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Post by keshet51 on Sept 26, 2019 12:11:25 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 26, 2019 12:24:41 GMT
Good morning ROs. Start of a long weekend for me. I have today, tomorrow and Monday "off," which I'm putting in quotes because I seem to do a fair amount of work even on my off days, but at least no driving and no guilt for mostly not working. I didn't get here yesterday which was kind of an epid day. It started off with a meeting with HR and our labor attorney to deal with a sexual harassment situation and we are hiring someone to do an independent investigation and suspending the person temporarily accused of the harassment. His director says that he will quit if he's suspended and there's an investigation and she doesn't believe there is any truth to it, so whatever happens there will be a mess in her department which can ill afford it, but this is something we simply have to do. And a lot of the rest of the day was spent in planning how to communicate what's happening, decide who will be interviewed, etc. etc. Draining in every way. On a more amusing note, a guy who was suing us for age and race discrimination (we fired him because he was dealing drugs off our syringe exchange van!), was in the local newspaper after being arrested in a drug bust and is being held without bail on 2 felony counts. I guess for now we don't have to worry about the lawsuit... Sometimes my world of work is a crazy one. I'm a little bummed at the scale this morning. I had gained my usual 4.4 lbs before the two weeks leading up to last Saturday. I've been totally clean with my food and dropped 2 lbs of it right away. Scale is now back up half a pound. I used to be able to drop the entire gain in a week, but it seems those days are now over. I'm really enjoying the Brain Over Binge course and getting a lot out of it. RobinMD, I remember your dating that guy! So great you can stay friends, have male friends like that. You have such a nice community. Except for the crazy lady. Your day in court sounds dreadful. When will a decision be made and when will this all be over? Janet, your Rosh Hashana plans sound so nice. I'm going to DSon's house and have been asked to bring a fruit salad. I think I can manage that  . XDH who is a wonderful cook is prepping most of the food at DS's house because he's renovating his apartment and doesn't have a functioning kitchen. DDIL's parents are also coming so it will be our usual motley crew of assorted family members. Lora, I remember that little gym - sounds like they have enough equipment for you and it sure is convenient. Sorry you're so far from the nearest full service facility but I remember the distances around where you live are pretty impressive. You've posted some lovely pix on FB and I've enjoyed seeing them. OK, need to get a few things done although I can't really leave the house because my car is having some work done on it today. I have a mammo and bone density test at 4 today so hopefully my car will be done by then. |
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Post by LR63402 on Sept 26, 2019 18:37:00 GMT
Good afternoon everyone!
I'm feeling pretty good right now. I got the dining table delivered to out local little consignment shop, then stopped by the fitness center and was thrilled to find that they'd more weight machines since I was last there in April. I did a solid workout (at least for the first time being there in 6 months..lol). I did 2500 meters on the rowing machine, weight machines for upper body, lower body and core, and then did some planking, some squats and a whole bunch of stretching before I left. Yay ME!! It felt really good to feel like I'm getting that back on track.
RobinMD - YES! Tim McGraw! That's who I was remembering...Lol! It's nice to have friends like those where you can just see each other once in a while, but always feel accepted and supported and know if you needed them, they're only a phone call away. Right?
Andi - goodness, it seems like there's always some kind of personnel turmoil for your organization. It must get frustrating dealing with stuff like that. And I guess the drug selling dude will no longer be a law suit threat. Crazy that he was going to sue you when clearly, there was due cause to let him go.
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Post by success4susie on Sept 26, 2019 21:13:47 GMT
Oh man, I was having a good day until I asked a neighbor to come and explain my bone density test to me...I got all these papers and charts (at least 7 pages) back in March. I have osteopenia in my spine and hip, but I guess I didn't realize that I have osteoporosis in my wrist/forearm. The Dr told me to drink milk or eat some high calcium product at every meal(3x a day) and to lift a small weight with my hand/wrist while watching TV. He told me years ago NOT to take calcium supplements (not even a multiple vitamin) due to the high blood calcium I had. I also take Vit D daily. Does anyone else have bone density issues? So then I got stressed about my cholesterol, etc. I had been feeling pretty good because of all the exercise I do, but not so much now.
Andi - what a mess with work issues... sorry about the darn gain too...but you will get there... I am convinced that everything just gets worse and worse with each year.
Lora - yeah for getting your table delivered (good luck) AND for getting to the fitness center
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Post by keshet51 on Sept 26, 2019 21:34:56 GMT
Oh Susie, I just had my mammo and bone density tests! The mammo is fine but I won't hear about the bone density until my doctor calls me. I've had kidney stones so was advised not to take calcium pills plus I took Actonel for 5 years (I had osteopenia and was close to osteoporosis), one of the meds that is supposed to prevent bone loss and osteoporosis, but it was stopped after 5 years because there is no evidence it does any good if you take it for longer than that time. So for years now I haven't done a bone density test because what's the point - I can't take calcium and I can't take more medication. This year I decided to go ahead anyway because I might as well know what my situation is and the doctor said there may be some additional treatment I can do that wasn't around in 2010 when I stopped taking the Actonel. This is probably not at all helpful to you and I really don't know what I'll do if I've crossed over into osteoporosis. Just know I totally get it. I also take Vitamin D daily and work out with weights 3 times a week, but have only done that since March. And who knows what my cholesterol is and my blood pressure was up the last two times I had it taken.
I have a complete physical in December and I guess then we'll decide what to do. I get the stress - I feel as if any moment something dreadful is going to happen, had a bit of a panic moment during the mammo.
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Post by robinmd on Sept 27, 2019 0:16:40 GMT
Hello, ROs,
Andi, what a day! These allegations are always tricky to get through. I think your Rosh Hashana get-together sounds like fun, too! I'm glad your car got done in time to get everything done. I need to get my bone density done again. Mom had very, very bad osteoporosis. Maybe my work in the fire department (LOTS of heavy loads carried, and weight lifting) will be helpful for me. I don't know how long it will last, though.
Lora, sounds like a great, all-around workout! It seems like a place you can easily drop by, and put in some time. I am going to try the bone broth as soon as I can get to the store and get the stuff. Maybe this weekend.
Susie, sorry the test results got you feeling down! You can also carry weights while you go on your walks! I sometimes wear a weight vest while I do yard work or putter around. It also helps me keep in shape for my job, but the weight bearing is key to bones building density.
I went to my doctor today, and she is starting me on an extra med to help with my anxiety issues. I am also going to try Ambien again for the sleep issues that I have been having lately. I hope it helps. I am also working on the things that are causing me anxiety, and seriously looking for job options. I am getting plenty of shifts at the station to supplement my income, but there is no guarantee that those hours will continue to be available. There is a lot of talk that the county will be taking over the station shifts, and who knows what that will mean for us part timers... Anyway, I am going to eat my delicious salad that I bought tonight, and get ready for another sleepless night - Ha! Fridays can be so busy at the office. At least I am off Saturday, and I picked up an 8 to 5 shift at the station Sunday, so that will be good. The weather is supposed to be beautiful! I will be back tomorrow. I hope everyone has a good Friday, and a good weekend ahead (Andi, glad you have a long one!)…. Waving to everyone!
RobinMD
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Post by janjasmine on Sept 27, 2019 1:39:42 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Today was another terrible,horrible no good day again..
We had 19 kids three from another class. The temp staff wouldnt go outside and neither would the grandmother lady who helps us so the kids were stuck inside. The temp is not using appropriate language with young children and is at times harsh. With my new current assistant teacher we had agreed that I would deal with the kids and she would get the lunch set up and when she was ready I would get the children lined up to wash their hands and sit down. However,since she hasnt been here one of the kitchen staff has been critizing me about it not helping. The temp staff was over that way and being critical too although she wasnt doing anything to help the grandparent. I need to clarify it with our director but we had other issues going on in addition. Too much to go into but very stressful and just upsetting me. Even my friend knew I was upset. As I usually drop her off at her bus stop we talked and I vented. I went to the gym tonight also. I am just glad I dont have to deal with any kids tommorow.
Lora, next time I go to the gym I want to try one of the rowing machines but not sure about any technique that I should be aware of in doing it.
May ask my friend if she wants to go to our thai restaurant on Saturday for lunch. She gave me a gift certificate for my birthday so wouldnt be too much out of my pocket except maybe a few dollars towards the tip.
Andi, sorry with all the work issues too at your agency. Our director is calling the temp agency and telling them not to call this temp. It is a mutual thing because she says she doesnt want to work with our school and wanted to not work with these kids. She wanted to be a one to one and not a classroom assistant but wasnt being paid enough. Really no loss in some ways but she was good with our real challenging child.
Have a good night!
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. XDH who is a wonderful cook is prepping most of the food at DS's house because he's renovating his apartment and doesn't have a functioning kitchen. DDIL's parents are also coming so it will be our usual motley crew of assorted family members. 
