Mkess’s Posts
Good morning all and Happy Friday,
I went to my primary for my physical and every blood test looks good. I also found out that my primary is leaving in August. It's time to find a new practice.
This weekend, I'll be spending a lot of time with my moms.
QOTD- I gamble in the casinos. However, while in Vegas, I go to casinos based on food and entertainment.
B: pp shake.
L: grilled bratwurst. Onions & brown mustard
D: steak and eggs, breakfast cauliflower hash browns.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Monday
, I had a eventful weekend. My mom had a stroke and I'm grateful that she sought medical intervention when she noticed she was having a problem with balance and really dizzy. It's going to be a lot of PT. Her balance, dizziness and wonky eye need serious recovery. It was also her birthday yesterday and I'm glad she was up for celebrating. We did a nice Wildfire prime rib dinner and I brought a 6lb Eli's
Other than that, I played poker, and got to spend quality time with Paula went to a funeral of an 88 year old friend who fell last week. He was an extremely good human being. He became a nurse so he could be a missionary in Africa. He spent 20 years in Africa, met his wife there, and had 3 children, 7 grandchildren, and 12 great grandkids. I'm grateful we meet and I'm happy to have called him a friend.
QOTD- Every language. I think it's much more useful to communicate with every person on Earth than every animal.
B: Nothing but coffee and reds.
L: half a Panera Turkey Bravo sandwich.
D: Leftover prime rib, creamed spinach, sweet potato, au gratin.
Keep it real.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Friday,
It's the weekend... Almost. I am trying to figure out what to do tonight for date night. Maybe a candle making place.
My mom's birthday is Sunday and we're talking her out for a nice meal. I already have a sentimental card and note.
QOTD- I donate financially to American Cancer society, Alzheimer's Mae Bell Organization, Chicago Canine Companion Shelter.
B: nothing.
L: Grilled chicken sandwich in lettuce wraps.
D: ??? I'll figure something out.
Stay on the sunny side of the street.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy little tiny Friday,
Feeling kinda bleh today. It's an introspective and existential thinking type of day.
QOTD- yes. I have had a bad haircut. All my tween years were spent rocking my hair that did nothing for my self esteem.
Steps: 8,310
Accountability: Koala Yummies.
B: Dannon Light and Fit Raspberry Yogurt, 1/2 bagel and lox. coffee. mint cucumber water.
L: Chinese flavors & chicken in a salad.
D: Pork and beans.
Keep on Rocking in the Free World.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Wednesday,
It's raining and gloomy here.
Rain, rain, go away.
Said no one, ever:
QOTD- Jello sugar free pudding, sugar free Popsicles.
Steps: 3,448
B: Dannon light and fit raspberry yogurt, 1/2 bagel & lox, coffee.
L: a piece of leftover pizza( may scrape everything off and do a pizza in a bowl.
D: ??? Whatever protein I grab at the supermercado.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Tuesday,
I already have had four meetings and one telehealth this morning. The rest of the day is looking chaotic. It's a good thing I'm an agent of chaos...
Where the fools at?
QOTD- I would love to be my dog, Mishegas. He gets spoiled rotten, gets to sleep all day, and so much more.
Accountability- 1 1/2 pieces of lous deep dish.
B: Dannon Light and Fit Coconut Yogurt, a few blueberries, Bagel chip with chive cream cheese, tomato, and lox.
L: ??? Medical treatment this afternoon prevents me from eating from noon - 3pm. I'm not in much of a mood to eat afterwards, though.
D: Leftover pizza. I'm thinking of turning it into an omelet.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Congrats on your new house!
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Monday,
I had a lazy weekend, which is so abnormal for me but needed. On Friday, we went to see Bob Trevino Likes It and enjoyed al fresco dining. I made breakfast in the morn and then we lied around all day. Yesterday, I shirked a couple commitments and spent the day doing housework and some spring cleaning.
QOTD- Over. I used to be an under but changed a decade ago. I read that it's more sanitary to put the toilet paper over the roll. The reasoning is where other people place their hands when grabbing TP. They are more likely to touch other parts of the roll with the under.
Steps: 2,577
Accountability: movie theater popcorn with butter. I ate half of a small sized popcorn.
B: Dannon Light and Fit Coconut Yogurt, 1/2 bagel and lox. Coffee.
L: Salad with chicken. Grapes, almonds, balsamic vinaigrette.
D: Slice of Bonci sausage, mushroom, and blueberry pizza. Roasted Green beans.
I'm a fool to do your dirty work; oh no.... I'm a fool to do your dirty work; oh yeah......
I used the rest of my roast to make a steak sandwich. I stopped at Portillos and bought a piece of gravy bread to act as the steak's delivery vehicle. The gravy bread came like this so I made a little of a quick beef stock gravy to cover the rest of the roll. This was so good.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Friday,
Finally, the weekend! Big plans are dinner and a movie tonight, bingo tomorrow night. Sunday, I'll meet up with some new acquaintances for shuffleboard.
QOTD- Can't speak now; gotta eat BBBRRRRRRRAAAAIIINSSSSSSSS!!!!!
STEPS: 9,572
Accountability Koala Yummies individual bag.
B: Dannon Light and Fit Coconut Yogurt.
L: Steak and mushroom sandwich, L T SP, smear of horseradish aioli, dipped in gravy
D: dining out. ??
It doesn't cost anything for a smile.
Random pics from last trip out West.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Humpty,
I am currently fussing over a friend's text. Yes, a text has me irritated. I'm frustrated that I'm irritated and fussy for something so little. So that's the big concern of the morning. I'll take Cadillac problems over real ones any day.
QOTD- Yes, I use a to do list which has notes and ideas integrated. I use check boxes on my notepad for affirmation.
Steps: 4,855 20 minutes on the bike.
B: Dannon light and fit coconut yogurt, cold brew with 1/2 pp shake.
L: Don't think I'll have time. Other 1/2 of the pp shake.
D: salad and yogurt ranch dressing. Honey carrots, steak sandwich with lettuce buns.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Hey Jim,
Have fun traversing the Cheddar curtain and enjoy Heart! I'm not sure if you have extra time in Mil-a-walk-A but I love the art museum. If you decide to go, I believe I have guest passes from being a member. You are welcome to them; just shoot me a text.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Tuesday,
Today is a good day to be alive. It's the only time in our lives that we get to experience the day. Why not take full advantage and be present at every turn?
QOTD- My favorite flavor is also chocolate and peanut butter. Blue Moon will always have a place in my heart.
Accountability: 2 hostess cupcakes. I'm get frustrated with my decision making but can't seem to change it. I eat well all day just to blow it with 500 calories late night or even middle of the night.
Steps: 3762
On a positive note, I started yoga and regularly going to the gym again(3x/wk).
B: Dannon Light and Fit yogurt, coffee.
L: steak sandwich.
D: steak taco in a bowl.
A little advice: Mamas, don't let your babies grow up to be cowboys.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good luck on the shamrock shuffle. I 'ran' it 10 years ago. I did it for a girl. We broke up the week of but I still did it. It proved to me that I'm capable of doing this health thing and led to the start of the weight loss journey.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
The crocus shoots already look pretty and a promising start to the spring.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Friday,
It is a beautiful day to be alive. I am excited for the weekend. It is looking like it will be nice weather after a few days of ****ty March weather.
Chicago has a lot of cultural things available for free or cheap if you know where to look. Free museum days, Chicago resident discounts, concerts, tool library, $15 Symphony tickets, theater ticket lotteries $25 seats on the 25th for Broadway theatre shows.
Currently the $25 applies to every show. I'm hoping to snag a couple tickets in tonight's lottery. Tomorrow night, the plan is to cook us a fancy dinner and nice tenderloin roast. It will be really nice if I can surprise Paula with a night at the theater too.
QOTD- My favorite class was Journalism and being an editor/writer for the school newspaper for 4 years. That being said, I only attended 25% of classes my senior year.l got Bs despite only doing the tests and big papers. I was working two jobs by that time and already had enough credits to graduate. Had I actually applied myself, who knows?
Steps: 4,936
B: Dannon light and fit coconut yogurt, cantaloupe.
L: rotisserie chicken over salad.
D: rotisserie chicken& g Hughes BBQ sauce.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Thoughts and prayers for this unwelcome surprise. I fell in the fall and realized it was much more severe than I thought. My forehead dented the corner of a wall. I definitely was concussed. I'm glad you sought help.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Wednesday,
All good on the home front. My doggie didn't like the new flea and tick applicator. I have news for him... We have 5 doses left so get used to it, bucko.
QOTD- only thing I've grown herb wise: Basil, Rosemary, mint.
Steps:7893
Accountability: I bought St Patrick's bakerycookies for 90% off. I ate four last night. 4!!!
B: Dannon light and Fit Coconut Yogurt, cantaloupe, coffee.
L: Al pastor Taco in a bowl with half corn tortilla
D: pot roast onions and carrots, beef stock reduction, and a couple raisins. Green beans. Half cookie for dessert
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Once again, OH lost my post while posting. I switched to Google to find out how to spell shillelagh and my while post was blank.
Anyway, wear Green, celebrate green, live Green
póg mo thóin
Veni vidi vici
QOTD- I had changed cabbage and homemade soda bread last weekend.
Steps 9533
B, L, D: I will eat meals that are partially healthy
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Friday,
I'm in a dark, depressed mood the last couple days. I have had to really lean on my support system so I don't start self sabotage.
I met up with my family yesterday. Tonight, I'm spending the night with Paula. I'm hoping that puts my head on right.
QOTD- I like stars. And turtles
B: 1/2 Buffalo fried Chicken Sandwich, fruit.
L: ??
D: ??
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Thursday,
I gotta get on the get on. Family dinner tonight. Maybe catch up with Emily.
QOTD- Pretty dark way to start the day. I would like to be buried in my family plots. This Chicago Southside pimp went out like he lived.
B: Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt
L: Grilled chicken strips on lettuce, tomato, and fat free ranch.
D: Happy Hour with my family.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Thank you. You're spot on.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Thanks, Melody.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
What kind of cards does your mother play? What do you do while she's playing?
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy Hump Day,
Gotta get over the hump!
It's been a tough week. I am holding on to resentments and it's affecting my state of mind. My tenure of being a board member and treasurer for m my Alano club is over. I was never told I wasn't needed to do anything else. I have no clue what happened but, apparently, others do. My 'good friends' never mentioned anything but definitely had the opportunity to give me a heads up. The resentment goes nowhere and has no real purpose. However, I am disappointed with the club in general and am shifting my service work to an animal shelter. Bless them, change me
QOTD- I would have lied about a family death when I was young. I never did, though. Today, it wouldn't even be a full thought.
Steps: 5,294
B: Dannon Light and Fit Coconut yogurt.
L: Fairlife shake, corned beef, salad.
D: maybe wings and roasted veggie medley.
Today's Goals: Stay positive. Steal a smile. Be kind. Learn something knew. Help another person. Do the best I can with what I have.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Good morning all and Happy St. Patrick's week,
Has everyone shaken the dust off your shillelaghs? I went to a St Pat's dinner last night with really good catered food. I have had my fill of corned beef and soda bread for the year.
My best friend and I had a wonderful time with elusive quality time. We talked for hours on end without any distractions like phones cept for a sportsball game on the boob tube.
It's beautiful here and it's going to be in the 60s. I can't wait to ditch my jacket for good.
QOTD- A monkey at a 5 star resort in Thailand. They are agents who do anything they want. They steal cameras, they bite people, they drink the guests' drinks.
B: nothing but coffee and reds.
L: corned beef and horseradish sauce, a soda bread biscuit.
D: Leftover Pequods Pizza.
Accountability: Monster Energy drink.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
