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| scottycatt | Sep 19 2006, 01:52 AM Post #201 |
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Wow, you're living it up!!! I'm having a glass of red wine, thanks. It's all because of you, Barb. I kept seeing your avatar with that empty glass and the power of suggestion was too much!!
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 19 2006, 01:55 AM Post #202 |
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The red wine is next! I have loads of work to do but I've taken tomorrow off to catch up. Any improvement on those sore knees? |
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| scottycatt | Sep 19 2006, 01:58 AM Post #203 |
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I worked at home today, just to give them another day free from my massive weight. :lol: I wound up doing MORE work than if I'd actually gone to the office. My left knee seems to be on the mend, but the right one still feels as if someone hit it with a sledgehammer. One more day and then I'm going to throw in the towel and see a specialist, even if I pay out of my own pocket. :rolleyes: |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 19 2006, 02:03 AM Post #204 |
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One of my knees has been bothering me off and on since I tripped at work, but I can run. It's going down stairs that kills me. Don't you hate the thought of going to a doctor, putting up with appointments, co-pays, referrals? I dread going cause I can't stand all of the b.s. in between. I hope you start to heal up. Hopefully, you just really irritated it and it will take some time to heal. Even with insurance, my doctors are so expensive. For my little stay in the emergency room, I owe $4,000 and I wasn't even ever admitted. I'm stress eating here tonight and will regret it in the morning! |
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| scottycatt | Sep 19 2006, 02:07 AM Post #205 |
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OUCH!! Four grand is a lot for an ER visit. . . . I wound up in the hospital back in '98 with severe respiratory problems and they kept me for a week. I had NO INSURANCE at the time. The bill was over $30,000 and it wrecked my credit for a few years.
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| MaccaSandy | Sep 19 2006, 02:20 AM Post #206 |
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Sure glad I live in Ontario, Canada. All medical apointments & surgeries are covered. We never see a bill. We only have to have insurance to cover our drugs.. or pay the full prices. |
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| scottycatt | Sep 19 2006, 02:36 AM Post #207 |
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Well, your prices up north are still cheaper than ours. That's why so many people try to cross the border to buy them there.
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| maccascruff | Sep 19 2006, 02:53 AM Post #208 |
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I was reading during my flight up here that some government agency is stopping the mail order prescriptions from coming through. |
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| audrey | Sep 19 2006, 02:56 AM Post #209 |
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oooh this is a thread where i feel at home. a friend of mine trains folks to run for the leukemia/lymphome society and she has provided me with a training plan i am up to running 2 1/5 miles so far, first time though was last night walked about 4 miles today while the kids were practicing football |
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| audrey | Sep 19 2006, 02:57 AM Post #210 |
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let me clarify, not my first time running just my first time running 2 1/5 miles am supposed to be up to 3 miles on friday we shall see how i progress] audrey |
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| maccascruff | Sep 19 2006, 03:01 AM Post #211 |
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We did a lot of walking on Saturday, probably 2 or 3 miles. I don't think at this stage of the game, I can do 2 miles daily, but I am going to build up until I can. |
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| audrey | Sep 19 2006, 03:18 AM Post #212 |
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you go Linda, build up slowly and before you know it you will be doing 5k and then 10k . hard to get started but once you do you are on your way |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 19 2006, 03:20 AM Post #213 |
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Telling my son no I do not want a beer.. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 19 2006, 03:21 AM Post #214 |
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I don't think my knees will take pounding on pavement to run a 5K or a 10K road race, but I can build up to 2 or 3 or even 4 miles a day, which is the plan. |
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| MaccaSandy | Sep 19 2006, 03:28 AM Post #215 |
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Right Linda.. we walked all over the place in the Queen Elizabeth building of the C.N.E. then took a break and walked over to Ontario Place, and along the lake front., then back to the C.N.E. grounds and again around the Beatle Celebration Venue. I'm still hurting from it all. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 19 2006, 01:14 PM Post #216 |
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Today, I will be sitting at an airport and then on an airplane and a bus before I get home. I doubt if I will get to the treadmill. Kitties need their mom when I get home. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 20 2006, 01:59 AM Post #217 |
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I'm finally home. Had my knees in my chest for three hours in the airplane. They were sore when I got home. My arms are sore from falling off the treadmill yesterday. Sandy said and I remember that I grabbed onto the bars while the treadmill was going like crazy. Tomorrow I will go use the treadmill here. |
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| Emilee | Sep 20 2006, 06:51 AM Post #218 |
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Going to Mount Buffalo for an excursion next week! That means lots of bushwalking and... ABSEILING!! |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 20 2006, 08:02 PM Post #219 |
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I have gettting back being the happy go lucky me I made two animations last night. |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2006, 08:11 PM Post #220 |
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| Deleted User | Sep 20 2006, 09:15 PM Post #221 |
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lost half an stone (7lb) in a week hooray ok ok it's only because i have fininshed the antiinflamation tablets and arenow no longer bunged up. |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 20 2006, 09:43 PM Post #222 |
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I posted one on I love myself thread. and the other one I made for clo. it's her Birthday ![]() ![]() There not my greats. but, there ok, I ghess.. Also, i made the ones in my avator amd my sig.. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 21 2006, 02:25 AM Post #223 |
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I did 15 minutes on the treadmill today and got the speed up to 2.8 mph. I worked up a sweat and was huffing and puffing. I guess that's the goal. Tomorrow's goal is 20 minutes. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 21 2006, 02:51 PM Post #224 |
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Good job, Linda. It's good to increase slowly and breaking a little sweat is a good sign you're going at a good pace. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 22 2006, 01:20 AM Post #225 |
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I did a mile in 20 minutes today. Really broke a sweat doing that. Bad thing was there was some guy in there at the same time who was walking when I got there. When I left, he was jogging. However, I do know I can't start any faster. I am so glad I have an mp3 player or I'd lose my mind. |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 22 2006, 05:39 AM Post #226 |
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I am getting out more.. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 22 2006, 01:29 PM Post #227 |
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I came here this morning for motivation. I'm exercising, eating healthy for the most part, trying to take care of medical problems, but still feel like crud lately. Home/work/school is getting me down. It's times like this I want to quit doing what I'm doing! Any words of whizdumb before I fall off the wagon?? |
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| maccascruff | Sep 22 2006, 02:31 PM Post #228 |
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I was told my new found exercise program will help me with the problems in the real world, Barb. I go over to the fitness center and concentrate on the treadmill and my music. All my troubles are gone for that time I've found out. I have one friend who says she doesn't exercise because it's boring. Well, I am using an mp3 player and it isn't boring at all--so far. Plus, the treadmill gives me a message of encouragement every five minutes. I think I overdid it a bit yesterday. My thighs are sore this morning. Probably means I need to do more. |
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| Jacaranda | Sep 22 2006, 02:52 PM Post #229 |
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You are doing so well Barb. And Linda too. You know Linda, by the way, with regular exercise it takes a month or so before it becomes actually fun...because of the lovely endorphins that rush out and make you happy while you do it..then it's great, just have to keep the habit. Barb you are our inspiration...don't fall off the wagon! I am impressed with your efforts, keep at it girl! I am happy now because I have walked every day this week, adding more time every day (today I walked about 45 minutes). Soon I'll get a pedometer and start keeping track. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 23 2006, 02:05 AM Post #230 |
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I didn't fall off the wagon today, but I'm damn close. A nice glass of cabernet is just what the doc ordered. I still ran 5 miles today and stayed away from sugar despite a harrowing day.
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Sep 23 2006, 09:48 AM Post #231 |
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Congratulations for the progess you're making, Barb - you're showing a lot of willpower there!
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| Deleted User | Sep 23 2006, 11:11 AM Post #232 |
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It's true! I want to be just like Barb!
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 23 2006, 12:53 PM Post #233 |
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Thanks Andy and Fiona...you're very sweet. Fiona, you don't want to be like me! You're adorable, just the way you are. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 23 2006, 06:08 PM Post #234 |
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Many years ago, I used to swim and I know about the endorphins. I did 25 minutes today. I got a massage yesterday and the massage therapist said I shouldn't walk after a massage. Going for 30 minutes tomorrow. I've increased the incline and speed each day. The massage therapist told me not to run, as it will be too hard on my knees. Last thing I need is knee replacement surgery. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 24 2006, 02:28 AM Post #235 |
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You swam with the endorphins? I always wanted to do that.
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| Emilee | Sep 24 2006, 02:30 AM Post #236 |
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I need to buy some willpower. Maybe I get some on ebay.. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 24 2006, 02:32 AM Post #237 |
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Come on, Emilee....just do it, girl! |
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| Emilee | Sep 24 2006, 02:35 AM Post #238 |
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I know.. I'll be getting out alot more, now the weathers starting to warm up.
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| maccascruff | Sep 24 2006, 07:41 PM Post #239 |
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I used to get the high when I swam. I really liked to swim because I knew I would get the high. Today I did 1.67 miles in 30 minutes. My thighs are sore, but nothing bad. When the timer said 10 minutes to go, I thought I couldn't do 10 more minutes. Before I knew it, it said 5 minutes to go and then COOL DOWN. I know I've burned some calories, as the machine says I have. I don't see any weight loss and I don't own a pair of scales. This morning I was in the locked fitness room when somebody came in and didn't lock the door. They did a few turns on the bicycle and left. They didn't lock the door when they left, so I had to pause the machine and go lock the door. I'm not going to be in my world of walking and listening to the Beatles and have some weirdo without a key walk in on me. |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 24 2006, 08:00 PM Post #240 |
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I need to improve on my sleeping habits..lol
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| Sandra | Sep 24 2006, 08:27 PM Post #241 |
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I'm going to walk every other day and improve my diet - cut out the rubbish. |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 24 2006, 08:43 PM Post #242 |
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| maccascruff | Sep 24 2006, 10:50 PM Post #243 |
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My doctor had told me I wasn't eating the wrong things. I put the weight on because of a thryroid condition. He had me keep a food diary for a week. He said it probably won't come off without exercise--plus it feels good to walk farther each day. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 26 2006, 01:24 PM Post #244 |
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Sore foot, side, and back....no, not from exercising, but from washing my car. My exercise program is going well. How's yours? Does anyone practice meditation? I'm new to it, but I do believe it is quite beneficial. |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 26 2006, 01:59 PM Post #245 |
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:lol: I still need to work on my sleep habits. I need to go to bed at my time at night. Not others time of night...
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| maccascruff | Sep 26 2006, 02:24 PM Post #246 |
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I found out yesterday that I am not getting enough oxygen while I sleep and that is why I don't feel rested and wake up every hour. Doctor is going to set me up for a sleep study. Barb, I meditated years ago. I did find it beneficial, but don't have time to do it since I started the exercise program. |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 26 2006, 02:51 PM Post #247 |
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To make sure you don't have apena.. MY dauther had it as a baby.. |
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| Rose | Sep 26 2006, 05:40 PM Post #248 |
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My husband has sleep apnea...he went in for a sleep study and they found out that he stopped breathing every 60 seconds...WOW. He now has an air flow mask...I actually enjoy the hum at night
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| maccascruff | Sep 27 2006, 12:35 AM Post #249 |
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The doctor told me that is what they will be looking for and if I have it, I will get the sleep mask. Wonder how the cats will like that!
I think I overdid it today. I did two miles on the treadmill. Now my left calf hurts and I have a blister on the bottom of my right foot.
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| Sandra | Sep 27 2006, 09:36 AM Post #250 |
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Yeah well I might not manage to be quite that good Dorothy but I'm going to try. I want to lose about a stone over the next few months. I should have been for a walk yesterday I'll do it today instead.
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| maccascruff | Sep 27 2006, 12:55 PM Post #251 |
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I probably won't have time to do the treadmill today, but my leg is sore, so I think a day off will be good. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 27 2006, 04:57 PM Post #252 |
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Did six miles this morning....do I really have to go to work and then school? Actually, it just got me all fired up. I do wish it was resulting in more weight loss though, but slow and steady is better...I know, I know. Take it easy Linda, don't over do it at first! It's wise to listen to the body. |
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| Merry | Sep 27 2006, 06:57 PM Post #253 |
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I'm happy to hear how well all of you are doing, but feel badly to hear of your sore bodies and feet. It does get better over time, you just have to work your way carefully...not overtax yourself, but in small increments. At least my hair is growing a little longer now and is looking a little better, I think. I'd hacked it myself during the summer, and it wasn't very flattering, I guess! :lol: Keep up the good work ladies! Merry
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| maccascruff | Sep 28 2006, 02:49 PM Post #254 |
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My boyfriend diagnosed my leg problem as shin splints. He said not to increase over the two miles right now, to drink more water, try to rub it out and use a heating pad. Walgreen's gave me some things to use while I work out for the blister on the bottom of my foot. |
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| Jacaranda | Sep 29 2006, 12:31 AM Post #255 |
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Glad to hear you are still keeping up with the treadmill despite the pain Linda. Good going. Anyone hear from Bev lately? I'm worried about her. I have kept up with walking every day a little more, adding to the amount I usually have to walk to get Grace off to school. Every morning I try to walk farther and I am beginning to feel less tired everyday, which is a great motivator. Barb, excellent about the six miles! I really am impressed -- do you run every day? |
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| maccascruff | Sep 29 2006, 12:40 AM Post #256 |
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I didn't walk yesterday or today, but hope to walk tomorrow. I'm tired and my leg hurts. I talked to a co-worker and she said you can make shin splints worse to the point where you can't exercise at all. I researched on the internet and found out that is true. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 29 2006, 02:01 AM Post #257 |
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Linda, shin splints can be very painful and if you overdo it, it can result in stress fractures. I know, I had them many years ago. Take a rest, and start back up gradually. Maybe 2 miles was too much for you. I'm now up to a 5 -6 mile run almost every morning, but this has taken some time and I'm not setting any speed records. I actually get much more sore when I hit the weights. My pecs and arms are screaming today.
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| maccascruff | Sep 30 2006, 12:55 AM Post #258 |
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I did some internet research. I'm not walking again until the pain is gone. I did ride the stationary bicycle for 20 minutes. I did over 5 miles and watched an ambulance come into the complex and leave with it's siren blaring. Sure glad they hadn't come for me. Yes, I overdid it. I should have stopped when my leg started to hurt and I didn't. I thought no pain, no gain. I did talk to my doctor today and he said the bicycle should be fine. I think my leg muscles will be sore, but I need to use those muscles also. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 30 2006, 01:00 AM Post #259 |
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| maccascruff | Sep 30 2006, 01:05 AM Post #260 |
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Me, too. I was the only one in there, so I don't know who would have called. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 30 2006, 01:07 AM Post #261 |
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Too funny! That's like when a cop pulls into the parking lot at work and everyone turns to me and asks me what I did. They assume it has something to do with me. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 30 2006, 01:19 AM Post #262 |
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I saw the ambulance and thought they were coming for me. One did come for me once upon a time in 1999 and I swore I'd get to the hospital another way if at all possible in the future. The damn thing cost $1,000 back then. Can't imagine what it costs now. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 30 2006, 01:21 AM Post #263 |
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My son's ride in the ambulance last year was $1700.00, but it was necessary. In fact, we had no choice.
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| maccascruff | Sep 30 2006, 01:24 AM Post #264 |
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I have been to the ER twice since that ride. Both times, the people in the ER had a fit because I drove myself. I was not allowed to drive myself home either time. |
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| Sandra | Sep 30 2006, 09:26 AM Post #265 |
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Blimey - This was for genuine reasons for needing an ambulance? We'll be charged here if people call an ambulance without a good reason but if an ambulance is required we don't have to pay. I'm going for my walk in about 30 minutes. I've been doing about 45 minutes to an hour every other day - which is very good for me. I haven't quite got the healthy eating sorted out yet but I'm working on it. |
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Well even the police have to make a judgement as to whther an amblance is required or not, as we were told that the Health Authority would bill the Police Authority if in their view it was not necessary though i have never heard of it happening. Since the Police could claim that their staff with first aid training etc and the nature of the job are qualified. But i have heard of members of the public being charged here. Well when we got up aftertwice yesterday doing that girly excercise, you know the step thingy, on the stairs to discover 13stone 9 (or coz i am such a considerate person 190.6lbs). However, after two cups of tea and no fags and one glass of orange juice I was 13 stone 10 or 191.6 lbs. |
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| BeatleBarb | Sep 30 2006, 01:40 PM Post #267 |
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Medical costs are some of my biggest expenses right now. Still paying on my son's fiasco last year. I was in Emergency for 9 hours in June and that wracked up $9000,00 for tests and drugs. It scares me to death to get sick so that is why I'm trying to stay healthy and stay away from those doctors. It is crazy expensive here in the U.S. Sandra. Sandra, congratulations on the walking regime you've established. Sounds like you have a good start. I am so addicted to my early morning exercise that I actually look forward to it every morning. I'm walking or running between 4 - 6 miles every day and hit the weights 3 times per week. I've pretty much got the healthy eating down with just an occasional treat. Lately, I've been having a bit too much wine though. To date, I've lost 18 pounds and want to lose a bit more. More than weight, I want to be fit, healthy and around a few years more to pester my kids. |
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| maccascruff | Sep 30 2006, 07:47 PM Post #268 |
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I hope to get to the point where I am addicted to my exercise. I hope that I will lose weight and be more fit. I eat pretty healthy. I don't drink and have sweets only occasionally. I will try to get on the bike again today. Not having a good day, so don't know if I will succeed. |
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| Dorfliedot | Sep 30 2006, 07:52 PM Post #269 |
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| Sandra | Oct 1 2006, 02:01 AM Post #270 |
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Thanks Barb my reason for trying to develop a healthier eating plan is mainly just that, to keep me healthy, which fortunately I am but I mustn't be complacent. I've got in to some bad habits lately so if I follow a healthier eating regime and lose a bit of weight too that would be a bonus. Running is definitely not for me. Most of my family are sporty/athletic but it seems to have bypassed me completely. I never run for anything - well maybe if the house was on fire :lol: With your system of health care do you pay the costs up front and then claim through your insurance is that how it works? |
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 1 2006, 04:05 PM Post #271 |
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Most of the time, the insurance is billed first and they pay their portion, less my copayment and deductible, which is quite hefty. I have a $1000.00 deductible per person, per year, and varying co-pays, depending upon the service. Then, after that, the insurance pays 80% of most services. The tricky part is that many times they don't approve of charges, despite going to assigned doctors and facilities. It seems they wrack up charges knowing you have insurance. Then,there is the monthly premiums taken out of my pay check. It's still better than not having insurance at all, but we need to do better in this country. Better yet is not getting sick - that is probably a better insurance policy. Keep up the good work, Sandra. |
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| maccascruff | Oct 1 2006, 04:31 PM Post #272 |
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With my insurance, the practioner always bills the insurance first and then I have a $400 a year deductible. I have to pay up to $4,000 a year before the catastrophic protection kicks in. After I meet the deductible, I have to pay 10% of the fee my insurance negotiates with the practitioner. My insurance is very good. I do pay premiums every month. |
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| maccascruff | Oct 6 2006, 05:42 PM Post #273 |
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Where oh where is Bev? |
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 6 2006, 05:47 PM Post #274 |
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I'm wondering and worrying about the same thing, Linda. How are the sore legs? I'm home today from work and not feeling so new and improved. |
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| maccascruff | Oct 7 2006, 12:19 AM Post #275 |
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Still sore and holding me back. I'm afraid of a stress fracture. It's just my left leg and I'm starting to get concerned about it. |
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| maccascruff | Oct 7 2006, 12:20 AM Post #276 |
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I was home both yesterday and today. I'm much better today than yesterday, but still didn't feel up to going to work. I will pay for it with extra hours next week. |
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| Queenbee | Oct 7 2006, 01:07 PM Post #277 |
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(((Rose))) You are so funny!!! Your the first person I have heard say they enjoy the *HUM* at night! Your easy to live with :-) |
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PEACE and love to my friends, Judy When the Power of Love over comes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. -Sri Chinmnoy Ghose Till me meet again ~ I Love you Mike! You were one of a kind. | |
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 7 2006, 01:17 PM Post #278 |
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Have you guys ever watched the t.v. show, The Biggest Loser? Well, can you imagine losing 15 or 20 pounds in a week? What the hell aren't they eating and what kind of exercise are they doing? I know they have a lot to lose, but that has got to be unhealthy. Also, tempting people with unhealthy food - what a horrible premise for a show! |
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| Queenbee | Oct 7 2006, 01:33 PM Post #279 |
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I wish I could lose that much weight for a few weeks! But yes it has to be unhealthy, unless it's a lot of water. So.......has Bev been in hiding???? I have her phone number and I'll give her a call in a few hours. I think it's only 6:20 a.m. in CA. Your up early Barb. We still have to do that phone call. It's been so crazy here with my step-moms surgery, which turn out they think noncancerous. Was a mass of sac filled pus that attache to her stomach wall, liver, spleen....had to cut it all apart. But she came through surgery good. Only problem is her blood pressure is really low 87/34. So they had to put her back on the ventilator, tubes in her nose, down her throat, which is very uncomfortable. Their giving her pain meds to ease the pain and hope she sleeps as much as possible. They have her intensive care for people with breathing problems. Then Tuesday my mother-in-law will have her 2nd knee replacement surgery. She's 77 and in good health. Hopefully everything will go as smoothly as the last knee replacement. We will be spending lots of time between the two of them. Plus my Dad is staying with us and can be a pain when it comes to him taking his meds, especially his diabetic meds and eating!!!!! It's like pulling teeth! I think after all of this, we will need a vacation. |
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 7 2006, 01:39 PM Post #280 |
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Yikes, Judy! You have a full plate these days. I thought I had a hectic schedule and crazy goings on. Be sure to take some time for yourself....looking forward to our phone call. I have to go to work today, so am up early to fit my exercise in. I am working very hard at this, despite obstacles. I'm determined to not add to some exisiting problems! Oh, I'm glad you're going to call Bev. I've been very worried. Please tell her I said hello and I sure hope everything is ok. I miss her around here. Slow and easy with the exercise, Judy....it's the best way. |
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| Queenbee | Oct 7 2006, 01:47 PM Post #281 |
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With my crappy knees, that's the only way I can go! I hope to get some of this weight off so I can have surgery without all the unnecessary worries of being overweight. Dr's will do the surgery, but said if I was their wife, they would recommend trying to lose weight first. So it's time to buckle down and YES, make time for myself. Have a nice day at work! We'll get to that phone call yet. And I will tell Bev everyone is worried about her and you are too! |
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| maccascruff | Oct 7 2006, 04:03 PM Post #282 |
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If you see this, Judy, please tell Bev that I'm worried about her, too. Take it easy on the exercising. I went at it too fast and now have shin splints and have had to take two steps backward. |
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| maccascruff | Oct 7 2006, 06:36 PM Post #283 |
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Finally got back to the bicyle after a few days off. Did 20 minutes and five miles. My groin hurts. Hope I didn't do too much. |
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| Sandra | Oct 8 2006, 10:25 AM Post #284 |
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I'm still walking 45 minutes to an hour every other day and nothing hurts thank goodness. I'm going to make the walk a bit more challenging next week choose a route with a bit of an incline but still the same amount of time. I hope Bev's ok tell her I said Hi as well Judy. |
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| maccascruff | Oct 8 2006, 02:32 PM Post #285 |
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I plan to get on the bike today. Weather is turning bad here, so I will have to use the fitness center to exercise. I will go longer on the bike today than I did yesterday unless I start to hurt. |
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| Dorfliedot | Oct 8 2006, 03:39 PM Post #286 |
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Work on saying you are loved to myself.. For there are time I feel I have no friends. or anyone to talk too. even though people do sure me that I do.. |
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| maccascruff | Oct 9 2006, 03:00 PM Post #287 |
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I know that feeling, Dorothy. Sometimes I feel so alone, but I do know I am loved. I just wish my honey didn't travel so much. |
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| Jacaranda | Oct 10 2006, 09:20 PM Post #288 |
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Have you heard from Bev Linda? How is she? Does anyone know? Dotty, I am glad to hear you are working on loving yourself. It's the best thing we all can do. I have added something to improve, as some may know from the women and cola thread. I have decided to stop drinking diet cola, which is going to be harsh for me. I decided to do this because of the study that came out that identifies the phosphoric acid added to all colas as the chemical that leaches calcium from women's bones. I have a family history of first-degree relatives with severe osteoporosis...I don't need this problem for me. Thanks again beatlesluver for posting this article on SF. I took my first step yesterday, as I bought diet tonic water and diet Fresca. I figured it will be truly difficult to give up the fizzy stuff but I can give up the cola so I looked through the grocery store to find out which sodas have phosphoric acid in them. Diet Coke, diet Pepsi, diet Dr. Pepper all have phosphoric acid. However, diet Sprite, diet Fresca, diet cream soda and diet chocolate soda do not. Plus I am going to get out my Mr. Ice Tea and make decaf ice tea soon which I really love. Wish me luck in this...it's like giving up smoking for me. |
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| JeffLynnesBeard | Oct 10 2006, 09:38 PM Post #289 |
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Good luck, Lisa! If you have been drinking a lot of diet cola, you will probably go through some mild withdrawal symptoms - unless all of your cola was decaf, of course. It's a positive step, so all the best with it!
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| maccascruff | Oct 11 2006, 02:04 AM Post #290 |
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I haven't heard from Bev and am quite concerned about her. |
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 11 2006, 02:31 PM Post #291 |
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I think it's alright to let you know Judy spoke to Bev and everything is fine....except for her computer, which is keeping her from posting here! She is planning on getting it fixed. I was concerned also, Linda. Now...how is everyone doing? I'm still plugging along with running/walking an average of 4 miles a day, weights 3 times a week and keeping ouwies (injuries) to a minimum. Have also lost 19 pounds to date...a few more to go. More importantly, I think I may have kicked my full time sugar addiction and now just do it recreationally! |
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| maccascruff | Oct 11 2006, 02:41 PM Post #292 |
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Glad to hear Bev is only having computer problems and not health problems. My leg still hurts and that has slowed me down considerably. I'm getting concerned about it. I need to lose some weight and I'm having problems exercising. |
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| Sandra | Oct 13 2006, 09:47 PM Post #293 |
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I hope Bev gets her computer sorted out quickly, glad she is ok. I missed my walk yesterday - I'll be back on track tomorrow.
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| Jacaranda | Oct 15 2006, 01:33 AM Post #294 |
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Thanks Andy. The words of encouragement are much appreciated. I'm in my first week of little to no diet coke and it's been fine actually. I expect I will get restless soon enough though after the novelty passes. Luckily, I gave up the caffeine about a year ago so that is not an issue because that would have been nasty. I'm very glad to hear that Bev is okay and just the computer has been keeping her away. Hope we can hear from her directly soon. I've been plugging away at the walking though I found that this week and last week my knees started hurting, for the first time ever. So I bought walking shoes yesterday and have started breaking them in. I suspect that this will really help me out and stop that silly knee pain. Also I'm going to start doing stretches briefly after I walk to help. |
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| Emilee | Oct 15 2006, 02:24 AM Post #295 |
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The weathers getting warmer, and the school holidays are over - back to school tomorrow. So im going to work out a study routine and start going for a morning walk and watching what I eat (no more junk food - beautiful summer fruits are starting to come in, so I have no excuse). Summers coming up and I don't want to be pale and flabby!
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| Deleted User | Oct 15 2006, 08:42 AM Post #296 |
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| Dorfliedot | Oct 15 2006, 08:43 AM Post #297 |
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Need to work on my hair doo.. |
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 15 2006, 03:41 PM Post #298 |
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Getting that doo out will immediately improve the look and lustre of any style.
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 23 2006, 03:10 PM Post #299 |
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Beautiful October morning here. My day off today. Going for my run at the beach, then going to read "Gift from the Sea" by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Lovely day planned. Hope everyone is staying healthy and content. |
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| BeatleBarb | Oct 27 2006, 03:45 AM Post #300 |
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23 pounds gone! Running like a faucet every day. Older women rule! |
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I'll be getting out alot more, now the weathers starting to warm up.


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