September 18-24, 2024
SarahMaxx
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LW: 129.4
TW: 127.8
You could have knocked me over with a feather when I saw that number. I knew it would probably be a bit lower because I normally weigh less midmorning than I do right after I drink a huge mug of coffee, and typically, I weigh right after I come upstairs to dress. But today, I had a conference call with our financial advisors that I forgot about, and so I didn't get to weigh until around 11 a.m. And that was long after the coffee and before I got a chance to eat. (Thankfully, it was a phone call and not a video conference because I was still in my pajamas!) But even though it was an okay week (not stellar) with intake and activity, I really expected to be somewhere around 129. Knowing how I fluctuate, I may wake up tomorrow weighing 130. I guess we'll see.
Today has been a busy day despite not having my class. I ran into an ADA accomodation issue yesterday that I'm trying to iron out with the county. I also contacted my PCP to ask her to see if she can find out more about when I can expect to have my surgery. And then I had several errands to run. So I have not yet done my 7-day averages. I'll circle back later to put those in and hopefully chat a bit. I have been thinking of you all during the week and hoping that some of the life stuff and medical stuff you're dealing with is smoothing out a bit. And now before the rain begins again, I'm going to see if I can get a few steps in outside. I'm finding it harder and harder to get on the TM. For some reason, my energy level is not up to par and it seems to be less when I'm exercising inside rather than out.
me a few extra minutes to put my contacts in and log onto to account.
TW: 127.8
You could have knocked me over with a feather when I saw that number. I knew it would probably be a bit lower because I normally weigh less midmorning than I do right after I drink a huge mug of coffee, and typically, I weigh right after I come upstairs to dress. But today, I had a conference call with our financial advisors that I forgot about, and so I didn't get to weigh until around 11 a.m. And that was long after the coffee and before I got a chance to eat. (Thankfully, it was a phone call and not a video conference because I was still in my pajamas!) But even though it was an okay week (not stellar) with intake and activity, I really expected to be somewhere around 129. Knowing how I fluctuate, I may wake up tomorrow weighing 130. I guess we'll see.
Today has been a busy day despite not having my class. I ran into an ADA accomodation issue yesterday that I'm trying to iron out with the county. I also contacted my PCP to ask her to see if she can find out more about when I can expect to have my surgery. And then I had several errands to run. So I have not yet done my 7-day averages. I'll circle back later to put those in and hopefully chat a bit. I have been thinking of you all during the week and hoping that some of the life stuff and medical stuff you're dealing with is smoothing out a bit. And now before the rain begins again, I'm going to see if I can get a few steps in outside. I'm finding it harder and harder to get on the TM. For some reason, my energy level is not up to par and it seems to be less when I'm exercising inside rather than out.
me a few extra minutes to put my contacts in and log onto to account.
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Congrats Sarah!!! WAY TO GO!!!
Starting to feel a little better - finally! Still a bit fatigued but otherwise feeling better from my sinus infection. Good news - our weather is FINALLY dipping below 100! Had a company meeting yesterday that involved me being in far north Scottsdale at 8am for a company photo shoot. Oh Lordy! So up at 530 to be out the door and across town with everyone else who lives in the valley and goes east at 630 in the morning. Anyhow, at least it was in the high 70's, but full sunshine. Fortunately it only took an hour or so. I was back home by 10:30. But boy did the early rise and travel back and forth cause me to be so fatigued. I had to nap at lunch time.
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Great job Sarah!! Those numbers are amazing.
Lois - Glad to hear you're starting to feel better & that your temps are finally starting to dip a bit.
Thank you everyone for the tips and kind comments about everything going on in my life at the moment. Things are starting to look up a bit. Hubby met with our son yesterday and mended some fences. They both said their peace and we'll work on moving forward. He'll work on earning our trust back in more ways than one.
My Mother-in-Law is also doing much better. She's supposed to be released from the hospital today and she actually gets to go home, as her younger Sister is willing to move in with her for a bit to help transition her. So helpful and appreciated.
Sarah - thanks for the smoking information! I chatted a bit with her about the patch and I believe she did end up asking the nurses for one so that it could help her get through until her next cigarette. She has no desire to quit, but that helped her not be so moody in between when we could go visit her to bring her outside for her next smoke.
Sheesh - the situation you went through with your Mom sounded very tough. Thank you for sharing. We are definitely in that sandwich time of life, as you said. It was a great way of putting it.
Man.. I don't feel amazing about myself and changes are definitely needed. My clothes don't fit well and I'm exhausted all the time. I go in spurts of working out and eating better, but then something stressful and inconvenient happens and it all goes to BEEP. I know I just need to do it... but man it's tough.
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Kelly - good news on your mother in law. My ma was also one to not give up smoking. Even after losing 3/4's of her right lung to lung cancer. She was still smoking the day before she passed. Nicotine is some addiction - that's for sure. This was in 1992 and patches were not really that popular yet. Great news her sister is going to assist. That's a huge commitment and helpful to the entire family. Be sure the family assists in giving her some respite time when possible. Caregiving is tough. So glad you guys are working with your son and getting him back on track.
And I'm with you. I'm trying to figure it out as well. I'm hoping I can - and soon. I see my doc again in October for the follow up and I am hoping to be started with something before I see him. I think of healthy meals to cook when I'm in bed (going to sleep or waking up) and I still have not done anything to move forward. I also plan on waking early to go walking now that the weather is better, but well, I climbed back in bed this morning. So yeah. Not quite working - yet.
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Hi, all. Although I appreciate the "atta girls," when I weighed this morning as I usually do, the scale was back up to 129.4. I expected that even though it was nice to see that lower number for one day.
Kelly, I'm glad to hear that things are moving in a good direction with your son and that some help is available with your MIL. It's hard to work, be there for family, and still put time in to exercise and think about what you're eating. I do better some days than others. I'm finding it a little harder for some reason to log my food soon enough to be sure that I don't forget about that one cookie or that handful of nuts, etc. I do find that logging food, even though not perfectly, helps. And for me, having that 10K steps a day goal is important. Some days I don't make it. I had eight thousand and a few on both Wednesday and Thursday of last week. But on days when I wasn't so tired or busy, I tried to get a little extra walking time in and it all worked out. I just know that some days, I have to give myself a pass. And mentioning which, here are my 7-day averages for last week:
Steps = 10,955
Kcals burned = 1,715
It was a little easier to put in extra steps to get the average up after a couple of less than average days because the weather was not so hot and humid. It's also easier for me now because I am not working. When I look back, it is not fun to remember how I felt when I'd work 10 hours a day, spend an hour or more on the road, and get home so exhausted that all I wanted to do was eat dinner and sit. Wish I had a do-over, but since we don't get those, I'm just trying to keep myself moving now even though there are days when my legs feel like they weigh a hundred pounds a piece. But in summary, yes, keeping track of my activity using my fitbit and logging food on MFP make a big difference for me.
And mentioning moving, I need to try to walk earlier today, if the heat allows. Our neighbors' son is aging out of little league softball and has only a couple of games left. So we are going to his game today. It starts at 5:30 and we'll be driving during rush hour, so my late afternoon is booked. Lois, that drive to Scottsdale sounds tiring and I think that nap was earned! Hope PT is going well and that the discomfort is getting much less.
Still have not heard from the surgeons office regarding a date, but I'm already concerned about what will happen during those 2 weeks afterwards. Pre-worrying. I do that!
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LW: 134.6
TW: 135.4
Well, I expected an increase because of last night's girlfriend's party for two September birthdays, and yes, that included wine AND cake. Also, Tuesday we went to the baseball game, and of course the food there and beer. My gosh, I sound like an alcoholic, lol. The baseball team here is beloved, even though they're just AAA people support them, and it has a lot to do with the beautiful ball park. It was named the most beautiful ball park in professional baseball by Sports Illustrated a few years back. Well, the Utah Jazz and the Salt Lake Bees are now owned by different people, and they have decided to build a new ball park really far out on the west and south side of the valley. It's all about money, and we're pretty sad about it. This week is the last stand for the team in that park, so we're taking our daughter here and her family to the game Saturday to say goodbye to the Bee's baseball park.
Kelly, I'm relieved that there's a solution for your MIL's care, and that you and Shawn have worked it out with your son. It's great that you communicate so well with both Shawn and your boy. That's key to working through the issues that arise with teens. I know it seems overwhelming to have so much on your plate. I have to remind myself that a challenge is always overwhelming when I first encounter it, but that all challenges are puzzles that you can only put together one piece at a time. Really, we need to slow down and stop thinking about the end goal so much, but instead just find that next piece, and the next, and so on. Really, weight loss and exercise is the same. I know you already know this because you reminded me of it when you said you were just changing one thing at a time. I remember you said you first started drinking more water. I thought that was so smart. We know what we have to do. We just have to do it one thing at a time, one day at a time, sometimes one minute at a time. And keep finding the pieces until the puzzle comes together.
Lois, so glad you're finally getting over your infection. And, I hate driving in traffic. I'm sure we all do. Since we retired, we have tried so hard to schedule everything at a time that most people don't do the same, just so we can avoid traffic and crowds. But, while you're working, sometimes it's unavoidable. How is your leg feeling? I hope better, and that you're doing PT.
Sarah, gosh I hope they get back to you soon about the surgery. Waiting is so stressful. In the meantime, you're still getting lots of steps and good average calorie burn numbers, so way to go! And congratulations on your great reduction. You're doing everything right to get through this surgery. You're in the 120s, and I'm envious
I played golf today for the second time this week. Today was with my instructor and another of his students. I was just off for some reason, and it was not fun. Sometimes I think I should give up golf,
And I'm sure I'll have to give it up someday. Oh well, I'm probably just tired. It's been a week, and tomorrow is Friday, thank goodness.
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As I expected, my weight on weigh-in day would not persist, and in fact, I bounced right up 130 point something within a couple of days. It was 130.2 this morning. I have to keep reminding myself that my weight bounces around based sometimes on how much salt or sugar I've consumed, and sometimes for no reason at all that I can discern. It just does.
Friday, I had a rough day because I was trying to handle frustration related to my surgery. On Wednesday, I sent an email to my PCP to ask them to check in with the surgeon's office since I was told on September 4 that they should have October openings at the surgical center and hospital within a week to 10 days, and yet every time I have called, I just get a voicemail saying, we still cannot book.
When I had not received a reply to that email by Friday mid-morning, I decided to bite the bullet and call the surgeon's office again myself. I was able to get a live voice this time, but once again, I was told that they still are unable to schedule me. I asked why, of course, and they said that all of the surgery centers and hospitals get booked up way in advance for the last 4 months of the year because people wait until they've met all of the insurance deductibles and after summer travel etc.
Knowing that being unpleasant would not help my cause, I explained to the scheduler that I have had to wait months between all the appointments I had to go through to get to this point and that if this turns out not to be benign, this very long wait may adversely affect my outcome, and I asked her to please do whatever she can to get me on the books. I also thanked her for her efforts thus far. Then I called--rather than emailed--my doctor's office, told them what had occurred and asked them to please also call. They did, and they stressed that my doctor wants this done in October, and they were told (but who knows if this is true) that they have moved to the top of the list. But they were also given the "no openings" info I got. So I asked if the "last four months of the year" reason is valid, and my doc said unfortunately, it is. We deal not only with a huge population here in Montgomery County, but people from all over the state come into the county because small local hospitals are either not good or cannot handle certain kinds of procedures.
So I wait, and I'm having twinges (not pain, just uncomfortable twinges) in my breast and arm that make it very hard to just put this out of my mind. And Friday was a day when it all weighed heavy. And I can't really get talk to hubby much about it because he gets just furious at the situation, and that makes it worse for me and not better. So in the early evening, I finally persuaded myself that sometimes you just have a bad day and that I needed to go down and get on the treadmill and watch a show I had taped that has no redeeming social value!
And I felt much better went I woke up on Saturday. So say prayers and cross your fingers that something comes open for me in October. I so need this over and done with!
Sheesh, I remember the photos you shared of your ballpark, and I'm so sorry to hear that it's closing. It was, indeed, beautiful. I often question decisions that local leaders make. We are losing our local golf course to--you guessed it--more housing. And we were told when we moved here that the golf course would never be developed because it's wetlands. So what are they doing? Ripping out all the trees and building it up 15 feet by bringing in topsoil. Knowing how topsoil settles after our experience with our yard this year, I am just waiting for some of these new homes to fall into a sinkhole.
Well, the morning is speeding by, so I need to get busy. Hope everyone has a good start to the week.
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WOW so much activity. Forgive me if I missed responding to something.
Sarah - I get your frustration and we have the same impact to scheduling here as well. Hard to get dermatology vision and dental appts in these last few months of the year. I'll keep you in my prayers that you get a date sooner rather than later.
Attended Cam's football game Friday night. Thought I got to the school early enough, but still had to park in the back forty (literally almost to the entrance/exit gate). And the field is on the opposite side of the campus - of course. Cam was able to be in a few plays and that was fun to watch him. His team won 41-13 - WOW. Even with that huge score, the B team wasn't in until the last few minutes of the game. Kind of a bummer for those guys and their parents. But it was back and forth movement on the field, Cam's team was just better at getting it across the goal line. On the way back to my car, my knee was a bit wobbly, but I was offered a ride on the golf cart and I was thankful for that.
Saturday I made the trek to the other side of town to watch the granddaughter play flag football (soccer was at 8am and that wasn't going to happen). She rocked football and I headed home. Don't recall too much after that - honestly. Exhausted from staying up so late from Cam's game (home at 1030 and too much coffee in the afternoon) to make the 8am soccer game.
Sunday my sisters were on their way back to Cali from my brother's home. Sis ended up having some car issues, so she was stressed as she got closer. Found a car repair shop for her to head to and I picked them up in the 4Runner. I gave my sis the key and told her she can use the 4Runner to head tot he hotel or come back to the house, but her dog had to stay outside. The dog immediately jumped into the pool and sat on the top step for a bit. and then ran around. She had to have her rotors machined and it took a couple of hours. We picked up the car and then met at Cheesecake Factory for dinner. Like you Sheesh, I had a cocktail with my sis (she's 80'lbs and 4' - and TWO long island ice teas was a bit tipsy). I stuck to one drink passion fruit margarita and the Sheila's Avocado salad. My other sis finished my salad for me. We ordered dessert, but I was too full so my littlest sister and hubby demolished them - lol. It was pretty funny.
I did not do any PT last week. Between feeling ill and workload, I just didn't have it in me.
The morning temps read at 75 on my phone but by 8am it's 80+ and Sunny and when you step outside in the sun - it feels like 90+. It's hot. So I haven't added my neighborhood walks into my routine - yet.
The chef was here again this morning. Balsamic Salmon and steaks with broccoli and sweet potatoes are on my menu this week. Hubby elected for curry chicken salad and mexican meatloaf. So we are set. I did ask for more veggies with each meal. So it's much healthier.
Kelly - motherhood is intense and so rewarding. As stated by others - the strong relationship you have with Shawn is incredible. The two of you together with his mom will get him back on the right path. And yes, parenthood does always take precedence over our personal activities and goals. My kids are 42 and 36 and they still have an impact on our schedules. But you will get there - you will.
BTW - I am a little sad. Rhea and her parents are at Mouse House and I'm still here. Oh sigh. ;( My DIL's parents took them for her 40th bday but I really wanted to crash the trip - lol. Busy day at work today and I have PT at 7am tomorrow morning.0
