Dec 27, 2023-Jan 2, 2024
SarahMaxx
Posts: 2,092 Member
LW: 127.4
TW: 129.8 (The weight for this week is today's weight. I wanted to use the same scale, so didn't weigh on Wednesday.)
Arghhh. But I guess I have to be happy because last week I said I'd be happy if I got back here weighing even an ounce under 130.
And that's pretty much what happened.
These trips really take a toll, especially those in colder weather. There was an immense amount of rain while we were in NC. They got more than 5 inches over a 3-day period. Needless to say, we did not get a chance to walk outside except for one evening. I did hit the TM at the hotel going down and coming back, but the TMs on the way back were acting funky and would go from 3.5 mph down to almost nothing with no warning even when set on manual. So I kept trying to reset the darned thing and didn't get as many steps as I normally do.
And this trip was a little tough because of weather (rain and fog), heavy traffic, and not getting to see some of the folks I was looking forward to seeing because of sickness and other factors. (The flu is really hitting down there.) And my sister was not doing very well either. She now has something going on with her blood (makes too many red cells and treating that has left her with very low hemoglobin) in addition to the chronic pain she has due to her spinal issues.
So activity was low, and as far as food goes, I think I've mentioned that my BIL will not even make a sandwich. They literally do takeout twice a day and snack in between. We always end up going grocery shopping the minute we get there, but with everything else going on, we don't cook as healthy as we do at home. And of course we ate out on the trip to and from, went to an aunt's home for a Christmas brunch that was definitely not heart-healthy, and because of the holiday, there were lots of sweets, nuts, etc. around.
Funny thing about my BIL is that he has plenty of money, but lives like he has very little. They have not updated their home (although it's still very nice) and the guest bath has a tub but no shower. So I wash my hair under the faucet and then bathe in the tub. Bending down to do that is something I cannot see myself doing for many more years! LOL So as you can imagine, we were very happy to make it home by dark last night.
Today has been very busy. In addition to unpacking, hubby had two appointments, and I'm getting ready to do some cooking for a New Year's Eve potluck dinner with friends. It's kind of a tradition. I think we've celebrated New Year's with the same 5 or 6 couples for about a decade now.
Well, I guess I'd better finish my shopping list and get moving. Before I go, here are my pitiful 7-day averages for last week, i.e., Dec. 20-26. These numbers are probably a little low due to the two days when I had sync issues.
Steps = 8,082
Stairs = 9 flights (ditto above)
Kcals burned = 1591
TW: 129.8 (The weight for this week is today's weight. I wanted to use the same scale, so didn't weigh on Wednesday.)
Arghhh. But I guess I have to be happy because last week I said I'd be happy if I got back here weighing even an ounce under 130.
And that's pretty much what happened.These trips really take a toll, especially those in colder weather. There was an immense amount of rain while we were in NC. They got more than 5 inches over a 3-day period. Needless to say, we did not get a chance to walk outside except for one evening. I did hit the TM at the hotel going down and coming back, but the TMs on the way back were acting funky and would go from 3.5 mph down to almost nothing with no warning even when set on manual. So I kept trying to reset the darned thing and didn't get as many steps as I normally do.
And this trip was a little tough because of weather (rain and fog), heavy traffic, and not getting to see some of the folks I was looking forward to seeing because of sickness and other factors. (The flu is really hitting down there.) And my sister was not doing very well either. She now has something going on with her blood (makes too many red cells and treating that has left her with very low hemoglobin) in addition to the chronic pain she has due to her spinal issues.
So activity was low, and as far as food goes, I think I've mentioned that my BIL will not even make a sandwich. They literally do takeout twice a day and snack in between. We always end up going grocery shopping the minute we get there, but with everything else going on, we don't cook as healthy as we do at home. And of course we ate out on the trip to and from, went to an aunt's home for a Christmas brunch that was definitely not heart-healthy, and because of the holiday, there were lots of sweets, nuts, etc. around.
Funny thing about my BIL is that he has plenty of money, but lives like he has very little. They have not updated their home (although it's still very nice) and the guest bath has a tub but no shower. So I wash my hair under the faucet and then bathe in the tub. Bending down to do that is something I cannot see myself doing for many more years! LOL So as you can imagine, we were very happy to make it home by dark last night.
Today has been very busy. In addition to unpacking, hubby had two appointments, and I'm getting ready to do some cooking for a New Year's Eve potluck dinner with friends. It's kind of a tradition. I think we've celebrated New Year's with the same 5 or 6 couples for about a decade now.
Well, I guess I'd better finish my shopping list and get moving. Before I go, here are my pitiful 7-day averages for last week, i.e., Dec. 20-26. These numbers are probably a little low due to the two days when I had sync issues.
Steps = 8,082
Stairs = 9 flights (ditto above)
Kcals burned = 1591
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