WAISTAWAYS DECEMBER CHAT
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My gym is closed today, so I guess I'll be doing cardio at home in the virtual world. Which I'm telling you so I do it and don't get lazy.
One more week and then I'm on vacation.
Funny story: I was digging through the basement and found a box of Christmas poppers, but we literally just bought one last weekend, so now for 2 people we have like 18 poppers. Masters of impulse buying!
Maybe we'll give some away. =P
My weight was down a little this morning for a change, so maybe I won't hold too much water now that it's my TOM coming up. Fingers crossed. Otherwise don't hold it against me if I'm up like 5 pounds, I am a champion water retainer.2 -
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@Pearl4686
I was told once to Aim for your fiber to be over 25.
So leafy greens, Metamucil with morning snack, apples, broccoli.... I always poop better when I’m over 25g.
Do you know how to find the total for that in your diary? You could also track with a pc of paper.0 -
@jugar thank you so much for your concern. I do realize I am borderline under weight...if I was 25yrs. I’m not typical for a 48yo. I really just want to refocus on eating healthy foods like I used to. I find myself grabbing boxed cookie dough, pouring 1/2 c and mixing it with water. Or candy corn etc.
I just want better food habits, more than I want a low scale. A healthier mindset too. I understand your concern. And thanks a bazillion for being kind enough to say it. 😊
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Thanks for the healing vibes. Your Doing good ladies !!! I’m doing fine.
So, Date morning, at Memphis Surgical center. 😂 with my Prince Charming.
Typically we do our dates on Saturdays and have dinner at a new place in Memphis, since we’re new to this town. a fave is Central BBQ. If you have a fave, LMk!!!
#tryingtobecute
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Okay, seriously, it was TriLateral Bunionectomy day.
My Prince Charming is the best, super supportive and helpful.
May I vent? If not, skip this paragraph. Work has been like horrible the past 2 weeks. I don’t think I’ve mentioned it here. I’m supposed to be developing reports and doing Business Analyst IT work and they have me google searching part numbers for furnaces and pressing okay for daily reporting. On top of that, they are making me skip lunch and not get paid for over time and making me cry because the work I do, they *kitten* about. I totally have been feeling I don’t wanna work there! Then, Thursday, I saw that this is how the boss is treating the full time employees. Huge red flag! Thank god I’m a contractor. With my surgery, we (they) terminated my employment contract As of Thursday. I could never be more happy about that.
—end of venting
Back to surgery:
The anesthesia was amazing also and the foot doesn’t feel all that bad. Probably due pain meds🤔 Okay, it IS due to pain meds.
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This post is my introduction to recovery. I’m expecting 4months of wearing a boot and having restrictions. One month of sitting a lot.
I am taking This Week to let me rest and recover. It’s also here for me to think of what I will implement for exercise WHEN I’m allowed.
And I’ve decided I’m starting with the basics.
The basics.
How to Not gain weight (also can be how to lose weight).
Rule 1:exercise is optional. It’s not happening for me. Think of it as extra credit.
Rule #2 : Eat healthy and Eat When Hungry. Do not eat if not hungry.
I’m going to eat healthy foods with the rule: eat when hungry.
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It sounds super reasonable and simple. Trust me, it’s not easy.
Why? Because of that primitive brain saying, ah heck, “it’s just one!!” It’s never just ONE.
I’ll have other rules as I go on, but this is the golden rule right!?!?
Feel free to drop me a line. I’m not busy right now.
Oh and my Prince Charming, Im so thankful that he is doing all the cleaning, cooking and taking care of me. He is super supportive and thankful I’m done with that job. How often does God give you that clear of a sign?
Day 1✅
Steps recorded for yesterday 12/12:8919
12/13: 1073. (Some
Of that is hubby’s, but I’ll take it.) I did do 6 mins of Pilates when I woke up.5 -
@jugar I posted my weigh in yesterday! Making sure you seen it...you still have me as late
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CW: 165.4
PW: 165.4
Flat but ok. Want to get back to tracking everything this week.3 -
Matthewsfive
December Week 2
PW:184
CW:138.8
Hoping for a better number next week.3 -
fourathomej wrote: »fourathomej
PW: 148.8
CW: 148.4
Sorry I'm late - such a busy day yesterday. Still finishing up the Christmas shopping. UUHHGG
Got it at last! somehow (usually when there is a page change) I just miss'em1 -
matthewsfive wrote: »Matthewsfive
December Week 2
PW:184
CW:138.8
Hoping for a better number next week.
I guess you don't really mean 138.8 then! I'll flip the digits, and you work on next next week - you didn't gain! That's a good thing this time of year.2 -
Happy Saturday!
I have to run out for a while this morning, but just hoping everyone will have a great day, and send me numbers, because you know how much I love them. We're getting there! A few more to go for today - you know who you are!
@Shexio - it is wonderful reading your news and rant - I'll answer more thouroghly when I'm home again. SO glad the surgery went well, you are not in pain, and your sweetie is taking super good care of you.
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Saturday weigh in
Week 2
PW 195.4
CW 194 How about that?!☺️
Sorry I was MIA yesterday. My devices were not cooperating. My Fitbit wouldn’t charge and I was starting to hyperventilate (kidding!!). Busy day and I took time to read while granddaughter napped.
Anyway, happy for this morning’s good loss. It’s been going down all week, but was up yesterday. So I was thrilled with this official weigh in.
@AmyRobF YAY for your loss. It’s December and you lost AND you made gingerbread trains and iced cookies! Hurray. 🎄🍪👏🏼🎉😘💪🏼🎅🏼
@Shexio So happy to hear surgery went well. You take it easy. That’s a long time in a boot, but I know you’ll master it. So glad you have wonderful Prince Charming to help you through this. And the job! Hurray for you. When one door closes, another opens. Sounds trite, but true. I’ve been there.
@matthewsfive You have been crushing it, but that’s an INCREDIBLE loss! 😉 Seriously, you have had a great couple of months. So proud of your progress. 🎉💪🏼🎉💪🏼🎉💪🏼🎉
@Steph1498 Logging is key if we get off track. We all know it. We’ve all been there.
@eyezbydiana Hope you are doing ok this week. Haven’t seen you around. I know end of year medical spending can be rampant. Check in. We miss you.
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Plumbing issues update
So, in the end I took a laxative Thursday night. Another one Friday morning, still nothing. Went out to buy prunes (as someone here suggested- THANK YOU). Prunes have helped me in the past but I wasn't keen as they're calorific but desperate times- desperate measures. I ate about half the box, 600 calories worth.
By Friday afternoon, I had a nice big clear out and the next 6 hours were NOT pretty! But hey, I'm feeling much better. Not sure what did the trick in the end and I might have overdone it but no regrets.
Thanks for your support guys!3 -
matthewsfive wrote: »Matthewsfive
December Week 2
PW:184
CW:138.8
Hoping for a better number next week.
I guess you don't really mean 138.8 then! I'll flip the digits, and you work on next next week - you didn't gain! That's a good thing this time of year.
yes your correct,LOL. I reversed the numbers. But it would be great one day to actual type that number.2 -
Yooooo HOOOOOOOOOO!
A few more numbers needed:
@evelynladams527
@Gidgitgoescrazy
@evangsimmons170
@eyezbydiana
I'll be up and at the tallies bright and early Eastern tomorrow morning so give me the digits! I hate putting NWI in there... I really do.
I managed a fairly good day today in spite of making a cake (flourless lemon cake - no oil or butter, no flour, but almond meal so, yeah. It has calories.) and eating a piece. I went grocery shopping with a friend who has been away for a few weeks (she works for the UN setting up education plans for refugees and her life is seriously tough, but amazing), and had her drop me off a couple of miles from home to avoid the icy back roads. I and my heavy backpack and bags made it along the road, to the top of the hill, and home, sweaty, out of breath, and hungry. So at least I wasn't sitting around all day like last weekend...
Hope you all had a terrific Saturday. @Shexio - you are asleep, right? Had a quiet day?2 -
Hi everyone,
My weigh in on Wednesday was 193.3 which is technically down a wee bit from last week. I'll take it. It could be a fluke or perhaps, a trend. That's what I'm aiming for!
Steps 12/8 3,200; 12/9 2,280; 12/10 2,073; 12/11 2,550; 12/12 2,722; 12/13 1,377; 12/14 2,230
My semester work is done until the middle of January! Now to get on the stick with the rest of music preparation for concerts next weekend (12/20 and 12/21). I've sung with Full Circle for 29 years. E-gads, that makes me feel old!
Both of my daughters visited between last and this week (different days) and I'm pleasantly worn out. Tomorrow will have some more walking, giving a massage, and attending uplifting musical services. I look forward to spending more time with you all. Have a good night!4
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