Aug 6 - Aug 12
Last time: 131.6
TW: 130.6
I'm not surprised that I would reduce due lots of activity with my granddaughter(s) last week . . they keep me moving. I'm still tired, lol, but was able to get a long walk and just over 10K steps yesterday. Thanks for the inspiration Sarah.
Lois, I previously forgot to say that my doctor also checks all the major functions, including glands in belly, neck, etc. at my annual physical. All I can think is that during an appointment where there is a lot of questions, discussions, test reviews, or something new going on he may have gotten behind with his patients or forgot or saw in the test results that you had normal function with those things? I dunno. I would probably give hime another chance or at least tell him next time. I'm glad you're getting back to PT and that you got a trainer. And, if an MRI isn't needed, it's not a good idea to get it because of the exposure to more imaging type of tests. I hope the back pain is easing for you.
Sarah, I'm thinking of you and how dedicated you are to recovering after the past several months. You're my inspiration. I haven't been able to walk outside for a while with the heat and now air pollution going on here. I've been wheezing inside the house as it is. So, the TM is a drag, but that or Apple cardio is what I do. . I'll do one of those today if I ever finish the towels, bedding, and hot tub robes laundry :) as well as picking up some groceries. Let us know the results of hubby's tests when he gets them. I'm hoping that everything is okay with his heart, and maybe he just keeps on a blood thinner or baby aspirin.
Kelly, I hope you're finding time for your goals. I thought that your idea to focus on water, veggies, protein was so simple and good that I'm doing the same. I read an article that said if we eat the veggies on our plate first, and then the protein and last starch we will feel full and not overeat. I thought I might give that a try. I've always taken bites of protein first, but I'm going to change that and see how I feel. I hope all is well with Shawn, your kids and your parents.
I'm going to make some plans with friends for later this week because I've been so busy with family this summer I haven't had time to join them in a while, and I know they've been having busy summers also. It will be good to catch up.
Have a good week ladies.
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LW: 133.0
TW: 132.0
Well, I'm at least headed in the right direction. My goal for this past week was to walk at least 8K steps a day, and although I didn't do that every day, I did get more than that on several days so my 7-day average was 8,705. I even got one long outside walk in this week. It was a cooler evening (low 80s and no direct sun so very tolerable) and I planned to walk at least half my hilly route. But then I ran into a woman who lives on that route and was just heading out to walk herself and asked to join me. So I ended up walking longer than I had initially planned. My tummy did feel a little achy when I got back, but it resolved overnight. And mentioning the belly pain, I'm still having discomfort around my navel, which I'll report to the surgeon if it continues. I'm now at the 5 week mark of the 4-6 week estimated recovery time.Intake has been a little harder. I can now eat pretty much anything, but as a result of that and not being able to eat a lot of the foods I like for so many weeks, it's now a little difficult to tame my appetite. And my 7-day average burn is not quite back to normal (1,625 last week), so I need to put some more effort there. Headspace-wise, it has been a little difficult lately. Hubby is not feeling well. He says he has no energy and he's dealing with neck and back pain. So at times he's very cranky. (I think he's worried himself and feeling sad that he doesn't feel like doing some of the things he'd like to do and thinks he should be doing.) I tolerate cranky better some days than others, and I think I've mentioned this—and it feels so petty—but he has to rest a lot now, and that can also feel frustrating to me. Plus, we've had so much death and sickness to deal with in the past year that I'm just feeling cranky with the universe, I guess. But I know that I can't let myself drift down that kind of a rabbit hole. So I'm trying to do some things that will help me feel productive, and I'm trying to focus on positives as much as I can.
Sheesh, I was so glad to see your posts, and I was exhausted just from reading about how much you crammed into the time with your granddaughers. But what fun!
Lois, 5 pounds since early June is great and I hope PT and the trainer will give you the relief you need to move more. Hope you have a safe trip to Scottsdale today.
Kelly, I haven't had a chance to watch last week's AJLT yet. I tried to do that last night while I was on the TM, but I had trouble getting into HBO-Max. We pay for that, and it kept asking me to log into my account using a code that they would send by email. But they would not send it to my email, and hubby could not get into his for some reason. And we also tried the QR method, which usually works like a snap, but nope—they wanted me to change a password that I can't even remember setting. So I guess I'll call and chat with them today! And wow, you've taken several steps to see if some new things work, so good for you. I thought a lot about using a standing desk back when I was working those 10 hour days, but never did. However, several of my coworkers used one, and some liked it and others did not. I do think that taking several shorter walks during the day is a good idea. I need to try to that myself. I think it would have positive effects both physically and mentally.
And mentioning moving—I've been at this desk too long. 😛0 -
LW: 160.5 - TW: 160.5
Steady as she goes.
Well this week hasn't been my best. I'm struggling with a lot of symptoms of perimenopause, but I managed to stay steady, surprisingly. I haven't been nearly as active this week. It's been so hot and muggy out, so walking isn't pleasant except early in the mornings. I've been exhausted lately too. I'll get out of my "funk" eventually here. Sleep is so super important and it's been hit or miss lately for me. Last night was good and I woke up feeling refreshed, so we'll see how today goes.
Sarah - When you were talking about your husband, you could have been talking about mine. Mine is exactly the same… feels like he should be running (cause he likes it), but with his feet issues he can't run (yet), so gets hard on himself and just doesn't do anything else. He goes in spurts, with working out. I can't blame him since he's been soo busy with house stuff and building since we moved. He just finished insulating our garage and moved onto starting the building of our back stairs and deck, so it's not surprising how exhausted he is. Plus he works 12 hour days 3 days a week (this week it was 4). He has a doctor appt coming up, so maybe that'll help motivate him. We did talk about "buckling down" together once summer is over and really focus on all things healthy. We want to go on a winter trip this year to somewhere warm, so that usually helps with the motivation for him. Oh and I really like my stand up desk. I have one at work too. Don't get me wrong, I mostly sit, but when I'm doing certain tasks that don't require a ton of typing, then standing is perfect on occasion.
Sheesh - Great to see you survived the granddaughter(s) trip. lol It sounds like you had a blast! But super busy. I can imagine how tired you are after and are eager to get back into a bit of a routine.
Lois - How's your back doing? I also watch Sullivan's Crossing. It's not my fav, and some of the acting is bad, but it's cheesy and easy to watch. Similar to Virgin River on Netflix.
We're heading to the cabin on Saturday for the night. We haven't been in a couple weeks, so we need to check on the place and my gardens. Monday I have a hair appt, which I'm really eager for. At my last appt I went a little too blonde and I have really not liked the way it looks on me. I'm hoping she can tone it to be darker. Too blonde just doesn't suite me as my skin has a reddish tone to it.
I've also been struggling with trying to figure out a hobby. Something to do in my spare time. I really don't have many. I like puzzles and diamond art, but I'm looking for something else to get into. I've never been much of a fan of cooking, but maybe I'll try find a few new recipes and try them out. Or look for some sort of other craft type hobby to get into. At home I don't have any gardens yet to tend to, which keeps me busy at the lake. I find that ever since I went to shift work years ago, I lost all my hobbies and now I don't know how to get back into something. I read, but it has to be a really good book for me to keep reading it or I quit. I like walking with my dog and listening to pod casts, but I think I'm looking for something to keep my hands busy. I've never been much of a creative or music type person. Ah well.. I'll figure out something one of these days.
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Welp. creeped back up to 150 the past two days. I've been hungrier. I had to go into the office yesterday, and stopped at Cane's for chicken tenders. Not the best choice, but I just needed a break from steak and I'll eat that chicken. I'm also looking into a couple of local restaurants to add fish one or two days a week, but I need the weather to cool down (114) or I won't go out to get it and definitely not trusting that to a DoorDash driver. I did attend my support group on Tuesday. It was led by a psychologist and she wasn't very engaging and the other participants were annoying as they kept unmuting themselves at various times. When that was over, I had my trainer (I'm with her again tonight). I enjoy the workouts when I'm there, but I'm still not "excited". I'm sure I will get there again. I've had a couple of setbacks on my meal plan - friend sent me special dark chocolate truffles for my bday (I did share with hubby), but I did feel the need to finish them. Other than that, I've been on track.
Kelly - we are doing the Cricut. I'm not sure it's something I'd recommend yet…I've got a lot of $$ in for the supplies. BUT when my DIL and I finally worked with it on Saturday, I did have fun with her. We were making tshirts for Disneyland trips. But we're also looking at other craft ideas for Rhea. Rhea wants to do her own stickers this weekend. I also used to quilt (but I'm too OCD and found myself ripping out stitches more than accepting them as a handmade product. I loved when it came out the way I had envisioned. And like you, I love to read. Right now I'm ready Rhea's first chapter book series - Emily Wingspan or something like that. She just finished the first book, so I bought the set and am in the middle, hoping to finish before she comes on Saturday so I'm ready to start book 2 with her. I loved Virgin River too. It also took a little bit for the cast to meld, so I have some hope for Sullivan's. I like light comedy or romance, I have nightmares when I watch thrillers or cold case files. Those creep me out and get into my head.
Oh and I have a standing desk too….but I just adjust an inch or two sometimes. I only stand when reading land reports, I can't type while standing…just feels weird.
Sheesh - your granddaughter time sounds amazing!! and yes, they are exhausting, but oh the memories you all made together.
Sarah - I've got you and your hubby in my prayers. You have been through so much these past few months. I'm glad to see your reduction, and it will continue as you continue to heal. Hubby could also be feeling his own grief and sadness for all that you have been through. Also was pretty worried about you and your challenges, and now he has his own. We get that way over here sometimes as well. My hubby can get cranky when he's worried about me as well. Hang in there. Keep us posted on how things are going.
My neighbor just called asking me to take her hubby to a dr. appt for his eye. She's super under the weather. So I need to wrap up here and my desk so I can be gone for an hour or so. I'll check back later
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