MJ, your weight loss is fantastic. Your lung function test measures the rate of take in and release of air and how well your body moves oxygen from the atmosphere to your circulation system. Below 80% is when the concern begins. You can improve it with the exercises you will learn at pulmonary rehab. I don't have lung problems (except the collapsed one from the accident last year), but with years of battling congestive heart failure I had my lung function measured regularly.
quilter btd, Can you portion the cookies? Put two in a snack size baggie, then return it to the big bag. Don't throw the bag away until bedtime. Stack them on the counter so you can see what you are doing. Eating cookies and candy is such a mindless activity that it's easy to lose track. I have a litle stack of Dove chocolate wrappers beside the candy jar each day until bedtime. It helps me control my intake. Are there any cookies your husband likes that you don't? Ask him to buy those for a while.
I don't think I've lost any weight this week, but I am controlling my food intake better. I am eating ess often and making better choices, so it something should kick in soon. I had New York strip steak for breakfast today.
I didn't sew at all yesterday which is not my norm any more. The strata are ready to cut into wedges for the spiral. This is my 3rd one and it still amazes me how fast and easy they are to make. It would be even faster if I'd follow the pattern and flip it instead of binding it. This one is burgundy again, though I had to sub two fabrics, but you 'ladies' have me thinking blue and yellow would be pretty. Maybe for the Carenet auction (unwed mothers). Ladies?? I am no lady, but I'm not very fond of the term 'girls' for people my age. Hmm, what do we call each other - fellow travelers on a weight control journey?? FTWCJs????
The sunshine is calling. I am losing weight and getting healthier.
Judy