September 28-October 4, 2022
SarahMaxx
Posts: 1,991 Member
LW: 131.0
TW: 130.0
Happy hump day, ladies. I can't believe I just typed October. The days are getting so much shorter and a little cooler here on the East Coast. I love fall but kind of dread the short amount of daylight that will come soon. Thankfully, I hit the low end of my swing on weigh-in day this week.
I've enjoyed my time alone the last few days, but I'm realizing how much my other half does as I assume all the household, pet care, and other chores. We are good about each doing their share when we're both here.
Keeping my weight steady for the next few days will be a bit trying. I'm still having with the tissue around my implant post and the only appointment I could get for tomorrow is a half hour before my class starts. If it's a quick appointment, I can make it for most of the class, but if it goes too long, I will have to miss it. And my walking buddy is at her own doctor's appointment today, so I'm on my own to walk. I'm also going out to dinner with a neighbor tonight. I'm not really looking forward to it because she talks constantly and repeats things constantly, but I feel sorry for her. She lives alone, and because of her over-chattiness, she doesn't have many people willing to spend much time with her. But beneath it all, she's a good person and she mentioned to another neighbor that she really wanted to go out to dinner but no one seems to want to go. So I'm taking one for the team. Add less activity and restaurant food, and it makes it hard to stay the course, but I'd do my best.
But I'm feeling very grateful today. This morning I got a call from my BFF who now lives in Palm Desert, CA. She is 70 but continues to work because a divorce a few years ago left her in bad shape financially. She works for a large hospital out there and was walking out of the hospital cafeteria recently carrying a salad and her foot hit something and she fell. She banged up both knees badly and she broke her right arm! She lives alone, so you can imagine. And as I've mentioned, we have another close friend who just had a mass removed from his abdomen and they're now waiting for lab results. So of course, my implant issues and tummy complaints seem like nothing compared to that. I am so amazed at the grace and humor both of my friends bring to their challenges and it reminds me to try to live each day with joy and gratitude.
Well before I run (once again have a long to-do list), here are my 7-day averages from last week.
Steps = 12,076
Kcals burned = 1,759
Stairs = 13 floors
Goals to come. Look forward to hearing from everyone. Kelly and Lois, hope you are both feeling better today.
TW: 130.0
Happy hump day, ladies. I can't believe I just typed October. The days are getting so much shorter and a little cooler here on the East Coast. I love fall but kind of dread the short amount of daylight that will come soon. Thankfully, I hit the low end of my swing on weigh-in day this week.
I've enjoyed my time alone the last few days, but I'm realizing how much my other half does as I assume all the household, pet care, and other chores. We are good about each doing their share when we're both here.
Keeping my weight steady for the next few days will be a bit trying. I'm still having with the tissue around my implant post and the only appointment I could get for tomorrow is a half hour before my class starts. If it's a quick appointment, I can make it for most of the class, but if it goes too long, I will have to miss it. And my walking buddy is at her own doctor's appointment today, so I'm on my own to walk. I'm also going out to dinner with a neighbor tonight. I'm not really looking forward to it because she talks constantly and repeats things constantly, but I feel sorry for her. She lives alone, and because of her over-chattiness, she doesn't have many people willing to spend much time with her. But beneath it all, she's a good person and she mentioned to another neighbor that she really wanted to go out to dinner but no one seems to want to go. So I'm taking one for the team. Add less activity and restaurant food, and it makes it hard to stay the course, but I'd do my best.
But I'm feeling very grateful today. This morning I got a call from my BFF who now lives in Palm Desert, CA. She is 70 but continues to work because a divorce a few years ago left her in bad shape financially. She works for a large hospital out there and was walking out of the hospital cafeteria recently carrying a salad and her foot hit something and she fell. She banged up both knees badly and she broke her right arm! She lives alone, so you can imagine. And as I've mentioned, we have another close friend who just had a mass removed from his abdomen and they're now waiting for lab results. So of course, my implant issues and tummy complaints seem like nothing compared to that. I am so amazed at the grace and humor both of my friends bring to their challenges and it reminds me to try to live each day with joy and gratitude.
Well before I run (once again have a long to-do list), here are my 7-day averages from last week.
Steps = 12,076
Kcals burned = 1,759
Stairs = 13 floors
Goals to come. Look forward to hearing from everyone. Kelly and Lois, hope you are both feeling better today.
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Hello Ladies!!! I totally forgot last week to write in. I have now added it to my calendar as a reminder each Thursday morning to log in. I am still the same weight, no surprises there but my bff and I have made a pack that we are going to get focused starting this Saturday, October 1. Therefore next week I am hoping for some moving in the right direction or at least feeling healthier.
A lot is changing in my life as I am going through a divorce (emotionally abusive, controlling, 8 years), my grandmother has been living with us since June and is a very toxic older woman (80) that never has anything nice to say, and my child that is almost 19 moved back home after running away a couple years ago. So when I said that I was going through a lot, it seems embarrassing, but God is really showing me that life happens and none of this I could have controlled and it does not make me any less of a wonderful human.
Anyway.... everyone is moving out except my son October 1 and I am praying that I can get back to my healthy lifestyle and less anxiety.
Have a wonderful week ladies!!!! I really love the motivation and encouragement you all give.0 -
LW: 132.4
TW: 132.6
Up, up, up is all that's happening lately with weight. But, I guess birthday cake and fun is to blame, lol. I actually had a wonderful and very emotional birthday. My California son and Oregon daughter and my daughter 35 minutes away family all came to help me celebrate AND to say goodbye to the cabin. We celebrated over the weekend and into Tuesday. We all hiked the 4 mile hike I take every year. . . the hike I took 30 years ago when I found the cabin with a small "For Sale by Owner" sign in the window.
My daughter made an incredible video of photos over my entire life! It was so emotional to see all the changes and things in my life . . wow!! They took a few things they wanted from the cabin, my daughter here took the comfy chairs that rock and swivel. It makes me happy to know she is rocking my granddaughter in them. We got it all cleaned up and yesterday hubby met the buyer to turn over all the keys. . . I couldn't bring myself to go with him. I cried until I had a bad headache! But, the new people have small children and live in the valley, so I know there will be new life and energy for that beautiful place! It was time. And thank you all for the birthday wishes.
Congratulations on your reduction Sarah! And your stats are really great. . I don't get nearly that many steps or stairs. I'm glad you're taking care of yourself and getting all the appointments done. I got my flu vaccine, and am looking to find the bivalent vaccine to get. Our next trip is to Boise for a Celebration of Life for my Oregon daughter's father-in-law. We then have a trip to Disneyland coming up later in Oct, so I want to get all up to date with vaccines.
Speaking of which, Kelly, I'm so sorry you and Shawn got the dreaded bug. You're young and healthy so I'm hoping you kick it quickly and have no lingering effects. Bright side . . you'll be immune for a while after. Sending healing thoughts . .
Katie, you're really going through so much! Emotional stress is not a small thing. I hope you do everything you can to protect and take care of yourself! And, it sounds like you're doing that with getting out of an abusive marriage. Hopefully, you can find ways to shield yourself from the toxic people in your life. I know what that's like. I hope you won't allow your kindness to make you a victim. There are so many people out there who take advantage of kind people. I hope you'll make yourself a priority, and it sounds like you are.
Lois, I hope you heal completely and quickly. I've had cleaning ladies every other week for years, except for during Covid. I couldn't believe how hard it was to clean my house during 2020, lol!! I do a lot of housework, but cleaning all the surfaces like they do is very hard work.
I'm back to watching my diet and working out today. My goals are pretty much that same . . limit calories by limiting starches and sugar, increasing water and not drinking any calories, taking my supplements, weight training twice per week (2 hours), plus various cardio workouts at least 4 times per week for 30 minutes each, closing all the rings on my Apple Watch. Once I get it going, it's not that hard, but I just have to focus on doing it each day.0 -
We are a quiet bunch this week. I hope it's just because everyone is busy. Lois and Kelly, I keep sending you healing thoughts.
Hubby arrived home on Friday afternoon. In some ways I'm glad, and in other ways, I was really enjoying the time alone and staying busier than usual. That is why I forgot to get back here to establish goals. In retrospect, my goals continue to be watching caffeine and salt, per the doc, and trying to think about what I am eating before it goes in my mouth, and trying to include a little more variety in my activity. Something is working because I've been 129 point something for a few days. With my luck, however, it will bounced back up on weigh-in day.
And this coming week will be a challenge with travel and social events. For 4 days, my activity will be whatever I can get on a hotel treadmill. Add eating out for 4 days to that, and it makes for a difficult time to simply maintain. I have to remind myself that I can do it.
Katie, you certainly do have your plate full and I hope that happier, easier times are on the horizon for you. And I second everything that Sheesh said. Please know that we're rooting for you.
And Sheesh, your comments about the cabin brought tears to my eyes. I am one of those people who become very attached to places. I love that you can see the thread of life in this as one family passes this opportunity on to another.
Well, got to run to meet my walking buddy. Because of the hurricane, we have not seen the sun in several days, and probably won't until around Wednesday. Lack of light really affects my mood, so getting out and moving is really important now. Looking forward to hearing from everyone soon.
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