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  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,995 Member

    PS, Sara, I don't have time to Google around, but be careful that ants might find cornstarch to be an edible food treat.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    Lana thank you, looked up Peppermint and Vinegar (not together) are both ant repellents. Got to scoot to work.
  • damaddox7
    damaddox7 Posts: 33 Member
    Starting Over Again for more times than I'd like to say. I'm logging my food down doing everything I can to be successful this time. Any words of encouragement welcomed.
  • brennerjlb
    brennerjlb Posts: 720 Member
    hello all! Have some catching up to do on this thread. Had a great time in CO. Put on steps - lots of them and hard steps at that. Hiked in mountain country - was huffing and puffing due to altitude, but it is so beautiful there. Sunny days in the high 60's and 70's. Hard to be back to reality.
    I will catch up soon. but for now I have to catch up at work :wink:
  • Twiley510
    Twiley510 Posts: 377 Member
    damaddox7 wrote: »
    Starting Over Again for more times than I'd like to say. I'm logging my food down doing everything I can to be successful this time. Any words of encouragement welcomed.

    Welcome! Come on by and play when you can.

    Tracking your food can be eye-opening. Are you using a scale and measuring tools?

    I succeed when I stay accurate with my measurements.

    Enjoy our little group!
  • drd715
    drd715 Posts: 6 Member
    Hey everyone I’m a serial starter. back in 2017 I lost 20lbs and recently gained most of it back. I’m looking for a support system to help change my lifestyle. Sooo add me!

    Any suggestions on boosting energy? I work full time and go to school... by the end of the day I’m exhausted and just want to relax...

    Thank you!
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    9776 total steps.

    Dishwasher almost done, hand dishes washed and a load of laundry, bedding to smell like lavender - in dryer.

    Lavender is also one of the scents ants dont like. Outside with dog just now I found a candy holder covered with ants. So it went into dog poop bag and got thrown out. Hard to keep ants away also when neighbors leave cat food out for the strays and just leave plates there. I really want to start a blog " I live with pigs" and write about neighbors and coworkers messy habits. I wont get to be a saint, but I would never think of spitting out gum in bathroom stall..... for example.

    Okay time to wind down and call today done. I will be next to Lana on the lounge chairs, just got my romance book ration for the month. Oh for a foot massage.

    Wishing all a good night.
  • arniedog74
    arniedog74 Posts: 2,086 Member
    Anyone have thoughts on a walking App? I have been trying to walk on my lunches. I'm just bored. I have no one to walk with. I just need motivation... something to keep me walking... Thanks
  • hickchic67
    hickchic67 Posts: 802 Member
    edited May 2019
    although i burned a LOT of calories trying to get as much heavy gardening/yard work as i could between rain showers, i "went off the rails" with a burger, fries, and frozen custard last night. i am back on track today and somehow managed to be way under calorie budget without feeling hungry.

    Sara - use diatomaceous earth for pests. it is safe and non-toxic to animals. some people even eat it. i've heard some use it like a flea powder on their animals. ants & other insects wont walk through a line of it. from what i have been told, it compromises the insects exoskeleton and they desiccate. i use it in my garden and on my deck to keep the creepy crawlies away. it works and its cheaper than the poisons.

    Dawn - the apps i have heard of are: Map My Walk. MapMyFitness. Walkmeter. Walking & Hiking GPS by Abvio.
    Argus by Azumio. Fitbit App MobileTracker (No Fitbit Required). Endomondo. Charity Miles. MotionX GPS. Virtual Walk.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    WEDNESDAY

    Good morning,

    Bought milk Saturday and didnt look at date on carton.....oh well can make oatmeal with water.

    Three apts today starting at 11am so I am hoping for a nap before hand will eat half lunch before and then rest between apt #2 and apt #3. All in same shopping mall so what a deal. Hope to get walking in after all done to keep my # up.

    Dawn - Kathryn had a better answer for you with apps, my 2 cents - better to walk then not walk at all. How about music?

    Wave to all who follow.
  • brennerjlb
    brennerjlb Posts: 720 Member
    Happy Wednesday!
    Whirlwind around here catching up from vacation!
    Peeping in.
  • arniedog74
    arniedog74 Posts: 2,086 Member
    Kathryn- thank you! I will check into those. Trying to find ways to kick myself in the butt to get moving.

    Sara- I am looking for something that will tell me to move faster. Music would be good, tho.

    I will put in my thoughts about Diatemaccius Earth. I will not tell anyone not to use. I know people that swear by it. I have not had good luck with it, myself. Including, I used for fleas and ants... didn't phase either. But, I know it's much better than horrible poison.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    3500 total steps

    Facial was fabulous as was hair color and pedicure.

    I took extra walk to get my # up but am so relaxed I am just enjoying it.

    Will do this again in 2 months (frequency keeps me in budget).

    Wishing all a good night.
  • hickchic67
    hickchic67 Posts: 802 Member
    Sara - this article popped up in my news feed. Maybe it can help with your ants. https://www.simplemost.com/7-different-ways-get-rid-ants-house/?partner=scripps&partner-sub=RTV6&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=scripps&utm_content=RTV6
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    THURSDAY

    Good morning,

    Changing recliners again as the one is too worn in and I may put that one in the bedroom......

    Cafe lunch - line at atm too long yesterday, so I am hoping my atm at work is working.

    Dawn I was thinking if you had your favorite music to listen to when you walked that was more "upbeat" you might walk faster??

    Wave to all who follow. Lurking from work.
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,995 Member
    arniedog74 wrote: »
    Anyone have thoughts on a walking App? I have been trying to walk on my lunches. I'm just bored. I have no one to walk with. I just need motivation... something to keep me walking... Thanks

    Hi Dawn~~

    Would you have any interest in listening to audio books while you walk?

    Check with your local library to get a library card; most libraries now have an app so that you can register yourself once, and then you can borrow "books" to read on your device and audio books to listen to on your device/phone.

    Then, if you can find an interesting book to listen to, you could tell yourself that you will listen to it while you walk on your lunch times. So, if you were into murder mysteries for example, you'd have to keep walking every day in order to listen to the story develop and find out who the murderer was. I think that the old Agatha Christie books would be good for this because they aren't as long as some current writers are, and you'd get a lot of bang for your time.

    Lana
  • suzu_2
    suzu_2 Posts: 311 Member
    Morning all!!
    @damaddox7 and @drd715 - Welcome to you both! What do you like to be called?

    Lynn - So glad you are back and it sounds like you had a great time! I know your daughter and soon to be S-I-L were glad to see you. How is your dad doing?

    Dawn - I like MapMyWalk if you are just keeping up with steps and route. The thing that keeps me from getting bored into a coma is listening to books-on-tape while I walk. I do the "one earphone on, and one out" so I am still aware of things going on around me, but this is the one thing guaranteed to get extra miles on whenever I have the time and opportunity. I have Audible, which is at a charge, but my neighbor has an app which is available through our city public library and the books are free to members. You don't get to "keep" them as your own, but you do get to hold them in your audio-library for a couple of weeks, which is about the norm to complete.

    POURING rain this morning and accidents dotting the roadways, so heading out early - Safe day all!
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,995 Member

    Time to get in the shower for doctors appointments.

    *tossing mystery novel onto favorite lounge chair for later....*

    Lana

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  • suzu_2
    suzu_2 Posts: 311 Member
    Lana - LOL!! I think we were both typing at the same time - Suzu
  • brennerjlb
    brennerjlb Posts: 720 Member
    Good Morning!
    Sara - way to go treating yourself to facial! You deserve it - always of course, but especially after these last couple of weeks.
    Suzu - My dad is still in ICU. Seems like a very long time. Seems heart is doing ok. Just the rest of him - which is why honestly I was a bit surprised they would do surgery. He is diabetic, overweight and has kidney issues due to diabetes and pain meds. So...he is on dialysis because his kidneys aren't flushing the water out. The water is causing his lungs to struggle. So...the recovery is very slow unfortunately. I am pretty sure he is sorry he did all this. Hopefully it will be worth it.
    Dawn - I do not know of any apps to help you walk faster- you could try interval walking. Set your timer and walk- almost jog for 3 minutes and then walk fast(your normal walk) for 3 and then superfast, etc. Time intervals can be up to you and what work bests. do lounges for one of those sets? It breaks things up and also then increases your heart rate.
    Found tick on my dog today - guess it is time to put that collar on again. I hate all that medicine and poison going into my dog, but necessary I guess.
    Rainy here too, hoping to see sun later.
    Hello to all! Lurking.
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    phone hold puts me to sleep..... the music is not what Dawn should be using on her walks!!
  • marsellilove
    marsellilove Posts: 122 Member
    @arniedog74 seconding Lana's suggestion to put the library card to extra work for you. Our library uses Overdrive and Libby (I use Overdrive) for ebooks and audio book and I love it to get through long days at work and to walk to. Especially when music wont stream due to spotty network connections :P

    Also podcast apps (like Stitcher) are also great because you download them on your wifi and then you are set. Nothing motivates you to walk faster than a true crime podcast ahahah
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    Dawn I hummed /sang to myself what I could remember of YMCA on my afternoon break/walk - there were too many "young men" in the lobby and that got me started. Nice upbeat and slightly obnoxious song........
  • arniedog74
    arniedog74 Posts: 2,086 Member
    Thanks ladies! Super great advice! I don't know why, I never think about audio books/podcasts. I will check out the library. Haven't been in years.

    Sara- I LOL'D at hold music comment. Glad you had a great "Me" day...

    Lynn- hope your Dad will be better, soon. Sounds like a tough situation... unfortunately, fleas and ticks are out, here. Actually, they never truly go away. Very annoying. Could definitely do without both.

    Lana- I do enjoy Agatha Christie...




  • arniedog74
    arniedog74 Posts: 2,086 Member
    Tilliesmommy1 wrote: »
    Dawn I hummed /sang to myself what I could remember of YMCA on my afternoon break/walk - there were too many "young men" in the lobby and that got me started. Nice upbeat and slightly obnoxious song........

    You crack me up! :D
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    9803 total steps.

    Will have 3 hours of shadowing next week - I will think of it as training and hope things go well. They are gone tomorrow and you know what happens when the cats are away......

    just a little of the tune going through my head after 2nd break-

    Young man, there's no need to feel down.
    I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.
    I said, young man, 'cause you're in a new town
    There's no need to be unhappy.

    Young man, there's a place you can go.
    I said, young man, when you're short on your dough.
    You can stay there, and I'm sure you will find
    Many ways to have a good time.

    It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.
    It's fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.

    Too many verses for me to remember, but there you go.....just a sample

    Wishing all a good night
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,995 Member

    I slept for three hours, and now I'm awake. Hmm. ....some cereal and milk....will go back to bed in a few minutes.

    Lynn - I hope that things get better for your father very soon.

    Lana
  • Tilliesmommy1
    Tilliesmommy1 Posts: 5,395 Member
    edited May 2019
    FRIDAY

    Good morning, TGIF

    Lynn, our bodies are amazing and although things are slow to change, at least his doctors have not written the whole thing off (so to speak). Sending good thoughts as well.

    Lana- hope you found sleep again.

    I was thinking if I needed walking music disco would be one of the most invigorating - dawn see if there are any "greatest disco hits" you can download - those who dont remember disco or are doing ????? youtube is a good resource.

    Hard to know if I should jump ship at work or if in time "this too shall pass". Straddling a fence is not the most comfortable but that is where I am. Bull in the china shop is giving his workfile to someone else and will not be running to/from printer like he used to. Wowie how nice is that?

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    definitely squirrely week, wave to all who follow.
  • suzu_2
    suzu_2 Posts: 311 Member
    Morning All!
    Happy Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • LanaCabana537
    LanaCabana537 Posts: 3,995 Member

    Sara - Yes, it is hard to know what direction to take with work, and straddling the fence is not comfortable.

    I have only a very foggy recollection of what it is like to work in an office - I worked as a secretary when I first moved to New York, so I understand how having an annoying office situation can be like Chinese water torture. Just a little drip, drip can eventually drive you crazy.

    Questions to ask yourself of your current job are: Are the benefits good? Is the taking of personal time off easy to do? Is the work itself comfortably do-able aside from the vision challenges? Are the vision challenges detrimental over time? Is the commute from home to work a tolerable one?

    The grass very well may be greener on the other side. Maybe now is the time to look for something with better pay, location, or benefits, but it's possible that a new job will come with the same annoying co-workers, but if other things about a new job are significant improvements, then you should look for a new job.

    As for staying with the current job, two things you might consider: when a co-worker is doing something in their cubicle that is hurting your work, you could personally say something to them (or if it's better to use the chain of command--have supervisor say something). It's bad to just be annoyed without at least having tried to let the annoying person know that they are hurting your work.

    Lastly, if you cannot change your circumstances, you can change your reaction. Try to take the power away from the Chinese water torture - look at it differently. You can google around for how to do this.

    I've saved the worst for last: There exists age discrimination that is never spoken of. I know of so many women (not sure if it happens to men) who have worked at jobs of all sorts who have been squeezed out of their job once they've reached a certain age. Either their workload was taken away from them or they were repeatedly passed over for promotion. It is a cousin of The Glass Ceiling. So often women are either let go or not hired because the company would rather have a perky 20- or 30- something year old to do the job, sometimes for less money.

    So Sara, look around for a different job, but jump ship only if the new job would have significant improvements for you.

    "better the devil you know than the devil you don't"

    The above tome written with love~~

    Lana

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