Serial Starters
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AOTD: Get back in the swing of logging food and drinking more water.
Also, trying to figure out how to fit in some walking at work. I used to walk during lunch. Now I never know when lunch will be or even what part of the state I might be! We have small gym at work but I have discovered after work, it is packed and all machines busy.
Spend most of weekend on the road with DH as he got called to pick up broken down Jeeps at offroad parks. I feel bad for one boy - he is leaving for college Thursday and his Jeep broke down Sunday. When they dug into it - it was catastrophic failure of the transmission. Poor kid.
Got my tests rescheduled for this week, but had to reschedule appointment with neurologist to go over results and couldn't get in until the end of the month. Am still irritated because she had said she wanted all this done quickly - and that was a month ago today!!
Dawn - <<hugs>> hang in there. some days are enough to make you cry. go ahead. get it out.
Lana - hope you are feeling better! i relaly like the idea of the index cards and thank you for sending Leandro!
Eryn - congrats on the WI!! <<applause>>
Sara - any luck with locating the sweater? if not, pick a nice pretty new one!
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QOTD; How are you dealing with Monday today?
Very slowly LOL - All of my sleeping yesterday left a relatively sleepless night last night. Of course, I was sleeping nice and sound when the alarm went off!
My plan for this evening is to clean my shared craft room and create a space to do some exercises. I am in a lot of pain and I think it is lack of core strength training. I want to incorporate some yoga or pilates and some weight training.
Have an online meeting with the new company I will hopefully be joining this afternoon.
The sun just made an appearance for the first time since Friday. I already feel my mood improving!
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hickchic67 wrote: »AOTD: Get back in the swing of logging food and drinking more water.
Also, trying to figure out how to fit in some walking at work.
one boy - he is leaving for college Thursday
Got my tests rescheduled for this week, but had to reschedule appointment with neurologist to go over results and couldn't get in until the end of the month.
Kathryn - walking just TEN minutes once or twice is as good as doing more, all together. Try it out.
So sorry to hear that story of the young one with the trashed transmission. Curses.
Please keep us abreast of the testing.....
Hugs~~
Lana
*sending the Foot Massage and Pillow Fluffing Team over to Kathryn~~~1 -
Hey there Sara -
How is the air quality for you after hours today? Any improvement?
Forgive me, as an East Coaster, for not being on top of the facts.
Lana1 -
Lana - air quality is good enough for me to walk after dinner again- at least through the week. Dont worry about not knowing. If the air was pea soup, I would be posting or "kittening" about it.1
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »
My plan for this evening is to clean my shared craft room and create a space to do some exercises. I am in a lot of pain and I think it is lack of core strength training. I want to incorporate some yoga or pilates and some weight training.
Have an online meeting with the new company I will hopefully be joining this afternoon.
The sun just made an appearance for the first time since Friday. I already feel my mood improving!
Tracey
Tracey - First of all, good luck with the possibility of a new position!
As for those core exercises - they may help a lot. Clear out that space and have a place to stretch out in the morning and in the evening. Think of it as relaxation time, if you need to.
Lana3 -
Sweater found, dark sweater dark corner of my place. But a nice bright sweater may also be a nice boost.....2
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I have cleared a small space, will be asking for a small tv for My birthday and still need to clear some clutter out but for now I have a soft place to do some exercising. Just waiting for my iPad to charge to go test it out!
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TUESDAY
Good morning.
Cafe has many good choices this week may have 2 this week.... today is black bean burger salad using one of my Sunday made black bean burgers.
Hearts are 48 total, saw a picture of the people in the zone of the fire who work for the company and counted more people than I had made hearts so I made 4 more last night. Director of that unit will be here tomorrow so I get to meet her as well.
Walking after dinner is on again and I will have to consider a new and longer route as I am getting a little bored, but luckily there are options.
Windows open and dog is fed. I am next with breakfast before dozing and dog walk. Trying to drink more water at work but as they want more out of us, my pink bottle of water gets overlooked. Need to change that.
Lurking from work. Boss was awol again - not too surprised but it is getting old.
Here is a fun idea - https://www.skinnytaste.com/bento-box-turkey-club-roll-ups/
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Another pound down than goodness, so I will be going back to work this week 5 pounds less that I left for the summer It should have/could have been double that if I hadn't had a few vacation gain weeks. 1
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Hello to Lambert~~
Tracey - your new workout area looks great. Good for you for having the energy to get it together!
Sara - I looked at the cute Skinny Taste bento box. What food is in the middle of it? I read the ingredients twice, but my brain is missing it. Puzzling. Aren't the heart-shaped cucumbers cute!?
I need something to cheer me up today. DH and I had an argument via text late last night. (I hate the modern age.) So relations between us are getting worse; the Other Woman is staying for the long term. I am indeed getting worn down and facing the ugly reality of it all; we will not be getting back together as I had hoped. What a darned shame. Now I have to face facts and try to deal with it. Where will I find the energy for this?
All I can manage right now is to focus on healthy eating and getting my exercise and keep that number on the scale going in the desired direction.
You all know I want a dog. Even my therapist, who is not a dog person, says so. I would really love to have a golden retriever puppy for the fun of it all, but I also realize that it just might be better to adopt a fluffy furry adult creature of any breed--one that's kind of slow, like me....
*tossing hat and bag onto favorite lounge chair*
Lana
237.6 today
250.0 highest
185.0 goal4 -
LanaCabana537 wrote: »
Sara - I looked at the cute Skinny Taste bento box. What food is in the middle of it? I read the ingredients twice, but my brain is missing it. Puzzling. Aren't the heart-shaped cucumbers cute!?
Looks like raisins to me, Lana.
I have been ogling the actual lunch box rather than the food in it. I will be using this as a reward for myself to keep on track. The large one is $60, so when I am down 15 lbs I will treat myself to this lunchbox ($4 per lb.)
Today's weight 215.2
December goal 195
Ultimate goal 115
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raisins -Tracy is correct.
Lana -find a dog that can do nyc if you are going to have 2 places to live, so maybe smaller dog? Or maybe like you said a middle aged dog that wont yank you around too much (shoulders/breast tissue).
at work, today this place gets a "F" many people out to insurance workshop - one person to help us with all our questions. so I am running away from compute to walk my break.1 -
Hello - I was looking at discussion boards and your discussion group caught my eye. That is the definition of me. I am again starting. I have 49 weeks until my oldest daughter gets married. In July in Wisconsin. Will be outside so I need to look great in a cute summer dress. Of course, I am still working on eating well for my health and all that jazz, but right now the vain side of me wants to look so much better in all the pictures. So my question - can I jump into this conversation? You seem to have a great group of support!
A bit about me - I just turned 50. I do office work. My exercise is a fairly brisk walk at lunch. Adding AM walks with my 6 month old chocolate lab.
Goal - -30 lbs!
Lynn3 -
brennerjlb wrote: »Hello - I was looking at discussion boards and your discussion group caught my eye. That is the definition of me. I am again starting. I have 49 weeks until my oldest daughter gets married. In July in Wisconsin. Will be outside so I need to look great in a cute summer dress. Of course, I am still working on eating well for my health and all that jazz, but right now the vain side of me wants to look so much better in all the pictures. So my question - can I jump into this conversation? You seem to have a great group of support!
A bit about me - I just turned 50. I do office work. My exercise is a fairly brisk walk at lunch. Adding AM walks with my 6 month old chocolate lab.
Goal - -30 lbs!
Lynn
OMG Lynn you have a 6 month old Chocolate Lab!!!??? By all means you are welcome here......You and Puppy come and sit right next to me by the pool...... 😁
Congrats on your daughter getting married. You will be beautiful in time for the wedding!! I totally understand that sort of motivation.
Tracy and Sara - I do like that lunchbox too! Raisins, eh? Cool.
Time to get in the pool and get some calories burned. The gutter install people were supposed to be coming today, but it is now 1:30PM-ish. If I get into the pool that should guarantee that they show up.
Lana2 -
puppy pictures......
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I can always comply with showing off my new love - this is Maggie.6 -
Hey everyone,
I hope everyone's week is getting better as the week progresses!
You all know I want a dog. Even my therapist, who is not a dog person, says so. I would really love to have a golden retriever puppy for the fun of it all, but I also realize that it just might be better to adopt a fluffy furry adult creature of any breed--one that's kind of slow, like me....
Lana~ I think having a dog would be great for you because even when you are having the crappiest day ever your dog will make you smile, brighten up your mood. My only advice take it or leave it, is to go to your local humane society or pet shelter ask them to view the pups and take the one that comes to you and gives you some loving first! I am a firm believer that the pup picks you not so much the other way around. That is how we got Mocha, he picked us & was actually supposed to be sold to another family but my cousin (who Mocha belongs to) said if she couldn't have this dog then she wasn't going to buy from one from him...6 years later, even though he is a poophead at time we love him so much.
Waves to all who follows & welcome to all newcomers.
~Saltine~
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Welcome Lynn - and Maggie! Not only are we Serial Starters, many of us are animal lovers. (Full disclosure- I have two cats but also fawn over dog pictures.)
No humidity in the Nation’s Capital at the moment although the forecast says that’s due to change tomorrow. Five days until our vacation in the mountains...
Tess, in DC1 -
Lana - sometimes we have to build our own nest.
okay enough for one night, knitting awaits!
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Okay I misspoke, now I am going knitting
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This page definitely caught my eye! I have been debating whether or not to continue WW.1
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emdiggity, welcome! WW is a good program, we just could not meet there online anymore because they stopped the message boards to an "instagram" format. At the moment I cannot find a meeting near me and the $$ is too high. I did very well on it, so I dont discourage it. if it is an option for someone.
Stop by and post when you can.1 -
WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Wondering how everyone's goals this week are going? I am walking every day after work- had to dodge someone last night so my walk was shorter.
Brighter lights outside of building make it easier to see at night, but dont see the stars as well. Light pollution they call it, saw one star so I know the pea soup is done for now. Air still unhealthy for sensitive groups but nothing like last week.
Dog parade last night was for Lana- so many to chose from.....
Wave to all who follow. Lurking when I can from work.1 -
I’m a serial starter , look back on my progress records and think ....why did I let the weight come back on??
But here I am. This week has been good . I’ve been very disciplined . Lost 1 lbs. Hoping it continues!2 -
Lynn - Maggie is awfully cute!!!
Saltine, thank you for the advice about the pup choosing the human.
Sara - Thank you very much for those 3 inspirationals-- they have been put into the Photos collection. The puppies you posted are all so cute. The Shih Tzu looks a little grumpy LOL!!
Tess - Ooooo what are your plans for your vacation?
Waves to Emdiggity and KLmom and Dawn and Eryn and Tracy and Tracey and Missy.....
I had a crappy day yesterday, but today is looking up. Sun is out; I get to see my therapist, which is a good good thing, then some walking and pool exercise I hope. Clean food is the intention today, avoiding the prepared and salty stuff.
The Cabana Boys have music and dancing planned for our Mid-Week Happy Hour today. Wiggle it.....
Lana
237.2 today
250.0 highest
185.0 goal1 -
Sara - without looking back, I don't remember what my weekly goal is!!! Yikes. Today the new goal is to keep moving forward, be mindful of the tiny joys every day, and be brave to Let Go!
Oh, and plan my food?
Lana1 -
LanaCabana537 wrote: »Snowflake1968 wrote: »
My plan for this evening is to clean my shared craft room and create a space to do some exercises. I am in a lot of pain and I think it is lack of core strength training. I want to incorporate some yoga or pilates and some weight training.
Have an online meeting with the new company I will hopefully be joining this afternoon.
The sun just made an appearance for the first time since Friday. I already feel my mood improving!
Tracey
Tracey - First of all, good luck with the possibility of a new position!
As for those core exercises - they may help a lot. Clear out that space and have a place to stretch out in the morning and in the evening. Think of it as relaxation time, if you need to.
Lana
I didn't have much opportunity to post yesterday, but I did a pilates you tube video and my back felt so much better yesterday. I need to make this a daily habit I think.1 -
LanaCabana537 wrote: »Hello to Lambert~~
Tracey - your new workout area looks great. Good for you for having the energy to get it together!
Sara - I looked at the cute Skinny Taste bento box. What food is in the middle of it? I read the ingredients twice, but my brain is missing it. Puzzling. Aren't the heart-shaped cucumbers cute!?
I need something to cheer me up today. DH and I had an argument via text late last night. (I hate the modern age.) So relations between us are getting worse; the Other Woman is staying for the long term. I am indeed getting worn down and facing the ugly reality of it all; we will not be getting back together as I had hoped. What a darned shame. Now I have to face facts and try to deal with it. Where will I find the energy for this?
All I can manage right now is to focus on healthy eating and getting my exercise and keep that number on the scale going in the desired direction.
You all know I want a dog. Even my therapist, who is not a dog person, says so. I would really love to have a golden retriever puppy for the fun of it all, but I also realize that it just might be better to adopt a fluffy furry adult creature of any breed--one that's kind of slow, like me....
*tossing hat and bag onto favorite lounge chair*
Lana
237.6 today
250.0 highest
185.0 goal
Lana, I didn't know your story until I read this, I am so sorry for you. I have a best friend whose marriage broke down due to infidelity on his part it is such a devastating blow. I hope you have good friends to help you through.1 -
Lana - LOL - pool? - we would love to sit by our pool! Hot and humid here. Dog - I think there are a ton of dogs in shelters and also different rescue agencies if you are looking for a certain breed. Part of me wishes we did that - but my son is training Maggie to hunt waterfowl. So we got a puppy. You will find the perfect dog and although sometimes the are way more frustrating than children - the unconditional love is really something special (:
Thanks to all the welcomes. I look forward to my journey again. Easier now as I am a gardener and lots of produce is coming out of my garden.
Wednesdays goals is to stick to my calorie limit on MFP.
If people use their news feed and want to add me as friend I am willing (:
Happy hump day!1
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