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Post by pelkygal64 on May 14, 2021 10:06:58 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, with the following 2021 Goals:
Carole:
1.) Journal Daily, thoughts, feelings, ideas
2.) Track daily, Good, Bad, Ugly, HONESTLY
3.) Move every day, 10-30 minutes, as able
4.) Limit/Reduce Alcohol, All of it!
5.) Be thankful for something - every day.
Gabrielle
1. Wellness--take steps each day to address better wellness (moving, attention to my eating, getting sleep, etc.)
2. Debt-- continue to take steps to eliminate debt (including the kids college debt that we are covering) so that I have no debt when I retire.
3. Connectedness-- each month have a plan to stay connected to those who I care about (maybe dinner once/month after COVID, Zoom, phone calls, etc.)
4. Creativity -- seek out projects that keep me using the creative side of my brain (knitting, paint parties?, etc.)
5. Journaling/Self-Awareness--find a way to journal my thoughts and to think through challenges and opportunities
Sue:
1. Get moving - plan to utilize my Cubii 3-5 times per week at least
2. Moderation - limiting junk, snacks, wine and all things I know that sabotage my success
3. Daily Gratitude - continue our November daily gratitude.
4. Start a journal - my "Life & Apples" journal will arrive later in the week.
5. Be more "present" - in life, in my journey, with family & friends, in all aspects of my world.
Jenny
1) I'm moving to a clean eating plan like more veggie dishes and less red meat
2) I pulled out my Bob Harper from the Biggest Loser's " Yoga for weight loss DVD" and do that in the evening since it's pouring down rain here.
3) Cut way back on the wine at nights, they sell those tiny little bottles that have 5oz in them and limit myself to only 1-2 per day, that can work right?
4) Track everything even if I'm in the negatives and hold myself accountable
Christine:
1. Cardio exercise daily (walk, stationary bike)
2. FOLLOW the WW Plan using Honesty.
3. Daily gratitude - Say something NICE each morning
Karen:
1. Take one step at a time and be kind to myself.
2. Move by getting my kayak on the water at least one day per week... it will be more as the weather warms.
3. Stick to my intermittent fasting schedule.
4. Try to sleep reasonably.
Shelly:
1. Be more organized at work. Never leave with stuff on my desk
2. Be there for people when they need someone to lean on
3. Stick with WW plan!!! No matter what!!!!
4. Be a better influence on those around me.
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Post by pelkygal64 on May 14, 2021 10:08:17 GMT
Wow - it's been a while since I started our day - I'm thinking our Carole is working from home and no OT for Sue? I triple checked to be sure I didn't duplicate the day -
My thoughts for this Friday is find a way to feel FIT and moving forward!
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Post by gymma60 on May 14, 2021 10:14:41 GMT
Thanks for starting us off Christine...yes, I have OT but overslept this morning just just flew out the door!!
See you all after work!
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Post by pelkygal64 on May 14, 2021 10:28:49 GMT
No, not finished with report writing - in fact I am behind schedule, but sometimes ya just need a break to catch your breath! What I thought was going to be a contract job to help out here and there has turned into so much more work - it's really a 2nd job now with monthly trips to Fulton Co and 5-8 reports per month. Compared to my 1 or 2 reports a month the last few years, this has really snowballed! I don't mind the trips so much and I am enjoying the work BUT I need to figure out balance. This month's work-work demands have really put me over the edge - yes, the light is at the end...but it's still a struggle to figure out daily. I think most of you get what I'm saying.
The month of MAY has always always been a busy month for us here. My family has celebrations weekly - Mother's Day, Birthdays, Graduations and little celebrations for life's events in between.
DD22 Linds had her job interview yesterday for her 1st "Adult" job opportunity. They'll make a decision after contacting her references. She found out more details about the therapist position and realized it is more 'do-able' then she originally thought. Her role as on-call Crisis Counselor will rotate once every 3 months! Whew - she thought it was every day, every weekend. She hopes to be hired as an In-Home Family Based Therapist and join a team where together they schedule family sessions in the homes. Apparently the hours for therapy sessions are typically 3:00 - 7:00 and case management, paperwork, and visits are done during the day or later in the evening. No idea what the rate of pay is, but again, it will count towards her full time internship next Fall so it's win-win there.
Carly has her official start date: August 10th. Today her and Ben will go apartment hunting down in the small towns in that area. They have a few picked out to tour. Ben graduates this Sunday. He can only have 2 guests attend the event so he asked Carly and his sister. His parents are divorced and ugly when in the same room together, so he is leaving that well enough alone. Their loss, in my opinion. We will attend a small gathering/party downtown where Carly reserved a Party Room at a local restaurant. I'm thinking of bringing a balloon bouquet for Ben! We are very proud of him! He majored in Marketing and Business and is receiving several Outstanding Awards this week and Sunday.
The State testing is starting to wrap up - today we bring all the Remote Only students back in for round 2 out of 3. I am hoping some of the younger ones (3rd graders) finish today so that we don't have to bring everyone back again Friday 21, but then I don't want to rush anyone either. The Prince still has not acknowledged the work behind the scenes. Only asks for my plans to tackle projects he's interested such as bringing in all the new incoming K students to screen for academics NOW before the end of our school year. I told him 'maybe June 1 - 11' . Maybe. Sigh. Another huge project to figure out when I am barely through this one. He just doesn't get it. At. All.
I'm heading to Fulton Co anyways. Taking 2 more Vacation days Monday and Tuesday. Will leave after Ben's shindig and drive back home late Tuesday night.
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Post by carole58 on May 14, 2021 10:46:19 GMT
Good morning FIT FRIDAY!! Thanks for starting us off this morning Christine - yes, working from home, so took advantage of no commute this morning! Back to the office next week, but still no date to return full time yet. We did get an email yesterday, "warning" us that just because the CDC has changed its recommendation of mask wearing, we in MA and GSB will STILL be wearing masks Until.Further.Notice.!
So I assume they won't have us all back in the office until then - or later? Whatever... I have been taking advantage of being home this week I have emptied several totes/boxes, so "stuff" is ready for the dumpster! It arrives today! LOL
I also used my break yesterday to sit in the tub in the 72 degree SUNSHINE! Oh and I got some wall mudding done this week too!
Over 5k steps yesterday, and 10 of 10 dots! Eating was OK, and tracked - not enough water, that's my 2nd focus today! 1st will continue to MOVE! I admit it is sooooo much easier to get outside to walk around when the weather is nice!!
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Post by carole58 on May 14, 2021 10:56:19 GMT
Sue: Hoping the drama subsides today!!
Christine: Sorry you are "behind" in reports, but if I remember correctly, you were waiting for more input from teachers and parents ~ So don't be too hard on yourself. Sorry that work-work has put so many extra demands on you this year.
Fingers crossed for Linds to get the job! Congrats to Carly, and Ben! Does he have any job leads in that area? So sad that Ben has to deal with parents that can't just set it aside for the sake of their kids! UGH! Happy that Carly gets to attend graduation though - nice for her.
OY VEY, DL & The Prince don't have a clue!! Sorry you are already stressing over what June may bring - I bet you can't wait for the school year to just end already!
Good luck with the Fulton county trip - hoping it doesn't get you too many MORE reports to do!
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Post by carole58 on May 14, 2021 11:08:12 GMT
So as I am sorting through totes and boxes, I am so torn! I have a LOT of "good" stuff - feel like I could have a heck of a Tag Sale! LOL Then again, I remember the last tag sale I had, and I vowed to never do it again! LOLI wish we had places around here that I could donate stuff to! I mean I have a lot of Tupperware, and glassware, and bowls - that we have accumulated over the years, that someone could truly get a lot more use out of! I hate tossing stuff that I bought, but decided I didn't like/want over the years. UGH!
BUT - I need to keep going with it. The point is to get rid of some of the stuff up in the attic, not store any more!!
OK Time to get moving here ~ I need to cover for Sandie today... not fully trained, LOL, but I am her backup! This should be fun!! I am kidding, somewhat, I used to do that job - but I know a lot has changed over the years... she told me to do the basics, and she will do the rest on Monday! IT will be fine.
I hope everyone can enjoy a FIT FRIDAY - Get moving ♥hugs♥
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Post by gjmmaxty on May 14, 2021 12:20:53 GMT
Good morning!
Wow, Friday at LAST!!! Fit Friday---hmmm...will try to walk in between meetings and while talking on the phone to add in some steps. Super long run tomorrow so I did not run on the TM this morning. I am feeling really good about my knee--- it is definitely better -- hoping that, after my long run tomorrow it still feels okay. I might ice it for a bit after I get home just in case. DH has a run out of town with a few others tomorrow so he will leave at 4:00 am and I don't know what time he'll be home....late tomorrow night probably. I am going to have a good day at home by myself though! Hoping that today passes quickly....
Christine: So good to see you and wow, how busy you are with work and the weekend celebrations! I was wondering...it does seem like your reporting "side job" has gotten bigger. I am wondering too if it gets even busier this time of year (we have a LOT of IEPs at the end of the year) at the same time you are planning state testing and the many other end-of-the-year projects. Do you think that you are going to have to turn some down next year? We don't want you over doing it! I am sorry that DL and the Prince continue to have their heads in the sand about all that you do...glad that your report jobs are with people who APPRECIATE your work. Yay for Linds and I hope that it works out for her! So excited for Carly too-- getting an apartment and starting her first career job! Nice! Congratulations to Ben as well--and how special that Carly was one of the two to be invited. I have a sneaking suspicion that you might have an engagement in your near future!! What do you think? I am actually getting kind of excited about it  Hope that you have a good day and some TIME to yourself this weekend!
Carole: Sounds like you get to do more work that you enjoy today and YAHOO for seeing that number on the scale --- good work! I think that, as you keep with some of the habits, pretty soon it doesn't feel like you are "working' at it all of the time...don't you think so? I am so glad too as we have our longer, sunny days now and I know you prefer that. Do you have any cute girls coming to your house this evening? Or tomorrow? Oh, glad to hear that Jasmina is in Greenfield! VERY glad to hear that! Hey, how is Ken's knee doing after that cortisone shot? I hear you on the things you have --- one of the ladies in our office swears by Facebook as a good place to sell things. I am going to ask her again about it and see if I can't do it....I use Venmo for purchasing sometimes and it seems like a good way to sell things/collect $ etc. I should just give it a try, right? Who knows, maybe it will work and will help you. When is dumpster day (lucky lady)?
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Post by gjmmaxty on May 14, 2021 12:29:37 GMT
Sue: Wow, sorry that you returned right in the middle of Tonya-drama --- uggh. We had a situation in our office where someone's feelings got hurt, people are overhearing other people talk about being frustrated, etc. I have to say....if people are frustrated, they should be able to say something to a coworker about it and not feel like they have to shut up---it is kind of interesting how some feel that no one should ever complain in the office...to me it is more about how we respond or if it gets resolved...not about how it happened. Like when you talk to a coworker about being frustrated with Tonya...can you imagine if someone told you that you shouldn't do that? Kind of nuts. I am sure that you will appreciate your time home this weekend to just do things at home...and get some rest if you need it. I read Carole's post and agree---once David goes to see DM you can have a family conversation (since it is everyone's situation, right?) to see what can be done. Oh man...I am sorry about Kris....wow, it is just awful that some medical staff are not more careful. There is a reason we have an opioid crisis---inattention to what is being prescribed, etc. It is really a shame too that Kris can't say no. Hope that you have a good day and a nice start to the weekend!
Hello to all who follow. I need to figure out what is for dinner. DH has that big run tomorrow so I asked him a couple of days ago but he is still deciding. I ended up telling him to go to the store and decide and he is I might try to surprise him and quickly make some oatmeal cookies for them to take on their ride up there...I figure they can eat some on the way there or on the way home. Hope that everyone has a good day! Oh, and Carole, YES I did track!! Thank you for the encouragement!
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Post by jennyparks36511 on May 14, 2021 15:44:07 GMT
Good Morning everyone
I'm out at the Elk plant today, what a perfect place to end the week at. I was so bored at Corvallis yesterday but I got through the day. About 1/2 hour ago I was talking out the window to a customer and looked out into the field and there was a huge bald eagle just sitting out there looking for some food or something, it was really neat. This weekend I need to plant some flowers I got for MD, I was going to do it on Wednesday but I was really pooped from doing some other yard work. Oh did I tell you on Sunday Audrey came home with a dozens white roses for me for MD, I thought that was sweet she spent her own money on Mom, it's the first time she's done that. Kerry and her used to buy something together and give to me, this year she did it all by herself. She's all grown up  .
Sue glad the trip to visit DM turned out to be a good trip. Yes, Um, 16 and 19 are a little old to be playing with action figures and was that a real gun he was wearing? So happy you could connect her to see her relatives also, she must of really enjoyed that. Kerry's DM was the same way with her dementia, she was taking to many pills as well so his Dad had to lock them up and give to her when the time was right, other wise she would eat them like candy. I agree she needs someone to help her, some sort of care giving.
Carole can you donate all your good things to some where like Goodwill and then when you give to them they give you a receipt and you fill it out and estimate how much in money you donated and then use it as a tax right off, I know that's what I do with all my clothes and glass where when I get something new or can't fit into the clothes anymore. That way the things can go to a new home instead of the dumpster. I'm glad your loving working from home but I think since the CDC made the decision to go mask less we will start to see things return to normal slowly but surely.
Christine good to see you and catch up. Sounds like Carley and Lindsey are getting great jobs and start the next chapter of life. I hope Ben and Carley find a place they like this weekend. Good for Ben getting to graduate this weekend, does he have any jobs lines up or still looking? Yes I noticed you had a lot of jobs lined up but I do understand being so busy with that job and then your regular job, I see the prince and DL haven't changed a bit, they are so sad and pathetic.
Gabrielle enjoy your run tomorrow, how many miles? Sounds like you and Ed are keeping busy with work and the ranch. Glad to hear you had a great MD and got to see your mom and kids for the day. I did what you recommended and bought some Magnesium for my leg cramps and started it today as a matter of fact. It's hell getting old. 
OK need to run for now, have a great day everyone
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Post by gymma60 on May 14, 2021 21:26:33 GMT
Evening all...finally getting a chance to catch up...had to finally resolve the phone snafu that has been going on since last Friday afternoon!! UGH!! Busy, productive work day...had to go to a training for the new clock/vacation request system in the main plant this afternoon so missed a dot and lost almost an hour of work time...thankfully emails, rushes and phones were quiet today so not a lot of disruptions!! I like days like that!
Back to yesterday...
Gabrielle...thanks for starting us off. Yes, I too am thankful for good health and especially thankful that as of today I am 2 weeks past my 2nd vaccine so now fully vaccinated. Can now go mask free unless some venues still require it...I know there will be some that do for while but definitely feel safer myself knowing that I am doing my part. Oh yes, I so appreciate all the love and help all of you have given me unconditionally over the years...truly are dear friends I cherish!! Yes, I wish we had a chance to see some sights but was not in the cards this time. One day.....
Carole...YAY for the next decade on the scale!! My WI this week was a great shocker....hadn't been on the scale in 2+ weeks and down almost 6#....I knew I was being more diligent and focused and the scale is rewarding me!! Now to remain focused and keep it going!! I know you can maintain your focus!! You've got this!!
Yes...David & Kris were glad for the update...Kris too is like Jim and Annie, in denial that DM can remain in Independent Living...she really needs more supervision and structure, especially with her meds. I get it, no one wants to put DM in a nursing home/assisted living but that is where she needs to be for her own safety and well-being. But, I offer my opinions and since Jim and Annie are doing the day to day stuff, if they want to keep things like this, it's on them!! I'm sure when David and Katie visit and give their "two cents" on what DM really needs, there might be a shift in thinking....I know financially she will need a Medicaid facility which are not always the finest of places but it is what it is....I think Annie is closer to realizing that DM needs more care than Jim.....we'll see?
Carole...it makes me a bit nervous that I have not heard from Kris since her appointment with the surgeon...she told me she would let me know. I messaged her and got nothing?? I truly hope the opiates don't send her down the rabbit hole again!! But, not my circus!! Don't want to sound uncaring but I can't deal with that again...already did that dance and NOT doing it again!! LOL...yes, 3 nights on a full size, bouncy bed was more than enough!!! Was so glad to be back in my own bed and I've been sleeping like a baby!!
Oh my...I walked in the house and it smelled heavenly Carole...nothing better than the smell of pot roast filling the house!
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Post by gymma60 on May 14, 2021 22:12:16 GMT
Christine...thanks for starting us off today...I overslept a bit and didn't have time to get us going!! I was so snuggly warm in bed I hit the snooze and pulled the covers up. I only have 35 minutes to get up, dressed, pack lunch, get organized and out the door so when you take 10 minutes away from that with the extra "snooze" it makes things a little tight!! Thankful for no alarm tomorrow!!
Speaking of tomorrow...I have my massage!! It was supposed to be the day after my 2nd vaccine shot and since I figured I'd feel lousy, I decided I'd enjoy it more if I postponed. Looking forward to it...will help relieve some of the leftover stress from last weekend!!
Christine...indeed, sometimes a break is just what you need!! WOW....1-2 reports to 5-8...yes, a HUGE jump in extra work and time consuming. Hopefully you can find the balance. I know you do enjoy the contract work but with another FT job, you don't want to burn yourself out!! I'm sure with the added stress of the testing at school and all the remote students schedules it adds to the usual "year end" chaos!!
WOW...fingers crossed for Linds...the opportunity sounds perfect and I know she will handle it like a pro!! Glad it seems more "do-able" to her. I remember back to my "1st adult job" and how scary it is....glad things are falling into place for her! WOO HOO for Carly...how fun to be apartment hunting with Ben. How far will they be from you?? Sounds like the "empty nest" is starting at your house!! Congrats to Ben...sounds like he had really done well in school! Yes, feel sorry for his folks but if they can't "play nice in the sandbox" for the graduation then Ben doesn't need them there to ruin his big day!!
OYE...the Prince will never change!!
Carole...yes, we got the same email about masks today. Thankfully being in the other warehouse and all of us will be vaccinated, Mark doesn't care if we go w/o out masks. We do put them on when others come in but Doug and I are both fully vaccinated (he got the J&J). Clark gets his 2nd next week and the other 3 got theirs this week so by the 1st week in June, we will all be FULLY vaccinated according to the CDC. YAY for the dumpster arriving. How long to you have it to fill or do you just call when it is full and ready for pick up?? So glad your week at home you had some nice weather to enjoy the HT....it has gotten warmer and warmer with each day this week and I saw 80's in the forecast for next week.
YES...today was a drama free day at work. I get it, she "says" she felt like crap and I know how lousy I felt but her behavior did NOT say she felt that bad. This is not the first time she has claimed ailments/feeling bad and no "normal signs" of that until someone new comes in the room and then the "oh woe is me" starts.
Carole...are there any consignment shops you could take the "good stuff" to and try to get something for them??? I know yard/tag sales are often more work than what you actually make in the long run!! I will NEVER have a yard sale and honestly, never go to them either! Aren't any of the usual donation places open at this point?? Glad Sandie is OK with you doing the basics and leaving the rest for her on Monday...sounds like a much better "back up" situation than before when others were immediately complaining about what didn't get done!!
Gabrielle...I know you will get more than enough steps today!! Definitely with a long run tomorrow, you needed to take today off from the TM!! Glad the knee is better. Good idea to ice it when you get home tomorrow after the long run. Ah....a day of peace, all to yourself! Is this one of the last long runs for Ed before his 100 miler??
Honestly Gabrielle...I don't mind when people complain/vent at the office....we all need to do that from time to time. I think with Gloria in the other building the "Tonya drama" is just getting to me. I truly see that with only me there she is more dramatic than usual as she already knows that Gloria ignores most of it too....I'm sure this week she did feel lousy on Wednesday and into Thursday...most of us do after the 2nd shot but she reminded me of kid that says "my foot hurts" and limps around but as soon as you turn your back they are runny around but walk back in the room and they are back to limping.
We found out a couple days ago that Eric, the guy that jockey's back and forth between the buildings, gave his 2 week notice and his last day is 5/28. We have been down 1 guy for months and still no one hired....now with Eric leaving, Doug will be working part of the day in the main plant and the other 1/2 at ours so again...we are short 2 people. Doug doesn't drive the truck so getting stuff back and forth to Gloria is tough so Mark will DEMAND to just move her back with us when she hits her 2 weeks past her vaccine!! That will help in many ways, one less headache!! Can't wait for so many reasons!! LOL!!
Jenny...so good to "see" you!! I know how you love the Elk plant...perfect way to end the week! How cool to see the Bald Eagle...I have to admit I love the local "eagle cam" of the nest a stone's throw from our house. There were 2 eggs this year but only one eaglet hatched, the other was not viable but that 1 is grown like a weed. Will be another month or two before it fledges. It's an annual event here!
I agree Jenny...Rachel and Michael are VERY immature for their ages....it's it scary to think of them heading out into the "real world" one day. Surprises me that neither Jim or Annie were "sheltered" as kids but for some reason they are smothering these two! OH NO Jenny the gun/holster was a plastic kids' gun!! CRAZY!! It is hard for me to know my DM is a nurse by education and DID know better about the meds at one point and now that is all gone....I know it's part of the aging for some but it's hard to watch her decline. Yes, she did love chatting with everyone and as I said, Auntie June is a "hoot" and really brightened her day!
OK...time for some dinner and to put my feet up and start the weekend! Need to figure out what I'm cooking for the week...been a tough one this week since we did the "fridge purge" before we left so it was "creativity at it's best" this week! LOL!
See you all in the morning! Depending on how late I sleep, it may be before or after my massage...oh, can't wait for that!!
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Hope that you have a good day and some TIME to yourself this weekend!
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