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Post by LR63402 on Nov 24, 2020 10:41:00 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.
All are welcome here.
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Post by LR63402 on Nov 24, 2020 11:05:00 GMT
Good morning friends. Sending out happy Tuesday & happy short week vibes to all.
I ended up going to bed fairly early last night. Mark drove me to out little local grocery after our early dinner as I realized that I'd forgotten to grab green beans. Those are DDs favorite, so we can hardly have T.giving dinner without those. I didn't feel like driving because it's the right side of my back that is hurting and I didn't want to take the chance that I'd need to quickly go from gas to break and risk having my back grab up.
I woke up this morning feeling some better and felt like I'd slept pretty good, all things considered. Then in the bathroom I knocked a headband off the vanity, bent down to pick it up and felt a hard muscle grab on the way back up. Yiiyiiyii, the pain! So now here I am, back in the chair with the heating pad again. Dang it! BUT on the bright side, I did wake up feeling less painful at first, so I feel like there is hope.
The supper I through together yesterday was amazing and such a great comfort dinner. Yesterday morning I threw some chicken thighs, chicken stock and seasoning into the crockpot. When the chicken was tender I added mushrooms, when those were cooked I added a little splash of cream, 4 oz. of cream cheese and about a cup of sour cream. Once it was all heated through and everything combined well, we served topped with fresh grated parmesan. Oh my goodness. It was so good! Mark and both had 2nds and there's leftovers. Yay!
Well, that's about it for now. I'll check back later. Have a great day everyone!
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Post by jl5549 on Nov 24, 2020 11:05:10 GMT
Good morning! Quick post... So happy today is here! My youngest DS comes home today.  After school I'll drive down to Tampa to pick him up... so happy. I made up his bed yesterday with the Christmas quilt. In our family, he is the Christmas director, lol. Last night dinner was so fun. We sat outside laughed and laughed. I hope the others had as much fun as I did. I hope everyone has a great day! |
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Post by jl5549 on Nov 24, 2020 11:07:51 GMT
Lora!!! yii yii yii is right! No funny business today with your back, let it heal. ((((hugs)))) Oh goodness that chicken sounds amazing. YUM! I hope you feel better today. When does DD and DSIL arrive?
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Post by LR63402 on Nov 24, 2020 11:18:12 GMT
Jill - Be safe on the road. Yay! The Christmas Director is about to be IN THE HOUSE! DD and DSIL should arrive around 3 or 4pm (central) - just depending on how much traffic they run into along the way. He is going to the office in the morning, she is not. Their plan is for her to get their stuff and the doggo all packed in her car, and then her and the grand dog will go to the office and pick him up. He'll leave his car in the warehouse until they get back home. The drive is anywhere between 3.5 to 5 hours, totally depending on how much traffic they encounter getting out of metro Atlanta. I'm thinking this year the traffic should be lighter than normal, but who knows. Traffic in ATL is always unpredictable.
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Post by success4susie on Nov 24, 2020 14:48:58 GMT
Hello Hello - can't believe I totally missed yesterday...was shopping most of the day with both DDs and the MGD who goes to a private school and is off for the week. Got myself all in a "poor me" mood yesterday thinking of YDD (DH's only biological child) buying another house in MA closer to DBF's parents and siblings and having his parents be the fav grandparents of any kids they have. I know I am being soooo selfish, but I am just sad thinking I will see her even less...I kept hoping there may be a chance that they would move to VA, but I think that chance is slim to none. Then I kept thinking about getting older, etc....boy, I had myself in a mess. DH did his best to snap me out of it...he said I should just be happy that she found a good man and we know that marriage and children are in their future. So will you all just smack me for allowing myself to get down when this is the time of year to be THANKFUL  So glad I have you all....as DH always says, "Are you talking to your girls?" Jill - love the Christmas quilt on the bed...DS will light up the house with Christmas plans - yippee! Lora - Darn, darn with the back....easy does it! I am so excited for you that DD and DSIL will be arriving soon !!! It will be so awesome when you feel safe to travel again and can visit them more! Jana - I am also excited for your first Thanksgiving in your new home...the beginning of new traditions! Sorry you are back to WFH... I guess it is just what you have to deal with these days. Can you believe that my DSIL's company decided that he will be WFH FOREVER? I think they must be thinking of all the $ they are saving on office space, etc. Glad you are in a good place with a final decision about your old friend...on to newer and better friends! Janet - I remember trying to find my car one time several years ago when DM was here ...cheez I was freaked out. Now, I freak out trying to remember where I put my purse, keys, glasses, etc ---lol!! So, your DF's SIL was actually the SIL of her husband...right? So is his wife her DH's daughter? Boy that is a confusing mess. So I guess she really has no one, but Janet do not drain yourself trying to do everything for her...you just can't. You know, I wonder if you perhaps took the masks out and just forgot doing so... I can't imagine someone having the key and just taking masks. And, like you said, if you just left the trunk open, surely someone would have taken more. Glad you got the insurance all figured out AND got the shot ...two less things to worry about. RobinMD - I had to laugh at you getting as much of a bath as the dogs! I used to put my smaller dog (30- 33 lbs) in the shower with me - ha ha ha.....it was so easy to just lock him in there with me and we both had a shower! I love the thoughtful smaller gifts for DDs. It is really the thought that counts, and you know what they love and will appreciate. Well, I did my PT exercises...don't know if they are really helping or not, but I did rig up an ice pack to put on my shoulder afterwards. I totally skipped yesterday while I was feeling so sorry for myself, but I am NOT going to skip doing them again (that is my promise to myself). OK...off to go for a walk and finish cutting the child size masks that are needed. |
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Post by Jarmstrong on Nov 24, 2020 15:11:03 GMT
Good morning everyone.
So my first day back working from home ended with me in tears. Why am I such an emotional roller coaster these days? It is going to take Pop some time to get used to me being here all day again and realize I am not here to keep him entertained. He started drinking pretty early yesterday and with R out of town I didn't have any buffer at all. I think the memory issues are getting worse and he is starting to develop some paranoia. I think maybe the paranoia has always been there a little bit. He asked me last night why my DD and I were talking about him behind his back - and I told him the only we talk about in regards to him is his health. Anyway he was drunk and his moods swung kind of wildly on me. I didn't feel threatened in any way - it was just a lot.
I have an appointment this afternoon so I will be able to get out of the house for a bit. R is out of town again today. Hopefully he won't be gone until 8 p.m. like yesterday.
Oh Lora I am so so sorry about your back. Continue to take it easy. I hope it feels better soon! Safe travels to DD, DSIL and pup.
Jill you sound very happy this morning. Glad you enjoyed your dinner last night and be safe going to pick up DS today.
Susie so sorry about your mood yesterday. I wish I knew what to tell you about YDD. I can't imagine what you are feeling with her so far away. I can see where it is very bitter sweet. I don't know that they will make me WFH permanently. I sure do miss being able to travel for work. I miss my other co-workers that lived in different places and I only got to see when I got to travel with them. The travel was a nice break.
RobinMD we have gotten where we just pay someone to give our pups a bath. They have both gotten so big and they hate the water. They will be going to the kennel while we are in NC and they will give them a bath before we pick them up on Friday.
Trying to get back into the grove of working from home.
Waving to everyone.
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Post by LR63402 on Nov 24, 2020 17:15:54 GMT
Well, I've been busy this morning, but I've also taken it very slowly and deliberate with my movement. I'm taking a little break now to polish off the last of the creamy chicken & mushroom soup and get back on the heating pad for a few minutes. The list of accomplished tasks include cleaning the guest and the 1/2 bathroom, swiffering the floor in the whole house once DH got his stuff out of the guest room and back into his office. One load of clothes, one load of towels done and the dishwasher is running now. Pheeeew!
Susie - Awww. Lady, don't make yourself sad and upset over things that haven't happened. When she was little, my DD saw my mother far more often that she saw DHs mother but there were never any favorites for her. Her relationship with both of them was very different and unique.
Jana - Dang. I'm sorry yesterday was so emotionally draining for you. I hope today is easier. The holidays ALWAYS has me getting emotional. For years now, even when things are moving along smooth and easy, if it's the holiday season I can cry at the drop of a hat. No warning, no clear reason. It's just the way it is for me. We ALWAYS had them give the dogs a bath before we picked them up after boarding. It's so much easier that way. Lol
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Post by janjasmine on Nov 25, 2020 0:38:27 GMT
Hi Everyone,
Today my sister shopped for me since I am staying in although I did go outside and take a walk around the development and throw out the trash. After being pretty much staying in all day yesterday except to throw out trash needed to get out for a few minutes.
My teaching partner drives me nuts and we aren't even together. I told her I am not speedy like our family worker. I just felt really annoyed with her. I have been trying to alternate the use between using the tablet and the phone. Using the tablet gives me a little bit more flexibility than the phone.
I thought this afternoon that I must have finished my data up because all of a sudden I was getting no internet but then I tried it a few minutes later and I had it. I wanted to check my data usage so tried logging in as usual and I knew the password but couldn't get in for anything. Tried to reset and got a message saying it was successful but still couldn't get in. ( this password stuff is so frustrating!) I called the company and he sent me a new set up which still didnt work and locked me out for 24 hours. At that point I gave up for today. Enough!!
The guy did tell me at least what I was trying to find out by logging in that I do have data left. Since I don't get more until mid December I really don't want to use it all as I have some trainings coming up that I may need access to my files.
Lora, take it easy with your back.
Jana, sorry that your emotions are all over. I know that being all day at home and being with your dad isn't helping.
Susie, sorry you are also feeling down as well. I think that my brother and sister in law felt the same kind of way and maybe even worse when my niece moved to Conneticut and she was totally ignoring them and was giving lots of attention to her husband's side of the family.
I know this is complicated or sounds like it. My friend's husband passed away in April. He has one son and a wife with 2 children. That is who has kept in contact. His wife did call her once at the other place. He hasn't called her at all even since I texted him her new phone number. She has no one else. I told her that I cannot pick her up and take her home until I know I am negative and I still havent received the results. She is supposed to be getting transferred to a different floor of this rehab place. She says that they won't help her there but I can't believe that. So it looks like she won't be coming home immediately although it seems like she is itching to get out of there with all the likelihood that she will keep falling over and over again.
Got to try to do some work..good night!
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Post by success4susie on Nov 25, 2020 4:20:47 GMT
Checking back in before bed...we had a lovely day with YDD. She spent pretty much all day with us. Tomorrow I will go to the gym, walk in the morning with both DDs, and then have lunch with YDD and her DBF. I will be cooking tomorrow afternoon/evening with DDs at ODD's house. I talked to DSon and family for a few minutes while they were on the road to Florida. It was a very good day.
THANKS for all the positive vibes...you all are so good!
Jana - sounds like we are all on emotional roller-coasters. I hope Pops adjusts to you WFH soon, and realizes that you are there to WORK. I guess it is really hard for him to understand (and the drinking does not help).
Janet - is this teaching partner worse than the partners you have had in the past? It sounds like she is a constant irritant - so sorry. I am thinking that DF staying in the rehab facility actually makes things a little easier for you...at least if she falls there, someone will come to her aid immediately. So, I guess her SIL is actually her step-son? Did he live with her and her DH at all or was he grown by the time they married?
OK...off to bed...waving to Jill and RobinMD
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After school I'll drive down to Tampa to pick him up... so happy. I made up his bed yesterday with the Christmas quilt. In our family, he is the Christmas director, lol. 
So glad I have you all....as DH always says, "Are you talking to your girls?" 
