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I know you will have an absolutely phenomenal time! So glad you can kick off this new phase in life with such a great trip.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
201.something... I knew I'd either be up or down. I ate a bit differently yesterday and was not too concerned about sodium...
I was able to order a new month of tirzepatide. It'll come when I'm away, but it will be here when I get back, which is good because I will run out of tirzepatide while in Europe. My last two doses are coming with me.
While I didn't get enough done yesterday because I chose to be a slug, I did get my closet cleaned out, encouraged Ron to do some quick purging and got 10 bags of clothes and shoes to Goodwill. My NUT/eating disorder therapist encourages getting rid of all my clothes that are too big and represent a different version of me. Ron was taken aback by how much I purged. IMO, I still have plenty of clothes. They just happen to be what suits the me I am now. He admitted he was jealous that I essentially have lost enough weight to warrant a complete new wardrobe. I am guessing that is where the reprimands about clothing size and body image were stemming from a couple of weeks ago.
Today I have been much more productive! I went to the dog show with Grizz and was home by 10 am. I have had a little breakfast, fed the dogs, cleaned up the dog yard, cleaned the guest room and done the bedding with two sets of sheets (one for my brother tonight and readied the next set underneath for the house sitters. I will do a quick change before we leave tomorrow morning! Top sheets and pillows are on standby in the closet!) I have dogs to wash and clothes to pack and a few odds and ends to attend. Other than that, I am feeling ready.
We'll leave here tomorrow sometime around 10 am. Our flight to Amsterdam does not depart San Francisco until 1:45 pm. I will check in when I can.
Definitely way better to be sore from the exercise!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I'm baaack! I've read everything I missed -- retirements, parents, kids, gardening, holidays, doggies, beaches, exercise.
We had a great time in North Carolina last weekend. More delays still for moving furniture in. Trying to diagnose a stubborn shower issue. Worst case scenario is we have to rip out the shower wall and redo the inside-the-wall plumbing. Soooo frustrating.
No big weekend plans. I'll probably make 3 trips both days to Lowe's or Home Depot.
Oh, and I started rehab to improve my knees' flexion. Therapist is aggressive in the good way. I'm sore from the exercises, but not from arthritis, which is good, eh?
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Completed work (front and rear view):
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
LOL! I always rely on The New York Post for all my peer-reviewed nutritional research findings!
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
The master at work:
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
118.6 - I decided to just stick with the floor scale here. And I don't need my glasses to read that one LOL.
I think Peps leaves for his trip tomorrow! So exciting.
We had our usual day yesterday. I didn't go to chair yoga because I had the time wrong but I did go to water aerobics for the 5th day in a row. I am glad to have a break over the weekend. He really works your arms and shoulders. I didn't realize that my muscles needed so much work. Some of the people were glad their vacation was over so they could rest. I will do it this week again. Then I have to figure out how to continue with it.
Last night we went to a new Italian place. Italian for the 3rd time this week - ever noticed that there are tons of Italian restaurants these days? This one had a beautiful view and good food at a much more reasonable price than the other 2. May be our new go to place here for Italian food. DD likes another one really close to our resort but we don't like it at all. Somewhat glad we aren't going to be going there with her this year (we have already planned the nights we are overlapping).
Today is more hanging around. Our friend's daughter and her family arrive mid-day. Our friend is likely on the beach carving a welcome sculpture right now. Tonight DH and I are going to an old-fashioned restaurant which has been considered one of the best in Aruba for years. Papiamento has been open for 42 years.
Time to get moving a bit and get ready for walk time. I am missing having our jaunty little guy walking with us. Have a sweet Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Yay for leftovers and not having to cook!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
