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Keep that energy up! You are almost done!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
150.1, oh so close to the next decade! I tried on some swim suits last night and didn't hate how I looked in them! That's saying something!
Productive day so far. Some days I'm still in my pjs at this hour (I'm slow going in the morning since retiring). Haircut, drove to the little town we raised our boys at and dropped off 3 huge bags of clothes at the Thrift shop, unloaded the dishwasher and washed, dried and folded laundry!
Not sure what else I need to get done except make an Amazon return to Kohl's. I kind of want to go to a worship night at my Oshkosh church tonight but will need to see if DH is up for it. It is his first day off after working a bunch of night shifts and he has a tooth that has been bothering him too. He sees the dentist at 3 today.
Scallops thawed out for dinner tonight. Such an easy and yummy meal. I think I will pan sear them! Not sure on the side dish yet!
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!
Go****'s Tuesday already and another lovely autumn morning here.
Yesterday was a very productive decision-making/decluttering/donating/cleaning day. For 7 hours I had the help of my home maintenance friend/employee who is brutal (in the good way) about things like that. She's 50 years old, strong as an ox, and carries heavy boxes bounding up and down stairs like she's strolling (rapidly) through the park.
Last night I slept like a log--9 hours! I awoke feeling really good. Although was so active yesterday, I don't feel the least bit sore or stiff. It's like my body craves movement and lifting heavy stuff.
Today I have follow-up calls and in-town visits about moving, storage, furniture sales and donations, etc.
Ready ... set ... go!
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.
Liz, thanks for sharing that muscle/motion info from your PT. Good to know.
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.
119.2
I was so tired yesterday - maybe post-visit letdown? I slept better than I have been lately at night so hopefully will be better today.
As I was commenting on Paula's note yesterday on regaining muscle, I was thinking about how the water aerobics has already improved my shoulder. I had gotten lax at doing my exercises during the move because I was using it in other ways all day and too tired at night. Then I was out of the habit. The water aerobics have me back where I was and probably better than that without me really thinking about it specifically. I feel like my shoulders are almost equal now other than range of motion behind my back which will always be restricted because of the reverse shoulder mechanics.
I think I will make pasta fagioli tonight. It will yield a lot of leftovers which I will freeze. I have been craving something like that. You'd think I was in the cold up north ;) But I will pretend I am just like we told Peps about decorating for fall and Christmas in warm
climates.
Have a terrific Tuesday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Your body really wanted to hold on before the next drop!
I lost a lot of muscle and I know BB felt the same. I am trying to be as high protein as I can and hopefully with increased exercise (and high protein) it will come back. When I was at PT she told me that after a surgery like mine, the range of motion can only be brought back within a year, but you can always build muscle back (if you work at it). This discussion was around my shoulder and how much muscle I lost in 8 weeks of being in a sling, but I figure it must be relevant overall?
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
The kids aren't invited to the weddings but all my in-laws will be there (my generation). Nice that you have a visit from DS. I haven't had the energy to make lasagne in ages (not that it is that hard).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Do you feel your hands are turning out as well as you had hoped?
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
150.4, down again!
Hung out with DC1 today. Didn?t do the Costco rotisserie chicken last night as they were sold out and the next ones wouldn?t be ready for another 48 minutes! I chose their butter chicken with naan instead (Indian cuisine). I wasn?t a big fan and wouldn?t get again. Sent DH to Costco today for a second try at the rotisserie chicken and he was successful. Too bad I was only able to have a few bites before I was "done". When my brain gives me that signal, I?m truly done. Literally cannot eat another bite! I?ve actually seen Tik Toks of people on a GLP 1 be done mid bite and having to spit out what is in their mouth!
I think this week I will try to split my dose, half on Thursday morning and half on Sunday night. I don?t like the days I get less than 800 calories in. It might be good for losing but must be cannibalizing my muscle like crazy!
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!
Liz, Spain!!! Amazing trips on deck. Will any of your children travel for your nephew's wedding?
I agree with trying to ignore the news/entertainment cycle. I am getting my news from my newspaper, and local channels. I have a lot of thoughts about politics, and don't need to churn them even more. What can I do in this world? I am not destined to change the world on a macro level. But I can continue to offer good deeds on a micro level. My teaching career can be summed up as thus: Do small things with great love ~ Mother Theresa.
DS spent the night with us, and flew off to Philly for work. He'll be back tomorrow night. It was nice to see his car in our driveway when I got home tonight, even if he himself isn't here right now. Its a clue he will be back soon. :) I asked him what he wanted for dinner tomorrow night, and he said lasagna. I bought ingredients on the way home from work.
DH is calling me for dinner. Life can be so sweet.
