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Has been cloudy all day with a chance of rain but still haven't seen any. Got my exercise done including a short bike ride. Weeded and watered today. My neighbor is still in hospital. Not getting many details. So I am still loving on his fur babies for him. They miss him so much. Other than that has been a rest day with tv, reading and visiting with friends.0 -
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Today was a day of flexibility. Went for short walk as my phone was saying it was going to rain. Rained shortly after I got home. All planned workouts done plus some bonus movement. My neighbor thinks he might be home tomorrow. He misses being home. I get that. But told him they would let him out when he was healthy enough.
Here is a picture of the fur babies. The white one is Gus he is the oldest. The black one is Mizzy and is the youngest.
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Today is a HOT one! But they say it's only going to get hotter. Today was a great day a TOPS. I stayed the same! So I know if my calories were where they're supposed to be I would have lost. Either way it's a win! Anyways have a meeting tonight so busy busy busy.0 -
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It's so hot and humid here. We have been under a tornado watch here. We did have a thunderstorm roll through with a down pour this afternoon. Didn't help with how it feels outside much. Wanted to get a bike ride in today to the grocery store but that didn't happen. Hubby had other plans. Oh well will walk to the grocery store tomorrow after my dentist appointment. All planned exercise was done. Food choices today have been off the chart. Tomorrow is a new day! One off day no matter how bad will not derail my success this week. Prayers to all who need them.0 -
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Hot and Humid again. Today has been a busy day. All planned workouts 💪 done. Didn't get to walk home from the grocery store as I bought to much to carry but got some great deals. Dentist appointment went well. The dentist informed me that my one tooth he fixed still needs a crown and it's not covered. Which I know or he would have already done it. Anyway I told him there's no way I can afford that. His response was "Let me know when you want it done". Hello didn't I just tell you it'll never be in my budget 🙄.
As I haven't posted about my neighbor since Monday I decided it's time for an update. On Monday evening after my update was posted he contacted me to let me know he had just tested positive for COVID but didn't believe it would affect his release. Well he didn't get released. Yesterday he told me he wanted to be taken to the Feild and be shot. This afternoon he called and informed me he still has COVID but that he is being released and will be home in a hour or so. He didn't sound like himself at all and I thought I was talking to his friend.0 -
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Today has been a pretty boring day. All planned workouts done. Some cleaning and visited with friends. My son is coming tonight and spending the weekend as he doesn't have to work tomorrow. Talked with my neighbor and he is doing as well as can be expected. A couple of his family members are coming to see him tomorrow before they head back east.0 -
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Today has been a great day. All planned workouts done. My morning walk didn't happen due to early morning rain. But did get all other planned walks done. Visited the farmers market got my favorite dressing. But anything else I was looking to get they didn't have or way more than I am willing to pay. Also visited with a couple friends and played some Wii with my Son.0 -
Today has been a pretty boring day. All planned workouts done. Some cleaning and visited with friends. My son is coming tonight and spending the weekend as he doesn't have to work tomorrow. Talked with my neighbor and he is doing as well as can be expected. A couple of his family members are coming to see him tomorrow before they head back east.0
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Hot and humid today. Had rain this morning and has been a chance all day. Probably more tonight. Planned workouts done except my bike ride as it was just to hot when I was able to go. Had an afternoon and evening of binge watching Bones. My no random eating this challenge is no random eating during the day. Yesterday I had no problem and it even helped into the evening. Evening random eating was way down.0 -
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Today has been a busy day. All planned workouts completed and got an extra walk by taking Son to the dentist for his cleaning then walking home. Visited with the neighbor from a very safe distance. He still has COVID but seems to show a very slight improvement. Also felt with my Son's medical insurance company. That was fun. My Son ended up seeing my temper as we the guy wanted to transfer us back to where we came from because he didn't want to listen. Oh well that's all taken care of now.0 -
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Today was a great day even with my small gain of 0.25 lbs. I believe it's water retention as my feet feel like there swelling each afternoon into the evening. I try to keep my salt intake low most of the week. I also make sure to drink a minimum of 64 oz. All I can do is keep moving forward doing my best each day. Didn't succeed on my no random eating today.0 -
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Today was a truly great day! All workouts were completed including a bike ride that I didn't do yesterday. The rain today was helpful for plants but not the humidity. Got a few chores done as well as played a game with Hubby. Feeling really tired but doing my best to keep from snacking for no reason. Woke up early this morning and wasn't feeling well but didn't let it stop me.0 -
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Today has been another great day! All planned workouts done. Even played Wii sports with Hubby for a couple of hours. To get extra movement I marching in place when it's not my turn. My hips, knee's and back are definitely feeling the extra movement. Also got some chores done.0 -
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Today was a gorgeous day. All workouts completed with some extra walking to run a couple errands. Also watched Extreme Makeover Home Edition and visited with my friend. Today's food choices have been really bad. Tomorrow is a new day. The heat is coming, the heat is coming! Could see a high of 36°C this coming week. Not sure how it will affect my planned exercise for the week. All I can do is my best.0 -
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The heat is slowly creeping in. Today was still not to bad with the breeze. Workouts completed, also did an extra walk with Hubby to run a couple of errands. Visited with my friend again today and managed to get a blister while cutting mulberry bushes out of her shrubs. I enjoyed helping her. To bad I can't put that energy into the work around my own yard.0 -
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Today has been a very active day. All planned workouts done and even got in an extra walk to and from the grocery store. Did some laundry and binge watching Bones. Need to still plan my program for TOPS on Tuesday.0 -
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Today is a warm muggy day. All planned workouts done and was able to increase my sets of core and upper body workout. Shortly after my walk this morning my neighbor messaged me. He went back to the hospital and asked me if I was willing to watch the puppies. Of course I agreed. Not long ago he messaged me to let me know they sent him home. I am glad he is home but still worried about him. Also played cards with Hubby and did some laundry.0 -
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Today was a great day overall. Gained 4.75 lbs this week. This has put a little more determination to do better in the air. This week's plan is to keep doing my workouts and to keep my food in check. I can't afford to keep going in the wrong direction. Time to use tough love on myself. Anyways... enough about that. Today also was my first week as co-leader of our TOPS group. It went well although there wasn't very many people there. Learned from my neighbor his issues are from his cancer spreading. Got some exercise done as well.
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Today has been extremely hot and humid. Tomorrow is supposed to be better. Completed all planned workouts except my bike ride. Woke up with a kink in my neck. Didn't feel safe riding when I can't turn my head far enough since I don't have mirrors. Worked on the laundry and the dishes. Also played cards with Hubby. Visited with my neighbor as he is COVID free. He has been updated about his cancer. Worst case scenario is he has 6 months to live. He will be going back on chemo to see if it helps. He's not sure what will happen with the puppies yet. I wish I could take them. Please pray for him.0 -
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Today isn't as hot but it feels bad with the humidity. All planned workouts 💪 done. Had an extra walk after Son's Dr. check-up (passed with flying colors) to grab a few things in that area and then back to the bus stop. My hips are not to happy with me but oh well. Also still have the kink in my neck but it's not as bad.0 -
Howdy folks! Catching up reading the thread. Lately, I've been doing crockpot meals which are good and cheaper. Tonight it is chicken with sliced sweet potato, dill, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice. I have stopped using onion and garlic as we feed the dogs the same food, and those items are poisonous for dogs.
We adopted two, sweet, mixed terrier brothers yesterday- 9 lbs and 5 lbs- and things are going well slowly introducing them to our other two senior, blind dogs. Life is good.
I wish we had better internet service as ours cuts out all the time. When I get it reconnected, we rush to pay our online bills before it disconnects again. Sis and I have been very busy, and I haven't been on that much because of those two issues.
I started reading books I've already downloaded during those time periods, as our TV doesn't work when the internet cuts out. I am a big film and classic show watcher!
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Becca so glad to hear from you. I love crock pot meals. Enjoy your new furbabies.
Today has been a hot and humid day. Woke up with the kink but it's a lot better than it was. Hips are still bothering me but while I am moving I don't notice it as much. Getting up and down out of my seat is the worst part. Oh well it'll get better. One of my clients is back in town and is back to expecting me to drop everything for him. I worked today for him removing wall paper for over 3 hrs. While I was working he was trying to talk me into working on the weekend. Not happening when my Son is here. I have to work tomorrow as it is for my friend. She decided she wanted me to come clean after all.1 -
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Today has been a very hot and humid day. Early morning walk through to tonight I have been drenched in sweat unless I was in a building. Which of course was not as often as I would have preferred. All planned workouts done. Hooked my client up with a couple of friends who can do his painting. They are starting Monday @ 7:30 am. While I won't get there till about 10:30 am to finish removing wall paper. This will be interesting. Cleaned for a friend today and did some visiting as well. My Son goes home tomorrow after lunch. Going to be another scorcher tomorrow so not sure I will get my bike ride again.1 -
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Another hot and humid day. All planned exercise was completed except the bike ride. My early morning walk was bad enough. So it has been more of a rest day. Binge watching more Bones today as well. Tomorrow is back to wall paper removal after I complete all my workouts.0 -
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Another hot and humid day. The rain we got didn't seem to help much temperature wise. Got all my workouts done early including my walk. Then spent about 6 hrs removing wallpaper. My neighbor is not doing well. They are trying to get him in to hospice. I am helping him as needed. Including with the dogs. His daughter will be coming down tomorrow or Wednesday. I truly hopes he makes it that long. I am praying that when I go over to let the dogs out I don't find him dead. I have never been in that situation except for a dog. I didn't handle that well. Anyways looking forward to going to TOPS tomorrow.1 -
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Today was so much cooler and with no humidity. It was great. Went to TOPS and had a great meeting and executive meeting. I am down 0.5 lbs this week! Now to keep the progress going. My neighbor seemed a little better this morning when I went over. His daughter made it down this afternoon. So she will be taking care of the dogs while she is here. Didn't get my bike ride done. Shame on me for allowing myself to make excuses. Plan to do it tomorrow morning after my walk.1 -
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Today has been a great day. All planned exercise has been completed including my bike ride. Feeling tired and sore in a good way. Took my DS to get his bottom braces on. Then went for lunch. He didn't end up working after so he went with me shopping and then we returned to our respective homes. His only comment about them so far is that they feel weird. Here is the picture he sent after getting home as I forgot to do it before.
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I am so glad to be back! Being sick was no where near fun but only lasted about 3 days. Slowly getting back to the exercise. Don't want to over do it. Today was my rest, weigh and TOPS day. Down 4.25 lbs! Now to maintain it this week as I get back into exercise. My neighbor went into hospice today. I managed to finally get his lawn mower before he left. Also had a great talk with his daughter. He had her give me payment for all I have done for him and will continue to do for them as needed till the house sells. She wanted me to let her know if my services exceed the amount. I told her that her father gave us what he could and that I never expected a dime so I would not be requesting any money in the future. I also got to see him off and show some love to him. It was alot harder than I thought it was going to be. He's going to be deeply missed. The transporter thanked me for all the support I have given. He also said it was nice to see an old school neighborhood.0 -
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Today has been a great day! All planned exercise done. Definitely feeling it tonight. But so worth it! I am taking care of the puppies tonight and tomorrow morning. They are so sad, confused and scared. But I am giving them lots of love and reassurance. Tomorrow afternoon I have to clean for a client. Tomorrow will be another great day!0 -
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Today has not gone as planned. First I forgot to change my phone and it was dead when I woke up. So spent that time reading. Then let out the puppies. While doing that I find out my one client decided we need to start at 9 am instead of 4 pm. That gave me 30 minutes to let the dog's out, make breakfast and eat it.Then he doesn't show up till 20 after. Anyways needless to say the only exercise I got was wallpaper removal. Will do my best to make up some of it tomorrow.0
