Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?

Paulawilldo

Yay for getting rid of that pound Shari. Celebrating here for you with a sip of my seltzer water! Cheers!

I did ok again today, but also again I could have done better. I did very well however in taking the day off! That comes pretty easily to me. I had several phone calls this afternoon, all from church friends. I enjoyed 2 of the 3 phone calls. The 3rd call was from a very negative gal who calls to complain to me about things and drones on and on. Today I finally said to her to please stop being so negative. Sadly, I think it went right over her head, and she kept going on and on. I feel sorry for her and try to help her, but she has an incredibly negative perspective on the folks and goings on at our church. I only wish I could be at church in person and yet this gal keeps on focusing on all the negatives.

shariletts

We finally got some relief from the very cold weather. In it's place is snow. It is currently snowing for the second time. There will be a lot of happy people. Some were worried about how dry it was and other's just wanted snow. I was fine with the bare roads as it makes driving so much easier.

I think we can easily get into a negative headspace. That's too bad this gal doesn't see her negativity. I am sure it would be helpful if she mixed in the good and the bad Paula.

I had an okay eating day yesterday. That paired with giving my cross country skis a try now that we have a bit of snow may have helped with one more pound dropping. I thought I would be able to ski since I have in the past. Nope! I will be lucky to figure out the rhythm and have the stamina to do it for more than ten minutes. I will keep at it. It is going to be very good exercise!

I am going to post my weight fluctuation here. I hope it will provide some accountability for myself. I weighed myself on Jan 1 and that will be my base (and pretty close to my highest weight).

-2 lbs

Paulawilldo

Shari, I have very little concept of all involved with cross country skiing, but what I do know it that it is quite demanding, so you will be getting a good workout each time you do it. So often I read that the key to getting in our exercise is doing something we enjoy. Woo hoo that you enjoy cross country skiing. I applaud you for this for sure. Hope your weather continues to cooperate so you can enjoy this activity.

I had a healthy evening meal planned for Sunday but now it will be for Monday. I got a call from a good friend that he was coming to visit but he wasn't what sure what time he would get here. So I didn't want to start supper be in the midst of cooking when he arrived. So I delayed supper, thinking we would get delivery for all of us. Well the timing didn't work out so we held off supper till after he left, and then John and I got delivery. I was glad for some time off from cooking, but once again here I go complaining about how salty restaurant food is. I made a healthy choice but didn't appreciate all the saltiness. My energy level was solid again today, and my pain level was manageable. Can't ask for much more than that these days.

Here's to a strong on track week for all of us!

shariletts

My Sunday didn't go as planned. It was snowing when I woke up so I told DH to sleep in since he need to do snow removal in the evening and into the night. We had a late start to the day, which was fine. But then one of his friends came by to help DH with something and to get some boards cut. That ended up taking the whole day. Which was fine, but I put my plans on hold since I didn't know how long they would be. It took the whole day. I feel like I wasted my day waiting. I won't do that again. I did ask how long, but never got a response back.

Here I am back to work for the week. Which will be fine.

I am back up to my starting weight. Just like that! I will need to work harder at recording my food into MFP so I know what I am doing wrong.

0 lbs loss

Paulawilldo

So frustrating to be waiting and having plans sidetracked Shari. Hope the work week is a good one for you. Frustrating too to experience weight fluctuations. I hope you are able to unlock some answers to help you see some consistent drops at the scale. I know mostly what I need to do....but haven't been doing it as consistently as I need to. I made yesterday's healthy dinner today with enough for tomorrow so that will help me....I hope! Freezing rain is predicted for us for Tuesday morning, followed eventually by a warm up, relatively speaking with a high of 39 degrees.

shariletts

I thought I had a good streak going, but nope. I haven't started tracking yet. I remember to track breakfast but I have been forgetting to track the rest of the day. I will need to set up a reminder for myself. I need to do that today!

1 lb gain (Yikes!)

Paulawilldo

Getting back to complete tracking has been a challenge for me Shari, and I used to be meticulous about it. I know tracking contributed to my previous successes and not tracking is not good for me. I didn't track everything today, but I did have a great day. I should have tracked it all, but I am fairly sure I was within my point range. Tomorrow...tracking and on track for me. It will be a low demand day for me so I have no good reason to not track. I did accomplish quite a bit today and am pleased about all that I did.

shariletts

I have a cold now and I took a sick day yesterday. I am deciding on what to do with my day today. I think I will be okay to work, but I am going to see if it's okay to work from home. I do need to go in, but just for a short while. I can wear a mask and be in and out pretty quickly. I didn't track my meals, but I know I did okay. I do want to get back to tracking and it may take me a few attempts to get in the habit. Entering one meal is at least a start.

-1 lb (glad I did't hang on to that extra pound)

DW2022

Hello! This section I wrote Tuesday night but had to stop because I was falling asleep. We had the freezing rain this morning and then rain for much of the day today. I went to work mid-morning due to the ice and worked in the office since we didn't drive routes today. We've had temps around 0 much of last week with wind chills at 15-25 below 0. I went to calling hours for a church friend on Sunday and was able to attend his funeral Monday after a Dr. appointment-all squeezed in during my Monday break from work. Our temps should be milder in the coming day.
Paula, my older dog just turned 10 on 1/8. His coat looks and feels better since starting the egg supplement. Hopefully the rest of him is doing well, too.
Tomorrow night the younger dog goes to therapy. There is a clear rectangular open topped "container" (for lack of a better word) with a door at one end and a small treadmill in the bottom. I assume that the dog gets in the "container", the door is shut, the treadmill starts, and the water begins to rise. They start slowly to give the dog time to adjust to the new activity.
Hello again! Now it is Wednesday evening. Today's weather adventure was fog, and it is supposed to be there in the morning, too. Shari, I hope that you and your DH are feeling better!
We didn't get to watch canine PT tonight but were told that she did well with everything. She is very tired, had a late supper and is down for the night. I could say the same for myself except that I am not down for the night yet.
I'm still experiencing the small weight fluctuations with no real progress. I'm also still doing NOOM and trying to not get discouraged. I think that the weather really impacts how I feel about my eating, logging food, exercise (lack of it!), even food choices. I'm hoping for a restful weekend to regroup! Have a great Thursday!!

Paulawilldo

DW, thank you for your updates. We miss you when you aren't here but certainly understand the time constraints you face with so much going on. I have never been fond of winter driving, and now I don't like any driving at all. I haven't driven anywhere in 6 weeks. Craig runs the motor on our van on occasion just to keep the battery going. We have hair cut appointments next week so I will plan to drive then. Happy to read that your guy is responding favorably to the egg supplement and that your girl is doing well with her PT.

Shari, Hope you are able to get in some extra rest and maybe some chicken noodle soup to treat your cold. Yes, entering one meal for tracking is a good start.

I didn't track everything again but did well. I wasn't hungry much at all today. It was kind of an easy day for me as I had only a very short to do list. I was kind of tired again so I rested in the early evening. Tomorrow I have a grocery delivery coming. I find grocery prices to be just outrageous these days. I strive to buy only healthy items with a few treats for John and yet the total price to me is way too high. It's not that we can't afford. It's more like the prices are just ridiculous! I so miss my organic delivery service that went out of business last year. Getting a gorgeous box of reasonably priced fruits and veggies from them was truly wonderful. My organic milk delivery service now carries a small selection of veggies and fruits (as well as meats and other healthy items), but all the prices are far beyond what my old service charged.

shariletts

I forgot my laptop at work last night! I am on my phone to check in so this will be short. Tomorrow will be the same as I work from home today. I knew I would forget it as taking it to work on a Wednesday is not my routine. Oh well! Thanks for the updates.

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Paulawilldo

I'd be lost without my laptop Shari. Hope you are able to retrieve it soon. I am not very good at doing much with my phone. I have an old iPad mini that I use daily, mostly to play Words With Friends and check email.

I had a good day again today. I am well within my points which I need to continue daily. My to do list was fairly long, and I accomplished just about all of it. So pleased about that. My grocery order also pleased me. It feels good and comforting to be stocked up with healthy choices, even if the prices are high these days. I got a fairly substantial order so we should be good for a while. Can't recall if I mentioned this before, but the Walgreens in our area offer free delivery for purchases over $35. They also offer senior citizen discounts even on the items purchased for delivery and usually have other promotions as well. I used them once a few weeks ago and plan to use them again for things like paper products and household items along with typical drug store stuff. Delivery fees from our grocery stores are pretty high. I know I am paying for a convenience service, but I really appreciate that Walgreens delivers for free.

shariletts

I am feeling lost without my laptop. I will be able to pick it up today so that’s good. I prefer a full keyboard over a little area. I make lots of mistakes!

I had good day of eating. I only tracked breakfast. Totally forgot to track the rest of the meals. I might go back and enter them once I have my laptop back.

-1 lb

Paulawilldo

Shari, good for you making healthy food choices. Today wasn't good for me. I had a bad night with much pain and didn't sleep much or well. I then struggled all day long, not feeling well, not wanting to do anything. Finally, after a few waking hours of feeling tired and miserable I took a very long nap. When I woke up I was feeling better. I think this is all RA related. I didn't feel much like cooking so I just air fried some pierogie for John and me, not a super high point meal. I nibbled earlier in the day and didn't track anything at all.

shariletts

I have my laptop back and I am so happy. I hope I don't do that again in a very long time. I use it every day. We had pierogies for dinner too. I haven't thought of air frying them. I will have to try that the next time I have them. I am sorry to hear that you had a rough day Paula. I hope you do better today.

No clue what my day will look like today. I hope it's not wasted like the last weekend. I wasn't feeling super well and didn't do much.

0lbs lost or gained- I can't seem to lose any weight just yet. I think I am getting close.

DW2022

Hello! Paula, I hope you are feeling better! Shari, I’m glad you have your laptop back! There are many things that I can’t do on my phone-mostly because the print is too small to read.
I have a video appointment with a new nurse practitioner on Monday. I have been fretting about how I’m going to do it because I found out that our desk top computer doesn’t have the correct program to connect with the practice. At my request, my daughter brought her laptop over and tested it. It would work but I can tell that she doesn’t want me to use it. Today I reviewed the requirements and downloaded a free app to the IPad. That might work out and I can also put the app on my phone for backup. I’m terrible with technology!!
I hope you both have a wonderful Sunday!!

Paulawilldo

I hope you had a pleasant day today Shari. I am much much better. I had a good night's sleep last night and was unusually comfortable in bed. (I often have a tough time even getting comfy in bed.) Yesterday was such a rough day, but today made up for it. I was able to accomplish a few things and felt a lot better in general (all this is relative of course considering my situation). I had my nails done today and am really impressed with what a sweet gal this is who comes to do my nails. She is kind, considerate, and understanding, about 32 years old and a mother of 2 girls. I am so grateful that Craig knows her and recommended her to me. I was very much on track today and even logged my meals. Now to keep this going.
A blessed Sunday to all!

shariletts

Yesterday I did not feel well at all and spent most of the day in a chair. I looked up the side effects from the rabies shot, and I had a few of them. The biggest one being fatigue. I went to bed at 8pm and slept 12 hours. I think I feel much better today. Just a bit of a cold left.

I am glad you sorted out the tech you need so you can have that online appt DW and I hope the appt goes well for you.

Glad you are feeling better Paula. I am still struggling to log my meals, but I know I can get there.

-2 lbs (hoping to see a downward trend soon- not just a lot of bouncing around the same numbers)

Paulawilldo

DW, You and I must have been posting at the same time again on Saturday because when I replied to Shari your post wasn't there. I am very interested in how your video appointment goes. I so wish I could have a video appointment with my family doctor instead of going in to her office which is so challenging for me because of my mobility and costly for me to hire my home health care worker to take me. I am considering calling her office to see if this is possible, though I doubt she will go for it.

Shari, You are going through so much with all of those shots! I admire your strength and stamina in doing so. I applaud you for spending the day in a chair. I think you likely more than needed that.

My motivation has returned full force. I tracked all of my meals and am very well within my point allowance. I am focusing on having fruits when I have a sweet craving. That is a big change compared to the days of Christmas cookies and other goodies. One of John's friends lost 27 pounds over the past few months. It seems so much easier for guys, especially younger guys, to drop weight. It might take us women longer, but we can do this.

shariletts

I had a much better day yesterday. I felt good and didn't get tired until dinner time. I think I should be past the worst of it. The nurse did say that the vaccine for measles could have symptoms for six weeks, so I will need to keep that in mind.

I ate okay yesterday, but I still don't think I am doing enough. I need to track so that I can see how I am really doing. I will see if I can track breakfast and lunch today. That would be an improvement.

-1 lb (hoping to be back to -2 tomorrow, but we shall see)

Paulawilldo

A good day on a Sunday is a good way to start out the week. I hope you had a good Monday too Shari.

I had a good day in terms of energy and accomplishments, but my WW points were over my daily allowance, and I had to tap into my extra weekly points. I am pleased with what I accomplished from my to do list and how strong I felt, but not pleased with how I responded to my hunger pangs. I take this as a good lesson learned because I know I could have made better choices. I plan to reflect back on today's choices in an effort to avoid them in the future. Tomorrow we have hair cut appointments. It will be the first time I have driven in 6 weeks and the first time I have been out of the house in 6 weeks. If I feel as good tomorrow as I did today I will do ok. We have an online book study class tomorrow evening. I might be a bit tired for that, but I think I will be able to attend the class....and then probably conk out!

shariletts

I pretty much sat at my desk all day on Monday and worked. It was nice out so I did go out for about 15 minutes for some air and sunshine. I know that is not enough, but I am glad I managed to do something. I head to the office today so I know that I will be more active today.

It will be good to get out of the house Paula. I hope you don't expend all of your energy, but you probably will sleep very well once you make it to bed.

I still haven't tracked my meals. I totally forget. I may have to set an alarm on my phone at noon so I start tracking my lunch! I need the reality check on what I am eating and why I am not losing any weight.

0 lbs (still bouncing around the same numbers)

Paulawilldo

It can be tough to remember to track all of our meals. I used to be so good about it, but these days it requires considerable effort from me, at least until it becomes part of my daily usual and consistent routine. Today was not a good tracking day for me because of going to our hair appointments and a few other little errands (drive through bank, drive by mail box). I didn't over eat today, but I didn't track either. It was a tiring day as I also had a little to do list before we went to our hair appointments and then we had our zoom book discussion from 7:30 til 9 pm. Craig will be here tomorrow so my day will be full once again. Just keeping Craig going and doing what I want can be tiring at times, lol.

shariletts

I managed to track breakfast and lunch. So that's progress!

How did the trip out for your haircuts go Paula? I hope that you both love your new haircuts.

Not much to report on my end. I worked, made dinner and worked on learning some Spanish for my trip.

-1lb (time to see this number hit -2!)

Paulawilldo

Tracking 2 meals is a great start. That is one more meal than I tracked. Good luck with learning Spanish Shari. I admire you for working on that. I studied both Spanish and Russian in high school and college. I enjoyed both very much. John had Spanish in college but it seemed so much harder to me when he took it compared to when I studied. it.

Our haircuts turned out great. Our hairstylist is truly an artist. She tends to schedule us for every 5 to 6 weeks which I know is typical. However going there is so difficult for me these days I am thinking that I will have to increase the time between our appointments. Perhaps I will discuss this with her at our next appointment.

Craig was here today and did a lot of things for us as usual. I was quite tired today, likely from my trip to the hair cut yesterday and for not sleeping long enough last night. After Craig left I crashed for well over an hour and was in a very deep sleep. I stayed well on track today however and wasn't excessively hungry. Maybe I was too tired to be hungry this time.

shariletts

Learning a new language isn't easy for me at all. I hope to remember a few key phrases to help me get by. I just can't think in Spanish so I don't think I will be able to have conversations. I will keep going and see how much will stick.

My hairdresser would schedule every 5-6 weeks too but my hair grows very slowly. I don't need to go very often, it closer to four months sometimes!

I was up very late last night and I am tired this morning. Thankful that I can work from home more than usual today.

-1lbs

Paulawilldo

Hope you were able to rest after your work day Shari. I didn't sleep well last night due to some pain and having to wake to to use the bathroom (another issue of aging I am finding). So, I was tired again today and really didn't do much. We had avocado toast for breakfast, a favorite of mine and John's. It is quite filling and satisfied me for most of the day. I know I am well within my points today but I didn't officially track again. I rested quite a bit in the afternoon. We had an online church service this evening. I almost dozed off during parts of the 90 minute service. I was ok after that and feel fine now.

DW2022

Hello! Shari, that is awesome that you are learning Spanish!! I took it in high school and found it challenging. My sister took it in high school and became a Spanish teacher … I hope you are feeling better!!
Paula, so great that you got to your hair appointment! I’m also happy that your nail person is working out well!! I’m looking forward to my nail appointment on Saturday!!
The online appointment went well. Fortunately I had my bloodwork results from November and was able to share them with her. She used one app for the video call and another for ongoing communication.
I was proud of myself for figuring out how to do the video appointment!
Last night I resigned 2 volunteer positions due to work. My dog classes are going again and there are 4 more weeks of therapy for her.
My weight continues to go up and down around the same numbers-very frustrating but I will keep trying!!
Have a great Friday!!

shariletts

DW- that's great that your video call worked out well. Using new technology isn't easy, but once you get the hang of it, I am sure it will be super helpful. Were the volunteer roles you dropped to do with the dog shows? I know the organizations will miss you. You have been very reliable in all that you have been doing.

I need to book some self care time for myself that is more fun that being at home cooking, cleaning and reading. Some pampering would be really nice! Maybe that would help me start to shift some weight.

-1lb (Hoping to hit that -2 again and see it hang around for a few days)

Paulawilldo

DW, Understandable that you might give up some volunteer positions. They can be very demanding even when we enjoy them. Good that your video appointment went well. I sure wish I could do that with my family doctor. I am doubtful about that but might look into it to see if it is an option.

Shari, Pampering is so important. Do you have any ideas in mind??

I had an excellent day all around. I was well within my points and tracked all my meals. My energy level was solid and my pain level was manageable for the most part. I completed an impressive to do list and even got to catch up with a friend I enjoy on the phone. I believe I did so well because I slept a bit later and was very well rested. Hoping for another good day tomorrow...for all of us!