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Lana - at work but they all went into a meeting...... cat's away...... that was some excellent advice re: Annie and her eval. there are enough whiners in the workplace, be the positive one in the group as much as possible.1
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Annie- just reread first post, finding an ugly ornament is hard - okay so I cant connect the dots too well today......
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Happy Monday!
I think I put on a pound during the holidays. A combination of being sick, Thanksgiving, and being the only one in my apartment that is tasked with eating the leftover pies (isn't my life so hard?
) and I'm surprised it wasn't more! C'est la vie.
On the plus side, my mom gave me potentially the best motivation I could have gotten right when I needed it. I haven't seen her since June, and she was out shopping and asked if I wanted a pair of jeans. I said yes, and told her I was a 26 x 30. She called me back once she found them and scoffed telling me "You must have your size wrong. These are tiny! As I told your Aunt, 'this is not my daughter'."
Went on the brand's website, took out the measuring tape, measured myself one last time, and reassured her that I was DEFINITELY a size 26. Wish I could have seen the look on her face!
Might start up C25K again tonight, but I'll want to bring my dog for company and she makes demon growling sounds when she's running on a leash. It would be useful to scare away attackers if she didn't have me doubled over laughing instead of running!
Hope you all survive the workweek post-long weekend. I know I'm struggling.
Annie- Best of luck in your performance review! I understand first-hand how big of an anxiety situation that could be. What will be will be, just go into it with an open mind and a big smile.
Sara- .4 is nothing! It's just like carrying around a fully-grown hamster. You'll have it off in no time. I'd consider that a win for the holidays
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Sam - A hamster weighs .4 pounds? Sounds like something from the old Monty Python!!!
And now, Sara !!!! Oh holy cannoli! I opened the mailbox and opened the card. Ewwwww! That man is frightening, and he is definitely a friend of Mario's! Where do you find these things???
Thank you for the (nervous) laugh!
You are an evil woman!
Lana, still fanning myself......
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Afternoon all. Does anyone know where I can get a wearable calorie counter that I D have to sync with my phone?0
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Lana - I think that is the last of those cards..... I wonder who has all those strange pictures. Maybe they were cleaning a file out and decided it fit under "other" and published them anyway. I will behave myself and not go that far off center, I promise. - think boring.....
Packersfan - I am a low tech person, but somewhere here can answer that.0 -
Packersfan-- not sure if you meant that you wouldn't or would have to sync with your phone, but a Fitbit Charge HR does a pretty good calorie count, when synced properly with MFP!0
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Mgmt was out most of the day - usually means changes....just shaking my head.
Dinner in toaster oven, sink full of dishes will be washed later. Would help if I plug in the toaster oven..... will start watching my Netflix dvd while I wait.
Thinking hot chocolate for dessert.0 -
25lbsorbust wrote: »Packersfan-- not sure if you meant that you wouldn't or would have to sync with your phone, but a Fitbit Charge HR does a pretty good calorie count, when synced properly with MFP!
Oops. I didn't realize that I didn't finish what I was typing.
I want a something that I DO NOT have to sync.
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Stuck to my food plan today and got in 2 miles on the treadmill, 30 crunches, and a 30 second plank.
Sara, I believe I will have some hot chocolate for dessert, too!2 -
TUESDAY
Good morning, cold here will pop back under covers after breakfast.
Annie!! What a great job with your exercise last night. Hope you enjoyed your hot chocolate as much as I did.
Seems my supervisor wants us to really decorate for the holidays. Thanks for not telling us ahead of time. There is a "contest" between 2 departments and I work for a Catholic agency so I just will have to shut my mouth. I am not a scrooge but we have many faiths working there..... We will find out soon enough what the off site confab was yesterday..... just rolling my eyes.
Dog got me up a little early, which means I may get more time under warm covers.
Wave to all who follow.
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Tossing beach bag and sunglasses onto lounge chair for later.
Getting ready early to go to an abstract painting class held at MSK for patients and caregivers.
I am going;
I have to get away from toxic DH--back home for 2 whole weeks and the entire time sick with something I have not caught.
I think he is having severe allergies and depression. He will never get better until he turns his head around.
I must get near some positive people and positive energy.
Waving to Missy and Sara and everyone who stops by later......
Sara - I love the word "confab"
Lana1 -
Tuesday morning
Sara, thanks! I really didn't feel like exercising at 8:45 p.m. but I told myself I need to get back at it and it needs to be a priority. It did feel good by the time I was done. Hoping to get there again tonight - but we have the appraiser coming tomorrow for the refinance on our house - so I need to clean! Hoping DH does most of it today while he's home!!!
Not stepping on the scale until Friday. Just buckling down.
DD requested crockpot steel cut apple cinnamon oatmeal last night and I obliged. I still had an egg and coffee with sugar-free creamer for breakfast, but did indulge in a 1/2 cup of the oatmeal. Yum! Now, must track it.
Performance evaluation this afternoon. Wish me luck!
Annie
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Workfile sucks, bad attitude, will be using the "invisible shield spray" to keep myself from mouthing off at work. Some Tuesdays are worse than Mondays......0
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Happy Tuesday!
Today can be summed up by a rather short Buddy Wakefield poem:
Sick White Beast
I choose to politely ask myself
to step aside
if I am in my own way.
If I do not get out of my own way
I choose to call a friend
who will have me removed.
Have a lovely one, y'all.1 -
Dinner done, toes purple pretty. Hot shower and then hot chocolate again (running low......).
Made next apt same day as hair as I get hair colored once every 3 months I just take the day off. Brain finally got smart.....
Sam - liked your poem. It is true - we can change our attitude or have someone else do it for us.
Find me under the Palm Tree with Tillie looking for yummy things on toothpicks.1 -
Didn't quite eat as well as I planned today, but tracked it all and still under calories. Carbs were a bit higher than I would have liked.
No treadmill as DD's homework took all night and then we needed to clean up for appraiser visit tomorrow. I just got done emailing DD's special ed case manager to discuss the homework load. DD, who is 13, spent 2 hours on homework last night and over 2 hours tonight. She was in tears and completely spent by the time she finished up tonight. It was one of the few times I actually just gave her a couple of answers so she could be done. I also helped type part of the short story she is writing for English class since she hunts & pecks and I type over 80 wpm.
6 year old DS complained of being tired, cold, and having a headache as soon as I picked him up from after-school care tonight. He has a temperature of 102 degrees! So, DH will stay home with him in the morning and then I will come home at lunchtime and take over.
Time for some hot chocolate and a hot bath!0 -
WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
On dog schedule which works because I go to bed early to make up for it.
Hoping to have lunch at Cafe - I say hoping as I didnt run by ATM at bank yesterday on way to get toes trimmed and painted (cant reach toes without hurting myself) so I am hoping the ATM at work is available..... Finally saw the light and made apt the same day as hair apt - so I can leave 2 hours of PTO on books. It is a dim light when it goes on, but glad it still works.
Annie - I know teachers are just as frustrated with the education situation. Hope there is a compromise. Hope your DS is feeling better. Tis the season and half the people I know at work are under the weather. If you take over at lunch can you also rest?
Wave to all who follow. Oatmeal is almost done and warmth is the comfort of the day.
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Morning all!!!
Well it's Wednesday. 7 weeks post c-section today. I still haven't done any walking or used the Simply Fit Board.
For the past few days it's been all about getting back into the routine of doing chores around the house now that I am about, I would say 90% back on my feet. At least this week I went back to work with my husband. He has the janitorial service contract for the building he works for during the day. I've been sweeping and emptying waste baskets. Trying to remember to squat instead of bending over. It's a start.
Googled wether or not I should start rebounding exercises again because I have a mini trampoline and those exercises really got me sweating but not a good idea to have my tummy bouncing up and down just yet.
Hope everyone has a lovely day.0 -
Wednesday morning
DS slept well last night but is definitely still feverish. He was still in bed when I left for work but his cheeks were very rosy. When I checked on him, he complained of being thirsty but having an icky tummy. I hope this doesn't turn into a stomach thing. DH will check his temp and give him more ibuprofen this morning.
Sara, I hope to take a little snooze or put my feet up this afternoon while I'm home. But so often when I get an afternoon at home I get busy doing other things. I should start writing out my Christmas card envelopes. I could do some baking. There is always laundry! I could also start wrapping Christmas gifts (which I hate doing).
Appraiser coming today for house refinance. We are dropping 1.5% off of our rate and lowering to a 15 year mortgage, which will pay off the house 7 years sooner - and before we are 60. House payment will go up a bit and I kind of hate that, but I do like the idea of building more equity sooner and paying off before we would retire. Eventually we will have to think about replacing the siding on the house and I imagine one day we will need to replace the furnace and air conditioner. The house is 21 years old. We've been in the house for almost 16 years.
PackersFan = be sure not to do too much too soon.
I'd better get some work done! BBL!
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Wednesday
Hello All~~
Checking in. Day full of Do List items. Today is my last "Good Day". Must get stuff done.
Tomorrow is a new chemo treatment (as planned). It's early in the morning. If you do not hear from me for a day or two, do not worry.
For anyone under the weather--feel better soon.
For Sara and anyone dealing with difficult people - the Cabana Boys are bringing a care package which includes Spray Valium to use either on yourself or on the difficult people.
Hugs to All~~
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Lana sending good thoughts for tomorrow - find what comfort you can.
Spray valium?? Nice Idea we have a couple of ladies taking extra strength "drama" pills this week. One hogs the printer and takes our stuff. Found out today how to get access to print so my name gets put on it - will tell other lady sitting by printer tomorrow.....
Dinner is ready as HOT food is my comfort at the moment.
Looking for good recipes for chicken for Christmas. Luckily I have time.
Annie - how did the eval go?? How is your son? Did your appraisal go well?
If I don't fly by before lights out, wave to all who stop by and wish all a good evening.0 -
THURSDAY
Cold this am. Found the sprinklers middle of night, what a waste of water.... (dog needed out).
Ice cream social at work, will get ice cream no toppings that's my compromise. They are having it today and tomorrow I may wait until tomorrow, but we shall see.
Sending good thoughts eastwards to Lana - stop by and post when you can please.
Oatmeal almost ready and need to get moving. Wave to all who follow. Stay warm and dry out there.0 -
Thursday morning and Happy December!
Spent my afternoon yesterday home with my sick little boy. Temperature reached 104 at one point. This morning it is 102.8. More Advil and Tylenol! His appetite has been okay, though. I got 2 miles in on the treadmill and then took a 1 hour nap with him. Managed to wrap one gift.
I am home all day with DS as DH really cannot miss or cancel his classes today. Went to the grocery store last night and purchased baking supplies. Hoping to make a couple of kinds of cookies today and deliver some out to DS at college along with the Advent calendar we forgot to send back with him on Sunday. (We always get the kids the cheap Advent calendars with the little chocolates inside).
I weighed myself this morning and wasn't really surprised to see a gain from the day before Thanksgiving. I am up 1.4. Would like to see it at 150 or lower when we fly to my mom’s in 3 weeks.
Planning to have a less-carby day today. More veggies! And since I’m home, I’ll definitely do 2 miles on the treadmill. There may be another nap in my future, too.
Sara – eval went well. It actually felt like we barely talked about me, so that was okay. DH said the appraiser walked through and took notes. Asked if we have a sprinkler system or if we had replaced the furnace or AC. The answer to all 3 is “no”. She noticed the new flooring and new hardware in the kitchen. I guess we’ll see!
Lana – sending thoughts and prayers your way today!
I’ll check in throughout the day. Greetings to all who follow!
177.8 Highest Weight Ever
152.8 (up 1.4 from last WI on 11/23/16)
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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Hello everyone!!! Thursday morning and 1st day of December. I'm up 4 oz. Can't say I've been good lately anyway. Hopefully I'll lose something by my birthday next month. Oh my goodness I'm in my 40's!!!
Lana- hope you are doing well.
Asalner- To get the house all worked out and have it paid off before your 60, AWESOME!!!!
Hope your little one gets well soon.
Tilliesmommy- Ice cream, yum. No toppings, not so bad. One scoop will. I know easier sad then done but you can do this.
Have a wonderful blessed day everyone!!!0 -
Peep.
Lana1 -
Good evening,
Dinner is easy, I have to eat one of my lunch salads before it goes "bad". Hot shower DVD and lights out.
Find comfort where you can.0 -
FRIDAY,
Good morning - TGIF - use as you need to.
Paper just got here. Dog letting me know.
Got a cookie on my doorhandle from landlord. He had extras, I asked if I could give on to person at work as she has had a bad week - our immediate supervisor is out sick and she now has to train 2 new employees. I figured a Friday cookie might be appreciated! Snowman shaped and frosted. Same lady left me a frosted chocolate doughnut months ago - so reciprication works.
We are asked at work how we can make everyone's holiday season better, start with yourself. How can you pamper yourself this month? Go to bed early? Curl up with a good book? Possibilities are there.
Will lurk from work. Wave to all who follow.0 -
Friday
Back at work. DS's fever seems to be down and staying down. He is back at school today. They have a 3 day weekend after today, so hoping that will help him fully recover from this bug.
Did not accomplish all that I would have liked yesterday. Only baked one batch of cookies and then delivered 1/2 of them to DS at college. I did a couple of loads of laundry. Did not get on treadmill. Scale was up another .2 today and I don't know how as I wasn't feeling very well yesterday and also did not eat much. Might be water weight. I only ate one cookie, so that was a win.
I am at the max weight I want to be and told DH that this weekend I need to keep everything in check as I do not want to go above this weight. I am determined not to gain any more over the holidays. So, good plan for today and for the weekend.
Must go shopping this evening for a long-sleeved shrug/sweater/cardigan to wear over a sleeveless dress I would like to wear to DS's concert tomorrow evening. I am so looking forward to hearing the choirs and symphony sing Christmas carols and sacred music. I'm sure my "music allergy" will be in full effect. Must remember to bring tissues! It will be a late night and then an early morning to get to church, but maybe Sunday afternoon will include a nap.
More later! Hello to all!0 -
Glad day is done. Will crawl under covers as soon as I can.
Dont really want to deal with people and christmas shopping so I will order calendars for myself online. Just got done 2 calendars and a book.
Someone at work actually got promoted - she is a minimalist (roll my eyes) and person who told me said she will be held to her numbers. Need to be careful how often I throw stones.....as I am not perfect and have to watch myself as well. One of my favorite people at work also just gave notice so I am glad for her because her commute will be almost nothing. Hope her replacement is nice.
Dinner in toaster, dog done having her dinner. She gets her spa day tomorrow and with any luck I will work on a Christmas stocking.
Annie hope you found something for tommorows event. Is your music allergy because you enjoy it so much you cry or because there is so much dust??
Wishing all a great evening.0
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