DW, Great news that your doctor appointment went well. Keep us posted on how your BP med plan works out. I take one BP med but also a med for my heart. I have been on the heart pill ever since I I had the PVCs. My BP is typically good as the OT and PT take it every time they are here.

Shari, I hope your garden gets the rain it needs. I continue to enjoy the wonderful veggies from my friend's garden as well as some wonderful broccoli from my organic delivery that came today.

I did very well with eating today and felt satisfied with no cravings or hunger pangs at all. I did have a small glass of wine tonight when I participated in a classmates zoom. Our little group of classmates hasn't zoomed in quite a few months. It was great to catch up with everyone again. There were only 6 of us tonight. Sometimes we have about 8. We are spread out around the east coast mostly. One of our group who lives in NJ now might be in my area in August and might stop by to see me and John. That would be great. We all have been close friends since 6th grade, but he and I were especially close all through these years but haven't gotten together in quite a few years.

I, too, am sure you will get a glowing annual review Shari! Your commitment to your position comes through clearly. They are fortunate to have you.

My to do list was taken care of pretty early in the day....woo hoo! It was another good day for food choices. I had to call a repair man today because the automatic ice maker in my refrigerator stopped working. It is on the door of my side-by-side Frigidaire and now just clangs when I try to get ice. The repair man won't get here till Tuesday. I suspect we can live without ice till then!

Shari, it is challenging to not be discouraged. We all have been there more than once. Keep your healthy habits....eventually good results will return.

John and I watched the opening ceremonies of the Olympics (recorded and fast forwarding through most of the fluff and commercials). We love seeing the teams and their flags. We will be doing our best to follow the games. I had a fairly good day but had to tap into my weekly points again. So glad tomorrow is Saturday as I am almost out of those extra weekly points.

DW, I get tired just thinking about the busy schedule you keep!!! More important to rest than stay up to just post here. Take good care of yourself.

Shari, Sounds like a great afternoon with your parents. Yum on the raspberries. They are my absolute favorite fruit! Pineapple is my 2nd favorite. I had cortisone shots in my knees many years ago but the relief was very short lived, actually just a matter of days before the pain returned. Everyone is different. I hope your mother continues to have some good results. I understand how tough it is to stand and cook. I now cook from the wheelchair which presents its own set of challenges, but at least I am still cooking.

I had a good day for eating and rested a little more than usual. That helped me feel better. I eased up on my to do list again. John helped me with some tasks too, so the day was somewhat productive. John is enjoying watching the Olympic games. I am watching with him but don't understand all the rules etc. that he knows very well. I read something while we watch the games, and sometimes I fall asleep off and on. I do like learning the things he explains to me.

Wow Shari, time sure flies. Hard to believe you are starting your 3rd month at the gym. It is terrific that you and DW are committed and continue to keep up this good and healthy habit.

I tackled and completed a monumental task that I have avoided for far longer than I should have. I had accumulated a large bag of paper documents like medical bills, other bills, and such, most of which I no longer needed but held on to for heaven knows why. I knew it would require a lot of attention and patience and then shredding (that's John's job). Remarkably I got through the entire bag today. I kept a few documents that I deemed worthy of holding on to for record keeping purposes. I am beyond pleased with myself and inspired to not let this kind of mess accumulate again! I also did well with my meals. We shared a small steak with salad and veggies for supper. I am doing my best to pay attention to portion size, especially with things like red meat and am trying to be extra careful about my carbs, especially later in the day.

Shari, I hope you are able to make acquaintance with some of your gym mates. I hear from some people I know who go to gyms regularly that in most cases they are not making many connections with others there because often they are going at different times and don't see each other consistently. Since some faces are becoming familiar, you have a greater likelihood to get to know others.

My WW points were up today but not outrageously so. I will have to be a little more careful tomorrow. The day flew by, and I am not sure why. I accomplished some things but nothing especially notable. I needed a nap before supper and felt more energy after the nap. I am still not feeling as good as I think I can, but I am doing my best to feel better.

Thanks Shari, I did feel much better today. My hunger was very much under control and I am well within my daily point range.

My monthly cleaning service was here today. The cleaner was very nice. It seems like there is a new cleaner every month, probably because there is a lot of employee turnover. Today's gal didn't perform up to the level of some of the past cleaners, but oh well, it is still a better job than I could do these days! I am happy that the cleaning is done!

Shari, Fresh garden broccoli is the best! A roast sounds yummy too. You are right, my pre-cleaning prep is a matter of tidying up to make it easier for the cleaner to clean. It was fairly easy for me this month. Most of the tidying involves clearing away some of the things I try to keep always within arm's reach due to my mobility challenges. The joke in our house is that within every six feet you will find either a bottle of moisturizer, a pair of reading classes, or a box of tissues. It's a bit of an exaggeration, but isn't too far from the truth. LOL

I did ok today. I needed to tap into my extra weekly points but I still have some remaining for tomorrow if I need them. I am really looking forward to the next 2 days because the time seems to be all mine with really no demands. I have a few minor to do items but that is it. I want to enjoy more of the Olympics and read a lot this weekend. Next week will be a busier week for me so I want to rest up and prepare.

Shari, The wine bottle pregnancy announcement is so cute. I haven't ever heard of doing that. Congrats to your friends on their blessed news!

I spent a lot of time today setting up our new laptop, customizing it with our bookmarks, etc. to match the way the previous laptop was set up. All the data was already transferred by my computer guy over 2 weeks ago but I didn't start using the new laptop till today and it needed to be customized to my preferences. I like it very much. My food choices were good again. I craved something salty in the afternoon and satisfied myself with low sodium cottage cheese and some pineapple. I took an early evening nap for about 30 minutes and felt refreshed afterwards.

A blessed Sunday to all!

I got right back on track today, thank goodness! My day started out slowly (not usual for me), but as the day went on I became increasingly productive and am so very pleased now with all I accomplished around the house. Tomorrow my friend (the retired nurse practitioner) is coming to accompany me to have the van inspected and get the oil changed. I still feel like I need someone to go with me to help me get the walker in and out of the van. John could do it, but we can't leave Buster alone, and it would be odd to take Buster with us to the car place. PA requires annual vehicle inspections. I have been going to the same repair place since 2010. I expect the van will pass inspection, but well, you never know!

Happy to report that the van passed inspection and is in good condition. I drove only 600 miles in the last year, not surprising. And some of those miles were Craig driving the van for various reasons (grocery pick ups, etc.). I had a good long talk with the man who owns the repair shop, talking to him about whether I should keep the van or look for a car that is easier for me to get in to, among various similar concerns. For now, I think I will hold on to the van since it is in such good condition and since I am driving so little and managing ok to get in the van with some assistance.

My eating pattern was off a bit today but overall I did ok. I was super hungry after my friend left, but I managed to make healthy choices and then wasn't very hungry for the rest of the day. We are enjoying more tomatoes (cherry tomatoes and roma tomatoes) from my other friend and cukes again too. The cherry tomatoes are like candy they are so good.

Hello! Just a quick note tonight because I am very tired. Today was DH’s birthday….. his cake was a store bought cheesecake and I managed to get all the candles in it and all burning at the same time! We went out to dinner and I ate about half and brought the rest home for another day.
Paula, I’m glad that your van is doing well!! Shari, I hope your day at the office went well!! Have a blessed Thursday!!