Serial Starters

Well, my phone broke and we had to go to the Apple Store, right next the the Cheesecake Factory, yesterday. We'll see where I am on Monday's weigh in.

Plus, i'm home 4 hours early, waiting to go see doc—another UTI. 3rd. Since July 27? 2nd since Aug 27. Not normal. I've only had like 2-3 before this in 66 years!

The good news is, I'm not hungry, haha. Frustrated, tired, sleepy, in pain—but wow, at least I'm not hungry. What a sad world that I care so much about this. Ugh.

ttfn.

Maureen

Helloooooo!

Lana, the swap went great! The bike shop was very helpful. $15 well spent. Bike is ready to go!

Maureen, oh NO! You must really be frustrated! Let's hope it clears up fast! And Cheesecake Factory....mmmmm.

As I mentioned, my bike is all fixed and ready for action. Hopefully I can get out on it Saturday....tomorrow is a busy day. I decided to stop at Franco's for a taco bowl for lunch. Had crackers and cheese for a dinner snack. And one little Tony's Chocolaty medallion. Just going to drink water for the rest of the evening while I watch the game.

Going to color my hair tomorrow when I get up and then shower afterwards. I have a game tomorrow night. SO is going so he is driving. Its more fun when he goes…he is a huge baseball fan like I am.

I bought some light iced tea mix and realized after it was delivered, I bought the wrong kind....I wanted the lemon tea mix. At first Amazon said I couldn't return it, but I chatted with the bot and it approved a refund and I don't have to return it! So I ordered the right one which will come in a couple days. Amazon likes me....they should....I order enough from them.

I paid some bills today.....zeroed out a few. But there are still some I can't do much about, including doctor bills. May have to put them on the Care Credit, which I don't really want to do since that is where the dogs surgery bill is. But I just can't pay them right now unless I give them $10 each a month till it's paid off.

Till next time....

Sandy

TMW - 162.4

Hello! This is definitely not my first time to try to lose the weight & keep it off. I started again this past Sunday. So far this week I am down almost 4 lbs. My Fitness Pal said I have lost a total of 75 lbs so far! I just keep starting & stopping. I will put on a little weight & lose what I put on & maybe a little more. I am really this time around trying to stop the vicious cycle I have been in. I asked my Hubby to join with me but it was a no go. I thought my best friend would help hold me accountable. But so far not so much. It is frustrating. This time around I decided to focus on 10 lbs at a time. Not look at how much I actually have to lose. This first week back has been really good. Any ideas, advice or support would be greatly appreciated!

Hello Sandy!

Thank you so much for the warm welcome! Congrats on your weight loss! I have no idea how long my weight loss journey will take. I have decided this time around I need to take care of me. So one day at a time!

Thanks again!

Marcey

hi, all. Doc insisted I stay home yesterday—UTI and a sinus infection.. I felt so guilty I barely moved all day and slept extr. Yuck. Did 3 miles with the dogs today and also have been resting ever since. That walk was more tiring than expected . But pain is gone and I will sleep really well tonight.

Sandy, I hope you have fun on the bike. Our weather has been perfect and I hope yours is too.

welcome, Marcey.

Hi to everyone else. Hang in there.

oh and a little humor—a new take to the old saying, “There’s safety in numbers.” (This has been my safety plan for decades now):

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8SkAjdr/

Good Morning Everone!

Thanks Lana & Maureen for welcoming me to the group! Plan on food prepping today & doing stuff around the house. It was so hot yesterday & will be again today. So won’t be doing much outside. Also, plan on working on a craft project or two that I have been wanting to do. Hope everyone has a great Sunday!

Marcey

Good Afternoon! Hope your weekend has been a good one!

@donsm40 , hey! Welcome! I get the more off than on, thing. Took me a couple retries before I was ready to commit. But you are here now. Keep coming back and do share your progress.

Maureen, glad you are doing a little better. Three miles while sick! Iron Woman!

Yesterday was one to throw away. I had too many carbs and too much sodium….and my blood sugar reflected it.6 Back on track today. Had eggs and some toast for breakfast. Will likely skip lunch and have a light dinner…maybe a sandwich. I ran out of salad so need to get more tomorrow. And I need to get a lock for my bike so I can ride it to the store for a quick trip. 4

Two important games today….Phillies could clinch the NL East and the Eagles are playing the team they beat in the SuperBowl….the Chiefs.

Warmer day today, too…will probably have to turn on the a/c for several hours. Thankfully, the nights are cool, so I don't need it to sleep.

To all who come by, have a great day!

Sandy

TMW - 163.4

I will read what I am behind on later.

I am determined to make today a better day. I start the day off right, but then go buy junk food or go to my coworkers candy dish. I sent her an email this morning and told her to tell me I don't need it if I came back there for candy. (She's in the complete opposite end of the office from me.)

The numbers on the scales are slowing creeping back up and they need to get back down. This time of year with Halloween candy out isn't helping. As Christmas candy will follow then Easter candy. Ugh.

I am also determined to get out for a run on my lunch break.

Good Morning!

Marcie, glad you are changing shifts. My daughter was doing 12 hour night shifts at the hospital and it totally screwed up her sleep. This week she is back to day shifts so I know she is happy, too.

Ang, I have a sweet tooth, too but since I am retired, I am the only one responsible for my tooth. I do keep candy around...I have 2 covered candy dishes in my living room. I keep Andes mints in one and Tony's Chocolaty pieces in the other and I only eat one of each and not every day. Not that I have great willpower...I just decided I need to learn moderation.

Lana, I hope the boys have some Earl Grey available. 😉

Started my day with an Atkins shake. Lunch will be a ham sandwich, probably. Might have fish for dinner.

I got a yarn order delivered this morning so now I can try crocheting pumpkins for fall....promised my daughter I would make her one. And I found an easy sweater pattern in the same stitch pattern that I want to make using some yarn from my stash I have had for years. I need to use some of it up.

TTFN, All!

Sandy

TMW - 162.4

Good Morning, Lassies!

Lana, sounds like quite a dish! It's great when you discover something new that you really like.

I did it...I stayed up till nearly 2 in the morning when I said I wasn't going to but I saw the Phillies win the NL East Championship! But doing it on the west coast is brutal.

Its a dismal day out but we need the rain. No bike riding for awhile. And its supposed to go up to 90⁰ soon! I am NOT happy.

Food was on track yesterday....had a grilled ham and cheese for lunch and one of my frozen chicken sandwiches for dinner. Might do the same thing today.…or have soup for dinner.

Have a terrific Tuesday, everybody!

Sandy

TMW - 161.6

*** September 17 ***

Good morning all~

Jeez, I couldn't get back to sleep at 3AM, so I'm up. I can't just lie in bed hoping to go back to sleep.

Maureen - I think that the Uristat is the same drug as your AZO. I hope that you can get rid of that infection. Three in fewer than three weeks sounds like it was one infection that was never wiped out. Your walk in the forest sounds cool, spider webs and all. 🕸️

Sandy - Congrats on your team winning its championship - very exciting!

Ladies - I think that we need to send The Cabana Boys out for a search and rescue mission for Sara. I hope that The Dragon at work hasn't eaten her alive 🐲.

Waving to Missy and Ang and Marcey and anyone who pops by today 👋🏻

Lana

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Good Afternoon!

Hope everyone is doing well. Been busy cleaning the house. Playing with the puppies. Doing very well on logging my food. Trying to get more walking in. That should be a lot easier when I start on days next week. Hope everyone has a fantastic Wednesday! 😁

Marcey

I feel like a yo-yo. I start the day off right but usually start going down hill by noon, mostly when I don't get up and go run or at least go for a walk. The way my body is aching is telling me I am not doing things right again. (I hate how as I am getting older my body tells me things like way!) I need to get out at lunch today and run more for my mental health then my physical, as my mental health goes a long way in helping my physical health.

I also need to do better at meal planning. I tried last weekend, but the weekend go away on me with other things (both good and bad) and I ran out of time. One reason I ran out of time was my "doomsday scrolling and watching" videos on both Facebook and YouTube. I blocked both of them again, and again deleted Messenger off my phone. (as I used Messenger to get on Facebook on my phone and did the same thing.) I am starting to really considering deleting Facebook. I need to get back into the real world and the world of social media. If my friends and family wanted to stay in contact with me and see what is happening, there are other ways.

Good Morning Everyone!

At last Thursday!!!! Last night was my last night on nights. I am off work till Monday when I start my 1st hours! Yay! 😀 I am so happy to be going to see my sister! (Even though it is a 6hr drive) Leave early in the morning tomorrow. It has been too long since we have seen each other.

Sara ~ Way to go on your weight loss! Keep up the great work! I know how hard it is to keep on track. I did not have such a great day yesterday myself. This time around I have decided to hold myself accountable. I logged everything. Might not have liked what I saw. But today is a new day! I am not going to beat myself up anymore for what I did yesterday. I am moving forward not back! I need to do way better at food prepping & exercising.

About the grilled ham & cheese….YUM! 😋

Now about the two puppies. Bella is 50lbs of lap dog! She is a 4yr old beautiful Pit Bull & American Bulldog. She is the sweetest dog. She is my snuggler & loves her Daddy to pieces! Then we have our Jasper, a 90lb Chocolate Lab. He is also the sweetest dog. But…Jasper has this other side. We call him (Doofus the Freak). Or as my FIL loving calls him Rufus. lol! He gets to playing it is no holds barred! We love them both!

Have a great day! I will try to post messages. But I might be out of contact for a couple of days. Where my sister lives out in the boonies. Cell reception is not the greatest.

Marcey

*** September 19 ***

Good morning everyone!

Marcey - have a safe trip out and back and a great time with your sister in the boonies! Your doggies are wonderful !

Sandy - the past couple of days I've been having ham and cheese omelettes, which work for me to get that grilled ham and cheese yumminess 😋 Have fun on your bike~

Ang - You are so right about how our mental health is entwined with our physical health. Do what you can, when you can, and give yourself praise for the good things you are doing. 🤗

Waving to Sara and Maureen and Missy - wishing you rest from your work week 🌸

Lana

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