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Lana - oh my! I hope you are getting it all cleaned up.

Sandy - Hair colour is great to hid certain other colours! 😂 I got my routes done yesterday.

I am determined to get a workout in today. There will be no running as the only time I have on Wednesday is at lunch and it's raining. I don't mind a rain run, only I like a hot shower after it, something I can't get at work!

I am 65 and I used to always be active whether it was out in a nightclub dancing all night or going to a gym, swimming, running.. not anymore I realized just a few days ago how inactive I am because literally all i do anymore aside from domestic chores is go to the casino and bingo. this has gained me 20lbs since last September. I used to love to dance so I decided I would start that up again only in my own house . I use spotify so i have dance music set up on there and use my earpods and dance away for a half hour if i can last that long.. today i did yardwork for a half hour. I wanted to go to the gym but it just didnt happen for various reasons so I found a way to burn calories anyway. If you have stairs go up and down the stairs as much as you can. Turn on youtube on the tv and find some exercises on there or aerobics . Even use a chair and do chair exercises . I am trying to be more active in any way possible. I now find myself having more energy because of it.

Welcome, MaryJay. I miss dancing!

Lana, I'm sorry you are kept awake by worries. That's the worst.

I had another longish day up and about yesterday — in the afternoon, though—and really have to accept how exhausted I am by the simplest activities! I don't mind being stuck elevating my leg, but man, do I get tired of being in bed! I'm thinking about buying another ice machine so I can have one in the room where I sit.

I got weighed at doc's office yesterday and have lost about 5 lbs due to all that's been going on. So I might as well jump on the band wagon and start logging today.

I know I got bored at about 4 weeks after my right knee replacement and was so eager to go back to work. I cannot imagine that now, and my docs wouldn't let me, anyway. Thankfully I'm only reporting for a day or two in June—it sounds too difficult right now, but that's another 4 weeks away and I hope to have more strength by then.

Hoping all have a good day,

Maureen

Good Day!

Sara, mmmm....blueberry cake. I need to bake another butter cake.

Yesterday I got my bloodwork done...waiting on my A1c results. Also got my nails done again...a happy pink. It really is a nice mood booster to get my nails done. Made appointment for the dogs grooming but he has to wait a week.

Today I have some more straightening to do. I have been dealing with the seasonal ant invasion. It doesn't matter how clean things are, they still come looking. But I did hand wash the things in the sink that can't go in the dishwasher...a couple pans and some depression glass serving dishes...so that's done. Disinfected all the counter tops again...we'll see if that helps. And I finally remembered to bring in the case of TP from my car. I am on my last roll and it would be my luck that it would run out while on the throne.

Had an english muffin for breakfast...wasn't ambitious enough to make eggs. Lunch will be soup.

Hope it's a beautiful day where you are!

Sandy

TMW - 170.6

Very happy with myself this morning. I could have gone out the door to get my earlier bus, and then gone out and bought a non-healthy lunch, but I didn't. I took the time to make my salad I had planned and got the later bus. It still got me to work on time.

I am also happy that I ate the cucumber before it went bad, same with the tomatoes. I usually buy them, never eat them, and just toss them when they go bad. Now just to find some good oranges the next time I go out. I usually get the best priced. The last ones came from Egypt. Odd since I didn't know they grew there. There weren't good.

Good Fri-YAY!

Got my lab results....everything normal. A1c went down from 6.2 to 6.1! I know it doesn't sound like any big deal but to a diabetic, every little 10th of a point is good. I am still in the pre diabetic area and although diabetes never goes away, controlling it is everything. I hope to hit 6.0 next time.

Breaky was eggs and sausage....no carbs...and a small glass of milk to take my pills. I took a bagel out of the freezer for a snack and will have fish for dinner again. Need to get to the grocery store....running out of food.

Got my bedroom curtains switched out and the winter ones washed and put away. Also installed the bedroom a/c unit....and it's 20⁰ colder today...figures. But it's done.

Things to do....till next time...

Sandy

TMW - 170.6

*** May 11 ***

Good morning and happy Mother's Day to Y'all~

North Carolina is under a blob of rain for several days. I guess that's my cue to do some indoor sorting and tossing - I have too much stuff.

Lana

268.2 today

*** May 13 ***

Happy Tuesday everyone~

Sandy - What a great Mother's Day you had - good for you!!

Sara - Yikes, sorry to hear about your gentleman having to retire someplace else. Good to know now and not last minute. Congratulations on your seeing a new number on the scale - that is great!

It is quite dreary here in NC. Storms came through last night, and they seem to be gone, but there's no sun predicted for a while. Dang.

Time to get dressed to go for a little walk. I'm taking a hat and an umbrella.

Lana

268.4 today

*** May 14 ***

Hey Y'all~

The sun came out today in between rainstorms. It's a good day.

Sandy and Sara - I will admit to being nosy: where are the SOs thinking of moving to?

Lana

267.8 today

Hi all. Lana, it was nice here for the first time this week, really. I didn't get out to stroll with my grandson for three days. Really wet. But the flooding elsewhere; oh my. A family member taught the boy who drowned after being swept away by flash floods in Albemarle County, VA. Having lost a number of students to guns and drugs and suicide, I know how devastating it is. And for the family—unimaginable. So I'm glad the rain seems to be past us.

My daughter and grandson will leave Sunday for their new home in Indiana. Her brothers will help with the move. I'll be on my own for 3 or 4 days, and I'm rather looking forward to it. The boys will leave again in the last week of May to help their dad move from TX to DC. Another chance to be on my own for a bit.

I'm not getting very far with the fitness plan I imagined for myself as I have the time now— can't do much, but could start doing more! And of course, not logging yet. Oh, well; I know I'll get back to it and usually can stick with it pretty well in summer.

Take care all.

Maureen

Another Freaky Friday!

Lana, I see a loss there....good show, Mate! And the SO has not revealed his moving plan destination to me yet.

Maureen, I stopped logging awhile back. It wasn't helping me. But I know it is helpful for most people. I wish they would upgrade their system, though. Just use manufacturers numbers instead of letting members do it.....too many mistakes. I know there are other apps that do it.

Finally got an appointment with a dermatologist for next Tuesday. DXA scan on Monday. Endo appointment next Friday. Getting tired of doctors and testing...I need a break.

Working on straightening up my spare room....for the umpteenth time. I have a bunch of flower pots I need to decide about which ones I should get rid of. And filing to do....and shredding...and odds and ends that need a home. SO much. And the downstairs neighbors are back from their trip. I have to admit I was enjoying the quiet....and no barking dog every time they slammed their doors.

Yesterday was recycling day.…got all the boxes broken up and the plastic, cans, etc. out of here, so that was helpful.

Not sure what food will be today. But I am getting hungry. Till tomorrow...

Sandy

TMW - 170.8

*** May 17 ***

It's Saturday - Yay!

Sara - Oh, my, the Middle East is a far-away place. Well, I trust you will enjoy your weekend —the pizza sounds yummy~

Sandy - Hang in there with the medical appointments. They do seem to clump all together sometimes. At least the bone scan will be quick and painless.

Yes, I am happy that the scale seems to be heading in the right direction. I am inspired by the better weather and have avoided bringing troublesome foods into the house. I retain water like a camel sometimes, and my weight can swing 5 pounds in 24 hours.

My doctor has been talking with me about starting me on Zepbound or Wegovy, if medicare will cover me. I am borderline diabetic, and all of my joints are hurting from old overweight age and the aromatase inhibitor. So just the thought of that has me eating a tad healthier 😜

Waves to Missy and Maureen and all who stop by later on. Enjoy the weekend!

Lana

265.2 today

Sandy - sorry to hear that you had those two side effects.

In general I fend off constipation with three weapons: lentils/beans for fibre + snacks of fermented foods such as kimchi or dill pickles + yogurt with those helpful cultures. All that creates a happy camp for good gut creatures.

However, I have never had stomach problems. So sorry that that was your experience! Dang!

Hugs~~

Lana

🌴 PS The great thing about the Cabana Boys is that they have endless resources 😉 and an unfailing willingness to please. Sara is in charge of them, and she has very high standards. ⛱️ 🌴

Lana