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Jan thanks for starting the thread. Happy new years. Spent last weekend with Ex and his wife’s family(Ukrainian). His wife and I share a birthday the 29th. I would definitely lose wt at their house I don’t like Ukrainian food. After months of being out of control and feeling sorry for myself I got on scales this morning. My plan to get back on track - goal to lose 30- to 35 lbs. in 10 lb increments. I have a cruise March 2- would be great to be down 10 lbs.

Good morning everyone. Belle have you been affected by the flooding ? Have a great cruise. im emotionally better. . Still working on health issues - blood pressure not controlled yet, need cataract surgery in right eye (legally blind in left eye) etc . Have resumed walks twice daily. Getting in about 2-4 miles daily. Jazzper is hanging in there. S

It’s a beautiful day in Houston. I’m feeling better mentally - still not much improvement in blood pressure Has been 165/70 all day my med has been increased from 25 mg to 50mg and last week to 100mg . Also will have cataract surgery in my good eye early next year. Jazzper is hanging in there took me on a 2 mile walk this morning. Nor sure when I’ll weigh.

Good evening. Just letting everyone know I’m alive. Basically getting my 73 year old tune up - feel like I’m trying to get in the Guinness book of records to have the most medical specialist referrals in a year. So far nothing serious has been diagnosed but the process is frightening . I will check in weekly. I know I am gaining so will need everyone’s support when I’m ready to get back on track. Belle thanks for this site.

Good morning Belle. Thanks for starting the week. Cruised last week. There were 11 of us. The 10 year old got sick the second day of the cruise and was isolated until Friday. My TN son and DIL had problems getting in their room the whole week neither the medallion nor a keycard worked. Regardless we had a good cruise. I didn’t walk as much was in a mood. still haven’t weighed. No sense yet I’m still out of control. Too many health issues. Hematologist and retinal specialist will release me if nothing changes in 6 mos. Need cataract surgery. Bp still out of control — etc. so I’ve been eating my stress. I think my brain is ready to get back on track I know I have at least 25 lbs to lose. the weather has been great for walking so have been increasing the distance. Jazzper (dog) is still doing okay - had 2 nightmares on the ship that he died. Both times I woke up sobbing uncontrollably he’s 15 - will probably li ve to be 20 just to stress me.

Good afternoon everyone. Wow November is half gone and thanksgiving is next week. Decided to try and get back on track after next weeks cruise. To day has been great. Walked 2.9 miles this morning and wasn’t exhausted. ( they dogs are still resting from the walk). I’m starting to feel better more like myself. Blood pressure all over the place. The dentist and hematologist offices use the wrist cuff which shows a lower bloood pressure than my upper arm. I will try and figure it out.

Yay the hematologist thinks the virus that trigger’s pharyngitis was the culprit. Repeat labs I was back in normal range — what a relief. Forgot to get letter to get out of jury duty so I’m going to check the box that I’m not of sound mind and good moral character. glad everyone is doing well with losing wt. I’m going to weigh tomorrow find the gains for this year and start over.

Good morning everyone. Hope everyone who is cruising is having a marvelous time. Eating healthy and winning big in the casino. still no weighing. Anxious for hematology appt tomorrow. To put the icing on my bad streak I got a jury summons they’ve changed the max age to 75. Trying to eat better.

Welcome Erby. We are a supportive group. Everyone seems to take a different approach. It does help to have the accountability of weighing. This has been an awkward year for me health wise - trying to remain positive - it does help to keep track of what you’re eating whether is carbs, calories or points.

Glad everyone is doing well. My thanksgiving cruise I have the plus plan which includes drinks( I don’t drink alcohol) extra dessert's (up to several a day - I’ll have to stay away that’s my weakness). Solo how wonderful to have work that covers cruises. I’m gradually increasing my walking distance. I’m slowly feeling like myself.

Jan that’s great.

Good morning everyone. Still not weighing. Focusing on getting back to walking since weather has improved. I had a couple of dr appointments this week and wt appears stable. Weather is now cold frost on grass this morning. Jazzper loves the cold weather we can actually be outside more than 20 minutes. I’m excited my generator actually gets turned on this week so will be prepared (lots of dead trees from hot /drought summer ready to knock out power line in next big wind). Also replacing the rest of my windows (4) with Anderson windows ( current windows are cheap don’t seal hard to maneuver) installation 11/30. Hope everyone is safe , healthy and hopefully on a cruise.

Jan how awful. I am speechless. Makes my problems small.

Wow did I scare everyone away. Will start today being positive.. IVE LOST MY APPETITE . I will nurture the feeling as long as possible. Hope it’s quiet because everyone is cruising. keep the Halloween goodies under lock and key until Tuesday - then make sure to give it all away.

Sorry for the late start. I’m still under the weather - throat no longer feels full of broken glass but achy headaches cough and tired plus a lack of appetite which is a good thing . Not weighing unable to take my walks (afraid I will get light headed and need to be walked to my car which happens at least weekly. She dr in morning. good new my grandson had perfect score on state math tests. His dad my son is home and going to outpatient therapies (suspect he is not changing his bad eating habits). Jazzper has had any more witnessed seizures. He is 15 doesn’t like pills so I will just let him be - if there is an increase in seizures that affect the quality of life it will be his time to cross the rainbow bridge.

Good morning. Belle Well I almost got started on eating properly. Another lightheaded episode. And the dog had a seizure. I’m tired of drama.

Weather has been gorgeous. My legs are achy from walking. Talked with son last night he sounds great. His coping mechanism is having a positive attitude working puzzles to stimulate his brain and working in the rehab gym during off hours.

Belle good loss. I’m fine with communicating with DIL and son by phone and text. Communication with DIL by text and phone has improved. She is already stressed to the max. She’s only 44 - out of respect for both of them will stay home - Terri wow 3 lbs. glad your able to portion control all foods. No wt loss meds for me. ( would be afraid when I stopped weight would come right back). I laugh i don’t have any sensors that say I’m hungry or full. As far as sweets will eat them till they are out of the house. The weather has greatly improved and getting in more walks. My new gas meter gets installed today which means I will have a functioning generator - no more power losses

Belle thanks for a great start to the week. Jan staying the same is great. im totally out of control. Stress eating. Plan today is clear out the junk and clean fridge. Morning BP still high . Having sleeping issues. My TX son is sooooo stressed (trying to hide it - but who won’t be concerned having his dad and brother having strokes 3 months apart ). TN son going to rehab today. Mobility issues left side. Has discovered he has some cognitive issues which is very concerning since he’s a manager at citi group. —-

Sorry but it really hasn’t been good year. DIL called my 53 yr old son has had a stroke - affects his left side can move it with difficulty - speech, thought processes are all ok. He will need some rehab. ( symptoms similar to his dads but not as severe) He doesn’t want visitors. My TX son is quietly stressing abt whether he is next. I don’t like this part of life 🥵

Belle thanks for starting the thread. Solo yes our bodies change esp breasts. Take a deep breath - this a good thing you noticed it. Don’t panic. haven’t weighed focusing on getting back on track first.. Also just went through my closet. I. Need to buy a size up in pants for the thanksgiving cruise ( I don’t like to wear tight pants). Jan lmao you rarely weigh on Thursday’s 🤪

Belle and Jan I’m in the same boat. Re -evaluating my goal. I’m up 20 from my lowest wt. and don’t think I will ever get back to it. Thinking on losing 5 lb increments. I’m content as long as I fit in my clothes.

SOLO - good loss. You are doing great. When I started. Couldn’t go up a flight of stairs. It took awhile but I lost 100lbs - to this day my tennesse son and his wife have never acknowledge my wt loss. For me the weight loss was really noticeable until I dropped 50. Now the forever issue of keeping it off. I realized as a teenager people weren’t observant I had a boss come up to me after I’d worked a year wrinkled his nose and said oh you have freckled ( I’m red headed Irish covered in freckles ). When I was a junior in his my braces finally came off after 3.5 years - the only comment I got was why did I have a rubber band over mt front teeth ). Be proud of yourself it’s a tough journey. TERRI any loss is a good loss. JAN you are always bouncing the pounds. I think you looked great last year when I saw you. Basically your staying the same. Belle WOW 3 lbs that great. My generator gets placed on the new slab today but have to wait for gas meter upgrade - backlog I’m on the list for January before I have a functioning meter.

I’m still not weighing. Trying to get back on track. Visit with family last weekend went well. Still having communication issues with cardiologist she is misinterpreting my issues. suppose to get generator installed tomorrow BUT received an email from gas company my new meter will be installed on 1/3/24 (forwarded it to the generator company since they make all arrangements) not sure what will happen - guess will find out tomorrow) Can’t get the sweets under control. Weather is cooling getting more walking in. everyone stay safe.

Sorry for late start. Took friend to appointments. Feeling better mentally. Weekend went well - DIL just likes to hear herself talk. I don’t think she realizes how self centered she is - she needs to talk to feel important and she isn’t comfortable with silence. Saw cardiologist- tests showed mild cardiac damage from hypertension (also age). I really like her she actually listens. On a new med for me we’ll see. Working on getting back on track. hope everyone has a loss.