OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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Lisa, we were posting at the same time. So good to see you. Funny how if we just track what we eat it isn't as bad as we thought. You are really getting your activity in. Don't know how you do it all. I agree with you on the poor animals being confused, awake when they should be sleeping, poor dears.
Patti0 -
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TT- NSV, walking after work yesterday and on the weekend, eating no S is becoming more of a habit, not eating my stress.
Victory all the way around for me.
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Good morning! I hope you are all having a good start to your week. I am have been a little down the past couple days; probably due to stress (money issues). On the bright side I haven't done any comfort food eating to try to relieve it.
I'm not feeling up for personals today; I am thinking of you all and thankful that you have let me join your group. Think I'll go watch some sit-coms or something to lighten my mood (in between school work, of course).
Grace and Peace to you
Jeanette0 -
Hi, all.
MaryLynn and Suzi, I especialy loved your NSVs. Still trying to think of any I had last week except NOT ordering a pizza.
Bert, I finally got someone in every two weeks for the bathrooms, kitchens & floors and it's been a wise investment. She comes tomorrow (my house is small so one person can handle it), which means I need to do some straightening up later.
Patti, those sesame sticks are way too yummy. What a lovely surprise for your mom. I watched Sunday's Downton Abbey last night. Brava on resisting pizza -- didn't even know that was possible!
Had a very restless night but stayed in bed late (most solid sleep came after 6:30 AM). Keeping up with pain pills and resting -- hoping for a quiet afternoon, maybe even a nap.
Endocrinologist would like me to weigh 120-125 and yes, tears of shame and anger came to my eyes when she said that. At 5'5" and with a horrid metabolism I KNOW I could never sustain that, even if I could get there, and I told her so. (She is a tiny woman.) But I am really trying to work at re-losing these regained 5-10 pounds. If I can hover around 140 I will be content. I have STOPPED being a slave to the scale and am not weighing regularly right now because it messes with my head too much, even when I know how much we can fluctuate from day to day. For me, weight loss is at least 90% mental. I'll be focusing on lean protein and fiber.
This leg thing is pretty painful and has been a bit of a scare. I'll take my antibiotics and but will take pain pills regularly for the next couple of days. After losing 150 pounds these surgeries are both reward and penance and this burp is clearly the latter.
Ah well. We can't have it all! I'm finally feeling more able to focus on NOT making those little, costly snack slips. I know how to do this in a way that works for me, and only for me (given my weird metabolism, etc.) because I have done it. Just need to get the mental consistency back. I did eat after 9 last night but it was a healthy snack. Today I am GOING to obey that mini-goal!
Saw this article this morning and thought I'd share:
http://www.nextavenue.org/why-our-culture-is-obsessed-with-thinness/
Several things in it resonated with me, the use of "weight as a proxy for health" was a biggie here, as I have experienced discrimination from docs (sorry -- I have NEVER gotten a sinus infection because I was fat!). They are often entirely separate issues and I am totally willing to admit publicly I want to lose weight for aesthetic reasons, period. I don't say "I'm doing it for my health" because in my case that is NOT the issue. Having been bullied my entire life, I want to NOT stand out by virtue of my size -- THAT, for better or worse, is my motivation. Heck, my arthritic issues and pain have not been helped by weight loss. Of course I had hoped that might not be the case, but 'tis what is!
Hugs to all. Back later to see what everyone else is up to.
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Hi gang! It's sunny and cold today here in OK. I've been on the phone for the last hour with doctors office and insurance company trying to get bills straightened out from my broken foot. Why in the world does this have to be so dang complicated and why in the world can't my insurance company hire competent employees! Every single blessed time I deal with them in ANY capacity winds up being a giant cluster. AAAUUGGGHHH!!!!!! (Banging head on wall)
Big deep breath; rant over....thank you all for your patience.
TT: Track it allyesterday all tracked. And to revert back to yesterday's TT, a major NSV this morning was NOT eating my anger while dealing with the insurance company. I actually reached for Dave's giant bag of trail mix, caught myself, and said "Don't do it. You're just mad, you're not hungry." I'm really grateful for that revelation I had last week when I realized blind fury was the emotion I was experiencing when reaching for sweets. I think the realization this morning even helped me calm myself enough to keep from screaming at the insurance company.
Karla - oh how I wish you were here to just handle this mess for me! No worries on the dresses, I would have been fretting about whether they would actually fit and imagine finding something in Mobile last minute if they didn't fit would have been incredibly frustrating and probably expensive. I sure hope you'll be able to join us for lunch or something one day while we're there.
Patti - it sounds like you're gaining an absolute sweetheart of a granddaughter-in-law! I'm sure it really means a lot to the happy couple to have you making the invitations for them.
Lisa - glad to see you back tracking and chatting. Dang! Girl you really rock the exercise!
Bert - loved hearing about your NSV's yesterday!
MaryLynn - how wonderful to find a local farmer for your meat! I grew up a farm girl, in fact still count myself as one even though that's not the way I make my living. Local food sources can be so much healthier and fresher than store-bought stuff.
Janet - sorry to hear you're still working your way through the healing process from your surgery but really glad your surgeon is on the ball and being so proactive. Hope you're through with this phase of the game soon.
Jeanette - you're poor confused plants! It's been a pretty normal winter here, so I'm not seeing sprouts yet. Unlike Patti, I dearly LOVE digging in the dirt. I like to say it's the frustrated farmer in me struggling to get out! Yesterday I took soil samples from our vegetable garden and the spot where we're putting in a new strawberry bed to the county extension office. I'll have a report in a week or so telling me what nutrients we should add. This is the first time I've taken advantage of this service and am really curious to see the results.
Vikki - your kolaches look divine! They used to serve those periodically in the school cafeteria when I was growing up. It's been decades since I had one!
Diane- so glad to hear you're having so much fun on the ski trip. I hope you have a safe journey home and can actually get home considering the road conditions. That's a LOT of snow to move. We'd be sunk here with a snow that big; our city and state just don't have the available manpower and equipment to move that much snow.
Cindy - glad to hear that you'll soon have the new book off to the editor. I sincerely hope that helps relieve some of your stress.
Waving hello to anyone I left out!
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Suzi, I bet every one of us can relate to the insurance hassle. Having worked for an insurance company -- and having quit before I had hoped because it was so awful, all I can say is that you are NOT wrong to feel they are a royal pain in somewhere well south of the neck to deal with -- and Karla has an endless supply of hassles she's had trying to deal with them on a professional level.
I LOVE how you phrase it: "I'm not hungry; I'm just ______." We do need to acknowledge and experience our emotions instead of eating them. Am over the moon for your progress on all fronts. You will rock your gown t the ball -- what does it look like?
OK -- have showered and as soon as I bring the mail in, I'm going to put this leg up and wrap it in the heating pad. Have taken my second pain pill of the day and it should help me relax a bit too. Gotta stop beating myself up about what I should be doing around the house today. My real job is to REST and recuperate! Lack of appetite may be a beneficial side effect but no matter what, I will get lots of protein. I have low-carb shakes (EAS AdvantEdge Carb Control and Muscle Milk 100).
Later!
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Endocrinologist would like me to weigh 120-125 and yes, tears of shame and anger came to my eyes when she said that. At 5'5" and with a horrid metabolism I KNOW I could never sustain that, even if I could get there, and I told her so.
oh Janet - I am so sorry that you had this experience! 120 for your height is at the low end of healthy (BMI of 20) so she is setting a very aggressive target! was she saying that she would be adjusting your meds to increase your metabolism to help you achieve that?0 -
Back from Mom's, all caught up on our show and chatter, well we never seem to run out of chatter so not really caught up on that. She had saved a PBS program on dietary supplements. Very eye-opening and makes me glad I take so few but makes me question if the ingredients are pure and the pills contain what they say they complain. The sad fact is we have no way to verify unless we are chemists. Actually the whole situation is quite scary and is making my question continuing with the ones I am currently taking. The lack of any real regulation or quality control in the supplement industry is almost criminal. End of that rant.
Janet, I am glad you spoke up for yourself with the Endo Dr. I am hoping to get to 150 and maintain there and it seems like it will never happen, but I will not give up the fight. Good for you for realizing that your "job" right now is to rest and take care of yourself.
Suzi, I feel your pain and frustration. I used to be a case manager for an insurance company and I went the extra mile for my clients with the claims department to get things paid correctly. I was not supposed to get involved on that end but I just couldn't sit by and let them be torn apart emotionally and financially because they were dealing with less than intelligent life in the claims departments. You did so good to not eat your frustration.
Jeanette, sorry you are feeling stressed out, but thanks for stopping by to say hi. Sometimes it is just this little bit of space that can make your day seem a little better.
Met my mini goal today for the first time since declaring it last week. Will work hard to keep it going until next WI and see if it makes a difference.
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Janet - we must have been posting at the same time earlier. I can't believe your doc wants you at that low a weight! I'm so very glad you spoke up and told her that was nuts.0
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Forgot to tell you my ball gown isn't really a "gown" - it's a long skirt made of gauzy like fabric and a top with crocheted lace and fringe. I'd post the pic that I sent to Jodi for final approval, but I look like a big dork. Maybe a group pic from the actual ball later.0
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I did it!!!!! I made over 13k steps today..yeaaaaaa
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This is my sweet Izzy. She is my mini-me as Janet calls her. I am goo-goo over her. She looks just like my handsome son, whom favor me, and she is following us. I hope you enjoy her pictures.
Nana Karla0 -
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She loves all the blankets I have made her since she was a baby.
Karla
Okay, okay, I will stop. I' just over the top about getting my 13k steps!!
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Lisa, she will not adjust meds - apparently she thinks I can magically develop a metabolism. She has a very unrealistic view of what it takes to lose weight and maintain. I probably would not even want to be that thin. My plastic surgeon, who knows my body extremely well, and my primary care nurse practitioner both think I am fine as is but would be OK if I lost a few more - but neither would agree that I belong that low. Pardon my French, but to he11 with her target. It is neither achievable long-term nor a good idea but it was devastating to hear if you're someone who struggles with feeling and being fat her entire life. Losing 150 isn't enough? Eh, I'll cry some more when I go lights-out and try to put it behind me. Haven't eaten a lot today (following Suzi's lead and not eating my emotions,) but have gotten ALL my protein.
Suzi, your outfit sounds lovely - do share a picture when you're comfortable with its it.
Karla, that child is way too cute for words! She idolizes her nana, as well she should.
Patti, I saw that Frontline last week. Scary stuff. I stick to reputable brands but even then it can be dicey. There should be oversight of supplements.
Resting again tomorrow. There is so much I need to do, but it must wait until this thing is clearly much better.
Thank you for understanding and caring. Hugs to all.
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Karla- thanks for the background on you all. no wonder you seem to know one another so well… going on five years! I hope Paula will come back. omg, Izzy is absolutely adorable! congrats on the steps…. i never get that many unless i have a 5 mile power walk during the day!
Jeanette- I’m glad Alanna is doing better, and i hope that whatever is bringing you down will pass quickly. I also have bulbs coming up in my yard (my tulips got eaten, grrr) I have seen daffodils do fine after being covered in ice
Vikki- those “heirloom” cookies look fantastic!
Diane- I hope you had a fantastic time on vacation, and you were able to reach your home without “incident”
Janet- i’m sorry to hear of your surgery complications. My hope is for you to soon look back on it as a distant memory. for now, keep up that resting! I’m happy for you for the good bloodwork news, but i’d still like to fire your endocrinologist for the 125 lb advice. that target truly seems absurd. i totally agree with you that weight is NOT an indicator of health.
MaryLynn: congrats on your great NSV's I want you to take me hiking with you, hehe.
Suzi: awesome NSV! congrats on finding the right dress! definitely use a cushion for your trip. pardon my french, but insurance companies suck. they just do. happy for you that you resisted the trail mix though!
Bert- great NSV! and DO keep the cleaning help! I saw an advertisement about the Vivofit…. I hope you like it!
Lisa- nice to see ya! keep rocking those workouts!
Cindy- congrats on not eating your stress. i need to work on that.
Patti- although i am a fan of supplements, i do agree you have to pick and choose the companies you buy from. My mother has been studying them for decades, so i usually ask her for “brand” advice
TuesdaysT: i did some pilates on monday, and some upper body strength training today. i missed yoga on monday, so i’ll have to do a dvd later on this week.
my turn for insomnia (it’s 1:45am ET) i don’t suffer from it very often, thankfully. i’d better go try to get some more sleep now though, or tomorrow i’ll be useless
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Hi, Myra! It's not just you ...
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Hi Ladies- Sorry I never made it back yesterday. Ended up eating a stupid cupcakes and some chips- just a few of those. Got blown out of the water last night and went to the kitchen to cook.
I made black bean burgers and dinner and then somehow the cupcake ended up in my stomach. Obviously I didn't taste it either. Jeez
Janet- the doctor apparently has NO idea about anything- to be honest more doctors unless they specialize in nutrition just don't get it. Get her out of your head. You have achived far more than she ever will regarding working towards good health.
Myra- sorry about the sleep struggle.
Karla- I love Izzy's pictures. She is a mini you... so darling. You're very blessed.
Patti- Glad you got some Mom time- precious.
Suzi- I too have been fighting the insurance company. The guy on the phone had the nerve to talk to me like I was an idiot. So I politely said - I am not an idiot regarding websites, frankly I am a web master so there IS something wrong with your site.
After that he transferred me to the IT department to resolve my issue.
Vikki- has the ice melted at your place- those cookies you made look dangerous
Jeanette- come back when you can
Diane- Did you make it home safe and sound?
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Good morning......I'm making breakfast as I'm writing this morning. Today is lunch with friends and then walking a couple of laps at the mall. I'm still having some pain, but nothing like before. I'm grateful for that.
Janet: My endocrinologist is very skinny as well; however, she simply encourages me to continue a low fat low carb diet. She has never told me what she wants me to weigh. She's more concerned about my A1C staying in control and that my thyroid continues to work properly. She's very understanding. Sorry you had that experience.
Patti: I have a loaf of Aunt Millie's Whole Grain bread. It's 35 calories a slice, and has 7 grams of protein.
Have a great day!
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Good morning ladies and welcome to our mid-week. With all my steps I sure am sleeping well!! I feel refreshed and energized!! I have enjoyed a slow morning with an English Who-dun-it, Midsummer Murders, it is a series I will enjoy. I find having peace and serenity to start my day, stretching my body and putting on some lipstick slowly works me into what endeavors I have planned for today. Here is my to-do list:
1. Process my laundry (this means wash, fold, hang and put away)
2. Bake some Banana Nut bread with real butter and toasted pecans.(have really ripe bananas)
3. Touch base with the wonderful ladies that have become my friends.
4. Investigate the credentialing PA issue with one of my clients.
5. Finish my Quickbooks entries, complete my 1099 for Podiatry client.
6. Enter charges and payments into my Eye Rehab client database.
7. Get 2500 steps before lunch.
8. Process the Magnolia application for client.
9. Watch another episode of Sensitive Skin.
10. Make a grocery list for a dinner from my new Trisha Yearwood cookbook.
11. Go to the grocery store.
12. Complete my 13k steps for the day.
Bert- You are doing so very well. Have a great lunch with your friends. Friends are what enriches our lives beyond our family.
Patti- Sorry no loss this week, I feel your pain, oh so well. I am sure you are over it now, BAM is all we can do. Non-scale victories are so important.
Cindy- How do you find the difference between points for the cupcake versus now knowing the calories? I understand the new WW is very strict on sugar intake, giving high points now for sugary baked sweets. Some people are really struggling with this, but they are finding alternatives that are working and planning a splurge less often.
Janet- I know you are in a health process right now with the recent thyroid surgery and ensuing medication, so not the best time to change physicians, but change I definitely would. She had NO RIGHT to put that ridiculous cross for you to carry. My endocrinologist, Dr. Reese, a male, has never, ever mentioned my weight. Now my internal medicine doctor, Dr. Mitchell, is working with me to get it down and praises every ounce lost, and told me she wasn't going to fuss with the holiday gain. Sweetheart!!
Lisa- I agree that Janet's doctor is a farce.
Myra- I hope you returned to a restful sleep. I am the same, if I am up during the night I am useless the next day.
Let me start marking things off my list. Thanks for always listening to me and being so understanding. I am still so very proud that I made the 13k steps yesterday!
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Hello all – checking in from a computer rather than my phone, so I’m going to try to catch up with all of you today. The government is open today with a three hour delay, but we decided to stay home and clean up instead. So today will be laundry, clearing the driveway some more, and getting all the ski gear tuned and clean and ready for next time. I need to get to the store for some fresh stuff too.
I did well on my OMG while traveling for business, but not while skiing. Didn’t track any food, and had fries once (but they were YUMMY!) Back to tracking today. I did a scale hop, and while I am up slightly, I attribute that partly to riding in the car all day yesterday and not drinking enough water (didn’t want to have to stop!) So I am going to wait to officially WI next Monday.
We woke up to rain on the mountain so decided to head straight home instead of skiing yesterday – good thing too. We got to our neighborhood no problem, but our street was not plowed. Some kind soul with a snow blower had made a one-car track about halfway, but we still had a couple of hundred yards to our driveway. We pulled into the driveway of the last neighbor we could get to, walked home, called our son to bring the snow blower back, and started shoveling. With a combo of the snow blower and shovels, in three hours we had our car in the driveway. Last night they FINALLY came to clear our street – with a bobcat. Apparently about four different type of snow plows had tried and gotten stuck. Today we will clear the rest of the driveway to get the car into the garage. It has melted some and had some rain, so it is very heavy to move!
Karla, the pictures of Izzy are adorable! She is at such a fun age. I am so tickled at the thought of you walking circles in your house! I sometimes do that if I am close, but never that much.
Janet, I can’t believe what the endo told you! I would take the advice of your surgeon over that endo any day. Rest, rest, rest, so you don’t relapse.
Bert, so glad you are doing so well in your recovery.
Myra, you are so dedicated in your exercise! I admit, if I don’t get to the gym, I don’t do formal “exercise.” I have tried doing DVDs and they just feel like a chore. I’d much rather get outside and walk or do other recreation.
Cindy, so sorry you had a rough day yesterday. I HATE it when I eat my frustrations or my boredom! It’s so hard to move past it. Today, try remembering that you are only doing this for today.
Suzi, I think the gown sounds lovely too! I think it matters if you feel comfortable in it – if you do you will look and feel lovely. You had some amazing NSVs last week too!
Patti, I love how you talk about spending time with your mom. I know this is exactly what you wanted when she moved near you. I just wish she would meet some other local people so she had more of a social connection.
Jeannette, I hope this day brings you renewed spirits and a fresh outlook. When one thing weighs you down, it is hard to look at the positive aspects of your life.
Lisa, you have had some amazing NSVs too, and I like the way you put them: Exercise, focus and willpower. I’ll have to remember that.
MaryLynn, I’m just getting around to commenting on your finding local meats. Our friends have a small farm, and they grow sheep and chickens (for both meat and eggs). They don’t sell much, but when I’ve eaten at their home their food tastes amazing! I’m thinking that even at double the cost of grocery store stuff, at least some investment in local, grass fed, “stuff” free is worth it, both for health and taste.
Vikki, those cookies looked yummy. I would have to give them all away. I am like the original cookie monster – I just cannot resist them. When I make cookies (usually only at Christmas, and then I make dozens and dozens) I have to freeze them immediately so that I have to think about eating one, thaw it, and then enjoy. It keeps me mindful of how many I eat.
Off to start laundry and then go out and contribute to the shoveling and clearing!
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Good morning, it is overcast and dreary here but I will take that over snow any day. I am going to the "paper store" today. I don't go often because I can stay in there forever. Need to find the paper to make the wedding invites. They will also cut paper for free, a service that really saves me time. Just hoping they have the colors I need. Also need to run by the grocery, short list but still have to go. We had Bangin Good Shrimp for dinner last night. I will post the recipe as I made it. You can also find it on SkinnyTaste.com but I don't care for the amount of mayo they use.
Diane, I think you will see a huge loss next week. You have really been burning the calories between skiing and shoveling. I have just recently gotten back into doing DVDs at home, it took quite a while but since I limit them to 30 minutes I don't mind so much. But I am like you, I would so much rather do something outside. What a day you had yesterday, just glad you are finally home and safe.
Janet, I am still boiling over your Endos comments, especially since I know how carefully and mindfully you choose your Drs. Wish I could have been with you so I could b-slap her into reality. Do rest, that is the best way to get the final healing done. The to-do list can wait.
Suzi, I do hope you will post a picture of the "gown" you have my interest piqued. The best part is you have it now.
Cindy, don't you just hate it when you don't at least enjoy an indulgence. But it is done so just BAM. I know you shared the recipe for those black bean burgers before but I don't seem to have it. Is the recipe from an online source and are they hard to make? If not online do you think you could share the recipe again sometime on the recipe board? No hurry, don't want to put any added stress to your plate. I just wish there was something I could do to lighten your load.
Bert, it is so great to here that you are getting out more and getting your life back, with less pain that before. Just think, you will be totally healed by gardening time.
Myra, looks like you are getting your workouts done, yeah you. We are headed to Wilmington, NC to watch the SuperBowl with some dear friends. So I will wave in your general direction as we drive thru your neck of the woods.
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I just posted my recipe which I have saved on my page. When I checked the NI the site gave me the sodium was listed as 1304 mg per serving. This shocked me so I went back and checked my ingredient labels and found that the sodium was 1/2 of that per serving. I think it is good to double check the site against our actual labels.0
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Diane- So glad you are home safe and sound, but I knew you would be. You and John are quite miraculous people!! Strong and healthy. I do want to get outside or to my church to work but when I think of the chore and 20 minute drive each way to get there, the church and the park, I just continue my "house walking". The fun thing is, Glenn is sitting in his recliner and we talk as I circle through. I also do arm exercises to help with my core while walking. I am thrilled with my results, I can feel my midriff slimming down!!
Patti- Is that the copycat recipe for the Bang Bang Shrimp from Bonefish Grill? Chris makes it so yummy.
I have already checked six things off my list and heading to some more,
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Diane, you are totally primed for a big and very real loss. You're back on plan with a vengeance! Coming home to shoveling duty stinks -- glad your son and the blower helped. Smart to stay home and tie up the loose ends of your trip today.
Cindy, we all slip. Today is a new day. Just for one day, why can't the tasty stuff be good for us and have negative calories?
Myra, hope you got some solid sleep. Insomnia is annoying!
Jeanette, hope the world looks brighter today. We're here for you!
Karla, that's quite a list. I try to keep my core tight as much as possible -- when I had the body lift, the doc told me I actually had a good set of ab muscles underneath all the flab and having a reasonably flat belly just makes me soooo happy!)
Patti, hoping it's the shrimp recipe you posted because the real ones are stupefyingly caloric! And I love shrimp. In fact, I've thawed cooked ones to have this evening. You're right -- I always double-check the nutrition label when using the MFP database -- sometimes the same thing has several listings and I use the one that matches the label. I sure wish I could clean out the list -- had one shot of limoncello way back when and am unlikely to have more. So why doesn't MFP let us prune our lists to things we WANT on the list???
I'm over the doc's insensitivity. At some point later this year I may seek a second opinion on my thyroid meds (after the scan this spring), just because -- but not now because of my $4,200 deductible (and I will be off that plan after Feb). She's just plain wrong about the "ideal" weight for me. My birthweight was 6#, 8oz -- but I do not intend to make that my goal and 120 for me would be just about as achievable!
Feeling a bit better today but continuing to take it easy. Sleep still wasn't the best but healing is definitely continuing and this little burp will be over with soon enough. Antibiotics are amazing.0 -
Well I got the paper I needed but miscalculated how much I would need, so need to make another trip. The card is a trifold with a pocket, so it will take lots of cuts, scores and folds. Need to figure out the best way to cut the paper to produce the least amount of waste. The store is on the other side of town, an area I rarely travel to and have no other reason to go there but oh well, it is a lovely shop and the prices can't be beat.
The shrimp is the lightened up version of Bonefish grills Bang Bang Shrimp. One of my favorite recipes and super easy to make. I made Edd a chinese fish packet for dinner, he needs to eat by 5. I just had lunch at 3:30 so dinner for me will be Madras Lentils with some cheddar cheese and oyster crackers. To me it is like chili, I do add some seasoning but a perfect after workout meal.
Janet, I love shrimp too. I'm always afraid I will burn Edd out on it but he never complains....ever. I like your plan for ditching your Dr after the scan. Made me think of "Ding, dong, ditch" LOL, not that I have ever done that.
Going to go cut and fold a couple of cards to see how they work out.
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Really wonderful day here. My son dropped by and we got him an appointment with his lawyer for Friday, but visit was fun with drinking a cup of tea and coffee together. Cleared 9 items off my to do list and am at 13,346 steps already. Made some scrumptious chili from the Trisha Yearwood book as planned and it's gone!! I put the buttered pecan banana bread recipe on our sight. I printed that chicken and spinach phyllo pie from Vikki. Yum.
Patti- sorry for the miscalculation and second trip across town. I'm sure your invitations will be lovely. How did your mom like her gifts?
Janet- sounds like your body is on the mend with your careful eating and resting.
I'm going to get my clothes put away now and get my bath.
Good evening,
Karla0 -
Feeling pretty decent, if tired. Had to venture out this afternoon and my Check Fuel Cap warning came on. Had the cap replaced no more than a year and a half ago. Grrrr - so it'll be up and out to the dealership early tomorrow.
House is clean, food day finished within limits and with good nutrient balance. Whew. Going to shower and veg.0
