The New Water Cooler
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Never made it to the fair. We must have run over a nail on the way. Our low tire pressure light went on in the car as we were stuck in slow fair traffic. We thought it was just a signal to get it filled. Luckily, we decided to pull a u-turn and get out of the long line for the parking lot and look to park somewhere else. Traffic was bad everywhere and parking was packed so we turned around again to head to the closest mall where they had busses to bring people in to the fair. Russ noticed the steering was pulling so we pulled in to a gas station to get air first. The tire was almost flat! We went across the street to a Midas Auto shop. They were able to patch the tire for $38 instead of us having to buy 4 new tires (car less than year old). Thank god we weren't stuck in a traffic jam with a flat tire or worse, came back to our car after walking the fair and had a flat. At that point it was almost noon. We have a retirement party tonight at 5:30 so we skipped the fair, went out for lunch and then home. Last year we both agreed we weren't going this year but Russ changed his mind. The rest of next week will be very hot so I'm not going back to the fair. He can wait for his pronto pup and foot long hot dog until next year!
Relaxing and then will shower for party and go wish our friend well.
Jenny
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I didn't walk on Thursday because I was saving my knees for the fair. Then we didn't go to the fair because of the tire situation and we needed to be at a party by 5:30. Today it is raining outside so I can't take the dogs to the dog park or walking in the neighborhood. I messed up!
Oh well, I will persevere and keep trying to stay active.
The party was very nice. They had a friend playing a guitar and singing in the background, a buffet of food, wine, beer, pop, and water. There were maybe 50-75 people there, much smaller than I thought it would be. We sat at a table with friends and had a nice time.
I don't know what today brings. Still in my robe drinking coffee. Feeling lazy. Back to work Monday...
Jenny
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We are still at the cottage and so far no fish for me. New pole and reel and all I am catching is weeds.
Jenny- Love the t-shirt on facebook tried to look at it from the web site but didn't happen. Wi Fi here is very poor I can just do the basics. Even MFP has problems I will check it out when I get home.
Kristina and John came yesterday and we gave up our bedroom for them and we slept on the pull out couch in the livingroom. Not very comfortable but we will make due. Its Saturday already and we go home on Monday. We had company last night that stayed very late, we held off dinner because they were coming and they left at 10:30pm so we were pretty hungry. Ate and went to bed, not a good thing to do. They brought their little guy of 7 months so I got a baby fix. They invited all of us to dinner on
Sunday night so Dave went to the Farmers market and picked up two pies for dessert made by the Amish.
We found a great walk route up here through the woods which is surrounded by cottages. Its about 45 mins so we have been walking everyday. I missed my yoga class on Thursday due to it was cancelled, the instructor's babysitter cancelled on her last minute.
The weather here has been very warm and was humid the beginning of the week now the humidity has
dissapated a bit so more comfortable the last two days.
I will comment when I get home again.
Aug 24 - 45 min walk
Aug 25- 45 min walk
Aug 26- 45 min walk
Aug 27- 45 min walk
Not logging due to Wi Fi not connecting, I tried.
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I will get more serious tomorrow again. I go back to work so I will be moving about all day and have to plan my lunch. We went to the brewery and ate Mexican with Jeff today and I'm stuffed. Better this week...
Nice walking Shirley!
More during the week...
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so I logged my food including eating out with Caleb and while I know I didn't hit a deficit I am so ggrrraaaaahhhhhh frustrated that I am up 3 pounds. I keep thinking its only water weight - but it's been 3 days - grrrrrr
Caleb was not getting over whatever he had started in him last week so I took him to Urgent Care Sunday - the doc said his lungs were 'wet' sounding and gave him an inhaler - and now I feel like death so I suppose in a few days I can go in and get something - although mine is just making my head miserable
what I wouldn't give to just bury my head in my pillows for a few days - but I need to keep watch over Caleb - keep Zach moving forward (knock on wood driving is going well - of course he has moved directly to no fear-meh)
High school is having conferences tonight - how stupid - they have been in school just over a week - whatever. I am only a year in and have six before Caleb is through and I just want to chuck them in a hole (the high school)
am having a hard time pressing forward - feel too yucky to work out (even walking is too hard right now) and just barely eating over my deficit and gaining weight is making me, waaaahhhhhh
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I'm here to say hi. Busy and need to run and get new tabs for my car. Not taking computer home tonight so may not write more on my tablet later. Too frustrating. I will check in more tomorrow. Hang in there Marla and I hope you feel better soon.
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Marla, I hope you are feeling better, forget about the exercise and just focus on getting better. You are too busy to be down and out so take care of yourself, we will be here later for you.
We got home yesterday and it was a longgg day. We stopped to see Isaac and it is always worth it.
He is getting so tall and will be 15 months old on September 3rd. He is walking up a storm and trying hard to talk to us but we don't know what he is saying. He went for his first camping trip with mom and dad and I guess he slept well with no problems. He is such a good boy! Kathy is so lucky with him in many ways.
Dave had gone to get me new tires for my car, because my anti lock brake lights keep going with has been an on going problem. Our mechanic, our neighbor, keeps fixing it and months later it starts again.
I think its a flaw in this type of car.
Today has been a laundry day and I did some gardening in the backyard to get things back to normal after being away again. I have today until Thursday to get things done and then we are off to the last sailing cruise of the season. Hard to believe its over this soon, but we have made so many trips to
the cottage our boating has been less this year than ever.
Jenny, Hi and check back in when you can. It has been one busy summer for all of us.
Aug 28 - Sunday - Still getting over a bout of IBS so no exercise. Never made it to dinner with friends lying on the couch. No logging food
Aug 29 - Monday - Traveled home from cottage and visited Isaac, no exercise, no logging food
Aug 30- Tuesday - Gardening 63 mins. possibly a walk later.
Started back logging today better WiFi at home.
Shirley0 -
logged food yesterday - scale no bueno
went to conferences (snort) last night - choir starts tonight - not sure if I should go
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I like my new scale but it does weigh me heavier by a few pounds. However, it seems consistently accurate because it gives me the same weight 3 times in a row. My old scale was different every time I stepped on in one weighing episode.
I haven't logged in a couple of days. Being back at work has me disorganized at home and tired. I went to bed at 8:30 last night and slept in by a half hour this morning. Yes, I'm a wimp.
I'm not doing bad on my eating just not getting a good balance on fruits, veggies, and enough water. At work I put on 1.5 to 2 miles per day and I'm not even doing home visits yet. But at home I'm tired and haven't ridden my bike or walked the dogs this week. I'll get there.
Wow Shirley, that was a quick sailing season. I hope you have good weather this weekend.
Marla- Are you feeling any better? Living by the scale can be frustrating. Maybe weigh 1-2 times per week? It works for me better if I just go by how I feel and how my clothes fit. If I notice good changes then I feel better about it. However, I am going to weigh weekly with my new scale to be accountable again.
Well time for me to go home from work. Beautiful weather outside and humidity has dropped. It should be like this for awhile if they are right.
Enjoy your evening and holiday weekend if you aren't checking back in.
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logged food yesterday - made it to choir - we are doing a women's four part ensemble of Star Spangled Banner since 9/11 is on a Sunday this year - lovely piece - it's been a long time since I did that much Soprano II work - hopefully my voice comes back - it should be fun
hope your new scale works out for you Jenny - what did you get? Just keep after - we can all do this
Hi Shirley - can't believe how big Isaac is getting.
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thought I was feeling better yesterday - junk moving into my chest overnight - siggghhhh - no bueno - maybe by Sunday I will either feel better or can go in and get meds0
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Marla - I hope you feel better today, forget the exercising until you feel better. I know when i am sick I eat all the wrongs foods, comfort foods, and exercise goes way down. You will get there. I too start
choir on September 20th and cough up $180 for the season.
Jenny - I see you are back to work and keeping up your steps. With the weather changing and the humidity gone today the motivation comes back and the good eating. You too will get there once the kids are in school and things settle down again.
We are leaving tomorrow for our last cruise early in the morning and the weather is supposed to be
good for the weekend. We brought our bikes to ride too. I made it to yoga class this morning and it felt so good when I go and stretch these old bones. I am all packed and tonight we are getting Mexican food, I know not low in calories, but I don't have to cook, bonus!
Enjoy Labor Day weekend!
Aug. 31 - Yoga 75 mins.
Sept 1 - Walking 45 mins.
Sept 2- Yoga 75 mins.
Sept 3- Sailing 5 hour trip
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I had today off and took a walk at the dog park with the dogs. It's been a beautiful day. Russ and I went out and looked at tile tonight and then to dinner. I'm having a hard time deciding on tile for our bathroom (shower and tub wall and shower floor, backsplash) and choosing a floor tile for the downstairs bathroom. I just want this project done! Hopefully by mid October if I'm lucky.
Nice long weekend ahead. We are going to visit a winery we've not been too and possible drive up north for a day.
I hope you feel better Marla and happy sailing Shirley.
I was not good with my eating this past week. Went out to lunch with coworkers at least twice and a couple of dinners out. Budget busters!
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Hi ladies. I've been feeling like I've been running in circles and getting no where. Last week was mostly work and sleep. I had 16 property transactions I closed on last week. I've never closed that many in a week before!! I started the day with about 3 days of over time hours. I now have just over 4 days over of over time hours. I was a little busy. Yesterday was my first run in a week. I tried to get out today but I'm lacking energy today. I hope to get out later tonight.
I cannot believe it's September all ready! Where has the summer gone??!! Schools for the kids up here starts on the 8th. The college kids are starting back now. With school starting back up, traffic getting into work will get a lot heavier. I'm debating about catching the earlier bus. It's hard to judge as you have no idea what traffic will be like that early in the morning and there is usually no traffic reports by the time I head out. I catch a bus at 7:05am.
Healthy eating and working out is basically non existent. I haven't stepped on the scales and I'm afraid to. I know I'm not doing good as I feel sluggish. Didn't help last week with such a busy work week. I need to do better. Healthier eating and exercise gives me so much more energy. I need motivation and drive back. I have a gym membership I am not using and a half marathon in only 12 days. I need help.
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Ang- You sound very busy. Get caught up on sleep and then set a schedule on your calendar for running. Plan ahead for your meals a few nights per week. If something comes up, move the meal to another night that same week. I hope you get your mojo back.
I think we have the tile figured out, hopefully. Please let this project move forward and get done soon. I'm tired of home projects.
Big lightening and thunder storm last night. Our dog, Maggie, was scared to death and didn't sleep much. I'm surprised she did not jump on the bed out of fear. We don't let the dogs sleep in our bed and don't want them to even when scared.
I hope your sailing was fun Shirley. Are you feeling better Marla?
Back to work tomorrow and an all day training with a lot of sitting. Ugh!
Jenny
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back to reality - and finally feeling better! I lost the whole weekend to feeling terrible, but at least I think I am over it -
busy week with activities ramping up - choir, youth group, Zach starts this weekly career expo in Omaha (surprised he wanted to do it - glad, but it will mean us driving to the city once a week in rush hour traffic, yuck), soccer and piano starts.
short week - will be busy - hopefully all will be and stay well!
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Marla, good to hear you are on the mend.
Jenny, Renovating is no fun but the end results is what makes it all matter.
Ang - Your mojo will return when the its gets cooler. Go Ang! you can do this.
We had a fabulous weekend plus weather. Our trip there was no fun, lots of rolling and waves so made for a queasy stomach when I got there. Pot luck dinner that night with the theme of Super Heroes, I went as Wonder Woman and Dave as Batman. Just t-shirts and masks for us no slinky stuff for me. LOL We headed back on Monday and it was a great sail back and sunny all the way.
Now back to getting this summer weight off seriously.
Sept. 4 - 95 mins. walking
Sept. 5- Sailing home
Shirley
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Shirley - It's not cooler tonight!! Sunday night's run was so cool and refreshing. It's nearly 8pm and the feel like temperature is 31. Ugh. You can feel the humidity. I"m hoping it will cool down some once it's dark out.
Jenny - I have been!!! Today at work was so quiet and slow it was wonderful! I got through two of my "when I have time to get to it" piles. I start tackling the other two tomorrow. It feel weird this week to only have one property transaction after the 16 from last week!
Oops. My alarm was still set for 4:30pm from my Sunday afternoon nap. I overslept. However, I still got out the door on time to catch my bus. However, I got to the bus terminal and realized I didn't have my phone and I needed to go home and get it. I knew I could catch the next bus and still make it to work on time. However, that bus was 5 minutes late leaving and the driver stopped at one point and got off the bus, disappeared into a restaurant and came back a couple minutes later. Then we ran into traffic. College students are back and well so is the traffic. Needles to say I was late. At least the rest of the day was better!0 -
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Another humid day and staying inside to get some things done. Mostly dusting and laundry. I had Yoga this morning and my lower back was okay due to my fall on the boat. Yes..I fell trying to get my bottle water closer to me to reach and we hit a wave and down I went and hit the side of the boat. A nice long bruise on the edge of my butt. Lots of padding there, but it did get my lower back out of whack. I have an apt. on Friday for an adjustment and I should be better.
Shirley0 -
logged food!!
ouch Shirley - feel better!
glad you are getting caught up Ang -
Hi dear J!!0 -
logged food!!
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Marla, sounds like you are on the mend and back at tracking. Yay!!
Jenny - how are the renovations going or shouldn't I ask.
Ang - Good to hear from you and how is the mojo going?
Lunch today with a past coworker from the US, so border crossing for me. Construction is still going on and different routes again every time I go. Unfortunately this will be going on for a while now. Makes having lunch with friends more challenging.
It is still humid today and rain is promised later today, I hope so. I walked this morning and peeled off my clothes.
I have a new friend on MFP a sailing friend of mine.
Sept. 6 - No exercise but did log food.
Sept. 7- Yoga class 75 mins. -logged food
Sept. 8- Walking 35 mins. - logged food
Shirley0 -
Morning,
An early chiropractor apt. trying to get my back in order again from the boat fall. I made another one for Tuesday.
We are going to the boat today to get the head (toilet) pumped out and then I don't know what the day will bring.
No exercise so far but still logging.
Up 2.6 pounds and not happy.
Shirley0 -
feel better Shirley - I am eeking closer to my last posted weight - so while I am ever so slowly going down - nothing I can 'claim' yet -
logged food!
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I haven't taken my computer home from work this week until today. I've missed some log ins! I was tired in the evenings and went to bed at 8:30 two nights this week.
My niece is engaged! This will be her second marriage but hopefully issues from her first marriage won't occur in this one. She's 36. I haven't met Mike, her fiance, yet. Everyone loves him so I'm anxious to meet him. I think they are having a quiet ceremony this fall and then having a party to celebrate with everyone next summer. Another niece is getting married in June. Then all the nieces will be married but none of the young men (my sons or my sister's).
Tomorrow I'm going to a former coworker's lake house for an afternoon of swimming, picnic and boating. I haven't been able to go to her gathering the last two years so I'm making a point to go tomorrow. She may not hold it next year since she changed jobs and went to a different school district this past August.
Shirley- I've picked out all the tile for both bathrooms. Our handyman/carpenter can't begin the job until the first weekend in October now. Bummed! I really want this to move forward. Originally he said mid September. His wife's father died and the funeral is next weekend so they've had other things going on. We need to order tile now so we have it ready to go. Sorry you fell and hurt yourself. My weight is not good either. I weighed this morning and was up so very disappointed.
Marla- Glad you are making baby steps and nice logging! I haven't exercised but my step tracker says I walk about 2.5 miles per day. I know I need to get in at least 5 miles (10,000 steps) but my knees don't like it.
Ang- Glad this week is more manageable. I hear you on the heat and humidity. Same here in MN. Next week some fall temps are coming, yay!
Well time for dinner...
Jenny
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Perfect weather day yesterday for the lake party at my friend's house. What a cute place! Perfect for a couple with one child or retirement. Very expensive real estate on that lake so not in our budget but it was fun to spend the day there. We relaxed on her lake patio with appetizers and cocktails. Her husband made us drinks called "pain killers" from the Virgin Islands that had rum, coconut juice, etc. and topped with Nutmeg. Very good! The best was the watermelon infused with watermelon vodka. They took us for a sunset cruise on their cabin cruiser boat and we were able to listen to an outdoor concert of music from my era of high school.
The weather is beautiful again today and will be this week, yay! I have a very busy work week coming up with students and just added another appointment to my list. My team mate on one child has a crisis at home. Her mother was just put on hospice and she has to be there. She was starting visits with this new child this week but now I will go in her place. I will be running tomorrow and every day until Thursday.
Hope you all had a good weekend.
Jenny
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Jenny - Looks like you are back at it again with work. Its hard getting in the exercise when you are tired but that is the best time to keep you motivated. Have you thought about joining a gym for the Fall?
This way you can work out after work and then its done. Just a suggestion.
Marla- At least your scale is going down, mine did go down yesterday a little. Now to keep it going down.
Ang - Hi
We had a rain storm last night with lightening and tornado warnings but not in our area, another part of Ontario.
Our humidity was down today and we biked 12 miles and it was glorious. We stopped for breakfast/lunch then headed back.
I have booked a 2 hour Yoga class tonight so that should be relaxing.
Sept. 9 - Walking 35 mins.
Sept 10- Walking 35 mins.
Sept 11- Biking 12 miles + Yoga 120 mins.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Shirley
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logged food and got some activity this weekend - I thought the scale would be more bueno this morning - must press on!!!
Great activity Shirley
Good luck with your busy-ness J - good on you that you can help out a teammate going through tough times
Keep swimming ladies!!
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Laundry day for me and got my hair cut this morning. Another beautiful low humidity clear skies day.
I started the 1200 calorie plan so far so good. I hope I can stick with it.
Sept. 12 - No exercise - rest day - logging food
Shirley0 -
I logged my food yesterday and stayed under my goal! Can't say the same for today. Not logging as I know I will be over. The chocolate ice cream in front of me does that (That or the yummy dinner I had) I find if I don't do something to work out, I don't eat right.
There was no run today as I overslept. Then I got home so late because of gridlock traffic all around the city I was hungry and needed to eat. Not good with a race only 4 sleeps away!0
