@TeresaW2024 That's good she settles down in bed. That was a good dinner! I hope you enjoyed your workout yesterday and got all your errands done. Congrats on the loss!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Congrats on the loss!

@bobboyardee Can you plan into your meal plan some late-night snacks that are healthier? What kinds of things are you eating, maybe someone can suggest a healthier replacement?

@DrewsAnna I hope you feel better soon. Congrats on getting the afghan finished.

@Katmary71 Ah I see. That's too bad. I am sorry you are going to lose your roommate/friend. LOL it did make me worn out. You also sound like you had a busy day. How are you feeling now? I'm glad you figured out that trick with Word. I don't have Word but maybe I'll try with Google Docs. Update: tried it in Google Docs and it didn't work. Darn. I started tracking yesterday. Thanks for the article.

Hi all. I haven't really been hungry or able to drink water for the past three weeks and when I do eat, I have a pain in my upper abdomen. I called the dietician yesterday and told her about it although I told her it wasn't a pain but more felt like a rock in my stomach. I answered a lot of questions and she thought that I was just constipated so she told me to drink Smooth Move tea. I am going to call her back today and tell her it's a pain in my upper abdomen because I paid more attention last night when I tried to eat and that's what it was. My water intake sucks right now, every time I eat, I can't drink for like an hour or more after because I am so full. This doesn't feel normal.

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@trooworld – your MIL isn’t going to be staying with you for that entire time, is she? I hope not. It’s so hard when people invade our spaces. Oh man. I hope you get the pain figured out. I’d call the surgeon’s nurse, unless you’re supposed to run everything past the dietician first.

@Katmary71 – Super sucks that you get a good roomie and then she has to leave. I’m sure her daughter will appreciate her help, tho. And I hope she didn’t rearrange any of your things. I was so confused with the “snapped screen” until I realized in my Android phone, it’s a “split screen” :D And thanks for the awesome tip on bolding the names!

@DrewsAnna – Please don’t forget to share a picture of the afghan when it’s done!

I’m so embarrassed to admit it, but I made a terrible mistake last night. It started with movie theater popcorn and Diet Mt. Dew and ended with an Impossible Whopper and fries. I don’t know what came over me. My body has been retaliating ever since. Going to the theater again tonight, but sticking to just plain water. I learned my lesson.

P.S. Novocaine was hilarious and bloody! Made even better with the belly-laughs from others in the theater. Forewarning - there are some really queasy inducing moments. It was a fun ride, so be sure to watch it with someone who loves action and comedy.

This evening’s movie is The Rule of Jenny Pen. I hadn’t heard anything about it, but it’s an IFC film, which is one of my favorite film companies. Plus John Lithgow plays a bully, so that sounds entertaining 😊

Anyway, getting back to my healthy foods…here are my Alfalfa Sprouts! From tiny seeds just 2 days ago to this! I'm thinking another 24 hours and then they'll go into light to start the chlorophyll process 🌱

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@katmary71 I haven't been on "loseit" in a long time, because I'm still logging here, but I'll give it a go. I need to get better at it.

@sleepygirl79 Wegovy has a lot of side effects, but once your body gets used to it, everything is fine. I recommend working with a medical weightloss clinic and there is a lot of support groups on FB. I'm in Women on Wegovy.

Well, yesterday started out a normal day at first. I totally forgot about it being St Patrick's day, so I had to make a mad dash too the store to get some carrots. Thankfully, I already had the corned beef. I forgot I had an appt for the pest service guys to come and treat my home, for our bi-annual service. I swear it was built on a giant ant nest. Then there was a couple more mishaps. I'm telling y'all I think i left my brain in bed, yesterday.

I rejoined the 5% challenge group. I hope I'll stay with it this time.

I went and got a blood draw this morning, but I didn't get the one to check for Vitamin D deficiency. My insurance doesn't cover it and I can't afford.

I will definitely post pictures once I'm finished with the afghan for y'all to see.

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Reminder TO Weigh In Tomorrow To @lislisa123 @DrewsAnna @lislisa123 (it took me over 20 tries to get it and I did spell it right, grrr. Not your fault of course the changes here always come with issues, sorry for spelling it wrong for so long!)

@littlebabekitty Welcome back my friend! I just went and copied and pasted your weigh ins so they can be added to the spreadsheet, glad you're back on the team and feeling better. Welcome her back team!

@19shmoo69 No worries! I have you down for 236 last week, did you lose a lb or stay the same?

@Cornanda I don’t care to weigh all the time but I think when recommitting or if you’ve never done it before it’s worth doing, something like “a slice of bread” is so different in actuality when you weigh it especially sourdough! I remember the hand servings haven’t heard that for awhile good reminder thank you.

@trooworld Thanks! Oh no I’m sorry to hear about how you’re feeling. It sounds like upper GI to me too I’ve had my gallbladder out and had pancreas issues a few times. I think since you had surgery and it really hasn’t been that long seeing the doctor is smart. I wouldn’t want to eat or drink anything either! I hope when you read this you’re feeling a little better, worried about you.

@TeresaW2024 Thank you. It is a great feeling though a little overwhelming. Great I’m glad you’re enjoying LoseIt! My email is katmary71@gmail.com if you’d like to send me a FR there though I haven’t been that great about posting much there. LOL you’re doing great with your weight loss don’t compare to your sis!

@vegan4lyfe2012 Yes I’m referring to my laptop screen, I usually reply on the laptop and regular computers you can do the snapped screen (actually learned it when I took an Office applications class and am surprised I hadn’t learned it before. When I work out and reply on here I snap two screens but if doing multiple workout videos I’ll do 4 screens. Hugs don’t beat yourself up, sadly the carbs and fat and sweetness of the drink probably set you off (I love popcorn though it’s easy to binge and so much better with butter). I haven’t heard of any of these movies enjoy the theater tonight! I love your nails, your sprouts look great, congratulations! You’re officially a sprouter!

@DrewsAnna My user name there is the same as here @gmail.com, we’re friends there right? I haven’t been that great at interacting in the last few months there but am trying to do better. Oh no that ant nest and the pest service guys sounds wild! I had Comcast out dealing with the conduit under the street and they disturbed a wasp nest and we all got stung, I get the craziness of things like that! Hm with Vitamin D I responded within 4-5 days so hopefully if you try increasing it you’ll feel a difference fast.

@FushiaKat Woohoo glad to hear about the new trike! Good luck with the sleep study. Enjoy your afternoon ride!

Hi team! Coming on early, I have (last minute) class tonight with the woman I was working for. She’s in trouble with her husband for not working enough to pay me right now so I haven’t worked the last two weeks with her. It’s a micro current class or I’d skip it, I really dislike not knowing about a class until the evening before but I want the knowledge so I’m going. Got in a good workout and transplanted some tomatoes, I’m going to start more herbs after I post this. Have a great Wednesday!

@TeresaW2024 Thank you. Yes, it's very scary. Hmmm...maybe because I copied and pasted it into Google Doc from Notepad and then into the window, just to try it. Next time, I will write it in Google Doc. Thanks! Oh, you can't let your sister pass you! GO get 'em!

@vegan4lyfe2012 No, she stays at my BIL's apartment, he's in a long-term care facility so she has it all to herself. Thankfully she's not staying with us (I love her but that would drive me crazy!). It is hard when people invade our spaces. I have an update on the pain, see below. I'll get it figured out. Are you stressed about something? I'm sorry that happened. Give yourself some grace and just do better today. I'm glad you enjoyed Novocaine. I don't know how you go to the movies during the week, I couldn't do it!Wow, your sprouts look great.

@19shmoo69 We miss you, too!

@Katmary71 I hope it's not my gallbladder! Or pancreas. What I am concerned about is a small bowel obstruction, which can be deadly. Thank you, I appreciate you! Sorry you aren't getting paid. I hope the planting went well and you got what you wanted done.

Hi all. I talked to the dietician and she said she thinks I need to talk to the surgeon so I have an appointment for tomorrow to go see him. Hopefully, we can figure out what is going on. I'm concerned there may be a bowel obstruction going on, which is what Lisa Marie Presley died of. I made some chili last night but didn't eat it, instead, I had some of what my husband made: chicken and sweet potato curry. It was really good.

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@katmary71 Haha, I was wondering when you were going to realize it. I didn't want to say anything. No worries.

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[B]PW:[/B] 281.4 lbs

[B]CW:[/B] 279.8 lbs

@Cornanda Thanks! I'll let you know if I get confused with the 5%.

@bobboyardee Treat the nighttime as your morning and your morning as your nighttime. This idea that we can't eat past a certain hour makes no sense to me. If your body is fasted for ten hours or whatever, it doesn't know if it's daytime or not. If it makes you feel any better, remember that 10 PM in the US east coast is 10 AM somewhere in the world. Seriously, though… when you get up in the morning, do 20 minutes of walking in place or stair work or running/walking/jumping jacks to get the body to use that fully-fasted state to burn fat. Then have your coffee and light breakfast (no pasta, no cheesecake, an apple is great) and go on about your day. Circadian rhythms be damned! Good luck!

@TeresaW2024 Mami stayed with me until the very end. She went into hospice on a Wednesday and passed the following Tuesday. But she had no medical issues at all, didn't take meds, and didn't weigh more than I could manage. She was also passive, no aggression of any kind until I tried to take the crayons away that she thought were Snickers bars. We do what we can while we can and after that, we leave it to the powers that be. 💗

@trooworld Thank you! Oh no I hope all is well when you see the surgeon tomorrow, sending lots of prayers up for you! I’m glad they’re getting you in fast.

@TeresaW2024 I’ll go accept the FR after I post! Oh I hope your weight matches your sister’s soon! LOL those tomato worms are hornworms, they’re pretty gross! Funny I just threw away a couple plants covered in aphids because I didn’t want to deal with the bugs either. Enjoy your trashy reality TV and your puzzle! Dinner sounds so good.

@AnAbsoluteDiva You offer the best advice, I appreciate having you on this team!

Hi team! Micro current class last night was rough not sure if I ended up having a flare up from the treatment or from having multiple people using machines around me. I had a slow morning and got in a workout then met a friend for lunch (frozen yogurt shop) and finally gave her a late birthday gift. My roommate BBQed salmon and asparagus and I had greens from the yard and reheated some rice, nice dinner! Off to log my dinner have a great Thursday!

Here's Asher's info at Safeway Pharmacy, it says Pet of the Month above. She'd said the frame was 8x10 and I'd thought it could be turned, oops!

@AnAbsoluteDiva , I’m glad you could keep your sweet mama home until the end. That is what I pray to be able to do as well. My Joe is also very sweet and does whatever I tell him. But it can be challenging when they forget what you just told them. At least he isn’t trying to eat crayons, yet! 🙂

@Katmary71 Bummer you suffered a flare up and I hope you feel better today. Asher is such a beautiful cat! My sister just bought my 11 year old nephew a cat. I get to meet her on Sunday. 😻

@trooworld My sister’s guilty pleasure is watching My 600 lb Life, too. She always tells me about some poor person and how it motivates her. Ohhh my goodness what a hassle you brought on yourself by just wanting a simple cushion! I guess you can look on the bright side and you might receive the relief you need.  🙂

Good morning! We woke up to rain, and Maggie was not thrilled about peeing in it. She is so funny because she will come back in and stand still so I can dry her off with her towel. I’m tracking my eating, and I think it does help keep me more mindful. Joe eats peanut butter and jelly almost daily, and I’ve had the bad habit of allowing myself to have some of that tasty peanut butter as if those calories don’t count. I saw a picture of myself from last Easter when Joe’s family was here, and I’m using it as motivation NOT to look the same when they visit in June. 🙂

The last couple of days have been so great. Yesterday, I was baseball grandma, I took Chipper with me and he enjoyed it so much. There was a ton of kids that wanted to love all over him. He kept trying to reciprocate by slathering them with kisses. He wanted to play ball with them and a couple of times they threw the ball for him because he would go get it. He didn't want to give it to them though, Chipper likes to play keep away. Lol… it was pouring down rain, but we had so much fun and Chipper was in doggie heaven.

I got in two good workouts the last 2 days, plus all the walking at the ball field. I tracked all my food in MFP & loseit and I ate some veggies. I did my journaling and I felt like I have been going in the right direction in my journey for about a week.

I've noticed that people aren't really posting in loseit anymore. So, I'll probably quit tracking in loseit, it kind of is a waste of time to do it twice.

Today is very dark and gloomy, so I'm going to do my best to make my own sunshine.

Y'all have a great day 😀 😊

@trooworld Oh no I guess the bright spot is your work wants you to be comfortable and have the pain issue addressed. IF nothing else see the doctor and perhaps you can get a back pillow covered by them then you can think about going through PT again. Could your back be hurting because you’ve been walking a lot more?

@TeresaW2024 Thank you! It’s fun to share something about Asher as he’s the introverted one, Jasper’s real friendly and goes straight up to anyone who comes over but Asher takes awhile to come around and check people out so it’s nice to have him appreciated for a change. I love that tracking is helping you, it is for me too. I honestly can’t have PB in the house it’s so hard not to overeat! Hugs I know that feeling of seeing a bad photo I hope the one from this year makes you smile at how you got back on track when you see it next year.

@askewcr Congratulations on the great report that’s wonderful! Very creative to do the water aerobics sitting are you planning to get in the pool later or stay on ground? Great job getting exercise in too!

@DrewsAnna I’m so glad you’re doing wonderful that’s great! I’m logging on LoseIt but don’t post there much. Go make your own sunshine today!

Hi team! Woke up early so I worked out then went to the greenhouse early, we started watermelons and winter squash and I trimmed the herbs then came home and made oregano pesto. Back to Yellowstone we’re going to watch the ending tonight. Have a great Friday!

Friday weigh in

Cornanda

PW: 169.5

CW: 168.8

@TeresaW2024 Lol yes, it is motivating. Some of the people, I say to myself, "I don't want to be like them. I don't want to have their attitude." and others, the successful ones, I root for and want to do what they are doing. I know lol. I can't believe it escalated to a workman's comp claim! Ugh. Yes. Maggie's a good girl! I'm glad tracking is helping.

@askewcr You are doing great. Congrats on a great report. I love water aerobics, too!

@DrewsAnna I'm glad you have been enjoying life and that Chipper is having a good time, too. Good job with the workouts and tracking. I like your attitude.

@Katmary71 Yes! They do care about us. Or, they don't want to be sued. Either way, I'm glad for their concern! LOL I think it isn't the walking (although I am walking more), but the way my desk is set up or the way I am sitting. But who knows? Your gardening sounds so pleasurable. Watermelon! I love it.

@sleepygirl79 Thank you for your concern. I am starting to feel better. See below for the official update.

@Cornanda Congrats on the loss, your plan is working!

Hi all. Well, it's a good thing I went to see the surgeon. He thinks what is going on is that my stomach pouch is inflamed and I may have an ulcer as well. There is also the possibility that I have developed gallstones, so they are going to schedule an ultrasound of my gallbladder. For now, he gave me 5 prescriptions to take (2 of those are antibiotics)! The burning pain is gone since I started the meds but I haven't eaten anything since starting so I don't know if the other pain is gone. I lost 4 lbs this week and am getting close to Onederland! I went down a BMI category, I'm no longer in the severe obesity category!

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@DrewsAnna You have no idea how happy I was to read your recent post this morning. I suspect that time out in the ball field allowed some of those marvelous sun rays to boost your Vitamin D levels. And yes…. when it's rainy and gloomy, make your own sunshine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPUmE-tne5U