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Missy, good to see you. Welcome, Cathy, and hello Lana Sarah and Sandy. I’m using the voice feature so sorry for misspellings of your names. Today, my son and I went on a very long walk and were able to connect some trails that I have been saying for two years should be able to be connected. I’m so excited to finally made…

Sandy, I’m so sorry for the young man. Devastating in so many ways. I had a lovely ramble with the dogs today. Well, the last part. I got lost a bit the first part and had to stumble around for a bit to recover my trail. I rarely lose my trail and have never been truly lost, thankfully. My grandson adores me as much as I…

Thanks, Sandy. I don’t think it is just a visit, so we will see. How lovely to get fresh eggs at $4/dozen. Good for you. I’m sorry you struggle with depression. My one bought was decades ago. I remember thinking I would never feel better—being so certain of that feeling being permanent. It’s a special kind of torture. It…

Lana, I’m waiting for the snow too. School is remote and asynchronous. That means I post an assignment and answer emails. No commute and no extra duties meant I could take the dogs for a hike early, which was lovely. Cool and cloudy and damp. I think it will likely snow soon. Sandy, we had wind on Sunday, but not too bad…

Greetings, all. It's Presidents' Day and we have no students or professional development today--a TRUE teacher workday. You cannot believe how RARE that is. I am really enjoying to time to work! It's chilly here and my colleague insists that Wednesday and Thursday will be snow days. I know better, so I'll plan for the next…

Good morning, all. Lana, I know that feeling. I'm sorry it's affecting your vacation. Those wake up calls are disorienting, to say the least. Sara, what's the challenge? Is it only for your work place? Could we set up a version to do here too, as both motivation and support for you--and me? Not a competition! I need…

Happy Saturday. I am so glad you are keeping up with this—Sara, Lana. And Sandy. I have been struggling and not winning for 3.5 years after losing so much during Covid. I’ve regained 62% of the weight I lost. Today I started one a weight loss medication called Qsymia. I pray it helps. I want to be slender and very mobile…

Sara, Sandy, Lana, Missy, and anyone else--hi. I've been so off pace. I started walking again yesterday after a several week hiatus. I thought I'd have my knee replaced 2/12 but it got canceled due to a late blood test not arriving to the surgical center in time. I'm very frustrated, but trying to move on. Walking…

Hi all. Just checking in— packing up my daughter and grandson for tomorrow’s departure. And readying my house for a new cleaner. My last company didn’t move anything. I did today and found so much dirt. I’m so mad. But it will be ok. I made it possible for them to do more by moving out a ton of furniture in to the garage,…

Oh my. Enjoying my visit from daughter and grandson and zero logging. Surgery in 15 days and I’ll be off pace for a bit longer. But I’m having such fun! Grandbaby is so engaging. Horrible sleeper though!

@cathyb60, welcome. Sandy and Lana, you are so busy! I get home from work and do nothing. No exercise. It’s like I’ve given up until after the 2nd surgery. Still logging although the last few days I’ve gone some over maintenance. I need to do better. My cold is very mild, thankfully. TTFN, Maureen

I have a cold coming on and my daughter and grandson come in a couple days. Hoping not to make them ill. Hope y’all are doing well. Maureen

Hi all. I had no garage for 28 of my 35 years in WI. What a pain. TTFN, Maureen

@mgalsf12 welcome back. My front steps and the first part of the walkway are icy still, but I can go in and out through the garage. Yesterday I had a narrow path down the front lawn to the road, but today my driveway is ice free. I’m enjoying a quiet Sunday. Had a good massage this am and schedule a few more before my…

Sara, I hope you are safe from the fires. And making 5 meatloafs, I’m thinking you are. My colleagues and students have been talking about a snow day Friday, since Monday. I’m trying to convince myself they have jinxed it so I won’t be horribly disappointed if it doesn’t happen. I don’t need the time off after winter…

Sandy, hope your back improves. I know being a healthier weight would make things easier. I’ll still be old, of course, and that’s ok!

Lana, it is the small things that add joy oftentimes! I walked with the dogs off leash in a remote place I found about 15 mo ago. I did a 2 mile route that was always easy—and it was hard! I need to accept I’m out of shape, and I was in pretty good condition for an old, fat lady before knee surgery. I don’t know why the…

So it takes a 3500 cal deficit to lose 1 lb. If your deficit is 500 cal/day, you’d show 1 lb lost per week over time—but so many things can interfere with short-term assessment. Like, fluid retention, etc. Have you searched the general weight loss groups for ideas and support? Some people are really good at helping you…

When did you start, @anxietyfairy? Sandy, it’s not the weather—it’s me. I did my 2 mi yesterday and have made a chant of the things to do better this year. It helps me remember and not feel overwhelmed. I’ve a list of 7 things to remember daily and will forget if I don’t give myself a mnemonic device! Working today—I…

Happy New year! Sara, I love the forgiveness project. Good for you. And Sandy, glad you have the supplies you need. I have no idea where my sis and I may decide to go. Still hoping for knee surgery on 2/12 and wondering if I should risk a long flight even 5 or 6 months after surgery bc of my issues with blood clots. I’m at…

Lana, what a lovely way to volunteer. Good for you. I’m still working full time and haven’t volunteered in a while. You remind me I should get back to it. And hugs; I want to hear my mother’s voice too. And Dad’s. It’s only been 3.5 and 5 years, respectively, and I do wonder how it will feel in several or many more years.…

Sara, do the cats crawl into the pouches? Or are they put in, like when someone needs to give kitty a pill? I’m sorry you’re uncomfortable and hope you feel better soon. No walk yet today; maybe not at all. Feeling a bit tired. I might be falling asleep before I put on my CPAP mask. Dreary here, so I’m thinking of walking…

Oh, no, Sandy, back trouble? Boo! What happened? I use a muscle relaxant but haven’t had trouble since 2021. Dang, I just jinxed myself. Lana, I have unpacked boxes from my move in 2021 and again in 2023. Shall we have an informal competition to see who unpacks soonest? I can use the motivation and I promise I won’t be…

Lana, you moved? Where? Hi to all—I’m really working on adopting some lifestyle changes over the next few months. Being unable to exercise has made it clear I haven’t really altered my eating habits. I can eat lower cal for a while, but not stuff I want as part of the rest of my life. So there’s that. I’m really thinking…

Lana, i missed something. Delivery? Where and what? I had a vicious stomach bug Friday-Sun and am still low energy. Dragging through the days to break. No holiday joy—no holiday sadness either. Just fatigue and the desire to sleep without a damn alarm waking me. I’ll take my cranky self elsewhere but did want to say hi and…

Missy, thanks! So many people seem to love to spend time in the kitchen. For me, the pleasure of eating is inversely proportional to the amount of effort it took to get the food, haha.

Good morning, and thanks for the support about my freezing classroom. My emergency heat kicked in, so I was back in my unit by the next day. Lana, I no longer teach special needs. I would have played that card if I could have, haha. True to form, if I’m not posting, I’m not logging. I weighed myself 3 days after getting…

Hey all. My mobile classroom (trailer) was 40°F this morning. Really sucked!! I taught in other trailers that were in the high 50s/low 60s. Unfair to teachers and kids alike. No one can stay warm sitting in the cold. Having a lazy evening—should have walked. Oh well. Guess I’m still in a mood! Hoping tomorrow is better.…

Hi folks. A cool day here in Charlotte, 50 as the high. I’m in shorts and getting weird looks, haha, even though I had on a hoodie. Lana, I love the seasons in NC. All distinct and almost never really cold from my perspective. I even embrace the heat. I’ve walked more each day recently, so my goal is now about 3 mi/day.…

Hello to all. It’s been a busy few days. I did lots of lovely walking with some time off. No early morning adventures in the dark, though. Sara, glad to hear your dad is better. I hope the car insurance is adequate to your needs. Sandy, feel better soon. Lana, it’s cold here today so I bet you are chilly too. I’m still in…