Serial Starters

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  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good afternoon,

    Waiting for groceries to be delivered. Then nap time.

    Getting variety in food which is nice because it stops me from adding junk food.

    Charlene - you are very welcome here and post when you get a chance. Stay in your zone.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 3 ***

    Welcome Charlene! Yes, stay in your zone!!

    Sara - ordering your groceries is smart, and you avoid impulse buying or thoughtless buying (like what I did the other day).

    It is a dark gray morning here. I've had to turn the lights on. Weather map shows a large blob coming my way. I may have to put on some music to get some life into the house.

    * 🌴waving at Alonzo for more coffee🌴 *

    BBL

    Lana
  • lwhelan2018
    lwhelan2018 Posts: 68 Member
    Hello friends! It’s been a busy few weeks and I feel so bad for not being here as much as I wanted to be but I have been thinking about you all!

    Hit a major milestone today… down 40 pounds!! 🎊🎊. 30 more to go!

    Son and I are headed to Disneyland with my friend and her son for his birthday. That should be fun- hot but fun.

    Wishing everyone a wonderful day and I will be back online next week.

  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member

    Lisa - congratulations on the great loss!! And bon voyage to Disneyland!
    Take a sun hat with you and don't be shy about keeping your hair wet - it can help!

    XO
    Lana
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    Lisa thanks for posting and letting us know how well you are doing with your weight. Sunscreen also at Disneyland. You could be standing in lines - or not.

    Another fun day at the zoo and the calendar says tomorrow is Friday (finally) so that is always good.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 4 ***

    Well, we finally made it to Friday! Hurray!

    *The Cabana Boys are getting ready for the big Friday Happy Hour 🌺 Foot massages and pillow fluffing by the pool~! 🌴*

    Lana

    269.0 today
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Happy Friday,

    I will enjoy the cboys massages and fluffing . Today I could not find a big enough shovel to deal with the manure someone was shoveling my way. It says more about that other person. Someone heard me swear and I try really hard not to at work.

    Hair cut and color tomorrow will make me feel better. I was going to buy lottery tickets, but I dont want to do anything but sleep for awhile, so be it.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.

  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 5 ***

    Boy oh boy am I sleepy this morning!

    *🌴 flagging down Antonio for another cup of coffee 🌴* 😴

    Sara - I want to come along with you to the salon~

    Lana

    269.0 today
  • gemwolf110
    gemwolf110 Posts: 1,493 Member
    LanaCabana537 wrote: »
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    *** August 2 ***

    Here we are at the middle of the week~

    Missy ‼️ So glad that you stopped by! Yes, regular job and working towards your degree takes up all of your time. Hey - how are your mother and grandmother doing? and the puppers?

    Sara - Look at you and your steps! That is awesome 🏆
    I love pickles 😋

    Yesterday I went bonkers and bought troublesome things at the store. Today I'll portion that stuff off and put into the freezer.

    Waving to all who stop by today 👋🏻🧡

    Lana

    270.4 yikes!

    Mom and grandma are doing good. Gram is definitely having issues with the dementia progressing. Pups are doing great now that the heat and humidity broke.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    Lana we may have to do virtual salon day in that you do yours and I do mine and we compare notes. Bring it on!!

    Missy - glad humans and dogs are holding on. Fall is on its way!!

    I got a new cell phone system and with all the bells whistles I am so lost, but I got phone # put in. For now that is good enough. Next step who knows.

    I am doing laundry and then dishes it is late- ish and electricity prices drop after 7, I spent a bit of time in the phone store as the system was not working (technology is so wonderful until it decides to get an attitude and not work). It was the salesman's issue and the a/c was on so it was fine. So my to do list got pushed later.

    Better food choices got 7k 3 times this week and over 6k except Friday I got 5k,but the increase in steps and less sugar will show up on the scale with any luck.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 6 ***

    Hi Everybody~~

    Sara - that is interesting about your electricity. So I looked to see if we have that here, and it doesn't apply to residential. Bummer.

    I am having a lazy Sunday today.
    Tomorrow I will hit the ground running, as they say~

    Lana
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good afternoon.

    Did well until I hit 5pm and yes ice cream. Yes you read right. It is also 100 and I am in a snit so if ice cream keeps me from literally have a hissy fit, then so be it.

    Tomorrow is Monday I have to get blood drawn this week and ask for time off to see dr next week. What a pain.

    I did give someone I had parted ways with a shawl I knitted through a mutual friend. She is not doing well and I decided to be a better person.

    I have 3k in walking and weekends are rest days for me, so that is decent.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • fabtofat
    fabtofat Posts: 27 Member
    Hi. I am starting over (again). This time I would like to get to the point of not giving up. I usually get done by 2 month mark or something would throw off my routine and then I will not get back into it.

    I have been struggling with Sciatica at the moment which seems to have come back with vengeance so want to make sure that does not throw me off my routine.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 7 ***

    Good morning All~~

    Welcome Fabtofat !

    Just getting us started. I'm trying to drum up some motivation to attack the Do List.

    * tossing beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for later 🌴*

    Lana

    270.4 today (donuts)
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    Day #2 of chicken teriyaki with broccoli and tempura. So far so good. Have 5500 steps today the alarm work me up so no early morning before work steps.

    Fabtofat -would making a to do list that includes rewards keep you on track?

    Lana - I hope you plowed through your to do list. My difficulty is ice cream -- you have (donuts) listed. Mine will be enjoyed and finished. I will not have any extra $$ for more. My new phone has taken all my potential extra money away.

    Too hot for bangs today so I swept them completely off my face. Shows a nice feathering, but I am so used to bangs of some sort. For one day it was a nice change. Temps cooler tomorrow with any luck.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.

  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 8 ***

    Good morning all~~

    Boy, am I sleepy. I think I slept 8 hours, but I don't feel rested. This is normal for me.
    My cardiologist has put in a referral to the sleep clinic, but I've been waiting for months to hear back--patient portal shows the active referral. I had a sleep study done ages ago, and I do use a CPAP....
    Dang.

    Sara - I used to have bangs. I got rid of them because of needing to get all hair in ponytail for working in the hot months.

    My sister gets in after midnight tonight! Gah.
    She is a very healthy eater, so this visit of hers should do me good!

    Waves to all who stop by later on 👋🏻

    Lana
    267.8 today
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    Got 6300 steps in. Came home at good and bad food and fell asleep watching a show. So nothing new.

    Will make a package for someone at work who works from home. I keep getting her things and then dont see her. Covid fallout at its finest. It may help me clean up a little too, who knows.

    Lana -glad you sister is visiting and healthy eating is as you know a nice change of pace.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.

  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
    edited August 2023
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    *** August 9 ***

    Hello everyone~~

    Sara - you are doing so well with your steps!! Hurray!

    Well, sister and I have gotten our little workout for the day, so the afternoon will be chilling in the air conditioning and doing the jigsaw puzzle. Dinner out - don't know where~

    *tossing beach bag onto favorite lounge chair for Mid-week Happy Hour later 🌴⛱️*

    Lana

    268.4 today
  • cdahl383
    cdahl383 Posts: 726 Member
    I'm definitely a serial starter. Been fluctuating up and down for the past 10 years or so. Looks like I'm starting again. Going to try a few things this time around to hopefully produce a different outcome.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    Cdahl welcome, stop by and post and let us know how you are doing.

    Warm but not hot here, dont want to jinx it so I am just stating.

    Found a way to get some bbc shows on my phone. Technology has it finer points some days.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    Happy Thursday, it is almost over and Friday is on the horizon.

    Gave blood for medical test. See Dr. Monday for results. They need to make sure my kidneys are happy.

    Tried to outsmart dragon, but didnt work. I get to see her at work tomorrow. Just is.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    Hey- we made it until Friday!! and I have the day right this time - so lets give ourselves credit where it is due and celebrate our hard week.

    Not sure if Lana and her sister will show up but the Cabana boys have told me their drinks tonight are extra special (whatever that means).

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
    edited August 2023
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    *** August 12 ***

    Good morning all~~

    Wow, having company in the house throws off my usual morning routine of getting here to post!
    My sister and I have been pretty active, so that is counterbalancing the food factor.... Ha!

    Sara - thank you for making those arrangements with the Cabana Boys!🌴
    I hope that you are getting a good balance of rest and diversion over this weekend~

    * ⛱️ waving at Philippe for more coffee *

    Lana

    270.4 today
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member

    *** Sunday August 13 ***

    Well, y'all can see what I did yesterday - I see that I was quite confused.

    Today is another adventure with my sister - making stuff for a brunch and taking it to friends' house.

    Wishing all of you a great and relaxing day. 🌴

    Lana

    270.4 again, how odd
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good evening,

    I am glad you are having a great time with your sister Lana. The difference between Saturday and Sunday is not uncommon - you are just having too much fun. There is nothing wrong with that.

    Weekend is done and I have done a lot of nice things for other people and my nice thing for myself will be to go to bed early.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 14 ***

    Good morning all~~

    Wishing everyone a fabulous Monday - enjoy the little things along the way today 🩷

    Waving to Sara and everyone else who stops by later on 👋🏻

    Lana

    269.0 today
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good afternoon,

    No surprises from dr., but she does not like my liver count. Lose weight, lose weight, lose weight. I got enough steps that when I go to the mail box I will get my 6k.

    I have so little in my workfile, I wonder what work I will do. Paranoia is not my best friend and I need to tell it to shut up.

    Cottage cheese and fruit sound like a nice evening meal. Chicken and salad for lunch tomorrow to deal with the heat.

    Wishing all a good day. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
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    *** August 15 ***

    Good morning all~~

    Sara - were the numbers for your liver just slightly off? Did she say that losing weight will help?
    Let's you and I get creative about finding fitness things to do while there is high heat, and then we will transition to more outdoor things once the autumn arrives.
    We'll do some daily dancing in the air conditioning for now.... 💃🏻‼️

    My sister and I will be heading out for more furniture looking today - that'll be some steps for sure.
    We walked yesterday; I went almost 2 miles. I'm proud of myself.

    Waves to all who stop by later on~

    Lana

    267.2 today
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,389 Member
    Good afternoon,

    103 and not done yet with highest temp, but I am !!!

    Lana - my liver # was more than a little over the max in the range -Dr asked did I want to take my results home? Like I want to be reminded. Losing weight was the second suggestion after stop drinking (which I dont do). Dancing sounds like a good plan. I have 800 steps to get and they will not be outside. So bring on the music.

    Any kind of shopping improves the step count. I hope you find some good pieces are you buying new or consignment or second hand shop?

    Nap time.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,979 Member
    edited August 2023
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    *** August 16 ***

    Here we are in the middle of the work week~~

    Sara - I wonder if there is something that you can do in addition to losing weight to bring that number into the normal range. Search around online. Maybe there are certain foods you can add or avoid that will have a more immediate effect? Here's hoping so.

    Yesterday we stopped at three stores and found the perfect sofa at the third stop--Ethan Allen. It's a really pretty, feminine sofa that comes wide enough for me to lay down on it, stretch all the way out, and not bump the ends - essential for those winter afternoon naps, and they are running a sale, so I'll be able to afford it.

    Oy! Now it's time to get going for the morning walk before the oppressive heat and humidity descends upon us!

    *tossing beach bag and trashy novel onto favorite lounge chair 🌴*

    Lana

    267.2 today

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