Thankful Thursday

It’s Thankful Thursday hosted by Brian of Brian’s Home. He wants us to post what we’re thankful for.

I think it’s a good thing to do each week. Focus on the positive things in our lives.

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I’m thankful that my triglycerides are much lower than they were at my annual physical. I dropped them by altering my diet a bit and doing lots of walking. I’m almost back in the normal range. I don’t want to depend on medication for something I can do with so little effort. I had a follow up appointment with my doctor and she was very pleased with my progress in just three months.

I’m thankful that at almost 70 years of age I’m very healthy. Hubby and I are much slower, but we’re still very active. It’s so important to stay as healthy as we can.

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70 thoughts on “Thankful Thursday

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m pretty close now and I’m happy about that. So is my doctor. 🙂

  1. Nancy Chan says:

    Good to know that you managed to lower the triglycerides. I don’t know about mine. My blood test is long overdue. Not comfortable in going to the clinic just yet for the test because of the nearby surrounding positive cases. Will wait for the situation to improve before going for the check. Meanwhile, I will have to be diligent in my morning walk and hope all is well.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      If you’re walking every morning you’re probably fine. You eat very well. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I didn’t know they were so high and when I did I did what the doctor wanted right away. 🙂

  2. Cleo says:

    Great job! Keep up the good work and stay as healthy as you can for as long as you can. Dad’s not far behind you and also has to work to keep as fit as he can so he can stay around as long as possibly to annoy mom.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      To annoy mom? Bwahahahahaha. You crack me up, Cleo. Being healthy is a good thing. 🙂

  3. My GBGV Life – Minnesota, USA – I am a GBGV, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeén - enjoying my life and sharing my experiences.
    My GBGV Life says:

    Good for you! Mom doesn’t have bad numbers either but now has to take medication and she hates that. Sometimes the genetics override what you can do and you are stuck. Keep up the healthy lifestyle and you will feel so much better.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I take very little medication for being almost 70 and I’m happy about that. I do feel better and I go walk even when I don’t feel like it. 🙂

  4. Kinga K. – Blogger (loveonthebrainbykinga.wordpress.com) | Fanatic of music, books, travels, fashion, sport (Real Madrid & PSG). 📌📍🗺🌎 My instagram : @19kinga_70, Spotify : @19Kinga70, Lubimyczytać : @19kinga_70 🌹🌨 26 years old 🎂 🌍 Location: Katowice, Będzin/ Siewierz (Poland 🇵🇱) E-mail: kingakblog14@gmail.com
    Kinga K. says:

    That’s great you are still very active 😀

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Got to keep moving. You’re young and you already know this. 🙂

  5. Xena, Lucy and Chia – Soddy Daisy, TN USA
    Xena and Lucy says:

    I am so with you on finding natural ways to stay healthy. Drugs often cause problems that need more drugs that cause problems that…well, you know. Hurray for the triglyceride drop!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s a far better choice, but I know some folks that say, just give me a pill to fix whatever. Doesn’t always work. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’ve got some aches and pains, but overall I’m in good health. I’m happy about that. 🙂

  6. Eugi – Atlanta Ga – A Pushcart Prize nominee in 2025, my poetry appears in twelve anthologies, and my work is published across six platforms, inclusive of WordPress, PoetrySoup, Spillwords, BlueSky, Mastodon, and Tumblr. I am among those who received Socialite of the Year (Honorary Award) for the Year 2025 by Spillwords Press. I’m thrilled in be in the company of such a talented group of kindred souls. Now retired, I enjoyed a dedicated career in the insurance industry for over 40 years being rewarded professionally and personally.
    -Eugi ☕️ says:

    Way to go, Sandee! Keep up the good work! Happy Thursday!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I will keep up the work and keep my numbers under 150 as recommended. It’s not as hard as I thought it would be to get the numbers down. 🙂

  7. Sandra Hangey says:

    that is great news that your efforts have paid off. exercise works, so we must work it. I started at the Y Sept 2006 at age 62, five days a week, and in 2015 at age 70 stared all those exercises i had on my blog. in 2017 I gave up sugar and most of white flour and am still doing it all as I am about to turn 77 in Sept… most people say i wish I liked excercise, and I say I don’t like exercise at all, I just do it

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I don’t care for exercise either, but I just do it too. I don’t drink sodas, rarely have sugar (ice cream is my weakness) and I only have that a couple times a year, and we eat pretty healthy. I’ll be 70 in September. 🙂

  8. Anne M Robinson says:

    That is great news! You have inspired me. I have been such a slig and I am going to have to see my docotr in August. I am going to get moving. I just pray the heat calms a bit. Hard to be motivated outdors in these miserable temps. Thanks and have a great day.

  9. Cecilia Upchurch says:

    Yay Sandee and clapping wildly. Nothing better than good labs and a happy doctor. I had my physical last Friday.
    My doc reduced my bp med for the very same reason. Just a wee alteration in diet and more walking alternating with riding my recumbent bike
    Hugs Cecilia

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      My doctor told me to watch my blood pressure too and if it gets below certain numbers to cut my bp pill in half. I can do that. Hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m pretty happy that hubby and I are as healthy as we are. We do try to do all the right things. 🙂

  10. UP – Just me being me...not too crazy...just enough
    UP says:

    thankful that i am done with the eye drops after my surgery. have a great week.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Oh that makes for a happy day indeed. They just go on for days and days. 🙂

  11. Dakota/Caren/Cody – Michigan – Freelance writer, pet blogging professional, product influencer, half of the writing team behind Dakota's Den and "Cat Chat With Cody & Caren" Most importantly, I am a "pet mom" to Dakota, (Shetland Sheepdog) and Cody (my silver gray tabby!)
    Caren says:

    great thing to be thankful for! I am thankful that when I fractured my ankle (a few fractures) this past July 9th that I don’t need surgery. But….I am unhappy because I was also walking daily with Levi which I can’t do at least until August 24th. It’s causing me to eat more which I don’t need to be doing!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I’m eating less bad food and walking and it’s done wonders. I miss some of the food I gave up, but I can’t do that anymore. I hope you get back out on your walks very soon. 🙂

  12. Timmy Tomcat – Plymouth Meeting, PA – I am one Big Beeyootifur Bloo! Yessir!
    Timmy Tomcat says:

    Those old triglycerides can be really difficult for some and we are glad you are controlling yours the right way. Dad is one of those lucky few whose metabolism is such that he can eat anything and they barely break normal. His are naturally low. When he first had them done years ago they actually repeated them as they thought it was a lab mistake. May you live long and prosper with your new good numbers!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Mine were slowly rising each year and I wasn’t paying enough attention. Finally my doctor said you need to address this and then told me how. You’re lucky to have such great numbers. 🙂

  13. Kathe W. – Married to my best pal, mother of three grown children, retired and wouldn't be able to fit work in now-too busy having fun and learning new things every day.
    Kathe W. says:

    Being healthy and taking care of yourself is sooooooooo important! Cheers to you and Zane!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes it is and if you’re not paying attention it will slip away from you and you’ll end up with bad numbers. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      That makes two of us, Ellen. I was pretty high and now I’m almost where I should be. 🙂

  14. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
    Tails Around the Ranch says:

    Good for you! Simply changes like diet can yield some amazing results. Keep up the great work!

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I was shocked at how much I lowered my numbers in just three months. I’m going to keep doing what I’m doing. 🙂

      • Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
        Tails Around the Ranch says:

        👍🏻 Good for you! I’ve been using essential oils which have dramatically reduced my blood pressure. It stunned me with the amount of the reduction.

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      I didn’t get good news with the first test, but the last one was amazing. Happy Thursday, Barbara. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure is. I was eating some bad things too. Like chips. Lots of chips and other food that I didn’t used to eat. They are all gone now. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s a wise decision for us and we’ll do what needs doing to not have to take medication. 🙂

  15. Michelle – Hi, I am Michelle, I am married to a wonderful Christian man & my best friend ever, in the world. We live in the Peachy state of GA. I hope to inspire and encourage you through my blog posts.
    Michelle says:

    I’m thankful for our (new-to-us) 2013 Hyundai.🤗.💕

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It sure is and I want to be a healthy old lady. I’ve got a ways to go before I’m old though. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Snacking is what caused me all the problems. I got rid of the chips, some pasta and potatoes and started walking. Amazing results. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s what we all should do. Wkhy take medication if you can do something else. Happy weekend. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      Yes and my weight is going down too. A very nice side effect. Hugs. 🙂

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s amazing what we can do without medication. You just have to do the work. 🙂

  16. Lisa
    Lisa says:

    To have good health as we age is such a blessing. Congrats on lowering the count without medication. It’s been too hot here to walk,,,,but I have no excuse for not doing my elliptical except that I just don’t make the time. xoxox

    • Sandee – California – Home of Awww Mondays, Happy Tuesday, and Wordless Wednesday.
      Sandee says:

      It’s hard to get out there at times, but I just go. It’s got to be done and the results are evident. Also my weight is going down. That’s even more wonderful. 🙂

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