Thursday, December 19, 2024

119.2 - the grab it while you can travel food apparently didn't matter that much.

We made it to the house a little before 10:30 pm. Long tiring day for everyone including Justice. The hardest part was the 2 hour drive at the end from the airport to the house in the dark and rain. DH did it and was a bit stressed out. We were in bed by 11:30 but I didn't sleep great so today will be a challenge.

Lots to do: Drive an hour to my old town, dermatology appointment, lab tests in preparation for next weeks physical, COFFEE stop (since I have to fast until the lab tests), hair appointment, lunch with SIL (and picking up all my Christmas packages at her house). Meet DH halfway to drop off rental car, dinner back near or at the house. DH will have an easy early part of the day and plans to take Justice to walk on the beach. I have to clear the smelly rodent deterrent stuff out of my car before I can go. I hope it doesn't stink all the time we are here. It had dryer sheets, mothballs, and peppermint balls all over it plus a fake snake underneath - all the things I read about that might work.

In thinking about getting my hair done today I realized that I was going to have to have it done in Florida next time. I won't be home for at least 5-6 months. Last time I went it cost $100 more than on Cape Cod for the same services so I don't want to go back there. I posted a question in the local neighborhood group about what to expect for costs to see if it was just that place or everywhere. It appears the prices are all over. But lots of solicitations/recommendations. The best was that someone I know down there who apparently is in the same group saw it and send me a text with info about her hairdresser who she says is good and reasonably priced. Her hair has a great cut so that will be where I go next time.

Time to think about what to wear, find the clothing, and start clearing out the car. Have a targeted Thursday!

Eek mothballs...

I cleaned and cleaned yesterday in preparation for my dad and Claudia arriving today. I started in my bathroom which got the lion's share of my energy. I petered out after that. But the house looks pretty good.

I go pick them up in Flagstaff in a bit with a few errand stops on the way for return items. Argh, last day of no oppressive heat on in my house!

Anyway, I should go shower in my very clean shower.

Take care everyone!

Haha, I have the heat at 74 right now, and I'm snuggled under a blanket on the couch. I am a charter member of the oppressive heat club :)

I hope Claudia and your Dad got there okay. Yes, mothballs do stink and the smell will probably hang around for a long time (but is better than rodent chewed wires!).

215.3 - Up half a pound. I can live with that after a good workout! Shot day today.

Liz, glad you arrived in one piece and are getting your "chores" done. You'll notice that as Justice ages, travel for him will take its toll, just like it does on us!

CC - How long will your Dad and Claudia stay with you in AZ? I'm with you on the overbearing heat of the house! Ron and I have battled for years. I like it pretty cool at night while sleeping. He hates being cold and wants the heat on. We settled on 60 degrees, but I usually wake up to the thermostat set at 62 or 63.

Diane S. - squats are the way to go. Check out this video by Dr. Todd Sullivan, DC (He's got some great videos for seniors!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwbbsjSNvnU

So... I've officially reached the weight loss stage where people believe their opinions on my weight need to be shared with me. My trainer is now having issues with me being on medication long term and afraid that I will get too thin. Ron told me I need to stop worrying about my clothes being too big. A client told me she won't like my face any thinner. And there are a few others, too.... Well, here's the deal: I have an eating disorder and body dysmorphia. These types of comments are triggering for me - extremely triggering. I get silently defensive and develop a type of "F you" attitude and want to reduce even more. Kind of the petulant teen that says, "I'll show you!" I am in that mode currently. After the gym yesterday I was in full blown dysfunction. I ate a single grass fed hamburger patty for dinner. Not a good choice. Yes, I was satisfied, but I should have had some type of leafy green or vegetable or piece of fruit. Breakfast today was a hard boiled egg and a quest bar. Lunch is another hamburger patty (I cooked two last night) and a Fairlife shake. I KNOW in my logical brain this is not a good eating plan, but damn it, when I get triggered like that it's what happens. Confession here will help me kick this and get back to a more balanced eating plan. Thank you for reading.

Workouts have hit a new level. I'm pleased with how things are going. Workouts are more intensive and focused on building and sculpting and balance. The strength I want is already there. I am beginning to see some nice changes in my upper body and legs. The mid section (belly, lower back, butt, side boobs) will take more time and is holding on to the most extra fat still. But, slowly even that is coming off. I am looking forward to getting this last 30 pounds off. Hard to believe I have lost 66 pounds since last December when I hit 281.

A Thrive Thursday to you all!

60 degrees? I would freeze to death! We have our heat on at 72 and I'm still too cold all wrapped up in my new heated throw! I think our summertime temp is 74.

Shouldn't Paula and I be the ones who can take low temps here surrounded by snow and ice? 60 degrees!!!! I would weep. In summer, my air conditioning temp during the day is 76, although I don't routinely turn it on until its 79 or 80 indoors. I will agree to 72 or 73 for sleeping. DH used to come home from work to a 79 degree house and ask me why we ever paid for an air conditioner if I'm never going to turn it on. I'm probably a nightmare for someone who actually has a metabolism.

Weight and body comments: why can't people just say, you look great and leave it at that? After my surgery I got so tired of people pressing me to tell them how much I lost. I would cheerfully say a lot! If they kept pressing for an actual number I would say I'm not comfortable sharing. It was good for me in one way though: I was a people pleaser who could enforce some boundaries, but still felt guilty or uncomfortable doing it. I got over that! I finally internalized if you ask me inappropriate questions how you feel when I keep my boundary is so not my problem. These ridiculous statements are so not your problem. You don't need to show them anything. Just live the life you want with as thin of a face as you want, in impeccably fitting clothes.

Probably mid to end of February? I need them to dog sit for me in February when I go to Tucson!

So far so good on the heat. They were thrilled it was 71 degrees here today and sat in the sun after not seeing it or spending any time outside in weeks.

I need it cold at night to sleep too - In Florida I set it at 64 and have a ceiling fan on. Last night here was stifling because though the heat was set at 60 the furnace kept going on and off and the bedroom was much warmer than where the thermostat is.

You are so careful about taking care of yourself by working out and meeting with a nutritionist that you would think people would focus on the positives. I think people who feel guilty about not taking care of themselves and their own weight/issues sometimes deflect that by making negative comments to others who are doing what they should. But our brains can't recognize that and we hear it as the criticism we used to get from our parents, gym teachers, other kids, etc. when we were younger.

I have a friend who over the years has developed pretty serious heart issues due to his extreme weight and unhealthy eating. He was the most critical of me when I had VSG and also when I started losing again this year on tirzepatide. Guess what his doctor put him on recently? Yep, Wegovy. But he isn't taking it properly because of the expense (taking it half as often as he should). I suggested the compounding route and gave some reliable company names but it is obviously his choice on whether to explore it or not.