Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?
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I am so thankful for this weekend. I slept in more than I typically do, but I made a coffee and I am sitting on the deck. It is a beautiful morning and I am thankful I can be out here in the sunshine. There all sort of birds singing. A few that are squawking. I can enjoy robins, sparrows, yellow finches, woodpeckers, and chickadees.
Last night I took out four young high school girls for dinner and then we played mini-golf. We had a lot of fun. Two girls attend our church regularly, two didn't come out at all last year so I wanted to connect with them and let them know they were missed and are welcome to come back.
I hope your visit with Kellie and her DH went well Paula.
i am hoping to spend my day outdoors in my garden. I haven't been able to as I have been busy after work or it's been raining. I hope things are growing!0 -
Hello! So far I am up a couple of pounds on the new eating plan. I need to continue reading and figuring it out more. The main idea is to have 25g of protein at each meal and at least 5 g of fiber per meal. Also lots of varying colored veggies and fruits. There are 3 meals and two snacks with nutrition requirements for the snacks also. It talks about maintaining muscles by having protein throughout the day instead of loading up on it at supper.
My DH is an artist and won 2nd place at last nights’show.
I’m starting to get anxious about the dog show this coming weekend .
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DW- having protein throughout the day makes sense to me. It helps regulate blood sugar and will help maintain our muscle mass as we age. I am very bad at getting enough fiber every day. Congrats on your DH willing 2nd place. That's is so good! Enjoy the dog show, I hope your anxiety settles.
Toady is my day of rest, it looks like it will be quite nice out. I look forward to enjoying be outside as much as I can. I didn't weigh in yesterday or today. I did take my temp. It's is normal. My blood pressure and heart rate are still low. That is a good indication my metabolism still needs some repair.0 -
I had a good breakfast yesterday and then dinner at my parents. They have such a beautiful backyard and it is truly inspiring. Once I retire, I look forward to spending time replicating what they have done in my own backyard.
I put on some weight so I will be diligent with my eating plan for today. Hopefully I go back down by tomorrow.0 -
Shari, So nice that you were able to sleep a bit more over the weekend. You know I am a big fan of sleep! I truly think it is extremely crucial to our overall well being and success. Coffee on your deck sounds wonderful. I would love to have coffee on our patio but carrying anything extra while walking with my cane or walker makes that difficult. But you inspire me....I think I could manage to do that by using a travel cup with a non-spill lid and carrying it in a bag of some kind. It is wonderful that you have such good relationships with the girls you mentioned. I am sure you are making a positive impact on their lives. You are a blessing to them.
DW, Congrats to your DH. I admire people with talent so much. It is truly a gift from God, but I know it also requires a great deal of dedication and hard work to develop the talent given to us. I think it is so cool that you have your dog shows and your DH has his art! You are an interesting couple! I hope you enjoy your upcoming dog show! Dogs can bring out the best in us!
I enjoyed Saturday night with Kellie and her DH. We are never at a loss for words. We have much in common. We met when our boys were in Boy Scouts together, but later found out that Kellie's DH went to the same college I did....he is younger than me and started there the semester after I graduated. I also knew his parents through church stuff as we go to sister churches, but I didn't know him. Such a small world. And of course we share our love of dogs. The pizza was very good, but we were more focused on our conversations. Kellie and I had wine with the pizza while the guys enjoyed a beer (I don't like beer at all). It was a fun evening.
I have done well with making wise choices again over the last few days. I had 2 slices of pizza on Saturday evening but was careful all day long before that. Yesterday I wasn't too hungry so my good choices seemed to come naturally. I need to do that more often and more consistently.
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Hello! It sounds like you both had good weekends and are off to a great Monday!! I enjoyed church on Sunday morning followed by a dog class followed by a zoom yoga class. I spent time helping my daughter today because she had the day off- we took another load to the landfill and to Goodwill. She is doing an awesome job going through everything in her home and getting rid of stuff!! I should get back to that here!
I’ve gone back to 17dd starting today. I’ve gained 6 lbs trying to follow the other plan. I think that my body doesn’t do well with a normal amount of carbs.
Have a great rest of the week!!0 -
I took today off from work as we have flex days and they expire at the end of June. I like to use my benefits now, I didn't so much when I was younger. I have already cleaned out the freezer to make way for some beef that we are getting. I know what I have in the freezer now, so that's good.
We haven't worked on DH's accounting for his business in a long time. I am going to work on that with him for an hour once he gets up. It is long overdue.
I am looking forward to checking out my garden today. I didn't make time the last two days. I think my radishes are ready to enjoy. I will be having my previous supervisor over for dinner tonight. He was let go a year and a half ago and moved to Ontario. He is back visiting with his family and I am looking forward to spending time catching up with them.
My weight went up some more overnight. Totally the wrong direction. I am putting in some extra effort today so I hope I start seeing some downward trends soon. I exercised yesterday, I hope that will become a part of my routine once again.1 -
Hello! Shari, it sounds like you are accomplishing so much on your bonus day!! Paula, I hope you are having a good week so far!! Day 2 of the 17dd has gone well as long as I get to bed without snacking. I’m dropping much of the extra water weight that I’d picked up and am feeling much better! Tomorrow I’m going to visit my sister because my nephew from CA is there. It’s just a day trip and I’m trying not to think about how much the gas will cost! Have a great Wednesday!!0
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I had a pretty good day. The meal turned out so well and we had such a good visit! Can't believe that today I have to go in to the office! I really hope my team mates show up. I would rather work at home alone than alone at the office.
I am down .2 of a pound today. It's not much, but I am hoping that it is the start of a trend.1 -
DW, Yay for you for going back to the 17DD. I have considered doing so but am not ready....at least not yet. I know it has worked well for me, especially my first couple rounds about 6 years ago. And I have kept most, but not all, of that weight off. I think I have incorporated some parts of the diet into my lifestyle, but I also know that the closer I adhered to Dr. Mike's plan, but better I did. I'll be here to cheer you on DW!
Shari, I remember when your supervisor was let go. How nice that you were able to get together with him and his family. Hope your day back in the office worked out well.
I have been doing pretty well with my healthy choices. I haven't been following the IF much but because my daily schedule has been off a bit. I have been giving myself a pass on the IF.
I am feeling a bit stressed lately because we are having problems with our new kitchen floor! I am sick to my stomach over this but am focused on the fact that there are more important things in life. A floor is just an object. The floor is cupping (curling up on the edges of some of the planks). Craig knows about this and can't figure out why this is happening. At first it was just about 2 planks. Now I am noticing some mild cupping on some other of the planks. Craig looked at the problem a few times last week. He has done other floors like this and never had this happen. He said he would be back on Friday the 17th but didn't show, and I haven't heard from him since. He has 2 cell phones and always seems to have cell phone problems. I waited till yesterday to call him. I left a message on the phone he had been using. Today I tried to leave him another message but that phone wouldn't accept any calls. So I called his other phone and left a message there. Still no reply. If need be, I will track him down through his mother. It is possible that he went out of town to help his brother with a job. I am not blaming Craig for the problem. I just want him to see if he can remediate it. I am already however getting myself prepared to have to put in another new floor...by a local flooring company that has its own installers. I am not looking forward to the expense involved, but I have to do something. Sorry for going on about this here.1 -
Hey Paula- I hope you get in touch with Craig soon. I am wondering if there was a defect in the product. If that is the case perhaps there is a warranty that you can take advantage of. DH and I have installed so many plank flooring and have never heard of the cuppling of boards. I would think that could happen with water damage, but it would have to be with a fair amount of water sitting. Don't give up hope for a no cost to you repair just yet.
No weight loss overnight, but no gains. I hope to see some progress at my weigh in tomorrow.1 -
Thanks Shari. Craig called this morning. He is away with his brother working on a job about 130 miles from here. I am feeling a bit better about things with the floor. Craig has been in contact with the place where we purchased the plank flooring. He is hoping (and so am I) that the store will stand by the product and that he will be able to do whatever it takes to correct the problem, even if that means putting in an entirely new floor as long as I don't have to pay for the flooring again. Craig said he will keep calling the store until he gets some satisfaction and will go there in person when he gets back as needed.
I am off to a good start today. I am still not unduly hungry which is a big plus for me. I have some delicious watermelon thanks to my friend Sandi who dropped some off for us. Her DH sliced it so nicely as they know that my wrists and hands are generally too weak to cut something tough like watermelon. I am picking up a grocery order this afternoon. I am shopping at a second store now, another regional chain called Giant. I am doing price comparisons between Giant and Shoprite these days in an effort to save a few pennies given the rise in food prices. I have made healthy choices on the order and am doing my best to stay away from "trigger" foods.1 -
Paula- I am so glad that you were able to connect with Craig. It is helpful to know that he will fight to get the flooring issue resolved.
I had a really good walk yesterday, but my eating was way off. I have plans to do much better today. It looks like a nice day, so I will make sure to fit in another walk. I have the day off work since it is Canada Day. Excited to enjoy a long, slow day with memorable moments.0 -
Hope you enjoyed Canada Day Shari! A long slow day sounds wonderful and very much deserved by you.
I had a very good eating day yesterday. I got information on the GOLO diet in which you eat a food from each food group at each meal with portion sizes specified. I did well with it yesterday. I am thinking of purchasing the GOLO supplement just to see if it helps me with appetite and portion control and of course weight loss. For example, each meal includes 2 protein servings, 1 carb, 1 to 2 non starchy veggies, and a healthy fat. The message is to eat "balanced and nutritious meals and avoid grazing and snacking between meals. This will optimize insulin and energy levels and rest your organs and digestive system between meals and during the night." Fruits fall into the carb category along with the typical pasta, bread, potatoes, oatmeal, etc. So, I will see how it goes.0 -
I had a very good day yesterday and I am thankful. We picked up two lounge chairs for our deck- it took going to two costco stores, but we got them. Then we drove about an hour and a half out of town to help a young couple whose car broke down. That trip gave me some time to pop in on a friend who moved out of town (she lives on the way to where the car broke down). DH dropped me off on his way out and picked me up again after the car was fixed. Then we enjoyed some live music over dinner.
I am eating more balanced meals now too Paula. For me, I am trying to heal my metabolism so eating foods that are balanced and have more nutrients in them is my plan for the time being. I think I have been feeling better, but the weight loss is still lagging behind. I have walked three days in a row now, and I will again today. I really hope that helps me out. I have ten pounds that I would like to lose. My first mini goal will be to lose one pound this week.0 -
Hello! It sounds like you have both been doing well! Paula, I hope your flooring problems will be resolved!! I’ve survived the 3 days of dog showing. Although the judges didn’t like my dog, she showed well at an outdoor show all 3 days! That has been a problem in the past and now I feel like I can enter her in other outdoor shows this summer and fall.
This week my focus is on cleaning. If the airlines cooperate, my son will arrive on Friday for a short visit. From listening to the news, I feel like it will take a miracle for him to get here as planned. Other than that, I’m still doing well with the 17dd and either walking outside or doing an indoor walking video on YouTube when it’s too hot to be out, which has been quite a bit lately! Have a great week!!0 -
My weight jumped overnight! Yikes. I was fully expecting to be lower this morning. I am not sure what to do!
So glad that you know you can enter your dog in more outdoor shows DW. I hope you will come across different judges! I imagine it would be hard to push past biases that get formed.
My focus will need to be on consistency so I can see how to best make changes that will help this steady weight gain I am experiencing.0 -
Shari, Sounds like you are getting all set to enjoy your outdoors on your deck. Now...remember to lounge and relax! Drat on that upward scale movement.....water wt. perhaps?
DW, I often wonder about the dynamics involved in the dog show judgings. It seems to me that a great deal of it is subjective, though I really don't know all that much in this area. I am pulling for your dog to get some deserved recognition.
Shari & DW, both of you are getting in your walking, which is so important. I think you enjoy it too! I had a couple good eating days again. My hunger level seems to be more reasonable, and I am doing better with portion control. Yesterday I made turkey burgers for John and myself for Independence Day. We remembered that Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be our national bird. We also kept our tradition of watching the movie 1776 as we do every year. The turkey burgers turned out great and with a nice salad were quite sufficient. Today I made chicken and broccoli with corn as my carb. Soon I will feel confident enough to step on the scale. Tomorrow will be a little more challenging because I have my nail appointment and then a Shoprite pick up. But I will work on not letting myself get too hungry. I felt VERY well rested today, and I think that really helps me stay on track. I had good energy and was able to accomplish many items on my to do list today.
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If only it water weight. I think I am recovering from all of my stress, but I have to convince my body that we are doing better now and don't need to be preparing for disaster.
I do enjoy walking and I am glad I have fit it back into my morning routine. It's harder to walk outdoors on the farm first thing in the morning, so I am using my elliptical for when I start my day with a walk. I don't have too many options of where to walk and I don't want to run into any coyotes. If I don't fit my walk into the morning and it's nice out, I have one route that I can take. The main point is to get outside and walk.
I will be working to stay on track with everyone! We can still get this done.0 -
In our immediate neighborhood there are no sidewalks, and traffic that makes walking along the streets a bit risky. So even when I could walk, it wasn't a good idea to walk in the neighborhood. Some people do so, but I think it is dangerous. Not that traffic is all that heavy but because some vehicles tend to speed! Yesterday I got in a few extra steps because I had an appointment with the PA in my dermatologist's office. It is a bit of a walk from parking lot to the office, even if parking in the handicapped parking spots. I did ok, but it was a bit rough. I now get VERY anxious when I know I have an appointment that requires considerable (for me) walking. I managed ok but am glad I don't have to go back for 6 months...and my pattern is to skip the winter appointment anyway.
Yesterday I was craving hot dogs. We eat so healthy and organically most of the time, I decided to splurge and stopped on the way home from my appointment and got hot dogs for me and John at our favorite drive through little hot dog shack. They were soooo good but salty of course. I drank even more water than usual yesterday but enjoyed the junk food and now have that out of my system...I hope. Interestingly too, after I indulged in the hot dogs (on buns with chili sauce) I wasn't hungry for the rest of the day and night....so all things considered I don't think I did too much damage calorie-wise.
Craig has been in contact with the store where I bought the flooring. He and I are optimistic that they will refund the money for the flooring. I told Craig that I don't want to buy any more flooring from that store. I have gotten some names and recommendations for other flooring retailers from friends. I will eventually contact these options to see what works best for me. I know this will cost me more money, but I cannot continue with the current floor, which is getting worse by the day!
Happy Weekend friends!0 -
Hi Everybody!! Happy weekend!! Our son arrived from AK safely and on time but exhausted. Our daughter came for dinner and it was nice to be together but now she is home and the guys are both asleep. Tomorrow the four of us travel a few hours away for my aunt’s memorial service. It will be a long day but good to see family! I suspect my good eating will be on hold until Monday. Have a great weekend!!0
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DW, So nice to have your family together to attend your aunt's memorial service. And great that your DS arrived safely. Traveling these days can be so stressful!
I had an weird day today. I felt fine when I woke up and had fruit and low fat plain organic yogurt for breakfast. I later felt very queasy in my stomach and felt a strong need for starchy carbs. I ended up have some of John's bar b q Pringles chips...spicy in a way but I did feel better after that. My dear neighbor Jane and her DH surprised us tonight by bringing us hamburgers and corn they grilled. I was delighted as I am not able to grill outside anymore, though I do have a grill.0 -
Hey Paula- I wish I had only indulged in one poor meal. I have met with a number of different people since Wednesday and all meetings involved meals out. So I am up even more weight. That is all behind me now so I can get back to healthy eating. Part of me wants to fast, but I know that isn't the wisest thing to do right now, so I will do my best to stick to my healthy eating plan.
Good news about the flooring being refunded. What a nightmare!
It looks we will have a sunny day and I am very thankful about that. I hope to be outside for most of the day.0 -
We have had several days of lovely weather here too. Yesterday John, Buster, and I went to a friend's house for what we thought was a picnic, but we ended up just visiting and eating with her in her home. She is turning 80 years old this fall but is very vibrant, active, and interesting. She is one of my best friends and is from my old church. I was delighted that she said it was fine to bring Buster along. We wouldn't have gone if we had to leave him home alone. She grilled a pork loin which was delicious and served several summer salads with it (macaroni salad, a bean salad, and a sweet fruit/marshmallow salad). The salads were delicious but not all that healthy really. She served ice cream with strawberry sauce for dessert but I skipped that because of my lactose intolerance. We had a great time together, and Buster was a good boy. I tried not to eat too much of the salads.
Today John and I went to our lawyer's office to sign our updated wills, powers of attorney, etc. Craig dog sat Buster for us because we couldn't take Buster the lawyer who is almost an hour away from here. When I got home I was too hungry because I didn't eat much before we went. I cooked a healthy meal but think I ate too much anyway. Craig and I talked about the floor again today. He remains optimistic that the company will refund the cost of the flooring. I sure hope so.0 -
So wonderful to be able to visit a friend with Buster Paula. We didn't think we would need to update our wills again, but now that we are at the farm, this is something we need to do very soon. We need to see if any of our kids want to live out here. Once we know, we can make the necessary changes.
My weight is still high, but it did come back down a bit. That was a great relief. Now to keep it going in that direction. Since I didn't make my summer goal, I have made a new fall goal. I really hope some of my new strategies will work!0 -
Hi Everyone!! It sounds like you both have had some fun food adventures! We did, too, while our son was here! I am sitting outside an urgent care waiting for my daughter. She has had a runny nose or congestion for 2weeks and has been running a low fever for 3 days. She has done 3 Covid tests that were all negative. Hopefully they will find something and put her on the road to recovery!
Covid seems to be picking up around here! After attending church with my son on Sunday, I received an email that a few folks had tested positive a day or 2 after the service. He was not pleased to receive that news! I’m starting to think that I should wear a mask to my high school reunion activities.
We’ve had water concerns off and on recently, both water pressure coming in and slow drainage going out. I finally called them and they came out yesterday and found that tree roots are the problem. They fixed the immediate problem but will be back next week to dig up the front yard and take out more roots. Should be interesting…. Have a great rest of the week! I plan to get back on track with eating when we return from the reunion0 -
Shari, celebrate the drop in your weight....woo hoo! Every step in the right direction helps.
DW, Hope all turns out well for your daughter! Tree roots can sure cause problems. We have had problems related to tree roots twice in the 28 years I have lived in this home.
Covid is on the rise in my area too. An article in our local newspaper today said that
the BA.2 variant is perhaps one of the most transmissible viruses experienced or seen in modern clinical medicine and the newest variants BA.4 and BA.5 outdid that in a remarkable fashion.
BA.5 is now the dominant strain nationally, accounting for about 65% of viral circulation as of Saturday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Like other omicron subvariants, an infection with BA.5 typically results in less severe illness than earlier strains did. Even the loss of taste and smell, which was prevalent in earlier infections, has become less common. Instead, the most common symptoms are runny nose, sore throat, fever in the low 100s, muscle soreness and fatigue.
Here is the part that alarms me: Those most vulnerable to severe COVID illness are still getting very sick, even if they are vaccinated. These include the elderly, especially those over 75, as well as those with compromised immune systems and/or preexisting conditions. One of the experts quoted said that anyone at higher risk of severe COVID illness is recommended to wear masks, make sure they are up to date on their shots, and take other precautions to protect themselves. And this also scares me: Because of how incredibly transmissible BA.5 is, being outside doesn’t offer the same protection against spread as it did earlier in the pandemic.
I was not very well on track today....not over the top but had too many carbs at lunchtime. I am planning to go to a flooring store tomorrow. I called and told them about my floor problems. They are mostly booked for installations until October! But after I told the man my sad floor story he said he might be able to get a new kitchen floor installed for me sometime in August. The floor has now become a safety hazard for both John and me. I suspect Craig will not be happy that I am doing this, but this place has an outstanding reputation for many years in our area. I am not blaming Craig at all for the floor problems, but I must get something done asap and then whatever happens with the refund on the original flooring will be a plus.
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I haven't been keeping up on the latest news in regards to Covid. A co-worker got it last week, but fortunately I didn't get it again. I will have to take a look at the Covid news for our area. Let us know how your daughter did at emergency. I hope she got some answers and some assistance DW.
I hope you can get a new floor in place very soon Paula. The tripping hazard will be very high and not good for you or John.
I trying to get in a better head space with my life. Some stress has increased and that never helps with the health of my body. I am far more sensitive to when it happens, but I am still not good at squelching it. Lots to work on. Mind, body and soul.0 -
Working on mind, body, and soul is an on-going process for sure, and sometimes it is much more difficult than others. I agree that stress is a key factor in how we treat our bodies. I believe that the spiritual side of me helps cope with stress. This was especially true when I was going through so many health concerns.
I went to a flooring store today to select a new floor for the kitchen (not the place where the defective floor was purchased). This store uses only its own installers so Craig won't be able to do the installation. The prices they show already include the installation costs. I know this might hurt Craig's feelings but this seems to be my best option under the circumstances. They plan to come next week to measure the kitchen and then to install the new floor sometime in August. Initially they said the next installation date would be October, but when I told them about my situation they found some dates in August that might work out for the installation. The installer they use lives just a few miles from my home. Also, I spoke with the manager of the store where the original flooring was purchased. He said he thinks it is an installation problem, which I sort of expected him to say. But he also said that he submitted a claim to the flooring manufacturer. I am now not optimistic that I will receive a refund on the flooring. But I have to have the problem corrected and will just have to deal with the costs.0 -
Paula- I am glad that you have plans for a new floor to be installed, but I am so sorry to hear that it could be an installation problem. Having installed so much of the flooring in our own home, with no prior experience, I am surprised to hear that. We are so happy with all of the floors that we have put in! One more room to go. I hope you can recoup some funds, for either the flooring or for the labour.
I felt some stress when I woke up, so I am trying to be sensitive to the feelings and calm them down. I am happy that I have been eating a well balanced breakfast and have incorporated eating a carrot salad almost daily. Small steps that I will keep adding to in order to help heal my body from stress. I am also listening to a Christian devotional in the morning. Trying to get my days to start out strong. I was walking every day, but that slipped the last couple of days. I should be able to fit a walk in today.0
