Good morning, all.
Joyce99, don't give up on walking. Give your knees 48 to recover and start again with a short distance like 1/4 mile. Repeat that for several days, then slowly increase the distance. You can do two 10 minute walks a day rather than one 20 minute. Try for five days out of seven - a luxury I don't have with two dogs, including one who can say, "Walk." BTW, I like high rise panties. They are more comfy when you don't have thin thighs.
Jeanne, it may take your body time to get used to the meds. I had that problem with the Lyrica and still don't can't take the full dose. Can you start with just one pill? Have you tried melatonin and Valerian? Be forewarned that Valerian smells terrible. Protein three times a day works for my children with blood sugar irregularities. Remember eggs are nature's most perfect food, especially if you can get 'real' ones.
MJ, take it easy. I hope you time your sunset. I miss so many on vacation because I'm in a restaurant or whatever at the wrong time. Sunday night I was walking the lake walkway when the sun set. It was lovely. Is Lulu spending the night at the vet's office? Mine doesn't do that. It's 4:45 pickup, though I picked Moira up early because she was doing so well.
Increase my exercise?? You are a slavedriver. It's cool with no sun so I can do a walk as soon as I get bathed and dressed, then the exercise program, then the longer walk this evening, plus FMQ a 75x75 throw is a workout. Will that be enough, ma'am? Food - light brunch soon with dinner at Ruby Tuesday. A sandwich with no bun with a vegetable to replace the fries. Probably broccoli because the grilled veggies are a little greasy. I can gross my daughter out and order mashed cauliflower. Mean mom.
Have a healthy eating and moving day, my fellow losers. The only place I like to be called a loser! I AM, not I will, losing weight and getting healthier.