Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?
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John and I are fans of Caesar too. Good that you got to work from home today Shari. Our weather warmed up a bit today too.
Today was not a streak day by any means for me. I started on a low dose of Prednisone on Tuesday, prescribed by my family doctor because both of my ears were filled up with fluid, and she said it could lead to an infection. I had been hearing a sort of humming beat in my left ear for a few weeks, thinking it was tinnitus, but my doctor thinks the sound could be from the fluid in my ears. The good news is the Prednisone also helps my joints. The bad news is, it made me ravenously hungry. My day deteriorated with food choices as it went on. I still have about 10 more days to stay on the Prednisone, using tapered dosage. The next days will be challenging for sure. I suspect I will stay away from the scale for a while. Ugh!! But I know my doctor knows what she is doing, and I certainly don't want an ear infection. I also started taking an antihistamine because of my multitude of allergies. I haven't taken an antihistamine in many years, so perhaps this will help me avoid the fluid in my ears in the future.0 -
I have tracked two days in a row. Not a streak, as it is quite easy to see why the weight is sticking around. My calorie intake could be worse, but my fat intake is what the issue is. Seeing the percent of fat that I eat is helpful information. I will need to check on my macronutrients more frequently during the day and adjust what I eat so I can balance out the fat intake. The one thing that I won't change and does start the day off balance is eating an egg. I have ready so many articles on the pros and on the cons of eating eggs. I will continue to eat them, but they are not the only fat contributing food item that I eat.
Glad your ear issue is getting sorted out Paula. 10 days to try and stay strong. Glad that you did not succumb to an ear infection,0 -
Hello! I am winding down after a busy day with an early morning tomorrow. Shari, I also like to start my day with 1-2 eggs. I feel like they keep me satisfied throughout the morning and don’t set me up to crave sugar all day. Paula, I’m glad your Dr was being proactive to avoid an ear infection! Sending positive thoughts for a smooth recovery!!
Today I helped set up for our club’s scentwork trial that starts tomorrow. Even though I moved slowly while helping, I did get in over 10,000 steps. Tomorrow I will go work at the Trials but also have both of my dogs entered. When I get home, I will prep an Easter meal and make Hershey pie for my daughter’s birthday. I can’t find the recipe I’ve used so will be winging it, but how can you go wrong with Hershey bars and cool whip?? Happy Easter!!0 -
Add me to the morning egg lovers club! I find that I am very satisfied when I start my day with eggs. Hershey pie sounds so yummy. We live about 80 miles from Hershey and have been there many times but not recently. You could actually smell the chocolate in the town, though I know most of their chocolate is made elsewhere these days. The town has gotten quite touristy over the years, but is still quaint in its own way.
My hunger was a bit more manageable today. I was pretty busy and away from home for a while, which oddly enough seemed to help with my food choices. Buster had a "spa" visit in preparation for our visit to our family on Sunday to celebrate Easter with them. They are not Orthodox. (Our Orthodox Easter this year is one week after your Easter.) While out today I drove by a flower tent selling Easter flowers. I knew I wouldn't be able to walk through the tent to select flowers, but since it was outdoors I was able to drive the van up close to the tent and one of the workers there brought the plants I wanted to the van. It was kind of a curb side flower pick up, and I am delighted. I got a beautiful pink tulip plant for me, one for our neighbor Jane, and one for another friend. Since my walking is so limited, this was a really big deal for me.0 -
I can put myself in a town that smells of chocolate. That would be so amazing lol! I have never traveled to the Eastern States, which makes sense since we live in the West. We have done our touring in Washington, Idaho, the Dakotas, California, and Nevada. We can throw Montana in there too.
We had Chinese food for dinner last night. I overate and I am up in weight today. Hopefully it drops off in a couple of days. I will be careful the next two days and drink lots of water in hopes the weight gain is retained water. The food didn't taste salty, but I hope that is all that has happened.
Not sure what our plans are for the day, but it looks sunny and promises to be warmer than yesterday. I am excited for that.0 -
I have been to California, New Mexico, and Texas, mostly because of having family in those places, but I haven't been to the other states you mentioned Shari. When I was growing up I traveled with my parents to Quebec (I think I was about 12 years old). I also recall a trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls. John and I also had a trip to Toronto and Niagara Falls a number of years ago, but I have never made it to your part of Canada.
I forced myself to accomplish things today and am glad I did. It should make Monday easier for me. We had a morning and an evening church service today. This will be the pattern for the rest of the week, generally 2 different online services each day of our Holy Week. My eating today was about the same as yesterday, not horrible but not great. I didn't even bother to track today....too tired and too busy.
Wishing you all a blessed Easter and Joy in the Resurrection as you celebrate on Sunday!
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Thank you Paula. A blessed Easter to you and John too!
I am not sure what my day will look like, but the sky is sunny and it's going to beautiful weather. A wonderful day to sabbath and perhaps have a lovely meal with two of my children.0 -
Such a blessing to have good weather on Easter for you Shari! I hope your day brought you love and joy!
We are back home safely from our visit with our family. It was truly a wonderful day. It was an easy drive there and back with no traffic issues, and the weather was just about perfect. My cousin (whose sister died in December) is an incredible hostess. I didn't over do anything with eating, watching my portion control, but I did have a piece of cake for dessert. It was a good day for us to be together as everyone misses Lucille, whose son was there too. He is single with no kids and is kind of all alone. Was good to see him. John's 5 year old Godson and his little brother were there with their parents. I think it was a much needed day for all of us. John and I are amazed how blessed we are with such wonderful family. Back on track tomorrow.0 -
I am starting off my morning a bit late. I decided to rest a bit after my alarm, but fell back to sleep. I work from home today, so it isn't too big of a deal. I need to make sure that I get back to jumping out of bed when my alarm goes off. I had plans to start walking on my elliptical in the morning. I had been good at doing that until the weather got cold, as the room I have my elliptical in is cold too. Then I moved to walking in the basement on the treadmill, but slowly I gave that good habit up. I am determined to get back to a morning routine of movement.
Good to hear that you had a lovely Easter dinner Paula. We just had one son turn up, and we had a nice meal and visit. Not sure what the the one was doing. He said he had plans, which was fine. I was glad to not fuss and not have to clean up the house for formal company.0 -
No fuss entertaining is my favorite way to do it Shari. Glad you got to spend some time with your son.
I was surprised at how tired I was today, probably from my long day yesterday. Last night I felt pretty much normal (for me), and I really didn't feel the fatigue element until it was time to get up this morning. So I was slow moving for most of the day but did manage to complete some tasks and to make another big pot of veggie chili. It will last a few days again, and John really enjoys it. My eating was much better today, but not enough to consider it "streak-worthy."0 -
We are getting a bit of a reminder of winter today. We have rain and snow expected to fall all day. I will need to go into the office today and I hope the drive will be okay and not slippery.
Good that you had better a day of eating and let's hope that fatigue does not stick around Paula.
I have managed to get two days on the elliptical in. I am so glad for that. I need to keep up with the movement and try to combine that with some better eating. I didn't track yesterday, but in my head, I did okay. I will work on tracking today!0 -
Congrats on doing the elliptical Shari. I think tracking in your head is a good thing. There are foods that I can do that with too. It does help.
My fatigue was just about all gone today. Yay! I got all of my to do list done, but my eating still left much to be desired. I can't say I was terribly off track, but it was a day when I kind of grazed all day long. Sometimes that works for me but other times, not so much. I would like to get in 4 good on track days starting tomorrow because I know I won't be overly compliant on Easter and the next few days after that. Tomorrow is a "going out" day for me, for my nail appointment and a grocery pick up. Then church at 6 pm in the evening. So for me, it will be a busy day, but I think I am up to it!0 -
I am tired today. I did sleep really well though. Lots of things going on in my head I guess. I am up earlier than usual so that I can get on the elliptical before I start work. I think it is something that is super important for me to do and I am glad that I have been able to work it back into my routine.
I hope everyone has a great day!0 -
Yay for getting up to exercise Shari! It is great this into your day!
I had another OK day, but still not great and definitely not at the level I know I am capable of. I will be careful for the next few days, aiming to get back to what I know I have done before. With Easter coming on Sunday and so much emphasis on our traditional foods on Easter and the following days (we refer it it as Bright week), I don't want to stress too much over my choices, but at the same time I don't want to erase all of the progress I have made.
Another week is flying by!0 -
I had an okay day yesterday even with eating out. I got full before I was done and brought. home the left overs for lunch today. That isn't something I have done with that specific meal before. I am glad that for the last few days i have been feeling full. That will help with my portion size.
Great attitude Paula. Enjoy the meals over Bright week but be aware that you don't have to let loose and undo the progress that you have made.0 -
Good Morning! I’m happy that things are going pretty well for you both! I’ve been struggling to recover from my scentwork trial weekend . My dogs both did really well and had fun!! My weight has been back up and I haven’t been sleeping well this week but I’ve been making good food choices so I’m not sure what isn’t working…..
Our weather has been beautiful this week and I’ve enjoyed having the windows open!
Yesterday we purchased a small utility wagon for yard work and I am going to attempt to put it together today while my husband is gone for the day. Putting things together is not something I’m good at but will at least get it started! Have a great Thursday!!0 -
Shari, success with portion control means sooo much. It is an ongoing struggle for me for sure.
DW, Congrats on the performance of your dogs! How did your assembly of the utility wagon go? Brave lady tackling that!
I think the Prednisone might be mostly out of my system because my hunger was much more controllable today. Unfortunately the humming in my ears did not go away. I am not sure what I will do next about this. My family doctor didn't seem too concerned and didn't ask me to follow up with her. I will give it more time I guess. It doesn't really bother me, except that I think it shouldn't be happening.
We are having unseasonably warm weather. The high today was about 87 degrees. Tomorrow will be in the low to mid 80s, and then we will be back to more seasonable temps for Saturday and Sunday I think.0 -
I have a utility wagon (that I didn't have to put together) and love it. Is super helpful around the farm.
Paula, I hope the humming in your ears goes away. I will be praying for you! My dad has a very loud ringing in his ears, I don't how it doesn't drive him crazy. Nothing has helped him over the years, it is most likely from his time being a diver. His ears endured a lot of pressure when he was a young diver in the navy.
I will be away the next two days. It is our annual youth retreat and I will be attending this year. I have some girls from my small group going so I wanted to be there with them. I know I won't sleep well, but I will be more active. I am looking forward to that part. I sat all day yesterday as I had so much work to get done on the computer. The next three days will look much different.0 -
Shari, I greatly appreciate your prayers. I am not sure where this humming comes from with me. Enjoy your weekend away with your youth group. They are blessed to have you there to support them.
I had another pretty good day. Glad the grazing and hungries are gone, at least for a while! I started my Easter food prep today and feel like I have things fairly well under control. I am not over doing it with the food. Keeping it traditional yet as simple as possible too. Our online church services today for Good Friday were very beautiful and moving.0 -
Hello! Happy Easter Paula!! I join Shari in praying that the humming in your ears will go away! Shari, I hope that your youth retreat went well!! I was the liturgist again for the church service today and kept feeling like my voice was going to go due to seasonal allergies. On Thursday I did get the utility wagon together! The steps were simple and easy. My husband tightened up the screws with tools when he got home but I had it all together and have been quite proud of that! After that I went out and picked up sticks in 2/3rds of the front yard but couldn't finish it. I planned to do it this afternoon but the rain and wind got here before I could get to it. ON Friday my younger dog did very well at the Rally Trials and then I worked at the Obedience Trials on Saturday. My daughter has a day off tomorrow so we will run some errands together including a grocery shopping stop. I have a healthy list ready! Have a wonderful week!!0
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DW, congrats on assembling that cart. You will be burning more calories and putting the cart to good use too.Thank you for your prayers. The ear humming is a mystery to me. It is most noticeable when I am in a very quiet setting. Usually if there is some noise in the room I don't hear the humming. And sometimes it is louder while at other times it is fainter. A relative of mine had something similar and eventually it went away for her. I keep praying about this humming, hoping it isn't any reason to be seriously concerned.
Thank you for the Easter wishes. We had a very glorious celebration with many church services and rejoicing. I managed well with my food choices and portion control. I haven't been overly hungry the past few days which helps a great deal. I am looking forward to continuing our celebration during this beautiful Bright Week!0 -
DW- I am sure you will get a lot use from the cart. You beat me to the punch starting to pick up sticks. We have so many on the ground too and they will need to be picked before we will be able to use the lawn mower. We still have snow patches, so it will be awhile yet. That is so interesting to me that are a liturgist. A very unique talent!
I don't know much about ears humming, it is helpful to know of someone who has experienced it and that is should go away. Hopefully soon!
Camp went well th.is past weekend. I didn't get enough sleep, but I did get a good rest last night being back in my old bed. I am not going to weigh this week. I didn't eat well so I need time to regroup and build some kind of healthy plan. I know that I didn't drink enough water so I will start there.0 -
Welcome back Shari! I am with you in not weighing this week. I will regroup eventually. I am enjoying our traditional Easter foods, with focusing on moderation but not being overly strict this week. A friend of mine dropped off some homemade macaroni salad for us, which goes so very well with ham, kielbasa, Pascha bread, etc. but I find it most challenging to limit my portions of macaroni salad.
I enjoyed today without a real to do list. Instead I caught up with friends who called. The day went by quickly. We had one of our 2 regular Monday on line classes tonight, which was good as usual. The 2nd class was cancelled because of a death in the church requiring the priest to elsewhere.0 -
DH has gone skiing for a couple of days and that makes cooking simpler. I am taking advantage of preparing a smaller meal for one. I did really well yesterday until the evening. Then I snacked. Which wasn't good because I wasn't hungry. I will see if I can do better tonight.
I have to head into the office today. I will go for just a half day. I am so glad there is that option now. That means Moe only has a half day on his own. I will take for him a walk before I head in. I worked longer yesterday so it will be fine if I don't work a full day today.
Being alone in this big house has motivated me to start to going through our stuff and purge. We have so many things that we don't need. I need to lose weight and so does my home.0 -
Enjoy the time while DH is away Shari, hoping you have some "me time." I like your line about losing weight for you and your home. I am in the same situation....a great reminder....thanks!
It was a healthy and productive day for me. I made an ambitious to do list for the day because I took it so easy on Monday. I am a delighted with how much I accomplished today...and how healthy I think I ate. I didn't track yet and must admit I've enjoyed the days off from tracking, but will get back to tracking next week too. I am planning an ambitious to do list for Wednesday as well.0 -
I have been tracking breakfast and lunch, but not dinner. I will be adding that back in soon! I have increased my water intake, but I need to add in more. I am getting back to healthier habits, but it's not enough yet. No weight loss taking place, but I need to this month or I will need to go shopping for summer clothes. My clothes from last year were tight and I don't think they will fit this year.0
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Shari, you are moving right along. Woo hoo for tracking breakfast and lunch! That's how good habits develop. Keep your positive attitude and you might not have to buy new clothes right away! You have enough time before summer....then maybe get to treat yourself to some new clothes in the same or smaller size!
I made more healthy choices today, including watching my portion sizes, which is such a challenge for me. It was another very productive day for me, but I did run out of steam a little bit as early evening approached. I rested and then felt better again. I am considering a grocery pick up for Thursday, not because we need much but because of some good sales at the store....will have to decide soon.0 -
I had a good day yesterday apart from my food choices. I ate too much. Today needs to better. The positives from yesterday would be my movement and I drank a lot of water. I am trying to keep a positive mindset!0
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Good for you Shari! Drinking water is important. It seems no matter what I read about healthy eating and weight loss, drinking water is mentioned as a critical component. If there is anything that I am good at, it is drinking my water every day. Of course movement is major too. That is an area where I am quite limited. Today I did a grocery pick up. Getting the groceries from our garage into the house is a major project for me and is somewhat tiring too. Whenever I am successful at that I feel pleased with myself. I have a cart that I use to load the grocery bags on in order to bring what I need into the house. It works but is a challenge too.
Here comes Friday and the weekend! I have no special weekend plans, other than church services online Saturday morning, Saturday evening, and Sunday morning. I really hope to read a lot this weekend. I have lapsed in that area this week.0 -
I had a good for eating, I could improve on my fruit intake. I had planned on eating some yesterday and then didn't. My plan is to have fruit with my breakfast today. Like you, I hope to read a lot this weekend Paula. Our weather is back to being quite cool and it's not nice to be outdoors. The wind has a terrible bite to it.
I hope to focus on another good day of eating. If I do, I can safely say I have started a streak. I need to be on one so badly!0
