HOW WAS YOUR DAY???? A DAILY CHECK IN
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I have had dogs my whole life. Last year, we lost our two labradoodles, five months apart. They were 15 years old. My husband wants to get another dog, but I think we are too old and not physically able to meet the demands of keeping a dog healthy. He will probably go out and get one anyway someday and then neither one of us will be able to do the daily multiple walks 😕. I am 70 in two months and in need of two new knees. I have thyroid disease, high blood pressure, and am pre-diabetic. He is 71, a cancer survivor, and in need of two knees and two hips. A dog deserves better.1
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Thank you Randi and Cat...he looks so innocent but he is a little stinker.
Randi - I have a vitamix that makes great smoothies. I use frozen fruit, frozen ginger cubes (from Trader Joes). handful of pre washed baby spinach, slice of lemon and coconut/almond milk (0 sugar)y plus a very small apple with core & seeds cut out.
Cat, I am sorry about the loss of your labradoodles. Have you thought about an older and smaller dog that you could give a good home to? I always had big dogs but I love my little dogs now. Then my older sister who will be 81. and always had toy poodles, adopted a 3 y/o standard poodle when she became a widow at 77 years. We all thought she was nuts for adopting a big dog but it has been the best thing for her. Now the dog is 7 years old and gives her confidence to go on walks by herself. Keeps her young. Small older dogs don't need as much exercise and there are some cute small doodle mixes. I bet what ever life you can give a shelter dog or dog in foster care is better than the life it has now. Plus this standard poodle has a very low growl and bark....sounds like a pit bull and is a good guard dog for her.
NSV: Went out for lunch with friend. Ordered shrimp spring roll (they are huge) and side order of steamed vegetables plus the splurge: Vietnamese Coffee but only drank 1/2. Usually I would order Curry shrimp (made with high fat coconut milk) and rice...zillion calories and sodium.
Peleton pup and I hit the bike first thing. He holds me accountable.1 -
Bisky, the only small dogs I have had were beagles, a pug, and Jack Russells. All were tremendously high energy, even in their senior years. My couch potato dogs were the labradoodles, but they still had to be walked four times a day. The Great Pyranees was a couch potato, but do I want to deal with 150 pounds of dogs? Not in my 70s. I have had German Shepherds that were so easy to train, but still high maintenance. We have had 4 rescue mutts, all were older, and all required much intensive training to conquer the bad habits that probably got them surrendered in the first place. I just dont think I have it in me to take a chance on another dog. 😢1
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I love dogs, but we couldn't have one due to the hours my husband and I worked. Now we would have time, but our kitty is a rescue. She was abused, abandoned, and lived at the shelter for well over a year. They let us adopt her because she would be the only pet in our house. She has come a long way and is my constant companion. When I was teaching a class that ended at 10PM, I would find her waiting for me in the hall near the garage door. When I was teaching remotely during the early pandemic, she was always in my office, sometimes on camera, sometimes napping in the background. I wouldn't want to do anything to stress her out. I play with the neighborhood dogs when I walk, and that gives me my dog fix.2
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Hi all I am finally back, whew!
It's been a tricky few weeks for me but I am hanging in there.
On the subject of dogs what about an older dog there are lots needing homes.
Mine are a handful expecially Ollie still trying to get him to stop jumping at people but I wouldn't be without him.
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Nice to hear from you, Ann! We had a beautiful day here weather-wise, sunny and a high in the 60s. I worked in the yard for 4+ hours, digging up grass. I'll count that as my workout for the day, though I did do my strength training too. It will definitely be an early night for me!
Hope everyone had a good day!1 -
I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I just finished digging out the second new perennial bed. It has been a serious workout. Fitbit says my calorie burn yesterday was 2900. I had better see a weight loss this week!1
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Yay, Ann checked in 😊
Randi, your calorie burn id impressive. I couldn’t work like that if my life depended on it!
I met my calorie limits today and got in all my exercise. If I don’t lose at least half a pound this week, it won’t be because i didnt put in the effort. I am fighting a bit of a sore throat. Ick!0 -
Cat hope your sore throat improves.
Randi glad you got your digging done.
Got a good walk in finally and looks like a good evening.
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Down 0.9 today. Cat, I hope you're feeling better. Ann, what a beautiful garden (and dog)!0
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Wow, I have serious garden and dog envy!!
Down almost a pound. FINALLY!!!!1 -
Down 1/2a pound I really need to push myself this week as I just dont feel like doing anything at the moment.
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Annliz, I share your feeling of not wanting to do anything. Most days, I feel like a slug. I have to force myself to get out of my chair and and do stuff. Either I am a no good lazy bum or my new blood pressure medicine has a fatigue side effect.
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Put some up beat music on and have a gig.0
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Things are just getting worse now not only is my daughter getting a divorce she has just been made redundant too.
I am going to crank up the music and paint my nails then tomorrow colour my hair.1 -
Cat, we know you are NOT a no good lazy bum, so there must be another reason. The new med should definitely be considered as a possible culprit.
Ann, I am sorry to hear of your daughter's challenges. Continue to take good care of yourself!0 -
on track I had a good sleep and got 2 walks in only downside son ordered us a pizza 🍕 yummy but oh those calories.
Have a good day folks, get hit some targets I can't wait to see what you have done.0 -
Going to be a beautiful sunny day in the Virginia mountains today. On days like this, I wish I could get out and walk. I am looking forward to my knee replacement more every day. If I wasn’t waiting for my daughter-in-law to be on maternity leave and not need a babysitter, I would go do it now.0
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My 84 year-old MIL had her knee replacement surgery on Monday. She is home and doing well. While you are waiting for surgery, get your quads as strong as you can!1
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A chilly day in the UK played with my grandson before he goes back to his mums fir a few days but no rest as my daughter and Granddaughter come for a few days do busy busy busy at least I don't get bored as there is no time lol0
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Randi, the physical therapist gives me lots of quad work. Also calves, hamstrings, and core. It’s hard work, but I am grateful for time to get fit for recovery.
The nutritional approach to recovery
Is so healthy. If I stick to the diet they gave me, I will loose weight as a bonus.
Tomorrow I babysit. It will be rainy and icky, so no outdoor exercise. Fridays are always hard for me.1 -
I am exhausted from yard work, housework, etc. It will be a very early night for me.
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I cooked a turkey breast this morning. This will be the protein on salads for the next few days. Sometimes I use hardboiled eggs. What is your favorite way to add protein to a salad?
Got my exercise in today and stuck to my calorie limits. How everyone had a successful day. We all know that weekends can be difficult. I confess I spent too much time in my chair with a most excellent historical fiction novel. I got started and couldn’t put it down. But I did manage to run up three flannel sheets for an hourglass shaped mattress to a Halo bassinet, so I got to scratch something off my list.0 -
Feeling tired not used to having people kids round all the time it's exhausting but hey ho it's what it is at least I don't have time to be bored.
Trying to get some exercises I but the weather is rainy so mainly core and weights.
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No change.
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Stayed the same. So did Randi.
Lets push a little harder this week.
Half a pound or bust week!0 -
Found this book at a library sale. Have any of you read it? I am getting ready to read this and hope it will encourage me to put in a bit more effort this week.0 -
Lost 3 lbs this week, fingers crossed it stays off.
Good luck all.1 -
Let's make today a good one!0
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Congrats to you, Ann! I hope that you are adjusting to your living situation and finding time for yourself.
Cat, I haven't read that book. Please let us know what you think of it. I'd be happy to read it if you recommend it.
To echo Ann, let's make today a good one!0
