Gals in their 50's

[New Creation]

Gals in their 50's

That kudzu makes me so sad whenever I visit the southeastern states. How did that stuff ever get started over here? Ruby, do you know?

[rubywillow]

Gals in their 50's

Yes! Back in maybe the 30's, 40's, some brilliant government official decided it would help the South with the erosion caused by overgrowing cotton and depleting the soil. It was imported by them from Japan, I believe, as a wonder plant. Unfortunately, it's pratically indestructible until we have a hard freeze in our climate, and it literally EATS fields, cars, houses......anything in it's path. The only way to kill it is to cut it daily for 2 growing seasons or plow salt into the earth.

[rubywillow]

Gals in their 50's

So good to see you again, New.

[Twitch]

Gals in their 50's

Hi Ruby, thank's for that, I have missed everyone without realising it, the boy is fine,on summer holidays now ,he seem's to have been transported back to the 70's, he is wearing tiedye, flares an Indian headband and playing Beatles song's on his ukelele!!!!, love and hug's Twitch xxx

[sick of being sick]

Gals in their 50's

So happy to be back! I was in alot of pain and slept all day yesterday. Does that count as exercise? I didn't eat all day! It is so nice to have new people join in! We all can help one another in so many ways! Congratulations Sunny and Sunshine! I, too, began this journey to get sober in January. I have had several slip-ups, but I don't believe in counting days and starting over. It is too depressing to be on day 1 and not get credit for the 6 months or so that I was sober! I was drinking a fifth of vodka every night, so I am doing so much better. In fact, I almost drank the other day because I hurt so bad. Thankfully, I didn't. I hate the guilt and beating myself up over it! Franz, both alcohol and wine have a ton of calories! Although, since I stopped drinking, I have put on weight because I am eating alot more! Okay, today, first thing, I am about to walk. Not too excited, but I'm going to do it! I love you all and pray you have a wonderful, blessed day! Vicki

[sunshinedaisies]

Gals in their 50's

Vicki - so pleased that you are feeling better - just don't go crazy though - take things easy eh?

Hugs, Sun xx

[rubywillow]

Gals in their 50's

Hey all. Too hot and humid here to move outside. The cement around the pool is even scorching! Hubs has taken his dad to a doctor, a little upsetting that his primary saw him this morning and they sent him directly to a specialist this afternoon. Hubs is worried and his dad's just plain scared. He's 84 and has always had perfect health.
OK, off to clean and wash INSIDE where it's air conditioned (how did we live without it??).

[sunshine_gg]

Gals in their 50's

*pssst*

I confess, I'm lurking in on you ladies every now and then... is that OK?
You gals are a great inspiration - all of you! Thank you!

[Sunnyvalenting]

Gals in their 50's

I gave myself "permission" the first 5 months of abstinence to not work on anything like a diet or rigid exercise so gained about 3-4 pounds. I am now confident that I can take on another healthy regeime and am ready to go and it feels right. It is interesting how success breeds success. I continue to use baclofen 40 mg/d which helps me not have any cravings or thougths of drinking at all. It is so different than all the other many times I gave it up "for good". This feels completely natural and effective.
As far as the exercise and diet go I am keeping up my end of the contract and expect my body will keep up hers.
I will be OOT for a few days. I will check in next week
Sunny

[rubywillow]

Gals in their 50's

Hey! Where did everyone go???

[franziasgone]

Gals in their 50's

I'm here

Hi Ruby, I've been reading posts everyday~ just haven't had much to say I guess.

I go back to work next Monday after 9 weeks off so I'm depressed......
They call it "summer vacation" and believe me here in Arizona August is the hottest most miserable summer month........no time for children to be in school!

I have to get up at the crack of dawn too~ oooh.......I'm so sad!

[rubywillow]

Gals in their 50's

Fran, my grands start back Thursday week. They'll not happy about it either. I was a school secretary for 10 years, took a huge pay cut to be with my kids when they were home, and it was worth it.
I've been busy batheing a reluctant Rottweiler this afternoon. Now the house smell like wet dog!! :H

[sunshinedaisies]

Gals in their 50's

Hi there - I need to bath my dog too but she HATES it so much i feel mean doing it to her. But she really does pong.......

Haven't done any exercise since I joined in this thread - in fact I am doing less than ever.

Oh well - I need to think some more about bathing Maggie!

Sunshinedaisies xx

[franziasgone]

Gals in their 50's

I would say bathing a dog is PLENTY of exercise ladies!!

[sick of being sick]

Gals in their 50's

Hey, ladies! I had a very difficult last week, but today is a brand new beautiful day and I feel great! Went to the doctor yesterday and got some medication for my diabetic neuropathy and it seems to give me alot of energy! I picked the garden, picked a bucket full of figs and made fig preserves, cooked a healthy supper, cleaned the house and still have lots of energy. This is great, but I know I will get used to the medication and not feel so peppy so trying to enjoy it and do as much as I can. I actually walked on the treadmill 5 whole minutes! LOL! I'm committed to adding a minute a day until I can walk a mile! At this rate, it gonna take a LONG time! I was actually shocked that I had only gained 1 pound in the last 3 months! Thought for sure I had gained about 20! Franz, you must be a school teacher? Ruby, didn't know you worked for the school. That's a great accomplishment to help children. They are our future! I hope all of you ladies are doing and feeling good and I especially hope you have a very blessed day! Love all of you, Vicki