December is here!
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Take care, Kathy. So hard!
141 this morning for me. Doing good. Quit the Jack Daniels since the weekend. Surprised that it was a bit of a fight for me the first few days. Don't think of myself as an alcoholic, but the temptation is there. But the fact that I can stop and then don't crave it is a relief.
paula1 -
171.4 this morning. Paula, I’m with you tired of losing the same 2-3 pounds over and over again. I need to get under 170 and start working on the next 10,
Thank you for the encouraging words. I’ll always do the right thing when it comes to my parents. This was difficult for them to give up their home of 30+ years but my mom is already working on unpacking and we talked about decorating yesterday. I’m going over there this weekend to help and take her shopping for new bathroom decor. They each have their own and that makes her happy!
Once they are truly settled and comfortable my life will settle down again. Then it’s definitely time for self care!
Kathy1 -
149.4 this morning at 4:00. I am with you guys. Getting rid of these 10-15 pounds is going to be rougher than ever but I am determined.
Paula I gave up drinking beer a long time ago. I don't remember if it was a struggle or not but my father was an alcoholic big time.
You have a plan Kathy and it will work. Your parents will be happy in their new home. I love having my own bathroom!!
Walking this morning. Must go now.
Chris0 -
147.4 at 5:30 this morning. Yes! Tired of 149's. Rest day from walking. Working w/our trainer at noon today. We'll go get R&B in about 15 mins.
I was really good yesterday. Used peppermint to get out to Doc appt and back then left it in the car. Texted DDD and our trainer for three reasons I had to leave it in the car. DDD came back with three good ones...our trainer came back with 1. No! 2. No! 3. No! bwahahah! They both worked like a charm! I'll surrender the remaining to our trainer this afternoon.
Doc has recommended a hip shot. Waiting for the shot dept at the Kaiser in town to call w/an appt time. Can's wait!! hurt...hurt...hurt!
Must go now...Cutey Pie is waiting!
Chris0 -
148.0 this morning at 6:00. Thought yesterday was a little ambitious. I'm still happy!! I had popcorn last night while watching "Peppermint." I liked the movie...didn't like the popcorn mix I made.
It's gonna be a good day!!
Chris1 -
146.4 is morning at 6:00!! Yeah! I sure hope it holds. Going for a walk in a bit then shopping. It was pretty cold out there when we went to get the paper.
Bean is here this morning. We picked him up yesterday for a puppy sleepover. DDD & SIL had company for dinner and it was going to be too many people for him...Ronan plus three others his size and four additional grown ups...too many bodies!!
TTYL
Chris0 -
Self care is the perfect phrase, Kathy. I'm wishing self care to us all this year.
My sisters and brothers are seeing the retirement homes for my Mom, I'll go in January (Utah) and we'll switch her over. She'll probably be mad at us at first, but I'm hoping she'll like all the new opportunities. She's so confused right now, she doesn't think the place she's living is her home, so a place that really is new, won't be much different.
139.5 for me a couple days ago, too low. 140.5 today, it's working. In my mind, I'm still overweight. I look down and see slim hips and it's "oh year, I guess so" but until then I walk around feeling much bigger. Wore baggy clothes to Yoga yesterday and they wouldn't stay up. Will have to switch to yoga pants.
Yoga kicked my butt. (1) I cannot get on my knees anymore (no cartilage, artificial); (2) no balance; (3) no flexibility; (4) no core strength. The leader will give me options to do on my back instead of my knees; and I'll fight for the rest because this is the only way to get those things back. And it's do it or lose it time.
paula0 -
148.0 at 5:00 this morning. I sure did like that 146.4 yesterday.
Paula, our trainer keeps telling me my clothes are too big and baggy, but I don't see it that way. I don't want my clothes tight on my body...around my belly. The pants I wear for my workouts are very elastic and hold everything in, but I have to wear a large shirt so I don't see the bulge above the waist band. i have a hard time with yoga, too. DDD loves it and is all bendy but bendy I am not. No kneeling. No balance. No flexibility. I might have a tiny bit of core strength...tiny.
Picking up the boys in a bit. Rained yesterday and last night. Be back later.
Chris0 -
147.0 this morning at 4:00!! Surprised for sure!
Walking in a few mins. Pretty clear and cold out there. Heavy shirt and two sweatshirts...brrrrr
Get the boys at 7:00 and going to play all morning. Physical therapist about my foot later today.
Have a great Tuesday, my friends!
Chris0 -
146.4 this morning at 4:00 - happier! Getting the boys after we walk. Not as cold today...only about 48 degrees. Maybe, only one sweatshirt today. PT gave me some exercises to do to strengthen my legs...the more I think about it, it wasn't about my foot at all. hmmm.
DDD called yesterday evening wanting me to go shop with her and Ronan. After the invitation call she realized she left her purse at school. It was a crazy drive in that about half way to her school she finds out the night custodian was at a meeting off campus...we turned around...she had me texting...splattt...we turned around to go back to the stores...the NC texted something else...we turned around...headed back to school for a couple of mins but that wasn't going to work, so she turned around again and we headed to Kohl's...shopped went back to her school and got her purse. Not too fun for someone who gets car sick. bwahahah!
I'll work w/our trainer this afternoon. DDD has half day Friday then she is off for Winter Break.
Chris0 -
171.4 this morning. Paula, I’m with you tired of losing the same 2-3 pounds over and over again. I need to get under 170 and start working on the next 10,
Thank you for the encouraging words. I’ll always do the right thing when it comes to my parents. This was difficult for them to give up their home of 30+ years but my mom is already working on unpacking and we talked about decorating yesterday. I’m going over there this weekend to help and take her shopping for new bathroom decor. They each have their own and that makes her happy!
Once they are truly settled and comfortable my life will settle down again. Then it’s definitely time for self care!
Kathy
Kathy I can imagine how you feel. I am sure she is so grateful for all your help. Hugs to you.
Chris that is why I do not carry a purse. I am sure I would be tracking it down constantly!
Paula I am sending you hugs also. It is so hard when there is so little you can actually do anymore.
And I am not bendy either. Nopey nope. We will be having Christmas at my daughters. All the other kids are coming over. To crowded for me. But it should be fun. And then I will be done for another year. That is the best part.
We had a party at work today. I ate way to much. But still less than I might have if I was not thinking about how hard it will be to work it all off again. Yesh. My mother still can't eat much. Her surgery has left her stomach really sore whenever she eats anything. So she has lost some weight. I have Friday off this week. Will be great.
Shell
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Paula sending hugs to you, too. Use this as your venting space. We love you to the moon and back!
Shelley, where do you keep your license and credit card and Kaiser card and pictures of your grandbabies and your kids? and where do you put your "Keep Your Face and Hands Young" lotion? and your car keys? Just wondering. I do have a friend who doesn't carry a purse. She doesn't appear lumpy or anything like that. I must have a purse!
So not bendy here. We get the kids half a day in the morning but today is their anniversary so that is first. Dinner Saturday. Chicken salad and Dutch Crunch bread. Then Christmas.
Going for a walk in a few mins. Then to p/u the boys for a fun morning.
Chris1 -
172.4 this morning. Last work day then off until January 2nd.
Kathy1 -
Kathy I have the next 5 days off. Have fun with your time off. Come back refreshed.
Chris I have a wallet with cards and such. I do not carry a bunch of photos around. Though I do hang them in my home. I usually have chapstick in my pocket. Same with my keys. And I do not bother with lotions and such on short trips out. My gun is also usually on me along with my badge. And a watch. Can't be without my watch.
Going to go find something for my hubby. I have a few ideas. Will just have to see. Barney has been better in the house the last few days. He has found the miracle of a dog door and loves it.
Paula, what Chris said. Vent on us here anytime you need to. I vent to my daughter, then delete it before I email it. Muahaha Keeps peace in the home front. But I think we have all vented here. Not like we are going to hug and tell. Nopey nope nope.
Shell0 -
146.4 this morning at 5:00. So much better than the 149's.
I hope you two enjoy your time off. YAY!
Shelley, I'd wear my purple gun on my hip. Maybe I'd have to have a number of different colored guns to match my different outfits...what do you think? So glad Barney likes his dog door. Great invention!
Still worried about my foot. Ankle isn't behaving. UGH!!! This arthritis and foot stuff is killing me!
Getting the boys in a few mins. Should be a fun Friday.
Have a great day, my friends!
Chris0 -
146.2 this morning at 6:00. Slept in!! Walking in a few. Hoping for 3 miles. Celebrating DDD & SIL's 4th anniversary this evening. Homemade chicken salad and bread and cheesecake. No ice cream.
Chris0 -
I've been in goal range for a month now; and quit tracking food, just keeping carbs low enough to stay in ketosis and stave off cravings. I'm not much driven to stay on MFP anymore, everything is working so well IRL.
My goal used to be 145 +/- 5 pounds; when that got easy, I shot for 140-143 and now that's easy, am thinking of trying for 135-139. I just don't have much fat left on me - mostly skin and bones (...extra skin after 175# loss). It's just fun to say "I weigh 130-something" though... Last time that happened was probably middle school, fifty years ago.
Sounds like quite an adventure, Chris! Fighting the nasty motion sicknesses, valiantly texting, surviving the confusions, striving to win the purse for the fair maiden!
139 this morning and catching a cold. ("Feed a cold, starve a fever" - maybe I'll gain a little back again.)
Paula0 -
Paula you have a great way with words. Yes Chris was a real life heroine! And I am so excited for you! 130 something is wonderful! I will miss you if you stop coming here to see us.
Chris I can hardly believe it is their 4th anniversary. It went by so fast. Put up the photos of DDD in her dress again. If the guns were less expensive I could color coordinate them like you do purses! What fun.
I totally loss yesterday. Was so busy I thought I had signed in here. And I didn't! I did go to Aqua Man yesterday. Fun movie. Took the kids to a fenced in dog park. They had so much fun. We had the park to ourselves.
Shell0 -
147.0this morning at 6:00. Salad toppings and mini cheesecake got me. Not too bad tho.
Paula I am so happy for you! I only have 12 pounds to go. bwahahah! I would be sad too if you stopped coming here. I love the way you write. Don't get sick.
Shelley, I have more if you want to see more...
She is so amazing. The way she talks to Ronan...the way she talked to the 1st graders in the classroom...the way she talks to her principals and the student's parents...and me! Amazing! And I really don't know where she got those smarts.
DDD&SIL are going to put Ronan in a Kid and Mommy soccer class that starts in March (?) but that is going to be a blast. Ronan is already pretty soccer ball smart. He has great moves for a two year old.
Walking in a bit. Foot not looking forward to it. Getting better tho.
Chris
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She's so beautiful too, Chris.
paula1 -
Yes more. Is that you in the background of the first one? Went to see Mule with Clint Eastwood. Interesting. I liked AquaMan better. Christmas party at my daughter's yesterday. Tomorrow should be relaxing. Going to play a video game and relax after walking the kids.
Shell0 -
More, Shelley
Thank you, Paula. Yes she is. Yes, Shelley...I do not take good pictures. Try to stay away from the camera.
Having dessert and presents w/DDD, SIL and Ronan and Bean this evening. They have his family and their friends planned for tomorrow. We got Ronan a sports car. Will get pictures. So excited!!
Chris
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Merry Christmas!1
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Merry Christmas to all of you!!!
Chris2 -
Merry Christmas!
So much fun to have family for holidays. Happy for you all.
Paula
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147.8 this morning at 7:00. Sleeping in is so great!!
Christmas Eve evening!
He had such a ball!! Kept a bunch...sent a bunch home. It will be interesting to see what gets played with and what ends up in the garage.
Do you ladies have New Year's plans? Nothing going on here so far.
Chris
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147.4 this morning at 7:00! Slept in again!! Walking this morning at 9:00. A little cold outside. A little breezy. Might go over to DDD's w/some chicken/bean soup for their lunch and coffee filters for her new coffee pot.
Chris0 -
Derek's going to a friend's house tomorrow - they're all musician's and it's great. I'm probably going to miss it - this cold apparently lasts a couple weeks.
143.5 today. A five pound jump in three days. Gonna see how easy it is to drop again.
paula1 -
147.2 this morning at 7:00.
Hope you start feeling better soon, Paula.
DDD & Ronan came over and played last night while SIL coached rugby at the high school. Ronan and DH played trains the entire time. So fun to watch Ronan learn he can not set up tracks on a chair seat or workout bench. He is learning what works and what doesn't. Smart two-year-old!
Chris
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143 at 7:30 fed the cats and back to bed then 141.5 at 11:30.
So fun to enjoy Ronan's antics through your eyes, Chris. Must make you smile a lot.
paula0
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