Hello Everyone! Well, in spite of my best efforts, the covid test came back positive....so far it has been cold symptoms, no fever, and an annoying coughing. I can still smell and taste and have experienced no loss of appetite. So far my husband feels fine and has no symptoms in spite of spending many hours in a car with me when this was starting. I have ordered at home tests and am hoping he will take one when they arrive today. Meanwhile we are staying home and I've been banished to the guest room-LOL!!
My return to 17DD is going well and I am already down a couple of pounds but my return to exercise is delayed until I feel better. I am hopeful that this will be mild and short-lived since we are both fully vaccinated and boosted. Shari, I hope your son will be feeling better soon!!
I'm glad you are all doing well with your plans!! Stay safe and well!!

DW sorry you have Covid and hope it stays mild. My DIL had it and son slept in different room. He did not get it! Several people I know have come down with it. Not anyone I have been in contact with as we are in AZ and they in different states, etc. long time friend went for pre op checkup including Covid test. Came back positive but it will be more than Five days so she is still on schedule for Wed surgery. If her test had been negative then she had to have a second test Sunday to be sure it was still negative.. Crazy how it works with the 5 days and good to go…no restest just go have surgery (will be 8 days since positive test for her)!

Sorry others you all know have Covid too…how is your neighbor Paula?? He sounded like he had a worse case than people who had vaccine are getting?? 🙏🏻

I am still working through family issues. Starting to feel like I will eventually have to accept things that can’t be changed and I know I can do it. For a person who wants to “fix everything” it is hard, lol. My IF is going well. I am eating more treats than I should, especially comfort foods. But my weight is stable. Not losing, but mot gaining either. I will be OK with that for right now.

Had some very sad news yesterday from MN. Old friends/neighbors, he fell at home a few months ago…result/paralyzed from neck down. On ventilator. Was in Rochester Mayo a long time. His kids Remodeled home to accommodate special wheelchair and shower etc. The day he was set to go home, his wife was admitted with heart issues, had open heart surgery and so never came home with him. After about 3 weeks recovering there, she died yesterday, age 77. Now he is all alone in his home with 24hr care but no loving wife of 50+ yrs with him. Please pray for Dave and Mary, may she RIP. 🙏🏻

Paula, I totally relate to the same cycle as yours. When I am too hungry, I reach for the easiest food, which is not the healthiest.

Dress shopping yesterday, brought home 2 dresses and now wondering what I was thinking! They are much tighter than I planned on wearing, though both the right color and great deals. Thought they would be great motivators to really lose weight and exercise, and this morning realized wedding is in 13 days! Will be retrying them on today.

So many sick, so much sadness. My prayers go out to the husband whose wife passed. Every day is a gift.

Hi Everybody! Diane, I feel so sad for your friend in MN. Prayers for him and his family! Paula, I'm glad to hear that your neighbor is hanging in there and able to be at home as he recovers. Shari, I'm glad to hear that your son is doing better! Good luck with your home projects! MJ, such an exciting time! Enjoy!!
I am doing well. If I don't feel worse tomorrow, I will try to do my Silver Sneakers exercise classes on zoom. Today my nose and cough have been much better but I took an unplanned mid morning nap in a chair. Later I took some vitamins and supplements that I have been inconsistent with in hopes of getting back to normal more quickly. My husband did take the test and it was negative.
Is anyone doing or have you tried the premium MFP? I just wondered if it was worth the $$ and what the benefits are. Have a good week!!

So it was 3 days of not following cycle 1 of 17dd and 3 days to get back to the weight of 6 days ago. With a wedding in 12 days and dresses too tight this was not good.

Paula, at bride request, dress is red. Still trying to make up my mind, after buying two, and thinking I will go shopping today. I really am not a shopper, know what I am looking for, and am regretting I bought dresses that were tight.

DW2, I had been taking supplements regularly but struggle with consistency now. Prayers for quick recovery for you.

So I am strictly following 17dd now but am not planning on continuing such strict adherence. Actually stretched out with husband yesterday and planning on working more on stretching and physical activity. Going to use internet again for line dancing lessons - husband and I had fun doing this before. To stick with it, I really need activities I enjoy.

DW, Thank for your kind words! I still have some struggles using my phone for this site sometimes. I am just more comfortable in general using my laptop instead of my phone. This is also an issue for me with WW. I use my laptop much more and am often reminded by the WW site to use my phone. Sheesh....I do use the phone sometimes but just prefer the laptop.

MJ, Strict adherence to C1 on the 17DD should produce results. It isn't easy but can be worth it, especially with a deadline in mind and knowing that eventually you will have more freedom in your food choices. I think red sounds lovely for the wedding!

Today was another good day for my eating and movement plan. So that's 2 consecutive days! I feel good and am happy to have a little 2 day streak going. Planning the same for tomorrow. Today I made a veggie and fruit smoothie with a little unsweetened almond milk (I am lactose intolerant). The smoothie was very filling and satisfying and it was only 1 point on my WW plan. Good news about my neighbor! His doctor is very pleased with his progress and said it is likely that he will need the oxygen for weeks instead of months. He is however experiencing some "brain fog," which is new. But at least his breathing is improving and he feels much better.

MJ, Yay for you for sticking to your plan. You are right, the upcoming wedding can be highly motivating. You have such a fun way to burn calories too. Will you be doing any line dancing at the wedding??

Shari, Hope all went well when you went in to the office, and congrats on your streak. Thanks for the update on your son. Prayers continue!

Yesterday was a bit of a struggle again for me. It wasn’t a total bust, but not up to my standard to consider adding it to my “streak.” Yesterday I was very tired, probably RA fatigue, which almost always accompanies my straying from plan. I rested a lot yesterday and actually fell asleep several times, so I think I needed the rest. Today was a better day all around for me (energized and not tired at all), but still not as compliant as I would have liked. It was a very frustrating day for me for reasons unrelated to diet. We are currently switching from one garbage/recycle company to another. In our township we must privately contract for these services as our township does not provide for them. There have been multiple and repeated mix ups related to our transition from our current trash company to our new one. If it wasn’t so frustrating, it would be funny! I didn’t want to open a bottle of wine, so I finally settled down with one ounce of coconut rum mixed with coconut seltzer along with my turkey cutlets and broccoli for dinner.

DW, Congrats on your success with the 17DD and IF... a winning combo. Woo Hoo! You sure have some fun ways to exercise. I have never been much of a dancer. I injured my left knee when I was in 8th grade and didn't get proper treatment. That knee is deformed and not an asset for dancing!

Shari, Nice to have a dinner out with friends! That is a very rare occurrence for me these days. The last time I was in a restaurant was July 2021 to celebrate a friends 83rd birthday. Well, at least I haven't been complaining about the saltiness of restaurant food lately!

MJ, My body is difficult in the morning too. Some days it takes me about 3 hours to feel somewhat "normal" because of the RA. Some days are better than others for me...and I have learned that getting enough rest is crucial.

Diane, Thinking about you and your family. Hugs and prayers as always!

We are on the western edge of the Nor'easter that has been in the news today. I think the snow here is just about over now. We got only 4 to 5 inches, not bad at all considering that areas to our east are seeing twice that amount and even much more. My day is off to an excellent start....egg white omelette with reduced fat feta cheese...very filling and satisfying. I am making turkey chili for supper, perfect for a snowy day. Beans are zero points on my WW personal as are the lean ground turkey and the canned diced tomatoes. I plan to make enough chili to last for a few days...so no excuses to stray from plan.....right? As they say in Fiddler on the Roof...."of course right!"

Thanks for reminder MJ….Stretching is so beneficial…I need to get back into the habit/routine of doing it! I hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding!

Paula…thanks for you prayers…much appreciated.
DW…wishing you continued success on 17dd. You are doing great!
Shari…good to hear you son is feeling better. Hope these Covid numbers continue to go down!

Life here is getting busy! I have colonoscopy prep tomorrow and procedure Wednesday. My sister and her husband arrive tomorrow to stay a month with us. I will check in again in a few days…take care all!

Hi Everybody! Shari, prayers for your Dad! Diane, I hope everything goes well tomorrow! MJ, I’m glad the 17dd is going well! Paula, Such exciting news!
I had an “ off” day yesterday because we went to Columbus and back but am doing better today. I did a huge shopping trip this morning because we are expecting quite a bit of snow over the next 2 days. Comfort foods were a temptation but I stocked up on healthy choices. Many schools have already closed for the rest of the week and the grocery was backed! Have a good evening!!