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MONDAY
Good morning,
Down .4 today if things go down again I will be at a ## I have not seen since Thanksgiving 2 years ago.
Dawn, you use phone or computer? Go and delete all your cookies and that may help.
I am just hoping lady has car. She never called. I will think hard before her next "favor". I found a home for her dog, I am knitting a blanket for her granddaughter and I think she has my car. What a lucky lady. Need to spread things around a little.
Oatmeal on. It is Monday. Dog and I were warm and cozy in chair and I had to get up and start the day.... I can get another nap before walk. Our company rents out the lobby for vendors and books are on sale today and next month the jewelry family comes by (they are there 2 times a year) good timing for the holidays for both of them. Will pick up some of both.....
Wet here again, so stay warm and dry. Wave to all who follow.2 -
Monday morning
It was such a busy weekend I barely looked at my computer and didn't get to check in. Just caught up on the posts! Whew!
Sara and GemWolf - Congrats on your losses! Way to go, ladies!
Lana - glad to hear you're feeling better!!!
I had a good weekend. Not the best eating, not the worst. Got in 18,500 steps on Saturday. It was a beautiful day at DS's college. The leaves are at peak and the colors were amazing.
A friend who has recently lost a lot of weight has challenged me to quit the pop (even diet) and sweets. I told her I would do it from now to Thanksgiving. So, here I go again! Today is Day 1 of 38. (what a weird number, but that's how many days there are from today to the day before Thanksgiving.)
Speaking of Thanksgiving, I'm stressing a bit. We are invited to my step-sister's for the holiday. It could be a nice time although we're really not close. They are a nice family. My dad and step-mom didn't really do anything to try to help us have relationships with each other when we were growing up. To be fair, we only visited my dad one weekend per month and my step-sister is several years older than me. At any rate, what really stresses me out is that she and my step-mom are so skinny! I always feel like the beached whale when we go there.
We haven't decided what we will do. Our other option is to spend it with my in-law's, which is okay. I'm the skinny girl there. But my FIL and SIL always get so crabby for these get-togethers that it makes it kind of miserable.
So, hoping a 38 day challenge of staying around 1200 calories a day and really cutting out sugars and artificial sweeteners will at least help me drop a couple of lbs and help me feel a little better about myself.
Have a good day! Will BBL!
177.8 Highest Weight Ever
152.2 (WI last Friday)
148.8 - lowest weight so far this calendar year, 4/8/16
145.0 - lowest weight achieved with WW - July 2014
140.0 - goal weight0 -
Car is where it needs to be. Book sale included a Prairie Woman cookbook, new set of greeting cards with cats/dogs on them, coloring book for me (spaces are big enough to draw in) and 3 supergirl bunny key chains for 3 ladies/ coworkers who have been doing a lot of hard work. Saving $$ up for jewelry next month......2
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Sara - I am really excited for you about your weigh in and your numbers. This is a cool mini goal to go for: getting to that Thanksgiving Number of 2 years ago. Go team!!
Some people are just completely thoughtless. They are in their own world altogether, and they have NO manners or consideration for other people. She has the car; she's done. Who knows - she was dropped on her head as a child, and now she's a brainless fool......
Annie - Any way you can just do Thanksgiving at your own home, by yourself (your immediate family)? No time like the present to start new traditions. If that's not possible, then go where YOU will be most comfortable. Two weeks later, no one will care where you had Thanksgiving. Why be nervous or uncomfortable?
Volunteer someplace that day and then go out to a Chinese Restaurant.
Gem! So glad to hear you are improving! Can you post a photo of your three cute ones? I missed it if you told us you were getting a third dog. I'll look back.
Dawn - what is up with your technogadgets!!! I hope MFP gets fixed for you.
Waves to Ammey and Sam and Jen and Chamie and Liz~~
Welcome to any lurkers or visitors~~
Lana0 -
Gem - I went back a few days - you did mention a puppy!
Pleeeeeeeeeze post a photo! What kind of puppy? I have puppy envy!
Lana1 -
Thanks, Lana. Believe me, DH and I would rather host. We used to host my siblings and their families for Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve pretty regularly. But now my brother and his wife have a very special needs child and it's much easier for them to host. All of his medical equipment, etc., is at home and that way they don't have to pack everything up. I don't mind going there - but they are not part of the equation for Thanksgiving.
I have basically said I won't host my in-laws ever again. I have hosted things in the past for them (i.e. Thanksgiving and Christmas). Then a few years ago I invited them for Mother's Day and got turned down. The statement was, "We have all the toys and stuff here." Meaning they have old toys from when DH and his sister were growing up. And a box of toy guns. And they have a trampoline and a golf cart. Never mind my kids might like being at their own house where they could go play in their rooms with their own toys. And go down to the family room and play video games with their cousin. (SIL only has one child.) Never thinking it might be easier for the people with kids to be at their own house. I felt very slighted by it. My impression was our house wasn't "good enough." Basically, they only like being at their house for any holiday or get-together. I think if my MIL can't be busy cooking the she doesn't know what to do with herself. Neither my MIL or FIL, or my SIL for that matter, seem to like to chat, share about work, other relatives they have talked to, etc. I have to constantly ask questions to get them to share anything in an attempt to have a conversation. So, we no longer offer to host for them. And we usually keep our time at their house short because the kids are getting older and they get bored. At least last year we did pull out some board games and card games to pass the time.
I will host my dad & stepmom, but have never thought of asking to host the step-siblings. I would not be comfortable with that at all.
This is why I'm excited to fly down to GA to spend Christmas with my mom. I know we'll still have to have Christmas with all the others either before we leave or after we get back, but the actual holiday will be just DH, my kids, and my parents (and me!) No rushing around. It's going to be so nice!!!0 -
Lana - I love your explanations, that must be it!! Fell on her head.
Annie - consider making your own family traditions again another Lana great advice - volunteer somewhere - what can the family say?? But at least you are covered for Christmas.
Waiting for dinner in toaster oven. Colored a couple flowers in coloring book. Will take it slowly.
Wishing all a great evening.1 -
Annie - my step mother has to have things always at her house and on her schedule. Her children have moved far enough away that its $$$ to come visit - not too big of a shock. I dont know what Thanksgiving will be and I might just take the advice and volunteer so I dont have to be in the equation at all. I like to watch the pilot of Golden Girls because it is hysterical sometime on Thanksgiving weekend.
Some people just "take the cake". Have a good conversation with DH and stick together on whatever you decide.1 -
TUESDAY
Good morning.
Gem - love the pictures
. Will she be the same size as your other husky?? What a sweet face.
Live is back to normal at work. If it wasnt for the tiara, magic wand and flowers at home, I would have thought Friday was a dream. My little secret to keep.
Book sale at work also included getting a deal on scarves that I can wear to work. Most of my tops are prints - I will find a way..... think of possibilities. I have 5 empty hangars, think solids.....
Alarm clock got me this morning, I was half awake anyway lounging with Miss Tillie.
We got over 2 inches of rain here, more in the mountains which is hopefully the start of a good rain season. Air is cleaner and dog is not fussing as much.
Knitting at night and coworker found a nice thick yarn and wants cables on a scarf - she crochets only at the moment and I showed her a stitch I recently saw/ learned, her homework was to watch video on stitch and purchase special crochet hook (combination of crochet hook head with knitting needle body and "stopper" on end) to show her how to make cables. She showed me her engagement ring - I thought she already was engaged.
Time to go back under my rock. Oatmeal for next 2 days is cooking.
Wave to all who follow. Wishing all (and pets) and good day.1 -
Tuesday
I have a cold that is kicking my butt! Started with a tickle in my throat last Friday. Sunday I woke up with a very sore throat and no voice. The cough became more pronounced yesterday. Still no voice. Headache. But not sick enough to stay home from work. And there is an important meeting today for our team to discuss concerns with our new supervisor. (Our team came into being after a re-org in July and there are a lot of concerns about what is being expected of us that maybe shouldn't be...but supervisor doesn't seem to want to discuss.)
Today is Day 2 of 38. I made it through yesterday but honestly, went over a little on calories. I think I was eating things looking for the flavor I wasn't getting from pop or candy. Concentrating on cutting back today.
Had wanted to get on the treadmill last night but DD's homework took 2 1/2 hours. She didn't even get to do everything she should have done. It took 2 1/2 hours to finish a double-sided worksheet for US History and she was so spent by that time there was no way I could ask her to study for her science or language arts tests. She wouldn't have gotten anything out of the studying at that point. But it's very frustrating that one teacher expects so much in one evening. To be fair, we have no idea when that homework is/was due and so we are sure to get it done the night it comes home just in case it is due the next day. I have requested assistance again from her special ed case manager regarding due dates, especially for this class. The teacher does not use the online system to post assignments and DD does not write due dates in her planner, no matter how much we encourage her to do so. It's a struggle.
Good plan for the day. Meeting tonight for a committee I am on for a local community theatre, so that will keep me occupied. Which only makes me worry more about DD's homework for tonight. But we will do what we can do.
No decisions on Thanksgiving yet. DH has not given me his thoughts or opinion.
Did receive some good news yesterday. There is no sign of cancer in my dad's bladder! Yahoo! He does not need to go back for another follow-up for 4 months.
Make it a great day! Will CBL!
Annie
177.8 Highest Weight Ever
152.2 (WI last Friday)
148.8 - lowest weight so far this calendar year, 4/8/16
145.0 - lowest weight achieved with WW - July 2014
140.0 - goal weight1 -
Now Annie - it is not a good idea to share margarita glasses with Gem. Now you have her cold!
I hope you can get rid of it and feel better soon. And super great news about your father!
Gem - your little puppy is SO CUTE. Thanks for posting photos!
Sara - have a good day today. Whenever necessary, put on the tiara and grab the wand! Use your powers for good not evil.
Today I am doing some major hidden housework in order to make my tiny apartment less stressful: cleaning the bathroom well and rearranging that kitchen cabinet that has the dishes and the food containers. What a huge mess it was. Now everything is in better reach and not all sitting on top of itself or falling out into the sink. Whew~~
Everyone have a good day! Welcome to anyone who stops by.
Lana1 -
Lana and Gem- Thanks for the advice. I won't turn it down in the future, but since she had already given me a probable cause, and I wasn't sure I could afford an EKG, I didn't want to go through with it at the time. Seemed like a lot. I've done them before, though. Had heart palpitations in high school and since I was on amphetamines I had more than my fair share. Haven't been dizzy since that day, so whatever was causing it has passed.
Also, Gem, what a sweetheart of a puppy! Give her extra pats for me.
Annie- Congratulations to you and your father! I'm sure that's a huge weight off your mind.
Haven't checked in in a few days because I haven't been counting, and thus, haven't been trying.. it snow-balls. Money stress is the real issue, but it's my boyfriend and his twin's birthday so I'm going to treat them to dinner tonight. Shouldn't be too big of a hit to my wallet, I hope.
I keep hoping some sort of magical progress will just show up on the scale one morning. But I know I actually need to try for that to happen. Might get a nap in after work, before everyone comes to my apartment. The puppy won't like it, but I'll give her some raw cow knuckle to chew on to distract her for twenty minutes or so. Usually works.
Time to go survive the last two and a half hours of the workday. See you on the other side of the war, friends.1 -
Hi Sam!!!!
Keep on coming back here - we will be here. Come and just say "Boo".
Do little things. One thing at a time. Don't try to be an "A+ or nothing" weight loss person.
Very glad to hear that the dizziness has gone.
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Will be knitting for awhile,cant decide if I should watch something or listen to something.
Lana's Palm Tree is a "cold free" zone, so where Annie and Gem shared that margarita glass is beyond me. However, those cboys are on their way with get well packages and "extra fluffing" is on the to do list.
Wishing all a great evening.1 -
WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Slept well last night which is a nice change. Colder weather helps. Will cuddle up with dog again soon.
Dog up and fed. Oatmeal is waiting on stove. Scale gave me the "happy number" this morning without weigh in outfit, so we shall see.
Cards are in the mail Lana.
Will lurk from work. Wave to all who follow. Make it your best Wednesday.
187 - highest documented weight start of WW
163 - current weight
162 - mini goal to match 2 years ago Thanksgiving
137 - goal.1 -
Wednesday (which is really my Thursday this week...I'm taking Friday off)
This morning brought joy at the thought that it was the last morning for this week that I had to get the kids up and out the door for school. After today, they are off school until next Monday. This also means we do not have to worry about homework tonight!!! Yippee!
Today is Day 3 of 38. So far, so good. Although was quite hungry by bedtime last night and also hungry today. I've been very bread-hungry and indulged too much yesterday, although my total calories were fine. Trying to stay away from the bread today, at least until supper. Put on a pair of jeans that are snug and this helped remind myself of why I need to track and stay away from the pop and sweets.
We have decided to go to Thanksgiving at my step-sister's. She is planning a noon meal. DH and I decided we can stop by his folks' house later in the day. I'm hoping he doesn't agree to eating a Thanksgiving meal at their house, too, but won't fight it if he does. Trying to remember it is important to his mom to feed us! (even if we won't be hungry.)
Thinking the treadmill may be a possibility tonight...
Sara - thinking good thoughts for you on your mini-goal!
I've considered choosing a goal weight to be at by Thanksgiving since my 38 day challenge goes until then, but I think I mostly just want to see a lower number. If I could be back in the 140s by then, that would be fantastic.
I'll be back later.
Annie
177.8 Highest Weight Ever
152.2 (WI last Friday)
148.8 - lowest weight so far this calendar year, 4/8/16
145.0 - lowest weight achieved with WW - July 2014
140.0 - goal weight0 -
*tossing bag and towel onto lounge chair for later....*
Running errands Ladies.
BBL
Lana0 -
Not going to lie. Hungry day. Ate my normal breakfast and snacks, but stomach was growling loudly this morning with a long ways until lunch. Broke down and ate a couple of fun-size candy bars. I tracked them and as long as I stay on plan for tonight, I'll be just a little under on calories, just a little over on carbs, and still under on sugar. Not proud.
But I liked what Lana wrote earlier - Do little things. One thing at a time. Don't try to be an "A+ or nothing" weight loss person.
And I still haven't had any pop!
So, still feeling like Day 3 of 38 will be a "WIN" in the end. And will plan more healthy snacks for tomorrow in the event of another hungry day.1 -
Company passed out ice cream bars at work. Wow they dont last long do they?? Tracked and will walk afternoon break. I remember having one a night if there was a box in the freezer. Just glad I have been habits.2
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I'm finally poking my head in after several days of absence... Made some oopsies and ate too much, didn't track, etc. Gained about five pounds as of Monday; haven't dared to weigh in since then (usually weigh in every day). Ugh. On the bright side, I did get a lot of stuff done over the weekend and beginning of the week, since I'm motivated to get them done before my vacation so I can relax. But in the midst of accomplishments, I took a spill in the parking lot at work and now can't put weight on one leg. You win some, you lose some, I guess.
I'm going to give myself a little break with eating/exercise now through the end of my vacation next week, partly to help my leg heal and partly for some mental rest. I need to read through some of the posts I've missed on here, though! I've been falling behind!0 -
Oh, oh, oh! Remember when I kept talking about fixing up our bathroom? I can FINALLY share a before/after picture since we finished it on Sunday. The tiling was a ton of work, but I'm so glad that we went through with it. Yay!
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Ammey - I love the green. The tiling is really nice. Good for you. But your leg! Is there any chance anything is torn or broken? Where are you going on vacation?
Waves to Gem and Annie~~
Sara - your cards arrived, but I decide to open one tomorrow evening after chemo and one on Friday when I will feel like utter dog poo.
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Ammey - Could never quite understand why people would put wallpaper in such a humid room.... It looks fabulous and well worth the time/effort. Enjoy.
Stuffed bell pepper in toaster oven.
Dog is done with dinner, we will be hopping into the chair next to Lana - snapping fingers for service. Extra fluffing for Tillie please.....
I am so glad people can understand my messages today.... where did my brain go? been habits is better habits....So many people use their phone to text that it almost becomes a game like "wheel of fortune"...
Wishing all a great evening.1 -
THURSDAY
Good morning!
Office has appreciation lunch buffet. Will make my best choices and place I live has a Autumn party, so could be real disaster if I am not careful.
Spray Vet gave me for dog allergy hot spots is wonderful and very effective. Gem - you have 3 dogs. I have a hard enough time keeping her happy. How do you do it?
Did not see Lana post last night. Hope chemo goes well. Ammey - Hope your leg feels better. I know you are going on vacation so I hope the leg cooperates.
Clock is not my friend this morning. Need to scoot.
Wishing all a great Thursday.1 -
Thursday morning
Spent half of my night on the couch due to a tickly cough in my throat. Sleeping in a more upright position seemed to help, although I don't think I got much sleep. But at least I wasn't coughing. Was tempted to call in sick today but knew I had an appt scheduled with a student this morning, so here I am. It is my Friday, so hoping that thought will get me through.
Lana - good luck with chemo today. Sending prayers your way!
Ammey - your bathroom looks great!
Sara - so glad the spray is helping Miss Tillie.
Gem & Sara - It always startles me when my big, quiet golden retriever barks. This morning she was out on the deck and all of a sudden gave a few loud barks. I peeked out the window and there were 3 deer browsing in the bushes along our property line. Silly dog! Her bark did not scare them away.
Decided to check the scale this morning and was happy to see it is going in the right direction. Now, can I continue this downward trend???
Day 4 of 38 of no pop or sweets. Yes, I know I slipped up on the sweets yesterday but I'm still going to keep track of the days that I am attempting to abstain.
Wave to all who follow!
Annie
177.8 Highest Weight Ever
151.6 (down .6 from WI last Friday)
148.8 - lowest weight so far this calendar year, 4/8/16
145.0 - lowest weight achieved with WW - July 2014
140.0 - goal weight
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annie --Decided to check the scale this morning and was happy to see it is going in the right direction. Now, can I continue this downward trend???
Day 4 of 38 of no pop or sweets. Yes, I know I slipped up on the sweets yesterday but I'm still going to keep track of the days that I am attempting to abstain. --
Keep up the good work!!
Gem- my dog owns the recliner so while she likes to sleep with me she watches to make sure I leave.......
at work bbl.0 -
Thank you ladies!
Lana- No, I think my leg will be okay. I can do everything pretty much normally today except I can't go up or down stairs very well, something about how it puts pressure on the knee. It's healing though I appreciate the concern! Also, I'm flying to Charlotte, NC on Saturday for vacation, and then my friend and I will be hiking around the mountains in Asheville, NC (assuming the knee is healed enough).
Sara- Thanks for the warm thoughts about the bathroom and leg. I'm interested in the new spray you have for Tillie- I've never heard of anything like that before! I hope your lunch buffet went according to plan.
Gem- I LOVED the pictures of your dogs- so cute. All we have is cats. I've been dying to get a dog, but alas, not enough time spent at home and a dog would get lonely.
Annie- I hope you're feeling a little bit better than this morning! It's never fun to have to go into work when you're not feeling 100%. Great job on the 4 days without pop/sweets! That's a major accomplishment, and the longer you're working at it, the easier it'll become. And perhaps little treats here and there will keep you going on a path for longer term success!1 -
Good evening,
Found out bratwursts are on for the dinner here, counted as best I could and took pretzels instead of cookie. Over on calories but under -100 so I am pleased.
Ammey - hope your vacation goes well. Spray is called Relifor and is better than over the counter stuff I have tried.
Lana - Tillie will gladly come sit on your lap or alongside you so long as you remember Tillie Rule #1 - she must be petted at some point. OOps I am sorry Rule #1 is dont run out of food.....
Hope everyone has a good evening.0 -
Good evening Ladies~~
Sara, I opened card #1 (good that you labeled each) and wow those are some scary looking doctors! Thankfully my oncologist is extremely cute. I think one of our Cabana Boys looks like him.....
Things went well today, but I am tired. You all take good care of yourselves, and I will pop by again tomorrow.
Lana ZZZzzzzz.......
PS, If ever I would have the pleasure of having Miss Tillie on my lap, I would be sure to lavish much petting and scruffies behind the ears and much praising her for her wisdom and beauty. 0 -
Under on calories but over on carbs. Tummy has not felt well today which equaled me eating bread to help settle it. Very tired and muzzy-headed tonight. Tucked into the couch with dog and one cat. Miss Tillie would be welcome to cuddle.
Hoping to feel better tomorrow. Things I would like to get accomplished...
Annie0
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