LW: 129.4
TW: 129.2

Sort of keeping steady, but I'm okay with that. I am actually surprised that I was still in the 129's this morning because we had pizza for dinner last night, and that usually pushes me up a pound or two for at least a day because of the salt and carbs. But we were tired last night, and hubby really wanted it, and we haven't eaten pizza in more than a month, so I relented even though I knew today was weigh-in day.

Sheesh, I'm sorry to hear that your hubby has been struggling a bit with viruses. Mine has been down with diverticulitis (which is now better) and back strain, and IBS, and . . . This poor man just can't seem to get a break. And today, he had to drive to his office in Chantilly, Virginia, which means battling the beltway for more than an hour. Thank goodness he only goes there 3 or 4 times a year.

And I really covet those kcals. It has to be your muscles upping that burn. I hit 1700+ 4 days last week and my highest was 1799, but I still average in the 1600's. In fact, my 7-day averages for last week were:

Steps = 10,377
Kcals burned = 1,675

Lois, I'm so sorry to hear about the HVAC leak. Houses can be such pains! On my walk this morning, I saw one of my class members in her yard and talked to her for a bit. She had a leak in her ceiling coming from the HVAC and in repairing it, they found asbestos in the walls and ceilings. I didn't realize this, but although some bans on asbestos started in 1970, it was 1989 before the Feds fully banned its use in home construction, and her house was built in 1970. So she's in the process of having walls and ceilings torn out and replaced! Makes my sewer pipe issue sound not so bad. Luckily, however, it's not every wall or ceiling, so apparently the builder just had a little still on hand, but used newer sheetrock, too. And I hope that PT is going well and that your migraines have gone away.

I'm a bit concerned--and figured I might as well state it here to get myself focused on dealing with it--because staying on track with food and activity is so darned hard when we make these trips to NC. (We are leaving a week from today and will be gone a week.) Not only am I in a car for something like 20 hours, but it's hotter there, which makes walking difficult. And my sister and brother-in-law tend to eat take-out a lot. We cook for them, of course, but that does get tiresome, and so we just wing it with them some days. And because I'm in the house with an invalid and an older person (my BIL is a lot older than my sister, i.e., he's 83), we tend to sit a lot down there. I went to the library yesterday to get books, as I will spend a lot of time reading. But I'll just have to do what I can. At least it will just be one full weigh-in week.

Kelly, I've been thinking about your eyes and your shoulder, hoping that both have improved. Hope you get a chance to check in soon.

Well, I guess I'd better get busy. I have a list of things I want to get done while I have the house to myself. Sheesh, enjoy your time on your own and the time with your girlfriends. If you're like me, I miss hubby if he's not here, but I also enjoy the change. My turn will come up soon with hunting season (which seems to start earlier every year!)

LW: 170
TW: 169.7

Ohhhh it's been a week. So I missed my weigh in last Wednesday because of eye swelling, shoulder issues and my thumbnail almost being ripped off, and I had every intention of weighing in on the Thursday when I woke up, but.... 3am on Thursday, I was hit with some sort of food poisoning to top it all off. I was up all night getting sick and pains in my stomach. Yep.. it's been a week. I slept most of the next day and just let my body relax. After that, mostly everything was back to somewhat normal.

I had Physio on Monday, and was finally diagnosed with Rotator Cuff Tendonitis. I have new exercises to just get it moving for now. We're not focusing on strengthening it until the pain goes away. She also dry needled me.. along with heat, ice, advil and rest, it's all helped quite a bit. This week I'm actually sleeping and have figured out a way to at least not sleep on my back all the time. I also managed to get my September allergist appointment moved up to tomorrow, so we'll see what her plan is for me next. My eye lids aren't swollen, but they are a tad puffy, red and itchy. Thankfully, my eyes themselves are fine and normal. So needless to say, I haven't had much time to focus on activity. My eating has been really good though, so I am looking forward to getting back to some movement... even if it's just the treadmill and a long dog walk.

Sheesh - That's so great that your hubby gets to go to Alaska. I've always wanted to go. Enjoy the quietness of home and getting those organizing projects done! I always accomplish so much when the hubby is away.

Lois - Yikes.. the water leak sure doesn't sound fun and I'm sure has been super stressful. Hopefully it dries up and isn't a huge cost.

Sarah - Wow.. more water and yard stuff with you! I feel for you girl. It amazes me how you can stay on track with your weight, eating and exercise, with all the stresses you have going on in life. And I understand your worry about your trip to NC. Do the best that you can to try and stay active when you can, even if it means something as simple as walking in place while you watch TV. Sometimes it's just movement that your body needs.

Sorry to hear that Sarah! Do you find anything actually helps the swelling go down any faster? Does your eye itch at all?
I just got back from my Allergist appointment and she still thinks it's presenting like an allergy. She is keeping me on the meds I'm on now, adding a cream called Elidel that I'll use when my eyelids are red/itchy until the symptoms are done, and then twice a week going forward as preventative. She's then going to do Patch testing on me, but the earliest I can get in is the end of January... Isn't that crazy?!

My shoulder is getting better and better everyday. I can now touch it and raise it somewhat, without much pain, which is amazing. Things are looking up! lol

Sarah - have a safe trip and I hope all goes well. With regard to the long-term care - I never added that to my AFLAC arsenal - due to the exorbitant costs. So I can understand. Maybe that's something I should add when I retire and can discontinue the disability coverage. And yes, and the cost of all policies and items in stores are rising beyond reason. Hubby stopped at McDonald's for lunch and it was over $30 for two big macs, large fries and one large sprite. McDonald's!!

The chef was here again yesterday. We had the salmon yesterday (I have one more serving for today) and that should get us through next week. I wish I wasn't so busy when she's here to visit and watch what she's doing. Hoping to spark that desire for me to cook again. Anyhow, so far we this program is working for us.

Had PT again this morning. Man, I as I'm doing the first few exercises, I think to pipe up to increase the weights and resistance, but when I am done with everything, my leg is quivering, so I'm not sure I could handle any more. I said as much to my therapist today and he said after Disneyland we can address increases. We don't want to overdo it and encounter any setbacks before our trip, so we will proceed cautiously. I am doing my stabilizers at home as well. Still cautious when coming down the stairs. But looking forward to Disneyland.

The weather here is killer. The monsoon storms are wreaking havoc with my migraines. Headaches almost every day.

Sheesh - those fish look wonderful. You're going to be eating well!!

It never ends. Now I'm having some tenderness in my low belly on the left side--just where I had discomfort when I had diverticulitis in September 2021. It may be nothing since it's not really pain, but just to be safe, I called my doc to get the two medicines she gave me back then (cipro and metronidazole) along with extras that she told me to keep some on hand in case it ever flared up. I kept them until they expired but never replaced them. Hopefully, this is something that will just pass on by, but I wanted them to take to NC just in case. Didn't want to end up in an emergency room down there. But boy, I hate taking drugs!

Kelly, my hubby has some itchy eye issues and swears by Pataday eye drops. They used to be prescription only, but now they are available over the counter. They're still a little pricey, but they are what our ophthalmologist recommends. And doesn't it seem like more people are developing reactions to various products these days?

Well, my class ran long because I had a substitute co-leader who wanted to chat after class, so now I'm behind with the cleaning, packing, etc. that should be done by bedtime. Lois, I hope your weather soon changes so you don't have to deal with those headaches.