Healthier Living Thread Part IV

Hi everyone!

Welcome NADO! Congrats with quiting smokes. I too am a former smoker, and I treat it like I am an alcoholic. Generally I have no cravings, the smell of smoke on others is a complete turn off now. BUT - Once in a blue moon when I am under stress and outdoors, and someone nearby lights up, my radar turns on. Thoughts like "Hey - I remember that..." start flirting with my head. Tweety is right, one little puff and you are in danger of being right back where you were. One day at a time, and have a plan for what to do when a craving strikes.

I am doing Phase 1 of SB diet again. Weight keeps creeping on slowly, probably due to less activity since I write papers nonstop the last 7 weeks. I did well in the class tho, and now have 2 weeks off. Woot! Pathophys. is next. I'm looking forward to something more solid and less philosophical than parts of Nursing Concepts was. Theory is not my strong suit.

Plumbing issues again - bathroom wall, kitchen wall all completely open to the studs again. This time it was the frig line. They had run it thru the bathroom wall, up and over the ceiling to get it back down to the frig on the wall opposite the water source. The plastic hose sprung a pinhole leak and made a mess. Ugh. At least we have water this time, we can turn off that one hose and continue as usual. Probably going to leave it disconnected and let the next homeowner figure out what they want to do with it, go back to making ice cubes manually and call it good.

DH should be hearing re: new job within the next 10 days, so we might actually soon know where and when we are moving.

Off to do errands - later, everyone!!!

hello all,

welcome nado. we're glad to have you. :)

Thanks for all the support everyone.

these past few days i have been very very grouchy. i think it's pms.

oh well, such is life.

this morning able to get in the 4 miles, which involves hills in my neighborhood. i don't jog unless i'm on the treadmill at the ymca or somewhere else, because, the hills are hard enough without trying to jog up or down them.

best wishes to everyone. good night.

Damn, gentle! You go with your bad self!

Blue, congrats on your two weeks off :). You've earned it! Your poor waterlogged house. I'm guessing you'll be glad to move into something dryer? Let us know when you find out where you'll be. I should know this, but what are you in school for?

NADO, how is your non-smoking coming? That is a HARD job--good work.

Gentle, I live in a hilly place, too. Unfortunately, I need to run UP hill to get home. Sometimes I just walk it and consider it my cooldown, sometimes I'm feeling mean enough to finish it running .

Zoe, Tweety, Muffie??????

I tried pm-ing Sarah, but her box was full.

I should know this, but what are you in school for?

BSN -

Blue, I want to go back and get mine--before my stats, etc. "expire". Most of my fellow nurses where I work don't because it doesn't make any difference paywise. I worry, though, that when this nursing shortage swings over to a nursing overflow that not having a BSN may hold me back. I've been dreading it, though. Being OUT of school has been nothing but wonderful .

You have years of working as a nurse; do you find the classes a bit superfluous in light of your experience? By that I don't mean EASY in any way--you're sure writing a lot of papers . I'm trying to get up the courage to pull up the admission application up and I'm just not there yet .

I commend you for going back. It's hard doing school, work, family...not to mention plumbing and moving.

Blue,

Best wishes for completing your BSN.

Tweety,

Congratulations !!!!!!

Hiker,

Can't imagine running up hills. If I had dentures they would fall out and bounce back down the hill, only for me to chase them down. And yes, then I would definitely be running.

Hi everyone,

Today, I think I should change my moniker to read "Piggy Gentle." Or perhaps "Porker Gentle" would be more accurate. Anywhoosie, this should give you an idea of what my eating was like today. Yesterday, the boys and I did pretty well. Today, was really in the toilet. Lots of fast food due to all the errands. We have been in the car for approximately 4 hours today: and really probably longer.

Yet, now that the day is done, we accomplished alot. What a great day. Ds2 is now enrolled in Kindergarten Club. They both grew so, new clothes were in order irregardless of school starting. Swimming lessons tonight were fantastic. I'm so proud of my little men. (Well, at least when it doesn't involve dirty underwear, urine on the bathroom floor from an in-accurate aim, did I mention the earthworm cake in the kitchen ? . . . . Hmmm, I'm certain that I mentioned the latter)

Oh yes, where was I, yeah the proud thing . . . . Okay, some I'm very proud of them. They love swimming lessons and are very happy in the water. It is wonderful to see ds1 pop up his soggy little head and smile. Meanwhile, ds2 is chattering steadily to anyone who will listen; yes, the lifeguard is usually the audience for my child. Though I must say they have become quite adept at nodding and watching the other children in the pool. Heck, I don't know if I could do that.

Exercise was out today. DH didn't feel well, so, I took the boys for their daddy date night. We had fun looking for trains and listening to an Arthur story on CD. Well, hey there is always tomorrow for exercise and I will be ready. Goodnight all.

BTW, started new book Uncle Tom's Cabin. It is a very good read for me. .

Today, I think I should change my moniker to read "Piggy Gentle." Or perhaps "Porker Gentle" would be more accurate. Anywhoosie, this should give you an idea of what my eating was like today. Yesterday, the boys and I did pretty well. Today, was really in the toilet. Lots of fast food due to all the errands. We have been in the car for approximately 4 hours today: and really probably longer.

Yet, now that the day is done, we accomplished alot. What a great day. Ds2 is now enrolled in Kindergarten Club. They both grew so, new clothes were in order irregardless of school starting. Swimming lessons tonight were fantastic. I'm so proud of my little men. (Well, at least when it doesn't involve dirty underwear, urine on the bathroom floor from an in-accurate aim, did I mention the earthworm cake in the kitchen ? . . . . Hmmm, I'm certain that I mentioned the latter)

Oh yes, where was I, yeah the proud thing . . . . Okay, some I'm very proud of them. They love swimming lessons and are very happy in the water. It is wonderful to see ds1 pop up his soggy little head and smile. Meanwhile, ds2 is chattering steadily to anyone who will listen; yes, the lifeguard is usually the audience for my child. Though I must say they have become quite adept at nodding and watching the other children in the pool. Heck, I don't know if I could do that.

Exercise was out today. DH didn't feel well, so, I took the boys for their daddy date night. We had fun looking for trains and listening to an Arthur story on CD. Well, hey there is always tomorrow for exercise and I will be ready. Goodnight all.

BTW, started new book Uncle Tom's Cabin. It is a very good read for me. .

How about "generous" gentle or "pretty close to perfect" gentle or"prioritizing" gentle--since you're focusing on your children; much more important than eating perfectly :).

Your boys sound delightful; I'm glad you're enjoying them. Don't you wish you could just freeze them and keep them this age forever?

I'm off to bed; I worked last night and I'm back for more fun tonight . My life is just fun following more fun .

Hi Hiker,

Well, judging by the numbers on the scale . . . ummmm. . . . . . perhaps an icon that just grows in size while smiling happily as it sips a chocolate malt . Okay maybe not.

I don't know how all you night owls do it: I mean work through the night. I would have serious problems with my depression if I did that . Even now, I still have times when the sadness sneaks up on me. And this is despite exercising and medicine. And life is wonderful compared to what things used to be like.

Well to all you night owls :kiss :loveya: :w00t: :balloons:.

Just can't say THANK YOU enough.

Ahhhhh, I just received my good night kisses from ds1. Yeah, I wish I could freeze these days forever in time, Hiker. My family is wonderful . . . and pretty nutso but hey, I like it.

Hi everyone,

I hope all your exercise, healthy eating, smoking cessation, etc goals are moving along to your satisfaction. Exercise has been out this week because, we just started back to school. I am homeschooling ds2 which is going to keep me busy. Yes, I will still be working weekends.

Soooo, all this said, I won't be dropping in too often now. I will miss all of you for this season. I will also drop in when I can to update you on our antics. Gosh, I have developed a bit of a closeness to all of you over the months/years. Please take good care and I'll write when I can. {{{{{{smooches}}}}}.

Hi all, haven't posted much as my bro has been up from FL AND my self-care hasn't been all that great. Sigh...

Got the book on Glycemic Index today - maybe it is not "the" book but "a" book on it. Anyway - I feel like a complete toad for not following thru long enough to make any lasting changes Do I have to pass the 200 lb mark?

I am watching "Fat March" when it is on, anyone seen that? Interesting show ... I am hoping it will motivate me more.

Hi Hiker,

Well, judging by the numbers on the scale . . . ummmm. . . . . . perhaps an icon that just grows in size while smiling happily as it sips a chocolate malt . Okay maybe not.

I don't know how all you night owls do it: I mean work through the night. I would have serious problems with my depression if I did that . Even now, I still have times when the sadness sneaks up on me. And this is despite exercising and medicine. And life is wonderful compared to what things used to be like.

Well to all you night owls :kiss :loveya: :w00t: :balloons:.

Just can't say THANK YOU enough.

I'd love that icon. That would be permanently attached to my name :).

I like everything about the night shift except for it being at night, LOL. I have to nap for days afterward, but I've still got one at home during the day and if I can avoid it, I'd like to keep him out of daycare--I'm not saying daycare is bad, only that he is my last one and I want to keep him little as long as I can . Anyway, in several years when he's in school, I'll probably try to edge towards more days.

Good luck in the next few months. Check in when you can; I like hearing from you. I go back and forth on home school, and if we had more property, I'd do it, I think. Sometimes, though, it's kind of crowded here with my group, and secretly, some days I'm kind of glad to see them trotting to the schoolbus. I admire you for doing that; it's a great way to go.