Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight: 264.1

Today's Weigh In Weight:  263.3

Weight Loss: ↓ 0.8

BMI: 41.2 - Obesity Class III 

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 51.7

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Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight: 274.6

Today's Weigh In Weight:  264.1

Weight Loss: ↓ 10.5

BMI: 41.4 - Obesity Class III 

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 50.9

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Tales of the Scale

Last Weigh In Weight: 278.0

Today's Weigh In Weight:  274.6

Weight Loss: ↓ 3.4

BMI: 43.0 - Obesity Class III 

Beginning Weight: 315.0

Total Weight Loss: ↓ 40.4

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It's not goodbye, it's I'll see you later.

My husband passed away yesterday in ICU after six nights of hospitalization due to complications of COVID-19. He spent 5 nights in ICU alone while COVID ravished his body. I was called Sunday morning when his STATS began to crash so I could spend his last 24 hours on this earth by his bedside, holding his hand, talking to him, letting him know how much we all loved him and willing him to fight and come back to us. 

This amazing, funny, loving, strong, healthy man who loved life, who walked 5-6 miles each and every day with his little buddy Kody, this man who would give you the shirt of his back if you needed it, this man who did everything to help anyone in need, This man who loved his family and friends, this man who did everything right to protect himself and his family from this horrible disease was wiped out in SEVEN days. 

To all you conspiracy theorist, non-believers, the government is trying to control us, I am young and healthy and I won't get it, it is my right not to wear a mask, it is too inconvenient, it is not a real thing people. . . FUCK YOU!! You are the reason I am a widow and we all are mourning the loss of our LOVED ONE!!

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Eleven

I am feeling 95% better today.  So far no symptoms besides fatigue and some body aches which I am sure I will experience for a while.  I even caught a whiff of my body wash when showering so I do believe my sense of smell is finally returning.

Day Eleven Symptoms

Body Aches

Fatigue

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Ten

Day Ten Symptoms

Headache

Loss of Smell

Body Aches

Fatigue

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Nine

Woke up today with really bad diarrhea, a headache, and a cough. I don't believe this virus is through ravishing my body just yet.

Day Nine Symptoms

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Loss of Smell

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Eight

This is what Day 8 Positive Covid-19 looks like for me (No Filters, No Editing). I am very fatigued, have intestinal distress, and have body aches all over. I have lost 16 pounds. Not once have I experienced shortness of breath and for that I am thankful. I have experienced a long list of symptoms some you would not think of when you hear Covid-19 which is categorized as an infectious respiratory virus.  They include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, headache, pressure in ears, sinus pressure, congestion, runny nose, burning sensation in nostrils, loss of smell, burning sensation in eyes, body aches, diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite, brain fog, feeling like going to pass out, and high blood pressure.

Today's Weigh In: 278.0

Day Eight Symptoms

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Loss of Smell

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

A Few Small Chicken Pox Like Lesions.  (Arm, Behind Ear, Under Right Breast)

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Seven

No fever for two days.  A new symptom of loss of smell occurred today.  After my shower, I was applying lotion and realized I could not smell it.  I got the Vicks off the nightstand again can not smell a thing.

I have been lucky so far and have not had any difficulty breathing.

Day Seven Symptoms

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Pressure in Ears

LOSS OF SMELL

Sinus Pressure

Burning Sensation in Nostril

Runny Nose

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Six

Today's Weigh In: 280.0

Day Six Symptoms

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Pressure in Ears

Sinus Pressure

Burning Sensation in Nostril

Runny Nose

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Five

I woke up in the usual sweats from the night before but felt no fever or chills during the day.  I felt much better today.  Overall just achy, lightheaded with fatigue and diarrhea.

Day Five Symptoms

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Four

Woke up today with a sore throat, most likely from coughing and a burning sensation in my left nostril.  The fever has been unrelenting for the last three days we will see what today brings.  I continue to use Tylenol every six hours to try and stay ahead of it.  Anything I eat or drinks seems to run immediately through my body.

I had to walk the dog today because my husband's symptoms finally caught up with mine, he has been in the bed all day sleeping with body aches, a cough, and a fever.  I felt lightheaded and felt very nauseous each time I went out. My body is still desperately fighting this thing.

Day Four Symptoms

Fever

Mild Cough

SORE THROAT

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Pressure in Ears

Sinus Pressure

BURNING SENSATION IN NOSTRILS

Runny Nose

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Three

A nurse called from the clinic today and told me I had tested positive. It was frightening and terrifying to receive positive confirmation that you have a virus that is KILLING people.  Now what? Will I get worse? Will I get better?  Only time will tell.

Day Three Symptoms

Fever

Chills

Cough

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Pressure in Ears

Sinus Pressure

Runny Nose

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Covid-19 Positive - Day Two

Today was not much different than yesterday.  I slept most of the day and fought the fever, chills, and body aches off with many doses of Tylenol.   Drank lots of water and Gatorade to fight off dehydration from constant diarrhea. 

Day Two Symptoms

Fever

Chills

Cough

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Pressure in Ears

Sinus Pressure

Runny Nose

BURNING EYES

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Covid-19 Positive - Day One

Wednesday, July 29th, 2020, I awoke with a headache, runny nose, and lots of ear and sinus pressure.  I took some sinus medication and got ready for work.  I arrived at work and went through the door screening and my temperature was taken (97.1) and got on with my day.  Throughout the day I started feeling some fatigue.  After work, I went home, ate some dinner, and laid in bed and watched some television.  After a couple of hours, I took a shower and turned in early thinking that some sleep would relieve some of my symptoms. I woke up several hours later with an oral temperature of 101.5 degrees, chills, and a dry cough.

At 3:58am I contacted my boss and advised her of my symptoms and was told I needed to go get tested for Covid-19.  I made an appointment at 12:30pm for myself and my husband as more symptoms started to appear.  When we arrived at the clinic for our testing we were taken to separate room and our stats were taken.  Mine were as follows:

• Temperature:  100.0
• Pulse:  88 BPM
• Blood Pressure:  173/104
• O2 Stats:  92%

Came home after my nasal swab test, took a shower, and spent the rest of the day in and out of consciousness and feeling worse, feeling as if I would pass out when I stood to go to the bathroom.  Every 6 hours the Tylenol would wear off and the fever and chills would come back.

Day One Symptoms

Fever

Chills

Cough

Feeling like Passing Out

Headache

Pressure in Ears

Sinus Pressure

Runny Nose

Body Aches

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Lack of Appetite

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Lake Mead Recreational Area

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Eldorado Canyon

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Nelson, Nevada

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Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

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Peaceful - Clark County Wetlands Park

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Bad Moon Rising

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Christy's Life Celebration

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Great Times with Great Friends!!

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Party Time!

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Rhyolite Ghost Town

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Colorado River/Nelson Landing

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Happy Hump Day

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So I did this thing

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Desert National Wildlife Refuge

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Fletcher Canyon - Mt. Charleston

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Puck Cancer

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Birthday in Quarantine

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Finally, It's Ours

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I can't catch a break

I just got off the phone with the Vet. Jill has a soft tissue injury with pain and swelling. They are going to send her home with pain meds and anti-inflammatory medication. They are worried about her glucose levels but say it is more than likely stress hyperglycemia and is probably nothing to worry about but they are going to draw more blood to be sent out for a more detailed diagnosis. They are going to also check her kidneys and make sure that they're okay. She saw NO sign of a blood clot, stated her leg is warm and responding properly to pain stimuli. Worst case scenario Jill may be diabetic and need daily medication. On a not-so-good note, Jill bit a Vet Tech during the last x-ray, I am sorry it happened but was not surprised when they told me. Jill does not like strangers, she has been stuffed in a crate two days in a row, rode in a car, and been turned over to people she doesn't know and had her people taken away from her. She is in pain, tired, and scared.
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Rest Well, My Friend

Christy I know it's time for you to go. It's okay to move on. We love you and will keep you in our memories and hearts forever.  Thank you for always being the kind of friend I strive to be. 💚
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The Las Vegas Strip (Ghost Town)

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New Normal

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Ghost Town

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Go Knights Go!

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Practicing our social distancing. At least 6 feet!!

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Presidential Mask Order

Kody is following Presidential orders to wear a mask for safety while outdoors.♥️

RIP Sweet Music Man

My heart is broken. I have loved you and your music all my life. 

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Sorry Folks Nevada's Closed

COVID-19: Nevada Gov. Sisolak orders all nonessential businesses, casinos to close.

The closures include casinos, hotels, clubs, restaurants, pubs, bars, movie theaters, salons, and other related businesses.

Based on Gov. Sisolak’s order closing all gaming operations in the state, all Casinos in Nevada will be closed by midnight tonight.

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Good Food - Great Friends!!

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The Biggest Loser Challenge (Day 1)

Today's Weigh In Weight: 289.8
BMI: 45.4 - Obesity Class III

Today at work our Biggest Loser challenge began.  We weighed in and will be competing for 12 weeks.  Everyone who joined put in $25.00 and at last count we had 12 people so that is a pot of $300.00 for the winner.  I am very excited and hope this provides me the needed incentive to get back on track.

I have learned on my previous journey to start with small steps and add to them.  These are my first small steps.

My Short Term Goals

1. Walk 20 minutes a day 5 times a week.

2. Drink 64-70 ounces of water a day.

3. Cut out all soda.

4. No eating after 8:00 pm.

5. Lose 10 pounds by February 14, 2020 (Starting Weight 289.8)

The Daily Breakdown

Calories Goal:	1500	Consumed Calories:
Water Goal:	128 Ounces	Consumed Water:	128 Ounces
Exercise Goal:		Exercise Completed:

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Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope you had a great holiday season and you are ready to embrace a new year and new decade. 2020 presents a fresh new year with three hundred and sixty-five days full of possibilities.

I'm feeling hopeful that my life is headed in the right direction. Moving forward I accept that I may occasionally falter in my journey. I know it will be very difficult, but I also know it will be worth it. 

Today's Weigh In Weight: 290.4

Food doesn’t judge, food is comfort and food doesn’t disappoint when people do.

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