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arniedog74 wrote: »Finally got a day off. Had planned on finally taking pup to park to walk. Day did NOT go as planned. Something broke with our well for water. Can't get fixed till Saturday. DH has dug hole. Was going to be about $600 to have it dug and fixed. Should be considerably less with him digging hole. Hoping for an easy fix.... fingers crossed.... what a way to spend day off...
Now, I'm getting ready to cry my eyes out... the final episode of my favorite show, The Big Bang Theory is on at 7:00. No real idea why I became so obsessed with this show. Will be incredibly sad for it to end. And, Sunday is end to my other favorite show... Game of Thrones... think it's time to move on and get out...lol
I just watched the finale of Big Bang, there is a special on after Young Sheldon too. I think they did a very good job on the finale.0 -
FRIDAY!!
Good morning,
8792 total steps, thought I posted last night.....
Had a nice chat with former coworker. I told her my voices were horrible the last couple of weeks and they finally shut up. I also said that that could sound wrong- but my voices are the ghosts from my past not actual voices. Luckily she understood and laughed. She answered a couple of my questions well enough that I will continue with the idea of working for the state.
Lana former coworker told me that WW at work costs more - is this true? I had been "budgeting" out WW based on the $$ I paid before but if it is less in the community......
I will be looking for some seriously funky magnifying glasses at CVS to see if they help, why not have a little fun?
TGIF before I forget and woohoo!! I am taking in the first cross body pouch I knitted for chemo patients to hold what ever little things they need while getting chemo - phone/music even a water bottle etc. It has been such a negative filled week that I have to do something positive to balance it.
Lurking when I get to work, Wave to all who follow.1 -
Tracy! Those are adorable - how are you making these, Cricut??
Sara, It's Friday praise be!
Lana - I'm hopeful for you on the WW. You seem excited by the possibilities.
Hey Lynn!
Marsilli - I hear ya - found that vending friend again recently
All - exciting news. Son came home form vacation with girlfriend and is engaged (and we really like the girl).
Took today off. Dentist at 8, meeting friends at 930, and off to small town nearby for lunch on the square and antique store crawl.
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TGIF
Sara - you are so awesome - those pouches sound perfect!
Hello Suzu - great news about the son! it is always great to see them find someone "good".
Hello to all who pass through. will be lurking
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Good morning All~~
Only one eye is open so far......
Sara - So you'll be pursuing the state? Sounds good.
Suzu - Congrats on son's engagement!
Dawn - sending good vibes for repairs going well with the well 😜
Lynn - you can do it! Stay focused on the weekend!
Waving to Tracey and Meghan (thank you!) and Birdie and Kathryn and Tracy in TN and Eryn and Saltine and Tess and Missy~~ Runa where are you? and anyone else who pops in for a visit.
The Cabana Boys have a very nice Happy Hour planned for us - foot massages and zero-calorie cocktails all around
Lana
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@Tilliesmommy1 - I so admire all of the crocheting and knitting you do for charity and just to make others feel happy. Glad you had a nice visit with your former supervisor and hope you get the State job soon.
Suzu - Congratulations on your son's engagement. It is always a bonus when you like the new family member. Yes I have a Cricut, it was my Christmas present so I'm still learning.
I had a great swimming lesson last night, this is my 3rd round of them. I wasn't going to do another one, but a friend asked me to join her and she paid. I am so thankful that I did. I am learning so much more than I did the first two. Last night the instructor told me that on the 1st night, 3 weeks ago watching me as a lifeguard he would have been very worried and sure that sometime throughout my swimming he would be getting wet. At the end of the night last night he told me that he would be thinking, "she isn't very strong or fast, but she knows what she needs to do to keep herself safe". That is such an accomplishment for me as my fear was the deep end, and last night I was in it with the instructor at the other end of the pool.
Today I am crafting with the Maid of Honor and my other daughter preparing more for the bachelorette party.4 -
suzu - congrats on the son's engagement!
Dawn - hope everything gets fixed up quickly!
Sara - I've worked county, state, and federal jobs the majority of my entire working life. How does state employment pay vs other companies out there? I know in IN it is low pay yet they expect more work from you. You really have to play office politics too. <eyeroll> Hopefully they accommodate you where you are or you can go out and find the right fit!
Lana - cant wait for Happy Hour!!
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I saw the title of this thread and thought yes this is me, I found my people lol...As of May 13th, I started my umpteenth weight loss journey.. Hopefully, this will be my last, and I will finally learn to maintain once I reach my goals. Ready to Go !4
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Kathryn - I love those two things you posted. The one with the cat is SO true~~
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »Finally got a day off. Had planned on finally taking pup to park to walk. Day did NOT go as planned. Something broke with our well for water. Can't get fixed till Saturday. DH has dug hole. Was going to be about $600 to have it dug and fixed. Should be considerably less with him digging hole. Hoping for an easy fix.... fingers crossed.... what a way to spend day off...
Now, I'm getting ready to cry my eyes out... the final episode of my favorite show, The Big Bang Theory is on at 7:00. No real idea why I became so obsessed with this show. Will be incredibly sad for it to end. And, Sunday is end to my other favorite show... Game of Thrones... think it's time to move on and get out...lol
I just watched the finale of Big Bang, there is a special on after Young Sheldon too. I think they did a very good job on the finale.
I cried and cried.... I'm a big baby... I enjoyed it...at least there's always re runs! Hahaha1 -
Thanks everyone... thinking the well is fixed... and, only spent $18! We shall see. DH worked his butt off digging hole. Found issue, I brought him parts on my lunch and, he fixed it. I never get hopes up too quick... but, fingers crossed!4
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long week and things start up again Monday, so lots of sleep will be welcome.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
SATURDAY
Good morning,
Dog scooting, love the reminder, keep things posted on calendar on wall and yes, it is her monthly visit to Vet, what one of the techs calls their "bread and butter" expression time!! Also need meds and food so all works out, but that is tomorrow Saturdays are too crazy.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/chicken-and-asparagus-lemon-stir-fry/
http://www.skinnytaste.com/bbq-chicken-quesadilla/
http://www.skinnytaste.com/buddha-bowl/
will make a couple of these this weekend/week. if asparagus is out of season I will use broccoli.
Will start border on baby blanket I am knitting and will start a new pouch - found cotton yarn in orange and yellow there is more somewhere - but will search when I need it.
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Good morning Sara~~
Love the cats and the dog in the back of the truck
It's too early in the morning for me to look at your food links - simply looking at food photos can make me hungry 😊
Dawn - I do hope that the $18 fix is good and nothing else gives out. Plumbing/water problems are rarely easy because water corrodes or wears away everything around it. Also previous owners may have done a lot on their own and not well. Pun unintended 😁
I'm not yet settled and happy with doing the WW program because foods are so "unequal". I am a milk drinker, and the program puts a high point value of 5 and 6 on 1% and 2% milk, even though it is only 110 or 120 calories per cup. This all works out in the end because the chicken and the fruit/veg are zero points. I did count up the calories for a few of my days, and I am right on where I would be if I were doing MFP. So I have to adjust my thinking so as to not be so crabby about "paying dearly" for my milk.
Today I will be able to drive to the little farmers market - time to get a variety of zero-point fruits and veggies to make this WW easier.
*beach bag and sarong are on my favorite lounge chair for later*
Lana
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Correction: 1% milk and 2% milk are 4 and 5 points.
Yes, Alarmist Lana went to extremes -
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Lana- so far, so good on the fix... you are right about previous owners... never know what they've done and how much longer it will last. Sorry for your struggles with WW. Overall, do you feel it could be the kick in the butt you need? I'm still debating myself... worlds worst procrastinator... that's me0
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Started raining around 2 - temps just like winter, so out comes my winter pjs for a couple of days.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
Evening all - This has been a frenetic weekend and I an hoping Sunday truly turns into a day of rest!
Dawn - glad the well is fixed. FIngers crossed.
Sarah - you are an unselfish person with your time and talents.
Lana - I am heading for a lounge chair with a good book and an adult beverage. See you there!
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SUNDAY
Good morning,
Groceries, cooking and lots of dishes to wash. Suzu also hoping for a quiet day.
Rain in middle of night causes outside drip on window will ask someone to see if anything can be done.
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Suzu- thank you! Hope you have a restful Sunday...0
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arniedog74 wrote: »Lana- so far, so good on the fix... you are right about previous owners... never know what they've done and how much longer it will last. Sorry for your struggles with WW. Overall, do you feel it could be the kick in the butt you need? I'm still debating myself... worlds worst procrastinator... that's me
Dawn,
Yes, it is a good change for me. I needed something different from the calorie counting I was doing. For me, WW seems more strict, which is what I need. They will never admit that they are exacting, but that's how I read the program. Some foods are Zero points, and other cost points, so naturally I try to build my meals around the things that are zero. I still end up spending all of my points by the end of the day because I cannot do without milk, and I do want olive oil to cook with and salad dressing and some of the Schwan's frozen veggie mixes - also some Trader Joe's - do have points.
But, most of all I want the meetings. I need to be able to go somewhere and hear people and interact with others who are losing weight.
I still weigh every day here at home, and given that I can do that in my birthday suit second thing in the morning, that is the weight I will go by.
Time to make lunch!
Lana
245.0 today
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Dawn - one nice thing about the program is now that chicken and fish and some other basic things are zero points, there is less weighing and measuring of those zero point foods. I can estimate size in order to track.
Tonight I had a dinner made out frozen hamburgers (Schwan's fully cooked), some cheese, some salad dressing....jeez it was a 26-point dinner. I was just so tired and stupid-hungry. I wanted a lot of beef. I won't get those burgers again though because they tasted so salty!
Lana
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Lana - I know you didnt look at my food recipe links but they come from a site called Skinnytaste and she lists WW freestyle points for the recipe.1
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Lana- Points worked for me...I don't know why... but, they did. I don't have a meeting to go to.. and, i'm not totally convinced that solely online will work for me. I used to track on here, faithfully... didn't see real results, so I stopped... afraid would be same with WW...I know i am full of excuses... but, if i'm spending the money, I have to be all in... mentally, i'm not quite there yet... some days, you just need a burger... thankfully, I am a chicken person.. so, hearing it is Zero points makes me happy...1
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Nap and rain got in the way, but at least when I went to Vets it was sunny, I got lucky. Asked Vet tech who I knew also had an old chihuahua like Miss T about treats that are chewy, she recommended one and so far the dog likes it.
Both the BBQ Quesadilla and the Buddha bowl recipes I posted are worth making again and the chicken asparagus one I already have made a couple of times.
Wishing all a good night.1 -
MONDAY
Good morning,
Down 0.4 key word is down. Remembering many of the things I learned on WW this week helped. Like do I really need to eat this extra item that is more of a "treat" than anything?
Back to the workplace. One day at a time, and if need be one hour at a time.
New grocery store to try and save $$ and the savings are not huge but I do notice a difference. Dont have plain greek yogurt in individual containers so using rubbermaid.
Lana - before I forget a character on Are you being served? - Mr Mash used to use the word "starkus" to describe birthday suit status. British humor at its finest.
Wave to all who follow. Make it your best Monday.
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