I can get out and walk, especially this time of year.

I have to work all weekend, so you all have wonderful days!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Good morning!! It is another beautiful day here in PA. It is almost 45* already. I sat outside drinking my coffee while Tyson just walked around the yard. He is now inside here taking a nap. What a hard life! LOL

Lisa, I know what you mean about not wanting to tell your doctor about "certain conditions." It really is sad that in a country like ours we have to be so careful. I have no confidence in our doctors, medicines, or insurance companies anymore. And IMO, it's the insurance companies running things. I have heard of many doctors who know a patient needs certain tests, or drugs, and the insurance refuses to pay it. One instance is Levi needing his Topomax for seizures. The insurance company now refuses that drug. So they are getting the generic form. He has to take double the amount for it to "work." Since starting the generic, he has had quite a few seizures. While on the Topomax, it was almost 12 years since he had one. The doctor wrote a letter to the insurance company stating that he medically needed the brand name, but the insurance company still refused. What a great system!!

This is a question for everyone who has upped their vitamin D. Now that spring is here, and you are able to get out more, are you backing off your dosage any? I personally haven't, but was wondering if anyone has any type of "symptoms" of too much vitamin D? I am taking 6,000 per day. Just don't want to over do it.

Well, of to do a little research on Tyson's doggie pack. I found a really neat one that has a separate chamber that you fill with water and it has a hose attached to it so the dog can either drink from it or you can use it to fill a water bowl. Here is a link for it if anyone is interested.

http://www.petabbey.com/store-produ...-Hydration-System-Dog-Pack8482;_19333956.html

 

[Wisteria1956]

http://www.truthaboutabs.com/fat-burning-veggies.html

Just read this online blurb about foods that help eliminate belly fat. It talks about things that cause us to store belly fat and how to counteract it. Eat greens! Not green cupcakes!

 

[Cindycin]

http://www.truthaboutabs.com/fat-burning-veggies.html

Just read this online blurb about foods that help eliminate belly fat. It talks about things that cause us to store belly fat and how to counteract it. Eat greens! Not green cupcakes!

This is me!!! I'm down another pound...166!!

Going to be traveling for work for the next couple days. Hope everyone has a great week....love you ladies.

 

[Wisteria1956]

This is me!!! I'm down another pound...166!!

Going to be traveling for work for the next couple days. Hope everyone has a great week....love you ladies.

Yippee on the lb.!!!!!

 

[gettinhealthy]

This is me!!! I'm down another pound...166!!

Going to be traveling for work for the next couple days. Hope everyone has a great week....love you ladies.

So happy for you!! I got some berries last night to make a smoothie this morning. Yours have been sounding sooo good!! Congrats!!

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

YAY CINDY!!!

Lisa - I cant watch the video thing in that link...was there some written info there I can check out? Just curious what the foods were! Like we cant all figure it out by now...lol, no green cupcakes!

I do believe that a week with Jorge may have just shaken loose my stall...I feel some looseness in the waist this morning...about time! lol

Hope y'all are having a good day...I have a pretty slack schedule this week...for me anyway...taking a couple half days off and have both saturday and sunday too! WEEEE.......Going on another date saturday...cross your fingers and wish me luck!

 

[gettinhealthy]

YAY CINDY!!!

Lisa - I cant watch the video thing in that link...was there some written info there I can check out? Just curious what the foods were! Like we cant all figure it out by now...lol, no green cupcakes!

I do believe that a week with Jorge may have just shaken loose my stall...I feel some looseness in the waist this morning...about time! lol

Hope y'all are having a good day...I have a pretty slack schedule this week...for me anyway...taking a couple half days off and have both saturday and sunday too! WEEEE.......Going on another date saturday...cross your fingers and wish me luck!

That is great news Robin. I know you were getting mighty disgusted. I may have to check Jorge out too. I am into a little bit of everything right now! LOL

 

[Wisteria1956]

YAY CINDY!!!

Lisa - I cant watch the video thing in that link...was there some written info there I can check out? Just curious what the foods were! Like we cant all figure it out by now...lol, no green cupcakes!

I do believe that a week with Jorge may have just shaken loose my stall...I feel some looseness in the waist this morning...about time! lol

Hope y'all are having a good day...I have a pretty slack schedule this week...for me anyway...taking a couple half days off and have both saturday and sunday too! WEEEE.......Going on another date saturday...cross your fingers and wish me luck!

I just read the text. It was on msn.com

Wait a minute! Who's the date with??

 

[Daniele]

Nell - I am just jumping in for a sec. Do you have any ADD issues? Dr. Amen (the brain doctor) also has a book on the brain and ADD. Demi has ADD and takes medication for it. I found the book on Half.Com (really cheap) and ordered it. I don't have it yet....

I absolutely believe that we can obtain whatever what we want. However, we have to believe in it. I mean, really believe in it. And, that means changing how we think about ourselves. So, try to focus on that vision of who/what you want to be!

Thank you Kate. No, I've been distracted but it's not ADD. I've had a learning experience of late. I was tempted outside of my partnership, didn't act on it but easily could have. I decided the right thing to do was to be honest which turned out to blow up in my face. I've lost trust, lost a dear friend, lost a whole lot. And the pain is pretty remarkable, hard to describe. Without meaning to sound dramatic, it feels like my insides have been torn out. And I'm pretty much torturing myself over the whole thing. I guess this sort of thing happens a lot to people, but it's never happened to me before. I'm trying to understand it and honestly I feel like my world is crashing in. In the meanwhile I've got to try and focus on school and doing the next right thing. I just keep asking god for help. Anyway, might as well be honest at this point.

 

[Daniele]

OMG, I switched it up big time today and I'm kind of sorry, but it will be a long time comin' again! I had my annual (yeah, that kind) of check up today. Trigger! Mom used to take me for burgers after the doctor, even when he said I was too big for my age, LOL! Tom and J-P met me for lunch after the appt. at the best burger place, where I usually have a salad. I caved! Good at the time and I felt like crap afterward. Oh, well. Couldn't hurt too much once a year, right? I'm on the wagon for a month until the burrito in Tucson. I don't think I've done any damage playing with Step 2 as far as eating less and not fretting about the clock. I haven't eaten off the food chart til today. The best news is that my injuries are some better so I can walk more. Still getting very swollen and those stirrups scared me to death today! I had the nurse all ready to hold my knee, if need be, no pun intended.

Nell, Robin beat me to it, but I was going to say don't run out in the street. Those crazy people could have guns! I wish they could put their energy into a loving, productive place. Sad. Be careful!

Yes, i know Pony and Lisa. They are crazy people. But you see, I was just standing outside of the store I didn't go to them. They pulled in. I just get crazy I think when I see vulnerable people being attacked, even verbally. Next time I'll just try to get everyone inside and hope they don't have bottle bombs or something.

 

[Daniele]

Diane, I love the idea of a vision board! I may do that. It would be a really neat project and pretty inspirational.

Kathy, and anyone else really close to goal, I know that it's hard at the end when the last few pounds don't come off. I'm hovering in the mid 280's now, going really slow and it's a way different area, but I know for me it's helpful to think about the health benefits.

Pony, you sound so energetic! It's 7:14 in the morning, your making me more tired, lol. Yes, I've been waking up mornings. Kind of cool.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Nell: You are such a pure soul; I'm praying you find peace and personal growth through your recent experience. We're here having a human experience so we can learn and we're expected to make mistakes in the process. Try not to be too hard on yourself. Steel is forged through fire.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Did I tell you guys I'm having my face lazered this morning??? Resurfacing, lol! I expect it will burn and I will get pretty swollen. I'll probably be around more the next few days while I hide and recover. Wish me luck!

 

[Diane W.]

Lisa - Good luck this morning! My sister-in-law had that done last year.

Nell - You did what you thought was right and that's all that matters.

Robin - I want to know who the date is with too! You must be having fun. Good for you!!!!

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

OMG, I hate that I cant get here more often...feel like I am always behind the 8 ball with you guys these days!

Lisa - good luck with your re-paving project, LOL...I wish I was brave enough to try it too!

Nell - OMG, I might have to take some vacation time and come down there and get you! You have me worried sick about you! I know you know what you're doing, but please dont forget who to call if you just need to vent or a sounding board!

Diane - Geez you guys are nosy! lol, I have been chatting on the phone with a friend of a friend who lives just over the line into West Virginia...he is 55, widowed, retired military (airborne ranger)...we really seem to hit it off on the phone and have recently exchanged pictures and e-mail addresses. We have a ton of things in common, from food to music, to hobbies, and have gotten to the point where we talk every day on my way to work and again on my way home! We are meeting this weekend for the first time face to face, so cross your fingers he has all his teeth, both eyes face the same direction, and the picture he sent isnt 10 years old!!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Robin: I had to laugh so hard over your post. Poor Tom had to have two teeth extracted and will have a bridge now. He's still a pretty good candidate, LOL! This guy sounds like a great match for you. Nice that you have so much in common. I am also laughing over your re-surfacing comment. I look like a very swollen monkey right now. You know how their cheeks fill way out over the rest of their faces? But all of my pores are really clean, lol! I guess I'll see more results over time. I'm having 3 treatments a month a part. It burned like fire, but only for a quick moment each time, so it was worth it.

Oh, and of course we are nosy! We don't get to have boyfriends! It's like a good movie...I am watching the cutest movie with Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker. What makes it cute is all of his dialogue. He's so adorable in a romantic comedy. I rented it while I'm iciing my monkey face.

 

[Daniele]

Did I tell you guys I'm having my face lazered this morning??? Resurfacing, lol! I expect it will burn and I will get pretty swollen. I'll probably be around more the next few days while I hide and recover. Wish me luck!

Lisa, I hope your face isn't too sore. I know cool cloths work with peels, but I don't know about that procedure. Let us know.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Lisa, I hope your face isn't too sore. I know cool cloths work with peels, but I don't know about that procedure. Let us know.

Ice bags and vinegar washes. All of my little bumps are gone, even though I am so swollen. I think it's really going to be worth it.

 

[Cindycin]

I'm finally home. What a crappy couple of days. They keep going back and forth on whether or not they are going to get rid of my position and talking about it right in front of me. It's crazy. The client I work for is downsizing and moving their HQ facilities from NC to GA, so many people are losing their jobs it is so sad and amongst all the chaos my job is in the conversation too. I'm going to leave it in God's hands. He always takes care of me and I know he has the plan.

I haven't had a chance to weigh myself, but I think I'm smaller!!! I'll let y'all know tomorrow. So tired...must get some sleep...Muah...love to all!!