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Post by LR63402 on Dec 17, 2019 12:31:35 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.
Feel free to jump in and join us. All are welcome here.
Our motto is persistence, not perfection.
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Post by LR63402 on Dec 17, 2019 12:43:03 GMT
Good morning everyone.
The storms here were mostly extremely heavy rains, our wind gusts didn't seem as bad as some areas got, but I won't know for sure until the sun comes up and I can get outside and walk around. At worst we may have lost some trees on the perimeter, but it certainly could have been worse. The western side of the state seemed to get the worst damage, I heard last night that at least two people over there were killed in storm related incidents. I think the worst thing to worry about in this particular area would be flash flooding. It's being reported that we received just over 4 inches of rain in the first hour of the storm. It's been raining all night on top of that, so I'm glad to be at the top of the hill and not at all a flood risk. I'm actually amazed that we only lost power that one time yesterday evening, and that was just a quick blink (just long enough to set the microwave and stove clocks blinking...Haha).
Nothing note worthy planned for today other than making some ground beef into burgers and popping those into the freezer for future use. Maybe some laundry. Fun stuff.
Have a great day everyone!
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Post by Jarmstrong on Dec 17, 2019 13:26:45 GMT
Good morning all! I am feeling positive and optimistic today!
Yesterday was a great day for me. I left work a bit early and picked up the pictures I had printed. Popped into the DMV parking lot and groaned because there were so many cars there - but when I got inside there was only ONE person waiting! WTH? I was in and out of DMV in maybe 10 minutes. Shhhhh - I don't want to say it too loud lol.
Found a cute frame for my BFF - we have a picture of the 4 of us (husbands included) from the very first adventure we went on together. It has always been a favorite picture of us. I framed the picture sitting in the parking lot -LOL and since she works near there I stopped by and gave it to her. LOL I am so bad about stuff like that. She is going to hang it in her office.
After that I stopped at Starbucks for a coffee (which was rather disappointing). I didn't realize until I pulled away the coffee wasn't hot - and it wasn't what I really wanted = they were out of my first 2 choices. Off to counseling after that - it is funny that I think each session will be one thing and then we start talking and we head in a different direction than I thought it would go. I am ok with that. The sessions are really making me think and delve deeper into my own mind and reasons behind why I have the emotions that I do. Obviously a lot of the time is spent talking about my feelings surrounding my father. I don't go back again until January.
Lora I heard about the storms in your area last night. Just seems like so late in the year to be having bad thunderstorms and tornados. I hope you do not have too many or any trees down. I talked to a DF and co-worker in Mississippi and they had a scare at one of their stations.
Susie - yes DS will be coming to my house. I will definitely be happy when the apartment is done. My mom has so many framed pictures. I think I am going to take all the pictures out of the frames and put them in the family photo album. Were you able to stay home and get all you stuff done yesterday?
RobinMD I will be thinking of you getting your crown today. I completely understand what you are talking about the dogs sleeping with you being comforting. If I have a blanket and a dog snuggled up to me - I sleep so well. My big Zeke likes to sleep with you but for whatever reason he isn't a cuddler. Xena on the other hand would sleep laying across your body and love every minute of it. My DD's dogs are smaller and they love to get under the blanket either right behind your legs or snuggled up against your belly and sleep. If get a throw blanket out in the family room both of her dogs will follow you around until you settle so they can get under the blanket with you. 
Waving to everyone. I hope you have a great day. I have lots to do at work today but I do get to get out a little bit early and get a massage |
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Post by keshet51 on Dec 17, 2019 15:18:37 GMT
Good morning all. Snow day today, I closed all of our offices although we're actually not getting much snow - mostly freezing rain and sleet. Just yucky weather. Hope the power stays on but with all this ice, who knows. So glad to have the day at home and only 2 more work days this week before a 2+ weeks vacation. I saw my primary doc for my physical yesterday and overall it was good. On the minus side I am another half inch shorter than I was last year - am now under 5'5" which is just unimagineable to me - I made her measure me twice since only a few years ago I was 5'6". My blood pressure is still up at 140 over 68 which is higher than would be desirable. We agreed I'd buy a blood pressure monitor to use at home for a few weeks to see if it's white coat syndrome or actually a problem. He also may send me for a sleep study since my sleep is so bad. I'm putting that off for now. Robin, he didn't think Belsomra would make much of a difference for me - I did ask. I go back to him in a month for a tetanus shot (yuck) and to review my blood results which of course weren't back at the time of my visit. My cholesterol is down, which is good, like 40 points from last year, although my HDL is a little low. So maybe all the exercise is paying off. My food habits have not been consistently good at all, however. Oh, and of course my weight was up. Anyway, I'm holding my own in general and grateful for that.
Jana, so good to hear you so positive! You certainly have a lot of balls to keep up in the air but I can see so much progress plus you're enjoying the little things and that is always a really good mental health sign.
Lora, I'm glad you only had a brief blip in your electricity and that the damage wasn't worse. It does seem awfully late for tornadoes, although as we've all said here from time to time, the weather now is just so unsettled and violent at times.
I'm using today at home to rein in my out of control eating. I'll be drinking a lot of tea. I'm tired of feeling sick and miserable and spaced out on sugar. One of my staff lunches was canceled due to weather and I have one more tomorrow and then the holiday stuff will be over for me. I just have to get rid of the chocolate PB trees my assistant so thoughtfully (hahaha) gave me as a gift this year. I should start some vacation packing but we'll see. I do have a work call at noon regarding another freaking lawsuit and sexual harassment investigation (the investigation isn't new; the lawsuit is). We have to confer with our labor lawyer. Oh joy.
Have a great day all. And those of you dealing with this storm, stay safe.
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Post by keshet51 on Dec 17, 2019 15:22:43 GMT
And RobinMD, I'll be thinking of you getting your crown today as well. I obsessed about it when I had to have mine several months ago and it ended up being far less of a deal than I feared. Hope yours is equally uneventful along with painless.
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Post by robinmd on Dec 17, 2019 16:10:15 GMT
Good morning, all,
Jana, you made me smile, to know that you are feeling so good today. Boy, my mom has a ton of framed photos, too! I have been doing the same as you, going through them and either re-framing them, or putting away the ones that I don't want to have out on display. I have SO many photo albums as well, and several from my dad...one that he did when he was in VMI, that is really funny, and a couple from his military time, and the two wars that he was in. My girls love to go through the pictures every once in a while.
Lora, I'm so glad the weather wasn't too severe for you...the damage was just devastating to see. We are supposed to get a good bit more rain today, and then it will be dry for a while, at least through Christmas. No white one for us this year, and I am ok with that!
Andi, I was a little wound up about getting this crown, too, but this new dentist I'm going to really made it easy. It was quick, and not as bad as previous ones that I had done. Today, they will just take off the temporary one, and put the permanent one on. He said he doesn't even have to numb me. It was funny the first time, because the whole right side of my mouth was numb, and I didn't realize until the assistant told me to rinse and spit, that my lips didn't work....I took a big swig of water and it ran right out all over me! I couldn't close my lips together to keep it in my mouth. Glad I didn't take my first drink out in public! HA! About the sleep study, they do have home sleep studies...at least we do here. I don't think I would sleep at all, in a strange place, hooked up to things. I hope you find that your BP isn't as bad at home. With your diastolic reading being only 68, that is good. Your heart is getting a good resting beat, and that is important. Geez, more drama with the harassment complaint! This just doesn't want to go away. I do hope it resolves soon, with all parties satisfied with the outcome.
Well, I am going to start getting ready to go. I hope I won't be at the dentist too long, because I do want to get my new tires afterward. Then a quick stop at the grocery store. It is such a nasty day out there, that I really don't want to go anywhere at all. I'll bbl, and I'm waving to all to follow,
RobinMD
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Post by robinmd on Dec 17, 2019 22:46:27 GMT
Hello again,
Well....I got my new tires, but I had to go on and get all 4. Gulp! I had taken cash for 2, from my Christmas bonus money, but ended up putting it on my credit card. I have to say, the car is driving really well again. The old ones had worn unevenly due to a shock mount that had to be replaced a few months ago. I knew that it wouldn't drive well until I got the new tires, so I am really happy that it is back to being smooth. It was REALLY bad, here lately! I also had to pay the balance I owed for my new crown, over the amount that insurance paid. It was a pretty easy visit, with no numbing, but geez Louise! When they took the temporary crown off, my tooth was extremely sensitive! I am happy to say though, that it didn't bother me during the actual placement of the permanent crown. I am glad it is done. I made my little trip to the grocery store, and got back home, feeling like I had accomplished a lot. I am going to make a chicken Caesar salad for dinner in a little bit. I need to use up my lettuce. I had a really delicious late breakfast that stuck with me all day....I had a sesame seed bagel cut in half, with a nice schmeer of whipped cream cheese, a sprinkling of red onion, smoked salmon, and alfalfa sprouts. It was awesome. Oh I also had 1/2 an avocado that I needed to use, sliced on the side. I think I would like it on mini sized bagels because it was pretty big. I managed to get it all eaten, though, HA!
I'm going to go feed the dogs, and get stuff ready for work tomorrow. I'll probably be back....
RobinMD
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Post by LR63402 on Dec 17, 2019 22:48:35 GMT
Well, the cold front finally quit fighting with the warm, moist air rolling up from the gulf and the cold won. As of right now we've dropped 35 degrees since yesterday and we currently sitting at a chilly 35 degrees and it's continuing to drop.
As I got out and walked the property, I didn't really see anything amiss, so I guess we came out of the storm on a positive note.
I was able to spend some time talking to DMIL regarding Christmas Family meal and I'm thrilled to report that finally, after years of begging, their coming around to my way of thinking and instead of doing some expensive and labor intensive fancy foods that we have to spend days preparing (and I have to spend all day cleaning up behind) this year we're changing things up. We're doing more of a heavy snack foods/casual foods take. I told her if we did it this way then that would give more time for spending time together, playing some cards, or whatever they want. Anyway, DMIL is going to make some oven baked chicken wings and her favorite spicy cheese straws. I'm going to make a pot of chili and bring all the toppings. So hopefully I won't be stuck cleaning up for 2-3 hours afterwards.
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Post by success4susie on Dec 17, 2019 23:07:42 GMT
Just a quick HI - I haven't even read the posts today. I got hit with a stomach bug last night and was up all night with diarrhea (sorry for coming right out with it like that). All I did today was lie around and feel miserable. The highest temp I recorded was 100.8 - don't know if it went higher than that or not. I am never sick like this...I think I got what my DS, DGS, and DDIL had last week. So much for me being busy, busy...maybe my body just needed a break. I cancelled an activity tonight, and a Dr appt for tomorrow. Ugh, I feel awful....heading back to bed.For the others who I know had this, it lasted 24-48 hours...hope it is so with me. I have eaten NOTHING today - not the way I would choose to lose weight. My 4 1/2 year old DGD was sleeping all day too. I hope I can catch up tomorrow....back to bed...uuuggghhhh
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Post by keshet51 on Dec 17, 2019 23:26:04 GMT
Oh Susie, feel better soon! Those stomach bugs are nasty and I hate the low grade fever thing - the chills and aches and fatigue are so miserable. Not to mention all the bathroom time. Here's to a full recovery tomorrow!!!
RobinMD, I made the dentist give me novocaine when he put the permanent crown on. I'm so petrified of pain that I was willing to put up with 4 hours of being super numb for a 5 minute procedure. I don't know what I'll do next time, but good for you for getting that done with and also getting new tires. This time of year it's so essential to have a car that can drive safely in the crazy weather we all seem to be having.
Lora, your Christmas plans sound wonderful, low key and easy. It will give you a chance to really enjoy time with family without feeling exhausted from all the prep and cleanup, plus works with your food plan really well. That's a win, I think.
I finally got out of here for a quick cup of coffee in town - I just had to get out of the house - and I bought a blood pressure monitor so I can start checking that. I hope in the peace and quiet of my own home my pressure will be normal but we'll see. As you all know I'm in a constant of outrage and pain over the political situation, plus all the stress at work, so it makes sense that there would be physical consequences of all this tension. Wish I could meditate daily and relax a bit.
Have a good evening all, especially you, Susie.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Dec 18, 2019 1:22:14 GMT
Good evening everyone. My massage was wonderful but I came home to a very drunk father. I just don't know what to do with him. He says he feels like he shouldn't be here but doesn't know where he should be (well he did offer homeless under a bridge and living in his apartment with me living there with him) those options do not work for me so he is stuck here. I really wish he would do some counseling but I know he will not. He has had such a huge change in his life. Lost his wife and companion of 50 years and now moving in with us and losing most of his belongings. I wasn't home long before DF decided to go to bed. Now I am completely stressed and just don't know what to do for him. I was able to get my hours changed at work Tues., Weds. and Thurs. so I can go to the gym before work but it will mean that I will get home an hour later on those days. Ugh what to do??? Oh Susie I am so sorry that the stomach bug got you. DD said they have so many kids at school out with it. DD had it last week and her assistant has it this week. It seems pretty miserable. I hope you get over it quickly. I am thinking about you. Lora sorry for the cold weather but glad you didn't have any property damage from the storms. That is great about your Christmas meal this year. This weekend we are doing pizza (not sure how to navigate that --other than I may just order some wings as well) Day 2 in the book of my reset is in the books Andi I am jealous of your trip every year. What a wonderful way to spend time with family. Sorry about all the stress at work. RobinMD glad that the crown wasn't too bad - and glad you got those new tires. With the crazy weather I know you feel better about driving around with new tires. Waving to all. |
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