Knee is doing pretty well! And yes, met with my trainer on Wednesday and staying on plan except for breakfast yesterday and today. I just didn’t feel like making more pancakes, so I had an egg yesterday and protein bar today.

I got to wander CostCo without husband or kids!!!

I combined today with something off my fun list (originally scheduled for yesterday) Even though I’m not thrilled about my sister moving here, I called her up and took her out to one of the frozen yogurt shops. We actually had a relatively good time. Now I think that I will go take a hour long nap!

However, my husband surprised me two nights ago…[Read more]

I am working hard to get my liquids in. It’s supposed to hit 103 today with a heat index of 109, so I’m guzzling as much as I can! I almost have all my steps in.

Breakfast was a vanilla Unjury shake turned into a Latte.

Lunch was two chocolate peanut butter balls and a trip to the frozen yogurt shop with my sister to welcome her to town.

Dinner…[Read more]

Today is pj and movie day with the kids!  Not just 1 hour, but allllll day!!

welcome back to check-in!

I stood on the scale today. Up 8 lbs again. Ugh.

I signed up for Good Measures! (hey, there’s a “social” link, so if anyone else joins, feel free to become my friend, like on myfitnesspal). With my insurance not covering nutrition or weight loss care AT ALL, it’s a great compromise to make me a) LOG and b) get some help doing what I already know…[Read more]

yay!! I’m reporting that I’ll be doing this tonight. Orange is the New Black.

Awesome job! (And be sure to post that as your plan for next week so we can keep up with your progress!)

Donna – ugh for a new problem, yay for a solution to an existing problem?

I talked to my therapist and she agrees, yay for boundaries. It’s an issue with me, so it’s progress.

Kathy, good job recognizing potential boundary issues & sidestepping them. Maybe this weekend could be a quilting adventure?

my breakfast consisted of a pink drink from Starbucks

lunch was a 1/2 serving of a new Tex mex power bowl (salad with COLD grilled chicken, black beans, avocado, pepitas & no dressing) at California pizza…[Read more]

I sent a private message to another derby parent for putting up with me AND for upcycling my wedding dress into a new Christmas tree skirt, an angel & 2 Christmas stockings!  I felt horrible that this dress was worn once & locked away in a cedar chest forever.  Now, we will see it & use it yearly.  I’m gonna cry when I get it back.

My sister is my hero. And she gave me support today right before I read the challenge task. She’s good like that…

Note (email) sent to one of my biggest supporters!! My mother-in-law!!! I should have also sent one to @nikki-massie as she is always there to support us, and this group has given me for the first time the courage to express myself without feeling I am being judged all the time and afraid to speak up without always feeling I am inadequate. This is…[Read more]

I had a shake for breakfast today and things have gone much better. I’ve had a lot more energy today. Lunch was a shrimp cocktail and dinner (presented to me hot and cut up by my hubby), was grilled chicken and green beans. I’m now impatiently waiting for my 30 minutes to pass because I am SO thirsty! It’s still over 100 degrees out and we’re…[Read more]

Thank you note written and mailed.

Mindful meal timer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=the.meal.reminder.app&hl=en

Time your bites: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.drunkenwizard.timeyourbites&hl=en

Sl0w-Mow eating timer: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.upby4am.slowmoweatingtimer&hl=en

I’m all signed up!! 😊