On the road to a healthy ME! Jog along with me!

[tbstein]

Thank you Kim! I just hope you are getting some answers for your mom. It's the not knowing that can be the hardest!

DS just left to go to MTU's summer youth program. He and his friend are driving. Boy, am I going to be a nervous wreck by the time he gets home. Thank goodness for cell phones. I am sure I will nag him til he is home. I hope he has a great time, and enjoys it all!

Had to work 9 days without a day off, but now I have a long weekend. Hardly seems worth it to me, but I will get lots done, and have time to relax before it all starts again.

Been deiting pretty successfully these last few days. DD is doing it with me, tho not as strict. She is so precious, and wants to be the best, no matter what. Ahhhh....youth and ambition!

I think that long list of cleaning is calling me. I guess I will start in this room!

Best to all, and great losses!


Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, I'm so glad that the website had the info that you needed. Sorry to hear about you friend's health problems, and hopefully he'll be able to turn things around and get on a healthy track. I'm sure he'll be able to take inspiration from the changes that you made to your health and lifestyle.

Hope your weekend is fun, along with being busy! Denise

 

[tbstein]

Weekend was busy! Tomorrow starts another 7 days in a row work week.

Been doing well on diet and with exercising. Test results came in on my blood work, and of course my cholesterol is still a bit high, but better than it was. So we will consider it a plus.

My friend started his drastic measures today for weight loss and getting on track with his diabetic issues. He isn't a candidate for surgery, because of high blood pressure and kidney issues. I sure wish him luck.

Well, a bit tired today. So, off to bed soon!

Great losses to all!


Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Oh my--too busy at work, and too hot outside! Some issues with another manager at work, and I just wonder what the final decision will be. You just never know.

Been just barely meeting my exercise goals. It's either raining or too hot to push it past the minimum. I almost hope it rains all day, just to cool down the air!

My friend is back at work. He looks like he should have stayed home for a few more days. He is determined to not have anyone know how ill he is. I am keeping the worse to myself, but wonder how long he can.

No more sad thoughts, off to work!


Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Hello to all. Well, the heat has been rough. Today I have to go and get some new tires before I travel off to Detroit to visit friends. I just hope it's under 90 when we get there on Sunday.

My friend is doing better it seems. He has to go for more tests Saturday, and I am covering his restaurant for him. At least his restaurant has brand new AC! I just hope he is alright. He is worse than he lets on, but we can't pressure him into taking it easier. I am just glad he is going to the doctors and finally getting some help!

Well, time to shake, rattle and roll!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Oh my! I certainly have fallen off the diet wagon! Guess this is gonna be my week for indulging! I had low fat Ice cream last night, and scammed some dark chocolate covered peanuts! I am sure that this is only a lull, and I will be right back where I need to be effective immediately!


Now, my friend is getting it together. I am so glad. He has lost 40 punds in 4 weeks, and his doctor's target is 175 by next summer. He can do it! He is struggling a bit, but has a great attitude!

Well, a bit of catching up before it's to bed I go!


Great losses to all!

Wendy

 

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy! Just thought I would stop by to say hi. Hope you had a great weekend and all is well with you! Glad to hear that your friend had such a successful month.

I haven't been on the DIs quite as often lately... need to get back , it helps with my motivation. Keep focused and have a great week! Denise

 

[tbstein]

Well, been off a bit on chatting, but work is an odd shift this week. Hope to get it all together this weekend when it gets more normal!

Hello to all who stop by!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Been a very busy week! Counting down the days til school starts! My children are too, but for different reasons! The whole family just does better on a regular schedule!

Not much to report. My friend had to have dialysis (sp) because his body is just struggling. He is losing lots of weight, and getting his sugar under control, but the damage has been done. His kidneys are not what they need to be. He has been feeling much better lately. I think seeing results sure makes a big difference.

Off to the races, and reality!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

I have not been here in ages it seems, but really only a week.

School starts Tuesday. My DS is a senior this year. We gave him the option of a combined birthday gift and graduation gift if he didn't want a graduation party. He said 'SURE'. SO---we are going to send him and his best friend of 16 years to WDW! Yep! I must be crazy, but I feel very comfortable sending them there. Both boys have been to WDW several times, understand it all and appear to be fearless! They went on a summer youth college program this past summer and did great--they even drove the 10 hours by themselves. We are still tossing around the details, and all that! I am very excited about all this, probably more so than he is!

Well, guess it's time to get it together, get exercising, and get to work!

Enjoy the last of the summer!!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

All is well. Have certainly stalled on weight loss. Going to have to increase the excercise. I have in my agenda starting Curves now that the kids are back to school. I am sure that will help. I am not walking as much as I used to. So, I will work on that.

Yesterday was a strange day. First thing in the morning the city knocked to tell me that the water was being turned off so they could work on replacing some lines in the sewer. That was exciting. So, while wondering what I was going to do all day without water, work called and asked me to cover a sick manager. Of course! But now I am behind in getting fall cleaning started. And here I am on the computer! LOL. Well, I do have to go to work and all. I hear the big trucks out there again. Wonder if they know what they are doing?

Should jump in the shower in case they decide to turn water off again!


Wendy

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow, Wendy, hope the water thing resolves soon! Don't worry about the fall cleaning, the need will still be there when you get to it.

Awesome trip for your DS! Mine is a Sr and wants to go to Japan.....NOT!!!!! I told him he can take ME after he gets his Pharmacy degree iin 6 years!!

Have a great weekend!

 

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, It's good to see you post again. I always enjoyed that back-to-school time when I worked at night and had some "me" time during the day. My house was in much better order and I seemed to be in control. Now the kids are gone and by the time I get home from work, I want to crash.

I think you'll like Curves. I just started back again. The workout is great for strengthening and toning. I don't feel like I get the cardio that I need from the workout though. You do walk, so you can use that for cardio.

Hope you get the water issue fixed. We've been thru that before too. We had every container we could find filled with water. Have a great weekend! Denise

 

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Thanks for notes guys! Sure gets me going!

Water problems are solved! It only took until 1100pm that night! YIKES! They were out a bit early to be sure all is well. I hope it stays so!

Well, DS is very excited about his upcoming trip. We have finally decided on a date, and a hotel. We are hoping for a great package, since for the last 2 years from mid-aug to late sept they have had one. Just need to keep an eye out for when it gets within 6 months to get air fare. Seems like lots of deals now, but will there be in Feb when I need to buy for Aug??

Well, off to finish up and to sleep!

Ciao all!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

All is well! Had a great birthday, didn't have to do anything but look pretty! Today I am going with DD to buy that new outfit for me since I am very low on fall clothes that fit! (YEAH!)

Best to all, and great losses!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Wow--a crazy work week, but survived. A much quieter one coming up.

The kids are getting into school and having a blast. DD is joining 5th grade band. She is going to drums just like her brother. So, that makes it cheaper, we already have the drums!

About time to get moving. Been conserving energy all morning, time to burn some up!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

OH--where to start?

I am worried about my other friend. My one friend with the health issues is doing ok. He is on a treatment that is hopefully 'awakening' his nerve ending in his hands and feet to get them to 'feel' again. Now, my other friend had been dating this guy off and on. She thought it was going to be a 'on--to forever' thing. She hasn't heard from him in 2 weeks, and yesterday she found out that he was VERY ill. Encephelitis and viral menigitis. Very bad. No one thought to contact her because they had believed that he wasn't seeing her any longer. What a shock to her! Poor girl. My heart and love goes out to her.

I now believe she needs to work on herself--as my DH says, if the inside isn't fixed, nothing outside will work. She needs to feel that she can be by herself and not have to rely on someone else. For today, I will be there for her, a shoulder to cry on, and someone to remind her that she is wonderful.

As they say, one day at a time!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

I am so excited!

I have planned a princess tea party for the 21st for a few of my close friends. We will have a blast! The invites are going out today, and my friend made them. They are adorable. In the invite it notes that tiara are required, with princess attire optional but encouraged! My DH has been helping with a healthy menu, since I eat gluten free. So, we are going to try to make scones with an alternate flour-less flour. We will try a few different recipes until we can get one that works. Also going to do pumpkin mouse in a chocolate shell, individual ones. We are going to have a blast! We have a fireplace that will help with the atmosphere. I am so going to have fun!

Well, with that over I can calm down and get on with the rest of the day!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Oy Vey!

Seems the fall cold fairy found me. I feel pretty yuky!

Still excited about the tea party! Going to try a few recipes this weekend to make scones sans flour. Yummy!

Not much news going on. My friend is still struggling with her former love interest. We had a great time at her birthday get together. We skipped desert, my reasons for weight and theirs because of margaritas!

Looks like the weather will be better for a bit. Heard DS's band marching in front of the house this morning, getting ready for Homecoming on the 13th.

Should really get a move on things. Have to get my car, had the brakes done. Now I am in mourning for the loss of lots of cash!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

 

[tbstein]

Guess I was alot sicker than I thought! Middle ear infection, and strep!

Finally feeling better. Not back into the swing of things, but I will get there!

Wendy