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Yikes this weather is dangerous! We are going to Target to run a small errand and then to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang with our theater group. After the play we will go to eat at the club and then home.
Just need to clean the hummer feeders (three small ones) and throw some laundry in.
Open RNY May 7
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Yes, I agree with Lisa. I did everything in phases. I cut out soda, I cut out fast food, junk food, most overly processed foods. I did this in phases. I slowly cut things out of my life.
Now in saying that I will occasionally have a bun with my burger if I'm at a cookout. White pasta if we go out some where nice. But I don't buy it or bring it into my house. I will also make cookies or cakes that I will indulge in once in awhile. I stay away from prepackaged stuff. I figure if I have to make it then it's that much more difficult to have it on hand when I want it.
Don't try to cut all sugar out at once. Your headach is from that. Cutting soda alone will help and cutting sugar will also. But donot cut everything out at once. You will get resentful of "losing" everything at once.
Lisa
Good morning all. It's so hot that I think I heard the devil sigh ;) Anyway, hubby goes back to work today after his two days off. I'm just helping my grandma today and going to get some cleaning done. Today is day three of me reducing sugar. I've cut out sodas and most sugary things (mainly desserts and crap I'll not be able to eat in the hopefully near future). I've had a massive headache and I'm assuming that's why.
I called the office to try to bump my appointment up and there have been no cancellations. I was told to call every Friday and see if anyone cancels. So, as of now my appointment is still September 10th with the surgeon. I was going to go to a support group yesterday but we had far too many things to do around the house. I'm going to go to the next one the 20th. The only bummer is that all of the support groups are nearly an hour away, and with me not driving that makes it tough. Oh well..hope you all stay cool and have a good day!
Hello everyone
It's Friday and the sun is out...what more could you want. Well I hope it's still nice when I get off work.
I went to get the probiotic the doctor recommended and said...no thank you. $70.00!!! For one month. I'm sorry I know probiotics can be expensive but $70 is just too much. I guess these are really good probiotics (specifically targeted for IBS and colitis) but I think I will have to go with something a little less quality. Do you know what the difference is between the probiotics that need to be refrigerated and the ones that don't? And the ones that do need to be refrigerated...are they always better quality. Should I go for those over the ones on the shelf?
After work I going to Jewel to pick up stuff I forgot yesterday. I hate when I do that. And Walgreens to pick up a RX and argue with them about the discount card for the RX. I don't know why I have to go through this every time I renew the RX. Ugh... They always think the discount card is expired and I always have to show them it doesn't expire till 1/1/2016. Every single time!!! I try to be patient and nice but it's getting harder and harder as each month goes by. I wouldn't worry about it if it was just a little bit of money...but it's $30!!!
Well I have to get back to work. Have a good day all.
Please be careful today. Heat Index over 100. We sure don't want anyone to get heat stroke.
I have a few errands to run today, then I get to bake a Gooey Butter Cake for tomorrow. This is a St. Louis specialty. Monica is hosting an Americana Party tomorrow night, and you are to bring something from your home area that may not be available where you live. It will be fun.
Hopefully with these temps, the pool will warm up enough for us to use it. Fingers crossed.
Hugs,
Lisa 
Good Morning!
Welcome Japabp 2000. We all love it when we get someone new to join us. Where in Southern Illinois are you? I grew up in St. Clair County and now live in LaSalle County with my Hubby. You are in for one heck of a ride. I think we all agree, it is one of the best things we have done.
Yesterday didn't go as planned. I never did get the pavers down, but I did start on the pantry. I will get to the yars today. Then we have a play tonight (Damn Yankees).
Chris, I have read the stuff on Shingles too, but I am planning on getting the shot. The age thing is the older you are, the worst it can be. A friend in Bellville got them, and she was sich with them for 3 months are more. If we get them at Kroger's, our cost is $75. Without insurance, it can run up to $300 or more.
Crystal, I am looking forward to your party. Hubert and I will be there.
Have a great day,
Hugs,
Thanks so much for the warm welcome. I am in a tiny town called Mounds. It's about 10 miles north of the very southern town of Cairo. I live in a kind of rural area with my husband and our dog. We live on my grandmothers property, as does an uncle who lives way behind us, and my mother, daddy, and brother off to the side of us. lol Kind of like our own little neighborhood I guess. But anyway, I don't work outside of the home. I help care for my grandma and am there a lot so if I am not super active that is why, but I will try my best to be on often.
Hello everyone
The doctor basically said exactly what you said. I don't need the shingles shot. I am young and healthy. There is no reason why I would have to worry about shingles and my insurance won't cover it. So that's that. He put me on a new nasal spray for my allergies. It's a bit more expensive. I will see if it's worth it. I don't know if the spray made me sleepy or I was just tired. But I seemed to be so sleepy yesterday night. I hate when medicine gives me that groggy feeling. I will use it tonight but I will wait till right before I go to bed.
I picked up dinner for Greg. It was sort of a surprise. He has this thing for the Minions. So I went to McDonalds and got him food and some Minions (he was surprised). I came home and made myself a buffalo chicken salad. A big one!!! I was hungry!!! I don't eat McDonalds...blah.
After work I am going to grocery shopping and that is it for me.
By the way I have this count down app. A friend at work that is pregnant showed me an app that counts down days to important dates. So like she has the app counting down to her due date. I have it set for my wedding day. So according to my count down app it is exactly...23 days 4 hours and 58 minutes till my wedding!!!!
Well on that note...have a wonderful day.
Welcome to the Illinois Board.
We come on here daily and talk just about everything.
My name is Crystal. I live in Joliet. I had Band surgery about 6 years ago. I have been coming on this board before I had surgery...so it's been a long time.
Hope you can join us daily and we can get to know you.
