AUGUST 2025 CHALLENGES - 08-01 -- 08/31
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Had Collin then Ronan today. We are Grandson free right now.
It's weird not having my trainer this week. The days seem soooo long!
Going to read now.
Chris
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Chris I hope this works.
It did. What a cute kitty. Chris I think you might enjoy joining the YMCA. Ours has lots of classes. Go at your own pace. I have met lots of like minded folks.
Shelley
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Thanks, Shelley…what a cute kitty!! And for the YMCA suggestion. My trainer said she would show Pat what to do for me and send an exercise update every week, but I'm not sure that's going to work, and it means we have to clean the garage…ugh!
Chris
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Today is Ronan's 9th b'day! His party Saturday has been canceled cuz Sara has Covid. We are giving him a few gifts all having to do with Fortnite…the video game he plays with Pat and everyone of his friends!
Collin was here this morning. Pete picked him up a bit earlier than he normally does. We had a heated discussion about his being so late on Tuesday after him saying…I'm not doing it on purpose. Yes, he is.
Anyway…have a great rest of Thursday!
Chris
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Collin was here this morning. Ronan is here now. Ronan said his friends at school really liked the light-up shoes we got him for his b'day. So glad.
My trainer is going nuts with all the work they are doing. I hope we get back together Monday. I'm going to walk in the morning if I get up early enough. It's going to be hot again. The wall thermostat says it's 101 out there…tomorrow will be about the same.
Well, I've had all the coffee I want, now it's time to read and drink water.
Chris
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I’m at Orange Beach with my besties. Nothing but r &r &r and a lot of reflection. The work starts next week.
Kathy
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Have fun, Kathy!!
Sara is Covid-Free so the brunch for her b'day is on for tomorrow. I ordered mini fruit tartlets and another bunch of fruit to be delivered tomorrow before the party. I hope everything works out.
I tried to walk this morning but my foot just wasn't going for it. It hurt bad!! I only got to the end of the block and had to turn around. I'm kinda glad I didn't go out there because it got really hot about the time I would have still had a mile and a half before I was home. It was worked out.
I hope everyone's weekend is good.
Chris
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Home tomorrow and appointments start Wednesday. Can’t wait to find out what I can do fitness wise.
Kathy
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Sara's b'day party is today at 10. I'm waiting on the grocery order. I'm ready. There will be so many folks there. I love them all, but it get loud and hard to hear stuff when you wear hearing aids.
I am ready.😲
Later, my friends.
Chris
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We had Collin this morning. I had my trainer at noon for a 60 min workout and catching up for nine days away from each other. Pat is on his way to p/u Ronan from school.
I am going to watch silly rom coms and drink coffee after I clean the house for our house keeper tomorrow.
Chris
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Highest Weight - 248
Ultimate Goal Weight - 148
Aug Goal Weight - 156July ending weight - 160.4
Aug 3 - 160.4
Aug 10 - 155.6
Au 17 - missed
Aug 26 - 150.8
Aug 31Weight loss is all health related and lack of appetite. Appointment this morning at 8:45. A little nervous. Wish me well ladies.
Thanks
Kathy
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Kathy, sending you love and good thoughts. I hope the doctor figures out what is going on with your body and has a solution.
Chris
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Kathy love your weight. I weighed this morning and am at 150.8! And I did it before I read this post. Wishing you well on your appointment. Hope you had a great trip.
Chris I can't believe he is 9. Where's all the time gone? Sorry his BD party was cancelled. Seems covid is still here.
I am thinking Pete is taking advantage of you guys, as usual. Good thing they didn't have 6 kids!
I still can't believe your friend and trainer is leaving. There is no substitute for her. She will miss you also.
We drove to WA for the weekend. Had 2 family gatherings with both sides. And was able to bring my mom home.
Rocky dug up 2 tiny walnut tree seedlings. We planted them and hope they grow. If they live my yard will be very shady in time for me to turn 80!
Sadly one of my fish jumped out while we were gone. I am guessing that since it was not in its tank. And there was nothing in there that could have caused its body to be gone that quickly.
And Libby is limping badly. We took her to her vet as soon as we got home. Another 45 minutes away. Said that it was something that happens in smaller dogs. On meds to hopefully heal it. She looks a little better.
My new roses arrive today. Not sure where I will plant them. But it was free shipping if I bought more! 🤣
Shelley
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PS, clean the garage Chris. It will be freeing.
Shelley
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Shelley…🤣🤣😝🤯
Love you!
Chris
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Chris have you started on that garage? 🤣 Still looking for the perfect spot for my new roses.
Shelley
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Shelley, started putting stuff Collin has out-grown in the garage…😏😁
Chris
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Morning ladies. I happy to report I am no longer as worried as I was before my appointment. I will not go into details but I have spinal stenosis and arthritis in my lower back. I think I was in panic mode because the pain was so terrible. The good thing there is treatment available and it starts with PT. I’m already scheduled for the entire month of September 2-3 days a week.
The evaluation took about 2 hours and they were very thorough and patient with all my questions and my bffs whi went with me. The Physical Therapist said is was very strong for my age and he could tell I work out. So thank you ladies. He only wants me to do PT and the at home stretches and exercises for now. No chiropractor with the spinal issues. I was happy to get the at home work because the last thing I want is to gain. But he did say I had to eat a little more to get my strength back. I’m still so tired. Or get tired really easy. I can finally drive again as it’s been at least 2 weeks since I’ve had any pain pills other than Tylenol. They were very happy I had basically reduced the pain pills by 75%. I hated the way they made me feel.
It’s amazing how much better I felt after the appointment. They will reevaluate at the end of September. There is a possibility of a MRI if there’s not improvement.
I almost feel like my old self. Will miss lifting but there is a possibility I will be able to start again on a small scale but for now will follow doctor’s orders.Thanks for all the good thoughts.
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Chris yard sale that stuff. Let somebody else benefit by it. Or rent a storage and put it all there. I am trying to motivate myself by getting you to start on yours. 🤭
Kathy that is wonderful. Don't eat to more. Eat healthier. My phone is almost dead.😵
Took my mom shopping. She was so tired afterwards but had a great time. Small Albertson store. They only have one electric cart. I may be wrong but the lady using it didn't look like she needed it that badly.
Shelley
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Kathy, glad you found out what was going on with your back. I had lower back surgery a number of years ago, and it was the best thing I ever did!
Shelley, I'll give most of it to Good Will when I get motivated. That day might come when my trainer sells her house. It went on the market Wednesday…ugh.😪😫
Sara and I got haircuts this morning. Now I am drinking coffee and reading. It's 89 degrees outside. It's beautiful but a little too warm and my foot is still unhappy.
Later, my friends.
Chris
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Highest Weight - 248
Ultimate Goal Weight - 148
Aug Goal Weight - 156July ending weight - 160.4
Aug 3 - 160.4
Aug 10 - 155.6
Au 17 - missed
Aug 26 - 150.8
Aug 31 - 155.4
I made Aug goal finally out of the 160s. I expected the bump up. My weight loss to 150 was not sustainable. It was based on at least a week if not eating at all. I will have to eat very healthy as I figure out what I can do exercise wise in September. I’m thinking walking not sure what else yet.Kathy
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Kathy, now you and I are aiming for the 140s. I want 145. My trainer says "No!" to that but, I won't tell her if I get there…😁
My foot is getting better…slowly. I slept in this morning because it never cooled down over night…it's 104 out there right now and winds at 15 mph!! I'm hoping to walk this coming Sat or Sun. Saturday we are taking a bunch of books to the libraries around here. I didn't realize how many I had in the closet!! I thought the two boxes on the bottom were empty…nopey, nope!!
Tomorrow is a holiday. The kids are coming over for dinner and to talk about child care. SIL got a job at one of the gyms in town and has to be there at least 25 hours a week. He also has a class he's taking that messes with the time we have Collin…we'll see how it works out. 🤯
Okay, that's it for now. I need to read and finish my pot of coffee.
Chris
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