OMG ~ Discussions Starting 1-11-16 and Beyond
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I’m having trouble finding the group on my phone. Anyone else having trouble?0
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Fine here. Haven’t tried via browser though. I use the app, hit dots at lower right, scroll and choose “Community,” then down our link is at the bottom. Good luck!
Busy day here - Bella to vet, lunch with friends, a few errands. - and possible sever storms. Thawing a steak for tonight, will have asparagus and cucumber/tomato/onion salad.0 -
I'm still having trouble. Any suggestions? I found your reply, Janet, but can't bookmark.0
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I have to search for it......Definitely love this group!0
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Karla: Can you find out anything about this? I have to search for the group. It was always on my bookmark section, but now it's not.
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Good morning. I’ve been talking to our ole pal Paula after she saw I checked out a book at the library yesterday on the Keto plan. She is on it too and down 14 inches. She says to say hello to everyone. She uses a product drink called apricot Keto OS which is a carb blocker reducer that keeps you in ketosid. I will have to ask my clinic about this. She says you can eat a heavy carb meal and drink one of these drinks and within an hour you are back in ketosid. I’m not so sure about this. Lol. Supposed to be healthy though.
Bert- hmmmm, I am not sure about this. Do you go to community and scroll down to my groups and see our group?
Janet - I bought a beef and seafood package a couple weeks ago that had some wonderful steaks in it as well as shrimp, crab cakes and flounder. Yum.
I’m working from home today as my back is still hurting.
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Bert, the format changed on my iPad as well as my phone. Once you hit community scroll to the bottom, don't hit the star like we used to, scroll all the way to the bottom until you see my groups. If you don't see our thread click on all my groups and that is where it is. A little more work but we are worth it , lol!
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It is a rainy, beautiful day in paradise. Time to relax and enjoy from my swing. Will go do my farm duties when it lets up or slows down. Was planning to tie up her tomato plants, she did a poor job and they are all on the ground, not doing it in mud, muck and rain. Will pick a few green ones for dinner though. I fixed the grilled cod again for the 6 of us with a salad and grilled new potatoes and leftover sautéed Brussels sprouts with apples and bacon, yum. Tonight's dinner is burgers and fried green tomatoes.
Karla, so nice to hear from Paula again. I have been doing a lot of research on keto diets and supplements. Most supplements are meant for athletes or those that exercise heavily. Following a low carb diet automatically puts you in ketosis, but at a slow, steady and healthy pace. The supplements put you in ketosis in 30-60 minutes after taking so that you get an energy boost and burn more fat during your workouts. I don't think they are intended to be taken to override carb ingestion, even though they put you into ketosis despite eating too many carbs. My biggest concern is they have not been on the market long enough so we don't know the long term effects of using these products. People who are diabetic or pre diabetic can quickly go into diabetic keto acidosis and this can be dangerous, possibly life threatening. I am sure with her medical history that she is being followed closely by her Dr. I would be interested in what your clinic thinks.
Janet, your dinner sounds good, minus the asparagus, lol. Hope Bella's visit goes well. Our love for our pets knows no limits.
Cindy, praying for......everything in your life.m
Patti
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Patti- I am concerned myself but her discussion today states this product prevents you from losing muscle along with the fat when you do Keto alone. It is not a supplement. She drinks two a day along with her meals and has lost 14 inches in two months. I agree with you about the limited medical history although I have not researched it yet. I’m sure Dr Shields will know all about it. I am suited for the natural way of doing the Keto plan. I do believe it is a healthy lifestyle. Judy recommended a book by Dr. Kristie Sullivan called Living Day to Day on the Keto Plan.
Bert i have had no changes in my i-phone or Kindle.
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Good Morning, Ladies. Whatever happened to finding the group has been fixed. I can find this group of wonderful ladies easily. Last night's opening of Joseph was great! We only had 8 tickets left and everyone who reserved tickets showed up!
I made a 1 point WW Lemon Chicken and Broccoli and ate it for lunch and dinner yesterday. I'll make it again as it was quite tasty. I was under points yesterday and got in 10K steps. Most steps were made by setting up tables and decorating them as well as cleaning up after the show. Whatever works! I did some stretching exercises in the morning as well.
Patti: What is ketosis? I have a friend who is following the keto diet. He's lost 38 lbs since April. I'm still at a standstill, but am working more on a healthy balanced diet. I know that fruit has quite a bit of carbs in it; however, for me, I need fruit to help things stay "in check"!
) Thanks for the tip to find the group. I'll remember that if it happens again.
Janet: Hope your dinner was good. I like cucumbers, but they don't like me! I used to make cucumber/onion salad. My mom made it all the time, and I grew up eating it. It's funny how your digestive system changes.
Waving hi to Karla, Diane, and Cindy. Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Good morning ladies. Today is my ladies day by the pool and I have six ladies coming and bringing various summer salads. It will be so fun. My pool water has been staying so cool this year. I am making a Keto Zuchinni cake this morning. The ingredients sure are EXPENSIVE. So I hope it is tasty. Coconut flour and Monkfruit sugar, ground walnuts and coconut oil and cream cheese frosting.
Judy is really enjoying the Keto life and posted a yummy Mexican dish she made on Facebook. I'm surprised how many people have adapted to this way of life.
Back to preparing for my party.
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raining again but since we are packing up its ok. we took the boat out yesterday. Mike lost brakes on his truck, so that is on the list for the guys. plus there is an issue with our dock that has to be fixed. will be returning the dog and my duties are done there as they got home late last night.
Bert, ketosis is the result of burning fat and not carbs. once you cut carbs you will burn fat. One of the main things to be concerned about, for nondiabetics (type 1 should not do this plan) is loss of electrolytes, potassium, magnesium and sodium specifically. It is imperative that you stay hydrated as ketosis will cause huge fluid loss, especially in the beginning. the best sources of electrolytes are fruits and leafy greens. Since fruits are limited on the ketogenic plan it is a delicate balance. Magnesium is the hardest to replace, OTC supplements are poorly absorbed by the body so are not worth taking. I am going to do more research on how to replace electrolytes naturally before I try this plan. I already struggle to keep my potassium up and I take a prescribed supplement. What I have read about the keto drinks, including the one Paula is on, is that they are not supposed to be meal replacements. They are intended to be used before a heavy or intense workout. I am going to try a low carb diet but not sure about going keto, which is basically the same as the first version of the Adkins diet from the 70s that was revamped because it was too extreme.
anyway, that is what I know so far from the medical side of things.
waving hi to all. Time to get back to work. Hoping for a break in the rain for my drive home. Hate driving in the rain, especially in my little car.0 -
Hello, everyone - let's all start the coming week with positivity and a promise that we will be kind to ourselves as well as to others.
Cindy, just read your blog post. Please give Jasper a hug from me. Poor little guy - he is lucky to have people who are making his recovery as cushy as possible.
Patti, thanks for the info. I respect what the keto plan does for many but also know it's not a viable option for me. We each have what works and what doesn't, what balances we need to make individually. I'm doing a bit better on a more consistent basis these days and am feeling more confident that I will be able to get seriously back on track again.
Bert, sound like "Dreamcoat" is working wonderfully - really enjoyed the clips on Facebook.
Diane, so happy you were able to read the dog's tag and had service to call his person. How gratifying to witness the reunion!
Karla, I can just hear the sounds of laughter as you and yo0ur gfs float in the pool.
We've had quite a bit of rain the last few days and I've rather enjoyed it. Doing household chores here, taking a break to check in. Tomorrow morning Bella goes to the vet for an abdominal ultrasound. Her kidney function has declined but we'll see what we can do.
Time to finish unloading the dishwasher, run the vacuum and get the trash & recycling out. Party!!!!!
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Dang. Lost a long post it took me 30 minutes to write up. Hit the stupid done button again! Too late to recreate. Maybe tomorrow if I have service. Know that I have read all and am keeping up as much as I can.
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Good Morning, Ladies. One weekend of Joseph is in the books. We had great attendance! I certainly was dragging yesterday, but was able to relax last night. Eating wasn't the best on Saturday. I did well until we started preparing dessert plates.
Today will be spent running errands and going to the store for a few things. I'm make a nice dinner. I'm hoping to grill out but the weather will determine that.
Patti: Thanks for sharing the medical side. I really appreciate learning about all the aspects. I'm not sure I could do Keto as, like I said before, I need fruits to keep things in "check"
Janet: Dan and Annie's puppies got out last Friday. They were gone for over an hour. Annie notified the mom's facebook group, Dan called the police. Someone found them in their yard, and thanks to their tags, she was able to call them. So happy they were found.
Karla: I'm sure you had a great time with the ladies. That is one nice thing about working for the musicals. I do spend quite a bit of time with my friends which makes it fun.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Happy birthday to my sweet hubby. Making grilled pork tenderloin and green beans for dinner. Then we are going to the Eagles for drinks and birthday wishes from friends. I have been a mega shopper today. Rural King, a local department store that is closing, Meijers, Aldis, Kroger and finally a gas stop. Also did 3 loads of towels and sheets, 2 to go.
Bert, so happy all went well and that you enjoyed the show and all your friends. I am glad you didn't mind my mini tutorial on keto. I am stocked up with lots of meat and veggies and a few fruits. It was bogo week for ribs, tenderloins and chuck roast as Meijers and krogers so I stocked up.
Need to get dinner on. Edd wants to be out the door by 6:30. I did not eat today until I got to krogers which was my last stop. Had a few slices of peppered turkey breast to hold me over and then a few bites of watermelon when I cut it up.
More tomorrow
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Okay, I’m going to try this again. Hopefully I will remember to hide the keyboard and hit post reply rather than the done button!
We are along the Snake River in Idaho tonight, going jet boating in Hell’s Canyon tomorrow. That will be a first for us - usually we raft whitewater, but didn’t want to do a multi day trip. We have to be in Spokane a Thursday evening because Brad, Rossanne and Else arrive Friday am! Can’t wait. But Friday will be a hellish day for them - they selected a 5:30 am departure from Baltimore, change planes in Denver and land in Spokane at 10:30 PDT, then we have a seven hour drive! Poor Elise will be miserable in her seat for so long, and jet lagged too. They will be with us for a week, then going back we will do the drive one day and they will fly the next, so not as bad. We will spend the week in Glacier NP.
I updated the FB blog last night so won’t repeat myself here. The visit to the internment camp was horrifying given what is happening to immigrants today.0 -
Going to do this in short bits so I don’t lose everything again!
Patti, I want to thank you for the keto information also. I’m not likely to try it, but limiting carbs (not eliminating them) is certainly a tool in the toolbox. I’ve been limiting them (except for fruit) to one meal a day usually. Dinner is now usually lean protein and veggies, where it always used to be this plus a starch, or primarily carbs (pasta and bread). I eat more carbs on a serious hiking day for sure.
I had a friend whose daughter had infantile spasms, to the point where the doctors told her to just take the baby home and enjoy the time they had with her. My friend refused to take that advice, did a lot of research, and found a doctor across the country who was experimenting with ketosis to control infantile spasms. Today that baby is a lovely 28 year old young woman.0 -
Dang it my finger brushed the done key! I had personals all done! Short version:
Janet thanks for the focus on positivity. So easy to dwell on our mistakes and not our successes.
Patti tell Edd happy birthday! Can’t believe you shopped all day with nothing to eat. Going to the grocery hungry is a big no-no for me because I buy all the snacks that call my name!
Karla your backyard entertaining space looks so inviting! I’m sure your float party was a big hit.
Cindy how is your sweet pup.
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Good morning ladies. Another beautiful day in paradise down here on the Gulf. My Girls day by the Pool was awesome. I have some wonderful and loving friends down here. We do such fun events together. We have found a park to explore for our group camping trip next year. Linda and Kirk and Glenn and I are going camping in their RV in a couple weeks to check in out. It is the Paul B Johnson State Park near Hattiesburg. My pool water has been staying really cool this year and there was an awesome breeze all afternoon.
Diane - Sounds like you are really enjoying your retirement. I'm glad your son and his family are joining you for a week although the travel time does sound grueling for Elise. You do love your hiking. We are taking Kayaks to the State Park we are going to do the group camping trip to so I will be doing the hiking and kayaking thing myself!!
Patti - Happy Birthday to Edd.
Janet - Aren't we always kind?
Cindy- Loving vibes to you and your furbaby.
Bert - You are very devoted to your friends and church and that is what life is all about, having joy with family and friends. We are not promised another day.
I better run. I can't tell you all how very pleased I am with the podiatry office now. It is like night and day with the office now with the front office lady gone that was going through the divorce. I don't have to do the audits anymore and I instead of taking me 3 hours to do the charges each day I am done in less than 2!! These girls are happy and appreciative of their jobs. Yeaaaa!!
Have a great day,
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Good Morning, Ladies. Mike is heading to Chicago today with Greg and Greg and Dan's dad and will meet Dan and Dylan tonight for the Cubs game. They are taking the train. Tom actually invited Mike which I thought was a very nice gesture. He said that Mike should have gone all along as he has been part of their lives for a very long time. I'm happy that Mike is going. It will be a fun time for all the guys in the family.
We sold 392 tickets this past weekend for Joseph. One more weekend to go.
Patti: You had a full day! Happy Birthday to Edd.
Diane: Your trip sounds fantastic. I've never been to Glacier National Park. So happy you are having fun. I agree with you about limiting carbs and not totally cutting them out. I know it works for people; however, I need to figure out what works for me. (I'm still working on that; however, I know I need a balance of things and really need to focus on portion control.)
Karla: I cleaned my pool yesterday and also floated. The water was chilly (I like it more on the cool side anyway) due to rain and cooler temperatures. It's very relaxing to float in the water. It's on my agenda for today, too.
Waving hi to Janet and Cindy. Have a great day, everyone!
Bert
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Hi All,
Life is settling into a new routine and Jasper is on strict crate or lap rest for a month. Thursday a return trip to Tufts for suture removal and neurology test- I think he's getting stronger every day and being home helps, at least for me
I had the first decent day for food in a couple of weeks- I only ate 2 oreos and one very small peanut butter cup. I caved and bought a bag after going to every store in town looking for gold bond powder for Jasper's belly to make sure he doesn't get urine scalding if his bladder leaks while we're at work- I was so upset I wanted to cry but couldn't in the store so hence reeces' to the rescue.
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I've read all your posts and everyone sounds good. I'll catch up with personals later.
Janet I do agree we each need to find our own path.
We are all doing what we need for our future.
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Good evening ladies. Another quiet evening with my sweetheart. No grandkis! No,
I miss them, but it is quiet. We grilled thick steaks tonight, yum.
Cindy- I know you are struggling to hang on through your stress so don't sweat the candy to get you through. You are a very wise woman. We all need comfort! Jasper feels your love and will pull through for you, I'm sure of it! Hugs to you.
Bert - What many people are doing, me included, are combining different elements of plans to fit their needs. I'm going to make some donuts this weekend for my grandkids with the almond flour that is just a healthy way of eating. Yes, it is Keto recipe but this doesn't mean I am totally on the keto plan. Lol. My friend Lisa that is on the Facebook page you joined? She read an article where a lady combined weight watchers and keto and lost weight.
I talked to Jodi the other day, whom is Suzi's cousin that lives in Mobile. She said Suzi was here in town and they looked me up to get together and saw I was out of town. Today I saw Suzi posted a picture of her in an Unna boot on her foot! Someone had asked about her.I
Two of my girlfriend's are taking a camper to Foley, 40 minutes away, for a week, in a RV. Park that has a water park in it with a lazy river. Izzy and I are going over for a day trip. Fun!
Well I better run,
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Third attempt. MFP keeps closing while I am typing, probably my internet or iPod is to blame.
I have read all and tried to do personals but I think I will keep it short this time.
Birthday celebration for Edd, nothing fancy, was well enjoyed by us both especially since Mike joined us. Took leftover tenderloin to share with Mom for lunch and made fried green tomatoes, her favorite. Returned to TRX after 3 weeks and I survived. It was a very quick and intense workout and it felt great.
Cindy, so glad the daily treks are over and you have your sweet Jasper home. We have all had our "Reese's moments". Sounds like you minimized the damage and have forgiven yourself.
Diane, so loving all the pics. How special that your family is coming, Elise will forget her travel once she sees grandma.
Karla, your pool party sounds like fun.
Bert, hope this weekend for Dreamcoat will be every bit as successful
Janet, have you been golfing any more? I know you have been enjoying the rain and cooler temps.
Returning to work tomorrow after lunch with the girls.
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Good Morning All,
Quick stop before the day gets going. Jasper is having the dowsie opps, side effect of the meds. I've sent another email to the vet at Tufts- which she said was the best way to contact her, this is the 3rd since we've been home and still nothing. I've called out there 3 times too. I'm about to get my bi***y on. Just freaking RUDE.
I do have our local vet I've talked with every day which does help but since they wanted to see us tomorrow afternoon, and I need to take the time off I'd like to have it confirmed which is still up in the air.
Life is SO much stress right now.
And I have no fruit for breakfast for the second day in a row. I forgot to buy it when I was there last night. A friend at work reminded me that I'm way to bubbly and to let go of some of what is happening and reduce the stress. I'm trying.
And it is wicked hot and humid here so the AC is running to keep the pups comfy.
Alright- again, sorry to vent.
Patti- technology can be iffy, but what did we do before it? I know one thing we wouldn't have met and that would be a huge lose for us all.
Karla- enjoy the RV park- maybe you'll get the bug and Glenn and you will be shopping for a rig.
Janet- when does your weather become nice again?
Bert- hope the show has continued success
Diane- the pictures you're posting are stunning.
Alright then- need to run
See you again,
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Good Morning, Ladies. I got a lot of weeding done yesterday morning. I'm back at it this morning as well. I have the other half of the house to complete. I'm also planning to float at some point today. Tomorrow I'm having lunch with my BFF and we will also go to see Mama Mia 2. I'm looking forward to it.
Eating yesterday was good. I also did well with water intake.
Karla: I agree. We all need to find what works for us. I watch carbs and proteins, but also eat dairy which is higher in points for WW. I like it that eggs are 0 points. Light Greek yogurt is only 2 points, but cheese is high; however, it's low in carbs. After all these years, I'm still trying to figure out what works for me. My initial 50 lb weight loss was on the old WW system where you had to get in the 8 healthy guidelines. Plus I was younger then, too. My metabolism has definitely changed, so I have to figure it out all over again. Have fun at the water park.
Waving hi to Patti, Janet, Diane, and Cindy. Have a great day, everyone!
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Good morning, all.
Patti, sounds like Edd had a terrific birthday celebration - good foods, good friends, loving wife. Good life for a truly good guy.
Karla, nice that you had a quiet house for a change. You and Glenn need time as a couple.
Cindy, big, gentle hugs to Jasper. Poor pup is so sweet and I'm betting when you are home, it's a lot more lap than crate. Dismaying that Tufts hasn't gotten back to you - please keep us posted!
Diane, loving your pics - taking a vicarious top with you, John and Charly4.
Bert, how lovely to have the show going so well. Makes me happy that you're making time to float in the pool, and cooler water in these hot days is a beautiful thing. The Cubs game sounds fun for the guys - about time. Taking the train is the perfect way to get to Wrigley. Go Cubbies!
Accompanied James to the golf course yesterday - we both drink tons of water while we're out in this weather. He played pretty well and we had a good time. Nice healthy dinner last night - grilled tomatoes, salmon, a bit of rice and lots of fruit. I did have a small scoop of ice cream after, and he just kept eating everything in sight - more fruit, more ice cream, candy. Must be nice to have a metabolism!
Was awakened by a wrong number way too early today. My cleaner is scheduled to come and I hope she can make it. I have lots to do around here and lists to mae for Trader Joe's and Walmart. My tiny Bella is doing OK and as long as we can manage her medical issues, we will. She is the sweetest animal I've ever had.
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Cindy, huge hugs for you, gentle ones for Jasper and a big swift kick in the behind to Tufts! I do hope you have a way to truly let go of all your stress. Are you still seeing your therapist? You vent, rant, rave or whatever you need to do here. Safest place on earth. We love you.
Janet, I am happy to hear you were out golfing with James. I know you make the game even more enjoyable for him. So unfair to live with someone who has a metabolism! Kiss Bella for me. You are the best Mommy.
Bert, I want to see Mama Mia, do let us know if you like it. Enjoy your BFF time. So nice that all the "boys" were together for the game. Blending families is delicate but the children and grandchildren will reap the benefits of adults playing nice. We always say that once you are part of the Kells clan you never leave it. Our family events are filled with exes, lol.
Time for lunch
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Good Morning, Ladies. I can't pull another weed! I need a break for awhile. I probably won't be able to work in the gardens again until we get back from Lindsey's house anyways which is fine with me!
The guys had a great time and they all said, "Let's do this again next year" when Mike got out of the car last night. Mike said that he and Tom had great conversations. We all get along at birthday parties and other family events, so it's a win win for all.
Eating was pretty good yesterday ( I did have dessert though). Water intake was good too.
Janet: Mike is the same way. He eats what he wants and doesn't seem to gain anything.
Patti: I'll let you know about Mama Mia....I've heard it's good.
Have a great day, everyone!
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Bert, it is so nice to hear that the guy outing went so well and there are plans for next year. Enjoy your day and can't wait to hear about Mama Mia. I loved the original movie and had take my daughter to the stage show before the movie came out.
Today is a great news day for me. My sister got her reports from the CT scan of her lungs, nothing to biopsy, lymph nodes no longer enlarged and she will have a repeat CT scan in 3 months. She is oxygen for life but is ok with that. My friend, who had the heart attack, got released to go back to work and no longer has to wear the life vest. His ejection fraction (amount of blood the heart pumps) is 40-45%. It was barely 30% when he was released from the hospital. Hopefully with good care that will get even better. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
First day back at work was busy and brutally hot. I can tolerate the busy but the heat is something else. Wish they would fix the a/c but that is not likely to happen. No big plans for today but will find something to keep me busy until time for the gym.
I pray everyone's day is as filled with blessings as mine is today.
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