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on 9/25/24 8:34 am
Not to make Peps, uncomfortable, but on the subject of boobs, there is a mammogram category my imaging center labels "essentially all fat". Basically the opposite of dense breasts. I was so insulted by the phrasing it made me not want to go back! I did, but I wasn't happy about it and I mentally was flipping them the bird.
This morning I am having my dryer vents cleaned. I occasionally get a blocked flow/overheating message on my machines and the vent hoses have already been replaced so I know it's not that. I wouldn't be surprised if the vents (which go to the roof are clogged with wasps nests. This afternoon I have an HOA meeting.
Today is shot day. I bounced up a little from my low, but still managed 2 pounds for the week.
Exterior tile work is ongoing. Yesterday I unpacked 8 boxes of books I brought from CA (that have been sitting in the corner for nearly 2 years) into a bookcase/desk in my dad's room. I wanted to be sure that piece of furniture was staying before I did it. Looks nice. There were quite a few books where I thought, why did I bring this? So those need to go to Friends of the Library this week. It seems like "move weeding" is a two step process - the big purge before the move and the purge after when you wonder why that came with you.
Take care everyone!
134.0
"Fat assed boobs"...best hashed metaphor I've heard in ages!
Late getting ready for dentist appointment...
Enjoy the day and cherish the moments 'cause it's good; all and always good.
Weight 120.6. 3 days until the wedding (and the last day not engulfed with wedding specific stuff).
Thank you for your kind words about my niece. Her surgery went well and they think it was only in one lymph node but obviously time will tell. We don't know what the next steps are yet but I would assume some further treatment is indicated. It did ignite memories about similar times with eldest DD, just as it made Peps feel again how sad he was to lose a friend to cancer.
But the wedding is a happy time coming up. I need to write my short and sweet toast. I had it in my head one day but can't seem to recreate it on paper (so I can recreate it verbally).
I have an online appointment with my HenryMeds NP in 1/2 hour which I expect will involve talking about maintenance. I made my own decisions about increasing then decreasing doses so they don't really know that I am consciously in maintenance mode. They just know my reported weight so probably just want to make sure I am not trying to lose more. I'm assuming they will support me staying on it indefinitely. Though I hate the cost, I love not only the lack of food noise but also the anti-inflammatory effects.
Not much else to report. Time this week is slipping by. Have a winsome Wednesday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Sorry to hear about your coworker Peps. Way too much cancer!
Lol about getting old! I have more aches and pains and creeks than I used to but the Tirzepatide and weight loss is definitely helping!
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!
It is a lay ministry in which a trained person comes along side someone going through a crisis or hard time and offers a listening, non judgmental ear along with as much Spiritual support (prayer, scripture, etc.) as the person would like or feel comfortable with. The training I went through is quite comprehensive (24 2 hour sessions I think). It's not counseling, but more than just being a friend to someone. We are not to give advice but can refer to other professionals as needed. The idea is to get the person to work through their feelings through talking.
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 lost a coworker last week to blood cancer. She was far too young - leaving behind a high school junior and a college freshman. I've worked with her for about 25years, but knew that things were not going well. I think because of that reading about Liz's niece really hit me today. Liz, I hope and pray your niece is going to be just fine. I hope they take out that suspicious lymph node. My gut tells me that since those lymph nodes are the gateway to the rest of the body, if it's possibly bad, just get it the hell out. I am really very sorry to read about your niece. Cancer is brutal and seemingly unjust.
I'm enjoying my new low and having hit my October 1 goal over a week early.
Had a great workout yesterday and am enjoying the added exercise to my routine. Clothes are getting looser again. I don't have time to get my pants taken in, so I'm hoping the belt can do the trick. Nothing like slipping trousers running around a dog show ring!
My BFF is talking a lot about old people stuff. I don't like it. This hurts and that is bothering him, he isn't falling asleep, and his poop is off... WTH? When did we get old? I met him when I was 19 for heaven's sake! This old stuff isn't computing! 
(Plus with weight loss and the exercise I feel so good that I am having trouble relating.)
Not much else. Later peeps!
LOL!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Greetings all
It's a great sunny day here. Played scrabble. Lost two, won one but they were all very close. One of our group is getting ready for a voyage to Antarctica in November. What an adventure! Ann you went there.
Liz so sorry for your niece. Such a cruel disease. My high school clique is 10 women and I keep thinking statistically one of us will get it. So far none of us has though one has another cancer. My mother got it at age 80. Wishing her the best on the upcoming surgery. Agreed: screening is critical. Ladies don't skip it. They took an extra set of pictures at mine yesterday. No clue what that was about. Maybe because I have fat ass boobs.
Next was the studio for a bit. Did some glazing. After that I stopped at the gym. I thought late afternoon it would be busy but it was not. I don't think the place has enough parking places for the number of treadmills and exercise bikes they have.
CC you are a quickbooks star. Want a job? Our gallery treasurer is going to quit doing all our bookkeeping as she is tired of it after 10 years. We are going to have to hire an outside person as no one else has the skills. So much for our excess profits. I predict a **** storm from the usual suspect. And go figure on the car smell. Car detailer must have smelled some terrible things in his life!
Lavender Paula! Thats you! They say it makes you sleep better.
More chili tonight.
Diane S
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