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Today was weigh day. Gained 1.5 lbs. Not surprised except by the fact I am back to where I was in October. I know what to do and plan to stay on track as I am getting back to it. Feeling some stiffness in my arms and shoulders today from yesterday's workouts. Tomorrow is core and lower will be interesting to see how that goes. Client called me twice this morning but as I was working for Mom I couldn't go. Lost out on some money oh well he knew I don't work Tuesdays. Might have to work this evening if one of is tenants need my help but have not heard anything yet.0 -
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Today has been freezing and windy with some flurries here in Southeastern Ontario. Reached 13,000+ steps partly because I was walking taking Mom to appointments. Managed to stay mostly warm just fingers and toes were frozen. Also made no excuses to do my workouts. Helped that my unpredictable client did not call nor did his elderly tenant. My Son is my savour sometimes. He is taking my Mom to her appointments tomorrow and Friday. This leaves me more time for me. I hope I get a call from my client but if not no biggie I am not hurting for cash right now. For me being back in semi lockdown doesn't really affect me unless I need to eat on the run. Just to cold outside to eat.0 -
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Freezing, windy and snow flurries. Got my workouts done early and ended up having a short nap before going to Mom's to help Son with EI Application. That took longer than planned so had lunch ordered from Tim Hortons. When I got there I checked the status of my studies delivery. It was delivered a day early! Had Hubby grab it before it went missing. So excited to get started on it tomorrow morning. Hubby decided when I got home that he wanted to order dinner out. There went a perfectly healthy planned meal moved to Saturday.0 -
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Sun today! Even though I wasn't outside it was still great for my mood and energy. Got my workouts done today and did full amount. It feels great to know that I didn't lose as much as I thought. Still need to get my butt moving for planned walks again. Now to stick to doing my planned workouts 6 days a week. Studies should show up on Friday. Sooner than thought but that just means sooner I can get started. Still no call from my client as of yet. So not sure if am working tonight or not. I do not like this feeling of being on call and not in control. Tomorrow is weigh day. Not worried about what happens as I know I have not done my best. But am working hard on getting back on track.
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It's been a busy week! Mary hat PT on Monday. While Mary was in PT I popped over to see Bernie. New policy, now is you have to have an appointment, so I didn't see her. Then on Tuesday, she had a doctor appointment in Missoula, which she also used for her monthly shopping. She was supposed to have PT again today, but she cancelled it because it snowed all day the roads are bad. I didn't complain. lol
On Wednesday, I went to TOPS and I tied for Loser of the Week with only half pound loss. I can't complain! I had a dentist appointment after that for a teeth cleaning.1 -
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Bea Congrats on your loss! Our TOPS group has been shutdown till further notice. Back to Covid challenge.
Sunny and -12°c with wind chill. Got some learning done this morning. Maybe not as much as planned but that's ok. Workouts done before lunch. No walk or work as client called. She was not feeling good and did not want to have to come get me. She normally doesn't get me as I walk but she didn't want me walking in this cold. I informed her getting there was not a problem. But would rather wait till she is feeling better for me to go clean. She agreed. So played cards with Hubby as I have not been home much and when I am have been busy.0 -
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I'm not sure I'll be in tomorrow. I have a funeral tomorrow morning, with a luncheon afterward. Then cleaning the church building for church service the next day.
Yesterday was blizzard. Today was freezing rain. It was in the 40s here today. Tomorrow, it's supposed to be cold again.
I do my walking inside now. After I slipped and banged my head, I'm leary about walking outside now, especially at a brisk pace that I like. It's different when I walk the short distance to a grocery store. The roads are really slick now. So I walk inside for now.1 -
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Bea walking inside sounds like the best plan. I am not good at getting myself to do that as walking in a small circle can make me dizzy.
Today has been sunny, windy, and freezing. Had to venture out today to go grocery shopping. Walked there but bought to much to carry home so took a cab. The wind almost blew me off my feet a couple times. I am learning new things with my studies and some things I already know thanks to Sparks, MFP and TOPS. My new schedule at the moment seems to be working for now. I know at some point I will have to adjust it. Looking forward to switching one of my reps from 3# to 5#. Son will be happy when I start using them. With our TOPS group shutdown again I am starting my COVID challenge. For anyone wondering this means my goal is to lose as much as I can before we go back. The only difference is I only have 14 lbs till goal. This means my aim is to be at maintenance.0 -
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Today has been very productive! The snow is almost gone 😒 even with how cold it is out. Finished reading chapter 1 in my studies. Answered the questions, and took the quiz at the end to see how much I knew. 50% is not great but at least I know I need to study more even if I think I know it lol. Still have online material to look at so that might be the other secret. Raiders are playing tonight so I know I won't get much of anything done tonight other than maybe some crafting.0 -
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The funeral went well yesterday. There was just enough people helping with the luncheon afterward that it was easy and no one was tripping over each other. Lots of good help!
Today after church, it was relaxing. I didn't get much done. Just relaxed.
When I walk inside, I sometimes walk from one side of our living room to the other side. Other times I walk in a circle from living room to kitchen to dining room back to living room. Neither is in a tiny circle.1 -
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WOOHOO! GO RAIDERS! GREAT GAME!
Today has been a great day. Informed Mom and Son that the COVID challenge starts tomorrow. Son not excited because he know he gained since when ever he last weighed. I told him to not worry about the gain, it's the starting point. I am giving them both weight goals to aim for to see if that helps motivate them. Maybe there will be a prize at the end who knows. Enjoyed some rebound jogging along with my other workouts. Studying is still going well I think it's still early so time will tell. Found out my sister's workplace has COVID pretty bad. She works in a daycare. So far her class doesn't have it. So my Son is definitely stuck at Mom's for the foreseeable future. Tomorrow going to Mom's to get on the computer and see if I can get access to the online stuff with out paying. I hope so or this may be rougher than planned. So as tomorrow is weigh day I am looking forward to see where I am at. Not sure what to expect but will except it as is and keep pushing forward.0 -
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Good for you for getting family members involved! I'd never be able to do that with my husband. Another TOPS in our chapter has been trying to get her husband involved too.
I've been home all day. The streets are icy here. I had a chicken carcass that I cooked up for soup. Its pretty good. I'll give Mary some tomorrow.1 -
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Hubby is not really doing it right but I still feel better thinking he is doing it to support me. This time he is in maintenance.
Freezing here. Can't even get warm with layers. Really need to invest in warmer layers. Oh well money is tighter than tight and at this point lost the client that was a pain. Anyways today was rest and weigh day. Gained 0.4 lb. Not a big deal as it was a more accurate weight than last week at TOPS. No extra weight for various reasons when I weigh at home. So we will see what next week shows as I continue to weigh at home until TOPS is back. I must just keep pushing and finding what works now for me. I know some of the issue is that I am not being as strict about my own choices and goals. Bought my son a nice journal style notebook to use in his journey. I am hoping this will help him see what he needs to work on and that he can do it if he wants to bad enough. I also found Shrink sheets! Haven't seen or used them in yearsss. Looking forward to making little rewards for us as we succeed in our challenge. His assignment for this week is to track food, water and exercise. He doesn't have to track food amounts as I know he does like doing it. He has also set his goals.0 -
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Amazing how you got your family into losing weight or maintaining.
I took Mary to PT today. I couldn't see Bernie today because she was exposed to covid so she is quarantined.
I have TOPS tomorrow morning.1 -
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We had TOPS this morning. We walked as usual before the meeting. We read the new TOPS rules that is in the newest TOPS news. We'll finish reading them next week. I lost half a pound.
We're doing the Pampering Pail that was in the last TOPS news. We're doing it this month and February. We're changing the rules slightly. For one thing, we'll get our name in for attendance. Then rather your name in for every pound lost, we changed it to half pound, mainly because our scales weighs to the half pound.1 -
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Great job at losing. I miss my TOPS meetings hopefully we will be back February 15th.
Making this quick tonight. I have had a productive day getting things done. Studies are going well I think.0 -
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Today has been a very busy crazy day. My day started out normal. Study, breakfast, workouts and cleaned fridge. Then my day turned stressful. Mom fell and had the ambulance take her to the hospital. Her nurse called me as she could not reach Mom. I said let me try my son as he is there. No answer from either phone. Called nurse back and suggested she speak to management of the building. That's how I found out she was going to the hospital. Tracked Mom down at one hospital. Two and a half hour wait to be seen at least. Still couldn't reached my son. Had lunch and called my brother-in-law. He hadn't heard from him. Called my brother and let h know the info I had. Then had Hubby call son until I got there to see if he could get him to answer. After taking the bus to Mom's found out he was sleeping. He is not feeling well and come to find out he took 2 days worth of pills yesterday. Not good on the kinds he takes. Got him to eat a little. Then left. Came home played a game of cards with Hubby, made pastry dough, and rebound jogging. The update on Mom is that she still has not seen a Dr. and with COVID none of us can be with her.0 -
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I pray that all I well with your mom.
Today didn't go like we planned. Good thing we're flexible! We had an appointment to make amends to our investments. It was their mistake. That appointment took over 1.5 hours! But it's straightened out now.
Just as we were leaving for the appointment, Mary called and wanted me to pick up a prescription. It wasn't there, so Mary had to call doctor. She also said one of her ferrets was sick and needed a veterinarian. So we took her to Missoula with us, along with her ferret. She did a lot of sitting in our car. The only time she left her "baby" was when we ate lunch. The vet thought maybe her back was bruised, so he gave her a steroid injection. Mary is to call him tomorrow to report how she's doing.1 -
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Today I've mostly puttered around the house. I did a little paperwork and a little cleaning.
My dad has COPD (60 years of smoking took it's tole). He broke multiple ribs and it was touch and go for a couple weeks because of the COPD. But he survived and lived a couple more years. He also wasn't happy since my mom had died.1 -
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Mary is so lucky to have you as a friend.
Thanks for the response about Mom. Here is the update. She did not see a doctor until mid morning today, she has 3 cracked ribs and phenomena most likely. She has been admitted for about 5 days we will see. She was not given a room until sometime late afternoon. She is in a lot of pain and hangs up on us when we call her and that's if she even answers.
Back to me...lol... Today has been good and aiming for 15,000+ steps. Yesterday I reached 15,000+ steps! Worked today as well. Felt great to be at work and to see my client feeling better. Hubby decided he wanted takeout so the deal was I pick and he gets lol. Only way for him to get exercise. He tried to back out more than once but I won. I am still in range and so happy. Still struggling with retraining my brain that I don't need food after dinner.1 -
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I have my Fitbit set for a goal of 12,000 steps, mainly because it's doable for me. However, I shoot for at least 15,000. Before my concussion, I went for at least 20,000 steps. Now that seems to be unattainable. So, I tell myself that 15,000 steps is more than most people do. So I'm content with what I get.
I've been mostly puttering around the house. I did make a quick trip to the grocery store and picked up the mail. I don't plan to leave home for the rest of the day.1 -
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Bea your steps are awesome. If I was getting my usual walks in then I could reach my goal with no problem. Just have to wait till it's warm enough and keep doing my best. You may reach 20,000 again. I. Confident that as the weather improves you'll be back at it in no time.
Mom update: according to her Dr. She is on iv antibiotics for the phenomena. They had her on strong pain killers last night but was not very responsive this morning so they took them away and is now only getting Tylenol. Monday physio is supposed to work with her. The Dr. Is hoping to have her home by late in the week. We can't even call her as she won't answer the phone. This makes it even more frustrating.
Today was a good day. Got most of planned things done. Trying to reach 15,000+ steps but may not happen and that's ok. Sun was out and warm but the air is freezing. Working on trying to stay warm in the apartment.
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Today has been sunny and cold. Today started out good. Studied, and worked out. Then the dreaded phone call came.
Mom's Update: She has tested positive for COVID. Not sure when she contracted it. She is being moved to pre ICU and has had her oxygen increased. She says hi when the nurse told her to and said uh multiple times during her conversation with my sister. The doctor says she could go either way and has indicated that if need be she would like to be revived.
So yes I have been on auto pilot since. Making calls and doing other things around the house. Even played a couple games of cards with Hubby. I am feeling stressed, scared, and worried most. Since I was in contact with her on Tuesday myself and Hubby as well as my son are in quarantine for 5 days to monitor for symptoms. So locked in our places till Friday unless we show symptoms. My son has the highest chance as he has been with Mom the whole time. We just don't know if she contracted it in hospital or before. I also have to inform my client as I was there on Friday and she is elderly. I am determined to stay as active as possible and hoping my brain works in autopilot for my workouts tomorrow if I don't wake up feeling better.0 -
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Thanks for all your prayers and kind words. The unconditional support from all means the world to my family and I. You give me the strength to keep on going.
Mom update: She has still not been moved to pre ICU. We aren't sure if it is because she has stabilized for now or if they don't have room yet. As I said she has stabilized as of last update. She may have less oxygen not sure. Her INR is out of wack which does not surprise me but can affect her heart valve or can lead to serve bleeding depending on which way it's going. They are also having trouble getting her port in and working.
I am grateful that she has stabilized. I will take her other issues over her getting worse any day. I know the others are fixable. Today started out great. Studied and worked out. Also made several calls that needed to be done. One was to one of my Mom's best friends. She was somewhat surprised to hear about Mom. We had a really good chat as she is like a mother to me. She has struggled with her weight most of her life. But she is still aiming for that goal. She told me that Mom has been bragging about my weight loss journey. I was a little surprised as she is always telling me how I am doing something wrong.
Anyways I was learning about setting goals and instant gratification in my studies today. So while I was working out my mind decided to list some of my instant gratifications. The big one I felt today was feeling taller while stretching after my workout. What is your instant gratification?0 -
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I read all your comments. I'm happy that your mom has stabilized. I hope she continues to get better. I'll continue to pray for her.
I'm still doing the house walking. The only reason it doesn't get too boring is because of TV, radio, it talking on the phone. I'd still rather walk outside. For the most part, I'm in the house most of the day. I go after the mail or go to the grocery store.
I'll be making some chicken soup this week. A family in our church has covid. So people in our church is making meals for them.1 -
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Bea - Thanks for all your prayers. We have music or tv on most of the time but walking in the apartment still bores me. I think I am going to be very grateful when I can start walking outside again. Might even brave the cold on Friday just to be free. I love homemade chicken noodle soup. Don't get it often as Hubby doesn't care for it.
Mom update: She seems stable for oxygen as they haven't increased it. Her INR is still out of wack which is causing all kinds of problems as it is to low meaning thin blood. If they try to insert feeding tube she could bleed to death. So she has not been eating or drinking since who knows when. They're just starting iv for fluids. Also her liver is failing. Not surprised as she's most likely dehydrated.
Today was rest and weigh day. Down 4.8 lbs🎉! I was so happy to see the scale move in the right direction. All my hard work and determination payed off! Now to just keep going. Made butter tarts with just raisins. Some mini for me and regular for hubby. Also had left over filling so just baked that in the oven. Yummmm😋! Kept some out and froze the rest for another time. Also played cards with Hubby. It was a nice relaxed day.0 -
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Your mom is being run through the ringer! I hope they get it all figured out for her. I know how hard it is when parents are ailing. I wish there was something I could do for you.
I feel like I ve been on the phone all day! It was only a couple hours ... First with Mary, then one of my kids. Our son has been helping us change from DirecTV to streaming what we watch. We'll have our minister help us get it all set up.
I did some cleaning this morning. That's been my day!1 -
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I won't be in this evening because we have church. So I thought I would sneak in now.
I went to TOPS this morning. We did our usual walking before the meeting. We've been walking around the meeting room. As clear as the parking lot is now, we could walk around it now. I had a gain! Grrr. Last week and this week we looked over the new TOPS rules.1 -
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Bea knowing you are here with support is more than enough and I do appreciate it very much. Don't stress about the gain it will come off again. You aren't walking like you use to and that could cause the gain. You'll figure it out.
Mom update: She is now in ICU on a ventilator. She declined so quick this morning they almost didn't get it done in time. They did lose her for a brief time during the process. Also it was not liver that was failing it was kidneys. This is typical for her when in hospital.
Today has been a hard day. But just did what needed to be done in the house to help keep me busy. Most of my workouts were done before the news. But got my rebounder out and jogged to help try and clear my mind this evening.0 -
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Mom update: Might not make it through the night 😢.
Today studied and worked out. Played some cards, crafted and did chores as well. So tired.0
