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I’m really, really over this year. Really. My step dad is in the hospital. First time in 20 years, I’ve known him to be in hospital or, sick enough to warrant trip to ER. Not that he’s healthy. Just never needed to go. He hadn’t been feeling well all week and meds Dr gave him, didn’t help. Mom took him to ER, today. He is in Congestive Heart failure...Really? Crazy thing, that is what my Dad died from. Wow....mom doesn’t want me to come home. Thinks he’ll be released tomorrow. I may go, if he isn’t...was planning a visit next weekend...
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I have had a very busy day, with lots of walking and kayaking, and am now waiting for my kids to bring me some ice cream. I have the calories to spare and there is no junk food in the house. I've also taken ibuprofen so when I go to bed in a bit, I won't be bothered by a few sore, tired muscles. It was a lovely day after early morning humidity cleared--low 80s, sunny, not too humid, and a nice breeze to keep the bugs away. Today is what most of a WI summer should feel like, and we've had too few of these so far.
Skye was so funny on the kayak. I forgot her life vest but felt comfortable without it; my friend is an excellent kayaker and is experienced with taking dogs on the water. Skye jumped in a few times, and slid in a few times; she really likes to be on the front of the boat. So tomorrow, at my friend's suggestion, I'll be getting something to put on the front of my kayak to improve her grip--the kind of mat you use under a sleeping bag, cut and fastened on with velcro so I can take it off if I don't need it. The vest I have this time is too small--the previous one was too large, so I have to return that for a medium, which should be fine. Clearly the young woman who helped me find a vest didn't know how to measure Skye properly, because when I used the measurement (the first time, she just handed me the large and said it would be perfect) she gave me to pick the 2nd one, it was much too small. You can see for yourself how Skye likes to ride.
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*** SATURDAY July 11th ***
Hello to everyone who stops by today 👋🏻
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arniedog74 wrote: »I’m really, really over this year. Really. My step dad is in the hospital. First time in 20 years, I’ve known him to be in hospital or, sick enough to warrant trip to ER. Not that he’s healthy. Just never needed to go. He hadn’t been feeling well all week and meds Dr gave him, didn’t help. Mom took him to ER, today. He is in Congestive Heart failure...Really? Crazy thing, that is what my Dad died from. Wow....mom doesn’t want me to come home. Thinks he’ll be released tomorrow. I may go, if he isn’t...was planning a visit next weekend.
Hi Dawn~~
I am sorry to hear that you are having stress because of your step dad's diagnosis of CHF. People can live fairly well for a very long time after getting this diagnosis. My father had it and lived to 92.
I urge you to please relax, don't worry, and go visit next weekend, as you planned.
Huge hugs,
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Maureen - Cute photo! Looks like it was glorious weather indeed!
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Good morning,
Another HOT day here yippee! I am taking a neighbor shopping to see if another store has items her "go to" store was out of. Asked why so early - less people in store.
1) walking
2) if I can get at store today an asian noodle stir fry
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Good morning. Dawn, my heart hurts for you, your dad, and your family. Prayers for all.
Lana, thanks. I love that pic.
Sara, I like getting out early to stores, too, even under normal circumstances. I pretty much hate all shopping, so the fewer people in my way, the better. It's frustrating if I time it slightly wrong and there's only one check-out open for 5 people in line, but that is still better to me than negotiating aisles or dressing rooms that have people in them. The good part I've noticed is that the steps add to my mileage
It's so much cooler to walk in a store some days. Do you wear something--phone, watch--that keeps track so you can count that as part of your walk today?
I woke up tired today--my Garmin says I covered 7.7 miles yesterday, so that could be why. Looks like we are back to hot and humid, so it will be a good day to move slowly when I'm getting in my basic walks. Trying to think of the shadiest areas that have grass and no undergrowth, on high ground--less buggy. I wear bug spray but it's still annoying if the bugs are thick and it's humid. They literally drown when they land on my sweat--how's that for an image? Thank god most don't land when I wear the spray.
I've been so busy the last 2 days my food logging has been disrupted. I am still making good choices and not depriving myself. I had a lovely ice cream to add calories yesterday after my exercise took me about 1200 over my budget. That's really rare--usually my exercise adds 300-500, which is just perfect for my appetite and levels of hunger. I also used a calculator to figure out what exercise I'd need to do to keep that number of extra cals when I reach goal, and it wasn't as bad as I thought I know myself and if I only get a budget of 1350 or lower at maintenance, I'll struggle to maintain. But those exercise cals make such a difference to me and 1600 cals will keep me happy. I'm more than willing to walk the extra mile or two for those.
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*** SUNDAY July 12th ***
.....just getting us started....gotta scoot....lots to do today~
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Good morning, all. It's a pretty day here--not too humid, clear and high of 84 predicted. I got up and out early with the pups, did my jogging, had some coffee, and got a load of laundry ready to go. Haven't actually put the laundry in the machine yet, though.
I've been frustrated with my own lack of motivation--laziness--for a very long time. Yesterday, I realized I know how to improve my performance as an "athlete," (not elite!!!!!!), and why wasn't I applying my own knowledge to my other concerns? So, as of today, I'm using some of my strategies for improving fitness/exercise performance to address other shortcomings--and it begins with starting small, just like weight loss, and making change gradually.
My Garmin is telling me I have covered 3.6 miles already today, and I'm wondering how that can be right. My phone says 2.7, and that seems almost exactly right--but usually the Garmin is more accurate (I think!). Maybe I got up and walked around after midnight and just don't remember--wearing the watch, not carrying the phone.
It's a mystery.
I'm keeping an eye on all the debate about reopening schools. It seems so obvious that it will be a disaster of epic proportions if they reopen during this spike--but who knows where things will be 2-4 weeks from now? I suspect we will still being seeing numbers going up then, and all the clamoring "open them" will stop. But then, I'm using reason and science to form my opinion. And for some reason, I don't feel particularly vulnerable. I have no reason to assume I'll do ok if/when I get Covid; I don't have a lot of risk factors (obesity, mainly), but many healthy, younger people have gotten quite ill and even died, so why do I feel relatively safe? But, I'm glad I do-and I try to keep anxiety about my kids to a low level. One son had Whooping Cough in an outbreak here and has had some lung sensitivity since, but that's only in winter and he's a college athlete. He's the one I worry about most, until I remember that part about "even healthy, young people . . ."
Hoping you all have some good plans for the day. I want to kayak later but my usual boating buddy is not available, so I have to find someone else. I don't boat alone. And the dogs will go to the DP with me later. We did our morning exercise in the conservancy that is right outside my door.
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Good morning,
One day to sleep in so I took advantage, so hot last night it never cooled down so I stayed out with neighbors had a sausage / chips and got some steps dancing to the music (by myself I am uncoordinated with set feet work).
Hope to get some hardware (lightbulb, air filter and adjust chair for work) done today - will have to go to hardware store for new air filters..... but otherwise i am inside. After I wash my hand wash dishes, I will make 2 batches of stir fry mixes and freeze the extras so my week is easy.
Today is our hottest and last day of over 100 heat (105) yuckee poo.
Maureen - if you see the young people acting like there is no trouble partying and drinking there is your answer- so long as they dont care - we are in for a longer haul. But it will change when things hit too close to home for them. Even our President was seen wearing a mask !!!!
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane and cool out there.
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Sara, I have not seen young folks partying, but only b/c I'm never where I might see them The teens in herds on our local trail are enough to have me shaking my head. As a teacher, I know darn well that half or more of them told mom, "But I'm just meeting Becky, and we will be safe." Umhuh. I thought about taking pics and posting them to a neighborhood page, so parents could see what their kids are up to, but that would be creepy and possibly illegal, I suppose. A lot of teen girls are incapable of walking independently and must be draped over one another, too. Under normal circumstances, it makes me smile. Not so much when I think how their parents will feel if the kid gets sick.
Sounds like you have a good plan for the day. Stay hydrated.0 -
MONDAY
Supposed to be cooler here there was a breeze last night so we shall see.
Had my work chair adjusted by neighbor it is solid metal base and I knew I couldnt fix it alone. He also put up my bulletin board. I replaced lights and a/c filter after going to hardware store, first time I have seem everyone wearing a mask.
Cooler air better chair - how could I dislike Monday?
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Good morning Sara~~
I bet it feels good for you to have gotten some things done: the chair, the bulletin board, lights and filters, the meal prep. Yay for you!
I am still struggling with staying on program. That is because I am fragile emotionally, and I live alone with no "adult supervision".
Once again, I will be looking for The Key today.
Waves to all who stop by later on~~
BBL
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Hello all!
Maureen - love the picture with the kayak. My goofy lab would have me and her in the water if I tried that
Sara - glad you had such help from neighbor. That is awesome!
Lana - the struggle....I understand.
Dawn - sorry to hear about all of the medical troubles. That is very stressful. Take care of yourself! Be kind to you!
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I've been on hiatus for no good reason. Dawn, I think, sorry if I got the wrong name, sorry to hear about your step dad. I of course don't know the severity of his congestive heart failure but it isn't necessarily life threatening if the treatment takes the fluid out of the lungs. Both my parents was treated and released for it. It is not to be taken lightly but can be treated unless the heart is already compromised. Think good thoughts and prayers. Sorry for the wrong verb tense.2
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*** TUESDAY July 14th ***
Bastille Day 🇫🇷
Good morning Sara and Lynn and Holly and everyone else who stops by today~~
Scale showed me an ugly number this morning. Gee, could it have been the breakfast sausage, potato chips, ham, and other prepared foods? Gah.
*tossing towel and beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for later*
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Got a date with my lovely therapist..... always good, even on the tough days. The its a home made naan bread vegan pizza (I'm not vegan but eat a lot of vegan as my daughter is). Then I aim to walk into town instead of driving in. And that depends on the rain!
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Good morning,
Stayed out later than planned talking with neighbors - with mask on. One of the few interactions I get in the day.
Scale not quite my friend either and I have an apt with pcp end of month. It is what it is and I need to stop grazing after dinner. Weather nice enough to go walking this week instead, so put on my to do list.
Sara628 - naan bread pizza is incredible enjoy that and your therapist visit.
I need to make sure I keep the water going as it is not as hot out.
Mrs Monster is gone for today / tomorrow which means I wont be email / IM "bombed" in the day. How relaxing.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Hi, all. I think I missed yesterday. I'm getting too careless about logging. I need to slow down all the useless stuff I'm filling my time with, and take time to log. I have not bought breakfast food yet this week, either, so I am letting myself get too hungry while waiting for a suitable time to call the first meal "lunch." I know I can get too hungry doing this, so I need to stop. But so far, have stayed on track with my calorie budget.
Nice weather the last 3 days and I've missed most of it, being inside and sore and not walking like I should--well, just yesterday. Heading out after this post to get some exercise before I go to a friend's home for a social-distancing get together. Another colleague is bringing her daughter who has a severe, chronic illness, so we will all be super careful. Skye gets to go, too.
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I've been on hiatus for no good reason. Dawn, I think, sorry if I got the wrong name, sorry to hear about your step dad. I of course don't know the severity of his congestive heart failure but it isn't necessarily life threatening if the treatment takes the fluid out of the lungs. Both my parents was treated and released for it. It is not to be taken lightly but can be treated unless the heart is already compromised. Think good thoughts and prayers. Sorry for the wrong verb tense.
Thank you..I know, it's treatable and he can live a long while with it... my worry, is I am 3 hrs away and mom doesn't really have anyone to be with her... my Dad also passed away from CHF... but, he had other issues... mom says, he is doing ok, just keeps getting dizzy... may be a med adjustment... hopefully, they can get him straightened out soon...
Thanks again,
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Its Lunch time - Dawn if your DD is one many meds dizziness is possible with the medical interaction, but that is also a valid reason to see Dr.
CA is on lockdown again, so I do not know if my apts will be cancelled later this month or not.
I have a get together next week and I am willing to have them hang out on my patio with my dining room table and chairs - we shall see it is only 3 people.
Need to inhale food and back to salt mine.
Hang in there.
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This seems like my kind of thread. In fact, I'm starting again today. I have about 57 lbs to loose. It seems like an unachievable goal, but I know it's possible.2
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*** WEDNESDAY July 15th ***
Good morning all and a big welcome to QueenZee ☀️ You posted very early this morning. Where do you live?
Please visit us as often as you can.
We will help each other get to where we want to be.
Waving to Sara and Dawn and Lynn and Tracy and Kathryn and Maureen and Holly and Sara in the UK and Runa (I miss you Runa in Tulsa!) and Saltine and Missy in the NorthEast.
Sara, make hay while Mrs Monster is away.
Dawn, I hope that things get better every day for your step dad and his heart.
Mother Nature has graced NC with another morning of sunshine, so I am feeling upbeat.
The Cabana Boys will be having a special Wednesday Happy Hour with zero-calorie drinks and snacks~~
Lana
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Good morning,
Short note I cut it close this morning. AARRGGHH.
Got 5700 steps yesterday, so the after dinner walk is productive. Scale was kinder this morning. Cant walk and munch at the same time (at least in theory).
People in proximity are showing possible COVID signs, so you would think people would wear masks? I am one of the few and a couple wear them more often.
My community has not put their "smart hat" on and are still thinking through their "child". Not surprised just is.
Time to run and enjoy my last Mrs Monster free day for awhile.
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I knew it had been awhile since I checked in but when I saw there have been over 400 posts since I did.... WHOA!
You guys have been busy!!! No way I am going to be able to go back through all those posts so I guess I will have to pick up from here, just like I was a newbie!
So how is everyone? How has everyone been? Whats new?? How are the cabana boys??2 -
Hi to all. We have had a lot of rain. I went for a walk with Skye and was soaked with sweat from the humidity, even though it was only 70F out; no rain at that time, either. I had a treat from my daughter and just haven't been hungry the rest of the day, so I am going to assume that was enough on top of my tuna salad lunch.
Welcome, Queenz. I have discovered that slow and steady seems to work, at least thus far. I'm about 25 lbs down since the beginning of March and it seems something of a miracle. I never get too hungry, even though I exercise a lot right now while I have the time. Once school resumes, I'll be busy teaching and I don't know if it will be so easy. But it's encouraging b/c I don't seem to be having the issues with hunger. I know I will be very tired, and I have to be prepared not to eat as though it will somehow make me feel less tired; I've done that in the past.
Hoping everyone is doing well.0 -
Third day in a row I have walked 5k or more - will keep this up while the temps are not so HOT -3
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I have been a serial starter forever! Did WW years ago for awhile, went vegan, tried a weight loss program at work. Crapped out early on in some and lasted longer in others. But here I am back to being fat woman. I am determined this is the last time. I am 62, have intermittent afib, my mother died two years ago from heart failure. I just can't take it anymore. This is it! I am all in.3
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Morning all. Met up with a friend I havent seen since pre lockdown yesterday, and shared a cream tea with her as my late birthday treat. It was so lovely - both to see her and have the tea. No guilt, just planned meals around it and tried to walk extra where I could to help the balance.
Today is tidy and clean the flat day - yug.
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*** Thursday July 16th ***
Welcome to Oracle~ Ugh! Intermittent Afib. I understand completely.
I just started having arrhythmia last night and this morning, after living worry-free, having had an ablation 5 years ago. I hope that it settles down today. I do not want to go to the hospital for this during covid....
Sara in UK, what is a cream tea?
Kathryn - So good to see you! The Cabana Boys have missed you terribly!
Maureen - when does school resume for you up in Wisconsin?
Sara in CA - 🎉Congratulations on your excellent walking streak! I hope that the temperatures let you get a few more days in before the next heat wave.
Waving to Dawn and Lynn and Tracy and Holly and Runa and Saltine and QueenZee
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