Serial Starters

Hey all!!

I made it through camping without over eating but I may have over drank a bit. I got 10000 steps everyday:) I didn't golf the best but it was our first time out this year. I had a hard time going back to regular life today but I made myself workout and go for a walk this morning even though everything in me wanted not to, in the past i would have pushed it to Monday and then possibly not go back to it. I only gained 2 lbs which I'm hoping will be gone by Monday.

I hope everyone is having a good week, I need to go back and read some posts:)

Have a great evening!!

Good morning, all, and welcome back, Stef. Sounds like a pretty good trip overall!

We had rain all day yesterday! I took the day off from walking. I'm doing small exercises when I get up for a couple minutes each hour and yesterday I noticed small progress on . . . something. I can't even remember what right now, ha. But it was nice to notice; it's only been a few days.

My PT is ready to release me; one more "let's just check in, just in case." I haven't even gone 8 weeks yet. And I haven't done any home exercises; just walking, and bending and extending in my own way when I feel like it—which hasn't been much. I think most of the progress comes from being up and about. I can tell from what PT says, though, and from the others I see, that most folks getting the surgery are not up and about much, so they really do need the home exercises and I hope they do them. It makes a world of difference.

I realized yesterday that the reason I don't feel "well" yet is that I don't feel strong. My whole adult life, I've felt strong b/c I've always been a runner or done other sports (gosh, do I miss soccer!). And the muscle strength in my legs has just all but evaporated. I used to be able to feel my quad muscle under about .25 inches of fat. Now it's a deeper layer and everything requires so much more effort. I had all that muscle a year ago in July before my first surgery, so I can get it back—it's not age, that's for sure. And I know I will. I know how to do this.

TTFN

Maureen

*** June 7 ***

Good morning all~

Sandy - Yum! Homemade meatballs? Sounds wonderful 😋

Stef - welcome back from camping - you did well with all that activity!

Maureen - Can you get to a Trader Joe's? I love their lentils. They are in the produce section in a vacuum sealed package in a box.

They are tasty enough on their own with a drizzle of salad dressing, but I usually add them to salads to get the protein and fiber boost.

OK, time to get going 🏃🏼‍♀️‍➡️

Lana

263.2 today

Howdy, all!

Stef, that camping trip sounds like it was the best! And 10,000 steps a day is fantastic!

Maureen, HEY...that's what we're all here for! We all need the encouragement. 🙂

Lana, thanks! Have a great day!

My Midea a/c unit has been recalled for danger of mold developing on the inside. I can't return it, nor can I repair it on my own, but they do offer the option of sending a tech to your residence to implement a fix, so I am opting for that. But with all the units that were sold, it will probably take awhile before they take care of everyone. I love the a/c...it cools my apartment and it's more economical than my central air. So for now, I am running it because I have no real choice. But I don't see any mold in it at the moment.

Had an apple for breaky....may have a salad for lunch. Dinner will be the small steak and veggies I didn't have the other day.

A yucky weekend....rain...gloomy.

TTFN....

Sandy

TMW - 169.6