Good Morning Airport Friends:

I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Wednesday. It is the last day of work for Joe and I. Joe got a Christmas bonus at work but won't tell me how much it is for. He just says he is not sure what he will use it on yet. I wish he would share it with me, but I cannot force him to share the amount with me. Today we are packing to go to Joe's parents. We will be gone until Sunday. My son is coming home to take care of the animals.

@Sand_TIger - You will have to let me know how that goes. I am really struggling. I have about 60 pounds left to go. I am going to be getting help though through a weight loss center to help me plan my meals and exercise. So hopefully that will help. I need something to help me get the last bit of weight off. I seem to be stuck.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - We are loving the thought of the 4 day weekend right now. Not sure how long that is going to last though. We may end up coming home early from Joe's parents. Depends on how that goes. We will see.
@Kurtize - I could not imagine stepping foot into a store right now. The day before Thanksgiving. Not going to happen for me. I will not do it.

Well I hope you all have a great Wednesday.

Tabatha

Good morning 🌄 everyone! It's a cloudy and cool day here today. My daughter says hello to all. She's working at her part time jobs today. Both budgie birds are doing well and say cheep, cheep! I went for a short run earlier this morning and I really enjoyed it. I did my strength training workout a while ago and I feel great. I'll be going for a walk after lunch. I'll be doing some dancing later on. I'll be going to the other building that's near my place this afternoon to play bingo. Have a great day, everyone! Take care and stay safe.

@Kurtize, you crazy gal!! LOLOLOL
@Sand_Tiger. is your name after the shark? If I have that right, that is. Sharks are cool creatures!! When I had over 100 to lose, it was a DAUNTING Number!! When I broke down to each challenge, it became doable. I also consider a WIN to not gain or not gain more than 2 lbs at this point (and those 2 gone the next challenge) I am now going back into maintenance. Have nonfood rewards along the way also helps. I had to learn to be reasonable also, sure some weeks i lost 1 to 2 lbs, but overall it was 1, some weeks will be a gain for a variety of reaons, but overall a loss. I had gotten frustrated with not losing and talked to the nurse at my Dr's office, she was awesome at helping me with the calorie range, and reasonable expectations. She also put me in touch with a registered dietcian which since it was through the hospital program my insurance paid for! That impressed me. Losing the weight at the time when I first old I was a full blown diabetic, I needed to or it was going on medications. Hmmm I choose Door #1, to lose weight. IT WORKED. I am not sure if that may also be an option?
@Tabatha_Cain, oh the bonus time!! Joe may have in mind what he'd like to spend it on, and LOL that can happen. Maybe he wants a certain toy (LOL Could be anything) though bills may be nice, or a vacation etc, or he may be planning on buying you something WOOHOO and doesn't want you to say NO not too. ENJOY the 4 day weekend!! Family is a weird thing, we love them and at times they can be to much. This year my family REALLY WANTS me to go with them to New York. I am torn. For me they are even willing to do it as a FREE Vacation they want me that badly. They'll even supply the ride (With one of them and well hey we are a crazy bunch!) If my brother Rick considers going and his wife, I'll consider it, well, I might anyways. I do not know.

Dianedoessmiles1 shark? Not sure what you are referring to there. :-) One of the hardest things I had to learn was what a realistic loss is - so I don't get bent out of shape unless I stall for several weeks in a row.

It’s 34 feels like 28 with a high of 59 today. Insight Timer Quote: Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is.—Ernest Hemingway I AM: I choose to nurture and nourish my body. Action for Happiness: Set aside a regular time to pursue an activity you love. Happy Thanksgiving to all who are celebrating today or this weekend. Closed all 3 💕 on my Samsung Active 4 and had 17,351 steps yesterday. Training plan: Day 268/305 miles day this morning, Traditional Body Building W3/D4: Shoulders/Chest + ROMWOD Wrist & Ankles after breakfast and 60 min walk after dinner at work.

@Sand_Tiger, I used to aim for a small amount (1/2 lb) if I lost more WOOHOO!!! I had over 100 lbs to lose. I kept in perspective of "If I lose 1/2 lb a week average that'll be 25 lbs lost during the year!" Which was way better than "I gained another 25 this year." Its a WIN WIN!! Once I was into the swing of it, I could 30 to 40 a year, but the secret was "You'll lose/You'll gain as you learn what works best for you and where you feel satisfied with food." It's balancing act, but you have lost, which is fantastic!! ANY loss is still a loss!! This week if you ate a bit today please expect a gain, and it's okay!! It was a special time for many. That is why on Sparkpeople (not longer exists) we empathazed it is a LIFESTYLE NOT A "DIE"T! You need not suffer (die inside) to lose weight, a lifestyle is learning how to live successfully enjoying food, but not using it as a coping skill.
@Tabatha_Cain, I had to sadly grow up with a mean mean horrible thing (it wasn't a person) my Mom should of never married. She did learn that in time, but it was weird, he was very sick and she only wanted the house out and out, so she continued to be there. His death was a day of rejoicing. Years later I had heard of a family who's mother had died, she was a very evil person, at the funeral instead of all the good she had done, they were honest, and able to go on after feeling freer. I went with a friend who's mother had passed. It wasn't funeral she was being put into the ground and we wanted to make sure she was under there and that was that! It bothered me and yet, I totally understood, she was not a nice woman. This same friend my Mom loved to pieces and she did my Mom. I liked that everyone should have an older womans love even if it's not a birth thing. My "GD" is actully a friends D she was not giving any guideance to, so I took her under my wings, she was mostly with me from 11 up. Not everyone is cut to be a caring parent. So I totally get the not wanting to get your Mom what she asked for, it'll benefit him thing. Hmmm I DID GIGGLE cause yes, I get that!! I hope you and Joe enjoy the visit! Drive back safely please.
@Cseguin2 WOOHOO CONNIE!! SO HAPPY for you!!! That's GREAT!! Who knew back when the old job sold out, how much you'd benefit, but we know to a very strong woman and YEAH YEAH YOU DID IT Connie!! PARTY TIME!! Hmmm we'll even let you cater it!! You are THAT GOOD!!
@Kurtize, LOLOL GF You do keep us laughing but we know there's so much to you we see on the team. TY TY TY Joyce!! I'm on my way over there, and I AM LATE LATE LATE!! Usually I am on a number of times throughout the day this will be first. I am having a DIANESE DAY!

It’s 32 feels like 23 at 7:12AM with a high of 42 today. Insight Timer Quote: The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience.—Emily Dickinson I AM: I am filled with the energy of abundance. Action for Happiness: Share with a friend something helpful you learned recently. Closed all 3 💕 on my Samsung Active 4 and had 15,120 steps yesterday. Training plan: Day 269/305 mile a day this morning, Traditional Body Building W3/D5: Back/Arms + ROMWOD: Prime Movers after breakfast and 60 min walk after dinner.

Good afternoon all, happy Friday. We had a nice quiet dinner yesterday, talked to kids and grandkids on phone and via messenger. It is a beautiful day. Hope all is going well. Hugs and blessings.

Here is an update on my Dia de Los Muertos Conqueror walk challenge, it is my newest post card.
https://blogger.com/u/1/blog/posts/7072509328487437637

Good Morning Airport Friends:

I hope you all are having a good morning. Today is Saturday and I am struggling. I need to get out and exercise. I am so so needing more exercise. I don't feel like I am doing enough. I don't feel like I am getting out and doing enough.

@cormierannie - I am glad your daughter enjoys her jobs. I need to start going for my runs again. I am struggling hard core.
@Kurtize - It is nice to talk to the kids and grand kids.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday.

Tabatha

@Sand_TIger that "fat loss periodization" concept sounds interesting - I have pretty much been in maintenance mode all this year, after losing around 60 lbs last year. I am starting training for a 10K (walking, not running - my old joints can't take all that pounding 😂) in mid-December so hopefully that will kick-start my weight loss again. I am also attempting to focus more on muscle and strength gains and have a new scale that measures fat percentage, muscle mass percentage, etc.