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logged food! wondering if we got rained out for soccer - haven't heard yet
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Yesterday had a great sail with perfect weather and conditions. Leaving tomorrow for an overnight
sail in the states and be back on Friday.
I am still sticking to 1200 calories. Using a plan I got on Pinterst but sometimes the calories differ on this program. Still sticking with it lost some weight this week so I see its working.
Fasted 12 hours last night for blood work today, talk about hungry. See you guys later. Have a good weekend.
9/13 - Walking 35 mins.
9/14- Yoga class 75 mins.
Still logging
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Busy week at work with a lot of appointments every day. I feel like I drive all over, see kids consecutively and then go home and crash. Last night I had knitting group so it was a late evening. I had two cancellations today so that gave me some time to get to the office and on computer. Just finished lunch and will have one more appointment today.
Beautiful weather with temps in 60's, sunny and beautiful. Love this weather.
Nice keeping track Shirley. I'm not doing as well this week with logging, exercise or eating. I will begin again.
Good luck in your race Ang!
Well need to do some paperwork until next appointment so hello to all and more later.
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I've been lurking! So good to read about you all!0
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Hi L!!! Miss you -
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did sit ups with C.0 -
WTG on logging Marla! WTG C on doing sit-ups with you. Kudos to you both, yay!
Hi L! Keep lurking and tell us what you are up to once in awhile. How does Colin like school?
I've been wearing my Vivofit 2 24-7. On the days I don't get time to exercise or don't make the time, I walk 2-2.5 miles/day just working and living. My sleep is good. I need to get my butt moving now that the humidity has dropped again. My knees feel much better so no excuses! I will log exercise this weekend.
We have another funeral to go to on Saturday. Our friend's Dad died so we will stop in for the funeral. We were at one last week for another friend's mother.
Work is crazy and stressful but I'm managing to stay out of the chaos. I'm just moving forward to retirement and this year is already going fast for me. The next few years will fly by.
TGIF!!
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logged food!
really good activity 'just' working - keep it up Jenny -
hi all - keep moving forward!!0 -
Hello ladies,
We were away for 2 days sailing across the border to Wilson, NY. Probably our last sail of this season,
maybe some day sails in the future depending on the weather.
I brought two our our lunches to try and stay on track so we did pretty good. Dave is doing the same 1200 calories as me. I prepare and he eats LOL.
This morning we woke up to a flood in the kitchen, one of the plastic lines to our water filter under the sink broke off and there was water every where. It leaked to the laundry room and bathroom downstairs too. What a mess!! We are all cleaned up now and several towels and rags later. Dave has fixed the problem under the sink. I wanted to sleep in but that didn't happen.
Marla- Great job on the exercise and getting "C" to join was good for you both.
Jenny - Those walking bracelets really make you move. I am in a weekend warrior challenge this weekend and so far in second place.
Ang - Congratulations on the half marathon!! Woo Hoo!!
L - Nice to see you dropped in, I am keeping up with you on facebook.
Dinner tonight with friends at their house. Have a good evening.
9/15 - Sailing +Walking 60 mins to pizza restaurant.
9/16 - Walked up to town for breakfast but didn't record time - 10,000 steps.
9/17 - Walking 40 mins.
Shirley
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What a week and what a day. I had back to back appointments with kids all week and sat at my desk and got nothing done twice. I've caught a Fall cold and my head is stuffed up. I initially thought it was allergies but I think it's a cold now.
We went to my friend's Dad's funeral today. They had a wonderful tribute video that showed him speaking and telling about his life in his last days on earth. He was very sharp but had heart issues.
In the past months, Tommy my cat, has been urinating again in the house. He would go outside his litter box even when clean and has been peeing on the upstairs shower. Somehow he was able to aim his urine in to the opening at bottom of shower door so all the pee went in the shower and only small splashes outside. It was difficult to detect just looking at shower but when I opened the door it was apparent he had gone. At first I wondered if Russ did it in the night all those times while dreaming. I've done daily urine checks in spots I know he has gone in the past to see if there was new activity. I'm tired of the mess and smell. Anyway, you know Tommy has been difficult, aggressive to the dogs (mega $$'s in vet bills), ruining things in our house. I couldn't get foster agencies to take him and no one I knew wanted him due to his behavioral issues. We tried meds in past years but couldn't get them in him. He's been on expensive prescription food for several years due to crystal in his urine which can cause peeing outside the box. I broke down at the vet last year regarding his peeing and aggression and that I couldn't find him a new home. Well I broke down again today at the vet. I took him in for his rabies to protect the dogs and us if he scratches or bites us. They looked at his history in the chart and the vet stated "you are in an emotionally abusive relationship with your cat". Meaning the cat is causing our household difficulty. They counseled me on options for Tommy and made some phone calls to Last Hope for Cats and another agency, both which said they couldn't take him. They offered some expensive medicine options, some behavior approaches that possibly would not work due to his old age, and the offer of euthanasia. The vet said they don't euthanize just to get rid of someone's animal but in this case I had done all I could, kept him 10 years through all his issues, and tried some expensive procedures to help him. I chose the euthanasia for Tommy and now he's gone. I didn't know I would make this decision today but when they gave it as an option, I took it since I've felt so hopeless about him. I feel like a horrible person, totally heartless, selfish and flawed. You are the only people I'm telling about my decision because I can't handle being judged by family or friends I see day to day. I just had to get it off my chest.
WTG on your logging Shirley and Marla. I'm off track right now. I'll get my motivation back soon.
Jenny
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I AM A HALF MARATHONER!!!!! I did it!!!
I did it in a time of 2:40:18. That's slower then what I said my goal time was but faster then what I thought in the back of my head I could do. That is also after I did 5k last night in a time of 31:26, which is faster then I've done this year in my other 5k races.
It made me so hungry! I ate a late lunch around 3:30 (had to take the bus home and I got cleaned up before getting lunch) By 5:30 I was hungry enough again for supper! I treated myself and ordered supper in. With burning over 1,100 calories on my run, I was still under goal for the day though!0 -
Congratulations Ang! What an accomplishment. You must be very proud of yourself. You can do anything you put your mind to.
Ordered tile for the bathrooms and now I'm doing paperwork for my job. Beautiful day today here. I'm still feeling sad about Tommy and the decision I made, but I do know not having him here is best for us. I wish other options would have been available.
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Jenny- Those decisions about animals are always difficult. From what I read you kept that cat way beyond of what I would have done. You spent tons of money on him and no results. He is ruining your home with urine, I know you feel bad right now but from what you say, you made the right decision.
One less stress in your house and now you can move forward.
My daughter had the same thing to do with Izzy after he attacked her. A hard decision to make, but now she is happy she gave him up.
Marla - Hi! I hope you are having a great day!
Ang- Congrats again on your marathon!!
Dinner last night was low calorie except for the dessert which was decadent. Oh well, because of that I didn't log and couldn't because I didn't know what was in it or how she made it. It was nice catching up with them, they are sailors too but we hadn't seen much of them this summer.
Tonight dinner with my MIL, we asked her over for steak. Back to sticking to the 1200 cal plan.
9/18 - No exercise today, rest day - back to logging today.
Shirley
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Jenny - HUGS HUGS HUGS!!! No judgement because I know the suffering you are feeling - I have/had been dealing with so many older animals and just suffering with their issues and then the guilt and anxiety - and guilt when the oldest and worst two were finally gone - and the suffering I allowed because I couldn't put them to sleep like I thought would be best - I FEEL YOU - I HEART you Jenny - allow yourself to feel what you and hopefully soon you will be o.k. that you are o.k. with doing what was best - I hope you will feel peace soon and drop any guilt. HUGS!!!
I got into with Caleb just the other day because he was having a bad day with other stuff and then decided he was missing Dudley and he wanted another cat. I said NO. I am done with animals Caleb. I am sorry you are missing him - we still have a dog and a cat and I am not getting more. I just can't do it anymore. But C knows how to push my buttons - I just can't!!
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I thought I had done well with logging but the scale no bueno this morning - way up. Frustrated!!
Must persevere - re-evaluate what I am logging vs what I am consuming. Swim on!!
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Thanks for your words Shirley and Marla. I still feel awful that I made the decision but I already realize how much our household revolved around Tommy. I hear him meow sometimes. I remember that with my old cat Sam after he died and with my black lab Leo after he died. I would hear meows and barks at the door or during the night. I suppose my brain memory expects it or they do come to live near us in the next dimension? Yikes! This morning I could keep my closet door open as I was dressing and getting what I needed. Tommy always wanted in to lick things and pee if I wasn't looking. I didn't have to worry about him sitting on my work clothes before I put them on. He didn't howl in the night or wak us up at 4am because he wanted food or just to have company. I did miss him sleeping next to me last night. It will take time but seeing his stuff all gone is a reminder and there is an emptiness I need to get use to. I need to tell Rory he's gone but haven't made that call yet. I want to be sure I don't cry.
I hear ya Marla about the pets. We are down to two dogs and that will be it. I love these guys but not the energy and care it takes to meet their needs. Kids don't get it but they also don't help like they say they will.
My eating and logging is bad right now. My work days are so busy that I'm eating on the run (bad food) and I haven't had time in the morning to pack a lunch. I need to prepare it the night before and have it ready to go. It has to be finger foods because I'm in my car with no real lunch time and need to eat while driving. I get to eat lunch in tomorrow so that will be nice for a change.
We ordered our tile but still have to pick up back splash, grout and sealant. Scott will start weekend of October 1 and finish the downstairs bathroom that weekend.
Well persevere on the eating, logging and exercise. I will get back on track. We all can do this!
Jenny
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great job on the running Ang!
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soccer was weird - Caleb was goalie and missed every shot on goal - but their goalie wasn't great either and somehow we ended tied and won in a shootout.0 -
Marla - I saw your soccer pictures on facebook and the picture of the two boys. Handsome guys and they sure are growing.
Jenny - Check on Pinterst there are some ideas you can get for lunches to take in a tupperware, which you can eat in your car. I hope you are feeling better about Tommy. Hugs!
Today was gardening the backyard and cleaning up the mess after so much rain we had. Everything was growing wild so now its neat again. We are getting company Tuesday to Thursday so I wanted it looking neat if we sit out on the patio. Going to see Isaac tomorrow and staying overnight.
I have choir practice tonight, paying dues and getting music sheets for our binders.
I had my doctor apt this morning, he wants my cholesterol lower, I can't take statins I get leg cramps.
He has a prescription I can take, but doesn't know if I am a candidate for it that isn't confirmed yet. He also recommended a diet clinic that might help me, it is paid by our insurance so I said I would give it a try. I am doing 1200 calories now and at least cutting calories, so far so good.
9/19 - Yoga 75 mins.
9/20 - Gardening 55 mins.
Still logging
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Just a quick check in. I'm at work and off to a day full of appointments until 2:30. I'm feeling better but still hear Tommy meow at the times he use to do so. Weird, brain memory.
Shirley- lucky you that insurance will pay. I wish my doctor could recommend something my insurance would pay for. It's always a big chunk out of pocket.
Talked to David on phone last night from AK. He sounds so busy. He's thinking about proposing to Chantrelle sometime soon. He thinks it has to be a unique and special proposal so he's thinking of ideas. Better get moving!!! They are both quite unique and live season to season with fishing, etc. Not settled yet and don't know when they will be. They are going to Utah for the winter. Why? Not sure, but I guess they want to ski and mountain bike. No real responsibilities I guess. He has collected agates and wants to make her an engagement ring using an agate. I think he should take it to a jeweler and have them make the ring part. He's thinking of doing it himself. Hmmmm? Either way they have their own style.
Well off to my visits. Beautiful day but we are expecting days of rain until Saturday. Sunny right now.
Enjoy your day!
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around but busy - took Caleb to the ortho yesterday and got to enjoy some time with him -
work is rough right now - but hoping it will smooth out again
Four soccer games this weekend and I sing Sunday morning and the boys have practice Sunday night
I logged food (best I could from eating out) and am trying to plan food for this weekend so we only eat out once -
Go Vikings! (think good thoughts for Caleb finding his goalie animal!)0 -
Hello Ladies,
Wednesday and Thursday was visiting Isaac and we had so much with him. He is walking all over now
and is very busy. We did walk to the neighborhood pub for dinner and that was my exercise.
Today was Yoga class always good to be back. Dave and I did shopping at KMart looking for extra
blankies for Isaac but no luck. We can order them on line so we did that instead. We also bought
a baby gate at Walmart since Isaac is coming on Wednesday for an overnight. We have two sets of stairs he can climb. He is walking and climbing all over the place now. He has been walking for 2 months now.
I made my apt. for the diet clinic which will be the end of October. I tried printing out the sheets they require me to fill out but our printer has gone wonky and no luck. So Dave decided to email the sheets
to our local stationery store and they can print them out for me. Such a smart hubby I have.
9/21 - Visited Isaac
9/22- Same
9/23- Yoga class 75 mins.
Shirley0 -
I hope everyone is doing well.
9/24 - Rode our bikes 12 miles to the next town. We stopped for breakfast, went into some stores and the farmers market. We ordered some bread for our company on Tuesday.
Shirley0 -
Lazy, rainy weekend. On Saturday, Russ and I went to a shower door place to price the door. Wow! We are going to two more places after work today. I may need to rethink the type of door. We'll see.
We went to a small farmer's market yesterday morning and then to check out the new Hyvee grocery in our area. The afternoon was lazy, very humid outside.
Today is cool and the AC finally got turned off. Dewpoint below 40 so I'm happy and comfortable.
Eating too many sweets so I need to adjust that. It doesn't make me feel good but if they are there I may indulge.
My left knee doesn't hurt at all today but my right (worse knee) has some twinges when I walk. All in all the pain is less than 4 so a good day.
Glad to hear you are having fun with Isaac, Shirley.
You are very busy, Marla.
I've been donating to memorials and giving out sympathy cards to coworkers who've lost their parents. That time of year with the holidays looming I think.
We've decided to do a driving trip through the U.P 10/9 - 10/14 to see color and visit the upper shore on Lake Superior. I've not been east of Keewanau Peninsula so we will go all the way to the east at the Soo locks and back.
Busy day of appointments so need to get ready. I will make better choices today.
Jenny
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busy weekend with soccer and church stuff - this week will be steaming along too -
soccer season is short and intense! more soccer, school stuff
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It started out beautiful but now it is raining and they predict the next few days of rain.
I have an apt. tomorrow for a field vision test at the eye doctor and then our company will be along later in the day. They will be bringing their Australian Shepherd dog, Annie. Kathy will be bringing Isaac on Wednesday for an overnight. I hope he gets along with the dog, as they have two cats.
I was going to sign up for voice lessons from our choir director, but I am already going to miss the first 2 lessons so I opted out this year.
I tried the 1200 calorie plan for 2 weeks and didn't lose any weight. The same old lose a pound, gain a pound, like I am doing now. Back to South Beach Phase 1 today.
I will be busy with company the next few days so I might be MIA for a while.
9/25 - Rest day, no exercise
9/26 - Walking 40 mins.
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tragic times around town - the 13 year old daughter of a former co-worker took her own life this weekend - and the 16 year old sister found her. There is connections to both of my kids due to their ages and friendships with others and general proximity. They are calling it a result of cyberbullying. So sad. TRAGIC. No words to say that will make it better or any sense. Just trying to talk to my kids and pray for all those hurting.
Continue to try to focus on overall health and well-being
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I stepped on the scales. WAY to close to a number I never wanted to see again. You would think that would vitiate me. Well it did. For about two days. Sigh.
So yesterday I was eating a gummy worm (something I should not have been) and I felt something on my tooth (the one that is mostly root canal) I thought it was just something stuck there. I brushed my teeth and it seemed fine. Well this morning I was brushing my teeth and when I brushed the inside I felt something, so I brushed a little harder and broke what was probably the last remaining part of the original tooth off. The worse part is my dentist is in Thursday to Saturday right now. I can't go to anyone else as my dentist lets me pay as I can. I know insurance will cover some of it, but I will still owe more. So I have to wait until Thursday. Thankfully I don't think there are any nerves left in that tooth as it's not bothering me.
I got a new phone! I had an offer for an additional $100 off if I upgraded my phone. So I did. To the iPhone SE. Cost to me? $0.00. Best price ever for a phone! I'm having fun with it tonight. To much fun. I got my apps re downloaded to it and my music uploaded. It's past 11 and I should really be in bed asleep but I just finished cleaning up my place! It needs to be clean as I have people coming over tomorrow to delivery the $10 desk I found. I finally have a desk again!(almost)
Marla - So sorry to hear that! Such tragic circumstances. Hugs to you and prayers for the family,
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Another week flying by fast!
Marla- I know how you feel about that girl. David and Rory had friends that died by their own hand due to bullying issues. It is tragic! These young teens don't realize that middle and high school are rough for many kids but it does not define who they will become. It's a miniscule part of life and a part of life most of us would not repeat if we had the opportunity. So sorry for your boys, their friends, and the family of the girl.
Shirley- Enjoy your company and Isaac. My doctor tells me that at my age (55) I shouldn't eat more than 1100 calories per day, but I've read if your body doesn't get enough calories to do what it needs to, then your metabolism slows down instinctively to keep you from starving. Not sure about this but I have read it. I know MFP guided goals sets me at around 1760 calories per day. I usually aim for a little lower since I'm not very active these days.
Ang- Sorry about your tooth. Was it already cracked? It's weird how we can eat something and a tooth falls apart. I hope you get an appointment this week. I'm glad you were able to purchase a new desk.
I'm officially losing my daily living skills. Yesterday I left the office for my 2pm home visit with a little boy. I arrived at the home, knocked on the door, and mom answered saying "you're an hour early". I said "it's a 2pm visit" and she said "it's 1:00". She was right! I don't know why I did that. I wasn't stressed leading up to it and looked at the clock when I left my office. I obviously can't tell time. I treated myself to retail therapy and bought two new tops after the visit to make me feel better.
Book club tomorrow eve and a coworker's party on Friday eve. Our handy man is starting tile work in bathroom on Saturday. Yay!
Have a nice night!
Jenny
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Marla - So sorry to hear of the young adult that took her life. Its even worse when your kids are close to them. I hope everyone heals after this tragic event.
Jenny - You are too young to have a senior moment
Retail therapy always makes me feel better too.
Ang - Sorry about the tooth incident, I hope you can get it repaired ASAP. Let us know how you like
the desk when it arrives. I have ordered a sweater coat and it is on the way and I hope I like it too.
Our company has gone now and we had a blast with Isaac, he is such a cute age right now. He didn't
like "Annie" the australian shepherd and cried as soon as he arrived. He eventually calmed down and we
had to keep Annie away from him at times. We now have a baby gate at the bottom of our stairs and we need one for the top too. He is so busy now and getting into everything. I decluttered the downstairs but not the upstairs so we need another gate for the next visit.
Dave is at the sailing club talking to the manager and I am cleaning up here and doing bed sheets and towels. I still need to do some dusting and hopefully get take out for dinner, tired of dishes after 3 days of company.
Shirley
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hope everyone is chugging along -
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still logging food - not making downward progress but not gaining - so I need to examine and make sure I am being accurate enough in logging - and obviously adding exercise would help -but for now logging food is what I am managing.
hope all have a good weekend. Zach is going to go my my brother in law put up a grain bin tomorrow - should be interesting for all - I would like to cut back by front flowers they look ragged and maybe scrub my cabinetry
the weather is so beautiful!!!
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