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Topic: RE: Doc Apptmnt
I'm sorry hon! I know it must be hard to hear after we worked so hard to get to our "best" and here is something you can't really control! stinks!
Just hang in there, whatever happens, you'll be ok. My dad has been taking meds for HBP for years and they haven't affected his quality or way of life. he manages very well 
hope all goes well for you!
hope all goes well for you! 
Topic: RE: Doc Apptmnt
Sorry to hear that Jannine! sending positivie vibes your way
my mom started with high blood pressure (her sister too) and they both started taking something natural (it dissolves in water and is tasteless). both have lowered their blood pressure by taking it. I can call mom and ask her the name tonight if you want it, maybe it will help? 
my mom started with high blood pressure (her sister too) and they both started taking something natural (it dissolves in water and is tasteless). both have lowered their blood pressure by taking it. I can call mom and ask her the name tonight if you want it, maybe it will help? 
Topic: RE: Doc Apptmnt
Jannine, I know that was tough news. It's true though, sometimes these things aren't within our control. All we can do is be as healthy as possible. My husband just recently had to go on blood pressure medication too. He doesn't like it at all. I asked the doctor what we could do to prevent him from needing the medication. He said there really wasn't much!
Sending you lots of hugs, Stephanie 
Topic: RE: WDYET ~ Manic Monday
Let's put it this way....
You don't even want to know! 
I've had a house guest so good eating sort of went out the window in some ways! Back on track today!
Hugs, Stephanie
I've had a house guest so good eating sort of went out the window in some ways! Back on track today!
Hugs, Stephanie Topic: RE: Hi all
Hi Mimi. You look good now! And, you'll still look great this summer. Thanks for stopping in to say hello. We've missed you!
Hugs, Stephanie
Topic: RE: Found: New Healthy Treasure at TJ's
I just made bran muffins this weekend and forgot how much I love them. I'm going to do a search on these and see if they sell them anywhere else. We don't have a Trader Joe's anywhere near us. 
Maybe I can find them somewhere!
Thanks for the tip!
Hugs, Stephanie
Maybe I can find them somewhere!
Thanks for the tip!
Hugs, Stephanie Topic: RE: $$$ Return on Investment $$$
Hiya Rick! 
I think you're definitely a "leather jacket" kind of guy! We bought my husband one for 75% off too, and he loves it! I say, wear it and wear it proudly.
I agree that feeling great and living a full life is priceless. I'm so glad we all that opportunity now.
Hugs, Stephanie
I think you're definitely a "leather jacket" kind of guy! We bought my husband one for 75% off too, and he loves it! I say, wear it and wear it proudly.
I agree that feeling great and living a full life is priceless. I'm so glad we all that opportunity now.
Hugs, Stephanie Topic: RE: The Carb Question
Rick, I have issues with bread too. I still enjoy bread way too much. I know if I eat it, I have less room for the good stuff and I'll be hungrier more quickly.
I know of some people who still can't eat bread. I often wish I was one of them!
Hugs, Stephanie
Topic: RE: The Carb Question
Those pesky whole grains do it to me too! 
It's so hard to meet all of these requirements and still see the scale move in the right direction or even just maintain.
Some weeks are certainly better than others for my carb intake!
Hugs, Stephanie
It's so hard to meet all of these requirements and still see the scale move in the right direction or even just maintain.
Some weeks are certainly better than others for my carb intake!
Hugs, Stephanie 
Topic: RE: $$$ Return on Investment $$$
Stephanie,
Thanks for the information. I can't wrap my head around some of those huge numbers. I know for me, I agree with you that I probably have broken even. I have always been very thrifty with my clothes shoppinig, but it was increasingly difficult to get clothes in the larger sizes. I can now but clothes at any store. I have become a clothes horse. My closet is full. Last week I bought a leather jacket (on sale and J.C. Penneys, 75% off). I would never have considered doing that in the past. I still am trying to figure out if I'm a "leather jacket" kind of guy or not.
My food costs are probably about the same with the same rationale you used above. I eat less, but the food I eat costs more. I know I am sick a lot less and no longer take medication, but I take a lot of vitamins and supplements.
The benefit of being healthy completely out weighs the additional costs involved is staying this way. There is no price tag on feeling great and living life to it's fullest.
Thanks for the though provoking post.
Have a great day, Rick
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