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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 13, 2020 11:29:06 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.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 13, 2020 11:51:44 GMT
Good morning all!
It is Friday! Friday! FriYAY! I am only working a couple of hours this morning and then I am off. Pops has an appointment at the VA for a medical check up at 1 and I will be taking him. I need to go by the pet store and get a collar and leash for our oldest dog because my DS is taking her for the weekend. She is so old we rarely take her anywhere and our back yard is fenced in. She used to have a collar for her but I have no idea where it is. I need to run by the drug store and pick up a couple of prescriptions and take Zeke and Xena to the kennel. THEN DH and I will be headed out on our weekend get away. They actually cancelled the cheerleading competition that we were supposed to be going to but I don't even care. We will be at the beach, we have an ocean front room and it will be just the 2 of us. I don't care if all we do is sit on the balcony and read all weekend and order room service - LOL I am just so looking forward to this weekend alone with my DH.
Lora thanks for the corn beef information  That is most likely going to be dinner Monday night. I have never cooked one before so I am hoping it turns out well. Do you ever put butter in it while it is cooking? I have gotten where I add butter to my roasts - just not sure how it would affect the taste.
I worked on my spreadsheet for a bit yesterday and I finally gave up and started working on other things. I think maybe at the end of the month when I give the leaders their totals I will just take a little extra time to do it the way my manager wants.
I have been tracking all week and have done ok, with the exception of my melt down Monday night. I think I might skip Monday's weigh in because if I haven't lost again or if I have gained I am worried what it is going to do to me mentally. This week in the Food Addiction group - we are supposed to set a SMART goal - just one, to work on for the next 30 days. I am going back and forth with mine - I don't know if I want it to be food sober for the next 30 days or if I want to make it a weight goal or a size goal (like get back into my smaller jeans). I want to put some thought into it - it has to be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (timely - thus the 30 days).
The other thing they are saying is we need to change the way we think about certain foods - We need to say "I don't eat that" opposed to "I can't eat that" - when you say "I can't" signals that you are giving up something desirable - but supposedly saying I don't gives you a sense of empowerment. I am going to try it. I will try anything at this point to avoid ED. The very first test I am going to do is diet coke. I don't drink diet coke. Whenever I crave it or want it I am going to say out loud "I don't drink diet coke" and I will just keep saying it until I believe it.
Something else I am struggling with a little bit - some of the people in the group have a significant amount of weight they want to lose. I sometimes get the impression, because I only want to lose 30 lbs or so, they think it isn't hard for me. I sort of get it, I can remember feeling that way toward people when I weighed almost 300 lbs. Like "stop whining about your 10 lbs, I have 100 lbs to lose". But I guess what they aren't remembering or realizing is I USED to be in their place and I have been there. I don't want to go back there and that is why I am trying to fight this 30 lbs. I think this is just a me thing and I just need to ignore when I feel like I am being judged.
Andi sorry that work is so crazy for you right now. I think there is pretty much hysteria everywhere at the moment.
Janet so sorry that you continue to have issues with your "angel". Hopefully now that his IEP is done and they can figure out where this child needs help.
RobinMD I can only imagine working in the medical field right now. Bless you.
Susie hope you had a great day yesterday.
Work and prep for my weekend - that is all I have going on. (that certainly feels like plenty right now though)
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 13, 2020 12:58:30 GMT
Good morning and Happy Friday!
Rain. Sigh.
Jana - yes, I have added butter while cooking, but the corned beef is already a fatty cut. I don't notice a difference in taste or texture. So figured it was really just a waste of butter. I prefer to add it once the food is on the plate for this particular dish. A little added butter is terrific with the cabbage and the beef. I'd rather add it there than in the crockpot or IP where it essentially just ends up floating on top of the cooking broth. The monk fruit drops came yesterday. I have 2 drops in my first coffee this morning. I can maybe taste a slight difference in the coffee, as I've been drinking it without any sweetener for the last month or so. But I'm not finding it odd or so far I don't have any aftertaste. My lips are a little salty when I lick them, but that's always the case because I add a twist of the salt grinder into my mug before I add my coffee. I'm wondering if you might be a "supertaster", where you have amplified perception of certain taste profiles? OR Maybe I have a super dull sense of taste in this situation...Lol.
Our crockpot chuck roast and oven roasted onion slices and radishes turned out very tasty. Mark even took some leftovers for lunch today, and he's generally not much of a "leftovers for lunch" kind of guy.
Sounds like yesterday was a difficult day for some of you. I hope today is a better day. Not much planned for around here today.
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Post by keshet51 on Mar 13, 2020 14:45:42 GMT
Good morning all. I'm back from the dentist, yay!!! It again was no big deal but I was an anxious mess by the time I got there. I have to go back in 3 weeks for them to put the permanent crown on - for now I have temporaries and I'm not supposed to eat anything crunch or sticky on my left side. Right. Will go to the supermarket shortly for a few things - I hope there's actually something on the shelves. And then at noon DN will come with me to pick up my car. Looking forward to that although I think we're having Lora's weather all day today so the driving is wet and foggy.
Jana, I totally get what you're saying about the shaming and people saying you "only" have a certain amount to lose. I've heard that all my life. I try to explain that the pain between my ears is the same as theirs although my body doesn't show the pain so dramatically. But it's so hard to hear others dismiss authentic feelings like that - and especially for you since you have actually been where they are so they have even less right. I don't know how to handle this, have never managed it well over 5 decades. Oh, and have a fabulous weekend!!! Hope all goes well with DF's medical appointment today.
Lora, will Mark end up working from home more with all the virus stuff? I heard that in NYC today there's no one on the subways, no crowds anywhere, and most are working at home if they can. How are you both feeling these days?
RobinMD, thinking of you at work during these crisis days. At least, finally, the federal gov't is expediting the production of tests so hopefully that will help identify and contain this epidemic. Why they didn't do this 2 months ago, or even 2 weeks ago is completely beyond my comprehension.
Janet, any talk of closing your school? Most are still open around here although a few districts have closed for thorough cleaning or something for a few days. DD's daycare just closed for 2 and a half weeks out in Colorado and DS's son's nursery school has also closed for 3 weeks. Everyone is going insane with the kids because museums and gyms etc. are also closed or closing. Nightmare.
Have a great day all.
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Post by success4susie on Mar 13, 2020 17:02:18 GMT
Hello ROs...well, pretty much everything in my community has been cancelled - I guess I understand it since it is a 55+ community. I will miss a lot, but I have to be especially careful not to expose DH to anything. We have neighbors who are cruising the Nile and they want to come right back and head to the clubhouse - NO WAY. Many people are going to extremes (who needs enough tp for a year?), but others are just totally ignoring the seriousness of the virus. Anyway, I am glad I was able to get into the gym for my class this morning...they have plenty of antiseptic wipes and I took my own exercise mat. The number of people in the class was definitely smaller too. I guess I will get A LOT of reading done and will be cooking A LOT more than I usually do...
Jana - oh a weekend away sounds lovely... I remember when DH and I used to love a weekend getaway...enjoy it now while you are still young and in good shape. It is really difficult to travel now since we need even more than a standard handicapped room. The hotel we stayed in when we went to my cousin's birthday party had ONE room with a roll-in shower and that is what DH has to have. Boy, I have learned a lot about different levels of being handicapped!
Lora - I am interested in the roasted radishes...are they the little red ones or another kind? I will have to try that. It rained last night, but is sunny and beautiful here today...supposed to be in the upper 70s.. I think I will sit outside and read.
Andi - glad you got through the dental appt OK. I know you are so excited about picking up your car...something fun to look forward to!
Janet - finally an IEP for the angel...sure hope this helps. I bet the other kids loved getting outside the other day.
RobinMD - hope you have a great weekend and have some good weather so you can get outside with the dogs.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 13, 2020 18:21:42 GMT
Susie - just the normal little red ones. Rinse and dry them, slice off both ends, lightly toss or brush with olive oil, avocado oil, butter, or my favorite...bacon grease. Salt, Pepper and pop them into the oven until the soften and until the white part turns a little golden. Mine took about 30 minute at 350, and I turned on the broiler for the last couple of minutes for a little extra browning. They transform from that sharp, spicy flavor or the raw radish to a tender and sweet flavor. Some low carb folks will actually add them to the crockpot with a roast in place of potatoes, and that's fine, but I really do prefer them roasted. I think they have the best flavor with that golden caramelization. It's super easy and budget friendly as well.
Andi - Mark & I are doing well. Except for him still having stiches and some eating limitations, we're almost back to normal. I was excited that I could actually reach the clothes in the bottom of the washer without using the long BBQ tongs, and without feeling that icky pulling sensation around my navel incision.
Jana - I have to absolutely agree 100%. When "I can't" becomes "I don't" it's a whole different mindset and feeling of empowerment.
Well, Mark and I are doing a thing tomorrow. Last night we contacted all of our old folks and offered a grocery shop for them tomorrow. So they would not have to get out in the crowds. We told them we would hit Costco and Kroger and that's it. All are mid 80s and catch everything that comes along. His parents have responded and sent a list. I had to tell her to take a hard look in the fridge, freezer and pantry. And make sure they are well stocked other than this list. If Mark's company goes fully WFH, he will not be in town to make lunchtime runs for them and we also want to minimize our exposure as well. So far they are the only ones we've heard from, unless his aunt and my dad only responded to him on the email request for a list.
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Post by Jana on Mar 13, 2020 19:47:38 GMT
Just saw on the news the govenor in VA has closed all K-12 schools for the next 2 weeks.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 13, 2020 20:12:19 GMT
Most of the Metro ATL schools announced closing plans yesterday. Some counties are set for 2, and some are starting with 1 and extending as necessary.
Edited to add: Mark just let me know that his ATL office has closed and everyone will WFH indefinitely. His office here remains open. Apparently they are following the local school closings. So reactive as opposed to proactive, when ALL of their employees have the capability to WFH. So dumb.
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Post by RobinS811 on Mar 13, 2020 22:27:54 GMT
Had to pop in and see what my RO friends are doing.
Jana, I definitely understand that thought from those who have a lot to lose, because I felt the same way, until I had very little to lose myself, and those are the hardest! People don't realize that the calories you need to fuel a 300 lb body are much different than what you need to fuel a 150 lb body, and I know now everyone is on a calorie diet, even if they are on WW and are counting points, but that's the way it is. Hope you enjoy your weekend.
Lora, so nice of you to do that food shopping for everyone. I was just thinking as I was coming home that if my DM were still alive, I don't know what we would have thought or done.
Andi, I guessed I missed you and your tooth. The subways must be empty because all the offices are closed. By Wednesday both my DDIL's were told to work from home. Originally DS was given a choice, but he asked to WFH because his wife is pregnant, and if he got sick, she can't take anything, so they said fine, but now they have just closed, but all can work remotely. They have to track the stock trading so they can price their funds, so it's a bit crazy for him. Right now they went up to see her parents in Boston, but will come back. My younger DS is afraid they are going to tell them they can't leave their apartments, so he is preparing to WFH, and left me some paperwork that needs to be filed with the court, which I will do regardless of whether he comes out or not. But, he is thinking he won't be able to. We will manage. What is happening up north where you are?
Susie, sounds like people are doing what they are told to do by you. It is a little more crazy here, because we just have so many more people.
Although we don't believe in buying anything for a baby before it's born, a superstition, me and my DDIL's mother both decided that they should order what they can now for the baby. Her due date is 6 weeks away, and she could go sooner. She was 2 1/2 weeks early, my DS was 10 days early, so who knows. Today someone told me that they are running out of formula in all the drug stores, so maybe they should get that too just in case. Also, diapers. I wouldn't think, but I am sure that people are buying that just like toilet paper.
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Post by janjasmine on Mar 14, 2020 0:36:02 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Well as of this afternoon the Philadelphia school district closed for 2 weeks including all staff. Our agency was back and forth today waiting for the administration to make a decision.First we were told to call all the parents who weren't there and give notes to the parents who were there. I had decided to wait until the kids were laying down. Then our director asked me if I had called and I told her not yet and then she said then dont call. Later at our staff meeting they were telling us to call them and tell them we will be closed until March 31st but the staff still had to come. Apparently that is when I thought we were finished and didn't hear that the staff were to stay home too unless anything changes. We will get paid but have to do some type of work such as trainings, catch up on observations, etc. I was trying to finish calling parents and other last minute stuff so didn't really have time to gather up things to do to work on their portfolios.They were already beginning to lock up the building so had to leave. I made sure to take my flash drive at least. The portfolio stuff will be helplessly behind unfortunately.
The good thing about today is that the angel didn't come and we only had 6 kids. We did some things that I would like to do with a small group of kids and that that they have been wanting to do but I didn't want the pieces to get lost.
Jana, have a chilaxing weekend at the ocean.
Other than an appointment and getting to the library I dont have any plans tommorow. Sunday shopping and the gym. I have to see if it is open. Have a great night.
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Post by robinmd on Mar 14, 2020 1:52:24 GMT
Hello, everyone,
I'm getting here pretty late tonight. Work has been on a whole new level with all that is going on. My doc was off today, so I was on phones a lot. I am learning a whole lot about viruses these days....I am on the medic unit tomorrow, and every day there is new info and new procedures to follow. I got an 8 page update today from my EMS boss, and it seems we are basically going to treat PUIs (Patients Under Investigation) like we are rescuing them from Chernobyl. I get it, but it is very involved and there are some restrictions placed on how we treat these patients that will make it more challenging. The biggest prevention is social isolation, and most people will do fine riding the virus out at home, like they would the flu. Next is hand washing, then hand washing, and after more hand washing, cleaning surfaces and things that are often touched. Personally, I am hoping for one of those shifts where we don't get any calls at all! They advised us to bring plenty of food, to avoid going to public food places, and bring extra uniforms and clothes, and be prepared to possibly get stuck there. THAT'S not going to happen. I don't live with anyone, and I will drive myself directly home and park in my garage, and stay in my big old house.
Well, I'll have to get to personals tomorrow....I haven't taken time to read through everyone's posts. I am mentally whooped, and I can't really make my brain work much longer! I am going to get my stuff together for tomorrow, and head to bed. I'll have Sunday off, and my boss said I can sleep in on Monday and come in late, since my doc won't be coming in until lunch! Looking forward to sleeping in a couple of days in a row! I will be back tomorrow at some point, I hope. If not, then Sunday. I sure hope everyone is having a good start to the weekend, and good weather ahead. Stay safe, and stay 6 feet away from all people that you don't know! HA!
RobinMD
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That is most likely going to be dinner Monday night. I have never cooked one before so I am hoping it turns out well. Do you ever put butter in it while it is cooking? I have gotten where I add butter to my roasts - just not sure how it would affect the taste. 
