Come and join the June challenge if you wish. Do as little or as much that works for you. Hopefully @GreenTealael will provide “B side questions “ if she has time.

Off we go!

Start by saying hi, surgery date (unless you are pre-op), type of surgery and state 1 or 2 goals you plan to accomplish this month. Goals don’t have to be weight or food related. Everyone is welcome to join at anytime, we are just supporting each other.

Edited June 1, 20197 yr by Cheeseburgh

11 minutes ago, MrsGamgee said:

Day 6: What depletes my energy?

My expectations. I expect things to happen a certain way, and then things don't happen that way at all. I need to lower my expectations.

My sister says, “That’s not the movie that was playing in my head” when something she envisioned turns out sideways.

On 06/06/2019 at 20:43, MrsGamgee said:

Day 6: What depletes my energy?

My expectations. I expect things to happen a certain way, and then things don't happen that way at all. I need to lower my expectations.

Yup. This is a biggie for me.

Just found out that our travel arrangements for a desperately needed vacation have fallen through and it’s too late to book anything else and too late to change my request off.

Looks like instead of the needed getaway (this year has been so intense with surgery and recovery) I’ll get to hang around the house and do housework.

I’m trying to put the best spin on it that I can, but I’m struggling. I’ve never really been the type to make lemonade out of lemons.
Good thing now I guess, since lemonade probably had a jillion calories. ??

Edited June 7, 20197 yr by Cheeseburgh

Reflect on what I’ve learned this week:

I learned that I really dislike the mountain climber exercise! I have never done that one before and it was very difficult for me.

Went for 2 long walks yesterday and that felt really good for a change of pace.

Today did 30 minutes elliptical followed by some TRX. I’ll go for a walk later today or tonight. (Or both!)

I’ve learned that I need to find a balance this summer between gym and home based workouts. I also think I’m going to look for a less expensive gym when my membership is done in August. I’ll test drive a few to see if I can find a good fit. Some of them are too had core and I’m not interested in a Planet Fitness type place. Hopefully I’ll find something, if not I’ll stay where I am.

Anyone have fun weekend plans?

6/7:

Lessons I really learned this week

1. Count your blessings

2. Be everlastingly grateful

3. Enjoy the weather in every variation

4. Continue to make lists despite disliking them ?

Weekend plans - festival called Shavout

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/609663/jewish/What-Is-Shavuot-Shavuos.htm#What

I'm going to enjoy it with food because it's one of the rare occasions that beckons for it

???????????????????

*Guest* B-Side Question:

What would be your dream vacation/destination if money and time was not problem?

Does not having learned any lessons this week make me shallow, or something?

Mountain climber done (it was tough!), just need to get my walk in today.

B-side - Luxury African safari where I see ALL the animals!

11 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Does not having learned any lessons this week make me shallow, or something?

Shallow lesson, but a lesson nonetheless .... I can't keep copy cat thin mints or savory rice cakes in the house. I have no self control with these two items.

33 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

Weekend plans - festival called Shavout

https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/609663/jewish/What-Is-Shavuot-Shavuos.htm#What

I'm going to enjoy it with food because it's one of the rare occasions that beckons for it

???????????????????

Cheese ... you get to eat all the cheese! ?

36 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Does not having learned any lessons this week make me shallow, or something?

Mountain climber done (it was tough!), just need to get my walk in today.

B-side - Luxury African safari where I see ALL the animals!

One of my coworkers years ago did an african safari experience. She was on resort half the time & the other half in the wild. When i had to explain to our boss (Governor's Lawyer) why she was unreachable i simply said

She is in The Bush

You should have seen the reactions ????

4 minutes ago, GreenTealael said:

One of my coworkers years ago did an african safari experience. She was on resort half the time & the other half in the wild. When i had to explain to our boss (Governor's Lawyer) why she was unreachable i simply said

She is in The Bush

You should have seen the reactions ????

Have a safari slated for 2020 or 2021, but won't be luxury (but can't be a budget safari either ... shudder ?)

Little concerned about cell service. My job isn't well suited to being out of touch for extended amounts of time. ?

1 hour ago, GreenTealael said:

What would be your dream vacation/destination if money and time was not problem?

Someplace coastal in Southern Europe. I’ve always wanted to go to Greece, the Amalfi coast in Italy, (I can hope for a George Clooney sighting) or Croatia then off to Monaco for a few fancy days.

3 minutes ago, Cheeseburgh said:

Someplace coastal in Southern Europe. I’ve always wanted to go to Greece, the Amalfi coast in Italy, (I can hope for a George Clooney sighting) or Croatia then off to Monaco for a few fancy days.

Amalfi coast ?

@Frustr8 Nothing personal, but can you be less graphic? This is a support thread, not a medical thread.

Thank you