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Peps
on 7/2/24 9:56 am
Topic: RE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Well, I'm putting in my vote for a Feinschmeker Friday now! LOL

I was replying to someone yesterday and got fed up with the time out and gateway errors and just called it a day.

CC, we did the leftover thing last night. I always find that so satisfying. Usually tasty and virtually no work involved.

Weight held in the new decade and was even down a tenth, but as you know, I don't really monitor the tenths anymore. Too much of a crazy maker for me. I like a two pound swing during maintenance and a 1 pound swing during WL is okay by me. Though I do find that some days I'm just up for no apparent reason. I figure it's just fluid.

Getting protein in on the hot days seems to be a bit harder. Not sure why, but it is. Yesterday I got my first dose of protein with a mega dose of Fage Greek Yogurt. I have to do better today. But I did get plenty of fluid in. Ron nags me about staying hydrated. Not sure why. He thinks I don't drink enough water for some reason. I think maybe it's because he has to drink a lot due to his kidney issues, so that a normal amount of water seems pitiful in comparison. Not sure.

It's supposed to be another scorcher today. Gearing up for the heat! Yesterday I stayed indoors mostly. But I got the house vacuumed and dusted, which felt good. I also got the vacuum into the repair guy. It needs a new fan and some maintenance. He'll let me know what else he finds when he opens it up. I like the vacuum, so I hope he is able to get it back in order. Otherwise, I will need to start looking for a new one. Any suggestions are welcome - except for Shark vacuums. Our experience is they do not hold up to our (ab)use and are nearly impossible to repair. We have gone through two in the same number of years.

Today I must trim Molly so she is ready for Long Beach this weekend. I also absolutely MUST work on the bathroom sink drains. The bathroom sinks are almost back to back and are not draining properly. Something is amiss. Hopefully, something I can manage without having to call a plumber. I want to hang a few pictures today, too. I have some dog art that I haven't hung that really needs to be on the walls. I'm a sucker for old print ads with Airedales. I have several from the 20s, 30s and 40s nicely framed hanging on the walls.

Off to bear the heat!

ThinLizzy
on 7/2/24 9:35 am
Topic: RE: Monday, July 1, 2024

I so relate, Miss150! Except for a few glorious years after surgery, I've never been able to just maintain. I was always in a gaining cycle or a losing cycle. While gaining, I would berate myself, give myself pep talks, remind myself that I am always happy and content when losing...and then ignore everything I just said to myself. When losing, I SWEAR I will never let myself regain, that it not difficult or miserable, etc. etc. I am REALLY hoping that with the meds, I can break the cycle. But I have learned that this is how I am wired, for whatever reason, so I have stopped beating myself up so much for gaining. Cheers to you for all your insights and thanks for sharing them!

Lizanne

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/2/24 9:17 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, July 1, 2024

I went from 2.5 to 5 on schedule - no problems. But I delayed going to 7.5 for a few weeks (injected less) because I was eating so little. I did increase to the higher dose last week as I was feeling more hungry than I was comfortable with. Still no side-effects but my appetite is suppressed again. BrownBlonde told me she never went above 2.5 and she lost a lot of weight. Might have been semaglutide (I can't remember) because she had a lot of nausea in the early weeks.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/2/24 9:10 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, July 1, 2024

So glad you are having such a great trip!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

CC C.
on 7/2/24 7:36 am
Topic: RE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Cool and rainy this morning. The scale is bouncing around the same number. Tomorrow is my first 10mg shot. I'm ready for it. Which again makes me worry down the line as there are only two more dose increases after this one and I get used to each in about two months. At least they are running clinical trials on two higher doses. And retatrutide comes out in a few years...

No plans today, but I need to run the vacuum around. Kirby is in hog heaven with sticks from the maple trees and the fallout "crumbs" are everywhere!

I emailed the architect yesterday. I hope she's willing to help! I need to email the contractor to get on his radar for the winter too.

Dinner tonight is clean out the fridge of leftovers night.

I think that's it - I need to go jump in the shower...

DD, enjoy the zoo! The SD zoo is my favorite. And Balboa Park is beautiful. Hope the museums have some good exhibit for you! The Giant Dome Theater at the Fleet Center is kind of neat and a nice respite from the walking. They have a Comic-Con museum too, though that's not my thing, but maybe DHs?

Paula1965
on 7/2/24 6:00 am
VSG on 04/01/15
Topic: RE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Weight stable. I'm pleased a*****h with the weight loss so far. I think I can even see it in my face already.

Cool rainy day today. Perfect for a snuggly nap with DH. I get too many hot flashes to snuggle up at night but have no problem during the day! Dogs will nap with us anytime of the day. In fact Emma will sleep all night with me and if DH works nights will sleep with him the next day with a potty break or two in there!

Will try and scrapbook tonight. My goal is to finish one more book and then get all my stuff ready to sell! I literally have a few thousand of dollars in supplies! No way am I moving all this crap to FL. Each kid will have about 12 4 inch thick 12X12 albums to take. I've documented their entire childhoods in pictures and journaling! I have as many family albums that I will keep!



5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!












Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/2/24 5:46 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/2/24 5:44 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, July 1, 2024

They should tailor those driving tests for the proper audience LOL. The boating tests we had to take in Florida covered a ton of stuff we never need to know (like how to identify certain vessels such as barges being towed by their running lights - how to not be a jerk on a jet ski).

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/2/24 5:01 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 7/2/24 4:57 am, edited 7/1/24 10:08 pm - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16
Topic: RE: Monday, July 1, 2024

It's a struggle for us all. That's why this is the place to be. Even when in regain mode staying on here helps me think daily about what I should be doing (even if I'm not). Sharing the losses and the wins with our tribe helps immensely.

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish

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