MEYLOSE's SparkPeople Blog

I have 2 requests for prayers for my family:

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:09:45 EST

I have 2 requests for prayers :
First: my daughter in law, this is part of the message I had when I got home tonight. She had to go to the doctor today for Pink eye and also found this out, " i have graves disease with a little bit of hashimoto's disease ill be taking about 10 pills a day for 3 months to get my levels under control then radioactive treatments".

Next: her husband, my youngest son is also sick, he came home from work yesterday sick, I mean really sic, he had be...

today

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:29:07 EST

After church this morning I stopped at KFC and picked up a 2 piece box and potatoes. Came home and ate, short time later I went over to help my dad put up a new storm door at the house. We are like 85% done, mom said that was good for today, guess we will finish it tomorrow. Just glad I was able to help. Not my ideal mothers day but I did get to help my mom and that is what counts and glad to see dad is doing well after the accident on Friday!
My youngest daughter told me she has everyd...

Been drinking H2O

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:09:38 EST

I've been drinking so much water I think I might be part fish!! 14

My mom called me around lunch time today to tell me my dad was in a 3 car accident. He was the first car, a driver rear ended a PT Cruiser which in turn rear ended into my dads truck. As a precaution I took him to ER, he is 78 and just finished up therapy for his back, so it was a wise choice. He is alright and obviously might be sore later tonight and for the next few days. The truck frame bent and he ...

9 May 2013

Thu, 9 May 2013 22:42:47 EST

looking back over the last months and one would just shake their head at me.

my daughter who fell and broke her ankle in August 2012 will actually begin therapy next week, it has been a long road and we still have a long way to go, but headed in the right direction for sure. We have both put on extra pounds and are looking to shred them off in a healthy way. Snacking seems to be our weak area and we must work thru it to conquer it.

Excellent blog

Mon, 6 May 2013 21:52:01 EST

http://www.sparkpeople.com/blog/blog.asp?p
ost=8_reasons_why_youre_not_losing_weight

sandwich ring recipe

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:36:50 EST

Found this recipe will have to give it a try. Now I have not calculated calorie, fat, etc yet and I will before I make it, it just sounds good, simple, and a bit different for lunch.

Recipe:

1 can 8ct Crescent Rolls
1 package Oscar Mayer Deli Lunch Meat
1 package Deli sliced Swiss Cheese

Preheat oven according to Crescent rolls package directions and lightly spray your pan with non-stick spray.
Lay the Crescent in a circle pattern with the bigg...

Pizza crust using dough ball

Sun, 7 Apr 2013 20:10:11 EST

This is going to be dinner one night this week!!

Pizza using dough ball

1 wheat dough ball (found it at Harris Teeter in the deli section on sale for $1.00 )
Pizza toppings including sauce, veggies, meat, cheese, spices, etc

Prep Time about 15 minutes

Directions:

Thaw wheat or white dough ball in fridge.
Roll out onto pizza pan or cookie sheet with lightly oiled rolling pin.
Lightly coat edges of crust with oliv...

Long time since last post

Fri, 5 Apr 2013 21:08:04 EST

I've been sick and hopefully will be feeling better soon

20 March 2013

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 22:44:13 EST

87 Happy 184 Spring

Saturday 3:16

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:28:37 EST

I have to share a few wonderful things that happened to me today:

I took my daughter to town, she is getting around better, but after 3 store (including a stop at the mall) she was exhausted, so home we went. The last store we went to was Books A Million. She wanted to see if they still had Dr Who stuff. We looked for a bit didn't see any. I passed by the Bibles and began searching for a Bible to replace mine. She comes over and tells me she needs a new Bible too. We both find wha...

Making banana oatmeal muffins for tomorrow

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:57:09 EST

Banana Oatmeal Muffins

RECIPE
Cook/prep time: 30 mins. Makes 12 muffins. Oat flour is just regular old oatmeal in powder form, which you will do by food processing. 2 cups rolled oats yields 1 ½ cup oat flour

YOU NEED:
1 ¼ cup rolled oats
1 ½ cup oat flour -use 2 cups oats and pulse in food processor as directed above
1/2 cup plain, low fat yogurt
1/2 cup low fat milk or soy milk
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup sunflower oil
2 large, ...

Daughter update

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:25:10 EST

My daughters new brace, she will now begin physical therapy and next appointment is in 3 months. She has had it rough but doing much better and quite happy with her brace. We found the slippers at Kohls for just $3.48 including tax while we were out of town.

7 March 2013

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 21:52:22 EST

Just heard from my son, the same one my last blog was about and he posted this on Facebook, "My luck might finally be changing in bowling. Went and practiced Tuesday night and shot a 695, then last night in league hit a 715."

Yet another momma braggin' moment!

2 March 2013

Sat, 2 Mar 2013 20:38:16 EST

When I checked my facebook this morning I saw this!!!!!!!!!! THRILLED for my son Support Professional of the year

He had this to say about it "I knew that I was nominated for it but didnt know I was actually gonna win. We had a recognition ceremony on Friday afternoon for all the nominees and I heard a rumor that I had won my category but wasnt gonna believe it til I had acutally won. I am definitely pro...

March 1st

Fri, 1 Mar 2013 23:13:41 EST

long day but a good day

short and simple, I'm tired!!!!!!!!

28 Feb

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:40:52 EST

Today is the last day of Feb, tomorrow new month, getting closer to my goal a little at a time

27 Feb

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:33:40 EST

Got to skype with my son tonight, oh so happy

18 Feb

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:12:53 EST

Every year our church does a Valentine Dinner and the youth serve the Adults, salad, dinner and desserts, they play a few games and talk and just ENJOY! This year we had a youth take pictures of the "couples", it was so funny to see. A few ladies insisted they went to touch up their lipstick, several men were quite shy about having the pictures taken, it was so nice to be able to make each of them feel so special. Plans are to give each couple a DVD of pictures and to have a bench and backdro...

Sunday

Sun, 17 Feb 2013 23:18:15 EST

My daughter & I went to my mom & dads house this afternoon. We took pizza and an apple cake, spend time talking and watched some television, also made some plans to do some shopping tomorrow.

Wednesday 13 Feb 13

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:47:18 EST

done 2 days of jillian's 6pk did day 1 took day break, did day 2 yesterday so tomorrow is day 3 for me

I've had a weird desire for cottage cheese today so when I went to the store I bought some, oh man it was so good.

Sunday

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:19:53 EST

Did well today, I began using Jillian Michaels 6 weeks 6 pack, honestly I was only able to did 1/2 of level 1 and had a very difficult time doing the plank and burpees, tomorrows goal to go better than today.

don't know what I've done

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 22:23:24 EST

don't know what I've done but my upper back and shoulders have bothered me the last 2 night, currently have a heating pad on and just resting a bit before I call it a night

Quick update on my daughters progress.

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 22:30:32 EST

Quick update on my daughters progress, we went to the doctor this afternoon. She is now allowed to put SOME weight on her left ankle and increase it each week for 5 weeks then we will return to the doctor to check her progress. We saw xrays from her surgery and ones taken today and she is healing well and the bone is staying in place. We got hungry on the way home and stopped at Subway, a real treat for us.

Jan 28 2013

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 22:45:53 EST

I had a good breakfast today and lunch was alright, but after that my nutrition went down hill. Definitely need to pay better attention to tomorrows meals, already thinking about what I'll have for snacks on Tuesday.
Started a sewing project this afternoon, I began a quick and simple bib. Our church is collecting baby items and bibs are on the list of needs. I'm gonna try to make at least 6 of them.
Watched the Biggest Loser tonight, it was good. I'm gonna have to step up my workout...

26 Jan

Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:54:41 EST

Stayed home today, ice was everywhere. I went outside this morning and took a few pictures. It certainly was nice outside when the ice melted. For the most part roads are clear but with temperatures dropping down to 25 tonight there will be a need to watch for icy patches. Baked a ham fro dinner tonight and it was good. Got in some extra workout time scrapping ice from the vehicles and later from the front steps. Staying home and staying warm.

wintery weather has arrived

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:11:31 EST

About an hour ago we began to get the wintery mix, glad to be home. This morning, I even made a trip to the post office and mailed off small packages to both my boys and their families. Now it looks like I will be helping my daughter with homework, math and biology. The coupon class for Saturday has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Trying to get ahead for tomorrow

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:46:26 EST

Found out school will let out early tomorrow due to the incoming weather, so tonight I'm going to try to get a few extra things done. Then tomorrow afternoon I can do what my daughter wants to do after she gets out of school. Kinda of like an unplanned, hopefully FUN, afternoon and evening.

Also I have plans for Saturday afternoon, WRAL's Smart Shopper is going to be the public library to teach a coupon class, my mom & I both want to go. Guess I need to get somethings done in adva...

22 Jan 2013

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:40:56 EST

I stepped on the scale this morning and I am down 1 pound,

Been a busy day, school started back for my daughter with new classes and a new semester. I stopped by to see the nurse 1st thing and update her on my daughters progress, she will keep the teachers informed. Spend time tonight filling out paperwork for teachers and gathering a few extra items they requested.
Made a quick lasagna dish for dinner with a side of green beans and salad, had a slice of oatmeal banana bread...

Cast off FINALLY

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:12:29 EST

my daughter had her cast removed today and now adorns a walking boot, we had a 2:15 appointment, on the way home my check engine light came on, had a diagnostic test done. Looks like I need to replace some sensors, but was told it would be safe to drive home tonight, we arrived back home just after 8pm. Exhausted but glad to be home.

not much to blog about today

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 20:29:57 EST

not much to blog about today

my mind has been going in a thousand directions, hope to get some good sleep tonight

19 Jan 2013

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 17:29:54 EST

I know it is only Saturday, but I am so ready for Monday afternoon to get here. My youngest will possibly get her cast off, this is her second on since August. It has been a long 6 months for her and she misses doing the things that brought her enjoyment and she misses hanging out with her friends.

Thursday Jan 17

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:19:16 EST

Ha I remembered my blood pressure medicine today!!! YEAH!!!!
Ok not that thrilling but am pleased that I remembered it.

Today I was off to a slow start, did manage to get gas in my van and go to the grocery store, loaded up on apples, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, lettuce, still have some carrots. Fruits & veggies are abundant and colorful. Had to get some other staples, just hope I have enough milk to make it till next week. I did some bak...

Jan 16

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:37:19 EST

Just realized I didn't take my blood pressure medicine today nor my green coffee beans, kinda late to take them now.

I went over to my mom & dad house to help get some painting done and get some scrap booking supplies ready for mom to work on a special scrap book

Jan 13

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 21:14:34 EST

I started taking green coffee beans at the first of the year, just 2 a day, been so busy I've not had any for 4 days. I am still drinking my water and have maintained my 2 pound weight loss. Today I started taking green coffee beans again, hope to do as well if not better this time.

Next recipe to try: PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE MUFFINS

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 16:58:02 EST

PUMPKIN SPICE CAKE MUFFINS

15oz pureed pumpkin
18oz box spice cake mix
1/2 cup flax seed (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, blend the three ingredients until fully incorporated. The batter will be thick. Spoon into lined cupcake pan. Moisten your fingers and gently smooth off the tops of the cupcakes.

Bake for 22 minutes. They are VERY moist muffins, don't be afraid to keep them in the oven a little longer. Also, th...

Yesterdays appointment

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 20:31:33 EST

Dr appointment yesterday to check on progress of the 2nd ankle surgery, stitches removed, NEW cast on, and another appointment in just 2 weeks. This is now it looks!!

7 Jan 2013

Mon, 7 Jan 2013 19:35:15 EST

Been to the dr with my daughter, they removed the splint and I was able to see her leg & ankle. Three incisions were made and are healing nicely, we go back in two weeks to have her NEW cast removed and hopefully get a walking boot. Dr felt it was best to put her in a cast since this is the second surgery in the basically the same area. Just happy to be home, we made a stop at Subway for dinner and I'm going to take some ME time and watch some television, hope I don't fall asleep and if I do ...

I am a NEW Grandma again

Sun, 6 Jan 2013 21:00:51 EST

I am a NEW Grandma again, now I have 4 grandkids

My youngest son's wife had a little boy this evening he weighs 7 1/2 pounds 244

green coffee beans

Thu, 3 Jan 2013 13:06:20 EST

Been taking my green coffee beans for 3 days now, yesterday I only took 1, they have helped reduce my with evening snacking and increase my water intake which is good. I've only taken 1 today so far and haven't been very hungry at all. (took another one later on) I do not think that my hunger is completely associated with the green coffee beans but I do think it has helped. I stepped on the scale this morning as I just couldn't resist and I'm down 3 pounds if I remain there or continue to lo...

2nd day of Jan 2013

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 21:50:52 EST

my daughter did very well at school, pain level was extremely low, now we focus on her upcoming exams, she has a dr appointment on Monday

Had to take my van in for some work and an inspection, it passed inspection, and the rotors turned or changed or something but it will not drive smoothly till I get new tires, been checking tonight as to prices and best values for the van, need to have them bu Monday as I need to drive about 2 hours for a dr appointment.

was hoping to ...

Jan 1st 2013

Tue, 1 Jan 2013 20:56:35 EST

So have you caught yourself writing 2012 today?? I know I have.

Today went reasonably well, just had plenty to do. My daughter goes back to school from Christmas break tomorrow and will have to deal with being on crutches again, I know she will come home quite exhausted, trying to prepare for it and help her out as much as I can.

Was able to chat with my daughter in law and she let me know she went to the doctor yesterday, plans are to induce her on Sunday morning, excit...

Dec 31

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:11:49 EST

In just a few short hours it will be Jan 1, 2013 411 Happy New Years 408

Today I started taking Green Coffee Beans, I have already noticed a change in my appetite and I drank more water than normal. I plan on taking just 2 tablets a day and stopping once my bottle is empty, feel like I just need a little boost right now, if I find out in 5 days that this is not working I plan on no longer taking the Green Coffee Beans and evaluate what I need to do for ME. ...

Dec 30, 2012

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 22:01:17 EST

Just one more day left in 2012.
HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE eve!! Sorry it's a kid thing, just like Christmas Eve eve.

28 Dec

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:47:32 EST

I took my daughter to have her ankle surgery yesterday, it really was quite more extensive than we had thought. Two incisions were made one the front of her ankle area, to do some repair work on the tendon, then cleaning out between the tibia and fibula so the tibia so be reset, have screws inserted. When they went to clean out between the bones, another bone had begun to grow in the open space. Next incision was on the outer leg close to her 1st surgery incision, 1 1/2 screws were removed an...

Dec 27, 2012

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:59:24 EST

I received the phone call today with detail for my daughters ankle surgery. She can't eat or drink after midnight tonight, she may have a sip of water and her meds if needed in the morning.can not wear any perfumes, cremes, or lotions, however she may wear deodorant (oh boy). Two people may stay with her and remain in recovery till she gets finished with surgery.

Looks to be an early evening for us. Plans are to stop at Subway for some subs when we get done tomorrow, that way I do ...

24 Dec 2012

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:06:41 EST

Spent most of today with my in-laws, my niece made up a game and we all played along, it was so cute. We had Christmas dinner together and enjoyed being with them very much. Glad to be home after driving most of the way in the rain.

MERRY CHRISTMAS to my SP Family.

unexpected visitor

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:15:35 EST

My oldest daughter called yesterday and is coming home for a few days. She only lives like an hour away, haven't seen her since Thanksgiving. My oldest and youngest & I went out today, not to purchase anything but just enjoy and get out. We visited 3 stores, assisted a few people along the way and decided to treat ourselves to an appetizer at Logan's so we could visit with one of my sons friends. Oh man we had a great time. While at the restaurant we decide to hit the book store, my youngest ...

surgery scheduled for Dec 27

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:13:42 EST

my daughter has surgery scheduled for Dec 27, she can hardly wait till Christmas is over. She will only have a few days to rest & then school starts back up on Jan 2. We will get a call on Dec 26 with details and information, til then just wait.

Tuesday 18 Dec

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:05:18 EST

Yesterday was my parents anniversary, I went to see them on Sunday and left them a card (they never knew it, until Monday). Monday I called to find out what they were doing and I met them at Lowes. Next they went to lunch, I let them enjoy about 20 minutes and I took some flowers in and asked the hostess to deliver the flowers to Mom & Dad. It was a priceless moment. Today I went over to see Mom & Dad and they were thrilled and surprised with the flowers, they are both enjoying them very much...

13 Dec 2012 later afternoon update

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:46:47 EST

Ok I'm back home now, took our time coming back to town after my daughters appointment. The second surgery looks to be on Dec 27th, we will know more within a few days on that.
She is limited to non weight bearing activities and needs to use her crutches again to assist with that. The doctor has to do an incision on the inside of her ankle and repair a muscle she has either torn or stretched or something. He then will be removing some screws as her fibula bone has healed nicely from th...