SW; 156
LW: 145.0
TW: 144.6

Not a lot of movement, but movement in the right direction. Sheesh, you seem to have found what works for you and I'm your biggest fan! Just make sure you don't go too far down.

I did something new last night. It was another yucky weather night here, so I was on the treadmill. After trotting along for an hour like a little mouse in a wheel, I looked over and saw my weight bench and dumbbells. And something compelled me to hop off the TM and do some arm exercises. I hesitated because the arm and shoulder I injured summer before last has been "talking to me," but although it's still aching a bit, it seems no worse today than yesterday.

Seems everyone but me has been quieter than usual. Hope to hear more from everyone.

While it was quiet, I did explore a couple of MFP blogs for the first time and saw this statement which spoke to me and I think will help keep me from getting discouraged at slow progress: "Something is not just better than nothing--it's LOTS better than nothing!"

Hey Sheesh. I just looked at the new Ghosts a few days ago and read all the reviews on Zappos They are two versions from my current pair, and it seems people did not like the next version, but do like the newest one. Except that there's a deluxe version that is not faring as well as the regular Ghosts. All said, I'm ready to order a new pair and will probably do that this weekend. I have my Ghosts and a pair of Reebok with the air cushions on the bottom. Lately, for some reason, the Reeboks are rubbing on one foot, so it's time.

Yesterday was a bust for me as far as activity. We had an anniversary event last night and I had to work until time to quickly change clothes and race out of the house. By the time we got home at 11 p.m., I had nothing left in me. The past few days have been a challenge because I've had to step up and take over some things for him. His neck and arm have been giving him a fit, and then Wednesday, he had an emergency root canal. Poor thing is so tired of being in pain, and I'm getting pretty tired of dealing with a grumpy man who is in pain. LOL

And yes, it seems that that the chatting among our group is going on in other places now rather than here on the board. I was getting bummed out the other day, feeling like I am just talking to myself. I logged into Facebook last night using my fake work identity and searched on Short n Sassy. I had a number of hits, but none appeared to be Lois's new page. I was surprised and a bit alarmed to see the "you may knows" marching across my page. People I have no idea how Facebook would know that I know were presented as possible friends. Big Brother is here!

In the next few days, I have to offset the lack of activity yesterday and the food from the anniversary dinner last night that was higher in calories than what I normally eat. Seems Cajun food is very fattening!! But I did my darned level best to log everything I ate so I can make some adjustments over the next few days. Wish me luck.

SW 238
LW 207.6
TW 207.6

Well I was expecting an increase. While I've had activity...my consumption has been off of the charts. Stress levels and frustration has been through the roof (ready for medication) so I've been having spoonfuls of my chunky monkey ice cream - which I am seriously beginning to resemble.

Anyhow...between the fitbit challenges, the motivation from the 2016 miles fitbit group and training for my next trail run...I feel like I'm getting stronger. My food intake will adjust soon I'm sure. One usually precedes the other.

I am going to be working on food prep and ideas for when I travel to Cali for MIL. I know we will be there for Memorial Day weekend to clean out the last room in her house. However, she is also being scheduled for an angiogram as soon as I can coordinate a Friday date with the hospital...not uber urgent, so Dr. said I could wait for a Friday appt. If it's not a blockage they can open during the angiogram, it could be either a surgery going through her leg or possible open heart to replace a valve. I'm chatting with her daily to keep her calm and assure her all will be ok and surgery is not entirely necessary (she's 81 almost 82). So I really need to set up a game plan for multiple days in a house where cooking and eating is not really probable. Picking out various restaurants in the area as well as fast food options...having decisions like that is very helpful. Going into this scenario with a strong plan.

On that note...today is one of the best days I've had in a few weeks. Feeling better about most things. Yipppeee.... Now to get moving as Sheesh and Kelly are 25k+ steps ahead of me in the challenge...My focus is to know Joley off the podum, but I will still need and 20k steps or more to do that. Gotta move it move it!!!

it's a closed group. You can't find it by search. one of us has to send you an invite to join us. The point of the closed group is unless you're a member a) you don't know we are there and b) because no one can just read it/find it, we can be open and honest...similar to here.

Sorry to keep going awol... life has been tough for so long that I am beginning to accept it is my new normal, at least for now. :-\ For a while, I haven't had the time/energy to be on the computer other than pop on long enough to click a few "likes" and put a few sentences on facebook so family doesn't worry. I don't have time to do much reading or posting anywhere... I am still trying to make the time for exercise and now trying to log foods again. Sorry not to be any support over here. I come home totally drained and decided yesterday to ignore all responsibilities (missed a funeral and skipped all housework) and just spent the day relaxing for a change. My job requires me to interact with people all day, duties which I truly do love, but in early Jan, I lost my counterpart in the office so have been picking up her work as well as mine and right now, I simply have no desire to see or talk to anyone when I'm off. The doctor I work for just let us know this week that he will be leaving (actually moving and going into semi retirement) so no need to hire for the other position, I will just continue to do both jobs until he leaves and I move into that position. Big loss for me as I will be losing a wonderful dr to work with and also losing the best medical assistant I have ever worked with as there is already someone working in that position for the other dr. Bummer as the other gal is a slacker and has been a problem for several years. But at least I have a job, right? I only want to work a few more years so I can be debt free when I retire.

My niece and sister in law are popping in for a day visit next weekend (really should have done some housecleaning!) and in about 3 wks, I will be traveling with my mom to Ireland. We are trying to take care of her bucket list while she is still able to go places and do things. Should be a fabulous time away...and I have lined up the care I need for my cat, chickens and house... plus the special things I will need to take with me, like the electrical converter and chargers. whew! So, that's my life in a thimble... talk about being a hamster in a wheel!!
Now it's time for breakfast, a shower and head out to church...

weight last time? don't remember... been too long...
yesterday's weight= 188.4 Not losing, but at least holding my own for the most part. I had really really hoped to be 20 lbs lighter by this point in the year so am a bit disappointed.