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theslightedgeforever

@trooworld Thank you for the job info. I was just curious to see if the same type of work as my friend. She sells minerals, crystals, etc. I'm imagining @cbabie walking around with that big umbrella. lol Wow your new water bottle is working.

@cbabie How about buying a sprinkler and you and the kids run and play in the sprinkler. That's still exercise.

@Babytessie01 Yes someone on here mentioned F&V is fruits and vegetables. I'm shooting for 3F and 3V per day.

@fabgeekmom I love meatballs. I don't need anything else to go with it. That would be my whole meal. Was the new pool nice?

@gemwolf110 Hello Happy Summer Solstice to you too. Whenever I see or hear about it it's a reminder of 1/2 the year is gone. Am I halfway to my goal like I had planned at the beginning of the year? Well in this case NO.

I'm reading a book called Thinner Leaner Stronger by Michael Matthews. Interesting points he makes. I reset my calories as according to him I'm not eating enough according to my weight. I've decided to give it a try in July. We're going up to Chicago on the 3rd and spend several days with some friends and then drive up to MN to see my daughter and spend time with her. It's getting time for our little vacation trips. lol I always do so much better on my health journey at her house than I do at my own. Well, the exercise part. I was alot better last year with my food than previous years so this one will be even better.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I liked the new pool. It’s larger and has more lanes. They were having swim lessons but we still had a lane to swim in. Tracking on the weekend is really important. I know that I am stating the obvious. Get started this weekend. More than anything I like the feeling of being in control. @cbabie It is hard to exercise when it is hot. Are there any indoor exercises you can do? And get back into tracking. After all, weight loss is mostly what we eat. Hi, all. I went to the recreation center and worked out on the recumbent elliptical and then went grocery shopping. I bought ingredients for the recipe my son is making tomorrow. It is grilled chicken with cheese and a corn/ black bean salad with poblano peppers on tortilla chips. Tonight is steak night.

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever I missed your post when I was responding to the others. That book sounds interesting. Enjoy your visit with your daughter and your time in Chicago. I have been there several times. Lots of fun things to do!

trooworld

@cbabie Girl, I know how you feel: I am at my highest. It's hard to get motivated when it is so hot. Can you walk laps in your house? Good for you for getting back to tracking. Thank you, we did/he did.

@theslightedgeforever Ah, yeah, different. I sent you a message with a bit of info just now. Yes, even though I have no idea what @cbabie looks like, I am picturing a lady walking around with that big umbrella! LOL I do love that bottle and I think it will really help me after the surgery when I have to really be aware of how much water I am consuming. I will have to take sips every 15 mins, and it can be very dangerous for me not to get enough liquids, I could end up in the hospital. So...that was part of why I spent so much on a water bottle! It will be interesting to see the results of your July experiment. You always do better when you travel, don't you? Why do you think that is? Because you are paranoid you'll gain over a trip? Good luck!

@fabgeekmom That's good. Do you think you will go back there even though the smaller pool is available? It might be obvious but it's good to hear, sometimes we forget! That sounds like a perfect summer meal. Yay, steak night!

Hi all. I didn't track all day yesterday, in my head, I said I would track "later in the day". Later in the day never came. I almost let it go but this morning, I tracked everything. We went out to dinner to a Mexican restaurant. I had the shrimp fajitas and a watermelon margarita. It was good but filling, I only ate about 1/2-3/4. I didn't drink enough water yesterday, at least what I want to drink (100 oz a day). That's because for about 3 hours, I thought my bottle was broken, that it was misreading what I was drinking. But I didn't calibrate it right after charging it. It's fine today and I will drink my water.

Water yesterday: 75.7 oz

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

fabgeekmom

@trooworld The meal at the Mexican restaurant sounds good. Good job on only eating part of it. DH and I will use the new center as a backup if we can’t go to the one we usually go to. I like that center as it is convenient and has a nice pool. The only problem in the summer is that there are lots of programs which leaves not much opportunity for lap swimming. Hi all. DH and I went to the center we usually go to as there were no programs. We had a lap lane to ourselves. In my area we are in a heat advisory. I went outside to look at the garden in the backyard and had to come in. I think my walking days are gone as it is too hot. Luckily I have my recumbent bike and a recreation center membership. I’m looking forward to the meal tonight. My daughter and her family are coming over so it will be fun.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom It's good to have a backup. Nice that you had a lane all to yourselves. It was hot here too, probably not as hot as where you are, but hot for here. I hope you had fun with your family.

Hi all. We went over to my husband's family's to celebrate my hubby's birthday. We had Chinese food and cupcakes with ice cream. It was really good. All I ate all day before going was a bagel with cream cheese. I was trying to balance out the calories a little (I know the bagel wasn't the best decision). I am definitely having trouble with my new water bottle and have been in touch with tech support. I love the bottle but I think they need to send me a replacement, as I've had an issue.

Water yesterday: 74.5 oz

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

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom I'm glad you like the larger pool. The corn black bean salad sounds really good Seems to be hot everywhere. This morning I did my sunshine stroll on the treadmill without the sunshine. lol It was zapping my energy levels and then I didn't do anything.

@trooworld Actually history shows I gain 10 lbs for time I spend with my daughter. Last year was the first year I didn't and lost weight. I'm more consistent with exercise at my daughter's house. The only thing I can think about why is that I have a consistent time to go at 6:00 pm. Here we are usually eating dinner then and my son is home and that's about the only time I see him. My dd doesn't get home until 7:45 so I'm eating dinner around then after the gym. I've tried setting a consistent time here like 2:30 but my energy levels are low then. I think because I eat around 1:30 or so. I'm thinking about eating really light then. Have you thought about Bagel thins? I've been trying to just eat half a bagel now instead of the whole thing. You still had a good amount of water

I went to my dermatologist this morning. I'm good for another 6 mos. Then went to my cardiologist. I have low potassium from the results in March so I did another sample and we'll see if I'm still low. It might be medicine side effects. If so, I have to go back so he can change my meds. In the meantime I'm supposed to eat a banana once a day. I gained 3 lbs this week which I know has to be some fluid. But still... My resting pulse was super high so he said just keep a watch on it.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld The birthday dinner sounded good. It’s good that you planned for it. Too bad about the water bottle. @theslightedgeforever Too bad about the weight gain. I hope all your health issues improve. Maybe you’ll lose the water weight this week. Hi, all. It’s super hot here. I worked out on the recumbent bike today. My son made corn and bean salad with leftover corn from last night. We also had chicken breast. I went to the grocery store and bought ingredients for the next 2 days. When I got home my son was making brownies from an ATK recipe. We’re going to my daughter’s house for dinner tonight. It’ll be the first time since March. Her kitchen renovation is finished.

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever Ah. I think I must just be remembering last year's victory. That's a good idea to try. I ate the bagel out but yes, I do eat bagel thins at home sometimes. Yes, the new water bottle is really helping me. What does low potassium mean for your health? I hope the banana helps.

@fabgeekmom It was good, I enjoyed it. That sounds like a nice healthy dinner. Oh how nice to have a brand new kitchen.

Hi all. The water bottle is fine, I just needed to recalibrate it. It is really helping me. For instance, usually, when I am not at work, I drink about 12-20 oz of water a day. As you can see, yesterday, I drank 92.9 oz of water. The day before was similar. Yesterday, we walked around our favorite neighborhood. I felt like I was going to pass out, it was so hot. I ate Vietnamese pho for lunch and fried rice and potstickers for dinner...I am sure if I got on the scale, I would be up about 5 lbs from the sodium and carbs so I'm not getting on the scale. It was so hot here yesterday, we made the fried rice and potstickers, which were frozen items from Sam's Club. It was just too hot to cook real food.

Water yesterday: 92.9 oz

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

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom So nice your daughter's kitchen is done so now she can cook for you too. lol

@trooworld Low potassium affects the heart and can cause heart arrythmias. He was glad I wear an Apple watch so I'll get an alarm if I have one. I'm glad you have found a tool to help you with your water.

I got my blood test results. Still low potassium so I have to go back to the dr. i had my banana today with my cereal. Ate leftovers for lunch

theslightedgeforever

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Good job on the water. When it’s hot, it’s hard to plan meals that don’t heat up the kitchen. Do you do any crockpot meals? @theslightestedgeforever That’s too bad about the potassium levels. I agree that an Apple Watch is good to have. I used to have a Fitbit but bought an Apple Watch because my son wanted me to have the fall alert. Your lunch looks good. Hi, all. DH and I went for a walk this morning as it was cloudy and not as hot. Still humid, though. We’ve gotten some rain today which is good. It’s a good thing we didn’t go swimming as it was storming and the pool would be closed. Last night’s meal was good and we also enjoyed the brownies my son made, including the ice cream he brought. Tonight’s meal is simple; burgers, salad and frozen French fries.

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever Oh I see. Good to know. I hope that the banana helps. Hopefully, you like bananas! That's good your watch can let you know. I have a Samsung Watch5 and I think it will let me know as well. Yes, the water bottle is helping a lot. Sorry about your results. Leftovers look good and balanced.

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Yes, I'm glad we have the Ninja Foodi Multicooker to use and our grill. I have a crockpot but we don't like the texture of the meat when it gets cooked in the crockpot so I just use it for potlucks to keep things hot. That must have been nice to go for a walk. I hope you enjoyed the burgers.

Hi all. I had a half day off yesterday because I'm going to a work conference this upcoming weekend. I'll also have half day Thursday and a full day Friday off. But then I have to work all weekend. Last night, I made a Skinnytaste recipe, Green Curry Noodles. It was really good and I ate more than one portion, maybe 1 1/2 servings. I used chicken instead of tofu and red curry paste instead of green. https://www.skinnytaste.com/green-curry-noodles/

Water yesterday: 127.1 oz

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

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom On the Apple fall alert, does it alert an assigned person or what? I'm glad you got in a walk when it wasn't so hot. I think I'm going to go back outside and walk in the mornings instead of my treadmill. I seem to want to do it more plus I drink more water that way. Win-win I've been craving some burgers but dh can't eat red meat so I can't wait to get to my daughter's house so I can have burgers and meatloaf.

@trooworld I have days where the food is really healthy and then I have days like today where I just ate two hot dogs on sliced bread. At least it was whole wheat. lol I'm trying to use up the stuff in my freezer and fridge before I leave. Excellent job with the water.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I get the texture issue with the crockpot. I’m glad you enjoyed the chicken recipe. Enjoy your days off. @theslightedgeforever I’m not sure about the Apple Watch. Perhaps you have to make someone in your contacts as a favorite. I do know when I fell and broke my leg a few years ago, my daughter got notifications as to where I was ( I was out of town). I’m assuming you will get turkey burgers and meatloaf at your daughter’s house. I like turkey burgers. Hi, all. I had an oncologist appointment today. I have a blood disorder in which I have more platelets than normal. Luckily it is controlled with medication. My numbers were good and I don’t have to go there as often. Afterwards DH and I went to the recreation center to go swimming, but I had forgotten to pack my swimsuit. So we used the recumbent elliptical instead. Tonight my son is grilling chicken and making homemade hummus.

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever Yeah consistency is the key and it's hard to achieve. Hopefully once you use up that stuff, you can go on to healthier things. When do you leave?

@fabgeekmom Thanks. That's good your numbers were good. You could have easily used the "no swimsuit" as an excuse to go home but you didn't, that's great! Way to go.

Hi all. I woke up today to ants in the kitchen, so I spent a good amount of time cleaning that up. Every year, we get ants about this time of year. We have a method to get rid of them involving borax, sugar, and water. It works very well. We put it on cotton balls and they take the poison back to their nest and die there. I had a pretty good day yesterday, I ate on plan and tracked everything. I had good water intake. I've been doing a snack I really like: 2 pieces of Wasa crackers, 2 laughing cows, and 4 slices of turkey breast deli meat. I received a call from the surgeon's assistant because I had called the insurance company and they told me the surgeon hadn't submitted my paperwork yet. When the assistant called, she said that they don't submit it until they have a surgery date because they don't want the authorization to expire. She said July and August are all booked up but to message them in 2 weeks. So, maybe that means I could have surgery in September or by the end of the year? I'm excited and nervous.

Water yesterday: 117 oz

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

cbabie

Morning all, I am so not in a routine this week, Every time I started to get on here I would get interrupted. I still did not exercise yesterday. I know in my head it has to be...I am having trouble with my right arm and it's making me crabby. LOL. I think it's either crocheting or lifting a dead weight 33lb baby..or JUST OLD AGE..LOl

@fabgeekmom So glad you got your movement in yesterday, even if it wasn't as planned. Great job. Glad you got good news at the Dr as well. Thats because you take good care of yourself and have done great in self care.

@trooworld that's exciting I am sure about your surgery. It will all work out for the best time for you. It's good you are nervous, means you understand what you are about to do and are planning for it. That stinks about ants..we used to get them outside. I haven't seen any this year...ITS TOO HOT. LOL

@theslightedgeforever You will do well in you eating and movement on your trip. I am sure you will settle into a routine while at your daughters. You are pre planning with what you are doing now for yourself.

Cbabie

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom I'll have some turkey burgers but I'll be having beef ones also. Plus the meatloaf will be straight up beef.

@trooworld My dad used to have ants yearly. Ooh that's exciting that you will soon have a schedule date. Your snack sounds good.

@cbabie I need to keep doing now what I'm preplanning once I'm there. lol

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hate ants! I guess everyone does. I’m glad you got rid of them. The snack sounded good and satisfying. I can understand you’d be excited and nervous about the surgery. @cbabie I’m sorry you’re in a funk. I hope your arm gets better. @theslightedgeforever I thought you couldn’t eat beef but I reread your post and saw that is is your DH. Enjoy the beef! There is nothing like a beef burger or steak. Hi, all. DH and I are at our cottage. It’s too hot to go outside but we may go for a walk if it gets cooler. We’re having leftovers from last night for dinner.

trooworld

@cbabie That would make me crabby, too lol. All those things could contribute to your right arm. Yes, I am very excited. I hope it does. I am trying to mentally prepare for the surgery. You are lucky you don't have ants. They are so gross!

@theslightedgeforever Oh they are such a pain! Yes, I'm very excited. Thanks, it's a nice balance of carbs, fat and protein.

@fabgeekmom It takes being very vigilant to keep them at bay, they attack all summer! I think it is because we are on the first floor. Yeah I love that snack. I hope you enjoy your cottage time. That sounds nice.

Hi all. I continue to drink a good amount of water. I ate okay yesterday but I did go to the cafe (I don't feel guilty, I allow one breakfast per week there). I am off half day today. I'm not going to be doing anything fun: later in the day, we are going to my old neighbor's celebration of life.

Water yesterday: 135.2 oz

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

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about your neighbor. And glad you feel good about your food choices. Hi, all. I managed to go for a walk yesterday and today. It was hot but manageable. We ate lunch at a seafood restaurant today. DH had fried oysters and I had a salad with fresh tuna. I did eat one of DH’s hush puppies. It was good. We are enjoying our little getaway.

trooworld

@fabgeekmom Thank you. That's good you went for a walk despite the heat. I love fresh seared tuna salads. It's one of my favorite things to eat out. I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.

Hi all. We went to the celebration of life for my old neighbor. She is the one that I mentioned was so unhealthy and died in April. We hadn't seen her daughter and some other old neighbors in years so it was nice to see them. We plan to hang out soon. I lost a couple of pounds this week, even after eating tortellini for dinner last night. Makes me wonder if I would have lost more had I eaten lightly. I am off today because of that conference that starts tomorrow. I'm going to get groceries and get ready for the conference. Maybe read a bit.

Water yesterday: 120.2 oz

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

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom Yeah, it's hubby who can't eat red meats. His body produces too many red blood cells. Nothing like a good steak. Enjoy the cottage. Sounds so cozy and stress free

@trooworld I'm so glad you found something that helps you with your water.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Good job on the weight loss! Hi, all. DH and I had a good time at the cottage. We managed to get a walk this morning before it got too hot. We’re home now. Dinner is simple: yellow squash from our garden, baked potatoes in the air fryer and grilled salmon.

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever Me too. How are you doing? Are you at your daughter's now?

@fabgeekmom Thank you. How far away from your home is your cottage? That's good you got a walk in. Yummy dinner.

Hi all. I had a pretty lousy day yesterday for most of the day. I got in a fight with my husband first thing in the morning and it soured my mood and made me depressed all day. I did go get groceries and I folded my clothes. When my husband got off work, we went for a drink and a coffee and came home and ate dinner (Butter chicken from Sam's Club + broccoli and rice). Today, I will be gone all day at the conference. I am concerned my knee won't hold up.

Water yesterday: 76.1 oz

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

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom A hushpuppy sounds really good. Yaaay on your walk.

@trooworld Yaaay on your couple of lbs gone. I think you found some balance in eating something you really liked and losing weight this week. No I'm still at home. How was the conference and your knee.

Change of plans. I'm going to Chicago first to spend the 4th with some friends and then head up to my daughter's house.

I did 35 min on the treadmill. Tracked my food so far.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about the knee. I have knee problems, too, so I get it. I hope you’re not in too much pain. I hope the conference went well. @theslightedgeforever Have fun in Chicago. That’s a great city. Also enjoy your visit with your daughter. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. We are going out to eat at a Mediterranean restaurant tonight. My son is cooking tomorrow and it’s good to give him a rest. We’re having our July 4th and birthday dinner. My birthday is Monday and my son’s is Wednesday. Here’s something little funny: my son had made cupcakes but they were made from a mix. I knew I didn’t want to eat one as he is making an ATK cake for tomorrow. I took one bite of the cupcake and trashed it. My DH was perturbed but I said it was mine to eat or trash.

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever Thanks! The conference: I am getting a lot of good ideas for our library but my knee and lower body overall are suffering. I stayed at the convention until 5 yesterday. I walked a lot but not as much as when I go to Comic-Con, I walked 11,342 steps yesterday vs about 18-20,000 at Comic-Con. I was so tired when I got home, my husband wanted to go out and about and I really just wanted to go home. But we went to dinner. I have been taking Naproxen trying to build up some tolerance to walking. I honestly don't know how I will do two more days of this and then Comic-Con in a couple of weeks. It's a real incentive to keep going on my plan. I was so embarrassed at the convention during the sessions: I tried to pick seats that were on the outer edge but they were always full so I would have to squeeze in past people (and that alone was embarrassing) and they wouldn't move their feet so I would end up stepping on them. I had a really hard time. I hope you have fun in Chicago, it's a nice place to spend the 4th. Yay for the treadmill and tracking!

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Happy birthday tomorrow! And how cool that your son's birthday is so close to yours. Hahaha I don't blame you for trashing the cupcake when you KNEW the ATK cake was coming today!

Hi all. I survived day one of the conference (see above to slightedge). My watch just gave me a "FAIR" sleep score but I don't see why: I slept 7 hrs 48 mins, I was only awake 43 mins, and everything was in the blue (a sign that all is well). Oh well. I honestly don't want to finish going to the conference because of the embarrassment of squeezing past people and the fatigue but I must continue. It also didn't help that my stomach was messed up yesterday. I took Gas-X and Pepto Bismol which helped for a while but then didn't. I hope today goes better.

Water yesterday: 52.6 oz

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

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Thanks for the birthday wishes. I forgot to answer your question about our cottage yesterday. It’s 1 1/2 to 2 hours away which isn’t too bad. I’m sorry for your discomfort at the convention. It’s good that you are learning from it. Hi, all. It’s really hot here so I will work out on my bike. I’m looking forward to tonight as the family is coming over. The meal will be high calorie but I will enjoy in moderation. All bets are off when we eat dessert. My son is making a chocolate cake with vanilla frosting and chocolate ganache. Plus we have ice cream. And not low fat. On special occasions we eat the real thing!

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom Welcome back home Yaay on just taking a bite out of the cupcake. What did you get at the Mediterranean restaurant? Happy Birthday! The cake sounds really good. I agree. Eat the real thing.

@trooworld Just think soon you will have your surgery and next year when you go to a conference you won't have to step on people's toes. Unless you want to of course.

Well I'm almost all packed. Doing my laundry and then tomorrow I'll clean really good. My son will still be here though.