Messages By: doco5256

Wanted to introduce you to two of my grandsons...the photo is of Brad and Chad.  These are the twins that  were  born 14 days apart - Brad is the first born  - Nov 8th and Chad arrived Nov 22th.  They turned 7 this past Nov - this photo was taken with my camera phone Christmas '04 - just past their 6th birthdays....   I am not computer suave...just loved popping in here and seeing all the lovely photos - got jealous -but, alas do not know how to do that - so a quick fix...I put my pic in the mini box...hehehe......Thank you all for sharing, do hope everyone is doing well, from reading the posts and viewing all the photos I can see we have quite the bunch of lovelies, and talented too - Esmay, especially loved your cow-friend....sorry to hear Bev, you are feeling under the weather...and Alice what a time you have had lately...gosh, hope things are starting to look up for both of you....Me??!! Well, I'm OK - going for MRI on the back Wednesday...will know more about what direction to take after that - 2 of  the 4 drs. are talking surgery - thats just not for me...but, we'll see...still maintaining, may have lost a pound but have no idea how or why - eat is erratic at best and absolutely no IE for right now!!!  Thanks for being here...love y'all....peace and prayers....Donna

...my motto for this year is "ya gotta move it to lose it"... 

   

Finally got into the dr...just as suspected...I do have  2 herniated disks in the lower back, degenerative arthritis has also started to set in and something else I cannot not remember...cannot be fixed - just managed...for the time being I will stick to the OTC Advil, motrin, Tylenol, etc..I do not atake any thing I do not absolutely need, will not take drugs, pain killers, etc...so I will learn to manage the pain thru the power of positive thinking, breathing  and meditation. Tomorrow morning I will see a physical therapist for some exercises to strengthen the back  muscles and tomorrow evening I am going to Golds gym to meet with a trainer to learn which machines I can and cannot use..Dr did say water aerobics was ok, my gazelle is also a go - up to 30 minutes but no more than 3x a week - just no free weight, heavy lifting or long car rides... and so here I go - I am so ready - baby stepping my way to success...this may be slow and steady, but at least I will be on the move...thanks for listening and for all the support..love, Donna 

Just popped in for a visit - was reading some of the posts. RAVEN, you gave me such a huge chuckle....my office provides lunch everyday.  Now, keep in mind I work in a construction type industry and most of the guys in the office(there are only 2 females - myself and my secretary) were once working in the field and have huge appetites, they also THINK they are still 20 something and tend to eat that way...as a result of VERY POOR choices and their influence over the last 10 years I have put on 60 pounds...I am claiming responsibility for that - but had they not ordered from this restaurant or that fast food place, I would not have either...anyway, Thats the hard way to learn - get real here, I really need to make better choices or bring my own lunch, then they tend to make remarks!!!  Oh well, my bad, lesson learned...from now on I make the decisions as to what goes into this ole bod of mine, regardless of what others may think, I need to do this for myself...even if it does hurt their feelings, I know what is best for me, and I intend to be true to myself.....not them!!! 

  

Y'all are doing great, enjoyed  my visit here, nice to check in with old friends sometimes, keep up the great work, enjoy your life experiences everyday, thank God for your blessings, be good to yourself, prayers always.......Donna 

How sweet, thank you Shirley for thinking about me and including me in your message...

 

Just popped on here to say HI...read some of the posts but have by no means got caught up - just wanted to say hello...my head is not in the "diet" game right now - I have completely gotten out of the eating plan - water and exercise are not a problem for me - but, right now I cannot concentrate on any plan other than getting myself back in track mentally, physically and emotionally...have had a bit of a rough time lately - lost a good friend and have been on an emotional roller coaster every sense - so much so that I have gone to see a naturapathic doctor and she is helping me thru the emotions - I have always been a bit of a naturalist and would rather due holistic treatments than be on drugs or chemically dependent...just me!!!

 

On a much brighter note - I had the opportunity to met with our own, dear Alice...what a joy and pleasure it was meeting a WL buddy live and in person - I can not imagine how it was for all of the four that met for the first time - I was thrilled to met just this one - absolutely wonderful person (Sorry Alice - I just had to tell!!!)

 

Bevo, Sharon and Shirley - what fantastic photo's you all have posted - you gals are looking good - wow!!!  Karen, Good news about the eyes - all the better to see you with my dear..take care friend...

Marion, Reen, Theresa, Susie and all the others here a very special HAPPY, HOPPY EASTER to you all...as always.........lottsa love and prayers, Donna

Hope y'all are well....I have tried reading all the posts but - you sure are one busy group of ladies - very impressive...Susie and Marion you continue to loss...getting all the IE and water - you are certainly an inspiration - thanks for sharing all your successes...Sharon - congrats on the promotion - you go girl!!! Good for you!!! Susie love your squirrelly pooch story - you are a hoot! and thanx for the update on Adam - I am glad to hear he is up and getting around. Prayers for you and he are going upward always...Diane - yes, girl get yourself to the chiro - he really help me get the back going the the right direction...Theresa, so sorry you had such a rough week but what a great friend you are...your friend was lucky to have you there for her shoulder to cry on!!! Hugs and prayers, dear for you too!!!  Karen, Alice, Reen and everyone else I may have not mentioned - you  are all doing great..  

   

Been a very busy day for me - one of those marathon shopping days with my mother...she is a firecracker - will be 80 next month and has more energy that all of us combined..God bless her - shes amazing!!! I was out from 9AM till 5PM ...finally arrived home hot and tired, now I have to get caught up here...feeling a little better - the mood seems to be improving - the back is great, even managed a few water aerobic sessions this week - just taking it slowly...love and prayers to you all...continue keeping up the good work...I will pop in again soon - oh yeah!! ..........Donna  

Have you aver checked into a TENS machine for your back - my daughter was recently in a very serious car accident - she uses one with great success...also, that is what the chiropractor hooked me up to when I went into his office - first ice and TENS then several adjustments - worked wonders for me....you can do a google search and get some info I am sure - they work, are not expensive - but then what is expensive when it comes to your health and feeling better - just a thought  - love and prayers....Donna

Just stopped by to say hello, missing all you wonderful ladies...am having a rather "blue" kinda day - food has been off for the last several days so that is probably part of the problem and for whatever reason am kinda lonely...you know the even though I am with people all day but still feel kinda down or sad - dont know what this is all about!!!!  

  

Hope y'all are doing well and out enjoying the wonderful spring weather (at least it is were I am - a little on the cool side today but just glorious!)  Take care,will be back soon! Love and prayers, Donna  

Big hug received and returned times2............(((((((((((((SHARON))))))))))))    

   

My dh has never been interested in football but give them a bat and he cannot stay away...BIG BASEBALL fan - I have even know him to watch spanish baseball on the satellite - his response when I asked why are you watching that when you cant understand what they are saying - was that he knew what was going on so didn't need to hear it (had the sound almost turned off(...Now thats HOOKED!!!!!   

   

YOU ARE LOOKING SO GOOD - JUST LOVE YOU NEW PHOTO-ICON...   

Hope you got your stuff oft the garden and have started that project, that takes a lot of work (good ie) but is so worth it ...I love my time in the yard and garden...   

   

I have tried that IE - music and/or no music - I have tried just being with the grandsons - getting out to do something fun, ect, etc...I just give up, maybe I am just a grumpy person and never realize it till now - hehehe...Guess being old, fat, and menopausal is enough to make any one grumpy!!!  As our dear Karen says - this too shall pass - I believe that too - just wish it would kick it up a notch and get outta here!!!  Thanks for the kind thoughts................love and prayers, Donna   

Hello there - hope this finds y'all doing well...  

   

Have had a very busy week, still feeling a little "bluzy" but trying hard to get over it - just keeping busy...but, more importantly watching the food choices, water and IE - thank God that has finally paid off - I did have a 2-pound loss this week - the first in a long time - downloaded a chart from the biggest loser site - I am doing a may challenge there - it helps with keeping track of ie, water, vitamins and several other things, this is helping to keep me accountable and it is a great visual aid...I have even taken that one step further and created my own chart that calculates the points for me - all I need to do at the end of the day is end a few numbers to get my total - this is really keeping me accountable!!! literally and figuratively!!!  

   

Bought several tomato plants as well as yellow squash, bell peppers and jalapeno to put out in the garden - have also started a herb garden...just a little something to get me out in the fresh air. Hopefully I will be able to keep up with the weeding and save most of the produce from the bunnies that like to feast in the yard...at the very least I will be getting some ie pulling weeds...lol!!!  

   

Love and prayers to you all - Reen & family especially...Sharon, Shirley, Karen, Alice, Marion, Bevo and everyone posting blessings - love all the positive input - great love and support - thank you all for listening to me whine all the time - dont mean to be such a downer...love y'all........Donna  

Here's hoping you all are well, I have not read all the posts - would have to go back 7 pages since my last post and I have no "remember" after I read about every ones successes, failures, trials and sharing I forget who said what and my reply make no sense...then when I do pop on I am invisible...  

   

Since I have joined in a May challenge on the biggest loser site  I have had a very good month...so far anyway...have drop 4-pounds since the first, am keeping a chart to record exercise, vitamins, water, food, etc...keeps it right there before my eyes...keeps me accountable - and helps keep focused...  

   

I did notice that Sharon and Alice were back after being unable to post,Queenb stopped in for a visit, Theresa - testing - good luck with that...Susie, Karen, Marion Bevo, Reen and all you wonderful ladies, please know you are always in my thoughts and prayers...may you have many successes this week, blessings too numerous to count and lots of everyday little things that make you smile....Donna