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Lots going on, so I haven't been too consistent with goals. Personal and family health concerns have been taking up a lot of my time and energy. I had a thyroid biopsy which, fortunately, was clear, so now I just have to schedule a follow-up with an endocrinologist. I've also been spending way too much time at the dentist.…

I can't believe it's July already! The days seem packed, and it's hard to stay on track with weight loss. But rather than throw up my hands, I'm setting down some goals for the month and will try to stick to them. I'm also going to try to use up, reuse, and repurpose what I already have rather than accumulating more stuff…

Trying to get back on track after a busy week bracketed by busier extended weekends with houseguests. First, my FIL - an amazingly active 97-year-old - came up for a few days. Unfortunately for him, my husband still has a few more weeks of physical restrictions, so there was no golf. Or to be more precise, the guys didn't…

Busy weekend! My husband and I celebrated our 44th anniversary on Friday with a quiet dinner out. Then my FIL came up on Saturday for a few days, and we spent time with some of the kids and grandkids. I've been doing my best to make good food choices, but haven't completely avoided the treats. I'll try to get back on track…

@cschmitz110515 - My condolences to you and your family. I am so very sorry for your loss and hope you all find comfort in your faith and in your memories.

The last few days have been pretty busy, so I took a few days off from setting goals. Four days in a row of catered or take-out food meant I didn't have as much control over food choices as I like, but I did my best to choose the healthier options. Today I'm making lunch and taking it to Mom's. I'll be there for a good…

Friday was a better day. After their dip in the pool, my daughter took dropped her older son at the park to fish and took the younger one to a "fun day" at his school. I took a nap and then went to the store to pick up a few things for a quick dinner when they returned. I haven't been eating much red meat, but I had a…

@PackerFanInGB and @pridesabtch - Setting and maintaining boundaries is hard. Culturally, I think this is more difficult for women who grew up in an atmosphere that emphasized polite compliance and selfless caregiving and discouraged us from standing up for ourselves. Family dynamics also play into this - my family…

@PackerFanInGB - When we moved to our current house, the kids convinced us to put in an in-ground pool. The deal was that they'd have to pitch in and keep it clean, which worked out pretty well until they all grew up and moved out. Guess whose job it is now 😂 But actually, I usually find vacuuming the pool is kind of zen,…

In a funk yesterday, probably because I had a really poor night's sleep. My intended "quick nap" wound up stretching to over 3 hours, so then I had trouble settling down and stayed up too late. I also think the stress of juggling multiple health concerns and trying to lose weight just got to me yesterday. I really want to…

@Bex953172 - I'm sorry to hear that Ash is having such a hard time. Grief is a process and the only way ahead is to go through it. As you support Ash in his grief, remember that you and your girls are grieving too, each in your own way. I've found that looking at photos together and sharing stories helps a lot, especially…

Today was my husband's last day convalescing at home before he returns to work, and he woke up feeling a good bit better after his first good night's sleep in a week. He worked online for a few hours and then relaxed for the rest of the day. I had an early appointment for bloodwork, but it was quick and easy. My daughter…

@PackerFanInGB - My husband seems to be doing well so far. Thanks for asking. He had a non-cancerous prostrate issue requiring surgery. He's more comfortable now that the catheter is out, but he has to take it easy for 6 weeks, not something he's good at. i have a feeling it will be a challenging 6 weeks for both of us 🤣…

We've had cool temps and a good bit of rain in May, so the late spring flowers have been holding up well, but I'm behind on setting up the summer color. My daughter is coming over for lunch and has offered to help with the pool and garden, so I'm hoping to get some more summer bulbs in and maybe work on some hanging…

I had a nice afternoon with my mom and helped her with a few things before heading home for a quiet dinner with my husband. Tomorrow, he has two post surgical follow-up appointments, so I'll work the rest of my day around those. Recap Sunday, 5/31 Log - ✅ Healthy choices - ✅ Hydrate - ✅ Visit Mom - ✅ Garden? - ❌ 2 chores -…

Recap Saturday, 5/31 Log - ✅ Healthy choices - ✅ Hydrate - ✅ RSVP - ✅ Laundry - ✅ 2 chores - Just 1 Relax - ✅ JFT Sunday, 6/1 Log Healthy choices Hydrate Visit Mom Garden? 2 chores Relax

Low energy yesterday, so I didn't get any chores done. I did run out for some groceries, but that was it. I took a nap, spent a couple of hours on the phone catching up with one of my sisters, and watched TV with my husband in the evening. Hoping for a more productive day today. On the up side, I've been pretty consistent…

@pridesabtch - Hope your interviews lead to a great new opportunity for you. @HappyDonkey75 - Good luck dealing with the moles in your yard. We've had problems with them over the years but haven't been able to do much about them. Mostly, I try to discourage them by walking over the tunnels to collapse them.

Got through my appointments, but didn't get much done the rest of the day. I've got a follow-up for the thyroid test next week to see what's up with that. Recap Thursday, 5/29 Log - ✅ Healthy choices - ✅ Hydrate - ✅ Thyroid test - ✅ Vet - ✅ Clean out fridge - ❌ 2 chores - ❌ Relax - ✅ JFT Friday, 5/30 Log Healthy choices…

Recap Wednesday, 5/28 Log - ✅ Healthy choices - ✅ Hydrate - ✅ GP - ✅ Schedule tests - ✅ Make and drop off corn salad - ✅ 2 chores - Just one Relax - ✅ JFT Thursday, 5/29 Log Healthy choices Hydrate Thyroid test Vet Clean out fridge 2 chores Relax

@PackerFanInGB - I understand your concerns. High cholesterol runs in my family, and I've been taking statins for about 4 years. For the past couple of months, I've been having some trouble with muscle pain and have had an increase in one of my liver markers, so I'm taking a break and having bloodwork done to see if the…

At the end of a busy weekend that included a rather involved plumbing emergency on Saturday and taking my mom out on Sunday, my husband and I managed to get a lot done in the yard on Monday. We got the first batch of summer bulbs in and finished up the vegetables and herbs, then headed off to a low-key BBQ at my…

Sunday was a good day. My husband and I spent the morning working in the garden and then drove down to visit my mom. We took her out to dinner at her favorite Asian restaurant. To avoid the sodium overload and keep things reasonably healthy, I had a tuna and brown rice poke bowl without sauce and a couple of bites of my…

Recap Saturday, 5/24 Log - ✅ Healthy choices - ✅ Hydrate - ✅ Walk/work in the garden - ❌ 2 chores - ✅ Relax with my husband - ✅ JFT Sunday, 5/25 Log Healthy choices Hydrate Walk/work in the garden 2 chores Relax

Yesterday was a low key day, but I did a big grocery shop for the week ahead. I'm doing reasonably well making food choices that are consistent with the Mediterranean diet recommended by my cardiologist, but I'm finding it tough to keep my macros in the 40-30-30 range. I've done pretty well cutting out most "junk," and I…

Stopped in at the dentist's to have the broken tooth checked out and the sharp edge smoothed down a bit. Hopefully, it will hold until I can have it extracted. The rain is finally clearing, although it's gotten rather chilly. I started today feeling emotional and weepy, so it will be good to be able to get out for a walk…

Light rain on and off throughout the day, so my watering duties were taken care of. I made one final trip to Joann Fabrics today before it closes and picked up some odds and ends and way too much yarn, but I got some great bargains. I had a nice late lunch with my daughter but didn't get much done the rest of the day.…

Yesterday was a pretty good day, although I felt like I pushed myself a little too much. My HR is definitely back up to where it was before the cardioversion, so I guess that didn't work. Hopefully the ablation (scheduled for late July) will. It's just so frustrating to not be able to do any serious exercise or get…

@pridesabtch - What a lovely picture of your girls! Their smiles really capture the joy of the occasion. I'm sorry to hear your FIL is back in the hospital and that both your mother and MIL are struggling with their own mental and physical health. That's a lot on your plate. As much as it's a blessing to still have our…