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Post by Holly Gail on Apr 19, 2024 11:56:09 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 19, 2024 12:29:26 GMT
Positive Quotes to Brighten Your Day
21 of 76 "We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us." — Joseph Campbell
22 of 76 "Happiness is not by chance, but by choice." — Jim Rohn
23 of 76 "If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way." — Martin Luther King, Jr.
24 of 76 "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive." — Maya Angelou
25 of 76 "You are enough just as you are." — Meghan Markle
Corny Jokes
51. What do you call a priest that becomes a lawyer?
A father-in-law.
52. Why don’t eggs tell jokes?
They crack up too easily.
53. When is a door not a door?
When it’s ajar.
54. Why don’t you buy things with Velcro?
It’s a rip-off.
55. Why did the robber jump in the shower?
He wanted to make a clean getaway.
Knock-Knock Jokes
31. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Thermos.
Thermos who?
Thermos be a better way to get to you.
32. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
To.
To who?
Actually, it’s to whom.
33. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Lettuce.
Lettuce who?
Lettuce in, it’s cold out here!
34. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Razor.
Razor who?
Razor hands, this is a stick up!
35. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Alec.
Alec who?
Alectricity. BUZZ!
Insults
13. "He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up." — Paul Keating
14. "In order to avoid being called a flirt, she always yielded easily." — Charles, Count Talleyrand
15. "He loves nature in spite of what it did to him." — Forrest Tucker
Good Morning Quotes and Sayings
71. "If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success." — James Cameron
72. "If life were predictable it would cease to be life, and be without flavor." — Eleanor Roosevelt
73. "Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier." — Mother Teresa
74. "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." — Robert Louis Stevenson
75. "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." — Ralph Waldo Emerson
parade.com/934975/parade/friday-quotes/
TGIF! 50 Best 'Friday Quotes' to Kickstart Your Weekend!
Kick the weekend off right with some inspiration and motivation from these 50 happy, funny Friday quotes and sayings.
PARADE Updated: Nov 8, 2023
The easiest way to make the most of your Friday is by putting your best foot forward the second you roll out of bed in the morning. I know it can be tough to find motivation when you’re craving a day off, but with the help of a good quote, you can be inspired to kick butt at the office or in class and reap the rewards of spending the weekend however you like. That's why these Friday quotes will provide the motivational and inspirational nudge you need.
1. “Friday afternoon feels like heaven.” —El Fuego
2. “If my boss knew how unproductive I am on Fridays, he wouldn’t want me here either.” —James Johnson
3. “It’s Friday morning mankind! Good vibe, don’t frown and let the monster see you smile!” —Napz Cherub Pellazo
4. “Friday sees more smiles than any other day of the workweek!”—Kate Summers
5. "It's Friday! Time to go make stories for Monday." —Anonymous
Life Quotes
6. "If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things."– Albert Einstein
7. "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game."– Babe Ruth
8. "Money and success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there." — Will Smith
9. "Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking." – Steve Jobs
10. "Not how long, but how well you have lived is the main thing.” — Seneca
Empowering Motivational 1 Liners to Fuel Your Inner Drive
111. “First steps are always the hardest but until they are taken the notion of progress remains only a notion and not an achievement.” ― Aberjhani
112. “When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there.” ― Zig Ziglar
113. Grind Hard, Shine Hard.” ― Dwayne Johnson
114. “Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.” ― John C. Maxwell
115. “There’s always a way – if you’re committed.” ― Tony Robbins
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I've heard Cherry say she follows mostly a Mediterranean diet. I figured out that I do too. I'm not familiar with some of the diets (not the type for losing weight; the type for what it is people eat) out there. I recently came across something called the Atlantic diet. Have any of you heard of it? Here's an article I found comparing the Mediterranean diet with the Atlantic one.
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www.delish.com/food-news/a46790024/atlantic-diet-health-benefits-foods/
Atlantic Diet Vs. Mediterranean Diet: Which Is Better For You?
Here's what experts are saying about this newly trendy way of eating.
By Brittany Anas Published: February 14, 2024
The Mediterranean diet tells you to fill up your plate with healthy fats, fish, nuts, fruits, and veggies. It's considered by dietitians to be one of the healthiest ways you can eat. It’s heart-healthy, can help you lose weight, and, I mean, who doesn’t want to pretend like they’re on a never-ending vacation on the Mediterranean coast?
The Mediterranean diet isn’t going anywhere... But a newcomer called the Atlantic diet, which has a few key differences, is getting buzz following a study published this month [February] in JAMA Network Open. The research suggests you don’t have to entirely rule out meat and potatoes in order to keep your waistline, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels in check.
The Atlantic diet comes from traditional eating patterns in the Northwestern Iberian Peninsula—specifically, northwestern Spain and northern Portugal, explains Kim Yawitz, R.D., a dietitian and gym owner in St. Louis...
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Some key differences between the two (Mediterranean and Atlantic) are noted. Here are some of the additional categories of information.
What Foods Can You Eat on the Atlantic Diet?
What Are the Pros of the Atlantic Diet?
What Are the Cons of the Atlantic Diet?
Tips for Starting the Atlantic Diet
A few tips for tips for starting the Atlantic diet
Being that I don't eat the meat of four-legged animals, I'm not in any hurry to try out the Atlantic diet...
1. Had you heard of the Atlantic diet before?
2. Have you investigated it?
3. What did you think of it after reading the article?
4. Anything else to add?
5. What's on your mind today?
6. [in lieu of FUN questions] (Personal; it's really for you to think about, but if you feel like sharing your thoughts, we're all here to "listen") What can you forgive yourself for to attain inner peace and closure?
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Post by jasimons on Apr 19, 2024 15:20:24 GMT
I can't remember if I've heard of the Atlantic diet before. If I have, it didn't catch my eye as something I'd try. I eat poultry, as a substitution for beef or pork, so the fact it allows more beef and pork isn't important to me.
The article about the Atlantic diet reminded me that (like the Mediterranean diet) adding fish and beans on a more regular basis would be a good idea. I don't eat white potatoes all that often, still...not planning to give them up completely either.
I'm planning my grocery list for next week (shopping tomorrow), good to have ideas to consider.
The weather has turned back to something more winter-like as far as temperature, but, the sun is shining...it's a pleasant view out the windows.
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Post by bmazzo on Apr 19, 2024 15:59:46 GMT
I, also, don't remember ever seeing the "Atlantic Diet" before.
Seems as though both of the programs include eating more fish. It is a shame that I don't like fish. I really wish that I did, as I know how good it is for us. About the only thing that I can get down is the occasional tuna sandwich & once in a great while, a salmon patty. A shrimp cocktail is ok, if it has a lot of cocktail sauce with it. I have eaten so much chicken over the years that I am surprised that I don't have feathers!
I have already put in my grocery order for the week, it will be picked up this afternoon, but I have a lot of grains, etc. already in the house.
My mind today is set on getting my DH home front he rehab center where he has been for 2 weeks. He has gained some strength there, but he is very, very weak. I will get him home & give him some rest & some TLC.
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Post by cherryt38 on Apr 19, 2024 17:15:43 GMT
I haven't heard about the Atlantic diet either, but when I say I loosely follow the Mediterranean diet, I have unknowingly followed the Atlantic diet too. I don't rule out anything, some things just not as often. I eat potatoes on my plate and in soups and stews, sometimes substituting potatoes on my plate for sweet potatoes, I'll use grains sometimes in place of potatoes and in salads, stews and soups. I eat whatever I want but some things just not as often nor as much. I guess that I follow what used to be called on the old WW programs, the (name of person) diet. In my case The Cherry diet. WW said at the time that it wasn't a good thing for people to do, but it works for me.
I rarely eat things like salami, summer sausage or other ultra-processed foods, but I will eat them occasionally. Same with diet drinks of Coke, Pepsi, or Dr. Pepper. If someone is having one, I'll share a little bit of theirs, but never of my own doing.
Yesterday I was idlily watching a couple of cock pheasants sparring out in my yard. They'd face each other, take turns punching their heads toward each other, and finally leaping towards each other. Then they'd turn around and start all over again. Yesterday it was windy and the one had it's back toward the wind, causing it's tail feathers to blow straight up into the air. Finally he turned sideways and kept on threatening to charge the other one. Finally they both decided to call it quits and they both casually strolled off in different directions. It was an interesting show to watch. This is a thing for them, especially in the spring during mating time.
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Post by cathygeha on Apr 20, 2024 9:06:06 GMT
I seem to have been nursing my cold and not online like I thought I was. Sorry I have not been interacting...this is day six of the cold so hopefully will be back to "normal" in a day or two.
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