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Post by LR63402 on Mar 10, 2020 13:21:26 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 Mar 10, 2020 13:28:32 GMT
Good morning friends.
Susie - so sorry for the continued eye issue, but probably best to get the tests done to make sure it's not something worse than the migraine auras.
Jana - good job being able to put the breaks on ED. I know that can be a difficult vehicle to turn around once it starts down the wrong road, but it sounds like you were able to stop it in it's tracks and conduct a perfect 3 point turn to get yourself back on your desired road. Wrong turns happen, hope you're not feeling badly this morning because of it.
Guess what? Yep! Y'all are getting good at this. It's raining again! Oh well, just another quiet day hanging out inside, I suppose.
I hope everybody has a good Tuesday. I'll check back later.
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Post by robinmd on Mar 10, 2020 14:33:39 GMT
Good morning, all,
Lora, you might want to start a mushroom farm, or a rice paddy! I sure do get it, about having a garden...especially when it is just one or two people using it. You end up with so much produce on the counter! HA! And with so many farmer's markets and farm stands, it makes sense to let someone else do the work, and just buy what you need. I have decided to continue that trend for myself! I have that farm stand within walking distance from my house, and they sell locally grown whenever it is available. This early in the year they get it from somewhere else, or hydroponic growers....anyway, I just don't think I want to have one more thing to HAVE to manage during the summer.
Susie, I sure am glad you are keeping up with regular visits about your eyesight. I have to tell you about a new migraine medicine, and it has no side effects (like the triptans). It is used when you have the onset of the headache, and a second one 2 hours later if needed. That is the lowest dose of 50mg, and some people might need the 100mg dose, but so far all of our patients have stayed on the 50mg. We have started some of our patients on it, who have had no relief with any of the other meds or have bad side effects, and they are SO happy with it. It is very expensive and rarely covered by insurance, so they offer discount coupons so that you only pay $10 per month supply (usually 10 tablets). You have to bypass your insurance, so the manufacturer just owns the drug and offers the discounts. The name of the medication is Ubrelvy. We have a lot of migraine patients, so we keep as many samples in the office as possible, to let them try it. Our drug rep has been extremely helpful with getting patients the discount, and with the availability of it. Some patients still do well with the old familiar meds, but some just don't. Sorry to sound like a commercial...I just wanted to mention it.
Jana, I think you did a great job of stopping the ED monster! I would often give in, but you hung in there, and called someone to bolster your resolve! I hope you feel strong and in charge! I might have missed it, but do you go back home today? I hope you don't have to drive in the rain.
Andi, thanks for the kind words! I guess that's a major part of why I love to come here....I feel like I am chatting with "the girls" and I miss it when I can't catch up with everyone! I hope you are having a smooth start to your work week.
No big plans for my day, but I would like to start spackling some areas around the house in prep for some painting. I like doing it. I also need to wash some new scrubs for work. I hang them to dry, so I don't need to worry about the dryer. I picked out the one I want, so I'm just waiting for them to call me about delivery. Once I know when they are coming, I'm going to pull the old one out and clean the lint out of the tube that goes all the way outside. I got a device that has a brush on the end, and I'll just run it through the line and pull the stuff out. They are going to haul my old dryer away for an additional $7. I gladly paid THAT! Well, I will bbl, but I'm waving to all to follow....hope its a good day so far,
RobinMD
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 10, 2020 14:42:13 GMT
Good morning.
I slept well last night considering I was in a hotel room. My evening was quiet for the most part.
Got up this morning and put my coffee mix in my cup and went down and got coffee - and YUCK. LOL I think I will stick to just the HWC when I am traveling - the oil had separated and was on top and I didn't have my frother with me so I couldn't get it to incorporate into my coffee well.
Lora I have decided I do not like the liquid monk fruit - if it did not have to be kept refrigerated after opening I would send you the bottle I ordered. I will probably be just throwing it away and going back to the 4 carbs per teaspoon or trying to just not have any sweetner.
I don't know if I executed a perfect 3 point turn - LOL - I was STRUGGLING and I was almost in tears. I feel ok this morning and stronger being back on track.
Also tales from the scale - no weight loss again this week. I know I am eating too much and I need to reign that in. I need to STOP drinking beer on the weekends - even just 1 beer is too many beers.
I still battle these negative thoughts every day and I struggle.
Lora I am down on the coast of VA today and it is supposed to be in the 70s today. I got up this morning and it was in the 40s. When I was packing yesterday I had a long sleeve shirt on - and I wasn't thinking - I packed tshirts and NO JACKET - thank goodness for heated seats in rental cars. I MIGHT stop by one more Aldi on the way home to look for that rug - LOL I am thinking we just didn't get them in VA 
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 10, 2020 14:45:45 GMT
Robin I do go back home today - I will have to check the weather. I probably will have to drive in the rain.
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Post by success4susie on Mar 10, 2020 16:47:34 GMT
Hello Everyone...slept so well that I overslept (no doubt due to the time change)and missed my exercise class...oh well. I decided to skip both Tap AND Stitch Therapy (the neighborhood monthly sewing/knit/craft/etc group) and just walked with DD and DGD, then returned home to do nothing - ha! I have pretty much wasted the entire morning. I made an appt with my primary care physician, tried to call and make an appt with the neurologist but couldn't seem to get through, and still have to call and follow-up with the cardiologist (as suggested by the opthalmologist). I think I need a break, so I am heading to the grocery store. I have bridge this evening.
Lora - well, maybe you should just grow mushrooms as Robin suggested - lol
RobinMD - I don't really have the classic migraines anymore...just pretty much the aura and then little or no pain. I wish there was a pill to stop the auras because they are just upsetting (even though they only last about 10 minutes). I knew migraines lessened in intensity AND number with aging (but I did not expect these auras to increase in number). I used to just freak out when I would get an aura because that was the sign that the migraine was coming and I would almost get sick just thinking about it, but I really don't have those anymore.
Jana - hope you don't have to drive in rain on your way home...it is somewhat overcast here, but no rain yet.
Andi - do you still fix the Norwegian rolls? I think I will get some cottage cheese (since I have eggs and oatmeal) and make some. I want a breakfast casserole or something that I can just pop out of the freezer and have in the morning, so the rolls seem like the best option instead of something with hash brown potatoes and bacon added.
OK...off to the store
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 10, 2020 18:34:26 GMT
Y'all are funny. I do have a good number of mushrooms/toad stools/whatever you call them popping up all on their own. Lol. They seem to think it's a good idea too. Jana - in the end, you prevailed. That's what counts! Sorry that the liquid MF didn't work out. I had high hopes for it. Mine arrived Thursday, I have to wonder if it might end up in the garbage too. Have a safe trip back home. Susie - Wasting an entire morning is not necessarily a bad thing, or a waste. Sometimes our brain and body just needs some time to not HAVE to do anything. RobinMD - Well veggies on the counter would be a problem here. Unlike the GA house where I had TONS of it, counter space here is at a high premium. Plus, my farmers market is terrific, reasonable and I'm also able to get local, pastured pork and beef there, which I love. So I think I'll just continue to support all of those fine folks and not have to worry about fighting a tiller, summer droughts, watering, bugs etc.  |
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Post by keshet51 on Mar 10, 2020 19:35:39 GMT
Hi all. The world has certainly gone crazy. The level of panic and the absence of clear direction about Covid-19 is making my work life hellish right now. The state department of health (and our main funder) has issued no guidance other than wash your hands and stay home if you're sick. However, they have instructed their staff not to attend meetings. One of the counties we cover, Westchester, has an area that is now under "containment," meaning no gatherings of people but free movement is allowed. No direction at all from the federal government. I am outraged and also frightened. Sorry for the rant, but it's hard to think about anything else at the moment here.
And I'm supposed to go to Colorado in 10 days. I am betting now that the trip won't happen, and not because of me. I've never experienced hysteria like this, hoarding, people being selfish jerks to one another. It has certainly not brought out the best in us and I fault the man at the top of it all, and you know who I mean. We need leadership and comfort and we're not getting it. We're getting lies and obfuscation and contradiction and conspiracy theories. We're like a 2 bit banana republic. Guess I wasn't done after all.
I have chorus rehearsal tonight. Hopefully that will mellow me out. I wonder if they will ultimately cancel rehearsals. I will be sad.
Oops, now that I posted this joyous post, I have a meeting. Will bbl in a better mood.
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Post by janjasmine on Mar 10, 2020 23:40:34 GMT
Hi Everyone,
My day started out sad because I saw on Facebook that my cousin died late last night. I know it was expected but I still felt sad. My friend said when I went to pick her up I should have stayed home but I am better off being busy because otherwise I know that I'd be crying throughout the day. My angel kept me busy. I have not taken the kids outside either. I feel bad for the other kids but I don't feel that I can get him to come in without a huge struggle so not putting myself or my temp person through that. If the administrators would help maybe but my director has already experienced a very difficult time with him as well so hasn't pushed me to take them out as of yet. If she does I may have to let her know I may think about leaving also. We have another staff member leaving soon. I think she gave her notice last week but not sure her departure date.
Have a good remainder of the night.
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Post by robinmd on Mar 11, 2020 0:31:56 GMT
Hello again,
Andi, I concur with everything you have said. The ineptitude and denial is no surprise to me, but so distressing. I really hate that your trip might not happen. Maybe a later trip will happen, if not this time.
Susie, I'm glad your migraines are better lately. I really feel for people who suffer with them.
Janet, I'm really sorry to learn of your cousin's passing, even though it was expected.
Jana, safe travels home. I hope all is well when you get there. I have never tried monkfruit...maybe I won't!
I did a little food prep today, and some laundry. I also cleaned up the kitchen a bit. It was so gloomy out for most of the day, and will rain again tonight. I think tomorrow will be sunny and fairly mild temps. I know that mowing is looming in my near future, so I just kind of hung out today and enjoyed one of my last days off, without a ton of yardwork to be done! I hope everyone has a good Hump Day tomorrow. I am going to get coffee and clothes ready for work tomorrow, and I will be back at some point. Take care, everyone,
RobinMD
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Post by success4susie on Mar 11, 2020 3:13:37 GMT
Janet - so sorry to hear about your cousin...even when you are expecting it, loss is difficult. I am also sorry to hear that you may be losing another person at work...it sounds like your responsibilities may be increased; surely your boss will see that things are becoming more difficult.
As it turns out, I did not even have to call the cardiologist. The opthalmologist contacted the cardiologist's office and they called me and set up the 2 tests the opthalmologist felt were necessary.
Hope everyone has a good night....heading to bed
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