@steffibabiie The concert sounds fun, have a great time! Thank you! I had tried not to buy clothes until I was at goal but my jeans almost fell down while taking a college class walking to my car, I figured I needed to not traumatize a bunch of 18-year-olds and bought some clothes that fit after that. I DID feel way better in clothes that fit though I bought some dumb things like white jeans when I'm a klutz and always in the garden just because I'm so used to wearing black. Definitely consider a new outfit for the furthest concert if you can, I think it would make the night even more special.

@trooworld Thank you! Oh no is the belt not running smooth or is it literally a slippery spot? That's pretty scary, I'm glad you contacted them and are being careful. Oh yuck I hope the sinus infection clears up fast, that does make sense with the vertigo and hope it's the reason. Great job on yesterday, that's awesome!

@Veta2018 That's a great idea to get emails on Mindful Eating. I like your fleshing out the triggers for hunger. I'm embarrassed to admit if I have any strong emotion I think of food whether it's good or bad. Congrats on 20lbs down, woot woot!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Oh no that's not good about your ankle, I'm so sorry to hear how bad it is. Your nails are very cool! I wish you didn't have to go through this surgery right now on top of everything else but hope it will give you some relief and more stability when walking.

@FushiaKat Wow your Halloween room is awesome, good luck! Argh, couldn't your liver let you be happy for a day or two about your kidney function before having high enzymes? It does seem to always be a trade-off, you ARE doing all the right things.

@laurelfit57 I'm glad you're having a wonderful time with your family, sounds like you're doing great! Hope you sleep that cold away, take good care.

Hi Mission Slimpossibles! I had PT this morning and got to add standing exercises. I went for one walk in the neighborhood then decided to skip the rest and get some of my fall/winter seedlings in that I started about a month ago then iced my back, rested, showered, and here I am. Tomorrow's my surgery follow-up appointment, not expecting any problems there but need to make a question list. I actually DID focus on eating both lunch and dinner without reading or watching anything, YES! Have a great Wednesday and keep being awesome!

Hey y'all,

I'm finally back on track. I've been eating my 3 golo meals and haven't binged on candy for 2 whole days. It's been rough. I bought a loose leaf tea steeper/spoon and I've been drinking about 2 or 3 cups of tea in the evening. I love Chamomile, Chia and Vanilla and all the many varieties they come in. It seems to help with the after dinner binging.

I got a good workout in today and it also felt really good, but there is a price to pay for that and I'm feeling the repercussions right now. Lol, I'm going to try again tomorrow.

Lol, thanks to the time change I'm finally getting up an hour earlier and I'm getting more done than normal. Now, I have to work on getting up another hour earlier, so that I'm right on schedule when we spring forward. Lol... I'm such a sleeper.

Ok, I'm tired, tomorrow is my weigh in and I'm hoping for a good one. Y'all have a great rest of your evening.

@vegan4lyfe2012 and everyone else. The blood tests showing I am low in vitamin D and that's it. Blood, liver, kidney and thyroid all good. No inflammation. U. A. Negative for ketones.
The doctor managed to get a MRI set up in a couple weeks. I have chose to do it without contrast. If the hospital is not ok with that then I'll not get the MRI.

The advice from the doc I'll be taking vitamin D everyday. Advice from my wife I'll take a baby aspirin as well.
My wife noticed the my B12 is on the lower side of good so I'll finding a good source and start taking that.

Welp, they managed to get an opening for an MRI today. They were ok with no contrast. Then I was left in a small dressing room for a few minutes and all I did was stew on what could go wrong. I didn't know about the plastic cage going over my head. That plus the squeeze on my large frame I instantly felt what if I get stuck how do I get out and realized I couldn't. I asked to leave. I only made it a few seconds.
Now I'm consumed with thoughts that I've failed again.

@19shmoo69 Was it a closed MRI? You didn't fail, a lot of people are claustrophobic in those, I honestly didn't know I was that bad until my first MRI and I either go in open ones now or take Ativan which means I need a driver. What was the concern with contrast are you allergic to it? That cage over the face definitely makes feeling the sides of the tube even worse! My first MRI was my entire spine and the first thing I thought since the 89 earthquake had just hit in the Bay Area then was how if the building collapsed I'd be stuck in that tube and wouldn't be able to wiggle out.

Hi friends! Things went well with my check-up appointment, able to drive and up to an 8lb weight limit. I told him I've really wanted to order a turkey but wanted more than a 4lb one on my grocery deliveries so it's getting better! I treated my Mom and I to lunch as she gave me the ride. My stitches are gone too thank goodness, stupid things really itched! My nephew's middle school concert is tonight so I'm going to make that my first adventure, I know it will mean a lot to him and my friend from the charity will be there with her son as well. I'm going early to get a parking spot, it's down the street from my brother's but I'm not expecting to be able to walk far afterward and think going early and reading in the car is a better bet.

Have a great Thursday!

DrewsAnna
Weigh in Wednesday
PW 159.3
CW 158.6

I'm so tired, I'll catch up tomorrow. Have a good evening!

@steffibabiie - oh, that's cool. I love going to concerts. My oldest son listens to all those bands. I like a few songs by Rise Against and Blink 182 too. I've been to a lot of concerts. Recently my husband and I seen Stevie Nicks and Billy Joel.

@FushiaKat - Good luck in the Halloween contest. I like your skeleton rooftop party's. I hope you win.

@Katmary71 - Good progress in your recovery. I'm sure you're glad to be driving again.

@vegan4lyfe2012 - Your nails look great. I occasionally like to treat myself to a mani/pedi day too.

@trooworld - Good job on another successful mindful day and resisting pizza.

@19shmoo69 - I hope everything goes well for you.

@DrewsAnna - You're making progress, nice job!

I've been mindfully eating without distractions 50% of the time. It's most difficult when I'm alone or when I'm only eating a small finger food snack. It just feels awkward sometimes. It's important to be mindful towards exercise too. We make mindful choices when we decide to take the stairs instead of the elevator.

Mindful challenge: Take a walk that lasts at least 10 minutes — preferably longer — and appreciate the sounds, colors, and smells of your natural environment without distractions.

I took a walk through our woods with my husband. I observed all the colors changing in the tree's. The leaves starting to collect in the trails, along with the deer tracks. I felt a cool breeze on my face. It was nice to be outside and smell the fresh air after spending the day in the house.

@19shmoo69 I'd think if you haven't had a bunch of surgeries you probably don't need the contrast, depends on what they're looking for as far as it being suggested but since I've had a bunch of surgeries in the pelvis and spine I need to have it. I also had it when they were concerned about chest pain and aside of a liver biopsy and gallbladder removal I haven't had any surgeries around that area. I hear you on them asking, just get it over with! I tried to keep my eyes closed the first time and the noise startled me into opening them. My brother is scared by it too, I think the freak-outs are common in those!

@trooworld Thanks! Funny I feel awkward not doing anything but eating too, it's easier when you eat around someone else but then you're more focused on the conversation right? That walk sounds awesome, the trees are so pretty right now.

@laurelfit57 Hugs my friend, hope tomorrow is a better day for you.

Hi gang! I'm about to go for a walk so this is fast, totally spaced mindful eating as I had two appointments then dealing with my stupid car, there's a nail in the tire and it will need to be replaced. Battery was charged and I drove all over and it's holding thank goodness. I'm trying to find a way not to sit at the tire store but it may mean Ubering one way. Off to walk, have a great Friday!

Trooworld
Fridays
PW: 234.2
CW: 233.6

-0.6 lbs

davidji82
weigh in day Friday
pw 266.7
cw 265.4