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Post by keshet51 on Mar 26, 2019 10:12:21 GMT
This thread is for anyone that has been away from healthy eating, had a gain and is recommitting. We accept all forms of healthy eating here, whatever that means to you. We touch base daily for accountability and to encourage one another. This is a judgment free zone.
We all struggle to get the weight off and keep it off. Sometimes this is a challenge, but we never give up and that is the key. Regardless of our situation or where we are in reaching our goal, we count on talking to each other every day and are blessed to have one another as friends.
Our motto is persistence, not perfection.
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Post by keshet51 on Mar 26, 2019 10:17:47 GMT
Good morning ROs. Sorry I was MIA yesterday, just a lot going on, starting with personal training at 6 AM (actually meditated before that, so very early day). And then I had my board meeting last night... Another long day ahead today, attending the board meeting of the medical facility we hope to merge with to talk about my agency. A little nervous.
Had some anxiety dreams last night about being safe in my house, and then was up at 4:30. My lunch is packed and I roasted some broccoli and asparagus this morning to have on hand. My back was bothering me this morning and then I remembered the PT showed me how to get myself back into alignment. I did what he suggested and am feeling fine again. Ha.
It's still in the 20's here at night, which I think is good for maple syruping but not so good for me. It looks like we'll get above freezing at night starting on Thursday.
Hope everyone has a great day.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 26, 2019 11:58:49 GMT
Good morning everyone.
Andi - I missed you not popping in yesterday. Great job getting to the trainer and I'm glad you remembered the PT trick so that you could ease you back. Try not to stress over the meeting and speaking. You know your agency better than anyone does, so just talk about what you know. I hate public speaking as well, and what helped me was convincing myself that I was mentally splitting my audience into two distinct groups. The first group is the Know-It-Alls. I told myself that they already think they know everything, so aren't paying a bit of attention to me, mentally they're probably making a shopping list. The second group and the remainder of the audience is the Know-Nothings. They haven't a clue what I'm talking about and really don't care. They only showed up because somebody said they had to, or they're just here for the coffee and snacks. They wouldn't know the difference if I accidently misspoke, and are also probably mentally making a shopping list. That always seemed to calm my nerves a bit and make it easier for me.
Not much happening here yet. It looks pretty grey and overcast right now. I'm not really sure what the weather is supposed to do today. I know I need to do some laundry, I've been putting that off.
Oh, something I've been meaning to ask to anyone here who might have sleeping issues, has anyone tried a weighted blanket? I've been wanting to try one for a long time, but hadn't bought one because of our self-imposed ban on unnecessary items. DD has one and swears that it helps with her sleep and her anxiety as well.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 26, 2019 12:21:25 GMT
Good morning.
I got a lot done yesterday after work. I got breakfast made for the week and actually prepared some salads in little containers to have for the week. We have training classes here for the next 4 days which means there will be a LOT of junk food here. I wanted to make sure I had some options so I could make good choices. I did ask the trainer to put the donuts in the conference room so I would not be tempted by them.
It is supposed to get down in the 20s either tonight or tomorrow night  I am hoping the bulbs and flowers that I planted on Sunday will be ok. I am a little worried that I did it too early. Fingers crossed that they will all survive.
Andi how is the PT going? Do you still like it?
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 26, 2019 12:26:05 GMT
Lora I have never tried the blanket. I have been curious about it. Does DD say it is hot? My problem right now is the lovely night sweats. I would be concerned the blanket would feel hot to me.
I think I mentioned that with part of my bonus $ I bought us a new mattress and box spring - on the old one I had a heated mattress pad on the bed. I have not put it on the new bed and DH is complaining. I can't even imagine putting that thing back on there right now. I wake up almost every morning between 1 and 3 p.m. drenched in sweat (I know that is a lovely image to have of me)
Also I don't think I mentioned Step Son and DIL are angry with me right now. They called wanting us to watch DGK the weekend of April 26th but I am going out of town that weekend. I told them I appreciate them giving us so much notice but I have had plans since end of last year for that weekend and I have already purchased airline tickets etc so I would lose the $. I suppose they will get over it. DH will not keep them on his own.
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Post by vtfishstick on Mar 26, 2019 12:29:03 GMT
Hey all -
Just stopping by to wave. Feeling kind of crappy today - I don't think I'm going to stay at work the full day. I'll try to stop back in later.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 26, 2019 12:50:20 GMT
Jana - I think I read that there are some weighted blankets that are "cooling". I don't know the brand name of those though. I know Amazon has a HUGE selection though. I hate that you step son and his wife are mad a you. That's crazy. They asked, you happened to already have plans. How is that something to get mad about? Crazy!
Amanda - I hope you're feeling better soon.
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Post by success4susie on Mar 26, 2019 13:24:04 GMT
Good Morning ROs... I have already been to the Dr and got the stitches out of my hand...realized I forgot my phone, so stopped back at the house to pick that up and grab a SMALL bite (jeesh...seems like I am gaining a little each day). I am counting everything today to see if I can get myself back on track. Of course, it doesn't help that I have not been to the gym since Friday and DD AND DS need help today with the littles so I am not sure if I will get there today either. Left the Drs office and got one of those migraine auras...aaaggghhh.
Andi - yep, cold here this morning, but supposed to be in the upper 70s in the next couple of days - love the comment about maple syrup! Ditto to everything Lora said about the meeting. Also, I hate weird dreams....
Lora - never tried a weighted blanket...sounds like it is worth a try. I will try to remember the comments about dividing the group in half - I think you are pretty much spot on with that
Jana - I really think the flowers will be OK. You know, we cannot do everything we are asked to do...at least the kids have time to make other plans. I really appreciate that mine understand when I am just not available, but then there are days like this when I can help them both, and I am happy to when I can.
AManda - if you don't feel well...for whatever reason... go home early.
OK...off to tap
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Post by keshet51 on Mar 26, 2019 13:25:04 GMT
Jana, I agree with Lora, plus if anything they should be mad at your DH who will actually be there and is step son's father, right? Sheesh.
Lora, I loved your thoughts during public speaking. I had heard something like that once, that at any one time only 1/3 of the audience is actually listening to you; 1/3 was listening but their mind wandered, and 1/3 is thinking about sex! Hahaha.
I have sleep problems but would not do well with a weighted blanket so don't have guidance to offer.
Amanda, take care of yourself, hope you feel better soon.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 26, 2019 13:54:16 GMT
Hi again.
I am not too worried about SS and DIL - if it wasn't this, they would be mad at me for some other reason. They are pretty unreasonable.
Andi I like what Lora said about public speaking. Fortunately I do not have to do it too often. If I used your method I would probably be trying to figure out who was thinking about sex and gross myself out. Funny story - yesterday I was texting with one of the team leaders here about the food for the training this week. He sent me an emoji of a winking / blowing kiss face - and I was like ummmm inappropriate (doesn't help that I do not care for this particular team leader) turns out he was texting his wife and me at the same time the emoji was actually supposed to be for his wife. He apologized pretty quickly.
Amanda I am sorry you are feeling crappy. I hope you feel better as the day goes on.
Susie thanks for letting me know about the flowers. I hope we do not have too many more cold mornings. It is kind of early to be planting I guess. I think it was late April last year when I started. I was just anxious to get it going this year.
Lora if you try one of the blankets please let us know if it works or not.
Trying to get things straight for next week and my DS surgery. My mom wants to ride with me to where the hospital is and that is fine - but I wanted to leave Wednesday evening after work and she doesn't want to leave until Thursday morning. I wanted to be there when DS went in for surgery. I understand that DM doesn't want to leave my DD for 3 nights but geez. I just get frustrated that she relies on my so heavily but wants to do it all her way. Also she better NOT give me a hard time about my driving. I am a pretty safe driver but she is easily frightened. Maybe I should just slip her a Xanax before we leave and she will sleep the whole way there - lol (I wouldn't do that)
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I am hoping the bulbs and flowers that I planted on Sunday will be ok. I am a little worried that I did it too early. Fingers crossed that they will all survive. 
