October 26-November 2, 2022
SarahMaxx
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LW: 129.2
TW: 131.2
Oh, read it and weep! It's disappointing to log 2 pounds up, but trust me--that's not as bad as it has been. On Monday, I stepped on the scale and almost screamed because I saw 133. That's the highest I have been in a long time, and for that day, I sort of felt defeated. But I looked at Sunday, which was an unusual day for me for both activity (much less) and Kcals (much higher)--and add to that high in stress--and I decided to just keep on the path and see what happens. So I'm actually grateful to see 131.2 today.
Sunday was unusual because we had an appointment with our tax advisor that prevented me from being able to walk with my buddy. He was supposed to come for dessert and coffee at 2:30 (his idea), and so I spent the morning shopping, baking, cleaning, getting together paperwork, etc. Turns out that he kept calling saying, "I'm going to be late," and late turned out to be two hours late, and then he kept chatting instead of working and ended up leaving at 7:30. Fortunately, he's a great guy and he didn't charge us for all that time, but we had eaten lunch early so we'd be ready for dessert at 2:30, and by 7:30, we were famished. Hubby said he couldn't wait to cook, so we rushed out to Five Guys for burgers! We don't often eat fast food and don't often eat heavy desserts. Had I known, I would have invited him for dinner, but I didn't shop for three. So by the time I finally hit the TM at 10 p.m., I had only 8K steps in me!
The past couple of days have been stressful, too. I am reaping the results of just working, working, working and not paying attention to financial planning, and now I'm seeing how much money I have lost as a result. I am now having to remind myself that I can't live in the conditional tense (shoulda, woulda, coulda). And part of my attempts to do better now are being thwarted by issues created by the fact that I went by my middle name most of my life. If you call a child by his or her middle name, please tell them to always put the first name on all documents. Had I only known.
Well, I am bitching and not focusing on the topic at hand. Here are my 7-day averages:
Steps = 12,908
Kcals burned = 1,748
Stairs = 13 flights
I obviously did not meet my goals for last week. My goal for this week is to just not gain (we have weekend plans that will include a lot of eating out) and to do what I did not do last week in regards to my class (do the weight lifting, stretching, and balance exercises we do in class on a third day on my own).
Sheesh, it sounds like the California trip was just delightful, especially the day walking around Laguna. I love those kinds of days.
Lois, I second Sheesh's comment about the meds. So glad that they've reduced them and I hope that the healing for your leg and foot is coming along. You so deserve some time when you and all those around you are well.
Kelly and Katie, looking forward to hearing from both of you. Kelly, I hope using the light is making a difference. Since I need to maximize the hours with daylight, I plan to modify my schedule next week to get up earlier to adjust for Daylight Saving Time's end.
Heading out to walk now, but will check in again later.
TW: 131.2
Oh, read it and weep! It's disappointing to log 2 pounds up, but trust me--that's not as bad as it has been. On Monday, I stepped on the scale and almost screamed because I saw 133. That's the highest I have been in a long time, and for that day, I sort of felt defeated. But I looked at Sunday, which was an unusual day for me for both activity (much less) and Kcals (much higher)--and add to that high in stress--and I decided to just keep on the path and see what happens. So I'm actually grateful to see 131.2 today.
Sunday was unusual because we had an appointment with our tax advisor that prevented me from being able to walk with my buddy. He was supposed to come for dessert and coffee at 2:30 (his idea), and so I spent the morning shopping, baking, cleaning, getting together paperwork, etc. Turns out that he kept calling saying, "I'm going to be late," and late turned out to be two hours late, and then he kept chatting instead of working and ended up leaving at 7:30. Fortunately, he's a great guy and he didn't charge us for all that time, but we had eaten lunch early so we'd be ready for dessert at 2:30, and by 7:30, we were famished. Hubby said he couldn't wait to cook, so we rushed out to Five Guys for burgers! We don't often eat fast food and don't often eat heavy desserts. Had I known, I would have invited him for dinner, but I didn't shop for three. So by the time I finally hit the TM at 10 p.m., I had only 8K steps in me!
The past couple of days have been stressful, too. I am reaping the results of just working, working, working and not paying attention to financial planning, and now I'm seeing how much money I have lost as a result. I am now having to remind myself that I can't live in the conditional tense (shoulda, woulda, coulda). And part of my attempts to do better now are being thwarted by issues created by the fact that I went by my middle name most of my life. If you call a child by his or her middle name, please tell them to always put the first name on all documents. Had I only known.
Well, I am bitching and not focusing on the topic at hand. Here are my 7-day averages:
Steps = 12,908
Kcals burned = 1,748
Stairs = 13 flights
I obviously did not meet my goals for last week. My goal for this week is to just not gain (we have weekend plans that will include a lot of eating out) and to do what I did not do last week in regards to my class (do the weight lifting, stretching, and balance exercises we do in class on a third day on my own).
Sheesh, it sounds like the California trip was just delightful, especially the day walking around Laguna. I love those kinds of days.
Lois, I second Sheesh's comment about the meds. So glad that they've reduced them and I hope that the healing for your leg and foot is coming along. You so deserve some time when you and all those around you are well.
Kelly and Katie, looking forward to hearing from both of you. Kelly, I hope using the light is making a difference. Since I need to maximize the hours with daylight, I plan to modify my schedule next week to get up earlier to adjust for Daylight Saving Time's end.
Heading out to walk now, but will check in again later.
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Last time: 132.6
TW: 133.8
Okay . . it's get serious time for me this week! I'm paying the price for vacation on the scale, so it's back to basics. . logging daily with a deficit of 200 cal or more, exercise at least 4 days/week, cut sugar and starches to minimum. I had a good day doing that yesterday, so now I just have to keep that going. It's always a challenge at this time of year. I just need to remind myself that it's worth it.
Sarah, I didn't know that about using middle names. Did doing that mess up your taxes? That's terrible. It seems like there should be a way to get that rectified. By the way, I think your daily averages are terrific. There probably isn't too much improvement to be made with that, so I'm guessing that, like me, it's intake that is the challenge more than getting your movement done. It's so hard to change up our familiar eating patterns. For me, harder than getting a workout done.
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Sept 1 - 159.4
Sept 15: 158.7
Oct 27: 158.9
Ok, so relatively the same. During and after I had COVID, I dropped down to 157 something, but I also had pasta last night for supper, so those numbers could be higher because of that. I also tend to be higher this time of the year, as comfort foods and lack of activity are the way of life due to the weather and how busy we are. Excuses excuses.. I just have to get on with it and make the change I want. Hubby and I talked about not really cutting stuff out of our diets, as that's not really sustainable, but lowering our portions. I know I do so much better when I eat every 3ish hours and have smaller meals/snacks. So we'll try that.
Sarah - That sucks with the middle name stuff. What all did it mess up for you?
Sheesh - So glad you had a great vacation! I'll be getting more serious alongside with you too. I'm not sure I'm into the tracking part of things yet, but I'll make some changes and hope to see something better.1 -
Well what a last couple of weeks it has been. Sorry I missed last week. I am not emotionally in the right frame of mind. I got let go from my job due to asking someone what they meant when they said partner. If you learn anything about me it will be that I am more conservative but when it comes to work I could careless. In this instance I was trying to figure out the context of the conversation. I guess one is not allowed to do that. I am applying to jobs like crazy because no one can live without a job. Especially with children and getting divorced. Great timing, I tell you. I know that God has a better plan for me then what I was in, I keep saying that.
As for weight, I actually have good news. My working out and eating healthier is paying off. I am at 173.8. Down from where I started a couple months ago at 176.4. I am hoping it continues to go down but not from stress only from making better decisions.
You all seem to be doing well, whether that means realizing that you need to get it in check LOL or living life to the fullest. I keep saying life is short and I may be overweight but if I am truly happy does it really matter? I guess in my case I am overweight and not happy but moving in that direction
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Ugh so sorry to hear that Katie! Life can definitely be tough at times, but I truly do believe that everything happens for a reason. You may not know why it's happening to you now and when you already have so much going on in your life, but one day you'll understand why this happened.
Wishing you all the best finding a different job. May I ask what kind of work you did/do? Maybe it's a good time to get into something completely different? Thinking of you.1 -
Katie, I'm sorry about that. Seems like a dumb thing to me, but, like Kelly, I think things will be better for you in the long run. The job market is really good for employees right now (at least where I live) so take advantage of the situation and get a better job. People all over the country are doing that. It's difficult, but as women and moms we do difficult things all the time. And congratulations on the really good reduction!
Kelly, congratulations to you . . not gaining is just as good when there's an interruption in our schedule and health. Keep up the focus with me . . knowing you're doing it will help motivate me too.
Sarah, I really don't like flakey people who waste my time waiting for them. I'm reminded that we have an insurance meeting coming up at our house with our guy. Ugh. I hate that we have to review every year. I just want the same, lol. BTW, if you don't mind me asking, are you on regular Medicare or Advantage? We chose regular with separate supplement and drug plans, but everyone I know is on Advantage. I hate private insurance though, but it is much less expensive, unless there are hidden things and hassles like they always do. Anyway, just wondering, but none of my business if you don't want to say.
I've been doing well this week, and I'm hoping to not get tempted on Halloween!
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Woah.. it's November! The weather is still super nice here but after this week I think it goes to colder temps. Inevitable I guess. Then there's time change, which will screw us all up. Oh well.
Last Thursday night, I decided that my new goal to get me going, is to get 10,000 steps a day. I haven't been achieving that or even paying attention to it in forever. It's a small goal, but attainable. It takes a bit of effort, since I have a desk job, but I'm doing it! Today is Day 5 and I've had well over 10k steps each day since and 17k steps on Sunday. This morning, I woke up at 4:45am and went on the treadmill for a half hour. I'm determined to keep making my goal and then adding to it.
I hope everyone had a great Halloween! We didn't hand out candy, as we had hockey. Our Son turned 15 yesterday too, so his Mom and I took him out for lunch and we had a family supper on Sunday night.
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Kelly, wow, good for you! I haven't been getting 10K steps either, so that's a good goal for me also. Let's go for it. .
I can't tell you how much I admire your relationship with you stepchildren's mother. I really wish this were the case with my daughter and her step daughter's mother. It takes two exceptional women to be able to do that. My daughter says she would love it if it could work . . but so far it's a one sided sentiment. If there's a secret, let me know what it is so I can pass it along. And Happy Birthday to your son.
I managed to get through Halloween without eating any candy! That was my mini goal for yesterday. I have to do things one day at a time.
I look forward to everyone's post tomorrow. Lois, I hope you're feeling better / healing. Sarah, you haven't posted in a while . . I hope it's because of fun or a trip and not something not good.
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Gosh ladies..I don't know where the time has gone!! Still working on my recovering over here. Hubby is preparing to head to Little Rock tomorrow and I follow on Friday. If all goes well, he will be promoted to "Master" in his Taekwondo world. Major accomplishment and this past year has been even more difficult.
Had two pieces of candy last night and two so far today. I've certainly had worse. We had a fair amount of kids last night so went through one Costco size bag of candy. I bought two. The 2nd is not yet opened and hoping we can keep it that way.
Kelly I'm so proud of you for getting your goals and getting moving again. The stories and love you share of your family always makes my heart warm and smile. I love the way you all get along and focus on the kids. You're going to meet your goals - even if it is doing whatever the kids need at the moment.
Sheesh - I think i've already commented but I did LOVE that video.
Sarah - keep moving girl! You've got some many stats to keep you moving in the right direction. you've got this.
I'm still on Tramadol so my mind is not as clear. I just wanted to post and say hi for a bit. It takes me a couple of times to read for everything to sink in. Then when I go to comment, I forget half of it. Sorry. I'm working my way off the stuff. I'll be back soon. I am up to walking 3 laps (75 steps) 2-3 x a day. I see ortho on Thursday and he will advise if I can begin PT or my next steps besides my wound doc.0 -
Thanks for the kind comments! Sheesh, there really isn't any secret to it. Everyone involved just has to make the decision that it's best for the kids if we all get along and it's actually best for all of us and our mental health. It takes work from Shawn to be able to speak with her as a friend, as opposed to an ex-wife and it takes work on Jodi's side to be able to speak to him as a friend in return. In the beginning it wasn't easy for any of us. She, understandably, was threatened by me. Once I explained to her that my intention wasn't to take over her role as a Mom, but to add something to the kids lives, I think she felt better. The more we communicated the better it got and once our relationship was good, then it made it easier for Shawn and her to be more okay with each other. Since we're around each other all the time and communicate so much, she's basically one of my best friends. I see her more than my regular day to day friends lol Of course, it's not always happy-go-lucky, but we all get through those times and talk it out. In the end, we're all family.
Lois - great to hear from you! Sounds like you're improving, which is great. I'm not on Tramadol and I can't remember what I read sometimes in everyone's posts either
Sometimes I have to take notes before I post. lol Congrats to your hubby and fingers crossed for him! 0
