Today was day 1 on my latest journey.......

Today will be my first full day of oral chelation. (Stuff smells like day-old sea scallops setting around with no ice.) I did throw myself a super pity party today and ate everything under the roof, that was edible. I even went to the grocery to get some more junk. Now, that's over.

My daughter, Jodi, in just in denial about this thing. She was that way with the b/c. She thinks I do not get enough exercise running around all day taking care of a 15-month old, an 8-year old, and a 7-year old. DUH? So, she tells me that there is a yard sale at the end of my road. She puts the baby in her stroller and off we go. By the time I got the, my hips and lower spine were just screaming in pain. I sat down there while she was looking and then walked back home. I made it to my front lawn chair, at about 95 degrees.

She is insisting that I use my recumbent bike at least twice a day. We'll see. I've been ****ed at it since I hit my toe on it. Not a good thing for a diabetic to do. I didn't know that toes could turn that black.

But, I have a new dvd. It's pretty much "Senior Exercise for Dummies" but " a reference for the rest of us". The right gear was mentioned. The first was a one piece top and a pair of tights. HUMMMMM, as I remember it, Omar the Tent Maker has never made my size of these items. And, it's for a good reason. The mere thought of anyone, including myself looking in the mirror, makes me feel so sorry for anyone who had the misfortune to see me in this ensemble.

The tape then progressed, learning new moves, keeping up the pace, always keep your feet moving, and smile. In all seriousness, by the time the tape was half over, I was just exhausted. I couldn't find the remote so I had to get up off my chair to turn it off. Maybe some day, I'll be able to do some of it. For now, it wore me out so much just watching them that I need to hit the shower and have another bottle of water.

Maybe I'll watch Richard Simmons tomorrow and see if that wears me out. Exercise means excessive, exhausting, non-ebulient, and totally embarrassing.

I'd be very happy if someone just invented a true weight-loss pill. With my luck, it will be released the day after I've gone. I did notice a man that was interviewed on tv last night. He is walking across America (or some combination of states) to lose weight. He must have just started or he was really heavy before starting cause he's still very large. I'm thinking of doing the same thing in the fall. Strap on a backpack with a pup tent and head out, south.

Tomorrow's another day and another chance to exercise. I convinced Jodi that she should clean my kitchen and bathroom. She bought it. I'll be in my bedroom watching one of my old Godzilla movies. Cruella won't be able to join me, though. The first time she saw my beloved Godzilla, she laughed so hard she couldn't catch her breath. Mean and disrespectful. But all too funny.

Love, Jo-Ann

Jo-Ann, so glad to see that your wicked sense of humor is still intact in spite of all your problems. Hang in there my friend. I am with Deb. Get rid of the exercise bike. Mine is gathering dust too. Hugs and love, Lauri

Ah Jo-Ann, I love to hear your stories... You can make an adventure out of anything.

I can watch exercise tapes with you.  I always do them in my mind... then wonder why I haven't lost anything... oops maybe that's why I'm losing part of my mind... LOL.

I can also join your Exercise Machines Are Hazardous to Your Health Club.  I have a purple toe from walking into my "hip and thigh" machine... poor little toe.  I am more careful walking now though.  (I do have an exercise bike in the cellar and that's exactly where it's staying... hidden in a corner.)

If you ever decide to do the exercise tapes, come on over.  I have Richard Simmons, Tony Little, Yoga, Callanetics, Walk & Stretch Aerobics for Seniors, Line Dancing for Seniors, Fit & Physical Jazzercise, Body Flex, and most recent purchase... Pilates.  I have found, however, that none of these work unless you actually open the box and DO the exercises.  After reading your post and looking in the cabinet at all these exercise tapes, I did open the sherbet and had some of that.  Should count for something.

Now I think we should rest.  Sounds good to me.

Love and Hugs, Libby

 

Jo-Ann,

I do so hope you are right when you talk about all the exercise we G'Ma's get when we take care of all our little ones.  I take care of my DGD's age 11 months and 5 years.  I love them so much it hurts, but then so does my head, arms, legs, feet and my brain with trying to keep up with them. I figure it is plenty.  But....do your best, everyone wants to help and if you just touch your toes (or as I do, my knees) once in awhile it will make them feel better!!!

Happy to read and experience you wonderous humor. Love you and great big hugs to you.

Blessings,

Candy

Have a wonderful trip Rita. You deserve it. Think of me when the mist from the ocean hits you in the face. It was my favorite part of the cruise as I watched the sun rise.

Hugs,

Candy

The very best thing that you can do while out on the ocean is to breathe deeply. Being a So Fla native, in land-locked teenytinytown, I miss that wonderful smell.

I am green with envy (not sea sickness). Have a wonderful time and be sure to check out the jewelry stores at different ports. Now, you two make me want to go on another cruise. I think that would be pretty good for the no-stress factor.

Love, Jo-Ann

Thanks everyone. Being asthmatic, breathing deeply is a real pleasure, especially if it doesn't bring on a coughing fit. I plan to do plenty of that on and off the ship. Wish I could take you all with me. What a great time we'd have!!!! At least the exercise would be fun, and you can't ask for a more beautiful place to stretch those muscles. And I'll be thinking especially of all my exercise-challenged friends on this board who keep me going through thick and thin. I'll let you all know when I leave. Have to go to work next week and earn a little money for all that hiking. LOL

L&H,
Rita