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Sandy, I hope you are doing ok. Lana, we have lots and lots of rain. So much rain! I just used my jacket today and eventually put my hood down, I was so wet anyway. Got home and while I was soaked (water resistant, not water proof), I was not hot or sweaty. It's a miracle! :) I visit the dermatologist today. Several spots…

Missy, my closets are done in my room! I call that victory. It does help me feel "lighter," although it is only a drop in the bucket on what I need to do. Lana, I hear you. It's mid 60s and pouring. Just finished my morning walk—umbrella in hand. I love jogging in the rain b/c being wet, it's not so hot. Walking wet isn't…

I'm on a different medication that isn't as effective and I'm not sure how much of my current success (nearly 20 lbs in 11 weeks) is due to the medication. I still struggle with night-time snacking, the only time I tend to overeat. Regardless, I know my insurance company will stop paying for it once I get out of the…

Sandy, today I'm totally off the wagon—no walking, and 200 cals "over the limit" by lunchtime. I had corn bread, corn casserole, and hush puppies for lunch. So good. And now my stomach hurts! I needed a full "day off," though. And my house cleaner came and I'm sitting in a super clean house, enjoying it so much. Going to…

I just received pants I bought online and thought, oh, these are going to be too small. Nope, a lovely fit. Now I'm worried they'll be too big in the spring if I keep losing at the current rate. They were dirt cheap/end of season and they are just perfect.

Hello out there? I checked in hours ago and decided to wait so it wouldn't be all me, me, me here haha. Like I care ;0 Cool and gloomy. Good walk, and a good nap! I didn't sleep well last night, so I needed that extra 90 minutes today. And I finished cleaning out half of my bedroom closet space. I have the master bedroom…

Don't forget that most weight loss comes from dietary changes. I'm really focused on that for the first time in my life, rather than relying as much on exercise. I had a surgery and can't exercise much, although I am doing a lot of walking. I'm trying to develop a repertoire of foods I can rely on to sustain and fulfill me…

Lana, glad to hear it! Sara, church lady sounds like a pain. I hope it works out. I had a long morning in South Carolina. That's where I take my dogs for grooming, about an hour from where I live. There's a place to hike with some very steep inclines. I did 3 miles and then had lunch. My son joined me again today. It was…

Lana, I am definitely getting lots of protein. Maybe not enough fat. Ang, I was a paralegal for 3 years. I loved the research parts I did, and I was often tasked with finding people because I was good at it; I enjoyed that too. But I didn't like the clients or other attorneys. Figured out I wasn't going to go to law school…

Kate, thanks. Lots of folks work tough jobs. I'm lucky to have one that brings so much meaning to my life, and I try not to forget that. How old are your kids? Mine range now from 35-23, and my grandson is 19 months. How are y'all doing? Still super humid here—near 100%. Coolish at 75F. My best mile time this am, without…

The last day of July; I'm starting to panic early about going back to work! For teachers, August is "one long Sunday night," as I read somewhere. But my panic should'nt start tomorrow; darn! :) I go back 8/18. The dread I feel at going back to a week of PD! I just articulated it to someone—they teach us in one of two ways.…

Is it burnout, as Lietchi discussed above, or more like boredom with the day-to-day routine? Burnout can require a more focused re-assessment—are you trying to lose too fast, and making it too hard, putting yourself at risk of binging and falling back in to old ways? Boredom is b/c we are human and day-to-day anything gets…

Lana, right there with ya! Over ate and under-exercised. Ah, well. Today is another day. Ang, that's serendipity! How lovely. I've had something like that happen once that was really profound and probably life altering. It's the best. I did two miles this morning and will get in my 2 this evening. I allowed the slight…

Ang, BTDT! I'd be awake 1-3 most mornings. Work was awful then. Well, getting up for it. I turned my clock away and that really helped. Felt less tired. Go figure! I hope you find relief soon. Sandy, I did the walk and it was "only" 93, haha. No beach; I just walked in the neighborhood. My son took the other dog to swim,…

Welcome, and good for you, taking all these steps to get healthy so you can be around longer for your kids. Even our adult children love us and want us in their lives. This site is full of helpful, respectful people who really know how to be supportive. Ask anything—someone will have had a similar problem! Best of luck on…

Morning, Team Serial Starters (TSS). I did 2 miles this am, starting at 6:30 when it was already 81. I plan on doing 2 more when it'll probably be about 100. Will finish at a small, "private" beach on a lake where I can let the dogs off leash and I can wade and get wet and feel cool in the shade. That's what we did…

Lana, thanks for asking; much, much better. I took Azo as soon as I got it, and it kicked in within 30-40 minutes. So helpful. I have been lucky to have very few UTIs, and can't complain—this was by far the worst, and from what I know, wasn't even that bad. I'm glad the cabana boys are here. I need those foot massages!…

ugh. Wrote post about being in urgent care with uti. Forgot to hit “post.” TTFN.

@Bhriannatyvm We are very active—what can we do for you?

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Sandy, the pool sounds great when it is cool. With the heat wave that's coming, I hope that cover stays off! Our LOWS will be in the 80s the next couple of nights. I feel so bad for people who don't have central AC. My son and I went to a different nature preserve and walked this am; very shady and nice. I'll go back when…

Lana, I'll come next week when the heat index is 110. No place will be crowded! HAHAHAHA. No, I won't! Mom and I visited on April 1, 1977. It was stunningly beautiful, which is why I picked it. Got 2 miles in easy this morning, will finish my miles tonight. Did that yesterday and Jem, my younger dog, did well on his walk.…

Good morning all. I took it easy this morning, planning to start doing some of my walk in the afternoon/evening to start adapting to the heat I'll have to face once school starts and I'm back to work. It was cool and lovely and so nice to finish without being exhausted. I did my stretches and floor exercises right away.…

3.7 done; killing me, haha. A "cool" morning at 77 when I finished, dew point 73. My weight was 204.6 this morning. Meeting a friend and colleague for coffee today. It will be fun to catch up before we head back. I have 2 new books to read too. What a good day. TTFN. Maureen.

Lana, I will try to let you know when I visit Chapel Hill. I may be coming down sometime in the next year or so. I lived in Erinhaus; is it still there? I have very mixed feelings about returning. The best and worst period of my life. I'm glad you got into a union and showed the men what you could do. How cool you were a…

Sandy, I love the RAOCK. Very sweet idea. Pancreatic cancer tends to be found so late due to its lack of symptoms until late stages. I have friends who've lost family in 2, 3 weeks from Dx. Always tragic. Again, so sorry. I showed a gain this a.m. Not overly concerned. Lots of extra salt and goodies last week. Up to 3.7…

Sandy, how lovely to see your son and his family. I'm sorry you have lost a sister. I can't imagine. My eldest sib, my brother, is 70 today. Mind boggling. How does it happen? What is a RAOCK giveaway? The octopi are cute. My walk is done and so are my floor exercises and stretches. I've been hit or miss about the…

Ang, that's a good thought. I don't think anyone has asked those. If I ate like I did yesterday, I'd gain 12 lbs in 5 weeks. Hahaha. Doesn't happen often, thank goodness! Got my walk in late today; just finished. We went to a state park but got on the wrong trail and then got distracted; walked very little. My son got…

Are you weighing food or using measuring cups/spoons? That's the biggest issue for many people at first. A kitchen scale makes a huge difference and it is much more accurate. It will also really help if you put your age, height, weight, sex, current weight, activity level, calculated daily calories burned (whatever you…

Got 3.5 in just now. I sit and finish sweating and hop on here, drinking my first liter of water for the day. Skye gets to swim in the pond at the 2 mile point and that holds her again until we get home. I need more summer clothes. I keep washing the same 3 outfits, wearing 2 a day. And so many showers. It has started to…