Diving into July...July 2025 W.I.S.H. Thread

[PollyannaMom]

...What are your methods of losing weight? Is logging your food effective? What works best for you?

I've only lost an amount of weight worth noting twice.

The first was when I was nursing DS, and the baby weight just kind of fell off naturally - I can't take credit for doing anything clever. It just takes a lot of calories to make milk.

But I gradually gained most of it back over the years.

The next time I lost some (not as much, maybe about 10-15 pounds?) was after DH had some health problems in 2015 and 2021. We overhauled our diet and it worked for a while, but now that he's back in the office, I tend to eat good dinners with him, but be much less strict when I'm on my own during the day.

Logging would probably work for me, but it might also stress me out, because I'd be thinking about it all the time.

Mostly, at my age, I'm focusing on maintaining - weight, of course, but more importantly, stamina and flexibility.

Adding exercise is definitely easier for me than restricting food!

 

[Oneanne]

My go-to method of losing weight is restrictive and all-or-nothing. A specific goal date, like a vacation, is very helpful to aim at. But to no one's surprise this approach is not sustainable. I'm beginning to think that the only way I'm going to be successful at managing my weight is if someone else is in charge of food management - from shopping to cooking.

Well this morning I feel like I've back-slid and feel as sick as I did earlier in the cold. I've reached out to my doctor and am waiting to hear back. I need guidance on what to take or not take, or possibly get a prescription to get it under control.

 

[piglet1979]

When I log my food I lose weight. When I do this I have have lost 10 pounds. Then I stop and I gain it back. When things have gone sideways with DD's health, I lost track of taking care of me because I needed to help her more. She is in a good place now and then focus has turned back to me. I have been walking almost everyday but not tracking my food. I am going to start doing that. I am very much on everything (food) in moderation and do pretty good with that. More of my issue is movement. DD and DH both said I look like i have lost weight. The scale is not showing it though but I am glad they are able to see it.

We had a great weekend. I had a hair appointment on Saturday. She did what I asked but it is too short. Nothing horrible and within a few weeks will be at a better length. It is cute though. I just can't get it all in a ponytail at the same time. Either the top or the bottom is falling out. After the hair appointment, DH and I went to the orchestra. They were playing Beethoven and they had a violin soloist that was awesome. It was a great night as the weather was perfect and the humidity finally dropped. We did get some drizzle towards the end but nothing that would get you wet. Our street had a block party on Saturday as well and they were still out when we got home so we stopped over and chatted for awhile.

Sunday I went shopping with DD. She is such a bargain shopper. We went to Plato's Closet (a resale store that has mostly name brand clothes) and she got about items for about $150. The last fiver she got Lululemon pants (I am pretty sure with the tag still on) for $30 (regularly around $100). Most items are under $10. After that we went to the mall and she got a pair of Crocs to wear to work (they are made specifically for working). Then she got some cheaper sweatpants and 2 pairs of PJ's pretty cheap too. She saves her tip money and that is when she goes shopping. It was great to be able to spend the day out with her.

 

[Summer2018]

TOPIC TUESDAY

Persistence and consistency are essential to successful weight loss. My efforts have been derailed by grief, boredom, celebrations...you name it. I'm working very hard on persisting and on being consistent. Being busy is helping me a lot. When I got home from work today, I really wanted to snack throughout the rest of the day. I was too tired to do anything other than unload and reload the dishwasher. I fought the cravings and made it to dinner. I am logging my food and moving daily. I can't give up like all of the other times. I must do this for myself now.

 

[piglet1979]

I am keeping up with my walking. That has been my starting point. I walk several times a week for 30-60 minutes. I am going to start tracking my food again. I have had some weight start to come off. I am down almost a pound.

 

[Oneanne]

Consistency has never been a strength for me when developing new habits. That is a big part of the problem.

I talked to my doctor's office yesterday and they wanted me to come in instead of doing a virtual appointment, so I'm headed up to PT this morning. I'm feeling optimistic, like this is going to be the turning point to getting well. Hallelujah.

 

[Summer2018]

WOO HOO WEDNESDAY!!!

 

[piglet1979]

I am woohooing that it is DH's birthday today.

Also, woohooing that I am keeping up with my walking.

 

[Oneanne]

Woohoo... while I would have liked the doctor to give me a magic get-well-pill, the appointment did help in that it confirmed it is a virus (not bacterial) and that I've done the right things to take care of myself. Not so woohoo-y, she said it is fairly normal for a virus to go three weeks. Ugh. Fortunately things do seem to be shifting a bit so hopefully it won't be another week.

Woohoo... for the beautiful summer weather we've been having, even if I haven't been able to fully enjoy it.

 

[Summer2018]

WOO HOO! It's my day off! The weather is gorgeous. High will be 82 degrees, the humidity is tolerable, and the air quality is excellent. I was outside early puttering around the back yard, and I plan on going out later to swim and sun myself.

WOO HOO! DD is leaving for the UK tomorrow to visit her boyfriend. I'm very excited for her and trying really hard not to let anxiety take over.

Lately, one of the issues at camp is being relieved by staff so I can leave on time at 12:30PM. There's been nothing but issues with that. If I'm lucky, I can leave at 12:45, but I have waited as long as 40 minutes past my scheduled time. One day, after having breakfast at 5:30AM and an apple at 9AM, I didn't get home and eat until 1:45PM. I started to feel unwell. That apple was probably the only reason I didn't get lightheaded. Anyway, yesterday I requested to leave at 12Noon tomorrow so that I could see DD off on her trip. Crickets. Normally responses are quick. This morning, I started to worry about not getting home in time to say, "Goodbye." The thought made me sick to my stomach. This is her first international flight flying solo. I need to give my girl a huge hug and a proper send off. When nobody responded to me this morning about leaving work early tomorrow, I decided to call out for tomorrow.

WOO HOO! I feel much better now. So does DD.

I'm enjoying my Facebook memories feed today. This week is typically our major vacation week...we like to celebrate our anniversary (tomorrow) on vacation. The last few Disney World trips came up as well as our Cape Cod vacations during the past few years. I'm surprised that Margaritaville hasn't popped up. I'm sort of missing not being on vacation, but honestly, I would rather be available to DD before she leaves on her overseas trip.

Last July, we decided to change our week. Our resort neighbors on one side of us have behaved badly over the years and as their alcoholism has worsened, it has become unbearable to stay next to them. We complained about them, but nothing was done. It's an uber popular resort...booking opens and closes during January/February, and if you aren't a return guest, you are put on a waitlist. Changing our dates proved impossible during the summer season. We were fortunate enough to book a September trip which will be right on time...after a couple of stressful weeks during the beginning of school in August. If I get that stress headache again, the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod Bay will surely cure it. This may work out better for us in the long run. Unfortunately, I will be getting a new administrator in 26/27, and she/he may not approve an early fall trip. I have a Jewish holiday and 4 personal days. Sadly, personal days must be approved. My current principal adores me and is more than happy to let me go. Someone new? Who knows? I will cross that bridge when I come to it. In the meantime...

WOO HOO! I'm going to Cape Cod in September!

 

[Summer2018]

Woohoo... while I would have liked the doctor to give me a magic get-well-pill, the appointment did help in that it confirmed it is a virus (not bacterial) and that I've done the right things to take care of myself. Not so woohoo-y, she said it is fairly normal for a virus to go three weeks. Ugh. Fortunately things do seem to be shifting a bit so hopefully it won't be another week.

Woohoo... for the beautiful summer weather we've been having, even if I haven't been able to fully enjoy it.

It sounds like you have the virus my family had in June. It draggggggggged on for what felt like forever. I hope you turn a corner soon and feel 100% well again.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I'm going to Cape Cod in September!

I love the Cape in the fall!

 

[Summer2018]

THANKFUL THURSDAY

 

[piglet1979]

I am thankful that I finally got the confirmation of DD's wisdom teeth extraction. It will be done on August 4th. Because of her clotting issue she has to have it done at the hospital. We will go early and she will get an infusion of platelets, then the surgery and then she will stay the night for observation. She will need to be able to swallow her pills (the platelet one is huge) before they will let her go home. So she will stay at least 1 night but might be more. I am thankfully she is staying as trying to manage the bleeding myself at home made me really nervous. I feel much better now. Still nervous but not as bad.

 

[Summer2018]

What a day!

I'm thankful I took today off. DD's flight was canceled and rescheduled overnight. She is now flying into Heathrow Airport instead of Gatwick. The problem is that her BF booked an expensive non-refundable train from Oxford to pick her up at the airport. Now she has to take a train after she lands to Paddington Station where he will meet her. It caused a change in the time of her shuttle from our house to the airport. We have been up since 5AM dealing with it all, and she finally got picked up by the shuttle. I have been so calm and chill about all of this up until now. I'm a helicopter mom who does not fly over international waters, and I'm freaking out a little...a lot actually. I just want her to get to her destination SAFELY with no more issues. I had plans tonight, but I think I would rather be close to home. I'm not going to be good until she arrives.

My work daughter called me in the middle of all this, and I just called her back. She got a new teaching job in a VERY NICE school system where she will flourish. I'm thrilled for her, but I am SAD to lose my partner. We rely on each other for a lot. A troublesome colleague left as well which is good, but I'm not happy with her replacement. Hopefully my work daughter's replacement will be good. Ugh. She's coming over for lunch and a pool day in a couple of weeks to show me wedding photos. She told me that we will stay close, and I will be invited to everything and be Auntie to her future babies.

 

[Oneanne]

What am I thankful for... a comfortable bed? This crud continues to hang on and beat me down. I am so ready for it to be over.

I'm also thankful that the go-live date for the project I'm working on is being moved to early next year, which it probably should have been all along. And that allows me to take some time off in Aug or Sept and again in early Dec. Let the planning commence.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Thankful for being able to give my kids experiences. Between scouts and karate and dance and day camps and trips….i recognize how fortunate we are to be able to do those things and hope the kids gain valuable skills and look back fondly as adults on everything.
Thankful for vacation coming up. While I stress about the to and fro (send my good thoughts and vibes on August 9th and 16th) the experience and prep give me great joy.
MIL is floating around the idea of great wolf next summer which would fit in nicely with our plan to stay closer to home next summer and do two or three shorter trips as opposed to one long one. Told her we would need dates by November in order to accommodate…think I’ll get them by then? She is a bit of a planner so I’m hopeful.

 

[Summer2018]