Daily Check In: Are You On Track Today?
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We had a day or 2 of spring like weather but our temps are dropping again for a few days. It was very windy here again today. I thought a first that Cora didn't have the $$ for her meds, but I think that she likely just had to wait for Craig to pick them up for her as she no longer drives. I had another good eating day. I was unusually hungry mid afternoon and ate more points than I like in the afternoon, but I think I will be ok because I had a zero point supper and so managed to stay within my point allotment. I didn't accomplish much of anything today. This morning a friend who went to high school with John dropped by. She is very involved in a local dog rescue that we support. We had some things to donate to the rescue so she stopped by to pick them up. She is such a delightful person and so dedicated to saving the dogs. After her visit I felt a little tired so I took it easy for the rest of the day, reading and calling a friend to check on how he is doing.
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I keep waiting for Spring but that wind just hasn't dropped it's chilling effect. Still snow around too.
I am happy with my eating this week. I did well and had a very slight drop on the scales. I will continue with what I have been doing in hopes that I can a slight drop every week.I am going to be at the church today to help with the promotion of missions. I need to set up a table for Impact Ministries that are located in Guatemala. My partner will handle the speaking to the crowd, she does such a good job. Then we will be available to answer questions. There will be a few tables, not just ours. We shall see how that goes.
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It looks like spring won't be here anytime this week. It has been quite windy here too. However, no snow currently but areas just slightly north of us might get some frozen precip over night, while we will have just rain I think. Hope your mission promo at church went well today. It seems to me it should be something of interest to many church folks.
I weighed in today, not sure why, but glad I did. I am down another pound…that's not a lot, but it is good to see a slightly lower number. I spent a lot of time on the phone the past two days. One of my mother's 1st cousins passed away so there has been a lot of phone calling among many of the relatives. My maternal grandmother was the 2nd oldest of 11 children, so there are a lot of 1st cousins (my mom's generation) and 2nd cousins (my generation) in touch with each other. The age range is wide as the 1st cousins are in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, while we 2nd cousins are mostly in our 60s and 70s. We are located across the US - Florida, California, Texas, PA, Virginia, Ohio, etc. The cousin who passed away (Dotty) was 93 and was especially close to me and John. I spoke with her daughter who understands that I won't be able to attend the funeral.
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Hello! Shari, congratulations on your drop on the scale! Paula, I’m glad you were able to speak to Craig and that his mother is doing better!!
I’ve had a busy weekend . I think I mentioned that I work for a non profit. We had our annual fund raising event on Saturday evening. I helped serve the meal cafeteria style. My DD went with me and we got our $$ worth on the raffle. She won gift certificates for a local pizza shop and I won a Tupperware bowl set and an antique glass dish. Everyone seemed to be having a great time but we left around 9:00 which was an hour before it ended.
Today I had a Board meeting for my breed dog club in Columbus. I’m acting President. The meeting went well but a lot of driving was involved. Thankfully DH went with me so there was company on the drive. Now another work week will start. I hope we all have a wonderful week!!0 -
Paula- I am sorry for your loss. I think 93 is amazing age and your cousin would have seen so much change in the course of her life. It quite remarkable. I am sure she will be missed.
That sounds like a very busy weekend DW! Congrats on the raffle winnings.
A new week ahead! I am super thankful to work from home today. I hope to get outside for some fresh air and sunshine during my breaks. I haven't looked at the forecast too closely, but our snow is slowly melting and leaving a lot of patches of mud. That's a sign of Spring.0 -
Thank you Shari. Dotty was an amazing woman and you are right she will be missed. I am grateful that her brother in California is still alive and remains in touch with me and John.
I had another productive day for my to do list and a very good eating day, under my point limit. I was planning to participate in an online WW seminar this evening but it didn't happen. I saw many many posts noting that others were unable to get in to the online seminar, so I know it wasn't just me. Oddly enough, so far WW hasn't sent out any email addressing whatever technical glitch might have happened.
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That's too bad that you were not able to join the WW seminar Paula. I am sure you were looking forward to it. Hopefully it isn't too long before the next one comes along.
I have been doing pretty good with my food choices and my weight still appears to be going down albeit at a very very slow rate. I am super thankful as it seemed liked I couldn't stop it from going up and up. I just have to keep doing what I am doing. I have a few improvements that I can still make to what I eat, but I am hoping that I won't have to. I will have no problem sticking to the plan I have in place for the foreseeable future, so things are looking so much more promising.
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I am a little annoyed that WW hasn't commented on the issue with last night's seminar or sent info about repeating it. I will check again tomorrow to see if there is any info. I think it is great Shari that you are seeing consistent progress doing what you are doing with staying on your plan. Seeing a downward trend, even if we think it is slow, is still well worth the effort in my book. I did well again today. I am in a good habit again of logging all my food every day now. That seems to help keep me on track. I enjoyed a little relaxing time this afternoon before our evening online classes and enjoyed both classes very much. My to do list today went well and tomorrow's list looks quite manageable.
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Paula, I am so sorry for the loss of your cousin. Our posts must have been done around the same time on 3/23 because I just saw your post tonight. Congratulations on your weight loss!
Shari, I’m happy that your plan is working and congratulations on your weight loss!
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I was stressed yesterday as I look to book 17 flights to Guatemala. DH took the lead, it doesn't stress him out at all. I am taking a group back to Guatemala this summer. I honestly thought that last year would have been my final trip with the church. But here we are. I have the flights on hold until this morning, but I don't think I will book them just yet. I don't have all of the deposits in from the group members and the cost of the flight is a a bit higher than I would like. I will need to decide what to do in the next couple of hours. $100 less for the flight per person means that we would have $1700 that we could spend on things to donate to the kids there. That is huge!
Hoping the stress doesn't translate into weight gain!
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DW, Every now and then it seems like both of us are posting at the same time. Thank you for your condolences, and thanks for your congrats on my weight loss.
Shari, I don't envy you having to book such a large block of flights. I was never very good at booking flights even just for John and me. I think that kind of thing is always stressful. Thank goodness your DH is so helpful!
I am pleased with my day today. I was hungrier than usual this afternoon but managed to stay in my point allotment for the day, just with no points leftover. We had plans for company, on Friday (2 of John's friends), and I was a little stressed feeling I had too much to do to prep for this visit. Today the plans got postponed till sometime in April. I am glad for the found time. John said he is glad too because the weather should be warmer by then and perhaps they can enjoy the visit outside on our patio or breezeway. Buster would like that too.
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Paula- It is great that you have that extra time to prepare for John's friends. I am sure the weather will be warmer. I really hope so.
We had rain last night and now we are experiencing a snow fall that could amount to 4-6 inches. I asked if I could work from home and was told yes! I haven't looked at the road conditions, but I don't think they are very good.
The small weight loss has stayed off so far and it is so encouraging. I am staying cautiously optimistic as I hope to see some more loss.0 -
Such a blessing though to be able to work from home Shari, especially given the potential snow fall. I am sure working safely from home increases productivity and efficiency as we feel safe and better able to concentrate on work tasks. How much snow did you get?
I had a great day for my "at home" productivity, i.e. my to do list. I impressed myself with how much I accomplished. I had the "afternoon hungries" again. This seems to happen on occasion. Recently I strive log everything, even those afternoon snacks that were unplanned. I am making a considerable effort to stay within my point allotment and am ok using the extra "weeklies" as needed. I had a small grocery delivery today, and Buster had a visit to the groomer. When she brought him back she commented on how he is always so "happy." He truly enjoys going with her.
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Just a quick check in after a rather uneventful day. I logged all of my food and went over my range but had enough weeklies that I am still fine with my overall points. We are expecting an unusual blast of warm weather for Saturday, with a high of 82 degrees! Temps in the 50s are said to return on Sunday. I certainly will welcome even just one warm day!
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Sorry about missing yesterday. I had a rough night and was just out of sorts for the day. I had a very bad panic attack in the night that lasted for hours.
Feeling better today, some stress still hanging around. I can't eat when I am stressed, so I am down in weight, but I imagine it will pop right back on once I start to eat again. I don't do well when under stress. I need to learn ways to cope with it better. This time I am super worried that I got scammed booking the 17 flights for our trip of youth to Guatemala. I thought I was booking directly with United, but I wasn't. I have to wait until Monday to know for sure what happened. I am praying the flights are legit!!!! It's a lot of money on the line. This is the last time I will be have to be responsible for a purchase this large for work. I will retire no later than the June 30, 2027. Maybe Dec 15, 2026.0 -
Oh Shari, I understand what a stressful situation you are in. I am praying for you that the flights are legitimate. Such a terrible thing to have to worry about! Scammers are evil for sure. Booking that many flights for work is asking a lot of you! I can also understand how stress such as this can prompt you to think seriously about retirement. It is never too early to start planning in that direction. As you know, I have never ever regretted retiring when I did. I retired early because of my RA and took a 15% penalty on my retirement pension, but still am very happy I retired when I did.
I made a big pot of veggie chili today. It is delicious as usual and will last us a few days. I like cooking once and then having a healthy option on hand for several days.
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Thanks so much for praying Paula. It means a lot to me and I know prayer makes a difference! I have to work on my patience and trust that God sees what is going on and that He still loves me. Do I trust Him when things get hard and out of my control. It's not a fun exercise but it builds my character and I hope my resilience. I am wanting so much to have no stress and no responsibilities. That's my escape plan and not God's plan. I need to opt for His and I do know that retirement is part of the plan. I ready! It took a long time to time trust that I would be okay not working. Now I am looking forward to it.
Enjoy the chili! I think I might make some tomorrow. We got 7 inches of snow over the last few days. It feels like the dead of winter.
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Shari, I struggle with trusting and giving to God concerns when stressed, facing challenges etc. and remembering that we pray "Thy will be done." Lately I find myself fluctuating between stressful thoughts and then acceptance of issues being in God's hands and then back to stressful thoughts!
I had a very easy and restful day today. It was easy too because we are still enjoying the veggie chili from yesterday. My appetite is down today so I am making the most of that. Our weather is chilly again and will be even colder tomorrow.
Shari, please let us know the outcome of your airline tickets. Prayers continue.
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I will let you know the outcome. I am not sure yet, but I hope today has some good news in it. This stress I have been carrying for five days isn't good. I carry the tension in my stomach. It feels so tight. I can't wait for relief. I was not built for stress. I need to find ways to cope with it better.
I think I will ask DH to make Chili today.
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Hello! Shari, I hope and pray that everything is legit with the tickets!! I also struggle with stress. I like to have a plan and know what is next and get very on edge when my “ ducks aren’t in a row”. I’m in a situation now where I need to “let go and let God”. I also frequently remind myself “ having done all, stand”. Easier said than done!!
Paula, your chili sounds delicious!! We are also in a cold spell. It appears that March is going out like a lion and April is coming in like one!
My weight loss journey remains the same. I’m still bouncing up and down around the same weight where I’ve been for months. I hope that the onset of spring and warmer weather will trigger a breakthrough! I have a busy week this week with commitments every evening except tonight. I hope you both have an amazing week!0 -
It's interesting how the 3 of us are in somewhat different situations and yet all 3 struggle with stress issues and increasing our trust in the will of God. It is a blessing to know that we can share here with each other as we continue to grow in faith (and lose in weight, lol).
We had very strong thunderstorms all evening and into the late night. More thunderstorms are predicted for Thursday. I did very well with my food plan today and was well under my points. We had the last of the veggie chili which is essentially zero points, yet quite filling. John is already asking for me to make it again soon.
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My flight issue is still not resolved. I appreciate your prayers. I managed to sleep through the night by the grace of God. I thought I was going to endure an all night panic attack. I don't have any meds or dr appt so I can get some prescribed yet. I am white knuckling it. Thankfully you both understand and that helps me not feel alone. I will use your sayings DW. Let God and Having done all, stand. I keep saying I can't take one more day of this, and then I have to endure another day. I see a new number on the scale, but it's not the way I want to lose weight, and I am sure it will slide right back on when this ordeal ends. It better end!
Thanks for being here for me. It helps to share.
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When I an ultra stressed and full of anxiety, I often find comfort in prayer and stillness as well as reading the Psalms. It is not a quick fix, but at times is a much needed comfort, even if it eases the anxiety only briefly. Lately it has been helping me quite a lot however. I truly believed and it was confirmed again tonight in our book class, that our prayers can indeed help others and should be a big part of our prayer life. I pray that my prayers and DW's prayers can bring you some comfort and peace Shari.
Today I felt better than I have felt in the past 3 or 4 days. I was experiencing a lot of pain and self-adjusted my pain meds for a few days. I feel pretty much back to normal (for me) now and am very grateful for this improvement. My eating was again on target which boosts my mood. I feel good knowing I can do this.
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I have been in a lot of prayer for the last week. I must confess that I don't find it hard to pray for others and have a heart to do so. I believe it does make a difference. I don't like to be the one needing prayers, but I sure do appreciate them and can confirm I have been able to sleep at night, I have been able to work and put aside the crazy anxiety levels for short and longer moments. I wouldn't have made it this far without the prayer. In regards to the flights, I should be getting a refund, I need to be patient for it to show up. Once it does, I can book the flights (again). That will be such a relief. For some reason the company wasn't able to buy the flights at the price I was given, it has been such a roller coaster ride for me.
Glad you are feeling better Paula!
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Hello! Happy Wednesday! Paula, I am happy that you are experiencing less pain!! Shari, I’m happy that you should be getting a refund!
I have had a day and evening! We had mid day storms that knocked out power at work.Thankfully there were emergency lights on and some things stayed lit! After work, I changed clothes and went straight to calling hours then got home for 20 minutes and off to church. Thankfully the study was excellent!!
We are experiencing another round of thunderstorms just now so I will close. Have a wonderful Thursday!!0 -
DW, I understand so well the way thunderstorms can impact our simple daily activities. I saw news stories about the storms in the country. A friend of mine who lives in Ohio also told me about storms in his area. You sure had a busy Wednesday. Hope you are able to catch a little rest sometime soon.
Good to be able to have a little less anxiety Shari. Praying that trend continues for you. Hoping you get a definitive answer on the refund soon. In one of our Tuesday night online classes we have been reading about prayer. A topic last night was how important it is to pray for others, very timely and very appropriate as I see it.
Craig was here today (came after I called him to remind him, as he forgot again, even though we just talked on Tuesday). He was a big help, which I always appreciate it. We decided that we should text him to remind him of when he is expected to be here. Now, let's just hope his texts are working and he checks them. He is so sweet and happy when he is here. I know he doesn't mean to forget. I did fine with my points today. I also found out the the WW seminar that didn't happen last week is now available to stream until the end of April. It has to be streamed on the WW app on my phone. Unlike most people, I tend to not watch videos, streaming etc. on my phone but I will have to do so with this seminar.
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Hi Ladies! Such a weird Spring that it seems to be taking so long to show up. Can't wait for warmer weather to arrive and the snow to disappear.
Still waiting on the refund to show up on the Visa. I have confidence that it will, I also have less anxiety, but until the refund arrives and I can book my flights, I will still feel some level of distress.
I am hoping to get back to my food routine today, I am also hoping that I can keep the weight off that I lost. I know that probably won't happen, but it sure would be nice!
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It sounds very promising Shari that you are expecting the refund soon for the tickets. Glad your anxiety is decreasing, and I do understand the lingering distress in the meantime.
We are having a touch of spring but again more cold temps are predicted. The huge maple tree in our backyard is getting its buds,so I take that as a good sign. John and I had our hair cuts today. When we got home I sat outside while he walked Buster for a while. This was the 1st time I sat out in ages! It was very pleasant to do so. I would have stayed out longer except I was tired from driving, walking into get my hair cut, etc. This morning I was afraid we weren't going to go to the appointment because my pain level was so high. It lessened a little, and I was able to get in the van and drive, but it was uncomfortable. After relaxing on our reclining love seat in our family room this evening, I think I chased the pain away quite a bit. I feel much better now. We stopped at Dunkin' drive thru before our haircuts. I enjoyed an iced coffee and some hash browns. I logged the hash browns and was delighted to find that 6 little hash browns are only 4 points. We also picked up some tuna subs at a nice restaurant (near our haircut location) that has a drive thru pick up window. I logged everything and exceeded my daily points by only 2 points. And we have enough left over so I won't have to cook tomorrow!
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Your day sounds like it went quite well Paula. How awesome! You accomplished so much.
I was able to work from home today as one colleague wasn't feeling well and the other was in an all day meeting and suggested that I work from home. I was so thankful. I can get so much more done at home and I don't have the long drive. I also make better food choices at home, although I am getting better at work too.
I work tomorrow morning so I won't enjoy a full weekend. I will plan for a day off soon.
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Yay for working from home for you Shari….not so much for having to work on a Saturday however. Good idea to plan for a day off soon.
I was a little worn out today from yesterday but still managed to get some things done and to stay fairly well on track. I slept a little later than usual today and felt like I needed that (another benefit of being retired). I will be up early (for me) tomorrow because we have an online morning church service as well as our usual Saturday 5 pm service and again our usual Sunday morning service. I have a few to do items on my list for Saturday but think it is manageable.
Let's enjoy the weekend as best we can!
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