Wednesday, February 12, 2025

120.6 - After 5 days at the same weight I am bouncing all around again.

We didn't do much yesterday other than hang out at the beach, then had dinner at the clubhouse with neighbors. My meal was okay, not great, but the visit with our neighbors was enjoyable. They are in their 80's and starting to feel the need to make some life changes to be near their kids and reduce housing. The wife fell and broke her pelvis just before Christmas while she had COVID. She wasn't that sick but her doctor told her to take Benadryl and it made her so sleepy that she fell asleep on a bar stool in her kitchen and fell onto the floor. She is just getting to the point in her PT where she can probably stop using a cane. They are planning to sell their beloved house in Delaware because it is on multiple floors and too much to take care of. Dreading the effort it will take though. After that they may move to a different home in our community in the over-55 side where additional support is available. One daughter also lives in this community so it is a good place to be and they don't like the cold in the winter (of course).

Today is water aerobics, bocce, and chili making. Possibly I will go hit some golfballs as I am supposed to play tomorrow morning. My new golf clubs arrive tomorrow.

Have a wondrous Wednesday!

126.8 lbs. Weight fluctuates, but it's staying within my zone very well.

Yesterday morning we woke up to beautiful snow. It's nothing as nasty as what we got the week of January 5, and it was fun to drive around town in very light traffic (school was closed anyway) doing remodeling errands and enjoying the black-and-white look of everything.

Yesterday morning, despite the snow, I went to a yoga class at my new gym. My old (favorite local) yoga teacher from 2023 taught it. It's good to have a good teacher again who challenges me at JUST the right point. She teaches Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday mornings which is a good schedule for me.

Last night we ate a LOT of sushi, and it was really good. A sushi chef has a sushi bar inside Kroger (he rents space inside the store), and he knows what he's doing. Yesterday I also discovered a new Thai restaurant I hadn't found earlier. The Yelp reviews are very good. We're looking forward to that, too.

And I forgot to say that on Monday, while we were running around finalizing our insurance, and checking out a possible new piece of furniture, etc., we had a late lunch of fried oysters and onion rings. BEST onion rings I've ever eaten. Crisp and perfect and NOT the least bit greasy. Nonetheless, I realize that doesn't sound like a very healthy meal, but every once in a while who the heck cares!

DD, I'm sorry you're sick right now just before your Florida trip. I'm sort of sweating it out with you, worrying your hubby doesn't come down with it, too.

Seems like there was more I wanted to say, but can't remember it now. It seems my short-term memory is getting shorter all the time.

Here it is 10:00 am, and I'm still in bed trying to finish reading the internet. I need to jump up and be somebody!

P.S. What I forgot and now remember just as I clicked on SUBMIT ...

Liz, your artist lecturer's site is amazeballs! I love his work and, of course, the subject matter--women. :)

And that reminds me that, thanks to CC's and Paula's nudge I finally watched the Weather Tech Super Bowl ad. What an awesome ad that is! So joyful. I dunno if I could go as far as those girls did to have a good time, but I do know I'd love it if they took me along with them every once in a while. :)

Having a good consistent yoga teacher who helps you work at your level is so helpful.

212.8

Well, I have my first cold of the winter! Luckily, so far it is super mild. Just a little scratchy, tickly throat, runny nose, and TIRED! It's mild enough that I am able to choose to "not be sick". As long as I keep busy, I don't really notice that I'm wiped out. But yesterday when I got home I sure had to fight the urge to take a nap. I had too much to do!

Had a quick meeting with plastic surgeon yesterday while I was getting my Daxxify injection. I an appointment on June 30 for a full surgery consult. Will be interesting to hear what he has to say. According to him the "deep plane" facelift is a gimmick created by the LA surgeons to set them apart from others. It's still an SMAS facelift, but done with modern techniques. My guy used to be in the LA area but didn't enjoy the plastic surgery climate there. Nice thing is he really likes doing body work. I believe he's pretty artistic and he understands the male aesthetic. So, I believe if I choose to go that route I will be in very good hands.

Overall, I am feeling very much like life is same old, same old - routine and somewhat boring. Mood is better, so I'm wondering if the malaise was due to the onset of the cold??? Probably a little bit of everything contributed.

69 days left, but who's counting? I AM!!!!!!

I'm thinking of going to a dermatologist who does laser, Botox, fillers etc and getting some subtle stuff done. I've never done that before. I really don't feel like my face needs PS again yet anyway. I wish I had had my back done when I had a TT but I'm not doing that now.

I can't decide which I'm more excited about - body work or face work.... Part of me wants to do the body first. I just don't know.... LOL

Facelift will probably be cheaper!

I did Dysport (like Botox) and really liked the results but once I retired decided that I can afford it. I tried fillers too and while the results were okay, the pain after was awful and I wouldn't do it again.

Hmmm - we shall see.

131.8. Nice drop again. Still getting rid of poop!

3 days in a row for the treadmill and arm work Monday and today. Today I did intervals on the treadmill with a constant speed of 3.4 and grade alternating between 2% and 4% for 40 minutes. Just the right level of difficulty for now!

DH asked me to boil him some eggs for breakfasts so egg salad is my lunch today! No clue what I am going to make for dinner. Something easy! Tomorrow we decided we would do an early Valentine's date for sushi. I hate fighting the crowds on Valentine's Day, especially since it is on a Friday this year!