Weigh-in Aug 8-14

wiredkell

LW: 151.9
TW: 150.8

Woot woot. Down I go. Only have a couple seconds to post, so I'll read all your posts later and post again when I have a chance.

SarahMaxx

LW: 139.6
TW: 139.6

Stuck! But then I remember when I was stuck for--like forever--on 144.6. I know that if I keep at it, eventually it will move. It's up to me to make sure that's in the right direction.

Congrats, Kelly. More than a pound in a week is quite an accomplishment for us shorties. So happy for you!

I learned yesterday that my contract indeed is moving to another company and so I will have a change in insurance as of September 1. I'm still trying to decide whether to see if the cortisone shot will help alleviate more inflammation or whether to see what time does.

I got in my 10,000 steps yesterday because my walking buddy was available. I put in all but about 1500 of those steps while we were cruising the mall. My knee did very good while walking, but it was the first thing I noticed when I woke up this morning. Not pain--just an unusual feeling.

Sheesh, I thought about how often you remind us to just be grateful that we're being allowed to live and experience aches and pains. I was cleaning out my address book this morning and decided to "google" a couple that we were friends with for a few years but kind of lost touch with when they moved to New Hampshire. I found both of their obituaries. She died pretty soon after they moved (no reason in the obit but the wording makes me think it was cancer) and he just died a week ago Friday (suddenly at home, which sounds like a heart attack). She was 53 when she died, and he was 68. So yes, I'm feeling very grateful at this moment.

We're hitting another very, very hot and humid spell, so I'm trying to gear up for another mall walk tonight, even if I have do it alone. But as much I know moving helps, I'm still convinced the logging is key for me. Now if I could just get in the habit of logging my main meal (dinner) before I eat instead of waiting until bedtime, I'd have more room for adjustments, if needed.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

GaGasheesh

SW: 156
LW: 128
TW: 127.4

Yay! Finally a bit of a loss.

Awesome job, Kelly! I saw on the new feed of MFP that you've lost over 7 pounds! Whatever you're doing is working. . well, I know you're steps are fantastic!

Sarah, I couldn't agree with you more about gratitude. I'm sorry for your loss . . it's shocking and sad to lose friends. My best friend died from breast cancer. She was a dancer, aerobics and fitness instructor, artist, and all around fit and beautiful person inside and out. Every day I still think of her, and when I do my workout I sometimes say "This is for you, Chris." I feel like I'm doing some living for her that she didn't get to do, and that she enjoys that with me. We were friends from 15 years old until she died 7 year ago. We were college roommates, and we raised our kids together.

Lastchancelj

Happy Friday!! It's FINALLY FRIDAY!! WOOT WOOT!! Except I forgot to weigh in this am..... The week started off fairly well. Had a rough Saturday with exhaustion and sleeping through training. Sunday I did my meal prep and brought it to work. MTW I had early morning meetings and meetings that continued back to back until almost lunch time all three days. I ate my breakfast that I made on Monday, but on Tues/Wed did not. And nor did I make any breakfast for the remainder of the week. It was an insane week. Wednesday I was hit was serious exhaustion again...went for a caffeinated chai tea at 430 in the afternoon to see if that would jump start me to get me through my workout class that night. No go. That and a protein shake. I got in the car and honestly have no idea how I made it home safely. Got home at 6:15. Again, walked around the house to try to wake up (really wanted to stay up until at least 8 so I could be sure to sleep through the night). Fell asleep on the couch and woke soon after and called it a night. FB says I slept 11 hours. I have no idea how I could sleep so long but it shows that I woke when hubby came home, when he came up to check on me after being home for a bit and then again when he came to bed and one other time. Other than that, I was OUT. It's kinda scary

I ate fairly close to plan and was very proud of myself. I did give in for ono fish tacos yesterday that the girls ordered in. I was teased as I ate the insides and left the tortillas....so delicious! but then I had some chips with the fresh guacamole (not many but definitely more than I should have). Had a shake, some cheese and avocado for dinner and then had toast (WTH? I'm not a big toast eater...so again weird). Then I had an ice cream wth?

Today I will be ordering Chipotle steak bowl for lunch and it is per plan with no tortilla. I'm also starting back on my Reliv supplements that I'd taken years ago. Feel like i'm missing something in me. The lack of energy and fatigue are a bit disconcerting and very concerning to me right now.

Sore neck also continues to interrupt my sleep. I'm off to see the chiro when he opens at 10.

Kelly you are such an inspiration!!! Congratulations on your reduction. Praying I didn't find it this week.

Sheesh - really hun, try using the golf cart some time. they're quite fun to drive...really!!! Congratulations on your reduction. You amaze me at every turn with all of the traveling and fun you have with your family.

Sarah - we have to live every day and appreciate every day. With November's birthday last year, my sister became older than our mother ever was (died at 55 and daddy at 62)...and I will be in four years as well. it's crazy scary when you think about life in those terms, so I really work hard not to. Physical Therapy: Have your dr give you rx for more time... If you have the right mindset and the right therapist, you can gain a ton from your physical therapy time. Not only in the injured area, but they incorporate all areas that support the injured area and often I find new stretching ideas and workout routines. So be sure to continue and keep the open mind.

Happy Friday!!

wiredkell

Sarah - Way to go on getting in that walking! I like that you're moving and I'm glad it hasn't been painful for you. I'm sorry to hear that you lost some friends of yours. It really makes you appreciate life and what you have when you realize that people you know have passed away. I looked at the obituaries recently and saw that a girl I went to high school passed away. I'm only 34 so I'm left wondering what happened. There has actually been a couple of people that have passed away suddenly that are my age. Scary. Sheesh and Lois have it right when they said that we have to live every day and appreciated every day. Sometimes it's hard to do that when you feel like everything & everyone is against you, but it's all a matter of perspective.

Sheesh - Great numbers! Lookin' good

Lois - Good job on sticking to your plan, but still treating yourself a bit. I have been doing the same and I'm finding it's making such a difference. Don't burn yourself out girl. You obviously needed that sleep!

I weigh myself everyday now, as I like to know what foods I eat or how much water I drink/don't drink affects me and it seems to be working. I weighed myself this morning and I'm down under 150 now!! Woot woot to the 140's. People are starting to notice the difference too and I feel so much better.

Have a great weekend all!

SarahMaxx

I am beat! We had a few friends in tonight and since it was way too hot to cook out or even heat up the kitchen a lot, we bought meats and cheeses for make-your-own sandwiches and I made a bunch of different kinds of salads (potato salad with fresh dill, a salmon bowtie pasta and herb salad, and caprice salad). We also had fresh melons and other fruits from the farmers' market, which we hit early this morning. It sounds easy, but it still took a lot of shopping and preparing. I didn't rack up a lot of steps today, but I'm hoping that standing in the kitchen for hours burned more calories than sitting at my desk (and often following that with sit-down volunteer work).

Mentioning which, part of the reason we had folks in was that hubby has been recognized for some of the work he does in the community, so we were kind celebrating that. I offered to make or buy a cake, since that typically marks a celebration, but thankfully, he declined.

Last night we had a commitment right after work, but thought that we were going to get a chance to go to the pool at night for the first time this year. I love to swim when lights are on under the water. But a person caught us just before we got to the door to say that the guards had just closed the pool because of lightning. We were so disappointed. It was still 88 degrees at 9 p.m. last night and the humidity was very high. It would have felt so good to take a dip, and I was really happy because there was also a pretty moon to look at. I think the guards must have seen heat lighting, because all I could see was stars, but considering how drained they must have been after sitting in that heat all day--well, you couldn't blame them for wanting to get out an hour early.

Mentioning swimming, we are so proud of Maryland's Katie Ledecky and Michael Phelps.

I'm almost too tired now at almost 11:30 p.m. to make much sense, but I just wanted to take a minute to say hello after I logged my food. Hope you're all having a great weekend.

Lastchancelj

Happy Tuesday Ladies,

I thought I posted yesterday, but ah well.... so survived TRX on Saturday (barely - didn't finish all exercises - no breathe - not asthma just too fat and out of shape). (I made the error in judgement of getting on the scale Saturday am and that just ruined my day (218). So not happy. Sunday was spent cleaning out closet and sorting through clothes (I have way too many - haha). Anyhow, it was a real eye opener and motivator for me to work hard at eating and training to get back into some of my super cute stuff. Sunday morning, BEFORE attacking the closet, I did my meal prep. WOW that was a nice change up and I may move in that direction in the future. When I get back from hiking (when the weather cools), I typically make breakfast, but I may roll right into all meal prep at that time and get it done and out of the way. I did it in the morning this weekend because hubby and i were supposed to go on a date to celebrate my bday and have crab legs. I was so wiped from the closet cleaning, we ended up eating in and PER PLAN (crab would've been per plan also). Anyhow, it was a great accomplished day.

I made it to TRX class last night as well and survived....next week I will "Finish" the class.

Sarah - congrats to hubby (and you) for all of your volunteer work. It's quite amazing all of the time you dedicate to helping others.

Kelly, I think I may go back to weighing every morning as well. It kept me focused. I used to use an expo pen and right the numbers on my closet mirror so it was "IN MY FACE" as i dried my hair and brushed my teeth. Thanks for the reminder. Your focus is awesome and inspiring - especially with your new environment - it really seems to be working for you. So happy for you!

Sheesh - really darlin'you are freakin' AWESOME on your step count. Even though you didn't get as many in on Sunday, chasing you and Kelly really give me motivation (especially when it's hotter than an oven and now we have the humidity to boot for another couple of weeks. I can't wait for it to get below 100 so I can start hiking early morning on the weekends again.

OH MIL update...she is improving and doing well at her own home in Cali. Her kidney functions have doubled since her surgery so super yipeee! I believe we found a caregiver that mom likes, but she's only available two days a week...and MIL is actually saying she thinks two days will be sufficient. We're going to try it next week and see how it goes. So double yipee. Happy MIL in Cali means she may be able to continue to live alone there for a bit longer. We really don't want to relocate her until she is "ready" and not "forced". YEAH!!

OK...gotta get to work...back to meeting prep