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Post by carole58 on May 21, 2019 8:58:14 GMT
This thread is for all of us who have been on the weight loss merry-go-round quite a few times. We have banded together to make this our FINAL time. We offer support & motivation, WEIGHT LOSS TIPS, food ideas – whatever you need to make it your FINAL time. If you start the day’s thread, please copy and paste this paragraph.
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Post by pelkygal64 on May 21, 2019 9:17:15 GMT
Good Morning ~ feeling tired and I'm dragging so need to WAKE up! lol Took a shower and stretched but feeling drained...must not have slept as well as I thought. The moon is very bright out there!
BRB
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Post by carole58 on May 21, 2019 9:20:08 GMT
Good morning - TRACKIN' TUESDAY... Who is back to trackin' these days?? I am tracking my water - but that's about it, and that was lackin' yesterday! UGH! WHY Do I make it this difficult!??!??
Yesterday was a beautiful HOT sunny day - after the rains went through... went to the park to meet Jaclyn & Eden - where I simply enjoyed sitting in my cat - in the sun - with a slight breeze blowing... almost a perfect day! EXCEPT (of course) I Had forgotten to take a change of clothes... so sitting in my car in my dress clothes was HOT, and NOPE I was not walking - issues with my shoes. I Had been having leg trouble since I put shoes on in the morning! If I cannot wiggle my toes, I cannot stand it - I almost start to hyperventilate ( I think) - UGH I have to be able to wiggle my toes!!
So yesterday was a long day... oh BTW, guess who did NOT return to work yesterday?? You got it... we got into work to an email on SUNDAY from Josh - letting us know Kaitlin would return Tuesday not Monday! WTH!??
So again - just a stressful day - once again NOT getting my own work caught up - so I was just "in a mood".
I am already NOT looking forward to going in to work today - to have to deal with any of the drama she brings back with her today!
Meanwhile - I did enjoy a small soft serve cone yesterday - Eden was SO HOT and SWEATY, that I wanted to get her an ice cream (she chose snow-cone) for the ride home... she plays HARD and MAN did she look it! LOL We got home, and she rode her bike and played with chalk while Ken & I got dinner together... then we ate - had a little time in the tub then I went to bed! LOL I think she & Tracy came upstairs shortly after I did... and they are still sleeping - I know she HAD to be worn out after her day yesterday!
OK Let me grab a refill on coffee and catch up! Quite a breeze out there this morning - hoping it dries up any rains we got overnight - as Ken is supposed to MOW the yard today - it is almost a hay field now!!
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Post by carole58 on May 21, 2019 9:43:36 GMT
Morning Christine - sorry you are feeling "drained" too... I know I didn't sleep well at all! Awake about every hour (again)... and leg was bothering me... so tired of it all right now!
Sue: We had WICKED rains yesterday while I was at work... but by early afternoon - they were gone and we truly had a beautiful day! Today I will dress "better" for the warmer temps... and sandals... no more shoes and socks for me! Good for you - passing on the ballgames last night!
Lisa: Oh I hope you got some answers for DH at the Dr yesterday! Yes Jaclyn posted a picture of her meeting her brother - she is SO excited... I am supportive - but will admit to being a little "Concerned"... not sure why - just like to worry I guess!
Oh yes, I hope you got a bike ride yesterday too -
Gabrielle: YAY for getting some things done - and feeling better about the week... WOW To so MUCH rain... good for your summer water tables though right?? Fingers crossed you do not get hail this spring. I sure hope you can put work-work aside while you are in Boston with the kids - I bet they miss you as much as you miss them ♥
Yes... I NEED to start looking into better shoes! Right now I can't stand the thought of trying on shoes or sandals... my foot is still swollen, or just FAT... LOL I Gotta say I just have a hard time paying $60.00 for a pair of flip flops! UGH!! I know, gotta get past it and just do it - but I also need sandals that are work appropriate... truly what I need is to just retire and wear whatever-the-heck I want whenever- the - heck I want... I could see me wearing these at home - the beach - shopping etc., but not work! I Actually DO have a couple pair that look similar to the Oofos, and MAN they are comfy, and they have lasted a long time - I should check out what brand they are! Anyway - thanks... I know you know your shoes! LOL I Just need to suck it up and get some that will work for me day to day!
Jenny: Oh My... sorry the beach weekend didn't pan out as planned... but YAY for NOT letting on to the girls... so they could have the fun they planned on! Umm, No... I think you have been above and beyond with Siobhan... and to be at the beach - with you, and on her phone texting all weekend?? RUDE! Sorry she is "old enough" to KNOW, this is not going to lead to the man of her dreams... don't get me wrong - on-line CAN work, DOES work... but not when $$ changes hands in an attempt to fond the right man!! UGH! Yup, let it go... take time this week to concentrate on your friend who lost her DH... she may actually "need" your friendship these days {{{hugs}}}, you will never "change" Siobhan... never...
The house was AMAZING though... WOW!! What a place to be - and making memories with your Audrey... you did good Mamma ♥
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Post by carole58 on May 21, 2019 9:49:55 GMT
OK About time to get myself moving here... Ken & Tracy are headed to the hospital EMS Week "celebration" today - so Ken will meet me after work - to ride home with me. We need to get 10 bags of play sand - the guy is coming TOMORROW (if the weather holds) to replace the liner! OY VEY... usually I am chompin' at the bit to get him here - this year he is coming to soon! UGH! Ken has work to do to be "ready"!
The good news is - there are a few guys that are out of work right now - than can bring the fire truck up to help fill the pool as the liner is changed... so I won't have to be standing on my head in the brook this year! HA! I will be at work for most of the day!
The good news ALSO is, that IF they get it done tomorrow - by Monday we will have a pretty - ready to use pool, weather permitting! LOL Not sure Memorial Day (around here) is good swimming weather... but we used to open the pool on Memorial Day every year... and the kids were in it - no matter what the weather!! I can tell you fresh brook water - is mighty COLD, and will take time to warm up! LOL
I am also putting on a new attitude for today... going to head into work - without a care in the world... Kaitlin may bring DRAMA to the workplace - BUT I do NOT have to join... I Have work to do! LOL
♥hugs♥
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Post by pelkygal64 on May 21, 2019 10:09:48 GMT
I did my Tracking in MFP - I like that I can see healthy options I had in the past few weeks and a good reminder to try those meals again - added Tuna to my lunch time salad for protein today Purse Bingo was silly fun and we all had a good time - it was packed! These ladies mean business when it comes to their Bingo lol! So the way it works is each Bingo winner chooses from one of 10 designer handbags on display - Kate Spade, Michael Kors, D & B...I'm not a designer follower like my Girls and DN29 are but the handbags were beautiful. Guess who won one? My Mother!! figures...oh was she ever in her prime strutting around with this beautiful Kate Spade tote - DD22 was so jealous as she had her eye on that one to win! lol - Linds looked it up online and it was last year's seasonal bag for $300 so my DM did well...but the most fun was being with DSIL and DN as we just get going with the laughs... Still no word from the different applications I submitted the last few weeks - it is SO frustrating not to even get a response let alone an interview - plus not a word from my contract work - Today promises to be a good day weather wise and work wise - I am determined to remain positive and handle whatever comes my way - as long as DL stays out of my work day I can do this - temps should hit 50 later this afternoon with some sun! We are finishing the schoolwide benchmarking in Math and Reading with our Kindergarten students - it is encouraging to see how far they have come! I am especially impressed with our non-English speaking students - great progress!
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Post by pelkygal64 on May 21, 2019 10:25:22 GMT
Carole - Hooray for the new liner getting installed!! Just what you had been hoping for - AND the firetruck is available to fill your pool~ how lucky is that?!? I love the idea your pool just might be ready to open by this weekend already! So you are right, stay positive on that note as it will all pull together nicely. You are right about Kaitlin's return today - don't let her spoil your good mood - remember earplugs! LOL Good to see Eden really enjoying her play time at the park - and wow, Jaclyn was found, or she found another half brother! Was this on her father's side? I was entrusted by one of our Teachers who just shared she was found by her son whom she had given to adoption as a teen - the 80s was still a difficult time for young unwed mothers - anyways, hearing all these stories is very heartwarming and I can only imagine the feeling of finding and now knowing who your child grew up to be. Isn't that something? Sue - yes, this coming weekend will be a good time to spend at the Ballpark - you got this! - I didn't know you wore Birkenstock all summer - DD22 swears by them and she joins you in that field! I know they are expensive but you are right, they last forever! I have Clark's flip-flops I wear to the ground, but just might pick up some Birk's myself for this year - at work I need dress apparel - I think I've actually gone too casual lately with trying to find work clothes to camouflage my weight gain, but looks like Dresses are back in style again and I just might pick up a few in a style that fits Just can't wear flip flops with dresses but should be able to find quality sandals with a small heel to keep it dressy. Jenny - I am so sorry that once again Siobhan's decisions are impacting your friendship - you are right to step back a bit and let her go - I am hurt for you that she backed out of the promised money for the weekend beach house - but good for you letting your DD really enjoy her friends and build fun memories! You can vent here anytime! We totally get you! Lisa - is that Good news for DH? Arthritis in the newly operated foot? As long as he knows to keep it moving then to work out the arthritis maybe he will keep trying to put pressure on it? So hard! Hey, good for you going for all those bike rides!! Great way to be outside! Okay, gotta get a move on - Gabrielle, what day are you leaving? Wednesday or Thursday? Coming up fast!
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Post by gjmmaxty on May 21, 2019 10:55:17 GMT
Good morning!
Track Tuesday it is...and it is raining (LOL, no surprise there). It's okay...I wear a light rain jacket and it might just be sprinkling by the time I get there. Tomorrow at this time I will be on my way to the airport so two super early days--but it is worth it.
Carole: Yahoo --- so glad that the liner will be done and the pool will be ready! I would imagine that it would take some pretty warm days to warm up that water, but it will be great to have it ready. Glad that you looked at the Oofos....yes, expensive but I have had mine for 2 years so $30/year is totally worth it to me. You are right about work though...I wear other shoes there. Wow, sounds like Eden was worn out! Kind a nice way to fall asleep though...we should be like kids! Sorry about Kaitlin taking another day..maybe she will quietly put her head down and get to work? One can hope! Have a good day and get some time in the sunshine!!
Christine: Oh, wow...so THAT is purse Bingo! I would have gone in on that too. The girls must have really wanted to win. LOL, so DM won huh? Did she buy a lottery ticket on the way home, LOL? So glad that you all had a good afternoon. I am leaving tomorrow for Boston at 6:35 am. Can't wait! Need to pack tonight (but have most of it in my head and do a LOT of packing so it will go quickly). I don't blame you for being frustrated about not hearing on the applications. Are they all public schools? Do you think that the "charter" thing is getting in the way? I remember what your neighbor said and I am wondering if you need to address it on your opening letter? On the other hand, who knows what people are thinking? So sorry that it is taking so long though....hope that you have nice weather and a good day.
Sue: Wow, so sad to read about the dad with the two sons....those are the kinds of things that kids don't forget either. I love my Birkenstocks...super comfy but my Oofos are cushy-comfy. It's nice when we can find the right shoes! Enjoy your sunshine!
Jenny: Oh man, so sorry that Siobhan let you down again. I wonder if she is anxious about selling the house and having to get another one? regardless, it doesn't make it okay to go back on your work. So sorry that she has let you down and it sounds like it is time to take a breather--you don't need the stress!
Lisa: Arthritis? So, is there a solution for that for DH? We loved POMS....but it was all girls. Your DH is a trooper, LOL.
Okay, gotta go girls. I will find that recipe to post at some point...have a good day!
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Post by gymma60 on May 21, 2019 11:12:49 GMT
WOW....3 people on the thread already!!
I'm dragging this morning but I think it's because of the CRAZY winds that blew in the cooler weather for today.....they were wild and the shades were flapping and carrying on! Only going to be low 70's today but still sunny!
Looking forward to painting tonight with Sarah....she is excited about this one and just in time for Memorial Day decorating!
Not sure how long this one will take....looks simple but sometimes "jars" give me a fit! They need to be even so will definitely be a bit of a challenge! But...I can't do it!
Have a great day all....no time to read or do personals now!
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Post by kewlwoman77 on May 21, 2019 13:56:51 GMT
Good morning! DH has a haircut appt at 10 so I just woke him up because it takes him so long to get around. We had planned a drive trip after that, but if it's raining, will probably just come home.
Christine-I do like MFP and it is going to be my new method of tracking. That reminds me, I need to cancel WW before I get charged for another month. That bingo sounds fun. We have a local bar bingo, and DS won 6K but 40% of that will go to taxes, but it's free. DH and I are going to show up and surprise everyone sometime. I hope you feel less drained after coffee!
Carole-good job going to work with a good attitude, that's half the battle. You won't be as stressed about anything that happens. I hope that the pool is ready to go by Memorial Day and that the weather cooperates.
Good morning Sue! Hope the painting night is fun. We have wind and cloudy here and MORE rain on the way, a couple of inches I think, just when we are starting to get used to some sunny days.
Gabrielle-I think the dr mentioned arthritis because he doesn't know what else to say, other than giving DH a compression sock and a different brace which is supposed to fit in a shoe but does not. Before surgery, the arthritis wasn't so bad that he called the foot salvageable, meaning he didn't need an ankle replacement. I don't know...I am happy that I don't have to wrap and tape it anymore, but will probably be helping put the compression sock on, which isn't a big deal. Hope that your rain stays light today on Track Tuesday.
Thinking of a plan B if no road trip after DH's haircut...gotta keep both of us moving!
Try to BBL..
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Post by jennyparks36511 on May 21, 2019 14:45:42 GMT
I knew I could count on you all to cheer a girl up. The whole thing about a girls weekend is being with the girls, not texting some guy you barely know. This will be the 4th guy that has scammed her out of money, but it's her money so I'm just over it she's old enough to know better. She isn't buying a new house she's renting an apartment but seriously I think she likes playing a victim so people will help her and sympathize her so she can be the victim. "poor is me" so to speak and she manipulated me for years now and I'm just not going to take it anymore.
Any big plans for you all on this long weekend. I'm going to spend time in the yard getting some tree's pruned up and start taking down the pool. I'm not going to refill it anymore. No one uses it so it's coming down and slowly but surely it will return to a normal yard. Plant some grass again. It's going to take some time to get it back to normal because DH and I are no spring chickens anymore. So I'm back to tracking this week, I'm going to drink a little less wine at night, start tracking again, holding myself accountable again and see where that takes me.
Carole your pool is reopening this weekend? Cool, and the liner got fixed? You have to post photo's of the fire truck filling it up, that's funny, but a great idea. I'm glad Eden got to play in the nice warm weather yesterday, I think it's going to get up to 80 this weekend which is a perfect temperature to have BBQ or working in the yard or pretty much anything. I hope your day isn't to stressful with Kaitlyn's drama. I hate all drama, there's no reason for it.
Christine purse bingo sounds fun, I can't believe your mom won a Kate Spade purse. I'm not much of a purse person. I just get mine at TJ Maxx or Walmart something nice but not expensive. Sorry no word on the other job searches, just keep applying something will happen. Yes steer clear of DL. I have the rest of the week here by myself before Diane comes back down here. I'm really enjoying the peace and quiet I can read if it's slow but she will only be here for 2 years and then she's going to retire and she is a great trainer...You sound like me yesterday, I was so tired I could barely keep my eye's open so I went home and went to bed.
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Post by jennyparks36511 on May 21, 2019 14:51:03 GMT
Gabrielle enjoy your trip. Where are you going I must of missed when you told us? Is DH coming with you as well?
Sue enjoy your painting tonight. I love to see all that you do. I wish I was as talented as you.
Lisa hope DH leg is alright that's a bummer about arthritis, I know my DH has a tear in his knee that he needs fixed soon, I need to keep him moving as well.
OK gotta run I hear a truck in the yard. Thanks for letting me vent
Jenny
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Post by sschroeder509 on May 22, 2019 2:45:25 GMT
Good Evening....Busy weekend and yesterday when I got home I ended up being in bed by 7. Thought I would watch The Voice from my bed but I fell asleep pretty quick. So Friday I had a graduation to go to. Saturday I went in to work for a couple hours then left for the recital and then my closing girl called in sick. Tooth problems again. I hope she can get in quick and get them pulled. She has 3 she is trying to get pulled real quick then working on the others so she can just be done with them. Sunday I had church and then a graduation party to go to and had DGS Abel. When we got home from the party he was wound up after having a little power nap. We played a little and watched Land Before Time. So here I finally am to see what everyone is up to Christine I woke up this morning wondering if I was late because I had a dream I was over an hour late and nobody called me and my boss was so mad at me for not being there to open the store on time. Not sure why he didn't call me lol. Anyway was so glad it was only a dream. But by I sure wasn't wanting to get up with the crazy weather we've been having. We had the one day that was 90 and it's been cooler every since. Yesterday was cold and rained all day. We had 4" of rain. Today was cold and very windy. Carole sorry you still had to work short staffed yesterday. Wow how many days was she able to take off? Does any of it count as vacation days or did she just get free days off? I know for me if I need a day here and there I just get it no "penalty" but I am sure if I needed to many days they would make me use some of my vacation days. We don't have sick days just vacation days. Hope you was able to work on your own stuff today. Sounds like you had a good time with Eden yesterday. Sunday I was bad and had a hot fudge sundae but boy was it good. I know I have got to get away from all that stuff and I am doing better yesterday and today but still not perfect. Had a little bit of chocolate today...Grrrrrr. Sorry you didn't rest well last night. I slept good until I had that dream and then woke up thinking I was late for work. At least when I woke up it was almost time to get up. Despite the dream I did feel more rested today. Carole don't feel bad for paying a little more money for a good pair of shoes. Remember your feet are a very important part of your well being. If you don't have a good pair of supportive shoes the rest of your body suffers. I don't think I have paid $60 for flip flops but I have paid more than I ever thought I would. Get good shoes and take care of yourself. Carole Memorial Day around here can go either way weather wise. This year I think low 80's but the pool we go to is always Cold!!!! No matter what the temp is. The water that fills the pool is from an artesian lake and is always cold. They celebrated the 100th year of the pool last year. When this pool came to be they was actually drilling for oil and they hit this artesian well. Once you jump it its ok but the getting in is the hard part. It is rather refreshing on a 100+ day. Here are a couple of links that tells about the pool www.travelok.com/listings/view.profile/id.21709www.onlyinyourstate.com/oklahoma/spring-fed-pool-ok/Christine I am still slacking on my tracking. I think it's because I do not want to see how bad the chocolate is that I ate. If I didn't have that it would've been a good day. Slowly but surly I am trying to get back to being strong. I think I just start feeling deprived and can't do it. Good job keeping up with your tracking. I still do not preplan and that makes it harder to keep up. I just eat on the fly. I know that is not ideal but at this stage in my life I don't know if I will ever change. Purse bingo sounds fun. Sorry DD didn't win the purse. LOL I am sure DM was showing off.s Sorry no word on the apps. I hope you hear something soon. I know how frustrating it is for you to be at the school with Prince and DL. I really don't know how you are able to keep going day in and day out with the way they treat you. Keep your head up something will come along when you least expect it. I keep hoping some day you will tell us that Prince and DL got what was coming and was let go. It could happen you never know. Gabrielle I think we got some of your rain. Lots of flooding around the central and eastern part of the state. We got a lot of rain but not near as much as they did. There are parts of OK that got like 8" of rain. We had 4". Sue can't wait to check out your latest painting. I always look forward to seeing your work. You do a really good job. I don't think I could do that type of painting. Stencils would be a must for me. Lisa was you able to go on your road trip after DH hair cut/ I do like MFP when I use it but I have really been slacking. Need to try harder Jenny sorry your weekend wasn't what you had hoped. Siobhan sounds like a mess. She will have to figure it out on her own. You would think that by the 4th guy scamming her out of money she would figure it out but you are right it is all on her. I know the girls was glad you was there for them and I am sure they had a blast. Siobhan is the one that is missing out. I will be working all weekend as usual. No big plans for me. doubt I will get to leave early on Monday but hopefully Saturday and Sunday will not be to long. DGK and DDIL are heading to Florida to WDW for 5 days I think. They leave out Saturday and will get home June 2 but I think they have 5 days at the park. I get so frustrated with her and DS because they act like they have money but they don't. They are always late on the camper payment that is in our name. Neither is good with money but DDIL always acts like it is DS that is bad with money. Really they can't afford this trip she should have waited but she got it for the kids as their Christmas present. She thought she would have it paid for by trip time but NOPE she didn't get it paid for so now she has to come up with the money somehow. Think she said something about a loan. Really....I am stressing because we are going to have a hard timing having extra money to go see the kids and we don't have to pay for hotel rooms. Just need money for gas and food. I like to buy groceries while there to help the kids but it's still nothing compared to paying for a hotel for 5-7 nights. Time to get ready for bed. hope to check in tomorrow
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