Explanatory Notes for New Folks: 1. The Group Journal was created to give everyone a place to post things that perhaps they didn't want to start a new thread about, but just wanted to get off their chest. It can be used by anyone for any reason--celebrate your successes, vent your frustrations, ask questions, ask for support, whatever you need to do...that's what the journal is for!
2. Because the original Group Journal got very large and unwieldy to read, we decided that we'd cut off each Journal as it reached 70 posts and then create a new one. This Journal is called "Group Journal #34" because it is the 34th such post since the Journal was created.
3. When the Journal was created, we agreed that things posted here didn't necessarily require a response. Sometimes you just want to report or vent but don't really expect a reply. Other times, you may want feedback. Feedback is fine here, just not required/expected.
4. To make each Journal different from the next, I began creating theme journals, just as if our "virtual" online journal here was an actual paper journal we were writing our thoughts in. So, while I post the Journal threads, I often write them as if I was the Journal character. It's silly but folks seem to enjoy it.
Hey all! I'm Leif. I figured that since we are finally getting closer to spring, it might be good to switch from a wintry journal theme to a spring-like one. As a result, my cover features green silk leaves of several shapes and varieties on a brown background. Inside, my pages are pale yellow with kelly green lines. The lower corner of each page is decorated with a new spring leaf or blossom.
I'll be on this smooth oak table next to a modern wire basket filled with crunchy fruits and veggies. The silly rubber pen is a tree branch and, as usual, a slim silver ballpoint is provided for those who can't see themselves writing with flora!
Enjoy your Journal!
Posts: 7208 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
i am not a runner either. short and stout, I am. good for you Puck!
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Originally posted by Nbox: I should probably think twice about posting a silly little thing like this, but...
I ran today. Well, jogged. (waves...waves) Why is this so awesome? Well, I don't run. My body is not built for running, so I don't. Period. I walk. I NEVER run. Today I did. Just a bit. It felt good. I hope I can do it again soon.
That's not silly at all!! Congrats!
I love to run, too, and I'm not built like a runner, either.
Life is like a roller coaster, with lots of ups and downs, but the curves, spirals, loops and corkscrews are what make life interesting.
Why is this so awesome? Well, I don't run. My body is not built for running, so I don't. Period. I walk. I NEVER run. Today I did. Just a bit. It felt good. I hope I can do it again soon.
That's AWESOME Puck!!!!!! Good for you!!!!!!
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I am not a runner either. I "run" at about 5.0-5.3 pace. (This is way more a jog than a run. My body is not runner like at all- much more "short and stout"--- like a good German lady.
But lately my body has been WATNING to run. I go about 1 mile and love how it feels. It seems natural to move from a fast walk to to very slow run.
Originally posted by Nbox: I should probably think twice about posting a silly little thing like this, but...
I ran today. Well, jogged. (waves...waves) Why is this so awesome? Well, I don't run. My body is not built for running, so I don't. Period. I walk. I NEVER run. Today I did. Just a bit. It felt good. I hope I can do it again soon.
That's AWESOME Puck!!!!!! Good for you!!!!!!
PS My body isn't "built" for running either - bad knee, bad calf, bad ankle and I as my old boss would say - I'm built like a power lifter, not a runner. I say the heck with that - if it feels good, do it! I run on average 30 miles/week and still don't look like a runner but it feels great to me : )
Out of our beliefs are born deeds; out of our deeds we form habits; out of our habits grows our character; and on our character we build our destiny.
I should probably think twice about posting a silly little thing like this, but...
I ran today. Well, jogged. (waves...waves) Why is this so awesome? Well, I don't run. My body is not built for running, so I don't. Period. I walk. I NEVER run. Today I did. Just a bit. It felt good. I hope I can do it again soon.
****************** “The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends.”
The doc found 3 polyps in dh's colonoscopy. The doctor said that is not what would have been causing the blood nor would it be what is causing dh his other problems. We see this doc in 2 weeks. DH sees his GP next week. At least we have something to report to the GP and can now look other places (ulcer, gall bladder).
Thanks for the warm thoughts. DH is such a bear when not being able to eat and then drinking that stuff!! Yuck!
Originally posted by iz: I am divorced. as of 30 minutes ago. the judge signed the order and it is offical.
That is good news, to finally have it over and done. When I got my divorce decree in the mail (my ex filed and then refused to sign the papers-go figure-so we had to wait two years and then it became final) I was so excited I hung it on my refrigerator! My dd was too little to read so she could not tell what it was.
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
it feels really good to finalize and to close. like The Jeffersons, i'm movin on up!
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Note to all: Sorry I have been lax in creating a new journal. I usually do that at 70 posts and here we are almost double that! I just noticed the other day that it was time to create a new one, but there was a flurry of postings and I didn't want to interrupt the flow. I'll try to get a new journal up this weekend.
Posts: 7208 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
Originally posted by iz: I am divorced. as of 30 minutes ago. the judge signed the order and it is offical.
I'm not quite sure if "Congrats" are in order (depends on how one feels about their divorce, I guess), but I imagine it must feel good to have it over.
A new chapter of your life begins, Miz Iz!
Posts: 7208 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
My little friend showed up today. And I have a ton of things to do for tomorrow. My appetizer/nosh list just got significantly shorter. Cramps have a way of putting the kibosh on stuff. On the other hand, I love having wireless. I can't believe I didn't set this up before!
I am divorced. as of 30 minutes ago. the judge signed the order and it is offical.
i had wanted to tell you guys when i knew of the court date but i did not want to jinx it. in case the judge postponed the date or something. but it is final.
wow. i don't feel any different but closure is definitely good. i am all for it.
Goals: 1. Stop thinking like a chronic dieter and start living to inspire. 2. HALT (hungry, anxious, lonely, tired) I will stop and tune in with myself should I experience these things, and respond with something healthy. 3. One word 2008: courage 4. Eat slow and mindfully.
Linda ~ I certainly hope that all is well with your husband. Sending big cyber hugs to you, and will have you in my prayers.
I got to see my grandniece yesterday !!! Haven't seen her since the funeral so it was a great visit. Poor little mite, is now living with a dad who did the "every other weekend" thing. So it has been an adjustment for all of us. and I told her dad, that I certainly do understand that they maybe having a difficult time too. After all, they didn't just get a child they have also inherited all of us too!
My leg is doing well - not well enough to be totally out of my boot. But hopefully I can work up to that! Made the mistake of not using it for 2 days, (thought walking while at work - should be a piece of cake !! ---NOT) come Saturday- couldn't walk at all. BIG Mistake.
Spring is here finally !! my tulips, daffodils are up and beautiful !! But now I also have to cut my grass.
Knowing that Bill has a family history, I decided to be the good model when he got to the appropriate age. We went together to see the doc for the initial visit. Unfortunately, his appointment for the actual colonoscopy was the week before mine. He grumbled and grouched through the entire 1-1/2 days of prep and not eating - UNTIL the ride to the hospital when he did what he just about always does when leaving for a trip to the next town. He grabbed and drank a Coke. That put the kabash on his colonoscopy that day.
When I went through the prep the next week. I did it without gripe. He did the same on his second try. And I was the one with the polyps that time.
When I had my colonoscopy about 5 years ago, I heard all the horror stories about prep, but found it to be a piece of cake. That said, every doctor uses different prep methods and products, so it's a really individual experience.
My gastroenterologist uses Versed during the colonoscopy so you are awake but unaware of what's going on. They tell you that you may not remember anything due to the Versed. I had it twice within 6 months--once for the colonoscopy and once for an endoscopy--and I could remember what the doctor told me after the colonoscopy (while I was still drugged) but not what she said after the endoscopy. In fact, for one of the two, I can't even remember walking from the recovery room to the dressing room, dressing myself, and walking out to meet my friend who drove me there.
Posts: 7208 | Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE | Registered: March 12, 2004
My bil has a family history of colon cancer. He was having similar symptoms as your dh. He went for the colonoscopy and goes once or twice a year to get them done. He ended up having some polyps which were I believe fairly easily removed. It is good that he is going, even though I'm sure it is very nerve-wracking for you both not knowing the outcome. Best to go now though and rule out anything serious or begin treatment right away if there is something. I'll say a prayer for you both and will be thinking of you.
Jill
Summer Challenge Goals: 1) Walk 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week 2) Plan weekly menus
