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4 oz. meat/poultry/fish
2 eggs
2 oz. hard cheese
4 oz. cottage cheese (plain)
8 oz. yogurt (plain, no added sugar)
2 oz. nuts/seeds/nut butters (no sugar)
6 oz. beans (legumes)
4 oz. hummus
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4 oz. plain tofu
4 oz. tempeh
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4 oz. corn or peas or winter squashes
2 oz. oatmeal or oat bran (weighed dry, before preparing with water)
3 rice cakes
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6 oz. loose or diced fruit (berries, grapes, cantaloupe, watermelon, fruit salad, etc.)
2 oz. dried fruit (raisins, dates, apricots, etc.)
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including summers squashes
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Brad and Bob, Physical Therapists on You Tube, are great!
I agree. Bob and Brad and the new guy have helped with several things. I always enjoy your fixes to the van…you have an inventive mind. Happy trails.
🎶the world's best physical therapists on the internet 🎶
I was just about to mention them!
Last year I woke up with a stiff neck. Of course Brad and Bob had a video. All good by the end of the week. Also they are very fun❣️
Retired tap teacher here 👋 You can tap with your hands 👋! And you can tap sitting down (which actually is pretty hard) but you can sit and paddle away at your steps working on rhythm and tempo more than worrying about the step. ALSO you can speak tap. If you understand the language of tap, you can tap alllll day long in your head without moving a muscle! 💕. So if I say …. Shuffle hop step flap step, shuffle hop step flap step …. If you are fluent in tap you know that is a single time step and you can visualize doing the step… 😜 sorry… I don’t get to talk or do tap anymore…. So tap nerd came out ! And … Don’t you dare say you can’t tap dance ever again! 😠 …. 🥰
oh yes, that's great advice! I totally understand what you are saying. I know I can keep the memorizing going with actually dancing!! YAY!!
Bob and Brad on KZhead are physical therapists who helped me with my knee. They recommended a brace with a band above and below the knee. I wore it a lot until my knee got so it didn’t easily twist. Now I wear it when I’m going to be doing a lot of walking. Medi-Dyne Cho-Pat Dual Action Knee Strap is the one I use.
The Cho-Pat Dual strap is awesome. I've used it for many, many years to stabilize my wonky kneecap.
thanks for the suggestion!
Hey Lulu I think you should get an MRI to see exactly where you are at in terms of your meniscus and your overall joint health. You may have debris floating around in there and an arthroscopic debridement could take care of that. Arthroscopic surgery is not too bad to recover from, certainly a lot better than the old days of knee surgery. With your joint cleaned up you will have a much better chance of a full recovery.
You can chair dance 🪩. Your smile is a little dance.
I just commented with all my advise but I failed to say how I admire your spirit and resolve to keep on keeping on....I shed a couple tears in the first few frames of this video - I knew how disappointed you must be. But you are staying positive and I love that about you!!
thanks for your lovely note! 😊
Me too❣️
As someone who had suffered from serious knee injuries I learned that ibuprofen can be really hard on my stomach. The solution for me is to dissolve the ibuprofen in my favorite hand lotion and apply it to the sore knee. This method bypasses the stomach while still relieving the pain.
Water bottle. Slip two covered hair elastics over the leg of the table and leave them there. When ready, slip one over the bottom half of the Water bottle and one over the neck. I have this with a two litre bottle of water and it never moves.
Dollar tree has some longer hair ties
I'm so glad you figured it out, don't know what we would do without our dancing Lulu. God Bless you Lulu, you are an inspiration to so many. Girl just keep on dancing for as long as you can.
Prayers for quick healing Lulu!🙏 YOU GOT THIS! ( I nearly cried when you came limping up with that sad music😭) OMG you got me😂 You even managed to find a positive note which I love about your content💯❤ Yes to natural healing!!! Our bodies and minds are equipped to heal ourselves, speaking from personal experience.
Hi Lulu, sorry your knee is giving you trouble. Two KZhead channels that I swear by are Upright Health , and Bob and Brad. After you clean the rust from your hinges don't forget to protect them with WD-40. You can even buy a small can to take with you and use for touchups while you're at the beach next winter. Safe travels when you go to Iowa. I hope your knee starts to feel better soon. And yeah, chair dancing can be fun when your knee is acting up. Maybe even devise a whole new chair dance routine for your song while youre healing. 😊😊😊😊❤
Lulu you are just to cute, Dancing with a bum knee. You remind me of myself, even when my back is down if the music is on I'm ready to dance. I was car dancing in my daughter's car today at a stop sign, looked over at the guy in the car next to us and he was giving me a big thumbs up sign and laughing through his smile. My daughter of course was embarrassed but I just kept car dancing and it really did make my heart feel lighter. As always Love all your videos and I'm sending vibes of Blessings and Love for you and for a semi speedy recovery. It's going to take some time for that knee to heal properly. It took mine a year when I messed mine up and then I turned around and messed up the other knee. Both knees are doing great now just gotta keep putting on foot in front of the other and keep moving. But as your song goes. " La de da de da da, La de da de da da I'm always doing the best that I can. Does it serve you well, it serves me well " so I'll just keep pushing forward along with you and we'll heal together. Blessings for your trip to visit your daughter and will look forward to more videos.
I'm so grateful I can still move the knee with a problem, just can't put weight on it!! I'll keep dancing!!! 💕
Remove the wood pieces from the door and glue it together and you could some old yard stick pieces on
Prayers for a complete and fast recovery...😀
Forgot to add to my comment the most important part… the Organic Castor oil will help it heal faster.!!!
Lulu, I'll be praying for a fast recovery and cheering you on as you continue to travel and garden and do it Lulu's way through this season of therapy and recovery .
Hey Lulu I don't know if CBD products are legal in MA but a friend of mine here in VT uses a CBD cream for her knee issues. According to her out of all the products she has tried this has been the most helpful.
Hi Lulu Hope you are having a good day today. Great information. Have a good trip to Iowa. Happy Mother's Day to you.
❤❤love you lulu - you are an inspiration in so many ways - today you showed us another inspiring aspect of your character and spirit and that is how you handle disappointment and physical adversity ‘ you keep it small ‘ that made me teary eyed and I want you to know how much I admire you - big huge hugs 🥰 Joyce
Yes !! I drink from a copper water bottle too - copper structures the water and makes it more alkaline in approximately 3-4 hours other benefits too - we ate twins in the water bottle department 👍
Oh, sorry to see the limp! I've walked that walk before. I watch Bob and Brad for my aches and pains as well. Have a safe trip. Be well soon.
I appreciate the reality of not being able to physical do what the mind perceives. I watch to see your creative changes in your van. Get well soon. Thank you for sharing.
You have given me so many good ideas that I would like to share something that works for me during healing. Absorbine makes a veterinary liniment that has helped with my many sprains, strains and even my arthritis. Never tried it for torn meniscus but thought I would share so you could check it out. Sending love, light, and prayers for a speedy recovery.
Been there. Done that! OUCH. I used Voltaren gel which was a prescription but now I buy the Walmart Equate brand over the counter for pain. I slept on my back with a towel rolled up under my knee. I finally wimped out and had the surgery. Had a motion machine after surgery for about 3-4 days to keep knee from getting stiff. Surgery wasn’t that bad. Good luck on your road to recovery. You look awesome in your outfit today. You don’t get any sympathy by your looks. Just limping along…singing a song…..on the road to recovery. K
A bike bottle holder may work or a folding cup holder you see them on boats . Try a serving tray under your ice making cooler that plastic
Attitude is All - and yours is tops, Lulu. You’ve likely already heard of this, but in case not, do research Barbara O’Neill’s information on Castor Oil poultices. Caster Oil on the knee directly may help with healing and relieving inflammation (an alternative to too much Ibuprofen). Heal quickly and take it easy. -V
Lulu, I'm so sorry that you are going through pain. Hope your healing is very fast. I just want to say that your set up in your van is absolutely beautiful and perfect. It looks like a complete apartment in a tiny space and decorated so comfy and tasteful. Love you, your channel, and your van. Thank you for all of your entertainment, encouragement, and giving us all a sense of belonging even though we don't know each other and haven't personally met you. We all love and need your channel!❤
wow Sandra, thanks so much for such a delightful beautiful note to me!! I'm so happy you enjoy my channel and I'm glad you are here! Lulu 😊
Sorry to hear about your injury, Lulu. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Have fun with your daughter out in Iowa! Keep on keepin' on!
thanks Doris!! 😊
You're all matchy matchy with your van 😅 Assume you've watched Bob and Brad for physio...I've learned a lot from them. Hope the pain isn't too bad and you can find some relief 🙏
I can’t believe this video! Yesterday, I had a car accident and the science you described was like me!!! I was hit by a speeding car on my right side, turned all the way around and 2 airbags went off…could hardly breath till a Good Samaritan opened my door to let smoke out. Another person that stopped was an EMT and he started checking me out before emergency services arrived. Badly bruised but nothing broken. I am icing and using arnica cream which works wonders. You might try it on your knee. 🙏 for healing for us both 🕊🥰
oh goodness Mary Lou!! how unfortunate the accident. how fortunate you are ok. we never know what the new day will bring!! heal well!! 🙏
El Paso Manual Physical Therapy on KZhead is great!
Yes! He is awesome! ❤
I went immediately to the tap dancing. Sometimes an elevated treadmill does something to my inner knees. Wearing a brace definitely works. Also, Turmeric, which I'm sure you're familiar with and probably take. I truly think taking a short break from tap dancing will do the trick. You'll be back at it in no time.
Lulu, I love your cute accent.
Lysine helps sun poisoning. There is ointment for lips, put on as soon as you feel it. Can also take it as a supplement (in vitamin section). SPF in sun to avoid but sometimes you just forget!
I found the Dandy Blend in Drakesville, Iowa in an Amish store. I tried it and I’m sold. Love it.
DELISH!!
Binder clips should help with sock and bathingsuit pockets, you can slip knot a long rubberband thru the silver tabs. You should be able to access bags without removing the clips or band.
Love your boho pants!! I so get the knee pain. I have a torn meniscus and torn ACL (same knee😕). Recently, arthritis joined in☹. Knee replacement suggested. Gonna start PT. After that, for the next few months, plan on doing PT via KZhead also. By faith, will keep 'MY' knee. Hope you heal quickly....(both of us).
I hope we both heal quickly too!!
Hi Lulu 😊 I'm sure you probably already know this but Berkey water filters should be back flushed about every 6 months or so to help maintain their effectiveness and longevity.
I love your outfit. It is so cute and looks beautiful on you. I hope your injury heals quickly.
thanks!!! 💕
Greetings Lulu, I it use to be a híper person, but I felt and broke my right leg (the tibia) in two parts, and had to be in bed for four months, and now I walk with a walker. Before I prepare everything inside the camper to go camping I now I need help for everything. Thanks God my camper family is wonderful, they help me. I’m in a group that camp around the Island in Puerto Rico.🇵🇷
oh Maria, that is unfortunate. we never know what the new day will bring!!
I’ve had a torn meniscus so I know the driving position of your knees will be uncomfortable & affect the healing of the meniscus. Take an ice pack or silicone bag on your trip to help with inflammation (which causes arthritis). Asking for an xl cup of ice “for mr ice pack” in a restaurant drive-thru is usually given free. Recommend a gusseted silicone bag - more flexibility to drape around knee than an ungusseted one, and can be used for cut fruit or veggies in your cooler later.
A little spray of wd40 on those hinges will prevent rust and keep them working smoothly. It comes in little spray cans too, cheaper and easier to carry
Suggestion on the door to hold the packing cubes back. Try velcro use a piece on each side to stick to the plastic then a strip to go across and attach at both sides..
You might be more comfortable sleeping in the position you’d be in in a recliner, if you can manage that. With knee injuries, laying flat can be hard. Best to you.
Lysine works great for soars on your lips
Praying for a speedy recovery for your knee.❤
So sorry to here of your injury. Try caster oil poultices on your injury. The oil penetrates deeply to help heal just about anything.
I think I did the same a few months ago! Rest it and exercise in a week or so. I also put a throw pillow under my knee to support it while I slept….so helpful, for me🙏🏻 Good luck and a perfect time to practice patience ❣️❣️🙏🏻
Magnets in knee sleeve worked for me when nothing else worked. Got plenty of advice and tried it all. It worked in about 2 wks. Good luck!!
Good on you for deciding to look after your knee yourself, Lulu! It's amazing what you can repair with some good info and a lot of dedication. Most professionals resist the idea of people doing things for themselves, but I've had great success over the decades. Most of it is not rocket science, though having a friend who's an RMT, dancer or bodywork practitioner of some kind can be a great asset. Sometimes it's the body's way of telling us to slow down, too! 😉
Love 💕 and light to all 💕. ❤. 😊
For your thin pieces wood, paint sticks stirs, and may be free at Lowes.
great idea!!!
Hope the leg gets better soon Lulu! How about a sticky velcro dot on your packing cubes and inside the doors??
You can use a flat metal brace for the inside of those cabinet doors
Hi Lulu, praying for your healing. Sounds like a piece of would could be as thin as a solid wood ruler. The back of a ruler is flat & front with numbers is slightly rounded. Traveling Grace😊
great idea, thanks!!
Last thing🤣 pull the knee compression sleeve up a bit so the knee cap is centered in the opening🙋♀️
Oh Lulu! I'm sorry about your knee, but love that you have a plan (as always). For your socks and bathing suit cubes, maybe you could put a piece of stiff cardboard, or plastic, in the cube to keep it from flopping down? I know how you hate the bungies! Also, frankincense oil from vitality extracts helps with pain relief. I've also used kwan loong oil to help with aches and pains. I just want to not use nsaids if i can help it. Hope you heal up quickly ❤❤❤
thanks for your suggestions! 😊
❤ Good Day Lulu🤩🌻🌞 Your still Dancing 👍Just in 1 place 👍 Awsome 👍 i do the same thing! Ive had a Bad ankle from work 7,8 yrs. Ago& i do the same thing! Your all set on your Van,love your Magnet Sunglasses 😎 I have the clip ons👍 Can't wait for next Adventure!🤩🇺🇲🙌🙏👌✌️🤞🌞🌻🌟✝️💜🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💜🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
For me, I eventually had surgery for my torn meniscus and haven't looked back in 7+ years. In and out of hospital in one day. Have you ever noticed...meni-cus... Not mini, but many-cus. 😂. Such a profound description😂😂
🙏🏻 get well soon Lulu!
I always go to Upright Health on utube. Hes just so clear, concise and pleasant. Good luck✨️
Matt is an excellent communicator, I like that he throws in bots of humor.
You are an inspiration.
Sinvisc they put in your knee joint it lasts for years. Stay hydrated.
You can use paint stirrer sticks for the doors.
great idea!!! 😊
Quick recovery 🙏
I had the same thing exactly on my knee side and your right it was because I twisted it good luck with it push tons of protein I find it helps the body heal alot faster I did it when I fractured three ribs and instead of taking six weeks to heal they healed in two I like the way the light looked beside the Berky classy I've seen this guy on you tube who keeps ice in a metal thermos all the fixes make sense sorry about your knee ❤❤❤❤
Sending good energy for quick healing ❤
Thank you for sharing ✌️💖🤟healing 🙏🏻
MCT oil for carrier oil, 3 drops of Rosemary oil plus 3 drops of Peppermint oil. Good luck1
Best moves yet!!! You are unstoppable 👍 Even if it was one finger dancing, you would dance.
Hey Lulu I just thought of something while I was watching your video How about cutting up a vinyl tablecloth. For under your freezer From the dollar store or thrift store, You won’t have to replace anymore, just wipe clean . What ya think ??? Feel better soon sweetie. I’ve been having some shit going on with my left thumb. Had this before. I’m taking care of it myself. We just get up brush ours off and carry on… lol Thanks Karen from Florida 🌴💕
hi Karen!! thanks for the suggestion!! hope your thumb feels better!!! yup, we just gotta carry on!! 💕
Get well soon ❤😊
💗💫This!Healing prayers!🙏
Hi Lulu 🙋♀️ Get well soon ❤️😊 Safe travels ❤😊 Enjoyed the video, thanks for sharing ❤️😊
You can planne the wood down on the doors
I thought about your tap dancing right away, but yes you have a great attitude 😊.
Use a simple ball bunji to hold the water bottle when not is use you can put it away somewhere close
#Grateful 🙏 love you guys, thank you, #mahalo
It happened to me, I’m 62 and I stepped out of my car. I had the surgery and it’s like night and day. I got my life back. Good luck!
My dermatologist recommended mineral sunscreen #50 , it doesn’t have all the chemicals that regular sunscreen has. Even good on your lips !
Oh Miss Lulu you’re such an inspiration. Thank You very much.
Love your van, you are wonderfully peppy
Love your positive attitude! And love your dance 🩰☺️👍
Way to go Lulu. You’re always so positive! What an inspiration you are❣️
So sorry to hear about your knee injury, Lulu! I’m sending positive vibes your way! 💗. Be safe on your travels to Iowa and enjoy your time with your daughter.
Love the one legged dance moves, you are a trip. Good video as always.
I find Lidocaine patches on my knee are very helpful with pain. Some nights I need one for sleep to happen. You are in my thoughts.
i hope you get better soon Mrs. LuLu😊 you rock! be safe and well.
Sorry to see your limping ☹ Don't dismiss but try Castrol Oil for the pain. You can research it. I am like a greased pig when I go to bed; it helps. (I saw someone did pegboard under their mattress)
Loved your new glasses LuLu Wishing you speedy comfort on that knee Nothing slows you down You are loved❤️🌹
You have a strong spirit and you will tap into our hearts
Please have a look at Traumeel injections with cold lazer therapy (called Comra here in South Africa). All natural. Saved my back and my knee.
I had the same scenario with a torn rotator cuff and also a knee. Physical therapy saved me from surgery. Been over five years now.
KZhead can be so helpful!! Hope your healing goes well❤
so sorry to see you hurting
Wow so sorry to hear of your knee issue. I had the same injury last May and it did take months to heal. And then I had the exact same injury on the opposite knee starting January 2. It’s almost healed right now. I did the same thing I did not get diagnosed. I am sure it was the meniscus also. What was very helpful for me, was to use crutches. It helps so much to get the weight off of the knee so it can heal better. And using crutches is a good work out for the entire body. I also went up and down stairs on my butt. I engaged my core muscles and I used my arms so I was getting a workout in both of those areas going up and down the stairs. I am still icing the knee morning and night that is very helpful. But there are a lot of really good therapies now. I forget the name of the one that freezes, cryo therapy? But another subscriber mentioned focused shock therapy. I looked at it and it seems like that is some sort of sound therapy. This is where it’s at. You might want look into that. It could help you heal faster. Also as much as you can avoid the pavement and big stores. The floors are much too hard and I would feel the difference immediately and both the pavement and on hard floors. The best thing for my knee last summer was going to the beach every day and walking on crutches. You would be amazed how easy it is to walk on crutches in the sand. I have been so down about not being able to move around and to dance also. I really feel for you and I want you to heal fast. You don’t have time for this Lulu!
Nice van walk-through. I just got the Travel Berkey. Getting it ready for my first use. For your bed, if you don't want to make the slats, they have them already made and ready to roll out on Amazon. I saw them when I was looking for something for my bed.
enjoy your Berkey!! I love mine!!
Rest❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yay Fall trip!
YAY YAY!!!! 💕
Alternate ice and heat
Can you just flip the lattice so the supports are in the bottom