Serial Starters
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Monday
Sara - please let us know how you are doing. How scary! I hope you find answers.
Weekend wasn't a complete trainwreck. Scale shows no movement since May 5th.
Got an email from one of my best high school friends saying she will be in MN visiting at the end of June/early July. Ladies, I have 6 weeks to drop 8-10 lbs! I have to be hard core. Not that my friend really cares about my weight, but I have a complex about it since she had weight-loss surgery and looks pretty amazing. So, here I go!
Weekend was beautiful here. Spent time with my kids and hubby. Bought and planted several different varieties of flowers in my flower bed. Still need to pick up a few more to fill in some bare spots. DH seems to be getting things lined up to have our sprinkler system installed. Almost wishing we weren't doing that now as my car needs the brakes repaired and DH needs to crowns. We have been spending a bit of $$$ on fun things lately and now I wish I had been saving more. This will have to extend our timeline to paying off our car.
There are rumors swirling around the State about a possible government shutdown if our legislature and our governor cannot come to an agreement about the budget. I don't think my job would be impacted because the college system has traditionally been exempt from shutdowns. BUT - I am also union now and I wasn't the last time. So, not sure if I'd have to stay out due to "not crossing the picket lines"? Will have to do some research.
Got good news that my mom and stepdad may come and visit from Georgia in late May/early June. The trip is more to see their aging mothers (my grandma (who I was very close with) and my step-grandma (who I was never close with)) who seem to be fading away pretty quickly now with dementia. Both are in their late-80s and early-90s, so not to be unexpected. But still hard.
I'd better get back to work. Will lurk.
Annie
Today's weight: 154.2
All-time high: 177.8
Goal: 145.02 -
Called pcp booked through next week. May also take tomorrow off as I had Wednesday scheduled. Right now the hardest thing is handling the anxiety of the "unknown", so I will be trying hard to distract myself as I wait...... not too easy.
See dentist Saturday to put crown in - wonder if this is jaw / dental related?? I will make sure to keep him in the loop. Then eat part of the box of chocolates I have been saving.
Called my sup to make sure she was at work and that my call last night was received. I now have my new Sup - starts next week extension.
Annie - govt budget and shutdowns - what to say? Lets hope it doesnt come to that. Think of all the extra walking you can do!!2 -
Sara - waiting is always the worst... dental work connection....hmmmm... maybe yer onto something there... hope you are right and it's nothing serious...
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Got apt with pcp for Wednesday right after pedicure ( I make pedicure and hair apts one month in advance). Might mess up toenails, but that's okay. I dont want to go into dr office in flip flops.
I had Wednesday scheduled off last month, decided to take tomorrow off as well. Most of today was spent wrapped up in blanket with dog. Not a lot of extra energy - decided to take care of my health. Will make quiche tomorrow, eating frozen lasagna for dinner. Not sure where I am eating all of my calories that normally make me use walking calories - I had extra today - also forgot to weigh myself. Didnt WW have "bye" weeks?? Maybe some tweeking on my normal eating is needed??
Dino hat too big for baby, almost fits me - so put the spikes on it. Some kid having chemo might enjoy it!
Wishing all a great evening.0 -
Sara--I don't know what to say! Holy cow. Sending big hugs and healing vibes your way. I'm getting here too late today. Traveling tomorrow. Will check in w you when I can. Hang in there w Tillie.
All you other ladies--see you tomorrow. Take care of yourselves
Sleep now.
Lana0 -
TUESDAY
Good morning,
Another quiet day here, dog will be wanting the chair to herself soon....Dog up and fed. Hot water boiling for hot water bottle - will get more sleep.
Watching Upstairs Downstairs dvd set and sleeping as needed. I will call pedicure lady to see if I can go 15 min sooner to allow more polish drying time tomorrow - otherwise baking potatoes and making quiche is my list for day.
Back for more sleep. Wave to all who follow. BBL0 -
Good Morning! Just stopping by. I am on Jenny Craig but use MFP to track. I also have WW and follow Danica's Daily. LOL What can I say, sometimes you gotta try multiple routes! Anyway, I decided to check out Community and saw the title Serial Starters and LOVED IT!! That is sooooooo on point for me!!
My short story....topped out at 305 lbs and had gastric bypass back in 2002. Did great...with the GP and a personal trainer I got down to 145! Kept it off for 7-8 years, but when I had to move and change jobs ....well, life and stress took over. So for the last 5-8 years I fight these darn 50-60 lbs that come and go. lol Currently I'm at 196 and trying to get down to 160. Not sure if I will ever see 145 again because I was a lot younger and in athletic shape with my trainer's help. But who knows...I never say never. :-)
Hope you don't mind the "book". Just wanted to introduce myself. You all seem like a great group. Will stop by again. Have an awesome day!1 -
Sorry! Would help if I signed my name....Patti :-)0
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Why can't I stop eating chocolate? Ugh0
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Welcome Patti!!!
Dawn! What's going on that's driving the chocolate? (...Lana asked with chocolate ice cream on her chin.)
Sara - How are you doing? Did that symptom with your face come and go away, or is it still around? Worried about you.
Waving to Annie and QP.
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PS - Sara - I think I'm reading post way above to mean you have doctor's appointment tomorrow (Wednesday) and may know more after that. I'm going with you in spirit.
Lana1 -
Good evening,
Welcome Patti - you would have been called PACO....
stop by and post when you can.
Will see pcp tomorrow. Face is feeling better. Will see what dr says. I get her lunch break tomorrow. I am afraid of my shadow at the moment, so I will be glad to speak to dr and see what feedback she has.
Called pedicurist to get in earlier - dont want to walk into clinic in flip flops, not too steady on them - only wear them on pedicure days.
Put too much liquid in quiche and have scrambled egg on the bottom of my oven. Oh well. It should be ready soon and will be dinner.
Glad for the rest of the last couple of days.
Chocolate question - for me it is a treat/reward - I am having hot chocolate as I have the calories and it is a comfort - Dawn do you eat chocolate for the same reason?
Curling up with dog /hot chocolate / hot water bottle with Miss Tillie under Lana's Palm Tree to watch netflix dvd that was in mail.2 -
WEDNESDAY
Good morning.
Hair,nail and pcp apt today. Go from doing almost nothing to running around. Work again tomorrow.
Dog up and fed - rained quite a bit yesterday and it is cooler than normal. Curling up with dog will not be hard.
Quiche and sweet potatoes ready for rest of week. Have new glass pie pan, so when I 'prick" the pie crust before baking it wont leak ......couldnt figure out why it was doing that to me - I had a metal pie pan in the past.......
Missy - good to hear from you. Glad your new job is working out so well.
Will check back in after pcp apt. Wave to all who follow.1 -
Good morning Ladies~~
Missy - So glad you could stop by, and super glad that you are happy with the change at work. It's a big deal when we can enjoy our work and get along with the other people! A blessing really.
Sara --will be looking later to hear from you.
Waving to everybody else who stops by~~
Lana
*tossing bag onto favorite lounge chair for later*1 -
I have been very occasionally using the free version of the MFP app on my phone and sometimes on my computer.
Do any of you pay for and have the upgraded enhanced version? I'm going to dig around and try to understand what you get extra for when you pay for it......
Lana1 -
Hmmm.
For $50 per YEAR, one can have the enhanced MFP version.
Good grief, Weight Watchers is $45 per month!--understanding that that covers meetings too. Still from a strictly money point of view, $50 per year is affordable for me. Hmm.
Lana2 -
Lana/ Sara - I LOVE chocolate... usually, I can resist it... but, lately, I've been seeking it out... just finished TOM, and that may be a factor.. but, I really think it's stress related... visited Gpa this weekend and it was very rough... Will fill in more later...
Gotta get back to work...
Have a great day!0 -
I've been putting off saying anything...I'm torn and broken hearted... first visit to nursing home, Saturday evening...the tears just wouldn't stop... no matter how hard I tried... I'd wipe them away, just for them to start again...Grandpa was crying, cuz he was so confused... he didn't know any of us at first...I think that was what got to him...I had stopped by his favorite restaurant in my town and got him food... his eyes lit up when he saw it... that made my day... went back on Sunday and it was better... for me and him... he says, everyone is nice to him, he "just don't much like it" he wants to come home so bad... Mom told me, right away, "Do not discuss Grandpa coming home. Grandma does not want him dying in the house" and, this is why I'm torn...I love my Grandparents so very much... Grandma is not wanting to visit him, because every time she leaves, he cries and wants to come home... she is also afraid, she may have to care for him alone and she physically can not...I just hate thinking of him being all alone, in a place where he's so unhappy... and, the staff are, rough with the patients...the place is so gloomy... they are trying to get him on Medicaid, then Mom will discuss more bringing him home, with Grandma... just afraid, that's going to take too long...I just don't know the correct/ best answer... this is so hard...0
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Dawn, this process with your grandparents happens a lot. Because you are a grandchild, there may not be much you can do - taking him food he liked was a great idea. Hang in there and dont beat yourself up over it. Crying is never a bad thing (while you are driving..... another story), dont feel guilty.
PCP visit was productive - do not have to take BP meds as my numbers were under 140/90 for once in that office.... and when I offered to have dental notes sent to dr - my hunch that it might be jaw/dental related is a strong option.
Dinner may be late as I am heating up a sweet potato and have a hard boiled egg waiting.
Will bring Miss T by, she is done eating - to sunbathe under Lana's Palm Tree -1 -
one last thought - bought quick oatmeal instead of old fashioned rolled oats (wasnt paying attention) and so I have oatmeal that has the consistency of wall paper paste - one good thing is that I dont have to chew it as much!!1
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Sara - thank you for your kind thoughts... crying isn't so bad...I was just trying to be strong for Grandpa... miserable fail
Great news on BP! Good hunch thinking dental... let us know0 -
Sara - glad that you had good bp numbers at the doctor and that there was no bad news. However, wall paper paste oatmeal IS bad news. Ew. Good luck. :P
Dawn - Oh gosh the situation with your grandfather is just so so difficult for everyone. The worst part is the "they are rough with him" part. Visit when you can, and take him food that he likes, and that's what you can do, and it will mean a lot to both you and your grandfather.
Big, big hugs dear.
Lana1 -
THURSDAY
Good morning,
Back to work. Will not hurt myself too much working as my Supervisor was more worried about her numbers and not my health......Had to weigh myself at clinic - down 0.6 so I have lost 2.8 since beginning of April. Walking breaks.......
Will try and call dentist before Saturday to let him know what happened and what pcp is thinking about night guard.
PB2 in oatmeal might help.....
Will lurk from work.0 -
Thursday
I'm sorry I have been reading all of your posts but not posting. Not sure why. Just busy, I guess.
Weighed myself Monday and the number wasn't too scary, Tuesday I had a nice loss, and then Wednesday & today the number is creeping back up. I've been tracking and also got in two walks on the treadmill. But I admit there has been too much sugar and artificial sweeteners. Today I'm back to no coffee with creamer and no candy. I'll eat my points in other ways. Lots of water.
Eyes are a little better and skin around eyes seems to be healing. But still plenty of itching yet.
Weather is not so great through the weekend, so planning lots of indoor time doing spring cleaning. Also keeps me out of the pollen. Kids have a couple of activities/events but should leave plenty of time to do housework.
Sara - I'm so glad you are doing okay and seem to have a direction to explore. Good news on your BP!
Dawn - sending prayers for you, your grandpa and grandma, and the rest of the family!
Missy - glad to hear your job is going well.
Lana - hope you are doing well, gaining strength and energy.
Will lurk from work.
Annie1 -
Good morning! I'm new here! I've started and deleted accounts on both MFP and loseit so many times just in the last month. I am having a really hard time sticking with this process. I'm usually a pretty dedicated person, I don't know why this is so hard. I'm a stay at home wife and mom of two older kids, and have all the time in the world to be healthy so you'd think this would be easy for me. But, I've gained 50 pounds in the last two years and am becoming really depressed about it. I'm praying and hoping that by following a couple threads in here I can be more accountable and focused on losing weight. So .....anyways, good morning and God bless 1
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Hey all! I haven't checked-in in a few days. Yesterday was my anniversary. It was a really tough day as far as eating goes. I went over my calories by 100. It could have been worse. I'm not kicking myself. Today is a new day.
I hope everyone has a good day.1 -
Good morning Ladies~~
Sara - Congrats on your downward scale success! That is something to be very proud of!
Waving to Annie and QPMomma
Welcome to ChasD~~
Time to plan out what I am eating today. Must plan! It needs to be a "slim" day because there was some middle of the night muffin eating. Thankfully there was only one muffin in the freezer, and that danger is now gone.
We must keep our homes as "safe" as possible.
Lana2 -
Dawn - Oh gosh the situation with your grandfather is just so so difficult for everyone. The worst part is the "they are rough with him" part. Visit when you can, and take him food that he likes, and that's what you can do, and it will mean a lot to both you and your grandfather.
Big, big hugs dear.
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Lana - thank you so much...I am trying to make as many trips as I can, as often as I can... and, I am going to bring all the goodies that I can, until he can no longer enjoy them...
Big, big hugs back to you...
Thank you
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Annie - thank you so much... it's a very rough time, for sure..
Sugary treats are a such a weakness of mine... stay strong... you'll get it figured out and back on track... keep up the walking, don't worry too much about the number...I'm sure you're doing great!
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good evening,
Tired after first day back, thinking was harder than I thought!!
ChasD - stop by and post when you can.
Annie/Dawn - I had to stop eating sugar based snacks at work. I dont realize how much I can eat while I work as I am semi-distracted trying to multi- task.
Evening winding down - wishing all a great night.1
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