Serial Starters

*** July 31 ***

Goodbye July - 🧡

Getting ready to go up to NYC. So much covid still going around--will be wearing mask and not eating or drinking anything on the plane.

Sara - I hope you have a relaxing day today.

Missy - Congrats on the improvement with the two jobs.
Good luck with the statement of purpose for the MBA.
There's lots of examples online. I didn't read them, but if it fits with your personality, include a tiny bit about being of service and helping others, so the thing isn't all "me-me-me".
I hope that you aren't offended by this un-asked-for advice.
Big hugs 🤗

Waves to anyone who pops by the Cabana Club today 🌴

Lana

264.4 today

Happy August!

Love this "topic title.."

Here I Go Again..... Day 1 ... Fresh Month - Fresh Start....

Gotta get 30 lbs OFF!

Oh how I hope I will stay steady and not give up this time!

Have A Happy, Blessed, and Goal Reachin' month y'all!

*** August 2 ***

Sara - Ooooooh - yes, savor the days without 🐉 Dragon Lady.

Sassy - what an amazing sky in that photo of yours!

*waving to Andreas for more coffee*

Lana

265.8 today

*** August 5 ***

Hello Alatariel and welcome ✨
It's best to not look back. Just look forward.

For me, it's all about the grocery store and what I bring into the house. It sounds like you have a social life and eat out from time to time, so those times can be your splurges, but make home "safer".
Stock up on lean protein and veggies, pre-cooked if necessary. Don't sentence yourself to only salads.
Where do you live? Are you able to get out walking, or is it too hot right now?
Sending hugs 🤗

Good morning Sara ☀️
I hope that your day flies by and you are soon home and happy for the weekend. Any plans besides the well-deserved R&R?

Sassy, how are you doing down there? Drink your water!

Waves to the rest of the Cabana Club 👋🏻 The Boys have a nice Friday Happy Hour planned, with some new music 🎵
Lana

269.0 I didn't want to type this, but best to face it. Grocery store fail last week brought candy into the house. All gone now.

I'm clinging here. Not up to speed for daily log in/posting, but I haven't checked out entirely. Busy with dogs--last week before school/work resumes. My daughter arrives 8/11 and it's always harder for me to lose weight when my kids are with me--guess I'd better figure it out. She plans to stay (although I don't assume that means she WILL; she's very changeable).

We had some coolish weather for a couple of days--didn't get above 88. Still very humid and it makes me laugh that I consider 88 "coolish." How quickly I've fallen

Jem is getting big and strong. Thank goodness I've got him listening pretty well to the most critical commands. Skye is her dear, sweet self. Getting her enough exercise continues to be the central organizing principle of my life, haha. Easier with Jem to distract/play with her some.

Hope all are well and happy.
Maureen

*** August 7 ***

Good morning everybody 🌼

Maureen - Check in when you can. Yes, it's good for both of your pups to have each other for company and playtime. Good to hear that your daughter is coming this week.

Sara - Interesting about the ankle bracelets. I've never had one--never clued in that they are adjustable, but now I understand why some that I've seen on people had a little bit hanging down. I guess those are the links that are not needed for that person. Do you have in your area one of those make your own jewelry-beading places? You could make yourself some extenders there and have them attach them to your favorite ankle bracelets.

I love Sundays with their sense of no need to get anything done.

Waves to all who stop by later on.

Lana
266.0 today

*** August 8 ***

Oh my, it's Monday 😮

I've decided that I am going to try walking today. There are two other ladies signed up for the Pumpkin Loop Trail Meetup, so if I can only walk a portion of it and turn around, they can keep each other company and continue. It will be only 80-ish degrees then, so I'm going to see what I can do.

I'll check in again later.

Have a good day y'all 🌸

Lana

266.8 today
yesterday: 30+ min flopping around in the pool

Good morning.

Lana, good job with the walking. I'm averaging 4-5 miles a day right now without jogging-- sore ankle, bad cough still (I think it's a post-Covid thing; getting better just in the last 2 days, thankfully). Allergies and injuries are the bane of my existence.

I'm trying to find something that will fill me up for breakfast. Too often, eating breakfast just makes me hungrier all day long. Usually I just delay eating until as late in the morning as possible--I know that's not recommended, but honestly, it doesn't really matter, I've found; whatever works to reduce total daily cal intake is best. But I've been getting hungry early in the day, hence the need for a more filling breakfast. I just tried adding a serving of peanut butter to my morning oatmeal--we'll see how that goes!

Have a good day, folks.