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119.6, where I was 117.6 two days ago. I didn't eat that much! My weight really does move around a lot LOL. Probably more water weight than anything I would guess.

I am sure that teachers have to develop immunity over time. I think we all do it first as kids, then those of us with kids go through the cycle again when our little ones are doing it. My nephew and niece have come down with most of the illnesses their toddler caught in daycare. I have been lucky enough over my life to have rarely been sick and even now when I got COVID or have a cold it is mild. I didn't even catch DH's last bout with COVID though I expected to since we were close together when he was coming down with it. They say that immunity wanes as we get older. I wonder if that is because we aren't exposed as often or a consequence of aging?

Yoga yesterday was a bit more challenging than last week due to a substitute instructor. I liked the uptick in difficulty but not the instructor so much. She made us all feel like wimps for taking gentle yoga vs a higher level. I heard that people who had her as a substitute in the Pilates class weren't thrilled either. Regardless, I felt good about being able to handle a slightly higher level (though not inclined to move to a more difficult class). We spent the afternoon at the Beach Club and then went for Happy Hour at the main clubhouse. It was outside for the first time in weeks and was mobbed! Everyone was so happy to be out on a warm night.

This morning I have water aerobics, beach club again, then dinner with friends tonight. Busy days again. I am booking 5 regular activities a week now which is a lot for me. I will definitely hold off on doing more golf.

Justice will probably get his walk with DH while I do my water stuff, though if we can get out in 15 minutes I can fit both in. Have a sagacious Saturday!

I have also had all the vaccines. I wish we had a Costco, but I have never lived near one. The closest her in Florida is 40 miles away and in Massachusetts, 50 miles.

ABSOLUTELY! That is why I had to stop drinking them. I was fine for several years post VSG, but something happened and I am pretty sensitive now to concentrated whey protein and whey protein isolate. That's why I do the Fairlife ultra filtered milk protein drinks. So far they don't have the same effect on my gut as the drinks made from the whey concentrate blends or the whey isolate.

My guess the reason for my reaction is that I have developed an intolerance for the concentrated amount of whey protein. As a baby and toddler I was lactose intolerant, but developed a tolerance for milk as I got older. I have wondered if my lactose sensitivity as a child offers a clue to why I can't tolerate most whey protein products.

As for the urgency issue... I have had some reactions that were so intense that I didn't quite make it to the loo! Not fun!

In some ways I wonder if all the germ exposure gives better immunity. Most of my illnesses tend not to viral. Except Covid which I've had 3 times, with each time being milder than the time before.

Greetings all

The rain has arrived. It's slow and steady and not too bad. No wrecks on the freeway so far. I did my usual pajama - coffee - dawdling today and then went to the gym and walked. More Aretha. Good thing she has a zillion recordings and I like all of them. After that I went to the studio and did some glazing. The usual suspects were about.

Nice that you have weight records Liz. I tend to associate weight with certain events - like I was skinny on the trip to Italy or I was fat on that ski trip to Vail. One thing I did learn is that after every traditional diet when I lost 20, 30 or 40 pounds, I gained it back and then some. I told Dr. Cirangle that I had abandoned traditional dieting for that reason and he said it was good and that I would have ended up heavier if I hadn't. Who knows; that may have been his bias as a bariatric surgeon.

Paula glad you are feeling a little better. That chicken soup sounds icky. But it was nice of them to do it. Hoping you do not have strep and that you recover soon.

Yep DD and Ann, I too get every shot I can. All the covids, flu, pneumonia, shingles and whatever they got. Too many old people die from this stuff. No thanks. And gosh DD, I didn't think about how schools are petri dishes but indeed they are. But soon you will be on permanent vacation from petri-ville!

Peps those scan results sound great. All fat loss! Yay. Your workouts really are paying off.

Just had an apple with peanut butter. Pink Lady. Delish.

No weekend plans here. I need to get caught up at the studio and go buy some more clay. Another reminder of how much 25 pounds matters. No wonder I feel gimpy.

Diane S