Daily Chat

Lee, thank you for the warm welcome! I am from Upstate NY.

Linda, I hope that you continue to feel better.

I am half way through my water and steps goals that I set for myself!

Sure wonder what you have going on there Linda. Do you take a diuretic? Lasix can cause pseudo gout. I had it a few year back and was switched to Bumex. Now don't take any.
Just a guess? Hope you get to the bottom of it. Irritating.

Lee, last night one of my toes hurt again. But nothing today,

Carrie I am so glad you are joining in. I am Lee from the east coast of Fl.
Where are you from.

Thanks Linda..I think the meds are helping as I was able to raise my arm a bit more so don't think torn...just strained. Now onward and upward for the toot (I hope. How are the toes behaving?

Linda!

I ate a lot of freggies!

Today I did get in some exercise but also ate too much. Tomorrow I have planned what I will eat and it will be a much lower calorie day.

Carrie - I hope that you had a great day as well.

Lee - I am so sorry to hear about the meds and the possible MRI. A crown this week Wow, this is a lousy week for you. Good luck.

Edited by: LINDA! at: 12/12/2016 (22:46)

Linda we must be twins. I got put on meds today and will have to go for MRI if they don't work.

Hope not as have a Crown to do on Thursday. yikes, Christmas is coming.

Wishing you all a great day!!!

for posting the challenge!

I had some previously. I will be glad to post again. I would love to do so.

Hi Everyone,

I am fairly new to this team and I was wondering if this team has monthly challenges?

Lee, I thought of gout but I don't really indulge in many of the foods that I have seen listed. But I do need to keep an eye on the pain. I already have arthritis in my knees. Also, having upper back and neck pain. This has been happening for a long time.

Hope it's not gout, Linda. Mine is in my upper left arm. Think I may have pulled a muscle when decorating yesterday. Tis the season, right? Glad you had a good time yesterday

This morning we had some guests. It was a nice relaxing time. I went grocery shopping today. I did exercise and felt pretty well. Just a bit sleepy this evening. Having pain in my toes. Sharp pains in different toes recently. ugh! This could mean a doctor appointment soon.

Good morning gals. I am going to try to get out there before everyone runs me off the road or the lines are long. Need big time cleaning here at home after that.

Welcome Carrie....so happy that you have joined us.

This morning I woke up way too early. Trying to keep my eyes open. I have taken a walk and next on my list is a bit of housework.

Hi Carrie. Good to see youl I am Lee From the central east coast of FL. Linda our leader is trying to get a chat going on here so can know an support each other whether it be weight, health or just everyday happenings. I hope you will help us . Welcome!

everyone, my name is Carrie and I joined this team a few days ago. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you and learning how to have a healthy lifestyle.

Thanks Linda that is my great grandson 's 2015 Christmas pic. You don't have to ask him to pose twice.

Welcome to our new member!

Lee, the profile pic is adorable.

Today was cleaning day. I got a lot accomplished. Also, took a walk.

That sounds great Linda. We sure are having Florida weather here. I can move my neck to back the car now, I count it as a blessing. Happy Sunday.

It was a beautiful morning. It was in the low 70s and hubby and I took a walk around the lake. Loved it.

I am so glad you were there to help Linda. What a sad but wonderful story of the love they have. I will certainly pray for Harry and his wife. You did a sweet and unselfish thing.

What a blessing today. Shopping at Kohl's today - I saw an elderly woman fretting in her car with the car door open. I asked her if I could help. She said that she cannot walk through the store, due to her legs. She was so worried that her husband had been in the store for an hour. I asked her for his description, walked in the store and found him. He said she was worried about him because he has cancer and only 3 months to live. I am so thankful that I was at the right place at the right time to help. Please pray for him - his name is Harry.

Other than that, finished shopping for gifts that I need to send to Germany. Just a few more Christmas gifts to buy for others. Buying gift cards for most of the family members

I know how that goes. I did take off half of Friday's gain. I do believe if we immediately get about making up for out gain we can avoid that holiday spread. I do have my regular Cardio appt Dec 6th that is an good incentive. Good luck Linda.

Well, I hate to say it but I am up two pounds. I thought I did fairly well on Thanksgiving. Walked 10,000 steps yesterday - most of it at the beach with hubby. But I really need to be careful with calories this weekend. I really want to drop off the two pounds.

Well, I watched what I ate Thanksgiving day and didn't gain yesterday but did take license yesterday and of course gained a lb. I am promising myself to stay on track today.

Hubby and I took a walk this morning. Afterwards, we went to the grocery and picked up some fruits and veggies. A little cool today, for Florida weather.

It is good to bring some home for another meal, isn't it? I find that is the only way I don't gain when I eat out.

Today I took a walk with hubby. We also went out to dinner. I did not eat everything on my plate and brought some home. However, I really did enjoy the food.

Glad your vocal chords were ok, LInda. It is just that busy time of the year. Mine time has been taken up with church decoration plans and executions. Arranged the mums with other today and will be taking it down next week as we will decorate for Christmas during the week after Thanksgiving. Will be happy to spend Thursday with my two sons and Daughter in law.
We all enjoy the peace of Thanksgiving and being with each other.
Hope things slow down for the team and for us.

This week has been hectic. I went to the doctor to get my vocal chords screened due to a lot of hoarseness. Nothing serious so I felt better. I had an appointment on Thursday and then today was my hair appointment. I am glad that the weekend is approaching. Early Monday we have our insurance agent coming to discuss Medicare supplements for 2017. After that, I hope things will slow down.

You are a sweetie.

I agree, I would love for others on this team to tell us their thoughts about holiday weight gain.

I will make a thread to get some replies.

Happy Sunday!

Thanks Linda. I like the way my son puts it when he gains. "I fell from Grace". Well the holidays do not make it easy but only 4 of us Tday so eating out. Would love to hear holiday tips from all in the group.

Well, all of my family is in other states. This year we will be alone during the holidays. So for us, we will have one meal with no leftovers. It will be much easier for me not to gain as long as I keep walking/exercising and sipping water.

I think if you stick with water, some type of exercise and don't over do it with sweets you will be fine. You have done so well already, Lee.

Yes, presents and of course trying not to gain the weight we managed to lose. The holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas, make it so easy to lose control of our hard fought wins. I need to figure out a way to enjoy without going overboard. Suggestions?

Yes, around Christmas the prices for Fitbits decrease. I need to also think about presents...

I will look into the Fitbits. I have Amazon points, However, Christmas Presents first.

Yes, I wear a Fitbit Zip. It is the cheapest of the Fitbits so it doesn't count anything except cardio.

Linda that is wonderful exercise. Good for you. We have a community pool, but keeping covered is hard to do. Too much sun in my earlier days brought out the skin cancers.
I am starting to do most of my indoor exercises. Do use a stepper when not doing those.
Tip: I take off the step counter when doing indoor aerobics etc as don't wish to count steps twice. Not a fancy one a "sport line stepper" from Walmart does the job and pretty accurate.

I have had a pretty active week with exercise. Swimming has been my go to exercise for a few days this week.

Thanks Linda. I ''m getting there. I have been short on exercise and did eat some chocolate the kids never came for. I told myself I wouldn't but think it needs to get out of the house.

Well, the neck can be very painful when stiff. Hope it feels better soon. It leads to headaches for me.

Today was a good day. I went to the gym - however, ate a bit too much in the evening.

Wonderful, Linda. I am still working on my neck but can move it a bit farther.

Today I had a good day between the gym and the pool. It was certainly a beautiful day.

Definitely. next comes anytime you feel you need one.

Sunday naps, after church, are the best!!

I think the sleep bug has hit. I took a nap after running errands yesterday morning and probably will this afternoon after church. Slept sound but not long enough two nights. You are probably right about the meds Linda.

I have had another sleepy day, although plenty of sleep. Maybe it is the medicine that the doctor prescribed to me. I did do a bit of clutter cleanup in the house. I also worked out to a video (a lot of ab work, which is good for me) and took a walk.