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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…

Congratulations. What a wonderful thing, reclaiming your health, and doing so in a way that will be sustainable. I hope you continue to find joy in your success and will be able to share empathy and compassion with others who follow in your footsteps.

Game Day! Haha. I'm hoping to get to know some of you better. Please add your own question(s), and be sure to answer all you are comfortable answering! Copy and past Questions and Answers into a new Post. —How many siblings do you have, and where are you in birth order? Maureen: 5 kids, I'm #3 —Current Pets? Maureen: 2…

Good morning, all. Cool this a.m.—68 at 7:30. Wow. That's unusual in July. 3.3 miles today on my walk. I'm discovering new little routes in the neighborhood, driven 100% by where I see shade and/or hills (to avoid, haha). We have a lovely breeze today, too. Really nice. My girlie got a good swim in b/c I went along the…

Shoot, I forgot to say, the new CPAP worked fine. I have had one for 11 years, but the past 4 years, I haven't gotten new supplies, although I stretched 6 months of supplies out over 2 of those years. I've been trying to get the new machine for 2 years. Very frustrating. I may just buy this one—cheaper than renting, I…

Hi, all. Kate, that's 44F-66F. Mild for me—I spent 35 years in Wisconsin, so sub 0F wasn't unusual, with temps down to -25F, -30F each winter for a week or two and wind chills hitting -45F sometimes (-42C). I'm in North Carolina now, where our winters are only somewhat cooler than yours. I wear sandals year round. My…

Good morning, all, and welcome, SarahL. I had a pretty easy 2.3 miles this morning, and had to take a break at 2.5, haha. It's a lot easier to walk on pavement than in the grass. I finished with 3.4 and felt pretty good. I thought it felt "cool," although it was 75 with 100% humidity. It's only 10:35, but I've had…

Welcome, Kate. Sounds like you have lots of positives going for you. I weighed in at 205.4 this morning, after 8 weeks. Down 15 lbs. I have 5 weeks before I'm back to work and how I'd love to be under 200 by then. It's always harder once school starts. I'm so, so tired the first month or two, and it's so hot after the…

I'm bookmarking this discussion to see what I learn. I don't use my Apple watch for calories consumed. I just use the calculators here on MFP. I recall reading some time back about some issues with Apple watch calculations—but don't quote me. A fuzzy memory. So I'm just going to see if any experts jump in with anything to…

Sandy, we might have been writing at the same time b/c I didn't see yours before I posted. I'm sorry you are so stressed. My Skye had a very serious accident in Feb of 2024 and I had to keep her quiet for the better part of a month. That was rough on both of us and I think I know how you feel. Hugs.

Today one of my "baby" sisters is 65. Always cracks me up, how I think of my two younger sisters as my baby sisters, all these decades later. And my older sister is "Sissy." In my head. Always. No one else calls her that and I always do in certain contexts. Anyway. I called my son to pick me up at 2.6 miles today. I…

Sandy, I hope Qamar does well. Keep us updated. Ang, buying snacks would be my downfall. Can't have them in the house. Ordering groceries for delivery saves me, plus being too lazy at the end of the day, most of the time, to out and get the one I'd allow myself occasionally :) I was over my deficit by 457 calories last…

@spirittrail Thanks. I get what you mean. I won't hit my real goal for at least a year, but I'll be in a healthy weight range long before that. Taking the time to let it happen slowly and naturally will be worth it. Are you by any chance a barefoot trail runner? If so, we corresponded a few years back :)

Sara, we were in the high 90s for a number of days. "Just" the low 90s this week, and high 80s yesterday. Funny how that feels so much cooler. I was just thinking how this is the first time I've ever lost weight with so much focus on lower food intake. It hasn't been too difficult—some slipping with "just before bedtime"…

That's inspiring. I'm aiming for about the same and have a bit further to go, but slow and steady is definitely the way.

Ang, when I need to work out after work—NOT my preference—I wear at least one piece of my workout clothes to work. Even if it's just my sports bra. As a teacher, I can get away with it. But it helps SO much that I am "already dressed." And I keep my other clothes in the downstairs bathroom so it's even easier to finish…

Sandy, I'm so sorry. Ask your vet if they offer an interest-free repayment plan. And then be sure to re-post your gofundme link in a couple months. Don't give up hope about getting help. And ask at a local place or two—especially pet-related places (and if you have a non-chain pet store, that's a great place to ask) if you…