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Day 36-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary- Covid Tachycardia and More Weight Loss

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Went down .2 of a pound and thrilled! My tachycardia is still here, but it seems to be lessening since I removed the NyQuil and CoQ10. I will add back the Ubiquinol to see if that wasn’t the culprit once my heart rate goes back to normal.

Been doing a lot of rebounding (albeit gently) on the leapsandrebounds.com rebounder (10% off with purchasing using code MISSMAISIE10). I also started a squat challenge. Getting my cardio done frequently with the rebounder helps my autoimmune problems, gets my FitBit steps in, and keeps me sane… it also lowers my heart rate.

Am in a reels making brush up course, so I made this while rebounding… I didn’t try very hard, but it’s a start LOL

L’BRI skincare at linktr.ee/missmaisieandme

NOW, ONTO THE STATS DU JOUR:

Day 36-

WEIGHT: 161.6

RESTING HEART RATE:ย 80 (praying it is better tomorrow-stopped nyquil and a supplement)
14.263 steps
33 min cardio

10:30 am- 1st fueling:ย DRIZZLED CHOCOLATE FUDGE CRISP BAR
1:53 pm- 2nd fueling:ย DECADENT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH LAUGHING COW LITE CHEESE (waffled)
4:00 pm- 3rd fueling:ย CREAMY DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER CRISP BAR
7:00 pm-ย 4th fueling:ย SPINACH PESTO MAC & CHEESE
10:30 pm-ย Lean and Green meal:ย TRUFFLED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GARLIC VINAIGRETTE
10:45 pm- 5th fueling:ย  couldn’t do it today. Still feeling covid-y and tachycardia-ish

140 oz of water

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Day 35-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary- I AM DOWN TO 161 FROM ALMOST 180!! WOOHOOOO!!!

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I COULD NOT BELIEVE MY EYES THIS MORNING!! I AM DOWN TO 161!!!! This is INSANE!!
BEST. DIET. EVER.

THE BAD NEWS: my resting heart rate is up to 78, which is what I worked so hard to remedy in the previous month with regular exercise. I added Ubiquinol (COQ10) and COVID to my life this week, so maybe that has something to do with it. I am not going to take the supplement tomorrow morning and see how my heart rate fares. I don’t think it is the Ubiquinol doing it- I think the 2 weeks of Nyquil may be partially to blame. The studies done on vitamin D3 and Ubiquinol as preventative treatments against long-Covid disorders are compelling:

https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/higher-coq10-levels-linked-to-improved-icu-outcomes-1

I will also give up the NyQuil tonight, because it DOES have a history of raising the resting heart rate.

I forced myself on the rebounder throughout the day (and forced myself to eat) because that is usually the best way to lower my heart rate fast… and keep me moving when locked in the house. I also super-hydrated… and washed my face and did a L’BRI facial peel on a FB Live.

Maisie is feeling better, thank goodness, even if she looks feral in the next photo. My friend sent her a Laura Ingalls Wilder book via post and Maisie was over the moon.

Here is a pic of me from 2009 when I was 40- it is my new fridge goal pic. I want this body back and I will get it…

Day 35-

WEIGHT: 161.8

RESTING HEART RATE:ย 78 (THIS IS NOT GOOD- COVID IS STUPID)
12,160 steps
54 min cardio

11:14am- 1st fueling:ย DRIZZLED BERRY CRISP BAR
1:53 pm- 2nd fueling:ย SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE POTATO CAKES waffled w reduced-fat cheddar
4:00 pm- 3rd fueling:ย HONEY MUSTARD STICKS
6:30 pm-ย 4th fueling:ย CREAMY DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER CRISP BAR
8:45 pm-ย Lean and Green meal:ย chicken and veggies
10:45 pm- 5th fueling:ย  CREAMY CHOCOLATE SHAKE

140ย oz of water

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Day 34-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary- Covid Recovery Mode & What I’ve Learned From a Month of New Eating

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Up .2 of a pound this morning, but I am in covid recovery and this doesn’t even bother me. In the past, it might have sent me into a downward spiral, but no more.

This new eating program has changed so much about how gentle I am with myself and perceptions about weight loss- much in the same way L’BRI skincare changed my ideas about getting older and aging skin.


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I feel very blessed to have both of these programs in my life now. I am SO grateful, beyond words!!

That being said, my heart rate is now 78 today- Covid has done some ugly things with my heart and tachycardia during my 3 bouts. It’s frustrating, but the only solution I have is to do more rebounding on my Leaps & Rebounds mini-trampoline. Cardio helps loads with reducing the resting heart rate and I try to get on EVERY HOUR for a few minutes. I use my FitBit to monitor my vitals and steps. 12k of steps is always my goal (for now). Lately, I have been barely getting 9k, so this must change.

If you want to get a rebounder from leapsandrebounds.com I have a lifetime 10 percent discount MISSMAISIE10 you can use. This company SAVED MY LIFE after my pulmonary embolism and previous Covid bouts and I cannot thank them enough.

OMGOSH, WATCH THIS!! MAISIE IS IN THEIR VIDEO!


Day 34-

WEIGHT: 163.6

RESTING HEART RATE:ย 78 (noooooo!!)
11,307 steps
55 min cardio

12:00 pm- 1st fueling:ย CREAMY VANILLA SHAKE
4:00 pm- 2nd fueling:ย DRIZZLED CHOCOLATE FUDGE CRISP BAR (sooo late)
7:20 pm- 3rd fueling:ย CARAMEL MACCHIATO SHAKE (again, so late)
9:51 pm-ย 4th fueling:ย ZESTY LEMON CRISP BAR
11:50 pm-ย 5th fueling: fell asleep, work and illness kicking my butt

80 oz of water



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Day 32-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary- Covid Saga and L’BRI Miracles!

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Maisie and I spent the day recovering from Covid.

We also pampered ourselves with L’BRI, which is my secret in keeping my skin young- learn more about this miracle below:

https://www.facebook.com/lbriinc/videos/1250050018839798/

Today was our 2nd live in a four-week series to Living A Beautiful Life. Click on the image below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡ & watch the replayI am SOOO excited about our special guest. She is truly an amazing
Linktr.ee/missmaisieandme for yours!

Covid has been hard on my heart… my heart rate jumped this week:


Day 32-

WEIGHT: 164.8

RESTING HEART RATE:ย 
12,007 steps
44 min cardio

10:20 am- 1st fueling: CREAMY CHOCOLATE SHAKE
12:30 pm- 2nd fueling: DRIZZLED CHOCOLATE FUDGE CRISP BAR
3:00 pm- 3rd fueling: CARAMEL MACCHIATO SHAKE
6:30 pm- 4th fueling: BBQ CRUNCHERS
8:30 pm-ย Lean and Green meal: 2 chicken thighs. I couldn’t do much else.
10:00 pm- 5th fueling: ugh missed it

80 oz of water

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Day 22-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary- NYE Aftermath and Headache from Hell

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Woke with a HORRIFIC headache- it felt like someone was trying to remove my eyeballs with teaspoons. Maisie had a fever of 100F last night at bedtime. Probably Omicron OR maybe it’s the stupid solar flares. Wouldn’t be shocked. Stores are plum outta rapid tests around here. It’s like I have a hangover, without the benefit of drinking last night. Seems rather unfair, if you ask me.

Hot mess photo without makeup below:

Gained a bit of weight from naughty good luck NYE eating, but not worried. I am back on my horse today, firmly in the saddle with no guilt. That is so odd for me. I live for binge guilt and though I didn’t binge (I just had a meal), it is all the same thing in my twisted psyche.

Jumping back into this diet was SO EASY. I love it. Period.

Got my 12k steps on the rebounder and am planning Maisie’s Harry Potter surprise bedroom redo.
I found some interesting pieces on Facebook Marketplace that I will be picking up soon:

side table with burl top
1930s dresser

Rowan the corgi is 6 mos old this week and spoiled rotten.


Day 22-

WEIGHT: 168.6 (you play, you pay… but I will be back down tomorrow)

RESTING HEART RATE:ย 68ย 
12,017 steps
42 min cardio

1:45 pm- 1st fueling:ย HOMESTYLE CHICKEN AND VEG FLAVORED SOUP (yeah, woke up super late)
3:45 pm- 2nd fueling:ย CINNAMON SWIRL CREAM CHEESE CAKE
5:45 pm- 3rd fueling:ย CHEESY BUTTERMILK MAC (doctored within an inch of its life, coz it is not my fave)
7:45 pm- 4th fueling:ย WILD STRAWBERRY SHAKE
9:45 pm-ย Lean and Green meal:ย Garlic rainbow cauliflower and paleo chicken sausages
11:45 pm-5th fueling:ย YOGURT BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE
OVER 100 OZ OF WATER

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Day 21-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary- HAPPY NEW YEAR’S EVE (even if Betty White passed away)

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Ooooh- my friend came by to see me for the first time since this diet began and said I look A TON THINNER. I snapped a pic before my shower and I am amazed at how tight the skin is on my body and how my belly fat is just *POOF* gone!

I am feeling this weight loss thing. I feel like I am getting BACK TO ME again…

tonight’s anthem kicks off my evening-

Cooking Hoppin’ John (black-eyed peas and rice), collard greens, cornbread tonight for NYE. Stayed on plan all day and am ok with this. I don’t plan on drinking more than a toast of bubbly at midnight, so I am good.

hoppin john, cornbread, collard greens for New Year’s good luck!



I was horrified to discover Betty White didn’t even make it to her own 100th birthday. This must be the Harbinger of the Apocalypse if there ever was one. So sad. This doesn’t bode well for 2022.

More pics of our evening- I didn’t drink. It was a nice, chill night with fam. Wore makeup for the first time in eons.

Makeup and skincare by L’Bri at linktr.ee/missmaisieandme

Day 21-

WEIGHT: 167.1

RESTING HEART RATE:ย 67ย (had a bit of fever last night, so that explains the slight spike)
9,226 steps
20 min cardio

NOON- 1st fueling:ย DECADENT CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE BROWNIE
2:30 pm- 2nd fueling:ย YOGURT BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE
5:00 pm- 3rd fueling:ย Garlic black truffle cheesy potato cakes (waffled and hacked recipe I invented)
7:30 pm- 4th fueling:ย collard greens
9:45 pm-ย Lean and Green meal:ย WENT OFF PLAN FOR NYE
11:45 pm-5th fueling:ย WENT OFF PLAN FOR NYE
OVER 100 OZ OF WATER

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Day 19-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary-RESTING HEART RATE DOWN ALMOST 15 OR MORE POINTS!!

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Almost another full pound GONE- POOF!
Lowest weight since starting 19 days ago AND I SURVIVED THE HOLIDAY FOOD BINGE!

(No shame in this game ^^)


The countdown to year 53 of my life begins… same age as JLo, but not yet as fit. I am still super pleased with my progress!!

Between my L’BRI skincare and this weight loss program I WILL BE A HOT MAMA BY MY 53RD BIRTHDAY IN FEBRUARY! The weight (knock wood) is just melting off.

NOW FOR THE BEST PART (insert drumroll)…

MY RESTING HEART RATE IS 65!! That is down from over 70 (and 78 a month prior)!! I suffer from tachycardia, high blood pressure, and a host of autoimmune issues and blood clotting issues.
Staying alive is my ultimate goal.

I am noticing a huge decline in belly fat on this diet, even though I haven’t yet done more than rebounding for exercise.

Cravings simply DO NOT EXIST. I eat too often for hunger. This is like magic- the easiest diet I’ve ever been on!

Day 19-

WEIGHT: 168.1

RESTING HEART RATE:ย 65
ย 12,106 steps
34 min cardio

11:30 am- 1st fueling:ย DECADENT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH CHEESECAKE FILLING (waffled as usual)
2 pm- 2nd fueling:ย YOGURT BERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE
5 pm- 3rd fueling:ย SOUR CREAM AND CHIVE POTATOES WAFFLED
7:15 pm- 4th fueling:ย WILD STRAWBERRY SHAKE
9:30 pm-ย Lean and Green meal:ย BEEF SIRLOIN PHO WITH MIRACLE NOODLES
11:45 pm-5th fueling:ย BUTTERMILK MAC
OVER 100 OZ OF WATER

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Day 18-Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary-DOWN ANOTHER POUND!!

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Woke up another pound gone… I have never, ever NOT gained weight during the holiday season! I.LOVE.THIS.PROGRAM.

I will be 53 in February and I am SO happy in my own skin now, thanks to L’BRI.
I marvel over how I am able to eat so much and so often and still drop weight.
Yes, I use the rebounder and fitbit… no, I haven’t yet done my yoga nor weights- I still have to add those in, but enjoying the peace and quiet of the holiday season.

linktr.ee/missmaisieandme for yours

The Harry Potter obsession holiday highlights (this is just a fraction of it):


Day 18-

WEIGHT: 169

RESTING HEART RATE: 66
13,002 steps
50 min cardio

11:30 am- 1st fueling: CREAMY DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER CRISP BAR
2 pm- 2nd fueling: CREAMY VANILLA SHAKE
4:15 pm- 3rd fueling: DECADENT CHOCOLATE BROWNIE WITH CHEESECAKE FILLING (waffled as usual)
7:15 pm- 4th fueling: ROASTED GARLIC POTATO CAKES
9:30 pm- Lean and Green meal: Salad with garlic vinaigrette, chicken sausage, cherry tomatoes, and avocado
11:45 pm-5th fueling: YOGURT BERRY BLAST
OVER 100 OZ OF WATER

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Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary Dayย 11- Recovery from Massive Autoimmune Flare Day

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I was shocked that I only weighed .1 of a pound over my previous weight this morning.


I was in such pain and headache misery from my autoimmune flares, I pressed through with the rebounding/steps/hydration/eating on plan and it helped so much.

I was reminded today by someone that I need to start training in the gym again.

I am also thinking seriously about removing my 20 year old saline breast implants. They may be a factor in why my autoimmune has been worsening.

Everything felt better after my lean and green meal…

Here are some holiday gifts we received from friends the other day that I forgot to post- they’re so amazing!



I am busy working on sending out my L’BRI team gifts from November that need to be out before Xmas. The first batch went out a couple days ago. Everything has been delayed due to my family illnesses or work commitments. I need to get it all on track and start the New Year right.

Day 11โ€“
Resting Heart rate: 169
Morning Weight: 171.1 creeping up due to bad food choices and lack of exercise, but inexplicably lost more inches!
12,100 steps
1 hour 1 min cardio
80 oz of water

11:30 am- 1st fueling: CAMPFIRE S’MORES BAR and a big cup of coffee

2:40 pmโ€“ 2nd fueling: CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE SWIRL CAKE (waffled)
5:20 pm- 3rd fueling: JALAPENO CHEDDAR POPPERS
7:20 pm- 4th fueling: WILD STRAWBERRY SHAKE
8 pm- snack:  Dill Pickle

9:40 pm-Lean and Green meal: Dijon Chicken with baby lettuce and garlic cauliflower and coffee

11:45 pm-5th fueling: CREAMY DOUBLE PEANUT BUTTER CRISP BAR (my fave)

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Over 50 and Weight Loss Diary Dayย 8! 5 LBS (or more) GONE! PLUS LOWERED RESTING HEART RATE

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I am back in the 160s (barely) but I’ll TAKE IT!! WOOT WOOT! It’s officially 5 lbs lost, but probably closer to double that, because I didn’t weigh in before day 1 and I kinda stepped on the scale a week prior and jumped off out of shock and disbelief.

MY RESTING HEART RATE IS THE BEST PART!! It’s down to 67 now! I suffer from high blood pressure and tachycardia, so this is amazing!



As usual, my morning has been filled with doctors and hospitals calling and family emergency stuff for the 985,670th day in a row.

My mom is confusing the doctors. She is sicker than she acts- if that makes sense. She shouldn’t be doing all the things she has been with the labs she has. They won’t release her until they can sort out what’s going on.

In other news:
I have been using the mini-waffle maker a LOT. This thing is so convenient and easy to clean and use. I got the Dash mini waffle maker on Amazon for about 17 bucks. It has rainbows on it because the other colors are back-ordered. So worth it. Rainbows and all.

So the kiddo doesn’t feel left out during my waffled fuelings, I make her waffled non-diet versions.

a little holiday dance cheer from Maisie & Rowan


The great thing about this program is that everything is balanced nutritionally, calorically, and the macros are all spot on. I don’t have to think, just grab and do.

I am thinking also about what weight loss means to me psychologically. In the past, like everyone does, I’ve never been able to see myself through body-positive eyes- even when I was what I would consider thin now. I am working hard on changing my mindset. It is so much more imperative that I come to terms with who I AM and how I look now that I am older… and be gentler about it while pushing myself to be the best I can be.

I am acclimating well to this, but still need to add real workouts in soon. I will take it day by day, because everything changes so quickly lately.

Day 8โ€“
Morning Weight: 169.9 (I am SHOCKED, even though it is just a smidge out of the 170s!)
14,075 steps
50 min. cardio
80 oz of water

10:30 am- 1st fueling: CARAMEL DELIGHT CRISP BAR and two cups of coffee. It was a crazy morning.

12:50 pmโ€“ 2nd fueling: WILD STRAWBERRY SHAKE (I liked this one a lot)
3:45 pm- 3rd fueling: ROASTED GARLIC SMASHED POTATOES (waffled) with a pinch of reduced-fat cheddar
6:45pm- 4th fueling: CREAMY DOUBLY PEANUT BUTTER CRISP BAR (almost forgot to eat)

9:20 pm-Lean and Green meal: BBQ CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER BOWL

12:00 am-5th fueling: HONEY MUSTARD AND ONION STICKS