Weigh-In June 16

GaGasheesh

Back dated the new thread one day since I had no chance to post yesterday.

SW: 156
Last time: 136
TW: 137

I just keep going up But, that's actually not as bad as it could have been with all the fun I've been having lately.

Lois . . .where are you and how's your back doing?

Sarah, I'm with you on insurance companies. . the worst. It sounds like you had a clear test though, so that's good news. I hope work is easing up for you.

Light, you're being so committed! Keep up the good work.

Looks like Cheryl and Kelly are having a busy summer. Take care ladies.

SarahMaxx

Sheesh, I'm still in awe of your staying in the 130s. My friend, I am so coming back there with you!

My work computer woes are getting better but not totally resolved. It has been two full weeks today that I've barely been able to get my work done. Boo Hiss.

And insurance continues to be an issue. Now it's my dental insurance, too! I got a letter saying that a dental reimbursement I received has to be returned because they have no record that I was participating in November 2014. I still had my card tucked back in a file and I have pay stubs showing the fee taken out, but they don't care! It was a real administrative snafu, and to get things corrected, I'm having to deal with the insurance company, the contracting company that pays my check, and the company they hire to administrate their benefits. I think it will take some time and some of my stomach lining to get all this straightened out. The card I was issued in July 2014 had my previous employer's group number on it, not the employer that I started with in June 2014. All of this is caused by the fact that my contracts run June-May, and not January-December, and my current and past employer both had United Healthcare.

But I guess in the scheme of things these are still "quality problems." I've been very much off my game this week with exercise because of the work issues, medical and dental appointments, and because the weather here has been pretty wretched--either so hot you could die, or raining. I hope to get back in the groove in the coming week.

Lastchancelj

SW: 238
LW: 190.6
TW 188.8

OK. WEEK FROM HELL (pardon my language). Left Friday for my run in California...we walked it and had a great time. Played with my cousins new horse and saw my brother and his family. Had a fantabulous time. Drove home Sunday and arrived back home about 430pm....went to dinner with hubby and son/daughter in law. Came home to hubby having a voicemail from his mom's friend that they were concerned about her. They brought her food and thought she was depressed...and more went on. Hubby called mom and end result he thought she depressed also and since I had already taken Monday off for potential tooth issue...left at 9am to go back to California to pick her up and bring her home for three week visit. Super long story short - she had stopped eating (forgetting to eat and then having no appetite) caused severe dehydration and the beginning of kidney failure. Tuesday morning labs di dnot show improvement so she was admitted. She has improved in all areas, but still in a concern area. We brought her home yesterday...today I've escaped to the office (mentally, emotionally and physically EXHAUSTED but it feels good to be here). I have another turnaround trip next week for her follow up...so six+ hours in the car each direction. My son went with me and we lived off of mcdonalds for breakfast and lunch. For dinner we were fortunate to stay with our friends and have dinner with them. I don't care if I NEVER eat mcdonalds EVER AGAIN! Somehow my weight went down...go figure

So i did back out of the challenge, but I did complete my 5k trail walk (it was so pretty...and the tress were gorgeous. We have brush and cactus here...

Anyway...may not last all day at work today, so I better get back to my piles. Just touching base.

lightinfl

this has been a good week but trying to get all the steps in each day is brutal- it truly consumes every bit of my spare time, requiring a walk before work, one at lunchtime and one after work since the job is so sedentary. Leaves no time for other exercise/workouts and is not sustainable. But for now, I continue on. I have a 1/2 hr exercise dvd that I plan to start before work on Monday, so we will see how it all plays together. I have a friend at work who is really enthusiastic about her new fitbit and we've been doing a 1 mile Sansone tape at lunch since it is so hot and humid this time of year. nice to be able to walk in the a/c and I would be embarrassed to do it alone. silly, I know, but it is what it is. I am loving the Surge and glad I upgraded. I feel like I really lost ground after my bodybugg died but this restores the features I had been missing. Very happy with it though I wish the arm band was a little longer. I'm between the sizes and feel the large would have been too big. This fits fine, just would like anoher 1/2 inch to tuck the band better. Anyways...

SW 198
LW 182.4
TW 181.8 (what a lot of work for so little, but it is a loss and I'll take it )

Sarah, sorry for the computer and insurance woes...how frustrating
Kelly, you are a virtual stepping machine! WOW
Sheesh, continue enjoying that family That's what this time is all about.
Lois, you've got your hands full with all that's going on (((hugs))) Good luck with your mil and stay focused. One day at a time

Now, I need to get up and get some steps in. My work buddy has already gone out walking along the beach and I'm in danger of being skunked, LOL...not to mention Lois's weekend challenge. You gals are killing my feet!

SarahMaxx

Happy Monday, ladies. I wrote out a response on Friday before logging off paid work to go do volunteer work, and once again, I did something I didn't mean to, and I lost the text before it posted. Lois, I hope your mil is doing better. We went through some similar issues with my Mom. She got to where she didn't want to eat, and sometimes she'd only eat what she decided to eat, and it wasn't the best choices--high fat, high sugar, high salt, or all three. Hang in there. I know what you mean about "escaping to work." Many times, I've used work to help me focus away from a stressful situation for a short time.

Light, I can so relate to your comments today. I didn't think that a week or so without wearing my bodymedia would make that big a difference--and for a little while, it didn't seem to. But now my weight is more than creeping upwards. The heat wave has made outside activity impossible. We tried to sit outside for a few minutes last night around 11:30 p.m., and it was still too hot and muggy. And I've allowed myself to back into the habit of putting other people and their needs and wants before mine. I was feeling so guilty about working all day, and then getting up and leaving the house to go walk every night. I was feeling bad about saying no to some social things and some community service things because the timing would keep me from walking. And of course, I've had to work in medical and dental appointments lately, so then I've felt like I've needed to work back the hours. With all the connection issues my agency has had during the past two and half weeks, I'm behind even though I've put in full days plus every day.

BUT--that stops today. Today walking goes back to the top of the list. Hold me to it. I am going to report every day what I did for activity the day before. So tonight, I'm doing extra volunteer work, but I'm going to find a way to get to the mall, too. It's going to be close to 100 degrees with high humidity again, but I've got to get out of this summer slump. Your 3X a day is great inspiration.

Good news--we're flying in my best friend from California in August. I haven't seen her in about 3 years, and in that timeframe, her husband of more than 20 years left her. So I'm excited about giving her a chance to come back east to see friends and to get a much deserved break. It also gives me a goal time for getting myself in a better spot in terms of the way I feel. I HATE the feeling of extra weight around my middle!!

Have a nice first day of a new week, folks. Miss you Kelly and Cheryl.

GaGasheesh

Hey, I have to congratulate you all on your losses! Even with all the stresses and setbacks Lois, Light, Sarah . . . all of you did well! Don't forget to celebrate the victories.

I've been in such a summer slump! Light, your post inspires me. It's hard to devote big swaths of time to workouts. . but some here and there throughout the day works just as well.

Sarah, sorry about your insurance frustrations! I've been going through similar since hubby retired. Ugh! How fun to have your best friend visit. Have so much fun with her. I lost my closest and longest friend to cancer seven years ago. Then, my next longest friend moved to Kansas City to be near her son and grandkids. I have two longtime friends left here. New friends are great, but old friends are most precious!

Lois, kudos to you on your race, and your weight loss in the face of so much stress. I'm sorry about your mil. We all know how hard family issues are, and as Light said, all you can do is one day at a time. And, try to take care of yourself (even just a little) every day.

Have a great week everyone.

SarahMaxx

Gosh, I hate it when it looks like I'm a crazy poster, i.e., I'm posting six times more than anyone else, but at least for the short term, I'm going to post my activity so shame will keep me from not getting in any planned activity. So yesterday, I did stop work on time so I could get a 45 minute walk in at the mall before heading out for the evening.

Today we have high heat and a band of severe storms is supposed to go through here in the afternoon. I'm going to have to check the hourly forecast about timing and then make some plans. It's usually Tuesdays when my walking buddy can meet up with me, but she has to commute, and if storms hit at the end of the day, she'll probably want to just get home and in safe for the evening. So I may be a solo act again today--me and the committee in my head!