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All y'all with the storms, sounds like you've done ok. I hope that's true. We lived in OK when I was born/after that; my folks had 5 little kids. The advice was to pack your kids in the car in the carport if a tornado was likely. My mom says she decided waking 5 kids in the middle of the night was worse, so she never moved us. And now I wonder what made anyone think the carport was safer?
We had 60F by noon and I spent a lovely 1.5 hours in the dog park by a river. It was busy but folks were good about social distancing. Watching the dogs that would swim and those that wouldn't (like my two numbskulls) was hilarious. I should get video (how useful of me to think of that now).
Lana, my pattern is 2-3 days under goal, 1 day at maintenance, 1 day over maintenance. The overall trend is down but omg so slowly. I either need to do better or be ok with how long it will take. And the thought of having to reduce my calories as I lose is painful. Why doesn't MFP adjust down your cals according to your settings every time you do a check in? That would make more sense IYAM (which no one is doing, of course).
Trying to decide where to go out walking next. My friend might be home to walk with me--at a distance, of course. I am so excited that it is so nice. Need to shop too, but *not* so excited. I hate shopping. And cooking. And cleaning.
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I get the depression Lana. As long as I feel this way I'll never lose weight. It's raining here again and to continue. Had some upsetting news. We really aren't close to Philadelphia but the way the government is cutting up our state out region will be opened up with them. We have had very little COVID 19. We live in the middle of no where surrounded by 3 mountains. It takes 30 minutes to get to a Wal-Mart or Mcdonalds. It's really distressing.2
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We are good here in Mo. Heavy rain, yesterday morning. But, nothing crazy. Still chances of rain this week..... hopefully, not crazy storms...1
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Welcome home!!LanaCabana537 wrote: »Sara!!!
I made it!
I had to change my user name a bit, but Whew~~
Lana
*tossing bag and towel onto favorite lounge chair*
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So glad I checked the weather report we are usually a very low humidity so it is now 54% which would explain the sweating here - I was beginning to worry......2
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Sara, I hear you! I sweat like nobody's business. When thin and in great shape-high school basketball team--I sweated so much people thought something was wrong. But I played nearly every minute of every game and never wore out; I just sweated a lot. Add 90 lbs, many years, and greatly reduced fitness. And then add a medication that causes extra sweating as a side-effect. I'm always wet. It's one of the primary reasons I'd like to lose weight--although my "natural" sweat setting and the medication won't change, but losing a significant amount of fat would have to help. I hope. I'd sure hate to lose all that weight "for nothing."
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MONDAY
Good morning,
No crowded CA beaches for me - they are too far away - and hey they are too crowded. I have to go to deal with Mrs Monster and clean out the cubicle because it is a mess and needs to look better. I also need help with getting the "phone attached" so I can attend meetings and get a production report printed that I do not have access to this week. I will remedy that for next week but I am stuck this week. Trip to Post Office to send cousin a book and I should be done before lunch. We shall see.
Roasting Yukon Gold and Sweet Potatoes with Asparagus to set up a couple different meals.
Wave to all who follow. Stay safe out there.1 -
Good morning All~~
Hello Sara! Good luck dealing with Mrs. Monster today. Alejandro will be with you with the large can of "you-know-what spray." 😉
I am glad that everyone is surviving whatever weather they are having. Big thunderstorms rolled through here last night, but thankfully I slept through them.
*tossing hat and beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for later*
Lana
253.4 today
258.8 highest
179.0 goal1 -
Good morning.
Mrs. Monster...LOL Love the nickname.
Lana - sending you big hugs - you got this....sounds like a plan is being hatched as I type.
Responses to my trees post- yes we bought the trees through a program at the county land conservation. They are tiny trees, but cost about a buck a piece. So even if 25% live it is still a good deal. The home we remodeled a couple years back is on 6 acres so we are trying to fill some of it up with trees.
Maureen - I hope you enjoyed the beauty of a weekend Wisconsin put together for us. Was great to be outside.
Runa - waves. Glad you are going well!
Tracy- Holy smokes that is alot of scrubbing! I can see the shine from here!
Waves to Holly, Dawn and all others who stop by.
Lynn2 -
Mrs Monster update, she was really not to be bothered with me today - she deferred to the Lead who will be in tomorrow as MM has next two days off. So I cleaned up and scooted out of there. I will probably have to bring in my computer to have drives installed, but with any luck it will not be this week.
Lynn what kind of trees? Are they good windbreaker trees? Details please.
They are taking out the shrubs in the building next to me and had the kindness to wait until 9am to start. I am hoping the grinder goes around the corner at some point to share the noise with the neighbors.
Brought home my hot pot and water jug that has written on it how many ounces I have had. Very naked my cubicle. I left my silk flower and humidifier. Dont want to make it look like I was "let go".
I have gotten out of the habit of taking my water pill so if I start tonight it will be interesting to see if the scale shows anything.
Too noisy yet to take a nap, and too much dust being thrown around. Hmmmm what to do?
I am with Lynn, Lana any plan that you start is a great beginning.
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Sarah - we planted White cedar and some white pine (yes wind break) and some oak trees. I also planted some elderberry bushes/trees. I love to make elderberry wine
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Sara - back in the day when I took a water pill, my doctor had me take it in the morning, so that it didn't wake me up in the middle of the night with having to go to the bathroom.
In the ensuing years, we found other blood pressure meds that were better for me than a water pill. Every Body is different though.
Lynn - many years ago, my parents planted what seemed like a hundred various pine trees (for a dollar apiece?) and a few select little maple babies. By the time my folks passed away and we had to sell their home, there were nice sections of "forest" all around their house. This was in Saratoga County, NY. My mother used to call it her "state park".
I wish you luck with all of your little green ones!
Waving to Dawn and Kathryn (where are you Kathryn? 😥) and Tracy and Holly and Runa and Meghan in Alachua Florida and Saltine in Winnipeg and Tracey in Edmonton and Missy in the Northeast and Maureeeeeeeen 2 hours away from Lynn.
It is after 5PM here.....
*snapping fingers for The Cabana Boys to start serving zero-point zero-calorie keto-friendly refreshments*
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Lynn, if I could I'd send you some of the maple seedlings all over our yard, I would. It's a jungle out there. Argh!! Maureen you would be proud of me. I walked in the drizzle this morning. At least the sun came out this afternoon. The doctor said I could double my meds so I'm going to see if it helps the downers. Waves to all.2
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Lana puffy ankles is my main reason to see if the hctz will do any good. That and it might look nicer on the scale, but ankles first. I stopped wearing socks..... and looked down
. Because of my other meds it was suggested this one I take with dinner and as I drink enough water - I still get up middle of the night so it doesnt matter.
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Lynn, if I could I'd send you some of the maple seedlings all over our yard, I would. It's a jungle out there. Argh!! Maureen you would be proud of me. I walked in the drizzle this morning. At least the sun came out this afternoon. The doctor said I could double my meds so I'm going to see if it helps the downers. Waves to all.
Way to go, Holly. I walked in the rain and thought about y'all. I decided that the first couple of minutes are a bit annoying, but once I was good and wet, I barely noticed the rain. Running in the rain seems a lot easier, but my knee isn't ready. Started PT last week, though--via Zoom. Running in the rain is easier b/c you get so much "feedback" ("NOOOOOOO") from the rest of your body when you start out that you don't notice the rain. And once you are hot, it feels so good.
Lynn, where did you get the trees? Sounds like a good plan and a lot of work. How far apart did you space the trees and how deep did you plant?
As of today I've lost 11 lbs in 60 days, just over 5 days to lose each lb. I can live with that. I'm trying not to eat back my exercise cals but some days, I'm just hungrier so I do. The exercise is still walking and not terribly vigorous, but all the fresh air does whet my appetite.
I may have to go to Florida at the beginning of June to take care of my mom if my sister has surgery. Still have a reservation to visit another sister in AZ (on the Navajo reservation) on June 19 and can't decide if I should cancel it. Canceling is free before May 1. I really want to see my sibs and mom in FL and my sis in AZ, but so many variables--including, will I be safe to see mom if I fly there? I know airports are pretty empty right now but what will it look like in another 5 weeks? I'd risk getting it now/sooner if I knew I could only get it once, but that is far from clear yet. Sigh.
I had a 2nd lovely walk in beautiful evening weather today. Dogs are so happy.
Take care, all.
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TUESDAY
Good morning,
Up with dog who is fed and back in bed - I will do likewise soon.
Back to work, if I dont sound too enthusiastic it is my Monday - get the tea going and see what happens.
Maureen - Great Job!! I also understand your hesitancy about flying see if you can get a N95 masks at a medical supply store and wash your hands like crazy. If she has her surgery, I just reread. Be prepared for your safety anyway.
I need to get my assets off my chair (knit a little less) and get outside and walk more. My food choices are pretty stinky right now (all emotional and stress), and I have put off making things - lazy and bored - not good together.
So with any luck I will roast vegetables and then make two sets of meals.
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Hi All~~
Sara - copy that on the water pill! Also on the getting up to go to the bathroom. I've had that all my life.
Maureen - congratulations on the weight loss! You are working hard at it, and you are getting good results!
Yay Holly for walking in the rain !
I have an online therapy appointment. A walk after that, which I am looking forward to.
Waving to Dawn and Lynn and Tracy and Runa and Missy and Kathryn and everyone else who stops by later on~~
BBL
253.8 today
258.8 highest
179.0 goal1 -
Stopping in to wave! be back later...
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Just wanted to pop in and say HI! Seems like forever.
I am not sure if I will ever be able to catch up with past posts!
Hope everyone is doing well. I will pop back in and post more later.2 -
hickchic67 wrote: »Just wanted to pop in and say HI! Seems like forever.
I am not sure if I will ever be able to catch up with past posts!
Hope everyone is doing well. I will pop back in and post more later.
Kathryn - OMGosh it is So good to see you. Listen, it is far more important that you jump back into your lounge chair here by the pool than to worry about being able to read back over everything. That is too much.
I am so glad to see you. Just chill and let The Boys massage your feet, .....really.
Big Big smooshie hugs~
Lana2 -
Hey you All~~
I'm a bit superstitious. OK, as a theater person, I am very superstitious. Certain things have great meaning for me...
A full sized adult rabbit just appeared in my back yard. I have not seen one since late last autumn. I will never know whether this is the same creature as last year, but boy am I happy to see it. I am hoping that this is "my bunny of good luck" from last year.
crossing fingers he or she comes by again every day
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Lana, do you like bunnies? I hope this one was good luck for you. I had 10--yes, 10--back in 2015/16. It was so cute but too much work. I bought my kids "two females." Uh huh. 8 babies later, we had chaos and cuteness.
The dark one is Daddy/Pablo, and the lighter one is Mama.
The bottom row is the 2nd litter of 4. We found the first litter on March 28 and I immediately removed Daddy--then was reading up to figure out what to do next, and discovered they mate right after birth. Yup, Mama had 4 more exactly 28 days later.
I have video of 9 eating at once (Daddy had to be kept away from Momma at that point), and playtime on my deck. So glad I had those.
We had a few die, and placed all the rest eventually.
I hope everyone is doing well. I had a good, busy day with work and walking with the dogs. Cloudy, humid, but at least warmish here--hurray.
Stay well.
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WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Dog is fed and content for now.
Maureen - my gosh you could have been flooded with bunnies!! They are adorable.
Lana is pictures of bunnies the same thing for good luck??
Roasted my asparagus and potatoes while I worked and will attempt the pasta dish my father sent me. Boredom is making for bad food choices, so I need to stop that for awhile. I also made myself go walking on one break and after dinner. Small steps back to a better place.
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Maureen - how adorable! Little bundles of fur~~ Yes ten of them must have been a lot of work.
Sara - yes I think that photos will fill the bill. I hope that you enjoy the working from home. No weirdos chattering next to you, etc.
The pool boys are coming (for real) today to open the pool. I am looking forward to looking at the blue-ness.
BBL
Lana1 -
Good morning!
I would love 10 bunnies if I did not have to clean up after them. How adorable!
Looking at rain out the window today and yesterday....April showers bring May flowers.
A couple of things - small steps to get right again. I stopped having a glass of wine most nights - reserving for weekend nights. This week I stopped the extra snacks after dinner as well. The bad thing I stopped since our routine got flipped upside down is my morning walk. Still do my lunch walk. But that will be next weeks goal. Would've done this week - but too much rain Yes Maureen I know - walk in the rain. Too lazy in the AM.
Kathryn - also very glad to see you well!
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I am taking today off b/c of the rain I needed a break so any excuse . . . but the day's not over and if I get desperate, I'll head out for a couple miles without the dogs. I don't think they could stand it on leash and I do not want the mud of a dog park today.
The bunnies were absolutely adorable and if any of my kids had helped, we might still have them. They were not what anyone bargained for, however and they poop so, so much. It's great fertilizer but my neighbor complained about the smell (hello, we smell farms around here . . .) So I made my decision.
Doing back and knee PT exercises, and I can really feel it in my abdomen. Back is a bit "iffy" right now. Knee--can tell any difference but I just got started. My legs are stronger already, though.
Hoping all are well and happy today.
Maureen
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THURSDAY
Good morning,
Lynn, I caught this as I was scrolling - do you have an elderberry wine party when your crop is done?
Boss is back at work - which means meetings and emails- bleh.
Temps are down to "normal" for us which is nice. The heat will find us soon enough.
Water pill and drinking lots of water is showing on the scale and that is a nice change.
Wave to all who follow, stay safe.1 -
Good morning Sara~~
The past 14 days I've been "recovering" from the Las Vegas Icky Experience, and my eating has been way too liberal and unplanned. Mr. Scale has been tracking for me. Today was a jolt.
It's time to get with the program Lana!
Waves to all who follow~~
Lana
256.8 today
258.8 highest
179.0 goal3 -
Happy Thursday (I just realized I thought it was Friday and I had to correct my greeting). I slept late--all week, basically. I miss my early morning rising but for the most part I am sleeping better (yeah!). We had fierce winds last night and I fell asleep listening to it, plus my wind chime. I love falling asleep like that.
Lots of work for the next 2 days but also my house cleaner is coming today, for which I am SO grateful.
Sara, I thought you were working from home?
Lana, some things just need time; I'm guessing that sooner or later, that time will become a memory without emotional impact. And hopefully, one that you can find humor in.
We have sun today and I'm happy about that. My daughter and I will go to my work site--it's an off-campus site that no one else uses--while the cleaner is in the house. Dogs can go too I need to look around there and see what I've been forgetting about for my students. I can do my afternoon hours and then just come home to a clean house.
Stay healthy, all.1 -
Good morning
Lana - I too got a jolt this week from the scale. Shouldn't be a surprise...I deserve it- every last ounce.
Sara - I may have an elderberry party - yes! that is grand idea! In the past year I used up alot of my favorite wines for wedding events - it is time to restock!
Maureen - have a great outing!
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Lynn
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GW 189 by 5/31
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