15months to debt free - I hope

badmemory

If you are concerned about your heart rate have you considered one of "those" watches which track things like heart rate & no of steps etc.

jwil

Sorry about the fall, hope you are feeling better now.

Hope the dizziness improves.

Flying_By

Hi ladyholly, hope I don't sound nosy but have you been checked for low blood pressure regarding your falls xx

ladyholly

Thank all. My blood pressure was fine when I went to the gp recently although when I have done it at home it has been a bit high though not sure how accurate my monitor is. 
The only reason I am slightly concerned is that when I had the ecg they were concerned if I was getting dizzy due to the low heart rate.  At that point I wasn't but I don't want a doctor to think that either I was lying or I only have it because it was suggested at the hospital. 
I think I may well take up badmemorys suggestion of a smart watch that monitors such stuff. I need to have a chat with my dd and sil for some advice as I am not very technically minded and may need some help with it. I have had enough trouble with new new phone.
I will do a proper update in the morning as Mr LH monopolises the computer after bears walk so I am on my phone.

beanielou

I have a pretty basic iwatch which I primarily use as a falls detector but it also records heart rate. 

ladyholly

Thanks Beanie. Yes just something pretty basic would be ideal.

What have I been up to in the last couple of days? A good question without much of a sensible answer. Finance wise more money shuffling as due to the fact we have money come in twice a week, twice a month and once a month it all get moved as soon as possible or it gets spent. I have spent a little bit on toiletries for me which doesnt happen often but other than that the only spends have been food.

No sales on ebay but as all I have is not very interesting that isnt surprising. I am trying to clear out all the stuff that has not sold so be either be thrown out or taken to the charity shop if suitable. Most of it comes from my BiL so when I go I just bring a selection home and then sort it when I get here. It looks so rude if I sit there and say thats no good but I will take this. The good thing is every bit of stuff I bring home is less to clear in the fullness of time when it will be a massive job probably involving removal vans and house clearers. While I wouldnt say he is anywhere near that stage I have to allow he is over 90 and even admits he is not as fit as he was and is starting to have mobility problems. Fortunately the house is well set up for that as my sister was disabled and a wheelchair user. Enough of the morbid.

I have almost finished the hallway and should complete it this morning. I have been doing ok with the change of diet and hopefully will see some results soon. I am very overweight and not at all fit (discounting the health problems I have) so something has to be done. I am trying to walk a bit more but am limited by pain so am also doing a bit of balance and strength stuff. It wont do any harm if it doesnt do any good and the extra cleaning must help as I am moving more.

We did have friend call for coffee on Thursday which was nice but other than that I havent really seen anyone other than Mr LH.

I am hoping the old red sky at night shepherds delight etc doesnt come true as the sky this morning was a beautiful red and I was going to photograph it but by the time I got home from taking Bear out it wasnt worth it. The forecast is good but I do wonder if we are in for something. Anyway must finish here to go and carry on with the jobs for today. Have a lovely weekend.

jwil

Well done on moving more and changing your diet.  It will be helping even if you don't see results on the scales (as I can attest to!).

It's always worth getting the dizziness checked out if it continues.  Could it be low blood sugar?  

Blackcats

Well done on changing your choice of food and doing some exercise.  I expect you will feel the benefits soon.
I've been watching the omni-present Michael Mosley "big shop" programme and have actually found bits of it interesting.  The parts of the show that involve reducing the weekly intake of 38 pints of cola are stating the bloomin obvious but overall it's watchable and reasonably helpful.

ladyholly

Blackcats said:

Well done on changing your choice of food and doing some exercise.  I expect you will feel the benefits soon.
I've been watching the omni-present Michael Mosley "big shop" programme and have actually found bits of it interesting.  The parts of the show that involve reducing the weekly intake of 38 pints of cola are stating the bloomin obvious but overall it's watchable and reasonably helpful.

I have been watching it too and also you are what you eat on catch up. The funny thing while the basic advice is the same they do sometimes say different things.
The stupid thing is I know what I should eat but it's not always that simple as my brain tells me different Now on day 5 and doing ok so far. One day at a time.

beanielou

Baby steps 😊