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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 30, 2020 11:20:26 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 30, 2020 11:24:29 GMT
Good morning.
As typical I didn't get here over the weekend. I haven't had a chance to read the posts yet.
Pops and I spent the weekend working in my flowerbed. I was so proud of him. He sat right down on the ground and helped me weed. DH or I had to help him get up each time but I was just happy that he got out of the house and helped me. He stayed outside with me the entire time and helped. I made sure he drank plenty of water and had a chair to sit in the shade when he needed a break. I am super sore from bending and squatting and lifting stuff. Pops even mentioned he would like to start going for a walk in the afternoons when I get off from work. WHAT? I told him that sounded great to me, I needed to get out and get some fresh air too.
I am going to go read the post from the weekend and I will be back with personals. |
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 30, 2020 11:33:23 GMT
To answer everyone's questions about looking at houses - It is us and a realtor when we go look. This was almost 3 weeks ago that we actually looked at the house - not last week. In Virginia all non-essential businesses are closed. NO I am not getting my nails or hair done nor have I scheduled to get a tattoo. We are NOT shelter in place as some other states are. At the moment we do not have any plans to go look at any other houses. IF we do- we will take all precautions and yes I am taking this seriously. You also have to realize that we do not have as many cases as NY or some other places. We basically live in the country and have fewer people here. We are washing our hands and using hand sanitizer etc. We know what the risk is and are being very very careful because my DF is living with us.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2020 13:47:13 GMT
Good morning everyone.
Not much going on here today that I know of. Looks like we're partly to mostly cloud here today with some rain moving in tonight and into tomorrow. The pollen is definitely up right now and my eyes are a little itchy, still a thousand time better than the sinus issues my allergies used to cause. I'll take itchy eyes over all of that horrid mess any day.
Jana - Thanks for starting us this morning. it sounds like your flower bed work was just the ticket for both you and Pops. So exciting that he's asking to walk. You two need to hold each other to that. It will be so good for him and you both. There is nothing like fresh air and sunshine to give you a mood boost.
I'm sure I'll be checking back later. I hope everybody has a good day.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 30, 2020 17:44:30 GMT
It has been a quiet day here. The sun is out but is not as bright as the weekend.
Our company sent out an email that they want to donate and help our local communities with the current crisis. For any school who is providing bagged lunches or food banks that request help - they will make a donation based on population from the 2019 census and distance from our stations. I have been working with the food bank here and they should be getting a $5000 donation from the company that I work for. I think this is just amazing and so wonderful that they are willing to do this.
Other than that - not a whole lot going on here.
Lora did I see that you got out for a walk over the weekend?? |
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2020 18:17:47 GMT
Jana - that's a terrific thing that your company is doing to help out in the community. And yes, yesterday morning DH and I clocked 2 miles. It was just on our little country road, but there are hills. Haha. We both felt really good afterwards. It was actually the closest thing to "exercise" since before my surgery. So it was nice to do that.
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Post by Jarmstrong on Mar 30, 2020 19:25:47 GMT
Speaking of your surgery - how have you been feeling? Any more pulling in the one site?
Walking is walking - you did better than me.
DD is keeping my DGK so that their parents can work. She is also helping them with their home school stuff while she has them during the day. It is so crazy. She sent me a video of my DGS and he is reading like a champ. They grow up so quickly.
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Post by success4susie on Mar 30, 2020 19:30:55 GMT
Good Afternoon Everyone...well I am back to being somewhat busy --lol. This morning I did my exercise class by following a "live" FB class from my gym - yippee. Then I participated in a Zoom "Healthy Recipes" class through LLI. I really enjoyed it and got inspired to do a little more cooking. I have to go finish my book now because my book club meeting is tonight through a zoom session.
Jana - I loved the Before/After pics of your flower garden...I bet you are sore today and will be even more so tomorrow. So glad that DF helped. I am excited about you and DF walking ! I might walk this evening...or maybe not since I already did the exercise class.
Lora - I loved that fact that you and Mark got out AND that you had the doggie from next door as company😊
OK....off to read
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2020 19:34:15 GMT
It's been over a week or so since I last had any pain or that awful pulling sensation, so I'd say I'm pretty much recovered. I was a little concerned that I would be hurting after the mow last weekend but that didn't seem to cause an issue at all.
That's great that DD can help out with DGKs and what a blessing to have an actual teacher there to help them with the school work.
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Post by LR63402 on Mar 30, 2020 19:36:47 GMT
Susie - Haha! I knew you wouldn't be "not busy" for long. Although, without having to get in the car and drive somewhere, do you still find yourself rushing to not be late? Haha Also, I think it's terrific that you're finding ways to stay as close to your "normal activities" as possible.
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Post by RobinS811 on Mar 30, 2020 22:36:22 GMT
Stopping by to say hi to all. Glad you are feeling better Lora.
Jana, that is so nice of your company. I hope you all just stay well. One of the reasons that there are so many more cases in NY is that the city has the same population as the state of Virginia. The 2 counties on Long Island, we really don't count Queens & Brooklyn, because although technically on Long Island, they are part of NY City, we have another 3 million, and then there is the rest of the state. So, between the density and the numbers, we get a lot of people, plus they started testing way earlier.
Susie, glad you are keeping yourselves busy.
When I look back on the last week, the highlights were that we found a 2 ounce bottle of Purell, and that under the seat of my car was a canister of Antibacterial Wipes that I had from Tailgate season. I did get my Blue Apron order today, I have to unpack the box, but that is 3 meals I don't have to think of planning this week.
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Post by janjasmine on Mar 31, 2020 1:04:09 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Today was our delivery date for the tablets. They were late in bringing the tablets. Once we got them we got moving. We were doing pretty good but then my friend's phone started to die out on her. I had mine tho. For some reason the list of houses and everything she had mapped out on google got messed up. The order and all. But I had spent time over the weekend making a list of all the kids and what was the next place. Yeah for me!! I also had my paper copy as well. Most of the addresses I had already googled even before I knew she was going to come with me so as soon as I started to put it in it popped up. So another point for me. She I think may have been a bit perturbed that I was bothering her on the weekend but my preparation paid off! We may have not been able to deliver all of hers because she couldnt access all of the addresses but we could have called our director if needed. Our family worker never did get back to us on one we asked about but then she found it after her phone was charged a bit. I had my wire to charge but it didnt seem to be helping her phone. Let's say we got to see and get familiar with certain streets frequently. When I get a moment I am going to try and share a video from today. They had the news there.
Jana, glad that your dad wanted to help you and go for a walk. Awesome!
I have one more delivery tommorow which is a distance away but going to go myself.
Later on in the afternoon I have a video conference with the nephrologist.
Have a restful night.
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