Thursday July 16, 2020

Weight 119.8, WW Bluepoints 28.

My surgeon was pleased with my current weight. My labs were all good except my BP was high even with the changes in my meds. It isn't high on my monitor at home so maybe it is all the running around and stress of getting there that raises it?

I did a drive-by of many of my favorite spots growing up because the town I grew up in is near my surgeon's office. My house and neighborhood, the pond I hung out at all day every summer day in my teens, where we skinny dipped, where we hung out to stay away from our parents. Teenage days...

Today may be a beach day after my WW meeting. It will be much hotter this weekend but probably too crowded at the beach.

Have a safe and healthy day!

Starting the school year with on line learning. As we move to in school learning my class will be split up in two groups. Group A will attend school on Mondays and Thursdays. Group B will attend on Tuesdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will be at home for all students. i am assuming they will have their science, art, music, PE, and on line "library" time on Wednesdays. I am not sure if I will be expected to provide on line lessons for students who are 'off track'. Not sure exactly how I will do that considering I will be with Group A or B full time M,T,TH,F. Guess it's just a wait and see. My principal was generous enough to call me this morning to answer my questions I texted her. Helped reduce my stress level about the upcoming year.

Liz, sounds like David would like to be serious. Men in my age group fall fast! I see it frequently (both straight and gay). I bet your surgeon was pleased with your weight. It is an accomplishment to be at goal 4 years out. Good for you. I hope you feel proud of yourself and are giving yourself the kudos you deserve.

My inner world is still kind of in a topsy turvy mode. I have not decided yet if it is because my rebel is still in charge or what the deal is. Frankly, I am in one of my "I'm over it!" stages because I'm embarrassed that I'm still having such issues with 'Just doing it!'. Diane reminded us all that obesity is a complex disease. I have to keep reminding myself of that, but it really does bother me that I struggle and grapple so with my eating and consequential weight. One thing I can say with pride is that I have not had a binge episode in a very long time. I believe the last cookie binge I had was in April. Other than that my eating has been pretty 'normal' except for eating more take away food than is good for weight loss.

Working out and shopping and cleaning are on the docket for today. GOAT went back to her storage slip yesterday. BFF and I put in the D ring anchors in the floor for the dog crates and took her back. I really wish I could go for a mid week get away, but given the spike in COVID19 infection rates here in CA, I don't feel safe RVing where I don't know people and how they behave in regard to the pandemic. I would need to go to a more remote location to feel okay. Maybe up near Diane S. on the northern CA coast would be a good place.. I'll have to check for RV sites up in that area.

No bingeing since April is HUGE! Celebrate this accomplishment. Truly.

I hope you do find an opportunity to use your RV. I must say, I sigh with a tinge of envy when I see Class C motor homes, or people pulling boats. Looks like a lot of fun.

Im with DD - thats massive. Well done Peps x

I agree on not binging being a big win. That is my most dangerous behavior and it blows my mind how many calories can be consumed during one binge event.

I also agree that David may want to get serious quickly. He has been asking to get together every 2-3 days. Makes me a little nervous...

We will not find out about our new school year plan for another week I think. My surgeon called today to go over a few things, and I brought up my concerns about teaching in person, and she said they will help me work it out.

This morning we had Controversy Club, nicely social distanced, on a friend's patio. Our topic was What to do about statues/memorials that are problematic. No easy answers to this one, but some good discussion.

I'm hoping to go to the beach both tomorrow and Saturday before I am "grounded".

One of the silver linings of Civic, I think I mentioned I planted a few things from seeds since I knew I would be home to tend them. The first of the Zinnias are blooming, looks like the Cosmos will next week. It gives me such pleasure to check out their progress.

So glad your planted flowers are starting to bloom DD - wonderful you can sit outside and soak up their beauty :) x

Good Morning All

TGIF !!! Started at 6.30am this morning as Im finishing at 12.30 to go to a physio appointment. Then have the rest of the afternoon off - bonus. Plan on collecting a bulker bag of hay and then home to cut back the garden and roses. Long overdue.

Mums all sorted with groceries and medications etc for another week. Not a lot to report. I have the rice in the slow cooker - making fried rice with peking pork tonight for dinner plus there will be meals for the freezer. Cleaner will be here in around 2 hours. Thats about it

Our cases rose overnight to 317 with another 2 deaths - so we are a week into lockdown and not seeing a drop in numbers. Fingers crossed this will happen sometime in the next 3-4 days as we enter our second week of 6 long weeks. I worry so much about our economy - we have over 1 million people out of work now. Things are going to be bad for a long time. Its a matter of clinging on by your fingernails and hoping the ride slows or stops soon but I know that isnt on the cards. I really dont see any improvement till we can find a vaccine but I read an interesting post about the virus the other day - the fact it was animal to animal transmission then went to animal to person and keeps mutating thereby making it harder to get a vaccine that is going to be effective. Scary stuff.

Love to you all - I had best go and get some work done

S

Greetings Kids

What a lovely day it is here. Sunny, breezy but not hot. I made it to the pool at last. Had it all to myself. What a joy to move around in the water without hurting. I was like a dog doing the zoomies. Had the urge to do a handstand but didn't because I didn't want wet hair. Only one person came into the locker room. They are trying really hard to keep it safe there - no drinking out of fountains and bring your own towel. They got rid of the pool noodles and the float weights are in bins for clean and dirty. Works for me.

Yep Liz, David must adore you. Fun for us to hear about your budding romance. And good for you on the surgeon visit. You have done so well. Kudos.

Hey Peps, you should come up here and camp somewhere even if its on the street in front of my house. I have heard the campgrounds are really booked up this year. Check Patrick's Point State Park. But remember we are a good six hours away. Consider Standish Hickey State Park in the redwoods near Willits.

DD glad you got some questions answered. I wish we would do like Australia and go on a 6 week lockdown though I know its a hardship for some. 8 cases in our county yesterday. Thats a lot.

Our old car has now been at the dealer for a week. Its like a soap opera of car repair. New car needed.

How are all you paddlers doing?

Cheers Diane S

I had a nice outdoor lunch at a restaurant with a really pretty well-distanced patio and a masked walk with my good friend. We are both really reliant on our third friend who is in the UK for the summer to be our "cruise director" so we decided we need to make a concerted effort to get together. I feel like I made a good choice (chopped chicken salad) for lunch and was full before it looked like I'd made a dent. Yay sleeve! Why do I not feel full while eating crap food??

Today was therapy and I have my zoom knitting group in a few minutes. The temperature was really good today. Hooray for below average temps in July! I also made a long overdue dental cleaning appointment. She said I was last in in October 2018. Oops. My previous dentist's office assistant knew I was a runner and would chase me down and wrestle me into an appointment. These people don't care if I go or not, which is not the best match for someone who fears the dentist. I haven't had a cavity in at least 10 years, but I always have the irrational worry they're going to tell me they are all going to fall out.

I'm afraid that's all I have. Probably should brush my hair before I go on camera!