Serial Starters
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Hello everyone, thank you for all your kind welcomes. I am working on trying to limit myself to one desert or soda a day. Did it for a week then dropped the ball. Starting over today.
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Good Day, All!
Lana, I have an online blog (anonymous) where I keep my life experiences.....including panic attacks. I have been doing this for nearly 30 years, since my divorce …hard to believe. It's not a daily thing....maybe once a month. It's interesting though....rereading my earliest entries shows how I am not the same person now as I was then.
@Empress62 , Did I miss your original post or did I just forget I saw it? Don't mind me....I have that Sumtimers. 😆
I try to do the same with desserts but am not always successful. We are only human after all. Good luck with your efforts! And keep posting!
This cold weather has got to GO! Some areas actually got snow! I know April is a transition month but COME ON!!! Transition already!
Had some if my shrimp and pasta for lunch. Not sure about dinner yet. But I remembered to take my pills...usually I forget and don't take them till dinner.
Still making my free giveaways...this is my latest....
I found some new patterns I will try…one is a little baseball cap keychain. And in between I am still working on afghans. This cold weather makes crocheting easy.
Keep smiling!
Sandy
TMW - 171.6
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Good Morning!
🎼🎶 The sun is shining, c'mon get happy...🎶
I have some errands to run after lunch so I will get some steps in. Might get a salad out as a treat on the way home.
My son called me yesterday...his mother-in-law is dying. That was a shock. Seems her kidneys are shutting down and there is nothing they can do for her. Diabetes related.....she wasn't taking care of herself. Its a shame. I don't understand how you can take Diabetes so casually. I don't want to die before my time.
Till tomorrow....
Sandy
TMW -170.8
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Good Morning!
Hey....hope you are all doing ok. ❤️
Finally got my CGM's yesterday so now I know what my blood sugar is, although I have gotten pretty good at estimating at how much insulin I need for each meal.
I also started leaving some of my "gifts" around. Whether or not I will know if they were found is anyone's guess since no one is obligated to say. I'll have to wait and see.
I skipped the salad yesterday but may go for it today. I was a little snacky last night but not too much.
TTFN...
Sandy
TMW - 170.8
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I just lost an entire post due to fumble fingers.
I give up.
Lana
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Hello
Went to dr apt-now I have a colonoscopy referral. Part of me is regretting going…
Have tomorrow off-facial and lunch with 95 or old church buddy. Also tackling the rest of bedroom mess.
Sandy- glad you keep a diary- panic attacks are no fun.
Lana good for you getting NYC place in motion- juggling so many balls is exhausting.
Nap time here
Wishing all a good evening. Stay safe and safe out there.
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*** April 11 ***
Isn't it nice that it's Friday? Whew~
Sandy - you are doing well - you are getting ready to break a decade number there! Inspiring!
Sara - get that thing scheduled and done!! Saves lives! 🤗💖
🌴Waves to Missy and Maureen and everyone else who may stop by for the Friday Cabana Club Happy Hour! ⛱️🌴
Lana
no scale in NYC
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Good Late Morning!
Thanks, Lana! I am looking forward to hitting the 160's again....its been awhile.
Sara, thanks! And yeah...the test is important, although I don't envy you. I did Cologuard the last time because of my panic attacks...I just couldn't face the other. Silly, but that's me. At least my Dr. was understanding about it.
Saw the SO for the first time in about month (he's still recovering from cancer surgery) and he noticed my weight loss....that felt good. When other people can see it, it affirming. My clothes are starting to fit looser, too. Time to purge my closet again soon.
I broke down and got new test strips and new control solution for my blood glucose meter. I needed to see the difference between my CGM and and an actual blood reading. Results were very close (CGM'S run behind a blood glucose meter by about 15 minutes or so) so I am pleased about that. But $40 out of pocket for me is a lot. Still, it was necessary. The control solution only lasts 6 months and I may not need it again before it expires.
Had cottage cheese and an English muffin for breakfast. Lunch/dinner will be leftover shrimp/pasta again.
Till next time,
Sandy
TMW - 172
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*** April 12 ***
Good morning All~~
Sandy - you are reminding me that I should pick up some cottage cheese today. Ricotta is good to have around too— either is a good way to add protein to whatever we're eating.
Today is travel day, and I cannot wait to be back home.
Wishing everyone a good day today 🌸
Lana
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Guten Morgan!
Lana, oh yeah! Ricotta....yum! Safe travels!
Food will be the same today except last night I had a package of Reese's cups....haven't had them in years! But they are smaller and much more manageable calorie and carbwise, so I could fit it in.
It's tough facing these rainy, cloudy days that seem endless. I really need more of a break than one day out of 7...especially when the temps are like winter.
Gotta take my pills now. Till tomorrow. ..
Sandy
TMW - 170.8
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happy Saturday!
Been a busy couple of weeks with class starting. My big boy husky started limping on the leg he broke like 8 years ago, X-rays and consult with surgeon he will be fine with rest and pain management. The surgery they could do the cons outweigh the risks due to the location of the fracture and tendon and the recovery is long and would be hard on him. So he will be taking it easy and probably will have to wear a brace for when he goes outside.
Hope all is well with everyone! Have a nice weekend!
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Good Sunday or Palm Sunday, whichever you prefer :)
Missy, it's good your husky boy can avoid surgery. Hope he is moving around better soon!
My son's MIL passed yesterday afternoon. Waiting to hear about arrangements. Funerals give me panic attacks (like a lot of other things) but I will get through it. I have been to more funerals than weddings in my life.
Baseball game is on network TV today so I don't have to fiddle with my laptop to watch it.
Food will be about the same today except I may have a sandwich for dinner. I did buy some peanuts because I was having a craving for them. I have to be careful because they are like potato chips for other people….can't stop once I start.
I finally got batteries for my cuff BP monitor. I was just curious about my readings. Not as accurate as a doctor's office but still a decent indicator.
TTFN…
Sandy
TMW - 172
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Good Morning!
Going to a ball game tonight....its buy one, get one free hot dog night so I will go that route. Maybe some fries, too. I had an Atkins shake for breakfast and that's all I will have till I get to the game.
After I get showered, I have to try on a few dresses to see what fits. I still have dresses with the TAGS hanging on them from before I gained weight! I know I still have some way to go before I can get into them all eventually, but the day I can, I will be celebrating BIG TIME!
Ok...time to get moving. Till next time, I hope all is well with y'all!
Sandy
TMW - 171
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Hi All,
Long time no post I know! So glad to see there’s still some familiar faces in here. Lana, Sara, Missy! I’m so terrible I haven’t posted in here since October 21 but accidentally rediscovered this thread today! I’m afraid I got annoyed at MFP for removing the newsfeed and all our personal blogs. I had so much on my blog that is just gone forever now and I’m gutted about it. Nothing I can do but still really upset that they just deleted the lot and lost one of my favourite features of the site.
Anyway, I started back on the wagon this time last year at 325lbs. The highest I’ve ever been and I’m only 5’4 tall. I’ve been dutifully weighing and measuring and moving as much as possible since then and I’m currently 215.5lbs. I’m back riding my daughter’s horse and exercising regularly. A friend gave me an aero Pilates machine a while back and it’s torturing me but in a good way. My revelation came when I had a brain aneurysm in March last year and I realised they’d have to wheel my coffin into the crem because nobody would want to carry me. That gave me the kick to get to work sorting myself out. It’s taken a while to build strength and be walking about again but I’m almost back to normal now thankfully.Anyway though waffle about me, how is everyone? I’m not likely to get on here every day but I’m going to try to do better!
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Tuesday, April 15th….
OMG! Nikki is that you!!?? Wow! So glad that you stopped by. Congratulations on that great weight loss. I remember your talking about wanting to lose so that you could ride again—and there you are! I have always envied you with horses. 🐴
Missy - good to hear from you too. Which one of your floofs is the big boy husky? Bronco? Glad to hear that he'll be OK.
Sandy - were the hot dogs yummy? They really are one of the tastiest things on earth, right?
Waves to all who stop by later on~~
🌴 Lana 🌴
269.8 today
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*** April 16 ***
Good morning all~~
Just getting us started 🏖️
Lana
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Howdy all!
Lana, hot dogs always taste better at the ballpark. They were yummy....thanks!
Had a rough couple days. The funeral. My ex drove the 2 of us up....and hour and a half. We were late and everything was over when we got there. Then another hour and a half back. I didn't drive and I was still tired. And trying to be navigator to my ex is ridiculous....he thinks he knows where he's going when he doesn't. That's a male thing.
Then I got my lease renewal.....they want $150 more a month! I can't afford that. I couldn't even cry....I felt totally defeated. I talked to my son and he told me to start perusing online for other apartments, so I was doing that. He also said not to rush, but that he was going to look into something and would get back to me. Not sure what he meant, but I guess I will find out eventually.
Another baseball game tomorrow night. I'll probably take a sandwich with me this time to save money.
I had too much stress eating yesterday....and it shows. Till tomorrow..
Sandy
TMW - 172
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Sandy, sorry that the funeral was a rough day. What terrible news about the rent increase too! 😢
Yesterday was a very rough day for me as well. The eating was off to the races.
Tomorrow will be a better day, I hope.
Lana
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*** April 18 ***
Good morning all~~
I am so happy that it's Friday. Let me just get through today, and maybe the world can stop bothering me for two days.
Lana
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Good Evening/Almost Morning!
Lana, thanks! I have some serious thinking about what I am going to do. And I am sorry you have been having some rough days. My eating has been a bit off the rails, too.
I did get one good piece of news today... I got a renters tax rebate check in the mail. I sure can use the money.
It's going onto midnight. Had another baseball game....Phillies won!
I am tired. Supposed to go out for ice cream tomorrow. I am not going to worry about the calories or carbs. I need a little treat.
Till tomorrow...
Sandy
I weighed myself, but don't remember what it was....grrrrr.....
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*** April 20 ***
Happy Easter Y'all~~
Lana
269.2 today
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Fell down a hole. Sort of.
Off the stress bubble at work for now. Have another coffee date this week TBD. Refrige is almost empty and freezer is next . ## on scale stays in better window.
Phone texting not my favorite. Nikky? You have lost a nice amount good job.
Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
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Good Afternoon!
Sara, I have been down a hole too. But I have to keep pulling myself out. Glad you have as well!
I under some stress. My immune system is obviously down ...I broke out in a rash under my chin and developed a wart on my hand! I haven't had a wart since I was a kid! And it's hurting the back of my hand. So I got something to freeze it...hope that takes care of it.
Weight went up because of stress eating. That must end now. Don't want to ruin all the hard work and self control I have put in so far.
Hope everyone had a nice Easter!
Sandy
TMW - 173.8
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Sandy beating yourself up solves nothing. Clean house / take a walk. Glad you got something for your wart. They can be annoying little turds..
Thursday after work is coffee time. Boss has Vaca so I thought I would take another Friday off. So no worries about too much sugar/caffeine and waking up for work.
House cleaning is going well so Friday I have a to do list.
Wishing you a good night and stay safe and sane out there
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*** April 23 ***
Good morning All~
I've been steamrolled by too much busy-ness. Gah!
Sandy - do whatever you can to take care of yourself - sending hugs up to you~ 🤗
Sara - glad your boss is on vacation - so much better!
Waves to whoever stops by later on~
Lana
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Good Morning!
Lana, thank you! Hugs much appreciated and backatcha! 🤗
Yesterday was a MUCH better day. Convinced the SO to take a walk with me and that always helps my mood. After a salad dinner, I purged my closet of 3 kitchen sized trash bags of clothes. I just had TOO many things that I either no longer liked or never wore. It wasn't easy, but it had to be done. And I made sure I put everything on my bed so that I had to finish or I would have no bed to sleep in...LOL! I have a couple drawers to go through and that's it....will do that today. Food will be soup for lunch and probably fish for dinner.
Eating is back on track!
TTFN...
Sandy
TMW - 172
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*** April 25 ***
Well, thank goodness it's Friday! Whew~
Sandy - Good for you on the cleaning out of your clothes closet. You've got me thinking about getting rid of things that I don't like. I still try to wear them, but it would be better to donate. Bag it up and drop it off at Goodwill and let someone else make some use of it.
Here's hoping we all have a decent Friday 💗
Lana
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*** April 26 ***
Happy Saturday everyone~
What is everyone doing this weekend?
I have to clean up all of the clutter in my house. Blech!
Lana
270.4 today
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Howdy!
Lana, I decided to let the Vietnam Veterans group pick up my donations. I think its better than Goodwill...especially since I won't have to drag and load them into my car.
My internet was out for 2 days....finally got it back this afternoon. And it was Comcast techs working in the apartment below mine that screwed it up. They cut off my access and forced a reset of my modem. I have to reinstall all the smart devices I have. I did get my Echos re-paired and my smart bulbs all work again, but not my thermostat, or my smart plugs....they will have to wait. They are always the hardest to re-pair. And my bird cam....I have to go out to do that and it's raining.
Hope everyone's weekend is a good one so far!
Sandy
TMW - 171.6
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Hello, all. I am NOT dead!
Had knee surgery on 4/14 and some very rough days followed—unexpected, b/c my first Total Knee replacement (last summer), went quite well.
The short version: I have been diagnosed with a serious blood clotting disorder and need to be on blood thinners for life. But my hemoglobin and hematocrit dropped dangerously post surgery, they suspected an internal bleed, and I had to be NO blood thinner, no food, and no fluids for 3 days. It was hell!
That's the past and I'm home as of Friday. Overdoing it according to Physical Therapist, haha. On orders to rest and not exercise—just light movement—until Monday. I can do that.
So—I'll catch up on your lives. Missy, how is the dog? Sandy, sorry about the funeral. Lana, ?? anything we can help with? Sara, still seeing your friend; excellent. And good to meet Nicky (sp?)
Hugs all around. We can do this.
Maureen
CW: 220
GW: 150
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