Monday, March 25, 2019

I felt like my eating was more under control yesterday. More like maintenance eating vs gain eating (even if not loss eating). I do always thank my sleeve when I eat high protein and fill up completely.

The weather turned hot again yesterday after a few days of cool breezy weather. It was almost too hot to sit on the beach and the crowded outdoor restaurant we went to was tough to sit at because of the sun. Though it will continue to get much warmer, I'm looking forward to the decrease in crowds in April and May. Restaurants and beaches won't be so crowded so getting in the shade will be easier.

We almost didn't go because it was another difficult day with DH but it finally worked out. I think I'm going to have to make arrangements for people to stay with DH in our home soon at times when daycare is not available.

Have a mostly marvelous Monday!

Hello all!

Thanks for your support regarding my mom. Mostly, I don't think I am wounded by her like I used to be. However, I eventually ate poorly in that house. It could have been just the environment rather than mom, tho. In the moment, teaching her to use her iPhone was more painful than her weirdo food stuff.

My dad is definitely has a slipping memory. Nothing terrible but my heart aches. I will go to Iowa again this year. It is time to up the visits.

Liz, it sounds like you are resourceful in finding resources.....best wishes on all of that. I think DD is enjoying better weather but DianeO is back to reality --- I hope you saved extra serenity in your pockets. BB, your pics on facebook are lovely!!!!!! DianeS, I am headed your way! Currently in Southern Oregon. I am monitoring road conditions. I plan to hike my way down and be in Trinidad late day or early evening. I will give you a call on a real phone. Peps, I loved looking at the facebook video that included your pups!!! I watched it more times than I care to admit. Cecily, are you still enjoying flowers? Shirl, pet your calves for me as long as the mama's allow.

Enjoy the day. The Redwoods await.

Shel

Hi all.

Feeling meh again.

Never seem to get enough done on the weekend. Feel like I'm being ultra hard on myself about everything or maybe I just do really suck at things.

185.6

At least my weight is a little lower. Kinda strange, actually. 30 weeks and about 10lbs. away from my delivery weight with Becca. I'd love to be the same. But I'm not sure I care at this point. I feel like there's only so much damage I can do between now and then.

becca doesn't take after me: she's 11th percentile weight and 75th for height! Crazy.

We're still struggling with new independence and new routines. One nap per day isn't really cutting it. which means mealtimes are a huge struggle especially when coupled with the fact our pediatrician told us they'll get picky (maybe an independence thing) from 12-15 months. Yesterday I tried to make a family dinner for us and the steps; DH smoked ribs, I made a broccoli salad, put in mac and cheese. But come dinnertime Becca was so cranky that I'm not sure anyone enjoyed :(

Maybe I should just chalk all this up to allergies? (cold?)

We did have a decently productive weekend. Bought two kinds of double strollers used and I think we got pretty good deals. One is a side by side with big wheels and also accommodates even older kids (like 4 or 5) so it's perfect for neighborhood walks, parks, zoos, etc. But it doesn't work as well in narrower areas. So we also got a double stroller that is compatible with our carseat. It's a super good deal but it has the opposite problem--it's very long!! It hardly fits in my trunk and is heavy as lead and because of its length, it has some navigation issues as well (can't turn on a dime). I cannot believe I'm actually expending so much energy (not to mention money!!) on strollers but I really think it will be the key to my independence and confidence with two so close together in age.

Having the right stroller for the situation is critical. It is worth the expenditures in the long run!

I had a big double pram with my boys and it was my saving grace with being able to get out and about more. It will be a great investment :)

I had a lazy weekend. Binge-watched The Tunnel on Amazon Prime and read a suspense book for my book club this week. It was so good and a fast read: Need to Know by Karen Cleveland. The author is a former CIA Analyst and it's about a woman CIA Analyst and Russian sleeper cells.

I have the trainer today and a stiff neck from sleeping funny. Which brought to mind this gem:

Anywho, off to get started this morning since if I don't get my tax stuff to my guy, I'm going to run out of time!

Monday morning musings.... Hehehehe.... Not really. Oh sure, I've got lots I could write and talk about, but I think I'm just going to let it all go for now. I think it is best to say that I am not eating for weight loss at the moment, but it is what it is.

I was thinking last night that instead of focusing on diet, weight loss, KETO, etc... perhaps I should just simply focus on sugar detox. Whats her name who wrote the Keto Quickstart also wrote a sugar detox book. I think I will order that. The sugar thing seems to really be my nemesis more than anything.

My weight is stable though, so I can't bemoan too much the fact that I'm in an "addictive" cycle yet again.

Got over 7 hours of sleep last night, but wanted more. I do not think I am going to be one of those older people who has trouble sleeping. The older I get, the more I seem to want. Not sure I like that so much. Oh, well.... It is what it is.

I realized this morning that with the amoxicillin and benzonatate I am currently taking 7 different medications. OMG! What the hell is that about. I'm 55 and taking 5 regular medications. Better living through chemistry, I suppose. Three meds are weight related - blood pressure, cholesterol and the PPI. The other two: happy pill (prozac) and my prostate shrinking pill. At least I know I can get off the BP and the cholesterol pills if I get my weight under control. I will NEVER give up the prozac (it is a very good friend.... LOL) and I get the feeling the prostate med is for life, too. But since I'm already feeling the positive effects of the Proscar, I'm all for staying on it. Happy shrinking prostate to me! Hehehehe....

Baby cows!!!!! Love the pics! BB - you don't even look like you're more than 4 or 5 months pregnant. How tall are you? 5'7, 5'8???? Shel, enjoy your journey south. DD hope you are finding the warmth you were seeking.

We are slated for 3 more days of rain. I want it to stop now. Thank you, Nature, for the end of a long, long drought, but I would like my yard to dry out and the mud to stop. Not complain, just wishing....

Why am I thinking Sugar, Sugar (Archie's) right now?

I know that our bodies process different carbs/sugar differently--but how do you handle it personally? I wonder how the sugar detox book treats it? I think my #1 reason for not liking keto is probably the reason everyone loves it--that fast weightloss and actually being in or out. I do like some of the advantages like hopefully losing that urge to eat the bad sugars. But I have so many friends who x, y, or z comes up, so their "diet is ruined" and so everything gets tossed to the side. That is SO ME!! So I think a diet that is that black or white for me would be very problematic. On the other hand, when I think about how much of the food I eat is crap, I can see why it's hard to lose weight. And it also makes me sluggish. And like so many of us have acknowledged, bad eating kind of begets more bad eating. (sorry, hate calling anything "bad" but you know what I mean). So I'll be curious to see how this sugar detox handles it. I'm pretty sure if I eliminated my sugar snacking, I'd be hunky dory. Unfortunately thats a lot harder to do, as we all know. Good luck!

Thanks! I think the tummy tuck holds everything in a little better. Though I do feel bigger this time around. I'm 5'7, used to be 5'8 but did anyone else feel like WLS made them shorter? I especially notice how much shorter I feel when sitting. It's like I used to sit on an inner tube haha.

Good Morning All - I didnt get a chance to go back and read posts I missed but will do today. Eventful day yesterday with 2 dogs coming onto the property - Thankfully I saw them before our dogs (DH's cattle dog is super protective of me) and got ours inside. They went ballistic through the glass - which made the french bulldog take off - the english bulldog was too old and tired. I managed to pet her and popped her in the back of our ute. Started calling the neighbours but no-one knew of them. I ended up posting on the facebook community page and found her owner. He came from work and collected her. We are amazed she travelled so far - they live down the other end of the lane. Their son had left the gate open when he went to catch his school bus. OOPS.

Have just had the neighbours 2 dogs from across the road come - Red Heeler went ballistic and I was running yelling to call him off in my pjs. Thankfully I think all ended well as they took off back down the driveway and under the gate. What is it with this farm and dogs - thats 2 sets in less than 24 hours ! Im having a cuppa and trying to settle now

Babies are doing well. The Mumma who had the bull calf didnt eat for close to 24 hours after her birth - even though I took hay down to her. I took more down yesterday morning and she ate - fed the others at the top of the paddock so she could feed without competition. She came up with the others for dinner last night and she is way thin (he is a big boy and feeds a lot)- so I fed out heaps of hay - shes currently munching through more hay for brekkie. She had popped her baby in the rushes to sleep - so I walked down and had a pat - hes a solid boy - was so cute - all warm and toastie nestled in the rushes - I had to take pictures and promise this will be the last of the baby calf pics for a bit (Proud Nanna). Im handling the little girl as her mumma is still in the pen - getting the vet out on Thursday as she hasnt fully passed the afterbirth. Easier to monitor her there and I welcome the opportunity to pat Mikaela. She comes up to me now for a head scratch.

Didnt get time to weigh this am with all the comings and goings - tommorrow

Hoping for a quieter day - Im going to put on a lamb chop slow cooker for my SIL who is working huge hours at present. Give them back some of the 2 whole lambs they popped in our freezer - nice to be able to do that. She brought over a box of fresh peaches from her tree last night - so I see stewing and maybe chutney on my horizon. And rest will just be pottering. Might call in and have a cuppa with my other SIL after work.

Liz - Glad you are continuing to get help in place. The weather sounds lovely. How long are you there for?

Shel - I quickly went back and read re your mum. What the ! Im sorry you have to endure that - not nice at all. I am taking any cuddles I can while I can of the calves - they are simply gorgeous. Warms my heart to watch them do zoomies kicking up their back legs - new life is amazing

BB- You sound like you are doing so well. Allow yourself to enjoy the last part of your pregnancy and also the remaining one on one time with Becca. My boys where born 16 mths apart and it was like raising twins. No regrets - I adore them both with all my heart but it goes past in a whoosh. Enjoy every moment.

Cec - hope your neck settles and you have a good session with the trainer. How is Ferg now?

Diane S - How is the cold - are you mostly over it ? Enjoy the visit with Shel :)

Peps - See you are on antis - sorry it came to that but lots of good sleep with help heal.

Diane O - Hoping your memories of your wonderful time away keep bringing a big smile to your face.

Hello to all that follow and enjoy your day/evening

He is a very handsome young man! What is the breed?