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Good Morning! Yesterday was long and stressful in the afternoon since we didn't get all of the paperwork we needed from other departments to get distribution ready. Overall, I'm proud of my team and how they handled it all and the new team member is really doing well so today I'll focus on those aspects in our debrief.
QOTD: Because I have iron issues, I get my bloodwork done twice a year (I think he runs pretty much everything since it's usually 7-8 vials) and review it with my hematologist. It seems about every year and a half. I have to have an iron infusion to keep things level. When I start having symptoms, they begin with leg cramps and Charlie horses in my calves.
TSS: 10 years 8 months
B: SF latte, 3 turkey sausage links, and an orange
L: Turkey and cheese sticks, yogurt and some fruit
S: A piece of fruit and yogurt
D: Tri tip, steamed mixed veggies, and 2 mini York peppermint patties
ES: Protein ice cream and carbmaster toast
E: 1/2 hour elliptical and 2 miles on treadmill
V/W: On track
Totals: Cals:1479 Protein:130 Carbs: 124 Fat:62
Have a great day!
I always do my bloodwork and we make adjustments based on that. I feel like a chemistry experiment sometimes. I do get more blood work if I feel more tired or if something is not right. Hope everything goes well with the inventory and you feel good soon. You have really stepped up to keep this thread going and it is very appreciated.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Good Tuesday Morning gang. This is going to be quick as I have to help with the warehouse inventory. I have to send a message to my bariatric center to see if they will do some bloodwork. I've felt a bit tired lately, but it could be from doing extra stuff outside. It's always best to get things checked yearly.
QOTD: Who here makes sure to annual bloodwork done to make sure things are in check? I do and if for some reason I feel something is off I ask for more to be done.
B: coffee and corn muffin
L: salad with grilled chicken
D: Pork tacos
30 minutes on the treadmill and 10 minutes on the vibration platform
Have a wonderful day everyone!!!
Better late than never? I hope everyone had a great day, mine was long and chaotic but tomorrow is a new day and I will say the new team member handled everything like a champ!
QOTD: We usually will have it on for fun but forgot about it.
TSS: 10 years 8 months
B: SF latte, 3 turkey sausage links, and an orange
L: Turkey and cheese sticks, yogurt and some fruit
S: A piece of fruit and yogurt
D: Shredded beef, net zero tortillas, cauliflower rice, guacamole and 2 mini York peppermint patties
ES: carbmaster toast
E: 1/2 hour elliptical and 2 miles on treadmill
V/W: On track
Totals: Cals:1502 Protein:115 Carbs: 127 Fat:62
Have a great day!
Today I had my psychological evaluation for weight loss surgery--and it honestly meant more to me than I expected.
This journey has never just been about my size. It's about my pain, my habits, my healing. For years, food was my comfort, my shield, my escape. But now, I'm facing everything head-on--with heart, with honesty, and with help.
The evaluation gave me a chance to reflect on how far I've come. I talked about my past struggles, my emotional eating, my support system, and what drives me to change. It reminded me that I'm not just transforming my body--I'm reshaping my entire life.
One step closer to surgery. One step closer to freedom.
And I'm proud of myself for every single one
Today I had my psychological evaluation for weight loss surgery, going to the store, and hopefully tonight we'll watch Game 1 of the Florida Panthers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs.
Meals:
Breakfast: Protein Oatmeal
Lunch: Grilled Chicken Power Bowl
Dinner: Slow Cooker Chicken & Veggies
QOTD: Forgot about the Kentucky Derby was on
Good morning, everybody!
We caught an early flight this morning and I'm in a taxi heading to the office. Fortunately, I was able to get about an hour and a half of sleep on the plane, so I feel pretty good. I have a 4:00 meeting, so no ducking out early for me.
Pretty much everything made it down intact, so we were able to get a lot of unpacking and assembly done. Still made time for some fun: pool, kayaking, bicycles to the beach and a few restaurants.
Our fishing trip came to an abrupt end, we called it after an hour because a big storm was coming in. I'm glad we did so because sitting out in a small boat for three, cold, rainy hours would not have been fun.
QOTD: Actually, I didn't. We don't have our TV hooked up, so I missed it. Probably the first time in 30 years. We went in 2019, and had a great time.
Breakfast: bagel
Lunch: catered
Dinner: steak
Have a great day, all!

Jim Age 59 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
One of my cousins is a vet and also has horses. She used to throw a big Kentucky Derby party every year. We dressed up with great hats and had mint julips and other traditional foods. At least 100 people would come. I enjoy watching it. I was just reading that every horse running this year is related to Secretatariat.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
on 5/5/25 6:31 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
So glad the weekend is over. It was a stressful one. Lots of reasons but that won't change for the foreseeable future. My mom is having side effects from her stroke. It's been over five years but i'm still getting to know the new her. It's stressful. They also denied the cat scan with contrast for my shoulder. They gave 4 reasons all of which I've done. It's mind numbing. I was told by the physical therapist that it wouldn't help if it's a rotator cuff tear. It didn't help. I've been seeing the orthopedic doctor for 4 months(they said I hadn't even been seeing him for 6 weeks). They would prefer an mri which I can't have. It's absolutely asinine.
Today I need to work on chainmaille. We might go over to my aunts house. We're supposed to get rain all day today and tomorrow. We're under a flash flood watch until Wednesday morning. Feast or famine!
My weight is at another stall. All together I've lost 15 pounds in about 4 months. Dissatisfied BUT also grateful. It's a mix.
QOTD: no, I did no****ch. Horse racing isn't my absolute favorite.
B: breakfast sandwich and coffee
L: haven't decided yet
D: chicken with Brie (one of those breast with the filling in it that you get frozen) and carrots that I'm going to roast.
here are some pics I meant to post Friday but never got around to posting at all.
I made this set 10 years ago. I unfortunately can't get these certain jump rings anymore. It's was made for a friend who paid for it.
Good Morning Gang. The weekend wasn't too bad weather wise some rain off and on, but we were able to get a few things done outside. Got the billy goat patches back to my SIL yesterday morning and then I posted some truck stuff on FB for Irvin. He had a Chevy short bed with sidesteps that he didn't need so I posted it and had about 10 people interested. A guy from New York came and got it for $550. Now he has more room on the cement pad to work on one of his Challengers.
Three people called out of work today. More people here call out on a Monday than any other day of the week. Besides our Spring inventory of the warehouse tomorrow the week should be rather quiet.
QOTD: Did anyone watch the Kentucky Derby on Saturday? I had to put a reminder in my phone so I wouldn't miss it. What a sloppy track they had to run on, but Sovereignty beat out the favorite Journalism in the home stretch. It was a really good race.
B: coffee and slice of crustless quiche
L: Leftover pork ribs
D: pork shoulder tacos with cauliflower rice and beans in celebration of Cinco De Mayo
Have a great day everyone!!!