Charlene K

Thanks gang for all the prayers and hugs. My mom told me last night she is too weak to go back to her apartment. She would rather go to the nursing home section for rehab. This bout of infection has taken her down another notch. She even talked to me about her funeral I wish all of you had a mother like mine. She is my "Mother Teresa".......always concerned about others. I am going with my DS and DGS to visit her today. I hope the doctor does not release her. She had hard chills last night. I know the infection is still working in her system. Warm HUGS for all of you today!

Thanks. I just called her. She is starting to run a slight fever. I have a feeling she won't be going home tomorrow. My DS is going up there. Please be careful.......take your time! The sunshine will be waiting for you. We are supposed to be getting your cold on Monday......got up to 70 today. It was a beautiful day. I had a green salad with chicken for dinner. Now I am going out for a walk. Take care!

Good afternoon peeps! I am home from sitting at the hospital. My mother is feeling better and I should be able to bring her home tomorrow. I was there when the doctor came to check her out. He told me she has a high level of ??? forgot the name which indicates there may be a tumor growing in her body. Now we have to make an appointment with an oncologist. She is 87 years old. I am sure IF it is cancer she won't want any treatment. I did not make a big deal out of it because I don't want her to start worrying. I guess I will be busy this month with my mom. I was on the train......fell off......not a bad fall.......I am back on again. Oh, my DH went to his knee dr today. He said with his weight loss and exercise his knees should last another 20 years or longer. Another reason to lose weight and be active! His doctor also gave him a name of a hand surgeon for me. He said I probably just need a cortisone shot. Ouch!.....but not as bad as surgery. I will go after I take care of my mother. CHEW! CHEW! LATER!

Joyce, I will have to remember that.....too funny. I don't have an ex, but there are plenty of peeps that make me feel that way. I went out for fajitas. I had Tacos el Carbon. It is fajita meat chopped up in a tortilla. I just unrolled it and ate the meat. I also ate the guacamole.....probably 1/4 cup. Now I need to get my Water in. I left in such a hurry I only had one cup of coffee and one glass of tea. Janet, thanks for the recipes. Let me know how the casserole came out. Tomorrow......walk in the morning, eat Breakfast.......sit at the hospital My mother sounded so good this evening I think she will be home early. It is amazing how low potassium and low sodium can really mess with your head.

Yeah, for Apples to come in my neck of the woods would be more like a cross country trip. Lori, where did you get those rotating can thingys? I am always looking for organizing stuff. I just bought a rotating cosmetic thing from QVC by Lori Granier. I also went to their clearance and got some black Rockport tennis shoes. They had 10w. I couldn't believe it! 39.95. Not bad.

Thanks Apples. My mother is getting frail. When she gets sick she gets so stubborn and won't go to the doctor......then this is what happens......a hospital stay. I just ate some deli meat around a cheese stick. We will probably eat fajitas tonight. I definitely am not in the mood to cook. Okay, does anyone have a thumb or finger that keeps popping out of place? This started a week ago. My thumb is driving me crazy. Now it is sore too. My DS said her husband had a "trigger finger" and had to have surgery. I hope not. I just don't need this right now. That is my vent for the day.

I am pooped. I was leaving for the dentist and got a call from my mother's retirement place. They had called 911 for her. So I sat in the ER with her for five hours. She has low potassium and a bladder infection. I had to go get her things. She is on an IV and should be better soon. I guess you would say I am on the train. I haven't eaten yet and it is past 3pm. I know.......Focus! I think I will eat some thin sliced deli meat around a cheese stick. No......I didn't exercise. I walked a lot today. Later peeps!

Good morning peeps! I am headed out of town to go to the dentist. He is only 50 miles from here. I just haven't found one here. Lori, I know what you mean about the extender. I was so embarrassed when I asked for one and they had run out of them. Then after everyone was seated here the attendant came to me with one. That was the A ha moments. I imagine you missed out on many opportunities because of the dreaded extender. I would go to Hawaii every time DH goes. Just chillin on the beach with all that scenery is awesome. I know you are teasing with me. I really don't like those squats especially when you have to use weights with them. Last night I made my low fat, low carb meatballs. I brown small meatballs. Then I mix onion Soup mix, cream of celery, and 2 tbsp of worchestershire sauce with about 1cup of water.....pour it over the meatballs and simmer. I had brown rice and peas. Of course I had meatbballs and peas. I was able to eat it even after pbing earlier.

Wow, Apples, what a busy day. Talking about you keeps her from getting real with herself. Good you got that off your chest. I would like to be real with one of my friends, but I don't want the drama. So I guess you are ready to leave. How many days will it take? Be safe! Lori, I do have to get back into my Water aerobics routine. I miss it. Yeah, working with the trainer is not my favorite exercise. I like the machines, but I am not crazy about the free weights. I think I will go to bed early. Another resolution I made was to read more. I am reading the bible in one year( app on iphone and ipad) and I downloaded a non-fiction from kindle app. I love my ipad! Goodnight!

I did not go to the gym. My puppy Charlie had an absolute fit when I put my tennis shoes on. I did not take him walking with me this morning so I stayed home and we walked. He was so happy. I feel good about walking twice today. Cheri, HUGS on feeling better soon. Apples, did you leave today? Betsyjen, I was banded in 2008 and lost about 55lb. Then I went to weight management/nutrition classes for six months. You have support here. Be ready for some tough love. It would also be good to find a support system where you live. I joined WW after the nutrition classes. Does your surgeon have support groups? Journaling and accountability are key. Julie.....are you okay? Linda......too funny about the posts going crazy. Cheri is right. You are tiny. It is hard to believe you were obese. Great, you are one busy lady. I don't know how you do all that flying. I guess you are used to it......and you poor dear.....having to go to Hawaii again?.....we should all be that miserable...lol

Great......WOOHOO! GOOD GOING ON THE 5LBS! Eva.....last week when I went to WW our leader said the average gain for the Christmas holidays is 13lbs. So, you are below the average. Just ride the train with me. We just have to keep on keeping on One Day at A Time. HUGS! Joyce, glad you checked in. I hope your knee is feeling better. HUGS! I am off to the gym this afternoon. I am sure it will be crowded with all the new resolutions being made at till March. At least we have a standing appointment with our trainer twice a week. I Pb'd today on chicken. I think the spicy beef Jerky is giving me a little acid problem. I guess I will take pepcid for a few days and cut back on the jerky. Later gang!

Great, I am here. I just got back from walking. I am not weighing today. Tuesday is the only day time. I don't do evenings. I am finally getting ready to go get a pedicure. I'll check in later! CHEW! CHEW! The train is pulling out of the station. Breakfast- Protein drink lunch-green salad with chicken snack-jerky

Good morning gang! I finally found you again. Melissa you know my struggle continues.........Kimaly.......I have joined WW again for weight accountability. The struggle continues. I am still walking and going to the gym, but Christmas took a toll on my progress. I may have been knocked down.......but not knocked out . I still have not gotten a fill because I don't think restriction is the problem.......it is too many carbs. Kimaly......how are you doing? Melissa....if you can get the carbs under control I know all your other health issues will improve. You can do this!!! Crzytchr......are you still with us? Blaze? Anyone want to share Resolutions? I am still working on mine. So far they are 1. Attitude of Gratitude 2. Take my vitamins. 3. Journal 4. Do some kind of exercise everyday 20min-60min 5. Read more books. still working on five more resolutions.

Apples, I promise I will go next Tuesday. Just ask me every Monday evening. My DD weighs in on Monday evening and I watch the kids. We discuss our plans every day. We usually try to walk together, but the weather has been too crappy to take the kids out. When I went to Dr. Davis I had the right mindset. When his new Nutritionist changed the time without notifying me...... then asked me to leave the class and wait an hour for the next class.... I knew I wasn't going to respect her. When I went to Vegas they separated the class into the liquid diet peeps and those eating food. I had no clue when I showed up the next Wednesday. I didn't discuss it with Dr. Davis. It was my sign to move on. I will get my focus back. Thanks for the support!

Janet, you are right.......should have gone. I did quit eating fast food after the chick fil a nugget thing. Are you taking your Vitamins? I am going in the kitchen right now and take mine. Watching Biggest Loser tonight reminded me of where I came from and where I am going. I found it inspiring. Goodnight! Sweet Dreams!!!

Janet, I am doing WW. I just was detoxing this week from carbs to help me get more control. I felt bad this morning and did not weigh. I know I lost a lb. The lady told us last week that today would be super busy with new people signing up. I just did not feel like waiting in line. They were also working short of people to weigh us. I know..... excuses......I will weigh in next week. I am watching the new season of Biggest Loser. Later!

Apples and Lori, yep, it was popcorn, and more than 100 calories. I ate chicken and veggies for dinner. I am back on the train. Now my pantry is safe again. I wouldn't tell you if I didn't need the accountability. I felt so guilty I did not weigh in either. I couldn't bring myself to step on the scale. Linda, my mind can't wrap around -2 and a beautiful day, but I guess if the humidity is low enough it would be nice. Lori, if I can get my DH to move my wii in the family room I will start exercising. I have the new 2011 Jillian Michaels wiii exercise program . Oh, I did walk this evening. Okay peeps, I gotta go shower and get comfy. Later!

Hey gang! I haven't walked today. I am gonna do it later. I wasn't feeling too good this morning.....weather change.....Fm issues. This time it was IBS . UGH! I fell off the train today. That's all I am going to say about it.......I got back on this afternoon. I went online and found some petite length exercise pants. Everything I bought was on clearance. No more clothes buying till I go down a size. I just needed some gym pants. Wow! Linda.....2 degrees. Did you go to work? Apples, I hope you had a good lunch with DS and a safe trip home. Jessica, I had a friend that was a nurse on the Disney cruise. I think it would be awesome. All cruises have scheduled events for the kids. Several of the ladies on here have been on cruises. I've only been on Carnival. Eva, I would think all the yard work you do is plenty of exercise. The walk to school and home will be a good workout. How is your back doing? I have to go figure out something for dinner. I bought a roasted chicken at the grocery store. I will probably put salad and veggies with it. Later peeps!

Good Morning Gang! Julie, congrats on Mimi's adoption. She is blessed! Great, good going on the carb withdrawal. The Jerky has helped, but I think the sodium has caused Water retention. I too need to up my water. I hope your DD stays true to her bed rest. I know she is bored. God bless her through this tough time. Apples, are you chopping at the bit to leave? I hope you get out of there before another blizzard. Melissa, ask your Diabetes Educator about organizations that help with the cost of diabetes. Here in Texas if you don't have health insurance you just go to the ER. They can't turn you away. A friend of mine works for a company that finds money for people that need surgeries and can't afford them. Laura......it just blesses my heart to hear how much you love your son. Hugs today for you and Nels! Meredith.....try to find a Protein drink for a snack. Most of them have 20p. I'll check in later!

Thanks for all the Vitamin advice. I am pretty sure that is my problem. My hair is in great shape.......well, depending on the weather. I bought that new Instyler. I do so much better with it then a flat Iron. It was a good investment. Jessica, our hair is cut the in the same style......your's looks better than mine because it is still growing out. Tina.....sorry about the appt. At least it was an appt and not a surgery date. My Dh's was canceled before he went in for surgery. He had to pre-op twice. 1 Attitude of Gratitude 2. Take my Vitamins everyday. I am taking my time with resolutions......only keeping ones that are attainable.

Melissa, do we have to jump on your butt everyday? Your DH should keep his Snacks out of the house. I just got back from Sam's Club and bought Jerky. It was the best price I could find for Jack's Links. I also bought diapers and wipes for DD. Boy, those things are expensive, but still better than washing and folding cloth. I hated that! Pampers came out when my second was born. He is going to be 37 in March. Apples......Woohoo! I wish I could come live with you for the winter. It was so nice and dry until and hour ago. It is overcast and should start raining tomorrow. Janet, yep, DD lives about a mile from me. I am going to take my Vitamins too! I think that is why my nails are so split.....lack of A??B??C???

Well, I walked to my DD's house and helped her clean. The baby is waking up all through the night and DD is so tired. Lori, the oatmeal was just a change up. I plan on Protein for Breakfast be it a food or drink. I did drink half of a coffee Protein Drink. I started buying Honey Milk Light online at Buy.com. I think I will walk again before my DD goes to WW. She weighs this eve......I weigh in the morning. I think I lost another lb. LauraK.....you are right.....it is hard to get off when you gain a few back, and when you get older it doesn't get easier. Later peeps!

Good Morning Gang! It is 35 here this morning. For most of you that is a heat wave......warm hugs going your way. I am not feeling good this morning.....stuffy head.....so Water aerobics is out. I will walk. I walked over a mile last night.....probably why I have a stuffy nose. I will stay on the train today except I had a bowl of oatmeal this morning. I wanted something to warm me up. Sndy......if you followed the thread you know about my struggle. I jump started last March with a Protein shake diet (medically supervised) for three months. Then I continued to go to nutrition classes for another three months. I have to have several several means of accountability in my journey. LBT, WW, visits to WLS, and bible study. I think a TT is a goal to work towards. You can do this!!! HUGS!!! Did any of you watch the All Stars on OWN? Dr. Oz said if you are taking Calcium you should take Magnesium with it to keep from getting constipated. I did not know that. There was an overweight family on. He did their blood tests and announced it on the show. They were shocked to find that two out of the four had diabetes. I think he said something like 8 million people in the US are walking around with diabetes and don't know it. I can see how easy that can happen. My friend with the stroke is proof. She is home now, but has six months of rehab before she is able to work. Okay gang, gotta get going this morning. Have a great day!

Okay gang, Dr Oz is on the OWN network talking about pooping. It is interesting. I might like this program . Dr Phil and Suzy Orman is on there too.

Eva, me too! I want to be in onederland this year. Okay, I will back off of your friends. I have a few of them that make me feel less than I am.........I just have to dust off their comments and move on. Speaking of dusting off.......I am once again trying to honor last year's resolution......Why make someone a priority in your life when you are only an option to them? Got to dust off some toxic dust this year. It seems to come from the same people. Dust! Dust! Dust!