Serial Starters
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SUNDAY
Good morning, Dog up and fed. More sleep for me?
Groceries and then home. Laundry today. Nice to have tomorrow off as well (car maintenance).
I do not know what my weigh in will be tomorrow, but I have had a good week. Kept in "green" all but one day and that is a nice change.
Wave to all who follow. BBL.1 -
Good morning...
Sara- I'm with you, more sleep definitely needed...I only have one day off as I am taking off next Saturday... can't afford to miss the pay...
Talking to Mom, last night...Gpa is really bad... he is so confused... he said he fell the other day and Mom was there...Mom was not there...he doesn't know what his walker is for... On a good note, Gma did quit her job... but, she is not ready to leave her home, so she will not go to Assisted Living...I've been ready personal stories about people affected by the same disease...Patricia Richardson's (actress) Dad had same disease and he began showing signs, after open heart surgery...Gpa started showing signs, after pace maker was implanted...7 years ago...at the point that her Dad began using cane/ walker, they believe he had disease 3- 5 years (as there is no real test to diagnose disease, they can't determine exactly when the disease began) Gpa has used cane for at least 3- 4 years... in saying this, I am starting to think that it may be more progressed than we realize...
Sorry for the downer so early... just a lot on my mind...
Going to try for a bit more sleep..
Have a great day everyone!0 -
Good morning All~~
Sara - I am glad for you that you have three days off from work. Very nice feeling I bet.
Dawn - I feel confident that your family will soon find the best care and living situation for your grandfather. I am thinking of your grandmother though. This has to be really tough on her. I don't know her situation, but often spouses have a guilt factor, and they may put the needs of their ill spouse before their own. I hope that your grandmother is able to find what's the best for her at the same time getting your grandfather the best care for him. She has to think long term. I hope she can stay in her house if that's what she wants.
Lana
Today 245.2
ATH 247.6
Goal 1851 -
Lana - thank you... right now, I think Grandma's upset and doesn't really know how to deal with this disease... she is giving up her independence and she truly doesn't want to, but feels she has to...I think she is confused, honestly... hopefully, Mom will figure out something about home health care, soon and it take stress off Grandma...
Super lazy day, today... just too much on my brain... it's a very nice day out, I can't make myself get out...
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Dawn - I hope that you get/got outside for a little while. I forced myself to go outside!
Lana1 -
Lana - I just took the dogs out... they loved it, too!0
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I just joined. I feel tired all the time and not fitting into my looser clothing. Watching the weight get higher. I nwwd to stray getting healthinsurance again. Difficult making good decisions. I eat when i am sad, happy , stressed and bored. I want to make a change and stick to it. Any advise?2
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Good evening,
Dawn, things have a strange way of working out.
Picked up dog meds /got dog food and treats. Stayed most of the day inside watching dvd, but nice and sunny so I did get out. Vet was talking to owner about getting dog's weight down. Hard to do when nobody has time to take them on walks. Snacking / feeding on the side - I am also guilty..... Dog would not eat this morning and considering her nickname is Pig - it worried me as she is on medication so I asked the vet when should her next dose be (she eat everything at noon....), will stay up a little later to get her her last meds and then back on schedule with any luck.
Tamaroo - start with small steps, what is easiest for you to do? Drink more water, get a little more exercise?
Pita bread pizza is waiting havent made it in awhile hardest part was sauteing mushrooms.
Will be catching up with Lana under the Palm Tree soon.1 -
Sara - thank you... hope Miss T is back to eating, soon... is it side effect of med?
Think it is definitely a good night to be under Palm Tree...
Have a good night, everyone!0 -
Dawn, dog's tummy was upset, she was eating grass this morning on our walk.1
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Sara - mine have been doing that a lot, lately... but, not been sick.. guess they really like it... hope Miss T feels better, soon..0
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Good morning,
Down 1.6 since last week - tom and better eating choices. Lets hope this is a trend.
Dog is up and eating. I will go back to sleep and eat before dog walk. Car at maintenance so will take banana and string cheese - if they give me longer than 2 hours they can shuttle me home.
Dog gets allergies and so maybe the stomach has to do with allergies. She is a happy camper today.
QOTD: What will be working on this week?
AOTD: Walking breaks and more water.
Wave to all who follow. It is Monday - so make it the best day you can.1 -
Monday
Sorry, I was kind of MIA over the weekend. Just so busy. Did not stick to my guns as much as I would have liked over the weekend.
Scale was up slightly on Saturday after my good WI on Friday. Haven't checked since. Back on track today. Did have a couple of days that were more active, but definitely took in too many calories yesterday.
Sara - congratulations on the great WI!
Busy week at work and at home. Food is pre-planned for the next few days. Thank goodness DH is willing to prep and pre-cook things. Hoping to see the scale go down a bit more before next week's doctor appt. However, it won't be enough. I'll definitely show a gain when I'm there. Hoping if I don't bring it up, she won't bring it up.
AOTD: Also hoping for walking breaks and staying out of sweets.
On a positive note, today is Day 41 of no pop!
Applied for graduation today with my A.A. from local community college. Long story short, I attended a 2 year technical school back in the early 1990s and got my AAS degree. They were not accredited at the time, so when I wanted to transfer credits to pursue my Bachelor's, I learned I would have to start over. Many years later, I have finally finished my A.A. Graduation is May 12th. Thinking about starting my Bachelor's this fall. I decided not to walk for graduation, but I will take the day off to celebrate! Drinks and appetizers are part of the plan for that afternoon.
Enjoy your day,
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Annie good job 41 days!! and great WI Friday. Prep work and planning are so important with good results.
Like you, I have enough graduate classes for a 2nd MA , but also had transfer problems. You deserve a wonderful celebration for your graduation.
Sinus headache in the works, so waiting for tylenol to work - strong tea coming up.
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Sara.....
AOTD: Getting walking in, which is a challenge now, but not impossible. Mornings are my strongest time so......
That's my plan.
Annie - applause for all of your hard work and your graduation on May 12! This is wonderful!
Waving to Dawn and Missy and Sherry~~
Welcome to any new folks or lurkers....
*flopping onto lounge chair*
Lana1 -
When my appointment was finished today, I decided to try to walk some of the way back home from MSK. I made it to the east side of the Park, then through the Park (what a gorgeous day!), and out the SW corner; stopped at Whole Foods for an (overcooked) chicken, and I walked home. Phone says I clocked 3.2 miles! I calculated that by hand, and it is correct!
I told a 2.5 hour nap afterwards, but I did it!
Countered it with a bowl of leftover pasta for dinner. Will do better tomorrow with the starch.
Lana2 -
Good evening,
Got nap in and headache is better. Frozen Lasagna for dinner, tea kettle on for hot water bottle (eyes) and later hot chocolate.
Lana - great job walking!! Did you take chicken home with you? The many things that can be made with chicken......
Nice to have a 3 day weekend (I get one for Memorial Day next month as well), but have to set up things for work tomorrow.
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Sara/ Annie - Great WI..Stress and TOM are always fun when trying to lose weight...
Sara - I don't know if allergies make tummy upset...but, I do know allergies can really mess with ya.. poor pup... hope she's not too miserable...
Annie- congrats on Graduation and no pop! You deserve to celebrate that day!
Lana - Awesome walk! Beautiful day for it!
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MIA this weekend as my 3 brothers and I all gathered in our small hometown in Montana to clean out our parents home of 60+ years...my father passed away 2 years ago and my mother has moved to a near by bigger town where one of my brothers lives to a retirement apartment. So very very long hours of work...we started the weekend by gathering for a big fund raiser for Montana State University (of which we are all alumni)...it was so fun...but lots of food and lots of beer. And then the weekend had more food and beer and wine.....sigh... I eat when I am stressed and nothing like a few days of packing and moving stuff to cause a stress response. I did weigh in on Friday and had a weight loss of 4.2lbs. Hoping I haven't undone all my work with this weekend. All the same...a good time...my brothers and I get along and we don't fight or carry on about "stuff". We were raised by loving parents who loved each other....and thus the 4 of us have healthy relationships with one another. We know is special to be able to do these big emotionally charged tasks ( my dad's funeral, my mom's move, settling my dad's estate etc) without strife and fighting and bad feelings. We make it fun....wear the silly hats we find, laugh at and with each other, drink wine out of our grandmother's tea cups, sneak things that none of us want into each other's cars and luggage. It's the best. And I am thankful. ....thank you for listening to my ramblings.0
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TUESDAY
Good morning, back to work. Taking a day off usually gives me more than enough to work on. Gifting little chocolate bunnies......Found the heavy tortilla chips for a potluck Thursday at Safeway. I will get a couple of chips and leave the rest of the potluck alone - too many calories.
Sherry - you are very fortunate that such a stressful time is not double burdened by family drama. Great weigh in as well. Maybe all the moving will counter the wine/food? How did the student training go? Are you full time/part time working?
Lana, you are doing so well with your walking. Considering the nap you took, are you walking too much? Or is the nap from the treatments.....
Dawn, dog is back to her regular inhaling of food which is a relief.
Oatmeal on stove- lurking from work.0 -
Sara- good to hear Miss T is back to her old self! Have a great day!1
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Good evening,
Cubicle neighbor at work it is her last week! Will celebrate with hot chocolate - have the calories.
One thing about an upset stomach (sinus infection) is that I got to drink 3 extra mugs of water/herbal tea and the coffee that did not help.
Pita bread pizza for dinner, broccoli instead of onions.
Nice long shower and will crash out with Miss T under Lana's Palm Tree so Lana can tell me about her day.0 -
Tuesday
Another late check in. Busy day at work. Busy night of homework - both kids and mine.
Pretty good eating day, except for a couple of sweets I couldn't resist. I need to not buy things and think "I'll just eat one piece." Better to just not buy it at all!
Frustrated with DH as he is not following a good plan at all. Evidently he is not serious about dealing with his weight and his blood pressure. I have already told him he will be visiting a doctor very soon.
Also frustrated that our "cash only" system the last two weeks for groceries and gas didn't pan out. Far too many swipes of the debit card a the grocery store and gas station. We have some cash left but it needs to go back into the checking account to cover some of the debit card swipes. Sigh. It is a work in progress. Will try again with this paycheck. Just really wanting to stick with a strict budget so we can have the extra money to pay toward our car.
Off to drink more water and do more homework!
Sara - glad to hear Miss Tillie is feeling better.
Good night,
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Wow - I almost forgot to check in here today. The days just blend together.
Another treatment day, followed by another walk, though a bit shorter: 3.8 miles total.
Another nap. I think the naps will become de rigueur.
Sara - Cubicle neighbor leaving is a good thing, yes?
Annie - controlling budgets is tough. Cajolling/reining in/"controlling" spousal units is even tougher.
Sherry - Congratulations on your good weigh in. It is nice to hear that you and your siblings all get along; I know about the cleaning out of the parents' home. Oy!
Time for some cereal and then to bed.
Lana0 -
WEDNESDAY,
Good morning.
Lana - naps are so wonderful. Enjoy them. You are just racking up the mileage - is the walking allowed/encouraged with your treatments? I have often had oatmeal for dinner just because it was easier.
Neighbor at work was me at my last job (for the first 6 months of it) in that I talked to myself and the computer and did irritate my neighbors - I did not call out to coworkers 3 cubicles away for help though! She has an interoffice transfer so she has work which is nice.
Oatmeal is ready and I need to scoot, will lurk from work. Wave to all who follow.0 -
Good morning All~
Sara - Will the cubicle get filled with someone else with same job, talking and cursing to themselves and yelling out for help? Crossing my fingers for a quiet neighbor for you.
The entire MSK team is vocal about getting exercise to 1) counteract the radiation tired feeling (LOL), 2) keep my increasing weight down, and 3) get my system a little pumped up to help to ward off lymphedema in my arm.
Walking is the only exercise I can get myself to do, and the weather here has been gorgeous with Central Park blooming beautifully - oh the cherry trees!
I ought to make a batch of oatmeal tonight. Good idea!
Waves to all who follow.
*tossing hat and bag onto favorite lounge chair for later*
Lana
Today - 244.4
ATH - 248
Goal - 1850 -
Wednesday
Good morning! Realized I am more than halfway through my week since I am taking Friday off!
Checked the scale today and I am back where I was last Friday, so that is good after having a gain this weekend. Today and tomorrow are very low carb days, so will be interesting to see if the number on the scale goes down for Friday's WI. Saw picture on Facebook from 3 years ago that made me sad...I was definitely thinner then. Probably in the 140s rather than 154.4.
Lana - you are doing great with your walking. I am sincerely hoping our weather perks up soon so I can get out and walk more. I almost went last night while it was still light, but the breeze was pretty cold and so I stayed in and did my homework.
Sherry - congrats on the good WI!
DS from college comes home tonight. He has an advising and registration day at the local State University tomorrow. He is transferring there next year and will live at home. He may be home through the Easter weekend as he does not have classes on Friday or Monday. Hoping for a nice quiet weekend without any drama.
My mom actually got a call from my nephew who is in inpatient drug treatment. She said he sounded like he was trying to say all the right things - but even so, she feels his heart is in the right place and he is trying. He's only been there a few days, so time will tell. My sister told my mom that when she first talked with him, his highlights were sleeping in a bed and eating. He said he's eaten more food in the last few days than he can remember eating in a long time. How sad is that? 21 years old. And we actually bought him a bed/sheets/blankets/pillows for Christmas, 2015, when we found out he didn't have a bed. But that was lost when he got kicked out of his apartment, I'm sure. I hope he can associate staying clean and getting a job with having a bed and food.
Time to get some work done. Make it a great day!
Annie
Today's weight: 154.4
All-time high: 177.8
Goal: 145
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Tamara--I find I'm more vulnerable to emotional eating when I haven't slept well. Consider looking at your sleep quality and read about how to improve it.
If you can find something that is emotionally rewarding or settling for you, maybe try that as a diversion when you get the urge to eat emotionally? Maybe walking the dog or cat makes you feel good because you're interacting with your pet. Maybe knitting settles you down because of its repetitive nature. Try to identify something you can do for 10-20 minutes at a time to see if that relieves the emotional state that prompts snacking. You can always eat something afterward if it turns out you are actually hungry not just stressed.0 -
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Good evening,
Cant decide dinner, so oatmeal it is. With hot chocolate and fig newtons (2) afterwards.
Lana - 1) the position that lady had will not be filled, but that doesnt mean someone wont sit there and that person is "out" until the end of the month..... what an early Christmas present. 2) walking and getting out side also helps if the weather has been yucky. Glad Central Park has been obliging. At one point to save money (20 years ago) I would walk home to where I lived at the time through the State Capitol which was so pretty and took like 5 blocks that it helped make the walk not so long. Keep up the good work.
Will meet up with Lana under Palm Tree soon. Miss T lays at my feet waiting to go.
Wishing all a great evening.0
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