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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
Seems like all the daily active people will be retired after next week!
I have bounced around mostly in a 2 pound band since last August. Depends on what I ate the day before (salty or not), the weather, and my bathroom trips.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
It will be interesting to see if your summer sleep patterns become your year round pattern. I find that the sun rising has a big effect on me - I rarely can sleep later than that. However in the winter when the sun rises later I still get up around 6:30 even though I hate doing so in the dark. 7 seems indulgent to me LOL.
I bet the next time you have a day when you eat a lot more than you are now your body will suddenly shed some more weight. It's probably holding on for dear life in case you are being starved.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
So excited to get my slug!!!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Greetings all
Foggy morning turned into a sunny afternoon. I ran out of claritin and DH was kind enough to go get some as soon as the pharmacy opened. My sinuses are in overdrive these days and I am thinking I might need to see the allergist or ent doctor. Yuck.
So after a snuffly morning I got organized and did walking and ran various errands. Paula I sent your slug!
Interesting Liz that the butterfly farm was so hot. I went to a butterfly garden in Mexico once - I think it was at Xcaret (sp?). It was wonderful and pretty big with little waterfalls and mist and yeah it was hot. And hey, we used to watch all the planes come in here as the flight path is just east of our house, but the trees are getting too big. If I was expecting a guest I jus****ched out the window to know when to go to the airport. Enjoy you friends.
Peps I swear your scale is messing with you. And have a great trip.
Paula those are high priced cakes!! Who knew. Everything is so pricy these days. Have a great party.
DD I am with you - a lounger by nature. But soon you will indeed feel much lighter. Nice that your DD "shares" lots. We are eager to hear if there is date #3.
Gallery duty tomorrow and my car is loaded with boxes of paper bags and supplies. I am hoping I can get the other worker to carry them in. It will likely be busy up there. I got caught up on banking but there will be more tomorrow.
DH brought home pizza from lunch so that is that.
Diane S.
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124.6 on my scale. I'm staying pretty consistent within a pound which is what one wants during maintenance!
Started off the day with a walk with DH. 2.4 miles on 39 minutes. Moving is good for both of us!
We have a retirement party to attend tonight. It will be at a park and they are having it catered (Mexican I think) and having a band. Very cloudy today and temps only in the low 70's but at least no rain.
DSD and DS2 and friend will be getting here later this evening. DS3 is still here until tomorrow night. We will all go out to a fancy restaurant tomorrow night for a belated birthday celebration for DC1. They wanted a cake from a boutique bakery here in town but a small 6 inch one is over $40 and we would need 2 to feed the crowd. I opted to go get them a slice (still over $14) and will serve brownies and/or dilly bars to the rest of the crowd!
Will everyone here be retired soon then? I don't remember anyone else still working!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
200.8 For Heaven's Sake!!!! This last bit is being as stubborn as a barn sour mule with a bad hoof! I don't think I can eat any less than I am, so I just have to let it be. This nice thing is that I have not had a uptick in weigh this week, which is the norm over the school week. Gee, go figure. No school, no rise in weight. Amazing, right???
Summer sleep pattern has taken over. I've been going to bed around 12:30am and getting up between 8 and 9. I'm okay with getting up at 8, but close to 9 seems a little too luxurious and self indulgent. This morning I started waking up around 5:30am and was in and out until I got up at 7:00 to pee. Went back to bed and dozed on and off until about 9. Maybe that in and out dozing is not as restful??? I'm just not a great sleeper. I can't remember the last time I actually slept through the night without waking.
Lots to do before taking off on our trip Sunday. Of course, I am procrastinating. LOL! I will get it all done, no worries there. I'll be doing a lot tomorrow night, I'm sure of it.
Seems like everyone is getting into summer mode. Wonderful. CC, hope you are less sore today. I do have to laugh at how he took you down. I know it wasn't funny to you, but if you picture it as a FaceBook reel, you might see the humor! Hugs....
Liz, the view at that restaurant is lovely. Lucky you!
DH never golfs on vacation since he golfs 2-3 times a week year round. I am happy with a good book for a long period of time.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I guess it makes sense a butterfly farm might be hot, inland I assume? Well now you've been :) Is golf not a part of Aruba life? I get the restless husband challenge. Since DH still does physical work 4 mornings a week, he is often ready for rest when we go on vacation. And he will get into a book, so that can keep him by the pool or beach for awhile. But once he's rested a day or two he wants to go! I feel like I should be in a rest camp some days, and I'm a lounger by nature, so... the kids used to be his go go buddies. I'm betting I'll be more go go too once the weight and worry of my job slides off my shoulders.
We ask our kids lots of questions, but try not be over eager when they mention a date LOL. All in good time right? DD is an open book, and sometimes tells us more than we want to know, so we'll hear soon enough if the young man warranted a 3rd date. DS is not the same level of disclosure. He's not a big talker historically, until you get him in the car. He likes to send us pictures via text of scenery when he's someplace scenic, which is sweet, but sometimes confusing. Last night it was a creek at sunset. Is he biking, hiking, fishing, camping? Or a Canadian flag. Is he in Toronto for work? DD would send the picture, tell us what she's doing, who is along for the trip, and what she's going to have for dinner. :)
Liz its lovely your son has grown attached to DH. Your DS sounds like someone who is loyal, and loves deeply, so once you're in with him, you're really in.
Doing some laundry right now and thinking about what food to bring to my parent's house. I'm not sure what tasks we are going to do, but I'm trying to remain flexible.
