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Good evening,
Crashing after work was such a treat.
Making a zucchini enchilada casserole - my tortillas are not going to roll so when in doubt reform the same ingredients.
I hope to get up early and go shopping. A good nights sleep is wanted here too.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** July 30 ***
Happy Saturday 🌼
Yesterday I had some lower digestive issues, so I think I'm a bit dehydrated, hence the lower number at the scale.
I have to fly up to NYC tomorrow for some routine medical appointments. The poundage is sure to come back up when I enjoy my favorite Chinese food there. It is what it is.
Sara - Your zucchini enchilada casserole sounds wonderful! 😋
Waves to those who might stop by later on 👋🏻
Lana
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Good morning,
Up early, went grocery shopping. Stopped by hairdresser's to see how she was doing after surgery and got Papa Murphy's Chicken Bacon Artichoke (has spinach as well) pizza so between that and the enchiladas my meals are set for a couple of days.
Napping today as well- read a new romance? Could be.
Wishing all a good day. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
Happy Saturday all! Today was my last day at my retail job. I’m going to be on call so if main job ot dries up I can pick up shifts. Application for mba is almost done just have statement of reasons left.1
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*** July 31 ***
Goodbye July - 🧡
Getting ready to go up to NYC. So much covid still going around--will be wearing mask and not eating or drinking anything on the plane.
Sara - I hope you have a relaxing day today.
Missy - Congrats on the improvement with the two jobs.
Good luck with the statement of purpose for the MBA.
There's lots of examples online. I didn't read them, but if it fits with your personality, include a tiny bit about being of service and helping others, so the thing isn't all "me-me-me".
I hope that you aren't offended by this un-asked-for advice.
Big hugs 🤗
Waves to anyone who pops by the Cabana Club today 🌴
Lana
264.4 today
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LanaCabana537 wrote: »*** July 31 ***
Goodbye July - 🧡
Getting ready to go up to NYC. So much covid still going around--will be wearing mask and not eating or drinking anything on the plane.
Sara - I hope you have a relaxing day today.
Missy - Congrats on the improvement with the two jobs.
Good luck with the statement of purpose for the MBA.
There's lots of examples online. I didn't read them, but if it fits with your personality, include a tiny bit about being of service and helping others, so the thing isn't all "me-me-me".
I hope that you aren't offended by this un-asked-for advice.
Big hugs 🤗
Waves to anyone who pops by the Cabana Club today 🌴
Lana
264.4 today
Thank you 😊 no offended at all. Very appreciative.
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Good evening,
Lana where did August go? Then I remember the 100 plus weeks...... It is what it is.
Missy your energy will be best used looking forwards. At least you have options with OT or retail. I agree with Lana about the "serving others" it is a big trend it companies to brag about what they do for their community.
Hope you both have a great evening.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.1 -
*** August 1st ***
Good morning all~~
I'm up and half awake and getting ready to go to a dentist appointment. What was I thinking when I agreed to take an 8AM appointment? 🤦🏼♀️
I hope that you all have a decent day today 🤗
Lana
265.8 today (Chinese 😋)1 -
Happy August!
Love this "topic title.."
Here I Go Again..... Day 1 ... Fresh Month - Fresh Start....
Gotta get 30 lbs OFF!
Oh how I hope I will stay steady and not give up this time!
Have A Happy, Blessed, and Goal Reachin' month y'all!
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Good evening,
Hello SassyHomemaker -nice picture and glad you joined us. We are an open group and people come and go - but stop by and post.
Tomorrow is last day of work without boss, need to savor it.
Humid and clouds will rain in the mountains. Nice shower will relax me to sleep.
Lana - I also have a really early dental apt this month. We made these apts thinking it was going to be SO HOT earlier was better.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
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*** August 2 ***
Sara - Ooooooh - yes, savor the days without 🐉 Dragon Lady.
Sassy - what an amazing sky in that photo of yours!
*waving to Andreas for more coffee*
Lana
265.8 today
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Thanks Y'all!
Day 1 was GOOD!
Man, how quickly you get "out-of-shape" when ya fall off the wagon AND roll down the hill! lmbo ..
Geez... My Leslie Sansone - 1 Miracle Mile with band kicked my butt. Plus a stroll-walk with Bailey-Boo for 20 minutes. (her first walk in a while... she has osteoarthritis in hips. Her pain meds are workin' well now.)
Day 2 (In Progress)
Had more pep this time with the Miracle Mile!
Bailey's walk will be at 8pm.. (we near the sun... I mean in Texas.) ha!
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Good evening,
Sassy I can understand the walk a mile - I put 200 steps in all at one time period today and darn if my hips didnt tell me about it. Bailey is adorable.
Lana, thank you for starting us. You post such pretty pictures as well.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
*** August 3 ***
Good morning ☀️☀️☀️
Sara - it's the middle of the week....pull out your dragon fire extinguisher! I hope your day goes well in spite of any "noise" from the boss.
Sassy - Oh, your Bailey is gorgeous! Please post another photo of her. What breed is she? Such a sweet face 🥰
Time to post this and get my journey home under way.
Waves to all who stop by later on~~
*tossing beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for Mid Week Happy Hour at the Cabana Club*
Lana
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Good evening,
Rice cooking for the Honey chicken Chinese frozen pieces in the toaster oven- 3 meals for me.
Isnt Bailey boo a real sweetie? Just want to walk up and pet her.
Dragon lady came out all fire to coworker only to find out later she had incorrect information - oops - for 98% of us that would be humbling -luckily it meant the end of her rant on my coworker. Sent coworker an encouraging post and got her a bag of spicy chips.
Have to go to bed earlier as my new neighbor's morning schedule is kicking me into a brain fog.
Lana - I will meet you on the sympathy couch in the corner as soon as I eat dinner.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.0 -
*** August 4 ***
Good morning All ☀️
Sara - Dragon Lady is an idiot on top of all of her other problems. Good grief.
Yesterday was a salt fest it seems. I just didn't think about it as I was doing it. Sheesh. I've got to drum up some energy to make more of my food from scratch. Also, it would help to ask for water or orange juice on the plane instead of tomato juice. 🤦🏼♀️
* waving at Philippe for more coffee *
Lana
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Good evening,
Another day to "glow" in the heat.
Ordered the heavy items to be delivered by Walmart as I have no clue how I would get them in/out of my car to my place.
Fruit today no veg. Just is. Tomorrow may be more of the same.
Time to crash and figure out dinner later.
Lana - at least you know a solution to your salt intake -no more kicking yourself it does no good.
Tomorrow is Friday - that is good for something.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Howdy, serial starters. I'm checking in because I'm clinging to my motivation and determination by my fingernails - since last weekend (too many adult beverages), Tuesday night dinner out with friends, Wed and Thurs night high salt dinner, also adult beverages last night, I am up a whopping 6lbs on my last logged weight (9 days ago) and every fibre of my being just wants to order a large cheesy crust pepperoni pizza and commit death by calories.
I've started SO many times, including successfully losing over 80lbs 2014-2016, but then life kicked me around and I'm back with all 80 plus more. I MUST lose this weight, I'm miserable, unhealthy and keep like crap! But I also just want to throw my toys out of the pram today.2 -
*** August 5 ***
Hello Alatariel and welcome ✨
It's best to not look back. Just look forward.
For me, it's all about the grocery store and what I bring into the house. It sounds like you have a social life and eat out from time to time, so those times can be your splurges, but make home "safer".
Stock up on lean protein and veggies, pre-cooked if necessary. Don't sentence yourself to only salads.
Where do you live? Are you able to get out walking, or is it too hot right now?
Sending hugs 🤗
Good morning Sara ☀️
I hope that your day flies by and you are soon home and happy for the weekend. Any plans besides the well-deserved R&R?
Sassy, how are you doing down there? Drink your water!
Waves to the rest of the Cabana Club 👋🏻 The Boys have a nice Friday Happy Hour planned, with some new music 🎵
Lana
269.0 I didn't want to type this, but best to face it. Grocery store fail last week brought candy into the house. All gone now.
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*** August 6 ***
Good morning ☀️
Just getting us started. Trying to get myself started too 🤣
*tossing beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for later*
Lana
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I'm clinging here. Not up to speed for daily log in/posting, but I haven't checked out entirely. Busy with dogs--last week before school/work resumes. My daughter arrives 8/11 and it's always harder for me to lose weight when my kids are with me--guess I'd better figure it out. She plans to stay (although I don't assume that means she WILL; she's very changeable).
We had some coolish weather for a couple of days--didn't get above 88. Still very humid and it makes me laugh that I consider 88 "coolish." How quickly I've fallen
Jem is getting big and strong. Thank goodness I've got him listening pretty well to the most critical commands. Skye is her dear, sweet self. Getting her enough exercise continues to be the central organizing principle of my life, haha. Easier with Jem to distract/play with her some.
Hope all are well and happy.
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Good evening,
I bought ankle bracelets online only to find out my ankles are too big. I will gift them to my hairdresser and/or her daughter - will google ankle bracelet one size fits all....
Long day muggy and not hot so one good thing.
Alatariel - Lana has some good advice - mine would be to exercise a little more and drink a little more water.
Today I made myself walk and got 4800 steps.
Will be on the couch looking for a dance partner with Lana at the CabanaBoy club.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
Ps that was last nights post not posted - rolling eyes. Gave the ankle bracelet with no extensions to hairdresser's daughter but the hairdresser took it. Glad someone liked it !! The other one I am wearing on the last link, hope that improves with better living habits - but on is on so that is gooe enough for me right now.
Enchilada casserole turned out well.
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*** August 7 ***
Good morning everybody 🌼
Maureen - Check in when you can. Yes, it's good for both of your pups to have each other for company and playtime. Good to hear that your daughter is coming this week.
Sara - Interesting about the ankle bracelets. I've never had one--never clued in that they are adjustable, but now I understand why some that I've seen on people had a little bit hanging down. I guess those are the links that are not needed for that person. Do you have in your area one of those make your own jewelry-beading places? You could make yourself some extenders there and have them attach them to your favorite ankle bracelets.
I love Sundays with their sense of no need to get anything done.
Waves to all who stop by later on.
Lana
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Good afternoon,
Eating salad and will have zucchini enchilada casserole for dinner.
Napping on list of to do but then I sleep so much it I am awake until some horrible hour, so we shall see.
Wishing all a good day. Stay safe and sane out there.2 -
*** August 8 ***
Oh my, it's Monday 😮
I've decided that I am going to try walking today. There are two other ladies signed up for the Pumpkin Loop Trail Meetup, so if I can only walk a portion of it and turn around, they can keep each other company and continue. It will be only 80-ish degrees then, so I'm going to see what I can do.
I'll check in again later.
Have a good day y'all 🌸
Lana
266.8 today
yesterday: 30+ min flopping around in the pool1 -
Happy Monday. My last "summer Monday." I'm not officially back at work until 8/17, but I will be so glad to gain early access to my classroom and rosters, etc., by going in next Monday 8/15. There is always too much to do and no time to do it.
It seems to be getting a bit cooler here---fewer days in the mid 90s, evenings getting down to 72. I'm enjoying cooler mornings with the dogs and my walks/runs with Skye are slightly less difficult.
Gotta get an eating plan going. Still too hungry most days to leave a deficit. Guess I'd better get back into salads--they make a huge difference for me.
I hope everyone has a good week.1 -
Good afternoon,
Did not step on scale but my tops are looser than they have been and that is important to remember.
I asked my manager - dragons boss- if I would be considered for going back to the job I had before MonsterWorld started. Manager asked me to apply as it would involve the consent of the lead and Sup.
Not HOT here like it has been lower 93's is warm but not insanely so.
Lana do not underestimate the value of flopping around in a pool, you are burning calories.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.2 -
*** August 9 ***
Good morning 🌼
Well, I did go walking with the ladies yesterday, and it was not as difficult as I thought it would be, mostly because it wasn't beastly out. I walked the slightly short-cut trail for 2.25 miles, and I totaled 4.5 miles for the day. The bottoms of my feet were sore but seem better today.
Sara - congrats on your tops being looser - that is great! Good luck with the job change at work. Keep us posted 🍀
Maureen - Let's hope that it continues to be cooler at night, which makes the mornings nice.
Going in a day or so early makes a lot of sense. 👍🏻
I too have been hungry throughout the day. I've got to rein in the impulse purchases at the store, so I don't have cr@p around the house to snack on.
*Yes, Benoit, I would like more coffee, s'il te plaît*
Waves to all who stop by later on~~
Lana
267.2 ugh
2.25 miles walk; 15 min pool exercise1 -
Good morning.
Lana, good job with the walking. I'm averaging 4-5 miles a day right now without jogging-- sore ankle, bad cough still (I think it's a post-Covid thing; getting better just in the last 2 days, thankfully). Allergies and injuries are the bane of my existence.
I'm trying to find something that will fill me up for breakfast. Too often, eating breakfast just makes me hungrier all day long. Usually I just delay eating until as late in the morning as possible--I know that's not recommended, but honestly, it doesn't really matter, I've found; whatever works to reduce total daily cal intake is best. But I've been getting hungry early in the day, hence the need for a more filling breakfast. I just tried adding a serving of peanut butter to my morning oatmeal--we'll see how that goes!
Have a good day, folks.0 -
Good afternoon,
My filters were not doing well today and instead of telling a coworker off I ended up eating a candy bar with no chocolate and restaurant tortilla chips. Just is
Got a little more than 5k walking today.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.0
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