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Post by Jarmstrong on Nov 15, 2019 15:18:29 GMT
Good morning and Happy Friday!
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.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Nov 15, 2019 15:33:36 GMT
Good morning everyone.
Susie glad you got to the gym yesterday despite the cold weather. Some days Dad is looking forward to moving in with me and other days, not so much. He is definitely lonely and will like that he will not have to be alone all the time.
Lora how were the flannel sheets? An Aldi FB group sounds interesting. We have a couple of Aldis near by I just never think to go there. I might have to stalk you on FB to find the group - LOL. In response to your questions about the counselor. It is phone sessions which works for me. The lady was from NC (my home state) and had that NC accent/twang and she immediately made me feel comfortable. It was almost like talking to an old friend. I will also be going to a group grief counseling through Hospice. The first session is next week. I am not great about going to places like that alone and I am sure I will be kind of stand offish. I don't mean to be - and you guys probably won't believe me but I have some social anxiety around people I don't know. Once I know you and warm up to you I am usually fine but in surroundings where I am unfamiliar and with people I am not familiar with - I struggle sometimes.
Amanda I hope you are feeling better today. You have been in my thoughts.
RobinMD hope work was not too bad for you yesterday. I am glad you checked in. Yes coming here and being able to express what is going on with me does help so much. It also helps to know that others have felt the same way and been able to get through it. I hope you were able to get a good night's sleep.
RobinS it is NOT going to be easy having my dad live with us. He doesn't like dogs in the house and we have 5 (2 belong to my DD). He is a VERY picky eater. He is also kind of self absorbed and all about what makes him comfortable, etc. He has never had to do anything for himself and I suspect he is going to want me to pick up where my mom left off and I am not going to do it. There are certain things I am willing to do for him and help him with but he is going to have to learn to do some stuff for himself. He is also an alcoholic and while not every day is bad - there are a lot of bad drinking days with him. I am going to try to have some patience with him. I know he is mourning and I know he is lonely. We are all going to have to try and figure out what our new normal will be. your comment about the Robins - lol - I think I have 5 different Robins in my cell phone. I know a LOT of Robins. They are 2nd to Mikes. I know a lot of Mikes as well.
Janet I hope you enjoy your weekend and the Federal review goes well today.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Nov 15, 2019 15:37:46 GMT
DH and I are going to a concert tonight. IT should be fun.
My DS will be back tomorrow and we are going to go through my Mom's things and probably donate most of her clothing. I will take some of her kitchen things and DS wants a couple of her kitchen things. There is going to be a LOT of stuff that we will just need to get rid of somehow. We are thinking of trying a huge yard sale at some point - kind of cold for that now though. Whatever we are unable to sell we will probably end up donating to Good Will.
Other than that and work - that is all I have going on (trust me it is plenty lol)
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I will try to check in but as it is most weekends, I have a hard time getting here. |
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Post by success4susie on Nov 15, 2019 17:57:01 GMT
Good Morning Jana and ATF.. got up and made it to the gym, then ended up rushing to get to my last lecture on the Korean War at LLI. I am home now and intend to READ until HH at the clubhouse this evening.
Jana - Hopefully, you and DS will get a lot accomplished. I know it was difficult when my DS and I had to go through Mom (and Dad's) things. At least they were living close by and you don't have to drive to another state; both DS and I had to do so. I'm sure it will be very emotional...I hope DF does not add to the stress. I will be thinking of you. I have never gone to grief counseling, but maybe I should...especially this time of year - glad you are doing so.
RobinS - Interesting that there were so many Robins in the group. I have a male cousin named Robin too.
RobinMD - Yeah for a free weekend....hope you get a lot accomplished, whether it is inside or outside.
Janet - I so often fall asleep watching TV in the evening, so I totally get that it is difficult to post then.
OK...off to read
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Post by LR63402 on Nov 15, 2019 19:38:48 GMT
Hi all,
Just popping in briefly. Woke up with a headache this morning and have been fighting it ever since. It's not at migraine level, but just enough to make me want to do nothing.
I like the flannel sheets. Slept on them last night and I was happy. If you're looking for the T-shirt type ones, these are not those. But I found them comfortable. I haven't had a chance to ask DH yet. He came to bed after I was asleep and left before I woke up
RobinMD - I bought a L in the plush leggings. Normally I would buy a Medium. They are pretty stretchy, but the L is a comfortable fit. I might could have worn the M, but the L isn't too big.
Jana - I completely understand the social anxiety. It's a struggle for me to even phone people that I don't know (or that I do know, even). In person meetings for the first time are a million times worse.
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Post by RobinS811 on Nov 15, 2019 22:50:33 GMT
Lora, sorry that you woke up with that headache, hope you found something that made it go away.
Susie, I didn't realize that the Korean War lectures were a series. Are you reading anything good these days? I have been reading a lot, but still trying to find a book for when I host book club next.
Jana, hang in there with your DF. I knew from what you have said in the past that it wouldn't be easy, but hope he will learn to do some things for himself. Funny about all those Robins. I have some duplicates that can become very funny when mixing up texts.
I am home for the evening and need to relax. Not overly busy day at work, but annoying in some ways. But, I did find out that something was done for one of our clients by Social Security that we needed to move along, so that was good. I also am mulling over buying out my car. My lease is up, and the car only has 20,000 miles on it. I am extending my lease until I decide, but whatever I pay comes off what I will pay to buy out the car, so it's not a big deal.
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Post by LR63402 on Nov 16, 2019 0:39:39 GMT
Jana - this is the Aldi FB group. www.facebook.com/groups/aldiaisleofshame/The AOS or Aisle of Shame is a tongue in cheek reference to the seasonal aisle. Because people don't walk down there not intending on buying anything, and leave with all kinds of things that they may or may not need. haha. |
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