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Sara, the monster will be gone MORE? That's like an extra vacation for you, right? woo-hoo. I'm waiting to be able to pick up an antibiotic for my sinus infection. It will be so nice to feel NORMAL again. 7 weeks or more is too long to feel low energy and not be able to taste or smell. And I'm hesitant to run--it caused…

Lana, where? I haven’t been able to taste anything for days. I’ve eaten more crap in the search for flavor than I ever do. So yesterday will cause a delay in reaching any goals. What’s done is done. I was out quite a bit today and moving some—Highlands folk festival. Hot as sin. My eldest went with me and has a lower…

A tough short jog, and now I’m about to cough up a lung. How long does it take for allergy mends to kick in any way? It’s been 10 days and my head doesn’t feel clear and running shouldn’t make me cough like this. Blah. A gorgeous day and I’m looking forward to the Highland Games here. Should be fun. I am not exhausted for…

I literally just scheduled knee surgery today. I’m down a lot from my top weightt, but the damage has caught upnto me. I’m a runner and to resume after both knees are replaced, I want to be as light as possible. I’ll have the time—will probably wait 6 mo after the 2nd knee is done to resume running. Anything I can do to…

I just moved my goal to 1 lb a week. Surgery scheduled for 7/17 tentatively, right knee. I’m still going to try to get it switched to bilateral. But it might not happen that way.

Lana, are you still traveling? I made a mistake Saturday that cost me the day on Sunday. I had really bad heartburn and chugged some Milk of Magnesia (thick) instead of Pepto-Bismol. I know the difference, but I didn't think the amount I drank was enough to cause a problem. It was, I had to spend all day Sunday inside and…

Missy, google pics are fine. The more, the merrier. I’m finally feeling better—yesterday was exhausting. I got in a bit of a jog today, which is nice but with my bad knees, it is really hard. The only thing more difficult would be not running at all. Now I’m just waiting for bedtime, haha. Tired from the work out, which is…

@sharon81, I’m so sorry for your tragic loss. Maybe at work it is easier to avoid thinking about it? And not that you “should” worry about weight loss, esp now, but if it gives you something else to focus on, maybe start planning exercise before anything else when you get home. I make myself go “even if it’s just for a…

Hi, all. Welcome @Chloe2181 Missy, nice pic. I stayed home from work today. Drove straight to clinic after work yesterday, I felt so poorly. Provider did a breathing tx that helped a lot and loaded me up on allergy stuff/rx. Inhaler, a 2nd allergy pill to take with the one I already take, and fluonase. I woke up feeling so…

"Work is stupid." Sara, I know the feeling. I'm so tired today--I think it's allergies and I need a higher dose of my medication, plus I've been completely forgetting Fluonase. My brain is having trouble keeping up with my mouth at school. Can't think of what I'm trying to say. Beautiful here, though, and nice to see the…

Greetings. I’m back after a week-long vacation with my daughter, her baby, my younger son, and my oldest sister. I’m weighing a bit above where I was just before I left, and I know it’ll take me a couple of days back in my routines to see where I really am. Even so, I’m still 5 lbs down since Jan 26. That’s a win in my…

Hi all. I’m back from a lovely visit with my daughter and her son and boyfriend. That baby is too precious for words. Back to the grind tomorrow. I’m begging to wonder how I can do this for another 5 years. Pic for attention.

I’m aiming for 199 by the end of April. 5 lbs, 30 days. Good weather and a joy at being out in our beautiful spring weather have me aiming a bit high, but why not?

Happy Easter, Missy and all. It’s been a gorgeous weekend and I’ve been out a lot, with the dogs and/or my sons. All the activity is exhausting, haha, so worth it. I’m reading a lot too and enjoying Spring Break. I’m down another lb—6 in 2 mo. Slow but it’s encouraging. I called Friday to get a referral for double knee…

It helps to not take myself too seriously, for sure. I think it’s funny that my current goals are bingo wings and being “just” overweight. Also funny that I’m thrilled to be “only” obese 1.

Hi to all. M stalled between 204-206, and just waiting to see the scale dip. Now on spring break after the long, late winter haul. Will get to see my daughter and grandson for a couple days. He was 3 months on 3/23. I’m excited to see them. In less pleasant news, I’ve accepted the fact I need new knees. Ugh. Hoping to get…

Hi, all. It’s. Even a very busy week—exams and now spring break has started for me. Sounds like you have all been busy. I’m not good about staying out of the sun, Sara, although I rarely go out mid day for exercise unless I know it’ll be very shady. Lana, sorry about that sadness. Sometimes things from the past can…

Sara, I’m hoping the salt helps. I’ve been away since 3. Today is going to be a long day. I’ll check back later.

Sara, sounds like you did a good job with the walking. I hope other issues resolve quickly and no wrong turns/unexpected directions ahead. Lana, I had low sodium on my last blood test. I have always had issues with cramping b/c I sweat profusely and always have. The cramping in the past 5 years or so has gotten worse. It…

Hey all. A busy few days. The Escape Room was a lot of fun-and we got in the mood by watching the movie "Escape Room" the night before. Lana, my dinner is generally built around a bag of frozen broccoli, or cauliflower, or a combo. Sometimes I just have that; very filling. Yesterday I cooked a small potato with it. Mmmmm.…

HSPD to everyone. ☘️☘️☘️ I got out for another nice morning stroll with the pups. My sons are taking me to an escape room—it’s what I wanted for my birthday. We will probably eat Indian food (my birthday/SPD tradition for some reason). I will also get a pedicure. Weight is down noticeably but I still think it’s dehydration…

I can only imagine how much better you feel. Well done!

Sara, good for you to plan. I rarely think beyond the day for activities. Things cross my mind but I don’t make a plan—and of course then things don’t happen. I’m much better with food now—a plan each week (and often the same thing). Enjoy these picks from my morning stroll.

@CupcakeCrusoe Thank you. I’m so happy to be turning 65. No idea why. But I weighed in too light today bc I am definitely dehydrated—I just didn’t get anywhere near enough water yesterday. I’ll fill up today and see where I am tomorrow. My eldest and I had a lovely morning walk with the dogs today. And I can try running at…

A long week and a few nights of poor sleep—I’ve been waiting for bedtime since I got home. Glad to see you are safely home, Lana. I’m filling out my Medicare application this weekend. I’ll be 65 on Sunday. Still no plan to retire! I get to try jogging tomorrow at 5 pm. Wish me luck.

@skintight303 Thank you. I’m checking into it. Having a decent day and still have a lot of cals left to eat, but I don’t want anything that I have and I’m too lazy to go get something. A rare problem to have and I’m not going to sweat it. There are plenty of days I’m over goal so it won’t hurt to be under it once in a…

Good morning. It's been a rough day or two-Yesterday, 4 hours of student testing followed by a 3 hour meeting and a last second announcement that one of my colleagues has been charged with something very serious. Someone anesthetize me until after spring break, please. I feel so bad about this colleague. And I only want…

Can someone help me find that group or challenge, maybe provide a link? Thanks in advance.