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Post by carole58 on May 26, 2019 10:51:00 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 carole58 on May 26, 2019 11:03:12 GMT
SENSIBLE SUNDAY.... I will pull some pork chops to make sure I am ready to prepare a sensible dinner - no matter how the day goes!
Never got on here yesterday - STAY STRONG SATURDAY - Thanks Christine... not sure I did very well at that - but I got more than 6k steps in... and I did some other "work" to help to finish filling the pool... was "feeling it" for a little while - but seem fine now!
Sue: Thanks for mentioning Birkenstocks! I found a pair (knock offs) from years ago - and MAN do they feel good!! I wore them to work the past few days - not supposed to but these are "colorful" summer print (hence the knock off) so maybe no one noticed! HA! I also wore them to Home Depot last night, and even walking around there - my leg was OK... might need to invest in another pair when this knock off pair gets worn down!
I am also looking at new shoes/sandals for work... this is a priority - but with no shoe stores around here, I am going to have to order on line, and if they don't fit, UGH Send.Then.Back!
OMGosh yesterday was a beautiful day here! We were outside the entire day. Poor Zoë got a little pink... must remember her sunscreen next time! I don't use it - so I don't even think of it! MY BAD... I didn't get much "don", except the pool, so I am a little disappointed in myself - but today is another day!
I went to powerwash the pool deck, and the darned thing doesn't work! UGH! We seem to need a new one every few years... so off to Home Depot we went - we also need gate things, so Ken can FINALLY get the gate to the pool put ON, so we don't have to worry about anyone getting up on the pool deck and any accidents there!! Honestly we have had no gate for so long the girls know NOT to go up there... but we should have had it locked a long time ago - for safety sake... so we are gating it off today! Well Ken is - I am cleaning up inside this morning - while Tracy sleeps, then this afternoon I will go out to powerwash the pool deck and the patio and my furniture - make everything nice for tomorrow!
OK Let me go back and see if I can catch up... not sure I even remember Friday! LOL
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Post by carole58 on May 26, 2019 11:12:47 GMT
Sue: Hope you are getting some down time - even with Kellen there... yes I hope he is sleeping in for you! Our Zoë was asleep before 9 PM Friday night and slept through until 8:30! LOL She NEVER does that at home!! Of course I was still up at 6, but up by myself for most of that... Ken didn't come down until after 7... so I had a good hour to myself! Ahhhhhh.... LOL
Sounds like the movie was a success for you all ♥ Our Eden doesn't like the movie theater... she says it is too loud - she does NOT like to go!
Lisa: YAY! I hope DH foot was not swollen all day! Oh No... sorry to hear you are humid and rainy this weekend! LOL Come to MA it is sunny and NICE here! Looks like we got rain during the night - patio furniture is wet - but now the birds are chirping and the sun is shining... already 56 degrees...
I love that you pick up the sticks before the lawn guy comes... I make my lawn guy (DH) do that himself! LOL He JUST mowed on Tuesday - but I want him to mow again today... it is already looking shabby!!
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Post by pelkygal64 on May 26, 2019 11:36:53 GMT
Good Morning ~ started some laundry and did some stretches - very sore from all the weeding yesterday. I got a lot done and this morning was admiring my finished work! However...it all came with a cost...I got dehydrated. Yep. AND I was drinking water all along...the darnedest thing. Apparently need to double the water intake next time. I felt my head getting 'hot' so drank more water, went inside cooled off, put a hat on, felt better outside but I guess just that little bit had a big impact on my body. Took a nap, drank more water, sat on the porch but just felt achy and 'off'. I knew immediately why. Darn it. Lost an evening!
Today we aim to trim the hedges. They are huge. Remember last year DH said it was our last time as he wants to pull them out. But the Girls I think they still look nice - they are just getting too tall to reach to trim even with a ladder. This year REALLY will be our last summer with these bushes - I'm going to start planning now what to replace them with.
Weather: well...yesterday was beautiful, HOT HOT HOT, but loved it! Late afternoon storm clouds all around us but not a drop of rain! lol Too windy to grill which is a good thing as I left the propane 'open' when I cleaned it earlier in day so I'm not sure how much is left. Will get more today and they guys can fill whatever is needed. Today is very cloudy and much cooler. Makes it better for DH to get out there for yard work. He is not good in hot weather (sweats too much which is WHY I told him we can't live in Florida!)
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Post by carole58 on May 26, 2019 11:39:02 GMT
Christine - Not quite sure I can say I "Stayed Strong" Saturday... there was some wine... and some Chinese food! Today will be a "pick up" lunch, meaning whatever we have in the fridge, then I will cook some pork chops for dinner! Probably with brown rice and veggies... and today I WILL DRINK MY WATER!! Yesterday I failed on that - which is weird... I make sure Zoë has a lot of water when we are out in the heat/sun, so why didn't I have some every time I gave her some?? Whatever - today WILL be better.
Sorry have to LOL That it was Carly's BD but DM had to be the center of attention! So glad your DM took you all out to celebrate!! Saw the comment on FB about the FREE Champagne... SCORE!! Better than a free dessert that most places give! LOL
I see the PA at the Spine & Sport place this Tuesday, she will tell me the next steps... I am interested in meeting with the surgeon - but I think bottom line it is up to her? I WILL tell her that while I am feeling relief, I am concerned about how to get back to normal - and I do not like the limp. She did tell me the nerve damage in my toe(s) may/may not be permanent... so I am not sure if that is what is causing the limp? I am pretty confused right now... and think I will ask Tracy to join me again at the appointment to help me remember all she has to say! We'll see.
UGH Sorry you too had such storms! Hoping today and tomorrow you have the perfect weather for your gardening! We have 2 HUGE Bushes.. I think they are rhododendrons (?) but they look truly awful right now... one is as brown as brown can be... BUT... it has fresh buds on it! HOW! I want to cut them back... and then dig them up and move them... right now they overtake the garden area in front of the house... NOT sure I can actually do the digging... so must drag DH out there today and see what/when we can get this done!
Oh nice... did Carly have a nice dinner with Ben?? Sounds like a nice place to go... anything near/overlooking the water would be nice to me!
LOL My DH is on vacation - just imagine having DH "underfoot" all day!?!??!!
Sue: YAY So glad the movie was a hit for all!! WHEW! Long day of baseball for you... saw that DSM was joining for a game - bet Kellen was pleased to have her there with you! You are an awesome "baseball Mom"... LOL Snacks and drinks at the ready!!
Lisa: I headed out to my patio yesterday morning - to enjoy my coffee in the sun... got out there and realized that even with the sun shining - it was only 56 degrees! LOL NOT sitting out there in that temp... a fire out there in the morning doesn't have the same appeal as in the evening! LOL
YAY for getting your bike riding in!!
Shelly: Oh Sorry you were so tired... didn't realize DS wasn't going to WDW... so it's just DDIL and the DGKs?? She is a brave woman - taking the kids without him! Hope you had a good visit with DS... YIKES, your YARD was UNDER water??? No drought for you-all this summer... did you get a good night's sleep??? Hope you get some time off this weekend... {{{hugs}}}
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Post by pelkygal64 on May 26, 2019 11:46:35 GMT
Carole - loved the picture of Zoe being your helper! Yes, I agree with you, it's always better to LOCK that pool deck no matter how much the girls know not to climb the steps to the pool, you HAVE to be safe. Think of it as visitors' kids, if ever, got up there. You wouldn't want that guilt on you - Hooray for getting outside! Great to hear your leg did not bother you when walking Home Depot. I swear their floors of concrete pad kill my knees!
Today we are celebrating Carly's birthday. We usually do dinner out but having gone out Friday night I hope that we don't have to go out again. DH and Lindsey may want to - OR maybe I can convince everyone to have a fun meal here such as ribs on the grill?? Shhh, I didn't even shop for a gift yet. I was so determined to get out in the yard before the predicted storm - then of course I didn't feel well last night. So this morning after breakfast I'll go up to Kohl's.
Shelly - sorry you didn't get to see the DGK's before they head over to WDW - hopefully DDIL can handle the trip alone without DS - sorry to hear about all your water and rain and now flooding - I know our one side yard is still very mushy and it concerns me. But we are not submerged. Hope your store is doing good business this Holiday weekend! How did your plants survive?
Lisa - interesting about the raised taxes on everything in your state. I didn't realize you and DH were thinking of relocating...Gary and I talk about it more lately due to our horrible winters. I just saw a show on HGTV where the husband didn't want to move and the host said, "Home is wherever YOU are. You can bring your memories" I thought that was sweet.
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Post by carole58 on May 26, 2019 11:59:59 GMT
Mornin' Christine... I have some laundry started too - my goal is to have the hamper EMPTY by the end of today so tomorrow I don't have to deal with it around the cook out and all... going to change the bed linens today and have DH help me spin the mattress before I remake it tonight!
Good for you getting your stretches in.... oh my... sorry you got dehydrated, so easy to "do", please don't think of it as a "lost evening", think of it as a chance to reflect and regroup {{{hugs}}} Your hedges sound like my bushes... when they flower they are beautiful - but more often they seem like an eyesore to me! Good luck getting them trimmed today!
Hmmm, OK Wish I was in PA yesterday - while we had NICE weather - it was not HOT... probably why I didn't think of sunscreen - I am terrible about that - actually when I went to the driveway (North) side of the house it was a tad chilly in the shade!
Glad DH will be willing to help today - I don't want chilly here though... had enough of that!
Today is powerwashing so I prefer sunny and hot!
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Post by carole58 on May 26, 2019 12:12:49 GMT
Oh Christine - Zoë is such a fun kid to have here... she is not afraid of anything - wanted to help with everything... yup, my biggest fear is even when we are away IF anyone came into our yard... quite a far stretch given where we live and who lives near us - but anyway... we even locked the hot tub when we went to TX! I know a "kid" can;t open it, but just in case... we locked it up! Today we should have the gate - which I think is a "law" technically... so yes... it will be the BEST - and I'll be honest... our girls know NOT to go up there... but... if I leave them on the patio even for a minute - the girls MAY BE just that "curious" - we never truly KNOW... so yes, safety first!
LOL Gift card! That's my gift of choice these days - or cash... get those ribs and surprise your family with a fun dinner at home - that way no one has to get "Cleaned up" after all your yardwork! WIN WIN! LOL
Yup, the "talks" continue here for the move south...
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Post by carole58 on May 26, 2019 12:27:55 GMT
OK Time to get this Sunny Sunday started... need to finish up the laundry - and get the dining room and kitchen "organized" and vacuum the downstairs... oh yes then wipe down the bathrooms... then I can head out to powerwash - I told Tracy I'd let her sleep until 1 ish before I fire up the new powerwasher! LOL
I hope to get one end of the pool deck done before I get the patio furniture and patio done... just want the area to look good!!
Trying to figure out what we have or need to get, that will hold some of our "picnic" items out on the porch... that way it will be easier for everyone to chip in with getting things from the porch to the patio! Maybe then no one will be "not sure" what we need or where it is???
Anyway... just trying to find ways for anyone who is here - to be able to lend a hand - when getting ready for a cook out!
Hoping Gabrielle made it back home safe and sound - and slept well in her own bed last night...
Will CBL if I can! LOL Afraid it's going to be a long day... but I will get DH on that lawnmower - by threatening to call Jeff this week! LOL
Enjoy your day my friends ♥hugs♥
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Post by gymma60 on May 26, 2019 13:09:18 GMT
Morning Carole, Christine and all to come....long but fun day yesterday for Kellen and I...boys did great and are the #3 seed in the tournament so don't need to be at the ball park until 11am so took advantage of that and slept in a bit....my back is NOT happy and it will be a long day! But gotta do what I gotta do!
Not sure when they will pick him up today....Colton plays at 9:30 and if they win he plays again....plus it's 1 1/2 hours home or so.....Kellen plays at noon and if they in they play at 2:00 so we will be done late afternoon at that latest.....then home for heat on my back!
Will pop in when I can!
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Post by kewlwoman77 on May 26, 2019 14:46:25 GMT
Good morning! Probably no church today in my plans. We got wind and rain last night, more small branches down. Others in area without power but we are ok. Turned on air yesterday to take care of the humidity.
I need to get to weeding the patio flowered soon. With all this rain the Weeds are way ahead of me!
Grease is the flashback movie today, not sure what we are doing.
My car air is mostly warm now, will be at the repair shops door on Tuesday morning.
Sensible will be getting enough water and getting some kind of movement in, maybe those flower beds.
Gotta get moving, almost 10 and I haven't even had coffee!
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Post by jennyparks36511 on May 26, 2019 15:30:28 GMT
Good Morning
Going to get the lawn mowed and some flowers planted then off to do some shopping today. Didn't get much done yesterday because my car battery died and had to borrow DH pick up to go to WW and do my WI. I didn't gain anything in the last 2 weeks but haven't been working the program either so I was happy. Got the battery in last night so now I can be mobile again. I so want to go see Aladin but no one to go with so I'll wait for it to come out on blue ray. This weekends weather is nothing but rain but I'll work around it.
OK need to get a move on have a great day
Jenny
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Post by gymma60 on May 27, 2019 0:19:45 GMT
Hi all...not even trying to read now...been a long fun weekend! Had to be at the ball park at 11 which was great...Jason had to be at church for communion distribution helper....Kellen got up with him but Jason turned on the TV and let me sleep in....only slept until 8:15 but better than 7:30 when he got up!
Boys were excited to be in the semi-finals and held their own and pulled ahead for a win...thankfully Sarah and Josh arrived for the last inning only because Colton’s team “imploded” this weekend and we ended up in a 30 minute rain delay. Boys came on strong to win!
Then we sat...and sat....and sat waiting for the umps from the other championship game but the team up at end 12-8 needed to hold the other team to win...NOPE....the team actually behind tied it and went on to win 14-12!
Thankfully the organizer of the tournament said “I’m not an ump but I have a face mask and chest protector and if both teams agree we can start and when the others are done they will finish”.....he “upped” 2 innings and did a GREAT job....umps were a little “off” this weekend but when the others came we came from a 0-3 deficit to win 6-4! Those boys were so happy....fought so hard and deserved that win!
I posted a bunch of pictures and videos from the weekend...most are from Day #1 so Sarah and Josh could see the game but I caught the high points of today! Kellen’s smile in my last picture says it all!
Let’s just say a lawn chair for the past two days was NOT kind to my back so hitting the heating pad now....thankfully I have tomorrow to get it back in shape for the work week!
Will try to at least see what has been going on with everyone tomorrow....Sarah will come out to get Kellen’s stuff...after a long weekend of baseball and the fact that Josh had to leave for work at 7:30-8:00....they just wanted to go home! Long weekend for all of us!
Hope all are enjoying some nice holiday weekend weather and will get to enjoy the “bonus” day tomorrow!
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Post by sschroeder509 on May 27, 2019 3:24:37 GMT
Hi all. Sorry it’s so late so don’t have time again tonight but wanted to stop in before u go to bed. Tornados hit last night near OK city. A couple hours south east of us. We only had the flash flooding rain I talked about last night with some strong winds. Tonight another storm is expected to push through. It will be middle of night so hoping it’s only rain.
DDIL took her cousin with her to help with the kids. They left early yesterday to get ahead of storks and should’ve made it to GA somewhere. Guess they will be in WDW resort sometime tomorrow. I know the kids will have a good time. Hope they send me lots of pics.
Ok got to get to bed and get some sleep. I slept good last night but not real sure why I’m so tired all the time. Something to talk to my DR about next time I go if I remember
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