Weigh-In June 23

GaGasheesh

SW: 156
LW: 137
TW: 137.2

That was yesterday morning's weight. This morning it's 138 But, we went out last night, so I'm hoping it's the cocktail and higher sodium. But, the trend is NOT acceptable! Today, dental check up and then I'm working out. Sarah, I AM trying to avoid the 140 threshold . . and it would be nice to get under 130. But, I tend to get too caught up in the numbers on the scale. It's better if I just focus on one day at a time. I hope you got your walking done, and that your weather cooperates with you.

Lois and Light, how are you two doing with the heat?

SarahMaxx

LW: 145.2
TW: 146.0

Gosh darn. It seems that all I can do is bounce up and down between 144.5 and 146.5 Sheesh, enjoy the 130s and give yourself all the credit you deserve for staying below 140. You have done good, Girl!

Last night we had terrible storms that hit right after work. There were wind gusts of 55 miles per hour and a ton of rain. Trees and tree limbs came down. BUT--I waited it out and still made it to the mall to walk for 45 minutes. Yeah!!

I was grateful that the storm was moving southeast, so the ballgame was delayed. Had I known that it would be delayed until 9:15, I would have walked an extra lap. But this was the first in a series against the Braves--our biggest rivals--so I played it safe.

I looked at my calendar on Monday and told hubby, "A year ago today, we beat the Braves. A year ago yesterday, we beat the Braves. And a year ago tomorrow, we beat the Braves." Well last night---we beat the Braves!! But they are awesome rivals and we still have two games in this series to go.

The storms did break the intense heat wave a bit, so I may be able to walk outside today, but regardless, I will do something, and I'm aiming for an hour today. Forty-five minutes just isn't going to cut it.

Lastchancelj

SW: 238
LW: 188.8
TW 188.8

Glad to say it's not up. Sad to say - it's not down. Rough couple of weeks with the MIL. Being her trainer, nutritionist and I don't know what else has been a challenge. Schedule is completely off, but I'm working on getting back on track. Next week should be more normal. We head out to Cali again at the crack of dawn on Friday for a late afternoon dr. appt for mom and praying we are back on the road at the crack of dawn on Saturday. I really want to be home this weekend but I really need to know that mom is on the right path and getting healthier again. On the positive side, mom's eating everything I give her, drinking two boosts a day, drinking 2 pedialite packs AND I got her up to 1300 steps yesterday! She's been closer to 8-900. I took her to Costco and let her sit 3 times, but I did not shop while she sat....buahahaha....she thought I would...but I made her walk the entire circumference with me getting our shopping done. Oh I felt so mean, but she really needs it. I wish I could get her there daily.

the HEAT?!?!?! OMG...I came back from 87 and slightly muggy in Cali to 115!! and it's not been below 110 each afternoon on my way home. Our pool went from being very chilly to almost bathwater temp overnight. Still feels good with the high temps, but dang that means the nights are NOT cooling down (85-90) My friend actually wanted to hike tomorrow night and i had to decline, First, I have my 8 week 3 hour tour for my hair - gotta hide them grays and most importantly - I am no longer conditioned to hike in these temps. I gotta get back out early in the morning and get some trail time in. I'm sure that will also help my overall demeanor. With everything going on I've also frozen my nutrition coach. I just can't deal with everything right now. Work has been crazy and the slightest things are triggering frustration with me. I need to get some trail time and exercise in. I did TRX on Monday and hoping I make it across town tonight for regular class. If not, I'm up early tomorrow and will hit the trail. I gotta find me some peace!!

enough griping....gotta go find my chi and get FOCUSED!!!!

SarahMaxx

My plans to move for an hour vs. 45 minutes yesterday did not pan out. We had a problem with our second vehicle that required both of us going out after work. We got back starved, so I had dinner--planning to take a walk if the Nats had good lead in the ballgame. Long story short, we kept a 1 to 0 lead for 8 innings, were tied in the 9th, and finally beat them (Yeah!!) 2 to 1 after two extra innings.

By that time it was too late to safely walk my regular route. I am proud of the fact, however, that I didn't just say, "Oh, well" and go to bed. Instead I put on my walking shoes and walked our cul-de-sacs for a half hour. Not good enough, but a big improvement over giving myself a pass.

We're expecting storms again late this afternoon, so I'll have to find a way to walk earlier in the day or I'll have to figure out a way to get to the mall between storms and an evening meeting.

Lois, I do hope that your mil continues to improve. Just reading all that you're doing makes me tired. I used to be able to travel a long distance and jump out the car, ready to go. But no more. Remember to take care of yourself, too.

GaGasheesh

Lois, I agree with Sarah . . I'm tired just reading what you're doing. You DO need to find yourself some peace. But, I also know (and Sarah too) how hard it is when parents are needing care. I'm glad you have a hair appointment . . hopefully that will give you a boost. An hour or two for yourself is really important. I hope all goes well at her apt on Friday. You're doing such a great job of caring for her.

Hey Sarah, I remember when I was in the 5th or 6th grade sneaking the new fangled transistor radio into school to sneak a listen to the baseball games, especially the World Series, ha ha ha!! That was when the games were played during the daytime. What if you got the radio coverage on your smartphone and listen to the Nats on your walk? I still like to listen to baseball on the radio . . not as fun as watching, but still fun. Glad your Nats are doing well.

And thanks for the compliment about keeping it under 140. I'm so hard on myself for not doing better . . it's nice to be reminded what I HAVE done.

Lastchancelj

Sheesh - the radio is a great idea. I actually did that the night of my nieces graduation. I was tuned into the streaming feed and stopped when I thought there was a chance to spot my niece. Maybe that's why the commencement speeches didn't seem so long and boring. I was doing a low level interval training at the same time. Sarah you should give it a try!

I'm packed and ready to load my car tonight for my trip tomorrow. Sprinklers and outside bug spray have been purchased to apply when son takes MIL to post office to pick up mail (yep...I'm a little sneaky). Goal is to be on the road by 7 and at the lab by 2 and then to mom's house for a couple of hours before her actual appt. Lunch on road is going to be a challenge as she doesn't like Chipotle and some of the other healthier choices, so it may be burgers again.

You two make me chuckle...I'm avoiding the 190's and you two are complaining about the 140's. BUAHAHAHAHA I know it's the same, but it does still make me laugh and I am so happy you're not at my weight. I shall get back down....next week I should be on a more normal schedule. I've cooked dinner each night this past week and let me tell you - it ain't happening next week. TOO MUCH WORK!!! UGH!! I had no relaxation time at all. Now I remember why I do it all on Sunday. whew

SarahMaxx

I'm so glad to see the posts. I needed a pick-me-up. Most nights, I record the game and don't let it keep from walking. Most nights, it's either pretty obvious which side will win, or the innings are long. Last night, the innings were zipping by and it was anyone's ballgame. I did take my phone with me recently so I could talk to my sister and walk. Most times, she just wants an ear, so it worked just fine. A radio isn't a bad idea though. My neighbor who more of a fan than I am takes one to the pool with her. She prefers that over taping and watching later. I make her promise not to give anything away, if I'm there, too.

Lois, I just have to say that I'm sure that some of your weight is muscle. If I did as much heavy duty stuff as you, I'd weigh more than I do, even though it wouldn't be fat. I'd love to be in the 130s with Sheesh with muscle. Man--that would be great!!

Have a safe trip to Cali. Sheesh, we have so much in common. I've loved baseball since grammar school, too.

SarahMaxx

Had another issue with my connection to my work inboxes (CITGO if any of you are familiar with that) which practically put in me in meltdown mode at COB on a Friday. I have spent two-thirds of my time since June 4 trying to deal with these issues rather than getting my real work done. Yesterday, I reached the point where I couldn't be nice and calm. I know the IT person I reached thought I was a crazy person, and to be honest, I don't think I was totally sane. After more time with IT, I was left me with that strung out feeling that you get when your emotions have been too high.

Because of the extra time I worked, and needing to cook dinner quickly because hubby was having a bad time with low glucose, and then needing to get to our volunteer gig, I didn't walk yesterday for the first time a week. Today we planned to run errands and have lunch out, but it turned out to be lunch first (his glucose levels again) and running one errand before the steady rain turned into torrential rain with wind, so we headed home. I had hoped to get back out to the mall to walk before the ballgame begins, but I don't think you can see to drive out there. It's like hurricane weather! The silver lining is that it has broken the heat wave. The car thermometer said that the outside temp was 64 degrees around noontime.

Lois, thinking about you and hoping that things are going well with your MIL. Sheesh your Giants and my Nats are doing well! Light, I'm thinking about you and that new Fitbit. Looks like I'm the only non FB person now, but that may change very soon.

Will someone update me on Kelly? (I know--I've also got to get on Facebook.)

SarahMaxx

I did get to the mall to walk on Saturday once the torrential rain and wind passed through the area. We got more than 3 inches of rain that day. That brought a short reprieve from the heat and humidity, though. Yesterday and today have been very nice for late June. So I did my 3-mile outside trek last night, and plan to do that again tonight. Tomorrow will be tricky, as I have an appointment at 7, and I work until 6 and need to leave here no later than 6:30. Will need to be creative.

During my walk last night, I discovered again how quickly you "lose it," when my legs cried in protest as I climbed the part I call "killer hill."

Lastchancelj

What a weekend. We spent a lot of time in the car. Left 7am Friday and arrived home 4am on Saturday. AND we got stuff done and made all of the appointments. MIL is holding, some areas improved, but not the kidney function. So we have follow ups for the end of July - which is perfect time for our clean the house trip we were scheduling. I will head out with her ahead of hubby and meet them there. Lots of road time this month.

I cooked for the week on Sunday so hopefully back on track until we leave town again at the end of hte month. I was running out of the house this morning and totally spaced on weighing in. I'll post tomorrow.

SarahMaxx

Glad that you made it back Lois, and that your MIL is doing reasonably well. You're a good DIL.

I blew it last night--totally blew it in terms of activity. I bought some steaks on sale on Sunday, and they needed to be used and last night was perfect for being outside, so hubby said he'd man the grill and we'd have dinner on the patio. But one of the problems with a man who likes to cook is that they complicate every meal. First he had to stop mid-prep to go to the store for something we really didn't need, and then he over-fixed side dishes. Honestly, there was enough broccoli, peppers, potatoes, and carrots to feed six people--not two.

Eventually, I got frustrated and took over sides and just simply steamed them without all the finishing sauces, etc.! But it was still after 8 p.m. when we sat finally down to eat, and it was 10 p.m. when I finally got out of the kitchen.

I still could have walked by staying in our cul-de-sacs, but--I didn't. So I sat all day at my desk and then managed not to walk at all, even though the night was gorgeous. My priorities are getting screwed up, and I need to get accountable to myself again. If hubby wants to take hours to cook and risk getting his blood sugar out of whack--well, there it is! What happened to my old way of saying, I need to walk, so feel free to fix whatever and I'll eat whenever. It's the guilt. Anyone else deal with that? And I have to add that after I got out of the kitchen, I chose to watch something on demand instead of getting my butt out the door.

Lastchancelj

Sarah...that was me last week. I cooked a dinner every single night and could not get my other stuff done. Didn't finish cleaning and into bed until well past my bedtime...and NO downtime before crawling into bed. I'm so happy I cooked on Sunday. My MIL has been waiting for me to come home to eat dinner and I keep telling her to eat when she's hungry. Hubby and I do NOT eat dinner together during the week. On days i train, I typically will just have a protein shake and maybe some veggies. Especially when it's this hot. I've ensured MIL knows how to open all of the containers - so she will not go hungry. She waited again last night even tho I called her after work to remind her I had a biz dinner and wouldn't be home until 8-830. Ah well. On the positive note hubby said she did great at therapy yesterday.

I too am way off my eating plan. I need to refocus but I don't think I'm even going to attempt it until Monday. We have so many fun things beginning tomorrow and I really need to relax and enjoy. I signed up for a Selfie challenge where every day you run you take a selfie doing something....this is for the month of July. I need something to motivate me to get out of bed early...well staying up late last night to catch up with hubby on MIL and other things and I didn't get to bed until 1130ish so 530-6am run did not happen. Today I will do my bootcamp class and possibly (depends on how horrible the weather is) I may run the greenbelt by her studio for 20-30 minutes. It's supposed to be 102 with 20% humidity at 7pm...so we'll see how that "feels" when I'm done with class.

Since I slept until 635 and needed to be out the door by 7, I totally spaced weigh in again. And yes, I was out the door at 6:59....I'm that good. Buahahahaha

SarahMaxx

I'm a fast dresser, too! We're often late because of hubby! And everyone always thinks it's the woman. I can shower, dry my hair, put on make-up and dress in 20 minutes flat.

GaGasheesh

I, too, am always waiting for my husband! I've even started getting in the car to wait for him. But, he still claims he waits for me more . . whatever.

Lastchancelj

Boys

SarahMaxx

Sheesh, I had to laugh. I sometimes do the car thing too. But a few days ago, hubby saw me in the car and raced out, leaving his cell phone that he has to have for work. He's on call 24/7. He thought of it several miles away, and then we had to route back.

Often, we'll get in the car and he'll complain about being late when I've been walking around the house for 20 minutes. Really???? Our saving grace is that we try to keep a sense of humor.