The New Water Cooler
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Logged my food today!!! Did a 35 minute run. There was some walking as well with getting to and from my bus stop, but I didn't count that - even though it adds up to about 30 minutes spread throughout the day.
I went for a run when I got home from work! Even though it was after 7 before I finally got home. Accidents everywhere made for one long trip home! Normally it's about 45 minutes, tonight it took over 1 hour and 30 minutes. So happy I went out. I'm starting to realize that if I run at night, I don't need to go to bed so early and can sleep in a little bit later! I like that! I needed to switch my runs to night, as some of my week day runs are starting to get so long, that there would be days I would need to be out the door for my run by 4:00am to be home by 5:30 to get ready to leave for work! Not happening! Besides with the sun not fully up to 6am now, at least running when I get home it's still day light!0 -
I haven't started yet! Busy week so I will start tomorrow, I have been going up and down stairs at work and walking the halls at a quick pace. Baby steps! You both are rockin it!
I'll log and increase activity.
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hanging in there - feeling blue today - frustrated with my Caleb - myself - had my fasting labs drawn this morning for next weeks doc appointment - it's not the labs I worry about - but still stressing about the appointment - because my weight is so far up and I feel out of control - smeh
I found a different personality type than those most commonly discussed recently and feel it fits me like it was defined around me - HSP highly sensitive personality - Rather than just being a personality type, like being shy or outgoing, being a HSP is defined as having a hypersensitive nervous system. As well as being easily overwhelmed by emotional things (they tend to have incredible empathy and get upset very easily), HSPs also have a Princess and The Pea-like sensitivity to physical things like lights, sounds, temperatures and even scratchy labels or certain fabrics. D is for depth of processing, which is the key to the whole condition. They process everything around them very deeply. O is for overstimulation, which is brought about because of D. E is for emotional reactivity and empathy. Research shows HSPs respond more to the emotions of others and to situations in general. And S is for sensitive stimuli – they’re incredibly sensitive to smells, sounds and light.
I kind of feel better knowing that it's not 'just me' - and that like having blue eyes - I can't just 'get over it' -0 -
Did you take a different personality test or are you just reading a book about it, Marla? What other types did you learn about?
I've managed to log my food today and I'm being honest. So far so good. I will start my activity tomorrow and log it. Tired from the week.
I need to weigh in and re enter my check-in info. However I've found in the past it doesn't recalculate and start over. Have they fixed it or how do I get it to be refreshed?
Cooling off here so loving it.
Have a nice night. Jeff's coming for grilled salmon dinner and we are going to look at Rory's Ecuador pictures. The 4 of us are going to a winery tomorrow afternoon to wine taste before Jeff leaves for Cabo San Lucas and Rory goes up north to school.
Night!
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My exercise goal in minutes, just to ease in to it again, is 30 minutes, 3 times per week. However, this morning I went on a bike ride and was gone 50 minutes, 7.44 miles. I can feel it! Sore but and sore thigh muscles! I logged food yesterday and was slightly over my calorie limit but I'll take it because I was in control more or less.
Beautiful day here. We are wine tasting this afternoon with Jeff and Rory. Nice to have family around.
Have a wonderful day!
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I bought the Mayo Clinic diet book and hope to get at it as soon as I still have to read it through and through. My scale just keeps on going up and I am getting very frustrated at myself. My weigh in day will be Monday so I gave myself some time to get a few pounds off again from the boat trip.
Our day yesterday with Isaac was fun, we took the tram through the zoo areas as it was very hot.
He didn't have his morning nap but he was so good anyway. We bought him a little T-shirt from the
place and then homeward bound to get him in the pool and then a nap. The animals were huddled in the shade or in their houses but we did see quite a few.
We are babysitting this morning and now he is napping. Kathy picked up Fraser at the Go train and they went for breakfast then they will pick up Isaac and they are heading across the border for another shower to meet a friend's new baby.
Kristina and John are coming tomorrow, John has to activate his Student Visa by crossing the border then coming back so more company tomorrow.
I love seeing the girls since we don't see them often. I watered my neighbor's plants and flowers
today as we did not get the rain they promised last night.
Aug. 4 - Friday - No exercise- having fun with Isaac
Started logging but didn't finish
We had pizza for dinner and popcorn afterwards
Aug. 5- Saturday - Nothing yet but maybe a walk
Did anyone watch the opening ceremonies of the Rio Olympics?
Shirley
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I totally forgot about the opening ceremonies because Jeff was over and we all had dinner together. I did see some video clips on FB of my friend's daughter, Alisha Glass (USA Volleyball Team) walking in with all USA athletes. Michael Phelps was taking the video as they walked along. She's David's age and has played volleyball since middle school. Laurie, her mom, was on the high school team with me and was Alisha's high school volleyball coach.
We are leaving in a minute for wine tasting. Just wanted to say this being accountable should help me. I told you I would begin activity this morning so I did. I'm logging because I said I would. I am going to weigh in for myself but not check-in on this site. It never works for me and is discouraging. I'm going to wait a week or so to weigh in so I get some routines going and don't focus on the scale. I won't weight more than once per week. The numbers never say it all for me so I don't want that to screw me up.
Let me know how that Mayo Diet looks and have fun with Isaac, Shirley!
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Wine tasting was fun. They had a live band so the surroundings were festive. The winery is in an old building with the interior wall, the original brick, beamed ceilings, large open door to make you feel like you were between inside and outside... We each received 5 free tastings with the deal that I won at the silent auction. We chose different wines and tasted each others and then spent money at the end on our favorites. We had dinner at a tavern across the street and drove around the town to see what was there. The town has changed a lot since Russ and I were there in the early 90's biking on the bike trail that connects this town to Redwing, MN. The Cannon River flows from the town towards the Mississippi River and there is a kayak/canoe rental in town. I hope we make time to go back this summer and rent kayaks to float the river on a nice day.
Still in my robe but need to weed the gardens today. That will be my activity since it really works my muscles with bending, squatting, stooping, and walking. I may take a shorter bike ride later today if I get this awful chore done.
Another beautiful day here! 3 more days of work and I'm off for two weeks and two days! Love it!
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August 6 - I did manage to get that walk in yesterday 45 mins.
August 7- Yoga class this morning 75 mins.
Logged food yesterday and today.
I will start the diet tomorrow, I am still reading the book, the first 2 weeks is 1200 calories no alcohol.
Kind of like MFP and counting vegetables 4 a day, carbohydrates 4, fruit 3 a day, Protein/dairy 3 a day,
Fats 3 a day, no sweets for 2 weeks.
Here is a picture of Isaac and grandma after our outing at the zoo and back at the house.
Shirley
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Beautiful picture of both of you, Shirley! He is too cute! His eyes!
I've logged 3 days now for food and 2 days for activity.
-120 minutes of weeding/hauling wagon of weeds to dump pile
-no bike ride today-wrists and knees hurt from ride yesterday. I will ride tomorrow. I don't want to over do it and then stop going for rides.
Watching the Olympics...
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great activity ladies! I moved quite a bit - did a lot of bathroom scrubbing Saturday and yesterday Caleb and I were out for almost two hours looking for Pokemon (that new crazy craze) - I gave myself an hour of walking since there is stopping and trying to 'catch' the pokemon - but I was pleased with how long we were out this time -
watched some Olympics, think I am taking Zach for his drivers test tomorrow!
thought I had lost a smidge last week - this morning - just way back where I was before - meh - keep on Marla - hoping it is just monthly extra water and will ease off in a couple of days0 -
I am over a week with logging my food - and my activity is up - baby steps - now to maintain and be 'better' - got my lab result with a weird highlight on the bilirubin "Total Bilirubin 1.2 mg/dL H 0.0-1.0 mg/dL " so I guess it is high - unfortunately I have until Friday for appointment I can't tell from googling what this may indicate - I don't appear to have jaundice - I am not yellow - I kind of wish they hadn't sent this out - because I will stress about all week - on top of taking Zach to dmv today - bleh -
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Oh and terrible day at work yesterday - went home and cried - roll on0
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Zach didn't pass the drive this morning - but the lady was nice and told him to come back tomorrow - it was one of things we did practice over and over (turning onto the one way) but he went into the right lane instead of the left - automatic fail - I told him I was still very proud and what matters is to bounce back and try again - even when he does pass we still have a lot of learning to do I reminded him -0
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Aug. 8 - Biking 8.4 miles
Aug. 9- Walking 45 mins.
Still logging everyday South Beach Phase 1 for 14 days. I may extend this.
Marla and Jenny you are doing great keeping up on this motivation of losing weight.
It should get better as the weather cools. Marla, sorry to hear about Zach and his drivers test. Next time will be the charm.
I think I am canning the Mayo Clinic plan, more money to dish out for meal plans and such. I went back to South Beach Phase 1 and am adding more vegetables and fruit. I am also going to keep track of the fats, carbohydrates, veges, fruit, protein/dairy maybe I can see where I am lacking and where I have to cut back. My goal is 1200 calories this week.
This morning was a chiro appt. on my lower back, my usual monthly adjustment. I started some laundry and Dave is helping me water the neighbor's flowers while they are away. Their daughter comes home
on Friday so I will let her take over. We are supposed to get some rain tonight and tomorrow.
Going to the show to see Star Trek tonight. I will let you know how it went.
I am doing a Workweek Hustle with Fitbit this week also.
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Marla- sorry about Zach's test. Many youngsters don't pass the first time around. He only had one infraction, easy to fix. I wish you had a different job that brought you joy. Stress isn't good for any of us. WTG on the logging!
Shirley- Nice activity minutes! Good to know about the Mayo diet. I've looked at info online about it but never considered it.
I'm just trying to stay around 1300 calories per day. I didn't bike yesterday due to the heat and today is worse. I'm getting my hair cut tonight. I've done the stairs at work several times today and walked to and from my car. So some movement. I've logged every day since last Friday. It does make me think twice about what I eat.
One more day of work and then 2 1/2 weeks off! Love it! Not sure what I will accomplish yet.
Have a nice evening!
Jenny
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I have logged food everyday since a week ago Saturday - no activity since Sunday though -0
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I didn't log today for food. Not on track today and we went out for margeritas tonight. I celebrated my last day of work for 2 weeks. We ate Mexican so no logging because it would be sky high.
I did walk a lot at work today and up and down stairs several times so I'm counting 30 minutes of walking. I made sure to walk a steady pace as I went up and down halls copying, printing, teaming, etc. I did not take the elevator once today. My knees hurt now so I may get in bed to relax and fall asleep early. We attend the Global Leadership Conference tomorrow at our church. It goes for two days and we will attend both days. They get some famous and amazing speakers that are quite inspirational. It's via satellite and broadcoast in over 200 countries. Our church gives a reduced registration fee. We did not go last year so decided to this year.
Bad storms right now. Maggie is wearing her Thunder Shirt. Seems to help...
WTG on logging food Marla. So hot to exercise outside...
Night!
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another day without activity - so tired and hot - but I did log and I think I stayed pretty god
Zach passed today - he is school legal. (He can drive to and from school and school activities). Wow. I have been anxious to get him to this point - now I can be anxious about sending him off alone. Good times.0 -
Marla, so glad Zach passed his test, what a relief, but I know what you mean about them taking the car without you next to them. It takes a while to settle down about that. You will worry.
Good on the logging and its hot here too so exercise is a challenge. Too bad we can't go in a pool and do lengths like the Olympics. Just kidding.
Jenny - Try logging the Mexican food anyway it will make you more accountable.
I am going to log when I go on vacations now, I always let that slip and then weigh when I get home
and sigh at the results. I am also going to count my Proteins/dairy, fats, carbs, veges, and fruit to see where I am with that. According to the Mayo Clinic its: Proteins/dairy 4, fats 3, carbs 4, veges 4, and fruits 3 all in one day for a calorie count of 1200. You can increase it for a larger calorie count.
My sister emailed me and she has been evacuated from her home due to a large fire in her town.
She is staying with her boyfriend and her two dogs.
I am finishing up cleaning today and then will do some errands. I have a meditation meeting tonight
at 7:30pm.
Aug. 10 - Wednesday - Yoga 75 mins.
Aug. 11- Thursday - Walking 45 mins.
Still doing the Fitbit challenge until Friday.
Still logging everyday.
Shirley
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good job Shirley!
Enjoy your break Jenny.0 -
The first day of the leadership summit was so inspirational. All were great speakers. I would expect the same tomorrow. We are packing our lunch for tomorrow. We bought at a food truck today and the lines were so long. We waited in the hot sun for 30 or more minutes to order and receive our food. Tomorrow we are taking cold chicken, potato salad, raw veggies and fruit.
The heat is stifling. The weekend is suppose to be cooler and not humid. Fingers crossed...
Wednesday 8/10, 30 minutes walking
Jenny
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Didn't realize it's been so long since I've been on. I've been to busy watching the Olympics. Like I am right now!
I haven't got much running in after my 16k run. I did something to my heel and it hurt just to walk on it. It's feeling better now, so hope I can motivate myself to go tomorrow.
Longer post later when I'm on my computer and not my phone!!0 -
off to the doc - trying to think good thoughts but the weird lab results they emailed definitely has me stressed and I know my b.p. is up. Not off to good start.0
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Good luck Marla with the doctor apt. and hope all is well.
Jenny - At least the conference is interesting and you are not bored. Smart idea taking your food and having healthier options.
Ang- we have missed you post when you can. I have been watching Olympics too here and there.
Aug. 12 - Yoga class 75 mins.
Fitbit challenge ends today and so far I am in the lead.
I shall see if this holds up.
Shirley
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Leadership summit was great but too much sitting over two days. We sat on the upper level so I did climb up and down two flights of stairs both days, 6 times each (at least 144 steps per day). We also walked outside during our breaks but it was not an aerobic pace. Just movement...
I have been watching Olympics also. Today at 3pm central time, USA volleyball plays China and my friend's daughter is the main setter for USA. It will be the first match I was able to see due to work and summit schedule.
Russ and I went to a new but old place for breakfast this morning and then on to the farmer's market. I had a veggie omelet, hashbrowns and coffee. I bought some large tomatoes and onions to make that tomato onion salad with the onion and vinegarette. I'm going to use up any old veggies in fridge and make individual egg omelettes I can freeze and microwave in the mornings. I should get to the store before vball starts.
I haven't logged for a couple of days.
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had a yucky weekend - I'm sure my body was making me pay for stressing it out with everything recently (driving, doc, life) - I had an awful migraine Sunday and/or a touch of the flu -
still a big zero on activity - and I didn't log - but I'm pretty sure I hit a deficit.
I'm up and at my early day - but a bit shaky - Kids start school this week - still need to take C for eye appt today - and try to get to the ortho because he has another wire come - this is like the 6th time - it never happened to Zach - annoying - for him especially -
oh - the doc said the lab was probably just an anomaly since all the other panels were good - so that's good I guess - not sure I feel completely reassured and of course my bp was pretty high since I had worked myself up good - meh0 -
I did win the Fitbit challenge for Work Week Hustle. I have a new cyber friend from here actually and
I will be in the Weekend challenge and Goal Day challenge. We shall see how I do in these.
Today was dermotologist apt. and I have two spots froze, first time for me to have this done. I had to pay for one of them because it was considered cosmetic.
Dave and I did go for a bike ride today but it was very humid. We are finally getting some rain but still
sporadic and isolated in our area. Some areas are getting tons of rain and we are not.
Aug. 13 - No exercise, no logging - sailing party but I did try to be good on the food.
Aug. 14- Garden clean up in back yard 65 mins. - logged food
Aug. 15- Biking - 49 mins. - 8.2 miles- logged food
Shirley0 -
I had a dentist appointment today, yuk! My teeth are in good shape but they still give the lectures on flossing and what kind of toothpaste is bad for you. Also pushing the Sonic toothbrush to get bacteria out from between teeth. It would be nice to hear more often how healthy my teeth are rather than all the don'ts.
Rory and I took the dogs to the dog park but it was pretty hot in the sun so we only walked once around the enclosed area (20 minutes leisurely walking). We usually walk around the park twice but the sun was too hot. Came home and made my mini egg muffins with veggies, cheese and a little ham. I will freeze them and microwave as a protein breakfast. One is about 70-80 calories with skim milk ( I used high protein milk). Next I would like to make one of those oatmeal bakes that you can reheat and eat off for breakfast too. I need to look up a recipe. Tonight or tomorrow I will make my tomato, onion, and cuke salad with the vinegar, oil, sugar, salt and pepper.
Rory's college classes start next Monday already. Wow! He is going back up to school on Saturday. This is the longest he's been home since he left for college freshman year. It's been so nice having him home.
WTG on your exercise Shirley! Hang in there Marla. Glad the doctor said all was well.
We need more rain but it just doesn't happen. Our last good storm came down so fast that I don't know how much absorbed into the ground. Grass and plants are still green and alive so better than most years.
Have a nice evening.
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I think I feel worse today than yesterday - last night after getting home from an eye appt and then a three hour trip to drive to the ortho's out of town office so Caleb could be seen immediately I was slammed with some heavy duty vertigo. I still needed to make Zach drive last night and that was awful - I went and crashed after that and slept from 7:30 till 5 a.m. pretty much straight. I still feel really dizzy though - I hope this goes away soon - I have so much I need/want to do and just can't when I am almost falling over! School starts tomorrow and this year is going to start off with a whimper - and Caleb's 12th birthday is Thursday! There is never a good time to be sick - but this really stinks - and if the boys get this weird viral thing from me - that will really be a bad deal. Meh0
