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Post by Jarmstrong on Jun 20, 2019 11:43:40 GMT
Good morning everyone.
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 Jarmstrong on Jun 20, 2019 11:57:00 GMT
Good morning all.
Yesterday turned out to be crazy at work. We had some issues and I spent the whole morning working on those issues and then our network went down. Fun times.
Susie it didn't really mean to much that I packed my gym bag - lol. It has been packed for 2 months and riding around in my car, all I had to really do it put in a pair of shorts that I could actually wear comfortably. I hope you slept well last night. I have a DF that swears by acupuncture. I haven't ever done it myself.
Lora your rug sounds nice. You will have to post a picture when you get it and put it down. I completely understand about the dog hair. I could probably weave new carpet for my whole house with the amount of dog hair that we have.
Andi so sorry for the stress at work. If you stand on your tip toes you can see the weekend ahead 
RobinMD I am glad that you got the pool working! I am so sorry that you have been having a difficult time and are feeling a little depressed. I wish I knew the right words to say to you. I can only imagine how difficult all those decisions are feelings are.
I did not have a great eating day yesterday. I tried to talk myself out of going to the gym all the way there. I even pulled up in the parking lot of the gym and there was an ambulance in the parking lot - and I thought "this is not a good sign". I did go in and I walked on the treadmill (I have to start somewhere, right?) I did about 20 minutes on the treadmill. I didn't want to push too hard because of my ribs and I want to ease back into getting some physical activity. It motivated me enough to go home and do some food prep for the rest of the week (ha all 2 days of it) and make dinner. I packed my food for today even though we have a meeting and are having food catered today. I am feeling a bit more back in control. Unfortunately the weekends are when I go off the rails and that is only a couple days away. As with almost every weekend, we have a social event this weekend that is always challenging to me.
I just need to stay committed through my event this weekend - I need to remember my 100% commitment and eating off plan is NOT an option.
I don't know if you remember that a couple of weeks ago I found a piece at Good Will that I want to turn into a coffee bar. I was going to paint it. Last night I cleaned it up really well to prep it for painting soon. Now I am wondering if I want to paint it at all. There are a couple of scratches on the doors but nothing horrible. It does need new knobs. But I am thinking now - I might just replace the knobs and use it as is. I am still trying to decide -LOL
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Post by vtfishstick on Jun 20, 2019 13:24:08 GMT
Hey everyone -
Sorry I haven't been around this week. No good reasons.
Yesterday I got a little bit of news and I'm going to DC tomorrow. Sort of a long, weird story - still need to get more details. Keep your fingers crossed if you're able. I might put more info in the FB group. Sorry to be mysterious. I hope that I can figure things out. One good thing, either way I'll probably get to see a friend I haven't seen in a while and meet her baby!
I hope everyone has a good day - I'm going to catch up on what I've missed.
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Post by LR63402 on Jun 20, 2019 13:50:33 GMT
Good morning friends,
We were up at 7 this morning, but it took me a little while to get going and get here. I woke up with a bit of a headache, but thankfully it's just about gone. Coffee....my miracle elixir!
Nothing really planned for today, it's overcast and raining off and on again with chances of some strong thunderstorms. It looks like this is going to be the norm until maybe mid-week next week, with a small break on Sunday.
Jana - So glad you made it into the gym, and that it inspired you to do some food prep and planning. A few exercise endorphins do wonderful things in the brain.
RobinMD - bailing is starting to look like a distinct possibility here. Lol. I mean, if one of the farmers down the road showed up at the door and offered, I'd tell him to Have At It!
Andi - I have heard of Relora and did some reading about it a while back. Most of the things I read seemed to show inconclusive results in the few studies that have been done - like maybe the placebo group had similar results as the actual drug group. I know that they warned about taking it with any other drugs for anxiety or for sleep, because of possible intensifying results. If I remember correctly I also think a lot of people were reporting intense and realistic dreams/nightmares that they were experiencing, and some dropped it because of that. I hope you're not having any of the bad side effects and that it's helping you.
Amanda - Fingers Crossed!
Susie - It sounds like you have a fun day yesterday. I hope your quiet evening was relaxing.
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Post by keshet51 on Jun 20, 2019 18:53:27 GMT
Good afternoon ROs. Slow day at work today and more dreary weather, hard to keep my eyes open.
Jana, good job on getting to the gym. I swear I'd never make it if I didn't have the personal training so I totally identify with you. It's also so hard to build up a routine from scratch. And really, it's immensely boring and lonely, so who could blame us for not getting there. What happened to your park-walking friend now that the weather has warmed up a bit? Glad you're doing better with food; I'm not. Keep thinking I'm ready to gear up to get back at it but then it turns out I'm not.
Amanda, I have my fingers crossed for you too. I didn't see anything posted on our FB page... Have fun in DC.
Lora, I saw that information online about Relora, specifically about not being able to take conventional sleep meds on top of it, which worries me because if I take Relora, and find myself still awake at 12:30, I'm plum out of luck and won't be able to go to work the next day... I did take it one night and slept ok enough but was pretty groggy yesterday. Hard to say why though, either medication or just general sleep deprivation. We seem to be having the same weather is you and I'm pretty sick of it - prediction for thunderstorms this afternoon (as opposed to straight rain which we had all day yesterday). Enjoy your day at home and I hope the headache is long gone.
No other news from here. Gym and supermarket tonight, and bank to get cash for my cleaning lady. I have such an exciting life after work... Have a good afternoon everyone.
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Post by LR63402 on Jun 20, 2019 19:21:53 GMT
Well, my head was feeling better for a while, but now the headache is flaring up again. I wonder if it's might be weather related. It's not a migraine, just a headache in the back of my head. BP is good, so it's not because that's up, so I suppose I might have to end up taking something. I found a new tea that I absolutely LOVE. I'm sure it's good hot, but I don't drink hot tea, so I brew it for ice tea. It's by Good Earth and it's called Sweet & Spicy Organic Caffeine Free tea. It's made with Rooibos, chicory root, rosehip, cinnamon, lemongrass, peppermint, chamomile, ginger root, anise seed, and orange peel. It has no artificial flavors and is just delicious. Of course, I grabbed it because it was on clearance - over a month ago, and just now tried it this week. Now I'm sure I'll never find it again, so I probably need to check Amazon. I know I'll pay a lot more than I did at the store. The clearance price was $2.00 for the box of 18 tea bags. Had I known it would taste so good, I would have bought them all. Lol. Honestly, I could drink this every day.
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Post by keshet51 on Jun 20, 2019 19:30:56 GMT
I bought that tea, Lora, some months ago at the recommendation of many BLE folks and didn't like it at all, go figure. I threw the whole box out, wish I'd known you would like it because I could have sent it to you. My favorite, still, is Bengal Spice although I haven't tried it cold.
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Post by LR63402 on Jun 20, 2019 20:29:03 GMT
Andi - How funny about the tea. My mom used to drink Bengal Spice. There were about 3 or 4 by Celestial Seasonings varieties that she really enjoyed. I don't care for the flavor of clove at all, and for me that's what jumps to the front on the Bengal. I just love the strong cinnamon flavor that this one gives me though.
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Post by success4susie on Jun 20, 2019 22:10:06 GMT
Hello Everyone...got to the gym this morning for my pretty relaxing class, but that is good on Tues and Thurs when Mon-Wed-Fri - serious workout classes. Then I went home to get ready for my LLI class on Geo. Washington and afterward had a lovely lunch with DH....we each drove so he could head to a Dr appt afterward and I could head to the VA Museum of History and Culture for the opening of a new exhibit called DETERMINED: the 400 year struggle for black equality... it was for members only and they served appetizers, wine, etc. They even had awesome GF crackers. Since DH couldn't go due to the change in Dr appt, and DBIL was out of town, DSister and I met and had a nice visit. However, things go so stressed after lunch..I had to go to the place where DH had his Dr appt to drop off his walker since it is really hard for him to carry that and wheel the wheelchair ( I usually got with him); then that put me at a different direction from the museum and I was all over the place getting there...ended up with a migraine aura (it was short-lived but still upsetting - I am really thinking stress has a lot to do with it). I thought about checking on a flight to Boston to see DD for a day or two, but between her schedule and mine (and leaving DH alone) I will probably skip it. We will see her the end of July anyway. At least I have NOTHING else to do this evening.
Jana - yeah for getting to the gym..no matter how short a visit it was... it does seem to have motivated you somewhat.
Andi - at this point, I don't even mind the thunderstorms, I just wish I had Lora's metal roof !!!
Amanda - fingers crossed for whatever...sounds rather hopeful. Have fun with your friend anyway
Lora - I know this is definitely not funny, but I get a big kick out of reading how you and Robinmd are lamenting over the tall grass. I don't have much at all, but they did come to mow it yesterday...one of the perks about this retirement community.
Robinmd - I am just so happy that the pool issue was so simple - yippee
OK - just when I was settled into watching this gentle rain, and fixed my tea (after all that tea talk) and what do I look up and see? Sunshine...so now it will just be hot and humid...aaaggghhh
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jun 20, 2019 23:11:34 GMT
Good evening everyone.
It has been a day. Work was stressful. I had to leave early today because we were taking the dogs to the vet and it is to hard for DH to take them by himself. I feel like everything at work and home is just piling up.
I have done pretty good food wise today. Didn't make it to the gym, just too much to do at home. I also need to go by my DPs sometime tomorrow because my DM needs to order something from Amazon for her PT.
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Post by janjasmine on Jun 21, 2019 0:27:31 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I left early today to go to my doctor appointment with my primary doctor. I made the mistake of deciding to run over to ChicFilet but not because I was going to the doctors but did want a drink but figured I'd drink more of it after but because it poured so hard. I thought I'd still have a few minutes but no! I didnt want to be late tho. It was so windy walking that it broke the umbrella. It was literally only a five minute walk but took me longer because of all the wind I realized that I had gone past the entrance and had to go around the back and to the other side to the front.
Overall tho some positive news and some things I she wants me to do including lab work but I figured that for sure. I lost some weight and my blood pressure was excellent. She said that when she was listening to my heart that she detected a heart murmer that she said it seemed louder to her. She said it might not turn out to be anything but she wants me to see a cardiologist. He will probably do an ultrasound. A long time ago one of my primary's associates heard a heart murmer and I did have a ultrasound back then but my doctor has never said she has heard one since even when I asked. This will probably be one appointment I will see if I can schedule during the five weeks of vacation if I can. One thing that bugs me about this office is they said some appointment was scheduled ( which I didnt schedule or even know about and for whag reason especially since I was goimg to be seeing my primary anyway. The lady who was checking me asked me if I wanted to cancel it. I told her yes as I hadnt scheduled it and didnt even know about it.
Lora, I hope your headache went away.
Susie,sorry that you were experiencing an aura during your afternoon activities.
Amanda, I hope for whatever reason you had to go, hope it works out.
After my visit I decided to walk home instead of take the bus. The bus ride makes it seem so short. It wasnt and I was hot and sweaty as I was wearing my jeans and the sun came out and it was humid. I didnt walk fast but I did it.
I also called the investment person and enrolled in our new retirement plan. I needed to it by July 1st but wanted to check with another investment counselor about the best options as there were so many and I wanted to make sure that I wasnt duplicating any.
Have a great night!
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Post by janjasmine on Jun 21, 2019 0:30:36 GMT
it was probably really a two minute walk even.( without the heavy rain and wind)
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Post by robinmd on Jun 21, 2019 1:31:25 GMT
Hi ROs,
I can see Friday from here...
Janet, some of those retirement programs can be confusing and misleading. I am also trying to make sure I get the most out of my funds, without duplicating some things. It will be good to find out what is going on with the murmur...then you can just follow it, and have an idea of how things are doing going forward. I just got a full cardiac workup, due to family history and some symptoms I had grown concerned about. I passed everything with no problem, and it helps me know that I can keep doing what I do without concern.
Boy, Susie! You did get busy! The museum opening sounded really fun and interesting. Glad you got your gym workout in, too.
Lora, I am definitely going to be mowing Saturday. Its bad, and I will probably be dragging out the sweeper. I am working Sunday, and the weather is supposed to be perfect Saturday, so I have my plans made. Ha! The tea does sound delicious. I hope you can find it again!
Jana, I think getting to the gym was a big win for you. I always told myself, even if I only put in 10 to 20 minutes, it is still more than nothing. You just do what you can!
Well, I have my YDD's dog with me tonight. She and her BF are going to head down to D.C. tomorrow. Just some sightseeing and hanging out. I like doing that sometimes. They just drive to the metro stop that is closest to us, then take that on in to the city. It is a pretty easy trip in and back. I love D.C. and it has me thinking of taking a day trip down there.
Anyway, we are going to head to bed soon, and get Friday behind us, and get the weekend going! I'll be back tomorrow. I hope everyone has a nice evening, and a great Friday.
RobinMD
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