Newme17

I hope your wrist gets better. While I was reading your post, I couldn’t help but imagine the fall and the cartoon sound. I would hold off on weights for a little too.
Nope there are no victims here. Just strong people reclaiming their lives each and everyday.
You had such an eventful week. Oh man, someone hit your car, police get called. I am sure you were like what else could possibly happen. Whop Whop!! PoPo knocking at the door. It’s crazy how so much can happen in a short period of time.
The amazing thing is how we can laugh about the craziness now instead of turn to food.
Yeah that stuff has my tummy looking like a waterfall when all is said and done.

Lol, I use sweet sweat and a neoprene to help me sweat. I honestly have a hard time sweating to it makes my tummy pour down. That's where I hold most of my water and feel bloated.
Since upping my cardio, the weight has been coming down. I think the key for me is equilibrium lol. That is the the key to everything. Also my diet has equaled out. I have no more than 40g of carbs with 120g of Protein. Limiting the fats a bit to no more than 20g. Also increasing my water intake by another 10 oz getting me up to 74 oz. This has been working and I see and feel the change.
Yayy for being strong.

Awwww! ((hugs)) I'm so sorry! I totes agree with @Newme17! I would feel the exact same way. It sucks monkey peeps! But her advice is sage!!! She's a tricky one! Keep your eye on her!
I want to add, that the 2 months will fly by. It's so weird. Like Christmas: when we were kids it took FOREVS to come around, and now I'm like, "FUUUUUUUUUUCCCCC*, It's already mid-February. Only 10more months to Christmas." Seriously, where did the last 6 weeks go while I was busy fartin' around?
Hang in there sweetie. Do something good for yourself today. Prepare a lovely meal. Celebrate you!!!

@Newme17 Yeah, I have become a gym rat. I am really cool with the trainers, the people that work out their and Vinny the cleaning guy. It is what makes you want to go. I enjoy my gym. I enjoy my trainer and enjoy seeing people making gains.

I would drive to the nearest location. My gym is across the street from my job which is a 1 hour - 1 hour and a half ride on public transportation. I make it a point to head there even on my off days as they are open only Monday - Fridays 6 am - 8 pm.
I agree with your husband. You do not have a reason to not drive across town and workout.

Sending you such big hugs.

Thank you. I’m with you on that...hate watching the news. In fact, I told my husband the other day, “Just imagine if the news stations reported only the good news and possibly news that we NEED to be aware of, like the flu epidemic” maybe such hate and evil and for sure the ridiculous politics, ALL SIDES, would be lessened. But alas, we are in the end days..and the world just gets sicker and sicker. It need some Jesus for sure. No, ALL of Jesus for sure!

@Newme17That is awesome that he is going to pull through. I feel bad for the children. That is going to be hard to get over. They will need a lot a therapy to get better. I hope that they also can come out of this stronger. It will be hard and they will have nightmares but with the right help, they can overcome this horrific hurdle.

@Newme17 I am soo sorry. I hope you and the family are safe and doing well. My prayers to the families. Unfortunately, this is the world that we live in. The news does not wish to show the positives but only the negative.

So sorry for your loss ,I wake up everyday and wonder to myself why and where did the human race go to deceive one another,I have not watched the news as It sickens me to see such evil.

Yes and I was happy to see your update!Trying to check in more. We all need to to keep the support going!

Yes you better work those plant-fueled muscles! LOL Glad you had such a beastmode workout!

Way to go @Newme17!!!

Wow! Sounds great!!!! Congrats on being a beast at the gym! The quinoa salad sounds yummy!

Before I started down this path, I would have interpreted the moral of your story to be: Exercise is bad for you!
Glad you're OK now.

@Newme17 It has taken awhile for me to get used to the whole sculpting the body then losing the weight on the scale. I am just happy that changes are happening. Although they maybe slow, it has been a fun journey and I want to be strong.

Congrats! It is a big life change. Be blessed hon. It's right around the corner!!!

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@Newme17 THANK YOU!!! I just have a new lease on life. I have changed so much and I love the direction that I am going. I plan to do more things that I feared. I am taking life by the balls (excuse my language) and just going for it. 2018 is the year to keep it going.

Congrats!!! I am sooo glad to hear that you are back in the gym. I cannot wait to see your progress.
I am starting my taxes, I have claimed over $5,000 in medical expenses. Between, compression garments, protein shakes, payments on hospital stay, co-pays and therapy for my ankle which is still ongoing. I did not realize I spent much. I also wear glasses and contacts and have other medical needs. I believe it is anything that exceeds 10% of you annual income.

About taxes...the standard deduction for married filing jointly is what? How much did you have to spend on medical expenses to file itemized? Taxes are confusing!

Congrats on your new changes and on the weight loss success!!! Glad to have you back!

out with the old, (job) in with the new soon. contin kathyuing working hard on bod...i always knew you were aces. glad you are "back" i missed you!!

Thank you! I still have to schedule pre-op stuff but it should be early February! About 4-5 weeks away!

@Newme17 Thank you!!! I had to fight the urge to over indulge. Thanks to the gym, it did not affect me too much.