From alpha testing to the QUERCUS 200

Quercus said:

I always prefer when they email me instructions that allow me to get to my survey area and I get rather anxious when I have to meet with someone in the field. I grew up at the end of a dirt road with no neighbors. That's why I'm a biologist and that's why I'm socially akward.
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Nothing wrong with having a small group of people that you can really talk to, although I do understand that at times it can make work and other social functions difficult.

Hope you are getting lots of rest so that you feel better in time for Christmas. I think whatever I had has passed. The extra rest I got on Thursday really helped!
 
Hugs, feeling sick is no fun. I am just getting over a cold as well.
How is your back?
 
I started feeling bad on Wednesday and I'm still too sick to be out and about this Sunday. I will likely be working from home tomorrow and I might have to go in on Tuesday. It kinda depends on whether orr not my editors are in or not. Time off doesn't really matter when you can just sit on your butt anyway. At this point I'd rather be at work feeling better than staying at home feeling like poo.

Vee I hope so.

Glad you are feeling better Jade. I was happy that I got sent out of town the week of my company party. It's a small company and I've been there for 5.5 years, but I still feel awkward at stuff like that. That's pretty bad I realize.


Nostalgic the back has been a bit stiff from laying around so much, but nothing bad.

Thanks for all the well wishes!
 
Well I just agreed this morning that going to my parents for our usual Christmas eve would be a bad idea. I my still be contagious and I don't want to spreaqd it to anyone. My mother has been in poor health already, my sister had surgery last week, and my uncle has emphysema. That is really the only celebration we had so Christmas has been reduced to my wife and I exchanging gifts. She already knows what I have for her and I haven't been well enough toi get anything else. A pretty sad showing.

We are going to try to salvage things by driving around to look at lights tonight. I don't have to get out of the car and I haven't been sick to my stomach in a couple days so I should be fine. We will drive around listening to Christmas music and look at lights.
 
Sorry to hear about the illness restricting your Holidays. You can always plan a get together a few weeks later.
 
I think driving around and looking at lights sounds brilliant. Me and my Yank had to be driven home early after Christmas due to flooding in our area..I was so disappointed but we ended up watching kung-fu movies and playing cards all day/night. One of the best Crimmus's I've had. At least it'll be a memorable year for you ;)

Feeling better?
 
Hi everybody! I'm feeling better. I am still having some digestive issues, but I'm not sick. I started taking some probiotic today and hopefully that will sort me out.

I haven't given a thought to diet or exercise in a while. I'm back on task as of today and I'm going to try to keep it simple starting back. Just eating 3 reasonable meals, not drinking calories, and doing some easy daily exercise. I haven't braved the scale and I'm in no hurry to do so.
 
Hello Quercus! :)

Just wanted to wish you a happy new year! I hope you have a great year and that your weight, back and health improve for 2014.

Take care. :)

-Athala.
 
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Thanks Athala and happy new year to you too!

:party:Happy new year to everyone! :party:

I ate like poo yesterday and didn't exercise. I'm gonna have some fun this evening and I will get back to it with the new year.
 
Happy New Year Quercus!

I'm doing the same. Giving myself a break today but must get back to eating proper tomorrow!
 
The 2014 game plan:

1. Actually lose weight.
~1,800 calories a day.
Meat is limited to wild game, necessity, and social obligation.
Dairy as a rare treat only.

2. Daily exercise.
I can take breaks as needed, but even something minor can be done. Basically no zero days. Even if it's just stretching or some quick body weight exercise, I need to make it part of my day. A habit as ingrained as eating or using the restroom.

3. No alcohol the entire year.
Not one sip for the entire calendar. 1 down 364 to go. Last year I went for more than half the year, but I started drinking when I was laid up with my back woes.

So by 2015:
I will be a year without alcohol.
I will have a steadfast habit of exercising daily.
I will have lost 100 pounds.

This will be the year I leave obesity behind forever.

Today: I will exercise and hit ~1,800 calories and I won't drink.

Although I've laid out my plan for the year the real progress is made each moment. I have a game plan for each day. Right now I am achieving my goals by laying out plans and by not eating the donuts that are in the breakroom. Every decision is an opportunity to achieve my goals. Each misstep slows my progress, but it doesn't negatively effect my ability to make the next decision the right one. I will be positive and supportive with myself. Bad decisions will be in the minority and are just part of the process.
 
The best of luck to you Quercus! I hope you success on each one of those goals.

We'll be rooting for you. :)
 
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