OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Bert, here is how to add your measurements. Once you've logged in, click on "My Home", then "Check in", then "Track Additional Measurements". You'll be taken to a page where you can add or remove measurements in your account. Any changes you make will be synced to the app the next time the app is connected to the internet.
On the website, these measurements will be visible in the "Check-In" area. In our apps, you'll find them on the "Progress" page.
Have had a pretty productive day. Lots more floor space now in my craft room. Went thru a huge stack of papers that have been piling up and they are all either shredded or neatly filed away. Plus I have all my paperwork together for the tax man. Have 4 bags and a basket full to take to Goodwill tomorrow. Still need to rearrange some furniture but still thinking about what would be best. Now going to work on the wedding invites. Upside I have stayed out of the kitchen, downside I have slacked on the water. Oh well there are always sacrifices.
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goooooood morning ladies!
your collective productivity is truly inspiring! every cabinet and closet in my house is in need of attention.... hmmm.... where to start.
I am hoping to get my girls dropped off at school early enough to make it across town for a 9am yoga class this morning. it's a very gentle yoga class, so it's more for the mind than the body. I'm so sorry to hear, Janet, that any exercise has a negative paired association for you. "shaming" is a horrible thing, especially to inflict on a young child.
I shall post the weekly OMG's here and in the other thread too
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ROSTER and OMGs 2/22!
Karlalm58 - Karla - AL(gulf coast)-drink 72 ounces water daily.
Luzingg - Patti - OH - GET BACK ON TRACK, DO MY PROGRAM, NO EXCUSES
Jp_in_Ky - Janet - KY - AT LEAST FIVE SERVINGS OF VEGETABLES EACH DAY.
Cindy619 - Cindy - MA - DRINK PLENTY OF WATER WHILE TRAVELING
Smack59 - Suzi - OK - TRACK IT ALL!
bertevans - Bert - IN - drink water, eat less
Eniads- Diane - MD - ONE PLANNED SNACK PER DAY AND 8 CUPS PLAIN WATER.
LCUConley - Lisa - ON - Track No Matter What
68Myra - Myra - NC - NO FOOD PAST 7PM
Blessed Beyond- Vikki - VA - workout 4 days a week, 4 days cardio, 3 days strength training; come in under calorie goal 5 days this week
Xjsjaguar - MaryLynn - VI, BC - -6 CARDIO/3 WEIGHTS & LOWER SUGAR MICROS.
LivLovLrn - Jeanette - OR- EAT 3 VEGGIES EVERY DAY
tedwards - Tracy
Java_Mom115 - Beth - MI -80 OZ WATER DAILY, 6 WORKOUTS, TRACK EVERYTHING
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Good Morning, Ladies.....this is the second time I've started to post.....I clicked the back button and lost it!
Today is a sunny day. I love sunny days, they lift the spirit. Today is my first day of a 5 Day Clean Eating challenge. I'm hoping for success, especially in the measurement department. The challenge for me is the exercise portion as I'm limited on what I can do since I'm post-op. Oh well, at least I'm moving! I've been doing well (for me) on the 21 Day Fix program and getting in steps.
Patti: Thanks for the help. I wish the progress on my phone would show everything at once rather than having to select each part. Oh well, at least it's on there.
Karla: I like spades, too. Not many play around here though. I love Brighton jewelry. We are going to Mike's work convention this weekend, and there is a Brighton store where we are going. I think I'll look for the right piece of jewelry, although I definitely don't need jewerly.....it's one of my weaknesses.
Myra: Please keep my goals the same. I really need to focus on water intake.
I'm working in my "craft/office/grandkids" room today. First, I'm shredding papers and then will try to organize the room better. This room seems to be the junk room. I have got to get it to look better. Have a great day everyone.
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Mornin' y'all! I'm sitting in the waiting room waiting to have my annual Breast MRI. Although I've not had any Breast issues, I'm considered ultra high risk since we lost both my sister at age 39 and my mother to Breast cancer.
Also on today's agenda - an hour or two of work to share some info with a colleague and complete some expense reports, etc prior to our departure tomorrow for AZ. There's some iffy weather predicted tomorrow for the TX panhandle and eastern NM, so we may be making some changes to our route to take a more southerly route through TX and NM. My cousin we're visiting near Phoenix said to bring shorts and being suits. Overnight temps at Grand Canyon will be mid-20's, so it seems like I'm taking a ton of clothes with everything from swimsuit to gloves and ear warmer!
Yesterday I finally dumped all my camera cards to the computer so I've got the camera gear ready to go. I may try doing some picture editing while Dave drives. I'm still not through all the pix I took in Italy last June. Then there's last August's Colorado trip, the family reunion in Eureka Springs, Thanksgiving trip to Galveston and Christmas. GEEZ! I need to get started.... At least it will give me something to do through the boring, flat, empty parts of west TX and NM.0 -
Good morning, it is sunny but a bit cooler here today. Have lots of little errands for today. Need to check in with Tracy to see which class at the gym she wants to go to today. It determines my eating times since one class is 4:15 and the other is 6:45. I was binge watching Once Upon a Time while I worked in my craft room yesterday and didn't get to the wedding invites. The lace stamp will be here later this week and am praying it will be exactly what will work to finish the belly band.
Bert, I agree that on the iPhone and iPad it is a bit labor intensive to enter all your measurements but so glad you got it done.
Suzi, what a great way to pass the time during that long drive. You will have fun reliving those memories. Hope you find time to go to Sonoma when you are in AZ, it is stunning.
Myra, thanks for keeping our OMGs updated. I wish my gym offered yoga, I would love to give it a try. Thanks also for sharing that article. Great food for thought, no pun intended.
TT: what is your biggest or most challenging food trigger? Do you have a strategy in place to deal with it? Does it work for you?
My answer: in the winter my biggest trigger is boredom. My most successful strategy is to physically remove myself from the first floor where the kitchen beckons. My craft room keeps me from eating because I don't take food in there and doing a project relieves the boredom. It is very successful when I do it.
Have a beautiful day.
Patti
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Bert- I am going to a Brightin today!!! Love thk0
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TT: I also get bored and then find myself wanting to eat. For this winter, working my puzzles helped. I try to stay active so I won't focus on food.
I finally stopped shredding. I shredded 4 paper grocery bags full. I still have mounds to do, but I feel good getting that done. Mike will be amazed with all there is for recycling. The trash company comes tomorrow and so far, there are 5 bags for recycling! He didn't get to our college recycling facility on Saturday.
The rest of the afternoon is devoted to dusting and de-cluttering the house. I need to go through cabinets and closets, but that will have to be another day.
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Good morning! I trust you all had a good weekend.
So far Alanna and Avery’s (Avery is 4 months old) dad has been very reasonable about visitation requests! I am so very surprised and pleased at this. I can only attribute it to prayer because this is very out of character for him. It is just down to money. I believe my daughter is asking for a reasonable amount but yesterday when the dad (I suppose I could tell you his name is Will) came to pick up Alanna he claimed the online court calculator showed that he wouldn’t have to pay anything. Not sure if this is accurate but I can say it would be his norm to not pay anything if he has a say. I tried to recommend what I feel is a “happy medium”, even though it means less money for my daughter, and am hoping he will accept that amount. Thank you so very much for your prayers!
Janet – I am so sad to hear that you don’t like exercise and the reasons behind it. I hope you will continue to try different things until you find something that is fun that just happens to burn some calories. I don’t know how much your ankle will allow but have you considered the dance world at all? Sorry, but I have to ask because dance has brought such joy to me I just want everyone to love it There is a type of Zumba called Zumba Gold which is a low impact form; also ballroom dancing might be an option, it is a little more low key but can give you a good burn. And then of course, modern dance might be another option. I hope you will continue to look at a variety of things until you find something that you love.
Cindy – it sounds like you are doing really well, getting yourself on the right track and moving forward; well done
Myra – remember it is ok to take little steps to make progress; it doesn’t have to be all at once. Anything moving forward is in the right direction. I get it, though, when we have a sort of revelation or idea of what will work for us we just want to go for it and do it all right now! Ah that patience thing
Karla – definitely praying for your BFF’s husband’s situation. When I hear of things like this I always think what I whiner I am for getting down about what I am dealing with.
Patti – you crack me up. Love the story about the dog; those furry friends sure are a comfort to us. I’m definitely a cat person but I think the attachment part is the same.
Diane – you are so very busy, and multi-talented! You must be a bundle of energy and one of those people who it’s hard to keep up with! PHEW! Sounds like to are extremely productive and your family and place of work are very lucky to have you on their side.
Well, I’d best be off, today is test day for the ballroom classes. I will video tape them dancing and then grade them. I also require that they watch the videos and write a short few sentences about what they did well and what they can improve on.
Grace and peace to you
Jeanette
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Jeanette, I absolutely love to dance. Truly my favorite thing. I caught myself dancing in the Goodwill today and again at the grocery. One of my favorite times to dance is at the cabin while I am grilling. We have a killer outdoor sound system and so does the neighbor who happens to be a DJ, so we have every kind of music there is. He knows what makes me dance, too. Wish I lived near you because you sound like an excellent and fun teacher. Sounds like progress is being made peacefully for the girls but will continue to pray that they both do the right thing for those precious little ones.
Errands all done and am taking a short break before I prep dinner: pork tenderloin, roasted Brussels sprouts and salad. Got the paper and plastic goods for the party. I am going to put dip in the bottom of small plastic cups with carrot sticks, celery sticks and strips of peppers. I hate veggie trays and these will be in keeping with finger foods. Found a really pretty pitcher for sangria at the Goodwill for $2.99 and 2 pair of mid calf yoga pants in almost new condition, $6 for both pairs. Love finding such bargains. Looks like break time is over, need to get cooking.
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Jeanette, I am a world-class dancer in my mind, and when sitting in my car or at a table. But I am really an arthritic klutz! Have been known to hit the dance floor at a wedding but only after a few drinks and only in short bursts and with very good friends. A Zumba class or anything that requires being on my feet for long without a break isn't an option for me. Had foot/ankle surgery that hasn't proven a long-term solution and am going to start looking for a new surgeon soon (I have a couple of recommendations already). I do stretch and exercise my core and try to lift light handweights now and then and have been told I am far more flexible than I have a right to be. Being negatively observed daily for many decades in many contexts makes me extremely shy. It's been hard-wired in me since I was a toddler -- trying to overcome massive, ingrained body and appearance shame is difficult. I do my best. Cannot imagine finding physical activity I would love but keep hoping ... If I win the lottery I get one of those indoor infinite lap pools I can use ALONE! That said, I am an eteranl optimist and hope for better days ahead.
Patti, glad you found good bargains and hooray for treating yourself to the new yoga pants. Your party plan is coming together beautifully.
Having an emotionally tough day here, having had several occasions out in the world where I was made to feel "other" because I didn't happen to have a man at my side today. Target, car wash -- It was just plain weird and pretty awful - pushed some of my most sensitive buttons. Now at home, regrouping but need to run a couple of other errands soon. And I intend to scream my head off in the car to let it out.
Bought three kinds of berries and some asparagus to treat myself. Figured it was better than other options!
Lots to do tonight and tomorrow but trying to stay on track and to be kind to everyone. Gave a hug to a sweet guy who works in Target who looked (and was) exhausted.
Big hugs to all of you!
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Bert- good for you on the spare room clearing….. btw, i’ve learned the hard way that shredding papers is best done in batches…. for the sake of the shredder
mine has overheated twice in the past, but luckily came back to life after a “rest”
Suzi- hope you had an uneventful test this morning…. and have a fabulous trip! i think i have over ten years worth of digital photos to organize….. someday
Jeanette- I can only imagine you feel like you walk on eggshells as a go-between, and hoping for an agreed upon compromise. hats off to you for being willing and able! I used to like dancing…. in my youth. I haven’t danced for a very long time, but low impact zumba sounds kinda fun. Yes, i will remember that little steps are OK your comment reminded me of what my Dad used to say to me: “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. i’m such a pack-rat….. i assure you, my closet cleaning can ONLY be a slow moving project, lol. today, i chose to take a walk with a friend instead of cleaning anything. and it was worth it
Patti- congrats on the great bargain finds! The dinner you are preparing sounds delicious, and the party plan is coming along great!
Janet- my sister has one of those endless pools…. and absolutely loves it. it’s in an enclosed porch…. she can set the temp and the “speed” and she even has waterproof tunes to listen to. I must admit…. i do ENJOY your eternal optimism, so keep it coming I need to wrap my brain around asparagus and berries being a treat, LOL. j/k….. i often eat frozen blueberries as dessert while the rest of the family has ice cream. i LOVE frozen blueberries. i’m sorry you were treated unfairly during your errands today. I don’t understand why humans are so rude to each other.
my only mini goal this week is to not eat after 7PM. I started last night, so I have one day of success under my belt
TT: i have multiple triggers, but I’m focusing on frustration first. when my girls argue, and i get frustrated, the first thing i want to do is reach for something to eat. as the afternoon/eve goes on, the worse it gets. still working on what to do instead.
have a great evening everyone. I’m pleased to say this is the best Monday i’ve had in a while… and it’s even overcast/raining. i’ll take it.
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Myra, my organizing is also done slowly and I have many projects going at once. Sigh ... chore ADD. Glad you've had a good day.
TT: For me, carbs trigger big hunger, so I try to be extra careful about them. Frustration, anger and sadness make me want to eat -- today's been one of those and I have done worse than I should but better than I might have.
To cap it off, my neighborhood club wants to meet with non-members about what offerings might encourage them to join and the original post specificied couples. I posted that I couldn't believe it was just "couples" in 2016. After two women (both married, incidentally) agreed with me, the guy rephrased his post and I deleted the comment. Some days it's just a FIGHT all day, simply to be respected as a human being. This was one of those -- but getting so much of it in one day must mean that tomorrow will be vastly better, right?
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Janet, my heart goes out to you. It is so hard to believe that in this "politically correct" world that people still find ways to be be rude and inconsiderate. I hate that you had to deal with the idiots today. Maybe it is time to send out the flying monkeys to show people they need to learn a little respect and common courtesy. I would have headed straight to the chips!
Myra, choosing a walk over cleaning sounds like the best choice. How very wise of you and bet it had something to do with your feeling that this has been a good Monday.
Had fun at Zumba. We did several line dances, which I always enjoy. Finally remembered to check out steps per song and found that most songs are 400-600 steps. The 50 minutes totaled 6k steps. Everyone in the class was interested in knowing the numbers. I will be over 14k by the end of the day. I need new shoes, my feet are killing me.
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Flying monkeys -- what a great idea! It's just hard to have to fight for simple acceptance and respect.0
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And some days you just need to wear the hat to remind them who you are (or sometimes a tiara will work)0
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Good Morning, Ladies.....another sunny day this morning.....the calm before the storm so to speak. It's supposed to be nasty weather tomorrow. Last night was a full moon....SO GLAD I'm not in the classroom anymore! Discipline will be in full force today.
Janet: My friend always said "People who hurt, hurt others." I'm sure the rude people were probably hurting about something. It doesn't excuse the behavior.....Hang in there.
Patti: I love line dancing! I'll bet you had fun.
My cleaning lady is coming this morning, so I need to get myself ready for her arrival. Have a great day.
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Good Tuesday morning dear OMG ladies. Yes, the prodigal member has returned. We had an absolutely wonderful time. The men enjoyed their time trying the different Craft beers, visiting pubs and teasing us ladies. Monica and I giggle like teenagers, and always have. So fun. The resort was a 4 Star, Wyndham, Crown resort and was out of this world. I expected no less even from the outside appearance. I have been coveting this place for quite some time. My poor baby and I both have to head back to the real world of business today, yuck. Glenn actually told us all that he was going to put in for his retirement package in AUGUST now. Yes, we are talking August of 2016. Yippeeee.
Janet- I agree wholeheartedly with Patti, put on your tiara and let them idiots know whom they are dealing with. I have always been so headstrong and hard headed that I have never given what other thought of me a second thought!! I had a rough childhood for quite a few years after the divorce of my parents as a teenager. It affected all four of my brothers, but I seemed to have thrived right past it. Mainly because I was such a driven person and a daddy's girl and not reliant on my mother whom seem to have lost her mind for a few years. I wish there was some way I could take away your feelings of inadequate placement. There are many, many people that choose single hood.
Patti- I'm glad you enjoyed your class. How is the eating going?
Bert- I purchased two gorgeous necklaces at Brighton's and some more flip flops!! Plus I qualified for the free gift.
Myra- A good Monday is always a great thing.
I better run. We are expecting severe weather this afternoon and the schools are all letting out at noon I want to only work half day if that is the case, and the rest from home. Have a wonderful and planned take. Take control of your life in each and every way.
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Wowzer, still lost on my trip. Weighed in today and down .5!!!!!! I'm at 198.6.
Karla
TT: If you don't mind sharing What is your current height and weight? I do miss displaying that under our names like we used to with weight watchers.
I am 5.5.
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Way to go, Karla!
TT: I'm not comfortable displaying my weight, but will share my height! 5'2" and no, my eyes aren't blue!
) I feel more comfortable displaying how much I've lost.....maybe at some point, I won't mind sharing.
Bert
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Welcome back Karla. Glad you had a good time with your friends. Congrats on your loss again this week
Bert, when I worked in the hospital the times of the full moon were crazy. You didn't even have to look at the sky to know it was there. My BFF used to be a psych nurse and the stories she would tell made the thought of werewolves seem tame, lol.
Heading to Mom's as soon as I get my shower. Nothing else on tap for today other than TRX and finishing the laundry. Proud to say I have been on plan since last Tuesday (my taco meltdown night) have tracked 6 days in a row and plan to continue this trend. I did have a case of the munchies last night but I realized I was way under on calories so had some baked oyster crackers with cheese and garlic pepper. Just put them on a plate, top with cheese and seasonings and microwave for 30 seconds. When I want something salty and crunchy it fills the bill and I don't feel guilty about it.....and I track it.
TT: I am 5 3 1/2, I don't really feel ready to put my weight out there right now. I use it to beat myself up enough and sharing it makes me feel like I am publicly flogging myself. Right now I am on a tenuous path with myself, so need to tread lightly with sharing that which has the power to knock me off my current course.
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Yay Karla! Thrilled that Glenn is moving retirement up too. Freedom!!!!!
Patti, thanks for the excuse to go to my nearest Tiffany store for a tiara. And maybe a wand too (already have several brooms). Get new shoes ASAP -- not good for you to be doing your classes in inadequate footwear. Crossing fingers that you find a great buy on the shoes that work best for you.
Bert, I have lots ot tidying to do as well. Organizer comes at 5 (landscaper at 1) and cleaner tomorrow morning. In my quest to divest, I've made messes all over that need to be
The best part of my yesterday was hugging my favorite Target worker, a sweet young man who has MS and works so hard and is always helpful and kind to everyone. He looked exhausted so I asked him if he could use a hug. He's a big teddy bear.
Had Greek nonfat vanilla yogurt and fresh raspberries for breakfast and am going to try NOT to snack my way through the day, even within my limits. Trying to remind myself that I can sit with hunger and have something later. "I'm not going to eat anything right now."
OK, time for a shower and to get moving around here. Have already weeded and organized casual napkins and have brought the good ones (napkins, tablecloths & runners) into the living room to sort & organize. Between organizer visits I try to work on things that are one-person jobs and which don't involve a ton of lifting/carrying heavy objects. She and I can work on rearranging china cabinet and buffet this evening -- much easier as a team!
Later! Love you all -- have a good day. Thinking of Cindy and Diane on their trips too.
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TT: Several of the latest posts hadn't shown when I hit "post reply." My weight is a classified number -- sorry, Karla -- just not my thing to be so public. I'm 5'5" and would like to drop 5-10.0
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Good morning ladies! I am sitting here trying to type around my cat. When I sit, he jumps in my lap. Sometimes I get a reprieve, but not usually before he gets some attention. I don't mind so much; this cat adopted us but it took him a really long time to act like he was comfortable here.
Janet - Do you not like to exercise? Or do you not like to exercise in front of people? I just want to hug child you and tell her she is ok. People tell me all the time they have "two left feet" or can't dance but my experience has shown me that it is more that they just don't have experience with it and the more they do the better they become. Anyway, have you considered chair dancing? Here is a video link (I don't know if just the link will show up or the video) to one that looks like fun; there were quite a few options out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI1CR6cmPe0
Patti - I think if we lived near each other we'd be dancing buddies I almost always lead when I dance with a partner, I am tall and a dance instructor so it just comes more naturally for me. I can just see you dancing about your day!
Myra - I am an obnoxiously objective person so my daughter often feels like I am not on her side; I have to constantly remind her that, yes I am on her side, and explain why I say whatever it is I do that sounds other wise. I think you should take up dancing again! It is such a fun way to spend time and burn a few calories. Hubby went to a Tango lesson with me on Sunday (and enjoyed it!) and was surprised to find it made him sweat a bit.
Karla - Sounds like you had a wonderful trip! Glad you got some time with your hubby and some good friends, and congratulations for losing while away And it sounds great that Glenn will retire soon; exciting times ahead! Aren't you a bit of a devil though, asking for our height/weight. I told myself I wouldn't be secretive about such things any more but I do want to smack you.
TT: I am 5'10" and the last time I weighed myself (about 3 weeks ago) I weighed 202. I have gotten down to around 198 in the recent past but my body wasn't happy with me for it and I gained it right back (I have been around 207 for about 5 years or more). I'll be near a scale the first weekend of March and weigh in again then.
Well, hope you all have a wonderful day; the sun is shining here but it has finally (in late February no less) decided to be brrrrrr cold outside! well, cold for here anyway. No snow or anything like that.
Grace and peace to you
Jeanette
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Good morning ladies,
Overcast skies here this morning, but sunshine is predicted so we will get out there shortly. As Myron was grilling our chicken last night, the full moon rising was tinted in coral tones. What a beautiful world we are blessed to enjoy. May you seize every moment ahead today!
I've been enjoying my breakfast "go to" lately. It is just so easy and holds me through the hikes: 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 1 T. sunflower seeds, 1 T. almonds, 2 T. ground flax seed. When I'm in a hurry, my favorite is a small banana with 1 T. unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter.
TT: I am 5'5" and 158 lbs.
Hugs for now and catch you all in a bit!
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for some reason i'm picturing a flying monkey wearing a tiara and line dancing! hmmm. perhaps my guacamole was TOO spicy!
I'm happy to hear about the cleaning lady, the organizer helper, the mom visit, and the avoiding classrooms (and psych wards) during a full moon!
and thanks for the tune in my head: 5'2", eyes of blue....... has anybody seen my gal???
TT: I'm 5'8.5" for years i thought i was 5'9", so, YES that half inch counts! HA! my pants are tighter, so I shall not step on a scale, but it's sub 150. (I feel my best at 135, but, i'm trying to change my eating habits for non scale reasons)
Jeanette- obnoxiously objective, haha, i think that's an admirable trait! My mother took my ex-husband's side when we split up I understood her perspective, and didn't hold it against her, but i admit, it stung my ego a little in the beginning. it's all good now. My hubby absolutely refuses to dance, so I would have to dance alone or with my younger kids.... both good things, I suppose. I "chair dance" in the car occasionally, if that counts any, haha.
Patti- I totally agree with Janet: NEW SHOES! when i ran consistently, i changed my shoes every 6 months or so. (now they last a bit longer)
time to gear up for carpool again. I saw my physical therapist this morning, and she added a new "technique" for me to try several times a day to see if it can keep my hip out of trouble. time will tell.
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Bert- Your friend was wise. Those that are hurting, hurt others. That was sure evident in Downton Abbey's episode from Sunday.
I have enjoyed seeing the height and, those that felt comfortable, their weight. I don't like where I am right now. I am working on getting it down. It helps me to show where I am currently, so I can proudly show where I am at later!! Does that make any sense? I was at 232 pounds in 2011. I'm sorry if I offended anyone.
Mary Lynn- I would love to join you at 5'5" and 158, surely by the end of the year I will be there if I keep my current rate!!. I keep forgetting about the flaxseed in my pantry, I'm going to get it out now!!
Myra- You are really coming through this week with some witty words. Love it!! I know what you mean about that half inch too!! I was 5'7 and half in HS and now 5.5.. getting shorter!!
Jeanette- Me? The devil? noooooo,, lol. I am a bit pushy though. I call it being honest with ourselves. You are lucky to be so tall!! 5'10", that's great. My husband is 6'2.5 and I am a shrimp next to him. The top of my head is at his shoulders unless I have heels on. It just helps me to have a idea of where we are all at in our journey. In WW you could, by choice, display under your picture your starting weight, current weight and goal weight. I thought it was a good ego and encouragement builder. Some people proudly displayed theirs, some people hated it, hence our reactions here. I was down to 178 in 2012 when the bottom fell out of my world when my mother unexpectedly died and I became the Matriarch of my family and put myself on the back burner. Sheesh, why did I do that??
Janet- If I had your stats I would proudly shout them to the world. You have come such a long way. If I only had 5-10 pounds to lose I would think I was dreaming or was already up in heaven!! You know I am teasing you. I already know approximately what you weight anyway. I was just wanting us all to have some sort of body image of each other. Not just our heads. LOL. I hope today has been better for you in every way possible.
Patti- Congratulations on the string of tracking and successful eating. How was your visit with your dear mother? Did you watch Downton Abbey? I wanted to hit Mary right upside the head.
I just spoke with Glenn and he is finishing up some reports and will be heading home. I have missed my wonderful husband today after such a bonding and lovely time together. The first thing he asked me when we were heading home was when is our next trip!!
I was very mindful of my eating while away, it was only two days, plus I clocked over 10k steps each day. I did the strength training with the weights before I left, and, I did it last evening. I increased the weights to five pounds, and wowzer, I could surely feel the difference. I just want to get through these 190's and down into the 180's.
Karla
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good evening everyone. per my OMG, i'm done eating for the day. i'm happy and sad for myself, haha.
I just want to tell Karla to BE CAREFUL and watch that weather! Our home was hit by a tornado in 2011, so now i'm a nervous nelly nobody was hurt in our home, as we were huddled in the basement, but it was quite frightening and caused about 50K worth of damage. Let's just say i gained a new level of respect for mother nature.
take care,
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Done eating here too. Had an OK day but succumbed to a light English muffin with honey and cinnamon this evening.
Karla, no offense taken -- That Number is just something I am not comfortable sharing and I know you understand. In fact, I am trying NOT to think about the number these days but to focus on my behavior so I don't self-flaggelate as much.
MaryLynn, your go-to sounds yummy and nutritious.
Jeanette, I just plain loathe exercise. The chair dancing guy made me laugh a lot. I can't be that dorky even in private! In my next life I hope to be able to dance. I'm a music person and have internal rhythm but that's the extent of it.
Got some stuff done today on my own and this evening with the organizer. Need to straighten up a bit for the cleaner but going to save that until morning.
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Hi gang! I'm checking in from he parking lot of Walmart in Roswell, NM in route to AZ. We frequently "camp" at Walmart when we're driving cross-country. Most stores actually welcome campers and truckers. we've even seen a few that had water or electric hookups.
Myra, I'm a tornado baby, too. The 5-3-99 tornado that hit OKC and Moore OK blew my house down while I was laying on top of my kids in the bathtub. That was the one with the highest wind speeds ever recorded. It the EF scale went as high as 6, it would have been EF 6, but EF-5 is the highest it goes. Then in 2003, Jessi and I were in another one out at my dads house at the farm. It didn't hit the house, but took out one barn completely and big hunks out of 3 others. Which reminds me, I need to make an appointment as soon as we get home to have a storm shelter put in. I had one in my house, but Dave doesn't have one. That was one of my conditions when we started talking about me selling my house and moving in with him!
Nighty night girls.
Suzi0
