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Hi Ladies,

Glad you are having such a great time Kathy. My husband and I had a wonderful time on Oahu about 5 years ago. We loved every minute, but enjoyed going home to familiar things after a week there. I pray for safe travel.

Janet, I hope you are recovering well. Our weather here in the mountains has been rough the last few days. Today is extremely cold with high winds that are blowing snow in all directions. My DH and I were going to go out today, but have opted to stay inside where it's warm. Frankly, I am ready for winter to be over. I miss going for lovely walks. It's just too cold for that right now.

I haven't gotten back to exercising yet as I am finally feeling better from my bout with the flu. I plan on starting again this week. We are traveling to see our granddaughter and kids on Tuesday next week. I can't wait to spend an entire day with Erin. We are watching her in Thursday. I am so excited about it.

Hey Tammy and Cookie Monster. I hope you ladies are doing well. Spring will be here before we know it.

Take care everyone!

Hi,  Rocket! I hope you continue to feel better each day!! Enjoy your time with Erin!! Spring will come and then you can enjoy your walks again!!

Thank you, Janet!! We are flying home today!!

Thank you, Tammy!! It was a wonderful trip, but looking forward to sleeping in my own bed!!!

Hi Gals,

That's wonderful Tammy! You can do it! Stick to it and you will see the pounds melt off.

I'm back to exercising, but slowly. I started feeling sick again last night (extreme head congestion and sore throat). My Dh is leaving again today and will be gone all week. He travels next week too for three days, and then he will be done. I can't wait! Whenever he goes away, I either get sick or something breaks down and I have to hire someone to come fix it. Hopefully I'll start feeling better soon. I have really pushed healthy eating at the top of my priority list. I eat mostly fruits and veggies with lean meat. I have quit eating dairy and grains to see if that helps me feel better. I will give it a try. I have to do something! I just want my energy back so I can exercise at a better pace. I feel like a slug lately. 

Kathy, good  work...keep us posted on your progress!

Rocket, take care of yourself...slow and steady will get you back on track 

Rocket, frozen grapes....now that sounds healthy!  I must try some.  Thanks for the tip!

I think I've already lost a couple of pounds...yay!

Tammy, that is great!!!!Tenaj, please stay safe, no more snow!!!i am so with  you about seeing doctors!!! Let's all end the day with  chocolate!!! We deserve it!!!

Ooh Rocket, you poor thing.....rest is best!

Hi, Rocket!! I just remembered this! A couple of weeks ago I had sinus congestion, it was really hard to breathe. When I was picking up a prescription, the pharmacist suggested I take Sudafed, it is behind the counter and you have to sign for it. It really helped! Yes, and I drank green tea and honey! Pink eye is miserable, but hopefully the drops will help!! In the meantime, rest and drink lots of fluids!!! Hope you feel better soon!!!

We have lots of rain here, we are good, but flash flooding inland!!  We needed the rain, but mud slides are causing problems for many! Praise The Lord no fatalities or serious injuries, but stressful for many!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend, lots of hugs!!! I have been doing some weight training, sore today!! Ate a little too much yesterday, so cutting back today!!! My daughter in law bought a weight watchers scale and it is so accurate, not in a good way, he, he, he!!! 

Hi, Tammy!!! Thank you for your well wishes!! I use free weights and the machines down in our exercise room!! Have a wonderful Sunday!!!!

Hi,Tammy!! Wow, good for you in getting ready for the run!! I was just telling my hubby we need to sign up for 5 or 6k walks!! I have a friend whose goal is to do as many 5k walks this year as she can! I have Lymphedema in my left arm and my PT had told me to use only 5 lb weights with that arm! Maybe check with your doctor first! Have a great Sunday!!!!

Hey Gals,

My pink eye is gone!!!! Yay!!!! I am still really congested though. I can't take Sudafed because it increases your heart rate and I have a heart rhythm disorder, so no Sudafed and no oral antibiotics because I am allergic to them all. I just have to tough it out. I am starting to feel better though. Thanks so much for praying for me.

I took one of my dogs, Baxter, to the vet two weeks ago for his annual checkup and the vet discovered a broken molar. It needed to be removed to prevent an abscess from forming. I asked the cost and the vet said between $250-$350. So today I dropped Baxter off for his procedure and the vet's office called me to let me know how he was doing as well as to tell me the cost. The girl said it was between $575-$700. I told her what the other vet had quoted me and she put me on hold forever. Fortunately the previous vet remembered quoting me the lower price, and said he would adjust the bill. Whew, that was one expensive tooth! Maybe I need pet insurance!

I am going to give myself and Baxter this week to recover and then I plan on getting back to exercising. I feel like I have been sick almost this entire year so far. I know that I'm sick of that!

I hope all you ladies have a great day and are doing well. Glad you are safe Kathy!

Hi Ladies, sorry I have been MIA......It's been busy with wedding planning, recuperating, MD appointments & working. The good news is I got a good report from my MO, all my numbers are good & she says don't worry so much! That's easier said then done. As far as my eyes are concerned...of course I can't have things go smoothly! I have developed a "secondary cataract" from healing too quickly, seems that in younger patients this is more common. I will need to get a laser treatment in a few months to fix that problem but unfortunately I needed to order distance glasses for driving  & such now. I was seeing 20/20 two weeks ago & hope to get back there soon. It sort of flipped me out yesterday when I was driving to order them, this isn't what I had expected. But he ordered me to use restasis for dry eyes & be patient. So that's what I'm gonna do!!

I started with a high protein shake today & am going to try some shakes & yogurts for 2 meals a day.  I'm looking for a jump start on some weight loss, hopefully this works. It is still cold here but I anticipate being able to tolerate some outside weather any day now.  I have been doing some exercises at home with light weights & crunches.....

Kathy, have you rested since your vacation? I'm sure it was fabulous. The fruit sounded great!

Rocket, sorry you're not feeling well again. You can snuggle up with your pup & you'll be feeling better soon.

Hi Tammy! I'm sure your training for your run will get you going!! When is it?

Have a great day all!

(((hugs)))

Hi Kathy! After much research by my DH, he found "pure edge" from GNC. It's chocolate flavored & I blenderize it with organic milk. It has no sugar or soy & is made with real cocoa. It is very delicious, I think I can do this for a bit. I need a jump start !!! Beside it tastes like melted ice cream 

Good morning ladies! Hope all is well & you are enjoying life & the good feeling from taking good care of yourself. I am back on track & feeling great. I've been doing the protein drink & yogurt 2x/day with lots of water & green tea. I am doing a lentil or white bean soup for a meal also.  The scale is slowly moving down which is nice to see. But the most important thing is how good I feel, not bloated & just generally better about myself that I am taking care of myself. thinking about you lovely ladies, enjoy your day!