@swenson19d Is a phone visit with your doctor an option? Glad Bear and Cori are getting along so well. Hey, and 86 is good in my book!

Happy February Fools Day to all!

Welcome @eleanorhawkins and @noblsheep.

I am back into tracking which I haven't done for a long time....managed to stay within 5 lbs of goal weight. But now, I am focused on strength and recomping to gain lean muscle as I try to stave off bone density issues. That being said, I am really focusing on Macros, which I have ignored. A lot of Peloton friends are more knowledgeable and we are sharing ideas. I am sticking to a protein goal in grams, with carbs and fat making up the rest to get to my daily calories and adding back workout calories, but adding them back as fat and carbs so that regardless of how much I burn a day, I will always know where I stand with my protein goals.

Its all new to me and I struggle to get enough protein because I love chocolate, wine, sweets, bread. But I am doing less crazy cardio and more strength so it calls for more protein. It will be a learning experience!

@shanaber I agree with @RunsOnEspresso ....I remember late high school and on and not much before that....weird.

@ddmom0811 Thin mints and SAmoas are my downfall!

@quilteryoyo Sorry your missing your dad! It's just hard....

Love the explanation @quilteryoyo.

Scales up about 1lb today. Them is the weirdness of scales lol.

Stationery bike, weights and a Ride to work again. 7min flat. It's now faster to cycle than drive and park.

How is everyone today. I hear its groundhog day?

Scales continues its stubborn streak, up another 100gm (half a pound) this morning. I'm more amused that anything. My tracking is on point, so it's going to go down soon. And trend is still going down. That's all that matters.

Not a lot to report atm. I'm glad to say I'm feeling just even. Not up, not down. Its a nice place to be.

@noblsheep Funny you don't think burgers when it's a staple here. 8/10 fast food options here seems to be a burger. I did use the study timers before, I have just resorted to telling myself "no". A looming deadline had motivated me today.

@ddmom0811 love the change!


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I gotta make changes. Im tired of the belly roll in the way and tight clothes.

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@shanaber Love the idea of that project! I should do something similar with my parents, they both had pretty epic lives and I really want to know more than the bits and pieces they told me (and I remember) from when I was a kid.

@swenson19d Recently I've been doing pomodoro timers, where I try to focus for 25 mins at a time, then get up and do something else for a few minutes before coming back and "resetting". That way even if I get distracted and start doing other stuff I only waste 25 minutes. Dunno if that might work for you?

@noblsheep - I think you could do something like what we are doing. You just have to get their buy in to participate and then send them an email each week with a question they can respond to. They could do it together or each separately and just tell them to include as much detail as they can - it is good to go off on tangents as you remember things. We have enjoyed looking back and remembering fun times and different people in our lives. Dh is getting more into his college and professional years.
On the pomodoro timers - that book on the brain that I am listening to just covered that as a way to become more focused. He talked about doing analytical meditation (I had never heard of it before) and then about the timer idea. Basically he said it helps to focus intently, then take the break to allow your brain to 'rest' for 5 minutes and they have found people are much more productive and creative.
@avidkeo - I am pretty sure (prepandemic) a bike would be a faster commute here if you could do it without a car hitting you. For the most part LA is not cycling commute friendly but it is improving.
@ddmom0811 - Wow! Your results are fantastic and you look awesome!
@quilteryoyo - I love the numerology connection. We have something similar in my family but not quite to the same degree, around the number 5.
@bearly63 - I struggle with getting more protein in too. I am thinking about not using protein products, shakes, bars, powders and the likes, and I am honestly not sure how I can do it. I am trying to cut out added sugars and oils like palm oil too and most of the drinks and bars have one or both or a sugar substitute like Sucralose which is also not good. If I am going to use anything the best option seems to be the powders as they have the least amount of added stuff in them.

I was also reading that magnesium oxide and tart cherry juice are a good combination for relaxation, calming and better sleep. Has anyone tried them?

We had agility last night and wow it took a toll on both Hobbes and me. He was SO excited I should have taken a video just to capture his vocalizations! The course was a lot of running for both of us and he still isn't moving much this morning. I did drop his jump height down to lesson the impact on his joints now that he is getting older. It immediately made my hamstring sore. Nothing I can change though to fix it for me though. I am sure it is the uneven grass surface and the stopping and turning required. Good thing I planned a short walk for later this afternoon and just some yoga and upper body strength training today.

@swenson19d Phil did see it's shadow, so 6 more weeks of winter. Sorry about the school woes. I would think that there would be a way to rectify those glitches and get credit. I'd be really upset if I did the work and got a zero for not completing it. But, B's aren't bad. I hope the new medicine helps Cori. I didn't realize DD was sick. Hope the doctor has answers.