November 10-16, 2021
TW: 130.6
Well, it's never fun to report a gain. As you can see, I'm having trouble staying below 130. I learned a couple of things this week. One is that I should not eat oatmeal for breakfast. I found in the past that when I do, I stay hungry all day, and it still has the same effect on me.
Another thing I learned again last night is that eating dinner at 7:45 does not work for me. Here's what happened. We had a small chuck roast that we needed to use and hubby said he would cook because he wanted to try a particular pot roast recipe. So earlier in the day, when I went to the Giant Foods pharmacy to get my flu shot, I asked him to check the recipe for any ingredients he might need me to pick up. His plan was to have dinner ready by 7 p.m. But when he started preparing it in the late afternoon, he found that he had not carefully checked the ingredients and he had to make another store run during the afternoon rush. That meant a 45 minute delay. He eats throughout the day because of his diabetes, but I do not, and by 7 p.m. I was starving. So I grabbed a bag of goldfish crackers planning to eat just a few--and that few turned into more than a few. So my calories and salt were off and that tipped the scale a bit.
This is not a rare occurrence. He frequently says he will cook and that a meal will be ready by a certain time, and many times that just does not happen. He is a bit (well--a lot) ADD.
I've got to find better ways to handle this. He loves to cook and often wants to cook while I handle things that he hates to do, but I've got to get him to thinking about the difference in having your last food at 12:30 versus 4:30. (I know. I should have pulled out an apple. 
)So things to avoid are (1) morning oatmeal, and (2) late dinners without a healthy snack.
The good news is that my 7-day averages were okay, i.e., 1755 for burn and 11,370 for steps. My goal for next week is to get the average burn to 1800 kcals per day.
Back later to see how everyone else is doing. We are having Indian Summer here (a few sunny days with temps in the low 70's), so I am going to try to get some yard work done and I also HAVE to do some work on financials at my desk. One of my 401K's is requiring people who no longer work for the company to move their funds. Arghhhh. I have ignored this type of thing for years, and it's going to bite me in the behind.
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Woah.. not sure if you can all see the updated view of this page, but it's definitely much easier to read! Bigger font and it uses more of the page instead of just part of it. I know some of you don't love change, but this is probably one I could get used to.
Yesterday we made the decision that it's just not time for our old Diesel dog. Friday was supposed to be our goodbye date. Ever since our vet appointment to discuss his health, he's been mostly quite well. He did have a bout of issues with blood in his stool, but we think it's likely something he ate that he shouldn't have, as he has had that happen before in the past. Other than that, he's been great! Coming up the stairs, no more pee accidents and he's wagging his tail and happy. Everyone is happy that he'll be in our lives for a bit longer.
Lois - I read your story about your ex-friend and completely understand. I also ended a friendship about 7 years ago as I realized that person was toxic in my life and there are times that I feel like a bad person for it, but then I remember that I made the best decision for me and my life. She actually tried reaching out to me last year via Facebook Messenger and I just couldn't bring myself to respond. She said something like "Hey, I know we haven't talked in a while, but I hope all is well with you". That almost made my feelings of anger come up again, cause she's completely skirting the issue of why we haven't talked, but I just ignored it and moved on. Ah well.. we aren't friends for a reason and I'm not going to feel bad for that.
Sarah - I don't do well eating late meals either. I find I sleep worse and even sometimes have nightmares depending on what I eat.
Today.. it started to snow. It's the first snow we've had so far and even though it's way later than normal, I don't know that anyone is ready for it. I'm sure people will have forgotten how to drive and there will be a ton of crashes after work today. It started off by raining and then turned to snow, so it'll be icy for sure. I would be surprised if the snow sticks around, but you never know. They say we could get anywhere between 10-20cms (4-8 inches). Merry Christmas! lol
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Wow, Kelly. Snow already! I just got back from a walk and didn't even wear a hoodie. But I know this Indian Summer is very short lived. I am so happy to hear that Diesel is doing better and will continue being part of the family for a while.
Your friend story reminded me that I also stopped communicating with a friend a few years ago. The story is a bit long and complicated, but basically because of her a lady who went to the first Women's March with us was injured and she would not even consider that she played a part in what happened. I had had issues with her for years because she was the type who always wanted to control every situation, so I am not too unhappy that that event finally ended the friendship. She has tried reaching out to me several times since we stopped communicating, but those were an more of effort for her to be in control of that situation, too, than her finally being willing to own her bad behavior. So like you, I've just ignored those attempts.
And the new look to the message board? Well, you know me! Change is something that is difficult for me, but I admit that the larger font is nice!
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AVGLW – failed to capture
AVGTW - 227.8 (today)
LW – 229.0
TW 228.2
Yesterday's weight was lower, but I failed to capture my 7 day so I'm posting Thursday for this week. Did better with not eating out quite as much. truly that's about it. I believe I mentioned that I had ordered some of the ready made dinners from Costco again this week. Meatloaf (would be a standing option as hubby and MIL LOVE it), but I tried their Italian sausage in white wine sauce. It was tasty, but discovered it had MSG and it must have been larger quantities (or that I had it for dinner 3 nights in a row), but I had a major migraine triggered and was down for any reading or speaking yesterday. I took a sick day (oh gasp), but then found myself cleaning my room a bit. I hate to admit that I don't know the last time I dusted the room and equipment, but man it was NASTY! Very embarrassed over here. That then led to me attempting to clean the bathroom area. Sinks and toilets get done every week, but the shower and the countertops, let's just say not weekly. I did a little, rested a bit, did a little rested some more. I was in no rush. Migraine is gone today with just a very slight dull ache so I'm back at my desk. I do have my out of office on as I still feel a bit foggy-brained from the rx and don't want to get into deep conversations and such. Doing my boring tasks to get through the day.
Kelly, I couldn't find the update on Diesel, but hoping he's doing better. I can't believe you've got snow!!! I'm still in shorts over here and the mid 80's in the daytime. Thanks for the support on the friend issue. I was really having a hard time thinking I'm being very cold. And I'm not sure about the new format. Just kind of surprised me this morning. Not hating it yet.
Sheesh is probably in Grandma land having lovings with Loa!
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LW: 122.0
TW: 122.8
Well, yikes. Up almost a full pound . . but I'm not surprised because my intake is up and my workouts are down. But, my grandma love is way, way up! So, I'm happy.
Kelly, I'm so happy Diesel has made a comeback for a while longer. My lab did the same when we were contemplating her end . . it's almost like they can read your mind, lol.
Sarah, you're doing so great with your steps and goal setting. . . you're going to see more progress. At times it's sooooo slow. But, it's progress when you're getting more fit.
Lois, sorry you had a migraine. But, getting some cleaning done even with a migraine . . . wow. I can't do that. Hope you're feeling better.
You're right that I've been getting lots of grandma time with Loa and my daughter and SIL, and it's great. I have to take advantage while she's on maternity leave. Lovin' it.
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