Geriatric mm warriors (12/30/09)

[Wisteria1956]

It's windy and rainy and my wisteria is loosing its blossoms too quickly! We're having Chinese, a fire and a movie. It sure doesn't feel like Spring, but I know it will come back. Poor families will be rained out of their Easter picnics this year.

 

[Virginiaponygirl]

Hi Everyone...Dennis is in his last days and I have been sitting bedside vigil since Wednesday...had to show my face at work today (saturday) so have been checking in with Rick by phone every couple hours...cant concentrate on the job, so hopefully I wont get any callers who want to screw with me, as the last nerve I had before has now been reduced to a fragment of a nerve left! OMG, have I said before CANCER SUCKS...just wondered...sorry to be rambling on and venting....just wanted to let y'all know where I have been...heading back there after work and praying God will release him soon from his pain and this suffering...Pastor prayed with the 3 of us the other day and prayed for Dennis to have his most amazing Easter EVER...what better day to get called home? Will be back sometime, just cant deal with much else at the moment...Love you all

 

[Diane W.]

Robin - I will be praying for Dennis' suffering to end. You're right, it would be a glorious Easter for him to actually be with our Lord. You and Dennis will also be in my prayers and that the Lord helps you to feel His peace. I agree - cancer does suck!

 

[Seabreezes]

Robin - I hope that peace soon comes to Dennis and that you and Rick will also share in the peace.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Robin: I share in the hope that Dennis is released from his suffering soon. I am so glad you are there to comfort Rick in this difficult time. Blessings to all of you.

 

[gettinhealthy]

Robin, sending some special prayers your way. I'm sorry I just now got here. I will be thinking of you all.
Sending you some love also.

Been busy with Bailey lately. I'll check back in later everyone.

 

[Wisteria1956]

I'm hoping you all are doing well. It's been very quiet this week here. I know we are all thinking of Robin, Dennis and Rick.

I saw something very interesting on Oprah yesterday. She has interviewed an author in her magazine this month about a book called something like Women, Food and God. Oprah says she has conquered her food addiction through the ah-ha's in this book. I want to look into it. I found some youtube videos on the book and it's enough to make me want to buy it already. Please go watch the short video and let me know what you all think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Nlre-836Q

 

[Simpleone]

Hi Lisa! So glad to see you posted! I came on Monday to let everyone know that I'd gained back 8lbs trying to modify MM on my own and was starting to wonder if you'd all bailed on these boards or had moved on! Geesh! lol So good to see you! I watched the clip of Geneen Roth, I agree, looks like it would be worth the purchase. I'll wait for your review. It's great to see your business has picked up some! I hope it continues to rebound for you. How is your expanded eating going?

I guess it goes without saying, that I'm on day three of Step I, once again. I spent most of Monday and Tuesday sleeping the carb withdrawl off. Today is a much better day! I've wiped the slate clean with everything I've been doing the last couple of months and simply am going back to what proved to work for me..my Miracle! Square one for me again, I've even started my walking routine and am wearing my pedometer. I decided to not beat myself up over the gain, Diane had said that this WOE was for life, boy, do I ever believe that now.

Some of you may remember me talking about my eldest daughter's MIL started MM a couple of months after we did? She's in her mid sixties, the woman looks simply fabulous now! She's just starting to transition into Step III, and is loving it. She's now my inspiration! ...and she's still thanking me!?! lol

I hope you all had a pleasant Easter weekend! I'd love to hear how eveyone is doing, please start posting again everyone!


Robin, if you can, please let us know about Dennis, my thoughts remain with you.

 

[Diane W.]

Hi Pam! Eight pounds isn't so bad. You'll get rid of that in no time. Isn't it funny how quickly the weight can come on when we don't pay attention? I wish it would go away the same way!

It's really warm out today - 86*!! The weekend is supposed to be in the low 60's. Crazy weather!

Yesterday was my son's 23rd birthday. He's still eating paleo style, so his birthday dinner was curbside take-away from Outback. We both got the prime rib, salad & veggies. He didn't want to go out because he has to go to bed so early to catch the 5 am train. So I ordered it online and set the pickup time so that when he came out of the shower after work I would be home with dinner. It worked out perfectly and it was really good!
He allowed himself a piece of birthday cake on Sunday because we were with the whole family and the little ones love singing Happy Birthday! My siblings, their kids and grandkids add up to 16 adults and 7 kids, plus my nephew's wife's mother, father, 2 brothers with their wives and 3 kids too - so it was a full house and so much fun. We had it at my nephew's house. His wife is an excellent hostess - very calm and cool. They had an Easter egg hunt in the yard. It was perfect weather.

Robin - My thoughts and prayers are with you, Rick and Dennis.

Lisa - My derm recommended Fraxel for my decolletage area. I have 4 lines there because I sleep on my side and my ****s have made these stupid lines that you can see when the light is right. It bothers me and he said that Fraxel would really make a difference. The dr. was supposed to call me yesterday, but never did. How are your results so far? Any questions that I should ask when she calls?

 

[Diane W.]

Isn't it funny the board bleeped out b**bs!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Hi everyone. Been pretty busy with 2 dogs now and this is my busy time at work. Everyone wants their houses spring cleaned. It has been really nice here this week or so. The bottom falls out tomorrow evening and Friday, but slowly rebounds again over the weekend. It's been in the mid 80's and my flowers are loving it.
I am completely off plan now. I have been really bad about the carbs lately. Not sure about the weight gain, but noticing bloating for sure. Trying to get over this cold, and then I believe back to step 1. I just let myself get too dang liberal with things.

I'll check back later. Good to see you all here.

 

[Simpleone]

Hi Diane, thanks for jumpin in on my post request! Ohhh, your son's birthday dinner sounds so good! lol Ah ha! Anything sounds good to me right now. You're right about how fast the weight can slide back on us. I grazed through Easter dinner just as though I hadn't a weight issue in the world. Monday morning's weigh in sure was a wakeup call, literally! My son will be 23 this June, seems impossible! We've been blessed with some really good weather recently, but the storms came in today bringing a cold front with it too! Bummer! But at least I don't feel like I'm freezing any more. I lived in hoodies this winter, I feel nakie without them now.

I tried to do some summer clothes shopping last week. Oh, I decided I don't know how to dress myself anymore. I either look like I'm trying to look 18 or like I'm 87! Someone please nominate me for "What Not To Wear"!


Lisa, I too would love to know how your treatment is going, are you loving the results?
I think I needed Fraxel before I lost my 65lbs! Now I need an entire face lift, I'm beyond help in that area, chub sure does have a way of filling up those lines! Now I look like a deflated balloon! Ugh!

Off to figure out dinner for myself! Everyone have a wonderful evening!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Pam: It's SO GOOD to see you! I've only been doing what I have come to call Step 1.5. I'm not adding anything that's not either a Step 1 meal or a Step 2 meal and I'm doing fine. I felt like I was eating when I didn't need to or wasn't hungry so I wanted to try this for a bit. No bad effects, but I agree it's a slippery slope if you start making up your own rules. So far, we are sticking to the program just like we always did - just leaving out some of the carbs on Step 2. The only exception I made was lunch after my annual exam, lol! I had a burger.

Diane: Fraxel is a commitment, but I think I'm going to be really pleased with the results. My age spots are gone and my skin is already smoother. You won't see the full results for about 8 weeks. I have a lot of dead skin on my face. There was bad swelling for 5 days. I used ice and slept with a wedge pillow to keep my head elevated. I'm somewhat red. I'm using really, really good sunscreen and keeping out of the sun when possible. Hats are set aside to pack for Arizona trip already.

Robin: Prayers to you and the guys. Come back when you can.

Kathy: Pace yourself!

Love you all!

 

[Seabreezes]

Hello All,

I'm not sure where the days have gone to, but I am still here!!

Bob and I both had our birthday dinners at Outback in March. That was the lowest carb place we could choose. We love the ahi (tuna) that they grill there with broccoli and a salad. Had a couple of other dinners out with friends that were not as carb conscious, though, in the week between our two birthdays!!!

We are back to just Atkins, I guess. I read the new book - it allows for more veggies. All the new versions of low carb seem to be stressing veggies as the way to get fiber in. We had ratatouille with chicken tonight. I made a one minute muffin this AM and added a bit of sour cream to it. Came out really well and kept me full forever.

The weather is still windy and cool for Hawaii. I thought I might get to the pool today, but by the time I was ready it was drizzling so didn’t go. I keep hoping for slightly warmer weather. It is still better than most places, though!!

Our 50th high school reunions are coming up this year. This evening we decided we would go. They are 3 weeks apart, so will stay in CA between the 2 parties. I am now excited about it. We will have just returned from another trip so did not think we would venture back across the “pond” as we call the 5 hour flight across the ocean to San Francisco. Hopefully this is going to be real motivation to try to get some more inches off the body!!! I think I will need to put the invitation up on the refrigerator so that I can see it every time I open the door! Maybe a copy in the pantry too…..

I wonder how Robin is doing. Maybe she can e-mail one of us and we can copy and post her e-mail here if she can’t post herself. I feel so sorry for her….

Hugs for everyone.

 

[Wisteria1956]

Here is an email from Robin: Bless her heart. It's so sad.

Dear Lisa, I'm sure you or some of the others may have seen my facebook post that Dennis finally passed away last night...I wanted to write to you and hope you will please pass this along or post at disboards for everyone. It was a long, brutal 8 days from the downward spiral to the end...the pain was completely out of control, and we were powerless to do anything but stand by and watch...very frustrating to be unable to do anything but hold him and pour enough morphine in him to kill an elephant, only to watch helplessly as even THAT did nothing to ease his pain in the final 5 hours. I have thought of you all often and know in my heart you were all with me in spirit with your prayers and your love and you have to know how very much you all mean to me. I will be back to the board soon, but for right now I just cant summon up the energy to read or chat. I hope everyone will understand and I apologize for not responding to things that might be going on with all of you right now. I pray you are all well, and will be back soon, Love, Pony

 

[gettinhealthy]

Here is an email from Robin: Bless her heart. It's so sad.

Dear Lisa, I'm sure you or some of the others may have seen my facebook post that Dennis finally passed away last night...I wanted to write to you and hope you will please pass this along or post at disboards for everyone. It was a long, brutal 8 days from the downward spiral to the end...the pain was completely out of control, and we were powerless to do anything but stand by and watch...very frustrating to be unable to do anything but hold him and pour enough morphine in him to kill an elephant, only to watch helplessly as even THAT did nothing to ease his pain in the final 5 hours. I have thought of you all often and know in my heart you were all with me in spirit with your prayers and your love and you have to know how very much you all mean to me. I will be back to the board soon, but for right now I just cant summon up the energy to read or chat. I hope everyone will understand and I apologize for not responding to things that might be going on with all of you right now. I pray you are all well, and will be back soon, Love, Pony

Thank you Lisa for passing it along to us. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes and a broken heart. I only pray that they will have the strength to get through this.
I will send her a quick PM on FB to let her know we are still here for her.
Thanks again Lisa.

 

[Wisteria1956]

I hope everyone is doing well this weekend. I've been working a lot and will be out again all day today. The weather was gorgeous in the foothills yesterday and the wildflowers were everywhere! It was delicious! Showing homes to an old friend and her new husband so lots of fun. I just realized I was so tired last night I ate tempura batter at sushi without thinking. Oh, well, I did a lot of walking yesterday. Let's hope we find their dream home today and I can finally clean my house, lol!

Most of the dead skin is off my face now. It feels like my cheekbones are really high and firm and the skin is smoother. Liking this!

Love to you all, especially Robin.

 

[Simpleone]

Good morning everyone!

Robin, sending out the biggest virtual hug to you that airwaves can possibly handle, Know that we're all concerned and send our support and love.

Thanks for posting her message Lisa.

Have a great day Lisa, isn't it great to have clients that are friends? I love when my DH does work for family and friends and they ask me to come see the end results. Sometimes they even ask me to help with color choices and design ideas, love it! I'm so glad you like what you're seeing in the mirror. I honestly wish I could afford to have a face lift, I'd get in done in a heartbeat! I bet your weather is so much nicer than ours. I'm sitting here in my heaviest workout clothes wondering if I should brave the cold winds and get some yard work done. lol I want so bad to be out there getting a jump on things but then I hate being cold!

I snuck in and checked my weight this morning, DOWN THREE POUNDS for the week! Oh yeah! I don't care that it may change in a week or so, lol, it's the motivation I needed to get me through another week of Step I. It honestly hasn't been too hard this time, nothing like the first of the year mess I made of things. I believe so much of this is a mindset, hopefully I have that mastered and will continue seeing results.

My doctors office called yesterday to remind me that I need to make an appointment for my three month check up. Bahhaaaaa!! Not funny! I don't want to go and let him see that I've not progessed passed my last weigh in with him. Blah, I had no choice but to make it for next Wednesday. This makes me want to laugh and cry at the sametime. Maybe I can plea, winter sludge in my system?

You all have a terrific day, I'm heading outside to brave the winds!

 

[Wisteria1956]

Pam: Awesome on the three pounds! You should make that doctor appointment. He'll be thrilled with the overall changes you've made! Most people would have gained it back by now, LOL! You will have another successful week; I just know it!

How did it happen that Tom is jealous of my gay mail client?? We had a fight tonight. Grrrrr. He's sorry and I'm tired. How silly. I told him it's like Will and Grace. He gets it now. I've never had so much fun with a client. I wish he could have left well enough alone because it's kind put a weird vibe around my friendship. Men!!

 

[gettinhealthy]

Just got bad news this morning on FB. My best friend's father in law passed away last night. They found out a week ago her had lukemia. He only lived a week after the diagnosis. I just found out about it on Wed. I am in total utter disbelief. He was such a nice man. I will miss him for sure.
I just wanted to share with you all.