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We've had snow, rain, and sun today. Walking in winter boots just sucks. But my feet are warmer. I think my puppy is just punishing us for not taking him for walks when it's to cold or to icy. He has a lot of power and hates other dogs. So just not safe. Oh well we will do our best to get him to realize the changes. Today has be pretty productive.0 -
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Bea I am so glad you both made it home safe and sound.
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Today has been great even with the slip on the ice during my walk. It's been sunny and not to cold. Finally had my last filling today. No more dentist unless there's an issue before my next cleaning. Struggled this week so not sure about the scale. But will accept whatever it is. I know it can be a little more up and down when I am so close to my goal.0 -
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It feels good to be home! And without Bernie to worry about! I know she's being taken care of. She's still in the hospital. They are still looking for a place for her.
Our minister, who is an avid duck hunter, brought us a duck. So we have it a try tonight. It was ok.
Mary and I had PT this afternoon. For the first time, I exercised every day. While I was taking care of Bernie, I didn't have the energy of desire to do them. I have one more PT scheduled. The doctor said I could go a couple times and get the exercises and do them at home. I kept going because I wasn't doing the exercises. I had to go anyway because Mary was having PT. Now I'm doing the exercises, I think I can quit PT. Kevin, the therapist, agrees. Mary will still do the PT, so I'll still be going, just not doing the PT.1 -
Bea that's such great news! Just remember when you don't want to do the exercises that they are for self care and not optional. You've got this!
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Today was sunny but cold. We had snow over night but it's gone now 😒. Today was rest, weigh and TOPS Day. Up 2.5 lbs 🙄. Goal this week is to get my eatting back under control and my water where it needs to be. I am still bellow 160 (barley). No plan on going back. I can do this! We can all do this! Almost forgot to tell you that program at TOPS was another exercise one aimed for the back. Well let's just say found a few moves I could use some work on.0 -
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The reason I didn't do the exercises was because of exhaustion and stress. Even when I tried doing them, I felt like it was half an attempt that I didn't feel like doing. I still get tired but the stress has been taken care of.
We went to Missoula today for some shopping. Tomorrow, Mary and I have PT.1 -
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Today has been a great day. Workouts and work done. Now time to get all my check ins done so I can get to my crafting. 23 days left to get it done.0 -
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Another sunny busy day. Took Mom for blood work then we had breakfast at McDonald's. I usually get a meal but only ordered a sausage and egg McMuffin. We also went Christmas and grocery shopping. She treated me to lunch and I had a Caprese sandwich and wedges from Tim Hortons. No Pop all day! So proud of myself. On this trip normally I would have had diet pop for breakfast and lunch. Only water today. Decided that workouts will be made up tomorrow morning with my planned workouts. Legs and arms are sore from all the walking and pulling of a heavy cart into the wind.0 -
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Busy day and had snow. None of the snow stuck to the ground. Got most of my exercises done. Will catch up on them tomorrow. Didn't end up working today that has been moved to tomorrow. So instead went Christmas shopping. Most is done just have a couple family members and a few friends to still buy for. My Christmas cards for the mail is ready. Oops that's not true I forgot one. Well I will get that done in a bit. Had a diet pepsi with lunch today. I think it was more out of habit.0 -
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I go to work and sniff and wheeze,
And someone else is sure to sneeze,
And tell me in accusing terms.
I'm spreading all my horrid germs.
But if I stay at home in bed,
And coddle my colossal head,
Someone else is sure to scold,
"You stayed out with just a cold?"
I have a cold with a stuffy nose and awful cough. I think I have bronchitis. No fever and I can taste things.
We got snow this morning. But it's mostly melted now.
I haven't been in I'm s few days. I was Loser of the Week at TOPS this week with only half a pound. One person had a small gain. Everyone else turtled. Bernie has settled in to a nursing home but thinks she'll go home in a month. This will probably be permanent for her.
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Had a really busy day and running extremely behind. Exercises completed, worked for 2 hours in the afternoon, then went to the grocery store, got home and Hubby wanted to go to a friend's before we headed to the Santa Clause Parade. No pictures as I was to busy trying to stay warm. I was so frozen.0 -
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Actually, it's late morning. I didn't go to church today. I didn't really feel like it, even though I wanted to go. Besides that, everyone would stare at me and wonder why I came when I coughed. Someone would probably suggest I go home. It was just best I didn't go. I've coughed do hard my ribs hurt.
I weigh in every day. My weight had been going down this week. I'm not sure if it's because I'm eating less or coughing so hard. Maybe both. lol1 -
Last night, our town had a Parade of Lights. That was fun to watch. Someone from the parade yelled out, "Hi, Robert and Bea" it was dark, so I'm not sure who it was, other than a man. Small towns can be fun!1
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Today has been just cold out. Now it changes between rain and ice. Got up this morning to my schedule turned upside down. Phone never charged through the night. So instead of my walk I did my crafting, laundry and dishes. Went for a short walk before lunch. Didn't win the battle with myself about my workout. I am trying to figure out a balance with everything to be less stressed. Last night I warmed up pretty quickly once got home.
Bea I hope you feel better soon.0 -
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Mary is getting another mammogram. This first on was a couple weeks ago. There was one sport they aren't sure of. So they wanted to repeat it along with a sonogram. I'm waiting in the parking garage for her. She as ok with my hacking cough and I'm feeling better today. I'm going to be tired tonight. I did have a backup for someone to take her so that she would still be able to get there.
I'm really careful to cough into the front of my coat. Such a bother!
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We got home safe. This is our first big snow storm. Roads were slick. Normal speed is over the speed limit (which is 70 MPH). Today top speed was 60, bit most of the time it was around 45 and I was happy with that.
My cough is better today, thankfully. Mary's mammogram was normal today.1 -
Bea I am glad you're cough is getting better.
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Sorry I missed yesterday. Just to busy. Anyways still fridged here with a little snow yesterday in the form of a blizzard for about an hour or so. For anyone wondering I live in Southern Ontario near Detroit Michigan. Snow only equals a dusting if that. Anyways while at the funeral home paying my respects to a family friend I got many wonderful comments from people that have known me all my life. The best part they had no clue who I was even though I was with my Mom, sister, her boyfriend and my son LoL 🤣. I do have to say that it felt great. Then this morning happened. I guess I was not as on with calories as I thought. First not positive sign was my bra was tighter. Then I got on the scale at TOPS weight recorder asked me a question about the week. Don't remember what she asked but I knew it wasn't good but I answered as honest as possible. Anyways.... Gained 3.25 lbs this week. I know there are a couple things that's not helping. But at this time I control mother so will just keep trying to do my best. Our area has put in COVID protocols again. This is affecting our TOPS group. But we will still be meeting and weighing in. It will just be different.0 -
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I remember I had an experience like that. It was an area church gathering. One lady, that I usually see maybe once a year, asked my friend, Mary, "Where's Bea?" I was standing next to Mary. I just something like "There is less of me to see." But it made me feel good.
Today, I took Mary to PT. Roads are much better today. I'm not sure about tomorrow morning. We have a chance of freezing rain tomorrow morning. I might have to cancel TOPS. I'll have to see in the morning.1 -
Stay safe Bea!
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Today has been a great day thus far. Got laundry, dishes, workouts, and some crafting done. Also went to work and scrubbed an oven for an hour. Got to love my short hours for work. Tomorrow is a busy day outside of the house unless things change. Still cold here so opted for a 45 min HIIT walk video in place of my walk.0 -
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We had TOPS this morning. Roads were fine. It was too warm for freezing rain.
Our chapter not only had a no gain meeting, but also all loss. No turtles! I lost half a pound again.
At our church tonight, we'll be treated with a Mennonite concert. I'm looking forward to it.1 -
Bea - Your TOPS group did awesome!
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Today has been another busy day and this busy day thing doesn't seem like it will slow down much before Christmas. I have decided that I am not going to stress about what workouts I am missing. On my non busy days I will just do my best to do what I can to make up some exercise. I have also decided that I am going to do my best with calories and not stress about them. I usually do really well during December but this year just seems to be extra busy and less time for my workouts.0 -
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I took Mary to PT this afternoon. While she was with her therapist, I worked out on one of the machines, then did a quick visit with Bernie. I'm amazed at how well she's doing. I asked her if she liked it there and after a little pause, she answered "Yes and no" She also missed her home.
After that, I took Mary to her dentist appointment. On the way home, I stopped at a friend's and gave her a bunch on egg cartons and she gave me 2 dozen eggs from her chickens. I expect to pay for the, but she refused.1 -
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As usual, I walked this morning. I walk later now that winter is here. I still like early morning best.
The rest of today has been low key at home. I called Mary to wish her a happy birthday. She told me a funny story.
Her immature granddaughter (and her 3 kids) lives with her. Yesterday afternoon, while Mary was at PT and the dentist, Anika was with her daughter, 4 year old Lily. The 2 boys were in school. Anika had her nose in her phone. Lily found a pair of scissors. When Mary got home, she found locks of hair in every rooyin the house and Anika was clueless. Mary hoped that Anika learned she had to watch her kids. Mary does more with the great grandkids than Anika, the mom does1 -
Bea - I have to admit that I was kind of like that with my son at times. I do regret my mistakes and he seems to not hold them against me. If he does it never shows and he has never said anything. I hope she realizes before it's too late.
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Thanks for the wonderful remainder that even though I am busy I am still being active. This helps me remember not to stress about workouts. I do not find I eat less as Mom makes sure we are having lunch when we're out so she can take pills. When at home Trigger makes sure I remember by feeding him LoL. Today was fun. Did my usual walk. It was nice to walk along the river again. Also did some small workouts and cleaned for 2 hrs scrubbing counters and floors for a friend. Also working on my Christmas crafting. Still hoping to get it done in time.0 -
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Today was a busier day than thought shopping. My Son and Mom went as well. Most Christmas presents are done. Got the necessary crafting supplies and baking supplies needed. Most of my Christmas shopping is done. Was planning to do my push-ups when I got home but with the wind blowing me and the cart around I decided I am just to tired today. Also got pelted with some freezing rain on the way home. Not sure will make it in tomorrow to check-in as we are decorating cookies and celebrating 2 birthdays with family tomorrow.0 -
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I walked this morning. The rest of today was at home. I made some fudge this afternoon. Tomorrow, I'll cut it, wrap it and put it in tins for gifts.1 -
I love fudge!
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Yesterday was a busy day. Made and decorated gingerbread cookies with family and celebrated my Mom and Son's birthdays. Today took Mom for her eye appointment. That was supposed to be an easy simple visit. Well plans went out window. Mom fell getting into her wheelchair and ended up on the floor. We had an ambulance called as she is a large women and I can't lift her. Our area is in code black for paramedics. Which means there just isn't enough to cover the calls as they can't work if not vaccinated. So we were informed that it was going to be an hour wait. Next they called and said another hour. As Mom was getting cold and more sore. She asked for me to call my brother and see where he was working. Let's just say it took my brother 40 minutes to arrange help to come with him and get there. We got her up and the ambulance still was not on the way even with us as the next call so we cancelled it. She is sore in many places but ok.1 -
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This has been a cold wintery day, with rain, snow or both. I took Mary to PT this afternoon. Roads were good, mainly because it wasn't freezing. But that might change tonight. Temperature is supposed to drop down to the teens (F.) tonight.
So that leaves the question, should we have TOPS tomorrow morning? I hate to cancel needlessly, but....1 -
I love fudge!
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Yesterday was a busy day. Made and decorated gingerbread cookies with family and celebrated my Mom and Son's birthdays. Today took Mom for her eye appointment. That was supposed to be an easy simple visit. Well plans went out window. Mom fell getting into her wheelchair and ended up on the floor. We had an ambulance called as she is a large women and I can't lift her. Our area is in code black for paramedics. Which means there just isn't enough to cover the calls as they can't work if not vaccinated. So we were informed that it was going to be an hour wait. Next they called and said another hour. As Mom was getting cold and more sore. She asked for me to call my brother and see where he was working. Let's just say it took my brother 40 minutes to arrange help to come with him and get there. We got her up and the ambulance still was not on the way even with us as the next call so we cancelled it. She is sore in many places but ok.
Glad your Mom is ok! That must have been miserable for her.1 -
Always better to be safe at home than try to get to TOPS in dangerous conditions. Expecially if you have many elderly members. It was definitely not pleasant for her.
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Anyways today was rest, weigh and TOPS Day. Also had our TOPS Christmas party tonight. Down 5.5 lbs 😄! Mom made it to the party. She has some bruising, pain and stiffness but otherwise is doing good.0 -
Always better to be safe at home than try to get to TOPS in dangerous conditions. Expecially if you have many elderly members. It was definitely not pleasant for her.
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Anyways today was rest, weigh and TOPS Day. Also had our TOPS Christmas party tonight. Down 5.5 lbs 😄! Mom made it to the party. She has some bruising, pain and stiffness but otherwise is doing good.0
