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I am ready for Friday already haha. Anyone else?0
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@WifiresGettingFit I hope the vacation was fun in spite of the last day poison ivy!
@computerfox82 I ready for Friday also!!
It has been a crummy several days at my house. The dog had eye surgery last Wednesday. That eye started seeping blood Friday afternoon, on and off all day Saturday and a little Sunday. The poor guy then got horrible diarrhea starting at 2:30AM Sunday which continued through yesterday afternoon. Yesterday morning, the vet gave him anti-nausea medication and antibiotics, so he finally feels better. In the meantime, my husband has gotten sick and I may be coming down with the same thing.
On the plus side, we got our home gym set up this weekend and with the bench arriving yesterday, so Leo and I did Day 1 of Stronglifts 5x5 together last night. Yay!
We also got the front bedroom painted this weekend. It's nice to have that done. Now we can hang some of our pictures/paintings/posters up. Plus the room looks so much nicer now.1 -
@puffbrat The vacation was fun otherwise! haha
Your poor dog, that sounds awful! I'm glad he's feeling better now! Hope your husband feels better soon and that you don't end up with it! That's awesome about your home gym and getting the painting done!
@computerfox82 Normally I would be ready for Friday too but I don't want to rush my week. We spent 11 hours on the road yesterday and might have to do some traveling this weekend so not really looking forward to it. haha0 -
It's been awhile since I've checked in, I've been a total slacker with MFP and diet in general lately so I'm trying to get back into the swing of things! I just caught up on this thread and seems like a lot of us are, or have been, struggling a bit with staying on track...hopefully we'll all get motivated to get back on track.
I've been good with working out, but diet has just been terrible. I've been in and out town over last few months so that hasn't helped, so I've gained 6 lbs! I started logging food again on Tuesday, so we'll see how this week goes.
Excited for you guys that are TTC! I ended up traveling to the Caribbean again, so no choice to hold off on anything for a few months over Zika concerns. But with all the maternity leave talk I think for my job it would make no sense to even get pregnant this year because I think how it works here at my job is you're eligible for STD the year of the qualifying event...lol so obviously I wouldn't pop a baby out by year's end, so from that standpoint better to wait. I guess I need to figure out for certain if the pregnancy or the birth is considered the qualifying event...pretty sure it's the former b/c I can remember other girls who were actively trying say you basically had to time it right if you wanted some form of salary while out as we don't have a formal maternity leave...you use STD. So on the bright side that gives me like 4 months to get my butt in gear and lose some more weight.
Still also waiting on that darn proposal & marriage, but I honestly think that regardless of if he proposes or not by year's end...I think I want to start trying in January. I've had baby fever ever since our unexpected unsuccessful pregnancy earlier this year. I'm the hold up with wanting to wait for marriage....so I'm sure he'd have no objections to start trying lol he would be excited.0 -
So... I had a really awkward morning at work.
Let's start with - got my period this morning so definitely not pregnant.
My boss comes into the office I'm borrowing at camp and say he has work for me to do.
Me: Ok, what is it?
Him: You have to come back to camp on the 15th
Me: (thinking: you said I only have to travel for work once every 3 months) So I'm supposed to fly back home on the 13th, if I'm supposed to be back on the 15th should I just stay here? (and thinking noooo but I am ovulating that week!!)
Him: Right.. so come back on the 20th instead
Me: (Panicking.. I wear my heart on my sleeve so I'm sure I look upset) I will need to check with Chris (thinking: boss man usually lets me check with home)
Him: You'll have to come on the 20th since I wanted you to start on the 15th but that doesn't make sense.
Me: (doing the math, I ovulate on the 21st so if I came on the 20th it would be a month wasted, thus putting my life on hold for a month for a job I've really struggled to be even a little happy at the whole time I've been here). (out loud now) "Maybe I could fly up on the 22nd? I have an important thing at home on the 20th.
Him: You should be jumping at this opportunity. You'll come up on the 20th - and then walked out of the room.
Me... a little stunned and.. then.. oh gosh... the tears came! And then I got embarrassed for crying which made me cry more. An hour later and my boss noticed I was crying (because I can't control myself... and finding out I'm for sure not pregnant and won't be able to get pregnant this cycle on the same day also really upset me) and that was super awkward. But at least he agreed to let me fly up on the 21st so now the chances are higher again. I think I ended up crying/trying not to cry for about 2 hours today. Ugh. Emotions. My boss probably feels really bad though. He doesn't usually act like that.
@computerfox82 I'm looking forward to... Friday the 16th which will be the day before the next weekend I get. Yay for working 11 hours a day straight from the 6th-13th then my 8 hours a day form the 14-16.
And then working from the 19-30 straight again.
I will post again later tonight after dinner to answer all the other posts! Needed to vent but also really need to work hard now.0 -
@VeryKatie I read that whole thing twice and I still can't think of anything else to say besides your boss is a jerk and HUGS. Sounds like it's going to be a stressful month for you. I hope it goes fast!0
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@computerfox82 It was definitely a lot for one week and too much for one day. We also did traveling during the vacation because everything was so spread out where we were at. We did break up the beginning of the trip and did 5 1/2 hours the one day and the rest on the second day so that helped a bit. I don't know how people travel all the time. I was done after the second day and ready to go home. haha0
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@VeryKatie I'm sorry to hear about your awful day! That sounds like multiple stressors hit you all at once. I also tend to wear my heart on my sleeve, and I've cried one time each at my last two jobs. It's a horrible feeling and awkward to recover from, but your boss was being a jerk and going back on his promise to you about the required level of travel.
The dog is doing much better but now my husband is probably the sickest I've ever seen him (still not horrible but he never gets sick so it's really taken him down). It's unfortunate timing since today is supposedly the day I ovulate according to app I'm using without doing much tracking. I didn't really expect to get pregnant this month since I just stopped taking BC a couple weeks ago, but still....1 -
@motivatedsister Sorry I missed your post somehow earlier. Glad to see you back!
I'm with you on the getting back on track. I just can't seem to get my *kitten* together these days. Sigh. Like you, regular exercise isn't my problem. It's calories and being in a deficit. I think I just hate being restricted even though I don't restrict any certain foods. I'm also waiting on the proposal and marriage. haha It was actually hinted at coming soon but it hasn't happened yet. I'm not really in a rush though since I have 70+ pounds to lose before I want to start TTC anyway so I have time to kill. haha I just need to get my act together so I don't get everything else and still need to lose some weight.
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Sorry about your day Katie! I used to travel practically every week or biweekly like a year ago for work and it's rough. It's frustrating that when you don't have children people think you don't have a personal life at home, or anything that can't just be put off until a later date. What helped was I ended up giving my boss a calendar say 6 months out (not sure how long your job will require travel) and I would put down the days where I knew I needed to be at home. I didn't put a reason because frankly it's not of their business...just put down unavailable! My boss worked hard to be mindful of those dates. Maybe one or twice I had to rearrange things, but for the most part since they knew they were respectful of my time. Maybe you could try that so that he already knows when you're not available.
@WifiresGettingFit yea mine has been hinting at it too, so maybe it'll happen before the end of the year!2 -
How is everyone's weekend going?
Mine has been basically spent grocery shopping in various stores and trying not to scratch my legs off.0 -
@VeryKatie Im so sorry about your boss and missing your fertile window due to work! Hugs
My weekend was spent working and meal prepping. This week is gonna be crazy, so you might not see me here! It's finally starting to cool off, which is great bc our AC was leaking at the house last night, so hello repair bill!1 -
My weekend was crazy busy, and I'm still exhausted from it all. I didn't track my eating the way I should, if at all. Ughh....where's my motivation?!? Lol I need it back!
I'm so tired, I'm already dreading this afternoon's workout. I need to make a conscious effort to go to bed ridiculously early tonight.0 -
Hi everyone! Sorry I've been so quiet lately. Just want to let you know I am still around and I'm still reading your posts even if I haven't been responding. 0
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I caught my husband's stupid cold and spent Sunday through yesterday on the couch. I'm trying to keep it from turning into a sinus infection, but am slowly starting to feel better. I haven't logged all week but have managed to maintain my weight. That's nice since I expected to gain with all the honey for my sore throat and generally eating less well, although also eating less. I am bummed though since the weight I'm maintaining is 2lbs higher than I started the month and my weight loss is stalled again. Hopefully I will start feeling better and get back on track this weekend.0
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@Kirstie155 Well that sucks about the repair bill but at least it's cooling down!
@motivatedsister If you get your motivation back and happen to get some extra, send some my way please. haha I have the same issue that I've not been getting to bed at a decent hour and it just makes the next stay have a crappy start.
@VeryKatie Honestly I wasn't the least bit surprised that you've been quiet since the moment I read your schedule. I'm glad you checked it, it's nice to hear from you!
@puffbrat That sucks that you caught your husbands cold!. I'm glad you're starting to feel better! Take care of yourself, you can get back on track when you're feeling 100%!0 -
Feeling pretty blue lately. Got a haircut that I hate (and so does Chris...and he isnt shy about telling me
) work has been stressful. Chris has training all next week so his hours are all screwed up, and he is studying every night and all weekend. The days are getting shorter. The damn scale said 193 (?!#$&!!!) this morning. I blew a fuse in my house TWICE this morning while blowing out my bad haircut. Ever feel like you want to crawl in bed and never get out? Thats me today. I even cried this morning before work.
I hope each of you is having a better day than I am.
Tomorrow I get to spend time with my mom, so that is much needed.
Going to try my hardest not to dive headfirst into some comfort food to get me through today. TGIF?0 -
Thanks for the well wishes everyone. I am starting to feel better although not nearly as much as I would like. On top of that, I have some weird things happening with my body that I can't tell if it's because I'm sick or early signs of pregnancy. This was my first cycle off birth control, so I really expect several months to year or more of trying ahead. Especially since it took my mom 5 years to get pregnant with me. But the stomach cramping/slight abdominal pain so far out from period (not expected for 6 more days) is unusual and doesn't really fit my cold/sinus infection. Now today I have sore boobs which never happens. I suspect it's just wishful thinking on my part, but I feel the need to tell somebody and I don't want to say anything to my husband and then not be pregnant.
@Kirstie155 I'm so sorry you are having such an awful couple days and morning in particular!! I'm sending lots of hugs your way! I totally understand the desire to just crawl into bed and hide. Sometimes on those days I call in sick to work thinking of it as a mental health day if I have enough sick leave banked.
It's amazing how much a bad haircut can really affect our mood. At least it will grow back out. Is it long enough for you to be able to put it up or pin it back so it looks better? I hope you have a great time with your mom tomorrow 0 -
@Kirstie155 I'm sorry things are rough right now but they will get better! *hugs* Don't let it derail you. (easier said than done, I know.) But like @puffbrat said your hair will grow back. Everything else will settle down eventually too and for now just look forward to the time you'll get to spend with your mom tomorrow!
@puffbrat I"m glad you're starting to feel better! Keep us updated on those symptoms! I hope it isn't just wishful thinking! Good luck!
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I can't believe it's almost October already. Time flies.
How is everyone doing? Anyone have anything going on for their weekend?
Saturday we may be going to an apple festival and Sunday we will be helping someone move which I'm not really looking forward to. haha Other than that, we don't have any plans apart from maybe going to the store and doing a bit of cleaning and relaxing.0 -
I'm so excited for October, Fall, Winter, the holidays...! Plus since we budget quarterly, I will once again be able to spend all the money! I will have to restrain myself since I already know of a couple of large expenses coming up plus Christmas.
Hubby and I may be going to a star party at a national monument tomorrow night. We haven't decided yet since it is 2 hours away. Saturday I'm finally buying a sewing machine, so I expect to spend the rest of the weekend playing with it.
Next weekend my SIL and a couple of her friends are presumably coming out here for the balloon fiesta (hot air balloons). I expect to go to a least one or maybe two events each of the morning ascension and night time glow. I also plan for hubby and I (and everyone else if they want to come) to go to an apple and pumpkin festival at a local farm where you get to pick them. I've never been but it should be a lot of fun.0 -
My husband and I are going up to Ohio to visit family and go to Cedar Point. I'm not pregnant yet so I can still go on roller coasters. So excited! Plus my fertile week is during our trip so even double excitement.1
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Autumn is my favorite season. Boots, sweaters, apples, pumpkins, baking. i love the decorations, and it leads into the holidays. Love!
It has been raining here all week with wicked thunderstorms and loads of rain. Flooding and power outages, schools are closed. Unusual.
This weekend I have a birthday lunch to attend for my sisters boyfriend-meh. Her birthday is the week before, so we just did this last weekend with the same people. Boring and they refuse to celebrate together. I dont really care for his family much, and dont want to see them again already! Other plans include baking, napping and laundry.
Apple and pumpkin patches are the best! Have fun doing that this weekend
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Sounds like everyone is going to have a busy weekend!
@puffbrat I have a sewing machine and they are definitely a lot of fun. I haven't used mine in ages though. It actually needs a repair. It's on the to do list. haha
@computerfox82 That's super exciting! Good luck!
Hopefully the rain stops @Kirstie155. It's been gloomy here the past couple of days. We've had rain but haven't had any storms yet. (Unless they've been happening while I'm asleep. haha) I don't understand why they wouldn't just celebrate together but anyway hopefully that part of your weekend will go fast! haha
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How's it going everyone?
@puffbrat @NatashaLP2014 @WifiresGettingFit @computerfox82 @Kirstie155 @motivatedsister @teegan84 and everyone else!0 -
It's been a busy 5 days, traveling for the next 2, then home Thursday night. Spotty reception and a packed schedule has kept me off here, but thinking of you ladies!
Had my period right before I left, and am eating and drinking a ton...I sure am getting spoiled. Back to the diet when i get home for sure!
Hope you are all doing great!
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Hey y'all! Just got back from a little mini trip, so just trying to get back into the workout groove. I'm really hoping to go down 2 sizes by the end of the year, so if I have any chance of that happening I have to get my butt in gear!0
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Going well. I've really got the crafting bug now and wish I could be home all day crafting instead of at work
Hubby and I had fun camping last weekend. It was super windy, but the campground was nicely protected with a great view, and the dog did really well on his first camping trip. I also perfectly grilled toast over the fire (my first time trying) which completely shocked my husband and I.
Last night Leo and I realized that we actually have plans every weekend in October and the first two weekends in November which is unheard for us. It makes us seem busy and exciting
On the downside, my diet has continued to be a disaster. I just can't seem to get back into the groove and am falling back on old bad habits. Yesterday I bought myself a fancy fitness/food planner with stickers at Michaels. I wasn't looking for one, but it was on sale and so cute. I love stickers (inner 5 year old coming out) so I hope this will be a new tool to help me get back on track and stay there. I will of course continue using MFP.
How are you doing @VeryKatie?0 -
Things aren't too bad. Got to spend some much needed time with family yesterday so that was nice.
How's everything for you @VeryKatie?
@Kirstie155 Do you have to travel a lot?
@motivatedsister Hope you enjoyed your trip!
@puffbrat What kind of crafting are you doing? The fitness food planner sounds awesome and I'll be a 5 year old with you! I love stickers! haha0
