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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.
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!
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!
on 12/19/24 8:45 am
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!
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!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I don't understand how some people can talk on the phone all the time - when walking, working out, and even while in the bathroom. The latter just grosses me out.
Maybe the elliptical would be better for your thighs? I'm sure Peps would know the next logical step for you. Our water aerobics person had us add squats recently (on the pool stairs as far out of the water as a person can be doing them).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 12/18/24 7:33 pm
I read today that a new study found that performing 10 bodyweight squats every 45 minutes during an 8.5-hour period of sitting improves blood sugar regulation better than a single 30-minute walk.
So maybe add some squats holding onto a chair?
Greetings all
It's still cloudy here and that will likely continue. Started the day with a zoom meeting (in my sweat shirt robe) for the studio. We did not have much that mattered. Some people are doing waste of time employee evaluations all because one person thinks our director is snippy and wanted to evaluate just her but could not come up with a mechanism to do such a snotty thing. Another tempest in tea pot expanded to take over kitchen sink. After that, the house got cleaned and cleaner left some christmas goodies for us. I will try to skip that stuff. Then I went to the studio for a while and after that to the gym for a walk. I really need to work on upper thigh strength and treadmill is not doing it. After that I needed some hamburger buns and stopped in a gas station convenience store. They had nothing of the sort. I realized the entire store had nothing but super highly processed chemical concoctions. It was hard to tell the snack food section for the auto supplies.
At the gym I was listening to another walker have an extended conversation while she walked. Like the whole time I was there. Most of it was drivel but this person said she was making a "vision board" for the upcoming year. That actually sounds like a good idea if I understand it. Visual representation of goals and concepts and inspiration for the year. Might be a thing.
Well you guys have all rocked the new meds this past year. Maybe I should put that on my vision board for next year. It could also have pictures of the 20 favorite foods. I guess young people these days are very visual and not into the written word.
Meanwhile have safe travels Liz. Paula when we were in Maui many years ago we took one snorkel boat trip to the Molokini crater. That was a great thing to do and I would do it again. We heard whale song while in the water and saw many whales on the boat ride. But it was cold on the ride back. Bring a wrap. We also did the helicopter ride but it was kind of cloudy and in spite of all my air sickness pills I spent much of the time worrying I was going to barf. Also, DH and I had to pay extra because we were fat. So don't fret if you skip it.
Wow, the frogs here are really loud! It's their breeding season and there is a small pond on our street where they gather. After dark it is almost a roar.
So my brother is all excited about trying to make the Maid Rite loose meat sandwiches which were Tastees in our town growing up. He finds a recipe on the internet. It says "put meat and onions in a kettle". He does not understand that part. Tee Hee. I am going to make some tonight; hence the search for hamburger buns.
Cheers. Diane S
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20 favorite foods? Sounds like a lot actually. Will have to work on that.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Yes Justice is going north too!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
214.7 The weight drop was real, I guess! Happy, happy! Fewer than 30 pounds to go. 199 lbs. doesn't seem like such a stretch any more! I'm kind of flipping out about that.
Gym day today - chest and legs.
I love the new tree! Months of research paid off! Hoping this one lasts a good 10-15 years, too! The artificial trees are truly a cost effective investment and make life so much easier.
Safe travels, Liz. Ann, hope the move is going well.
Have any of you ever made a list of your 20 favorite foods? I was reading about that yesterday. It's a sensible way to lose weight I think. 18 favorite healthy-ish foods and 2 indulgences. Sticking to those foods you enjoy on a regular basis over time helps with loss and maintenance. How flipping logical.
The skin pain (allodynia?) is lasting longer than I would have hoped. I bought lidocaine gel to calm the nerve endings. I used Voltaren first, but it did little if anything at all. I think the lidocaine is helping. The sensitivity is not nearly as bad as Sunday and Monday. Hindsight being what it is, I realize I have had minor issues with the skin sensitivity on and off, easily dismissed, but this last flare up on my leg was much more noticeable and intense. When my clothes cause pain just touching my skin, it is absolutely maddening! Today, my jeans are causing sensation when I walk, but it's at least bearable.
Okie dokie.... Not much else to report...
