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Good Morning Airport Friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Thursday and I cannot believe it is almost the end of the week. I saw the bariatric doctor and I am down 4.5 pounds in the last 3 months. I am so upset about that, however she did say that the closer we get to our goal weight the smaller the amount is to get off. Now she said to really work on strength training and core exercises as of course I complained about my belly fat. I showed her my belly and she said because of all my stretch marks I have over stretched the skin and it will not completely flatten as the elasticity is now gone from the over stretching, but that some of it may tighten up. She also said that sit-ups are not good for a person. It puts strain on your lower back, can damage the tailbone, and strains the neck because a lot of people use the hands behind the neck method and end up putting pressure of their neck instead of lifting with their core. So she recommended leg lifts and crunches but only high enough to feel a little pull in the upper abdomen. Those I can accomplish when I am on my 15 minute break at work. That would be awesome. I am going to start doing that. I am also going to bring up some of my weights into the office and use them in while training. I think it will definitely work. At least I hope so.
@aalley5 - Yes, Thank you. I did save that link to the chat. I will be getting in there and learning. I really appreciate the article as well.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Thursday.
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Plan for my day is done, bicycle ride this morning was wonderfully cooler! I'm getting excited for my up coming trip! I can hardly wait!
This morning my tracker gave me the message that I need to cut just 66 calories to have a weight loss this week. I'm wondering about that!
@tabatha, that's great!
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Hope you had a great day, we had thunder and rain on and off but it has cooled temps.
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HI All!! Sorry I wasn't on yesterday. My body did a HUH on Tues and hopefully as of the past few hours I am okay again. Needed to balance out my water with potassium, magnesium and sodium levels. Our bodies let us know when we DO NOT balance well!! As you know I am in both heart failure and have chronic kidney disease, but everything is so much in my own control.
@Tabatha_Cain with the above being said (And part of why I wrote that is) most people go way over the daily recommended sodium allowance in the US of 2000 mgs. You can always call your Dr, they usually THINK everyone knows what it means, but it means different things for different people and also different illnesses (I'm at 1500 mgs a day not over/not under , to far under one runs into horrible problems) a balance though WOOHOO!! Hey congrats on that loss!! ANY loss is a loss and it's also PROGRESS!!! Tabatha have you watched any videos about sodium and how to look for any hidden ingredients (Well they ARE disclosed) for sodium? It's AMAZING how much my eyes were opened when I first started to learn about sodium! It IS necessary though.
@Patti241 Glad you enjoyed the day Patti!! The weather in Maine is WOOHOO COOLING DOWN!! I LOVE this time of year!! In another 6 to 8 weeks I'll be taking out my newAll windbreaker!!
@Aalley5, I'll be heading to the post after this to see what others are posting. Yes it's a good idea we can just copy and paste what we put on our own team chat/discussion feed. PS4L opened up a feed for this weeks LTGL. Its been so much fun and very interesting. Yesterday I learned about the various types of fats. HAPPY we can all share. That was so nice of @Ceriusly1 to open the feed as Lynn had in the past.
@Kurtize LOVE THIS from yesterday!! its ALL in our reactions.
Part of my recovery in NOT USING FOOD as medicine for emotions is (PIc is Old Orchard Beach which I LOVE going to!! Its about a 25 to 35 (Tourist trap LOL) ride depending on how many are there.
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Good Morning Airport Friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Friday. It is crazy that it is already the end of the week. Wow. This week has flown by. Today is supposed to be date night but with it being super hot again today there really is not much we can do. So I guess we will just play it by ear tonight. We should figure something out.
@aalley5 - Wow, what tracker do you have? Mine does not tell me how many calories I need to cut to lose weight for the week? I mean maybe if I adjusted some settings, but I did not know that was a thing.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - I am so glad you are feeling better as of yesterday. I am definitely watching videos and I do watch my salt intake for the most part as I have edema. If I have too much salt my hands swell and so do my feet and ankles. So I have to be careful with salt. I will be watching the videos as I need to find other things to eat. I am struggling to find a variety of foods I will eat.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Friday.
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Good morning everyone.0
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Good afternoon all, have a great rest of the day and a good weigh in tomorrow.1
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@Tabatha_Cain - I use MFP and Hackers online.
Here's an article about calorie deficit below.
Also, I've read your blog. Next time you visit your doc, ask about your calorie deficit. You obviously pay for that service? They should be making those things clear for you. Calorie deficit is a formula but different for all.
https://www.medicinenet.com/how_to_calculate_calorie_deficit_for_weight_loss/article.htm
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Good Morning Airport Friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Saturday and well I have things to get done with both our cars, and it is going to be costly. Both cars need oil changes today. That is going to be expensive. We also have some other things to get done. I was able to sleep in this morning. So I am feeling pretty good in regards to that. It was nice to sleep in. I am feeling pretty good this morning.
@aalley5 - I do have a set calorie intake along with macro percentages that I need to stay within those numbers. She did provide me with those. She is saying that I need more strength training to create lean muscle. As lean muscle improves your metabolism and helps you burn fat better.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday.
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@Patti241 Good day Patti!! Any plans today? Or will you be able to enjoy the weather? I am so happy I am not traveling this weekend!! BUT! I live in Maine in a very tourist area. The traffic near where I live will be horrendous, but we are used to that. LOL This weekend excites us because it'll start to slow down!! After the leaves change (This year Oct 21 to 27th is our peak) it'll really slow down.
@Kurtize, WOOHOO I hope you did enjoy your weigh in!! I SURE DID!! It went DOWN again!!! It really took my readjusting my calories UP!! As I had been many on the team "Many of you are likely NOT eating enough calories with high exercise" I was one of them! Its working!! Hope you liked your weigh in also.
@aalley5 GOOD point!! Also on MFP you can see the difference of the calorie deficit (the difference if it 500 for the remaining we will lose. My calorie intake is 1550 plus my exercise is the 1808 for a deficit of 596. I DID lose this week, pretty nicely for me). I love the helpful knowledge I gain on our site! You are all great. TY
@Tabatha_Cain , do your cars use synthetic oil? It is more expensive, when we had the car though it also went further without the next change. When we looked for a car it was something we actually wanted, since it's better for the engine. We wanted the car to last for at least 15 years. Being a Honda oh it will!! The new owner texted me, I had to giggle "Do I really need to use synthetic oil? Its so expensive!" I explained the why to her (she's in her early 20s) she understood and was happy with the why she does, and more so how it'll be benefit her and the car. WOOHOO on the sleep!!! I was so happy when I woke up today and realized I slept 6 hours did not wake up at all!! WOW!!!
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Diane: It is cloudy here today. Just got back from the farmers market.1
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It is a nice day, warm, high UV, 83. Been a bit lazy today but it is Saturday. Wishing you a great day. Hugs all
Didn't gain but didn't lose. The other day I gained, but today showed a losswent to bathroom before weigh in, the truth be know I guess I am full of you know what, LOL2 -
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LOL @Kurtize !
I worked on my health and weight loss today. I rode my bicycle for 45 minutes then strength training for 35 minutes and 25 minute walk. Here's my ST workout. Click on the spoiler.1 -
Good Morning Airport Friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Sunday and I am going to be getting some things done today. I do plan on being outside a lot today with my puppy. Possibly taking her for a walk today. This is definitely something we need to get more focused on. Getting her out to walk her. I learned something new from a dog trainer yesterday. Teaching your dog tug of war with a toy does not make them aggressive and as you get older if you have trouble getting out of a chair or from a seated position it actually teaches the dog to help get you out of a chair. So that is awesome. I am definitely going to keep working on tug of war with her. So that is awesome. I did not know that.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - Mine does blended oil. So part synthetic and part regular oil. The cost was not bad. But we had to get both cars in this week for them. I had already passed my oil change date and Joe's just came due. I also found out yesterday that I have a small oil leak around my Turbo on my engine. So I need to get that fixed. Good thing is my neighbor is a ford mechanic and he said it is common for my type of car to have that issue. So as long as I am not losing a ton of oil I should have time to save up and get it fixed. Which is good. I will get it in and get it looked at and find out how much to fix it and then I will be able to save and schedule the repairs.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday
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Diane: I came home with a lot of veggies.
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@aalley5 WOOHOO on your exercise yesterday!!! With your bike, what speed is it? Do you have many hills? Curious, I had considered getting one, but decided it's not safe for me. If I were to fall my bones are very weak. I WANT TO but!! I love watching others though do it. A cousin does "Wheelers" where they take out those are disabled or elderly. She's talked me into going the next time, I told her "only if you are the one who's doing the peddling." I feel so odd having her do this, but she wants to. We used to bike together and I am only a year and a half younger than she is!! THANKFULLY I got the family weird genes. LOL I had them ALL THANK me and a younger cousin. LOL
@Tabatha_Cain interesting on the tug of war with the puppy!! Its great to help them get out some energy before sleep also!! How is Chloe doing with sleep? Does she sleep in with you both? Oscar comes with me, Izzy says I move to much. LOLOLOL!! That's terrific your neighbor told you that!! WOOHOO!!! It'll be less expensive to have it done now and save your engine. WTG!! Nice neighbor!!
@Patti241 , WOOHOO with the veggies!!! Any plans for Monday? I'm so badly wanting to be a TOTAL SLUG, but LOLOL I doubt that'll happen.
@Kurtize HAPPY SEPT to you!! HOPEFULLY, you'll cool down!! YO!! You're area has been super hot!!0 -
Good Morning Airport Friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Monday and it is Labor Day. It is going to be a great day. Chloe had a great day yesterday. We wore her out so much that I carried her to her crate for bed and she literally did not stir until we got up at 6 am. She was exhausted. It was great. She is not a but hyper this morning, but still not much. She does want to tug though. Today we will be going to my mother's for her birthday celebration. She will be 72 on the 5th.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - No we crate her at night. It is recommended for her breed due to their hyper nature. It has really been helping as well. No more aggression or anything we were experiencing before. It is nice. I was totally worried about my car. I will be getting it into the shop as soon as I am able to. Just to see how much it will cost to fix the oil leak. Getting it fixed now like you said is way better than waiting until it is really bad.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Monday
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Happy Labor Day!
Getting ready to get out of dodge!
@Dianedoessmiles1 - I have a regular 21 speed bike. It's old but good enough to ride flat land like here.
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@Tabatha_Cain , How did the visit to your Moms go? Awww Chloe glad she slept through the night!!! Hehehehe puppies are ADOGABLE so cute!! BUT they do grow so fast!! Sounds like she'll be a great adult dog, but no rush there!!! I MISS Oscar being a kitten with the funny kitten side moves, and hilarious jumps they do. He's still very active, and hasn't read the "Now that I am 2 year old cat, I should be sleeping 16 hours a day" book. LOL He may sleep 12 in total. At night he used to sleep when he was little after he ate supper, but noooo more!! LOL but, he's so tired by the time I shut off the light in general he's ready. A few nights ago I carried him to the bed, put him down and he was OUT OUT OUT!! I was laughing. Hopefully it won't be much for the car to be fixed. I did use Stop Leak on an older car, I knew I'd be getting rid of it in 2 or 3 years it did fantastic on the very small leak I had.
@aalley5 WOOHOO Did you enjoy a trip? ARe you on a trip? I read so many chats I get all the who's who's mixed up!!! Hope you had a most lovely day!! In my mind the older bikes are the STILL the BEST!! They were built to LAST!! I am again looking at an E Trike, but not sure I really need one. I get around easily thanks to many friends etc.
@Patti241 I am watching my foolish cats CHASING each other!! They are so funny.
@Kurtize, WOOHOO SEPTEMBER!! it HAS to cool down there soon? We are now out of the 80s and after Weds likely it'll be rare we'll hit the mid 70s. Most the forecast here out (Except Weds) are the low 70s and high 60s. WOOHOO ALSO NO MORE having to use the AC at night!! Mid 50s at night!! YEAH SO HAPPY!!0 -
Good Morning Airport Friends:
I hope you are all having a wonderful morning. Today is Tuesday and it is back to work. I am looking forward to getting back to work. I am hoping that today will be an easy day. Yesterday we went to my mom's and celebrated her birthday which is Thursday. I splurged and had a small piece of cake. It was pretty nice. We ended up having barbeque ribs, potato salad and baked beans. I did not eat a lot. I really tried to stick to a little less than a serving size other than the meat. Joe had a good time as well.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - My visit with my Mom went great. Joe said he has a great time. Right now there is no rush for Chloe to become an adult other than her teething and biting me because she is teething. That can stop any day now. I am tired of getting bit on. I have been told by my mechanic to not use stop leak. I am sure that is a preference. I can get it in and get it looked at and then save up the money to get it fixed. I am glad we have a bit of time.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday.
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Diane: That sounds like it is funny to watch.
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Happy Tuesday
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@Tabatha_Cain , So happy you and Joe enjoyed being with your Mom. WOOHOO!!! Awww sweet Chloe don't grow up to fast. Yet, it goes by very fast. Yeah, I'd not use Stop Leak if I wanted to hold onto a car long term, for 2 or 3 years sure.
@Patti241 , LOL Izzy can keep up with that little 2 year old HYPER BOY cat. It cracks me up so much. Did you enjoy your Tues?
@Aalley5, Awww TY hon!!! ENJOY the trip!!! We'll see if and as you can. Don't forget to come back home!!! Hehehehe!!
@Kurtize, awwww through the eyes of a baby or small child,, toddlers are the BEST!!! TY TY TY!!0 -
Good Morning Airport Friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Wednesday. I cannot believe we are half way through the week and we have only had 1 day of it and starting another. It is crazy. I am finally going to be doing something I don't already know today. Today I learn about Florida insurance packages. This is going to be interesting. I cannot wait to learn new things.
@macrat12 - I know I say this every so often but you still amaze me. You are doing so much exercise. I wish I had the motivation.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - It does go fast. I do hope soon she understands that my hands and arms are not chew toys. Right now we just say no bite and then hand her a toy. Not sure what else to do.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday.
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