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trooworld

@fabgeekmom It was very nice. There was partial shade, which helped. I agree about sea bass. It's expensive here, too. That's good you got a good deal. I hope you enjoyed your swim and dinner, which sounds amazing (per usual).

@cbabie My weekend went by quickly as well. I'm sorry about the gain. I have problems like that when I try to set a "lbs by xxx date" or a challenge type situation. I'm co-captain in a team on here (Fat2Fit's Mission Slimpossibles) and I recently had to switch to the support team as I just keep gaining and gaining and I don't know if having to report my weight every week was messing with my head or what. I'm glad you finally have time to work on yourself now that school is out. Yes, great weekend. Plain turkey burgers...lol.

Hi all. I'm fighting depression pretty badly right now with a healthy dose of anxiety. It started yesterday morning. I was at work and just felt like I was crawling out of my skin. I couldn't stand to be there. I love my job, so this is unusual. I couldn't stand to stay there. I was already supposed to leave early to pick up one of my paintings from a gallery but I left even earlier because I just couldn't sit there. I told my manager I had stomach issues and felt low energy and left. I came home and laid on the couch in the dark. After I picked up my husband from work, I took my anxiety medication. I went to bed at 6:30. Today, I can't tell yet how I feel but I think I still feel low. I've got stuff to do so I need to snap out of it.

Water yesterday: 54 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

theslightedgeforever

I’m here. I’m in a little bit of a funk so no exercise. I have been consistent with my Sunshine stroll each morning for 20 minutes, but I could be better on food quality. Water has been between 50 and 60 ounces each day

I went and got a mammogram this morning and now I have to wait for the results. I hate that part.

I’ll catch up with you all tomorrow

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I’m sorry you are suffering from depression. Hopefully by the time you read this you will be feeling better. @theslightedgeforever I’m sorry you’re in a funk. I know how you feel waiting for test results. It’s good that you went for a walk. Hi, all. We couldn’t go swimming as the center is closed due to the H vac system being down and they are waiting for a part. So no telling when they will be open. Luckily I was able to walk and ride my bike. Tonight my son is making soy glazed tofu on the grill and vegetable lo mein. DH is getting last night’s leftovers.

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever I'm sorry you are in a funk. Me, too. I'm glad you are still getting your sunshine strolls in. Have you had problematic mammogram results in the past? I am getting mine on Friday.

@fabgeekmom Thank you. That's too bad about the pool. That's good you got in your walk and a bike ride though. Dinner sounds good.

Hi all. I'm still feeling low but not quite as bad. But now, I also have the beginnings of a migraine. It's probably stress-related, I have to do a big project on Saturday for work that I've been working on for about 5 months. So, I'm a bit worried about the execution of that project. I did pretty well yesterday. Dinner was Creamy Chicken and Spinach Tri-Colore Pasta from Skinnytaste Simple. It was really good.

Water yesterday: 54 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about the migraine. I think I made that Skinnytaste recipe. Hi, all. The recreation center is open but without AC and the pool is closed. I’m not working out without AC. Our plans are to go to Target after breakfast. I’ll workout on the bike and walk outside if it’s not too hot. Dinner tonight is pork chops with peach sauce (ATK recipe), rice and squash.

cbabie

Morning all, I did better yesterday, but not great. I think all the homemade Ice cream is gone..LOL
No exercise yesterday...

@trooworld Sorry about your migraine. I hope you catch it in time. Do you know what causes you to be low? Sometimes I just need some food (not sugar) LOL real food. Sometimes I just cry and I don't know why. I hope you feel better soon.

@fabgeekmom I wouldn't work without AV either. Good thing you have equipment at home. I guess that's why I like my treadmill..but I need to just get on it.

Cbabie

fabgeekmom

@cbabie I know what you mean about the ice cream. That’s hard to resist. I was glad when all the cake was gone!

gemwolf110

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thanks. I don't blame you for not wanting to work out without AC. I wouldn't either! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your day.

@cbabie Homemade ice cream is hard to resist. Do you have an ice cream machine? What is your favorite kind of ice cream to make? We have an ice cream machine but rarely use it because I never think to make the base the day before. I'm glad you did better. Thanks. I did catch it in time however, I woke up this morning to another one! I think the reason I was so low was a combination of things but mostly just because lol. I feel better today (besides the migraine).

@gemwolf110 Happy Friday indeed!

@theslightedgeforever How are you doing? Still in a funk?

Hi all. The medication took the migraine away yesterday but I woke up today to another one. Luckily, I get off at noon today since I have to work tomorrow for a bit. I have a couple of appointments so it's not like I will be enjoying myself. I did well yesterday.

Water yesterday: 64 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I’m sorry you are not feeling good. Hi, all. The recreation center has AC but the pool is closed because the chemicals are off due to the center not having AC. Hopefully it will be opened next week. Tonight is steak night. The temperature is cooler again so I will go for a walk. And of course, workout on the bike.

cbabie

Morning all, I did better yesterday, I did some stretching of my hips..Kids helped..LOL. I made pork chops on the grill with corn on the cob, but I ate the meatloaf left overs. I don't really eat pork, (holds my water). It will be hot again today so no walking outside..

@fabgeekmom Glad the AC is back on...at least you know you can get in the pool next week. We don't eat steak alot, my DH can't digest it well. But I have other carnivores. LOL So we eat it once in awhile. Enjoy you walk tonight.

@gemwolf110 Happy Friday to you as well!!!

@trooworld Sorry about the migraine. Hope it stops. Yea on keeping on track with your nutrition!! I just make Vanilla. I am thinking about trying other things. My sister will tell you, I am not creative with my food or really anything. I can eat the same thing over and over..I am BORING. LOL. I have a Bullet Ice cream maker that uses frozen bananas etc I started looking at different recipes for that too.. Time to get back to creative.

Cbabie

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thank you. That's a bummer about the center. I hope you enjoyed steak night and your walk and bike workout.

@cbabie Yay for a better day! That's good you stretched. It feels good, doesn't it? It's finally grilling season. We are grilling tonight, I think: hot dogs from Sam's Club, which are really good. Thanks. There is nothing wrong with vanilla or keeping things simple! Oh that's good to use frozen bananas. That must be healthier than the kind I make (anything has to be lol).

Hi all. I took more migraine medication and that took away the migraine so I was able to function the rest of the day. BUT...I took my car to the dealership for routine maintenance and they found that a rat had made a nest under my hood and chewed through the ignition hose! It was a disgusting mess and cost me over $500! Then, I had to take poor Daisy to the vet and that cost another $100. So, expensive day for me that I wasn't prepared for. Ugh. I was deflated after that so I ate leftover pasta salad for dinner. Today, I have to get groceries and then a chiropractor appt and then I have to work for about 3-4 hours.

Water yesterday: 40 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Did better yesterday, still no walk.LOL. Didn't sleep well, but up a at it. We are having either goulash or spaghetti.

@trooworld oh wow a rat...I am not sure I could have gotten in my car again. I have had a bad experience with a mouse..(won't elaborate) and I want nothing to do with rodents. I guess that is why I am afraid of dogs too..LOL. So sorry about the expenses..NOT FUN. I hope you get your work done and and still have time to enjoy your weekend.

Cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s terrible about your car! I’m glad you got over your migraine. @cbabie I’m sorry you didn’t sleep well last night. Hopefully tonight you will sleep better. Also sorry about the heat. That makes exercise hard. Hi, all. I went to the recreation center today and worked out on the recumbent elliptical. It was my first time in a long time. I’m waiting for the pool to be ready. Tonight my son grilled some chicken and made coleslaw. We also had corn on the cob which was good.

gemwolf110

@trooworld urhh that is awful about car. Mice can do damage, can’t imagine what a rat can do! That does sound like an expensive day! Hope your migraine is better.

@fabgeekmom how was the elliptical? Sounds like you had a good dinner!

@cbabie hope you got better sleep tonight and that’s it’s not too hot for a walk today.


Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! Yesterday was a busy one! Went with my works hiking club to a backpacking class they held. Hiked 1.6 miles to the camp and 1.6 miles back. I learned a lot! I’m hoping to get a basic backpack and gear together to start going on their backpacking trips in the future. I still have to get in better shape to handle some of their trips. A group of them made it a weekend trip on top of the class. I didn’t stay overnight to camp 🏕️ still have to get a tent or hammock and all the other necessities to do so. As well as find a dog sitter.

Plans for today are church, Zumba, finish up my presentation for my class, and get laundry and food ready for the week. Now that I have my permanent crown on I can get back to eating normal again.

What is everyone up to this weekend? Hopefully you all are getting to enjoy the weather! Welcome to June ☀️

~Missy

Tracked: Day 26 days and counting
Calories: No for yesterday
Exercise: hiked yesterday, Zumba today

Weight
GW: 110-120 lbs
CW: 212.3 lbs
HW: 228.8

trooworld

@cbabie Good you did better. I like both goulash and spaghetti, when can I come for dinner? LOL Yeah, a rat. Pretty disgusting! Sorry about your fear. Yeah, the expenses sucked. I am going to try to enjoy the rest of the weekend lol.

@fabgeekmom I know, right? So surprising, too. I guess the rec center is back open? Did it open yesterday? That sounds like a nice summer meal.

@gemwolf110 Thanks. My migraine is better, thanks! And Happy SUNDAY to you! That sounds like a fun experience. I'm up to: maybe going to walk around a lake. That's about it! Great job tracking and exercising.

Hi all. I ended up working 5 hours, about 1-2 hours longer than expected. I ate something before I went (at 11 am I ate) and then didn't eat anything all day. When I got home, my husband and I had to run errands. After that, it was about 7 and I was starving. We couldn't decide what restaurant to go to: I wanted to go to this vegetarian Asian restaurant and he wanted some fries. I don't know why he got to pick since all he wanted was some fries and he wasn't even that hungry. We went back and forth on the restaurant and finally, I was so hungry and on the verge of being shaky, we just went to this new Italian restaurant where he couldn't get his fries and I couldn't get my Asian food. It was a terrible experience: there was a music festival going on and they were very busy so I'm trying to give them a break but really, terrible. The food wasn't too bad (although the Caesar salad literally had about a tablespoon of dressing on it) but it was expensive and the service was absolutely terrible. It took about 10 minutes for the server to come to our table with water and a greeting and then my plate came out about 10 minutes before my husband's. I went ahead and awkwardly ate my plate while he sat there and watched. Then, his food came and I sat there and watched while he awkwardly ate his food. The server knew it was bad service because she brought us free panna cotta for dessert and when she gave us the bill she said, "Here's my name in case you want to complain" which she was joking about but it's not a bad idea lol. Today, there is a marathon running the city and a lot of the streets are closed until about 10. I think I can get to the lake for a walk around it so I may try that.

Water yesterday: 40 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

theslightedgeforever

"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." – Robert Louis Stevenson

@cbabie I don't like rodents either. Have you been making healthy choices with food?

@fabgeekmom Soon you'll be able to get back into the pool.

@gemwolf110 The backpacking sounds like fun.

@trooworld Did you walk around the lake? Yuck on the rat

Well today I got back to action. I only tracked 3 days last week. Still did my sunshine stroll but in other exercise was basically non-existent. By the end of the week I had got into hot dogs and popcorn. I lost 0.1 lbs Which shocked me. Sometimes I think weight hides and then shows up the following week when you have good habits. lol

fabgeekmom

@gemwolf110 I like the elliptical, especially since I can workout while sitting. It really is low intensity but I can get my heart rate up. That hike sounded enjoyable even though I know I would not be able to do it. You had a busy day. I hope you enjoyed it. @trooworld I’m glad you are feeling better. The restaurant experience really sucked. It’s a shame to pay for bad food and service. But it happens. @theslightedgeforever It’s good that you got back into the routine. That’s good that you lost weight. Hi, all. Today was a good day. I went for a walk and rode my bike. DH and I ate lunch on the patio. My daughter came over and cooked dinner.

gemwolf110

fabgeekmom wrote: »

@gemwolf110 I like the elliptical, especially since I can workout while sitting. It really is low intensity but I can get my heart rate up. That hike sounded enjoyable even though I know I would not be able to do it. You had a busy day. I hope you enjoyed it. @trooworld I’m glad you are feeling better. The restaurant experience really sucked. It’s a shame to pay for bad food and service. But it happens. @theslightedgeforever It’s good that you got back into the routine. That’s good that you lost weight. Hi, all. Today was a good day. I went for a walk and rode my bike. DH and I ate lunch on the patio. My daughter came over and cooked dinner.

I did! Last weekends hike was a bit much. 5 miles and the last mile was a struggle. Yesterday’s was much shorter and it was relaxing. Something about being out in nature is therapeutic.

gemwolf110

Happy Monday All! Short week this week. Have family in town so taking some time off for a staycation. Should be fun to see them and just relax. Still have to squeeze time in to get my class assignments done. There’s quite a few due this week. I may only make it to one Zumba but will see. It’s also my birthday week so there will be some celebrating 🥳

@theslightedgeforever yes I think the weight does hide too. It’s sneaky like that.

@trooworld yikes that is pretty bad experience. Sounds like a lot of events happening in your area. Did you make it to the lake? Hope today’s a vet day for you!

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever Great quote! I did not get to the lake, however, I did a lot of moving around in the house from housework, I went for a walk with my husband, and I set up my walking pad finally. Well, 3 days is better than no days but I know that's not what you are aiming for. I agree about weight sneaking up the next week. Hopefully that doesn't happen to you.

@fabgeekmom Thanks! Yes, it is a shame. How nice to eat lunch on the patio! And it does sound like a great day.

@gemwolf110 I agree about being out in nature. I hope you enjoy the family time. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Yes, it was a bad experience indeed! I did not make it to the lake but I did do a lot of movement through housework and I also went for a walk with my husband in our favorite neighborhood. I ended the day with 5,281 steps which is good for me for a Sunday lol. LOL about the seasons...here in San Diego, we have mild winter, spring, summer, Hell's Front Porch, False Fall and Second Summer and a mild fall. It gets up to the 90s even 100s in September and I've even seen it happen in October.

Hi all. I did a lot of moving around cleaning and I finally set up my walking pad. It really hasn't been a priority since movement made my foot worse but now that my foot is getting better, I can begin using it. I forgot to say that on Friday, I maintained...didn't gain (at last). I got some Wasa multigrain crackers, some laughing cow cheese and some cucumber to put on that for a snack this week. I also cut up a cantaloupe which smells really good. The last cantaloupe, I didn't cut up right away and I ended up throwing it out because it rotted.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

cbabie

Morning all, I didn't eat too well yesterday, but I did get out for my walk. It's really hot here now. So I walked about 7:30, but I worked up a sweat and that was good. I am on another challenge for the next 2 weeks, it's do one thing of some kind of meditation and one movement exercise each day. I have an accountability partner, meaning if I don't do my 2 things we get zero points and we lose...so...I made myself go on that walk yesterday. LOL It's called M&M. LOL.

@trooworld, wow you had a crazy weekend. I am glad that you have a positive attitude and you got your walking pad out. I pulled out the remote to my treadmill...to "remind" me I need to use it today.

@gemwolf110 enjoy your "staycation". I loved your picture of Monday post..

@fabgeekmom I would love to eat lunch on our patio...but our patio has the trampoline for the kids on it, and my swing..LOVE to swing..we do have our patio table out on the cool deck with an umbrella, I need to "make" myself get out more. thank you for the reminder to enjoy sitting outside.

@theslightedgeforever You just needed a staycation...LOL. Is that what you call a morning walk? Sunshine stroll? I guess I should call mine a Sunset stroll? glad you are back on track today..

cbabie

theslightedgeforever

@cbabie I'm glad you have an accountability partner. Good for you for walking in the heat. I think I need something. Yes, sunshine stroll is my morning walk.

@trooworld Yaaay on your walking pad I'm glad your foot is feeling better. I read today that California and AZ are going to be hit by a heatwave soon. Maintain is better than gain.

@gemwolf110 Enjoy your staycation. Loved the graphics

@fabgeekmom I can't stand the elliptical. My legs start hurting and cramping after about 2 min in. Ours is not the sitting kind though. I love being outside whether to eat or read. Just not when it's hot or the mosquitos are bothering me.

fabgeekmom

@gemwolf110 Enjoy your family and happy birthday week! @trooworld That’s good that
you got your walking pad up. It’s nice being able to exercise in your own house when you can’t get out. Your food sounded good. @theslightedgeforever I can only do the seated elliptical. I also love being outside. Hi, all. Today has been busy starting with grocery shopping after breakfast. I walked before lunch and worked out on the bike afterwards. Tonight I air fried some salmon and roasted some green beans. Also had boiled potatoes. Dark Hershey kisses for dessert.

trooworld

@cbabie That's good you got out for your walk. We are supposed to have our first heatwave of the season this week. I'm not sure what that looks like in my area but our county is supposed to be HOT. Sounds like that accountability is helping you. I did have a crazy weekend lol. Did you use your treadmill yesterday?

@theslightedgeforever Yes, finally! And yes, I just mentioned to @cbabie above that we are going to have a heatwave this week. I don't know if it's just the eastern part of the county or if it will hit where I live. Maintaining is certainly better than a gain!

@fabgeekmom Yes! Thanks. You are so consistent with your exercise and I really admire that.

Hi all. I have my last required-for-surgery dietician appt today. I have to send a week of my food logs + my weight. I got on the scale this morning and I am officially at my highest weight ever: 250.4 lbs. I just have to remember that I am doing something about it, I have a plan. I had spaghetti and meatballs last night for dinner, so it's not really a surprise I had a gain as I always gain after I eat heavy carbs. But it's embarrassing I said I would never get to 250 but here I am.

Water yesterday: 64 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I’m sorry about the weight gain. The pasta meal probably was the culprit. But you have a plan. It’s important to keep that in mind. Hi, all. The pool is still closed. I called and found out that a part came in and it’s being worked on. DH said I went for a walk. It’s hotter today but not as hot as it’ll be later in the summer. Lunch is leftover salmon and dinner is burgers, fries and salad.

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom Your dinner sounded really good. Hopefully the pool will open soon.

@trooworld I thought you were trying to gain weight because of your surgery. I gain weight when I eat tuna. So when I had official weigh in days before I would never eat tuna the day before. lol Hmm now I'm craving tuna.

@gemwolf110 I think I missed your bday. Happy Birthday.

I got in some walking today and then another walk at the mall. Plus some stretching.

cbabie

Afternoon all, I am on the run again. I have been on this screen forever and never typed. I didn't do the treadmill, I did stretches instead, my back and hips have been so tight and I don't want to be out of commission again. LOL. Eating was awful as I didn't cook dinner and we ate whatever we could find.

@trooworld Sorry about the weight gain. I bet your excited as you are completing another step in the process. I hope it doesn't get hotter than it is here right now. You can just stand outside and sweat!!

@fabgeekmom I agree with @theslightedgeforever your consistency is always noticed and brings hope. Glad the pool will be fixed soon.

@theslightedgeforever No I didn't get on the treadmill. Does throwing a 40 lb kid and a 32lb kid on a pile of stuff animals count as a workout? I think my heart rate got up..LOL. good to see you back closing those rings.. :

cbabie

gemwolf110

theslightedgeforever wrote: »

@fabgeekmom Your dinner sounded really good. Hopefully the pool will open soon.

@trooworld I thought you were trying to gain weight because of your surgery. I gain weight when I eat tuna. So when I had official weigh in days before I would never eat tuna the day before. lol Hmm now I'm craving tuna.

@gemwolf110 I think I missed your bday. Happy Birthday.

I got in some walking today and then another walk at the mall. Plus some stretching.

Not yet it’s in a couple of days. My coworkers brought in a local donut shops donuts for my birthday early since I won’t be at work for my actual birthday. They sent them home with me…

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thanks. Yes! Hopefully the pool will open soon.

@theslightedgeforever No, I just wanted to get over a certain BMI which I achieved for my first appt. I've been trying to lose since then. That's weird about tuna. I wonder what it is about it that makes you gain. How are you doing with food? That's good you got in some walking.

@cbabie Stretches are better than nothing and it probably felt really good. Thanks. I am excited! I can feel a migraine coming on from the weather and my allergies are acting up. I think it is supposed to warm up starting today. Sorry about the heat.

@gemwolf110 That was nice of your coworkers. But man, I would have a hard time with those in my house.

Hi all. The dietician appt went well: I found out that I was emailing the wrong email address so the dietician didn't get a question I sent her. I also found out that the surgeon's nurse, whom I also messaged, quit so he never got my message. Here I was feeling ignored and unsupported. So, I'm glad that got straightened out. When I picked up my husband from work, he gave me a "talk": he said I would have to make changes if I wanted to keep the weight off after surgery (like, duh, would I really go through a major surgery and NOT make changes?). I asked him that and he said he didn't see any changes. I said I'm making small, sustainable changes like eating at the cafe at work less and walking a little more. I wish he would just butt out of it if he can't be supportive. He's the type to go full blast when he does things, very black and white. It just made me mad and made me feel unsupported.

Water yesterday: 25 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"