Need to Lose 100 LBS -Robins Thread !
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@Susan~I was working here when 9/11 happened, I remember like it was yesterday--even ran home for a small TV just after the 1st plane hit so we could all watch what was happening. Such a scary day.
Well, finally have my Achilles reconstruction surgery scheduled for October 16th (if I don't chicken out). Scheduled it out enough so I can get the house organized and a bunch of meals cooked and in the freezer so I'm prepared. Since I'm a desk jockey I should only miss 1-2 weeks of work, I'll be in a plaster cast for 6 weeks then back in a boot for 6 and start rehab around the same time.
Not much planned for the weekend, I think a cold front is supposed to come thru late tonight so if its cool in morning I'll probably go for bike ride. Then usual running around and get started on deep cleaning around the house (5 weeks to get prepared).0 -
@Newcomers - @Mary @Jimmy @Badwolf, @sistermary - So glad to see you all here.. the point of this is to drop in as often as you can to share your doings as far as exercise and eating.
Here the goal is simply ELMO: Eat Less, Move More. , or as Grandma Kaye puts it, Onward and Downward. One of these days, you'll find your own words that work for you.
We who have been here before you have encountered LOTS of hiccups on our travels through time. So read along, and share the journey.0 -
Well, my husband's back is all healed, my son's broken arm is all healed, my rib's have all healed and I'm back. The biggest change is I have another son, he will be with us until next June. I decided to try Jenny Craig while I was on vacation and that was a month ago. I have lost 10 pounds and thought, now that I have been consistent about logging my food and watching my calories I would try logging in on this group again.0
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@GrmaKaye - must have been a shock to your system to hear that diagnosis, even though you know you can handle it. Just one more obnoxious health problem to add to the list...
@Kah - Kelley - thats a great snapshot and they are really treating you with an big honor! Your book sounds intriging.
@Niki - I like you for starting over and abandoning the old gobbldygook. Its good to wipe the slate clean. I've thought of that too - Great Picture. You look so wise.
Thanks for the parchment chicken info - since its online I'll just try googling it and give it a go - I have the parchment and both salmon and chicken so it should be fun, and I'll only be cooking for one. Except when I do the cod, then I'll do 3 pieces at once. I'll holler at you if I fail !!!
@Laurie - I am praying for your father's situation and glad to hear of your mother's change of mind. Also praying for stress relief for you. Maybe the milkshake habit will go away as fast as it came on....At night picture that milkshake and then picture yourself painting a big black X over it.
@Sisternargret - sorry I got your name wrong in my welcoming post, thats very rude of me!
@CBlue - Lori - tough decision, my friend. Good idea to roost off in the woods. Silence, birds, night sky, simple food, a friend. Clear mind. And oh - such neat photos - great macro's of the 'shrooms. I'm thinking of you and wishing you all that you need. See you soon.
@Morgori - love all your daily info but the Computer "Bug" is the BEST!
@Susan - you've been so active here which tells me you are settled in a god place. That's impressive news about Cyrus! Wow such choices!
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sistermargret wrote: »Hi, I am new. Truth? I worked out twice today so my husband would. This morning a happy 1.5 miles for me. Then, .55 miles with him at twilight. First walk he's had in a month and he calls me fatass. I do weigh more, but he's fatter.
Oh Sister, you made me laugh at this one! Good one! Keep up the walks I'm proud of you!
@MountMary glad to see you back and happy to be back!
@Angelika Lumiere sounds like your family has been through a really rough patch so glad every one has mended. Congrats on your 10 lb loss and consistency in your logging.
AFM - I had a great weekend at a friends farm way out in the country with another friend who joined us. We watched stars at night and could see the Milky Way and shooting stars. It was exquisite and so so quiet. Except for the constant chatter we kept up LOL!
I am doing so well -have been walking lots and lots (thanks @Laurie for the walking preparation tips you gave a month or so ago) and currently doing PT just to learn proper body mechanics to help with my stenosis
Have worked hard on my mental health they past months and have succeeded to the point where I have been able to forgive my mother and others that I held anger against. This is such a huge step for me. Its like I just walked away from a huge burden.
BUt the real big news I have to share is: I have a JOB and I start SUNDAY!! I fell into it - total serindipity - I will be one of many, round-the-clock caregivers for a 75 year old paraplegic who contracted polio when she was 15! She is tall and thin and is in great shape. She has 2 siblings that also look out for her, take her out shopping and to church. I will work 2 days a week, Sundays and Weds. I want to get a couple of weeks under my belt, and let it be known I'll cover for the holidays, before I ask for the weekend of the Shamrock Shuffle off.0 -
Congrats Robins Egg! Compassionate care givers are a gift from God to their people.
Also remember insults although directed at you, may have nothing to do with you or the quality of your care.
I am always in the country. When then said population 60, I think they counted the dogs too.
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Hi! I'm Mireille from Moncton. Don't quite understand what's going on on here0
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Howdy all!
@karenleona - 20 minutes of cardio is how I started at the gym. It took quite a few weeks to work my way up to even 40 minutes.
@sistermargret - Two walks a day for any reason are good!
@Morgori - Thanks for the informational posts. I am a nerd at heart so anytime I can learn something is a good time for me.
@susan2396 - good luck on the heel and I hope it continues to behave.
@kah68 - Hoping your surgery goes well and you heal quickly. Keep us posted.
@RobinsEgg - Woot on the job! I give you credit for wanting to do this. It is not easy but so apprecitated by those who need it.
@mimibpost - Welcome. MFP does funny things sometimes.
AFM - My success this week was logging my food for the last few days. So far it is a quiet weekend. I have missplaced my coposition book so I feel a little out of sorts as I am not doing any writing today. If it does not show up by tomorrow I will buy another.
Walked twice today with two different friends, enjoyed both walks. There are some great trails in my city.
Love to all,
Lori
The Friendship Trail in Neenah, WI
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@Kah - so you chose Bosses Day to have your surgery -you clever vixen! Maybe start checking Craig's List for a soft little footstool (I;ve also seen cheapies at Target that look nice plus easy to shove around) that will fit under your desk at work or depending where at work you need to prop up your foot. I was in a cast at work for a while - ooha, the footrest comes in handy. I tried a pillow on a paper box for a while and that was too cumbersome.
@SisterM - thanks for your words. I've always been the one in the family that tends to the aunties when they get old and ill and I've ended up being HONORED for THAT PRIVILEGE - the time spent with them has always proven special to me, its undefinable, but so rewarding to hear their stories. My client is very smart knows exactly what she does and doesn't want, but I'm very easy going so if she is is sharp with me I'm sure I deserve it!
SisterM - whereabouts are you from? I envy you your peace and quiet....
@mimibpost - Welcome, Mireille - where's Monckton? I'm not placing it (Geography - not a big traveler here unless its the midwest, I live in Nebraska). Yeah, like Lori above says, sometimes a post will do that - you can type something and it just - one wrong key and whoosh its gone. Sometimes I'll actually type a long post in a Word Document and the copy and paste it here.
So Mireille - have you started logging your food here and starting moving more? Did you see the very first page, Page 1? If you are confused, we do suggest following the guidelines there, and we loosely do, but in Summer, people are so active, we do get sloppy and lots of people are absent with vacation and now a lot of people are teachers or parents and are super busy with start of school. When stuff settles down, we do monthly challenges and DO talk more about our goals of ELMM - EAT LESS and MOVE MORE.
@CBlue - Lori - I'm glad your hubby sees fit to escape the house - makes it a bit easier for you and he to just not be around each other doesn't it.......I remember so well.
When I mentioned I'll be working Sundays, just FYI - I won't be working the SUnday you'll be here.... I have a couple of nice places to offer to show you and you can decide how much time you want to be a tourist and how much time you want to rest with your legs up - gosh you sound so darn busy!
Your photo of your walk is Gorgeous! Isn't your new found energy (that you bestowed on yourself by getting fit and losing weight) such a big help!
AFM:
MY PERSONAL SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
1. To Post Here 5 days a week minimum.
2. To mention what I have eaten in each post, since I'm not good at logging.
3. To describe my exercise for that day in my post.
4. To list a few non- MFP goal, ie. vacuum a room, to accomplish, to not let my house fall into disarray just 'cuz I've returned to work part-time.
FOOD: (BK) 2 scrambled eggs with 1 chopped cherry tomato & 1/8 C shredded cheese. (L) 1/2 C. Cottage Cheese 2%. (4pm) 1C. Cottage Chz. need supper meal with veggies
EX: 2-10 mn. walks, 2 sets hand-grip squeezer, 1 set of six PT ex. for low back strain.(all laying on back on bed) need to do 2 more sets....
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@RobinsEgg - LOVE your new profile pic!0
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Hi everyone ... it's Saturday ...- Success (what have you accomplished; focus on the positive of the week, NSV=non scale victories)
I have finally come up with a layout design that I like for the furniture in my living room. This has been an ongoing project ... using a software program so I can get a bird's eye view before actually moving anything around. It's been months of work for me ... as I have made 'plans' for all the rooms in my house, and the grounds as well (grounds are still a work in progress).
September report ...
9 days so far at or below calorie goal. There were 3 that were very high, and the day after each was very low ... but I am not doing averages in my record keeping this month. The rest of the days were right on target.
Personals ... only a few today ...
@susan2396 ... thanks for asking about my Wednesday wish ... all of them came true!
@RobinsEgg ... I don't do chicken in parchment, and save the Salmon for grilling or broiling, but I just love white fish in parchment packets.
@RobinsEgg ... so glad you are finding a healthy attitude toward earlier life pains. It's so much easier to move on when one is not stuck in the mud or looking through the rear-view mirror as we travers and travel through life.
@clbue315 ...Love the picture you shared of TheFriendship Trail ... almost as much as I live the sound of the work Neenah ... cause (giggle, giggle), that's how my given name is pronouned.
Goals for this coming week
Sunday - church and cook a soup, bake an apple cake
Monday - make the house acceptable for the plumber to come inside, cook a casserole
Tuesday - do laundry, go for a walk around the block, start the furniture movement process.
Wednesday - get the trash/recycle ready for pickup, shop for groceries, make an antipasto-salad for dinner, watch MasterChef on TV
Thursday - more furniture movement, Wine and Cheese tasting at SS P&P
Friday - visit sis, cook a fish
Saturday - do this again, move some more furniture around.
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I live in rural Iowa. Where we drive 15 for a gas station pizza, that's the best to be had. Not even the mail is delivered to the house. We have cluster boxes and gravel roads and cows. And, believe it or not, I live in "town." I really am a sister and my husband is a pastor. Obviously, not Roman Catholic. I am permanently disabled due to RA and fibromyalgia. I kicked the wheelchair habit so to speak a couple years ago.
Grew up in cities. Lived in Jersey just outside New York. Lived in Boston. Greater Milwaukee....
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Things just keep moving along. I had signed up to do a 5K fun run on Saturday for a local cancer support group, but had to go the funeral of an old friend instead. His wife was one of my first walking buddies. We walked together for years, until her health would no longer permit her to walk. She's been gone 5 years, so I know he was glad to go be with her.
Yesterday Nicole and Cathy introduced me to Piyo. Now that was workout. I had to do some modifications, using a chair for the planks and pushups, but I still worked up a good sweat. I also mowed lawn for an hour, so I had lots of exercise. I hope to get in a good walk this evening.
DH is doing okay, but just content to sit wrapped in his electric throw blanket. He sleeps a lot of the day away, but still sleeps quite well at night, so I guess it's okay. I'm glad football season has started because he really enjoys that. It gives him something to do. Tuesday is the appointment with the neurologist. I'm anxious for that.
Welcome to the newcomers. These on-line friends hold me together. I'm so grateful for this site.
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Joy! For the first time in about 6 weeks the scale moved. I've lost 5 lbs. Totaling 10 since I started working at it. 20 since January, (flu.)0
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Hi everyone! Yet again, I've been scarce on the thread this week. Not even sure when I last posted, but I've been keeping up with reading at least.
It's been a crazy busy week. Meetings after school Tuesday and Wednesday, then Open House on Thursday night. Friday, I had to go to my godson's rehearsal dinner and yesterday was the wedding. It was in the city, so DH and I stayed down there at a hotel. Everything went great except that we were late. The groom's mother specifically told me the ceremony would start at 5:30, but it was actually supposed to begin at 5.
I had planned to get there around 4:45, but my husband was putzing around in the hotel room. I kept telling him "we need to leave" but to no avail. Then our Uber took really long to get to us due to a surge. The groom called me at 5:05 to see where we were and they ended up holding the start until we got there at 5:15. According to his mom, it was a good thing because about 10 other people showed up between 5 and 5:15, so if we had started on time they would've been walking in during the ceremony.
I felt terrible for being late, but they weren't upset at all. In fact, when we pulled up the whole wedding party which was staged outside, cheered our arrival. It was very cute.
Welcome to the newlings. I will catch up on personals later.0 -
This has been another busy week for me and no less tiring. The milkshake habit is still around but at least I am controlling the habit. The week was brutal again and by Friday I was beyond exhausted. I did stop for a milkshake on my way to meet a friend to go climbing. The milkshake was tasty and helped me to calm down but it did not solve all my problems. Go figure. Climbing helped the most on Friday getting me to relax so exercise is the way for me to go. Saturday, I slept for almost 12 hours, which was great then proceeded to run 5.25 miles at a slow pace. Actually, this turned into my forever pace so I am excited about this. Today, was a 20 mile bike ride in the nice cool fall like weather. The cold front came through last night with a huge rain storm. I am off tomorrow due to one of the Jewish holidays so another 4 day work week. This will be nice but also problematic since I have back to school night on Tuesday with no time to prepare. This week I could spend all my evenings in meetings.
After the couple of weeks, I have made a vow to myself that I will give myself two weekdays to take time for me. This week I am skipping a meeting on Wednesday evening to workout with a friend and trainer. If I don't take the time for myself then I get grumpy, tired and feel totally lazy. At that point I am no good to anyone and I would prefer not to repeat that experience again.
My goal is two weekdays each week to workout with my trainer. This week it will be Monday and Wednesday.
I have missed everyone and hope to check in more regularly. Today, I brought a new computer and order the new iPhone 6S. I like the new computer and I am excited about the new phone.
I will catch up more tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has been keeping us in your prayers. My dad is still in the hospital. He is having trouble standing not to mention walking. We need to find a PT who is willing to come to the house the company we had before does not want to take my dad on anymore since he is so bad. I fear that he will be confined to his room. I am not ready to deal with these new symptoms and it saddens me that he is not improving in health. This has been the other stressor in my life and the major reason, why I need exercise instead of milkshakes.
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Karen- What is the date of the Shamrock Shuffle? I have a friend who lives in Chicago and may join us for the run. He will be a lot of fun and I am looking forward to spending time with him and everyone else. I may come in on Friday and stay through Monday at this point. It just depends on the race timeline. It will make a ice long weekend.
Anyone else who is going the run- What day are you planning on flying into Chicago?0 -
Hello. Relatively new here. Havent even started logging yet. Since/i ate 4 cookies today its probably for the best-"0
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@lauire-- glad you asked about the Shamrock Shuffle. I just checked the website and registration opens on September 17th. They also posted a different date for the race than had previously been posted. Now it says the race is Sunday April 3rd. Here is the link for all who are interested.
https://www.shamrockshuffle.com/participant-information/registration/
I will have to adjust our hotel reservations. I had 2 rooms reserved for the weekend of March 20th b/c that's the date that had been posted. On the plus side, we are likely to have better weather.
@lori, robin, kelley, susan, and anyone else who was thinking of coming to Chicago-- please see the post above about the date change.0 -
Moonlightsonata79 wrote: »Hello. Relatively new here. Havent even started logging yet. Since/i ate 4 cookies today its probably for the best-"
Don't feel like I'm picking on you cause I'm replying to your post ... it's part of a welcome to the thread monologue ... so hey, welcome aboard.
Now ... what caught my attention is that you ate 4 cookies today so it's probably for the best that you haven't started logging yet ... and I just have to throw in my wooden nickel's worth on that subject. ...
Let me ask you to consider this question ... What is the purpose of logging our food?
Is it so we have a nice looking record of all the good stuff we ate in the correct portions so we can get a pat on the back?
Is it so we can spot trends in our eating patterns and habits that we might decide to make small changes to?
Is it so we can see just how awful and terrible we are at sticking to 'not eating the 'forbidden foods'?
Is it so we can determine what our nutritional input was so we can perhaps make a connection to how we feel when we eat specific foods, and what kind of nutrients we are consuming?
You answer the questions and then see it if you still don't feel loke logging. OK?
AFM ...
Sunday Share day is nearly over as it is nearly midnight. I wanted to share that the sleep pattern issues are still strong. Slept pretty good Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday ... then Saturday didn't sleep a wink the whole night through. Finally drifted off after dawn broke, and slept for an hour and a half before waking up again. Been up all day and can feel that it's going to be hard falling asleep again tonight, even though I am dragging and tired.
My calorie consumption was higher than I want to consume, but seeing as I was up round the clock, I got hungry in the normal 4-6 hours after a meal, and would just eat.
Did I share that I got attacked by bald-faced hornet wasps and got bitten all over the head, face, neck, ears, and forarms and hands (from flayling at them). Apparently I upset a colony when I was cleaning a gutter down spout in my back yard. The worst swelling was on my lip ... I was pretty funny looking !!! Feeling better today ... hey, maybe that's why I couldn't sleep yesterday ... the antihystamine?
Ah well ... time to hit the hay if i can. I read everyones posts and am just babbling on and on because I am punch-drunk from lack of sleep.
Night and follow-through
Niki
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@Niki - good goal planning for the week. The room planning device you found sounds very helpful. I do hate moving furniture and having regrets!
Oh, your wasp attack sounds dreadful. Thank goodness you weren't allergic. I can't even imagine how you were swollen - I've never seen a person get attacked like that. Yeah, maybe your'e right about your sleepless night, I think that might have been pretty painful to even put your face down on a pillow. Gosh are you better now and is all the swelling gone? I hope you took a selfie when it was at its worst
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@Sister - Iowa - so close! I'll be driving to Des Moines on October 8th - any chance you'll be any where in a say 45 min range off the main highway? I wouldn't mind swinging by and saying Hi - I could even drop off a Pizza from a decent place!
And a BIG WOOT! on your continued weight loss!
@Kaye - Tuesday will be Good News Day for you. Take some extra money along so you can buy a treat for each other. Fabulous that you are doing planks! Would you have believed that a year ago?
@Skinny - Ok, get real with us, applause for showing up late, come on whats your REAL IDENTITY? or your HUBBYS? I wanna know! Batman and Wonder Woman? There's some secret and you'll tell us one day, see you almost slipped up here......
THanks for the update on the Shamrock Shuffle. I do like the new date, April 3rd, for the race. I'd been thinking of driving up, but that a hectic drive once you get into actual Chicago....Uber and a plane sounds nice. I'll just have to wait and see what my finance are doing in about 5 months. I know I get no cushy tax refund this year. Might even have to pay, as new job doesn't with hold state and local taxes. So its up in the air for me but I WANT TO GO and MEET EVERYONE!!!!!
@Laurie - you have my sympathies for your situation and my prayers for the 3 of you. Sorry your dad keeps losing strength. I hope you can find a good PT person.
About that milkshake - its good for you as a stress relief. When it gets really overwhelming but it starts to irk you, just try to drink it slower, and then toss it away when theres just a few sips left. That will give you more control over it. Or, take half home for later....maybe....try thinking of ways to make it last ....
Laurie - I'm using your tips on warming up before I walk - thanks they help a lot.
@Moonlightsonata - Hi and welcome. OK first step is to come back! OK get that down and you're doing good! After that step, you're on a roll. Just take it day by day and little by little. Every one here has had temptation and we've all fallen for it. And our logs are our testament to that struggle. Very few people have a clean and tidy food log. Did you know you can change the titles of the meals on the log? All sorts of possibilities open up right there for you.
We'll chat more tomorrow.
AFM - so tired forgot what real work is like. Did not stop for one minute to sit down. Drank water like mad, and sweat buckets, as my client needs it warm. Then obligations the rest of the day, haven't even read my Sunday paper nor changed clothes. Thank goodness I fixed eggs for breakfast or I would probably fainted from all the bustling we did this morning at my clients house. Of course, sunday is her busiest day. Breakfast and lunch b4 noon, bath and dress for church and lots of bedpan usage and always watching, watching, watching the oxygen tubing - and awe building in me as I saw how calm and composed she was thru every moment. She can only move her head above her neck at a certain level. 60 years of this - God dropped me in the right place at the right time for sure.
MY PERSONAL SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE
1. To Post Here 5 days a week minimum.
2. To mention what I have eaten in each post, since I'm not good at logging.
today: 2 eggs, 1 buttered bread, 1/2 C. cottage cheese, 2 buns with plain pulled pork and some butter/ketchup. 1 C. corn
3. To describe my exercise for that day in my post.
what I did at work, above...trimmed plants on deck
4. Non-MFP Goals: (a)to get L.R. table switched and put old one in my bedroom and put most of houseplants on it. (b) to bring in from deck and pot up: 2 tiny hosta sprouts, small ivy plants, new bicolored ivy, (c) Get cuttings of Basil from Ann and try rooting using cinnamon as root stimulant, (D) Bring some butter cup plants to Ann and John to get some started before fall really hits. (e) Assemble bonsai equipment and try to find a small seeding to word with.0 -
@RobinsEgg - Congrats on the job
@cblue315 - Hope you find your book
@sistermargaret - congrats on your 10# loss
@Lauriek70 - praying for your dad and your excercise/milkshake inverse ratios
@Nikion901 - I can relate to your sleep issues that is my biggest issue at the moment
AFM I survived a church pot luck and dinner out today without going crazy. I am loving my life with a house full of family. At the restaurant tonight I was told my boys were very handsome. Of course I think so, but it is nice to hear others say so. I have to get more sleep and more exercise. I know I can't just cut calories and hope for success.0 -
Hi everyone!
I'm new to the forum, but am happy that I found it. I've been using MFP for a little over a month and have lost about 8lb....though I did have an incident with some ice cream and dark chocolate this weekend, so I might have a different story tomorrow morning, lol!
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I'm also new, but love the idea of this forum. So Monday's... These are wonderful and hopeful days! Tonight I join a singing group, getting some additional endorphins I hope. I've been tracking about 10 days and been regular to exercise... I have so far to go that it is a matter of years and not months. But it took a long time to get here... But I'm on my way... Today.0
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Happy Monday Everyone!!! I hope you had a great weekend. Why do they have to fly by so fast though? I did NOT want to get out of bed this morning that’s for sure. Weekend was good. Cyrus had physical therapy Saturday AM than we ran some errands, had breakfast out then just worked around the house (laundry, cleaning – normal stuff). Saturday night Cyrus had a football game. Their poor team is struggling a bit and losing kids left and right due to injuries, grades, behavior, etc. . . After the game, we had about 10 families go out to eat. It was good to get to know other parents and Cyrus had fun with his teammates. Of course, nothing like eating at 10:30 at night – not good. Sunday was pretty quiet and relaxing, which I needed plus I went to see my friend Greg so that was a nice ending to my weekend.
The week ahead is pretty normal. I do have a new employee starting today who will be reporting to me so it’s getting him up to speed with training. He’s going to be handling logistics and freight management, which is a piece we’ve been missing. Cyrus has a game tonight on the west side of town and of course I have to drive over there in rush hour traffic. Lovely. It will be a LONG day. I was in at 7 and probably will not get home until 10 tonight. Sigh.
@Kah68 (Kelley) – Surgery is 4 days before my birthday. I don’t think that’s how I would want to be celebrating. At least it’s on the calendar. Can you work from home? I know you’ll need some recovery time, but I know you also hate to use up any personal time too. Did you guys get the cold front? We sure did. Temps really dropped, but actually felt kind of nice yesterday.
@Angelika – It’s great seeing you again. I’m so glad everyone has healed. I know it was pretty rough for your whole family for awhile there. Congrats on the new son! He’s lucky to be part of your family. Plus, congrats on the 10 lbs – Woo Hoo!! You’ve got this!!
@RobinsEgg (Ellen) – Thanks. I’m really trying to stay consistent again. Even if it’s a quick daily check-in, I really need that support from this group and the accountability of course. Plus, you guys are my friends from all across the country. We’re in this together. I loved reading your post from Saturday. It’s so great to read such positive things happening in your life. Lord knows you’ve had some hurdles to jump over for quite some time. From your weekend getaway in the country, to your walking and now a job – NICE!!! So happy for you!! My mom does home health care as well. She’s met some really nice people. Unfortunately, most of them are pretty old and she’s already lost quite a few of them, but she enjoys their company and getting to know them even if it’s only a short time. Living in south Florida there's always a job to be found in elder care.
@cblue315 (Lori) – I’ve been getting back on track with logging too, but also learning not to beat myself up if I miss a day. My last go around I was over 700 days in my logging and lost it, but was so hard on myself if I missed a day. Not this time. I’m going to log, but not beat myself up if I miss a meal or two. The shot of the Friendship Trail is breathtaking!!
@Nikion901 (Niki) – Nice post on Saturday. It sounds like you’re getting in a nice routine and your September report is on track. Good for you! Whoa. . . I just read Sunday’s post about the hornet wasps – holy cow!! I’m glad you feel better, but yikes!!! You poor thing!!
@Sistermargret – My BF was from Iowa, but lives in GA now. I grew up in western PA about 20 mile SE of Erie. We had a few traffic lights and that’s about it. We had small family owned restaurants, but no chains. We had to go into Erie for the mall, restaurants, etc. . .While I hated small town growing up, I look back now and realize it wasn’t so bad. Of course, I’ve lived in major cities like Miami, Las Vegas, and primarily Atlanta so I can’t imagine going back to that now, but often wish I could leave the hustle and bustle for a bit of peace and quiet.
@Grandmakaye – I modify stuff all the time especially burpees (hate them!!). As long as your moving and doing something you’re good. Thoughts and prayers with you guys at tomorrow’s appointment, which hopefully will finally provide some answers.
@skinnyjeanz (Karen) – I’m the same way about being late. I’m normally always a little early or right on time. I just have this thing about punctuality. I think we always get a “little” pardon because of our crazy city’s traffic. Between Chicago and Atlanta I think it’s a given someone gets hung up primary due to traffic. We don’t have to mention DH was putzing around. LOL!!! Regarding the Shamrock Shuffle, I would really love to consider it. I have to really think about it since that’s the beginning of our Spring Break. I haven’t made any plans yet (thinking of a cruise), but really need to save money this next year so the cruise may be out. We may still do a beach trip at my parents (cheaper alternative). Let me start planning and will let you guys know.
@Laurie – Hugs!!!! I can’t even imagine when my parents start to battle health issues. When I worked for the AARP years ago, they told us by the year 2020 we’ll have more elderly than any other group due to the baby boomers. I think many of us have parents in this age group right now. I know it’s just a matter of time. Caregiving is so tough in so many ways. I’m really glad you’re giving yourself a break too. You need it!!! Keep climbing, riding and working with your trainer. I know those are things you’ve always enjoyed.
@jnfer98, @20paws, @moonlights, @mimibpost – Welcome! You’ve found a great little group here for support. Check in daily if you can. They will help you as much or as little as you want. Many of us have been on here 3+ years so we’re pretty close, but always welcoming new friends all the time. We’re in this journey together for the long run.
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@Karen~Oh man, April 3rd?! I may not be able to go, boo. That is during month-end at work, I can’t be off first week of the month. I’m really sad they changed the date. I'll see what I can do--I may still come, its just that I'll have to fly home on Sunday after the run.
@Laurie~I’m glad you’ve recognized the need to make time for yourself a couple of days a week; it should hopefully cut down on your stress. I can’t believe a PT service has denied your dad because of his current condition, that doesn’t even make sense. I hope you are able to find an at-home service to help him regain strength and provide him with some quality of life once he returns home. I’m sorry he is still in the hospital; I hope his health improves soon.
@Susan~I have a ton of PTO but my first choice was to have the surgery just before Thanksgiving or Christmas so I would have some holiday pay in there, the surgeon will be out of town though. I was left with a few dates to choose from including my birthday (November 6th) and Friday November 13th (um, not only no but hell no). He assures me it won’t be too bad and that I’ll be up walking around (albeit in a cast--which is freaking me out
) after a few days. Nope, I can’t telecommute but since I work for a healthcare facility I’ll have what I need at my disposal and he is down the hall if I run into problems. We got more of a “cool” front, it’s been cooler in the mornings but still heats up—while our normal high temps are dropping we won’t be out of summer until sometime in October. 
I'm ready to turn off the a/c! 
@Robin~Congrats on the new part-time job, sounds right up your alley.
@Angelika~Great to see you, hope that you and your family are back to 100%.
AFM~I got started on my pre-surgery to-do list this weekend. I want to get some meals frozen and some deep cleaning done around the house, so I won’t have to spend a lot of time cooking the first few weeks. This weekend I managed to get my walk-in closet organized and pulled several pieces of clothing for donation, need to drop those off at GW this coming weekend. Also cleaned out/organized a cabinet in the upstairs bathroom—there is a lot on my list but I should be able to complete it by the end of the month. My workout buddy is out of town, but I plan on getting to the gym at least 3-days this week.
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@Susan~I forgot to ask. Is Cyrus having fun playing football? What position? I must have missed what he was going to PT for, hope nothing serious. My 8yo nephew is playing football, his real sport is ice hockey but think he's having fun (even though he doesn't get a lot of play time because the coach has two of his own kids on the team
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I have lived all over the place. Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, new Jersey, Iowa... We went where the work was. My dad is a mechanical engineer. I lived in places that make this look big to greater New York. The only place I didn't love was Florida and I wasn't there long enough to love it.
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Good morning everyone.
Happy National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
Today is National Boss /Employee Exchange Day! So, what exactly does that mean? Today’s holiday gives employees and their managers a chance to freely share ideas with one another by swapping places for a day.
The idea behind trading places is to help employees and managers better understand and appreciate the challenges of the other individual. Although it would undoubtedly be a fun exercise to actually step into someone else’s shoes for a day, in most businesses, that isn’t realistic. Here are a few ways you can work to open the lines of communication – without actually swapping roles.
Happiness and sadness run parallel to each other. When one takes a rest, the other one tends to take up the slack. ~Hazelmarie Elliott
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