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  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 5,269 Member
    Look at those muscles!!!!! I’m impressed.
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 3,057 Member
    I'm stopping at 2 pairs of jeans, I have 2 pairs of athletic shorts, 2 pairs of pull on linen type shorts (navy and khaki) and the jean shorts. I have 2 sweatshirts, including one local hockey team related (we have half season tickets), 3 tank tops, 1 flannel button down, 1 pair of sweatpants, 2 tshirts for my NHL team and like 4-5 other t-shirts. Also, 2 pairs of scrubs. 2 bras, 2 sports bras and 9 pairs of undies (I just opened 3 packs in a new size. That and a hockey jersey is the entirety of my current wardrobe. The plan is to have it carry me through to spring at a minimum. Much of it was bought discount/clearance or at least very reasonably priced.
  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 3,784 Member
    Good for you for planning it out! I just bought (on sale) on whims. Only thing that might muddy the waters is a surprise invitation to a wedding or more formal event.
  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 3,057 Member
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    Last summer vs last week. I'm not even the same human.

  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 3,784 Member
    You’re a whole new person Nic! Oh the adventures and possibilities your new self will have ……
  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 15,385 Member
    edited October 2024
    You, my friend, are the same YOU; but you, for sure, can move faster now! :wink:
  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 5,269 Member

    I played with fire today! Had an annoyingly early appointment this morning at 8:30. Of course couldn't get to sleep last night…then had a crazy wonderful flying dream just before I woke up that I just couldn't shake for the longest time. Pouring rain. So I quickly got out the door, called a cab, didn't feed furry one or myself (not even a tea) and got to the appointment on time. By the time I left I had a headache beginning from being a bit dehydrated.

    Stopped at the grocery store on the way home 🔥

    …

    …

    Stopped for clementines then added greens, a beautiful cucumber, cherry tomatoes and a brick of mozzarella cheese that was on sale.

    WOOHOOOOOOO :)

  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 15,385 Member

    Well done Ms Laurie!

  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 3,784 Member

    NSV- didn’t gain any weight this week.

  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 5,269 Member

    Step 1 accomplished, Yooly! 🎉

  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 5,269 Member

    Yesterday I did a bit of desk/computer work for the first time in a very long while. Can't see clearly enough to do any design/editing type work - but this was to help a friend/mentor/client to update their CV - which I've been working on for years so know it and them well enough to be useful.

    But - my poor brain! After 3 hours I felt like I had pulled an all-nighter. Had that exhausted/starving/burnt out/almost a headache but not quite brain feel. And when I finally had to walk away because my eyes were closing in self-defense (I wish that was hyperbole - but they really were - I'd gone from serious squinting to barely seeing through my eyelashes 😆)

    So I put on my boots, it was cold out here yesterday, and took the pup for a walk. Craving. Craving. Craving a chocolate bar. Which is something I don't usually crave unless it has been a very long brain work slog. Brain needed some quick glucose.

    We walked over to my cousin's house, about fifteen minutes away (a very lazy walk) thinking maybe I could score some chocolate there. But as I sat waiting while he bubbled some water for tea I saw a lovely bunch of bananas.

    A banana did the trick perfectly! Brain was very happy. Didn't need chocolate :) That perhaps has broken a lifelong habit/routine.

    Hope my cousin doesn't mind when I stop by late at night because I need some brain food :) The variety stores are a good resource for chocolate bars but not usually bananas.

  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 15,385 Member

    7-11s now have bananas and apples (and grapes and apples with grapes). Expensive ($20+/kg). But they do. And two boiled eggs. And bag of pickles. And baby bell cheese pack if inclined that way! But cousin's bananas way way more awesome!!!!

    Consider not only the weekly/daily deficits but also the "hourly" deficits in combination with discomfort from squinting. I too am dangerous when wrapping up something that has had me distracted for hours

  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 15,385 Member
  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 5,269 Member
    edited April 11

    I live in a 7-11 free zone - thank goodness :) And the car is still parked. I'm pretty certain I will gift it to someone else soon. Rather than feeling deprived not being able to drive - I'm quite enjoying having my old life back. Being able to quickly drive to pick up tasty treats did not agree with my thin life master plan :) So cousin's bananas it will have to be :) And he is probably the one I will be gifting the car to so it is a fair trade! (or so he will think, not knowing I'm relieved not having a car.)

  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 15,385 Member

    Milk that car for months of banana supplies!!!

  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 3,057 Member
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    My medium Land's End swimsuit from Costco! Hello, excess skin, lol

  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 3,784 Member

    Hey - excess skin be damned! You look mighty fine in that swimsuit Nic. 👍

  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 5,269 Member

    Wow, Nic! Amazing. No belly!!!!! Congratulations, girl. You are killing it.

  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 15,385 Member

    WTG Ms NIC! Some of us have already started with the tanning game!!!!!

  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 3,057 Member

    I actually do have whole sagging, overlapping lower belly pooch, and my whole abdomen is squishy and sad, with my belly button lower than it ought to be. The suit has a very flattering fit. Also, yeah, I tan super easy, especially for a freckly blue eyed person. My belly is the color of milk, lol.

  • Jackie9003
    Jackie9003 Posts: 1,158 Member

    The lift is broken at work - I walked up 2 flights of stairs and didn't collapse!

  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 3,784 Member
    edited April 24

    woohoo Jackie! Stairs are great exercise…. Any chance you could do that a few times a week? At least it’s exercise with a purpose unlike my treadmill.

  • lauriekallis
    lauriekallis Posts: 5,269 Member

    That suit doesn't show any of that, Nic! I was thinking that maybe you have had some surgery that we didn't know about :) You look fantastic.

    Stairs - oh I don't like them - especially coming down. Good for you, Jackie. Great idea, PAV.

  • Jackie9003
    Jackie9003 Posts: 1,158 Member

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48580619#Comment_48580619

    I must admit I hadn't thought of that but now you mention it then yes I could, it's an easy win and one that I will see improvements on.

  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 3,057 Member
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    I bought a form fitting tank top!

  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 3,784 Member

    Ah Nic - you’re a thing of beauty!

  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 3,057 Member
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    I bought interview clothes. High waisted, wide legged linen pants, a linen blazer and a high neck tank top. All Old Navy size medium.

  • Yoolypr
    Yoolypr Posts: 3,784 Member

    Aren’t you the fashionista! Great outfit. And useful. All the parts can be used in other ways and seasons. MEDIUM 👍

  • PAV8888
    PAV8888 Posts: 15,385 Member

    Someone's looking very pro!😎😎😎

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