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Post by LR63402 on May 26, 2019 10:32:52 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 LR63402 on May 26, 2019 10:44:33 GMT
Good morning everyone!
Well today I split the difference and woke up at 5, which is kind of the best time for me I think. That 3am habit just makes me feel sad and wanting sleep and the 7am often has me waking with a headache and leaves my sluggish and dull. So in other words, I'm feeling positive, energetic and happy right now. Of course my macadamia coffee in my bunny mug (Jana) isn't hurting either. Ha!
We have zero plans for the day. But might end up doing some yard work (hopefully) and maybe finally get some weeding accomplished in the flower beds out front. But who knows? We could possible end up hopping in the car and heading out some adventure as well. We'll see.
RobinS - good to hear from you yesterday. An Alaskan cruise sounds wonderful! Have you been to Alaska before? This time of year it will be just about perfect. We were stationed in Fairbanks for several years when I was a kid. Fairbanks is VERY inland, so you probably won't get anywhere near it, buy coastal Alaska is incredible, just very different.
Okay, about time for coffee #2. Have a wonderful day everyone! I'll be checking back later. Oh...and today is Day 1 of my coaching program, so I'm excited and looking forward to everything that encompasses.
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Post by keshet51 on May 26, 2019 11:59:21 GMT
Good morning Lora and ATF. Oh that coffee sounds good! I'm going to go online and see if I can get some good flavors of decaf for my Keurig which I will haul out of the basement. I've been using the Nespresso machine which makes wonderful coffee, but they only have one kind of decaf (and it's plain decaf) and I'm feeling the need to mix it up a bit. So the Nespresso will go to the basement and the Keurig will replace it for now. I probably should just buy a Mr. Coffee or something and then I can buy all kinds of ground coffees, but I am so enjoying not having a pot to wash or spilling grounds, measuring, all that stuff. Lazy is my middle name. But then there's the environmental impact of Keurig pods...
Lora, the bald eagle sounds amazing. I remember when years ago I went to Bamfield Island off the coast of Vancouver and there were eagles everywhere. At first I gawked and gawked and then after a few days it became kind of old hat. Not really, of course, because those birds are so majestic and such a symbol for the US that you can't help but get goosebumps when you see them, but they are super commonplace there. Watching them fish also was pretty amazing. I can't wait to hear about your coaching program - you'll post some details, right?
Robin. the trip to Alaska sounds so fun, it's on my bucket list. Sorry DH is feeling so miserable. YDGD just had Coxsackie and she was miserable for a couple of days. Of course kids probably bounce back faster than us older folks but hopefully he'll feel better quickly.
RobinMD, sounds like you have a lot of decisions coming up - I think we're all in the stage of life when we're thinking about what's next and taking steps to get there. Kind of unsettling but exciting all the same. Hope the night was an easy one for you.
Janet, sorry about the ongoing car woes. I get so resentful at having to deal with my car on weekends, but brakes and a/c are kind of essential.
I have a nice day planned, I think. I got enough sleep last night which helps, as does having my food back in order yesterday. I feel so terrible when I'm overeating and into the sugar and refined carbs, I just don't understand why I still end up there over and over. Hoping to do the "parts work" in Internal Family Systems with someone experienced in this approach, but meanwhile have a book and workbook because supposedly you can do self-therapy. We'll see. Anyway, I'm seeing an old OA friend this morning - she has a lovely screened in porch (which is totally on my list of must-haves for any future move) which we'll sit out on and talk. Gym this afternoon and plenty of sofa time scheduled. Supposed to be 87 degrees here today but then gets cooler again tomorrow. Yay, spring and summer are finally headed our way.
Have a great day, all. Will bbl.
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Post by LR63402 on May 26, 2019 12:13:45 GMT
Andi - Yes! Of course I'll pass on any info, hints, theories, etc. that I think could possibly be helpful! It sounds like you have a lovely day planned. We've discussed the possibility of making our patio bigger and screening in the portion closest to the house. Of course that's at least a few years down the road most likely, but still fun to think about now.
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Post by janjasmine on May 26, 2019 12:16:13 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I got to the gym twice this week for a bit. I originally planned to go this morning but after sitting a lot waiting for my car to be done I felt like needed to move. I also walked up to the bank and then back at home and then back up to pick up the car. I need to do some laundry so will do that this morning once I get dressed. Its supposed to get hot and humid this afternoon so want to be as cool as possible so need my shorts and light wear especially since we will be outside later. Its a little shadier up at this guy's house so may not feel as hot up there.
Lora, glad you got the perfect rest time. Enjoy whatever you decide to do today. Cassie is enjoying my extra time home. Getting her cuddling on my lap at the moment. Lol.
Andi, could you put a link or send me a message on how to make those rolls you have been mentioning? Does it taste like a roll? I hope you enjoyed your time with your neighbor binge watching the program you wanted to watch. I forget which program. Have a great day!
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Post by RobinS811 on May 26, 2019 15:35:03 GMT
Andi, maybe we will go to that island when we are in Vancouver, although only really there 2 full days.
Lora, funny you say that 5 am is the perfect time for you. For me, 7:30 or 8 is better. If I can fall back to sleep at 5, I am thrilled. So exciting to see things like bald eagles. I saw some in the Tetons. I am sure we will see them in Alaska. We have never been there before. I can't imagine being there as a child. You are right, we will not get to Fairbanks. We will be in Juneau and Ketchikan. Also, Icy Straight Point, but I think that's a port that was really just set up for cruise ships. The scenery should be beautiful, and we have a nice balcony. The clothing decision is hard. Layers is the way to go. I am trying to work that out. Fleece, rain jackets, maybe some sweaters, I just don't know. This past week had nicer weather, the 10 days coming up, not as nice. High around 60. Hopefully not much rain.
Janet, sorry for the trouble with the car repairs.
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Post by success4susie on May 26, 2019 17:37:06 GMT
First I am just going to say HI - and then go back and finish reading the posts from yesterday - I was just about to do so last night when - BOOM - thunder, lightening, and power GONE! WE are busy, busy for a day when we should have nothing to do - lol- ...bbl
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Post by robinmd on May 26, 2019 17:52:19 GMT
Hi, everyone,
Lora, I have to agree that seeing an eagle is an awe inspiring experience. I used to see Golden eagles when I lived in Monterey, every once in a while. Absolutely gorgeous. I love that the bald eagle has made such a great comeback! I would love to live so close to a lake. I am torn between looking for a place in the mountains, with a stream or river, or moving to a beach area. I would be happy from Delaware, to Georgia...mountains or ocean. I had forgotten that you are a brat, too! My dad didn't retire until I was 29, and I lived with them for the last year before he retired. And a year later, I married a young Lieutenant who was stationed in The Old Guard. 16 years later, I became a civilian for good! But I will always bear the results, good and bad, of a life in the Army, that's for sure.
Janet, glad the car is taken care of. Car repairs always seem to be an exercise in frustration...and expense. I need to get my brakes checked, and the alignment done, and who knows what other routine maintenance at the time. Its one of those things that you just can't put off TOO long, or it just ends up getting worse. I would like to try those rolls, too! They sound so easy, and I could take it to work and heat it.
Robin, the cruise sounds like a bucket list thing, for me...but I don't guess I would be doing the aerial tour, right now. Yes, I am a career Paramedic/Firefighter, and am now making necessary extra money, picking up shifts on weekends. I have been doing this for 20 years, doing it full time, and part time, as jobs came and went...time has flown!
I couldn't really eat much yesterday. I get so much anxiety about being away from my dogs for 24 hours (they are always fine!), that I think it contributes to the intestinal issues that I am currently still mystified by..... I had a plain cheeseburger that I ate in the afternoon, and a mango jello with fruit later in the day. I also bought a Naked juice, and drank that. I didn't feel bad, I just wasn't hungry. We got a bunch of Ensure Max Protein shakes at the office, and they had chocolate and coffee mocha, so I had some of those with me if I thought I needed it, but I never did. I didn't sleep much last night, so I don't feel too energized this morning, that is for sure. I never sleep good in that station.
I had a call yesterday that brought Memorial Day right into perspective for me, again. I had a man who committed suicide in his car, in a hotel parking lot there in town. Someone said he was ex-National Guard, but I know absolutely nothing else about him. I wondered if his service was related to this decision he made...I started thinking about the sacrifices made and prices paid, that aren't as obvious as dying on the battlefield. I forgot to remember how many veterans have suffered and died, even though they didn't die on the battlefield. I am eternally grateful to all of the heroes, from so many wars back, to now. I love that we have a major holiday, to think of them, even though it also brings sadness to remember, sometimes. I miss doing Rolling Thunder (I sold the bike), and this year is the last one, due to loss of funding. It was an awesome thing to ride through D.C. with all those veterans saluting each other. This year, I'll be serving up food at the carnival. They had their parade in Sharpsburg yesterday, and the one here in Boonsboro today, then the carnival opens at 5:00. The music tonight is a big draw, so it will be packed and the food will be moving. The thing goes through next Saturday, and there's free music every night, and fireworks next Friday. Its the first one of the season, in the area, so people are ready to get out and ride the rides, and greet summer and celebrate Memorial Day. Kind of nice, really.
Sorry to go on like that, geez... I might catch a little nap, then see if its too hot to get out into the flower beds. I am working on a cutting garden again this year!
Hopefully, I'll bbl, but we'll see how long I end up being at the carnival!
RobinMD
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Post by keshet51 on May 26, 2019 19:03:45 GMT
Hi again. Lora, need to consult with you about coffee. I've been researching machines online and think I'm going to go with one of the Cuisinart models, and now I get to decide what kind of coffee to buy. I only drink decaf but I found a place called coffeeam.com and they have dozens of regular and decaf coffee flavors and I'm overwhelmed. I definitely am not into the orange/coconut one (love both flavors but not together) and I think maple/bacon isn't something I'll like, but do you have any recommendations to help me narrow down the options? Looks like I can order half pound sizes in addition to bigger ones so at least I can minimize the potential waste... Thanks! Input from anyone else here of course welcome, just Lora has posted about macadamia or pecan flavors and those sound so good to me, especially because I often drink coffee black these days. Janet and Robin, here's a link to the recipe on FB. www.facebook.com/BrightLineEating/posts/have-you-heard-of-the-irina-roll-in-bright-line-eating-this-is-a-recipe-that-was/1063411997183767/, but i'm not sure if you have to be a group member to see the post. Just in case you do, here's the recipe: 10 ounces oats 16 ozs cottage cheese (original recipe calls for 14 but I just use the whole pound container. Can be any percentage fat cottage cheese you like). 3 eggs 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt Make into 10 "rolls" on parchment paper (so you can get them off the baking sheet). Bake at 400 for 25 minutes. They each weigh about 3.1 ounces before baking - I weigh each blob on a food scale so I can get them about the same size. Janet, they are sort of a hybrid between a biscuit and a sandwich thin and are pretty dense. They really are not rolls. In fact, don't flatten them too much when you shape them because you want them fat enough to split and use for sandwiches or 2 open face sides. I visited with a friend this morning and have had some good sofa time this afternoon. Will now get ready to go to the gym and do a quick pass through Kohl's to see if they have the coffee machine I want. I have to wait for DN to make the purchase because in addition to my Kohl's dollars, she has a 20% off coupon... So excited to be able to have different kinds of coffee again! |
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Post by success4susie on May 26, 2019 20:31:51 GMT
OK...finally made it back here...
Thinking about the pierced ears again....I did not pierce mine til I was in my 20s and did it myself--tried the "self-piercing" ones and that was so painful, I tried to freeze my ears with ice and then just pushed them through...that is why the one was soooo crooked). Since I am a little older than you all and in a small town people - gals just didn't go get their ears pierced back then. It was interesting hearing the stories -ha
Now, about the herbs...my YDD got DH plant markers - I guess stainless steel picks (6 of them) that say: oregano, rosemary, basil, parsley, peppers, and tomatoes...so that is what we planted in the 6 pots that we have....they really look nice.
RobinS...what is coxsackie? An Alaska trip has been a desire of mine for about 8 years I guess....we went to Hawaii the year of our 25th anniversary and MY plan was to go to Alaska on our 30th - well, we are now up to our 35th anniversary year and I don't think we will make it this year either...but we are looking at cruises all over the place: Canada, Europe, etc. We will see...I am glad we were about to get to Boston to see DD...since DH was able to do that from a wheel chair...we are looking at other possibilities. When is the wedding?
RobinMD - it was always so fascinating hearing about your exploits at work...DH and I watch several TV shows about firefighters, 911, the military, etc...I am sure real life is not like that though.
We often allow the realtor (builder rep) in our community to show our house so prospective buyers can get an idea of what this model looks like. It was sooooo hard for me, in particular, to visualize it since there were NO houses in the community yet. We love doing it...and the rep is so sweet. We live next door to the model (a different style) and will often yell, "It is wonderful here," or some such thing. She showed 2 couples through today, and of course, we just talk and talk. Since I didn't go to bed til after the short rain and thunder booming, I managed to sleep til like 9:00 or later this morning....couldn't believe I slept so long. Then I went outside where DH was reading to check on the herbs, and some neighbors came by - they had walked to Publix and said, they had lost power and were throwing all this stuff out. Lora - I guess you would understand the liability here, but my power was out less than a minute...seems a shame, but I know if someone got sick, it could cost them millions.
So here it is 4:30 and I have really done nothing...I am skipping HAND & FOOT at the clubhouse this evening since we have been invited to an impromptu, last minute dinner down the street. YUM . I am going to run to ALdi's and see if they have anything in their refrigerator cases and take a cheese tray and some wine.
OH...I did do better yesterday and lost a pound,,,hope I can continue on this path now.
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Post by LR63402 on May 26, 2019 21:04:34 GMT
We went back to the river park/path this morning. DH found a shady bench and sat and read while I walked. It was really nice. Hot, but fairly low humidity and a really nice breeze. Then popped up the hill to Aldi for the stuff I forgot yesterday. <eye roll>
Andi - I just checked out the flavored decaf options on that site and have to say....no freaking doubt that you got overwhelmed. I've never seen a list like that! Lol. I tend to really enjoy the nutty flavors. If I were ordering, I might try the toasted almond, pecan or pecan praline or macadamia. I do not like the pb flavors...none that I've tried. Also I've found that no matter the brand, anything named caramel, butterscotch, butter toffee, or dulce de leche all taste exactly the same. Pretty much the same situation with any of the chocolate or mocha varieties - they all taste very similar to each other. So if you were leaning towards anything like that, don't get more than one - they'll all pretty much be very, very similar. I worked with a couple of ladies who LOVED blueberry coffee. I've never had it, so can't vouch for it but it was hands down their favorite. I'm not sure if this helps at all...Lol. I think coffee is very much like seasonings and perfumes, a varies widely from person to person.
Susie - Oh yes, power outages can be a terrible thing for grocery stores. That was actually one of the pieces of equipment that eventually fell under my umbrella...Lol. Almost all of our stores had emergency generators that automatically kicked in when the power went off. They were just enough power to keep the coolers, freezers, mainframe computers, 2 registers and a few emergency lights up and running. However, there were occasions when the power failed and the generator failed right along with it. That was always a bad situation.
Waving to everyone. I have an FB live session that starts in a few minutes, so need to get on that. I'll try to get back later.
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Post by robinmd on May 26, 2019 21:08:58 GMT
Hi again,
I did get some of the zinnias I had growing , transferred to some different beds. Still lots to move, but it got really hot and sticky today, and we got a brief shower. I am also getting the last bit of water off of my pool cover, but I think I'm going to need YDD to help me pull it off without dumping some leaves in there! I am probably going to have to buy at least one load of water this year. It takes a while to fill it from my well. I have someone coming on Tuesday to give me an estimate on replacing a couple of boards on the pool deck, put up a new railing, and possibly repaint it. I can only afford a little, so I can do the painting myself (eventually, ha!). I don't need to replace the whole thing, and since I don't know how long I'll end up staying here, I don't want to put a lot of money in. I'd rather get a new front door, and buy lots of paint to freshen up here inside.
Thanks for the recipe, Andi. They sound like something I could do for my breakfast.
I got a little nap today, so I feel better, and am going to head over to the carnival. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Be back later, or tomorrow.
RobinMD
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