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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 13, 2020 12:26:34 GMT
Good morning.
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 Jarmstrong on Jan 13, 2020 12:39:43 GMT
Good morning everyone.
My anxiety was super crazy this weekend. I am not 100% sure why. We were staying with friends in Williamsburg and we were having a good time but Saturday during the day and Sunday - I didn't want to be around anyone. I kind of wandered around and I am sure I was kind of aloof to everyone. DH questioned me and asked if I was ok and I told him I was - I just needed some space from everyone. We did end up having a good time but I was ready to come home on Sunday.
We got home to a mess. My DD likes to sleep all day (like until 2 or 3 p.m. SERIOUSLY) and my Dad isn't familiar with the dog schedules so they had really made a huge mess in our basement (DH's office). DH got really mad about it and that made me even more anxious. I helped him clean it up.
I didn't get any food prep done for this week so that will be on tonight's agenda.
Lora - a tornado scare how horrible. I am glad you did not have any damage and that you and Mark are safe.
I have grief counseling today. I cancelled the last visit. I had thought about cancelling today but I think I will go.
Waving to everyone. Hope you all have a great Monday. |
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 13, 2020 14:52:18 GMT
Good morning friends.
Grey and gloomy here today as rain moves back in and looks to stay through Wednesday. The visit yesterday was less than "fun" for me and lasted longer than I had hoped it would. DMIL, her two sisters & DFILs sister all tend to talk at the same time, talking over each other constantly and getting progressively louder, each trying to make herself heard. There were times that I wanted to absolutely pull my hair out. All of the husbands gathered in the other room to watch football. For part of the time I just stepped outside under the guise of taking a phone call and just played games on my phone. Haha. Anyway, I didn't say anything but I think DH knew that I was feeling edgy, so offered to stop at Aldi to pick up the storage ottoman that I wanted. Well, just because I needed something to make the day even more annoying, we stopped at 3 Aldi stores (including my normal one that just Thursday had a dozen of them) and everybody was sold out. I knew I should have picked it up when I first saw it. I'm was a dummy about that. <sigh>
I got up this morning and popped a boneless pork should roast into the crockpot with a little chicken broth and a splash of liquid smoke & a splash of lime juice and seasoned the roast with onion powder, chili powder, cumin. When it's cooked until tender, I'll fork shred it and serve over cauli-rice that I'll season with some butter, salt, pepper & a little bit of Mexican type spices.
Jana - I'm sorry the weekend wasn't all that you had hoped, but I certainly understand that sometimes a girl just needs a little space and time to herself. Also sorry about the mess you had when you got home. I hope your counseling session is productive today and helps you feel better. I think one thing that will help you to feel better is getting your food prep out of the way. I hope your day at work is easy and passes quickly.
Susie - IDK about a growing incidence of tornadoes here, but I'm sure it's possible. We often had the threat in GA, but they didn't actually happen very often. I think the topography of the ATL area may have something to do with that. And yes, the threat is something I've dealt with since we first moved to the South East back in 1980. Before that I'd mostly lived in Texas, Alaska and Germany so I was really more used to massive dust storms, snow & earthquake and rain. haha.
Anyway, today is dedicated to laundry (that I didn't get done yesterday), and getting my closet better organized. It would be easier if I'd gotten the storage ottoman. Lol
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 13, 2020 15:58:04 GMT
Oh Lora - sorry about your visit. I know exactly how you felt and then the issue with Aldi - dang girl!
I think you are right - when I get my food prep done I will feel better once I get my food prep done. You asked about the coaching last week. There have been a couple of hiccups. A couple of emails have gotten lost in never never email land which caused some confusion. I have a phone call with the coach tomorrow so I am hoping that will clear things up.
I think today is going to be one of those days where I am just not going to get a lot accomplished. I am having trouble concentrating and staying on task. |
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 13, 2020 16:09:29 GMT
Jana - Oh no. Sorry for the email issues. I hope everything gets righted and works out good with your coaching experience.
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Post by success4susie on Jan 13, 2020 19:00:50 GMT
Hello Jana, Lora and ATF - I did not have a good evening or night, but I did make myself get up (after finally getting back to sleep) and got to my gym class. It was really hard today and for the last several weeks I have been kind of limping on occasion due to something with my right hip (left knee, right hip...ha ... I look like a seesaw). Yesterday DH and I went to see "1917" - it was amazing the struggles one will go through to complete a mission and because another one was unable to complete it...I was on the verge of tears and the edge of my seat multiple times. If you are a history buff - GO - if not, there are war scenes (enough said).
Jana - Oh, I was so hoping you would have a lovely weekend; glad it ended up OK, AND I am glad that you could pull away and take care of yourself. I think I often just put on my happy face when I am really so anxious and stressed I should pull away for my own well being. I feel so upset that you had to come home to that mess. I think it is OK to just try to get through the day today - try not to worry about not accomplishing as much as you would ordinarily.
Lora - good for you for stepping out to take those "phone calls" - I guess you are used to handling those types of situations in the past. Darn... things do seem to go quickly at ALDI...OR..they are supposed to come in (according to the ad) and never do. It had to be very frustrating to have seen them...and then there we none... anywhere.
Sure hope things are on the upswing today for everyone.
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 13, 2020 19:22:56 GMT
Oh! Jana, I know you've asked and I don't think I've answered, but DH has a follow-up appt. with the oral surgeon today. I'm not sure if he'll get a date for the surgery or if he'll continue to want to attempt shrinking the cyst. Honestly, at this point I can't imagine how much smaller it can get on it's own. But, this is definitely not my area of expertise, that's for sure. Lol
Susie - I was mostly just so mad at myself for not grabbing one or two of those stupid ottomans. I'll know better next time. I should have known better this time. Lol. DH and I are both wanting to see 1917, so thanks for the review! So sorry to hear about your hip, knee, hip, knee. How frustrating those issues can be. I'm still off and on with the shoulder. It feels great when I wake up, but then by the end of the day is hurting again. But I think it's a little better each day, over all.
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 14, 2020 0:31:54 GMT
Okay, so they've started the process to get the surgery set up. The surgeon is prepping all of the paperwork to send to the insurance company, and as soon as that gets final approval, they'll get him on the schedule. So right now we're just waiting on the insurance company to give the ok to move forward.
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Post by success4susie on Jan 14, 2020 1:21:17 GMT
Just got home from Charades - so much fun.
Lora - glad they are working on getting DH's oral surgery set up.....
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