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Post by LR63402 on Aug 6, 2019 10:53:16 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 Aug 6, 2019 11:02:09 GMT
Just getting us started. I hope everybody has a good day.
Thanks for everyone's kind words for the Lily situation, it's much appreciated.
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Post by janjasmine on Aug 6, 2019 11:53:09 GMT
Hi Everyone,
My thoughts continue to be with you today Lora.
Planning to go over to the library today to return my books and maybe try to work a bit more on the portfolio stuff (Ugh!!). Maybe will go swimming later but not sure as they said something about some storms this afternoon. My friend said maybe her husband would come pick me up and take me over to her house but after him having several accidents in the recently not sure if I want to go in his car with him. I cant afford to be out of work if I was involved in an accident.
That's really about it! Take care!
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Post by robinmd on Aug 6, 2019 13:46:51 GMT
Hello, ROs, Lora, my thoughts are with you today. I know what you are dealing with and going through, and I know there just aren't many things that can be said right now, to ease your heartache. Even doing the right thing, doesn't feel so good, but you know when it is time, for her... Andi, I have to laugh a little when you and Susie say you have to straighten up for the cleaning lady! I get it though, and what you said about not finding your dishes, makes sense. I am still looking for some things that disappeared when my mom had caregivers here while I was at work. I hope you are happy with your WI today. Amanda, I hope that your migraine got better. We have all been having some ups and downs here lately, so don't feel bad about expressing that here, sometimes! Its hard to even think of things to say at times like this, but we are here for you  Janet, enjoy swimming, if you get to go. I'm with you, as far as riding with someone who has had lots of accidents. It sure makes you think twice! No big plans today yet. I'm going to finally finish up the little bit of yardwork that is left. I think there will be some passing storms this afternoon, so I will need to get moving soon. I hope everyone has a good day, and I will be back. RobinMD |
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Post by keshet51 on Aug 6, 2019 16:17:26 GMT
Good afternoon ROs. I'm thinking of Lora too. So painful.
RobinMD, cleaning up for the cleaning lady is sort of lives of the rich and famous, right? Or 1st world problems... Hope you finish your yard work before the rain arrives. Looks like it may come here sometime this afternoon. I have a meeting this afternoon out of the office and I'm sure I'll get caught in it.
Janet, hope you get your swim. I also wouldn't like driving with someone who's had multiple accidents. For awhile many years ago I carpooled with another employee until I discovered he had a major case of road rage and scared me half to death. Our lives are too precious to risk with these kinds of people.
Am pretty busy at work today but I've still had time to schedule a medical visit and submit a couple of medical claims to my flexible spending account. They always find reasons not to pay me and it annoys me so much - it's my money after all! Tonight I plan to get to the gym. I made an Indian eggplant dish this morning in my IP to have with the rotisserie chicken I bought on Saturday, so dinner prep will be easy. I also got some corn on the cob, which is fabulous right now, along with local tomatoes and peaches. I love this time of year!
I will be back later...
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Post by success4susie on Aug 6, 2019 16:51:52 GMT
Hi Ladies...got to my relaxing Balance and Stretch class this morning. I guess I will miss my tough class tomorrow since I have a 7:40 AM Dr appt....this is with the neurologist about my migraine auras and the medicine I have tried that doesn't seem to help. I did get to my Tap Dancing class (which I have missed for several weeks) and DH went to a lecture on civil war museums. I need to run to the grocery store and I am hosting my bridge foursome this evening.
Oh - about picking up for the cleaning lady - DH has meds, clothes, papers, etc all over ... I figure I can pick it up before hand, or clean it all up and put it away AFTER she has piled it all up to clean around it... I also want valuable papers and things put away.
Lora - I never had a vet try to talk me into extreme measures with my doggie... I called crying and saying that I knew it was time...no questions asked. Glad you found someone...I also agree that IF YOU CAN DEAL WITH IT to be there with Lily (but boy it is hard)!
Waving to everyone...bbl
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Post by janjasmine on Aug 6, 2019 18:11:00 GMT
Got to the library and did some work on my portfolio. Have I said again how much I dont like doing it? lol! Al least I know I have done something on it tho as opposed to some teachers who havent done anything and then will be overwhelmed with all the other stuff on top of it. My former teaching partner used to most of it herself even tho I always offered to help her. They have changed a lot of things and it just seems overwhelming.
Its not going to be swimming weather today or tommorow. I may go to the gym pool tho when I go tommorow morning after doing the recumbent bike and do some exercises on the equipment.
When I was over at the library I got a call from my apartment office. They asked if they could come over to look at the toilet. I know that a lot of the times the flap gets stuck and the chain to the handle gets disconnected and if I dont fix it it will run but I ususally am very good at putting it back on so its not running. I dont see any water around the toilet but I guess it might be leaking downstairs maybe. I am assuming it was. They wanted to go in but I remembered that Cassie is usually waiting for me at my door and I didnt want her to run out on the guy. I asked if they could wait until I got home which would be within an hour of that time if not sooner. Last time they gave me advance notice so I was able to plan for that. When I go back to work they need to give me some advance notice.
Andi, that indian eggplant sounds good. I dont have an instant pot. Is there another way to prepare without? I have never tried that particular dish but you know I like Indian foods. Have you ever tried eating goat? At the Indian buffet they have it. I love it and over rice-mmm!
well, that's for now.
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Post by LR63402 on Aug 6, 2019 23:07:31 GMT
Hello everyone.
This morning if you would have asked me if I'd be back today, I would have answered absolutely not. But I'm actually feeling better than I would have imagined. Don't get me wrong, I am terribly weepy and I already miss that little bug something fierce, but I'm also at peace with what we did and I feel confident that the timing was right as well. DH drove and Lily and I rode in the back seat of his SUV. She sat on my lap with her head laying on my chest/shoulder and looked out the window the entire way. She always was a terrific travel buddy and always enjoyed car rides. Once we got there they were ready for us and whisked us into a beautiful room set up just for these types of cases. It had puffy leather chairs and benches, and a stainless topped exam table that looked more like kitchen island. The sides were beautiful tiles, as were the floors and walls. There were paintings of the countryside on the walls and there was soft music playing. This vet really knows what they're doing! Anyway, she came in and talked to us and explained how it would all work and talked to us for about 10 minutes about how Lily came to be with us and how long we'd had her, etc. Just small talk, but it was nice to be able to share our story and not just feel like an anonymous number, you know? They eventually gave her a sedative shot and left us with her to comfort her while she got all relaxed and drowsy. Then came back in for the final injection. After it was over they told us that they didn't need the room again today, and we could stay for as long as we wanted or needed to. We petted on her a little more, kissed her little head and left. Mark stayed with us for the entire procedure, I honestly didn't know if he would or not, but had told him to do whatever he felt was best for him. Neither of us were there with our Lab when she was put down, but they were very different dogs. Mindy was always so confident and LOVED our vet and his staff. She was always happy to go there, so we didn't at all feel bad leaving her in their capable hands. Lily was very timid around strangers and I just felt if she had any awareness at all, then it would be a comfort for her to have me there - and as it turns out - have Mark there as well. Overall it was about as positive as an experience like that can be, I think. I will be lost tomorrow morning when I don't have to get up at a specific time just to tend her morning routine. I'm planning to take tomorrow to pack up her crate, bowls, travel bag and all of her little outfits. I'm not sure what I'll end up doing with them, but for right now I'll tuck them into the corner in the guest room. I think there will be a lot of lonely tears for me over the coming days and weeks, but I've gone through so many changes in the past year, this is just one more to work through.
Thank you all for every single thought, prayer and wish. I appreciate all of that more than you'll ever know.
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Post by janjasmine on Aug 7, 2019 0:54:39 GMT
It will definitely take time before you grieve less but it will happen. I kept my baby's things, most of it anyway. If you decide to get another pet you will know when you are ready.
I took a walk tonight around my apartment complex. I was restless so walked around it twice and my knee was starting to bother me more so it was time to stop but sat on the steps outside as there was a nice breeze tonight.
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Post by success4susie on Aug 7, 2019 2:13:19 GMT
Oh Lora...I looked at all the pics you had on FB....thinking of you...glad you are feeling that the time was right and that they were so kind in the vet's office. Like Janet said, we all feel for you since most of us have been through it....
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