Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

[Cinders]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Hi there troops,

I haven't read back too far but I have to agree that exercise is critical in recovery.

While I haven't been running any marathons, etc, doing all the rehab on my house has been very physical. Even though at nights I fall into bed so tired I can barely keep my eyes open, legs and arms weak and tired, I wake up every morning feeling so much better mentally.

My counselor here told me that a minimum of 30 minutes a day of somewhat rigorous exercise will improve my anxiety and depression naturally.

As much as I hate exercise, I am learning she is right. (Don't you hate that???)

Once we get through this whole refi, I am setting out for a new routine of working out. Not too strenuous but enough to get the heart moving, the muscles contracting, etc. Too old to put this body through too much. I don't want to hurt the back again.

Speaking of which, I guess I need to get to a doctor. My left shoulder and arm are seem to have a pinched nerve. I wonder if a doctor or a chiropractor? Arm tingles all the way down to through the thumb. Not too painful but very distracting.

How's it going across the pond today?

Cindi

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Morning Cinders,

Oooh sounds like a trapped nerve. I went to the Docs and got codiene (disn't touch the pain) and was referred to physio. Seemed to take ages and ages to get better. Couldn't do my bra up for an age. The contortions I went through to get it on were my exercise for the day



I think we do a lot of self education. I was fascinated by that book on Lady Jane Grey (the one that was Queen for 10 days) which lead me on to the Queen Elizabeth 1st one. As they were fictional but based on fact it's now lead me to watching and reading the factual stuff on all things Tudor.

I don't know if that's alkie thinking but I find something I'm interested in and worry it to death.

Anyway for now I'm just going to pootle along enjoying being sober.

[Cinders]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Mollers,

Critical was my counselor's wording. Sorry. I pretty much ignored her until I was forced into exercise. It does make me feel better.

JC,

Pootle? Is that like potter? One pootles around similarly to pottering around?

In my case, would it be doddering around?

Cindi

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Indeed it is potter, pootle and bimble. Just lovely words.

I know my doctor advises getting outside for at least 20 mins a day. Just for the vit D if nothing else. Never pressed me to exercise.

[Siren136]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Morning Army! All this talk of exercise is reminding me how sore I am. I had a crossfit workout Sunday and even though it only lasted 8 minutes it has me still a bit sore. I love being sore - means you did the work out right. I have 2 sayings when I want to quit working out.

1) Pain is weakness leaving the body.

2) Sweat is my fat crying

Cindi, I had a nerve issue like that - it was a pinched one in my neck. I found that a combo of chiropracter and massage helped me. My chiro was one who didn't believe in many visits. He fixed me in 1 or 2 visits using adjustments, ultrasound, etc. He was also a physio and sports trainer.

Molly, I think a lot of us (OK, at least me) tend to stay in and drink, so perhaps the exercise is to just get us into a different routine and out of the house. If you keep your mind and body active other ways then I'm sure that's fine.

JC

I don't know if that's alkie thinking but I find something I'm interested in and worry it to death.

I am soooo like this too! O/C about anything that strikes my fancy. I'm very into the British monarchy and have read tons about the Tudors, Jane Grey, etc. Alison Weir and Phillippa Gregory are 2 of my faves. I've read about Eleanor of Aquitaine (that was an amazing book!), Margaret Beaufort, Katherine Swynford - I could go on and on. Just re-reading one about Katherine of Valois at the moment. I most love the stories about the women who defy tradition and marry for love, despite the risk of danger - Katherine of Valois, Mary Boleyn, Mary Tudor, etc.

Sorry for gushing - but I don't get to talk about that stuff often. I guess I'll go pootlepotter around for a while and then some eggs or something.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Gush away, Crikey Siren.

Alison Weir has just started writing fiction. Her other books are all fact. Might have a good read of those.

Jean Plaidy might be another one to have a quizz at, she was the one who started me off.

Ancient Egyptians fascinate me as well.

[satz123]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

mollyka;1518721 wrote: Yeah - that too (the education bit) --- if I have a bit of a worry in my recovery it is that I'm not doing any of the above --- I have no wish to, nor inclination, OR for that matter any feeling of 'need' to --- then I sorta say 'well I'm older' and 'my life is full with work and family' and on and on - and then I worry that I'm 'justifying'.........mmmmmmm - I just feel 'happy' --- I feel 'contented' ----- I feel ........ I dunno --- does worry me a wee bit.... not enuff to do anything about it tho ---- s'pose I just want to be the 'perfect recovering alcoholic':H:H:H FFS - why can't I just be a 'grand one':H or an 'alright one':H

MOLLS : you do baking and cooking and gardening and advice guru to the Army & beyond - you are DOING ENOUGH - I do NONE of that - beieve me !!! Can't do most of it !!
That's why I get out of the house when I can to avoid it :H

[satz123]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

mollyka;1518727 wrote: Hi Cindi -- yeah, you see, your above comment is what puts shivers in me a bit --- that exercise is 'critical' --- not 'advised' or 'preferable' but 'critical'?? Like what happens if I don't do formal exercise? (I must state here that I'm very active in my job and my general life - just don't 'do' the whole running round thing)

It worries me when stuff like that is said....... must away and do some ironing

Don't worry Molls ....
My gym guy says formal exercise is ok but it's the every day activities are important - so you have it right !
Just me being a naturally lazy cow - needs to get someone to push my arse for an hour then I'm back to being lazy cow.

Think 'caveman' - did he go to the gym - NO ! he just went about his business :H and it's been proved we have not changed much since caveman times - DNA - wise

[Anjicia]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

:hallo: Hi again army I fell back asleep as I woke at 2am and took ages to get some more sleep. Woke up to better weather at least some sunny spells. Mrs A the nytol didn't do much some nights it seemed to work and then the same old pattern so i'll finish the packet and just hope my sleep will adjust in time. Reccie and Satz how did you find it? I'm no good for exercise i'll do a bit of walking most days but that's mostly just to shops and places I need to get to without the bus. Running doesn't appeal to me my legs ain't great. Hate the gym and machines swimming I could tolerate couple times a week but can't get started on it. I do get outside in the garden and i'm trying to catch up on household chores like cleaning out cupboards etc. Will think about coarses in the autumn. Small steps odat. Anyways need to hang out washing and hoover around. Laters.

[Siren136]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

satz123;1518746 wrote: Think 'caveman' - did he go to the gym - NO ! he just went about his business :H and it's been proved we have not changed much since caveman times - DNA - wise

A few less tigers chasing us these days :H:H And a little less food chasing, too.

Yeah, I have read some Jean Plaidy, too. There are a couple of others that are good but don't come to mind at the moment.

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Now does walking up and downstairs forgetting what you went up for coming down and remembering then repeating 200 million times a day count as exercise. If so I should be a cert for a Gold medal.

Now I must away as believe it or not I have to go into town and buy one of those speshull bog seats for Mr JC to take to work.

I cannot contain my excitement that he is going back for a couple of days a week.

Bacinabit. Shall I get cream cakes while I'm there to celebrate.

[Cinders]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Siren,

Your comment about exercise really shows the difference attitude can make.

In your mind, pain is good because it shows that you have actually done something positive. In my mind pain is to be avoided at all costs. :H

JC,

One of the modern day stories comes from your shores. It is so sad your Prince Charles did not follow his heart when he was young. Trying to live a lie always ends up badly. However, the world would never have known such a beautiful, kind person as Diana if he hadn't and you would not have had such interesting new princes. Still, his love for Carmella (sp?) has to be all encompassing. It is difficult for me to imagine a male so taken with her over Diana.

Sorry if this is an outsider poking their nose where it doesn't belong. But I have had these thoughts for a very long time.

btw, JC, Mollers and all other long timers. I seem to be suffering from PAWS worse this time than before. Have any of you gone through it and how long did it take to go away? I still get dizzy when I walk occasionally and do have lots of memory issues. Brain is not as sharp as before. Perhaps permanent brain damage from the vodka?

Thanks!!
Cindi

[Cinders]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Now does walking up and downstairs forgetting what you went up for coming down and remembering then repeating 200 million times a day count as exercise. If so I should be a cert for a Gold medal.

I guess that answers the PAWS question..

Cream cakes? Off to Google. Love to bake. Tummy girth to prove it.

[Cinders]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

"'Cream cakes' are not a specific item, but a term that refers to a variety of goodies served at tea. Scones, cakes, buns, and biscuits may be spread with cream and/or jam. Here's a Lake District recipe for 'Upland's Biscuits'. When cool, sandwich in pairs with raspberry jam. A dollop of clotted cream on top, a pot of strong tea, aahhh!" ? Marc Boyer

Above is from the allrecipes website for the uk.

Here is the recipe on the page:

Cream Tea Cakes




Ready In: 40 Minutes
Servings: 9
"Sandwich these scones in pairs with raspberry jam. A dollop of clotted cream on top, a pot of strong tea, aahhh!"

Ingredients:
1 cup margarine
3/4 cup white sugar
2 1/4 cups self-rising flour

4 tablespoons custard powder
1 egg
1 pinch salt
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat margarine and sugar until very soft. Add beaten egg, custard powder, flour, and salt. Knead well on a floured surface.
3. Roll out and cut with a plain biscuit cutter. Bake for 10 minutes or until pale brown.

Are these what JC is talking about? I think custard powder is instant pudding?

Cindi

[Wagoneer]

Army Thread Wednesday 12th June

Morning friends! I am off today for my daughter's 8th grade graduation! I am so excited. I cannot believe that she will be going to hgh school in September. Hope everyone has a great day