Absolom January 5, 2021 Share January 5, 2021 2 hours ago, laurakaye said: I am down five pounds since the beginning of October when I started using the MyFitnessPal app. I would love to drop 10 more. So here comes the dangerous pattern that I have repeated approximately 168 times since I was 19 years old...I see progress, I slack off, I gain the weight right back, I get mad at myself, etc. etc. ad infinitum. I think the fitness pal can help with that. You can catch the gains before they get too wild. I'd be probably 20 pounds or more overweight if I hadn't been doing fitness pal when the pandemic started. Daily it reminds me I can't sit and eat cookies. 7 Link to comment
laurakaye January 5, 2021 Share January 5, 2021 Right? It's like, "you can have Culver's for dinner again but I am going to turn your sodium, fat, carbs and sugar into bright red numbers so you can see the error of your ways. Enjoy!" I hate when all those numbers turn red....which is actually a pretty powerful motivator. 7 Link to comment
TurtlePower January 6, 2021 Share January 6, 2021 On 1/2/2021 at 10:32 AM, DakotaJustice said: I LOVE my Apple watch! It's become indispensable to me. Even when I'm not wearing it, it's a great nightstand alarm clock and wakes me very gently. Annnd I'm already obsessing over my activity on that watch. I did a run today even though I was in pain, nauseated and wound up vomiting. Because I HAD to get the requirements in. 2 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 6, 2021 Share January 6, 2021 8,010 steps yesterday. ((((@TurtlePower)))) 12 Link to comment
laurakaye January 11, 2021 Share January 11, 2021 I bought a balance board at Aldi this past weekend for $12.99. I was all - this will be good to stand on while I brush my teeth, etc., and help tone me up a bit! It will be fun! That board humbled me. It is a CHALLENGE to stand on that thing! There will be no brushing of teeth while on it until I figure out how to last longer than 5 seconds without falling off, but challenge accepted, LOL. 1 2 11 Link to comment
deirdra January 11, 2021 Share January 11, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, laurakaye said: That board humbled me. It is a CHALLENGE to stand on that thing! There will be no brushing of teeth while on it until I figure out how to last longer than 5 seconds without falling off, but challenge accepted, LOL. I got one after knee surgery nearly 20 years ago and I still cannot stay on very long, but it really helps develop & strengthen all the little muscles needed for good balance and fall prevention that we didn't even know we had. Edited January 11, 2021 by deirdra 3 6 Link to comment
LilWharveyGal January 12, 2021 Author Share January 12, 2021 Down 4.2 lbs. Still slow and steady. 12 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 12, 2021 Share January 12, 2021 10,219 steps yesterday. Now if I can just keep it there... 12 Link to comment
Absolom January 12, 2021 Share January 12, 2021 Fantastic!!! I'm still 3 pounds under goal weight and holding. My autoimmune disorder is acting up today so I'm not doing any walking beyond what I have to getting through life. Mom needed Depends, it's trash day, etc. 9 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 13, 2021 Share January 13, 2021 10,528 steps yesterday. I did it again! Fingers crossed... 12 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 14, 2021 Share January 14, 2021 10,776 steps yesterday. I think I'm baaack! 12 Link to comment
crazycatlady58 January 15, 2021 Share January 15, 2021 16 hours ago, Gramto6 said: 10,776 steps yesterday. I think I'm baaack! Fantastic! 3 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 15, 2021 Share January 15, 2021 11,748 steps yesterday. Yep, I think I am definitely back! 9 Link to comment
ginger90 January 15, 2021 Share January 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Gramto6 said: 11,748 steps yesterday. Yep, I think I am definitely back! Good for you, glad to hear it! 5 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 16, 2021 Share January 16, 2021 10,808 steps yesterday. Don't know about today, slept in 2 hours later than normal... 10 Link to comment
suomi January 17, 2021 Share January 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Gramto6 said: 11,090 steps yesterday. Is that an all-time high for what you've tracked here? Congratulations! 3 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 17, 2021 Share January 17, 2021 On 1/15/2021 at 10:31 AM, Gramto6 said: 11,748 steps yesterday. Yep, I think I am definitely back! 1 hour ago, suomi said: Is that an all-time high for what you've tracked here? Congratulations! No see above. Thanks! 1 2 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 19, 2021 Share January 19, 2021 8,990 steps yesterday. Spent 2+ hours on the computer and phone trying to get a live person at Amazon. I ordered a birthday gift for one of my granddaughters and the package arrived cut open with contents gone. It shipped from an Amazon warehouse in Tracy, CA via Amazon delivery to Castro Valley, CA.It apparently never left Amazon's custody until the empty package was left on DD's porch. She was home to receive it right away. I suspect an Amazon employee took the contents. Link to comment
Teafortwo January 19, 2021 Share January 19, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Gramto6 said: She was home to receive it right away. I suspect an Amazon employee took the contents. I ordered two packs of KN95 masks from Amazon. Each pack contains 10 masks. Both of the packs came fully sealed last time. This time, both were open. I have to call Amazon now too. ETA: They gave me a refund and promised if I reorder it won't happen again! Edited January 19, 2021 by Teafortwo new development 1 4 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 19, 2021 Share January 19, 2021 52 minutes ago, Teafortwo said: I ordered two packs of KN95 masks from Amazon. Each pack contains 10 masks. Both of the packs came fully sealed last time. This time, both were open. I have to call Amazon now too. ETA: They gave me a refund and promised if I reorder it won't happen again! If you find a phone # that gets you to a live person please share. 1 Link to comment
Teafortwo January 19, 2021 Share January 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Gramto6 said: If you find a phone # that gets you to a live person please share. I used the chat feature. I think if you escalate beyond that you can get a number or have them call you. 1 1 Link to comment
suomi January 20, 2021 Share January 20, 2021 16 hours ago, Gramto6 said: If you find a phone # that gets you to a live person please share. I use 888-280-4331 and get a callback within 30 seconds (from an anonymous number, be brave). They will put you on hold a few times during the call while they interact with their system but they 100% resolve your situation. Big fan of Amazon CS. 4 1 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 20, 2021 Share January 20, 2021 8,725 steps yesterday. Finally found Amazon Chat and got my problem resolved right away. Thanks for the phone # @suomi It was different from the one DD sent me. I made note of it for future reference. 6 Link to comment
suomi January 20, 2021 Share January 20, 2021 4 hours ago, Gramto6 said: 8,725 steps yesterday. Finally found Amazon Chat and got my problem resolved right away. Thanks for the phone # @suomi It was different from the one DD sent me. I made note of it for future reference. I like that number. The prompts ask if you're calling about an order, do you want someone to call you, should they use the number you're calling from. And then someone actually calls right away! So quickly that I've learned to take the phone with me and I can talk to Amazon while I pee (very softly). They're working from home so probably every call they return justifies that. 3 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 21, 2021 Share January 21, 2021 10,309 steps yesterday. Replacement package arrived safe and whole yesterday. 🙂 11 Link to comment
Pickleinthemiddle January 21, 2021 Share January 21, 2021 On 1/20/2021 at 9:08 AM, suomi said: I use 888-280-4331 and get a callback within 30 seconds (from an anonymous number, be brave). They will put you on hold a few times during the call while they interact with their system but they 100% resolve your situation. Big fan of Amazon CS. You are lucky. My mom had a package in limbo for over a month and she ended up having to drive to a sorting center to pick it up. Only to be directed to another location, which they didn't give her the address to when she first called. The other item she ordered is still somewhere out there. She said she doesn't know if she will ever order from them again. Link to comment
suomi January 22, 2021 Share January 22, 2021 Your poor mom, what a bummer. It sounds like Amazon is losing has lost control of its hubs. They ship from so many locations but, jeez, standards should apply everywhere. I had two shipments disappear during the summer, I got refunds when I reported it and I re-ordered without a problem. I also had an order that arrived but was listed as waiting to ship so I called about that. I had good luck again tonight. I ordered powdered Lysine for my kitten who has FHV (chronic herpes). Her eyes are very small but she's lucky to even have them. The vet said don't give her Lysine because of associated issues. I started the return online but it was rejected. Called CS, explained, told them the jar is sealed. They said it's not eligible for return (because it's food) but they gave me a full refund and said maybe donate it somewhere. So I will see if the shelter wants it. I could tell that the rep was working from home because I heard kids in the background and someone shushing them. Misty Jolene was born in an alfalfa field last summer. While they were baling they spooked the mother who ran off and the baler ran over three kittens in a nest, she was the only survivor, 3-4 weeks old. Very serious herpes since birth so she will need oral and topical antivirals for as long as she lives. I can't detect any vision loss and I hope to keep it that way. She's 6 months old now, a beautiful tortie and hell on wheels. Pulls books from shelves and knocks frames off the walls. Climbs on anything to get high enough to throw herself at what's on the walls. Which I've decided will sit on the floor until she (hopefully) matures and calms down. The 16-year-old prim and proper cat is horrified and I'm like I know, I know. 8 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 22, 2021 Share January 22, 2021 10,234 steps yesterday. I fell last night and then fell again getting up. I think I sprained my ankle so walking is very difficult today. Link to comment
Gramto6 January 23, 2021 Share January 23, 2021 7,689 steps yesterday. Took it really easy but I did find my ankle loosened up the more I walked.It feels better today, but still sore so taking it easy again today. My foot is a lovely shade of purple today... 5 Link to comment
Kbo January 24, 2021 Share January 24, 2021 4 hours ago, Gramto6 said: 7,689 steps yesterday. Took it really easy but I did find my ankle loosened up the more I walked.It feels better today, but still sore so taking it easy again today. My foot is a lovely shade of purple today... I’m so sorry, don’t push too hard. Hope it heals quickly! 10 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 26, 2021 Share January 26, 2021 7,041 steps yesterday. Lots of time spent sitting waiting for dr appt plus driving time cut into walking time. Foot is a bit better today. 10 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 27, 2021 Share January 27, 2021 8,845 steps yesterday. Feeling a bit better each day, but not pushing the steps. 10 Link to comment
Gramto6 January 28, 2021 Share January 28, 2021 6,890 steps yesterday. Fell asleep in the recliner for a couple of hours last night. 6 Link to comment
Absolom January 29, 2021 Share January 29, 2021 Stuck in the house today. We haz rain in southern California complete with thunder and lightning. The dog and I were out for about five minutes between rain spells this morning so he could tinkle. 5 Link to comment
Gramto6 February 1, 2021 Share February 1, 2021 6,980 steps yesterday. Having a hard time getting back to "normal". 6 Link to comment
Gramto6 February 1, 2021 Share February 1, 2021 (edited) 6,689 steps yesterday. Thanks @suomi! Edited February 1, 2021 by Gramto6 4 Link to comment
Cetacean February 2, 2021 Share February 2, 2021 Whenever I hear "normal" I think of some lines from Pleasantville. David's Mom: When your father was here, I used to think, "This was it. This is the way it was always going to be. I had the right house. I had the right car. I had the right life." David: There is no right house. There is no right car. David's Mom: I'm 40 years old. I mean, it's not supposed to be like this. David: It's not supposed to be anything. David's Mom: How'd you get so smart all of a sudden? We just do the best we can and soldier on without apology. 4 Link to comment
Absolom February 2, 2021 Share February 2, 2021 Holding at 3 to 3.5 pounds below goal. Got the first COVID vaccine dose! I'm excited. 10 Link to comment
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