OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Leaving for work shortly but wanted to pop in and say hi. Had to be cashier yesterday and hoping to switch with someone today so I don't have to do it 2 days in a row. I am getting more comfortable with it but still much prefer the cutting counter. Tomorrow I have to be there at 6am to help stock. Have I told you before I am not a morning person, lol.
Suzi, that drive sounds awful. Glad you are home safe and sound with your boys!
Diane, how wonderful that you guys are getting away for a bit. Having support in place for Carrie hopefully makes it less worrisome for you. I am sure she appreciates some independence too.
Ahoy to Karla on the high seas.
Janet are you getting any rest? I know he pain probably keeps you from sleeping as much as you need to. I would think they would give you stronger pain meds at the beginning of therapy. But what do I know?
Waving hi to Cindy and Bert. Hope you are both enjoying your weekends.
Out the door in 10.
Patti0 -
Every time I've tried to post today, there's been problems with the app. Let's see how this goes this time. It's quite a lovely day in the neighborhood today! 60's, sunny and no wind! That almost never happens this time of year in Oooooooklahoma, where the wind comes sweeping down the plains! After laying around much too much the past few rainy, drizzly, cold, blustery days, I finally got my butt in gear today. Between chores and 3 mile-long laps through the neighborhood, I'm at 13,400+ steps and counting.
I have a proposal to make to all of you. There have been a few,comments over the last week or so about the fact that we all seem to be struggling and I believe there was a call to get ourselves re-centered. We're all good friends and enjoy chatting with each other and there's NOTHING wrong with that, but, I think we've strayed too far from the original purpose of the group. THe original purpose was to set One Mini Goal for ourselves each week and to report daily how we'd done toward our goal the previous day. I think we need to get back to that and be more accountable to one another on our efforts toward weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Gonna end this post before the app goes haywire and check about our other threads.
Suzi0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. It's going to be a beautiful day today. I plan to work in my flower beds and take a walk. I also may go to the gym as I haven't been there in quite a while.
Suzi: I hate driving in the rain. I would have probably pulled over with having to have the wipers on high.
Getting breakfast prepared for Mike. Bacon and eggs. I'll have some too. I usually make it once a week.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Hi Ladies-
Whew what a busy 3 days- 18 hours of editing- yard work and spring cleaning of the upstairs of the house-
Patti- thank you for asking is Meg will come- I'll ask her if no one objects.
Lets wait for Karla to return before we start making our reservations.
Hectic day at work I need to write a paper for one of the guys so quick stop-
See you again soon.
Waving to all.
Cindy0 -
Good morning - looks like my yesterday post got eaten as well. Not much to report here - going to stay home and o stuff
Suzi, I'm with you. I have been cutting myself too much slack and am having mixed success from day to day. Need to get vastly more consistent at this.
Cindy, please invite Meg - if she's willing to hang out with us, great. Fingers crossed that Rick can sustain and improve. I know you will be wise about options as things unfold.
Patti, how's your back today?
Bert, hoping your last visit of this year will be a good one.
Diane, Carrie will be fine. Glad you & John are getting some time together in nature - you've had a winter of unexpected not-great stuff and deserve it.
Karla, hope you & Glenn are having the best of times on the high seas.
Today s the anniversary of my mother's death so I've been having a lot of things going through my head all weekend.
Hoping my coffee kicks me into a more productive gear today! I have a lot to do here, plus PT twice this week, errands and endocrinologist.
Hugs to all - here's to making better choices all day!0 -
Good afternoon, boy that 5 hours flew this morning and I am bushed. Unfortunately, I still have to go to the grocery for me and Mom. I am awaiting my second wind, lol. I totally agree with Suzi, we need to get back to our purpose here and start holding ourselves and each other accountable.
My mini goals: TRACK and DRINK 8 OZ of H2O first thing every day.
I will report the beginning of the next day if I met my goal or not. Hope everyone else jumps in.
Janet, I know those anniversaries are always hard times. My back is still giving me problems, mostly if I am sitting. Standing and walking don't seem to make it worse. I am extremely mindful when lifting and bending but so far neither activity has aggravated it. Whatever is wrong though, I wish it would just heal already!
Better get moving while I still have some energy. I do believe it will be an early night for me. My body was not happy with the 5am ala m.
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Hi gang! I'm down for the count today with a terrible sinus headache and a very upset stomach. So, I'll be brief and do personals another time.
My mini goal this week is to have at least 5 "blue dot" days. Blue dot days in the WW world are those days you keep your points between 3 below or 7 above your daily total. When you do, there's a graphic on the app that puts a blue dot on the calendar. My hope is working toward the blue dot will keep me within my weekly points allowance (WPA). Both Saturday and Sunday were blue dot days.
Later,
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Good Morning, Ladies. It's going to be another gorgeous day! I plan to be outside as much as possible. I'm trying to debate wheter or not I want to plant my Gerber Daisies this year. Mike is planning to have our driveway, porch and walkway redone in June, so I think I would be wasting money to plant. I may purchase a pot of them this year instead. That way I can move it when the work gets started.
Janet: My mother has been gone for 22 years. I still think about her everyday, and I also feel her presence with me as well as my dad's.
Patti: I'm with you on the H2O. I don't drink enough of it. That's my mini goal, too.
So far, I'm frustrated with my progress. It seems no matter what I do, the scale only goes up! I changed my calorie limit on MFP this morning and also changed the percentages of fats and proteins. Maybe that will help when I log my food. I keep working at it, but sure do wish I could lose.
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Hi Girls-
I agree we need to be accountable for what we consume- not just food but water too.
I tracked everything I ate yesterday- WAY to heavy on carbs... I was so tired they kept me in the quick energy zone. Not an excuse- just facts.
I finished the edit of the book- and now doing Text to Speech on computer- so Mac is reading me a story- great to catch any lingering typos. I'm on chapter six and fix 5 little things.
Suzi- hope you're feeling better today.
Janet- you're doing great and have had many challenges this year with the surgery- but you're on track and you're doing it.
Patti- Have you thought about seeing a doctor for your back? Take care of yourself like you do us.
I'll extend the invite to Meg for the OMG retreat-
thanks! I think she could use the extra support.
Need to run-
Hi to all
Bert, Diane and Karla- have a sparkling day.
Cind0 -
Good morning, thought I would get to bed early last night but somehow it never happened. So I am off to a late start. New commitment to me, the plan and the group starts today. Had my water before coffee or omelette. Now to keep it going and to remember to track it all. My plan is one meal at a time for now. It's Mom Tuesday, we are going to start watching Feud, the Joan and Bette story.
Will stop by later. Back was really sore and stiff this morning, pretty positive it is a muscle strain/sprain and time will heal. Just need to find the right stretches to do. Not sure if I should go back to the gym. May go just to talk to my trainer. Will text her for advice. I did try some voltaren gel, the it is not approved for backs or knees but has worked wonders for hands and feet, so I am taking my chances.
Patti
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Hi, all. PT kinda beat me up (for a good cause). Got taped with that athletic stuff, but blue argyle (!). Ran a couple of errands, now trying to chill and do laundry before straightening up for cleaner tomorrow. My week is scheduled fairly heavily but I hope to go visit my friend in SC soon - need a change of scene and I should be able to manage the drive now. I look pretty awkward with boot and cane, but so be it.
Ordered Chinese delivery last night but aside from spring roll, made decent choices - a dry-rubbed shrimp dish and a child-size portion of beef & broccoli (to reach minimum for delivery). So I have a few meals' worth already in the fridge. Tiredness is getting me so it might be time for a little nap. Hugs to all.0 -
Hi gang!
Accountability first: consumed 42 points yesterday (all those carbs for upset tummy were point heavy), so not a blue dot day. So far I have 2 out of 3 days this week. 30 WPA left for the week and on track so far today for a blue dot day today.
Janet - it's good to see you with your chin up and making the most of PT.
Whoops! News is on and basketball right after. More later.0 -
Janet, it would be so nice for you to be able to visit your friend but I hope it is not too much for you. I know it would do your heart, mind and soul a world of good.
Suzi, great job.hope you are feeling better. Enjoy your games.
I had a great time with Mom. We both are enjoying Feud, so much more than we thought it would be. I was very worried about returning to the gym but I think it was a good move. I was very careful. No one legged moves, no twisting and stopped if it hurt, which only happened on one exercise. She gave me some alternate moves for the one leg squats and that worked out great. I don't hurt any worse than before I went to class. Lunch with the girls tomorrow so I need to go check the website for good choices.
I have tracked it all-food, water and exercise. I have to make this work.
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Patti - have you considered trying one of those portable TINS devices that you stick on your back to provide electronic stimulation? When I tweaked my back in January just before a work road trip it was an absolute lifesaver! The one I got was Alene Direct Therapy. I'll post a pic of the box after this post.0
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Suzi, I know about these but had really thought about it for my back. I will check it out after my lunch today. The good news is I am not any more sore than I was yesterday morning. So looks like the gym is not hurting it. Thanks for the info.
Lunch with the girls at a gourmet pizza place with the best salads. I am getting one called The Drunken Goat. Lots of greens, almonds, grilled chicken and goat cheese. I will save part of it (whatever I think I can eat in 15 minutes, lol) to take to work.
I think Karla gets home today. Can't wait to hear all about her trip. Hope she was pampered and fully relaxed.
Yesterday: blue dot for me. I think I like this way of tracking my success
Patti0 -
Good morning.
Suzi, thanks for the TENS idea - will ask my physical therapist if she thinks a cheap home one might help my back - I do get stim every other PT appointment.
Patti, that salad sounds delicious!
Cindy, do you and Rick have therapy this week? Thinking of you.
Bert, when will you have all your evaluations turned in so you can start summer vacation? Got the pool filled yet?
Karla, welcome back - hope you had a good (if brief) time every minute of your cruise!
Ate decently yesterday and off to an OK start today. I am re-resolving NOT to eat first thing - for rest of this week, nothing but black coffee & water before 11 and will move it back to noon in a couple of weeks. It has worked for me in the past, so ... My cleaner's car died (transmission croaked in a really un-fun spot for that to happen) so she'll check in later; I'm expecting her to reschedule.
My tomorrow is a cluster of appointments - endocrinologist first thing (get it OVER WITH!), then errands before noon PT and manicure late afternoon. Probably followed by a nap! Trying to figure out when to visit my SC buddy is tough - PT twice a week and other appointments all over the calendar - next month will bring visit to the radiologic oncologist, almost certainly followed by at least two weeks of low-iodine diet and followup scan. Traveling during low-iodine time is just not practical - can't really have anything prepared by anyone but me. So ... will figure something out.
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Mornin' y'all! Quick check-in for me. We just got home from yoga and I need to do some work today. Need to at least get last week's time and an expense report submitted.
Yesterday was a blue dot day and I hit my 10,000 step goal, too.
Later,
Suzi0 -
HI Ladies-
I have 100 pages left to review before book 6 can go back to the proof reader- I never trust my self with commas-
Rick and I go tomorrow night- 630- Janet thanks for thinking of me.
I've officially registered for Romance on the Lake June 24 in Lake George and next May and August somewhere in Penn- new King of Prussia I think.
Patti- glad the gym didn't bother your back- the portable TENS unit is a great idea
Janet- You are getting antsy which is a very good sign- keep up the PT work and you'll be waltzing, that is if you want too.
Suzi- good for you with the good day-
I'm eating well but I'm so exhausted at night I can't remember to finish my tracker to send it to you- I'm such a slug.
I'll get better at this.
Karla- hope the trip was wonderful -
Work has been busy too- oh jeez this post is all over the board. Like my brain.
need to run
Cindy0 -
My salad was awesome with plenty left for dinner. Unfortunately I ate the 2 slices of pizza crust/bread but I tracked it and everything else, over by 111 calories but proud of myself for being honest with my tracker. Bought the Icy Hot version of the tens unit because it was cheaper and I am optimistic this is going to be a short lived injury. I would recommend the Aleve brand because it has a remote control. Mine has the controller on the pad itself. Tried it and I think it worked. Will report more tomorrow. Gotta go to work
Cindy, love Lake George, awesome place to visit and for a seminar/retreat.
Later
Patti0 -
Hello all. On the road home from our camping trip. First day was great. We got in a five mile hike before the rain started. It then rained solid for the next 48 plus hours. We went to Charlottesville one day and took a historic tour of the UVA campus, designed by Thomas Jefferson. The second rainy day we sat and read books. Today was gorgeous and sunny and we did an extremely strenuous hike, more than we bargained for. 10.8 miles, about 2000 feet of elevation change, and we couldn't even make good time on the way down because we crossed a talus field for about 2 miles of the down!
We had arranged for rides for Carrie to and from PT today, and when we said we couldn't hike till today she found a ride TO work but we thought we would be off the trail at least two hours earlier than we were and would be home in time to get her FROM work. Just texted her to try to find a ride or take a cab and we will pay. I feel so bad for stranding her like that.
Eating was not so good. Especially stuck in the camper all day yesterday. Today I burned enough calories to eat anything I want!
I do like the idea of accountability and getting back to our roots. I will start tomorrow and will report whether I tracked everything and how I did relative to my calorie goal. I do allow myself 1450 a day not the 1200 MFP wants me to have.
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Janet - cindy was exactly right - if you're getting antsy, that's a good sign! I'm so proud of you for doing your PT and sticking with it. It's certainly not for sissies! The TENS would probably help your back, or at least, it won't hurt anything to try, but you're doing the right thing to ask about it first.
Cindy - all that matters is that you're eating well. Track when you can. I'll be here when you're ready. Right now, I'm doing good at holding myself accountable to the group.
Patti - glad you got the unit and it feels like it's working. I actually wore mine for 2 straight days during a conference I was facilitating and with the remote control, nobody knew I was wearing it except my boss who'd given me a ride to go buy it! If you had pizza and we're only over by 111 calories, that's a win!
Diane - your hiking trip sounds like ours was back in March. We even woke up one morning to sleet on the ground! It's good y'all were able to get away for a few days anyway and give Carrie a break from too much parental oversight!
Later,
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Welcome back Karla.
Diane, hope all went well getting Carrie home from work. I am sure she understood. Your trip had it's good moments and you certainly earned your food.
Suzi, thanks for the tip on TENS, don't know why I didn't think of it myself, lol. It has really helped. Woke up with just a minor amount of soreness today.
I got 15K steps yesterday and succumbed to some Dove dark chocolate that was in the break room, ugh. Decided to not try going to the gym this morning, since it is a circuit class with lots of weights, running, squats and lunges. Will go tonight to TRX and tomorrow to Zumba/Pilates. Going with Edd to see a surgeon for his huge umbilical hernia. I have been pushing him for a while to get this taken care of. I got him a referral to the surgeon who did my GFs lumpectomy. He was so gracious and kind to us when we were there with her husband. My gf raved about him too, so that makes me feel very comfortable with him.
Have a great day one and all.
Patti0 -
We had a fabulous time!!! So much fun we are all planning our next cruise together!! Everyone got along great and it was the relaxation we all needed. The water in Mexico was unbelievably beautiful. So turquoise blue. The ships service was impeccable and the comedians were a hoot. I had over 13k steps most everyday. I have a tan!!
Anyway, I am glad you all missed me, as I have thought of you all too.
Suzi- I will be back to tracking tomorrow and sending it to you. Plus I see we will report here.
Cindy- good news on the book. I've missed you dear.
Janet - So sorry for your pain.
Patti- Thanks for missing me and sorry for your continued pain with your back!!
Diane- Glad you got away.
I just had the best time! It was so awesome.
Karla0 -
So, report for yesterday. I ate 1850 calories, which is over my allotted 1450, but MFP says I burned about 3000, so I am calling that a blue dot day. However, mentally looking back at the last four days, and looking at my tracker for a week before that, I think I am not getting enough fruits and vegetables. I miss the GHG in the WW tracker. So that is my OMG for the next week - five servings of fruit and vegetable daily. To that end, I am sitting here right now with a big salad for lunch, with some lean chicken breast and half an avocado along with about 2 cups of veggies. I even read the dressing bottles and chose the lowest calorie one! I have planned and tracked dinner, and I have about 350 calories left for a snack - which will contain either an apple or a banana to get my second fruit of the day.
Now I'm heading out to cut the grass - with two days of heavy rain plus the spring growth, it is very tall! That will help me get my steps and activity for the day.
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Welcome back Karla! Glad you had such a good time on your cruise.
Report from yesterday: used 27 of 30 points so that's good for another blue dot day. For the second night in a row I needed a glass of milk at bedtime to get my points high enough for a blue dot. That was a first! I have 30 WPA left in the bank and may need some today. I'm volunteering with a group from the bank counting money at the OKC Arts Festival. They have the most fabulous and fabulously not WW-friendly food! My plan is to try and pick out one or two things and not over-indulge. We'll see how it goes.
I'm feeling very in control right now and can feel the positive energy we've built together. One thing that I think is really helping me is journaling at the end of each day. I do an assessment of how the day went, how I felt, what challenges I faced, what adjustments I want to make for the next day, etc. Most days it's a short paragraph; others it's a full page or more. I also note my exercise completed that day and I list all my "credits" for the day - good decisions, actions toward my OMG and long-term goals, checking in here and with the WW Facebook groups,etc. I feel laser-focused right now and I think that's the difference.
Off for my volunteer assignment.
Later,
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hi Girls-
I tracked the 4 Oreos I had yesterday- don't know how the "popped" into my mouth. That bag has been in the cabinet for months- but I guess that's why I have it there. I'm one of those people that will binge bad if the food isn't where I can see it. BAM
I was under calories for yesterday and I tracked it all- go figure.
Just figured up todays and have to adjust dinner to a salad with protein only. It's ok tho' I have been salad out for a few days now.
Karla- SO glad you had fun. Welcome back.
Suzi- Another blue dot day- WOW
Diane- sorry about the rain but camping is still fun.
Janet- where are you?
Patti- glad you're feeling a little better.
The event is a book fair with only romance authors- so I have a table to see books. My plan is to get Love in the Looking Glass up for pre-order mid May with the release planned for June 19- the day I turn 55.
That will put books in my hand for the June 24th event.
Now its back to writing the first draft of book 7- I have about 20k more words before I can start editing. Also I got the logo's back for the coffee mug- they're perfect. I just need to print them and try them on the samples before pulling the trigger for ordering.
Sorry I must bore you with all the author talk.
next week- I'm going to start walking again- Starting Saturday... the weather has finally turned nice.
Need to run- Happy our family is back together again.
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Karla, sounds like the perfect vacation
Suzi, yeah on the blue dot again and the laser focus. Hope it helps carry you past the tempting foods today.
Cindy, we are not bored with author talk. Love hearing the progress you are making and knowing I will soon be reading your next book! Really excited about the coffee mug.
Diane, good focus. I do fine with veggies but not so good with fruit. Guess it is because I am not a sweets lover.
Got lots of little cleaning chores done this morning. Then had to deal with some problems mom was having with getting her prescriptions filled. Dr visit went well and Edd will be having his hernia repair May the 10th, outpatient but not laparoscopic because it is too big. He will have to wear a binder for 3 months and no lifting over 20 pounds for 6 weeks. All doable. Can't believe the difference the TENS made. No pain at all since I got out of bed. Will still be cautious in class tonight.
Janet, I hope PT was not too brutal and that you were able to get your errands done and are now resting.
Food tracked so far, but not sure what is for dinner. Waiting to see if Edd will be home. But I have options
Patti0 -
Hi, all and welcome back, Karla!!! Glad the trip was all you hoped it would be.
Very tired but another productive day - was gone from 8:15-4:45, except for a quick zip home to put groceries away. Bloodwork looked fine at endocrinologist - next month we see what oncologist has to say. PT was good but she told me I am probably pushing myself too much using the foot, but I have run no unnecessary errands - just gotta do certain things. Promised her I'd stay down more between now and next appointment on Tuesday. Got groceries today -- lots of fruits & veggies, some reasonably healthy spicy black bean hummus and fresh house-made salsa. And I have pale aqua fingernails.
Diane, I'm getting back to thinking about the GHGs again too.
Suzi, please bottle your focus and share with the class!
Cindy, love the "author talk."
Patti, poor Edd - he will not like having to wear the binder during the summer but glad he's getting it fixed, especially because I'd imagine the bike might be rough on him.
OK, going to try on a couple of tops I ordered which arrived today, then watch hoops in my bedroom with feet up. Had an awful stress nightmare this morning that has stuck with me so may take an Advil PM to make sure I get better sleep tonight.
Hugs to all - wishing you all a great weekend and Karla, hope you get your landlubber legs back quickly! You both look wonderful in the photo.0
