Hello! I am still here!! Just a quick check in because it has been a week since I last checked in, which is too long!! I'm still burning the candle at both ends and am feeling run down with no end in sight. Weight loss has stalled-probably due to not the best choices and not enough sleep.
Paula, how awesome to have a new mattress!! Such a great investment in your overall well being! I came back from AK wanting a new mattress because the bed in the guest room was so comfortable. I took a photo of the tag on the mattress and tried to find the company but they are probably not in business anymore.
Shari, how nice to walk with your friend instead of eating out-a win-win for all-great company and great exercise!
I have an amusing tale to share and I am not sure what to do about it. First, I must confess that my DH doesn't know my weight and hasn't ever as far as I know. It's not something I care to share with him-
LOL!! After we went to AK, DH decided that he wanted to lose weight since we leave for the national dog gathering on 10/8. He weighs in and writes it on the calendar so I can see what he is writing down. The scale we have is weird and, if it's moved, it needs to be zero'd and then shut itself off before weighing. I get up first so am always the first one on the scale. The last four times he has weighed in, he has weighed exactly the same as I did that day down to the same tenth of a pound. At first I thought it was a coincidence but now I think the scale is regurgitating my weight for his weigh in. I don't want to tell him because I still don't want him to know what I weigh. Maybe I should just get a new scale??
That's all for tonight from me. I hope everyone has much success with the hair appointments! Happy Friday!!

Hello! Just another quick check in since it is quite late for me on a work night. Shari, I hope your DH's arm is continuing to improve! I'm so sorry about the loss your DH experienced. Prayers for the young man's family! I also hope that Tony will improve and be able to come home! It sounds like your DH is being such a good friend!
Paula, it sounds like you have been so busy but making good choices in spite of that-that is awesome!!
My scale problem has resolved itself-DH quit weighing himself. I guess the quest to fit into his vests is over-LOL!! We leave for TN on Tuesday for our national dog gathering. I made my initial list of things that need to be done and have started working on it. My weight loss remains stalled so I intend to get back on track when we return including getting back to the gym! I hope you both have a great Friday!

Safe travels to you DW! Where will you be in Tennessee? We were in Nashville over 10 years ago for a short visit. It was a nice trip. Good luck to your dogs!

Shari, I did not remember that you have cows. Are they yours or someone elses? I very much appreciate your insight regarding sweet cravings. I was doing well with fruit choices but got away from that recently. I have some very delicious frozen fruit to rely on. I can't imagine making marshmallows. Is that hard to do??

Craig was here today for the 1st time in about 2 months! It was good to see him. He did less than an hour of work but did things that I was really concerned about. We have a few projects planned with him for the next few weeks. He said he wasn't around much due to car problems....mostly he didn't have a car and was using his friend's car and didn't want to take advantage of his friend. Now he has his car again so that is promising. Tomorrow is our day to watch college football. I won't do much in terms of a to do list, but I will tackle a few small items as my time and energy permit.

Now I recall about your cows Shari. Thanks for reminding me. Today was an excellent diet day for me. I tell myself if I could do this well today I could it everyday. A day like today encourages me. My sweet craving today was satisfied by some no sugar added chunky applesauce that my friend brought me on Wednesday evening. I will remember to enjoy more when future sweet cravings hit. I was fairly tired today. Resting was easy since our plan was to enjoy college football most of the day. I actually napped a bit in the afternoon and again in the evening. Not sure why I was so tired, but at least it was on a day when I had few demands and was able to rest.

Shari, your comment about the liver made me laugh. My mother LOVED liver. She would even order it out in restaurants. I hated it, but when she made it at home I was expected to eat it. I used to try to swallow it in the mashed potatoes she served with the liver. But to me the potatoes didn't cover up the liver taste enough to make it palatable.

I had another very good day for food choices and had no cravings. I wasn't terribly hungry and wasn't terribly tired. So it turned out to be a really good day. I don't make to do lists for Sundays so I just enjoyed 2 online church services, reading, talking to 2 friends, and cooking a leisurely dinner. Hope you had a nice Sunday as well!

I am sure your mom appreciated the phone call and the promise to see her next Sunday. I am glad you took care of yourself enough to stay home and relax/rest...so much needed before returning to work on a Monday.

John had an ML meeting today. I am happy that I was able to drive him. Since I was going to be out and about again I decided to do another small grocery pick up. The timing worked out well. Thank goodness John could carry everything from the van to our breezeway. From there I am able to sit on a chair and transfer the packages to our ramp and then eventually he and I bring the bags in to the house. It is a tiring process even with a small order, but it also gives me a good feeling of accomplishment and saving a few pennies on the delivery fee. My food choices today were ok but at the top of my points. I will pay better attention tomorrow when I have more time for myself and planning.

I think ketchup is a good "go to" for your liver Shari. I like ketchup a lot anyway. Are you eating calves liver? Is that the kind of liver you need? What about chicken liver? I used to use a little bit of finely chopped chicken liver in my turkey stuffing because my mother and her mother did so too. It gave a good flavor to the stuffing. I don't use it anymore just because I got away from using it. When one of my dogs was very sick (back in the mid 90s) I used to cook liver for him as directed by the vet. My co-workers used to tease me about how well I treated that dog when he was so sick.

Both John and I had our virtual medical (telemed) visits today. I am waiting for my written summary to be posted online. (John's is already posted.) Since everything is going so well for me there really wasn't much to discuss. My doc didn't ask if I am getting a flu shot this year. I don't plan to because I stay home so much and I had so much pain after the pneumonia shot I got over a year ago. I think that shot has something to do with the on-going pain I have in my left shoulder. I ate well today and again my hunger was under control. I had a banana to satisfy my sweet craving today.

Sounds like your last pre-vacation pound is being stubborn. But I know with your current practices and determination you will see it go away Shari.

I had a so-so day at best. I was hungrier than I have been in a while and was craving carbs, not really sweets. I ate some extra bread which satisfied my cravings but did not sit well with my WW points. Today John had a visit from an old friend he hasn't seen in quite some time. It is really strange too because just a few days ago I was thinking about him, wondering how he was doing (oddly enough his name is Craig too). He is a really good guy who cares about John a lot. He didn't call or let us know he was coming. He just showed up and rang the doorbell. What a nice surprise! He and John had a great visit. Craig has been busy with family stuff so I know his time is limited. I hope he and John can get together again before too long.