Slower Weight loss at 50?
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Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday! It's a clear 41 degrees out there (feels like 34) with an expected high of only 58 but sunny all day. Happy first day of Spring!
This afternoon I should have a pleasant drive to the Kroger in Lilburn, to get my shot, and while in a Kroger store anyway, I might pick up a few things, like eggs and milk. I do still have a little bit of actual cash left. Maybe I should stay away from the manager's special bin, or the meat department entirely. LOL. As this is not a Kroger store I am familiar with, I may accidentally pass it on the way to the pharmacy, though they are usually fairly separate.
Other than that, a few minor things to look into in the house. I heard the sugar gliders fussing a bit ago, and it looked like they had eaten all their food. They were both in the vicinity of their protein bowl, until I looked and they scampered off in different directions. So I gave them a little more yogurt and added a little dried pineapple to their fruit and veggie bowl and haven't heard a peep since, so I think I resolved the issue. Clyde was lurking in a tube and Remus was eating yogurt when I last looked.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Yay for getting your vaccination today, Ed!
It's sunny and 40 with a high of 56 expected today. We have lots of flowers blooming now!
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Shot number one is done, and so far, so good!
I did end up passing through the meat department an my way to the milk, eggs, and cheese afterward, but controlled myself enough to only buy one pack of marked down tenderloin steaks. I have left it in the refrigerator along with the ground beef I had already thawed up. I THINK I am making baked spaghetti for dinner tonight, but you know Edweirdo...I mean Eduardo, and that plan may change. LOL.
Of course there will be leftovers of whatever I make from the ground beef, but that can be lunches, breakfast, or another dinner, and the two steaks can be broken up tomorrow. I may eat one, or half of one, and freeze the rest, possibly in smaller pieces than what are currently there.
Food is food. As long as I have SOMETHING for my breakfast, I am happy. And even happier if it's quick to prepare.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! It's 45 partly cloudy degrees out there now, with an expected partly cloudy high of 60 with minimal chance of rain.
My left arm is hurting from the shot. That started last night, after supper. I am taking acetaminophen for the pain. It's no worse, so far, than the pain from a flu shot. In fact, so far the flu shot was worse. Hopefully this will be the extent of it, but regardless it's worth it to help get things back to normal.
I don't need to run any cars around today, as both got run around more than enough yesterday. I am having leftover pasta, chickpea rotini, for breakfast.
Not planning a lot today. In fact, for the moment, not planning anything but maybe a nap.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Ed, glad you got your vax and are feeling ok. About the same as the flu shot. I still have the bruise though (from 3/1) Maybe it'll be gone by the time I get the next one on the 29th.
It's currently sunny and 30, with a high of 62 expected. Sounds like some sun time this afternoon.
Our children stopped by for a visit yesterday, which was really nice. My son was installing a replacement charger in our garage with hubby who totally appreciated the help. I think they're all getting vaccinated soon. It'll be nice when we can get together without masks. I'm really looking forward to the holidays this year.
Need to put some color in my hair today. And will see what else the day brings.
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Good morning;
I have an appt. for my vaccine next Friday at the Hospital. I was able to get one for hubby at a community center in the next town over on Tuesday. I thought I would be spending a lot of time trying to the get the appointments, but it was relatively easy.
My knee ortho appt. was good. I have pre-patella bursitis. Doc said to take Aleve twice a day and use compression and ice. He said it should resolve in a few weeks, if not to call him.
I was pleasantly surprised that I have no signs of arthritis or any other damage in my knees.
As for the hand, I have to call and make an appt. for an EMG. I hope that will tell why my index and middle fingers are numb.
Vix-I am glad you were able to visit with your children. I really wish I could go and see my son.
They are still in lockdown, so we will probably not get to see them this year. They are not sure when they will be getting the vaccine.
Ed-glad to hear you are not in much pain after your shot.
Yesterday I looked in my front yard and noticed that my tulips are starting to sprout. I also found a dead bird in the yard. I think it is an American woodcock. I had to google it and that was the closest to what it looked like. I have never seen one around here before.
Have a great day and happy first day of spring!
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Howdy all y'all. It's magnificent Monday!
It's 51 clear degrees out there now, with an expected high of 70 under partly cloudy skies. I have the dishwasher running, so will have clean dishes to put away later. And I have to give Lilo her Monday morning fluid treatment when I finish this cup of caffeine.
I have some housework to take care of today and a wee bit of gardening.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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good morning, Jo so glad your knee isn't too bad glad you are going to get your shot take care everyone0
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Good morning.
Irene, hope all is well.
Ed, enjoy the nice weather.
It's currently 54 with a high of 62 expected today. I've been doing some paperwork. Will pick up a book at the library. Spent some time in the sun yesterday, hope to do the same today.
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Howdy all y'all. It's terrific Tuesday!
It's 55 clear degrees out there now, with an expected partly cloudy high of 69, with a small chance of rain.
Just a teensy bit of pain left now, from the vaccination, so that seems to be going quite well. Nothing critical on the agenda, but there is always housework to be done and we still have a bit of spring cleaning to do on the top of the driveway, where we have a very aggressive vine that wants to claim the driveway as its turf. It's not too difficult to rake off, but keeping it trimmed back is a constant chore and we let it go for far too long, so now we have to catch up again.
One of its relatives is trying to insinuate itself into the flower bed with most of the daffodils, and I need to keep an eye on that one and keep it cut back too. As long as I keep cutting it back, it should eventually give up since it won't be able to generate much chlorophyll.
Breakfast was oatmeal with blueberries and a splash of cream, with sausage links and scrambled eggs as well. I have given Lilo her Tuesday morning shot and she is sleeping peacefully nearby.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Ed, it's nice that you enjoy gardening. My husband does most of it. He planted another tree out front yesterday.
We have all kinds of things blooming now....daffodils, crocus, hyacinth, anemones. Indoors, the orchid, Christmas cactus, and peace plant are still flowering.
I have no special plans for today. Need to email my dietician. Do some laundry. Change/make some more appts. Other things around the house.
It's currently 39 and sunny, with a high of 65 expected and some cloudiness. Maybe some rain overnight into tomorrow.
I'm enjoying the time in the sun on my porch. I had to come in yesterday because it got too hot!
Have a good day, everyone.
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good morning, Vix we are doing good thanks for asking
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Howdy all y'all. It's wonderful Wednesday! It's quite nice outside, about 59 degrees and sunny.
I went out between mugs of tea and finished sweeping off a portion of the driveway, in case the lawn guys show up. I know where I wanted these particular sweepings to go. We still have a lot to do, but yesterday involved quite a bit of cutting of roots and overhanging branches, and I took down a small pine tree in the front that we decided we didn't want there.
We are expecting a partly cloudy high of 75 today. I need to give Lilo her Wednesday fluid treatment after lunch.
And I may get out to the store for a few things, but am trying to avoid that.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
It's raining...started overnight, very heavy at times, currently 52 with a high of 60 expected. Glad I got out yesterday to enjoy the sun.
Not much on tap for today, I should probably take my car out for a drive. Maybe do some cleaning, etc.
I'm currently reading The Binding by Bridget Collins, sort of Dickensian. And have been piecing together my last new jigsaw puzzle.
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Well, today's supper turned out to be a triumph for Eduardo.
Braised bottom round in a rich red wine gravy with mushrooms and onion, served over a small serving of mashed potatoes, with very lightly buttered whole kernel corn on the side.
And here is a picture from earlier today of Orion attempting to become one with the shadows.
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Dinner looks very rich, love mushrooms and onions. Orion is a cutie!0
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Good morning;
Ed-Orion looks just like my Sophie. Your dinner looks good.
The weather here has been beautiful. Today we are expecting highs of 70 with rain.
I go for my first vaccine shot tomorrow afternoon.
Vet still thinks Sophie has a fungal infection, so we are trying a new medication. I really hope this one works.
Today is my late day at work, 8pm. I also have to go to a 2 hour meeting from 4-6.
This has been a busy week.
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Howdy all y'all. It's thrilling Thursday!
It's a rainy 60 degrees out there now, with an expectation of 80 overcast degrees this afternoon. I guess Spring has sprung all right, and the usual early summerish temperatures are quickly overtaking us.
I delved more heavily into next month's grocery budget (not that I really do well at all budgeting) at Kroger yesterday, but got everything we needed. To be fair, a good deal of what I got will be used during the next month, so it's not as bad as it sounds on the budget. All the same, if it were challenged by Ricky Ricardo, I might have some 'splaining to do.
And, of course, there are already a couple of things on the list for the next trip or delivery order, which, I think, will be next month.
Congratulations on finally getting an appointment for your shot, Joanne. They really should have gotten to you front line workers much sooner, but this vaccine rollout has been a big mess all along. It does look like it is finally settling down to a steady flow, so we can be thankful for that.
As it's raining, I don't think any yard work or gardening will be on the agenda today. Maybe some housework and a nap.
I had a Mary B's frozen biscuit thin, with added butter and sugar free marmalade, as part of my breakfast. It was heavenly. As long as I can control myself and bake only ONE biscuit thin in the toaster oven, I think they can be a breakfast treat for me, as long as I am not adding other carbs. Of course I can make buttermilk or cream biscuits myself but it's hard to make only one tiny one. That was one of the benefits of the NS baked breakfast goods, that that they were pre-portioned to a proper serving, but I just got to where I was tired of all of them, and didn't want the expense any more. It just became easier to manage on my own with the food.
Anyway, on to my coffee as I have finished my tea.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Good morning.
Jo, so glad you're getting your vaccination! I hope Sophie's new medication works. I hope you get a chance to relax.
Ed, it's good to get a bit ahead on shopping. I stopped buying NS food about 10 years ago. I think I like sharing meals. I can still control what and how much I eat.
Well I've completed my online pre-surgical education class. Hubby joined me. It was good, let us know what we're in for, what to expect. We got some questions answered.
It's currently 57 and cloudy with a high of 71 expected....balmy!
I think I will attend the meditation zoom this afternoon. And with my usual daily exercise and minor chores, my day will be filled.
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Howdy all y'all. It's fantastic Friday!
There was some break in the rains yesterday, in the afternoon, but they came back with a vengeance in the evening and overnight, with thunder and a tornado watch. We had one power blink in the storms, but other than that it seems we made it through OK. Even during the afternoon break in the rains, the sun never came out.
It is 62 cloudy degrees out there now, and we are expecting a high of 75 with partly cloudy skies, and a 17% chance of rain today.
It is probably too wet, from yesterday, to even consider any outside work this morning. When it gets lighter, I will go out and peruse to see if anything needs cleanup from the storms.
Happy National Spinach Day!
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Looking through memories, I found a recipe that I recall liking a lot. A flourless pizza recipe! As I recall, I had to bake the crust longer than listed below, to get the texture I wanted, and it still had to be eaten with a fork. But it was quite good.
NO DOUGH PIZZA
Gluten Free, Low Carb, Diabetic Friendly
For when you absolutely want pizza but not all the carbs
Crust
1 (8 oz) package of full fat cream cheese, room temperature
2 eggs
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Topping
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
toppings - pepperoni, ham, sausage, mushrooms, peppers
Garlic powder
Preheat oven to 350.
Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
With a handheld mixer, mix cream cheese, eggs, pepper, garlic powder and parmesan cheese until combined.
Spread into baking dish. Bake for 12-15 minutes, our until golden brown.
Allow crust to cool for 10 minutes.
Spread pizza sauce on crust.
Top with cheese and toppings.
Sprinkle pizza with garlic powder.
Bake 8-10 minutes, until cheese is melted.
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Good morning.
Ed, glad you are safe after that storm. Apparently it did a lot of damage in parts of Georgia.
I am being very careful with calories at the moment, so that no dough pizza is not in the cards, though it is probably delicious.
It's currently 68, a mix of clouds and sun today with gusty winds and a high of 75! Warm!
No special plans.
Happy Friday, everyone.
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Well, I made the no dough pizza.
Dinner was delicious. I did also serve salad before, with home made Thousand Islands type dressing.
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Good morning
Happy Passover!
Ed- your pizza looks good. I am glad you made it through the storm.
I hope Jan did also.
Vix-Do you have a surgery date yet?
My arm is a little tender, but no other side effects from the vaccine. I get my next dose April17. My work is offering a $10 discount store coupon for each shot and $100 upon completion of the vaccine.
Have a great day!
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Howdy all y'all. It's satisfying Saturday!
62 cloudy degrees out there but I think the sun is peeking through already. We are looking for an afternoon high of 80 under cloudy skies. Needless to say, I had leftover pizza for breakfast. It was quite good cold. I think this recipe, being low carb, tasty, and filling, is a keeper.
Having said that, however, making two recipes, since I am married to a vegetarian, does require some time, as well as a lot of dishes. To be fair, I could have re-used the bowl for the crust, rather than making each one in a separate bowl, but I would still have needed two large baking dishes.
Part of the appeal of our pandemic pizza Friday has been the lack of effort and minor cleanup needed for dinner, since it usually involved ordering pizza for delivery or just taking frozen pizza out of the oven to bake.
Last night, I really wanted pizza, but NOT all the carbs. I have really been watching my carbs the last week or two, and it shows in my weight, that is slowly creeping toward the right side of 200 again. My pants also fit a bit looser, and that's all good. I have had it hovering between 205 and 200 for quite some time, with an occasional dip below 200, that never lasted more than a day or two. I will feel triumphant if I can get it below 200 and keep it there for a significant time period.
So...I used a lot of dishes last night, but it was worth it to make rich tasting pizza with very few carbs.
I may get some house cleaning and maybe laundry started today.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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good morning, Jan glad you were fine after your shot i was the same way ,second shot i had a little headache not sure if it was from the shot or just headache take care everyone0
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Good morning,
Irene, glad you didn't have side effects from the vaccine.
Jan, hope you got through the storm ok, and that all is well.
Ed, that pizza looks delectable! Congrats on the scale going down!
Jo, congrats on getting your first shot...I guess you got the Pfizer. That's good, supposed to be less side effects. Nice that your work is rewarding you for that. I'm going for my 2nd shot on Monday...I got the Moderna, 4 weeks between for that one. I'm so glad they are becoming more available. It will be great when everyone can be vaccinated.
I've got the date for surgery...May 24th. It gives me time to try to lose a few pounds, get things prepared, and to get used to the idea. Time has been going by so quickly, it's not really that far off.
Our family is going to stop by tomorrow for a little while, my son's birthday is Monday, so we're going to have a little celebration. Looking forward to seeing them.
It's currently 47 and partly sunny with a high of 71 expected. Rain overnight into tomorrow. I hope it doesn't linger tomorrow, it'd be great if we could spend time outdoors.
Enjoy the weekend, everyone.
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Our wood hyacinths are starting to bloom.
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Pretty! Our regular hyacinths are blooming...they smell wonderful.0
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Howdy all y'all. It's sumptuous Sunday! 69 overcast degrees now, and we're looking for a partly sunny high of 70, with a 68% chance of thundershowers.
I probably do need to take J's car for a spin this morning, though there isn't anything I really need to buy anywhere. I could run to a Kroger and check out the manager's specials, or, if a certain Indian grocery is open today, perhaps run there to shop around.
The dishwasher is running now, and I may get some laundry started. I say that a lot, but do it less often. LOL.
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A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
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