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It's sunny and crisp here - a great day to not go shopping. DH had lunch with his friends. I had turkey and green beans for breakfast. Then I went to the gym for ritual waddling on the treadmill. Found one with a decent football game. Lots of loud grunting today and it always makes me nervous when they drop those weights. Old lady needs quiet. Someone was there walking a treadmill slowly facing backwards. I wonder if thats a new thing. Then I went to the studio which is doing a brisk business selling all the loads of pottery that gets made over the year.
Yes Bonnie good thoughts. Good mindset to not regain. Bet you don't.
DD what a lovely gathering you had. Congrats to your DD on her success in life and school and all. Yay. And yay for your parents doing well. And yay for 70's rock and roll.
Paula I thought of you at that game last night. Glad you made it through and it was fun.
Our team comes on in 45 minutes. Hoping for a good outcome so DH doesn't become cranky.
We watched "Blitz" the other night. A good movie about a mother and son during the blitz in London. We also have been watching "Land of Women" which is a comedy about women making wine in Spain. Also good.
Yeah Peps sugar begets sugar I think. It is addictive and also an attaractive antidote to job stress.
Ocean Diane sounds like you had a great holiday! Toddlers make it fun and radiate energy!
Restaurant leftovers tonight. Another no cook day. Diane S
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Definitely thankful for all of you!
And I am thankful for my neighbor inviting me over for Thanksgiving, though I think it's one of those holidays where you miss your family favorites (if those associations are deep) when you go to someone else's house. I missed all my mom's recipes (and to her credit, they are REALLY good). But it was better than leftovers which is what I would have been eating on my own and everyone was nice! Kirby was a horndog with Lucy as usual. Eventually I took him home to give her a break and to calm him down. So much humping, licking, panting, and crying on his part! I really prefer a calm, well-behaved dog. Kirby has a few years to go before that is even a possibility.
184 this morning, so I'm pretty much maintaining right at the highest end of my range. 10 pounds less would be nice, but this is not hard with the medication.
Low key day today. Walking the dog, but that's all. Also online shopping. (Though I need to think about shopping for others - I seem to have myself covered!). Take care all...
146.7. I took a quarter dose of the shot yesterday. I was doing 1/2 doses twice a week like Liz but my suppression has been too much. Really hard to get even 700 calories in. I'm wondering if I just need less medication as I am getting smaller. I know that can be true for other meds. I'm pretty close to a normal BMI (145) and about 15 lbs. from goal (130). Depending on how the reduced dose goes, I may just back down to the starter 2.5 dose.
Long but fun day yesterday. We didn't get to sleep until about 1 am. Way late for this old lady! Nap will be in order for today. Tonight is pizza party and game night! Two more added to the crew. Tomorrow we will have all the kids plus DS3's girlfriend. DS2's BFF will have to endure the political conversations at her parents house.
Love this group! Thank you all for being a part of my life!
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!
I really enjoyed your reflections on John 5. Thank you for sharing!
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!
Good morning all! Yesterday was a busy day...a little sleeping late (8:30), parade watching, internet surfing while having coffee, and then cooking up a storm! Actually, my leisure time was a bit less than it sounds because I was showered, shaved, dressed with bed made, dogs fed and in the kitchen prepping by 10:00. But that first hour of nothing with the parade on in the background was PERFECT!
Food was just OFF yesterday. Up until we left for Ron's sister's house at 2:00 I had eaten only a Quest bar. I had some cheese and salami and prosciutto while cooking. When I sat down with my turkey dinner with all the fixings I was unable to eat much before the uh oh! signal hit. I was truly disappointed. So, I basically played with the food on my plate and picked at it over dinner conversation. About 90 minutes later dessert was put out. I had a delicious piece of apple pie with some ice cream. Completely satisfying. I got back home to tend dogs about 8 pm.
Then at about 9 pm the sugar monster came out to play. OMG! All I wanted was more and more sweets. I'm guessing it was the lack of protein and decent food yesterday and the overall lack of calories. I did have some ice cream, but that only heightened the craving. That type of sweet drive hasn't happened in months! That and a lack of a BM yesterday resulted in the scale going up a pound from yesterday. But a high for the week on official weight day that is 1.5 less than last week's official Friday weight is a win! So, I think for the first time in my life I have lost weight over Thanksgiving week. Weight was 218.3 today.
Have a grooming at 10 this morning and still need to feed the pack, so I'm off like a herd of turtles to get on with the day.
Yes, Bonnie, this group is a MAGNIFICENT blessing and wonderful place to think things through. I am thankful for our tribe!
When I grew up,and as we raised our own kids, Thanksgiving day celebration was just that, celebrated on Thanksgiving day with leftovers till there were no more. Of these days, and especially this year, Thanksgiving is all over multiple locations and dates somewhat close to the 4th Thursday of the month.
135.4
Mind over matter. Powerful, right? ! So, I'm sitting here, having a cocoa coffee with cream, no less, pondering just this... where is my mind as the holiday season begins.... December 1st will be the first month since last April with a net gain- 2# m/l. Fine, because I needed them. However, with my knowledge of past experience with this issue---makes me nervous and anxious. Every time in my life I ever lost weight, I gained it back.
Now, here I am again. I'm eating whatever as I please with full impunity.
What Is my mind? Am I eating all this food for intentional weight gain, or have I awakened the carb monster and head hunger giant? What I really want (opposed to what I say I want ) can be two different things. The important question is, Bonnie, do you want to be/get well, or is the pleasure of food gradually returning you to another regain?
Yesterday the word for the day here was gratitude and thankfulness. Today's (mind over matter) comes knocking at my door courtesy of Liz, and like yesterday reminds me of a Bible passage -John 5; one that speaks to me strongly and more deeply than the obvious- when Jesus asked the invalid by the pool, "Do you want to get well?" (and then advised) "pick up your mat and walk". That little gem was immediately pasted on the console of my treadmill some little time after VGS. It comes to my mind sometimes when I find myself willingly behaving in ways that keep me stuck to that bad and sad situation/space. The question is- Bonnie, do you want to get/be well?
Thanksgiving Day continues (#3) DS#2 arriving and staying a few days- and 2 new recliners to be delivered for Kurt's TV room. Can't wait to see the old ones exit!
Sunny and calm, but cold here. Hats, scarves and mittens required for Swanny's outandabouts.....
PS you all do know just what an amazing sounding board this forum is, and all due you.
goal!!! August 20, 2013 age: 59 High weight: 345 (June, 2011) Consult weight: 293 (June, 2012) Pre-Op: 253 (Nov., 2012) Surgery weight: 235 (Dec. 12, 2012) Current weight: 145
TOTAL POUNDS LOST- 200 (110 pounds lost before surgery, 90 pounds lost Post Op.diabetes in remission-blood pressure normal-cholesterol and triglyceride levels normal! BMI from 55.6 supermorbidly obese to 23.6 normal!!!!
So happy for your DD! And DS's girlfriend sounds like she could be a keeper.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I hope you're in store for a great beach club day. We have 20 degrees, and some sun, so indoor activities! For the next 4 months!
The driving hither and yon went okay. When I was alone in the car, I listened to the 70s Sirrus channel, volume cranked, singing as loud as I wanted. It passed the time.
DD has lost about 50 pounds. She looks like herself, beautiful, just a smaller silhouette. I'm so pleased for her. She is in a good place, with her school almost done, (2 more Saturdays!), and a job offer on the table for the exact position she wants in January.
DS's girlfriend was incredible and gracious after being thrown into a group of over 30 people. She is so fun to chat with.
My parents did great, after some resistance earlier in the week to having help. My brother was so helpful too, going over to their house the evening before, making sure the portable oxygen generator was charging, and then helping them get into the car etc. Christmas, we will bring dinner to their house.
DH agreed to work this morning, setting up Black Friday at 5am. I didn't even hear him leave. He will be home at 10am, and well go out for coffee, and later, see Wicked. Hopefully, DH gets a nap in between.
Enjoy the post holiday glow!
