@katmary71 gas here is about $7.40/gal and we have it good because our provincial government is giving us a break in gas tax. Where my brother lives in BC gas is around $10/gal. This is all so stressful!! Wow! Good for you for doing all that after your surgery! Big hugs for a speedy recovery❤️

@Cornanda sounds like you had such a great time with your daughter! We really have to take it vantage of those times when we can❤️. I really should try that healthy minds app, I have tried several times to meditate, never with any success. Is that a baby alligator?

@trooworld you are really rocking your Tonal! 50,000 pounds lifted is huge! Good for you for all of the NSV‘s! You are really rocking this! The scale can be the weirdest thing, sometimes when I think I should have good loss, there is nothing other times when I am sure I have gained, there is a loss. Sometimes that dang scale just has a mind of its own! You’ve got this and it will be great next week :-).

@TeresaW1020 I am glad that you are facing Joe’s health head on. No matter how hard news is, if you know what the problem is, you can make a plan. I’m so sorry that you are having to deal with this ❤️.

@micaroo4 that salad that you made for your first day of vacation sounds like it was delicious! It sounds like you are going to have an amazing vacation.

@DanielleHeitzenrater My pup is exactly the same with some strange men, she loves my son and my brothers certain strange man she starts off barking. I always have treats in my pockets and as soon as a man is getting close to us I make sure that Vannie is aware that I am putting my hand in my pocket, then she is more interested in the treat than the man lol. Glad you found your Fitbit, I know I am lost without mine :-).

It has been a strange week, but I have been able to stay on track. I am going to get serious this week as I am at the top of my range and really not comfortable here. I think I will drop back to 1300 cal for the next week or two to get back into the middle of my range. I have got a couple of things this week where there will be quite a bit of food involved, so I will just have to plan accordingly. I wasn’t able to get to the gym except once last week, that really makes a difference for me. On Thursday when I usually do two classes at the gym, I had to bring Vannie to the chiropractor🥰. Can you believe there are chiropractors for dogs, never heard of such a thing before, but it is working! Vannie has had a chronic problem that the vet thought was in her back left patella since I brought her home at 10 weeks, her trainer asked me about it a couple of weeks ago how she kicks her back leg out at times so I told her what the vet said. She asked me if I had ever had her to a chiropractor to get it checked out. So yes, I am now that person who takes their dog to a chiropractor :-). Vannie is getting fixed up, so that makes me very happy! My cousin’s dog Louie came to stay for the weekend, the first night he laid in my room and whined until 1 a.m. I thought maybe he wanted my bedroom door open, so he came out and slept in the loft. At 5 AM Paisley came to my bed and said grandma Louis is awake, I think he’s nocturnal he keeps scratching at my door🤣. So I took him outside and all he wanted to do was try to catch squirrels and birds, had no interest going to the bathroom😜. The second night I made sure all the bedroom doors were opened and he was just fine, was quiet until 5 AM at which time he whined, I said “Louie be quiet go back to sleep” and he did until 7 AM L0L. He is a country dog in the city. He and Vannie had a great time playing all weekend long!. I was able to get to a spin class this morning and I’m definitely going to get to the gym three days this week!

Sorry I haven't posted weight, I've been away on holiday.
I'm flying back today so I will post my weight tomorrow.
Not sure what it will be like - I've done loads of walking but also loads of eating

@trooworld - Nice progress on the measuring! I like how you are finding these short youtube vids to work out here and there when you have time. That is a great way for a person who is allergic to exercise to sneak some in!

@laurelfit57 - yes, I definitely appreciate those special moments with my kiddos when they occur! Yes, it is a baby gator. I saw it plus 9 siblings and their Mom on a walk I went on. I've tried various ways to learn mediation and Healthy Minds has been the best one- give it a shot. I hope Vannie gets fixed up quick! Louis is so cute, if only he would settle down and sleep.

@Katmary71 - your soups sound delicious, but I can see how you might want a bit more variety- soon! Those pita chips will taste awesome when you're ready. Sounds like you are getting all your usual healthy routines done- good for you!

Today I go get my work badge. Not sure why I need one since I'm working from home. Maybe I'll lock myself out and have to show it to my husband to get back in the house? I start next Monday, I'm excited and a bit nervous. I'm going to try to get through my projects and cleaning during the week so that I can mostly relax next weekend. I'm trying to prepare by doing a month of menus, setting up a weight rack to help my workouts, and planning my daily routine so I don't skip exercise. I will also get in a big grocery shop and deep clean the house. Over the weekend I started sprucing up my office which is funny because I've worked in there for 10 years already, but I felt like it needed some freshening!

My Dad is being really stubborn about some stuff with my Mom and that has not been fun to deal with.


Have a great Monday!

Lisa

@vegan4lyfe2012
Sundays
6/5: 193.4
6/12: 194.4

@trooworld Thank you

@katmary71 those pita chips are so addictive, I can’t have them in my house unless I have a large group of people to eat them🤣. Good for you and the 8 pound weights! Glad you are getting your protective tray out tomorrow. Internet dating is definitely a whole New World! That recipe looks good!

@trooworld Vannie likes certain dogs, if they have good doggy manners she loves them, if they have poor doggy manners she tells them off🤣. Her and Louise get along great, they would play and play, then pass out, then one would look at the other and they would start it all over again🥰. That video is awesome! Eating at your house, sounds like eating in a top star restaurant all the time… Delicious! Good for you for earning another blue dot!! WOWZA 12.24” lost and 20 lbs!!!!🥳🥳🥳

@Cornanda New job, new office, a fresh start will be great! Wow you are getting super prepared for when you get back to work, really setting yourself up for success! I totally get that you are nervous, but it will be exciting :-) :-). So sorry that your dad is being stubborn, change is just so hard, big hugs to you my friend❤️

@Vegan4lyfe2012 did they really get engaged? That is so exciting!!!! Such cute pictures!

It is going to be an extremely hectic week. It is my uncle celebration for life this weekend, my brother is coming in for it and staying with me. Little Louie was an excited pee-er, so on top of getting ready for the weekend, I now have to shampoo the carpets. Luckily one of my neighbours has a carpet cleaner I can borrow:). I will try to get the main floor all deep cleaned tomorrow and then hopefully clean the carpets on Wednesday. I had a great day today, my favourite spin class, food was on track and thanks to @micaroo I picked up some goat cheese on the way home from the gym and made an awesome salad for lunch!

Weigh in Day:Tuesday
PW: 175.5 lbs (79.6 kg)
CW: 175 (79.4 kg)

The difference in numbers is near-microscopical, but considering how much mind-power it took to achieve it, I am content Last week was FULL of social gatherings, including a two-day company retreat (with an unlimited supply of salted peanuts - I cannot resist them!). On the few days I was not eating out, I vigorously stuck to calorie counting and went for a run but it was a struggle all the way through.

@vegan4lyfe2012 - Congrats to Hunter and Michael!

@trooworld I am happy that I found the fit bit and wow 6.29 this is getting crazy the prices are skyrocketing food, gas, clothes everything bills going up ugh! Ruger is a bluetick coonhound and he hates baths but loves the creeks and beach hahah he is gett5ing better with car rides and meeting new people.

@Frutoschrysalis it is rough with kids I understand that one I have been battling mine to try and eat healthier they will with some things but not all!!! it is still a win for you and also the important thing is you are trying and that is always the first step and confronting the issue instead of letting it go I know it is upsetting but it happens to all we are only human but you are here and that means you want a change for the better!! keep up the good work you are doing great! I wish I was down to that weight again it has been so hard to take any off it is coming slowly but it is hard. I hope your baby feels better that is always hard when they don't feel good I always feel bad when mine are sick!!

@laurelfit57 Good luck with the carpets, sounds like you did awesome today with your goals!

@tupsundus half a pound is pretty awesome especially being surrounded by a snack you love!

@trooworld So happy you're in the zone, yes! It's amazing how hard it can be to get back into it then when you're in it things don't seem as difficult.

@Frutoschrysalis So glad your son likes being outside with you, that makes getting your steps way easier.

@DanielleHeltzenrater Ruger is too cute for words, oh my gosh I'd give that baby a ton of treats with those eyes! I love him sitting in that chair, that's hilarious!

@krea4 Haha, so glad you had fun, sometimes it's worth a little gain! My last big vacation I put on 7lbs of muscle but it came off pretty fast. Glad you and your friend are doing a challenge together, they're so fun!

Hi everyone, moving through another week! I did my workout and went to the farmer's market for some peaches (can't eat seeds so no berries) then stopped by my brother's house and came home for a phone appointment. Not much else new, I'm starting a belly dancing challenge with a few friends on here but one thing after another keeps going wrong, the videos were made private while we all waited to get finger cymbals so I'm finding ones we can put together to have a little fun with it. Not much going on tomorrow, Thursday is real busy so I'll try to get things out of the way tomorrow. Oh I ordered more sunflower seeds from a company so more planting will be happening soon! I'm watering at the food bank farm half of the week for the next few weeks so the head of it can take some breaks. Have a great Wednesday!

My beloved cat Scout passed away this morning around 4:00am. Everything was normal with him all night. He slept on the bed with me. In the wee hours of the morning, he got up and I heard him get a drink and use the litter box, then he returned to the bed with me. I had a hand on him, kind of petting him in my semi-sleep stage, when I felt him stiffen and shudder, and then there was a gasp, and that was it - he was gone. At least it was a peaceful passing. He was home, with me, no fear, no distress. I think his heart just stopped. I will miss him something awful; I think Earl will miss him too. This is a photo that Rich took of Scout on Sunday afternoon. Scout looks a little pissed off because Rich had been annoying him.


Scout was almost 15 years old. I adopted him in February 2010 when he was about 2-1/2.

Good morning, Team! This will be a quick flyby, but I wanted to at least let you know I’m still hanging on. Our visit with Joe’s family didn’t go as we expected. They showed-up Saturday evening and it was great to see them. They were going to come to church with us but Sunday morning Joe was acting out of his head. I called the ambulance, and he was diagnosed with another UTI. He got out of the hospital Monday afternoon, and we were able to take him to Chuck E Cheese to spend time with his granddaughter, but it wasn’t good. He was so tired and loopy that we barely made it through dinner, and I had to leave and take him home. His son and daughter-in-law were incredibly kind and understanding, but I felt so bad for them. And for Joe and I. We had really wanted this visit! Anyway, such is the story of our lives. Y’all know that we have been in the hospital at least once every single month since last November so at least we got June out of the way. Yeah, I gotta laugh or I might be the one to lose their mind. Sorry to be such a downer. I did read all your posts and look forward to getting back in the conversation soon.


@broncobuddee please just mark me as a NWI this week. With everything going on, I completely forgot.

@FushiaKat It's one of those flares that happen because you're doing everything right which makes no sense, correct?! I hope you're feeling better soon, I know that's so frustrating. Yes for perfect popcorn!

@micaroo4 I'm so sorry to hear about Scout, huge hug. I'm glad you two found each other.

@TeresaW1020 I'm so sorry to hear about Joe's UTI, sounds like a real rough time for him, he and you have been through so much. As always you two are in my prayers and thoughts. You're doing amazing coping through all of this, I know I said it before but keeping up here and with your church with Joe's health issues you're absolutely amazing in your strength.

@trooworld If you ever want to join in with belly dancing please do, I can send you videos if you want to try it as well! Yeah I have the hips since I'm pear-shaped! With my fusions I know better than to look in the mirror or my flailing around pretending I'm something special is ruined!

@DanielleHeltzenrater Well no wonder he's looking like that, he gets peanut butter treats, I'd look at you like that too! He sounds like he's a lot of fun, one of my cats loves checking out my garden goodies especially the mustard greens which is pretty weird.

Hi everyone! Having a little increased mouth pain, I think it's because I drank lemon water and the acid is irritating so I'm continuing to take IB Profen (don't know why it's wearing me out, maybe just healing but I'm real pale too). Watered at the food bank farm and did stuff around the house and in the yard, not a very eventful day. Tomorrow's busy so I need to get some things done tonight, my summer challenge is done just need to meditate before bed. I need to come up with a small Father's Day gift, may go to Trader Joe's Friday and pick up a succulent garden though I could probably make one, just don't feel like it. Tomorrow's PT and the charity board meeting, weirdly I'm getting advertisements for my business the charity now so I guess when she was licensed she gave all our names and now marketing has my name. Have a great Thursday!

@DanielleHeitzenrater - your pooch is sooo cute!

@TeresaW1020 - Ohhhh, I'm so sorry to hear that Joe was in the hospital again and when his son and fam were visiting. You are incredibly strong. Don't forget that. I'm sure at times you don't feel that way, so maybe you needed that reminder. Sending you hugs and prayers.

@trooworld - congrats on the Blue Dot and staying out of the cafe and a workout!

I think I planned myself too many things to get ready for my new job. I've pushed and got a lot done. However it lands, I will remember I tried my best and things will definitely be better, just maybe not perfect. And that's OK. I've put up a great week with eating and exercise. Doing well with my summer challenge goals!

Gotta run- busy day ahead!

Lisa