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Post by keshet51 on Sept 24, 2019 10:54:01 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 24, 2019 10:54:59 GMT
Good morning, ROs. I did the old Lora sleep thing last night. I went to sleep around 11:30, was up at 2:30, lay there for awhile, then listened to a couple of podcasts, then started a new book (The Nightingale), and at 5 went to the gym. I feel super awake, kind of wired, and I think I will work at home today. Luckily I have 2 meetings which can be rescheduled, but since I have chorus rehearsal tonight, I need to get a significant nap today or it won't be safe for me to do the drive. So very annoying. At least I got my workout out of the way.
We (I) did a lot of squats yesterday at PT and I'm definitely feeling it in my butt this morning. I think I need to do these more often even though I hate them.
Had a stressful board meeting last night, although it could have been worse. Hopefully things are still moving along and we'll get to the goal eventually. No matter what I'll be out next summer and it's good knowing there's an end to this one way or another.
The weather has gotten beautiful again after our hot and humid spell. Today is only supposed to get into the low 70's. It is awfully dry though - I can't remember the last time we had a soaking rain.
Thanks for the tip on the coffee, Lora. I could use some caffeine this morning...
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Post by robinmd on Sept 24, 2019 14:40:11 GMT
Good morning, everyone, I, too, have been struggling. It got worse Thursday, when I went to the Animal Control Board appeal meeting. I thought I was just going to get the charge of having an animal "at large" removed...but the woman that said that Cyrus bit her was there, with about 20 family members and friends, and I was there alone. It turned into a chance for her to tell her side of the story, which she greatly embellished and partly fabricated, so anything I could say just made me seem unempathetic and hateful, so I just said that I was only there to dispute the one charge.. It was a very bad experience. I was also fighting a nasty cold and didn't feel good at all, and the next few days were just hard to deal with. I am still trying to pull myself up, and I won't stop trying. I am off today, and I don't have a lot of plans, but tonight I am meeting a friend for dinner. I haven't seen him in quite a while... he was one of my Medic instructors back in 1999-2000, and we have remained in touch ever since. Amanda, I'm glad you are trying to pull yourself up, too. Hang in there.... I bet that Aladdin was great! Lora, I sure enjoy the beautiful pictures that you post. I laughed about your goat encounter, again! Lucky fellow, that you came along  Andi, we are having a weird hot spell, too. The weather is beautiful and not quite as hot today, but they say the heat will return. I did end up closing the pool on Sunday, and it was so hot, I hated to do it, but I can't keep the water warm enough to swim in, with the cool nights. I always feel relief when it is done, and I don't have to worry about it anymore for a while. I did go back and read most of the posts I missed over the last few days. I can read them at work, but can't respond. I miss being in touch, though, so I am glad to have a chance to get here. I will bbl, but I am going to go take care of a couple of errands and get ready for my dinner tonight. I am waving to all I missed, and all to follow, RobinMD |
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Post by LR63402 on Sept 24, 2019 18:33:50 GMT
Good afternoon friends,
I've been mulling on some things recently and I think I'm going to renew my membership to my little fitness center. It's not like it's anything like a real gym with staff, trainers and classes or anything. But it probably has most of the equipment that I'm interested in. Currently that would be weight machines, free weights and I am quite partial to the rowing machine. I'm not sure of the last time I actually went, maybe back in Feb or March? IDK, but I let the monthly membership lapse because I wasn't using it, but I think I'm going to try to start going again. I really, really would like to start back with weights again. I would dearly love to have a real gym to go to, but the nearest that's affordable is still over 25 miles away, and I know me. If it's that far, I'm just not going to make that drive on any kind of regular basis at all.
RobinMD - Good grief! The whack-a-doodle neighbor brought 20 people with her? WTH? That's just weird. I'm sorry she's making this so difficult. I'm 100% positive there are about a million better ways for her to do this. Clearly she's after something. I'm sorry that you've had a downturn. Hang in there, I know you'll bounce back in full force. Hope the cold is improving.
Andi - well dang, that's a bad night. Hopefully, tonight will be a full and restful sleep for you. I hate squats too, but do always fee quite accomplished after completing a workout that includes some.
Did I mention yesterday that I made a pot of bone broth? I didn't get all of the exact things I was looking for at my little local store, but was able to pick up some chicken wings and a couple of packs of pork neck bones. I made it very simply by roasting everything for about 40 minutes at 400, then placing the wings and neck bones in the IP, adding a good bit of salt and a Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (to help leach minerals from the bones) and then up to the fill line with water. I cooked it on manual for 2 1/2 hours. I then strained it through a fine mesh strainer and put it into canning jars and popped it in the fridge. It turned out lovely. It has a rich flavor, just enough of salty goodness and when I opened a jar this morning it was completely in beautiful jiggly gel form. That means I was able to capture a good bit of the collagen from the wings and neck bones. I'm excited to start adding a mug to my daily routine. I probably have enough to last about a week. I'm looking forward mixing it up with different kinds of bones and maybe tossing in a few chicken feet as well. The feet are loaded with collagen (AKA: nature's botox...Lol). I've tried bone broth in the crockpot once before, but wasn't really impressed with the result. I think I didn't have enough bones for the amount of water I was using. Also, the best crockpot versions generally cook for 48 hours, and my crockpot automatically cuts off after 12, so I had to keep resetting it. It was a pain. But the IP made it a pretty painless process.
Oh RobinMD - have you tried using bone broth for you stomach? I've read quite a few articles that go into how it's very gut healing.
Well, I guess that's about it for the moment. I'll check back soon.
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Post by success4susie on Sept 24, 2019 19:30:31 GMT
Hello Ladies... got up and off to my morning Balance and Stretch class, then stopped at DD's house, then home and changed for Tap Dancing - I am enjoying this new dance we are learning...it is making me concentrate (good for the brain...right?) then off to see DGD's swim lesson... she is 4 and sooo adorable; she can swim clear across the pool. It is so interesting how they teach them to swim these days. Back home and getting ready for Charades tonight, but I have to run a couple more errands before then.
Andi - Oh, I would be a nervous wreck leaving those things at home...however, seems to happen occasionally. I hate squats, but I like to have the feeling of a "good sore" - it makes me feel like I really did something. I felt that this morning from lifting weights yesterday...hope it is not worse tomorrow, but it usually hurts more the second day. Yippee for chorus rehearsal tonight...how many have you been to this year?
Robinmd - so sorry to hear about the Animal Control Board appeal meeting...what was the outcome? Oh how frustrusting!
Lora - I think you will feel very positive getting back to a gym...it doesn't matter how small, etc...just that you have the opportunity to do a little more. Your walks and hikes and wonderful, (and I think getting the goats set free is REALLY a lot of exercise - lol), but I think some weight lifting will be very beneficial too. I will have to stop by Aldi and look for that coffee. Loved hearing about the bone broth you made - where in the world do you find chicken feet? At the grocery store? I also never knew that the jiggly broth left over was so good for you....
Janet - oh no...so sorry about the tragedy your co-worker experienced...man, you just never know.
OK...off and running again
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Post by LR63402 on Sept 24, 2019 21:19:24 GMT
Susie - In Atlanta we had to find chicken feet at the Asian market, but the Walmart in Guntersville carries them here. The label on the packaging actually says "Chicken Paws" which cracks me up. It's whole feet for goodness sake, just call it what it is. Calling it "Paws" does not make them a bit more appetizing. hahaha! They do add a ton of flavor and collagen to a broth though. Oh Janet - I just read back and saw about your co-workers husband. How very sad. |
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Post by robinmd on Sept 25, 2019 1:28:32 GMT
Hello again,
Lora, I will have to look into that. I had not heard about bone broth being good for the stomach, and I buy bones for the dogs ALL the time. I can't stop chuckling about "chicken paws"! I bet you will enjoy the little gym. I always get a better workout when I go to the gym. I sure get it about the driving, too. It would just be daunting to know you have to go that far for a workout.
Susie, I don't know the outcome, if they are going to drop the fine for being "at large"... I left before the deliberations were over because I had to get to work in the morning. The woman is in this for money, and she is in MUCH better shape in her life than I am. It is sickening, but what can I say, if my dog really bit her? I am the bad guy here. She said the dog just kept "chewing on her", and I said 'bullshit' under my breath....well, they heard me and the whole thing came to a screeching halt and they scolded me for not being respectful. When my turn came to speak, I said that the idea of her standing there in the road being "chewed on" was just preposterous. The dogs were all several feet away from her, just barking.... Anyway, it is almost over.
I really am glad I went to dinner with my friend. He always makes me feel like I have something to offer this world. He is such a great man, and it was wonderful to catch up and talk old times, calls and jobs, how we have grown in our professions over the years.... I feel better about a lot of things, just re-connecting with someone who was so instrumental in my life, and believed in me, when I didn't believe in myself. Like now, too. He still believes in me.
Well I am going to get ready for bed. Still having some sleep issues, so I am trying to have a better routine. I'm also not coughing so much, so hopefully, I'll get some good rest. Its so good to be back here and I appreciate you all so much! I'll be back tomorrow, and I am waving to all,
RobinMD
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