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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 23, 2020 12:14:35 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.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 23, 2020 12:23:01 GMT
Good morning.
Susie I hope today finds you feeling better. I hope you have a great relaxing day.
Robin work issues and tension are no fun at all - I am sorry you have to deal with that.
Andi wow your week does sound crazy busy. I hope you were able to sleep last night. I am so proud of you sticking with PT.
Lora what are your plans for the day?
Not a whole lot going on with me. I made plans to go to lunch and shopping with a DF on Sunday. I am looking forward to it. I got the deposit back on my parents apartment. I guess that means we are truly done with at least the rental company. We still have a final power bill and water bill to pay. Since no one has been living there and the heat has been on 50 both should be minimal.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
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Post by keshet51 on Jan 23, 2020 13:57:09 GMT
Jana, so good that you're almost done with your parents' apartment. I remember when you found it for them and moved them in. I'm sure your doing that gave them a couple of years of quality of life and safety they wouldn't have had without you. But I'm sure you'll be happy at this point to have one less thing to think about. Glad you have a fun plan for Sunday. Thanks for your nice words about my sticking with PT.
I'm camped out at DN's house because my cleaning lady showed up an hour early, of course on a morning when I didn't need to leave the house at 8. Oh well. DN said I could use her place because she's having surgery today. Hopefully she'll have no complications and be home tonight.
I have a conference call at 10:30 and then will head to the city. Mercifully it's not too cold today, or rather won't be too cold later. Right now it's in the teens but at least the sun is shining. We may get more snow over the weekend.
Boy I'm tired. Hope I can nap on the train. At least I'm less anxious than I was yesterday but still pretty wired.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Jan 23, 2020 15:27:06 GMT
Andi - anxiety really sucks. Mine hasn't been too bad for the last couple of weeks but I feel like some things are starting to come together for me. I am sorry yours has been so bad. I am also glad that you have a place to go when the cleaning lady is there. I absolutely hate being home when the cleaning person comes. I always feel like I am completely in their way. Good vibes being sent for your DN and I hope all goes smoothly for her.
You know, now that my Dad is living with me and we are getting into some sort of routine, it really isn't as bad as I thought it would be. On the nights that the drinking is bad - I remind myself that it is actually the alcohol talking and just don't engage in any negative comments or behavior. It really helps my sanity. My dad is looking for things to do during the day because I think he is really, really bored. He also doesn't know anyone here other than us. He got his Moose membership card in the mail yesterday and was excited about it. It was kind of cute. He can go there for lunch during the day if he wants. I don't know if he WILL but he can. I think he is also going to volunteer at the Food Bank on Fridays. I may take 1/2 day of personal time tomorrow so I can take him and introduce him to everyone. (My BFF is the volunteer coordinator there and I volunteer for her from time to time), It also helps that I know that most nights he will be in bed by 7:30ish. It gives me time to decompress after he goes to bed and also gives Robin and I time to |
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Post by LR63402 on Jan 23, 2020 16:02:48 GMT
Good morning friends,
Well, we got a bit of a warm up but rain came with it. No plans for today, I'm feeling crampy in my lower abdomen again. Not severe, but enough that it makes me just want to be on the sofa with the heating pad. Today it seems to be localize on the lower left side, yesterday it was more of an all over cramping. I'm pretty sure this that pesky ovarian cyst that has flared up off and on since the early 2000s. It's not severe, just a bit uncomfortable. I'm sure it will be better in a couple of days. That's the way it normally goes.
Robin - All of the dentists and doctors were also amazed that DH has had zero symptoms from this situation. He really ahs been pretty good about it all, like I said, the drain thing is the worst of it so far, and that was not as much painful as it was uncomfortable. I hope the surgery recovery goes as smoothly.
Jana - the Moose club and Food Bank sound like a terrific way for your DF to get out of the house and spend some time with some folks from his own generation. I hope it all works out.
Andi - I could certainly buy the bone broth, but it's kind of pricey and I don't really trust that it's any more than just normal broth. If I make it myself, then I know that I've treated the boned so that they'll leach out their nutrients into the broth, I know that it will contain a high amount of collagen that is so good for skin, nails, and connective tissues. It's really not complicated to make in the IP. I can roast my bones in the oven, then add them to the IP along with salt, whole black pepper corns and a splash of apple cider vinegar, set it for 240 minutes and Taa Daa! I have a rich, beautiful and nutritious bone broth. After all, I have plenty of time on my hands these days. Haha
I'm sorry your week has been so rough. Hopefully you'll have a lovely weekend and be able to get a little R&R.
We have rain today and tomorrow, then the weekend looks to be partly cloudy. I'm hoping my ovary will be back to behaving by then, because the weather looks favorable for a hike. I'm sure nothing too strenuous, since Mark and I have both gotten out of that routine, but I've found some trails that are in Cathedral Caverns State Park. It's close to home and they don't appear to be overly taxing trails. The have some incline and decline, but no climbing over boulders, hopping streams of anything else that requires pro skills. Haha.
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Post by success4susie on Jan 23, 2020 22:05:48 GMT
Hi Everyone...MADE myself get up and go to the gym. It was a good class (strength yoga - pretty mild for "strength" and a very relaxing teacher) and there were just "boomers' in the class - glad I went 'cause I didn't want to get out of bed! Then I came home and changed, stopped at DD's for a few minutes, then made it to LLI on time for the Alexander Hamilton lecture, then drove into the city to the Historical Society for a lecture on Lincoln's Spies, then took my time and decided not to drive home, but to drive to DGD's gymnastic class. Whoops...DD got confused and didn't show up - she has too much on her plate too - ha. I called her and stopped by her house for a few minutes, AND I AM FINALLY HOME. However, I told DS that I would stop by to see DGS's swim lesson at 6:30...darn - I wish I hadn't said that because I just want to get into my robe !!
Jana - every time I read about more things off your plate, I just smile. Wow...the apt done with, DD in her own apt, fewer dogs, working on the clutter, AND eating really getting under control - awesome. I hope tomorrow goes well when you take DF to the Food Bank - what a great idea. I think if he goes to the Moose once or twice and meets some guys that will be good for him too.
Andi - you have so much going on at work...jeesh! When I have things coming up (even hosting book club here), I stress myself silly over it, and am so glad when that day is over. I can't imagine how stressful all of this merger protocol must be....hey, I bet you wouldn't have even been able to get that wheelchair in and out before all that PT and your work-out schedule so yippee for those "Rosie-The-Riveter" muscles and your great lab report! I have skipped brushing my teeth at bedtime 2 or 3 times lately too, and that is very unusual because I can't stand the feeling of plaque/whatever on my teeth.
Lora - hope the pain and cramps subside and you can get that hike or even a lovely walk in over the weekend. It is supposed to rain here tomorrow evening and through the night until Sat afternoon/evening I think...BUT the temp should be a little better. It is so dreary looking right now, I had to look out the window to make sure it wasn't raining. I keep thinking about buying an IP or an air fryer. I really hate to have more "gadgets because they often end up as just something else to clean - ha.
RobinMD - man, I would love to be one of your patients. Hope things smooth out between you and the others in the office. When you said you could picture me in bed asleep in my robe, I had to laugh (cause I pictured it too - and hadn't really thought much about it before - ha).
Janet - I hope you are continuing to enjoy time with you family!
RobinS - we had a new gal join our mah jongg group. She has played for years and sat beside me observing the other day and gave me lot of hints....I just don't see all the possibilities, but she said it comes with experience...I guess that is true...it made me nervous to have someone so experienced watching me, but I did learn a few things.
Waving to Amanda (hope things are looking up)
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Post by robinmd on Jan 24, 2020 2:00:43 GMT
Hi everyone, I am still agitated over work crap...I am very frustrated with my office manager, but went in today determined to let things just roll off, take care of the patients, and not stress over drama and personal issues of co-workers. It helped make it an ok day, and I just stayed away from anyone that I didn't need to be around. Lora, sorry you have been having the discomfort. So aggravating. I hope it eases up soon. Susie, your history lectures always sound like ones that I would love to see. It sounds like we are going to have the same weather...I am glad that the bitter cold has eased up. I'm really trying to keep my electric bill and heating costs down. Andi, hope your DN breezes through her procedure. Nice that you could hang out there, while the cleaning got done! Jana, I hope your DF enjoys some socializing at the Moose. The volunteering sounds promising, too. I am going to get ready for work tomorrow, and figure out something to take for breakfast. We have a drug rep lunch tomorrow, so I don't have to take lunch. I am going in again, with a positive attitude to do the best for my patients, and ignore my toxic coworkers. I hope everyone has a good night and good sleep...I'll be back tomorrow. Happy Friday Eve  RobinMD |
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