Its Thursday What is Up
Carla....sorry you have a headache....I understand...this is my 5th day of one myself!! Hope you feel better soon. Did you find those shoes you were looking for??
As for me...not much happening...which is great!!! I wanted to take the kids swimming but it is cool and cloudy right now. Maybe it will be better later.
Wishing you all a great day. Prayers for those in need.
Love and hugs to all....connie d
Sorry you have a headache, Carla. I had one last night as the storms moved in. We had some thunder and lightning and some gentle rain. No big winds or damage. The rain was lovely. Juliette was freaked out by the thunder and lightning, though. When it was going on when I got home, she was up on the recliner and I was feeding her pieces of deli ham, and suddenly she didn't want to eat. I was trying to calm her down, but her eyes were reall wide and she didn't want to eat anymore (strange for Juliette!).
Oh, only a month away for the wedding! You've been planning this for so long. It's going to fly by.
I got up early to put out a box for FedEx to pick up: My old KitchenAid food processor that I had to send back. The new one came, haven't used it yet, but it's out of the box. But pooh, it's white, not red. Oh well, I guess I shouldn't complain. I thought about putting it out last night, but it was raining and I didn't want it to get damaged. So I got up at 8 a.m., left it outside the door and went back to bed. Didn't sleep a whole after that, but I did get an hour or two more (interrupted).
Annette, I have been in these water aerobics classes, and they are just as you describe. I can't keep up and look foolish. I much prefer doing my own thing. I was in one with a drill sergeant instructor who chided me that I couldn't do the moves. That was the last time I went. Another one I went to, my back hurt more afterward. No, I'd rather jus****erwalk, exercise or swim by myself. But I understand a lot of people enjoy them. I guess I'm just a loner.
Anyway, have a good day. Back at work again today. It's cooler at 83 but I'm sure it will warm up as the sun comes out.
When I started the classes a year ago in April, I spent more time under water than on top. It didn't bother me then and still doesn't as I try for more advanced classes. More time spent underwater in the advanced classes due to bad coordination. I do my best and figure what the hell, I'm wet, moving and there must be some advantage to my efforts.
Our instructors wouldn't dare make anybody feel inept. The rest of the class would toss them in the pool !!
Afternoon Carla, OFFr's,
Hey Carla, a month away, I remember when you announced the engagement, it seems like yesterday. . . hope your headache is gone by now. . .
Had a doctor's appointment this morning, hadn't been since my 2 year surgiversary, but that was because when I made an appointment to see my surgeon, it got cancelled as a result of her leaving and I was not sure who to see, as while my GP is good, when it comes to WLS, I want to have a yearly as I feel more confident in their abilities to spot anything out of the ordinary with regards to bloodwork and the like. . . anyway, the doc I saw is a friend of mine's surgeon and he was quite nice, we spoke about the regain and what I might be able to do to get the scale moving again, as it is not going in the direction I need and want, in spite of all my sweat equity and watching what goes into my mouth. I also met with the nutritionist and she basically told me what I already knew about the obesity factor and fat cells wanting to be plumped back, as they never die and hunger for a return to what they once were. So it will take constant vigilance and work to stay on the right side of the scale. Whoever thinks this is an easy way, just has no idea. . . but I am determined to succeed at getting off these pounds and the doctor and nut both believe it is doable. Doc suggested doing liquids for a week or two to get what he termed a "false weight loss" of 5 to 15 lbs., which I can then work at keeping by eating a balance of what he said should be no more than 70 grams of protein, 140 carbs (veggie, fruit and high quality grain carbs, those with 5 grams of fiber or better and less than 40 of fat), which he said is at around 1200 calories per day. So I will try to get the stuff on the list they gave me and try to do a liquids type program. He said it will be hard and if I don't make it, not to be upset, but that if I keep doing what I have been things will eventually start moving again. Basically, he said, after 3 years it gets harder. . . well sheesh I could have said the same thing, as I watch many struggle after that point. . . oh well, it's all been worth it, I loved my blood pressure read, which was 110 over 80 and as for my bloodwork, well I went for it almost 3 weeks ago and it was never received, so they are going to call the lab about it, but mostly I am feeling good, so more than likely it should all be good.
After that I drove into work and that's where I've been since. . .
Wishing you all a good day, peace and strength to all facing life challenges or situation that are not pleasant to deal with.
Hugs, Laureen
My Mantra is that I do not determine my success by the number hanging in my closet, nor will I let the scale determine that success either. . . It is through trial and error I will continue to grow and succeed. . . Laureen
"Success is a journey, not a destination." Ben Sweetland