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My mini goal is to get back to the point I was when I posted my last mini goal--I've gained back 5, rather than lost 5. So losing those 5 again is my new mini-goal. And after that will be getting into onederland.

First the good news: my biopsy was negative for malignancy or any atypical cells. That was good news. For everything else, I'm hanging on by a thread. The fact I haven't posted in over a week is evidence. I didn't log much, either. I ordered food for lunch and dinner like 10 times over the past few weeks. I can't afford…

Lana, I hope today is better. I found a suit but decided against it. Quentin, Skye and I had a nice hike at Crowders Mountain. In and out before the crowds arrived. That’s the way to do it, IMHO. The national park was closed. We will do that one another weekend. Craving a real brat, but not about to buy a grill for that,…

Good morning all. A nice walk with my eldest and the dogs this a.m., although the forest was packed, I tell ya—we saw 3 other vehicles and two walkers passed us! Haha. I’m so spoiled. I’m heading to target to find a swim suit. I plan to start walking to the pool, starting a strength training routine, getting in a little…

Good morning. Sara, you are as wild as me—flattening bags to recycle, haha. Squeezing pennies out of insurance companies sounds hard and worthwhile. Missy, have your teeth always been sensitive? Mine have. So many childhood cavities despite scrubbing my teeth religiously. And my sibs didn’t have any! Apparently it had…

Lana, you have been through it. I’m glad the root canal was so easy!

That second one sounds awful. Sorry you had to go through it. Your story about the other breast is right on target. My sister 3 was dxd about 7 years ago with DCIS in the left breast; asked for double mastectomy. Insurance denied it and she had a lumpectomy. Got the next level of BC in her right breast 1.5 years later, so…

Hi, all. Biopsy was pretty easy. Some discomfort with the anesthetic--maybe a 3 on a pain scale. So NBD. Then the procedure itself was painless. Pressure but no discomfort. And when the doc apologized b/c the clipping sound (when they snip the tissue) sounded like "a rat trap," I burst into laughter. They were so…

Most days when I “overeat,” I still don’t eat enough to gain. Maybe my deficit is only 100-200, but it is still there. The water retention from eating processed foods makes me show a gain that disappears in a few days, and if I get right back on track again, I will show a loss for the week. Not as much as I’d like, but a…

Hi, all. Missy, I’m getting a crown—was supposed to start yesterday but I haven’t been using my Rx toothpaste and my teeth are all too cold sensitive for the dentist to do what she needs without making me uncomfortable. I need to get that Rx filled. What’s going on for everyone else? Lana, when do you expect to hear about…

Hey all. I slept in until 5:30. That’s was nice. Then my sons, the dogs and I went to our “secret forest” to walk and run by (dogs, younger son did the running.) my eldest and I got a lawn mower and weed whacked. He is doing the yard and I’m starting on the garage. I’m a bit irritable bc I can’t plan anything for my summer…

Lana, best of luck. This waiting is no fun. We are all falling apart, haha. If only that would help us lose the excess weight. I had a very good jog yesterday--trail, no paved surface at all Slow as heck and sore today, but it was so nice to be able to do it. I may try every 3rd of 4th day since this went so well. Doubt I…

Lana, I didn't realize. Congrats and best of luck over the next 3 years. I'm having teeth and lung issues on top of knee and boob, haha. I need a crown, an extraction, and a couple of teeth replaced. My lungs still have inflammation from my allergies. No wonder running has been so effing hard! I was so excited to turn 65.…

Thanks for sharing that, and congrats on getting through it. I'll know more in about 2 weeks.

Lana, you are kind to help someone about whom you have such feelings. Good for you. You all are my support too--and now I have to have a breast biopsy. I'm not freaking out, but objectively speaking, it's not a great report. 3 growths in the past 2 years. On the other hand, not detectable without mammogram/ultrasound,…

Good morning. I am FINE. Stupid Apple Watch. Now I have to have a cardio work up even though irregular rhythms run in my daily. My older sis went through this last year. And all I really care about is getting my darn knees fixed so I can get back to running. Sara, could the church make more if they helped you buy supplies?…

Good morning. I ended up getting more alerts and had to go to ER—and nothing is wrong with me. I just need to get back in the groove and yet I’m lacking motivation. Usually a good start on a Sunday sets me up for success so I’m going to try to make myself get the exercise I need WHILE NOT OVERDOING IT! Deep breaths and…

This post has made me consider baking my own whole wheat or other whole grain bread. Who knew gluten could be so valuable? I’m primarily vegetarian although I will occasionally eat tuna or chicken if I need extra protein, but I’m not a big fan of either. I’m kind of mesmerized by the idea of eating a homemade mini loaf of…

Good morning. My scale jumped 4 lbs this week and idk if it’s due to taking a steroid—let’s hope so. I have finally gotten my allergies under control and I guess 3 lbs is ok if I’m going to feel well moving forward. I am scheduled for knee replacement this summer and trying to stay active w/o too much pain. So after 2…

Good morning. Missy, so sorry to hear f your loss. Thats always so hard. Hugs. My 4 year old dog has vertigo occasionally and emergency vet noticed a low heart rate when she was sedated. Things to keep in mind if she has future issues. I’ve had a rough week in some ways. Took prednisone for allergies, and I swear I swelled…

Be brave, Lana. Time to settle in and make friends. I walked twice today, 2-3 miles with each son and I’m paying for it. Aches from knees to feet. But Tylenol is kicking in and it was a beautiful day for walking/hiking. I’m just going to keep pushing. The more I do now the better off I’ll be after surgery. Hope all are…

We had a few Danes when I was growing up. I got my first Aussie at 23 and never looked back, but I sure miss Danes. Don't want to have to pick up after them, frankly. Plus I worry I'm too active--2 of ours had serious arthritis issues. I know that neutering/spaying later is now recommended, but until their life spans are…

Sara, haha. Snap those fingers. It's exercise, right? :) Lana, sounds like a perfect trip for you. How wonderful you had good weather for the Canal. Sounds like a great experience all around. I had my first hike in a week. Very winded at first. Allergies are hard! I started a steroid today and hope this is the last piece…

Welcom, @jcawelti Lana, did you go through the Panama Canal? I'm assuming you did--how cool was that? What ports did you hit? 14 days on a ship--that does seem like a lot but maybe if you can go into port each day? I don't know how it works; i've never been on a cruise. One day on a ship seems like too much for me, haha.…

I hadn’t checked in for a while. I was at 203 last week but haven’t weighed this week. My pup keeps waking me too early and I’m out of my morning routine. I don’t think much has changed. I’m not overeating by calorie count but I’m not eating very well. Just no energy with a significant allergy flare up. Is haven’t been…

Lana, where were you with your friend? I’ve had 2 doses of the antibiotic and no change yet. Still can’t taste or smell. I have the occasional olfactory hallucination—a whiff of coffee usually. And no coffee around. So odd. Of course now I want coffee but it’s too late and what’s the point? I’m waiting until 6 pm to go to…

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…