Serial Starters

Crochetluvr

Hey there, All!

Ang, I haven't bought GS cookies for years. I can't afford them, TBH. But, like you, I don't need them. :)

Lana, all is well now…thanks! And free pizza works for me, too. Hope you had a safe trip the rest of the way home!

Things are back to normal as far as the Wifi is concerned. Had a couple nice surprises yesterday. My biggest brother sent me some more money for my doggy's vet bill….that took away some of the anxiety. And I got my food stamp allotment today and it went UP….$40 more a month. I guess they realize the cost of food is getting ridiculous. I spent $100 a couple weeks ago and the only meat I bought was 2 pounds of ground beef. I want to get a pork shoulder this month so I can make pulled pork which I can get several meals out of. I found a great recipe.

Looks like its the Dodgers and the Phils for the NLCS. Glad we got home-field advantage.

Have my dental cleaning today…bleah. I took fish out of the freezer for dinner. Will have a chicken sandwich when I get back from the dentist. Yesterday's food was pretty good even though I had potatoes with dinner.

The 160s are getting OLD. I can't seem to break into the 150s. I had the same issue the last time I was here and lost 50 pounds….I couldn't get under 160. But I am not giving up…I am going to hit that 150 mark if it takes a year!

Till tomorrow…

Sandy

TMW - 161

LanaCabana537

Girl scout cookies are the worst for all sorts of reasons. They really are not that good. Plus, there's too many of them! 🥴

Lana

mkculs

hi all. Another UTI. Had an ultrasound, all good. Will see urologist. Feeling pretty well otherwise.

I woke at 3:45 and had the day off”off” for dental work. Tools dogs on a 3 mile forest hike—no moon, and lots of stars. Cool and glorious. Such a nice day! Dentist did his thing and I got a cleaning—all good.

Sandy, hang in there with us. It feels like an echo chamber at times I know. How nice of your bro and I’m glad you can get better food. That’s great.

I’m planning to be back to healthy routines now that the dread first month of school is over. I’m not so tired (when well-both days, haha). And will aim to walk 5 days/week. Plus I’m almost ready to start jogging again—once I leave obese 1 and am “only” overweight. That motivates me like nothing else. Walking is my fall-back. I did well this summer but I don’t do well “just” walking during the school year. I want nice jigs and weekend hikes and the weather and I are ready.

Lana, I hope your trip was fabulous. I’ll bet it was beautiful out there.

Ang, I hate pics of myself. Always have, even the thin years. Can’t bear to subject myself.

Sara, we should hope Monster doesn’t fall over board. It would be wrong of us to hope for that. Maybe she’ll find try-luv and never return? We can wish that for her. Even if she is married haha.

TTFN.

Maureen

LanaCabana537

*** October 3 ***

Hi Y'all ~~

I still can't believe I'm typing October. There is a chill in the air, for sure.

Lana

247.0 today

mkculs

Good afternoon! It' is a lovely cool October day in NC, Lana! We are lucky.

So glad it's Friday. I've logged and am checking in here, plus I only went over by about 100 cals. I'm going to bed as soon as it is 7 pm, I swear. I plan to take the dogs for a long walk well before sunrise :) There's a very cool place that's all but abandoned, with a 1.5 mile trail in that I take in and back out. The only folks who seem to use it are cranky county maintenance workers who arrive off and on during the day. So if I go really early, I avoid them.

Have a lovely evening, all.

Maureen

mkculs

I had an awesome hike today with the dogs and got to do just a bit of foraging without a trail, maybe .75 mi. It was so fun. The dogs were soaked from dew when we got home, as though it had rained. I use a satellite image on my trail map to guide me.

Healthy eating is on the agenda and I'm really working on the protein. Does anyone use Carbmaster Yogurt? For the calories, it's a good source of protein. I would prefer no artificial flavors/sweeteners, but that's harder and more $ to come by.

I just realized the only fruit in the house is a can of pineapple slices, and I'm actually excited to eat some. But I guess I'd better get more fruit!

My son is helping me set up my classroom with a microwave, tiny fridge, and my own printer. I will probably do better once I can eat a whole bag of veggies for lunch daily. I won't be so hungry when I get home.

What's up for y'all this weekend? I just finished another bookclub book (The Last House on Needless Street) and need to finish 2 more for this month. That's all the social life I need :)

TTFN.

Maureen

LanaCabana537

*** October 5 ***

Good morning everyone~

It seems I brought home an awful head cold as a souvenir of my travels. It has knocked me down. Earache, sore throat, stuffed up head, nose running a marathon, sneezing, and body aches—Blech! I guess I should be grateful that I got it on the way back home and not on the way out to visit peeps.

Maureen, it is so great that you have so many places to go walking!

Lana

242.6 today

mkculs

Oh, Lana, flying is the worst for catching something and I never remember to bring a mask. Sounds more like the flu you have—I'm so sorry! I hope you feel better soon.

As for the walks, at least one person who I know from high school suggests I'm into trespassing, haha. Nope. No signs any of the places I go. It's surprising how much land is left unused when you look for it—thank goodness.

I've been up for hours and went and got some groceries b/f anyone else showed up to the store. Cleaned out my fridge (not the freezer, which really needs defrosting and I've never done that in 66 years of life). I was very low on water and haven't been properly hydrating since BTW, so I'm really working at it again. Might be a contributing factor in UTIs—they've shown up the day after I forgot to drink water. Every time. So I'm slugging down 3-4 liters today to restore my usual, very-well-hydrated self.

My daughter and her son just moved to my sister's, in GA, only 4 hours away. They were near Chicago and I am SO glad they are so much closer and with family. My 2nd son drove a 2nd vehicle for her—I rented it—to help pack extra stuff. Just a minivan, but so much cheaper than renting a cargo van or moving truck!

I hope everyone is enjoying great weather, as I am. TTFN.

Maureen

Crochetluvr

Good Morning!

Oh, Lana! SO sorry! I know there are viruses going around. Do take care of yourself and hope it passes quickly!

Maureen, I went to the grocery yesterday, too....I prefer to go with someone or during off hours during the week because crowds cause me to have panic attacks. The SO went with me this time. I cleaned out my freezer a few weeks ago.…was glad. for the extra room. But I keep ice packs in the empty spaces until I need it....keeps the freezer from working overtime.

Sara, Ang....hope you're doing well.

The Phillies lost. 😔 They have to win on Monday or they may as well pack it in. Hoping the Eagles can make it 5-0 this afternoon!

Got a great jump on the cleaning. Got the spare room mostly straightened out and now have to move the living room furniture so I can do a good vacuuming. Then I can put out the decorations. I think that will help my mood. But this summer weather is NOT what I want now. Makes cleaning more difficult. I am trying to not run the a/c.

Have a great Sunday, Everyone!

Sandy

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