Serial Starters
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*waves to everyone*
Tess - glad you are feeling better too! I have been falling asleep soon as I get home from work. No energy to do my walking yet. Trying to take it easy for a few more days at least. Hope to be back to normal routine next week.
Sara - what makes it a Chinese Salad? sounds good!
Lana - I combat the evening/post dinner munchies with a big cup of chai tea with some stevia & a splash of cashew milk. it seems to work for me. good luck with the tea and jigsaw puzzles!
saltine - wow! that's the way to walk! fantastic progress!
kristina - what an achievement! congrats on your success!
Annie - all moved in and at home now at the new place? so sorry to hear about the loss of your cat. <<hugs>>
Big change at work. They life-cycled my laptop and switched everyone over to WIN 10. I am NOT a fan. Also talk about making weekly sync meeting face to face instead of call in. Not thrilled at idea of 2 hours in a day gone to nothing but driving.
I actually stayed below my daily calories yesterday, even with trying a new recipe for a cake-in-a-mug last night. it was delish but came in at 320 calories when I put the recipe into MFP.
*having Cboys move lounge chair under Lana's tree for a nap*
163.5 today
216.0 highest
145.0 goal1 -
At work on hold on the phone forever.....I often wonder if they just sit there on the other end of the line and wait....
Kathryn love the new dog picture, is it current?
I need to get back to the herbal tea after dinner as well. no details, but true.
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Sara - the picture of Callahan is from last October. He doesn't like having his picture taken so we were happy it turned out! If you point a camera at him, he will turn his head. I guess he must have been startled by a flash when he was younger or something before we got him.
Did you ever find some multivitamins that you liked?
On hold here as well, said someone should be with me in 5 minutes so I have it on speaker phone listening to crappy music. LOL2 -
Kathryn - my dog is the same... she will sit still forever, until you point phone at her... silly pup...
Sara - I have often wondered the same thing... hold is so annoying...
Lana - one rock at a time... you'll get there...
Tess - glad you are feeling better
Waves to Saltine and everyone else!
Today is Gpa's 88th birthday! Hope to make it up to see him this weekend... weather permitting1 -
centrum silver women 50+ so far is working - I need a better system of remembering to take them.....
My dog also hates cameras.
I was on hold for 30 min and hung up - lunch soon. Worst music I have ever heard and some jerk telling me my call was important....blah blah blah.
Dawn hope you get to see your Gpa - been a hard year for all of you.
bbl1 -
About the dog stories about having their photos taken.....
A few years back DH and I often had opportunity to baby sit for two girl Shih Tzus who belonged to an actress we knew. Well they must have learned from being in a family and a business with "hams" that it was a big deal to have your photo taken.
So they were just the opposite of normal dogs, I guess---when they would see people taking photos of other people in the room, they would stand up and get all waggy-tail with noses quivering in the air to get attention to have their photo taken!
(They were trained to be backstage, and they knew never to bark in the theater.)
Such cuties they were.
Lana2 -
Good evening,
Lana- now those are well trained dogs!!
Quiche for dinner and knitting/reading/nice hot shower on my to do list.
Dog is having trouble with cat who is camping on patio ledge sun bathing during the day - she is too short and cant intimidate the cat. Poor girl.
*snaps fingers to cboys, come shoo cat away for dog.
later- in for night need to put teakettle on before I snack more.......1 -
Oh Sara - poor Tillie--tortured by a darned cat! It's just not fair.
See you all tomorrow~~
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LanaCabana537 wrote: »About the dog stories about having their photos taken.....
A few years back DH and I often had opportunity to baby sit for two girl Shih Tzus who belonged to an actress we knew. Well they must have learned from being in a family and a business with "hams" that it was a big deal to have your photo taken.
So they were just the opposite of normal dogs, I guess---when they would see people taking photos of other people in the room, they would stand up and get all waggy-tail with noses quivering in the air to get attention to have their photo taken!
(They were trained to be backstage, and they knew never to bark in the theater.)
Such cuties they were.
Lana
That's a great story! They say, dogs don't know how to think certain ways... but, they do... they really do0 -
THURSDAY
Good morning,
Second post, first would not go through..... lovely.
Glad it is almost Friday. Protein bars is good idea just not as often. Looking to find best price on vegan cookie that has good amount of fiber/protein - told Walmart has best price. My Walmart is disgusting, so I will keep pricing.
Work is just strange. Some days there is no management to be found. New Sup hire is doing 6 - 2:30 like he is hourly.....Almost feels like rats leaving a sinking ship.
Oatmeal is ready - make it your best Thursday.1 -
Sup is out for whole week, I saw this coming but just amazed what people get away with.
*ducking to miss bad karma for Sup.1 -
Sara - Have a strange Thursday and Friday at work. Sounds interesting in a strange way.
I have my hopes up that there will not be any big surprises when I get to NYC. I intend to make this an easy travel day and put off the unpleasant things until tomorrow.
At airport, I ate too much. Did not even THINK a fleeting thought about Program or Weight Loss or Health.
Will be back on track on plane and once home in shoebox apartment. Quick trip to store for milk and vegetables, I hope.
North Carolina scale is stuck on 246.0. However, tape measure is showing waist measurement at 47 instead of 48.
Hugs to you all. May not get back to beach until tomorrow.
Sara - keep an eye on the Cabana Boys. They seem to be up to something.
Oh wait! I think they might have spotted Mario down the beach! Oh no!
Lana1 -
Oh goodness. Here he comes! Argh!1 -
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Run ladies, Run! (activity points - Running from Mario!)1 -
An oldie but a goodie - like the necklace most of all.
I have card to send to you - will let you know when I actually do.
Hope your trip is not too exhausting.1 -
Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »An oldie but a goodie - like the necklace most of all.
I have card to send to you - will let you know when I actually do.
Hope your trip is not too exhausting.
Sara - the trip north went perfectly well from start to finish - it was a stellar trip! I am grateful for all having went well.
Ladies, just to let you in on a bit of Serial Starters Beach Club history: Sara was the first of us to notice Mario. Poor guy somehow showed up when Sara was having interviews for Cabana Boys.
Now, to be clear, Sara is very, very strict and very clear when it comes to qualifications. I guess he cannot read English.
We were polite that time, and thanked him for stopping by, but......I guess he comes back every winter!
He does have that certain Je ne sais quoi, but I do find him a tad scary.
I like the blue cocktail and the jewelry on the right hand
Can you tell I've been "single" way too long?
LOL!
Lana2 -
Good evening,
We need to make sure we post the cboys audition notice somewhere Mario wont see it. I shutter to think how that would go. Mario - to be honest was a very tacky but funny card I sent to Lana to cheer her up!
Knitting and reading on tap tonight. Ordered blueberries in my fruit/veg box this month. Sounded good with all the root vegetables.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Thanks for the laugh, Lana. Mario - what a character!
Anyone else watching the Olympics? I especially like the Winter ones.
A night of rest and relaxation. Still haven’t regained energy and am getting impatient.
Waves to all,
Tess1 -
FRIDAY
Good morning, TGIF!
One more chicken salad that I made today. Now to try and plan next week. Lovely.
With change to new medical group with insurance people are having to wait weeks to see PCP, if things are urgent we are being sent to urgent care. Sad when its the company you work for. Had to cancel appointment with Ophthalmologist as it is with the previous medical group. Just shaking my head.
Off to eat oatmeal and cuddle up with dog. Wave to all who follow.1 -
Good morning All~~
One eye open so far. The scale reflected the liberal use yesterday of soy sauce with the sushi and way too much ice cream for dessert.
I need a 24/7 diet-police-officer or a Glinda Good Witch to permanently attach to my shoulder, with a fly swatter to fwack me on the head whenever I loose my MFP Weight Loss sense of Consciousness and grab and eat just whatever in the world I want.
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Lana - I adore the story about those dogs! And as soon as you find those MFP fly swatters, I need one too!!
Tess - sorry to hear you are not back to normal yet but at same time glad to hear that I am not the only one having a tough time bouncing back from this.
Sara - what exactly is the fruit/veg box you talk about? is it something local?
got on scale this morning and it says I am down 1.5 pounds. not sure I can actually trust that number but I'll take it!!2 -
Kathryn, I get organic food delivered to my door once a month - I may have to cancel delivery to pay rent, but that may be down the road........1
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Sara, sounds nice to have it come to your door! i like going to the store, seeing, and picking through all the produce. no idea why i do, because, overall, i hate shopping. i have most other things on subscription in order to avoid going to the store - everything from toilet paper to pet food.1
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The delivery is not too pricey but I only get it once a month, so that helps.1
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Happy Friday everyone!
My week has gone good so far, no change in weight but after the 3 lb loss last week I am okay with that for now. I have done my running in the mornings (all 5 days) and my lunch time walks (again all 5 days).
So it looks as though I have to make new treats this weekend
, NOT apple as my pups are way to fussy for their own good (spoiled little poop-head fir balls!!! 
) & would not eat the apple oat treats, so I gave them to our neighbor & her dogs just loved them.
Lana~ Great job on your walking!! oh & please send one of those diet police over to me for the weekends...hahaha Don't suppose you caught the Collage basketball game in NC last night? I want to go to NC just to watch Duke play...sigh...maybe one day!
Oh I have a puppy story...my little Thumbelina has a baby (this baby is a little stuffed horse my mom bought her when she was just a pup & my mom would press the middle & it sings so of course my mom would sing along with the song to her) Well Thumbelina carries it around & you know when she has it because she snorts & snorts and when she thinks no one is looking she will hide it...all I have to do is ask her where her baby is and she will bring it out within a day or two. She used to hide it under my moms rocking chair, in the rocking chair while my mom was sleeping or behind the tv in the living room and after my mom passed she had many times propped it up in front of her bedroom door. So lately I have been noticing she waits until I fall asleep and will hide her baby either in my blanket or under my pillow, under my arm even somewhere on my bed! My BF says it is so funny watching her trying to hide it and if he tries to stop her she give him this look as to say why what's your problem & lay down on top of it like she wasn't doing anything.
Tes~ I hope you feel better soon!
Have a great relaxing weekend!!
**Waves to all who stop by**
~Saltine~
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Saltine - that is a great puppy story. I am walking breaks again and will consider walking after dinner.
The dog treat recipe I have has peanut butter, wheat flour,egg and pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix) and if they didnt make so many I would make them more often--
lady at vet place got this offline -
Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
The easiest homemade dog treats ever - simply mix, roll and cut. Easy peasy, and so much healthier than store-bought!
Ingredients
• 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups whole wheat flour, or more, as needed
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat pumpkin puree, peanut butter and eggs on medium-high until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Gradually add 2 1/2 cups flour at low speed, beating just until incorporated. Add an additional 1/4 cup flour at a time just until the dough is no longer sticky.
• Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Place into oven and bake until the edges are golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.*
• Let cool completely.
Notes
*Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of the treats. Serving size will also vary depending on the desired shapes and cookie cutters used.
Adapted from use real butter
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LanaCabana537 wrote: »Good morning All~~
One eye open so far. The scale reflected the liberal use yesterday of soy sauce with the sushi and way too much ice cream for dessert.
I need a 24/7 diet-police-officer or a Glinda Good Witch to permanently attach to my shoulder, with a fly swatter to fwack me on the head whenever I loose my MFP Weight Loss sense of Consciousness and grab and eat just whatever in the world I want.
Lana
Yes! I need one of those, too!0
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