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  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 680 Member
    Happy Saturday.

    What a week. I went to sleep at 3 pm on Wed afternoon—so exhausted. Got up at 2 am Thursday and was up for the day. Then yesterday I awoke at 3 am after 6 hours’ sleep, and just got going.

    Students have gotten those cruel, nasty messages going around. I was on the verge of tears, I felt so bad for them.

    I went to the gym for my lifting Fri afternoon and finally felt calm again aftrrr a tough week. Got in a lovely walk and then a massage this a.m. Logging and keeping track of what I eat. This wasn’t a good week for that until today.

    I’m looking forward to having 2 more mornings of no alarm. TTFN.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good Sunday! A new week to move forward.

    @mkculs13 nice to hear you are doing better!

    I totally recommend "Here".....it was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. I cried at the end.

    Going to make that lasagna soup today....we'll see how it comes out.

    Will check in again tomorrow, as usual. Hope you are are doing ok!

    Sandy

    TMW - 177.6
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 680 Member
    Thanks, Sandy. Early today, I went to the park with the steep trail 1.5 mi loop, and did it once in each direction. It was a bit easier than last week.im going to try to go 1x/week for now.

    Doing better with intake but still leaving only a small deficit. I know that’s better than overeating, but if I want to start jogging again in my new knees eventually, I have to lose. I certainly have relied on exercise a lot to help lose in the past and now my limited capabilities are revealing my struggle with eating less.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,394 Member
    Good evening,

    Rain tomorrow which is much needed and appreciated.

    I purchased online an "evil eye" pendant used to ward off evil. It looks modern and subtle.

    My step mother called to tell me my father fell and has stitches in his head and broke his elbow. I do not know if he is still in hosp. He also had a UTI which may be causing some of his brain fog.

    I have made a concerted effort to improve my meals and my exercise. Just need to change something as what I am doing is not working.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • Siren2024
    Siren2024 Posts: 30 Member
    Always trying 👍😂
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,993 Member
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    *** November 12 ***

    Good morning all~~

    I have been knocked down with a very bad cold, so I've been MIA.

    Sara - How awful for your father! Just being in the hospital can cause brain fog and delirium--my father had that every time he had to be admitted. A broken elbow sounds very painful. I hope that he recovers quickly. 🤗

    Waving to Sandy and Maureen and Siren and Missy and anyone who pops by today.

    Lana

    🤧🤧🤧
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good Afternoon!

    Waves backatcha, Lana! Feel better soon! ❤️

    Saw an allergist this morning. No obvious issues after they stuck me with several needles on my back, unfortunately, so my itching is still a mystery. Was told to lay off red meat for a week....but after I finish the sausage alfredo lasagna soup...LOL! If things don't improve, blood tests will be next thing to try.

    Windy today....blew my garden flag off the holder. I brought it in until things die down. Yesterday I was wearing shorts...not today.

    Sandy

    TMW - 178.6
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 680 Member
    Hey, all. Good to see several check-ins.

    Sara, I hope your father has good pain meds.

    Lana, hope you are on the mend.

    Not much here. Went to the gym, logging. It’s always a struggle.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,993 Member
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    *** November 13 ***

    Hey Y'all~~

    Just stopping through to say Hey. I still feel like dreck, but there is so much less coughing so I went out and about today.

    I frequent a small local social gathering spot. Usually all is chill and easy, but today one of the old timers really let loose with some dark venom personally against another woman, and I was shocked. Why is it illegal to just sit on people? I could be very useful in dispatching such lousy individuals. Just lean over and sit..... thrumpthththth..... ffffttttt.....

    Crabby Lana
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good Morning!

    @mkculs13 hope your day is going well!

    Crabby Lana, sorry you had to witness that meltdown. I agree with sitting on such people....or at least stuffing a banana in their mouth. Continued recovery!

    I didn't log yesterday because my SO took me to lunch at a Jewish deli near the cemetery where my parents are buried...left some pretty fall flowers at the grave and pruned the rose bush that I have planted there. Anyway, I did splurge....even had dessert. Apple cake, which I shared with SO. I figured my weight would be up but NO....its not. You just never know what your body will do. A walk is planned for this afternoon.

    Take care, everyone!

    Sandy

    TMW - 177.6

  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,993 Member
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    *** November 15 ***

    Good morning all~~

    Sandy - good for you on enjoying your lunch the other day! We never know what our bodies will do.
    I like your idea about the banana - much easier.

    Sara - how is your father doing? I hope that he is at home now.

    Maureen - I understand about the struggle. 🤗

    Hey Missy - how are you doing up north?

    * 🌴 tossing beach bag and trashy novel onto favorite lounge chair for the Friday Happy Hour ⛱️🌴 *

    Lana

    269.0 today

  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good Morning again!!

    Had a munchy day yesterday....I hate it when I get like that. Sometimes its hard to control. I plan on doing better today. Going to see "The Real Pain" with my SO. I always take a diet drink and hide it in my coat as well as a granola bar so I don't get popcorn. Dinner will either be the last of my garlic shrimp with pasta or more sausage soup. I realized I have a london broil AND a roast in the freezer that have been in there for a while. So much for not eating red meat. But I can't leave them in there forever....too expensive to waste.

    Enjoy your trashy novel, Lana. I have one of those on my bedside table...."The Lord of a Thousand Nights". LOL!

    Hope everyone is doing ok!

    Sandy

    TMW - 178.6
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 680 Member
    Hey all. Friday at 5 and I’m desperate to go to bed. A 4 day week, but the most I’ve worked full time since October. I’m so tired. I’m going to stay up until 6 and then go to bed.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,993 Member
    edited November 16
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    *** November 16 ***

    Happy Saturday everyone ~

    I am grateful that the sun is out, that my cold is getting better, and that my right knee/leg is less painful.

    Wishing a good day for all y'all~

    Lana

    269.8 today
  • gemwolf110
    gemwolf110 Posts: 1,499 Member
    Hi all!

    Sorry been MIA. This class has been taking up a lot of my time and with my Bichons diabetes and now they found 3 nodules in her lungs. Just has been a month. Glad it’s going to be the holiday season soon. I’ll have to tell my advisor to avoid taking a course during this time. Just too busy with work picking up and family. I did take some time for me and went on a weekend retreat with some of the ladies from my church. It was a nice weekend! Hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

    Missy
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Hello, all!

    Hey, Missy! Sorry to hear about your pup. Glad you had a nice retreat....sounds like you needed it.

    Lana, glad you are starting to feel better. 🙂

    Did get a walk in this afternoon. This was an up and down week. Next week will be better.

    Sandy

    TMW - 178.4
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 680 Member
    Missy, sorry; that’s a lot.

    I had a massage and went to gym, then car shopping with my sons. Leasing a RAV4 hybrid for 3 years. I was not going to, but it’s a hybrid so I decided to go ahead and do it.

    Tired. Waiting to complete the lease paper work. Son is lending me the down payment. Hahaha. Like he will see that money again!

    Of course I will pay him back, Monday. I didn’t move my money in time bc I didn’t intend to do it. Oh well.

    Have a. Good evening.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,993 Member
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    *** November 18 ***

    Hey there everyone~~

    Maureen - congrats on the new car - may it bring you joy!

    Sandy - I applaud your walking, which is more than I'm able to do now - good for you!

    Missy - my goodness, you do have an awful lot going on now, especially with your Kiara 😢
    Glad that you did that retreat weekend~

    The news of the world is really getting me down.

    The scale is up for no particular reason. Dang.

    Lana

    272.2 ugh, what?
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good Evening!

    I don't know how l forgot to post yesterday. 😯

    Lana, I get it about the news. I am trying to keep my financial head above water and stay positive but I am worried about next year. Out of my hands....will do my best to survive.

    Finally got to Wegman's today. Got a rotisserie chicken, a ham steak, hot chicken noodles soup and a bag of clams. I also made Jello Fluff for desserts. Its easy, low cal and low carb. I made myself a nice big mug of tea and am relaxing with the local news. I feel good about the week.

    Hope everyone has a relaxing evening!

    Sandy

    TMW - 177.6
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,993 Member
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    *** November 19 ***

    Just getting us started. Not feeling great. I've had this cough and head cold for almost 2 weeks now. Ugh.

    Lana

    forgot to weigh 🤦🏼‍♀️
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 680 Member
    Lana, I hope you feel better soon. Just got my flu and Covid vaccines yesterday. Feeling ok but I usually get sick for a day or two. We will see.

    Depressed about the weight at MD’s office. I was 7 lbs lighter this morning at home. Still 2 lbs heavier than 2 weeks ago. Ugh.

    Feeling down bc I’m sooooo tired. I’ve been trying to get my CPAP replaced for months. So I’m really behind on good sleep too.

    I hope all of you are doing well and I hope to feel better soon.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good almost Evening!

    Poor Lana! Try to take it easy and baby yourself. ❤️

    Had a busy day. Got a decent walk in as well as going to 2 grocery stores with the SO. Picked up my insulin, too. Supposed to rain tomorrow night so will hope to get another walk in tomorrow before it arrives. Then the colder temps get here at the end of the week and more rain. which we really need. Will have to switch gears and start using my stationary bike.

    Hi to everyone and hope all is well!

    Sandy

    TMW - 178
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,394 Member
    edited November 20
    Good evening,

    Good news - my father is doing well and the dr told him to do his jigsaw puzzles less and get more exercise.

    I know I have fallen off the planet and I apologize. I was in a hit and run accident Saturday. Between the police, and insurance I have yet to pull my hair out or binge on something 100% fat. I am still feeling "off" and the accident (rearended) and so I have an apt with my pcp Thursday just before my post op apt (same parking lot).

    Dragon warns me about the 6 inches of rain in the next 2 days. My car is driveable but needs repairs and a "low to the ground car" which scares me. I am able to get someone to drive me ( about a 15 minute freeway drive) to my Dr apts. I offered to take my driver to early lunch but she has a weigh in on Friday - which we can all relate to!!!

    I am trying to counter the increased social negativity by doing nice things for others. At least I try.

    I have the next 2 days off and will make sure to check in.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good Morning!

    @Tilliesmommy1, geez! SO glad you are relatively ok! And my excuse for having an SUV is I can hardly get out of today's sedans. Hope you are feeling yourself soon! And I hope your father moves around a bit more. 🙂

    @mkculs13, I hope the shots are kind to you. Sorry about the weight. We all get discouraged at one time or another. Keep the faith!

    Will probably be a slow day today. Had yogurt for breakfast. Soup for lunch. Clams for dinner. Still want to get in a little exercise.

    TTFN!

    Sandy

    TMW - 176.6
  • Emkaygirl1
    Emkaygirl1 Posts: 32 Member
    Well hello there! New to the thread but you all seem like a great bunch.

    I’ve been on MFP for a while now. This is the first time I’m actually using it though. I’ve got about 10 years worth of stress and grief weight I’d like to shed. I’m not exactly sure what that final number will be. But I know my current weight ain’t it.

    I want to tone up my arms and get a bit more fit like I used to be!

    I took a Zumba class today for the first time ever. It was fun! I need to go back again next week.

    I hope you all are having a good day. Nice to’meet’ you!
  • mkculs13
    mkculs13 Posts: 680 Member
    Welcome, Emma girl. Grief stress is hard. It doesn’t go away, just lurks til you feel normal . . .

    I didn’t get sick from vaccines!

    Sara, I am so glad you are ok. Glad to hear your pop is doing better too.

    I walked a bit after school. I’ve done very little after school since going back full time. I don’t want another blood clot so I need to do better. Just so tired and stiff. The difference between climbing stairs in the morning va later in the day is the proof I needed to notice to know I’m not just being lazy.

    Still down. Feeling weepy off and on. So odd for me. Oh, well. It will pass.

    Take care all.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,394 Member
    Good evening,

    Dentist visit - good cleaning but a small cavity and crown. They do good work but they are not cheap. At least it will be done in December and it is covered.

    Went for lunch for my birthday. I do not want to know calories.

    It is raining for the next 5 days at least so good time to hunker down and read a good book.

    Wishing all a good night. Stay safe and sane out there.
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    edited November 21
    Good Morning!

    @Tilliesmommy1, Happy Belated Birthday! 🎂

    @Emkaygirl1, welcome! I know how you feel. When my partner died 10 years ago next month, I was a mess. That's when I started gaining back most of the weight I lost on MFP the first time. Good luck with your plan!

    Finally got on the stationary bike yesterday and did a good half hour. It's interesting how after you are on for about 10 minutes it actually gets a little easier. Good food days are back. I decided to give away the rest of the sausage soup to the SO. He was happy. I had some more of the pasta and shrimp instead.

    We had thunder and lightning last night with the rain...been months since I heard and saw that. Should help with the fire in the woods nearby.

    Got over the scale hump! Onward and downward!

    Have a great day, everyone!

    Sandy

    TMW - 175.6
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,993 Member

    Thursday evening

    I just buzzed through all of the posts - so much news to read.

    Sara - I'm glad that you are OK. When it rains it pours. Gah!

    I have to go back and read everything.....

    Lana

    270.0 today
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,278 Member
    Good Mornin'!

    Lana, good to see you again! Hope you're feeling a lot better. ❤️

    Had a craving for a a swiss omelet, so I made myself one this morning. I think I will have an Atkins shake for lunch and steamed clams for dinner. MIGHT take a walk later, weather permitting. I want to do some crafting for the holidays, too.

    For those of you in the cold and wet, keep warm. Everyone have a good day!

    Sandy

    TMW - 175.2

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