sheilarae

Ok. The discussion is on at my house. Is there a "good" artificial sweeter ? We've been using Truvia and just learned it's not a natural product. We are all in shock. HELP!!!

I don't get it either. I teach 20 4 year olds all day and have meetings or run errands after school. I get home and unpack / pack my bag and lunch, fix supper, go thru the mail, set up my MEDS for the next day, feed the cat and dog, eat supper , and the cat sits only lap while I dose thu TV and go to bed at 9. Wow, I didn't realize how pathetic that was ! On week ends I try to see friends, walk the mall, nap...sometimes I sleep most of the day. Fibromyasia sucks. And this accident I was in just set me back. I know, I know...whoa is me,..suck it up!!!!

Thanks I'll check into that. The PT is causing me quite a bit of pain. But that's the way to healing. Yesterday he couldn't get the muscles relaxed at all. I sat with a heating pad all evening. I did manage to walk 10 minutes around the school during lunch today !

Muscle relaxant didn't work. Woke up during the night PT yesterday almost killed me. But I did walk the halls at school today for 10. Now I'm using a heating pad to help get through the rest of the day (kids are napping ). Can't take muscle relaxers and teach 4 year olds.

I understand. Im in Tyler and it's COLD!!!

You guys wear me out. Today 60 minutes of PT and I've got spasms in my back! Muscle relaxer do your thing so I can sleep. Night all.

Your welcome. Since I teach 4 year olds it was my first thought. Hope it works out. If it's warm enough to walk outside, you could go on "theme walks ". Together make a list of things you might see and walk around the block to see if you can find them. Young kiddos can't walk very far but it's a fun way too be and teach a healthy habit too. Sorry,..I'll get out of teaching mode. Ye for bed anyway. Have fun!

I think I need a grief councilor too. There are many things in my past that have caused grief. I think they've just built on top of each other. If you can find a walking , Zumba, or even a Micky mouse exercise DVD you and your grandchild can do it together.

Same to you

Sorry about you too Linda. The pain never goes away. It just turns into a dull ache like a headache that never goes away. I have to get back on track do I try not to beat myself up.

Having similar problems. Christmas had been somewhat depressing since my son died 17 years ago at the age of 17. Things were harder this year because a week before Christmas I was T-boned and my car was totaled. I'm in physical therapy now ... Not seriously injured but hurt. I try to walk at least 10 minutes a day. Have fibromyalgia also. Tomorrow I go back to work, teaching 4 year olds. I need to get back to just protein and veggies. Or maybe just liquid protein for a week or two. I was sleeved late June (lost 60 before) and 40 since surgery. But haven't lost anything in two weeks. Yuk.

Oh and I can get quest bars from a store here called Drug Emporium for $1.80.

I eat protein bars for lunch at work every day. My favorite is Quest. I don't get hungry later. Since I teach 4-5 year olds I can't just go to the " staff room" and eat something. I was however upset when I read they have sugar alcohols. My family's been discussing about how bad they are for you. We are also trying to figure out the "correct " way to count carbs/net carbs, etc. any one know?

That's good to know. I'll be looking.

I'm from Tyler.

Walked 14 minutes today. The woods were awesome. Lower back and rt hip started hurting so I didnt go longer. Just glad I made my "at least 10 minutes" goal ! School starts again Monday. This will be a whole new ball game.

I admire all of u with ur running. I've always wanted to run but was run over by a dump truck in 1962 and was never able to run after that. Years later with an artificial hip and fibro, I'll stick to my PT and walking. Going for a walk in the woods later today when I visit my family.

U guys put me to shame! All this insanity is insane. I walked 30 min today at the mall...BEFORE PT...Just got back from that and running some errands. Have my new car so now I have to haggle with the ins co to getting medical/pain/suffering taken care of. That will be awhile yet. I wonder how much screwing up Christmas is worth. Time for a nap.

Second day and I didn't walk. Cant believe it! My hair cut too long so I couldn't walk the mall before PT. After PT I hurt so bad I fell asleep in my chair and then off to a Sunday school party. At least I didn't over-eat and tomorrow is another day, right? If better walk before PT tomorrow.

I'm from Tyler

Glad to hear it. Keep up the good work !

I'll stick to time. My blood pressure MEDS keep my heart rate from going up! Starting slow so I won't quit. Moved to January Challenge.

I did it! I walked 10 minutes today. My word for the year is "WALK". Right now my neck and back are killing me...but I walked!!

What part of the south are you from? I'm from Texas.

You're welcome!! This all started because I made up a recipe for healthy egg custard. My sister (who likes all things organic and natural ) got the computer out when I mentioned I used Truvia. Btw the custard has 10 gms protein. I guess the best thing is to become "hunters and gatherers" again. Sure sounds like a lot of work to me!