Sorry, I've been MIA yet again. After poor health since January, I ended up with seasonal flu (yes, I did have the vaccine! But it's not 100%). I am just recovering now. The good news is I lost weight, lol! The bad news is I feel I now want to eat all the meals I missed while I had the flu, and I am so weak it's unbelievable. I'm finding it really challenging to do things like walking a very short distance or housework. Just waiting to get COVID-19 next! There have been some cases locally, but looks like it's going to get everywhere the way it's going. I hope you are all keeping as safe.

I'm going to focus on doing little bits of housework until I feel a bit better, and I will need the energy to cope with work. I'm not going to go to the gym until the epidemic passes over - it's not the most hygienic of places at the best of times! But will try to build my strength up again at home as I recover.

I'm catching up on all your news. I hope your daughter is well, Suzy, and not too stressed. Sounds like you will have some exciting news very soon! I am worse than you with my weight - I'm about 10lb heavier than I was a year ago. Like you, I'm still lighter than when I started, which I honestly think is major - at least we haven't been gaining all these years! I have used herbal teas before to help to stop eating - it does work a little, I think.

Well done on the steps, Milove!

Snoozie, I hope your thyroid meds are working OK. Good luck with your tests. Looks like you have things in hand with the portion control and healthy cooking. I agree that it's frustrating when things aren't too tasty after all the work of cooking, lol! Oh, you asked if I had a cooker, yet - no, I don't! I can't believe it's been this long! I'm managing with my pressure cooker and microwave. Not ideal.

Thanks, Suzy. I honestly don't know about the cooker - it's a problem with my kitchen not fitting safety regulations and I can't seem to get any answers.

Good for you for taking advantage of the nicer weather even with your aches and pains. I don’t know enough about thyroid issues to ask intelligent questions but I really hope they get it all figured out quickly.

I was doing so good y’all. Really good! Then I got a phone call from my son on Friday that he was driving down from Nashville for the weekend. His girlfriend is touring with Little Big Town and they were in Atlanta tonight so he was picking her up and spending a couple nights with us. He wants to spend some time with his sister before she has the baby. So....last night I blew it (cheese dip and wine!). Today wasn’t much better. Tomorrow is already doomed. Why can’t I stick to my guns when my plans are interrupted? Why can’t I continue to eat healthy and avoid the alcohol in social situations? Ugh. That’s something I really need to figure out.

It’s really good to have my kids here though. To see my son three times in less than four months? Priceless!!!

I love that, “just the trees, not the whole forest.” ❤️

Good Morning,

Ladies what I am reading and feeling we are not giving up we are pushing through and we are going to be winners

I am a yo-yo up and down on the scales!!

I ended up driving my daughter to the hospital today and her husband met us there. She may have to have a c-section. I wasn’t allowed to stay and be there with her because they’re only allowing one person per patient throughout the entire hospital. It was so hard to leave there not knowing what’s going to happen, to not be there if she needs me. We won’t be able to see her or the baby until she returns home. 😢

How difficult for you, Suzy. I hope they are managing to keep in touch, but I know it's not always possible and might go on a while. Hopefully she can get home quickly after delivery. Are you able to Skype or anything like that? Fingers crossed, hoping it all goes as well it can do. *hugs*