Runners that need some nutritional accountability
Replies
-
Aww @swnson19d Kevin is just tooo cute! I am sure sister Sandy/Nancy will be equally as cute. I have heard it takes female pups longer to house train in general so be patient. So cute that Kevin tried to go out and peed by the door - he knew what he needed to do! I tell Hobbes to go potty - it works for everything and he knows what he needs to do.
You might try some baby wipes to wipe them down at the end of the day or after they eat. Hobbes has feet that smell like Fritos... 😁 We only bathe him once a month or so but he does get a good wipe down every so often.
We had a great weekend away. Hobbes was SO excited to see his friend Molly and was thrilled to be with her.
In addition to going to the Fiscalini Ranch Preserve we also visited the tiny town of Harmony - an artist enclave that also has a winery that was surprisingly good. We sat outside and sipped our wine tastings and enjoyed the view with our pups.
Our house is officially done - all the work is completed and everyone has been paid. Cleaner comes tomorrow morning and then we start the migration back.
Hilde's house gets cleaned out next week with the junk guys coming on Wednesday and the cleaner on Thursday. If we can get it all done, open house will be Fri-Sun. Realtor increased to price by $40k. House next door sold in less than 2 weeks for over $1.2M with four buyers fighting over it. That is $50k over asking price! Yikes!!
1 -
@shanaber love the pictures, Hobbes seems so happy! Wow! I hope Hilde’s house sells quickly and for more than asking. I bet you are excited to have your house done! Sandy is going to be a beautiful dog, probably more so than Kevin. She seems to be more lab than mastiff, she looked a lot like Hobbes when we got her, or so I thought. I can’t ever get a pic of her that does justice and they hardly sit still for very long. I figured she was behind on house breaking just because no one had worked with her. She is coming along, still has mushy poo tho. Yogurt and pumpkin daily, but she probably has too many chews. She and Maggie are obsessed with them.
Here’s a pic Dh took of them.
2 -
Here’s sandy today. You can see how much the boerboel is coming out.
Happy Saturday all!0 -
They are both going to be beautiful! She is a beauty and does kind of have a Hobbes like face/eyes. Maybe they have a bit of Vizsla in there somewhere 😊 I think the way her ears lay make her look more like a lab but I love the way Kevin's ears stick out a bit. They make him look inquisitive.2
-
@shanaber Glad you had a nice weekend away. Love the pictures. Yeah for the progress on the houses. I hope Hilde's house sells quickly. Do you get any of the profits?
@swenson19d Kevin and Sandy are adorable.0 -
Hey guys.
Still here and reading. Just plodding along. November and December are always challenging months for me. So much food! I'm on a constant cycle, losing and gaining the same few pounds. Very annoying.
So I'm starting my new years resolution early! I want to lose 12kg by the time I turn 40. That gives me 55 weeks haha. I turn 39 at the end of the month. Figured that's definitely doable lol.
@runs_on_espresso I'm thinking of journaling. Any recommendations or suggestions? I have a regular 15 minutes on my own at night so thought I'd use that time. I mostly want to get a handle on why I can eat well for a few weeks then completely go off the planet for a few weeks. It's annoying.
1 -
Also exciting day, one of my students gets her results today! She passed though it's not official yet. I'm so proud of her. She is my first students I have mentoured all the way through her studies and she absolutely deserves this. She actually has a job with us that she starts in a month.
My other 2 students, well the one who failed his test last week we are still waiting to know what's going to happen. In my opinion he should resit the year. My other student isn't due back till the 22nd. She had a stand down because she refused the vaccine, then it was mandated, so she changed her mind but had to wait 2 weeks after her second jab before she could come back.
And finally it's world Radiography day! The day we celebrate medical imaging technology. So that means cake.3 -
Dog baths: Shadow usually gets one a month. Pibbles are known to have skin issues so we don't want to do it too often. Summer we went a little longer because she wasn't as active this year (darn weather kept DH & her from hiking up north more).
@Avidkeo I'm still a work in progress on the journaling front. I definitely think it's about finding what works for you. I've tried the list three things you're grateful for or following prompts and a few months back I tried morning pages (which was way too many rules for me).
Lately, I've found keeping my journal next to the couch helps. I don't write every night but have been doing most nights, either before or after I wash my face/floss. I do all three together so it forms a habit chain. I do a loose 15 minutes and if I write nothing, I just write something like I'm not feeling this tonight and I move one. If I'm in a groove I will keep writing past 15 minutes. I just let it flow. Sometimes it's my to do list for the next few days.2 -
@Avidkeo I think the holidays are hard for all of us, food wise. I have gotten to the point that I don't even try to watch what I eat at the gatherings. I enjoy and then try to do decent the rest of the week. It is a yoyo couple of months, but as long as I am within a pound or two of where I am now at the end of December, I'm happy. I know that's not helping you, really, but that is where I am at this point in my life. I'm happy for the student who passed and hope the others do what is best for everyone.
1 -
I really got to get back on track y'all. I've gained 2 pounds since my marathon. I either need to lose some fat or buy all new pants. I'd rather not have to buy all new pants. I am almost back to my highest (may even be there again? I can't recall my exact highest).
I know what to do. But it's a struggle to actually get myself to do it.2 -
RunsOnEspresso wrote: »I really got to get back on track y'all. I've gained 2 pounds since my marathon. I either need to lose some fat or buy all new pants. I'd rather not have to buy all new pants. I am almost back to my highest (may even be there again? I can't recall my exact highest).
I know what to do. But it's a struggle to actually get myself to do it.
ugh, I feel ya. I say buy a few "fat pants", something inexpensive and keep trying to lose. I was so upset for gaining when my pants were too tight, it was not helpful. I don't do dresses but perhaps that is an option since you could prob wear it a few pound lighter? or just get some sweat pants. haha. How ling has it been since the marathon? are you still recovering? I'd give it maybe a month especially with hormonal fluctuations.
bath
Ive been wiping them down with a wet cloth or scent free wipes. seems to be helping.1 -
pet pics
Sandy the day we got her. She was quite thin.
Cori has taken over my hammock with the sleeping bag, so I can watch the pups when it is nippy.
Bean. Can you believe that she's been on a diet... for a year now and weighs more?
I got hw due by midnight... stalling.
1 -
OMG @swenson19d - I love that picture of Bean! I may need to print it and put it on my fridge 😂😂
I am a dog person and I just want to snuggle your pups! They are so sweet!
@RunsOnEspresso - I would get back to basics but also realize you could still be recovering and your weight may just drop as you get back into your routine.
Hi @Avidkeo! Glad you are still hanging in there. SO happy for your students, even those that didn't do as well. I am sure they will all get there eventually! Are you making a cake for Radiologist day?
I found an apple pie recipe I want to make. It is basically crust with a little bit of apple filling! My kind of pie (It's all about the Crust!). Maybe for Thanksgiving!
We are exhausted - I think we overdid it today, so tired! I loaded up the car with boxes (wine, food, etc.) to just drive across the street to our house and unload it. We had a shelf unit in one closet that needed to be reinstalled and it was so heavy. I. feel like I got a good strength workout in and will likely be sore tomorrow. Not planning a run tomorrow but there will be plenty of moving activity and Hobbes and I have agility class tomorrow evening if I can still move. Hoping for a run or at least a good walk on Tuesday as it is going to get hot here again later in the week - back into the 90's - ugh!
1 -
Hugs @RunsOnEspresso . It is so frustrating how easy it is to gain weight. Take it one day at a time. You can do it. Curious as to what does work for you? For me, it's just being aware of what I am putting in my mouth, I'm not real strict on myself with calorie counting, and running. Walking alone doesn't seem to do it for me.
@swenson19d I hope you got your homework done. Love the pictures of the pets. Bean is a very fluffy cat.
@shanaber I hope you aren't sore today. Good luck with the moving and agility. I would NOT like 90 degrees again!1 -
In the pic, Bean is laying in front of the fridge... waiting. lol!
pet talk
@shanaber I am obsessed with these pups, I hope it just means that I am investing in them so that they are good adult dogs, nothing worse than a "bad" dog. This morning Maggie is playing with sister Sandy. She's quite taken with another female dog around, a monumental achievement for Mag's who was doggie oppressed previously. They are currently wrestling on the couch, getting familiar with each other.
Kevin woke me up this morning; came to the side of my bed and barked at me to join his day, so I did- and the clock said 830 and I though "oh no, they have been alone for 30 minutes..." but the clock hadn't been changed, dh was still home, no accidents. I got up to pee and he followed me and sat at my feet the whole time. IDK what's up. He missed me? This breed is suppose to be protective and attached so perhaps the's just growing into it. He's still such a baby dog. Sandy's temperament is more business, but she is lovey too. I just don't seem to have her attention like I do Kevin's, he listens to me intently,
I am finding it difficult to keep up with hw and dogs, no one-on-one dog training time either. Kev is ready to move forward from "come here" and "sit", he likes games, Sandy is 50/50 on the sit without help. Dh tried to work with her yesterday and won't use the same technique I do, I gave up, I suppose she'll learn how to listen to him.
The tunnel I ordered forever ago finally arrives today. yay! I got Kevin (and Sandy) a puzzle where they have to slide, open and close parts to find the food and treats. He loves it.
Overall we have pet progress on all fronts. Housebreaking is almost there. Kev peed in front of me last night, which is good, I can correct him. He's so cute. He stopped. I directed him towards OUTSIDE and spanked patted his hind quarters alternately until he reached the doggie door. The pats were just a motivation of direction. He did good, got praised when he finished his business outside. I dont think I can do that to Sandy yet, we are still building trust. Anyway, Kev is awesome right now and is showing promise. I guess those 2 weeks on his own with me made a big difference.1 -
Sister Sandy
She was up late with DH and is tired, haha! I've been running them all day and eliminating the lunch kibble so they get fed twice a day. Somedays it's yogurt for lunch or training time with jerky treats.
1 -
I bought a pair of larger work pants. My.panta fit, just not well.
Usually what works for me is consistency with cardio and weights. And limiting sweets. I've been eating way more sweets lately. Like shamefully a lot.
I usually have a loose calorie goal and try to eat more protein to help keep me full. I get plenty of carbs and fat.
My marathon was like 4 weeks ago. I took 2 weeks off of everything minus a couple walks and easy hike.2 -
Good morning!
Loving all the puppy pics! When will there be kitten pics though LOL (not it).
The weekend was pretty good. We had to be up at the ranch by 9am on Saturday so we got our usual donut and headed up. The tenant who "adopted" the miniature horses gave me an earful because she thinks the tree guy may have thrown an avocado or something in the pen and one of them is a choker...and allegedly he choked. IDK if she had to call the vet or if he cleared it on his own. I chuckled b/c my mom would scold her the same way when she fed improperly and someone got sick...karma. It is different when it is your money paying the vet bill.
We did the final walk through for the demo starting Wednesday. I got a little choked up when he put a big red X on the house. I did a final walk through the house and noticed it looked like a squirrel had chewed a couple huge holes in the walls. Yup the place needs to go. Mom's chair is still in the kitchen just as she left it. I just haven't had the courage to toss it. I like to sit in it. BUT the thing is a mess, it is an old office chair that the puppies chewed the arms nearly off and it has a weird tilt to it. But it was hers and that is where I remember her sitting all the time in the kitchen talking for hours and watching PBR with her. I took the blanket she had over it and finally lost it.
Black cat had his chemo appt in the afternoon. DH and I discussed if we should do it ourselves, it is only a pill. It costs us $26 for a tech appt and 78 miles round trip. But we risk losing a $40 pill if we screw it up.
IDK how much longer grey cat will be with us. He is sick. Both his eyes are weepy and he acts like they hurt and he is drooling. He has so many health issues it could be so many things. He is very lethargic, we had a maintenance guy come in this morning and he barely acknowledged him, typically he would have hid under the bed. He has an appt tomorrow to check on fluid, and I am pretty sure he has some, he looks like he swallowed an air hose. I am trying to come to terms he may not come home tomorrow. But if he doesn't I feel like it would almost be a relief for all of us.
Sunday was a busy at home day. We tried to organize the garage but were uninspired. I worked on reselling. We cleaned up the house for our house guest this weekend. I went for a 4 mile run hoping for an amazing run like on Friday, alas...it was work LOL.
I am officially fired today LOL. The civilian they hired is on-boarding today for the position I have been squatting in LOL
Weight was up, not surprised, I was so hungry Friday-Sunday.
Have a great "short" week!
2 -
@CMorning99 ya... the kitten pics are up to you! I have 4 kitties and three dogs... we are officially full at the inn.0
-
Glad the doggie training is going so well @swenson19d . Sandy is too cute.
@RunsOnEspresso I'm sure the weight going up is from relative lack of exercise for 4 weeks. Once you start that again, I bet you'll see the weight drop...that and cutting back on the sweets.
@CMorning99 Sounds like a really tough emotionally charged weekend. Did you keep the chair? I hope Grey cat feels better. If it is time to let him go, try to remember that you gave him a good life and did more than most people would have for him. Extra hugs to you tomorrow. Now that you have been fired, what will you be doing. LOL0 -
Good morning!
@quilteryoyo DH and I had a talk about if grey cat is doing ok. We upped his diuretic and the puffiness went down and he was active in the afternoon. You can noticeably see the swelling go down and you see his waistline. We will see what the vet has to say today. No we didn't keep the chair, it really was in terrible shape!
Nothing too exciting. I sat with the guy hired to do my job and he is really nice and much more qualified to sit here LOL. I felt bad, he kept asking "what else do I need to know?". He explained some things to me and this job definitely has potential, I just don't know enough to make it happen. I spent the rest of the afternoon trying to organize our file folders so he would have everything he needs to start.
Today is pretty slow as well. Grey cats appt this evening and that is about it.
Weight dropped again, but not to where I was last week. Using my running time today to take grey cat to his appt.
2 -
@CMorning99 I hope Grey cat is okay and has some more quality time to spend with you.0
-
@CMorning99 - I hope your grey kitty is doing ok after the appointment. It is good that the diuretic helped and he was feeling better after having it.
Once you are replaced by the civilian taking over your job, what will you be doing?
@quilteryoyo - I often wonder why doctors (all kinds) split tests and things up making you come in multiple times. The only thing I can think of is that they want to review all the information in context and outline a rehab plan before they talk about next steps. That is what the PTs have done with me.
@Avidkeo - I was on a call the other day with some friends from NZ. They were saying that some of the restrictions are lifting (especially for vaccinated people coming into the country) and that the vaccination programs need to ramp up more. How are you seeing things - has it gotten bad in the hospitals?
@swenson19d - how are the puppies and kitties all doing? Has Beary warmed up to the pups yet? I love that Maggie is coming out of her shell with the other pup gone now.
We are officially completely out of Hilde's house. A guy came yesterday and picked up a bunch of furniture (ours and hers) for a charity for Vets and Service families. We have a few things that will be picked up tonight and whatever is left, the 'junk' guy will take tomorrow morning. It will be interesting to see how long it takes to sell. Now we can focus on getting our house unpacked and put away. I spent some time cleaning and wrapping the leaves to my dining table yesterday. There are 6 of them of varying widths/70" but the table will sit 25 if fully extended with all the leaves. We rarely use any of them but they are beautiful and I don't want to get rid of any of them. Squatting and lifting those leaves made me thankful for strength training - actually all of this moving has made me appreciate it. I can still lift and move heavy sh$t.
I am hoping to get a run in tomorrow morning... we'll see. The winds are coming and it is supposed to be hot through the weekend, of course when I finally have time to run again 😁
@RunsOnEspresso - do you get winds at this time of year too?
2 -
Good morning! Happy faux friday
@shanaber I am so jealous you are done and moving in LOL. I feel like I have stalled out with all the waiting. I just want to live in my house already! I didn't see any winds this for us this weekend, but we are supposed to get up into the mid 80's!!!! What the heck!
Yesterday turned into a long day. Nothing exciting at work. Did some more turnover with my replacement, definitely outclassed LOL. Starting in Dec I will be strictly Admin and programs (safety, leave, etc).
Grey cat's appt was a hot mess. We got down there right on time and with the COVID rules you can't go in. I called and sat on hold for 20 min, she finally answered the phone after multiple times asking me to hold. I told her I was here for a 4:45 appt, she told me they had marked me as a no-show. She had to go back to the ask the doctor who was technically off shift if she would still see us. I was so mad. A tech was supposed to call us and after another 10 min no one called to come get him. DH finally just grabbed him and walked in and asked if they were going to see us, it was near 5:30 by this time. They took and and I think we got pretty subpar service which is so weird for this place. The Doc who I generally really like and she scheduled this recheck, was kind of short with me (she was working late), and I kinda got the vibe of what more do you want me to do. We settled on new chest xray's and blood work. She said we can only go up 1 more time on the diuretic before it overdoses. She also thinks that the fluid levels were so high that it was putting pressure on/in his eyes and that was causing the watering and pain. DH and I had a long talk while we waited, we were there 2.5hrs and we agreed that our redline is the first time he passes out, it is time. The last diuretic dose lasted 6-7 weeks. It may be a sad Christmas again.
Waiting to hear back on if they are going to start demo'ing today.
I bought a new book, Boys in the Boat, someone said it was really good about a 1936 rowing team trying to get into the olympics.
I was supposed to run yesterday, we didn't get home till near 7:30 so that didn't happen. I have a run tomorrow so IDK if I am going to pass or do back-to-back runs.
Have a great veterans day weekend!
2 -
Beary tolerates the dogs if he is outside with them. He'll mill around and hang out on the porch with them, I even moved a cat tree out there and he has a real tree in cement ( branches, no leaves), out there too. I added shelves to the outside of one wall so he has a get away. He really is fine as long as he is control of it and can get away. He romps around and lets the puppies chase him (outside). It's cute. Bear does the whole cat parkour thing off the trees. I hope he'll continue to progress. Cori just hops up on my lap with a puppy and runs the puppy off lol!. I'm so glad he can show Bear how it works.
Our dryer went out...
Seems to be the heating element, Dh is trying to get one local... I already sent him the online order even before he "confirmed" it was as I said, the element. 😩 Between the both of is we pulled pulled out 1.5 bread loafs of lint...😵💫. guess the lint catch isn't doing its job. Least I got most of the bedding washed.
New MFP look... hmm I like it so far... not sure I'll find everything tho.1 -
@shanaber No, we don't have any wind right now. I don't think this is a usual time for wind here.0
-
Doggie advice.
Sandy is the reason there is a warning on dog treats to supervise your pet while they have a treat. She will swallow stuff whole, dried turkey/chicken dog jerky, pizzle sticks, cow hide… I about had a panic attack when I was watching her chew a pizzle and the next look it was gone, thankfully it showed up the next day in her stool. Jeez dog. You’re just destined for an intestinal blockage. Vet visit tomorrow and I’ll ask there too, but what the heck can this puppy chew on? Large bones? Even then she get pieces off and I have to be mindful to pick them up. We may have to get some dog cheeze for the kong. Oh she found a synthetic bone (nyla-bone kinda thing) up till now no one has been interested. Whew.
1 -
@swenson19d - I would avoid the cow hide treats, especially if she is eating them in chunks and not really chewing them. The can cause blockage or bloat and both can be really serious. Hobbes loved the Nyla-bones but they can get really brittle when they get old. There are some things for 'heavy chewers' I think also from Kong. I found a new one for Hobbes recently that he loves called EverLasting Treats. They can chew or lick at it and the 'bone' in the middle is replaceable. I haven't tried to replace it yet though so I don't know how easy it is to get the replacement in.
Not sure I like the new layout - it feels strange to me but I am sure I will get used to it.
0 -
I'm with you about the new layout @shanaber . I'm not good with change when it come to technology.
0 -
@shanaber thanks for the chew advice. I've been watching her and making sure she goes. I am saving the puzzles and cow hides for Maggie and Kevin, maybe in the crate or car. Sandy is finding alternatives to chew on. you have to watch her, she likes the couch and her bed and blankets... ugh. She has her own blankets and I ordered this... ugh where's the spoiler now?
I'll order the other thing too.
1
