JULY 2022 CHALLENGES -- 07/01 -- 07/31
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Highest weight: 248
Ultimate Goal Weight: 148
July 31 goal weight: 168.8
June 30 ending: 173.8
July 6: 172.6
July 13: 173.4 ☹️
July 20:
July 27:
July 31:
Way too much snacking and not enough time for myself. Time to try something different.
Kathy
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Went for an hour walk this morning!
On vacation for the next week. Stay-cation...but hope to get to NYC for an overnight!
Karen0 -
No walking for me today. The air quality index in the UNHEALTHY zone !! Too much smoke from all the fires. We had the house open this morning for a little bit and the smoke gave me a headache and Pat got all clogged up! Closed everything up, but I can still smell it. We usually have out bedroom windows open at night but kept them closed...ugh!!
Paula, how are you doing??
Okay, must go buy birthday gifts for Sara and Ronan. Amazon here I come...again!!
Chris0 -
Strength training - 30 minutes and Treadmill - 30 minutes. We’re getting a lot of thunder storms here in Georgia. It’s good to have gym memberships.
Kathy0 -
Kathy so right to change it up. Good luck
Chris sorry to hear. I know how much you like your walks.
Karen have un.
I tried to weed a large bed today. It became hot to quickly. I did get lots done though. Trying to thin some irises. And toss out some lilies. Making room for a very large growing hibiscus. Plan on putting a plastic bottle with a hole drilled in it to conserved water. Been doing it with some others and its helping. I like to weed while listening to a book.
Shelley0 -
We had a reasonable day off yesterday although I worked for a few hours in the morning
trying to hire a person for a key role that I have and you just have to move so quickly. I really liked the guy so fingers crossed that he gets through the interview process OK.
We had a good day spending time with Bella. We went to her job and gave the rest of the paperwork that she needed to start on Tuesday which is great. Then we went out to lunch, came home and watched ice road truckers for a little bit and then watched the new Ghostbusters movie which we all liked.. Now that she's feeling better she's starting to spend more time with us.
BELLA UPDATE: So we did get the psych eval back confirming that she has pretty severe ADHD, anxiety and depression. She's also highly gifted which we knew which comes with its own series of challenges. She is not autistic (she wanted that label). It was actually a very good process to go through because now she understands more about some of her challenges and where she needs to work.
One thing we are concerned about is the possibility that she may have or be developing "borderline personality disorder" which essentially means she's got some pretty steong patterns that could make things like connecting with people and managing a job difficult. The good news is she is 16 (she's a few years younger developmentally), and we have the possibility still of correcting pr lessening these with therapy. There is a particular type of therapy called DBT that targets these issues. And by some luck, the therapist that we are working with specializes in this with a blessing.
It will be a long road, but the Past 6 months have been both some of the worst times, and some of the best times watching Bella progress. I think I've aged years....
Now we have to figure out what the school year is gonna look like. I don't think we'll be able to do a full school day. It's possible it may take her a little longer to finish high school, and that's OK also. We're meeting today with the specialist who will help us start to figure this out.
That's the 411
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A little bit about me relative to all of this. This has probably been the hardest 6 months of my life. When your child wants to kill themself, everything stops. Luckily we have good jobs and can afford private care for them. It's cost an absolute fortune, but there's nothing more important to spend money on. Work has also been a train wreck since we are being sold again.
I need to do some personal healing. I have felt a lack of energy, have been eating a little crappy here and there, and need to focus on me more now that she is out of the woods. I'm up probably 5 pounds which annoys the hell out of me...so I want that off!
I've discovered yoga during all of this which I love! I'm going to sunrise yoga in a bit here since I'm off.
My goal is to get 10K steps a day while I am off to jump start. Now just need to balance that with the eating.
Thanks for listening gals abs supporting me....it means somuch.
Karen0 -
I actually picked up weights yesterday! My arms are quite weak...I have no excuse....I have everything I need in the basement, so.i can't complain about the heat!
Did a yoga class, walked 15 mins on the treadmill and did 15 min of weight lifting.
Karen0 -
Finally in bloom....been so hot my flowers have been weary.
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Karen, sending you a ton of love and hugs. And I love your flowers! So pretty!
I did get 5.52 miles done this morning in 108 mins before it got into the 100s...supposed to hit 103. Tomorrow is questionable. We are getting our windows and screens cleaned at 9:00 a.m. Not sure how long that's going to take, but once they are done, I might be able to get out there for some walking. We'll just have to wait and see.
Chris1 -
Don't know about walking. Our window washer is only one person instead of the usual two. We'll see...it's 9:50 a.m. and 78 degrees. Supposed to get to 94.
Chris0 -
No walking...got to 102!! Windows and screens all done and sparkleeeee! She was not done until after 1:00. That's okay...I like her work.
Chris0 -
Karen,
It must be awful what you and your family are going through.
I wanted to die when I was a teenager too. I was overweight, friendless, and achingly lonely. The thing that always pulled me up, was knowing how sad my loss would make my parents. I wanted to die to escape my misery; but I couldn't hurt them like that.
Developing outside interests and friendships helped me eventually focus outside myself. It's a long hard road, and not something one wants to hear when feeling down, but I hope Bella ends up knowing her blessings too.
Best wishes,
Paula1 -
My fitbit died! Got a charge 5...does anyone else have one?0
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Swim lesson 30 minutes and 30 minutes of pool time after. Treadmill - 40 minutes
Karen sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family.
It’s hot here in Atlanta again. Im mostly exercising at the gym.
Kathy0 -
Karen, so sorry about your Fitbit...I have a Versa 3 watch. I have a feeling Fitbit is going to come out with some new stuff btn now and Thanksgiving. Watches are on sale!!!
Paula, glad you found a way out of your depression. You are very strong, my friend.
Kathy, hot here too. over 100 again today.
Got 60 mins done with my trainer this afternoon.
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Paula - thanks for the perspective...it isn't easy being a kid today.
Bella did a good job at their job yesterday prepping meals at a 55+ . Her feet were sore....lol...but she's getting back in the groove. So happy it went OK. Hoping she continued to like.
Karen0 -
Jim and I are heading to NYC for today and tomorrow. Seeing the Book of Mormon and Hadestown....I know I'll get a ton of steps in to break in my new Fitbit.
Today will be 90 and tomorrow 95! Yikes! Will drink a lot of water...
Karen0 -
What a wonderful way to get steps, Karen. Enjoy your new Fitbit. And so glad to hear Bella has activities. And helping other people is such a rewarding feeling.
paula0 -
30 minute workout with trainer then another 30 on my own.
Karen enjoy NYC! One of my favorite cities. Love walking in Manhattan. Enjoy the shows!
Kathy0 -
I got 6.41 miles done in 119 mins this morning then got a text from my trainer that she tested positive this morning and feels like doo doo. I should be walking a lot these next few weeks!! We'll see.
Chris0 -
Highest weight: 248
Ultimate Goal Weight: 148
July 31 goal weight: 168.8
June 30 ending: 173.8
July 6: 172.6
July 13: 173.4
July 20: 172.2
July 27:
July 31:
Kathy
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We loved the Book of Mormon yesterday...today Hadestown. And luck for me...and old friend From college saw my Facebook post and we caught up for a drink. Need to walk more ro counteract all that I am eating...lol...but having a great time!
Karen
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Oh my gosh. I missed so much everyone. I have been my own train wreck.
Karen so glad Bella is getting the help she needs. Fingers crossed for you all. I have a charge 5. Beautiful flowers.
I weeded all the beds I could get into. Spread out lots of Preen. Made 44 copies of a letter I wrote for the community well on the mountain. Set up a Potluck dinner for our first meeting in years
I think next year will be my last. Retire at 63 instead of 65. Hit a snag in our cabin. We have water in the hole we dug for the test for sewer. If I had been wanting water it would of been 600 feet down.
Shelley
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Shelley, soooo busy! Sorry about the water.
Karen, looks like you had a blast!
Karen, good job!!
I got 6.46 miles done this morning in 121 mins. It was pretty nice. Got out there early.
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Hi Karen, Sounds like a great trip. Didn't know you were on FB too. That's were I spend most my internet time. If you want to add me, my profile page is: https://www.facebook.com/paula.krogh
Shelley, So sorry bout the snag. One of Murphy's Laws, right? And hope your train wreck gets back on track. Life can be such a bunch of kitten sometimes.
I'm in the 190's, up 50 pounds. Broke down and bought a few larger sizes to wear. Hopefully fate will now help me lose weight so that the new clothes go to waste. Fingers crossed.
paula2 -
Hi Karen, Sounds like a great trip. Didn't know you were on FB too. That's were I spend most my internet time. If you want to add me, my profile page is: https://www.facebook.com/paula.krogh
Found you Paula! - Karen0 -
Shelley - I'm sure it is a tough decision to know when to retire...but you've worked so hard for so long...I know you will make the right decision 👍 Hope all works out with the cabin.
Paula - sending you lots of love. You and I have been down (and up) this tough weight road before....sending you lots of positive energy.
Took a rest day today from exercise....all of that walking in the NYC heat pooped me out!
Karen0 -
Paula, sending you love and hugs.
Karen, you and I had the same idea...nothing today. Resting my feet and shins. Tomorrow to the post office I go!!
Chris0 -
Karen glad you had a great trip. So much sight seeing to be done in NYC. But the heat drains energy. And you are right. I really want to make it to 65. But I am beginning to feel like I would rather have some good years to do something other than work.
Chris you go. Getting up early is the right idea. I have to garden early. Or it is way to hot.
Paula I think the engineer has a way around it Will know more tomorrow. Fingers crossed. Hopefully you can start feeling well enough to get rid of those pounds. They just seem to creep up on us.
Went riding with Rocky tonight. It was beautiful. Barney even enjoyed it. Then the continued drama of spraying for earwigs. Seeing some adults now. Found a new area where there are so ooo many you can't count them. Under the bird feeder. Rocky is going to use his shop vacuum to clean up the area tomorrow. Yuch!
Karen my Hibiscus is getting huge. Can't wait for blooms.
Shelley
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