Saturdays 3 things

Good Morning Maryland

1.  That Tia's Dad will be coming home today

2.  For my own little "support group" at the MAC -- saw Deb and Toni there last night
     Thanks Ladies for the encouragement

3.  That the period from Hell is OVER:  This month has been a *****
      PMSing  started last Monday- blood came Thursday then continued
      for 8 freekin   days -- Yes I know TMI - but it kept me from exercising
      Monday thru Thursday   I was so happy to be able to go last night.

so how's everyone else doing today

Love you all

Darla

Update:  OK  AF came back as I was starting to change for my swim class
this morning so I did the weight circuit and an Hour on the Treadmill.  Wish AF would go
away and leave me alone /

Happy Saturday to everyone:

Really gotta stretch to find three things, which is why this post is so good for me.  Somedays are hard for me.
1- My little grandson is visiting he is 4 years old and so sweet.

2- Don't have to work today

3 - For my consistant OH friends here. (I only wish I lived closer to all the ones who get together on a regular basis)

Have a great day. 

Happy Saturday All,

I am keeping my fingers crossed that this weather system gets out of here soon rather than later today. I have really been looking forward to this sunset kayak cruise tonight. But if the waters are rough, they will cancel.

Has anyone heard from Aaron today? Aaron, I have been thinking of you non-stop and am rooting for you to get through this challenging time. I hope you are getting the support you need right now. I (as well as many others) are here for you.

1 - A New Resolve - Thanks to to recommendations of my OH friends, I met with Ranesa yesterday. From the moment I left her office, I feel like I have a new resolve to move forward. I am sure I will continue to have challenges as I move forward, but I am going to try a new approach to get me through them. I am going to reach out to you when I really need the boost. Sometimes it is hard for me to ask for help. I had a great workout last night and I am heading to the gym again now. I stayed away from the grazing last night for the first night in a while.

2 - Visiting my twin nephews - I will be visiting with my twin nephews today. I don't always get a chance to see them very often. They are growing so fast and I really want to have a close relationship with them. Between their schedules and mine, that has been a challenge.

3 - My OH friends - You all have become such a constant in my life now. Whether online, at the gym, or in social activities, I look forward to time spent with you all and the sense of comraderie, encourangement, and empathy only you can provide.

Have a good day!

Deb-

I too have been thinking about Aaron and hope and pray he is doing better.   Thank you about sharing about your visit to the therapist. I think I really need to go to one, I have been in a really down mood lately, one reason is trying to live with the orthostatic hypotension, which really impacts my mobility and I hate it.  So far they don't know what it is and whether it will or not resolve itself.  I envy all of you when I hear you talk about your adventures at the gym. I joined a gym, over a month ago and still have not been able to go however, the doctor told me to try to start going in moderation, so I think I will perhaps that will help my mental status as well.

Hope you get  to your outing today, will keep my fingers crossed for you that the weather holds up.

Terri

Terri,
Have you looked into water aerobics to get you started? I don't know if your gym offers that but I know Riva Swim Center does.....and some other places that their names fail me now. I know it's hard when you WANT to do stuff but can't. (((hugs)))

Heather,

The gym I joined does have a pool not sure about the classes but wil check it out. By the way love the new avatar!!   Enjoy the beach sounds like a good plan!

AWW Thanks! It funny just how much easier it is to allow people to take full length pics of me now! Was always in the background before. I thought about the water aerobics because of Laurie L. She had a crap-load of co-morbidies and was basically bed-ridden before WLS. She started out in the water classes and it helped her so much! I love the water and think I am finally at the point that I'll use the pool at my gym. Still get intimated walking into Gold's...but getting better! LOL

Thanks Terri! I hope you can find someone that you can talk with. I have to admit how surprised I am that I feel so much better so quickly. In the meantime, we are here for you. I think the suggestion about trying the pool at the gym is a good one. It is amazing how much the water feels good, yet provides good resistance for a good workout. I sometimes feel like my pool work gives me a better return than my treadmill work. Also if they do not have a class at a time that works for you, they must have trainers who can help you come up with a custom approach that will be best for you.

Hang in there!

Debbie

Happy Saturday!!!!

Today? HMMMMM Thankful for so much as always but top ones....

1. No work today No work todayNo work today!!! It's been a stressful week and I think it finally got to me yesterday.....the potty became my BFF Jill! I know TMI but ya'll KNOW how the pouch can be sometimes!

2. A day to do exactly what I want to do today! It's a bit overcast but think I am going to get dressed and head to North Beach again. Just take a chair, a book and my MP3 and enjoy it!

3. VERY thankful, grateful and OMG so happy that Rob is safe and sound and back from deployment! I've MISSED him so much and now hopefully we'll get to see each other soon. It had been a very LONG four months and 8 days...but who's counting???? It's taken everything in me to not break down and go nuts....this board and my friends have helped me to keep humor and light-heartedness in my life...allowing me to be silly and free at times. Thank you for that!

Everyone have a GREAT day!!!!

Darla,

I am soglad that you have these ladies to encourage you at the gym. that is awesome.
Glad AF is gone finally! Remember why I tell you I nurse right? lol  I will be free for a year at least!  LOL

Today I am thankful for:

1. My daughter made it safely from NC this morning. Gino picked her up in Frederick, MD Greyhound station.  I saw the sonogram picture of the baby and it melted my heart. My fourth
grandbaby is brewing!   I can't wait to meet him or her!!

2. for the much needed rain we got... My grass & plants appreciates it!

3. for getting really close to goal.  Just 2 more pounds to go. Yay!

Have a wonderful day everyone.