03/03/19, Sunday

1. Within Range: one pound over
2. General Wellbeing: 10 on SS
3. 10,000+ Steps: 12663
4. Fitness: hiking
5. Self-Care: read
6. Play/Leisure: hiking
7. Intentions: Seek balance & relax, rejuvenate, & recalibrate !!

Thanks to the heartfelt reminders about addressing the carb monster sooner rather than later, I have eliminated the bread & cracker carbs and greatly reduced the complex grains. Clearer heads prevail ! DC and I went hiking in Watkins Glen State Park, climbing up a steep hill and exploring potential camping sites for the RV after May 1^st. Being retired means we can get lots of time in before school is out, arriving on Sunday and leaving on Friday. State park sites are highly sought after and reserved way in advance, so planning ahead is necessary. We had a fabulous hike, and were glad we'd brought our snow shoe poles. The snow depth was just at the threshold of needing snow shoes, and we opted to hike without them.

DD, your share about your grandmother's passing reaffirmed my thinking. I want that kind of spiritual richness and celebration when it is my time. My dad was diagnosed with metastasized lung cancer at 79. He was given six months with chemo and three without. He opted for palliative care only and was at peace with his decision. He passed two weeks later, at home, on his own terms.

Supah Sunday!

I almost beat DianeO to first post! I do appreciate those of you who get the thread rolling.

As I think about DianeO comments about eliminating bread/crackers, it reminded me HOW MUCH I wanted chocolate/cookies yesterday. Not having them in the house is so very helpful. DH graciously keeps his crap in the garage which is apparently weird. I frequently suggest a DH garage pantry to patients (cuz EVERYONE complains about their spouse) but no one thinks that is reasonable. So, props to DH for helping me out.

Which reminds me, the Girl Scouts are now covering ALL ENTRANCES to grocery store. That should be illegal.

I got a bug yesterday. An expensive bug. Time consuming bug. And Cecily's bug experience is both a motivator and cautionary tale. It is the Plastic Surgery bug. I wish I could have my arms done but my lymphedema is a limiter. My thighs, tho.....maybe by the end of 2019 they could be fixed? It would be extensive, not just a lift. I wouldn't do anything until hiking season ends.

I'm still thinking about your people, DD. Your grandma will forever be a treasure.

Things to plan, floors to clean, hills to climb. Have a great day all!

Shel

My husband puts his food out of sight, in places where I don't run across it. I know it's here, because I see the wrappers in the trash, but he doesn't tempt me with his stash. I'm fine if I don't see it, but if I do... I have to close my eyes during food commercials sometimes to avoid triggering cravings.

What every woman yearns for: to be someone's cautionary tale!

Omg, my choice of words was terrible!!! I am very sorry. Can you forgive me?

NO FORGIVENESS NECESSARY!!! It seriously cracked me up. I AM a cautionary tale!! It's important that people know that even if you do everything right and pick a great surgeon, your experience can still royally suck. Shapewise I'm very happy with my results. Scarwise, not so much, but I think with some courage I can get those fixed and be happy there too..

Shapewise, you da bomb, for sure!

I find I don't care about scars anymore. I have so many at this point I can't afford to worry about them. Let the cake go.

I am feeling very sorry for myself, indeed! This flu is miserable. But, at least I am up for posting today. My fever has been fluctuating between 99 and 101 depending on how close I am to the last dose of Dayquil/Nyquil.

Diamond, thank you for sharing your grandmother's story. My mother died of pancreatic cancer in 1998. The story you shared yesterday reminded me of some of the courageous things my mom did during her illness and how she died on her own terms, too. Your writing was very comforting. Thank you.

I have lost 3 pounds on the flu patrol. I had a voluntary fast for about 23 hours Thursday to Friday. I had no appetite, which for me -even being sick- is very odd. I am one of the rare birds that can generally eat my way through an illness. Ron made me a beautiful breakfast on Friday morning, but I simply couldn't eat it. The aroma, which normally would entice me, was just off putting.

All I have really wanted since coming down with this bug are carbs, CARBS and MORE CARBS! And carbs I don't really even like. So here's weird: I do not like pancakes. All I wanted on Friday afternoon were pancakes. So finally around 4 I pulled myself together and made pancakes. I enjoyed the pancakes. It took me about an hour to eat both small pancakes, but I liked them. I made more yesterday, but did not enjoy them. Ron stopped off and picked up some fried chicken tenders at a local place on his way home from errands yesterday. He thought that would be bland enough for me. I was able to manage two. I had Ramen for "dinner". That was the extent of my eating yesterday.

I realized my body was actually doing itself a favor by craving the carbs - easy energy while sick. Made sense once I stopped to think about it.

I have already arranged for a sub for tomorrow. While I am loathe to admit it, I just won't be up to teaching all day tomorrow. Plus, from what I have been reading I will still be contagious. The last thing I want to do is share the joy of this one. It's a nasty, nasty flu.

Here's to healing - spiritually and physically!

Sounds dreadful Peps - sorry the nasties got you. Sending healing vibes

It sounds similar to the flu we had in February. It was awful, and soooo contagious! I couldn't believe how easily it spread. Yes, stay home, away from what students who might somehow avoided this, and other staff. And keep hydrated! Dehydration snuck up on my husband and actually put him in the hospital over night. Avoid that fate.