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There are always many absurd insurance related questions that make you chuckle (my former profession).
BTW, in terms of your signature colors I have noticed that your daughter leans the same way and it suits her as much as you :)
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
5 days notice for Jury Duty? Thats crazy!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I always have floss/pickers in my purse and car and when I worked in my desk! Not a strange question at all! I have an implanted tooth and can hardly eat anything without needing to extract bits and pieces!
And I agree, so many in this group look so good for their ages!
Red lipstick and nails are your signature! Of course you need to keep that up!
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 know what my body looks like. A melted candle. Yet somehow I just don't care that much anymore. I think I'm fine for almost 64. The problem here with this group is we've got too many who aren't just fine for their age, but killing it. Y'all setting the bar too high!!!
My loose skin is going to give muffin top sometimes. I used to obsessively wear shape wear as though muffin top was an ethical/moral failure. Now I'm more of the thought, How attractive of a body do I owe the world at this point? Can't I just exist? So what vanities I engage in now are for my own amusement and pleasure. (spoiler alert: I'm not really blonde, I'm actually not sure what color my hair is). It's liberating. I can't afford plastic surgery, but if insurance would pay for a panniculectomy, I would consider that. (Still exploring the option). The major reason: I think sheath dresses are so chic, but my loose skin makes them unattractive to me on my body. (They neither please or amuse me). But if I don't have a panniculectomy, I'll be fine. On the other hand, if I can't have red toenails I'm going to be very unamused. We all have our must have and our would be nice and our not worth the trouble. I say embrace yours, and don't worry, be happy.
Liz, I think a cold climate can lead to boredom. It's so uninviting to go anywhere, that you really have to be proactive about plans. If the weather were nice right now, maybe I'd go for a walk, pull weeds in the flower bed, fill the bird feeders, go to a concert in the park, go kayaking, go for a swim etc, but instead I am hiding under a blanket in the house, searching for the will to live another day. (Okay, its not that bad).
I made popcorn in the microwave for one of my classes today. Afterwards, a kid asked me with all seriousness, Do you have a toothpick? I don't know why, but the absurdity of such a question really amused me. I might keep a journal of absurd questions or statements these last few months.
Greetings all
Another sunny blue one. The bay was as clear as glass as I drove down to the big city to play Scrabble. I played horribly and lost all my games though I make the Shark sweat. Oh well. Then errand running whi*****luded a few grocery items. Stopped at the studio but nothing in the kiln for me. Not sure if my preferred one got fired or if I just forgot what I had. Then home for a quick lunch.
Guess I will go to the gym and waddle. I have no soreness from yesterday's beach adventure so thats good. It was not big exertion but just a different activity. Main impact was a wet butt from sitting on a beach log.
Crap. Got a jury summons for next week! 5 days notice, Seriously? I will advise them that I am too gimpy to come.
Liz it does seem odd that the teens have so much evenings stuff. guess thats our modern world. When we were kids it was the Friday night game and that was about it.
Games CC, bet your dad is really loving all the stuff that is on now. We will watch the college champs monday but thats about it. Glad the fancy club was worthwhile.
Beach combing Paula! Check them all out. And enjoy the helicopter and take airsickness pills. I almost hurled on my ride. But it will be a great sight.
Peps yay on the true weight. You earned it.
Pot pie for tonight or a sandwich that DH got. Either works.
Cheers all Diane S
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As someone's Dad once said, "Never base your happiness on the Vikings". After veterans of the four Superbowl they played in, but did not win, you'd think older Minnesotans would remember this. So many kids wanted to talk about it at school day. Grow wise youngsters, and don't let the Vikings rule your heart.
When we were in Hawaii 3 years ago we took a helicopter in Kauai. It was a 4 seater with no doors and I was in the front so more open than DH and DSS in the back. I had a panic attack for about the first 15 minutes but once I calmed down it was an amazing experience.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
That boy's parents have done him a great service to provide him with that knowledge early on.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
So odd to not post or get my daily weight! Eating has been pretty good. I took my last dose a week ago. Restriction is good, maybe a little more cravings for sweet and salty things. How come I don't crave chicken?
Today is a lazy pool day. We will eat an early dinner at a food truck plaza and then find an ocean side beach to get some different sunset pictures. The pics where we are staying are beautiful but I need something different!
Tomorrow we will get up at 4:45 to get ready to go across the Island for our Helicopter and Hana tour. It's our most expensive excursion (over $1500) but I'm hoping to get some winning shots to put on my Etsy site!
Thanks for your encouragement and reminder about realistic expectations on what an almost 60 year old should look like! If I think about it, I'm doing better than most my age and the reality is that how I feel physically is so much more important than how I look anyway!
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!
212.8 Pleased by that reading today. I made sure to have plenty of water, ate normally and worked out strenuously. Looks like this is a real weight and not just a teaser. Fingers crossed...
I think I figured out the trigger for the dream about my mom. Yesterday was the 27th anniversary of her death. It must have been in the back of my mind, but didn't come to the forefront until I was writing a check last night and wrote the date. A little ah ha moment. How cleverly the psyche works.
A student today was so excited because he learned that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have fewer carbs than Z bars! Little guy is diabetic and has to watch his carbs. I was tempted to show him my Quest Bar, but refrained... Anyhow, it caught me by surprise that a little 7 year old was carb conscious, but then I was impressed, too! I've known other diabetic children *****ly completely on the parent, nurse or teacher to be told what he/she can or cannot eat.
FYI - I am very happy with my body at the moment. My body dysmorphia will always rear its head. I am learning to recognize it and deal with it before it distorts what I see. My plan for now is to continue to lose body fat and see where I end up!
Have a Tenacity Tuesday!
