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Post by Holly Gail on Apr 18, 2024 11:51:45 GMT
This round runs from March 31 through May 5
Challengers:
Cherry — Do some form of exercise most days
Cathy — Honestly track everything
Judy — move more
Holly — Maintain Lifetime at Goal Status
Bev — More cautious of what I'm eating
Jan — Adding more fruits and veggies into my meals, no after-work snacking
Hosts:
March 25 through March 31 — Cherry
April 1 through April 7 — Cathy
April 8 through April 14 — Judy
April 15 through April 21 — Holly
April 22 through April 28 — Jan
April 28 through May 5 — Bev
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Post by Holly Gail on Apr 18, 2024 12:25:20 GMT
Positive Quotes to Brighten Your Day
16 of 76 "Keep your face always toward the sunshine, and shadows will fall behind you." —Walt Whitman
17 of 76 "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." — C.S. Lewis
18 of 76 "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." — Albert Einstein
19 of 76 "It is never too late to be what you might have been." — George Eliot
20 of 76 "Some people look for a beautiful place. Others make a place beautiful." — Hazrat Inayat Khan
Bad Jokes
171. What's the best time to see a dentist? Tooth hurty.
172. What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? One is heavy and one is a lot lighter.
173. Why shouldn't you write with a dull pencil? Because it's pointless.
174. How much does an influencer weigh? An Instagram.
175. What do you get when you combine a rhetorical question and a joke?
Corny Jokes
46. Why are the Irish so wealthy?
Because their capital is Dublin.
47. What do lawyers wear to work?
Lawsuits.
48. What has more lives than a cat?
A frog, because it croaks every day.
49. What’s that restaurant on the moon like?
It doesn’t have atmosphere.
50. What’s the best way to burn 1,000 calories?
Leave the pizza in the oven.
Knock Knock Jokes
26. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Iran.
Iran who?
Iran here. I’m tired!
27. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Amos.
Amos who?
A mosquito. Look, right there!
28. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Some.
Some who?
Maybe some day you’ll recognize me!
29. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dozen.
Dozen who?
Dozen anyone want to let me in?
30. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Dwayne.
Dwayne who?
Dwayne the sink. I need to use it!
Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids
Insults
10. "He is a self-made man and worships his creator." — John Bright
11. "I've just learned about his illness. Let's hope it's nothing trivial." — Irvin S. Cobb
12. "He is not only dull himself; he is the cause of dullness in others." — Samuel Johnson
Good Morning Quotes and Sayings
66. "Everything in your life is dictated by you. Be who you want to be. Think positive thoughts and great things will happen to you." — Anonymous
67. "Being happy or sad, gloomy or excited, moody or stable … are options that are presented to you every morning. You just have to make the right choice." — Anonymous
68. “Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, “Awe sh*t, they’re up”. — Dwayne Johnson
69. "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." — Nelson Mandela
70. "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." — Walt Disney
Life Quotes
1. "The purpose of our lives is to be happy." — Dalai Lama
2. "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon
3. "Get busy living or get busy dying." — Stephen King
4. "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." — Mae West
5. "Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."– Thomas A. Edison
Empowering Motivational 1 Liners to Fuel Your Inner Drive
106. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” ― Christian D. Larson
107. “Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson
108. “A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t.” ― Jack Dempsey
109. “If you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself.” ― Jim Rohn
110. “Push YOURSELF to the edge of YOUR limits. That’s how they expand.” ― Robin Sharma
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Once in a while, DH and I buy a take-out dinner from some local eatery. Lately, it's been from a Chinese market that has the equivalent of a "deli counter" only it's completely for take-out dinners. It got me thinking about take-out in general and yes, I found an article about this topic too.
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www.health.com/food/healthy-takeout
The Healthiest Takeout Orders for Every Type of Cuisine
You can give your kitchen the night off and still eat nutritious meals.
By Korin Miller Updated on November 28, 2023
Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD
Takeout can be the most accessible option for many people, and it does not always have to be high in calories, fat, and sugar. Some healthy takeout options include vegetable dishes and baked or steamed foods instead of fried ones.1 Every restaurant and cuisine is different, but you generally want to make sure your takeout includes some produce and has minimal dressings and sauces.
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There are categories or types of food with information about each. Here is a list of some:
Thai (with sub-categories of summer rolls, chicken satay and green papaya salad)
Italian (with sub-categories of tomato-based sauces, thin-crust and protein)
Chinese (with sub-categories of brown rice, steamed dumplings and steamed chicken & broccoli)
Japanese (with sub-categories of miso soup, chicken teriyaki and tuna or California rolls)
Mexican (with sub-categories of whole beans, cheese and sour cream, and veggie burrito bowl)
Indian (with sub-categories of dal, chana masala and Tandoori chicken)
Greek (with sub-categories of hummus, fattoush salad and falafel pita)
Soups and Burgers (with sub-categories of broth-based soup, veggie burger and vegetarian chili)
Not only is there additional information about each category and then sub-category, but there are tips for ordering take-out and a review at the end.
1. Did you learn anything new? (I did)
2. Can you add anything?
3. What's on your mind today?
4. [personal; to answer to yourself, although we're here if you want to tell us too] Is there a difficult conversation you've been postponing that needs to be addressed?
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Post by cherryt38 on Apr 18, 2024 16:54:01 GMT
I very seldom get takeout as I don't have access to it out here in the country. sometimes when I am in town I'll get some items in the grocery store to take home and eat. Rotisserie chicken is a good pick, as I can eat some when I get home and heat up some for later, freeze, or use in other things. When I do a chicken I'll often pick up some small containers of potato salad, coleslaw, or even baked beans to eat at home with the chicken. I have also picked up small containers of lasagna or other pasta dishes to take home and heat and eat. Sometimes small pizzas too. One of our grocery stores used to have a buffet with soup and salads. I used to eat some there and order some containers of soup to take home and eat. None of our local grocery stores seem to have them any more. They still have hot buffets where you can choose what to eat from them and a few tables and chairs so you can eat at the store. I have done that at times too. Depending on what part of town I'm in I can usually find places to get a quick meal. There seem to be new ones added all the time and/or others that go away or be replaced with something new.
I may have to run into town today and pick up a short term prescription to take tomorrow because my mail order pharmacy hasn't gotten my prescription of methotrexate ready to send yet. That seems to happen more often than not with this particular prescription. It is for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. I can't order it very far ahead as I need to have a blood test before I can order each one. I can order one bottle every 3 months with a blood test, but I have to see my doctor and get a blood test every 6 months. I'm going to keep a standing order at my local pharmacy for the next time the mail order pharmacy messes up my orders.
It's time to get moving and get some things done in the house. First I'm going to go up to the mailbox and see if I have got an order that is supposed to come today.
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Post by jasimons on Apr 18, 2024 17:33:29 GMT
I so rarely get take out or eat out that I usually don't worry a lot about what I choose. I'm probably more likely to get something that I wouldn't be likely to make at home, without as much consideration for the health considerations.
That said, I'm likely to choose poultry or a vegetarian dish and very likely to split the food (either in restaurant or take out) over more than one meal.
I hadn't thought about grocery store salad/meal bars for awhile. One store here used to have that. I would sometimes buy a few items off the salad bar when I only needed a small amount of something for reipies...so I didn't have to figure out how to use something up and for convenience. (diced celery, for example)
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Post by bmazzo on Apr 18, 2024 19:48:36 GMT
Seems as though now with DH being in very poor health, the only thing that I ever pick up is Chinese or Mexican. Since he is on oxygen 24/7 it is very difficult for us to go into a restaurant. I will probably pick up Chinese from our favorite place tonight. I always get the hibachi chicken or just vegetables. I make 2 or 3 meals out of the portion that they give. I usually order brown rice with my meal & spread it out over 3 meals. DH likes Mexican better than Chinese, but he is still in re-hab until tomorrow, so I am by myself again tonight, so I will order my favorite.
Our local supermarket doesn't offer the salad bar. They do sell rotisserie chickens, also fried chicken, an assortment of salads, etc. all from their deli. They also sell the Boar's head cold cuts, which are top of the line. Of course, the Boar's head products are pricey, but worth it. I really enjoy their roast beef.
I really don't have any difficult conversations on hold. I usually just say whatever I have on my mind & get it over with.
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