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Post by LR63402 on Jul 31, 2019 11:37:30 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 Jarmstrong on Jul 31, 2019 11:59:58 GMT
Good morning to Lora and ATF.
Things have been pretty good here. Lots going on as always.
I need to go back and read the posts and see how everyone is doing.
August is going to be a very busy month for me. I have 2 weeks of training out of state.
I am in a really good mood today. No particular reason but just feeling good. I bought a new tshirt that has a bright yellow flower on the front of it and I am wearing it today. It just feels like the perfect summer time shirt to me.
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Post by LR63402 on Jul 31, 2019 12:01:14 GMT
Good morning,
Yesterday was a quiet day at a home. Our rain never did appear. We were supposed to have it stick around for several days, but now it looks like it won't make an appearance until Sunday, if then. I'm probably sticking around here again today. I have some boneless country style ribs that I might cook up for later dinner.
But right now it's coffee time! And I'm looking forward to that this morning.
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Post by janjasmine on Jul 31, 2019 12:39:22 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Planning to go over to the gym in a bit and then go to the Giant nearby. I better remember to pick up t.p. and paper towels that I forgot to get yesterday. Its supposed to storm later so plan to be home relatively early. If I go swimming I will do it at the gym.
My friend still has not responded. I thought about trying to contact her sister thru facebook but that may be going too far, wouldnt you think? If I remember her correctly, I think she said something earlier about wanting to be off the grid for a bit and maybe that is what she is doing. However, when she returns to work my feelings as a friend may be cooling off if she continues not to respond (unless some type of major healthcare event). She claims she doesnt really have any other friends besides me but I dont know if that is totally true either but doing what she is doing by not responding is not helping her to maintain my friendship with her but maybe she doesnt care as much. I have other friends, some I see more frequently than others tho.
I set the date to go car shopping with my sisters on August 24th. I am looking for a used car. My oldest sister thinks I should get another Toyota. I want to hopefully find one that I can pay the whole price and own it and not have any car payments. There is a place out near my other sister where I might be able to do that or with minimal payment. I think the only problem with going out there is my sister said was about any financing there is a problem because you have to take the payment to this office and I am not driving there to do that so unless I can pay the full price I or get a loan from my bank I may not be willing to buy it there. We shall see.
I did see one used Toyota online at the dealer near me with the exception of mileage that would meet just about all of those requirements without going so far. The mileage was a little higher than I'd want but my sister would probably say still good. I have to go look again at it.
Have a great day!!
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jul 31, 2019 12:48:53 GMT
Good morning everyone.
Boneless ribs sound really yummy Lora! Enjoy. Do you make those in your instant pot?
I have had a lot of self reflecting the past few days - so here is a rambling post all about me - feel free to skip it.
One thing I have really been thinking about is outside activities and hobbies. I am more than just a person who is constantly trying to figure out my diet. I am more than just someone who goes to work every day. I have been trying to come up with some sort of thing to do for myself a couple of times a month. It doesn't have to be anything big or extravagant. Just something that brings me joy or happiness or contentment.
We did a volunteer service at a local food bank through work last week and I really enjoyed it. I am really considering doing that once a week. it was great to feel like I was doing something meaningful with my free time.
I am also going to be connecting for my flowerbed - I am going to make time to get out and weed or find new flowers or mulch.
I also have some home projects that I want to work on. I have wanted to paint the cabinets in my kitchen for some time. I want to update that space and I kept waiting for DH to be on board with it. I am not waiting on him anymore. I have paint left over from my coffee station project and I am going to start working on getting my kitchen cabinets painted. I am going to just do it. LOL I have everything I need to do the project - well I need some rollers for the paint but I can get those anytime. I have everything else. I have the chemical I need to use to clean the cabinets and I have my little sander to use.
I guess I am saying I am going to work on things that are me that do not include trying to change the way I am eating - and do not involve being an employee. things that make me feel complete and happy.
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Post by LR63402 on Jul 31, 2019 15:04:54 GMT
Janet - sorry you're friend not responding is upsetting you. When I hear "going off the grid" I usually think that someone is turning off electronics like phones, computers, tablets, TVs, etc. So if that's the case, she doesn't even know you're messaging her. Try not to take it personally, she may just need some time to herself, and have all of her devices turned off for a bit.
Jana - I totally understand needing something for YOU. And I'm glad you're seeking out options. Having other things that you enjoy are so important. I definitely found that out this past winter and spring when I was kind of housebound and feeling a bit stuck. I do the country style ribs in different ways. Sometimes I do them in the IP, sometimes in the crockpot, sometimes on the stovetop and sometimes in the oven. Today I'm braising them on the top of the stove in a bit of chicken broth with a splash of liquid smoke and sprinkled with my favorite grill seasoning. I will turn them off just as they get tender and cool and refrigerate them until this evening. This evening I'll put them in the oven/broiler to heat them through, and sauce them to finish them. DH likes the G. Hughes Sugar Free Original BBQ sauce. I make a quick smoky mustard/butter dipping sauce for mine.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jul 31, 2019 16:20:32 GMT
Janet - I hope you can find a car that meets all of your requirements.
Lora you always come up with the most creative ways to make things - that sound delicious and easy to make.
I am feeling very motivated, positive and pumped up today. I am not sure why - LOL but I am not going to question it and I am going to go with this feeling. I have been feeling so down and run down lately that I am going to savor this feeling for as long as I can. |
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Post by keshet51 on Jul 31, 2019 16:47:28 GMT
Jana, so interesting, I've been thinking myself about wanting to be more engaged with stuff outside myself in the coming months. I'm torn between fatigue and the desire to be at home on my sofa, with needing to feel I'm part of something bigger than myself that is satisfying and also gets me out among people. One possibility for me is going back to singing in one of the choruses I've joined in the past. Also, as the election gets closer, I would like to be involved in voter registration efforts, not sure how to make that happen at this point. I've also considered taking a course in an adult ed program but they seem to be mostly during the day, which obviously won't work for me. I like the various projects you outlined so I know you have some great ideas percolating.
Janet, sorry about your friend's disappearing act. Sometimes people just need to withdraw for a bit - my board president did that to me and I told him, that's fine, but next time TELL me you're going to be unavailable so I don't keep making futile efforts to get in touch. I'm not sure whether we're going to get storms here at all after all - it's a bit cloudy now and that's all. Hope you get a swim in today. And good luck with the car shopping - I'll probably be doing it as well in the next year.
Lora, dinner sounds so good. I love G. Hughes' BBQ sauce.
Ugh, I brought lunch with me today and didn't like most of it. The jicama I bought is not at all good - I don't know why these should be so variable but there you have it. And I took a tuna pouch that I had bought for my hiking trip and then didn't need and it is just inedibly dry. The salmon pouch is ok but this one is not. So I had a HB egg, a few raw vegetables, hummus and a HB egg. That should be enough but of course now I want something sweet.
I went to PT this morning so no gym for me tonight. I'm looking forward to the evening at home.
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Post by janjasmine on Jul 31, 2019 17:55:54 GMT
I am home and its storming and pouring. Did some gym stuff and then got into the pool for a bit. ( indoor pool) and then got some stuff from Giant. Did remember the t.p and paper towel at least. I bought some salmon for dinner and will have it with an ear of corn and probably a salad.
Cassie is in her place above the cabinets. I think she prefers to be up there when it storms. Smart cat! Its away from any windows.
I plan to read my book this afternoon.
Jana, enjoy getting into something just for you. With all the recent stresses between your sister, parents, daughter , its like a time out for yourself which you probably really need like a massage would.
Andi, sorry that your lunch didnt turn out as expected.
Have a great afternoon.
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Post by success4susie on Jul 31, 2019 20:05:59 GMT
Hello everyone! Got up and to my gym class this morning...whew - it was a work out - I huffed and puffed - ha - thank goodness it is a 45 minute class.
I then met the two gals from my dept at school with whom I worked so closely before I retired...it was wonderful to catch up with them. The one just finished a 2 year course that enables her to apply for an administrative type of position, and the other just returned from her second trip to VietNam where she grew was born (her family is Chinese, but her grandparents left China during WWII). It was a very emotional trip for her. I had a breakfast quinoa bowl (GF) with sun dried tomatoes, chicken, and pesto - oh it was delicious and I brought at least half of it home. I went right from there to lunch (I know, crazy huh?) with one of my book clubs - BUT I only got a small cup of soup and water.
Jana - you sound so good today - wonderful - wear yellow more often...Love the idea of just going ahead and working on the cabinets...the coffee cabinet is beautiful!
Lora - wonderful advice to Jana...she needs something that will do for her what painting the rocks did for you. I am feeling better today too...talking to the 3 ladies that I played bridge with last night really helped me.
Janet - oh I hope you can find a great deal where you can buy the car for cash...make sure you get the best warranty you can with it though...yeah for getting the tp and paper towels before the storm hit! Had to laugh at Cassie in her place on top of the cabinets - ha!
Andi - I hope when you retire, you can find something like the LLI classes I go to....enjoy the evening at home. It would be wonderful if you could sing again...you enjoyed that so much!
OK... I am off to check my email and then read for a bit before I go to a ladies Bible study tonight.
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Post by robinmd on Aug 1, 2019 1:08:13 GMT
Hi everyone,
I was able to catch up on things while I was at work, I just can't write anything. I got my endoscopy yesterday. I have never had one, so I didn't know what to expect...it was fine. The doc took a few biopsy samples, and found a couple of ulcers and a polyp in my esophagus (that he removed). So now, we treat the ulcers, and it does explain some of what has been going on with me. He said he was really glad we did it.
Jana, I am glad to see you feeling more upbeat today! I think you have a lot of good ideas for doing things that bring you some balance and happiness to your days. I sure get a lot of enjoyment, and peace, working in my flower beds and yard. The butterflies and hummingbirds that result, bring me a lot of happiness, too. I loved what you did with the coffee bar... I can't wait to see what you do with more pieces, and the cabinets! I have a lot of painting to get done around here, too.
Lora, I have to agree, your recipes and cooking always sound so good, and so easy. I just love to cook, and miss having a family to cook for! I have great memories of crowded kitchens and good food and drink, and lots of joking and laughing. When I was an Army wife, I used to cross stitch a lot of pretty kitchen towels for quick gifts, because I loved telling those young wives how many good memories would come from people inevitably gathering in their kitchens, and that it really is the heart of the home! I enjoy hearing how much time you are getting to spend making all your delicious dishes and even cooking for your Lily!
Susie, I'm so glad you were able to talk about things with your friends. Your quinoa bowl sounded delicious!
Andi, Oh I hate when I just am not into what I brought to eat for the day! Or I really want it and it isn't any good!
Well, I think I will get ready for work tomorrow. I haven't slept well for a couple of nights, so maybe tonight will be better. I'm going to read for a little while and hopefully get some good rest. I hope everyone has a good evening. I'll be back tomorrow.
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