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Post by keshet51 on Sept 2, 2019 13:55:23 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 Sept 2, 2019 14:04:49 GMT
Good morning all. I'm back from my training, last week of 3 times a week. I start singing tomorrow evening and will be happy after this week not to have to get up at the crack of dawn Wednesday mornings going forward. Looks like it will rain at any moment so no outdoor activities for me today. Going with DN to Kohl's to get a few fall things with various coupons and discounts. Hope I find a couple of things.
RobinMD, I'm so impressed you volunteer with the local urban rescue in addition to all of your regular work. I always thought that after I retire I would like to be one of those people that is flown into a disaster area and can help with crisis counseling and helping out. I can't believe the size of this storm and how dreadful it is and will be for everyone in its path. I don't see how the Bahamas can recover from a catastrophe like this. Seems like they happen every year now... I love the stuff you got from your local farm, wish I had one near me although we do have good local produce. The peaches, corn and tomatoes have been amazing this year. Hope your stomach is feeling better.
I spoke to DD last night and she sounded ok, so I was really reassured. Her DH took the kids up overnight to their "cabin" (don't get me started on this one) but it gave her the evening off and she sounded thrilled. She's got a tough road ahead of her for sure. She did say she was glad she could talk to me about all of it and that it made her feel better. Thanks to all of you for your words of encouragement. I keep hoping he'll wake up and realize all he will lose but it sounded to me like he was just over her. Can't fix that. She apologized for worrying me. I reassure her that I'm fine and the worry kind of goes with the territory, that she doesn't have to be concerned with me right now.
Hope everyone has a great day. I'll bbl.
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Post by vtfishstick on Sept 2, 2019 14:34:37 GMT
Hi Andi and ATF -
Well I feel like i haven't been here in forever. Once I got through move in, I was on call. And last week was a rough one. I had two nights during the work week where I maybe got 4 hours of sleep. Then i was up until 4 am Sunday morning. My coworker was encouraging me to not come in today but I had to send out a report by 8:30 am and pass the phone to the next person. So I'm here. I've actually been very productive so far. I would've considered going home but I have 5 meetings this afternoon with students.
So now that I'm through all that insanity - I'm back. I'm present. I care. :-) Missed you all.
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Post by robinmd on Sept 2, 2019 14:48:12 GMT
Good morning ROs!
I slept really good last night, and have had a slow, lazy start to the day. It is a bit grey and overcast this morning, but no rain so far, and the sun is supposed to come out in a while. We'll see. I know tomorrow is supposed to be a nice sunny day, so I might save yardwork until then. I didn't want to wait so long to eat this morning, so I made a mushroom and cheese omelet with my fresh farm eggs, a piece of sprouted wheat toast, and a sliced kiwi. No gut problems! I really enjoyed the salad last night. I might like it better without much basil (maybe a couple of leaves), but I love the tomato and mozzarella combo. It reminds me that I used to make an open faced sandwich on good bread, that just consisted of sliced tomato and mozzarella over that, then toast until melted. I might do that with my good fresh tomatoes today!
Andi, I'm so glad you got to talk to DD and she is feeling more upbeat. You know, I think all marriages go through those phases where you just aren't "feeling it" for the other person, but back in the day, it wasn't a reason to leave.... I can't remember who said it, but it was an actress who had been married a long time and was asked how they made their marriage last (it may have been Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman), and her answer was that they never fell out of love with each other at the same time! I think sometimes it goes on so long, that you can't go back. It is hard to feel like you aren't loved anymore... I was so angry with my ex for not facing the issues, and letting go of this family. He is now married to #3 (I was the first). I heard on the news that they think the topography of parts of the Bahamas will be changed forever after this storm. Some of the little islands will remain under water for a long time to come. I can't imagine.
Well, I think I will get going here, and will bbl. I hope you all are having a really nice Labor Day! Waving to all to follow,
RobinMD
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Post by success4susie on Sept 2, 2019 18:11:55 GMT
Hi All...the night with DGS went very well. I slept with him and he only woke up once or twice to ask for something to drink (which I had right beside me). I got up about 7:30 and he slept til 9:30 when I went in to check on him since I had to leave for a haircut. I took him breakfast in bed! He said he would eat while I was gone - lol! I got back and we drew pictures, etc. DS and DDIL came to pick him up and I finished making my deviled eggs for the neighborhood party today. I have to go help get things organized in half an hour.
Andi - glad DD sounded a little better...it seems like SIL will at least be helpful with the girls. Good luck at Kohl's.
Amanda - you have meetings today? Bummer...
RobinMD - the mushroom and cheese omelet sounds soooo good. I fixed little cherry tomatoes and pearl mozzarella pieces on toothpicks this morning too! Loved the comment about a husband and wife never both falling out of love at the same time!
OK...have to get ready to go.
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Post by janjasmine on Sept 2, 2019 21:25:51 GMT
Hi Everyone,
I posted this morning but I think I never actually sent it. I remember writing it so either I did and it got lost but I think I must not have sent it.
Worked on my portfolio this morning. I didnt want the idea that I had to do it hang over me all day. We finally got some useful information on doing it which would have helped ages ago. She wants the first two sections done by Nov 1st. Since I really was not sure about whether I was doing it right I did the descriptions and photos as I could think of and didnt worry about what section they were necesarily from. I planned to put them in the section it belonged to. Well, I have to check but I think that I have a good amount of the second section maybe already completed. There are certain things that will only be observed and dont need to be put in the portfolio itself. I will have to work on the first section tho as I have only one description in that section. Its a real good start tho.
I went shopping for my friend today. I told her that I am not shopping for her every week. Her husband told me today that since he got another car in mid July that he has been going over to the store. He cant carry heavy items but I guess they get some things. I dont know if they still get some things delivered like they were. I didnt ask them about it. He still gets meals on wheels but she doesnt like it so doesnt get it.
Its back to work tommorow and I am not at all looking forward to it. I wish I could retire like Lora. Can't yet but can wish, right? Two of my friends retired this past year and one maybe the year before. One of them retired really kind of early tho at 62. I will try to make it at this job until 65 I hope when I get medicare and free transportation on buses. Then maybe I'd try to find something less demanding if possible. I dont want to teach for the school district but maybe there would be something else I could do there.
Susie, glad that your son enjoyed the sleepover.
Have a great evening!
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Post by robinmd on Sept 2, 2019 22:27:44 GMT
Hello again,
Susie, it sounds like the sleep over was a good success, and everyone got sleep! I think the cherry tomatoes and mozz on toothpicks sounds great! Gosh, deviled eggs sound so good. I am planning on hard boiling some of my eggs, and I might devil some of those!
Janet, I was thinking about you having to go back tomorrow. I am totally with you on the retirement! I am re-certing my Paramedic in October, and I think that it will be the last one. I'll be 66 when the time rolls around again, so I'll be able to start collecting social security, and I hope I will know by then where I want to be, and I will be happy to do a little part time job. Good luck with everything this week. It will probably take a few days to get your groove back! HA!
Amanda, wow, what a busy week. I can only imagine why you had those late night/early mornings! I hope you get some down time. Maybe you can go visit home in the near future...
I did get some more house cleaning done. Its amazing how just vacuuming and dusting can make the whole place look brighter and cleaner. I should do it more often! HAHA! Tomorrow is yardwork day, hopefully. The pool water is not too cold to swim, and I think it is supposed to be really warm tomorrow, and into the week, so hopefully I will get just a little more pool time in. We did end up getting a nice little rain shower that watered everything quite nicely, and washed the pollen and dirt off of the leaves. Tonight for dinner, I made something I hadn't had in a long time.... I cut some ham into small bits, mixed it with grated cheddar, some finely chopped tomato, and put it in a pita pocket with alfalfa sprouts, and drizzled with Ranch dressing that is mixed with a little mustard. I only had some Peppercorn Parm dressing, so I swirled a little mustard into that and drizzled it over the filling. I first had this at a beach side place in Hilton Head about 35 years ago and have made it once in a while over the years. I can't believe how tasty it is! I found some mini pita pockets at the store today, and thought it would be perfect. It was so good. Really light, but very flavorful, and satisfying. If I get hungry again later, I will have an ear of corn. I just wrap it in wax paper, microwave it for 3 to 4 minutes, and butter it. The kernels are nice and crispy, and so good. I am so glad that my stomach is healed enough for me to enjoy food again, and I am loving the fresh summer veggies and fruits while I can. Then I will move into winter comfort foods, I guess!
Well, I will quit rambling now, and go clean up the kitchen a little. I might go to bed a little early tonight, and get a good start on the day tomorrow. I am so happy that I only have to work 2 days this week! I will be back tomorrow, but I hope everyone had a great weekend, and the short work week will be good for all!
RobinMD
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