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WEDNESDAY
Good morning,
Skinnytaste recipes for crock pot
https://www.skinnytaste.com/crock-pot-chicken-taco-chili-4-pts/
https://www.skinnytaste.com/crock-pot-sesame-honey-chicken/
have made those more than once.
Just noticed skinnytaste has air fryer recipes too - and the Thanksgiving recipes including garlic potatoes.....
Hot water bottle made sleep so easy last night. Middle of night pit stop for us and new hot water bottle. Better than medication.
Will lurk from work.
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Sara - thank you for the snow in Illinois info. I'm sunk no matter what. I don't have any boots. Last winter, when I was going through a lot of treatment, I looked everywhere for my brown Timberlands, but they are lost!
I will just have to hope for the best and get my feet wet in my Morrell clog things. My feet are very hard to fit, so I can't just go anywhere and buy shoes. I don't need boots in NC--rather the idea of living there eventually.
Do you get snow (much) in the winters in Sacramento?
Kathryn thank you for all of the slow cooker info.
Waves to Tess and Dawn and Saltine and all who stop by later on.
Packing here..... I am SLOW at it.
Lana1 -
Lana - it snows here every 13 years but usually it does not stick.0
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Sara I do like the sound of what you say about your winters. I know that the summers can be amazingly hot, but no boots and bulky coats seem worth it to me.
I just trudged around to 3 Starbucks looking for a simple pound of Decaf Espresso beans. None!!! Their shelves are full of all of their silly Christmas coffees. All the other normal stock has dwindled down to almost nothing.
I don't ask for much: just a good, robust, dark European roast in a decaf. The shame of it all is that they have a ton of exactly what I want, loose in those huge bags, to fill the top of their espresso machines.
*sob*
Lana0 -
Good evening,
Lana- can you order Starbucks online? Just a thought.
Sinus headache that does not go away defined my day. Will get hot water bottle and see if that helps a little. I am getting exercise sweeping leaves - wet leaves are slippery and I would rather not slip.
Hoping to start a Thursday night after work knit/crochet gathering tomorrow. We shall see.
Herbal tea, hot water bottle and call it a night eventually - knitting first.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
THURSDAY
Good morning, rained most of night- short dog walk this morning.
Sinus headache better this morning, really bad yesterday reading was difficult. I inherited a workfile that I had been helping out on. Coworker had a hissy fit because I had no training and made mistakes. Person who is supposed to train helps most of the people in the department (other 2 "leads" do not know their job). I am to flag claims and ask for time with trainer, when I do he sits at my desk and people come up and ask him questions. Per my supervisor I am to ask him to tell people while at my desk to schedule time and not answer their questions. I do not bother him when he is at someone else's desk. So the story /crap continues.....Roll my eyes and run out of office when I can.
Trying to think about things to make for Thanksgiving- so what are you having/ making?
Oatmeal done and it is time to gear self towards work. Hope the packing got better Lana when do you leave?
Wave to all who follow. Lurking from work.
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Was down nearly all day yesterday due to migraine, most likely caused by the crazy up & down weather here. Wish it would pick a season and stick with it. Saturday is forecast to be 58, Sunday high of 35. Ugh!
Yesterday my appetite was off with the migraine but once the meds finally dissipated it, I was ravenous. Didn't log anything because I couldn't handle looking at a screen. Will try to log it all today.
Think all my walking may have backfired. My right knee hurts. Am limping now. I have to call the doctor and get it checked. Not happy about that at all.
Thanksgiving, I am required to make my "infamous" chocolate chip cookies. The family expects them and I cant disappoint. On the bright side, I have made so many of these cookies through the years that I no longer like them - kind of a permanent burn-out.
*snapping fingers for Cboys to prop up my leg and bring ice*1 -
Good evening,
Put all my exercise and food in. Wow, that hot chocolate was not worth the calories.
Will take 7 stockings I knitted last year to donate for family company is sponsoring for Christmas. Sewed in the loose ends on them as I drank the "worthless" hot chocolate.
Curling up with more knitting and dog.
Lana- let us know if you made the trip safely please and how much snow is there??
Wishing all a good night.1 -
FRIDAY
Good morning and TGIF!!
Stars in sky this morning, first all week. Rain on tap again Monday but a couple days of sunshine will be welcome.
Seeing empty spaces in corner that used to be "yarn mess", nice change.
Saw some butternut squash/ Brussels sprouts roasted with maple/soy syrup and bacon. Just an idea, I am trying to get things at store this weekend before I forget.
Wave to all who follow. Enjoy your Friday!!1 -
Hi All
Sara, the trip went well but jeez was it long. iPhone app says I walked 2.7 miles total yesterday. O'Hare and Union Station Chicago are gigantic spaces.
Gloomy skies with rain coming. There's no snow. I'm somewhat close to Dawn/Missouri. Western bumpout of Illinois.
I'll be without a scale for two weeks. Scary times!
Lana1 -
Good evening,
Lana - you are right Ohare is bad enough length wise but I have not been to Union Station in decades. All your food was walked off - I bet you sleep well. Glad there is no snow so you can live in your shoes safely. Keep walking and do your best without a scale.
Hot chocolate after dinner. Printed some Skinnytaste.com recipes for next week.
Wishing all a great night.1 -
Rewarding myself with a Starbucks nonfat chai latte... after not wanting them for months, have developed a craving for them again. Must be the cold weather.
Got most of the pre-holiday housecleaning done, thanks to partnership of DH. Grocery shopping on the near horizon.
What are your Thanksgiving plans?
Tess2 -
Lana - waves! No snow here, either... calling for rain and thunderstorms... temps are going to plummet, soon... pretty chilly for you?
Sara - that sounds really yummy! Love squash
Tess - my Thanksgiving got a bit messed up... so, will not be able to make it home till Fri night... we'll have Thanksgiving Sat... rather disappointed, but it's what happens with job change and selfish co-workers... oh well.. it'll still be ok...1 -
Dawn is there holiday pay you can take advantage of? I used to have to work the Friday after Thanksgiving at one job because I didnt have "family plans" - so I know the feeling, it may be a nice and quiet couple of days. Glad you get to have a celebration.
Tess - someone reminded me that many stores offer pre cooked ham/turkey/ roast beef in slices or as a pre made dinner package. Getting pre sliced then cuts down on the portion size and I can have booth turkey and ham!! Desserts? Will see what I might find at the International store - think meringue or macaroons.
My plan of watching Marple went out the door, I have better luck on weekends, so I will read or watch a dvd.1 -
Sara - I asked for 3 weeks about having Fri off... then, my Mgr remembered, it's mandatory. Because of another co-worker, I now work 1:00- 5:00 on Fridays...she works mornings... so, I asked if she could switch that day and I work mornings..."I'll get back to you" she won't... she never helps anyone... so, I will just travel that evening and spend a little time with family...I could go up, Thursday morning, but I would have to leave early Friday morning... not sure which is the better decision... but, Friday it is...0
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SATURDAY
Good morning,
Up with dog, she is done so back to sleep.
Picking up vegetables to roast this weekend and some will be delivered to me Wednesday - turnips/carrots/parsnips/ butternut squash - with maple syrup/soy sauce and pieces of bacon - skinny taste recipe.
Dawn - sorry your work schedule is less than wonderful. Maybe it will improve for the next year? Better to stay home and travel only once, my opinion - holidays are so exhausting why make it harder?
Couple more errands today than usual, bbl.0 -
Walking dog was watching woman who was lost looking for the right apt, happens a lot here, she was my Supervisor from job 15 years ago, she now works for state doing Obamacare, did not get how to reach her but she lives nearby. Next time I will get a contact as I would love to know what working for her department is like. She said she really needs good analysts, so who knows what could happen down the road?
Also got my costco boots early and they fit like slippers and are so warm
https://www.costco.com/Khombu-Ladies'-All-Weather-Boot.product.100334124.html online has sizes 8/9/10/11 whole sizes only.
Still in green on calories. Hot chocolate? Dog walk first.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
SUNDAY
Good morning,
Dog up and taken care of.
Groceries, house chores and gosh is my world dull......
Back for more ZZZ. bbl1 -
Dull, Sara? I was just thinking how serene your day sounded....
Here, mounds of laundry are in today’s to-do list.
It’s a cold, blustery day here in DC. Am expecting to see Pooh and Piglet go blowing by any minute now.
Waves to all. BBL
Tess
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Happy Sunday Everybody!
The sun is out - how cheerful!!
Sara - Interesting story about running into your supervisor from long ago. You are right: you never know what the future might hold!
Excellent to hear about your comfy warm boots!
Dawn - Enjoy your Thanksgiving time even though the days are wonky.
Tess - Stay on the ground in that wind today. Do you get to do laundry in your own home, or do you take it out?
Waves to everyone who stops by later on~~
Lana
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Hi Lana - we’re very lucky to have a washer & dryer in the house, so laundry isn’t as onerous as it could be.
Wind continues to blow but at least it’s getting the leaves off the trees in a hurry - more raking in store in the near future! In the meantime, snug inside trying to get a scarf done so someone can use it while the weather is chilly!
BBL
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Lana - thank you... enjoy yours as well...
Sara - no, as long as I say at this clinic, I will have to work Black Friday... mandatory...I'm not too upset, it just messes up some family traditions...oh well...
Tess- we had crazy wind, yesterday... our temp went from 70° at 6:00am to 42° by 10:00am... welcome to Nov in Mo...hehe0 -
Whoa, Dawn - that’s a huge drop in temperature in a really short time period! And I understand about traditions changing - one of our family members has a new retail job and has to work on Thanksgiving. Hope you are able to enjoy your family, even with the late start.
Time to get ready for Monday. Good night all!
Tess1 -
Good evening,
Fried ham with butternut squash and scrambled eggs. Pear is for dessert and hot chocolate on tap.
Rain is scheduled for tonight/tomorrow, so I am in for the day. Swept leaves - slippery when wet.
Many of my jobs involved working Black Friday and the only one in my family who did. Dawn, you will enjoy your family even more on Saturday.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
MONDAY
Good morning,
Down 1 pound this week. I dont have large portions of food in house, so that will help come Thursday. My regular grocery store is open part day on Thanksgiving so if I need to pick up something that is helpful. I remember when most stores closed for Thanksgiving so people could celebrate and be with their families and eat up for Black Friday shopping........
Loud noises kept dog barking last night, so I am hoping for some good sleep before work.
QOTW- how will you handle to onslaught of food Thursday?
AOTW- I will make sure to walk more that day.
Wave to all who follow.0 -
AOTD: Walking on Thursday (partially to get a break from the crowd) and eating on program all the days around Thursday.
Thankfully, my in-laws are not big eaters and definitely not food pushers. Everything is stowed away in cabinets, which helps.
Sara - Congratulations on that super weigh in!!
Waves to everyone~~
Lana1 -
Monday
I have been MIA and not watching my food or the scale at all. It's been bad. Not getting much exercise except my PT. Schedule has been nuts for 3 weeks of showings. 21 showings in 21 days! But GOOD NEWS! We SOLD our house yesterday! So, no more showings and instead we can start packing. Hoping to get back to tracking and eating right and eventually braving the scale. Maybe Thursday morning before the feasting?
AOTD: My family and I are walking a 5K on Thursday morning at the local YMCA!
I'll have to take some time in the near future to read back through the posts I have missed. Hoping to get back to reading and posting regularly very soon.
Annie
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Annie - love your great and I do mean GREAT news!! at work more later.0
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Annie, congratulations on selling the house! We all fall off the wagon once in awhile. The real win is getting back on again. We’re cheering you!
Sara, congratulations on the weigh-in!
Lana, hope you’re having a good time with the in-laws and staying warm!
AOTW: doing my best to pre-log and plan what I’ll eat and doing as many steps as possible. Gym is closed both Thursday and Friday so exercise will have to be foot power.
Waves to all,
Tess1 -
Good evening,
Rake leaves and laundry load every night, so I will have less to do on my "down time" this week.
Got 5 premade salads Saturday which will come in handy- I will have one left over for Thurs or Friday. Did not plan whole week well.....have some things in freezer and can always make fried rice.
Waiting for drier to finish and then wind down for day.
Wishing all a good night.1
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