Weigh In: Monday
SW 225
PW 192.8
CW 194.8

@TeresaW2024 I'm glad to hear Maggie is doing well (I saw your reply to Cornanda). Hopefully the surgeon clears her! Thank you, yeah, I've got enough going on right now so I guess I can wait lol. My husband is excited for my surgery because there are actually a lot of adventures I have to pass on and he does by himself because I can't do them: he goes on walking adventures throughout the city and he goes to the zoo by himself. I can't wait to be able to do these things, too! I haven't been to the zoo for about 4 months, my knee is just too bad. He is on board and supportive, I am lucky! Thank you! I love Walmart grocery pick-up so much, it's so draining to go into Walmart and shop lol. Although I did go this past weekend and I got the cutest Halloween black cat decoration!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Big HUGS, my friend. I hear your darkness and I see you. I'm sorry you are struggling. Is there anything I can do to help you? That's good that Hunter added you on the health club. I hope you go swim laps, that would be a good stress reliever.

@Katmary71 Thank you! I am also going to be making an owl lantern and a spider lantern when I have time. The chili was so satisfying! Yeah, I am enjoying the weather lately. Weekends are SO hard! I didn't know you could grow lettuce in the fall but that makes sense. Maybe I'll plant some! You could make a zucchini puree soup with the zucchini. Here are a couple of recipes:
Silky Gingered Zucchini Soup - http://meljoulwan.com/2012/11/05/silky-gingered-zucchini-soup/
Skinnytaste's Cream of Zucchini Soup - https://www.skinnytaste.com/cream-of-zucchini-soup-1-ww-point/

@laurelfit57 LOL! I LOVE your moss art! It is so balanced and pretty. I'm sorry you are still experiencing Fitbit problems. Hopefully they fix it soon! I don't like the Baritastic tracker as much as MFP: I make a lot of recipes and MFP I can import the recipe easy peasy. But the new app, I have to add in each ingredient by hand which is a pain. Thank you! How are the pups? I'm glad you found some balance with their classes.

@Cornanda Thank you!

Hi all. I was able to schedule my gallbladder ultrasound for the beginning of October, so I'm one step closer to being approved for surgery. It has been nice weather here the past 3 or so days: low to mid-70s with some misty rain. Much better than the hot weather we were having, although it is supposed to warm up again this weekend.
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Gotta take a quick second to show off some of my loves - My son turned 29 on Friday, so we visited him on Saturday. Here he is holding his daughter, Sophie, and nephew Oliver. Oh my heart!



Yes, I went to the fitness club last night. I'm super out of shape and when I re-downloaded Map My Walk, it had been 3 years since I last used it. I ended up doing 20 minutes swimming laps, 15 minutes walking the track, 1 minute on the elliptical, and 6 sets on arm machines (whatever they are called). It's not a lot, but it was definitely better than nothing...so I finally had a No Zero Day. I took carrots with me to the movie last night (took my mom to see The Front Room), but still ate popcorn. However, I ate way less than I typically would. So that was a win, too. After work today I plan on going to Wally World to pick up a bunch of Ben's rice pouches. I find that I do really good at work for lunchtime when I have everything in my food cabinet or mini fridge (hidden under my secondary desk lols) ready to go. Lunches are on repeat, but it works - half of the rice, half cup of beans, about a cup of whatever canned veg I'm in the mood for...all topped with Herdez Guacamole Salsa. 6 point lunch and keeps me so full. Now I just need to work on preplanning dinners so I stay on track. Can't let Hunter's whims derail me all the time. I'm off to do a little journaling. My therapist tasked me with listing my barriers to consistency. Then I have to rank the top 3. Don't want to disappoint him.

Don't forget to stay hydrated! Can't wait for fall weather!

19shmoo69 wrote: »

I feel like I need to share a little about myself. You can say it’s a secondary introduction. In my pre-marriage days I was a hair stylist. In the early years of marriage my wife loved it. I could do her hair, nails, toes, makeup and had an eye for fashion. All that only when she would ask. I could and can cook, clean and do laundry. All that sounds like a positive but I had a bunch of negativity and anger issues. When I was up the world was great place. When I was down….. I could do nothing right. Why am I here? I’m worthless! Fast forward a couple of decades and my wife figures out I have gluten problem. During that time I saw on the news that modern American flour has a cocaine effect on the body. Not that it causes a high but it causes an addiction feeling and severe mood swings and even withdrawal. I went gluten free cold turkey. It vastly changed our family dynamic. During that time frame I had thought nobody gets me. Nobody understands me. Then I saw an episode of Scorpion. It’s about geniuses that help save the world. In the episode the lead genius failed at something. When he did he was ready to close the group, leave area and just stop doing everything. My first thought was that’s me. I have those thoughts and act that way. I had to learn that failure does not mean I am a failure. It means I have another opportunity to redo the problem, to learn from it and or teach others how to learn from it. I have had opportunities to share this with people who struggle with inner anger. Their first statement is but I can’t give up bread and pasta. I never say it’s the answer I just say it was mine.
Well there it is, more about me. Have a blessed day! You have been prayed for today.

@19shmoo69 - Love learning more about you! The father of my children is a hair stylist. He still offers to do my hair for free (although I don't take him up on it) and, of course, does theirs. Here he is straightening Syd's while she holds Oliver.


I am extremely interested in the effect that gluten had on you. Thank you for sharing...I'll be going down an internet rabbit hole with this.

YOU have a blessed day, too!

Username: FushiaKat
Weigh-In Tuesday
SW: 245
Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
Weeks in maintenance 37 of 52

PW: 138.6
CW: 138.2

I'm still sick but slowly getting better. My fever was 103.4 and now it's just 100.1 I woke up drenched in sweat this morning I think my fever broke. Only 3 more days of medication, I hope it does not come back. I need to get a flu shot and maybe a covid booster.

I'm still eating one good meal a day and popcorn and night and sometimes a little bit of fruit, but I have not been wanting to eat my fruit snacks.

I just saw that our Halloween Contest building starts on Sept 22nd, wow that was fast.

Stay well everybody there's a lot of stuff going around right now.

@laurelfit57 You know the owner of that studio sent me a message about what she offers there I'm guessing yoga is one. Your quiet evening sounds perfect enjoy! I love your arrangement!

@AmbersWay I'm glad you're still here though hopefully you'll have time to hang out more after travel.

@trooworld I can't wait for you to go adventuring with your husband, I'm glad he's being so supportive! Woohoo one more appointment almost checked off the list, I'm really glad you're sticking with the new clinic. can't wait to see the owl and spider lanterns I just sent a pic of your bat to my aunts who have a Cricut they share. This weather has been awesome hasn't it?! OK I can't stop laughing at the gingered soup recipe they insist on a tight lid and show it splattered all over the floor, they're speaking to someone who would do the same! I think I'll make that one thank you!

@TeresaW2024 I hope Maggie's appointment goes well and she has fun with you at work! Did you get your workout in?

@vegan4lyfe2012 Happy birthday to your son! The little ones are getting big, so darned cute! Yay so happy to hear what a good day you had that's wonderful! I found Blueberry tea today for the first time in months and thought of you when I saw it. What are you drinking these days?

@19shmoo69 Thank you for sharing that! I have that tendency too to think “I” am a failure instead of accepting failures. It's amazing what a big difference no gluten has made for you.

@Digger61 Wow that's a lot of tomatoes! You got a lot done very impressive! How do you make your bone broth?

@FushiaKat Wow I can't believe how long you've been sick that's frightening, I'm glad your fever is finally breaking. That's real fast for the contest but surprisingly Halloween isn't far away. Take good care of yourself.

Hi team! Had my allergy shot and got my hair done after, it'd been a couple months and it feels good to not have white roots again. Tomorrow's the farm, a meeting with two other women on the board of the charity at a place we'll be having a fundraiser at, then two of us are going to talk to a mobile home park about putting on a game night there. I've really been evaluating whether or not I want to stay in the charity and I'm leaning toward no but will see how tomorrow goes.

Rainbow- If I'm the only one doing it I'll stop posting but had watermelon, broccoli, mango, carrot, cabbage, cranberries, almonds, and feta. (and coffee!)

@19shmoo69 - Thank you for sharing your gluten story. There's a big difference between having a failure and being a failure. It's the failures and difficulties that build us and shape us. If everything was easy, we would never grow and improve.
-Mica

@TeresaW2024 Thank you! Oh that's really convenient! I'm sure you will find something cute! I got this really cute resin black cat with a witch's hat on (it's about 12" tall and now sits on my TV stand) from there. I'm glad you are having cooler weather, too. I hope you enjoyed your workout. Let us know how the surgeon's appt goes, I hope Maggie gets the clearance! How fun that you get to take her to work!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Oh my gosh! So cute! Really, they are just adorable. And you can tell they all are related, they look alike! I'm glad you went to the fitness club. I'd say you did great. Congrats on your No Zero Day and eating less popcorn! That sounds like a good lunch.

@19shmoo69 Thank you for sharing more about you, Darren. I always think it is a real treat when you share more than a funny insight. Sounds like going gluten-free has really improved things.

@digger61 Wowee! That's a lot of tomatoes! And then to go on and make smoked chicken and bone broth, hat tip to you!

@FushiaKat Bummer you are still sick. I hope the meds knock it out. Halloween is starting earlier and earlier!

@Katmary71 I can't wait, either! He goes walking at all these fun places and I'm stuck at home. Yeah, I think the new clinic will be better. If your aunts ask, I got the pattern for the bat (and owl and spider, it came as one thing) on Etsy! It was pretty easy to put together, just looks complicated. Yes, I am loving this weather! LOL that's funny about the soup. Are the allergy shots helping? I know what you mean about the white roots...that's why I put the purple in my hair lol. re: staying on the charity...do what's best for YOU! Great job with the rainbow challenge.

@laurelfit57 It totally is. And then when my DH cooks, I have to pull the ingredients out of him and you know he doesn't measure anything so it's sketchy lol. I think my life will be 100% different after surgery, so many things will change. Yes, I am giving up some things (anything carbonated for sure, possibly other foods that don't agree with me, no alcohol for at least the first 6 months, etc) but gaining so much more! I'm glad to hear the pups are good. That's great you are doing agility with Ty. Beautiful weather! Good job with the meal prep.

@micaroo4 How are you doing? I don't think we've heard from you for a bit.

Hi all. Nothing much going on here. My husband's phone is acting up so we have to take it to a repair shop after work. Luckily, he pretty much prepped everything we are having for dinner tonight last night. I'm already really tired, I woke up at 3:17 am and decided to just get up. It's going to be one of those days.
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@trooworld - I'm doing OK. I've been sleeping a little better, 4 nights in a row, which is awesome! Of course, it's as much of a mystery when I sleep well as when I don't. I've been taking the ashwagandha that @Katmary71 recommended. It didn't seem to be helping, but now after a week or better I'm sleeping, so perhaps it's that? Doesn't matter why, I'll take it!
-Mica

@trooworld I am so excited for you after surgery! It is always tough to get through a day on so little sleep. Hopefully tonight your sleep is much better!

@TeresaW2024 what great news to hear about Maggie! I'm sorry that she has arthritis, that makes it tough for exercise. I have the same problem with Ty pulling. I went through several harnesses and she hated them all and we finally found this one. I'm not sure if you could get one small enough for Maggie these are absolutely great. It is just the band that goes across their chest that stops them from pulling, there is nothing on their necks And nothing between their legs.



I did two classes with the pups tonight, Ty is really starting to come along and she is actually able to start really focussing on what I'm asking her to do. I feel like much of my life revolves around my dogs now, I can't remember what I did before them lol. Oh yeah… I worked a lot and raised four kids. That was crazy hectic, but wouldn't change it for the world! Now I am busy but not hectic I think I like this pace😊.
I met one of my best friends for a delicious lunch and a great catch up. I was able to stay on track, I'm getting better at tracking :-). Hope everybody had a great day

@laurelfit57 I hadn't realized you had four kids! There's a difference between busy and hectic I prefer busy too. The recipe importer is awesome even with some of the mistakes it makes. The weather sounds awesome there!

@DrewsAnna Your good food choices are showing!

@micaroo4 Yay I'm glad the Ashwaganda seems to be helping! It didn't work for a few nights for me either. I usually get fed up with something then try a few different things and don't know what helped but that one surprised me by helping.

@TeresaW2024 Woohoo doing great on getting some color in your diet! Sweet potato chips sound yummy yes it DOES count! The charity is the organization I'm secretary with that helps the elderly, disabled, and low income with household tasks and we do a handful events like Valentine cards for seniors. I had a good talk with two of the other board members today and feel better about things. LOL about stuff you forget for your delivery list, I swear ordering and the hours in between when you can still add stuff my mind goes completely blank! I'm sorry to hear about Maggie's arthritis, would she enjoy a dog park?

@trooworld The allergy shots are helping but I'm still stuffed up more than I'd prefer. I can't afford some of the OTC stuff I was prescribed so I'm just trying to get used to it. Thank you! Yikes I hope you aren't too tired today and get some good rest tonight! I love thinking of you being able to go with your husband soon.

Hi friends! I went to the farm this morning and picked eggplant then helped my neighbor pull weeds. Lunch with the two board members went real well they've both been extremely frustrated too. The mobile home park meeting went great, we're going to host Bingo there so people can get to know us then the manager and I also discussed an herb spiral she started and I may help with. I'm beat now and ready to go to bed early, have a great Thursday team.

Rainbow- lettuce, kale, lemon, salmon, dried cranberries, walnuts, almonds carrots, tomatoes, feta, parmesan (had two salads for my meals), apples, Greek yogurt

@TeresaW2024 Unfortunately no nap could be had: I had to be at work in the library all day! But I feel better today for sure. I'm glad Maggie is doing so well but that's too bad about running and jumping on the furniture. Maggie sounds like Violet: if she sees a trash truck or a delivery truck, she turns and starts pulling me towards home! Oh, that's good she can go to the groomer's.

@micaroo4 I'm glad you are sleeping better!

@DrewsAnna Congrats on the loss!

@laurelfit57 Thank you! I am, too! I did sleep better, thanks. That's good Ty is cooperating and listening lol. I know what you mean about your life revolving around your dogs, mine too! I'm glad you had some fun with your BFF.

@Katmary71 I'm glad they are helping a bit. I did get good rest last night! Sounds like another busy day you had. Good job with the rainbow challenge!

Hi all. We didn't end up going to the phone repair place but we will go tonight. We do have leftover stuff in the fridge if it takes too long. I got better sleep last night. I'm considering getting a rebounder (mini-trampoline) but I wanted to try it before I buy it. I did a Google search and found a place that has rebounder fitness classes: https://sandiegoboogiebounce.com/ That link has a video of the class going on, it's neat to see. I need to call to make sure they still have the classes but I think it's a good option to try them.
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Thursday Ice Breaker Question
(I know I missed last week’s)

If you were going to make a podcast what would it be about?

I actually want to make 1-3 of them. Two would be bible/church topics and another would be about pro wrestling.

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Weigh in day: Thursday
PW:254.5
CW:253.5

Let's go get it!!