|
|
Post by LR63402 on Aug 5, 2019 12:06:04 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.
|
|
|
|
Post by LR63402 on Aug 5, 2019 12:07:03 GMT
Good morning everyone.
Just popping on to get us started. I've got some stuff going on today, so not sure when I'll be back. Have a wonderful day.
|
|
|
|
Post by janjasmine on Aug 5, 2019 12:46:17 GMT
Hi Everyone,
We ended going to the pool that was further. The driver then kept saying he should have driven down to the beach or the other lake. There was a detour on the route that I knew so we were off course for a bit but got there. Went out later for mexican.
Today I have plans to have lunch with my two coworkers from my past job. One is my friend that I still work with. I am going to confirm soon but as of yesterday she seemed onboard still. Otherwise, not that much planned. I still didnt watch the movies yet so maybe I will watch one of them today. ( Fischer King with Robin Williams). Thats about it really. Have a great day!
|
|
|
|
Post by vtfishstick on Aug 5, 2019 15:50:16 GMT
Good morning everyone -
I haven't been around a lot. Just feeling down. I have so much I have to do at work - it was hard to get here last week because every hour of the day was filled with stuff. I'm feeling overwhelmed with the fact that it's August. Just a lot.
I had a wicked migraine Friday evening. I thought it was maybe a tension headache at first but it evolved. Had to take two imitrex. Was laying in bed in the dark for about 4 hours unable to sleep and unable to be comfortable. Saturday, most of the day I rested - my whole body was sore after Friday night. My neck/shoulders are still not in the best place. I'm considering going to get a massage this week to work some of that out. I don't really have money for the massage but it may be worth it.
I don't want to drop negativity here so I'll just say happy Monday beautiful people!
|
|
|
|
Post by success4susie on Aug 5, 2019 15:58:53 GMT
Hi ROs...got to my morning gym class and really concentrated on taking it easy on my knee and did OK...getting all the laundry done from being out of town and getting the house straightened up for the cleaning lady to come. DH went to his neuro-fit session alone so I could get all of this done. Nothing tonight (unless I go watch DGS's swim lesson - yippee, but DH and I will probably go out to lunch while the cleaning lady is here. The rest of the week is really busy. I am really, really - (you heard me say that...right?) going to make it a goal to reign the eating in today and tonight now that I am not out of town. Hope everyone is able to check in today...seems like I have been missing people...maybe it is just busy schedules or vacation, etc.
Lora - how is Lily doing? How was the dinner with DXSIL? How is DH doing with the drain/whatever?
Janet - glad you got to the pool. We took a different route back from the beach on Sunday and it was a very good idea.
Robinmd - you were absolutely right to spend the day with your DDs...the work can wait!
RobinS - when is the wedding?
Amanda - anything new on the job front?
Jana - you have sounded so upbeat lately... I went up into the attic and looked at a couple old pieces of furniture...just love the "coffee center" you painted. I probably won't do anything, but who knows?
Andi - the temperature here is supposed to reach a high of 85 today, so I hope it is a little cooler for you too...humid this morning, but not so much this afternoon.
OK...checking on my DSister now...bbl
|
|
|
|
Post by success4susie on Aug 5, 2019 16:11:37 GMT
Amanda - guess I was typing as you were.... sorry about the "down" feelings...seems like the ROs have been going through this a lot lately. I have tried taking the inderal (daily) that the Dr prescribed for me for migraines, but I don't think it helps. I took it for a week when I first got it and it didn't seem to help and made me feel light-headed. I have an appt on Wed. so I tried taking it again for the past week with the same results. Guess I will go on Wed and see what he says...these auras may be something that I just have to live with...at least I don't get the horrendous pain, vomiting, etc like I used to.... I feel for you girl!!
|
|
|
|
Post by LR63402 on Aug 5, 2019 17:34:04 GMT
Hi all.
Finally got a quiet moment to check back in here.
Lily is continuing to decline. The difference in her in just the last 2 weeks is drastic. I've spent most of the morning on the phone trying to find a vet that will handle her case to our wishes and in an expedient manner - ie someone who can see her soon, and who will also respect our decision without trying to get us to try medications and run a bunch of tests - this is simply the end of her road and I want her to be at peace. Just the vet visit itself will be distressing for her, I don't want to make it worse with unnecessary prodding and poking that will not change the outcome. So....all that being said, we have an appointment at 2:45 tomorrow afternoon for euthanasia. I'm still trying to decide whether or not to be in the room with her. I did not with our Lab, but she loved our vets and was not ever afraid to be with them. Then again, Lily doesn't seem to be having hardly any moments of "clarity" at this point. So IDK if me being there will be comfort for her at all. <Sigh> I just don't know what to do.
The dinner last night was exquisite! Turned out she'd been talking on the phone with DBIL and invited him too. She made a prime rib that was outrageously good, a casserole that was reminiscent of Au Gratin potatoes, but used peeled and sliced zucchini instead of potatoes it was DELICIOUS, I made us wedge salads topped with blue cheese, bacon bits and some diced tomatoes from the Farmer's Market and a dessert of Coconut Chia Seed Pudding. The food was wonderful, as was the company. I think all 4 of us had a really good time, and it was a nice distraction from my Lily worries.
Mark is doing great with his drain thingy. He's doing all of the cleaning and flushing for the last couple of weeks. He says it's not really bothering him anymore, but still when the time comes, he'll be plenty ready to get rid of it. Lol But that's at least a few months down the road, at the soonest.
Janet - enjoy your lunch out with your former co-workers.
Amanda - Oh girl, so sorry for your migraine. It sounds like that was a particularly bad one. How miserable for you.
Susie - I can't even imagine what "really, really" busy means for you. Your normal level of busy would have me feeling exhausted All The Time! Haha
Okay, well I think I'm going to go get a load of towel started. I'll try to pop back later.
|
|
|
|
Post by vtfishstick on Aug 5, 2019 20:03:09 GMT
Lora I'm so sorry about Lily. I hope you can find a good vet who will listen to your concerns. So sad.
|
|
|
|
Post by vtfishstick on Aug 5, 2019 20:03:53 GMT
Oh one more thing - amidst my pouting today, I decided to get a massage. I was looking to book one for yesterday but I couldn't find an appointment and I didn't feel like the expense was worth it. In the end, I'm happy I booked it. It's something I don't really have the money for but it will be worth it.
|
|
|
|
Post by LR63402 on Aug 5, 2019 20:18:44 GMT
Thanks Amanda! The vet tech I spoke with on the phone when I booked this appointment for tomorrow certainly seemed to understand my concerns and was sympathetic to the situation, so hopefully we'll get the same response with the vet. I actually called and spoke with 4 different area clinics and booked appts with all, then settled on this on and called back and cancelled the other 3 appts. I'm glad you were able to book your massage. Sometimes we have to make self-care the priority.
|
|
|
|
Post by janjasmine on Aug 5, 2019 20:20:29 GMT
Lora,
I am sorry to hear Lily is declining even more and her time to leave. I think it might still give her some comfort if you were with her despite her lack of clarity but of course your decision.
Had a nice lunch with my friends. My one friend brought her daughter. I ran out at the very end after paying of course so I could catch the bus. Our next lunch I shouldnt need to do that unless we go to the Indian buffet but even then I have my car for part of the way.
Amanda, I hope you feel better and if you decide to get a massage it helps.
The doctor's office called me this morning and on Wednesday I will stop over there and they will take blood for the A1c. Of course because they had never responded in time the other specimen had been thrown out already. I think that day I will go there first and then to the gym since they are in the same area. Maybe swim after workout. Thats about it for now. Have a productive rest of the afternoon.
|
|
|
|
Post by keshet51 on Aug 5, 2019 20:46:32 GMT
Good afternoon/evening ROs.
Lora, so sorry about Lily and I know just what you mean about getting hassled by the vet with their own agenda. I had that with my calico cat who was sick for months and months, and at the end was lying on the bathroom floor to try to comfort herself. It was so clear she was done - she'd had medication for her thyroid which made her sick, so I spent thousands of dollars for her to have the radioactive treatment, and then she became diabetic, really never regained her health, was vomiting daily, etc etc. I told the vet that, of course, and he came up with ridiculous, ridiculous additional treatments we could try. I finally had to say, no, we're done! But I wish I had gone somewhere else where they were sympathetic and compassionate. All of this to say, I know how heavy your heart must be. You'll know tomorrow whether to go in the room or not, both for you and for her.
Amanda, Susie's right, a lot of us have been experiencing some really hard and depressing times recently, for all sorts of reasons. So sorry you're experiencing this too - I'm assuming a lot of it is job related? The job search can be overwhelming and erosive. The migraine I'm sure made it all worse.
Susie, my cleaning lady comes tomorrow as well. I got cash out for her today but definitely have some house straightening to do tonight. She doesn't speak much English and if I leave dishes in the dish rack, I can't find them when I get home so it's better if I put everything away before she arrives.
Janet, glad you're having your A1c tested and I love how you're spending your vacation time. Just the right mix of socializing and home time.
I'm pretty tired, usual story for me, couldn't sleep, took Ambien late, had to get up at 5 for personal training. Work wasn't too taxing today at least and hopefully I'll sleep well tonight. At least my food has been good. I'd really like to see a loss on Saturday (it will be up from where it was 2 weeks ago but down from where it was this past Saturday). I sat in a meeting today where someone brought chocolate chip cookies and put them on the table. My weakness. I managed to resist but just barely. They were from a supermarket anyway and I kept telling myself I could have these anytime and it's not worth it right now. Whew. Not easy.
Have a good evening all. Lora, sending you special hugs.
|
|
