Serial Starters
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AOTD - I am such a fussy eater that I struggle trying new foods at all. One thing that I like now though that I didn't eat before is a salad variation that a friend of mine made. She used a raspberry vinaigrette dressing on it, that I don't like so don't use. It is just cucumber, tomato and feta cheese. I use the Kraft crumbled feta in the bag.2
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Weigh for program at work.
195.2 today(same as last week)
209 high
170 goal.
Gotta get something jump started here (:
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Lana - comfy couch in corner waiting for those of us who are kranky today.......1
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Lynn - I work in a Vet Clinic... part of the problem, is so many people don't seem to actually want to work. Other problem, I work with almost all women..1 male Dr... and, we all know how caddy some women can be. That is part of the reason why my friend quit. The new girl had no idea her hubby would be taking this job in another city, or she would never have applied. But, gotta do what you gotta do. I'm a sticker, so I stay. I love my job. Just do struggle with the women at times...0
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Since 2010 I have worked in offices that are all male. It is refreshing to work with them rather than gossipy women. I just had to learn different sports and cars so I could hold conversations with them LOL
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Spent last 20 minutes of longer lunch compliments of our company walking and getting coffee - got more steps in.2
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Working with women...LOL I totally get it. I work in an office setting predominately women. Not sure why we just don't learn to get along....
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Hey all. Saw your posts and had to butt my way in here lol. This is like my 500th time starting over and could really use some new friends. Haven't been seriously on here in a couple years and all the friends I used to have are long gone. The groups I was a member of are dead. I really want this to be my last time. I'm sick of it.4
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Good evening,
Veno- this is an open thread no need to feel like you are butting in - stop by and post when you can.
Hiding painted rocks in parking lot has attracted attention and so there is one out there right now....
What to do for Christmas? Do not want to feed the hungry/homeless as my world feels a little too close to that, and I donate my time knitting all year long. I am asking people about good Chinese food places as they tend to be open......
Long day and Sup will be doing half day tomorrow and off Friday, wish I had her time off to use.
Strata in toaster oven but hoping for a quiet night. Wishing all a good evening.
* on comfy couch with Lana venting.2 -
My team is mostly male. only one other female. i feel like a mother hen for most of them! considering how different the personalities are, we get along & work together amazingly well.
my previous job was almost all female and they could get mean! am pretty happy where I am right now (other than the lack of PTO, that is!)
didnt walk/run today so i could get home and get packed for trip tomorrow. laundry finishing up now. not looking forward to the drive but excited about the offroading!
AOTD - discovered broccoli slaw, sliced brussel sprouts, nuts, and dried fruit (like cranberries) add a huge flavor boost to salad greens. dont even need dressing with all that stuff in there!
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THURSDAY
Good morning,
It has been my goal to get more men in my department we started with 1 we now have 5.
Computers are such a stress, did a clean up and got an error message after the online tech left. I do watch to see what they do where they go and so I had to wait until today to get it fixed. I restarted computer just now and it did not reoccur- and it took me time last night to figure out what the message meant. Did not sleep well so I am up early and as I know all is okay - I will hot water bottle/lavender myself to sleep after breakfast.
Lady had been a temp that got hired and had been at work 5 months but yesterday was her last day and her supervisor did nothing to help her. Hate to see that, she is my age (last chapter of working career) and I know how hard it is to get work. Was lucky enough to say goodbye before she left, all I could do.
QOTD: so full of them this week - what exercise did you start to be healthier?
AOTD: I started walking breaks to increase steps and now walk after dinner - company lunch was an hour for a change and I took almost 15 minutes and walked so no after dinner walk needed.
Can work what I want in my file with any luck- phew. Will lurk from work. Did not mean to write another essay.
Wave to all who follow.2 -
AOTD: Completed my second week of Boot Camp Challenge this morning. I'm having a knee issue and modify some of the higher impact exercises, but I'm moving. Also walked uptown to pay bills last night after dinner.
Waving to all!2 -
Good morning everyone,
Really, really fell off my healthier lifestyle these past TWO weeks. To be honest, I've eaten like a *kitten fool. I'm willing to bet 5000 calories per day.
Going to start again on Monday, (it's a mind thing for me, I have to have a free day leeway in), I'm making a real plan up AGAIN.
Oh well, I'm owning it though.
Have a great day all.
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Good morning all~~
One eye is open.....
I'll be on the lounge chair over on the sunny section of the beach....BBL
Lana2 -
AOTD - I have walked a lot this time losing weight. So far since I started walking in April I have walked 232 Miles. I track it on an excel sheet. I want to start doing some strength training, but haven't convinced myself to do so yet.3
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Good morning!
Lana - I will join you on a nice warm lounge chair so I can take a nice nap!
Welcome Veno.
Stewarm - I hear you on you start overs. I have done that forever. I will start tomorrow after I pig out today, I can't start today because it is Friday - I will start Monday. I am NOT shooting down a plan, but the way I have been dealing with dieting - is not thinking of it as a diet. Been through thousands of them. Recently met with a Health Coach that really got me thinking. She teaches intuitive eating. Think about why I am eating. Am I hungry? Am I too hungry (deprivation leads to binging) If I am not eating to fuel my body, what else should I do instead of eat. She recently recommended a book called Intuitive eating. I just got it in the mail yesterday. I will start it and decide whether I recommend it on this thread. Anyway. this rambling I did is probably more for everyone - I am not preaching at you, I hope you do not feel that way. I have done this so many times.
Since meeting with her I have lost 4 pounds - it has been 6 weeks. So it is not fantabulous weight loss, but I do think more often about why and what I am eating. I am motivated to prep ahead and make veggies ready for next day, etc. I still, like today put a danish in my mouth. But I think there are more times I am ok with putting it down and find fuel for my body instead of junk. I have 50 years in me of not paying attention to what I eat. So I am hoping the slow progress means I am making permanent changes in my lifestyle.
There ramble over....sorry for the length.
Lurking rest of day
Hello to all!
Lynn5 -
@brennerjlb THANKS for the insight.1
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@brennerjlb - That could be me writing that. I don't think of it as a diet this time either. I think it's helping. I have never tried any of the fad diets out there, I watched my Mom do that for years and they never worked. My Mom lost weight when my brother had to start preparing her meals. He practiced portion control only. No food was restricted. That is my inspiration now. Since he won't move across the country and feed me, I have to do it using MFP and it's working slowly but surely.2
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AOTD - a friend got me into doing virtual races. I have actually been walking/running pretty consistently, so much so that I actually invested in a pair of "real" running shoes, which have made a world of difference! As an added challenge, I have been running while holding a 5 pound weight in each hand. hoping that will eventually go toward help tone arms and burn 1 or 2 more calories.
I also reset my calorie intake to 1200 to kick me off my plateau. It was previously set at 1390 based on the wellness center recommendations & calculations of BMR & BMI.2 -
Good evening,
I went to go watch baseball, knit and drink coffee. The association I am attached to was having their Oktoberfest complete with bratwurst beer and potato/macaroni salad - I got a cup of coffee and a hot dog and found out I had a package waiting for me. Had no clue on the party or the package- probably looked like a space cadet.....
Good news, left the beer/potato/macaroni salad and cookies alone -so while the calories flew into the red it could be even worse.
Package has my new pedometer and I will post my steps just to bore you all every day starting tomorrow.
Wishing all a great night.3 -
FRIDAY
Good morning,
All that food has not yet registered on my scale - just wait. Pedometer is around my neck and we shall see how many steps I have taken.
Sup is at home as of yesterday after lunch - she will be back Monday. Dont hold your breath. Coworker and I went together for MegaMillion lottery tickets ($6 each)- will be fun just to sing the "Take this job and "kitten" it" this weekend for fun.
Also got a book to read on Eleanor Roosevelt - but was zonked so will pick up again today. Wave to all who follow.
TGIF
Steps:194 -
Hey All~
Flying by.....off to doctor appointment.....
bbL
Lana
243.4 today
250.0 highest
185.0 goal3 -
Received my first race medal 🏅 A lot bigger than I expected!6 -
Nice medal/ribbon Runa!
My pedometer is working well and my day is not quite done yet walking but if I do all that I did today 10.000 steps is obtained and a little more. So now the plan is to eat less, and to be consistent with the steps.
Will post final count - take watch/pedometer off after last walk.
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Runa - that is so cool! Do you pay for a specific App or just find runs? I just can't seem to have money at right time... congrats! Super cool!
Sara - good steps! In all the walking I think I do, I get nowhere near 10,000... definitely a huge difference from working at shelter
Lana - hope Dr appt went well!
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Not to be pushy... but, Scentsy is having a second FLASH SALE, this coming Monday! There will be different items discounted... up to 80% Thanks for your support!
https://DawnLeach.Scentsy.us/party/99145130 -
dawn, am I reading this right for pacific time it starts at 3am? if so, well that I can do!!0
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SATURDAY
Good morning,
Had a to do pile on table, half already done- seems the package sent by my company for my annual benefits is pretty much legal docs and 2 booklets telling me to find the answers online. Wow, what a waste of money except the big change is that if people are married they have to show legal proof - so one wonders what prompted that?
Will make sure to get extra walking in today as I dont walk as much on weekends.
Will make Chicken Broccoli Teriyaki this weekend - there is a recipe on Skinnytaste.
Back for a little more zzzz - wave to all who follow.3 -
Good morning Sara -
Waves to all who follow.
Gloomy rainy day here. My mood has been in the weeds....I'm trying to pull myself out....
BBL
Lana
246.4 today
250.0 highest
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Weed = something you smoke??
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