@morenin I had that happen to me with the pants falling when I’d gone back to college about 4 years ago, the last thing a bunch of 18-year-olds want to see is a 50-year-old with her pants down, haha! I ran out to get new pants after that, I’d been trying to go straight to goal weight without buying clothes but not with that near miss! It actually was real inspiring to buy new ones at that time so I’m glad I did.

@micaroo4 I’m glad you got a walk in, sounds pretty but cold! It’s amazing what a difference some time in the sun makes. How fun have a great time at the senior center, you’re making a lot of people so happy! I really admire your “adventures”! It’s scary but I think you’ll be proud of yourself and have fun once you’re there for a bit. Yay I’m so glad it went well, perfect songs to play too!

@tammymccrady6278 Milo’s so handsome, I wish there was something I could say or do but know it takes time and there will always be a “Milo” hole. Are the dogs acting different now without their brother? I hope they’re giving you extra snuggles. Huge hugs to you.

@trooworld Enjoy the walk today! Awesome steps, I definitely don’t get that many! That’s so sweet Daisy tried to comfort her, sounds like they’ve reached the “you’re a PITA but you’re MY PITA” stage! I love that photo of them together!

@Veta2018 Oh my gosh your husband’s business would be perfect for your garden! My ex-boyfriend in my late teens was a tree climber for his Dad’s business and he was always bringing home nests of baby squirrels, they rarely lived even bottle feeding all night and I must’ve buried 100s of them in my backyard (he seriously made me cry more than any other guy just because of those!). His mom used to raise them and let them go, weirdly she did it with milk which I now know isn’t good for them but didn’t know then. Thank you for the recipe!

@txcritter69 Ugh hope everything goes well with the extractions tomorrow, good idea to plan on a relaxing weekend. Have you ever used the recipe finder on MFP? You can find out calories by doing that and double-checking it, I use it even if calories are listed as they seem to be wrong quite often for recipes.

@sleepygirl79 I thought I’d deleted your name, I saw that in between my posts you and one other person had posted your weigh-ins but hadn’t seen it until I’d posted, I did get them even if I didn’t delete your name thanks! I’ll double-check as soon as I post this too just in case. I’ve done yoga but am not currently doing it, Yoga with Bird and Yoga with Adrienne are real good on YouTube. @micaroo4 your explanation is great, I have issues doing some of the poses and feel bad modifying but I love how you worded that. @sleepygirl79 I DO have your weigh in thank you!

@FushiaKat I’ve noticed that too about needing more sleep during flares, I hope you’re feeling better soon. Did you know if you leave leaf piles for a long time they develop leaf mold that is GREAT for the root systems of your plants? Some gardeners recommend leaving leaf piles for a couple years to get real good microbiomes. I’m seriously planning on going in the greenbelt by my house to bring some home for my garden. Yum those bars sound awesome! I love baking as well and miss it.

@vegan4lyfe2012 Funny I actually have been zesting and putting it in a bowl under the kitchen table fan to dry and save. Little Oliver is taking his sweet time, glad to hear the contractions are happening! Your little pisces should be here soon. Your self-care will be hugging little Oliver soon! Boy every holiday is going to be extra fun with all the little ones, you’re very blessed!

@TeresaW2024 I got the Frontega chicken sandwich and Autumn harvest soup. I love that soup I need to go one more time before they take it away! Oh no I hope you’re able to get everything done for your boss, I’m sure he already knows you’re extremely valuable!

Hi friends, I need to run as I ordered a Papa Murphy’s pizza to bake later after my neighbor and I move wood chips and it’s ready. I forgot I’m using an antihistamine as a sleeping pill and hadn’t discontinued it before my allergy appointment so it was moved to next week which is ANOTHER week without allergy meds now, grrr. Been working on my woodchip pile off and on, my neighbor offered to help me tonight after work instead of running and I want to be able to feed her without having to cook much.
What can I do for better self care: I’m stretched pretty thin right now I need to be able to take some time to myself at nights but unfortunately this isn’t the week it will happen. I’m definitely happier when I can fit a bath and reading in!

Weigh in: Monday
PW 203
CW 203.2

@txcritter69 - I tracked on paper for a little while. It's not so hard if you eat the same foods all the time. I like trying new recipes, so I will definitely be putting the Lemon Chicken Gnocchi on my grocery list.
@micaroo4 - I'm glad your little concert at the senior center went well. Those are some great song choices. Sounds like fun.
@FushiaKat - Butterscotch Blonde Bars sound yummy! I hope you start feeling better so your able to get some de-cluttering done. I started off strong but have been slacking on my de-cluttering. I need to get back to it.
@sleepygirl79 - I do a little yoga here and there. I modify the moves a little. You do you. @micaroo4 said it perfectly.
@vegan4lyfe2012 - Great job on dropping some weight. I'm so excited for you to welcome your new bundle of joy!
@TeresaW2024 - I hope you got through you huge list and Impressed your new boss.
@Katmary71 - Reminds me of this one time, when I ran over a nests of baby bunny's with the lawn mower. It was horrible...I cried and couldn't finish mowing. That's interesting to know that leaving leaf piles can form microbiomes. I can't wait for garden season.
@Cornanda - Congrats on the weight loss. Sounds like you were surprised. Your consistency paid off. Have a safe trip.
@trooworld - You're doing great at consistently tracking and drinking water.

As I practice mindfulness this week, I'm going to do some Yoga too. I'm going to check out the suggestions y'all gave.

Being too sick to eat is not how I wanted to lose weight! Down 2.5 lb. from Sunday, which is bizarre. I assume it's all water weight. I will be a little quiet today.

Hi everyone

I’m keeping up on reading posts but behind on responding. Sorry! It’s been busy here. Girls are feeling better. I was down a bit, got through my dr appt/testing. They only checked the cyst in my abdomen and its still large but not any bigger and my tumor markers cane back negative which is a relief. I go back in 6 months. I saw my surgeon who did my ureter reimplantation and they set me up for tests in May. 7 years Jan 7th was that botched surgery and he began the process of fixing the mess the previous one made. Feels like yesterday. Now nuero appt next month, so by summer I’ll be free for a few months. Hopefully.

My son’s been busy in med school and received a great recommendation from one of his doctors. My youngest joined a program for future doctors through Harvard student association. She’s enjoying that. They’re first year med students teaching. So she’s excited that her brother could teach them. I may have another med student in the future. My eldest is back at university to continue her studies. She’s enjoying the new university.

I’m back on track. Im so proud of myself. I am paying more attention to my food log. I didn’t have a loss this week after being down all week. But ate bacon 2 days in a roll. I think the salt affected me. So, I will be careful in the future with that. My steps are getting better. Migraine kept me down yesterday but some tylenol has me on my feet today.

That’s my January roundup. I will work on catching up with responses.

SELFCARE?

Naps and some home spa time. When my sleep is messed up, my diet and exercise is messed up. Spa time, it just gives me a mood boost. I started yesterday after reading the post. Thanks for a reminder!

@littlebabekitty Congrats on your 26 lbs down, that is awesome!

@TeresaW2024 - You're doing great with your workout routine. I hope your foot bone feels better.
@morenin - Great weight loss. Hope you feel better soon.
@AmbersWay - That's good news that your tumor markers coming back negative. Your son and daughter are doing well. Those are great accomplishments. You must be proud. You're doing great logging your foods. I hope your able to make time for a nap and spa.
@littlebabekitty - Good job maintaining your weight. Congratulations you are dynamite!
@trooworld - <HUGS> I hope your BIL gets well soon. It's good that you were able to still track your food with the added stress. I hope you're able to continue to make good choices and get your rest.


I'm doing well with my self care this week. I've been mindful of my food choices, eating every 3 hours and not eating late at night. Sometimes my husband and I still eat at the kitchen table. I tried a new workout yesterday. C Dorner Fitness recommended by @Cornanda. Christina is spunky with a lot of energy. It was a little faster paced than what I'm used to, which made it difficult to make sure I was using the correct form all the time. I also, had to take a few breaks to drink some water and catch my breath. Then, I did my normal weight lifting routine and did Yoga with Bird(recommended by @trooworld) as my after workout stretch. She also has videos on meditation with gratitude and affirmation practices. I went to bed early enough to get seven hours of sleep on Tuesday, but last night I stayed up late and only got about five hours of sleep. I don't feel tired though.

@morenin So sorry that you are so sick. The weight loss is probably water weight. Try to stay hydrated.

@Katmary71 Sorry about the username change. Old habits, huh? Yes, I’ve had that strawberry poppyseed salad and it is good too. I mean, what isn’t good at Panera? I’m not totally sure what is wrong with my foot but my Dr. Google seems to think it could be Extensor Tendonitis. I was wise yesterday and didn’t push the exercises that made it hurt so it’s much better today. How big is your backyard? How frustrating that you keep getting rain on a day you need to do something. I feel that way about it always raining on Sundays, which it will again this week.

@AmbersWay So sorry you are going through so much with your medical conditions. I can only imagine the horror of having a botched surgery and having to go through so much to fix it. Your kids all sound like they are doing great. 🙂

@trooworld Doctor’s visit went well. His hemoglobin was a little down so they gave him a shot, which should help him have more energy. I am so sorry that your brother-in-law is back in the hospital. I remember that he had a lot of health issues.

@Veta2018 Sounds like you are doing great with your workouts too! Getting enough sleep is so important. I find working out helps me sleep so much better. Do you feel the same?


Good morning! Twenty minutes before we were leaving for church last night I got a message that there was a total power outage in the area. So, everything was canceled. Guess we will reschedule the meeting at some point. I have to go into the office today and afterward, I am going to see my great nephew who just turned a month, and my two little girlfriends. The other night the three-year-old called me (thanks to her grandma) and told me she wanted to take dance lessons. So, I guess we will be checking into that and how much it will cost me. OK, I'm off to do my workout. Today is shoulders, booty, and abs. My three favorites. NOT!!
Word for 2024 - Strive

Good morning,

@Veta2018 I don't eat the same things all the time, I like trying new stuff. So, to me the MFP tracker seams to take to long searching for the foods and making recipes in the recipe maker. That's why I quit tracking. Maybe putting it on paper will be quicker and I won't get to the point that I want to quit tracking. Going to start today since my eating will be very limited for the next week. I hope you enjoy the yoga.

@TeresaW2024 You and @Katmary71 are making me hungry. 😂Sorry about your foot. Glas Joe's appt went well. Great job on the self-care.

@morenin I hope you are doing better. Stay Hydrated

@Katmary71 I am glad you got the wood chips spread before the rain hit.

@AmbersWay Glad to see the girls are better. Also glad to see your appts/testing all came back good. Wow that is awesome that 2 of your children are basically in the same field. It is great that you are back on track. Great job on self-care.

@littlebabekitty Awesome job on losing 26 lbs. and keeping it off.

@trooworld I hope your BIL is ok.

I am going to make this short. My dental appt yesterday was not so great. They pulled 3 instead of 2. So I lost the 2 top molars on the left side and the one next to what i call the fang tooth on the right side. That one gave them a problem so I ended up with a few stitches. So the next few weeks my eating is going to be very limited, I can only eat with my front teeth. I already lost the molars on the bottom of both sides. I am also having to take it easy for the next week so I will be working on my new plan for Feb.


Today, I Choose To Be HAPPY!

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Greetings All,
I would like to start weighing in on Thursdays. Is that possible starting today? Just let me know.

@askewcr I'll give the spreadsheet owner a head's up to move you to Thursdays, when you post your weight I'll add it in. Thanks!

@AmbersWay Happy to see you checking in! I’m so glad your tumor is negative that’s a huge relief. What is the plan with the abdomen cyst is it being watched for now? Does it cause you pain? Wow you’ve survived such an awful surgical trauma for 7 years, I’m glad you’re here doing better. Never forget how far you’ve come AND you’ve held onto being a wonderful warm person instead of becoming bitter and angry. Two medical students will be amazing! Keep being awesome, glad you’re on track doing well! Go away freakin migraines!

@littlebabekitty 26lbs down is awful great job! Haha that’s a LOT of DY-NO-MITE!

@trooworld Prayers for your BIL, hope he’s doing better fast and is home soon. Hugs to you!

@morenin That’s great news glad you’re able to start walking! You're a small 2x one step closer to a 1x, the sizes are ridiculous though!

@TeresaW2024 If you’d asked me what your old numbers were I would’ve drawn a blank but apparently my subconscious knows! Hm so if you could keep inflammation down your foot would be less likely to flare up? I’d imagine not pushing it too hard with lower body exercising then eating healthier should help in the long run. I know my feet get a lot worse if I go over 5000 steps (CRPS is an inflammatory condition). My backyard goes into a greenbelt but where the grass used to be is now half wood piles. I have a small area to garden in ground then a big deck and containers for the deck and yard. Haha of COURSE it’ll be a rainy Sunday for you, I was just saying at the holistic place that it’s rained 5 Wednedays in a row! They need to fix their wifi! Have fun with your great nephew and lil girlfriends!

@txcritter69 Oh no I’m sorry to hear it was 3 teeth, that’s so frustrating! I’m missing a few molars too, my years of high dose opioids ruined my teeth. Will you be able to get implants? I don’t have dental insurance so I haven’t had any and have a couple bridges. I hope you’re not in too much pain. I love the “Today, I Choose To Be Happy” after that!
@vegan4lyfe2012 Thank you! Poor rabbits, I hope they don’t eat the blanket! Yikes I hope the furnace is an easy, not too expensive fix. I can’t wait to see Oliver! My brother loves Dave Ramsey, very cool your church is starting his program. You’re doing awesome on your goals!

Hi team! I busted out my workout then went to the holistic clinic and did a few treatments and got stuck in metaphysical talks, they seem to happen quite often there. I’d gotten them a box from the charity for Valentine’s for Seniors and they don’t have any so we decided to do a small card party Saturday. I stopped at Dollar Tree for supplies for us as I left my other ones at a friend’s house. Worked and next up is my board meeting tonight. Our treasurer is trying to talk me into going line dancing with him. Being a lefty I’m AWESOME at going the wrong direction and don’t have much feeling in my feet so scary thought! Tomorrow I’m getting my hair done then have our town’s “Best of” where I’ll have to get dressed up for. Have a great Friday friends!