OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Good morning ladies. Here we are mid week, flying by. Izzy ended up spending the night again. Such a sweetheart. We both went to bed early and I have been awake since 3am. I've gotten quite a bit down though, and now I want to get some steps in! I'm reading a book about a smuggling and murder trial back in 1977 that included a guy I was acquainted with briefly. It's also been a relaxing morning reading it.
Patti- Have you checked the prices of those places? You might be surprised, as I was, that it is partially covered by your insurance and you can dictate how often you go, which significantly reduces the out of pocket cost. After two more weekly visits I'm going to twice a month for six months. Then, depending how I am doing, once a month. I just could NOT control my eating and stay on any routine of exercise. I used every excuse possible. My clothes were cutting into me and then my back and feet were the last straw. The accountability of having to go weigh in is big for me. The comfort of having support with this team chases my fears away. I said I'd never join another weigh loss center, but I'm so very glad I have. We aren't getting any younger and our personal physicians really do not want the extra weight on us. When do you see your doctor again? I know you do not like putting a number or timeline to your journey. My personal doctor had it recorded I had gained 19 pounds since February of this year. She will be glad to hear I am doing so well and have 14.1 of that off. She agreed that this clinic would be a good fit.
Cindy- Good to see you stop by. We are awaiting your time to fill us in.
Janet- Sounds interesting on the meal delivery order. Does James cook?
Bert - Are you getting settled back in?
I better get on my steps.
Do something for you today. Smell the roses!
Karla
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Happy Hump Day ladies.-
I can't believe I have one more day this week and then off to LR land.
The weekend was very busy and FUN Megan arrived from Ohio full of smiles. The time flew by and the event was better than I imagined- we made friends with 4 other writers, 3 of which live in RI and one in SLC- but she comes back to the Northeast quite often.
I have a stack of books to read, some I purchased and others that were given to me. The workshops were informative and I've got some new nuggets to try in my writing. I do need to find another writer who is just above my level of writing as a critque partner. that should be the next step for me.
I sold 19 books which was awesome. A more established sold about 30, who was sitting next to me and I was told if I sold 15 it would be considered a good day. So it was a very good day.
Sunday we drove to Vermont to see Dad. Meg hasn't seen him since April. It was bittersweet for her. He was having a hard time remembering things- I'm sure lack of O2 and my step mom said he refused his PET scan. Nothing I can do but plan to go up in November. Emily and Jim want to go with us. Then if the weather holds and Meg comes back for Christmas we'll go up then too. Weather in their part of Vermont is dicey and can turn on a dime.
Monday was a writers day and we mapped out the launch plan for Magic, Have tentative titles for the wedding dress trilogy and we're very excited for the future of the book biz.
She has decided to get divorced and I fully support her but she's waiting until after the holidays for financial reasons and she wants her stepson to not have crappy holidays. I fully support her....
I'm trying to get into a reader/author event in Cincinnati in June- but currently on the wait list. I was told it WAS the best event of the year. So fingers crossed. But busy for much of the year with events already.
Eating was off the charts to pulling back on the reins to get a better handle on me.
Guess that's it. I'll pop back in later today.
Hugs to all
Cindy0 -
Cindy, so much news! Sounds like the writers' weekend was just what you needed and 19 sales is excellent. Your market is finding you. As for Meg, she's been through a lot and sounds level-headed enough to do what is right (gee, wonder where she gets that?). Hugs about your father. It's immensely difficult to watch our parents change, especially mentally. Hang in there and know that we're all with you.
Karla, so happy for your success. Structured programs work well for you! They're not made for everyone, but your success is inspiring, and it sounds like just the support you needed.
Patti, yes, James cooks. He makes a mean omelet and will do other meals as well. He's been having a rough week and acknowledged it to me yesterday (I knew, of course). He snaps at me occasionally but only because he is in pain and going through a lot.
Bert, hope you are getting the lovely fall weather up there. Are your students pulling it together better this week?
Not sure what today's plan is but that's just fine with me. Hugs to all.0 -
Good morning all my chatty friends, I have a long day planned as I stated yesterday. I am looking now for a new hair cut. It is getting out of control and I am struggling to find a style I like. Hope to have a few pics and will get the GFs input at lunch.
Janet, how nice to have someone cook for you. I am glad he opened up about his pain and stress. Even though you already read him! So hard to become instant roommates but you two are good for each other.
Karla, I have only found one clinic in town, not the best reputation, plus my insurance covers nothing. Money is an issue for me. Happy you found such a wonderful and supportive group and that your insurance helps defray the costs.
Cindy, so sad about Meg but my she has sure grown into an intelligent and caring adult. I promise to get in touch with her shortly. Your weekend sounds like just what you needed professionally and personally. It is so hard to be far from your dad and even harder to watch him struggle when you get a chance to visit. My heart goes out to you. I soooooo hope you get into the Cincinnati book show. That is an hour from me and about 2 for Janet. It would be awesome if we could all get together.
I asked my mom yesterday if she was interested in moving to a place with more services like meals, housekeeping and activities but she declined. She said she is happy where she is and the thought of moving and giving up any more of her things was more than she could handle right now. She said she had been thinking about it off and on but really doesn't want to do it right now. She is still able to care for herself and keep her place up, maybe not to her previous standards but since she doesn't see well it is fine with her. She will be signing another 1 year lease in December so wanted to have that conversation before she made the commitment. She knows things could change but for now she is safe and happy where she is. She wears her life alert necklace and has me and Sis on speed dial. At 87 I have to respect her wishes as long as it is safe to do so. She still talks about driving again but I know she will not chance hitting someone or something. When her drivers license and insurance comes due will talk more seriously about getting rid of the car. For now I use it to drive her around.
Have a lovely day
Patti
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Good afternoon. A tired girl here but an easy evening set for me. I am taking Izzy home right after Hip Hop class and then I am home for the count.
Cindy- So nice to hear of your success! I had not doubt about it though. You have hooked all of us, and not just because we adore your so much, the books are interesting, exciting and heartwarming. I think this will be a new chapter for Megan. It is very brave of her to stand up for herself and take her life back. It's her Fight Song!! Strong daughters come from strong mothers!!
Janet - You were one of the rare people that was able to lose a substantial amount of weight on your own. I hope having a man in the house and the extra cooking and food doesn't have you gain too much of your hard lost weight!! I know you will keep an careful eye on it.
Patti- I really don't like having to spend the money on this clinic with something I SHOULD be able to do on my own. I just wasn't doing it and time kept passing. My youngest brother is moving in with my dad today until he can get on his feet. It will help him as he has really had a hard time hearing lately. Who knows if the hearing aids will help or if he will use them, but that's next week on the testing. I thought you had already reached out to Meg since she had been in Ohio, but with your work schedule and river, when really have you had the time?
I better get back to work, not but another hour and then I am off to get my Izzy-bug.
Take care,
Karla0 -
Good morning dear ladies. Another successful day behind me. I had a nice night's sleep and although I thought I had a stay at home day today, that is not the case. I am off this morning for a provider signature and then to meet the IT lad for our server setup at the other client. I hope I don't have to stay to long.
My Goal for today is: Get 10K step in.
I did not get my steps the last two days with being tired last night and tied up with Izzy the night before. I did on Monday night. I am hoping maybe to do a DVD by tomorrow.
Patti- I completely forgot to set my DVR for Poldark!!! I will get it set for this Sunday. I missed the first episode last time too. LOL
I better run. Have a great day and set a daily goal for yourself that is positive and healthy for your body. Come on let's do this!!
Karla
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Good morning, it was a busy night again at work. My knee and feet were killing me by the time I got off. First time I left with work to be done, but it is work that I am not obligated to do but have always volunteered to do. Last night i just couldn't do it. I did 19K steps! The new shoes are doing their job. My feet only hurt when I get out of bed. By the time I walk to the bathroom and back the pain is gone and the knee doesn't hurt at all in the morning. The manager said she is working on the next schedule and I have more day shifts, yeah! That means sticking to the 5 hours and just doing my job. Eating has been good all week and hoping there will be healthy choices when we visit our friends. Lunch was Tuscan chicken with sautéed zucchini, artichoke hearts, onions and mushrooms over mashed potatoes. It was a lunch portion and I ate half for lunch and the rest for dinner. The calorie count was 640 so I think it was a good choice. I had some fruit and nuts when I got home as I was starved!
Janet, did you say you and James ordered some box meals. Was that like Hello Fresh or Blue Apron? My gf was gifted several months of Blue Apron when she was being treated for her breast cancer and said they were fabulous. Any chance we can get together for lunch before the weather turns?
Karla, last Sunday was the 3rd episode of Poldark. Mom was so upset because it is our favorite show. But we will carry on, lol. We did watch the behind the scenes episode that they aired when the season started. I want to buy the books, I think there were 12 of them, and were written in the 1940s. I just read an article about step goals. Basically it said it isn't the number of steps but the fact that you are consciously being more active. Especially since they don't give credit for all the other active things we do. TRX and Pilates give me no steps but I sure do get a work out.
Today I need to pack and then hit the gym. We will leave in the morning and won't be back until Monday eve. I doubt I will be checking in while on this trip but will be sending you all some country love!
Patti0 -
Hi, all - Had a high-carb day yesterday but vowing to make today
Having a quiet day here - James is in SC for a doc appointment. He left at 1:30 AM so he cab golf with the guys first. He will probably be home very late, after a nap at a buddy's house. I had him take my car rather than pay for gas for his giant Yukon. I'm going to make time to do some kitchen organizing that makes a temporary giant mess. It will be quieter all day - weird but OK, as long as he gets back safely.
So it's a good day to keep busy and make a giant salad from dribs and drabs in the fridge. And start watching the zillions of things on my DVR (which I don't subject James to). Better get started, eh?0 -
Hello, I am finally getting a break as the IT lady just left. I need to NUKE me some Turkey Pepperoni, as I had a salad with no meat in it for lunch. Up my protein!! But it had fresh sliced hard Parmesan in it, yummy!! My two pals that are doing the high Protein and low Carbs with me are really shocked at how the protein is really acting to keep them less hungry. You really have to watch your nutrients throughout the day to ensure you don't go over on the carbs and under on the protein though.
Patti - Dog Gone It!! I can't believe I've missed that much. I will just start my membership back of the Masterpiece subscription on Amazon and see if it is on there. It's is only $6.95 a month and wonderful. I don't understand what your point is about the steps.
Janet - I bet your introvert self is enjoying today!!
I better run,
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Hi Ladies- We had a biometric screening at work today- my good cholestrol is too low- all other numbers were good except, the BMI and Scale, AND waist measurement- SO irritated as it was a witch of a day here- replace the W with a B-
but maybe facing the music is what I need. everyone sounds in great spirits and feeling in control of life. LOVE IT.
Tomorrow is an LR day and guess what I'll be doing. Hitting the market tonight and tomorrow not leaving the house.
Need to run- but I'll check in tomorrow
Cindy0 -
Karla, I just download d the PBS app on my iPad and watched the episode I missed. I was surprised it was available there. I also downloaded the other local channels and have been able to keep up with Blacklist and Greys Anatomy....all for free. I think the point of the article was that we don't need to be so focused on the number of steps but on actively moving. It also stated that a certain percentage of the steps, if you are counting steps, should be in the aerobic zone. I just thought it was interesting and a different perspective/angle on how to gauge your activity level. Just sharing.
Cindy, shoot, shoot for LR days
Patti0 -
Patti- Thanks for the tip on the PBS tip. I have it loaded on my big tv!! I'll go watch it on there!!
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. No time for personals today and over the weekend. Hopefully next week will slow down! Breakfast is tracked. Need to up the protein.
Have a great day and weekend, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning, waiting for Edd to get showered and pack the rest of the stuff. We are dropping Frankie off at our sons on the way. They love her and she is always happy to hang with them. Pam keeps her nephew and niece 4 and 2 every Friday and they just adore Frankie, they call her Frankie Girll!
Karla, glad I could help out so you can catch up on Poldark. Such a good season already.
Cindy, should have read my post but I think you know what I mean. Enjoy your weekend as LR..
Janet, will wave as we go by around 11:30 or 12. Hope James makes it home safely.
Bert, busy you. Hope you are doing something fun.
Time to hit the road. Love mini vacays visiting friends.
Patti0 -
HI Laides-
I've been up for a couple of hours and you're my last stop before diving into writing. I'v been mulling over my biometric numbers yesterday and I must say overall it could have been worse I know I need to refocus and drop the pounds but I am happy my cholesterol numbers and sugar was in a healthy range- except to get the LDL up. I bought some nuts and plan to eat some oatmeal in a bit. Both of which are supposed to be good for me. LOL
I do't know when I'll be back to check in again as I really need to knock out this book.
Big hugs to all
Cindy0 -
Stay safe & have fun, Patti! What kid wouldn't want to play with a big, sweet, goofy dog? I'm on record saying I'd let her sit in my lap.
Bert, read your post just after I chose a P3 pack for breakfast to up my protein. Trying to shake things up here too.
Cindy, say hi to Lucinda for us!
Karla, do you have little ones this weekend?
All three cats are fed and am going to finish organizing kitchen drawers & cabinets today before James gets home. HVAC guy is coming this afternoon to see what can be done to get better AC & heat in the guest room - poor James has been far too nice about how beastly it has gotten in the afternoon. Should've done this weeks ago - after six years, it's time my system gets a proper look anyway & it's an investment in my home.
Windows open, lovely air coming in. Getting on with my day - wishing you all a fun weekend.0 -
Hey ladies, soon to leave work and start my lovely weekend. Destin bound again!!
Janet yes, we are taking Izzy and Audrey with us. Different resort this time with indoor heated pool facing the ocean.
Patti - Enjoy your friends.
Cindy- or should I say Lucinda? I know you are still on cloud nine.
Bert- You still need to take care of you dear.
I better go. Monday we have to head to Birmingham for eye appointment. Travel, travel.
Karla0 -
Fun times with my girls in Destin but whoa have the temptations in food been all around again. I have held strong, but I have really been hungry today. Or, at least I think I am. I'm going to have some light and fit dannon with some plain Greek yogurt mixed in with strawberries when we get back to the room. Then out to eat tonight for some blackened or grilled shrimp! I have over 8200 steps now at 4:20 and us girls have been on the beach for two hours. My back is sore and I have a patch on it.
Back later. See pics on Facebook.
Karla0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Today should not be as hectic as the past two weeks. Church is this morning and then Jillian and Cole have soccer at 4:00. I'm hoping to get a walk in this afternoon after church. Eating has not been great; however, I did order a dinner salad with grilled salmon last night. I'm hoping to do better starting today. Breakfast is tracked and I have 26 g. of protein so far. I HAVE to do something!
Patti: What shoes did you get to help your feet?
Karla: The pics from Destin are great.
Janet: Glad you're catching up on your shows. We all need that from time to time.
Cindy: Hope your LR day was a good one. I need a BE day!
Have a great day, everyone! My goal for today is to up the protein and take a nice walk.
Bert0 -
Good morning. All is quiet in the condo and I am feeling great. Last night we ordered room delivery as we,were all pooped. I ordered blackened shrimp wraps. I then heated my own 3 carb tortillas and transferred the contents!! Oh yum!!! The wraps they had were huge. Obsessed, right? No, smart! Their wraps probably had over 27gm of carbs and I had two of mine for 6!! Weight loss is all a numbers game, right?
We are headed home today, but will take our time. We have Izzy's friend Bentley's, birthday party at the skate rink at 3. We are only 2.5 hours from home!
Bert- I finally am putting my health to the forefront and questioning every bite. I have been totally faithful to this program going on four weeks this coming week! I was tired of seeing my weight going up. At least you have kept yours stable. I know you want to lose,and it is frustrating, but one day something will kick in and give you the determination to stick with a consistent system. You look just fine to me anyway!
It has been a wonderful weekend with the girls. While Glenn watched football we went to the Beach for three hours. Afterwards we swam in the heated pool, including me! It felt really good. We had taken the girls to a doll shop with their dolls and bought new outfits, shoes and sunglasses. Then to a Halloween event where they had crafts for them to do and a free picture.
I tell you it hasn't been easy watching the frosty's being eaten at Wendy's or the burger by Glenn. But I stuck to my grilled chicken salad. I am going to reward myself with a treat when I hit 20 pounds off.
The sun is up, so I think I'll go fora beautiful walk. I got in over 10k active steps yesterday. Plus the swimming. My face is slimming down!
Have a great day. Put YOU first, why not?
Karla
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Good morning, friends.
Bert, please carve out valuable BE time - you deserve it so much and it fuels you for what comes next, even if it's fun stuff like going to the kids' games.
Karla, looks like you're having a blast and making good choices. You go, girl!
Cindy & Patti, hope you're both having a great weekend.
My digestive system was really unhappy yesterday but the beneficial upshot is that I ate very little, and what I did was good. Met my friend for dinner before the Pops concert and after a rough afternoon was glad the soup du jour was chicken & rice. A bowl of that sat OK, then I had a snack when I got home. The B-52s played with the Louisville Orchestra. It was loud and joyous - even got up and danced a few times. My friend Meg left at intermission - she has a bad cold and also not her kind of music. Hope she feels better.
Going for an at-home day today. James is going to try to play the closest golf course (ten minutes away) to get a good walk. There's laundry to do and I'll find other tasks while he's golfing.
I've decided to do my best for now but I am not entirely unhappy with my body right now, so I will keep making the best choices I can but going to de-stress for a bit - as long as I'm not gaining and maybe losing slowly, that's enough for me at the moment. Whenever James heads west, I can get back to eating more normally (for me).0 -
Janet- With James there and the additional food and meals you can see and feel the struggles the others of us have had with our spouses and families! You went through many tough years to get your weight down to where it is, enjoy it!
I took quite a fall coming back from our walk. Tripped over a bump in the sidewalk coming downhill. Scared the girls badly. Four very nice ladies helped me up as Izzy was yelling to Audrey "Call Papa!!". I am fine, no cuts, maybe a little sore.
Have a nice rest of your weekend.
Karla0 -
Good morning of a new week!
Karla, you sure packed a lot of fun into your weekend. I've always given you married ladies major props for sticking to better eating when cooking for others and having tempting tuff in the house. Proud of you all. If I can hold my own for a few more months, I can get back on the path with both feet. Until then, trying to keep stress at bay but trying to move more and eat less.
It's raining here - just took trash & recycling out in my bathrobe, now having coffee and will do quiet things until James gets up - light is on in his room but he may have gone back to sleep or be reading.
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hi Girls-
I wrote 6000 words on Friday- it was a great LR day- the new book is coming along nicely.
Got the outside of the house buttoned up for winter and picked out two new doors for the house- time to replace them too.
I've refocused and really looked at how many carbs I'm eating and breakfast is WAY to carb heavy- need to make some adjustments
Karla- what is the guidance you've received on how many per day are good for a non-dibetic?
Glad you didn't get seriously hurt with the fall.
Janet- Enjoy the special time with James- such a great friend you are
Patti- how was the weekend?
Bert- Go for it - grab a BE day-
Need to run but I'll be back.
Hugs
Cindy0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I finally have a day where I don't have to go anywhere. It's raining, so I'll try to get some things done around the house. Breakfast is tracked.
My weekly goal: Plan meals and up the protein.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert0 -
Good morning friends. Glenn and I are on the way to Birmingham for my eye exam. We are just driving up and back for the day.
Cindy-So very nice to read your glorious words this morning. I always keep my carbs under 70rams a day. Protein over 80. Sometimes my carbs are in the 20's, but usually 40-65. That is why you have to pretrack, it's too late after you eat it. When I have bread is when my carbs are in the 60's. I have not had rice or pasta since being on this plan. You have to be careful with the carbs now fruit too. The dietitian told me if you have bread, don't have fruit that day, and if you have fruit, don't have bread! I love the 3 carb tortillas as they are like a bread without all the carbs. I made us breakfast burritos with them this morning. That is a real falicy with weight watchers with unlimited fruit.
Janet- Add grandkids to cook and bake for and it's a double whammy. I have kept them snacks but am not baking cookies right now. Izzy loves strawberries for her desserts and yogurt. Is James permanently retired? What was his profession and how did you originally meet him? Your other friends in California? Does his exwife know he is living in Louisville now?
I hope I show a 2.5 pound loss tomorrow as that will put me back in Onederland and I can begin to work down through the 190's. I'm trying to be patient, but am excited to get lower now that I have a system that works.
TT: What helps you with a consistent desire to eat nutrition food? What obstacles get in your way? What one thing can you do this week for your body?
My other board has two ladies that are within two pounds of goal and both had over 80 pounds to lose. It's exciting to read their posts.
I'll be back after my appointment.
Karla0 -
Good Evening. My eating was good today. I made an omelette for breakfast with egg, egg white, turkey sausage crumbles. Lunch was turkey pepperoni and string cheese, lunch was shrimp stir fry and jasmine rice. I walked at the mall today and also ran errands.
TT: My obstacles are wanting something sweet after I eat. One thing I can do for my body is to plan and measure portions.
Bert0 -
TT: what s keeping me consistent is two things- 1- my body aches, back and feet. 2- showing my food diary to the dietitian. Have not let any obstacles get in my way the last three weeks, but they were there. Lastly, I'm going to add a different meal this week, a Turkey meatloaf one of the ladies from the other board talked about from skinny taste.com.
Eye exam went strangely. The tech put my wrong stats in the tester and I saw five of each letter!! In both eyes!! The doctor and other tech came in and caught the error, then repeated test and much better. They do think my glasses are not set right for the progressive transition and want me to take them back and have them check where they are set.
Bert- I hope you had a nice at home day.
We ate at a very nice fish and seafood place that had a Greek and Cajun twist on their food. It was awesome!
Tomorrow is Grandparents Day at Izzy's school and Glenn and I will be there at 10:15a for lunch! Geez,!and then we take her to the Book Fair. So fun.
Patti- I hope you have had a great fellowship with your friends.
Karla0 -
Just got home and so grateful to be here safe and warm. It was a miserable day for travel. Overcast, cold and raining all day. The truck does not have any heat so when windows get fogged up we have to turn on cold air to clear them. Forgot to bring a blanket, but had plenty of jackets, lol. We had a wonderful and relaxing weekend. Friday night was family nite on the deck. Pizza, beer, laughter, music and stargazing. Saturday we just hung out, walked up the street to visit our friends Mom while the guys went trail riding and then cooked some burgers on the grill. Then more stories and laughter. Sunday was even more laid back. Late brunch, football, pinball, nascar and of course laughter and great music. We talked about going out to dinner but decided takeout and staying in our sweats was a much better idea. We are so blessed that all our friends are sweatpants and takeout kind of folks. No pretense, no games, just pure joy at being together. Don't get me wrong, when can put on the glitz and glam when the mood strikes but fortunately those are rare occasions, lol. Have read all your posts and glad to hear everyone seems to be happy and healthy. Back tomorrow.
Patti0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I've tracked my breakfast. It wasn't a good choice, protein wise; however, I needed something quick as I have a visit this morning. My carpet cleaner guy is returning today as there is something tracked up the stairs. I certainly hope he can get it out. I'm sure something was on one of our shoes as it's on every other step. Always something.
Have a great day, everyone!
Goal for Today: Kick up the protein at my other meals.
Bert0
