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PRAYER WARRIORS - We need immediate prayers! Oliver started having seizures. The ER got him sedated and stable with a breathing tube, but he's still having seizures. They airlifted him to a Children's Hospital just over an hour away. Syd and I just arrived, but haven't seen him yet as they're doing an MRI and other tests. Prayers that they can stop the seizures, figure out what is causing them, and that he doesn't have any brain damage. Thank you 🙏

Hi Y'all,

Another cardio & strength in the books. Todays, strength focused on abs & core. Let me tell ya, I'm a feeling my abs & core. Yesterday's strength was a total body. Lol.... today, I've been feeling my total body. I'm excited for tomorrow because I found out that one of my old Zumba instructors has a dance fit class right down at the bottom of my hill. It's every Tuesday & Thursday.

My food was mostly on point until dinner, then I sent hubby to Safeway for some Chinese express food, and I didn't inhale it like I normally would have.

I'm ready for our heatwave to be over with, tomorrow should be our last day of the mid to upper 90's, by Thursday we should be in the low 80's.

That's all for now. Y'all have a great evening 🙂

Username:TeresaW2024
Weigh in day:Tuesday
SW (1.1.24) : 252.0
PW: 246.4
CW: 245.5

@txcritter69 I agree with keeping meals protein-focused. I also think that doing too much cardio isn’t what we need as we age. We need to strength train and move our bodies in ways that don’t overly stress it. One of the reasons I love my rebounder is that it’s low impact. Good for your husband deciding to get healthy! I know you are missing Diesel. I’m so hopeful that he will behave better when he comes home. Your goal will be not to spoil him too much.

@vegan4lyfe2012, congratulations on your 4.4-lb loss this week! It just goes to show that if we do what we know to do, we will see results. And yes, it’s OK to be a little hungry. Drink a glass of water and tell your stomach to go lie down. I can’t get on board with dill pickle hummus, but I’m glad you liked it!

@Katmary71 Yay, I was thinking of you when I posted the podcast. Start with episode one! I had never heard of using dill seeds. Would that be like using celery seeds? If so, then I imagine it would be good in tuna salad and salmon cakes.

@DrewsAnna, Way to go on your workout! Abs is one of my weakest areas, and I need to focus more on them, but I hate it! Zumba is so much fun! I hear you about being ready for the heatwave to be over!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Oh my goodness!! I am lifting little Oliver up in prayer right now!! 🙏<3 🙏


Good morning! I woke up at 5 am and just laid there until Maggie decided at 6 am that we should get up. We got the staples out yesterday, and the vet said she is doing well. However, we are still on very strict rules that she can not run, jump, or even stand on her hind legs. We have windows that are low, and she can stand and look out. So, I have barricaded the front windows and put pillows, boxes, and other items on the sofa and chairs. My house will look like a hot mess for a long time. Poor Maggie will be stuck in the house and not even allowed to run and bark at the evil trash trucks or annoying Amazon delivery drivers. Today, I need to take Mom to Walmart and go into the office for a bit. Have a good day, and stay cool!

Thank you!

Username: FushiaKat
Weigh-In Tuesday
SW: 245
Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
Weeks in maintenance 27 of 52

PW: 137.2
CW: 137.6

The fireworks were amazing, I took the radio with us this time to listen to the songs they play while shooting off the fireworks. It was out of sync and didn't really match up so next year we won't bring the radio.

We have ripe yellow cling peaches on our dwarf peach tree and yesterday I went to pick some and got too close to the edge of the hill, and I slid down headfirst but managed to get turned around before I got to the creek. My left calf is scrapped up from my ankle to my knee, my shoes, skirt and blouse were muddy and wet. I'm lucky that's all that happened it's a steep hill with lots of rocks and dirt. My scrapped leg is feeling better today but it will take some time to heal.

I'm hungrier in the summer so eating more veggies to help with that. I'm trying to lose a little before my lunch date on July 20th. I dyed my hair caramel and I like it but its frizzy. I've lost all the body in my hair, and I miss it. I think it's just part of growing old.

@trooworld I hope you listen to the podcast. Start with episode one because each one builds on the other.

@FushiaKat Ohhh, my goodness, on your fall! I’m glad you weren’t seriously hurt. Did you at least manage to eat one of the peaches? Maybe your hair needs a good deep conditioning. I use a tiny bit of Joboba oil on my dry hair, and it really helps tame any frizz. I’ve lost a lot of body in my hair, too, and I am always looking for help. A root lift product helps me.

@laurelfit57 When it’s very hot and sunny, we don’t let Maggie walk on the sidewalk. She doesn’t seem to understand how hot the pavement is, and dogs can burn the pads of their feet. I’ve seen pictures and it’s not good! Going out early or later in the evening is best for both dogs and their owners.


Good morning! It's another hot day, and I'll be inside with the air conditioner on. I'll do a leg workout today and straighten up the house. I’m super happy I’ve been doing so well without snacks after lunch or dinner. For lunch, I’ve been having a protein shake with berries and frozen avocado, along with a few nuts. For dinner, I’m eating whatever I want but keeping my portion size under control. I’ve also increased my water intake, which was already fairly good. I’m feeling super motivated and praying it lasts!

I did what to mention to @laurelfit57 (your pups are just so cute). With Diesel I have to get him out as soon as the sun comes up. He is not a hot weather dog either. I guess with him being mostly black, I can feel the heat on him when the heat of the day sets in. I am waiting for him to come home Sunday so I can get some boots as @trooworld has mentioned. I will be taking him with me to town and I don't want his feet burning on the parking lot pavement.

Where’s my post? Ugh! It signed me out yesterday but i had hoped my post went through. Thank you for encouraging me to not take a pause.

I just got back to my house from our trip. My weight is as last week which is good since it’s evening and I have had my meals and drank a lot. Maybe tmrw will be a good day on the scale.

The break away was just what I needed. I was so sick and then felt better then got way worse which included my kidney. My kidney is my sensitive area and is scary for me. It’s feeling better now. I’m still going to take it easy for another couple days.

I will post some scenery pics and one of my new little friend who showed up for dinner and breakfast. Furry friends always find us and stick close by. Even the bugs! A fascinating light green insect tried to come home on my daughter’s hair.

DrewsAnna
Weigh In Wednesday
PW 163.3
CW 162.7

Hi everyone,

I didn't make it to my dance fit class last night. It was miserably hot and I was sore, so I took a break. I made sure I paid attention 3my food intake though. Normally, I would have gone on a binge when having a rest. I paid attention and lol... I knew I was weighing in today.

Today, is going to be 10° cooler and I'm so happy. It's still going to be close to 90's, but it won't be 100°. Tomorrow and the rest of the week is going to be low 80 to mid 80's.

Alright, gotta go. Y'all have a great day 😀

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Found yesterday's post!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Saying prayers for baby Oliver, your family, and his medical team. Keep us updated I'll be thinking of you all.

@DrewsAnna Haha that made me laugh about how you're feeling your whole body! I did an ab challenge last month that ended with 100-200 reps for 4 things at the end of the month and I definitely felt and saw a difference! That IS exciting to hear about your Zumba instructor, twice a week is perfect. Did you find the Chinese food wasn't as good or was it just not worth it? That's happened to me a lot especially after elimination diets where I remember something as being way better than it was and would be disappointed.

@AmbersWay I want you to stick around, no taking a break! One option is being on the support team where you wouldn't have to weigh in for a couple months if that would help but it's totally up to you. I stayed on the team gaining half my weight back and (I think) no one hated me (at least publicly) for it. Think on it and let me know but I absolutely don't want you leaving. Where do you stand with your health now? I hope you're feeling better soon! I also hope you realize how strong you're being hanging in here and continuing to post and show up and be part of the team despite not feeling well.

@TeresaW2024 I'm planning to save some dill seed for replanting, I haven't ever made pickles but a woman who volunteers at the farm used dill seeds last year for English pickles which is why I was thinking of trying them that way. Funny I don't care for celery so I'm not sure on how you use celery seeds but DO use fennel seeds. Does Maggie relax with you like if you're reading a book or watching a movie will she hang out with you? Asher's great at that, if I tell him I'm taking a nap he runs back and jumps on the bed. He'd like nothing more than having me home relaxing all the time. I hope Maggie behaves while you're gone and Walmart isn't too crowded!

@trooworld I think the different body signals could be hunger or seem like it from what you were saying how you were real hungry. I had blood work I had to fast for this morning and normally have coffee and vitamin drinks and stupidly grabbed Trader Joe's honey wheat pretzels and ate half the bag on the way home and I normally don't eat before 11 so I couldn't have been as starving as I thought just from not having 200 calories of drinks! I do sometimes get it in my head that I don't get to eat any treats and will rebel sometimes. Hopefully the fungal infection didn't cause too much damage and the fruit will still be fine. I just finished watching the Amy Winehouse story on Peacock and Purple Rain came on, remember how exciting it was when this movie came out?!

@FushiaKat Oh my goodness that sounds like an awful fall, I'm glad you're feeling better today but it will take awhile to bounce back from. It's scary how much a fall can cause issues now that I'm older.. Caramel sounds like a pretty hair color. If it's gray it does get more coarse (mine's frizzy being gray now too). Where are you at with the summer fruit? I stopped for cherries and berries at Raley's ($1.99). I ate so many strawberries I'm kind of sick of them right now. I have a cut up watermelon in the fridge too. My body isn't happy when I have a lot of sugar even from fruit so I probably won't get anymore watermelon.

Hi team! I had my blood test this morning and made the mistake of grabbing a bag of honey wheat pretzels I ate half of on the way home from the store. I'm just now having some coffee. Blood test wasn't too bad, I've been waiting to get it done before deciding on using the next round of steroids or not. Tonight's a board meeting. Have a great Wednesday!

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