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215 again.... like Paula said, same ol', same ol'... gettin a little frustrating, but I know it will drop when ready. Nothing I can do but keep doing what I'm doing. But the jeans fresh out of the closet told a different story. The new 34" waist slim fit Levis went on with ease. Not even snug - just perfect. Whooo hooooo!

Yesterday was a data gathering day. I updated the MyFitnessPal app on my phone and logged food and exercise for the day. Calories were low at just over 1500, but I think I may have fudged a little there and it might have actually been higher. What I didn't realize is that the free version of MyFitnessPal doesn't track macros anymore in the running total. It does tell you protein grams when you look at a food individually though. I got over 100 grams of protein yesterday - just about 120 grams.

I added the dreaded cardio yesterday. It wasn't as bad as I thought. Guess I'm in better cardio shape than I thought, too! I popped out a mile on the treadmill with ease and struggled to get my heart rate up over 120. Next time I will better know my baseline and can go from there.

OMG! Last night I realized I had forgotten to order my brother's Xmas gift! Thank heavens I was able to get overnight delivery on it. Amazon for the win! (His gift was quite exact! He wanted a specific type of Titleist golf balls. I ordered two boxes.)

Off to brunch with my fellow music teachers this morning. Should be fun. Cleaning, grooming, wrapping, a training session, and shopping on the menu for the rest of the day.

Merry, merry!

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Another full day coming up. I have to drive to my former area an hour away for my physical this morning, then come back, pack, and go back to that area this afternoon to stay at the hotel there for 2 nights. We are bringing Justice but he seems a little off this morning. I hope it is just a short-lived thing. He has been eating fine but has been missing his long walks as the weather has not cooperated. Hopefully he can get one this morning while I am at my appointment.

Tonight we are going with DS and SIL to a local restaurant we like for Meatloaf Monday, then we are going to a light display at the nearby Garden and Museums. We went to it last year and really enjoyed it. Will have to dress warm though.

Time to get clothes in the wash and me in the shower. Have a mistletoe Monday!

Diane S, I echo others' comments about your widower friend's holiday plan to honor his mate's memory. I worry for anyone who loses their mate, but maybe more for men. It sounds like he has a lot of courage to do it this way, and I admire him for it.

Your new workout plan sounds great! I fully intend to start working out again after we get from Hawaii and if I get some workouts in before we leave, even better!

Liz, I don't don't envy you the hotel weekend - especially if Justice is not allowed to be with you! I'm a dog friendly hotel type of guy and gladly forego nicer hotels for the ability to keep my dogs with me in the room! Your eating sounds great! It's the holidays and you are allowed to splurge. Besides half a donut is roughly 200 calories - not much in the greater scheme!

DD, so glad you have your DD home with you. Kudos to her on the weight loss since taking the tirzepatide. You are spot on about hormonal balance!!!! I do think these GLP1 meds are going to end up being metabolic game changers. Perhaps the "aspirin" of the 21st century. Congrats on the "bin shopping"! Equivalent of my closet shopping!!! LOVE IT!

Paula, so sorry your church outing was cut short. It is going to be wonderful to hopefully have some answers after the MRI. I do hope the solution can avoid major surgery. I understand your fear - especially since Vale and the boys aren't at home any longer! You've made a lovely new life with new DH, just as Liz has with hers.

Diane S., props to your departed friend's husband for honoring his love by carrying on her cherished tradition. That takes a lot of strength. I'm sure the day will be a mix of laughter and tears. I hope you are able to find comfort in the day.

Hope to hear how Ann's move is going and how Bonnie's first Christmas in her new home is coming together!

215 on the nose today. All is well on the food front. Yesterday's protein intake was lower than I'd like, but calories were still under 2k for the day. Today protein is the priority. 56 grams so far today.

Need to make some to do lists... Today I'm not worrying about getting stuff done, though. I trimmed a friend's Cairn and have puttered around doing a lot of nothing (e.g. I watched 2 Christmas Bewitched episodes from 1964 and 1966 while sipping early afternoon coffee!). Now it's time to hit the gym.

Speaking of gym. I did some research about cardio and fat loss and weight loss. Turns out cardio does NOT influence much loss for either UNLESS the cardio is paired with "energy restriction". The most effective method according to the two studies I read about is a combination of energy restriction + high protein diet + resistance training + light cardio. Least effective is adding cardio by itself. keep in mind these studies focused on FAT LOSS not cardiac and circulatory system health. Cardio exercise has benefits beyond fat loss. For me I want a lot of bang for my exercise bucks, so I will continue to stick to my high protein, lower calorie intake, weight lifting and begin to add cardio. I am going to start on that today. I will do a leg day followed by either treadmill or elliptical afterward. Wish me luck. I am not a cardio fan, though I have been able to build up some major cardio stamina in the past - especially post VSG!

Wishing everyone a super Sunday from a soggy, socked in Sunday in California! Yes, it's GRAY here.