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  • RobinsEgg
    RobinsEgg Posts: 3,702 Member
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    Laurie - conquering the Butterfly stroke in swimming is hard for a kid much less an adult - way to go to persist and complete 4 laps without swimming to China!

    Hansea - your bike ride around the lake sounded dreamy....

    Pamela - You and Audrey showed gumption today! Gumption galore......

    Tanya - Atta girl! Great attitude toward August's challenge - me to....

    ebailey - I agree your tummy problems reflect stress related to job promotion - have you tried OTC Prilosec? Its the first thing Docs order now for continuing stomach distress and it does make a difference to a lot of people and does not cause problems if taken and it is not the correct remedy. After a trial of that, you could then seek medical attention. I'm not being rash to recommend this - you could talk to your pharmacist about Prilosec and ask his opinion about it.

    Teresa - what do you sell - it sounds like something big like cars or appliances? I love a clean house and fridge too - I feel such a sense or reward when I'm done! :drinker:

    littleshadow - If the ENT ruled out sinuses, and you know your migraine profile, ask your primary doc about an MRI and a neurology referral - it could be nerve involvement so it should be a specialist in that area - I am merely speculating at this point however - NOT an expert!

    great mileage - you didn't let anything stop you but a migraine ( ouch :sad: ) and a storm - IMPRESSIVE!

    Tanya - I liked that you also reported activity minutes in lieu of miles - its encouraging for our non-running or walking members to see. THANKS!

    WalkingQueen - Watching SALT is another excellent idea for personalizing the August challenge -- a very important item to watch. Glad to hear you have been staying under calories - how have you been avoiding cravings?

    Mommy - welcome! You'll make friends here quite easily and get plenty of support! :flowerforyou:

    jtconst - it is so nice to hear from you but dreadful to see you are experiencing such a radical change in lifestyle - glad to see you have accepted it and made a game plan. Such an inspiring attitude :love:

    april showers - your wish made me laugh - thanks!

    LivesTT - a Big Box of anything to me signals DANGER AHEAD!!! :laugh: Peppermint Patties - OMG.....

    Kah - glad your running and PINCHING -aww fun games with kittehs.....

    Biturner - :heart:

    Tom - only knew my Grandmothers for a very brief time but both were dignified women! I honor them this very moment - Thanks for putting me on this earth, Ladies! :heart:

    AFM: MY Weds. Wish is for more days in the week - maybe a day between Tuesday and Wednesday called Catch-Up day. That would be not counted by anybody for anything - a permanent personal day.
  • grandmakaye44
    grandmakaye44 Posts: 1,205 Member
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    Mileage for 7/23: 4.5 (2-water aerobics, 2.5 walking).
    Karen, I wish I could have had my tree out for the price you got yours done for. It is huge. Four men and a big truck got about half done today. They brought a 60 foot bucket truck and the top branches are 20 feet above that. I even have saw dust on the covered deck in the back yard. I don't know how it got clear back there. I asked the man in charge to please measure the stump before he grinds it out.
    Tanya, I am doing the same thing with my logging. I need the August challenge to get me back to good habits.
    Busy day. I kept Nicole's kids for a couple of hours this afternoon while I made another 4 dozen scones. I started out good with the logging, but didn't finish good. Tomorrow is a church pot luck. I'm going to log it somehow. I ran into a friend at the chiropractor's office. She told me that she is watching for an invitation to the party. Apparently Nicole has been telling mutual friends that she is giving a party when I reach 100# gone. So my wish today is that I don't end up having to combine that party with our 50th wedding anniversary party next June. I would like to have it much sooner.
    Onward and downward. Kaye
  • skinnyjeanzbound
    skinnyjeanzbound Posts: 3,932 Member
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    @laurie--thanks for the update on the mileage. :smile: Congrats on nailing the Butterfly stroke! :drinker:

    @hansea--I find that when I focus on getting more protein, my carbs/sugar naturally come down. It's easier for me to add protein than to focus on decreasing carbs. I know it's mostly psychological, but it works for me. :smile:

    @pamella--I'm off for the summer (I'm a teacher), but during the school-year, I find I also need to change into my walking.running clothes immediately upon arriving home and take my dog out. If I sit down on the couch, it's really hard to motivate myself to get back up off my behind.

    @tanya--I've been less than diligent about logging as well--looking forward to the August challenge as well!

    @erienne--I would say congrats, but I don't want to jinx you.

    @tammy--sounds like a good plan to keep yourself busy around the house--sorry you have to deal with being stuck there. :flowerforyou:

    @heidi--that's really strange that the ENT said your condition isn't sinus related. I also get migraines and I've never had those particular symptoms though I know migraines come in many forms. I'm sorry that this isn't getting resolved before your trip, but I know you will persevere and have a good time with your family.

    @kelley--my original goal was to completely clean out the spare room and paint. Then I wanted to rearrange some of the furniture in there with some of the furniture in our other spare room. However, the summer is getting away from me, and I fear I will be lucky to just get some of the junk cleaned out and get it re-organized. :ohwell: Crossing my fingers that you get good news on the thumb tomorrow!

    @L2T--that is going to be my goal as well. However, there's no way I can hit the 30% goal on days when I have big calorie burns (I've tried in the past), so my goal will be to hit 100g of protein/day minimum while also staying under my allowance. I am fortunate that I don't like mint, so those York patties don't tempt me. Now Reese's peanut butter cups are another story...:blushing:

    Wednesday Wish:
    I wish it didn't take an entire day to get my house cleaned! I spent all morning cleaning--dusted, swept. vacuumed, washed rugs, etc. I still wasn't done but took a "break" to get the lawn mowed and do some other yard work. Then tonight I cleaned the kitchen appliances and mopped the floor in there. Now, it's midnight and I'm exhausted. :yawn:

    I don't think I'll get to the gym tomorrow b/c I have lunch plans and then may go see a band in the evening. If that ends up happening, I'll switch the gym to Friday.

    Goals:
    1. wash/dry clean all drapes in house
    2. shred old files
    3. clean out spare bedroom

    Exercise Goals:
    Mon--walk gunner DONE
    Tues--walk gunner DONE + gym DONE
    Wed--walk gunner DONE
    Thurs--walk gunner + gym
    Fri--walk gunner
    Sat--walk gunner
    Sun--walk gunner + gym

    July Goal = 100 miles

    7/1 = 3 miles
    7/2 = 0 miles
    7/3 = 2 miles
    7/4 = 2 miles
    7/5 = 1 mile
    7/6 = 2 miles
    7/7 = 8.5 miles
    7/8 = 1.5 miles
    7/9 = 2.5 miles
    7/10 = 1.5 miles
    7/11 = 1.5 miles
    7/12 = 1 mile
    7/13 = 3 miles
    7/14 = 1.5
    7/15 = 4 miles
    7/16 = 4 miles
    7/17 = 8 miles
    7/18 = 1.5 miles
    7/19 = 1 mile
    7/20 = 8.5 miles
    7/21 - 1 mile
    7/22 = 8 miles
    7/23 = 4 miles
  • littleshadowfeet
    littleshadowfeet Posts: 109 Member
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    Robin, the ENT did mention a neuro consult so perhaps that will be the next step. I'm no expert either, all I know is how I feel!
  • hansea47
    hansea47 Posts: 353 Member
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    Laurie- 4.59 miles is correct. I'm not counting actual miles bike, but converting exercise minutes to miles for my rides.

    Robin- I'd like that Catch up Day too. :) The lake loop so close to my house is beautiful. I'm pretty lucky to have it around!

    Skinny- I'm pretty sure I'm going with more protein. Like you said, it's easier mentally to say you can or should add something than it is to deny ourselves.

    Shadow- I hope a neuro consult helps. Enjoy your family time!

    Kaye- We have a tree that's going to cost us about $1200 to remove. Lucky for us it's healthy. Just too close to the house so we've had issues with a few downed branches during big storms, but we're able to put it off for a while yet.
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
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    Just a mileage update.....

    July Mileage Goal: 100 miles

    7/1 - 3.02
    7/2 - 5.02 (3.02 walk and class)
    7/3 - 4.86 (2.86 walk and class)
    7/4 - 3.92
    7/5 - Rest Day
    7/6 - 2.70
    7/7 - 4.72 (2.70 walk and class)
    7/8 - 2.91
    7/9 - 2.86
    7/10 - 2.90
    7/11 - 2.90
    7/12 - 7.30 (14,615 Fitbit steps)
    7/13 - 3.98 (7,978 Fitbit steps)
    7/14 - 2.90
    7/15 - 2.88
    7/16 - 3.01
    7/17 - 3.02
    7/18 - 2.82
    7/19 - 2.84
    7/20 - Rest Day
    7/21 - 2.90
    7/22 - 2.88
    7/23 - 2.84
    7.24 - 2.86

    Total: 76.04
  • mnwalkingqueen
    mnwalkingqueen Posts: 1,299 Member
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    Thursday Truth- For you that look at food diaries you will see I struggle with what I eat. I am really bumming today because last Saturday I ate a whole medium pizza by myself for some reason all day I just couldn't get full. Now the consequences of that bad choice are showing on the scale. I was doing so well chugging right along and boom I hit the wall. I know it is one day at a time and it is only one week. Scale just made me feel shameful.
  • Garetie
    Garetie Posts: 92 Member
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    bump :flowerforyou:
  • Morgori
    Morgori Posts: 953 Member
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    Good morning all.

    CHEERS! HAPPY NATIONAL TEQUILA DAY! The annual celebration of National Tequila Day is on July 24th.
    • Tequila is a distilled beverage which is made from the blue agave plant.
    • Made primarily in the area surrounding the city of Tequila, 40 miles Northwest of Guadalajara and in the highlands (Los Altos) of the western Mexican state of Jalisco.
    • More than 300 million blue agave plants are harvested in that surrounding region each year.
    • Agave tequila grows differently depending on the region.
    • Blue Agave – grown in the highlands region – larger in size and sweeter in aroma and taste.
    • Agave – grown in the lowland region – have more herbaceous fragrance and flavor.
    • Mexican law states that tequila can be produced only in the state of Jaliscoand limited regions in the states of Guanajuato, Michoacan, Nayarit andTamaulipas.
    • Mexico is granted international right to the word “tequila”.
    • Bulk amounts can be shipped to be bottled in the United States.
    • Tequila is normally made at 38-40 % alcohol content but can be produced between 31-55 % alcohol content.
    • Don Cenobio Sauza, founder of Sauza Tequila and Municipal President of the Village of Tequila from 1884-1885, was the first to export tequila to the United States.
    • The Consejo Regulador del Tequila (Tequila Regulatory Council) in 2008, reported 901 registered brands of tequila from 128 different producers.

    “You must have long-range goals to keep you from being frustrated by short-range failures.” ~Charles C. Noble

    Tom
  • kah68
    kah68 Posts: 1,515 Member
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    Good Morning.

    @Heidi~I'm sorry the ENT wasn't able to provide a diagnosis and/or relief. I hope you can get some answers soon and are able to enjoy your vacation. :flowerforyou:

    @Laurie~Wow, fantastic job on the butterfly (that was alway the toughest stroke for me).

    @Holly~Oy, we've all been there. Try not to dwell on the past, today is a new day so start fresh today. You've made a great habit of walking, now try to make something else a habit--you'll get there, baby steps.

    @Tom~Ah, tequila! I hear a margarita calling my name--I wonder if it would be frowned upon to celebrate at lunch?! :wink: :laugh:

    @Robin~Oh, how I need a catch up day. Through this injury my house has gone to hell in a hand basket, I can't stand clutter so its driving me crazy!

    AFM~Back from the doc and jumping for joy--I am out of the splint and can start lifting weights again. Hooray!!! :bigsmile: I just have to be careful to not do anything that could jam my thumb. He also gave me some exercises to do so range of motion returns, he said it will take 12 more weeks before I have full range of motion back :huh: Geez!

    July Mileage:

    7/01/14—3.39mi
    7/02/14—3.30mi
    7/03/14—3.23mi
    7/04/14—None
    7/05/14—1.58mi
    7/06/14—1.97mi
    7/07/14—4.81mi
    7/08/14—3.69mi
    7/09/14—4.00mi
    7/10/14—2.76mi
    7/11/14—4.14mi
    7/12/14—1.93mi
    7/13/14—2.14mi
    7/14/14—2.82mi
    7/15/14—3.36mi
    7/16/14—5.14mi
    7/17/14—3.34mi
    7/18/14—3.27mi
    7/19/14—1.76mi
    7/20/14—3.35mi
    7/21/14—3.36mi
    7/22/14—4.08mi
    7/23/14—3.66mi

    Total: 71.08/100 Miles
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,208 Member
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    I had my NT scan last night (Nuchal translucency screening - they measure the baby's neck and look for a nose bone to rule out chances of having a baby with Downs). According to the tech the baby is developing normally! We we also able to hear the baby's heartbeat for the very first time. We also were printed more baby pictures. (I will spare you of those until they get really good!) This time the baby looked more like a baby and you could make out the shape of his/her head and face rather than it looking like some weird shaped wiggly worm. It was pretty exciting. After the appointment we stopped for Indian food at my favorite Indian restaurant which is conveniently right around the corner from my doctor's office. :happy: I was amazed with my self control I had with the appetizer and how little I ate. I have not been back to that restaurant since starting MFP. I used to bring home leftovers that were just enough for one meal. This time I have enough for 2-3 meals. Yummy!

    As far as August goals, I like Skinny's suggestion about the nutrition challenge that we can adjust to meet out specific needs.(Especially since I cannot partake in eating under) This month I also want to focus on my own goal. Now that I am approaching 2nd trimester and starting to regain some energy my goal is going to be get in at least some from of exercise twice a week. Of course if I have the energy I will try to do more. I will play it by ear throughout the month.

    Welcome newbies!

    Robin - I am off today and brought my car in for an inspection and oil change. On the way home I stopped at my parents house to give my dad a picture of the baby. (I emailed him them last night but knows he has problems getting to the computer) Anyhow when I got home I decided to lounge on the couch and watch the food network. I am so very easily influenced. Now I want broccoli cheese soup in a bread bowl. LOL These cravings are so intense it is so crazy.

    Toots - Thank you. Any idea when you will be flying to get the children? I am really excited for you. I checked out your blog. I loved it!

    RobinB - So glad you had a great time on your vacation. I am sure those pesky vacation pounds will come off soon!

    Kah - Glad your hand is getting better. I hope your appointment goes well today!

    Skinny - Oops. My mistake. I looked at that car too. It is really nice. Looks like something I would drive!

    Aimeemarie - Sorry to hear you have been struggling. You are still and inspiration to me. So don't you give up. Be proud in your accomplishments. You have a lot to be proud of!

    MNwalking, ebailey - thanks!

    Kaye - so sorry to hear about the washer and other expenses. That really stinks.

    ebailey - Sorry to hear about the promotion. I hope it works out in your favor.

    Laurie - Congrats on the butterfly! That is a great NSV. Hope the issue with your car works out and isn't too costly.
  • Lives2Travel
    Lives2Travel Posts: 682 Member
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    I experienced a downside of weight loss today. I went to Macy's to buy new bras. I tried one on in what I thought was my size. When the bra fitting lady came in to check on me, she sadly shook her head and said "Honey, you're definitely not a C cup". I'm now the unhappy owner of bras in 36B. Of course, I still have plenty of padding around my middle.... just where I don't want it. So unfair.
  • jtconst
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    Good afternoon everyone.

    Kah congrats on the good news from the dr.
    Nettie I am so happy for you and brian. Good to hear your little one is coming along well.

    I got some cleaning out done around the house today. Cleaned out a couple of closets and all three of my freezers. My daughter has to work late today so I went and did my grocery shopping. BAd plan but hey at least I have some food now. It was kinda funny at the checkout stand though. I havent been cooking for the last couple of the weeks so my kids have cleaned out all of the quick and easy type foods. I felt like the biggest fatty with the chicken nuggets, spaghettios, chili, and what not that was filling my cart. I got my healthier stuff and the staples as well but couldnt shake the little bit of self conscious shame on all the junk:grumble: Once I came home I cleaned out the fridge and used all the taco leftovers from a couple of nights ago to make a nice salad for lunch:happy: Well I think I have definitley earned some play time so off to the land of video games. Have a great night everyone.:heart::heart: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • Tanya949
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    Laurie... I took off my totals.. I cannot add :blushing:

    7/1: 13 miles, 197 AM
    7/2: 2.5 miles 32 AM
    7/3: 5.1 miles 135 AM
    7/4: 8.1 miles 360 AM
    7/5: 5.5 miles 120 AM
    7/6: 9.3 miles 213 AM
    7/7: 2.5 miles 55 AM
    7/8: 5.8 miles 175 AM
    7/9: 7.5 miles 150 AM
    7/10 3 miles 90 AM
    7/11 6.5 miles 150 AM
    7/12 6.5 miles 143 AM
    7/13 12.1 miles 120 AM
    7/14 5.3 miles 122 AM
    7/15 3.2 miles 105 AM
    7/16 1.9 miles 60 AM
    7/17: 2.6 miles 63 AM
    7/18: 4.8 miles 128 AM
    7/19: 6 miles 135 AM
    7/20; 13.1 miles 260 AM
    7/21: 5.6 miles 130 AM
    7/22: 0--- REST!!!
    7/23: 4.6 miles 100 AM
    7/24: 4 miles 75 AM
  • Teresa_3266
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    This day has been dragging. Three days off in a row from work certainly spoiled me. I am a sales manager at a large furniture store. The good news is that the store is a perfect place to get a good walk in. I brought my black walking shoes to work and this evening I put them on and had a good walk around the store for about 20 minutes. I can't sync my Fitbit until I get home and I'm hoping it will at least tell me I can have a Weight Watchers ice-cream bar. :bigsmile:

    @Lives2Travel, why are the girls always the first to benefit from weight loss???? I want a flat tummy and big boobies...not the other way around! :cry:

    @Jnettie, glad to hear that all went well with the NT scan. Today, I heard that my adorable 8th month old step-granddaughter has learned to hold her breath until she turns blue. Her parents are NOT amused. :happy:

    @mnwalkingquee, I also have been struggling with what I eat. My food diary is a hot mess, but I keep it open and I keep recording. We will get a handle on this thing and make it work for us. :flowerforyou:

    My Thursday truth is that I HAVE to learn to stop being so annoyed by this person I work with. He is so toxic for my mood and yet I'm stuck with him. I have prayed for grace. I have also prayed for lightening bolts to bash him upside the head, which probably isn't very nice of me. :ohwell:
  • aprilshowers0417
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    today was an absolute crap day/tired of dealing with everything all by myself. makes me depressed so I didn't even feel like eating today. I had cookies for lunch and cake for supper. no nutrition anywhere just empty calories. I am going to wallow in self pity some more and I will do better tomorrow.
  • Lauriek70
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    No major truths to report today except that I have been eating cookies every day this week. That is the problem with attending a class where they provide lunch. The cookies have been really good and the lunch was so-so.

    Tonight I worked at with my trainer at her gym so that was a different experience. I learned that I don't like the leg press there- especially if it doesn't get locked and you go all the way down. No fun getting off of it. I did like the swim trainer and the side sit up machine. Used a machine called Jacob's ladder- think of a ladder that moves the faster you climb the faster it goes. It was a good workout especially coming off of a lack of sleep last night.

    April- Everyday is a new beginning. Shake off today and move forward by making the great choices on your food.

    Lives2travel- LOL about the bra issue- I experienced that a couple of years ago. The funny thing for me is that I am in between a B and C cup. I just wish the mid section of my body would disappear as quickly as the upper part of the torso did. :laugh:
  • renee6515
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    Newbie here. Hello!
    So today is truth day correct? Well the truth for me is I haven't been great this week but I'm still doing much better than before so that's a plus! I do really good until dinner :( Gotta work on that with the cook (hubby!) A little about me since I'm new..lost 40# about a year ago then was life happened (my dad got sick and passed away) and I gained 15-20 back. I think I'm doing good getting back on track but it's slow going, I could def do better but still sorta proud at same time that I'm still hanging in there...
    This looks like a great community so I'm looking forward to it, hope I can keep up with all the different post!
  • RobinsEgg
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    Kaye - you can definitely nail those 7 pesky pounds before June - do you have a goal in mind? Your big tree tale wows me!

    WalkingQueen - I will also by a medium pizza for myself - only I have learned to put a few pieces in the freezer right away cuz I'll eat it all day too as its soo darn good! Feeling shame is so hard on a person we must both learn to stifle that emotion cuz its so negative and defeatist - we must look only at our good things and praise ourselves for them over and over until we get it into our heads we are good!

    Kah - SO happy for you! Way happy!

    Jeanette - I've never had a baby so I'm following this with interest and learning at the same time- so MUCH FUN and excitement!!

    LivesTT - same bra problem with me - what IS it with our mid-section - I noticed it on all the women at my 45th reunion - we all were egg-shaped - :laugh: - even the former cheerleaders!

    jtconst - you sure did a lot of housework - you definitely earned your video time. Wow an injury does NOT slow you down!

    Teresa - :laugh: what you said about that annoying person where you work at the furniture store - I cracked up! Such a chuckle you gave me! I pray for patience - now I will follow up with lightning bolts!

    AprilShowers - when a person feels depressed they are at their low point and need relief from their pressures - glad you recognized that in yourself. Good for you! Try for a brief spurt of exercise in your depression - its awfully hard to do I understand cuz I have fought it myself. Send me a message if you want. I might be off-line over the weekend but otherwise I am here.

    Renee - Welcome!

    AFM - might be off-line over the weekend from Fri nite to sunday afternoon - hoping to see a movie not sure what one yet. Hate to miss so many posts! Busy day and past week. Had another Drs. appointment. Have been averaging 8 appointments a month for the past 9 months and I am sick of them - have decided to block off time FROM them for the end of August - its getting ridiculous!!! My friends want me to see MORE specialists - I'm saying not now folks, maybe in six months when I'm TANNED, RESTED, and READY!! :flowerforyou:
  • grandmakaye44
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    Mileage for 7/24: 4.7 (2 for water aerobics, 2.7 walking).
    The tree is down. They are still hauling off wood. The stump at the widest part is 7 feet. They will be back tomorrow to finish grinding out the stump.
    Thursday truth: I struggled again today with logging. I have eaten carefully, but the pot luck just stymies me. I really am looking forward to the August challenge to get me back on track. As far as a goal to lose these last few pounds, I'm thinking that things will settle back to normal when school starts. If I buckle down, I think I can lose it before the holidays start.
    Welcome to the newbies. You'll love it here.
    Kah, glad your hand is healing.
    Jt, you are certainly getting around on that bad ankle. Be careful.
    Heidi, sorry you aren't getting better answers for your pain.
    Onward and downward. Kaye

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