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Post by LR63402 on Jan 14, 2020 14:03:00 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.
Feel free to jump in and join us. All are welcome here.
Our motto is persistence, not perfection.
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 14, 2020 14:09:06 GMT
Good morning everyone.
The rain has arrived. It's been flat out pouring since about 2am. We're under a flash flood watch through tomorrow. I was thinking of getting out and popping into our little thrift store sometime today, but will definitely wait until the rain backs off a little. They closed down for a month of so while they moved locations. They actually just went into the suite next door, that used to be a hardware store. It's about 3 times as much space as they had before and on FB they are bragging about all of the newly added merchandise. They had a few pictures on FB, and there was a wall full of Lamps. With the amazing deal I got on the last one, I really want to check those out.
Anyway, I hope everyone is having a good Tuesday. I'll probably BBL.
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Post by robinmd on Jan 14, 2020 14:58:05 GMT
Good morning,
Lora, looks like you and Jana were posting at the same time, so I just picked one to post on! Wow, sorry about that rain! It is good that you don't have to worry about flooding. I don't either, but if we get a LOT of rain, water starts to rise in my dirt cellar (like an Artesian well), and I have to pump it out. Everything down there is up on blocks, so there is some room for a little water, but it can rise quickly after it starts. Good to hear that your shoulder is slowly improving...so hard to do, when you can't completely immobilize the thing.
Susie, darn that hip pain! You are so very active, and enjoy your walks so much, I hate to hear that anything would hold you back!
Jana, I am glad you had the weekend away. I think you handled the anxiety really well, just giving yourself some space. Glad the counseling went well, and you were able to pin down the reason for the anxiety that crept in. I'm sorry that you had such a mess to come home to, but it sounds like you just handled it, and didn't let it get you down. You are so good at knowing your dad, and processing his behavior and his habits....I know that is draining, though, and I'm glad you are taking care of yourself in the ways that you are. I'm sure it doesn't always feel like it, but I think you are doing a great job with all that is going on around you. Hugs!
I never made it here yesterday, with it being my long day at work. It wasn't bad for a Monday, but I am always glad when Mondays are done! I have no idea what I am going to end up doing today. I have a list of things I want to think about doing. I really want to rearrange my living room....I could super clean while I move the furniture around, and I soon need to paint the trim on my windows. I am always slow to start when it comes to opening a can of paint and getting into a project, but once I do start I get into it. We'll see if I feel like moving furniture today! HA! It is supposed to rain off and on all day, but warm outside. Next week, it is going to be super cold again. I might make a quick trip to DG for a couple of things that I can get cheaper there. Anyway, I am going to get another cup of coffee and some scrambled eggs, and clean the kitchen. I will definitely bbl. Waving to all to follow!
RobinMD
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 14, 2020 17:29:11 GMT
Good morning everyone.
My counseling session went well yesterday and I figured out my trigger for my anxiety over the weekend.
I got my food prep done for breakfast for the week so I am feeling better about my eating plan for the week. I also have my phone call with the coach today. I am looking forward to getting her input and suggestions.
I woke up this morning feeling kind of down and decided that I was going to make today good regardless. That lasted until I got in the car to come to work. I received a text from my cousin that my Aunt, my dad's sister, is in the hospital with congestive heart failure and it septic from a staph infection. She started feeling bad yesterday and they took her to the emergency room last night and she was admitted. My cousin is keeping me updated. I haven't told my dad yet. I don't want to call him and tell him over the phone and I REALLY need to be at work today. I don't want to tell him once I get home because 95% of the time by the time I get home from work, he is drunk. I feel conflicted and I don't know what the "right" thing to do it. I know he is probably going to want to go to NC to see my aunt. I can take him this weekend but I can't go this week.
I am not going to let this affect my eating, but it has affected my mood.
I am waving to everyone.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 14, 2020 17:39:25 GMT
I went back and deleted my posts on my original thread but it won't let me delete the tread until Lora deletes her post (or I think that is why it won't let me delete it).
I had my phone call with the coach - and we worked out a plan. She is going to monitor my food tracker and my macros for the next month. She also helped me tweak my macros. I was pretty close and I ended up reducing my max calories by 100 which I am fine with. We talked for an hour and she gave me a lot of information. She has worked with WLS patients before so that is good to know and kind of comforting.
I also committed to 30 days of being alcohol free and no sweeteners in my coffee. I think the first few days of no sweetener are going to be hard and only the weekends will be hard without alcohol. But if I am going to give this an honest effort I need to do it the right way.
RobinMD I hope you do exactly what you want to do today  Good luck with whatever that is.
Lora I love thrift stores. I hope it stops raining so you can go check out the new improved and larger store. |
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 14, 2020 19:25:37 GMT
Jana - I went back and deleted my comment on the other post, and it looks like that cleared out the whole thing. Sounds like you got a lot of info from the coach. I'm sending positive vibes and mojo for the no sweetener in the coffee thing. I can say for sure that when I was doing it, I certainly did reduce the overall amount of coffee I drank. It did get easier to drink it without sweetener, but I never totally loved it that way. Haha. Sorry to hear about your aunt, and hope she'll be able to turn the corner. I think we're getting to the age where unfortunately we'll be seeing more and more failing health with our older generation. I know that doesn't make it any easier, but I'm afraid that comes with the passage of time.
Speaking of older generations, I suppose I'm in trouble again. Yesterday was treatment day for my father, and before I realized how late it had gotten, it was after 9pm. He's always been one to turn in early, even when he's feeling well. So instead of calling and risking waking them, I sent an email apologizing for not realizing how late it had gotten and missing phoning earlier. I can clearly see that he's been online this morning by his FB posts, so I'm sure he's seen the email, but there has been no reply. So... if I don't reply to every mass email he sends to the world, I'm a terrible person. But if he doesn't reply to an email checking in to see how his treatment went yesterday, that's just fine and dandy. Whatever. I guess I'll call in a little while. But honestly, the double standard and one-sided rules they have just really piss me off royally.
Okay, enough yapping from me. I haven't made it out of the house yet, but still may go. IDK.
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Post by keshet51 on Jan 14, 2020 20:02:01 GMT
Good afternoon all. This is a long day for me with chorus rehearsal tonight. Work has been blessedly slow at least so that helps. Another gray, foggy and cold day here. I don't know how people deal with this in the Pacific Northwest. I'd clearly go out of my mind. We may get some snow this weekend but at least it's not on a work day so I don't have to deal with office closures. And having a reason just to rest and hang out at home sounds divine to me. I was going to go to the women's march this weekend but with the nasty weather I'm going to pass on it. I'm a fair weather social activist, lol.
Lora, sorry about the tightrope you have to work with your father. It sounds like such a no-win situation. Hope the rain lets up and you can make a break for freedom from your house and check out the new offerings at the store.
Jana, glad both the coaching and counseling sessions went so well. I agree with Lora about aging relatives. And worst of all I'm finding I'm the aging relative myself...
Am going into a call now with our attorneys prior to an executive merger committee meeting tomorrow morning. I will be bringing my staff person with the brain injury who can't drive yet, but just having him go to these meetings is such a comfort for me.
Have a great evening all.
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 14, 2020 20:59:38 GMT
Well, I got to get out and see the new thrift store digs. Very spacious, lots of new junk but nothing I couldn't live without.
Andi - grey, damp, foggy...you could be describing here as well. Lol. I hope your attorney call goes well. I actually love a good snow here. Not just because we rarely get that kind of weather, but I truly adore having a reason NOT to go out. Haha. Yeah, it's always something for this situation with my father. I just keep telling myself that blowing up and getting some satisfaction for myself clearly will not help the situation at all, because if they had wanted to change their behavior, they would have done so a long time ago. So, for now it's just best to ignore the stupid juvenile behavior and rise above the pettiness. So I continue to try to always take the high road and not sink to the level of letting their behavior bother me...or at least not let it show that it bothers me. When I speak with him I stay positive and up beat. Sadly, I do admit that I get a small amount of satisfaction knowing that it's probably driving them nuts. Oh well. Lol.
Also I ALWAYS appreciate that you girls let me vent.
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Post by success4susie on Jan 14, 2020 21:56:37 GMT
Hi Ladies...I got up and made it to the easier gym class that I go to on Tues and Thurs, then stopped by DD's and took a very quick walk with her and DGD. I decided to skip tap dancing today so I could see DGD's swim lesson..at almost 5, she is the cutest thing and can actually swim. DD wants to make sure she can be on the swim team this summer...lol. I went to a new Ladies Bible Study in my neighborhood...looks very interesting and I really like that it is close to home (less than a block away) and non-denominational - everything from born Jewish, to Catholic, to perhaps atheist (?), and other denominations in between. I think we will become a close-knit group...and very little to read from week to week too - yippee. Next I am reading and resting for a bit and then heading to play Bridge.
RobinMD - good luck rearranging and cleaning....after yesterdays long day, I am surprised you have so much energy...ha
Jana - oh no...one more thing for you and DF to worry about. I think it is the best decision to wait til you get home to break the news. I agree that we will see this more and more...I also agree with Andi that, especially in my case, I am the older generation... s c a r y ! Sounds like the talk with the coach was very positive and that you have a good plan.
Lora - glad you got to the store...even though there wasn't anything too exciting, if you had not gone, you would have wondered what wonderful bargains they had that you missed. I think you are very wise (and have a strong constitution) to just take the high road with dealing with DF. I would think he would be happy to hear from you whenever he has the opportunity. Oh well...
Andi - it is good that you will have the staff person with you...should make it a little less stressful for you. Enjoy chorus tonight...if you are like me, you almost hate to go out at night, but then have such a pleasant time that you are glad you went. Hope you don't get home too late though.
OK...DH says I spend sooo much time talking to my "girls" - ha. I am off to lie down for the few minutes I have left!
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Post by robinmd on Jan 15, 2020 2:28:12 GMT
Hello again,
Andi, I painfully agree that I am also the aging relative! I don't know what is going on lately, but I am having hip and leg issues. I may have to break down and go see my ortho surgeon. I hope you enjoy your singing tonight, and sleep soundly after you get home! I am going to be getting snow on Saturday, too, but it will probably turn to rain some time at night. Should turn into a nice mess!
Lora, I wonder how often the merchandise will change at the thrift store, to make it worth going in a looking around...sounds like a great little place to wander into every now and then!
Susie, glad you got to the gym class you wanted today...I hope you liked the bible study. Its nice that it is right there close to you!
So I ended up cleaning the loft, rearranging the furniture up there, and getting rid of about 4 years of cat hair - HA! All I need now is new curtains for the 2 windows up there...I finally figured out what color I want. It is a really nice space, and I am excited about having it. Now I am really motivated to get to work on turning the bedrooms into guest rooms. They are currently storage areas, apparently! ODD is going to help me move a couple of heavy things up there, this coming weekend, so that will complete that area. I am going to do some painting up there as well, but for now, I am just getting used to having the space available to me and figuring out how I want things laid out.
I am going to get things ready for work tomorrow. I have my breakfast and lunch planned, and coffee ready for the morning! I hope everyone has a good Hump Day...I am waving to all I missed, I am just getting really tired:) I'll be back tomorrow...good night, all.
RobinMD
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Good luck with whatever that is. 
