PTurner, hows that diet going?

I've been away from The Villages for six month and will be returning soon. (yay). I'm just wondering if anyone knows the best place to get a professional facial.

Hi Bare,

I'm just reading your message. Yea! You are returning to TV soon! I'll PM you when I'm coming down and hope we can finally meet!!

I haven't lost additional weight since my high school reunion-- but haven't gained back any either. It has been stressful these last few weeks with the unexpected loss of my Dad. I'm home (ATL) now after some weeks with my Mom helping her with her difficult transition.

Thanks for asking. It gives me motivation to get back to healthier eating and exercise-- and hopefully being able to report back good results.

PT, I know you're going through a stressful time and I congratulate you for not gaining weight. When I was stressed, I used to lose my appetite. Of course that was 100 years ago. Now it is the opposite and I crave comfort foods. And yes, we will meet up this winter for sure.

Back to FACIALS .. someone out there must know a good place to have facials. :confused:

OK, someone out there in cyber land must have a recommendation for facials. Puhleeze? :024: If not, I guess I'll just have to try a dermatologist or day spa. But I rely so much on recommendations.

Oh, by the way, I have the name of a person who does hair colour, he is supposed to be marvelous and very reasonable.

I wish I could help you out Barefoot. Has anyone tried Tuscany Day Spa and Salon at Lake Sumter Landing? Their website makes it look like it would be a really nice spa.


http://tuscanydss.com/Tuscanydayspa_salon.php

What is so "girly" about sushi???

Thanks BK. That website does look nice. I think I'll treat myself to one of their facials when I arrive.

I also got another suggestion (via private message) from a fellow Canuck. How nice! It was a suggestion to try Dana at the Wellness Center. But perhaps staff has changed - I think the Wellness Center has been sold? :shrug:

Real men eat quiche. :evil6:

Wooo! I should check into TV more often Bare, I need a hair coloring person and you need a facial recommendation!

If you wouldnt mind a little trip to Mt. Dora,(and who wouldnt?) at my daughters shop there is a wonderful lady who has been doing facials for 25-30 years. She does everything from popping pimples, removing black and whiteheads to relaxation facials.

Ok now i need your hair color person!:coolsmiley:

Hi Ladies-
I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this however, I'm hoping some of you will have the answer. I have been struggling with Plantar Fasciitis for 2 years only to find out I have post tibial tendonitis as well. Have any of you had this? Do you have any advice on shoes, orthothics? Any help is greatly appreciated. If you think I should post this under general topics, please let me know. I am soooo miserable and want to get out and do things!!

LisaJ, I don't have any advise, just sympathy for you after reading about your ailments. It sounds very painful.

Have you done things that caused lots of impact on your feet, like areobics, running or perhaps from a job?

After reading about plantar fasciitis and post tibial tendonitis, it sounds like the ptt was caused by the plantar fasciitis...maybe how you've favored that leg when you tried to walk.

I hope someone can help with a suggestion to ease the pain.

Hi B-
Yes, it is from my job. I am a realtor (from Naples), and was on my feet alot. I took 4 months off this summer hoping that would help. It didn't. I've been to several doctors however, I have found the people of TOTV to be sooo knowledgeable and helpful that I thought I would reach out for help. Thanks so much for your kind words.

I had Plantar Fasciitis from dancing so much in the wrong shoes and I was in soooo much pain and I didn't want to have any surgeries because I've heard horror stories about them. I went to All About Feet on 466 near Bargains & Treasures and that man was a miracle maker. He sold me some orthothic (sp?) innersoles for my existing shoes and also sold me a set of "MIRACLE" shoes that instantly cured and stopped my pain. That was about 6 months ago and I haven't had a problem since. The shoes were about $70 and I use them all day long in the house but don't wear them dancing as they are slipons and I can only dance in closed shoes, but my shoes with the innersoles have been working great. If you want more about this store, I will look for his card for you. I call him the Miracle Worker as I was in so much pain. Good Luck!!

I had plantar faschiitis about 4 years ago for probably over a year. Extremely painful, and not only when you are walking, as you know if you've ever had it. Sometimes you're just sitting on the couch when pain shoots thru your heel/foot/leg.

Family doctor referred me to a podiatrist. I also had a heel spur, which I think is common. Took naproxen twice a day for about 2 mos (no longer took it ONLY when I had a flare-up) and also got a cortisone shot in the heel. Can't remember which order I did that in.

Podiatrist recommended orthotics but I didn't get them since I love wearing sandals and didn't like the looks of them in sandals. Maybe the specialty shoe store can do a better job there.

If the PF had persisted I would have tried them (orthotics). I think I also would have tried acupuncture and reflexology, but didn't need to in my case (so far).

Threw out all shoes except ones that have very good arch support - Merrell's are my favorite. Hardly ever wear heels. Liked the way Born felt but have had 2 soles crack and they only have a 1 year warranty and shoe repair can't repair their soles. Thanks for the shoe store recommendation, Kathie - will stop in when I get to TV in November.

Hi LisaJ,
The only thing that helped my PF was orthotics. But be warned. Most of the brands sold in supermarkets and drugstores, including Dr. Scholls, make the PF worse! To relieve PF, orthotics must be rock hard and have arch support. Spenco is the only store-bought brand I've seen that works. Sounds like KathieI found another one at the All About Feet store she mentioned. (Can't wait to check it out when I'm there!) I have a custom pair ordered and fitted by my orthopedic doctor. They work great, but it does limit the type of shoes I can wear. If I wear sandals for any extended time (sans orthotics), I pay dearly.

Best of luck to you. I hope you find relief soon!

There is a wonderful shoe store in Spanish Springs town square and they carry only the best shoes -- I think it is All About Feet.

Where have all the Skittles gone?
 

Maybe there are no trick-or-treaters in TV. But I am in Ohio.

Why oh why oh why oh….

Why has nobody designed a little Halloween vault with a big lock with a timer? – a timed lock that can be set to open the little vault just a few minutes before the first trick-or-treater is due. And not before – no matter what.

Kit Kats! And Reese’s! And Twix! Oh My!

I tried to buy Skittles. I hate Skittles. I do not understand why anybody likes Skittles. But kids like Skittles. And I do not. And so for years I bought Skittles…….

BUT NOW I cannot find Skittles anywhere.

I could not keep my fool-proof plan to myself. Ohhhh, nooooo, I had to blab my plan --my plan to avoid EATING ALL THE HALLOWEEN CANDY before the first little superhero shows up at the door to rescue me.

Maybe you have heard that old saying, “No good deed goes unpunished.” I have never liked that saying, but I guess old sayings get to be old sayings because sometimes they come true.

Yep. I thought I was doing one of those good deeds when year after year, I revealed my Skittles plan to other women. And I bet they told even more women. AND NOW, they are all out there beating me to the Skittles. By the time I get around to buying the Halloween candy, only the good stuff is left.

I guess if I were an entrepreneur, I would either invent that Halloween vault with the timed lock or buy up a bunch of Skittles next summer and scalp them when it gets close to Halloween.

Chocoholic Boomer


PS: Yeah. Yeah. I know. I know. You might be asking why I do not just ask Mr. Boomer to hide the candy from me. I have tried that. It does not work.

Mata Hari Boomer

My daughter also has foot pain, both feet. If your feet hurt everything hurts! A great sandal that I know can be bought at Macy's is the Fitflop. Not cheap but very worth the price. I also have a pair of Skechers tone up flip flops which I practically live in. Both brands have great arch support, not sure if they help plantar f..... I had always been one to take shoes off when I came in the door. Not a good idea when the floor is made of hard tile so now I keep my flipflops on even when inside.

My podiatrist recommended Naot brand shoes for my plantar faciatis. They are made in Israel and are available at the shoe store in Spanish Springs. They have great insoles, or you can remove them, and put your own insoles in.

Naots come in clogs and dressy sandals. I swear by them and wear them a lot. I love to go barefoot, which I shouldn't do. But as soon as I feel any foot discomfort, I start wearing my Naots all the time and my feet feel great again.

P.S.
Boomer, I SO understand your Halloween strategy of buying candy you don't like. I did that for years. Of course I had more will power then. Now I buy what I like, but hide it from myself in the garage. In the hope that during the trip to the garage, the craving will go away. But sadly, it never does. :popcorn:

That's the store. I have a couple of pairs of shoes from there, Finn Comfort shoes....one pair of sandals, another pair of athletic shoes. They have a great fit and arch support for anyone with plantar problems. The insole is removable and replaceable. Only problem is the shoes are mucho expensive. I also have an orthotic from them that I wear in my other shoes.

I've also bought shoes from All About Feet. There I got relief from another foot difficulty I was experiencing at the time.

When your feet hurt, it's difficult to do anything. Good luck is getting the situation taken care of.

Thank you sooo much ladies! I appreciate all your advice.

Yesterday, was a big disappointment for me. I was offerred my "dream job" and that was to sell real estate for TV. The classroom training started Monday and everything went fine (we basically sat and listened). On Tuesday, we had building tours and needless to say I had intolerable pain. So on Wednesday morning, I went in and told them that I could not do the job at this time. It wouldn't be fair to them or all of the wonderful customers that come to visit (to be stuck with me). They were wonderful and understanding however, I was so sad. Hopefully, I can get healthy and have another opportunity at a later date.

I will keep trying your suggestions however, from what I understand it just takes time, rest, good shoes and orthotics.

Does anyone remember Jill Clayburgh? I loved her in "an Unmarried Woman". Sadly, She just passed through at the age of 66. Chronic leukemia.

Oh Lisa. Feel this hug.

Yes, I remember her, Bare. Very sad, 66 is young today, isn't it. With my dad being 94, I think anything below 80 is young...... isn't it???? RIP Jill, you were a terrific actress.

Kathie, it seems to me that "OLD" changes yearly. It is always 15 years older than I am. These days it seems to me that a healthy 80 year old is actually young! :a040:

Foot Pain
 

Not sure if this will help, but I have arthritis in both my feet which at times has been disabling. I use Voltaren Gel which I apply to my feet and it seems to provide a lot of relief very quickly. It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). You might ask your doctor about it. I like the idea that it is topical so it doesn't get into my blood stream.

If you have any questions about it you can PM me.

Is it prescription or over-the-counter? I wonder if it works on knees?

Please let us know if you need a prescription. Thank You Gracie!!! I feel your hug!!!

I recently met a 94 year-old lady who line dances and plays mahjong for money. She should live in TV but lives in N. Miami. Anyway, her mind and body are still healthy. She is chronologically ageful, but young in my book!

Hey, I just coined a word.

Yes it does.
It's prescription. Here is the website: http://www.voltarengel.com/consumer/default.aspx

In the interest of being perfectly honest I should probably mention that I work for the company that makes it, but I do use it and probably would never have heard of it otherwise.

Girl Talk: Real Men!!
 

It's a shame there are so few "Real Men" left that women have to turn to wine for a support system!
Men should be ashamed they've become so self-absorbed they don't know what being a "gentleman" really means!

A Real Man.............

A real man is a woman's best friend.
He will never stand her up and never let her down.
He will reassure her when she feels insecure and comfort her after a bad day.
He will inspire her to do things she never thought she could do...
To live without fear and forget regret.
He will enable her to express her deepest emotions and give in to her most intimate desires.
He will make sure she always feels as though she's the most beautiful woman in the room and enable her to be the most
confident, sexy, seductive and invincible.

No..wait......sorry.......I'm thinking of wine.:wine:
It's wine that does all that.........
Never mind !!!!
;)

I had my hairdresser go to Sanibel Island with me one year and it was fantastic!

It must have been Mountain Valley Red Wine. I bought mine in The smokies!

I was reading the thread that someone started about botox. And how botox injections could possibly be causing muscle atrophy in other parts of the body. I really doubt it, because botox has been around a long time. But .. I used to think that cigarette smoking wouldn't hurt you!

I had a friend that had liposuction, a gal in her 40s. She died on the way home from the hospital from a blood clot. Any surgical procedure has some kind of risk.

And I was musing about beauty treatments and the price that women are willing to pay for youth enhancements. It is really hard to deal with flab and wrinkles and know that you're not just having a bad day, that looking like your grandmother is a way of life! I know we should all be grateful that we're alive and reasonably healthy. And not agonize about the bags and sags.

Anyway, I started thinking about "quick and easy" facelifts .. I'm not sure of the correct name. You walk into the doctor's office and without surgery, you walk out an hour later looking like a teenager. Someone told me the other day that with the "quick and easy" facelifts, they run a thread through your face and it has barbs on it to pull the skin tight. And now some people are having the barbs come through the skin on their face. Yikes!!

There is absolutely no point to this post. (Unless you know of a skin cream that makes your skin look like a baby's bum! ... please post the name here).

Oh Barefoot, I know.

I once looked into having my eyelids done. I figured if I found the right surgeon, at least I would not end up with that look of perpetual surprise. But then I chickened out anyway. The idea of elective surgery, especially near my eyes, was something that I managed to talk myself out of.

I have wondered about brow lifts, too. Maybe I could get the same effect though by using duct tape under my bangs. Do they make duct tape in skin tones? If they do not, perhaps they should.

I have found that the best way to make my skin look wonderful and young is to look in the mirror while not wearing my contact lenses or my glasses.

And if you lie down on your back and look in a hand-mirror, the sagging goes away. You can take yourself right back to the 1970's, no problem and it costs nothing.

One thing that I seriously do believe in though for skin is the use of sunscreen. My daily moisturizer and makeup have sunscreen. But that is not exactly a news bulletin. We all know about sunscreen.

Boomer

Oh Boomer, yes, we all know about sunscreen NOW! But where were you when I was 16? Where were you when I was mixing iodine and baby oil and baking in the sun all day long in my itsy bikini?

And now the damage is done and it is irreversible. :grumpy:

Uh, Barefoot, that was me sitting right there beside you.

I had a couple of terrible burns though and that made me stop.

Although, then I took up slathering on that stuff -- what was it called??? I think it was Q-T. (I think somewhere in this thread -- where we have all been talking for nearly 3 years -- we did our Q-T confessions once before.)

I remember going to an amusement park on a date when I was 16. I had used that evil stuff the day before so I could be sure to appear so glamorous. I looked like I had rusted and I had not rusted evenly either. With that and my Cleopatra eyeliner and my teased hair, I was such a vision of loveliness.

Boomer

For sagging skin what has worked great for me for years is a small chip clip on the back of my neck; and with long hair, no one has a clue.

I always hoped for something that resembled Pebbles Flintstone's hair that could just be cranked up tighter and tighter as needed to pull facial skin tighter.

Give it up girls..... It's all in the genes. Feel good about yourself "inside" and you will look beautiful "outside" as well.

Any kind of age-enhancing surgery is such a risk that I wouldn't dare try it. Like Jane Fonda, Joan Rivers, Melanie Griffith, et al. YUK

See your "wrinkles" as character lines and wear them well.

barb