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@lmlmrn It sounds like a rational and well considered plan. And exciting! What kind of part time work interests you? Well, drink less friends, there is something that makes it pretty easy to stay AF. Covid. I do not recommend it. I suspect the packed 11.5 hour flight from Rome, but you never really know. No one on the…

I second the advice above to start small. Give yourself a layup by starting with something you know you can do consistently. I’m a big believer that the only way to make big changes in life is through small things done faithfully over time. Wishing you the best.

Apologies to all who aren't interested in this topic. This is the kernel of the article linked above that stayed with me:

@pezhed Your comment about coloring outside the lines after a week of good compliance resonates with me, and like you, I would like to understand this about myself better. If I understand it, maybe I can change the dynamic to make the desired behavior easier to do. Maybe we can be thought partners to drill down on what's…

Happy October to all! Safe travels, @MissMay. What an exciting time for you guys! @Breathe57103 Your goals sound uplifting, and I'm hoping the change of scenery will help you bring them to fruition. Very exciting about your Amalfi trip plan. We went last year and it brings tears to my eyes just thinking about how beautiful…

Wow. What a tough schedule. My rule for myself is sleep comes first. I have no business exercising if I'm not getting enough sleep. But that is me and my situation. My idea for your situation would be extremely short "workouts" while your kids are awake. The New York Times has a couple 7-minute or 11-minute workouts that…

@dawnbgethealthy Looks so cool! Thanks for sharing. I love a covered outdoor space during a rainstorm. Hope you have a blast. Happy birthday early 🥳

@Breathe57103 Adorable! Gorgeous photos, gorgeous children. Ditto to everything @Lilylady3k said about your creativity. Way to spread the love. @dawnbgethealthy If it is not too nosy to ask, please do share where & how you will be spending time in Mexico this month. Exciting!

Such an interesting discussion. Thanks to everyone for their perspective. I got my 4th shot of the same old formulation today. I have an international trip in 2 weeks, and today optimizes the short term antibody aspect. I have been waiting on my 4th shot hoping the new bivalent would be available in time. It’s close. Local…

Hi, all. Great seeing you @Stockholm_Andy. Still thinking about your Mallorca trip. That is on my short list for sure. Goal: M-Th AF F-Su <2 Weekday abstinence is easier for me because it doesn't take up space in my head. I mostly don't think about it. Weekends, OTOH, are a constant internal negotiation. Hiking in a remote…

@COGypsy I really hope you get your sense of smell back over time. So weird about the sinus infection. DD had a chronic sinus infection one year and losing her sense of smell was really terrible for her, so you have all my sympathy on that.

It's nice to see everyone sharing. There are a dizzying range of symptoms. Here were mine:* shorter cycle: consistent 28 day cycle went to 23 day cycle in early 50's. Also elevated TSH. * temp regulation: I'm also one of those people who always felt cold when others didn't, and I experienced cold flashes before I had hot…

Thank you for the encouraging words, @globalhiker. I'm in the same sibling boat, @Lilylady3k. I drink more when my brother is around but he lives in another state so it's not a frequent challenge. So true about when people do (and do not) interrogate others' choices. Welcome, @malinda5903. Pneumonia is no joke. I hope you…

@Lilylady3k I hope you get to have your vacation. I understand the retirement transition thing. Believe me, in my family it's a current topic of conversation, too. At my mom's funeral, my cousin's husband (who we are hiking with in September) said his goal was to die broke and at this rate he has 100% probability of…

Hi, all. Gorgeous photos, and damn Dawn you rock. Sad times here. My mom didn’t make it to the pacemaker appointment. She died very quickly on Sunday at home. Stepdad called me as soon as EMS arrived and I was there with him for the last 20 min of chest compressions. It was intense. Did all they could do. She had no…

@Womona I too get that IDGAF feeling. I too wish I knew how to overcome it. Here are my observations about when it descends on me: (1) It is more likely to happen when my willpower has been used up on other things. So theoretically, I could limit the probability of IDGAF onset if I can manage my willpower well, i.e. don't…

@Will_Run_for_Food Glad you're back. I definitely find moderation harder than abstinence, and yet I persist :D Love your username, too.

OP, it sounds like you are doing exactly the right thing. Carry on.

Losing 10 pounds in a month suggests an average daily deficit over 1100 calories net after exercise. That’s an aggressive rate of loss (appropriate for folks with 100 pounds to lose). You don’t say how much you have to lose, but an excessive deficit will cause fatigue because you just need more fuel. Consider losing at a…

@scleveland7594 Welcome to the group. Everyone's goals are different, and mine are a lot like yours. Wishing you the best with tracking, walking and de-stressing. @joans1976 Bummer about the vacation. I understand the disappointment. But brilliant thinking to let work colleagues know you can't be reached anyway. Hope the…

Gosh, wishing speedy recoveries to all of you. Parent update to all who offered kind words: Everyone survived. My mom was in heart failure when she got covid, and it is really hard to distinguish between heart failure shortness of breath/fatigue and covid symptoms. After 5 weeks in heart failure, she is finally scheduled…

To me, what maintenance looks like is regaining and re-losing the same 5 pounds over and over. I track calories, sometimes with precision and sometimes I slack off. If I'm traveling internationally or otherwise someplace where estimating calories is going to be wildly inaccurate, I don't bother. If something in my life is…

Hello, all. I've done ok weeknight abstinence but still struggle with weekend moderation. My brother just left and it was an emotionally draining few days. The 3 of us drank way too much Friday when he arrived before DH drove down to help DD#3 with move-in. After that every meal was restaurant carry out at one of the…

Hi, all. Planning AF tonight to have M-Th AF for the first week of the month. My brother comes into town tomorrow to help me with my dad & his wife, which I appreciate a ton. Of course we will spend time with our mom & her husband, too. Mom's birthday is Sunday. She is in her 4th week of heart failure. Too much going on…

Wow. 130lb is quite an accomplishment. Go you! Especially in such a short period of time. Thoughts: 1) That's almost 3lb/wk, which is a very fast rate of loss. For the last 20lbs, a rate of 0.5lb/week is the rule of thumb. You don't say how much more you have to lose, but it is totally normal -- and healthy -- to slow your…

Excellent post, @opalle

Greetings, all. Everyone's August optimism is uplifting. Goals: M-Th AF F-Su <2

Agreeing with @joans1976 -- you are worth more than just keeping your head above water @globalhiker. Hugs to you and to your DH. I swear the reason I don't bike is everyone I know who does has one big fall about annually - scary! I commiserate with you about the heat, too. It's just soul crushing. I've lost count of how…

My mom & her husband, both in their 80’s, were each in medical crisis (heart failure & kidney stones) when they got COVID from a caregiver. It was really terrifying. Had to cancel the home health aide they truly needed. They’re recovering now and much better able to fend for themselves but still testing positive. The heart…

Thanks for posting this. I too am taking seriously the over 50 advisory. However I have a 2-week trip the last half of September for which having that short term antibody flood would be really good. So I’m still thinking about pushing to the end of August for my 4th shot. I doubt the new formulation will be available by…