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Post by LR63402 on Feb 27, 2019 10:49:27 GMT
This thread is for anyone that has been away from healthy eating, had a gain and is recommitting. We accept all forms of healthy eating here, whatever that means to you. We touch base daily for accountability and to encourage one another. This is a judgment free zone.
We all struggle to get the weight off and keep it off. Sometimes this is a challenge, but we never give up and that is the key. Regardless of our situation or where we are in reaching our goal, we count on talking to each other every day and are blessed to have one another as friends.
Our motto is persistence, not perfection.
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Post by LR63402 on Feb 27, 2019 11:12:13 GMT
Good morning friends,
I slept terrible last night and have a bit of a headache this morning. I'm already thinking about a nap later. The weather is turning back to cloudy today and rain tomorrow, and our 60s are going back to highs in the 40s and lows in the 20s over the weekend and upcoming week.
I posted before bed last night and it went onto "page 2", I know there have been times when there was a second page of posts and I missed reading those, so I'm re-sharing that ATL house update now: we just got a text from our agent, stating that she had just received a text from our buyers agent saying that they would be sending over an amendment tomorrow, related to some "minor repairs" and that "overall the inspection was good". Yippee and Hallelujah! Another hurdle cleared. Now, just hoping that her definition of "minor" is the same as ours...Hahaha. Mostly just happy that nothing major or objectional was found. DBIL and a friend that I used to work with both had home sales fall through recently based on some things revealed in the inspection that they didn't know anything about previously, so I was feeling a little nervous on that front. You just never know, especially in a 32 year old house.
So we're just kind of on pins and needles a little bit today to see what it is that is being asked. But at least at that point, we have the ball back in our court and have some control. Ha. I'm sure we'll do whatever they're asking if it's reasonable and truly "minor". We're getting a super sale price, so we can give a little on that. Once we get their requests, we'll have to officially agree or counter on the fixes. I swear, I'm never moving again.
I hope everybody has a good Wed. I'll definitely be checking back later.
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Post by keshet51 on Feb 27, 2019 12:21:17 GMT
Lora, what wonderful news on the house!!! Sounds like this process is wrapping up quickly, or at least that's how it seems to me. Of course to you it must seem like it's taking forever. And I know what you mean about not wanting to move again. Part of me thinks I should move now into assisted living so I don't have to move again in 10 years. I know that's crazy and I can't afford it anyway, but still... The disruption, expense and emotional load are really big with this kind of thing. I would have gone back to check yesterday's posts but appreciate that you re-posted here. Sorry about the miserable sleep night. You know I can relate.
We're due for more snow today, 2-5 inches, starting this afternoon. Supposed to have snow showers and flurries all day and then get heavy around 2 or 3. Luckily my merger meeting is this morning, the one that was rescheduled because of the snow 2 weeks ago, and I would have gone if I had to go by dog sled this time, but I have rescheduled our directors meeting this afternoon to next week. Some of the director travel from the Catskill mountains and I don't want a situation where they're looking at the clock every 2 minutes and may have trouble getting home. All of this to say, meeting this morning and then likely home for the afternoon.
I never got myself pulled together last night to make lunch for today although at least I got to the supermarket since I am out of salad ingredients. I'm baking some salmon now and will make lunch when I get home today. I woke up at 2 AM with a coughing fit and then a tickle in my throat, couldn't get back to sleep, had to drug myself. Feeling a little groggy now but at least I had some natural sleep in addition to the drugged kind. Hahaha, what do outsiders think when they read my posts???
Looks like the gym will have to wait for me for another day or two. Or 3. Tomorrow I'm in the city and don't get home until late. Friday night I think I'll do my regular routine of visiting with the DGKs and having dinner there, generally brought in by ex-DH and his wife. They know I need protein and a pile of veggies... So plan to resume working out on Saturday.
Have a great day all, will bb this afternoon.
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Post by LR63402 on Feb 27, 2019 12:39:33 GMT
Andi - regarding the sale of the house, in a way it seems quick but in another way it seems like it will never end...Lol. I mean, originally we'd said we weren't going to do any major work on the house, and would have it on the market before Halloween. Ha! Just looking forward to having the whole process done and over with. It feels like our lives have been on hold or in limbo for a very long time now. So we'll be excited to have the ATL house chapter closed out. Hopefully that happens on March 26th as planned. So sorry for more snow, that sounds messy. Good luck with your meeting today!
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Post by Jarmstrong on Feb 27, 2019 13:42:34 GMT
Good morning everyone.
I am probably going to babble - LOL so I am warning you in advance.
Andi sorry about the additional snow. I hope you get home before the worst of it hits.
Lora congrats on the house inspection. I have my fingers crossed that the repairs are minor. Sorry that you did not sleep well last night.
My mind is going in a million different directions and has been since the beginning of the year or it certainly seems that way. I just feel exhausted all the time and when there is something I need to take care of I just don't feel like I have the energy to take care of it.
DH and I have been looking at the $ for my surgery and my remaining vacation time at work. I have been weighing the pros and cons of doing the surgery this year. The biggest con to putting surgery off is I am probably going to lose the $500 deposit that I made when I went to see the surgeon. Other than that there are a lot of pros to waiting until next year to have surgery. At this point I am starting to wonder if I should even worry about it and just figure out a way to be comfortable with my body. I am not getting any younger........ But for now I am probably not going to have any surgery this year. This will free up my remaining vacation time and I won't be so tight on time off from work. It was something I was concerned about with DS still being in the hospital and DPs still needing so much help getting to Dr. appointments etc. I am going to take my bonus and save a large portion of it and I am going to get a new tattoo. I want to do something fun with my bonus. I may even get DH and I a new bed - we have needed a new mattress and box spring for awhile now.
I also need to get back to taking care of myself. I want to start going back to the gym and I really, really need to start eating right. I know I just need to start. This morning, getting ready for work, my work pants are a bit tight. I do not want to buy larger clothes. Also last night my blood sugar dropped on me for the first time in awhile. When I eat low carb/keto I do not have issues with my blood sugar because it stays stabilized. I have been riding around with my gym clothes in the car for a week. I just need to go.
When I am at home - I feel so drained and all I want to do is sleep. Yesterday I left work early and I was going to go home and go to bed. I changed my mind and decided to do a little retail therapy. I stopped and bought me some new tops for work. I wouldn't even allow myself to look at the leggings and t-shirts because I have so many that it really is a bit crazy. I do need a few tops and some nicer shoes to wear to work. So I got me a pair of ballet flats and a few tops for work.
anyway all this babbling to say - I need to refocus. Yes this year has been stressful but I need to STOP using that as an excuse to not take care of myself. |
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Post by LR63402 on Feb 27, 2019 14:59:30 GMT
Aww Jana! I'm sorry that it looks like you're having to put off the surgery. I know you've been looking forward to that. But I also tend to agree that, a temporary hold may be for the best. Recovery from something like that is pretty intense, and with the uncertainty of DSs situation right now, and not knowimg when and how often you may need to return to NC, it's probably a very smart move. Still, I know you were looking forward to improving some left over issues from your weight loss. On the other topics, it's no wonder you get home feeling drained and exhausted! Girl, you've been through so much this year and all of it has been physically, mentally and emotionally intense. It's amazing you haven't bumped this wall before now. For the last couple of months you must have been running on straight up adrenaline at times. A body and mind can only keep that up for so long, then you're worn out. Get yourself back on track with food, schedule and the gym when you can. None of those things can possibly make you feel worse, only better. (((Hugs)))
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Post by Jarmstrong on Feb 27, 2019 20:18:04 GMT
Good afternoon everyone.
I decided to make today my Friday. I am going to work on some self care and personal organization for the next couple of days. Tomorrow I have a massage at 9 a.m. and I plan to go to the gym. Tomorrow night I am doing a paint night with a good friend of mine that I have not seen since the end of last year. She is also going through some tough things as well, so this will give us a chance to catch up. I do not really have any other plans other than getting to the gym but I think I am going to sit down tonight and make a list of things I want to do. Like clean out my closet and purge any clothes I have not worn in awhile. I also want to put together some recipes for the coming weeks so I can get back on my eating plan. I may also do a little more retail therapy but not too much. I want to go through my closet first. I might include a mani and pedi in my self indulgence. I am NOT going to tell my parents that I am off because they will find a million and one things they want me to do for them. I am also not going to let my DD know that I am off.
I bought a new book for my tablet - so I might start on that as well.
I want to thank all of you for continuing to be a wonderful support system.
Unfortunately it looks like the weather will be gloomy for my long weekend - oh well. If I end up curled up reading or watching movies, how horrible is that?? |
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Post by LR63402 on Feb 27, 2019 20:56:52 GMT
Just got the copy of the inspection report and the amendment with what the buyers are asking for, it really is very reasonable. Just to have a couple of outside GFIC outlets repaired that aren't working correctly, and to have them installed in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry room - which totally makes sense...and was not code back when we bought the house back in 1997. So we'll have a brief call with our agent this evening, and then start scheduling to get the repairs completed.
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Post by LR63402 on Feb 27, 2019 21:04:50 GMT
Jana - Oh good for you! taking a couple of days for yourself sounds like a winner! I'm a little jelly over your retail therapy. I haven't bought a single piece of clothing since early spring of last year...so going on a year. Once all of the house buying and selling kicked into gear I put a self imposed ban on new clothes. Once the dust settles with the house stuff, I look forward to a trip to Belk, or maybe even better yet a virtual walk through the clearance section online.  |
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Post by success4susie on Feb 27, 2019 21:26:50 GMT
Just a quick HI from me....got to my morning gym class - oh what a good work out, then rushed home to grab my coffee and ride to PT with DH. Then we stopped to get him a haircut...gotta look good for DD and her boyfriend flying in this weekend.... one other stop, and once I got home it was almost time for Mah Jongg...just got home from that, and I have half an hour before I have to get ready to leave again...Bunco tonight. I thought if I didn't post now, it wouldn't happen...
Lora - I read the post from last night ---yippee! I know you will be thrilled when it is all over (as we were). I am going to start calling you Mountain Mama - ha - all the way from Big City gal...
Andi - sorry about the snow,bad night, etc. Seeing the DGKs and having dinner with them this weekend will surely perk you up!
Jana - oh darn...I was hoping you could at least get one thing done, but I guess when you look at all your DS has gone through... it seems a little over the top right now....glad you are doing something for yourself though... and putting most into savings is a fabulous idea!...Thinking of you !!!!!!
OK...off to rest for 20 minutes.....
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Post by RobinS811 on Feb 27, 2019 23:15:03 GMT
Lora, I did read the post from last night. Good thing it was really something minor, and hope they won't charge you much to change the outlets. We have only done that when we have done certain things in the house, like re-doing the bathroom, We used to have some outlets that couldn't even accommodate 3 prong plugs, but fixed all of those. I know my mom's house has lots of the old ones.
Jana, good that you can take the time this week. Maybe call the doctor's office and explain the situation with your sister, and maybe they will carry over your deposit. I know we would do it if we took a retainer from a client.
Susie, enjoy Bunco. I know people who play that, but I never have.
Andi, sorry you got snow again today, we are supposed to have some overnight, but don't think it will be much, if any.
Tomorrow I am meeting 2 of my DGF's from high school for lunch. This morning I had my annual physical. Nothing noteworthy so far, but now that I am on medicare they don't allow you to have blood tests before you have your appointment, so need to wait for the results. I got a pneumonia shot, so my arm hurts.
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