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I read recently that one of the most beneficial things folks can do is to take some kind of art class or join an active artist community of any kind: visual, writing, anything. I wondered if that were actually true, but have no idea that it is or isn't.
Seems like lately the media of all ilks are intent on grabbing our attention with "Did you know that...?" opinion pieces, often (to my eyes) with very little actual evidence that their opinions are true for anyone other than the writer. I'm in one of those moods lately to take in and consider seriously only those things that seem to have some basis in fact. I also realize that it's true (for me) that I now have access to so very much more "information" (by which I just mean somebody's or AI's keystrokes) than I used to have.
I swear--if there were a guaranteed-to-be-true news and science source I'd pay serious money for it.
P.S. And to be clear, I'm not feeling this way because of politics, just about everything. I do hope this means that the clickbait internet era is coming to an end. (A girl can wish.)
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 - 3 days in a row. It bounces like crazy, then sits at one point. Weird, but probably reflects when the size of my meals are fairly consistent the prior day.
Yesterday felt like a lot of running around for a retired person but it's good to be out especially in the cold weather.
I play 9 holes of golf with the ladies association today. Since I played in the group last Thursday I played once with DH and went to the driving range twice. I have focused almost all my time on hitting the darn ball off the ground since that's my toughest. Yesterday I only missed the ball a couple of times so if I stay in the right mindset maybe I won't be too bad today. I probably should take some lessons again but I don't feel like adding something else right now. Regardless the weather looks nice again.
I am making arrangements for Justice to go to the home of a Rover.com person next month when we are away for 12 days. I like the place he has been going to here but it is more expensive and I think a home environment would be better for such a long period. I am going to visit her home next week beforehand to make sure but she gets great reviews and apparently has a large fenced in yard which is great for him. I have had good luck with sitters I have found that way so far so hopefully it continues.
Not much else going on. Have a thingamagig Thursday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I hope the sushi dinner happened last night and was enjoyable! The exact day doesn't really matter at our age.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Retirement is coming! When do you fly to Orlando? The longterm forecast around here has been fantastic. Makes us almost forget our cold January.
My DD is getting 3-5 inches of snow and ice in central Massachusetts today. Not good for getting out.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
My tummy tuck wasn't terrible. In some ways easier than the facelift, though I had both at the same time. The facelift caused me to have a terrible headache for a couple of days. Both were easier than my shoulder surgery last year. The cost of the 2 procedures in early 2017 was somewhere around 20K as I recall and that included a hospital stay of one night at 1500 (not required but I felt more comfortable doing that after the TT).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I looked up the deep plane facelifts. Look effective but expensive. The average cost (according to Google) is way more than twice what I paid for a facelift 8 years ago. I do feel like I may want a redo in another year or 2 - I am hoping the plastic surgeon I used previously is still practicing but he may not be. My DIL's father is a plastic surgeon in the Fort Lauderdale area but he would probably be a lot more expensive than my Cape Cod guy, unless he gave a substantial family discount?
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
P.S. My older brother had the "panni" surgery a year or so after the sleeve. He did well with it and his insurance paid for it. He worked for the post office. This is the brother that died of a brain tumor some years later. Glad he went for it. ds
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Rain or no rain. That's it. DH did get the dogs out this morning while there was a peek of sun. I did my walking to the sounds of Marvin Gaye and then went to the studio. Did some clean up work and glazing.
So the sushi dinner did not happen. DH was not feeling well. So we are going tonight. After 30 years what's a day or two. He even went to the barber shop for a shave and a haircut. Fancy.
Hi Bonnie welcome back. Good to pop up after hibernation. I am seeing some little buds on trees around here. Yours will take longer but enjoy art class in the meantime.
Yep DD you want to go home which means you want to escape. Glad you have the outing and bet it's fun.
Golf Liz. Now you know why people swear. Good on you for keeping at it. Maybe take a lesson from the pro.
Facelift Peps!! Sure check into it. I did. Had a consult. But ultimately I just did not want the down time. But if you want it, do it.
Kudos to all who are doing well on the weight front. Which is all of you. Way to go.
R.I.P. Department of Education.
Diane S
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I've heard with proper documentation (rashes etc. it is often at least partially paid for!). Get documenting with your doctor girl!
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!
Another winter day behind me. A light snow is starting to fall, but like most snow events this year, it does not seem it will lead to much accumulation. There may be a snowstorm Saturday, with bigger amounts, maybe 6-12 inches. We were hoping to visit my parents, but not if it snows that much.
Optimistically checking the weather reports for Orlando and it is looking very promising.
I have nothing planned for the evening, except recovering from work. Everyday around 2pm I think, I just want to go home. That's during my prep when I'm cranking out paperwork. Tomorrow evening is our monthly Pub Night with friends at our Art Center. I'm very glad we bought the season tickets, because it gets me out on a school night, and we see our friends on a regular basis.
