tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post2835378545713768393..comments2024-03-28T15:11:41.171-07:00Comments on Red Cardinal: SUMMER WHEN IT SIZZLESPatriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-37064282808523506452013-10-18T14:10:38.263-07:002013-10-18T14:10:38.263-07:00The heat has been no fun, and seems to have trigge...The heat has been no fun, and seems to have triggered some lymphedema. Off to the specialist next week :(<br />I think I wrote enough about the diet - it seems to be the result of having cancer more than anything else. Good old NHS; In Australia Medicare provides $400 towards one every two years, which is quite good and only about $50 less than they cost. But I am on my third in just over a year, so I'm on my own until next June! Much more comfortable in the little B cup I got last week :) Happy weekend, Perpetua.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-72179720402117457592013-10-18T11:19:54.563-07:002013-10-18T11:19:54.563-07:00I can't think how i missed this, Patricia, but...I can't think how i missed this, Patricia, but I'm glad I've caught up with it at last, not least for the gorgeous photos. I'm sorry spring has rushed so quickly into summer. It's no fun for you having those temperatures so soon.<br /><br />Thanks so much for posting about your new pattern of eating. It's obviously working wonderfully well for you and I hope you find those last pounds disappear eventually. It's always the last bit that is hardest to lose. :-) I can understand your wish to deal with the wrinkles. Don't we all hate seeing them appear? As for the prosthesis, yes, they are horribly expensive if you have to buy your own. Very fortunately for me, the NHS will provide me with a new one free of charge when I need it and I've just had my first replacement (also a size smaller) since my mastectomy 8 years ago.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-62490666444183888452013-10-10T15:50:08.151-07:002013-10-10T15:50:08.151-07:00Hi Val, All so true - I have mostly olive oil thes...Hi Val, All so true - I have mostly olive oil these days, and it makes me think of your place ... and yes, lots of water. It will be about 38 deg here today, so must take care. Organic food is best, fresh not processed. Off to sing in my choir now - have a good day! love from Australia xxxxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-6675683609287029382013-10-10T15:47:05.557-07:002013-10-10T15:47:05.557-07:00Well done Janice, I know how good you must feel. ...Well done Janice, I know how good you must feel. The same thing happened to me: I put back on the weight lost during illness/surgery, then had to take it off again, plus a bit more. It absolutely does feel good to regain our health! xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-70383475220638664282013-10-10T04:28:04.690-07:002013-10-10T04:28:04.690-07:00Hi Patricia,
We are on the same wave length. Its...Hi Patricia,<br />We are on the same wave length. Its a total change in eating habits.. not diet that makes you loose weight. <br />Lots of water during the day,most important.<br />all these processed foods are just not healthy.<br />So pleased that you are doing well Patricia.. you went through a bad time.<br />wonderful that you caught up with old friends.<br />nice work some have done..<br /><br />Thank you for your kind wishes over on my last post..<br />we still have good weather here... 20 21 deg... you of course are now in your summer with temps that we get here. <br />Happy days <br />love val x x x x xvalerietilsten59.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05617190196811279000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-64447160785624511672013-10-10T04:18:52.599-07:002013-10-10T04:18:52.599-07:00The healthy eating becoming part of enjoyable life...The healthy eating becoming part of enjoyable life is great. It makes you feel in control of something, and does you good too. Since my surgery , nearly a year ago, I put on the weight I had lost when I was ill, but have gradually ....very gradually, lost a little, and am now at what I think is my perfect weight. I just eat good stuff, exercise sensibly and feel great ! It feels good doesn't it ? ! JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-11512937993531350342013-10-08T22:14:03.574-07:002013-10-08T22:14:03.574-07:00Thank you Sanda. I continue to learn life lessons...Thank you Sanda. I continue to learn life lessons, and being sensible re eating is a big one. Congratulations on your maintenance, which sounds perfect for your height. Another nasty super-hot day coming on Friday :(Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-70826823475377928102013-10-08T19:15:27.710-07:002013-10-08T19:15:27.710-07:00Such a treat to see all your photos. And what a gr...Such a treat to see all your photos. And what a great way to spend a hot summer day -- inside making all those beautiful quilts. Thank you for sharing your approach to eating. I essentially follow the same eating regimen as you do and have been able to maintain my weight of 123 on a 5'7" frame for many years. I think the moment we forget about "diets" and concentrate on eating sensibly we win the battle. I'm very happy for you that you are having great success with this!sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-11835672278123755952013-10-08T15:54:07.167-07:002013-10-08T15:54:07.167-07:00Dear Sheri, yes, we are in a better place in our l...Dear Sheri, yes, we are in a better place in our lives these days. I try to avoid sugar also, but it is everywhere! I love chocolate too, but rarely have it now - just a special treat now and then. Today I had some frozen blueberries on my oatmeal - not as nice as fresh ones would be, but we can't get them here :) You would love the jacaranda trees which are all over our city! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-87867110695387502242013-10-08T10:33:53.197-07:002013-10-08T10:33:53.197-07:00Patricia,
I'm so glad you have more energy now...Patricia,<br />I'm so glad you have more energy now. It must have been such a difficult time in your life going through what you did. You know, I can't eat sugar right now due to health reasons, and I can't believe how much food has sugar in it. It does make us lose weight when we cut out the sugar, but I love chocolate, so I miss that so much. I like oatmeal, as you said. Maybe you could try it with blueberries and pecans like I do. It's so good. <br /><br />Your pictures today are so pretty, and I especially love that tree with the purple flowers because PURPLE is my favorite color.<br /><br />Happy October, Patricia!<br /><br />Love,<br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-14960766128949309392013-10-08T02:44:40.986-07:002013-10-08T02:44:40.986-07:00Too many people out there trying to cash in on the...Too many people out there trying to cash in on the diet industry, methinks! The jacarandas are fabulous this year, and thankfully the temperature has dropped nicely today.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-62064429512497616042013-10-07T16:32:28.711-07:002013-10-07T16:32:28.711-07:00Hi Michelle, and thank you for your kind remarks. ...Hi Michelle, and thank you for your kind remarks. As the Look Good Feel Better programme has realised, it is important after breast cancer to feel OK about self again, especially after losing a part of yourself! Everyone loved your patterns.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-35718550173236599422013-10-07T16:29:55.897-07:002013-10-07T16:29:55.897-07:00Calorie counting was interesting when I was in hig...Calorie counting was interesting when I was in high school, but I am so OVER IT!!! Unpicking pink dress later today - fingers crossed.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-24784606475695708982013-10-07T16:29:09.090-07:002013-10-07T16:29:09.090-07:00Dear Debra, Yes we are on the same path. I didn&#...Dear Debra, Yes we are on the same path. I didn't mention eggs but I do eat them, also whole grains, lentils, and a bit of cheese. We do need to consider our own individual requirements, not just some set routine devised by others, no matter how qualified they be. I love organic food!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-1723209648861161482013-10-07T16:26:46.754-07:002013-10-07T16:26:46.754-07:00We love our jacarandas, which make our city look r...We love our jacarandas, which make our city look really pretty at this time of year. I do feel much better now, and hope I continue on this healthy path into the future. Thank you for your comment!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-87604415733093285712013-10-07T16:25:45.050-07:002013-10-07T16:25:45.050-07:00Hi Kristie, usually we go to Canada in cooler time...Hi Kristie, usually we go to Canada in cooler times, and at first I was surprised it gets that hot in Kamloops. Then I remembered the time we went to Niagara Falls on 4th July - it was more like 43 that day - what a shocker! I am quite short also, therefore my 16kg loss is huge - for me! Don't like the wrinkles :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-85068042463294982992013-10-07T16:23:45.609-07:002013-10-07T16:23:45.609-07:00I think we are basically doing the same dietary th...I think we are basically doing the same dietary thing, Rosemary, and yes, Good Luck to us! <br />We have been cheated out of Spring this year, but the city looks wonderful bathed in purple jacarandas.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-72920891040692143232013-10-07T16:21:14.839-07:002013-10-07T16:21:14.839-07:00Thanks, Darla. Modelling the pink dress will be m...Thanks, Darla. Modelling the pink dress will be my next challenge :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-46210238293186159142013-10-07T15:50:22.361-07:002013-10-07T15:50:22.361-07:00It certainly was a corker wasn't it. Your Fren...It certainly was a corker wasn't it. Your French block is beautiful and I can see why you were thrilled. Thank you for sharing your journey and hats off to you for working out what is best for you with love and kindness towards yourself....and you do look fabulous!!! Continued good health. Glad the patterns arrived ok..hope you enjoy them xxxMichelle Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-1400253569324829872013-10-07T13:32:44.550-07:002013-10-07T13:32:44.550-07:00I hate all that calorie counting and points watchi...I hate all that calorie counting and points watching as well, Patricia. Your method sounds much easier and less stressful. Congratulations on your weight loss and looking forward to seeing you in that pretty pink dress.Sulky Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152258940667581336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-113382469943998922013-10-07T10:07:59.332-07:002013-10-07T10:07:59.332-07:00I give up on typing today! :)I give up on typing today! :)Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-42506620057910562012013-10-07T10:07:07.628-07:002013-10-07T10:07:07.628-07:00Opps! I left out the a couple of words. Thanks for...Opps! I left out the a couple of words. Thanks for sharing your healthy diet tips with us!Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-42065563699401119312013-10-07T10:04:57.354-07:002013-10-07T10:04:57.354-07:00Patricia, first of all, I love all your pictures o...Patricia, first of all, I love all your pictures once again! <br /><br />And secondly, congratulations on your weight loss. Hard work and discipline! I think you have come up with a very healthy diet -- one that is easy to follow. I have cut down on my meat consumption too over time. As much as I love beef and pork, I eat mostly meatless meals and only have red meat about once a week. Once you get used to it, it really isn't a sacrifice. I enjoy fresh produce and eggs and milk, as well as, fish and beans and whole grains.<br /><br />Thanks for your healthy tips with us!Debra Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04553596042707601518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-1576716671378071312013-10-07T09:40:10.493-07:002013-10-07T09:40:10.493-07:00Beautiful Jacarandas! We don't see those aroun...Beautiful Jacarandas! We don't see those around my part of the world! I'm glad you feeling much better about your health. What we eat makes such a big difference in everything!Khammanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085937051825413395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-26179294937266807452013-10-07T07:01:51.403-07:002013-10-07T07:01:51.403-07:0038 is definitely toasty! We got those kind of summ...38 is definitely toasty! We got those kind of summer temperatures when we lived in Kamloops. I'm happy to say it doesn't get that hot where we live now. <br /><br />Your eating plan sounds very sensible, and I am glad you have gotten such good results. It's funny you should say that about getting more wrinkles as you get smaller. I have lost about five pounds over the past year (I am fairly small, so five pounds was a fair amount for someone my size) and this is the thing I have noticed even more than the fact a lot of my clothes are now just a bit too big - my face is somewhat thinner and therefor more wrinkly. It's almost enough to make me think about putting the five pounds back on. :-)kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.com