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I'm down almost 2 pounds since weighing on Wednesday morning. I believe this number is a new low on this current journey down, but I'm not absolutely certain. Anyhow... must be that I was holding on to some water from travel and sitting in the car and/or from the salty prepared foods I ate on the road.

Yesterday's workout, though not super tough is already being felt in my glutes! Only 60 squats, but done on a flipped over Bosu Ball after a 2+ week break gave my muscles a little something about which to comment! LOL! I did a full body workout, which is just what was needed. I felt good when I was all done.

Got a Costco run in last night after exercise. I bought cantaloupe which I have had a hankering for since it came up in the book I'm listening to. Funny how a description of a melon by an author can trigger a want. I also got some berries and organic Honey Crisp apples. I am seriously focusing on getting more whole fruits into my food routine. The documentary I mentioned yesterday really did slap me upside the head about well rounded nutrition.

Have to groom a little old Norwich Terrier later this morning, have an appt. with the nutritionist this afternoon, and a visit and dinner with BFF tonight. I guess that's a pretty full day.

Toodles!

122.8 - the recorded weight for the week. Maintenance is going well so I am staying on 5 mg of tirzepatide for now. I don't want to throw myself in another direction (up).

I was thinking about Kirby's antics and had the realization that he is acting just like a teenager LOL. Another year or two and I bet he will be a very different sort. I can't believe Peps is back to school already. You start so early in southern states. Most school systems don't go bac****il after Labor Day in the Northeast, but they don't finish until the end of June. I'm kind of jealous that DD is doing so well with workouts. Time to get my butt in gear this fall. I did graduate from PT yesterday and the therapist cleared me for whatever I feel strong enough for. I still need to continue with my shoulder workouts but she said I have more strength and motion already than most of the reverse shoulder people she has worked with and I still have the potential to gain more in the next 7 months.

The big move is today: DS left about 20 minutes ago in the fully packed UHaul van. We hired two men to pack the van yesterday and they were absolutely fantastic. Strong, professional, and fast. Really a terrific decision - I arranged for them via the UHaul rental site. I will bring Justice to his fun place in about an hour or so after I take DH for breakfast. We won't have time for a real lunch so a protein based breakfast seems wise. DH has tended to eat things like muffins in the am without any protein and then complain about being starved or light-headed by lunchtime. He needs to get on the protein bandwagon. After we drop off Justice I need to load the plants and the last cat things in the car, then capture the cat and get her into her carrier. Should be an experience.

Onto Portland Maine! Have a fantastical Friday!

Great idea using Dexascans to measure your body. BMI just doesn't cut it unless someone is fully average which no one really is. I had one the year after VSG and found it quite useful but I'd be afraid to compare that one to what it might look like now after 7 years including a year of nothing but walking and having my shoulder replaced.

My Grandma lived in Duluth proper. The fog would roll in from Lake Superior, and the temp would drop. Meanwhile, at my Aunt's house "on the other side of the hill" it was 82 and sunny. Always intrigued me when I was a kid.

Super busy day today! There were no posts when I posted the, where is everybody post and then bam! Lots of posts!

CC, glad you are well. Please don't worry about complaining here! We are here to support each other in all that life deals us! Hope Dad's demeanor improves soon. Grumpiness can be hard to handle! I'm glad you can be there to help Claudia! And Mr. Kirby! Stop spilling drinks, puking on the floor and running away from Mom! As DH says all the time, they are kids in fur!

Peps, can't believe your school year is starting so soon. I know this last year of working has become increasingly more difficult for DH. Hope you can find joy in your last year!

Diane, those beans look amazing and DD, roasted veggies sound great too! I've been grilling mine lately!

Liz, praying your son thrives in his new environs! If I remember right he has had some mental health issues like my oldest, correct? That can make navigating life so much more difficult!

DH has the next 6 days off! Yay! Planning on going for a hike tomorrow. The day is supposed to be cool with a high of 71. Hoping to go kayaking one of the days and also suggested making a trip to Milwaukee to visit the zoo! He of course has at least one golf outing planned with his friends. I'm still very fatigued on these meds. I think some of it is the very low calorie consumption. I snacked on nuts tonight to bring my daily total to 834 today! We went out to eat tonight and I was only able to eat 1 shredded chicken taco.