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Post by pelkygal64 on Jun 23, 2024 9:50:53 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.
Carole: 1.) Greatly decrease alcohol 2.) Track daily, being mindful of my macros 3.) Make movement a daily habit 4.) Be thankful each and every day ♥ 5.) Organize the house and photos
Karen: 1.) Count my blessings each day in my planner 2.) Track my food daily on the Noom app 3.) Continue to conquer the areas of my home that need special love 4.) Intentionally Move More
Sue: 1.) Continue to be positive and thankful daily...even if it's hard to find anything good!! It's out there...♥♥♥ 2.) 2024 will be a year of changes and challenges as retirement approaches for the two of us...while exciting to approach that new chapter, it's a bit scary venturing into the unknown!! This is a time to get organized to reduce stress and frustrations.. 3.) Drink more water....even if it's hard...make it a priority...a continued "work in progress" for me!! 4.) Get to the pool....it makes me feel good, it's my happy place...no excuse!! Shoot for 3 days a week to start!! 5.) Be kind to ME!! Remember you can't be all things to everyone especially if you don't take care of you first!
Christine: 1.) Aim for cardio exercise 5x a week. 2.) Reduce alcohol (follow Dry January) 3.) Accept HELP when it's offered - I can't do it all
Gabrielle: 1.) Track each day on MyNetDiary 2.) Focus on fitness at least 5 days/week including: strength training, cardio (running, etc.) 3.) In bed by 9:00 pm on weeknights, lights out by 9:30 4.) Focus on fluid intake each day
Jenny: 1.) Dry January and maybe even extend it 2.) Measure and weigh foods 3.) Do some Yoga every night at least for 15 min and work up to 30 4.) Drink at least 80oz of water
Jo: 1.) Track food everyday 2.) No alcohol for 100 days or longer 3.) Get some movement everyday 4.) Work out 3 times a week 5.) Work on nutritionist plan 6.) Write 3 things I'm grateful for
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Post by pelkygal64 on Jun 23, 2024 10:25:04 GMT
Good Morning Everyone!
I thought I would start out the day as I was thinking about you and realized I didn't get a chance to do personals yesterday before getting pulled away and didn't make my way back here...
I slept well - looking forward to much cooler temps this week! No one minds getting up into 80 degrees but INTENSE high 80s with a Heat Index Warning of 90s and higher was ridiculous. No thank you. The humidity made it pretty miserable to sit outside in the evenings. Calling for rain today which should be nice actually -
Yesterday I finished the grocery shopping early then headed to Boscov's. They are known for great Sales on already marked down merchandise department store. I was searching for a dress for the Bridal Shower - I think I found one! It took lots of trying on different styles and calming down my self -image. Let's face it, I am not the Mother of elementary children or Mother of high school children. Mother of the Bride has a new feel to it and "Almost 60" needs to make me smile and embrace it. I took a peek at their Formal wear too but ugh, just couldn't go there just yet. Not by myself - plus most colors were black, navy blue or way too glittery. I'll take a look another day but I'm not sure that's the store to find my MOB wedding dress. It's progress to find a Shower dress.
Speaking of the Shower...a few more RSVP's are rolling in and so far, none are to say "cannot attend"...we over invited assuming at least 5-8 would be 'No' as the room only holds 40 comfortably. A few days ago Carly called to say, "oops, forgot we should REALLY invite..." her one professional mentor who helped guide Carly into her field and provided tons of support and ideas before she landed her job. I totally agreed! And quickly popped in the mail the invite - but then yesterday Carly called and said, "Mom! You forgot to invite Ben's aunt..." Wait, who? I guess Ben's mother, Suzanne told Ben that I left out Suzanne's sister whom Suzanne feels rather close with lately and was mad at Carly/Ben for not inviting this sister to MY SHOWER I'm hosting for MY daughter! I find it strange that Suzanne gets to invite guests to MY shower. Or am I twisting it? She's not offering to help with the shower, or help host it, or split the cost and go in together on the shower to make it one big event - no, but she can guilt Ben into making sure who gets invited? I mean in the end, what's one more person? The guest list is already over the budget...but I did jokingly laugh and say to Carly, "Why doesn't Suzanne have her own Shower for you and invite her own people?" - I was told by the Bride to Be, "Don't be like that!" Oh? So apparently I'm wrong for feeling like that - grrr - hmm, maybe this aunt's invite will get lost in the mail - I know, not nice.
Our DR is getting filled with STUFF again - just like back in the moving days of past - Linds bought 2 small arm chairs/rockers off FB Market yesterday - they are actually pretty pink - she paid $20 for each - not bad - so one is in our LR and one in the DR. Next to her boxed mattress and box springs - and collection of towels, linens, and this week things to be slowly brought up from the basement before she leaves for the Bachelorette weekend. It's fine since we know it's all being moved July 1st - they got a group of guys from the Brewery to help load the U-Haul they rented - I made it clear I just don't support the location she is moving to - but I do support her move and need for independence.
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Post by Karen White on Jun 23, 2024 10:46:02 GMT
Good morning from Chicopee MA. If my thumbs were better typers… I’ll wait to tell my story when I’m at my computer. Our goal is somewhere in PA so hoping to catch up with Sue this evening.
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Post by pelkygal64 on Jun 23, 2024 10:54:55 GMT
Jenny - how was your DS's Retirement Party? I love that the two boys were there! I can't believe how big they are!! Love the picture you posted! Would the boys be your DS's grandsons? I hope it was a nice event for her - were your parents able to enjoy it? I'm with you with just looking to hit a few balls and have a LOT of laughs on the golf course in Vegas! Should be fun - I'll rent clubs there - trust me, I just know the basics.
Carole - I lost track of when the Family birthday celebrations were supposed to be - yesterday or today? Sorry if the rains pushed it to an indoors event. I need to ask, who is Doris? On your FB page she sure lets her opinion known to you! LOL Geesh - I think you were right NOT to risk lightening and tornadoes. Move the party indoors. Don't get caught unprepared. My goodness!! Anyways, I hope everyone relaxed and enjoyed the day. And btw, I would have been annoyed too if made to wait on an adult child to change my plans just so they could come with me - ugh - you are so right, love our kids, but some times there's a reason we want to leave the house early - in order to get things done later in the day, NOT wait around until they are ready to leave. I hope the day turned out okay after all.
Sue - oh boy, did I ever feel bad for any kids outside playing in baseball/softball tournaments yesterday. Brutal. I agree. How could that have been fun? I was thinking it would have been great to have a sprinkler set up for the players to cool off while waiting for their turn at bat - but I just can't imagine standing in the outfield in the brutal heat/sun with no shade in those uniforms. UGH - How did the OT go Saturday morning? I was wondering if Tonya ever did OT too like that or just self-proclaimed OT for her own work? lol Wouldn't that be something to see her standing there doing line assembly work on a Saturday morning?? Hopefully the heat wave has officially lifted in your area too. Did Jason's gardens survive?
Gabrielle - how nice of you to take your DM shopping. I bet you had to bite your tongue several times though! lol I was feeling kind of bad yesterday afternoon because I knew my Uncle Gil wanted to do something - there's a beautiful Lake about an hour and half from here east into wine country (New York) that he hinted about wanting to visit - that's where I was thinking about going today - DM said they 'took a drive' a little south of that area yesterday. I think she mis-guided him to the wrong highway lol had they just gone a little further north they would have found it easily! She said, "I don't know why we drove and drove then just turned around" well, I know why! He was looking for Chautauqua Lake! Geesh Mom! Well, at least he got out and they 'did something'. This coming week will be a short week for me - YAY - I only work 4 days - then I'll be off Friday through July 7. I really have not started to plan things to get done - which is not like me - but I will share here, yesterday after groceries, dress shopping, cleaning the kitchen, and some housework, I sat. Plopped right down on the couch for about 2 hours lol. It was too darn hot to finish any landscape projects. I was too tired to deal with Virginia and 'visit'. So I thought of you Gabrielle, and I used the time as respite and to recharge. Taking the guilt out of it.
Jo - hoping you are doing okay and you find time to update us on how you and Em are doing.
Karen - still waiting to hear how things went on Wednesday. Thinking of you still and hoping you can pop back in to bring us up to date on you.
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Post by gymma60 on Jun 23, 2024 11:46:00 GMT
Morning all...been texting with Karen and the hotel they chose is over near the BJ's I go to...about a 1/2 hour from home. Can't wait to see her!!
Baseball at 9:00am...it's a little better today heat wise but still NOT great. Will hopefully take the boys to Rose's later today, depending on when Karen and Tony get on the road and their ETA....might have to take 2 cars so I can leave from there and hop on Route 30 not far from her house. We'll figure it out!!
Not time to catch up now but wanted to pop in and say HI! It will be a very simple day!! Back later!!
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Post by jennyparks36511 on Jun 23, 2024 15:24:45 GMT
Good Morning all
It's a nice cool day, only going to get to 73 degrees so it's a perfect day to mow the lawn and get some flowers planted and I need to repot a prayer plant I have in the house into a bigger pot. I'm looking forward to having a day to do what I want. I drove my parents to my sister's house for her retierment party and they had a potluck for a late lunch early dinner. Don, my BIL smoked some chicken and pork and then put them in the crock pot for pulled pork/chicken sandwiches and we brought some macaroni and potato salad. Maverick and Logan were there, they provided the entertainment, LOL. They are getting to recognize us now when we see them and are at the "Why" stage in life, always asking "why". They love to play together and they like to play separate as well. They are a lot of fun.
Christine I'm glad the weather is cooling down out your way. That's how I feel about it when the weather get's to hot. I mean you can't enjoy it after a certain temperature and it get's to be no fun unless you have a pool or something. Even the A/C struggles to keep up with hot weather. Well, the situation with Ben's mom, sounds like she is a bit of a manipulator when it comes to Ben/Karly. I don't blame you one bit about the sister situation. If she want's her family involved I think she should throw a shower so her side of the family can come OR help with the cost of the shower your throwing so she could invite and be a part of the one your throwing. She knows the buttons to push when it comes to Ben, if your ask me it's not very fair to the bride and groom as this is THEIR wedding and not anyone else's plus all the money your shelling out to make it the perfect day for them. I think your allowed to feel upset as well. Hugs to you
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Post by jennyparks36511 on Jun 23, 2024 15:35:41 GMT
Yes Christine, the boy's are my sister grandson's. My other sister has 3 grandkids, but they are estranged from each other and I'm not sure why, I think it has to do with my other BIL being so overbearing with his religion for his own two girls that they just don't want to deal with them or their beliefs. It's sad deal. Sometimes I can't believe that you would give up time and seeing and loving your own family just because your religious beliefs say's not to accept how other people want to live their own lives. Ridiculous.
Sue I hope you have a great day today and the weather cools down for you guys to. Have a great visit with Karen tonight. That should be fun for both of you.
Gabrielle how did the shopping go with DM?
Carole I'm calling today to get my flights all straightened out so I'll have more information on my arrival and departure. It's only a few months away.
OK I gotta run Kerry's up and he's want's to talk
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Post by carole58 on Jun 23, 2024 16:14:13 GMT
Sue: I feel terrible for the kids that play summer sports! Weather can be brutal!
Jenny: YAY for a party that is NOT at your house this weekend. LOL Hope it was a great day with family ♥ Oh I LOVE the picture of those boys playing on Gramma's walker! LOL
Christine: Thanks for starting us off this SIMPLE Sunday!! Hmmm, I totally agree, if you are NOT the one booking/planning/PAYING for the shower you do not get to invite other people... unless asked to add to the guest list. I guess this is where, the old fashioned me, liked that the bridesmaids did a shower for friends, and then someone, (not the mother of the bride) hosted a shower for family. I remember my mother saying it isn't proper for the MOB to host a shower. What I never understood was why it was then OK for the SISTER of the Bride to do so? My Mom was a city girl, and had some weird traditions of her own! LOL Anyway, yeah... Ben's mother should have/ could have a shower for that whole side of the family! Hang in there GF, you've got this. Especially since you have the dress to wear!! So glad you can be OK about the move. I agree, it's just the location you are unhappy with. July 1 is just around the corner!! Will you also be helping move? Helping clean the house, as they move in? I assume it will need it? Glad they have a team on hand to help load and unload!
Karen: Ooohhhh, only about an hour from me! I know you are already out of MA, and so sorry my family thing was last night. Safe travels ♥
Christine: All this golf talk makes me think I might tag along, just for the laughs! LOL I could rent clubs and just not play!! Mary's BD celebration was last night. Too rainy to swim, ended up eating inside, but oh well, it was fine. I had done pulled pork and chicken, so no grilling required! LOL Doris is Ken's cousin! Truly she is a whack job! Yeah, by the time Tracy & I got back from shopping I was whipped! No more work got done at my house!
Today we have the chance of tornados, so shortly I have to go outside and pull all the inflatables off the pool deck. I also want to tie my canopy down a little tighter. Chance of high winds, flash flooding , large HAIL and tornados. What a relaxing day this will be huh??? It sure will be simple enough! LOL Quite frankly I think they are overreacting? Causing panic, when the NWS says we are in the 5% chance of tornado... I mean 5%... but the other part of me thinks, better plan on that 5%!
Good for you taking some down time after the shopping and cleaning!
Sue: Jealous here! IF our BD had been on Sunday, as it almost always IS, I would have been in Chicopee last night for dinner!! Tracy's schedule put a kink in the usual plans.
Jenny: Sounds like a nice day for you after the party yesterday. Glad it was a fun time for you all. YAY Keep me posted on trip details.
Last night went well. I got everything ready, and was enjoying the front porch for a bit as folks started arriving. Like I said too wet and rainy to be outside, but inside was about the same as outside. We had ceiling fans on to circulate the air. I have opened the door of the back stairs into the dining room, so some of the heat could vent upstairs. Oh I forgot, I should also open the fireplace doors. That usually helps get some of the hotter air out of the living room.
So nothing on tap for today, or anything until 4th of July actually! Well, I mean, depending on the weather people may be here, but we have nothing "planned"! OK By me... I need a break to think of what to do next!
Now I will head outside and put a few things away, and wait for the storms! LOL Oh and I need to get everything plugged in to charge - Just.In.Case.- we lose power.
♥hugs♥
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Post by gjmmaxty on Jun 23, 2024 18:44:40 GMT
Good morning!
Yep, still morning here in CA. DH needed to get his run in this morning (I did mine yesterday but his back was hurting). So we went to the trails where it was SUPER hot in the sun and I ran/walked while he did his big loop. Wow, that was dedication--it was so hot. I will be showering and heading to the grocery store soon. We are going out to dinner for our anniversary this evening. Shopping with my DM went great yesterday--she was so happy and found a number of things that she liked at Nordstrom. I took her to lunch and then she ordered two recliners and is happy about those too. It was a good trip. She just called me though to tell me that she lost her car key.....she didn't even drive her car or use her key! I have a feeling that, if I were at her place, I might find it.....she thought she lost her purse at one point too (I reminded her that I carried it to the car from the store and handed it to her....we had not left the car so it was in the car. Sure enough, it was right by her left foot on the floor of the car! Seriously, this is getting concerning. She has called Nordstrom and reported it lost...I am going to do a thorough search this week for all of the things that she says are lost: Her car key, her storage unit key, a box with some office items in it....her place is 700 sq ft but she seems to be confused about how to look for things. Last night was a nice night with friends listening to music -- it was hot (because of the lack of a breeze) but we still enjoyed it.
Christine: I am so glad that you found a dress! And I am SO bummed about Ben's mom who CONTINUES to be high maintenance and a pain in the neck. Wasn't she originally supposed to take care of the cake too??? I am done with her excuses and complaints (okay, I guess that I don't have to listen to her, but I am DONE for you!) Kate's mom did her shower (since we were hosting the big even the day before and Kate/Tyler paid for their own wedding. I offered to help and ended up buying the cake for the shower and helping with decorating, etc. I never was asked who to invite and I didn't make suggestions...that would have been so awkward. Uggh. Yep, maybe you can wedding-dress shop from the comfort of your own home (online). Do you know what color of dress you want. I am trying to remember...is it an evening wedding? Oh yes, we remember how filled up your dining room gets when your girls are preparing to move, etc. One more week of it! So glad that you will have that time off. You can help with the move as much as you want and still have time to yourself. I am so happy that we will all enjoy ourselves outside and try some golf---it's going to be fun! I hope that you have a great day and that, just maybe, you and your uncle can go to a winery or two.
Sue: Oh, I can't imagine how hot the boys are on the field...I know that Don Henley sang a great song about the "Boys of Summer" --- but I still think that it isn't such a great thing to be out there in the blazing sun! I hope that the OT went well and that you enjoy the remainder of your weekend.
Karen: How great that you will see Sue! I hope that you do have time to type your story when you get home---we all know how busy you are and that you might be too busy to post. Hoping that your drive home is a good one though!
Jenny: I loved the pic of the twins--it looked like they had turned that walker into a jungle gym! It seems like your sister's party was a nice one? It is great that you have today to yourself though. I hope that you enjoy it. We have been watching the Olympic trials in Eugene (for track) and I remember the summer when I was up there at this time with the boys...it was hot and humid in Eugene! Hoping that the athletes get a break of some kind.
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Post by gjmmaxty on Jun 23, 2024 18:58:23 GMT
Jo: Thinking about you and wondering if the weekends are hard without the distraction of work...hope that you are doing okay.
Carole: A tornado in MA? Even if only a 5% chance...wow! It sounds like it was a nice inside get together for your family yesterday. I saw the picture you posted of the rain, etc. I am so happy that you are going to give golfing a shot! It is going to be fun to be outside and to laugh together! So I have 6 more work days and one of them, Wednesday, I am driving out to my school in Calaveras County (1.5 hour drive) for a graduation ceremony. I am going to try to schedule some time with Carolyn (the person taking my spot) to go over the list of items over the next year (that is how I organized the work) and see if she has any last minute questions...she has been on vacation and will be through Monday. Also in July. So, hoping that Thursday she will get what she needs from me. I hope that today is just a nice, low key day for you! With some quiet alone time to do WHATEVER you want!
Okay, time to face reality and get my grocery list taken care of. My last "do work-work" Sunday!!! I hope that everyone is having a nice and simple day!
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Post by carole58 on Jun 23, 2024 19:49:26 GMT
Gabrielle: I cannot believe Carolyn took time off now! Your last week? So crazy! IF I were her I would have wanted to be there to make sure if I had any questions you'd be there to answer them!! What a wife you are! Going for another run/walk today with DH. Oh your poor DM... I am sure those keys are in a very safe place in her apartment. YAY to her finding some clothes and the time you had shopping together. ♥
Ken is just back from his 2nd ambulance call! Geeze, I think the mountain biking should maybe halt for the rest of the day!!
Still no signs of high winds, no rain, no hail, and a tornado "warning" further north of us in VT. I'm still not ready to say we are in the clear - but I do think they overhyped the whole thing for our area.
Time to veg with some TV for awhile.
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Post by Karen White on Jun 23, 2024 23:54:02 GMT
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