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Post by carole58 on Sept 23, 2019 9:19:53 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 Sept 23, 2019 9:30:54 GMT
Move IT Monday.... It may not be much "moving" involved but I will be doing my stretching today/tonight... Must make that a daily goal starting this week!
As for yesterday...
100 oz water ❌ 5 F/V ❌ No sugar ✔️ No flour ❌ No wine ✔️ Journal ✔️ No eating after 7 ✔️
While I did have flour (cheese & crackers) my eating for the day was good... and I even journaled! Not sure when the last time I did that on a weekend was!! Saturday was good for goals too 100 oz water ❌ 5 F/V ❌ No sugar ✔️ No flour ✔️ No wine ✔️ Journal ❌ No eating after 7 ✔️
I am still processing the how and the why - oh after Friday night my weight was up a but - but back down yesterday (after a good day Saturday) obviously still no where near where I want to be - but feeling good about where I am headed!
Yesterday was a weird day... slept in a bit - then had coffee out in the tub! LOVE being out there with the morning sunshine! Then never sat at the computer again - all day!! I got a lot done - sat in bed for a little while after folding a couple loads of laundry - that's when I journaled. It was just a nice day. Got some outside stuff done - got the laundry done, dishes were done - until dinner! LOL I got chicken cooked for salads this week - got chicken fajita cooked, ready for dinner one night - made an apple crisp, some for here, some for work... had apples that needed to be used! On top of that all the laundry that was washed - and dried, has been folded - and most is even put away! Outside I got more prep for winter done - almost time to put the patio furniture away, just hate to do it... anyway let me grab coffee and see if I can catch up here... I feel kind of out of the loop! Missing Friday then Sunday - need to get back in touch ♥
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Post by carole58 on Sept 23, 2019 9:56:19 GMT
Sue: Good for you - getting a bit more sleep Saturday! OH my... only 2 weekends "home" then off again! LOL Lots to do in between! At least THIS trip ahead is pure joy! Not the emotional or the sadness from the last couple trips you took!!
Yummm, now I want baked potatoes! I too love the skin when cooked in the oven!!
Sounds like your friend Karen has her work cut out for her! Glad you are in good shape at work - to be able to help out with no added stress! I will be covering for Deb this morning - not a huge deal - she is using one of her remaining "sick" days... it's that time of year - everyone will be calling out here or there p to use up those sick days before they lose them!
OH Sue - I am sooo happy for you! To be "Excited" and looking forward to visiting your DM! WOO HOO!!! So glad your DM is in a place she feels comfortable - safe and happy ♥
We went the end of April this year - perfect weather!!
LOL I had my diffuser running the other night - one of the friends had texted that she was "sick" - well this woman is ALWAYS "sick", so I figured WTH? I had the oregano in there with some "autumn" stuff too - the oregano overtook the rest! I didn't care - I just didn't want her germs hanging around after she left!! I still do not have the consistency that you do though! HA! I used my roller - for menopause/sleeping/hormones - whatever last night - AWAKE every 2 hours! Better than every hour I guess, but I had actually been sleeping better than that lately!! SO I guess that one ( I forget what it is) doesn't work for "me"!
WW Used to say 7# of pressure off for every # I lost... but either way - it is true! My knees feel so much better... imagine how they would be if I lost all 60# that I want to lose!?!?!?
Oh NO! Dehydration?? Yikes... hopefully as I keep reading I will find you felt better!
OH MY! So much deception from her own daughter! Your poor DM! No wonder she was always cranky... probably wasn't sure who she could trust any longer! Oh I do remember when Kris "wore out her welcome" with DSM Pat... WOW Imagine trying to keep your own mother "down" instead of wanting her to get back to some independence!??
UGH... wish David & Katie had been able to clean out the apartment while Kris was gone!! Even just move stuff to a storage building - until you ALL could be there to see the shape of things. That would be awesome - huh?? For the family to be able to go visit all together?? I think if anyone can pull it off - you can my friend!!
I get it - hard to let it go - but for your OWN sanity... Hope the sunburn calmed down - wasn't too bad was it??
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Post by pelkygal64 on Sept 23, 2019 10:02:58 GMT
OMG - just lost a long post - now I'm outta time -
BINGO was fun, my DSIL won 2x but had to share her winnings 3 ways with others who won same time, and our Niece, Julie, won once - it was fun!
I did finish scoring some additional work-work reading benchmarks and entered those into the computer -
Will cut up the rotisserie chicken this morning for lunches this week - we didn't eat after coming home -
Hoping everyone finds a way to Move It today!! I know I will through the long halls at school!
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Post by carole58 on Sept 23, 2019 10:28:49 GMT
Thanks for starting us off Sunday - can't believe I never got here yesterday! Sleeping in seems to be a trend for us these days - when we can! LOL Oh dear yes... let's keep the Emergency & the Airborne companies in business this week!! Last week was "peak week" for ragweed and pollen and asthma symptoms... between the added pollen - with kids back in school it was expected to be the worst for virus' and asthma! The good news is - my Tracy did not end up in the hospital! LOL
We were warm and sunny almost perfect yesterday... great day for my power-washing and fall cleanup!
Sounds like Linds had a great day to attend the wedding - and reconnected with a lot of HS friends. Good luck to Linds as she figures out her plans for the coming year(s)! UGH Braille math sounds pretty complicated - who would have thought? Not that it's difficult but who really thought about who does that?? Hope BINGO was a fun day!
Yikes... this poison ivy is sure giving you (another) run for your money! Wonder if it is due to the shingles not so long ago!?? My friend Elaine just told us the other night she HAD her shingles vaccine then Got.The.Shingles.! UGH Not a pleasant thought!!
I like my Gold Bond Medicated Powder - for any rashes that may come along... I also have a hydro-cortisone cream for my bouts of eczema... wonder if the powder may help DH with his rash??
Sorry your DMIL had issues with her water pills... I feel fine - so while I feel like I should just keep taking it... I know better than to go against Dr orders. I prolonged it for 2 extra days - but not going to risk anything just to (maybe) lose a few extra pounds!! I will not take them this week. Dr DID say I have a 30 day supply, so IF I feel the bloating is coming back - I can do another 3-5 days again, but not right away! I prefer to think I am learning how to eat and take better care of myself... and NOT "need" the pills to lose this weight! LOL I know I can't stay on them long enough to lose 60#! LOL
Sue: Glad you could just shut down Saturday and take care of yourself after the game! Gosh look at you - already planned for NEXT weekend! Hmm, let's see, Monday - Spaghetti Squash Casserole Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas -(maybe just salad no wrap?) Wednesday : LEFTOVERS - still have chicken parm from Friday to use up before it goes bad Thursday: IP (Beach Body) Beef stew Friday: Ribs, with beans and cole slaw Saturday: "Whatever" LOL Translates to leftovers/clean the fridge Sunday: Big E - so nothing to eat at home! LOL
Not a lot of planning for next weekend...Sunday after the Big E we are heading East... staying at a hotel before our Retirement Seminar on Monday 30th! Will save 2-3 hour drive on a Monday morning "commute" down Route 2 and 495!
OMGosh Hannah sure IS dedicated to meal planning! WOW!! LOL My issue would be scheduling! I never know who has what going on until the week of... good for her!!
I will tell you - the whole time I was drinking my seltzer - I was a little "worried" that one of the girls would ASK... this is a drinking crowd... but no one seemed to notice! I would have been OK either way - but so glad they did not make it a big deal!
Thanks - for now I am focused on F-V-Protein...
OH darn - thanks, I forgot to do eggs yesterday! I will pull them before I head to work and have Tracy/Ken do them today!
Nice - that David can get to see DM over Christmas - AND take the rest of her stuff to her. This might just be the place DM needs to make amends to each of you - a bit... I know she was like this long before her issues with health and Kris - but "maybe"?
Hope you got your pile managed and put away!
OK Afraid I will have to finish catching up later... running late - need to get a move on - ♥hugs♥
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Post by gymma60 on Sept 23, 2019 11:08:27 GMT
Morning Carole, Christine and all to come....one more "summer" day today before a cold front comes through tonight and temps drop 15° over night....today 90°....tomorrow 74°.....while tomorrow's temp is the "normal" temp this time of year this last blast of summer has been great! Looking to NE they will be low to mid 70's while we are there....nice fall weather for sure! Will keep an eye on it as more and more of the 10 forecast is while we are out there.
See you all after work...I think I can actually come home tonight....one of the few nights this week!
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Post by gjmmaxty on Sept 23, 2019 12:36:31 GMT
Good morning!
Like others here, I am short on time as well. Have to leave early to take my car to be serviced in Sacramento. They have a big "work" area with internet, etc. so I will be working there (have two conference calls) while they finish it up--saves about 2 hours of driving. So, it's already Monday again??? Okay, yesterday was good--got a lot done around here but I could always use another day. It is looking like we will be able to see Lise one of the days in DC!!! I am so excited! Carole- I will let you know...what day are you arriving again? I was thinking that we would see you on Saturday, but maybe that will change if the meeting with Lise time changes....
Okay, will try to check in from the dealer/service shop. Have a good day!
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Post by gymma60 on Sept 23, 2019 21:53:35 GMT
Evening all....kind of gloomy right now....rains are coming and the big cool down...still low 80's now but will be chilly in the morning!
Carole....love that you are incorporating stretching into your day...you have seemed to master the food/drink even with many curve balls, activities, etc so now is the time to slowly add something else! Over the weekend you had lots of green checks and the ones you missed were NOT a disaster. YAY for journaling too! Ahhhh....coffee in the hot tub sounds like heaven to me! WOW, you did have a productive Sunday!! WTG!
Yes Carole...we have a hectic fall it seems...would normally have only been Labor day Weekend in CT then to Hannah's in October but the NC trip and funeral trip really put a kink in weekend time and getting things done! While visits with DM will still be "all about her" without the added stress of fighting about Kris and DM's declining well being it will just be the "normal" crap! I know Christine knows what I mean! LOL! Will have to keep in mind April for next year to TX....that should still be before the bulk of the spring garden stuff needs to be started/done!
LOL...yes, you have to be careful with the oregano....but I have found it truly works! So far there is crud everywhere at work but it's not jumping on me! Will soon be time to start my Thieves/Lemon tea in the morning at work....
Oh no Carole...Kris would NOT let David & Katie clean out the apartment w/o her....she needed to be there to make sure she got "her share"....after all, look at ALL SHE DID for DM. Whatever....David and Katie rolled with it! I really don't care...most of it is just "stuff" and I know that Kris probably already has taken anything of sentimental value to any of us so most of the things were not that special to any of us!
Christine...glad you had fun at BINGO....bummer DSIL had to share her winnings. Sorry you and your girls came up with nothing! At least it was a fun afternoon! YAY for getting a jump on some work-work too....the long hallways in the new building will definitely get you up and moving. I got over 11k steps today....crazy busy running all over the building for some reason. Didn't feel frazzle but was shocked to see the total for the day when I synced my FitBit after work!
LOL Carole...not sure you could shed 60# of "water weight"! Good to know you can take them off and off if bloating is a problem. Looks like you have a great plan for dinners for the week! Good idea to stay at a hotel after the Big E to save the 2-3 hour drive on Monday morning! I will say that Hannah does "tweak" her menu when things pop up and she moves things around or deletes some meals if they are overrun with leftovers that need to be used up but she has always done it and I applaud her....she is usually organized when it comes to meals! Glad you seltzer the other night was never an issue! Yup... F-V-Protein is a good focus! That is what I'm trying to focus on too....more V than F is I can but with cantaloupe and watermelon still coming I get more fruit than I probably should have in a day!
Gabrielle....great idea to take advantage of the WiFi at the garage while you wait for your car. Definitely a time saver! YAY....hope you get to see Lise in DC...how fun! What is the Saturday date of the trip....I would still love to make it down to see you! With no leftover vacation time I only have the weekend days to visit! Please keep me posted on the dates/time frame!
Hi Lisa....how was you 1st day??
Waves to Jenny and Shelly too!
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