NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

@its_cleo Yes, it's a painting, I used watercolor pens, ink pen, and colored pencil to make it. I will post a pic of it below. Did you portion out the chips and dip? That's good you didn't have a drink. Awesome that your soup turned out well!

@fabgeekmom Thank you, me too! Good job with the swim. That's good the soup was enjoyable. I hope dinner turned out well.

Hi all. I still haven't received a response from the coordinator of the art show, which irritates me. She was so excited to meet me and work with me and yet no response. I made a piece specifically for this show (see below), so if I don't get in, I'm going to be really annoyed. Yesterday was busy at work. I ended up helping a patron at the counter for 3 hours, not eating or drinking anything the whole time. That was a bad idea: I felt a little nauseated and a bit dizzy/off and I can't help but think it was because of that. Also, I think I'm getting a migraine.

Water yesterday: 50 oz

My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."

@fabgeekmom Thank you. Yeah, I definitely overdid it. I'm glad the weather was better for you. I'm sorry you had to wait an hour! That's good you had a book with you. I always take at least one book with me everywhere I go. I'm glad dinner was good.

Hi all. I still feel like I'm getting a migraine as I have a slight headache but I do feel better as far as the nausea goes. Traffic was annoying last night: it took 1 hr 45 mins to get home. It's no wonder that when I get home, I don't want to do anything! I did make myself dinner: Asian Noodle Salad with added chicken breast. It was good and pretty easy/quick to make.

Water yesterday: 55 oz

My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."

@fabgeekmom Yes, it was bad. Thanks. Too bad about the storm. Wow, that was a long appointment!

Hi all. I see my surgeon this afternoon. It is supposed to rain today so I will have to leave early and deal with traffic. I'm going to wear as lightweight clothes as possible because I know they will weigh me lol.

Water yesterday: 65 oz

My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."

it must be in the air I was up and down last night with stomach pain and gastrointestinal issues. I ended up working from home today because I still wasn’t feeling the best.

@cbabie I'm sorry about the sickness. I'm glad you all are getting better now. Thanks, yeah, that was rough lol. I am learning the workarounds. :) Yes, lightest clothes as possible!

@gemwolf110 I'm sorry you weren't feeling well, I hope you are better today.

@fabgeekmom I did! Good job with the swim. Nice and easy dinner.

Hi all. The surgeon's appt went well, he is pleased with my progress but wants me to step up the exercise. He said the most weight loss happens within the first 6 months. I need to figure out how to fit in more exercise. I'll figure it out. I am volunteering with an organization that rescues senior dogs today. My friend and I are going to take a couple of the dogs out on an adventure: we are going to a coffee shop, a pet store, and a park with the dogs. It should be fun. I lost 2 lbs this week for a total of 40.8 lbs.

Water yesterday: 50 oz

My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."

@trooworld 40 pounds lost in fantastic! The outing with The dogs will give you activity and plus, it’s something that you enjoy. Win, win! @cbabie I don’t like driving in the rain either. I’m glad you are gradually getting some activity. And good luck to your DH in quitting smoking. If he’s interested in his health, the whole family will benefit. Hi, all. It’s cold and windy today so I rode my bike. Dinner is pasta from last week with a salad.

@theslightedgeforever I love that: you can’t always get what you want! Also in preschool my granddaughter learned: you get what you get and you don’t throw a fit! Going to Denny’s after weigh in was a hoot! I think a lot of members did that!

@cbabie I don't like to drive in the rain either, mostly because there are other drivers that drive like A-holes lol. Good job with the treadmill! Did you do the bike yesterday? That's great your DH is trying to quit smoking. That's so hard to do. My mom used to be a smoker for years, she finally quit because she had a stroke. That's good he hasn't had a cigarette since Tues/Weds. Thank you! It's so hard during the week when I work, because of traffic. In the morning, I don't have time (I get up at 4 am but by the time I am awake and ready to do something, it's time to get ready for work). I think what I will do is do a little something on Friday (my work from home day), and then do walks on Saturday and Sunday. Thank you, I did enjoy my friend!

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Yes, that was fun to do yesterday. Good job with the bike! I hope the wind and cold leave.

@theslightedgeforever Thank you!

@gemwolf110 I'm glad you are feeling better. I hope you enjoy the church event. It was a good way to get some exercise in.

Hi all. I had fun volunteering yesterday. I took a 12-year old poodle named "Millie" on an adventure. She ended up in rescue because her owner died. :( I will include a pic of me with Millie and "Camper" who is my friend's favorite dog in the rescue right now. We were at the coffee shop in this picture. We took them to a pet store and I bought Millie treats which she enjoyed. After my volunteer duty, my husband and I went to a coffee shop where I drank coffee and made a new piece of art. It's a bird painting.

Water yesterday: 50 oz

My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."

love the picture! Millie looks like my Kiara!

@its_cleo They were really sweet. That's a hard decision, those are fun things to do! That would be good to take a week off. I love meatloaf. Yes, sometimes basics are nice! That's good you got some exercises to do, I hope they help. I hate the time change!

@cbabie Did you get sick, too? Or just recoup as in catching up with things? Thank you!

@fabgeekmom Thank you! Yay for your walk. Everyone loves burgers.

@gemwolf110 Thank you! I'm glad you had fun at the church function.

Hi all. I went for a walk in my favorite neighborhood yesterday and met my husband for coffee. Then we went to see one of his coworker's daughter in a musical, Hadestown. It was fun. I ended up getting 10,492 steps. No knee pain, so that's good. This morning, I was supposed to go for a walk with a friend at a lake but she had to cancel. I'll still go for the walk by myself but maybe at a different location. And now, I can go earlier so that works out.

Water yesterday: 30 oz

My phrase for the year: "A new era of me."

@trooworld That’s good that you were able to get that many steps and not feel pain in your knees. @its_cleo That’s a good idea to look in the mirror to see how you are walking. I’m glad your hip is better. Hi, all. It’s sunny today so I was able to go for a walk. I always start out cool and then get hot as I walk. I don’t have much to do for dinner so that’s good.