OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Good Morning, Ladies.....Nothing is on my agenda today with the exception of picking up Jillian from school. So, it's a Bert day! I'm so excited to have a day for myself and do the things I want to do, even if it is cleaning!
This morning's breakfast will be a protein shake made with yogurt, protein powder, strawberries, blueberries, and banana. I've returned to my 21 Day Fix containers, but am not sure how to count the yogurt.....I guess as a protein. I went to GNC and talked with the manager about what type of protein powder to purchase. I'm also going to get fish oil tablets (I already have some at home, but will stock up) to help with lowering cholesterol. I know that it's about consistency in taking the supplements, and I'm not good with that. This will be my mini goal for the week.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning all. I am pleasantly sore from my class yesterday, so I know I am doing some good. I'm taking today off from the gym and will go back to that same class tomorrow. Today to finish organizing my craft room - just the "office stuff" side of the desk and the file cabinet left to do. Then on to the bathroom cabinets.
Has anyone tried the "Blue Apron" meal delivery service? The instructor at my class yesterday could give away one free set of meals to as many people as wanted to try it, so I signed up. I have cancelled the second week because I want a week to try them before I commit to any more. (You have to let them know by the day after your weekly delivery if you want to take the next week of meals.) They are a bit pricy and are for either 2 or 4 people, so not well suited to our current situation of 3 people, but I thought I'd give it a free try anyway.0 -
Argh! Had a long post with personals ready to go, but I lost it. Not going to recreate now or I will lose all my impetus to go organize. Janet, so glad you are home with Bella and Theo where you belong!0
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It is a rainy and dreary day here but having lunch with my favorite ladies will make it seem like the sun is shining! I lost another pound this week, so another reason to feel sunny. Have a few errands for Mom after lunch and then I am hitting my craft room to prepare for Saturday. We are planning to make 20-40 cards, they will be fairly basic but beautiful. All of us seem to have depleted our stash.
Diane, my GF was gifted Blue Apron for about 3 months while she was going through chemo for her breast cancer. She raved about them and so did her husband who is a super picky eater. She said they were totally delicious, portions were generous, prep was super easy and absolutely everything was included. You won't need to open your fridge or pantry for anything. I will ask her today if the 2 portions would feed 3. She said it was a true lifesaver for those days when she was not at her strongest.
Janet, are you getting any rest? So glad you are home and so wish I were there for you.
Karla, please stop by and let us know how you are doing. I worry when you are silent for so long. We are here to support you and shore you up.
Bert, enjoy your day. I think yogurt is a dairy but not sure on the 21 day fix. How much fish oil are you taking? My mom noticed on 2gms per day, taken in 2 doses, that her joints felt so much better.
Suzi, are you s I'll doing well on your travel plan?
Cindy, bet you are still smiling from your weekend.
Big waves to Myra and Mary Lynn.
Patti0 -
Hi Ladies-
We have freezing rain and ice since Monday and the roads have been horrid. But I'm at work safe and sound each day. I did well yesterday on plan- we just a minor off plan but feeling better today mentally.
I think i have a torn meniscus. I rode the exercise bike for 17 minutes last night and it wasn't happy. Today its stiff and swollen feeling on the inside. I have a physical scheduled for Friday so add that to my list. I may need to do PT. Guess falling at Best Buy didn't give me the bargain I had thought. The knee is clicking... and popping and stiff. Oh well I'm getting older and don't bounce like I used to.
Janet- so happy you're home with the babies. Don't forget to eat a little something with your meds otherwise your tummy will rebel.
Patti- How did Mom do with the new meds- hope it was okay.
Diane- a little sore is good from the workout. I've never used Blue Apron but would love to- Rick is WAY to picky.
Karla- missing you... hugs
Myra and MaryLynn- hope all is well.
Suzi- are you working your plan?
Bert enjoy your BE day
it's always nice to just enjoy the day. I think greek yogurt is considered a protein. Maybe your containers state how many grams protein needs to be to be considered protein.
Well need to run- but see you all later
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Diane, checked with my GF and she said the 2 serving Blue Apron was enough for two but not 3.
Cindy, ice and heat and NSAIDS until you see the Dr.
Mom did just fine with the new medication. Her arm was super sore from the pneumovax shot yesterday but otherwise she is doing great, seeing better all the time and ready for some nicer weather to get out of the house more. Off to my craft room!
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Good afternoon ladies!
So pleased to catch up yet again with you all today. Thank you for the "waves" and here I am waving right back at you. When we find time to chat here, it always has a positive impact on each of us, it seems. With all the tools at my fingertips, including this powerful place to meet, one would think that I would have this all figured out by now. Alas, I too struggle at times to consistently make the adjustments I need. Yesterday, our energy was pretty low, so no exercise and today has been pretty busy until now. That said, I will be brief and get off my little butt and get moving with some weights.
Just got back from a great ladies Bible study group with many of the same ladies (who are fast becoming close friends) who were at the recent retreat that I participated in. Finding female friends has often been challenging for me, as I have long been out of the workforce (retired) and we have moved on average every 3 years! God willing, this will be our final long distance move, as we both feel so refreshed and welcomed here.
Keep it moving, however you can!
Hugs,
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Hello all. A somewhat productive day here. I finished organizing the desk but didn’t get to the file cabinet. Will tackle that tomorrow. Also had a medical appointment and searched Target and Michaels for desk drawer organizers, without success. I guess I'll search Amazon.
MaryLynn, I am a little worried about finding social connections now that I have retired. There are ladies at my church, but they are mostly older than me, and the ones my age are mostly still working. I’ve always worked in a male dominated environment, so many of my friends have tended to be male.
Patti, good that Mom is doing well. Sorry about your taco night. My favorite place to get seafood is closed on Tuesdays of all days, which I always forget. Too bad about the Blue Apron – this may be my one and only foray into that type of meals for the foreseeable future.
Cindy, stay safe in that frozen wonderland! My FB news feed popped up to remind me yesterday was the one year anniversary of last year’s huge snowstorm that had the place paralyzed for a week. Today was 60 and sunny here. Go figure.
Bert, hope you had a terrific “Bert” day. My DIL has the 21 Day Fix containers and she swears by them as a good jump start.
Janet, I agree with Cindy – put something in your tummy before you take those pain meds! Carrie found that out the hard way with almost two days of upset stomach from not eating with it. Hope you got some real sleep today.
Suzi, how is our road warrior?
Karla, hope all is going okay. I know you are suffering.
All for now. I need to go circle around the house to get the last 1500 steps to make my 10K for the day.
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Hi gang! 13 hours after I started today's work day, I finally got home. Made good choices until the drive home when I resorted to snacking to keep myself awake. That's the only bad news. The good news is that it's all tracked, and tracked honestly, no fooling myself! My WW meeting buddy and I are sticking with our agreement to share trackers for accountability. Best news - no sugar snacks!
I'm wiped out. Nighty night...
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Hi at end of long day.
Patti, good news on your mom& the scale.
Bert, enjoy your Jillian days.
Diane, I tried a Blue Apron once - looke feast but calories were too high for me, though they kughtveitk for you. But would definitely not work for three.
MaryLynn, tgatvretreat us a gift that keeps on giving!
Finding new friends is tough. We just have to remain open. Because I am single it is even more complicated but I have made friends in all of you but have no idea how to do so locally. May try A MeetUp group or trek when more mobile.
Seeing surgeon late tomorrow and eager to see my keg again and hear what he has to say, & to see my "after" X-rays (assuming they roll take some.
House got cleaned and my cleaner will take me to doc tomorrow in my car (other ride fell through). Cable was being weird in my bedroom tonight (couldn't watch recorded shows) so I called and now their remote "fix" completely disabled my ability to watch anything in bedroom! And first available appointment is Saturday evening. I will be calling them back in the morning. And often after that. Grrrr.
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Suzi, we cross-posted. Sounds like your slip on your trip was far less than in the past and I call that a win on this trip. Ellis bouncing to see you come home made my heart happy.0
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Hi Girls-
It's Thursday and I'm so glad... lol I stayed up late last night watching a Freddie Mercury bio pic. So sad when the AIDS epidemic hit in the mid 80's so many lives were lost. So today I'm tired.
Janet- so good to see you but sorry about the TV- if you get a pic of your xray you should save it- so when you're off and zipping around you can be proud of how far you came with this surgery.
Diane- loved your doing laps around the house to get in your 10k- my fitbit died and i need to replace it. I haven't worn one since before Thanksgiving.
Patti- thanks for the medical advice
Karla- missing you
Suzi- keeping away from sweets is a victory.
MaryLynn- we try to be a good support system for our extended family here and we're glad you joined us.
Bert- How's Mike?
Going to be a hectic day so waving to all.
Cindy0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. Breakfast is eaten and tracked. Greek yogurt, protein powder, strawberries, and peaches. I'm counting it as a protein in my 21 Day Fix program, but definitely know it's dairy as well. Today is National Spouse Day (I discovered it from my cousin's daughter's post).
Diane: I heard that Blue Apron is expensive. Lindsey used it once and said that it was pretty good, though.
Cindy: I also have a torn meniscus that I will probably need to have taken care of after Mike recuperates from the same thing. I also have arthritis in the knee as well. It just doesn't want to bend much. I have found that riding the stationary bike flares it up.
Janet: I think contacting the cable company/Direct TV, etc. is a real trip. Our Direct TV installer said we needed internet to watch things, but my friend's installer said no, it's satellite. (which I think he thought I was stupid for "not knowing" it was satellite......DUH, why would I think the satellite receiver in my yard has nothing to do with it?) I found out from calling the help number that you do need internet to download shows on your DVR.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Good afternoon ladies,
Janet, you are sounding a bit more like yourself. Hope there is good news and good pictures at the Dr tomorrow. Sorry about your connection woes but I know you will be persuasive and get things fixed before Saturday.
Suzi, Ellis sure knows how to welcome you home. Loved his guilty face! You rocked your plan and stayed true to your tracking. Sounds like your accountability with your friend is the ticket.
Diane, you are putting me to shame with what you are getting done on organizing your room. Hope you enjoy the meals you select from Blue Apron. It was a godsend to my GF as she went thru chemo. It was a very thoughtful gift from a friend who could not be here to support her during that time.
Bert, love the pic of you and Mike. You are on a roll with your tracking and back to eating healthy.
I am having some back problems. Not sure the cause, just started yesterday when I was standing completely still. Feels like spasms in low back with resulting pain down the sciatic nerve. I battled with myself about going to class this morning but my practical side won out over my lazy side and I did the class. I had to modify some moves because they were really making it hurt. Proud to say I did the whole class, feel none the worse but unfortunately none the better for having gone. Will do TRX tonight but I think that may be where the rubber meets the road. Being super careful with bending and squatting. I did not sleep well because of the spasms but I know this will pass as long as I don't give in and just lay around. Hot shower coming up and then will get out the heating pad for a bit.
Got all my supplies ready and packed for my Saturday stamp group. Trying to think of a healthy snack to take but not sure I will have time to fix anything. Gym tomorrow morning, work tomorrow night so will have to try to find something that can be made with stuff already in the house.
Hugs and love to you all
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Well i have resigned with WW for 3 months- I'm not going to do the meetings as having the woman sigh well weighing me still rings in my head. But I have re-downloaded the app and the fitbreak app for work- so we shall see. I think maybe going to back to where i started might help.
But wanted to share with you... Suzi I know you're attending meetings and I think you said you're doing SF?
Also it was only $39 for online for the 3 months- so i'll grab the incentive.
Need to run- and yes I'm hungry- lol
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Hi, friends.
Patti, I've felt you pain. Might your work shoes need replacing? You've beej putting miles on them. Hope it's a transient spasm but listen to your nursely instincts. Your craft/gab session sounds like great medicine!
Cindy, good price for WW. Whatever helps is a good idea. I remember your former meeting experiences... and how your triumphed over meanness.
Bert, your breakfast sounds SO yummy! What kind of protein powder did you get? I've thought about getting some too.
Suzi, is Ellis still jumping with joy around you?
Feeling better each day. Surgeon says everything is right where it should be - x-rays from surgery were pretty amazing (the hardware in my foot & heel is anything but dainty - built to last). I have a royal purple cast (my very first) and I see him in two weeks. Am to rest it elevated as much as possible. Was in a lot of pain when I got home but oh well. And I can get a handicap placard for when I start driving again.
I honestly haven't been terribly hungry since I came home and am riding with that as long as it lasts. We all know THAT will be a short-lived phenomenon!
Called cable this morning and a really sweet rep and her supervisor got in touch with dispatch and a tech will be here tomorrow around noon. had very little sleep last night (awake until after 5:30, got up at 8:15) and hoping for better tonight.
Hugs to everyone and eary wishes for a lovely weekend.
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Cindy, hope WW is just what you need. We all have to find the path that works best for us.
Janet, hope you get some sleep tonigh. Sounds like a great report and I know you are rocking the purple cast. Good luck with your cable guy tomorrow.
TRX was cancelled tonight, trainer had to take his wife (who is our real trainer) to get a pin taken out of her foot. She had some major reconstruction done on her foot before Christmas, nothing as involved as Janet's, and her husband has been teaching the class since then. I think it was good for me that it was cancelled, my back has been feeling great since I took a nice hot and long shower this afternoon. So I will be ready for class in the morning and work tomorrow night. My shoes are only 2 months old so I don't think that is it. I think maybe it was something I did in TRX on Tuesday but haven't pinned it down yet.
Karla,,hope you come back to us soon. We are here to support you.
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Good Morning Ladies-
Feeling positive and full of energy. I'm doing good health things first thing today and then its LR time. First day on WW wasn't bad considering I decided at 930 to join and food was NOT planned. But I have plenty of good choices in my fridge at work I was a point over my daily limit but I have dipped into weeklies. Depending on the knee I might go for a short walk later this morning before I start writing.
Janet- rock that purple cast girl friend! Glad the doctor is pleased. PLEASE behave yourself. Don't get anxious and give your body the time it needs. This was you can travel and do all the things that pain has limited you.
Patti- maybe the tweak at TRX caused the pain and work just aggravated it. See I'm jumping in as nurse Cindy now. Need to finish my coffee and head out to the hospital for my annual booby squeeze. No concerns just routine.
Until later
Cindy0 -
Good Morning, Ladies. I'm having lunch and shopping with my best friend today. It will be a fun day even though it's cloudy and cold. Breakfast (GNC shake) is completed and tracked.
Patti: Hope your back is better. I know all about back problems!
Janet: Yesterday's protein powder was MLO I got from Krogers. It was pretty disgusting when I mixed it with the yogurt.....very grainy. I liked the GNC shake much better this morning. I bought the mixer bottle that has a wire ball (a whisk perhaps) and there wasn't any gritty taste.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Quick good morning before I head to the gym for Zumba and Pilates. Back is almost completely pain free but I am being very mindful of my body mechanics. Nursing 101 still serving me well. It was not a fluke that I never injured my back during my career, I have always paid attention to how I move, lift, carry, etc. the most important thing is to NEVER lift and twist. Most back injuries are caused by that one action.
Cindy, great first WW day, now go forth and LR it up.
Bert, have fun with your bestie. Nothing in this world compares with GF time.
It is snowing so will need to clean off the car and give myself extra time this morning, so happy I live a scant 4 miles from the gym. Hope this stops before I go to work, which is 20 miles across town from me, yuck!
Patti0 -
Hello all. A late stop by for me.
I finished cleaning out my craft room! It is all organized and I have room to put things in there as I find them scattered around the house. Next stop - bathroom cabinets. Then I will face my linen closet before tackling my dresser and closet.
Carrie fell today and is in a lot of pain. She was getting back in bed and unbalanced and fell. I know being mostly in bed for the last four weeks has weakened her overall. We called the doctor and they said to take extra pain meds, and if it was still really hurting tomorrow to go to the ER
. Her 2 week post surgery check isn't until next Tuesday. We had actually left her alone at home for about two hours, and this happened while we were out.
Janet, can you show us a picture (xray) of the hardware in your foot? I posted a picture of Carrie's on my FB page. Good you are in a cast. Hope your TV problems are resolved tomorrow so you can spend this resting time productively! Catching up on your shows.
Patti, be careful in the snow - last thing your back needs is a slip and fall!
Cindy, I have considered going back to WW also - but I think I'll stick with MFP tracking for now. It's just the mechanics of doing the tracking that I get tired of - doesn't matter if it is WW points or MFP calories.
Bert, hope your day went well with your friend.
Suzi, what an exhausting sounding trip! I hope you get some quiet relaxing in this weekend. Do you have more traveling next week?
Back later maybe - I have choir practice tonight. We ate lunch out (and it was NOT diet friendly) but I am still full so not having anything for dinner but maybe an apple. My only success at lunch was not eating one of the hot rolls they brought while we were waiting - I had a big juicy mushroom swiss burger and fries! I tracked as best I could and am still under for calories for the day if I keep to the apple for dinner.
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I'm here. Doing good. Just had 2nd long post poof. AAAUUUGGGHHHHH!!!0
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Hi, all - Tired woman here.
Diane, I don't have a copy of x-ray pic but hope to get one at some point. Let's just say there are three long screws, each about 1/4" diameter! Sorry about Carrie's fall. Trying to move around several times each day has helped me. Please tell her I feel her pain (today especially). Congrats on orgsaniing success - I'm off those projects for a bit but hoping motivsation will return with a vengeance when I'm able again.
Cindy, how was the weather in Loudon today?
Bert, thanks - will check on the GNC powder. Those wire-ball mixer bottles really work - I have a couple of them.
Patti, how is your sciatica today? Hope your TRX instructor's wife is doing really well.
Suzi, hope Ellis finds less destructive ways to teethe! I think my mom poured broth on a section of carpet she always felt was a mistake when our lab was in her chewing phase. No proof, but she had to get new carpet. Kinda like the leg lamp's fate in "A Christmas Story" - only one person knew the truth.
Karla, hope you are able to unwind this weekend. Myra and MaryLynn, waving
Cable is fixed - tech was a really professional and sweet young guy, here for over two hours. The problem was outside the house and we had pleasant conversations while waiting for box to reboot several times.Have had a high-pain day - just part of the ebb & flow of healing. I remain infinitely grateful for access to health care and modern medicine - not sure what my out-of-pocket costs will be but will deal with it when the time comes. Hey, yearly deductible, except for Rx, will be met early. Still working on sleep patterns but not worried at all, because I'm here and can sleep at weird hours if necessary.
All of that is small potatoes. Sunny side up! Have a lovely weekend and if you're outside, please take a deep breath of clean air for me!
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Good Morning, Ladies. Breakfast (GNC shake, Greek Yogurt, Strawberries, Walnuts) are tracked on both MFP and 21 Day Fix Tracker. I made bacon and eggs for Mike, but didn't partake......I'm proud of myself for that as I LOVE bacon! Although the scales aren't showing any loss, I feel better. That's what's important for me right now.
I'm in a MFP challenge with Dan, and discovered this morning that he burned 1,760 by doing cardio and biking! He must be training for another Triathlon. Ah, to be young!
Mike and I are going to the ISU basketball game today with friends and then will go out to dinner. I'm hoping to make healthy choices for dinner.
Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Quick hello, getting ready to head out the door for card making and GF time. My back pain has not recurred so guess it was just a spasm from TRX. MFP won't load on my iPad, will work on it later
Diane, poor Carrie, hope she is feeling better today and that you are not feeling guilty.
Janet, we should all face life's travails with your grace. Glad to hear TV is fixed.
Bert, enjoy the game and dinner.
Karla, we miss you and hope your life settles enough or you are able to handle whatever you are dealing with so you can return.
Times up, gotta run but I shall return
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Hi Ladies-
I did a fast one mile with Leslie this morning. I had to dig through my stack to find a beginner one- yes I'm starting at the beginning. Earned 2 points - lol. I was pretty hungry mid afternoon so chomped on celery and a hard boiled egg- several cups of coffee to have some taste other than water and used a few weeklies but that is what I have them for.
Tracking is much easier in WW for me- as most of my old favorites transferred to this new system.
I tried to charge my old fitbit- yes I haven't been using that either. Lost the cable so I splurged and bought a Flex 2- I even bought the pendant accessory so I can have zero excuses to not wear it. I'm all about taking away my reasons for not doing this.
My physical went well- no concerns other than she'd like to see some pounds shed. I told her I was refocused on my health. She knows what is going on at home and reminded me I must take care of me.
Diane- we all find the path we need. Stick with tracking where is works best. Do not feel guilty about Carrie's fall. She might have fallen if you were in the kitchen.
Suzi- sorry you lost your posts. Technology.
Janet- glad you have cable back. Sorry about the high paid day but you're realistic with ebb and flows of healing. Big hugs dear friend.
Bert- have a great time at the game and dinner- big salad, veggie soup and some seafood maybe?
Tonight we're meeting Megan for dinner- they leave for Ohio in the morning. We chatted yesterday and both agreed tears will flow. I hope she finds what she's looking for and things turn out better than I believe they will.
well need to eat breakfast- I've finished coffee and ready to have something. I slept in today- until 830. It was nice and Rick is working till 5 so I have more LR time.
Until later- enjoy your day.
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Cindy, please remind Meg I am but an hour away and know the area well. She can call, text, email,FB me. You have all my info feel free to share with her.
Had a glorious time with the girls and then lunch....could have made better choice of salad toppings but at least I didn't go for a burger or sandwich and fries, which were my first choices. I also passed on the pizza or Flatbread, second choices. With that in mind fried shrimp instead of grilled chicken on my salad doesn't sound so bad does it? It's all about perspective!0 -
Good news! The tracking plan paid off at the scale this morning - down 2.2#'s!!! Oddly, though, my meeting buddy had a .4 gain even though we were both over in our weeklies almost the exact same amount.
Dave and I had planned to go to the lake tomorrow, but have decided to put it off for a few days as I've come down with one heck of a head cold.
More personals another time when I'm feeling more chatty, but I want to give Cindy a shout out to at least try going to meetings for the first few weeks to get the new materials. Online only members don't get them.0 -
Hi - and congrats, Suzi. Proud of you, especially given your travel. I feel for your friend because I empathize. Take care if the Coke - have one herr too.
Patti, far from the worst choice, & you enjoyed it. Rear view mirror.
Pain more moderate today. Have been quiet on purpose. Got better sleep last night too. Forward! Trying to make sure I get plenty of protein every day and have stayed within calorie limits. Tomorrow I will try washing my hair in the kitchen sink. When I finally get to take a shower I am staying in until the hot water runs out!0 -
Ha - Wishing everyone a restorative & meaningful day of rest, family & reflection.
Suzi, of course I was urging you to take care of the cold. Autocorrect and tired writer don't mix!
Watching men's finals of Australian Open tennis - such incredible athletes and most of them seem like terrific people. Being housebound, I'm glad to be a sports fan - expands my options. Watched the Golden State Warriors' game (sorry, Suzi, but glad we got KD) while texting with a friend. My Saturday night "out."
Appetite is coming back - hoping not to go crazy though. Hugs to all - may check in later.0
