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Good afternoon all and Happy Wednesday,
Today's definitely better than yesterday.
I have a few minute break from a chockful day of activity.
Last night, I did most my laundry. I'm load number 2, I forgot my pocket notebook in my jeans' pocket #2. I couldn't believe I ruined a months full of notes, ideas, knowledge, etc. I threw myself some grace and recognized it was simply just a mistake. I shouldn't beat myself up over it.
Then the last load, it was catastrophe. After the notebook incident, I checked every pocket. I must have missed one and didn't notice until a pen exploded in the dryer. I went to sleep and am dealing with it today. I'm all up for suggestions if anyone has a good way to clean this up. I'm going to start with magic eraser.
QOTD- I could be considered a hoarder but I turned it into an income stream. I always have too much stuff in too little space. Aside from my inventory, I'm pretty good with everything but clothes. I have a hard time keeping a appropriately sized amount of clothes. When I was in the morbidly obese category, the selection of decent looking clothes was often not a good look for me. When I scrank below the 3XL range, there was über selection. I couldn't get enough of wearing clothes that fit me personality wise. So I overbought clothes so I could wear it all.
Steps 6,550
B: Dannon Light and Fit Coconut yogurt, a handful of blueberries.
L: pp shake in the remainder of my morning coffee.
D: Steak. Some frozen veggie.
HW: 371 SW(8/9/21): 324 CW: 208 lbs 0 lbs til goal of skin reduction surgery. I'm still looking for a new plastic surgeon.
"I wonder if pizza thinks about me, too."
Today was busy day taking kids to school, went to grocery store to get something for Florida Panthers game tonight we going to have little party watching game tonight. I mess up little on my diet ordering Starbucks coffee.
Breakfast i had Avocado Toast with Eggs
Lunch Turkey and Hummus Wrap
Dinner I'm cooking Shrimp and Veggie Stir fry
I'm a single mom of 4, and I weigh over 400 pounds. I've spent years taking care of everyone but myself. I've smiled through the pain, pushed through exhaustion, and put my needs last. But now... it's time for something different. It's time to put me first.
I'm starting to explore weight loss surgery--not just to lose weight, but to find myself again. I want to run with my kids, dance without pain, and look in the mirror and feel proud. This isn't about vanity--it's about life.
It's scary. It's overwhelming. But it's also the beginning of something powerful. I deserve to feel alive again. This is my time.
I love sushi and there is only one place near me in CT that has pretty good sushi and sashimi.
That is one of the reasons why we are in such an ultra cleanup/cleanout mode. Why leave it for someone else to deal with, plus it is giving us extra money for other things that are more useful to us.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
I have known a few hoarders. They tell you they paid good money for stuff and can't get rid of it. My brother's wife was a hoarder and he made her keep her hoard in their basement. After she passed away it took him more than a year to clean it out.
My mother went to garage sales and bought things she did not need. At one point she had a bedroom that was too cluttered to open the door. It was seasonal decorations. Christmas, Halloween, Spring, Fall, Winter, flowers, and all kinds of things. We finally put it all in the tra****ry to use the get rid of one thing when I buy something new. Clutter makes me so nervous. I don't want to leave a mess for others to deal with.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Good morning, everyone!
My recollection is that we don't have a lot of sushi lovers on the thread, but our Monday dinner at Nobu was very yum! My favorite was a Yellowtail sashimi with jalapeño and cilantro. Of course, I was tapped out with 3 courses left.
As planned, I stayed in the city Monday night. We have another leadership meeting this morning and then I am just going to head home. It's been a lot and I have more tomorrow.
Marilyn made it to Florida and has most of the truck unloaded. I will head down Thursday night.
QOTD: No, but I've been watching this show called Filthy Fortunes and it has left me wary about leaving a bunch of stuff for my children to deal with.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: Italian Beef
Dinner: TBD
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
on 4/30/25 6:08 am - Amarillo, TX
Good mornin y'all.
Today looks to be busy. I had to take a flexirell this morning as my back is extra spicy. My mom is wanting to go to Sam's to get an ac unit, they are on sale starting today and it's like 50 bucks off. It would just cost way too much to put in central air. So we're stuck with window units. So we'll be going there. My mom is thinking about going to get some more knives. I don't think we need any. Shrug.
during the whole colonoscopy ordeal my blood sugars went nuts. They are just NOW getting back to better numbers. I cleared out the candy yesterday and gave some to my nieces and nephew(jelly beans...my weakness). I can space out chocolate no problem but jelly bean type stuff is my favorite kind of candy so out it went.
QOTD: my SIL....hands down the worst hoarder I've seen in person. It's horrible.
B: biscuit sandwich and coffee
L: ????
D: burrito lasagna
Happy Hump Day Menuer's. CPR class went well yesterday, and we have a budget meeting later today for next year's budget. Went through another tote downstairs and pulled some Tupperware out that I haven't used in over 15 years, so it looks like it's time to sell it no need to hang on to stuff that I don't use anymore. Still can't believe how much stuff I've collected over the years. Irvin and I made a deal he cleans up the stuff outside and I do the stuff inside. I think I got worst part of the deal because there is a lot of crap in the house. LOL
QOTD: Does anyone know someone who hoards things and doesn't want to get rid of anything? Yes unfortunately I do. One of my sister's has so much stuff in her house that honestly it is a fire hazard. Two of her bedrooms are so full of stuff that you can't even open the doors, but halfway. My mom was like that up until she ended up in hospital back in January. Since she's been home and not working she's actually been going through stuff and either donating it or throwing it away. I've told her that she doesn't have to keep years and years of paid bills.
B: coffee and slice of quiche
L: buffalo chicken salad over garden salad
D: chicken burgers on the grill
30 minutes on the treadmill and 10 minutes on the vibrating platform
Have a great day everyone!!!
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
Wow Mel you and your mom really got some great deals. I need to get a new vacuum sealer, but I'm not sure which one I want.
Dr. Sanchez Lapband 9/12/2003
hw305/revision w280/cw197/gw150
Revision from Lap Band to Bypass on 2/4/2015 by Dr. Pohl
on 4/29/25 8:31 pm - Amarillo, TX
As an add on to the QOTD. We went to Wally World because my mom needed something. We went to the clearance isle and they had Henckels knifes on clearance. We got a 3 piece set for 12 dollars. They had one with a knife block for 45 but we don't need that.
they had some really good deals. 20 dollar food saver and boxes of bags for 2 dollars. We had needed a new vacuum sealer due to ours being so old. We use them a lot, packages of the velvet hangers for 5 bucks. My mom got some legos that were really cheap(her and my brother love legos). Stainless steel solid measuring cups for 3.
