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I feel green.
Let's go with green.
Sara, you are up to something!
Lana0 -
Lets just say a little care package will be coming eastwards.... will let you know when. I have time in the next 4 days to finish things up.
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Lana - I live in MN. I really detest the cold but today is in the mid-30s and the snow was pretty this morning.1
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Had one of my scary cough spells walking home, took my time getting dinner to go and turkey for tomorrow at a nearby place. In for night, hot water bottle almost set up.
Will stop by tomorrow morning,
Sitting in lounge chair in the sun next to Lana picking out the better CBoy candidates for the Holiday Party.
Wishing all a wonderful evening.0 -
Salad made. Pie baked. Feeling very tired. I've just felt kind of icky all day - headache, upset tummy, head feeling more stuffy. I hope it passes and doesn't take hold! Eyes have been itchy/watery so using allergy eye drops. Did not eat well.
Happy that we don't have to leave the house until around 11 tomorrow. Sleeping in again!
Found what I think is a nice looking outfit even though I had to buy a large rather than a medium. (Bought the shirt at Vanity, which is more of a juniors store. Mostly needed the large to go over my "girls".) I am going to wear the shirt open with a tank top. Also wearing a body shaper underneath to avoid muffin top. Found some cute socks at Target to match!
Found a few more snowman ornaments for my snowman tree. Will start putting up the big tree tomorrow night if I have energy.
Sara - take care of you. Is it time to call a doctor?0 -
Good morning,
Dog is up and fed and I will go back to sleep.
Annie - I have had this congestion 4 times, 2nd time I went to dr as I was worried for my lungs, she set me up with Flonase and said I was " fine" . Sleep has been difficult this past week, but I am now sleeping easier. This takes a couple weeks to finally clear. One of my supervisors went to urgent care and was told she was fine. I gave her the lemon I had and told her to make a honey /lemon shot in the morning. Our drought conditions have made the air pollution so bad.....
Hope your upset tummy is more stress related. You dont have to post pictures, but let us know how it goes.....Sounds like you found a nice outfit.
I have a long to do list but 4 days to finish it. Today is for resting. My dinner is waiting for me in the fridge and still wondering how to reheat....looks so pretty in the container.
We have a Secret Santa at work and the lady I selected is a new lady, her present may be a reed diffuser if they have a citrus scent.
I will stop by later. I wish you and your family a wonderful gathering and a thankful Thanksgiving.0 -
I've been on this weight loss journey off and on for so long it's pretty frustrating. I was a surrogate and carrying twins. I am now 6 weeks post c-section. I'm 40 and looking to lose 70 pounds. I'm 5' 4" and ridiculously overweight. I weigh 2 pounds more then when I started the pregnancy but still look like I'm 5 months pregnant. I finally decided to go for a walk yesterday and ended up walking 2 miles. I haven't walked since mid August because I was put on bed rest. I know I really need to stick to this for the sake of my lower back. So anyone that would like to add me for motivation and support feel free to do so.0
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Good morning Packersfan - stop by and post. Walking is such a wonderful exercise. Start slowly with your health changes and keep going. How wonderful that you gave someone 2 babies
Laundry started and I have a few loads. Hot tea and warm blankets with dog is next......
Lana - I want details on your Italian Dinner.
BBL0 -
Hello All~~ Happy Thanksgiving!
Missy thank you for the pretty picture!
Resting now. See you tomorrow~~
Lana1 -
Happy Thanksgiving!
Lunch at stepsister's went well. Felt like I looked pretty good. Still felt like the big girl in the room, but oh well. Thankfully, stepmom did not take pictures! Got suckered into having one photo with skinny stepsister and nephew's girlfriend (also skinny). Did not like how my hair looked in that picture. Too poofy - like a helmet. Hoping the photo doesn't make it to Facebook. Got a cute photo of my three kids all in their plaid shirts. Took one selfie with oldest DS where the angle is fairly flattering. Good reminder of why I need to get on track and get to goal!
Chilling in the living room now. Trying to decide if I want to go to Target tonight. There are a couple of deals I want but not sure I want to stand in line. We'll see. Also considering going to the movies. Should really get on the treadmill. Thankful for no headache today.
Sara, I hope you're feeling better each day.
Lana, let us know how you are doing!
Welcome, Packersfan!
More soon!
Annie0 -
Good evening,
Calories in the red today - shock - too many bread/carbs. Wanted hot chocolate later, but may have to pass.
Annie - sounds like your Thanksgiving was a success!! FB pictures are annoying as you cant control who posts what.... Glad you did not have a headache.
Not dealing with black Friday anything. May go out tomorrow later in the morning, but it is also okay if I dont.
Back to recliner with dog. Will take her on a walk before it gets dark.
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FRIDAY
Good morning,
Dog made sure I got up at her time. So nice to be able to sleep for longer lengths again. Back to sleep for both of us for awhile. Will not brave the sales, but need a couple things so will go out after 10.00
Annie - I know you are doing the sales, so I wish you good deals and not too much hassle.
Lana - Is Thanksgiving parade something you have to live in a certain area to witness/deal with or is the whole city messed up because of it?
Dog is done, kettle is hot - honey/lemon and hot water bottle.
Will be back later. Wave to all who follow.0 -
Friday - Hello to All~~
Sara - I hope that you feel better and get to regroup this weekend where you can be indoors away from the air pollution. I understand that big time, living in Manhattan. Too much car exhaust and heating fumes outdoors here. And all of those people smoking cigarettes on the street. Blech!
Annie - glad that your Thanksgiving with the relatives and cameras went well enough. Your snowman tree sounds so cute!
Welcome to PackersFan~~
Waving to Missy and Ammey and Sam and Dawn~~
Welcome to anyone lurking. Pop in and say hello!
......and now to hit the checkbook and pay some bills. Feeling a tad better today, so there's The Do List.
BBL
Lana0 -
Friday morning
Slept in. Cleaned myself up. Had an egg, toast, and coffee for breakfast. And then took the dog for a 2 mile walk. 32 degrees and no wind felt pretty good - except my cheeks and nose are a little red right now.
DH put up the big tree last night and got the lights on it. Will work on the ornaments today. Will also put up the Nativity and garland/lights on the railing.
Going to visit in-law's this afternoon since we didn't get to see them yesterday.
BBL
Annie0 -
Good afternoon,
Went looking for Secret Santa present and a night/light . Target had container candles at BOGO so I got both as I cant smell very well.
Hot tea and last of corn bread for snack. Over slightly on points, not as bad as yesterday.
Feeling a little more human, and trying not to overdo. Still have 2 days and my list is shorter.
BBL.0 -
Did not curb the eating today. Will be better tomorrow. No desserts left in the house.1
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SATURDAY
Good morning,
Paper got us up, dog is fed, tea kettle done and more sleep for me.
Gem - Pecan pies are not easy, good for you!! I have never heard of a Ninja Coffee Bar, but it looks pretty sturdy. Was it part of a Black Friday deal ? Great to get something good at a better price.
Regular day on tap for me. Struggling with food options, as it all seems so boring.
BBL.0 -
Saturday
Slept in. (Do you see a pattern?)
Thinking of doing some baking today. Massage early this afternoon. Family going to see "A Christmas Story - The Musical" tonight.
Having lots of trouble getting back on track with food.
Also need to finish decorating my tree today.
BBL
Annie0 -
Oh - look at those pies!!!! Wow! And nice coffee maker too!
Quiet Saturday here. Did I tell you I bashed my little toe yesterday. Well, today it is many different colors. Hobbling along. Will attempt laundry later today with my neighbor James.
Sara - it certainly is hard to find enticing things to eat and still stay OP. I veered way off just now with some pierogi sautéed in butter with onions and mushrooms. Must go enter the food now.
BBL
Waves to all who follow.
Lana1 -
Lana - I got some turnips in my box this month -so with parsnips carrots and sweet potatoes I will roast them, add some cooked chicken and cheese and make 4 calzones - 3 for the week. I thought of you when looking at potatoes and bought yukon. Father says they make excellent mashed, so I will add cheese broccoli and a little sour cream and make a meal out of it (maybe).
Cookies are not helping me today, but there it is.
Gem - is your recipe for pecan pie a family tradition? I dont know many people who make them, hence my asking. Oh - does the Ninja make the iced coffees as well?? You can save a lot of $$ making those yourself.
Adding butter to my grocery list tomorrow.
I hate sewing knitted items. Knitting them is not a problem, sewing pieces together makes me cranky. Last object is a large off white stocking, I will put the last section on it tomorrow - I did not fill up the whole thing (not helping with the bad mood.....). I lost a yarn sewing needle and have not found it - I think it is in the side of my recliner, so long as nobody can be injured is all I care about.
Setting up my kitchen window for xmas is my last "to do" - did well considering I could have spaced the whole weekend......
Will start my tracking and then see about a nap.
BBL0 -
Thank you to the welcome wishers. I didn't watch what I ate on Thanksgiving or Friday or today.
Got a Simply Fit board since I can't do a whole lot for a while due to the c-section. So in addition to walking I'm going to try this out and see how this goes.
Anyone else have an opinion on the Simply Fit board.0 -
SUNDAY
Good morning.
Packersfan - Dont know what a Simply Fit board is..... however other posters might.
Up with dog. Kettle on for hot water bottle. To do list is short and it will be another day of sleep when I find it.
Roasting Vegetables to make calzones for dinners (with chicken and a little cheese). Will have butter in house to make Yukon Gold Mashed potatoes.
Kettle just finished. Hot water bottle for me to sleep another couple of hours.
BBL.0 -
Roasted vegetables and corn bread muffins are done.
I was considering yelling out my window " I have butter in my house!!!" but decided my neighbors would not understand. Lana a little butter (not margarine) on oatmeal is heaven.
Oatmeal for lunch, too lazy to think. Calzones for dinner will cook up chicken later.
Kitchen window is set up for Christmas, not as many pieces in window as usual.
BBL.0 -
I love butter. Enough said! Butter makes everything better. Sara - I did not think to put it on the oatmeal but will definitely do that tomorrow morning. Yum!
Very tired here - got out and about and clocked almost 2 miles!!!!
Everyone have a good evening; see you tomorrow~~
Lana0 -
Sunday
Did not win the Powerball last night, so preparing for new work week. Diet was a bit better today. Stocked up on salad makings and veggies for snacks this week. I have my 1 year performance evaluation on Tuesday. A bit nervous about that. My current supervisor is not the person who hired me 1 year ago. I got this supervisor as part of a re-org in July. She is very hands-off. It's hard for me to imagine how she can evaluate me when she barely ever talks to me.
Had some drama with 18 year old DS today. Somehow it didn't make me eat everything in sight. Still upset but dealing. Kind of ruined an otherwise nice weekend.
Not sure if I will get on treadmill tonight. I really should but feel tired. Hoping to start addressing Christmas cards tonight. A hot bath will feel heavenly later.
Tree is decorated. Bought new lighted garland for the railing and actually got it put up. Should have done more baking today but did not. I did find a sweater and corduroy pants for DS, age 6, for his Christmas program at church. It will also be a good sweater to bring to GA for Christmas Eve service at mom's church.
Our best find today was an ugly ornament for my brother. Years ago, we started giving him ugly ornaments. So far, we had been unable to find a truly ugly ornament this year and we were getting a little worried. Our quick stop at Shopko today saved us! Someday I should make you a collage of all of the ugly ornaments. His wife really doesn't love these ornaments but she knows at this point she can't stop them!
Annie
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LanaCabana537 wrote: »I love butter. Enough said! Butter makes everything better. Sara - I did not think to put it on the oatmeal but will definitely do that tomorrow morning. Yum!
Very tired here - got out and about and clocked almost 2 miles!!!!
Everyone have a good evening; see you tomorrow~~
Lana
I've always gone with butter.
It's ok in moderation.
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MONDAY
Good morning,
Back to work
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Up .4 this week, if you saw what I ate you would know how happy I am it is not worse.
Oatmeal and then back to blankets for a little more sleep.
Annie - sounds like you had a busy holiday. Your eval may go better than you think. Ornaments are not inexpensive and finding a hard one takes effort. Glad you found one.
Will lurk from work.0 -
Good morning Ladies!
Annie - Good for you for stocking up on the veggies. That caught my eye and mind because I have a house full of food but NO fresh veggies and fruit yet. Must do. Must do. Must do.
Also, the review will be what it will be. You show up and make the best of it. Have a few requisite appropriate things to say in case this person is a dishrag and has nothing to say and leaves more than half of it in your lap. Site some successes and some gently put areas for improvement. Some ideas for the future. I have no idea what your job is, but these things can be like an awkward blind date. Have some good things to say about colleagues too. Positive attitude.
(and this coming from somebody who plugs in electrical things and pushes scenery around backstage! LOL!)
Sara - You will chase away that .4 with a vengeance as you take on the world this week. Battle Stations!
Waves to PFan and all who follow today.
If you are lurking, pop in and say Hello!
Lana0 -
Monday
Well, I got to bed too late and woke up far too early. Hopefully I'll sleep better tonight and this is not a signal of things to come for this week. It's a full week the way it is. I need some decent sleep.
Lana - I am really not a salad-person but decided after the last week of horrendous eating and the fact that I'm still floating in the 150s and not making it down to the 140s, it's time to suck it up and really try to get the veggies in. So, I'm committing to eating a salad at lunch each day this week along with eating veggies for snacks.
Also trying to tell myself that I will fight my way to the treadmill 5 out of 7 days this week. And so some arm/ab work, too. Hoping DD doesn't have too much homework!
Received a nice email from my DH's cousin who we ran into at the theatre this weekend. She is 30 years old and a beautiful little thing. Anyway, she had emailed me to let me know how good she thought I looked and to tell me that I never age! (Which is crazy, because at 44 I am definitely seeing those fine lines on my face!) She wanted skin care tips or advice. I told her I really appreciated the compliments and that I think it's just good genes, as far as not aging goes. I don't really treat my skin very well (bad about washing makeup off at night) and I simply use Oil of Olay cleansers and moisturizers. Foundation and concealer are BareMinerals and Younique. So, nothing special. I always thought my grandma and my mom aged very slowly during a particular stage of life and it looks like I'm maybe blessed with their genes.
Sara - you are doing great. That .4 will be gone in no time!
Lana - how are you feeling?
Greetings to all who follow. Will CBL!
Annie
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Good morning all. It's Monday again. Although I'm still not working I have to set an alarm to get the kiddies off to school. Lol. I failed miserably this morning. Oh well it happens.
As far as walking and watching what I ate this weekend. I failed at that too. Had a lot going on. I know, I know. Excuses, excuses. They are not going to help the scale move.0
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