Kaylets...just put a 2-5 pound weights on it, it comes up as 10.25. Thats pretty accurate. Owell, as long as it is consistant. The numbers don't really mean anything. They just are a mood enhancer!
'Lo all. Just a flyby to let you know I'm still around and lurking a bit.
Thanks for the the "lean" offer, Wildfire. I think today I had the meltdown I've been planning since dh went into hospital in Dec. You know," I'll have a breakdown when I have the chance". I suspect to some degree that's what's been at the root of my recent ups and downs. Pretty much went with it, acknowledged what I thought it was, told myself I expected it sometime, etc. Hope this does it and I can get back on track.
We did have some good news today. Some of his test numbers have improved and his dialysis was cut so now he's doing 3 hours instead of 4. While we were enjoying that news, his cardiologist called and said not to take any more blood thinner, that his numbers there were high. Now they've been high before but they've never called at 9 at night before and of course he had just taken a pill at dinner. So, hold my breath time. he's having a "routine" stress test tomorrow and we should hear about surgery schedule later in the week.
I'm thinking of joining the Empress on sabbatical but I'm afraid I'd do worse then. Plus I'd miss you all so much. But if I don't show up for a while, it's just meltdown time.
Anagram! The blood thinners are dicey aren't they?? We had an experience about 6-7 yrs ago with them as well. And you know what, you're right-- you are do for R & R!!! And you deserve it too!! A planned R&R for all care takers !! What would you love to do?? Stay in bed all day? Stay in the tub? Laugh till you cry? Eat a monster bag of M&M's?
I hope you can fit something in. No matter what it is-- And hope you can find the time to post once in awhile. We'll miss you and its just not the same when folks aren't here!! ( Did you see that Empress, Scooby, Senamay??)
Flower-- I LOVE IT-- The scale is just a mood ehnancer-- Very good -- its so true-----
OK-- Tuesday-- First Tuesday of Spring-- How shall we mark the day?? DH is already making juice w/ lots of greens, its not exactly what I'd mix w/ coffee but maybe it'll open my eyes this am!
For myself, I intend scheduling time for myself. Myself as priority one. If I am not at my best, I cannot give my best to family.
Just like maintenance for the car! And for starters, I am going to give myself a big pat on the back for doing the best I can! If it was one of you, I'd be applauding, I deserve support from myself too!!
Spring Renewal, Recommitment, Rest and Relaxation.
Today's thought is :
I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is. " Donald Trump- Real Estate Investor
Take care all!
TUESDAY BONUS-- Two for the price of one! "Food is an important part of a balanced diet" , Fran Lebowitz
Today is WW for me not sure how I did this week I seem to be struggling with staying away from the bad food and that frustrates me because for the longest time I have been able to just say no. Im trying very hard to get back there, some of the problem is the time of day Im having my dinner it is too late so I find myself nibbling and on Sun at work I didn't have my carrots at break in the morning because I was out of them and they seem to really take the edge of the nibbling for the whole day, when I got home at 4 I found myself nibbling at anything and eerything until I was done making dinner. I gave myself a good slap on the wrist for that. I did however go shopping yesterday to buy a few tops and ended up with enough close to make 3 new interchangable outfits. the pants are a size 14 down from a 24 and the tops are a medium down from 4XL so that was great and I had a great time doing it I love buying close now I have so many more choices. Well have a great day all I have to run. I have a doctors appointment today and I hope he will take me off my BP meds this time completely he has been decreasing them since Sept I'll check in after weigh in tonight.
Well, I meditated, asking that I not dream about the war and what do I dream about instead????? Mexico.... not the beautiful Cancun, beachy Mexico, but Algodones, where I went - then I thought all the things I bought were in my bed. Woke up at 1am with a headache. It's going to be a long, strange week.
Wildfire - Waaahoooo!!!! Congrats on the bowling victory! Go get 'em! Good luck on the job front. Years ago I left a job and took a sizeable pay cut so I could quit my hour + commute. It was worth it. There's other things besides money... (your mental health is worth more!).
Kaylets - I had a disposable razor in my bag. You can have those, you just can't have the old fashioned straight razor kind (WHO uses those now???). However, if you happen to have a metal nail file you'll want to leave it home - they WILL take that away.
Congrats on the loss and take care of that shoulder!!
Anagram - Ya know, I think we all have a pressure release valve. Every so often, when under stress I think we have to slowly let out some steam or else we're just going to blow. Allow yourself this release. Keep us posted on hubby and know that we're here - even if all we can do is listen (I hope that helps).
Dollar - that your Dr. takes you off the meds. You've been doing SO great! Cool about the clothes too - I bet you're ready for a whole new wardrobe aren't you? Can we go shopping with you???
Yea, I'm ticked about my windshield, but there's no out of pocket money for me. Since the car's brand new (rolled to 2,000 miles when I got home) comprehensive will cover it and they can't raise my rates. They're coming today to see if they can heat-treat it - if not they'll replace it... I'd like to flatten the tires of the guy who cut me off on I5 and kicked up that rock! Oh well....
Going to bed early tonight with my friend Benadryl (I *will* sleep dammit!)
Flower, I have the 'Pilates for Dummies' tape and really like it. I still can't do that last exercise. My arms aren't as strong as they should be, but I've got great man-crusher legs! [not exactly sure what that means....]
Kaylets, your swordfish meal sounded sublime! Can we come have dinner at your place?
Punkin, congrats on losing that 1/2 pound. It all counts! I'm still trying to gather up the courage to step on the scales; it's just too much of a heart breaker to see it go up and I'm afraid that would be the case with me.
Wildfire, work problems are such a pain, to say the least. I had to have a talk with one of my co-workers this morning and it turned out really well. I addressed the issue and everything's okay. I was ready for some big defensive manuever from her [MY fear] and it simply didn't happen. What a relief! And I felt so healthy and mature for doing it! Could you approach your boss and voice what's bothering you? Then again, finding another job sends a pretty clear message too!
Anagram, sending you lots of good energy, my friend. You've held up for so long. Truthfully, I'm kind of glad you've finally gotten around to having a meltdown. [I hope you know what I mean!] Take care of yourself, and let your husband take care of you too. One thing that I've learned is that people really want to help and are just waiting for instructions. Please don't stay away from us too long!
Dollar, you went from a size 24 to a 14! Wow! That's incredible, you must be so proud. You're the inspiration queen of the day!
I baked lots of cookies at work and didn't have any--not a nibble. I've done really well the last 3 days. I have to look ahead to next week--I have 5 food events I have to cook for, so I should start planning my strategy now.
good to catch up on all your posts.
anagram-with all you've been going through surrounding your husband's health, no wonder you had your meltdown. you and your husband are in my thoughts. please take good care of yourself!!
more lovely spring weather here today. it's spoing me. op and did my exercise.
well, thinking of you all. take care.
Not sure what the forecast is but either way , its FIRST WEDNESDAY OF SPRING AND ........ here we go Wednesday, here we go!
Now this is interesting-- this am the scale says 5lbs up! No breakfast yet, but 5lbs! I did have SF Hot chocolate yesterday-- 2 packets per cup- 2 cups-- wonder how much sodium--
Am I considering this a gain? No-- but I am wondering about the sodium!
Did get my hot bath last night and even got one dog bathed too b/4 I drained the tub.
To everyone-- I have to repeat what Flower said yesterday, it just keeps coming back to me-- "The scale is just a mood enhancer" --
And from another poster says too" If food is not the problem, food is not the solution" ....................
If all we can do today is keep GUILT at bay, than we are still making progress!
Take care all!
Today's thought is; "Think not a trifle, though it small appear: Small sands make the mountain, moments make the year. " Edward Young
Oooh, it's quiet here..... hope those that are missing are at least lurking!
I have deck pieces in my back yard! I got home yesterday and my stepfather had placed the major boards in their places so I could get a visual of the deck. I can't wait!!! Of course the cats are glued to the back door wondering what that stuff is on the ground....
Eydie - Impressive all that baking and no nibbles!
Kaylets - Thank you for re-posting some of those ol' 'lighbulb moment' posts. It's so true that food isn't the problem OR the solution. I think I should start repeating this to myself...
WSW - Enjoy that springy weather for me. I got to sleep last night to the sound of heavy rain. Very nice, until the high winds followed and I woke up at 4am with my bedroom window rattling! So far sunny today but I hear we have more rain, hail and lightning/thunder coming today...
everyone!
Haircut today (yes, I still have roots!) and going back to scoop up some more of those perfect fitting bras I found before my trip.
punkinseed-i'll try and send some nice weather your way! if that didn't work, know that at least my good thoughts are on their wayto you.
i liked all the quotes, kaylets. they all seemed to resonate with me today. thanks.
this morning, i was thinking about how much weight i still have to lose and seemed to have forgotten about all the weight i've already lost. i needed that reminder. i am about to do my exercises. hope everyone has a good day. take care.
Kaylets, pay no attention to the scale---it's a fluke or maybe you read it wrong or maybe an errant leprechaun was clinging to it trying to psyche you out. Don't fall for it!
Punkin seed, that's pretty exciting about the deck. How long have you had your house?
wsw, you're so right about how we forget how far we've come. I always get that when I see photos of my overweight self wearing that "oh pleeease, don't take my picture" look.
Flower, I read your diary entry today and I can relate to your feeling badly about missing your appointment. One time I totally forgot a dentist's appointment and they called me at home and I immediately went into feeling like an irresponsible teenager and it bothered me for days! Gotta learn to let these things go!
Did one of my new belly dancing tapes today--this one focused on arms and abs. It was fun but I couldn't keep my arms up thru the whole thing. It's not that the moves were difficult, I'm just going to have to build up my stamina. So that's going to be a mini-goal of mine. I will say this, as long as I'm doing Pilates and bellydancing, I feel no need for crunches! Now if I could just get rid of this little cushion of fat over my mighty abs I'd be okay.
Well I went to the doctor and the news wasn't great. My blood pressure is fantastic but because I have a sore hip he put mye on an anti-inflamatory and because they raise blood pressure he was not comfortable taking me off my meds, so he told me to come back in 3 weeks and he would decrease it by half again by then I will be off the anti-inflamatory. I was a little bummed but I got over it when I weighed in later that day and I was down 1.2 so that makes 87.4 I'll take that.
I want to try to make sure I get my walking in everyday but it is hard to get going when i have this painful hip and it is worse at night when I normally go for my walk. Starting next week my friend that goes to weight watchers with me wnts to start walking on Mons for 2 hours while her doaughter ins in town taking a course. Im not sure I have it in me for 2 hours at 7pm but I will give it a try, Im use to 45 min - 1 hr. Anyway time to run I hope you all have a great evening, take care all.
That long soak last night was great! Need to do that more often!
Tonight, I have to write my review- never done that before.
YIKES!
No, I'm not worried about the scale-- probably greenies like you say being mean or maybe -- this is probably what they were up to-- an early April fools' joke-- ??
anyway-- let me get started on this review and I'll check in later if I finish it early!
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Targetting Tuesday!!
Go get 'em! Good luck on the job front. Years ago I left a job and took a sizeable pay cut so I could quit my hour + commute. It was worth it. There's other things besides money... (your mental health is worth more!).
that your Dr. takes you off the meds. You've been doing SO great! Cool about the clothes too - I bet you're ready for a whole new wardrobe aren't you? Can we go shopping with you??? 
[not exactly sure what that means....]
everyone! 
