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  • brennerjlb
    brennerjlb Posts: 720 Member
    Aww thanks Lana!
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    holly, I eat cream of wheat or oatmeal with blueberries and ricotta cheese (use milk instead of water) so 2 dairy and one fruit to start day.

    Okay I cant improve on Lana's picture, but I can be nosy - what did you do for your birthday??
  • Twiley510
    Twiley510 Posts: 377 Member
    You are correct, Lynn! Our bodies don't always cooperate. If they did, I could eat bread and ice cream every day without pain or weight gain. :D

    Lost a lot of water weight yesterday.

    CW 208.2 (-5 lbs)
    HW 222 (in 2018)
    GW 190 by November
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    TUESDAY

    Good morning,

    Tracy, my dog meds schedule has changed and I am not up at 3am to feed her - thank you for starting us. I have lost 2 pounds on the scale (does it really tell the truth??) this week, so keep up the good work. For me my stress emotions get in the way and I reward myself with food.

    Getting hot again here. It is summer but these are July/August temps.

    One of dog's meds got halved and she is more interactive and vocal which for me is a good sign. Now to get her to eat what I think is nasty looking food.

    Tuesday is meeting with Mrs Monster whose street name just added "quit ridding my KITTEN". Need to complain less I am able to work from home at least for now.

    Wave to all who follow. Stay safe out there.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    YAY boss has next 2 days off, breathing deeply and relaxing.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 4,022 Member
    Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »
    YAY boss has next 2 days off, breathing deeply and relaxing.

    Good morning Sara~~

    So you have a meeting with Mrs. Monster today, and she will be taking Wed. and Thurs. off??
    Yeeeeeehah!
    Glad to hear the Miss Tillie is more lively.

    Well, I got into things yesterday that are not good for me and have a lot of sugar, so the scale shot up from calories plus water retention.

    I keep doing the same unhealthy *kitten* to myself. I'm just miserable too often, and I just stop caring. My therapist doesn't seem to have answers for that.....maybe I'll look online.

    Waves to you Tracy and to all who stop by later on~~

    Lana

    257.8 today
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  • brennerjlb
    brennerjlb Posts: 720 Member
    Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »
    holly, I eat cream of wheat or oatmeal with blueberries and ricotta cheese (use milk instead of water) so 2 dairy and one fruit to start day.

    Okay I cant improve on Lana's picture, but I can be nosy - what did you do for your birthday??

    Didn’t do a lot for my birthday, but did enjoy my day. My daughter came for a visit and most of the rest of the day I putzed around in my flower beds and gardens, which is a source of enjoyment for me!

    Lana - I am not a therapist by any means. My sister recently became a life/health coach. I have not gone through her program, but it seems it is a lot about finding self love. I am pretty sure that i am not there...I am my own worst enemy and am very hard on myself. Pretty sure harder on myself than I would be the ones I love. Anyway, which your therapist could help.
    Holly - caught up a bit and missed you were on Vacation at the beach. Sounds marvelous!

    Waves to Tracy, Maureen(missing her lately) and all else who stop by.
    Lynn
  • arniedog74
    arniedog74 Posts: 2,086 Member
    Well...Grandma ended up in the ER...they found absolutely nothing wrong..NOTHING...she stayed overnight...NOTHING wrong with her...I kind of think, she is lonely, scared of falling and just likes the attention... she no longer cooks for herself... she won’t eat what Uncle and his wife cook...so, unless she eats out, she has cheese and crackers for meals...in the hospital, she gets her meals brought to her and, seemed to really like the food...odd...anyway, they wanted her to go to Rehab facility, she refused. They want her to have in home care...she refused, mom over rode her and said yes...so, they will be getting that set up, soon...go Mom! I’m hoping, once someone comes in and helps (even 1 day a week) she will see, it’s not such a bad idea...hopefully, she won’t be too hard on the person..

    Sara- how is Miss Tillie? Being vocal really is a good sign...hope she continues to improve..

    Lana and Lynn- Thank you...it is tough..but, I’m not there... I’m basically an outsider...I just get frustrated when I think they should know better...

  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Miss T is improving a little at a time. She is more interactive, less groggy and more demanding. For me that is a good sign and she eats a little of her food.

    Your family has life long habits that are probably not going to change. Kudos to your mother for making gma have home care- they can make her food she likes!! Hang in there, there is only so much you can do about the rest of them. Be there for her - if there is a "dont eat" list steer clear of it, but you can bring her "special treats".......

    Need to get to sleep. I am so tired lately, that I have been sleeping for lunch. Means I have to go to sleep earlier.

    Catch you on the flip side.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    WEDNESDAY

    Good morning, half way through week already? One more day without boss.

    I smell like the dog food as she can and does fight me when trying to syringe meds in her throat. Not a perfume I recommend. I forgot to give her the anti nausea meds, but when timer goes off..... other meds must be on empty stomach.

    Hot and humid for us - just is.

    Need to aim towards work. Wave to all who follow. Stay safe out there.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 4,022 Member
    edited June 2020
    Good morning Sara ~~

    I survived walking with the ladies this morning. We went farther along the trail than we usually do: I walked 4.5 miles. Gah. My face was red for a little while afterwards.

    Waving to all who stop by later on.

    *collapsing onto lounge chair*

    Lana

    (same as yesterday 😨)
  • brennerjlb
    brennerjlb Posts: 720 Member
    Way to go Lana~ 4.5! woohooo! you deserve a lounge chair for a bit.
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    Thanks to those who shared their breakfasts. I like cream of wheat and oatmeal also. Never put ricotta in. Sounds interesting. The only time I eat large breakfast is when I'm coming out. Hot and humid here in PA. Was up in the attic of my older home. My granddaughter and I.went early this morning. (Dining out). My kindle and computer are dying slow deaths. Have a good day.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 4,022 Member
    edited June 2020
    **** THURSDAY June 11 ****

    Good morning All~~

    I'm just getting us started today. Sara I hope that you got some sleep and that Miss T is doing a bit better each day.

    *tossing beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for later on*

    Lana

    255.6 today
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  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Good morning,

    I slept in this morning just a little but it makes pre work hectic. She woke me up again last night to go outside.

    Dog to vet and more blood work. Will check in afterwards.

    Off to deal with Mrs Monster - she has had 2 days to recharge.

    Wave to all who follow.
  • Dakase83
    Dakase83 Posts: 2,524 Member
    🙋‍♀️ Guilty..... Back again for the 86,529th time!!!!
  • arniedog74
    arniedog74 Posts: 2,086 Member
    Sara- I am so incredibly sorry. My heart hurts for you. I was not expecting that news...I know you weren’t, either. It is never an easy decision. But, you did what was best for Miss Tillie. I hope she finds my Domino and they become fast fur friends...
    HUGE HUGS
  • holly1283
    holly1283 Posts: 741 Member
    Words can't express. So sorry.
  • Twiley510
    Twiley510 Posts: 377 Member
    Friday

    Dearest Sara,
    So very sorry for your loss. You were the best mommy she could have had. Hugs.

    Tracy
  • brennerjlb
    brennerjlb Posts: 720 Member
    I echo Tracy's words - you were a great mom to Miss T. I am sorry. So very sorry.
    I will be thinking of you!
    Lynn
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Good morning,

    Overslept as I had trouble sleeping. I am late to start work and while I dont care I must be timely. For once I am working in my PJs for a little while.

    TGIF

    Thank you for your kind words. We were both lucky and it was worth it.

    Wave to all who follow.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 4,022 Member
    edited June 2020
    Oh my gosh, Sara~~
    I am so so sorry to hear the sad news.
    You were compassionate to make the right choice for Miss Tillie.

    (I mailed a card a few days ago addressed to the both of you. Oy.)

    Big, big hugs to you~
    Lana
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Lana dont worry about the card and Miss T - she knows and its all good.

    Guess it is time to reorganize this place so that should new dog come my knitting etc is safe off the ground!!!

    Mrs Monster offered for me to take day off - dont have time off so I am plugging along.

    Walking tonight will be very helpful.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Nothing like an unexpected downpour to get you moving faster!!!

    Hot tea/hot chocolate and maybe cream of wheat for dinner??

  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 4,022 Member
    edited June 2020
    ***⛱ SATURDAY June 13th 🏝 ***

    Good morning everyone~~

    The sun is up, and we have a new day, thank goodness~~

    Now where is that Cabana Boy with the coffee?

    Lana

    256.4 today
    258.8 highest
    214.0 2020 goal
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Good morning,

    Lana I am sorry the cboy was late. We need more training or new recruits or both.

    I could sleep in as my normal schedule is out the door, yet again. Groceries, phone store, Vet clinic, then home. I will take the Vet clinic something nice to eat as a thank you and I have a job opening info for one of the Vet techs.

    My afternoon is open and I stayed up late with a neighbor talking. There is a good chance she will be moving but this is a good move for her. So as I knew I was sleeping in......

    Will fly by later. Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    edited June 2020
    Still no ice cream in the house. I have been fixated on plantain chips which are either 50mg sodium per serving (plain) or 90mg per serving (lime flavored). Not that I dont like chocolate, but it is just too "sweet" right now. I also know I will have ice cream tomorrow so saving up my calories.

    Had a nice long talk with coworker who I gave all my dog food to. I gave her my dog's next grooming apt card and called the groomer to tell her Miss T will no longer visit and so groomer and coworker will connect to set up an apt.

    so I need to go walking - I dont need too many steps so it is not impossible to hit my goal.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,404 Member
    6k steps today for the first time in about a week, I am hoping it will let me sleep better.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 4,022 Member
    edited June 2020
    ***** ☀️ SUNDAY, June 14th ☀️ *****

    Hey Sara~~

    I am glad that you stayed up late the other night talking with your neighbor. Even though the likely move will be good for her, I really feel how it is to lose anyone at all at this time in our lives, especially right now for you. 🤗💖🤗
    - - - -

    I am having a heck of a time these past two months, since my return from the grotesque month out in Las Vegas, having been treated shabbily by my estranged, strange husband.

    I live alone here in NC, and it is a tough haul.
    I find myself clocking a lot of calories in alcoholic beverages, which is so unhealthy and kittens my weight loss efforts. Gah.

    I meant to post this on Saturday, but found it still in "the box" this morning.

    Lana

    256.4 today
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