Gooooood Morning,

Well we had a very nice weekend. The girls went to my sisters Sat. afternoon and will be home this morning. We went out to dinner Sat. and went to see the movie "Seabiscuit" yesterday and just enjoyed being home with quiet and being able to just do whatever we wanted in a split second. But I have to say when I spoke to the girls on the phone I missed them and I can't wait for a hug. Two days was just enough of a break to appreciate them even more. They are so cute if I do say so myself. I will have to learn how to set up my scanner and post some pictures. Ok, enough of my Kathy Lee children talk.

I am doing well and still see 215 on the scale. Can't wait to see 214. I am doing well on my program but I think I can cut the fat intake a bit. We finally got our BBG grill fixed so I can BBQ chicken breast and veggies for dinner. And I will get all my water in today. I walked my 3 mile walk sat and sun and am going to try and do it everyday this week. I don't think I have ever done it 7 days in a week. We'll see I usually try and get it in 3 times a week.

Everyone is doing so well. I love the upbeat mood of this forum. We will all be wearing our smaller Christmas dresses. Hey, was this the forum that was talking about that, I think so.

Make it a good one. I have to get something done around here. My sister is bringing the girls home at 8:30 am then the girls have Bible Study school from 9am to 12 pm and then Brielle has Safety Town(a program for Kindergarteners) from 12:30pm to 3pm. I hope she makes it. Poor planning on my part since she hasn't seen me since Sat and she is going to be gone all day. She is my Mommy girl. She should be fine. If not she can just come home. I have to run to my parents everyday this week. My Mom is getting worse, more disoriented. Hopefully my father will agree to more help at home.

OK I am really going now.

Have a good day.

Good morning Angels,

Sharon: sounds like you're really "feeling" your program! You're doing really great by the sounds of it!

I think everyone is sounding pretty upbeat too! Bren is giving me all kinds of ideas for my menus on the food log thread, she has some tasty little menus!

Lizzie: I hope your stomach troubles are finally over, I know you struggled terribly last week with them.

Well Angels, I'm off to get some things done today. I have a million errands, one of which is to pick my new hair color! Not sure what I want to be yet? :D

Later,

Donna

Morning Angels,

A new week and a new day and a new month!! We are truly blessed today!! I am feeling much better and ready to get back on track. Yesterday was a tough day but turned out ok. I can't believe I was posting yesterday when we were under a tornado warning!! The sirens and everything was blasting saying "Take Cover". Course that was everyone except my household. Yesterday I didn't remember ever being close to a tornado. But this morning I remember with a "swift kick" that when I was teaching in 87 our building was hit by a tornado. And the neighborhood was hit 4 blocks from my house. So bet I don't do that again. What was I thinking??????

Thanks Sharon for starting the thread today. Didn't get online till late today and fell asleep last night very early. I, too, feel good about how positive this forum has become. I think we all just finally said enough is enough and are taking action!! I know I have to lose and need to do it now so I am!!

I find lots of inspiration in reading what you all have to say. Amazing how what you say affects me. I sometimes don't realize just how much of what you say hits home until maybe the next day. But you do make a difference and that is what counts. I also love the fact that we are don't have to be on the same program to be supportive and encouraging to each other. Yep I think we are pretty special!! I just wish more people would join in.

I am so excited for all of us and our successes. I am so excited that I may even try to walk a little today. I can walk on the paved alley using my walker. I know I should be doing that!! My legs are telling me to get moving again!!

I will be back later but wanted to say Good Morning to you sweet Angels....

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Howdy ho angels!

Sharon....your girls will have many happy memories of their time with you! You are such a hands on Mom and that's a blessing in this day and time! You have done wonderfully on plan! You go girl!

Ditto on your post Lizzie! You all are such an inspiration to me and
others! Yep......I was there....enough already....get off my hiney and make it happen! I'm so glad to hear you're doing some better.....and up to walking a little as well! I'm gonna strive to get back in the exercise mode.....Donna's posts, mentioning work-outs makes me wanna! I was gonn get in the pool tonight but it's closed for cleaning....I'd laid my suit out and everything, this morning!

Donna.....I am rediscovering my joy of cooking and am making me feel special by making the effort and taking the time. I am making such GOOD stuff! Thanks ya'll......for thinkin' so, too! LOL!
I bought some wooden scewers the other day and am anxious to try out some kibobs on my George Forman grill. I will be getting my stir fry veggies next week as well. I found pork tenderloin on sale at HEB this morning and got some, to cook next week. I need to lay in a supply of chicken as well. I'm down to 2 breasts......well,........ chicken ones, ya know!

For my stir frys, I'll cut up a big ol' bowl of asst. veggies and at dinner just toss a pan full with garlic and Pam, sometimes a dash of peanut oil and in minutes have some yummerlicous stuff. I have discovered that 1/2 cup of rice feels HUGE when surrounded by lucious veggies!
I'm having fun with my menu planning, putting togeher a nice list so I don't have to worry about getting back in the snatchin' a can of beans and cheese toast for dinner! LOL! I like simple!

I'm gonna run and do dinner now then read awhile. Have a good evening and take good care of yourselves!

Love and huggs......Bren:D

Hi Lizzie: To be honest with ya I have been thinking of joining your gang. You seem to have a great bunch in here. The only thing stopping me is that I have been so badly off track as of late with pneumonia and I all my good advise I used to give I can't even apply to myself right now....The pneumonia helped me to lose some weight about 18 lbs but I know that will or some of it go back on. You have great bunch in here and you do truly help to make it that way. I always get a chuckle when I see something you have written.

:hug: Louise

Ok....let's try again! I'm getting booted off a LOT......waaah!
Good morning all!

Hello Louise! Yes, please join us!! I hope you are feeling much better very soon. That was some nasty stuff you had and I know it took it's toll. Take good care of you and be gentle with yourself!
Lizze is our cheerleader,great supporter, encourager and friend.....we look forward to having more new angels join us.....any are welcome addidtions to this group! I am blessed to be a part of it!

Yay! I can hear me making racket some this morning and am SO thankful! Lizzie, if I behave (I plan to!) I should be able to hear my boyz by Friday! I do "test sounds" a lot.......whenever I wake in the night, etc......Laaah......this is a test....type stuff. I talk to myself and God, outloud and I can hear me probably 30% better.

I'm gonna run before I'm booted again....get my menu posted etc!
Sharon....Donna.....good morning! Have a great day! Stacey.....doll, where are ya honey bunch? Katherine, Lee, AJ, Mari.......pop in when ya can! We think of you and miss you!

Lizzie......hope you find more improvement each day! You are doing good, Luv! Don't know 'bout you tho.....playing aound during a tornado.......where is Toby? Is he laying down on the job again?
Yay! It's my Friday!! Yippee yahooty!!
Love and huggies.........Bren:tomato:

Good morning Angels:D

Hello Louise, I too hope you join in here, the more the merrier!:D And I hope you feel better soon, I've never suffered with pneumonia, but I use to go through horrific bouts of bronchitis that would have me sick for weeks and weeks, usually up to 6 weeks at a time and I was miserable. However~ do you know that as much as I suffered I never missed a meal! I have never been too sick to eat. I am pathetic! I truly believe that on my death bed when someone asks me, "do you need anything?" I'll be saying, "yeah, could you get me a Big Mac and some fries, and hurry, I don't have much time!" I ate in active labor (the nurses were livid with me!), I eat when I'm happy, depressed, distraught, whatever? I am just hard wired for food! So I am always amazed when I read about others losing weight during an illness and wonder, how are they so normal and I'm just some human garbage disposal? But I hope it's over soon for you, I hear it can be an aweful experience.

Hey~question for the long time Snow Angels! Where did the name Snow Angel come from? My hubby asked me if it meant we all had grey hair? (yes, I hit him for that!)

Speaking of which I'm going red for a while! Hubby chose the color himself, seems he's partial to the reds! I've only been blonde all summer cause I "thought" he like it too, but come to find out he likes red! Who knew? So I'll be a redhead for a few months at least.

Later,

Donna

Louise Welcome. Yes we all understand about falling off the wagon. It's not even like you fell of the wagon it is more like you were pushed by that nasty pneumonia. Take it easy on yourself and take it one day at a time. I have to say that recently most of us were off the wagon for a long time. We just seemed to get our diet programs back in order.

Morning Bren glad things are getting louder for you. You should come to my house you could probably hear now with the noise level of the kids~lol.

Lizzie glad you are a bit better too. We can't have our angels not feeling well when we are on such a roll.

You know I think about what Dr. Phil says and I agree but I have to say I think for me a lot of it IS the food. When I gave up the sugar and processed carbs I don't have the craviongs. My life hasn't changed a bit if anything it is as crazy as ever. I know there will be times when I turn to food due to moods but I haven't in three weeks. I am watching that this just isn't the initial high of a new program. I know eating disorders are insidious. For today I don't crave food and the obsession is gone. OK, Yes I know I sound like someone in AA or something but I feel like an alcoholic that has found AA~the answer.

Make it a good one all!

Morning Angels,
What a feisty bunch we are today!! Tis going to be a beautiful day and the sun is shining.

I was suppose to have chat last night but got 2 phone calls back to back and had to take them. My sisters called and I needed to get updates from them. So I was on the phone instead of being in chat. My apologies to all who went and didn't find me there. Oh my sisters live half way across the states so they were not local calls.

Dh is still working on bathroom. He remembered just how tough that room is to do!! Last time we did a major overhaul I took my sons camping with my sister for 10 days. So we were out of his hair. We had a ball!! This time I am home and it isn't fun. But still going to be beautiful. This time the colors are white and blue. I love it!!

Donna,
You are too funny. McDonald's on your death bed!! See how shocked I am. Hahahaha!!

When this group was first formed Ruthie and I were searching for a name and somehow "Snow Angels" came to be. Probably because it was summer and we wanted something cool and inspiring!! Our first goal was Dec so of course Angels and being cold and snowy Snow Angels!! Now bop your DH for thinking we are all gray haired!! Mine is platinum blond!! Ok I am real sure there is a lot of gray also but i am not looking!! Cool redheads are neat too!! My DH loves red hair. I told him to tint his red!! Actually I would love red hair but don't have the skin tones for it.

Still laughing about the Big Mac and fries!!!

Hi Sharon,
I was sitting here thinking I wasn't off the wagon. Can you believe that??? YIKES I need to rethink that one. No I know I was floundering for a long time!! I was so far from the wagon I think it had almost vanished. BUT not know we are all cooking now!!! Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Thanks for the thoughts. Yep I am doing better and tummy has settled down. I think it was a lot of stress and who knows why things happen??? We are on a roll right now aren't we?? Of course when I saw roll I immediately thought crescent roll!!

Bren,
Yipeeeeeeeeeeeeee hearing coming back!!! Wooohoooo!! Hope it is all there and soon. I can see you waking up at night and talking to see if you can hear. Heck I talk to myself all the time but I don't listen. Like yesterday I was talking to myself while I was picking some berries and DH heard me. He thought I was talking to a neighbor. He couldn't see me only he could hear me. Keeping my fingers crossed that sound returns 100%!!

I have to check up on Toby!! Think he was playing when he should have been here watching the weather. But I told him one more chance. I saw the cute little JMM running around the house last night. Bet Stacey was busy!!

Thanks for your concern but I am on the mend and intend to keep a closer eye on what I eat. Right now I need to really pay attention last few times I checked blood sugar it was up. I am thinking new meds might be why. Going to have to do some consistent testing to see if that is the trouble. Course diet is also a big factor.

Well let's see. Ned to get started on my tasks before I decide not to do anything!! Knee was swollen last night for some reason. Son who is also nurse said the color wasn't right but it is ok this am!. I forgot about getting a blackberry thorn stuck in the scar. Was just a puncture wound and it is ok this am.

Now I am off to do something!!

Have a great day and remember to give your loved ones a hug.

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Morning Angels,

A new day and a new attitude!! I must refresh them both daily!! I woke up with a headache and it will not go away. Been up since around 1:30 or so. Just have a hard time sleeping lately even with taking xanax at bedtime. Headache is not a migraine so I am thankful for that.

I will come back later and post!! Have a great day everyone!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Good morning angels.........

Today is my "Saturday" and I will enjoy every moment!

I got up at 6:00...so had my first full night in the bed in a week. I had to take my last valium last night and extra meclazine, as I had a dizzy spell after dinner. This is twice this week. If they don't get worse, I'm doing fine. I put a wastebasket in the bathroom.....just in case. I have to lay down very quickly.....so keep the drugs close by........ and the bed! I need a new script of the valium, to keep on hand. These were from 2 years ago. I haven't had to use 'em much the past two times I had this problem and am so grateful for that!

Yep.....Lizzie, I make a lot of racket, regularly! I can't wait to hear OTHER voices besides my own! LOL! I have constant loud roaring in the left which fades to warbling (UFO) as the hearing begins to come back in. It's coming! Thanks SO much for the extra ooomph in my behalf for full recovery!
I feel terrific and plan to get back to my walkng as soon as the boyz can entertain me while I do so! They like the track too!

Donna! You are truly hilarious!! Eating during your labor and your death-bed wishes! LOL! You trip me up! Oh.....that was my own feet.....sorry! Your DH ounds like a rounder also! You are well matched....and yep..he needed the bop!
I love your sense of humor. We have some real comedians on board here!

Sharon! That is awesome! Three weeks already on plan! You are so right, about the cravings and stuff. Last year there was a post on the BTTB thread about feeding ourselves good food and it displaces the desire for junk. Our body WILL adjust and be thankful for the changes! Mine is already and I've been OP just a week.
Well, last week was practice! This week is getting real, next week the beginning of KEEPING it real! I am excited for each of us.....individually and as a group. We be rocking! We will start with our own world......and expand! LOL!

I'm cooking today. I got started first thing this morning. I did calf liver....which I love and must have at least once a year. I have swedish meatballs (I bake mine....works great! I do this w/sausage/HB patties etc, when I'm not grillin'), Roasted pork....part for BBQ, and will do my noodles and rice shortly. Veggies.....I'll do at meal time. Yummers! I got part of the pork cut up and in the freezer for kebobs and stirfry. This is fun, ya'll!
I'd forgotten that it could be!

I'm gonna finish up in there, clean up and go to the store.
Have a great day all.....I'll be back later........
Bren:tomato:

Good morning all you Angels: Thanks for welcoming me so warmly. I had a plan for yesterday but it went out the window when I got a $115 ticket for not having my seat belt on...I was 5 minutes from home and the seat belt was too hot to put on because it was very hot here yesterday....But I am not an emotional eater...LOL... See I was on my way to have Chinese when I got this thicket so I am not sure if the good Lord was gently tugging at me so that I would not do this...so I forgot Chinese went to my girlfriend's Italian restaurant and had lunch with her...had a great lunch and great conversation with her as her hubby just got back from Italy.. The rest of the day was not good eating wise....exercise what is that I seem to have thrown that out the window since April when I finished the water aerobics...

Now to set things straight I had pneumonia for a month then started improving greatly and you would think I was dying to make up for those lbs I lost by the food I am eating.

Last year at this time I had lost 32 lbs in 6 months this year I just do not know what the heck is wrong with me...Hard to explain I like my food never eat junk food though but the portions and no exercise are what will kill me. I really think I am going to have to keep a food journal as I don't realize how often I pop something into my mouth, and secondly I think I need to get up one hour earlier every morning to start with. My goodness I used to get up at 7:30 a.m. and go for my bike rides etc but this summer it has been 9:00 earliest...that is so unlike me...

Donna you have done a super job on losing your weight. Congrats on your success and determination. You must have been in the right mindset when you started....I think that is key...I was where you are last year and my mind was made up but then I started letting little things slide into my meals that I really did not need like a kid trying to get away with something...You have one heck of a sense of humor....I don't remember eating through my labor but I remember swearing a bit LOL

Lizzie: You have had a lot to deal with in the past year so you are forgiven LOL....Am glad you are well on your way to full recovery....It is funny how we have a visual image of a person and then when we see their picture they don't look the same at all. When are you going to do the dare of posting your picture? Would love to see what you look like....Many of your posts crack me up...You have the devil in you at times I think LOL

Bren I don't know you too well but I gather you had lost your hearing?? Am so glad it is returning. We have gifts that sometimes we taken for granted...I often think of people who are blind...That must be a hard one to live with....Hope to get to know you better

Sharon: Same for you...I don't know you too well either but I know this little group is a full of nice folks and I think you were doing WW before you started SBD...It seems to be working well for you congrats...

Well today is a new day...not one to mess up I hope....I will do the best I can and try to do better than yesterday.....I do not want to set myself up to fail..which is easy to do too...

Have a great day all you angels, and thanks for welcoming me.

Louise

Morning Angels,

My second attempt to post. I am feeling wonderful now!! My headache is gone except for the one working on my bathroom. He is a keeper for now anyway!! I took about an hours nap and headache did go away. Must have been sleep deprived headache.

I am determined to get my computer room cleaned today. I found if I sit in a chair I can use vacuum cleaner, mainly my desk chair. So I have no reason for not sweeping up all the black dog hair on my mauve carpet. Plus the bird is throwing featers at me so I have feathers and bird seed to sweep up. Big whine!!!!

Louise,
I am so happy to see you here!!! Yep I sure can understand the diet out the window with $115.00 ticket!! Holy Cow that was expensive!! Yikes!!

You know my diet sort of went the same way. Things started slipping into my menu. I thought I would never get myself back on track and I have to work at it every minute lately. Posting my menu has helped a lot.

I have no excuse for not posting a picture. I bought myself a new digital camera and the all the attachments to computer and loading dock. I have installed the program and all that. Now I just need to spend some time learning how to use it!! I needed the new camera and stufff so badly that I have taken 3 pictures with it in 8 months. But I do promise to get a picture in by the end of the month. Maybe my hair will grwo an inch or so!! Cause she sure is short now!!
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I was complaining to my DH (we know he loves that) about gaining and losing the same pounds over and over again. I said I have a real hard time passing up all the junk he buys and I try very hard to control that impulse. Even though I am diabetic and have many other health problems that controlling my diet would help, I still have a hard time with the junk food. He looked at me and said, " Guess I will have to stop buying so much ice cream and stuff." DUH!!! Finally!! I think he may understand. I hope!!!!

I think I am going to participate in the block sale this year. I was looking around the house last night. I can not imagine where all this stuff came from. I have so much stuff the closets are over flowing. Everything is full. So time to get rid of half of this stuff. Then to top it off the organizer of our block sale sent out flyers yesterday announcing the sale in 2 weeks. The flyer is the same one I wrote 25 years ago with the dates changed. That is too funny.

I do feel kind of bad for my DH. He is not feeling good. I know he isn't by the amount of time he takes for a break. But he will never complain. I am keeping an eye on him. I still worry that the cancer will become active and we will miss it! Enough on that.

I am ready to tackle the food again today. Each day I try to improve my menu. Somedays I would just rather not eat at all!! Isn't that awful?? I am too lazy to even cook my own food. I would rather do without!! Looks like I need to work on that for today!!

Bren,
Glad to hear you are hearing some!! I hear that warbling noise also at times. It is me complaining about something insignificant!!
The boyz are tuning up to give you a concert when you can hear again. They are going to surprise you!!

Let me know how the fish turned out!!

Donna,
I am still laughing about the Big Mac and fries!! Toooooo funny!!

Sharon,
Good job on SBD. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Sandy sent me some info and plans that look pretty good. I think I can apply WW points and still do ok. I think it is fabulous that it is working so well for you!!!!!

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Hope you all have a great day!!
Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Hello crew!

LuLu, You will fit right in with us. Several of us had a tough time getting geared up the first half of this year. Our energy levels lagged, our butts dragged, the various weather patterns knocked us for a loop. The wind and heat gets me...Sharon had an extended winter, Lizzie the tornados........ Then add our own blend of health /family/other problems with a dose of Maxine like....."don't give- a- rip attitude" some days.....well ya get the picture. We had some trouble getting grounded again.

Yep...I can't hear right now....I have Menieres and during relapses I have severe hearing loss, spells of vertigo and uncontrollable vomiting due to the loss of balance....in the worst cases. I've been blessed the last two times with little of the latter. Thta tells me the balance organ is burning out on the left side, as it did the right....many years ago. I miss my music and just being able to converse, should I choose to! I talk in my head all the time but that's a BIG difference!
Thanks for well wishes! I pray to be recovered by Friday enough to function at work and beyond.

I'm gonna tackle my kitchen now...I have finished coking and now must clean!
Have a great day everyone! Take good care of you!

Brenda:tomato:

Morning Angels,

Thursday already!! Yikes!! Help!!! I am having a hard time staying with my program. For example last night. I fixed sloppy joes for dinner. Instead of eating one I had to eat 2 and was still hungry after that. I know why I was hungry because I did not eat enough yesterday throughout the day and then evening I was too hungry.

My blood sugar has been off and that makes me have mood swings that are nuts!! Plus my knee still hurts and I am real tired of that. I just feel kind of lost right now. I know I will feel better later but yuck for now.

I know I have to make better choices. I am also trying to understand what is behind the poor choices I make. If I think about it I know I can come up with the answer!

Well I am going to go and rest for a while been up since 4:00am and I have the headache back! Seem to have it a lot lately. Sleeping is for the birds!!

Have a great day!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Well good morning Angels.... The sun is out for a change but I don't think for long. It has rained for 5 days in a row now...just the kind of weather that makes one just want to stay in bed.... I did not do good yesterday either Lizzie...as you can read in the food log...it started off so well then went puffffffff...must have been the magic dragon who pulled me off......on a serious note I really do not know why I am so much less motivated than i was.....Will attempt to do better today.

Hope all of you have a super wonderful day:rose:

Louise

Hello all......

Lulu....am so sorry to hear 'bout that crummy seat belt violation.....they get ya coming and going and heck, that's grocery money they take from us! LOL!

Lizzie.....I hope the headache takes a hike.....pronto. It sucks when there are so many factors playing a part in our various ills....ya don't know which to tackle first. Ya treat one thing to have it affect the other. It bites some days, being us!

I got an e-mail from Mountain Wings today.....short and simple. Titled "Those who Dance"........it's a quote by the comedian George Carlin.....says "Those who dance are considered insane........by those who can't hear the music". Seeing it in my head makes me laugh. I WILL hear the music again....and soon.....and I will dance! LOL! Thos boyz will be worn out when I'm done!
Gonna run.....go have some tea and relax some more. I should be feeling pretty chipper by 6 PM.
C-yall later!
Bren:tomato:

Hi Bren,
Thinking about you sweetie. Hope you are better by now and sound asleep!! I am sending a lots of positive energy and happy thoughts to you. Hang in there!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Morning Lizzie and gang!

Thanks Lizzie.....I slept well, while I slept. I was down at 9:30, up at 2:45. I may fit a quickie nap in before work.
I feel pretty good but lost ground being so ill yesterday. I will behave myself and remain calm. I know this will pass and impatience doesn't speed up the process, darn it!

I'm so thankful I had such a productive day Wednesday! I even played in the pool and had a blast.....all by myself! I was whopping that noodle all over and anyone watching may have thought I was goofy, as I was splashing and laughing......what got me giggling was pushing the noodle down and trying to stand on it ,and it would slip up like a rocket in the air, and I took a tumble backwards. I'd sat on it, wrapped it around me, got on it with me knees.......I had fun. I hope to do it again before they close the pool for the summer.

I'm gonna get in my closets/tubs/boxes/cabinets and drawers the next few days. It helps to stay active and not focus so much on what I'm missing right now. I need to pare down on a lot of things. My computer area is the corner of my bedrom and it needs my attention.........I have to shove stuff aside to write checks for bills!

Gna run and get a jump start on my day.....have a blessed one all! I'll be back tonight most likely!
Bren
I'll go to the Library again today for new reading material I'm in the middleofmy 3rd book already for this week. I love to read!:D

Hi Bren,
Wonderful that you are better! I found myself not doing so hot yesterday afternooon and late evening. Been having short dizzy spells. Well yesterday late afternoon it came back and stayed for several hours. I checked blood sugar and BP and they were find so I don't know. I am very tired this morning so I am going back to bed. Maybe missing all thopse sleep hours is causing a problem. Anyway Glad to see you maybe on the mend. I'll be back later.

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Good afternoon to all of you. It is very hazy here and very humid...I cut the lawn in the front yesterday and am waiting for the back to dry so I can do it and hopefully take in a small town country fair tomorrow with my daughter, hubby and my new granddaughter of 2 weeks 2 days old...if it is not too humid...I still need my inhalers as I seem to have some bronchitis hanging around for some reason, and the humidity does not help.

Bren, Glad you are having a better day today, and hope it lasts all day.

Lizzie hope your day is going great for you as well.

Donna hope all is well with you too

Have a wonderful day all

Louise

Morning Angels,

We are going to have a beautiful day and I am going to accomplish a lot today. I did clean cupboards yesterday. I am sure that is what made me sick!! lol

Anyway today I have planned to finish my puter room and clean at least one closet. House is full of stuff. I am not having a sale. I am tooooo lazy. So I am going to donate to Goodwill or Salvation Army. Finally got the linen closet cleaned and all new stuff in there. I think I found stuff from the civil war in there. I now have my Angel quilt from my mother in there. I inherited the quilt and I love it. Has beautiful Angels on it!!

Hope everyone is doing ok and getting ready for a great weekend. I am going to plan some meals that are easy for me to cook. I made ham and beans yesterday which my family loved. Today I am making a huge pot of chili. Then I freeze it into single portions. When DH wants chili there it is.

I am having a time trying to get back into the routine of cooking. I have become very lazy!! Dh makes it easy on me by buying sandwich stuff for him to eat so I don't have to cook. But that is not healthy at least i don't think so. Well we will get it all organized again. Just takes time.

Have a great day everyone!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hello all!

I had to come home from work. I got sick......had a drop attack. Thank God I was sitting down or I'd have fallen in the floor. I just glanced up at Sharon and boom.....my head hit the desk. I managed to catch it on my arm so no damage was done to my widdle head! I was very dizzy and nauseated for an hour.....wasn't fit to drive when I left but God saw me home safely. I'd had Sharon call my Doc for the valium and I had to stop and pick it up. I drove very carefully, and took one as soon as I got home. They knock me out for a couple ofhours...long enough for the vertigo to pass....no vomiting today at least so that's a blessing. I know this too will pass........the only scary part is the attacks come with no advance warning and I get a tad fearful of driving etc. BUT.......I'm home or the day.....am chillin' and feeling better. Thanks so much for all the kind thoughts for recovery!

Lizzie.....I like to do that with my chicken soup a couple of times a year. It's so nice to drag a bowl out when ya want it! I still have 4 containers left from the batch I made last month. I have so many goodies in there now. I stocked up on my frozen veggies, and have yet to get more chickin but I will.....maybe Sunday.
It's helped so much to do up menu ideas ahead of time! What a novel idea! If I'd done this a year ago I'd be a lot closer to goal instead of just starting....but hey.....I'm thankful for the opportunity to begin again! I am enjoying myself a lot! I so appreciate your tips and recipies from WW. I have a file for just those things and delve into it regularly.

Gonna run.........have a good aftenoon......hope you all have a great weekend! I plan to up in here!
Bren:D

Hi Angels,

Well I must have been dreaming when I wrote all the things I was going to do. I fixed a salad for lunch. Ate about half! Didn't taste to good. I am sooooooo tired that doing anything I am exhausted. Called my sis to find out of this was normal for being on blood thinners. She said yes . Then I remembered being at her house and how fatigued she was. So I am resting this afternoon.

Once I see doc on Monday I am going to check about getting off this med. Plus I am going to ask for a scan for clots. Plus a lot of things happening with my knee may be normal. I hope. I may have to take a different thinner.

My poor little niece has the chiken pox!!! My sis says she has been so sick with high fever and has spot every where. Only thing she is 33 and very sick! I feel so sorry for her. Also about 100 in New Mexico!! Sis has shingles. Sure glad I am home. Now I am the only one in the family who hasn't had the chicken pox. I mean to keep it that way!!!

Well I forgot to call the phone co to cancel service on one of the private lines. There are 5 people here and we needed 3 different lines. Talk about spoiled. Have to do that tomorrow.

Hey Lulu Chinese sounds so good. I finally had my first Chinese food when I was in New Mexico. I didn't like some of it but loved the rice and sweet and sour chicken. I am going to try to cook some here at home. Not for a while though!!!!!!

Hey doing so so today with food. Thought I was doing so bad until I stopped to think about what I ate. Tummy settled down!! Yipeeeeeeeee!!

Hey Bren,
My goodness you don't sound better! What an awful ailment you have. Darn this has been going for quite while hasn't it?? We don't want anything happening to your widdle head either!! Take care of you!!

Louise,
I sure hope you shake the bronchitis. Having that in the heat and humidity is awful!! So forget the lawn for a few days until you feel better. I am forgetting my whole house!!

Ok need to rush into the living room and watch the Nascar qualifying.

Love and big hugs,
Lizzie

Good morning angels!

Lizzie......I'm glad you checked with Sis about the meds problem! It helps sometimes to know why we feel like crap! It may not alleviate the symptoms but we can pinpoint the cause and perhaps make some changes!

Yep....I've had this problem a very long time. I was first affected in the 70's....right side first. I was misdiagnosed, treated for ear infection, lost 80% of hearing on that side and was violently ill for years, off and on. Living with the freak and getting no medical care. My FH.....he was never a dear.....beat me regularly as he thought I was ignoring him, and for other reasons as well........well duh! Then he said such endearing things as.....yeah...you're sick alright.....sick in the head.
It wasn't until 1990 when I was taking care of myself and spending my own money, that I got to an ENT......this was after the left side was involved. I had a diagnosis within an hour and some HOPE! I had lengthy remission with little trouble until 3 years ago and it was back with a vengence. I at least had a 9 month remission this time. I wasn't so sick the last couple of times so thought I'd do that again.....well....waaah!
It would be lovely to have a few days sick time off......I just pray the worst of it passes very quickly.

I jst took some meds so will lie down and let 'em go to work.....I will be back! Bren:c(

I just want to thank everyone here at the Snow Angels. This is the most understanding forum I have come across and I am grateful for you.

I am doing well. I had a big slip but am back. This was a very emotionally tough week but I see the light at the end of the tunnel. I did post yesterday but ran out the door and forgot to hit the submit button and then when I got home I spaced out and turned the computer off.

Make it a good one!

Hey Sharon!
Good to see you sweety.......Take good care of you, whatever that entails day to day. You have a lot of irons in the fire and many not of your own choosing. You are dealing with 'em, doing what has to be done.
You're in our thoughts and prayers and are a part of us. Know we are glad you are........keep coming back,luv........
Bren:D

Morning Angels,
Beautiful day here and in the 70's with lots of sunshine. Feels wonderful.

I lost 1 pound and I don't know how but glad to see it gone anyway!! Now to really concentrate on my menu for today and keeping in mind this is the hard time for me. Usually have company and of course different foods seems to slip into the house. Have to be very aware of what I eat or I will see the losses come right back!! So this is my test!!

Sharon,
You were missed sweetie and glad to see you back. Slips are a natural part of dieting I think. When we are trying to change our lifestyles it is pretty hard to do without ever falling back to what was comfortable for us.

Like Bren says you are a part of us and we love you no matter what!! You have always been there for us and we will always be there for you. Sometimes the emotional things are just to overwhelming! Just know you are always in our thoughts and prayers.:)

Bren,
Wow girl!!! That is all I can say. I just hope you are better today. Do you know what triggers an episode of this stuff?? I don't know anything about this disease and never really heard of it before but my goodness it is a nasty one. Prayers and happy thoughts coming at you!!!!

Louise,
Hope you are having a great day also! Remember to get lots of rest so bronchitis will drift away into the night!! Then when you wake up it will be gone!!!!!!!!! See if that works!!


Okay kids I am off to eat breakfast and then finish cleaning my computer room or rest! Hahahaha bet the rest wins!!!!!! Oh no I have to vacuum the floor!!

Have a great day!
Love andhugs,
Lizzie :D :D

Hi angel buddies!

Thanks Lizzie! I am working on those happy thoughts too! I feel pretty goodl this morning.......well it's 2:40 AM....it's legally Morning!
I had two of the attacks yesterday but did well.....no hurlin' or nothing and slept well when down. I grab something when I can to keep damage to a minimum. I pray........a LOT! I did fine, driving and at work.

I don't know if anyone knows for sure what brings 'em on.Where is the line ya cross? I need to stop pushing te envelope!
A combination of factors....the main problem being excess fluid build-up in the inner ear, playing havoc with balance. That's why it's so important that I behave with my food plan......watching the sodium and sugar. I was really out of control for several weeks leading up to this setback so yes........I am partially responsible. Don't that suck when we damage ourselves? I'd gotten too cocky. I wanted cheese toast and candy and peach pie and other stuff......and I had it. I went from probably 1000 mg of sodium a day to 4000 for several days in a row.....
Also.....stress, heat, improper fluid intake play a part, but I can do more to take better care of me. That's my goal in the days/weeks/months ahead.............so next time this happens.....we'll know I've been up to no good.....there.....
confession is good for the soul....NO? Does repenting in advance count?

Well, gonna run for now and play a bit, get my house in order, sort laundry and enjoy myself. I ameasily entertained so that's not a problem! LOL!
Have a blessed day all......I'll be back later!
Love and huggs...... Bren:D

Hi Guys,

Well I am still struggling to get back OP but I will do it. I think I can go on any diet for two weeks. Every month I have about two weeks where I feel great and have a bunch of energy. The next two weks are a struggle. I know it is hormonal. I got some herbal stuff to help. Now I just have to remember to take them. If they don't work I think I will go talk to the Dr. about meds. I know I have mentioned this beore but I will try and use this forum to remember to take the herbal stuff. I have never taken meds for anything and I always forget. I will put them by the coffee pot I never forget my meds.

Thanks for the kind words as usual. I wasn't gone because of my slip I know you guys understand that. I was just so busy running. I said what I said because of things that are said on other forums that would never be said here.

Well today is another day. DH and I have to get a few things straightened out, I need to get something done around here andI need to go visit my parents then work tonight, so I will see you guys tomorrow.

Make it a good one.

Morning Angels,

What a day this has been already. I went to bed at 1:30 am and was wide awake at 2:30 am. I got up and put the dogs out ( they were on fire) . When they finally came back in the house my beagle went to my DH and woke him up so he would put her out. DH got up and started to back door. I told him I just brought Sophie in the house. Well seems Sophie wanted his warm spot on the bed. Just as soon as he got up she jumped in bed and curled up right where he was sleeping!!

Was on the computer surfing most of the night and being a little ticked because I couldn't sleep. Besides my hives are back. I think that is what woke me up! Anyway I took my meds and listened to some soothing music with my earphones on. Didn't want to wake everyone in the house.

Finally got my chilli made and froze 15 double servings and that is not counting what DH ate yesterday. I also made a fruit salad yesterday. Yummmmmmmmmm.

Bren, I saw you out running around in the early am. What you doing up at 4 in the morning? I suspect sweetie that you have attacks whether you stay on your program or not. Sort of like the diabetes. I have it and I know I have it but still at times eat the wrong things and suffer the consequences. Then there are times I am not sure what causes the blood sugars to go a tirade.

Hopefully you are much better today!!

Sharon,
Yep understand what you are saying. How is your mother doing? Been going to ask but just didn't. I know you are so busy with so much going on with family and parents. I almost remember those days of being busy. lol Been a long time.

Hello to all you mia's and positive and happy thoughts going to you too. How are our little Snow Angels doing?? Aj?? Mari??

Have a great day!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Good morning angel buddies!

Thanks Lizzie! For being so sweet! I do know some factors of my disease are beyond my control and yep, the ones I can exercise control over.....well......are more than I wanna do some days! It's a struggle to stay balanced at times!

OH NO!......hives again......bless your heart! I would be raging with frustration! LOL.....well.......I'd wanna be anyway! Not that it helps, as the added stress is a boney-fied NO-NO. I pray you get relief and quickly!
Yep.....I'm up and at it again ths morning at 4:00, too. I rest well when I'm asleep so feel like it's time to get up! My work days are often restful as well! That helps!

I do feel better! I had a great day at work yesterday....stayed late to rent a unit, God answered prayers again on the phone problem. I had about 5 calls all weekend! YAY! I felt closer to normal by the afternoon, tho the hearing isn't in yet. I came home, cooked up a storm and this morning am doing KP.! I just finished.
The valium makes me really foggy so am glad for the times I don't have to take it.....so thankful I have it when needed tho!

My crown is in so I get to see my dentist friend on Thursday to get that applied. YAY.....I'll have a tooth back! (and be DONE with him for awhile!)

I look forward to my days off. Since I've cooked twice already, I won't have much of that to do and can spend more time playing.
I look forward also, to going dancing again when I am recovered...Steve had called the office on Friday and Sharon told him I'd left.....and was sick, so he won't get the idea I'm just hiding from him....that's a very small part of what I do! LOL!

That fish recipe was SO good!! I'll be using that again. Boy it's amazing how a dab of spice perks up the flavor. I love the Tilapia. A great find! Now I need to stay out of the store for a month, as my freezer runneth over! I got so excited about cooking again that I wanted everything and I wanted it all in one week! LOL!
AND.......I pretty much got it!

I'm gonna run......get myself in gear. Last night I did my meatloaf, baked chicken, pork stew and pasta primavera.....oh yum! This morning, divvied everything up in meal packets and cleaned up the mess.

You all have a good day......be good to you.........I'll c-ya here later!
Bren:D