Mid-week sweep! (A day late…)

I feel like I know where you are with some of the things on your plan this week, but I’d still love an update! 🙂

Mid-Week Sweep! (A day late)

How are things going for you? Is the house coming along for the 4th? How have PT exercises been going?

Susan about covered it all!

I will also say just be prepared for an onslaught of LOVE! For someone like me (an extroverted extrovert) it’s like Christmas, but can be a bit much for someone who is shy or introverted.

A few other tips:

If you’re a social media sharer, bring a portable charger to use during the sessions.
Practice yo’ selfie…[Read more]

You’ll find out tomorrow!

I got 66 oz. of water in yesterday, didn’t eat before bed, and meals prepped at home. I only unplugged for about 30 minutes.

Today I’m getting my annual labs done and can only have plain water (blech), so drinking is going to be a challenge!

I used to average 30 to 40 ounces a day.  50 used to be a really good, rare day.  Now I’m getting 50 to 60 a day, occasionally more.  I’m planning on continuing this challenge, since it makes me feel better.

I used to eat a little snack before going to bed. It helps me sleep better when I do.  It was usually small, like one or two laughing cow…[Read more]

I’m not going.

As far as the water goes, getting my 80 ounces (what my bariatric clinic wants) had been my goal for at least two weeks before this challenge started and I was struggling. Now I’m getting at very least the 80 and some days a lot more.

No eating an hour before bed did not work out for me. A bedtime snack was added by my surgeon at nine months…[Read more]

Today’s my husband’s birthday and he decided that for now, all he wants is his birthday cake. Nothing else. Could be because the two youngest will be here this weekend. So, cake is baked. I’ve made this cake so many times! It’s my MIL’s recipe and has been THE birthday cake for everyone in the family for decades.

Mowed the yard since the…[Read more]

Penultimate – I like it.  So water has been the hardest.  I was at 24-36 when we started and now consistently at 60+, so that’s a big change.  I’ve even had a kidney stone once, so you’d think I’d be really diligent about hydration :/

Eating before bed was never a conscious decision to do or not to do, and it wasn’t very hard to implement.  I jus…[Read more]

Not me – maybe next year!

Mmmkay, leaving Dr. Phil and going into “Iyanla, Fix My Life!” (Do you watch that show?)

Now that you know you are sometimes prone to shakiness/weakness, do you think it might be a good idea to pick up a few healthier “grab and go” options so that you don’t have to think about what to eat in those situations?

I’m going, staying at the convention site.  So far, I’m rooming alone.  I’m getting there Tuesday afternoon, and leaving Sunday.

You need to bring business casual type clothing, and should plan on bringing a sweater or something, because it is usually cold in the conference rooms.  You can bring casual, summer clothes if planning on sight se…[Read more]

My cats bring me the most joy.  And sitting on my porch.  I love fixing up my house, when I’m feeling better; painting the rooms, hanging shelving…

Nikki and Kathy:  I started a quilt awhile ago, although I never did finish it, and haven’t done it in years.  I bought one of those monthly kits, you can even get them precut now.  Makes it easi…[Read more]

Lol, not going to curse you.  Was feeling very weak and shaky yesterday.  When I feel that way, I tend to eat junk, hoping it will make me feel better, even though I know it won’t.  And I just didn’t have energy to make things.  And yes, those are my comfort foods.