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Congrats on such a great show weekend. You guys rocked it for sure!
Thanks for the reminder that the scale is only one indicator. My clothes are fitting much better as I choose outfits from my skinnier closets and tons of people are commenting about the weight loss now, you all know that point when people can't not notice!
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!
Back from a full weekend of dog shows! Buster and I kicked some doggy azz! He went Owner Handled Best in Show both days!!! An amazing feat for any dog. On Saturday over 1200 dogs were entered. On Sunday over 1100. Buster is beginning to hit is stride. He and I are going to have a lot of fun in the future. He seems to really enjoy showing and LOVES the show environment.
I woke up late and did not weigh myself today. I think I weighed Saturday. But whatever day i last weighed I was down again. Up down, up down... LOL
I feel very much back on track with food today. Breakfast was a Quest Bar. Lunch is grilled chicken breast and an apple. I'll have some kind of protein snack before workout tonight and then a decent dinner.
Paula, focus on body composition. I have not lost much weight over the past 2 months, but my body continues to get smaller. The pants I had altered at the beginning of the month for the nationals in Pennsylvania are already just a bit too loose in the waist. When belted they are bunching up. Remember, the scale is not the only measurement of success. Clothes and movement and flexibility are all great indicators of weight loss and body composition changes.
Looks like Molly will be bred mid week, which will be perfect timing all around for all concerned - works for me, stud owners are leaving Wednesday afternoon, so all collection and shipping will be done, and the vet won't leave on vacation until next week. Fingers crossed now semen arrives in good shape and the insemination goes well.
Not much else. Merry Monday!
Very interesting! Thanks for the info.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Impressed that you can think about Christmas shopping already.
I think sometimes our bodies try really hard to hold onto excess weight and that's why it sometimes goes up just before a drop. I bet that is what is happening for you. The scales feel evil sometimes though to those of us who have fought with them so much.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
154.8. What? Almost a pound up from a few days ago! I didn't like the number so I reset the scale with a little toe tap and then it said 155 which I liked even less! I know in my head this happens and it doesn't mean **** but still frustrates me. Maybe I should have given that the scale the finger like Peps!
DC1 hanging out on their day off. Grilled teriyaki pineapple chicken for dinner. Unusually warm October day so DH requested something grilled as the season will be ending soon enough!
Stephen's Ministry leader's meeting tonight. I think I will deliver the bad news that we are leaving the church for another. I really want to stay with this ministry but also really want to go to a different church too. Wish both were possible. I'll ask for sure but am pretty sure the answer will be no as others that have left could no longer continue to serve as Steven's Ministers through the church even though many different types of churches offer the ministry (not the new church we want to go to).
Starting to think about Christmas gift shopping! Already bought 2 gifts but have a lot more to get. I try to get personal, meaningful gifts and if they involve an experience to be had (concert, travel, special restaurant - even better!). I think DS3 will be the hardest to buy for this year!
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!
For anyone who's interested, here are several more Arkansas destinations/sights:
Hot Springs -- home of (surprise!) hot springs, bathhouses, and spas, as well as Oaklawn Park, where horse racing happens, which is a big damn deal down there. FYI, Hot Springs is one of the few historic sin cities amidst the South's Bible Belt, where more than a century ago folks could drink, gamble, and engage in sins of the flesh.
Little Rock -- home of the Clinton Presidential Library. It's also home to Little Rock Central High School, site of the famous/infamous 1957 integration of the city's public schools where Governor Faubus sent the Arkansas National Guard to stop the nine African-American students from attending the school and President Eisenhower countered by federalizing those troops to protect and empower the students' efforts. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Rock_Nine
Arkansas Ozarks -- Arkansas and Missouri are both home to the Ozarks, which has gorgeous spring-fed rivers and ridge-top drives with breathtaking views.
This concludes today's "See America" programming.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Weight 119.8.
So many interesting parts of the country to explore: Galveston has always sounded intriguing but who knew about Northwest Arkansas? I'm not sure we will ever make it there but we have friends who are on a quest to visit every state in the US who might be interested. I feel like that is one of their few remaining states.
Yesterday was a quiet day as DS went to visit his friends in Port St Lucie. He was back by dinner though because their dog chewed his glasses and he was nervous about driving after dark potentially without them if the glue holding them together didn't hold. He will be making a visit to one of the eyeglass places around here today.
Today I need to run errands, then we are out to dinner at a seafood place DS likes a lot. Don't think I can do water aerobics today as the timing is too tight between DH's dentist appointment and golf game. Probably will just do a walk around the marina area with Justice.
Have a molten Monday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
DD, you may already know this, but Northwest Arkansas is (oddly) the premiere mountain biking capital of the world. Those trails and facilities were built by one of the Walton heirs (a son) whose passion is mountain biking. The Walton daughter heir (Alice) has built a magnificent art museum (Crystal Bridges) at Bentonville that has collected and displays American art. It's a magnificent museum and collection. You and your husband might consider going down there to visit when you're in the mood for another several-days holiday. The town is full of interesting places, which you might not be expecting. So much money in that town!
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Back from Galveston, after a really fine trip. The weather was perfect. My only regret is I did not get pool time until after 4pm, and the pool water itself was just a bit too shady for swimming. I did enjoy the extra cushy loungers though.
It's surprising what buildings have stood over centuries in Galveston, especially those that survived the hurricane in 1900 that killed over 8,000 people. We learned it is still the greatest natural disaster in the U.S. Much of the older architecture is reminiscent of the French Quarter, and just as haunted. I would definitely visit again.
We stayed in the Grand Galvez, built in 1913. It is lovingly restored and it's Art Deco/Spanish Mission Revival grandeur is so my aesthetic. That it has interesting ghost stories and serves a roaring 20s gin drink called Bee's Knees makes it even better.
My Dad is out of the hospital. He had an infection in his GI tract that was causing nausea and diarrhea that is now being treated. My brother and his wife are spending the nights, sleeping in the guest room until things are a bit more sorted.
Work tomorrow morning. I discovered when I checked my email today that one of my favorite co workers was in a bad accident Friday. He is a big time bike racer, doing marathon races (100+miles) on all kinds of terrain and elevations. He was competing in Northern Arkansas, crashed and broke his hip. Surgery was in Springfield Mo. If he's up to it, we're going to FaceTime with him during our lunch tomorrow. I sure hope he'll be okay. Looking towards the weeks of recovery, we are really going to miss him! He's one of the bright lights in the building.
Well time to unpack. Tomorrow unseasonably warm again,(79) so I can get another day of sandal wearing. It's the small pleasures that mean the most :)
