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I'm back in my home now. I drove from KY yesterday and got to town just in time to join a lovely catered dinner party for eight, lots of interesting talk, truly delish foods, whiskeys and wines. I got home a little after 9 and should have slept better than I did. But I'll do so tonight. :) I'll be here until Thanksgiving week.
Re my home sale, I'm on the downhill run, but still so much more to get done.
I weighed this morning and was 3.5 pounds lighter than a week ago today when I drove to KY. Yes, I was active there, but certainly not active enough to translate to -10,500 deficit calories. Scales are NOT the most exquisite judge of what's happening with my own unique metabolism. Or anyone else's I'll wager!
Our remodel project is about to begin, and we're so happy with our contractors and subs. We've looked at all kinds of bath and kitchen appliances, fixtures, cabinets, lights, tiles, wallpaper, architectural salvage, etc., bought a beautiful living room rug, and debated and negotiated "What I think we should do is ..." commentary. We're having fun!
Finally, it's been a cloudy, moist day here, ranging from thick downpour to sprinkles. This pattern will continue until midnight. It's very welcome--this fall has been a dry, dry season here.
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.
Hmmm.. great suggestions!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
153.0. New low for this try at weight loss, but not really expecting it to stay. Too many ups and downs as of late!
Good church service again today. I'm feeling better about making the switch and feel like it was the right move! They did Baptisms today (adult full body immersion) which always touches my heart! Tears of joy for changed lives! The message was about having having "critical conversations " with others and how to go about it. I've never enjoyed conflict but learning conflict resolution skills is always a good thing. I'm getting better at it with age!
Making homemade vegetable beef soup for dinner. DC1 hanging out! DSD and fiancé left at 6:00 am. Long drive back home to Bismarck ND!
Cold and wet weather today. Will snuggle up under the covers with a dog or two soon! We love our naps!
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!
Nice job maintaining! We are really enjoying watching the Lincoln Lawyer recommend by Diane!
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!
Yes! What Liz said.
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 to your advice years ago, most nights I sleep with socks on. It really helps me get to sleep.
Thank you!
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.
Today is when I first heard of Veruca Salt and what she's a metaphor/metanym for.
I'll also cop to knowing nothing substantive about Oompa Loompa, although the name is vaguely familiar as a children's literary reference.
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.
I know dozens of single/widowed women and a few married women who travel the world with traveling buddies. Likewise, many women join tours of all kinds as a solo traveler.
The two years after my husband died I went to Antarctica and the Galapagos and Italy and Greece and other Adriatic countries with good friends and to Ireland and to France by myself the two years after my husband died. They were wonderful trips!
I think it helps to be an extrovert, but I could be wrong about that.
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.
How's about to-do lists for selling, decluttering, and moving one's home(s)?
Or an exercise regimen to strengthen your core if you're a woman in her 70s?
Or build a shopping list of Halloween candies that are most popular in 2024?
I'm getting excited! ?
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.
Interesting - it also works well for dementia patients. I had an Alexa in deceased DH's room and would play his favorite music to help him feel calm.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
