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trooworld

@cbabie That's great you chose the egg sandwich. I did feel better for going. That's control, only having one chocolate kiss!

@TeresaW1020 I do need to go! I would love to taste that spicy chicken sandwich. Someday, I'll go. That high point cookie...not worth it! It did have a lot of protein in it (it's a protein cookie) but still. Oh crud about your COVID symptoms. I'm sorry! I hope you have a mild case and that it doesn't spread to your family. That sucks.

Hi all. Boxing last night was great. I am getting to know the regulars and they are welcoming me in with open arms. I feel myself getting stronger. It's only a matter of time before I see physical changes. I can't wait to see them. Dinner last night was a good salad. I ate pretty well yesterday overall. I did get into a single-size bag of Funyuns...DH brings home bags of regular chips from his work for his brother and I saw this bag and I love Funyuns. I do regret eating it but nothing I can do about it now, right? I didn't eat any snacks yesterday besides that.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

theslightedgeforever

Wow, I didn't realize I hadn't checked in for 4 days.

@gemwolf110 Oh no. What happened? So now it's more important than ever to have good food intake. I'm glad it wasn't a bad break.

@trooworld Good for you for going to your boxing class. Today I had some berries/cheese for lunch. I've never had chic fil-a either. Well, now you know about the PB cookie. Was it really good and worth it? Did it satisfy you? I'm reading an interesting book about a different perspective of a relationship with food. EDIT: just saw not worth it. lol I love Funyuns too. Haven't had those in a long time.

@renaegry Happy Birthday Your plan sounds doable. Do you think it's more food or exercise that is the problem. Think about next summer at the lake. Factor that in so you can make your goal by your 45th bday.

@teresaw1020 Yes. Absolutely taking the maintenance as a win because if this was a normal year, I would be 10 lbs heavier by now. Official total was down 0.8 lbs. Now starting again. We just finished Friday Night Lights. I never saw it first time around. That was the best show. Now looking for a new show with hubby. Dd and I have been watching the little Marvel related shows on Disney+ Currently on Loki. I love him. That's not good about your symptoms. I'm hoping just a cold. I know 3 people now with family members who have either died or in the hospital.

@cbabie Take credit for the loss. Were you tracking? Watching what you eat? Exercising? Take credit for it. Because you would definitely take credit for the gain. Yaaay on choosing egg over PB.

I think I'm caught up. So strange. I've been doing extremely well this week on exercise. Made it to the gym 4 times this week. Lots of treadmill and weights. I still need to work in my PT exercises but I think all this movement will help. I'm working on my knees by doing the leg extensions. I just need more stretching. My shoulder is fine now. No more pain when I lift. The left one still creeks (cricks) but I have good range of motion now. So just to work on the hips and neck.

Food has been good the last 3 days plus today.

134/164 Yellow
46 min walking/weights
50% water

I probably won't check in for the next 2 days. We're heading to Iowa for Iowa state fair. @retiredandlovingit I'll wave at you as I drive by your city.

RetiredAndLovingIt

@theslightedgeforever Have fun at the fair! We are passing on it this year.

cbabie

Sorry its late, I am not sure if I will be able to check in tomorrow morning, so thought I would check in now. I haven't done the best, but certainly not the worst. No real exercise either to speak of. So if I just maintain and no gain, I think I will consider it a win. Emotionally it's been the pits, but I haven't eaten all that I could or use to in those times. LOL.

@theslightedgeforever glad you are doing better this vacation and when my DH gets back we will be looking again what to watch. Most of our shows ended in May and not sure what will happen in the fall. LOL Great job on the exercises..maybe at home pretend you have to have a pass key to get into your workout room. LOL

@TeresaW1020 I hope it's not covid, but it does sound like it. I am praying for you. I just started taking some different vitamins to add to my already existing one.

@trooworld So glad you like the boxing class and are beginning to see it not as such a big challenge, but something you feel good about!! So glad its all coming together for you.

@RetiredAndLovingIt I never like the fair..too many people for me LOL

Cbabie

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever I noticed lol. Seriously though, check in when you can even if it isn't every day. Berries and cheese sounds like a nice combo. No, that PB cookie wasn't really good and worth it, it was pretty good but it was a protein cookie so kind of diet-y. Yeah, Funyuns are delicious! That's great that you are doing so well on exercise. I'm glad your shoulder is better.

@cbabie I'm so sorry you've had that kind of day lately. Thank you, I am really enjoying the class.

Hello all. I lost 0.4 lbs this week. It's not as much as I wanted but at least I'm going in the right direction. My husband and I are thinking very seriously about getting a Tonal: www.tonal.com It doesn't take up much space and would be a great way to incorporate more exercise for me. He already exercises a lot and would use it, too. It's expensive but we think we would have it for many years and not have to go to the gym so it would pay for itself eventually. We just have to clear a space in our spare room. That will take weeks. We are going to start this weekend. Speaking of the weekend, I have a busy weekend. I am going to my WW meeting, getting my hair done and then going to acupuncture.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

TeresaW1020

@theslightedgeforever That is awesome that you are doing so well with your exercise and that your shoulder is pain free. I still have pain in my right shoulder that I wish would go away. I know it’s from the way I sleep. Have fun at the fair and don’t eat too many fried yummies!

@cbabie Sorry that you are dealing with emotions, but good that you aren’t eating your feelings. That is a win for sure.

@trooworld Yeah, that Tonal looks amazing! Yes, super pricy with the accessories and monthly fees but if it’s something you and your DH would love doing and use it a lot then it would be worth it. Whatever gets you exercising consistently is a good idea in my opinion.


Good morning! Well, I got my results back, and no surprise that I did test positive for Covid. It’s been 6 days since I had my first set of symptoms and I’m thankful that they haven’t been that bad at all. Mostly it feels like a head cold and I’m very tired most of the time. I haven’t had a cough or a sore throat. The complete lack of smell and limited taste is the weirdest part and I hope that comes back soon. DH went and had the test yesterday because we think he might have it too. Pretty much the same type of symptoms. My mom feels great so that is good. I plan for this all to be over by Tuesday. I have stuff to do, and I really hate not working out. I feel like my poor muscle gain is wasting away.

trooworld

@TeresaW1020 Yeah, I agree. I think I would use it consistently. Bummer about your test. I'm sorry. I'm glad your symptoms are mild. I hope your DH has mild symptoms, too. How's your eating been?

Hi all. I did not do well yesterday. I did okay for lunch and I skipped breakfast, but for dinner my husband wanted pizza so we got pizza. I am still working on portion control with pizza and let's just say I didn't do well last night. This morning is boxing class and then I am meeting one of my best friends for Thai food across the street for lunch. I plan to have something healthy: either Tom Yum soup and some fresh spring rolls or chicken satay and fresh spring rolls or Tom Yum soup and chicken satay. After that, it's just getting ready for work this week. Maybe doing some cooking. Oh, we have to go to the farmer's market to get some nice tomatoes for dinner (we are having Amish tomato pie).

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

gemwolf110

theslightedgeforever wrote: »

Wow, I didn't realize I hadn't checked in for 4 days.

@gemwolf110 Oh no. What happened? So now it's more important than ever to have good food intake. I'm glad it wasn't a bad break.

@trooworld Good for you for going to your boxing class. Today I had some berries/cheese for lunch. I've never had chic fil-a either. Well, now you know about the PB cookie. Was it really good and worth it? Did it satisfy you? I'm reading an interesting book about a different perspective of a relationship with food. EDIT: just saw not worth it. lol I love Funyuns too. Haven't had those in a long time.

@renaegry Happy Birthday Your plan sounds doable. Do you think it's more food or exercise that is the problem. Think about next summer at the lake. Factor that in so you can make your goal by your 45th bday.

@teresaw1020 Yes. Absolutely taking the maintenance as a win because if this was a normal year, I would be 10 lbs heavier by now. Official total was down 0.8 lbs. Now starting again. We just finished Friday Night Lights. I never saw it first time around. That was the best show. Now looking for a new show with hubby. Dd and I have been watching the little Marvel related shows on Disney+ Currently on Loki. I love him. That's not good about your symptoms. I'm hoping just a cold. I know 3 people now with family members who have either died or in the hospital.

@cbabie Take credit for the loss. Were you tracking? Watching what you eat? Exercising? Take credit for it. Because you would definitely take credit for the gain. Yaaay on choosing egg over PB.

I think I'm caught up. So strange. I've been doing extremely well this week on exercise. Made it to the gym 4 times this week. Lots of treadmill and weights. I still need to work in my PT exercises but I think all this movement will help. I'm working on my knees by doing the leg extensions. I just need more stretching. My shoulder is fine now. No more pain when I lift. The left one still creeks (cricks) but I have good range of motion now. So just to work on the hips and neck.

Food has been good the last 3 days plus today.

134/164 Yellow
46 min walking/weights
50% water

I probably won't check in for the next 2 days. We're heading to Iowa for Iowa state fair. @retiredandlovingit I'll wave at you as I drive by your city.

I was trying to get one of my stubborn huskies inside to go to church, didn’t see one of the holes they dug, stepping in that hole, and fell. They love to dig.

trooworld

@gemwolf110 Oh geez! Ouch.

Hi all. I did so-so yesterday. The day started out well: grapes and a light cheese stick for breakfast before boxing class. Lunch was on point, too, my friend and I went to a Thai restaurant right across from boxing and I had fresh spring rolls and Tom Yum soup. Dinner was where it went south. We had stopped to get ingredients for dinner's recipe and we ended up getting beer and cheesecake as well. Today will be better.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

TeresaW1020

@trooworld Beer and cheesecake, huh? Two of my favorite foods! Did you have them at the same time? Have you all made a decision on the Tonal? Do you think you would do better by yourself with that kind of program versus doing the boxing class with other people?

Good morning! Well, I managed to take a shower and that wiped me out. This Covid thing is just a complete energy zapper and I hate it! I was reading yesterday about resuming exercise and got freaked out about how much caution there is because of setbacks to the lungs and heart. So, it looks like once I do go back into my workout room it will be slow walks on the treadmill. The cardio and weights are going to have to wait. Of course, there is the church cleaning and that has to happen. I just might need to take an extra day to get it all done. The good news is that DH tested negative and mom still feels great.

trooworld

@TeresaW1020 No, had the cheesecake for dessert and then the beer lol. We are definitely going to get the Tonal if we can get the spare room cleaned up (we are attempting that this weekend!). I will still go to my boxing class, just will add in strength training with the Tonal. COVID sounds miserable. That's good you are going to take it slow, getting back into exercise. I'm so glad to hear your mom and DH are okay.

Hi all. I'm doing well, not eating at the cafe or vending machines at work. I did go over my points by at least 14 pts: point-heavy breakfast and I had a snack I brought to work that I didn't track that I need to track still.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

renaegry

@TeresaW1020 glad your hubby and mom are feeling great. Hope you regain that energy. Give it time don’t rush it.

@trooworld sound like something I would do. I just keep saying to myself. Today is a new day

Had a fun time at the wedding. Back on track yesterday. Got in an early morning walk yesterday followed by a 10 min ab workout from fit on and 3 sets of 8 of bench presses. Today it’s raining so will get on the treadmill at some point today for 45 min. Other then that will be a pretty lazy rainy day. Will make some chicken soup for lunch (just seams the thing to do in the rain. lol)

trooworld

@renaegry That's a good thing to say to yourself, I think I'll try that. I'm glad you had fun at the wedding. I agree, chicken soup on a rainy day sounds yummy!

Hi all. Last day in the office this week. I am super tempted to get a veggie burger from the cafe but I will not. I can have that at home.

@cbabie I'm sending out the hounds for you, where are you? @theslightedgeforever I think you may be in Iowa somewhere, I hope you are okay too.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

cbabie

Morning all, sorry my life the last few days hasn't allowed me to be on most social media, barely able to check emails, etc. I have not tracked in the last 2 days, but I did manage to get in 2 bike rides and a walk. My DD and found a total gym for free, but couldn't get it into my car...so went back today and it was gone. Oh well DH was like and you are going to put that where? LOL

@TeresaW1020 I am grateful you are taking your exercise slow. I don't think we know the long term effects yet. Glad to hear all others are okay. I have to get my DH on the vitamins I got for him. LOL.

@trooworld You are doing great. I am so proud of you. Thank you for threatening the hounds. LOL

@renaegry Glad you had fun and are back on track...I call it life's little rollacosters. LOL

Okay hopefully more consistency all the way around in my life this week

Cbabie

trooworld

@cbabie It sounds like your life is really stressful right now. I'm glad you were able to ride your bike and walk, that must help with the stress? That's a bummer about the total gym. Thank you, I am struggling but not giving up. I was worried about you!

Hi all. I have an appointment with a dietician tomorrow morning. I hope to figure something out with my eating. I was able to stick to my plan most days this week (so far) but I did go over during the weekend. Last night was a real struggle, my brother-in-law ended up in the ER and it stressed me out. I was tempted to order food delivery but I didn't.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

theslightedgeforever

Finally back on here. I'm not even going to try and catch up.

Fair was good and we had fun. I tried a couple of things that I keep hearing I needed to try. Didn't really like either of them. Concert was good.

But then I sat for 2 days after I got home and did nothing. Which brings me back to today.

95/100 Red
51 min treadmill and weights
50% water

cbabie

Morning all, I went on 2 bike rides yesterday...eating was so so, but working on today. Not sure if I will lose any this week, but hoping to at least maintain. LOL

@trooworld I used to go to a dietician, I liked it, she told me everything to eat and when. I am not sure I lost weight, but I am sure my nutrition was good. Let me know what you think. Sorry about you BIL, is he okay now?

@theslightedgeforever YOUR BACK!! LOL. Glad you are here.

Cbabie

trooworld

@theslightedgeforever Welcome back! I find fair food is overhyped in general. Good job on the treadmill and weights!

@cbabie That's great you went on 2 bike rides. Are you tracking? Yeah I'm interested to see what she has to say. Thanks re: my BIL. He's okay for now but still in a bit of pain and they are going to do an MRI today.

Hi all. I am toying with the idea of quitting WW again. I've only lost 9 lbs all year so far. Either quitting or switching back to the green plan. I'll talk to the dietician today about it. If I do quit, I will track my food in MFP. It was so hot yesterday, in the 90s, and it is going to be just as hot today. I hate this weather. I can't wait for fall!

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

cbabie

Morning all, I tracked yesterday, no exercise...and was feeling bloated and uncomfortable. Today I plan to do SOMETHING...LOL.

@trooworld Yes, it's hard to know what to do about WW, when you feel you know what to do and it's a place of accountability or recipes, etc. I guess that's why I stopped WW, I will either track or I won't. I know what I need to do to be healthy. LOL. Hard to pay for that when you can spend your money on boxing. LOL. I hope the dietician will give you sound advice. Hope they find out what is causing the pain in your BIL. Yes it's hot here too...supposed to be 111 today! UGH...waiting for fall as well.

Cbabie

TeresaW1020

@trooworld Sorry that your brother-in-law is having health issues. This is an ongoing thing, isn’t it? I will be interested in what the dietician has to say. I don’t have a lot of faith in them, so I hope you get a good one. I hear you trying to decide what to do with WW. Tracking in MFP is fine, but if you are interested in nerding out and seeing all your macros and micronutrients you should check out Cronometer. It took me some time to get used to it but now I love it! I only have the free version, but I might pay for it if I keep at this tracking thing for a few more months. It’s very interesting to see how consistently low on Vitamin K and folate I'm am. I either need to eat more foods with these nutrients or get a supplement.

@cbabie Have you thought about getting something like Beachbody on Demand like I have. You don’t need much room and there are so many awesome programs. I saw this video of a little girl doing it with her mom. Soooo cute!! I hope you start to feel better soon!

@theslightedgefoever Welcome back! Now it’s time to get back in your groove.


Hi everyone! Sorry that I haven’t been around the last few days. I don’t think I have a good excuse. I’m feeling much better and today, I even have most of my smell back. I went to church Wednesday and cleaned the church the last two days. Tomorrow I plan to start a new workout program called Let’s Get Up. It’s a dance program that will also use weights. I’m excited and heard that it’s super fun! I am happy that I lost a pound this week and I’m down 5.6 lbs. for the month. Of course, I had a 2 lb. gain in July so it’s more like 3.6, which I’m still happy about. What I’ve learned is that tracking is important. Can you believe that I even just typed that!! Well, it’s true and I have been as diligent as possible with my tracking in Cronometer and sticking to my calorie and macro goals. I’ve really worked on prioritizing protein, keeping my carbs low, and moderating my fat. I’ve pretty much stuck to just two meals a day with no snacking other than cups of coffee. Next month on Fat2Fit I’m doing a month-long no sugar challenge, which hopefully will help keep me even more motivated. I’m 22 lbs. away from goal and I WANT it!!!

trooworld

@cbabie Are you feeling bloated because of what you are eating? Yeah, I have a big expense coming up with buying that Tonal machine, I could use the extra money. Thanks for your advice. I hope they figure out my BIL's situation, too, the MRI is scheduled for Monday so we should know more next week. 111??? Ugh no thanks!

@TeresaW1020 Yes, the issues with my BIL are ongoing. Thanks. It's funny you mention Cronometer, that's exactly what the dietician suggested I use instead of MFP: the calories/etc are verified and not just made up by users like on MFP. I started using it last night, it is a bit to get used to. Yeah, there is a lot of data in that app. I'm glad you are feeling better. Congrats on the loss! I can't believe you said tracking is important lol. Yay for that!

Hi all. So my dietician appointment went pretty well. We talked about my weekends going to heck and she said that by not eating breakfast on the weekends and not having a snack in the afternoon, I am setting myself up to overeat. So, I am going to start eating breakfast on the weekends and having a snack 3 hours before dinner. She also said my bloodwork looks good and I'm currently in no danger of pre-diabetes. She suggested if I want to track calories, I use an app called Cronometer that @TeresaW1020 mentioned. It's more accurate because everything is verified. She also said I need to move more, so I am going to start taking 2- 15 minute breaks a day during the week to go for a walk. I may wait until it cools down a bit as yesterday when I went for a walk, it was smotheringly hot. I still don't know what to do about WW. I did switch back to the green plan but I may drop it all together so I can put that money towards Tonal. Today, we have my sister-in-law's birthday celebration, we are making a vanilla layer cake with chocolate ganache frosting. I suspect I will have a piece of that. We are also bringing Chinese food over for dinner.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

trooworld

Forgot to say: I gained weight this week: 1.4 lbs!

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

TeresaW1020

@trooworld Interesting advice from your dietician and definitely worth trying. I like that she advices you be more proactive with your eating on the weekends so maybe you will be able to avoid overeating. I really treat my weekends no different than my weekdays, which seems to help me. Of course let me have a church potluck and we all know how those go for me. Yeah, Cronometer is awesome! If you try to chose most of your foods from the NCCDB source that is even more verified than the other sources. I’m finally getting the hang of adding and editing recipes. There are lots of tutorials to watch as well. I sure wish my town had a good Chinese restaurant!! And don't worry, you will get that gain off this week! Don't forget to join the Quit Sugar challenge on Fat2Fit!

Hello! Not much to report today. I had my first Sunday school class with the younger kids this morning and it was interesting, to say the least. I have 4, five-year-olds and 1 seven year old that is young for his age. I had my lesson all planned and then found out that they can’t do the basics like writing their letters and their attention span was only focused when I announced it was snack time. But it was fine and I will figure out some new tactics for next week. Hubby and I went and bought a new keyboard and mouse for my computer. I’m hoping that was the problem and that the computer doesn’t need to go in for repairs. It’s less than a year old. OK, I’m off to start some dinner!

renaegry

Back from the lake. One more weekend left. Kids are back to school on Wednesday. Son has football practice every morning 6:30-8:00 in a town 30 min away. So 5am mornings for me starting tomorrow. Can’t wait to get back on routine with everything.

gemwolf110

Good Morning all! Been a crazy few days one of my dogs hasn’t been feeling good for a couple of days so took him to vet. He stayed overnight and is being rehydrated and they are monitoring him. He’s in good hands and hope he gets better soon. They think he probably got into something outside that didn’t agree with him.
My foot is doing alright it’s been hurting a little the past couple of days. Can’t wait for it to be healed. Wanted to go on plenty of hikes this fall.
Anyways, in good news I’m making a list of the grad schools I’m going to apply to. Going to pursue the masters and then get a job preferably teaching as I obtain my PhD.
How is everyone else doing?

~Missy

trooworld

@TeresaW1020 Yeah this weekend, I didn't totally follow her advice and the weekend ended up being the same in many regards as the usual bomb weekend for me. I'll explain more below. Good to know about the NCCDB database...what does that stand for? Yeah, we are lucky to have some good Chinese restaurants. Thanks for the reminder about the challenge, I will join it now before I forget. What age are you used to teaching? Yes, I'm sure you will get adjusted and do great! Oh no about the computer.

@renaegry I know what you mean, I really do best when I have a routine.

@gemwolf110 Your poor pup! I'm sorry your foot is hurting. I will be thinking good thoughts for you and your pup. That's great about grad school. I'm doing okay, had a busy weekend.

Hello all. Yesterday morning, we worked on clearing out the clutter from our spare room. We worked for about 2 hours and I was exhausted. We are clearing out room to install the Tonal that I talked about. We got a lot done but more needs to be done. We took a whole carload of things to Goodwill. My back is stiff today from all that we did. I didn't eat breakfast yesterday because as soon as I was almost done with my coffee, DH wanted to work on the room. I ended up getting some food from Carl's Jr drive-through. For dinner, we just had sandwiches and chips.

My phrase for the year: CHANGE HAPPENS

cbabie

Morning all, I have not done the best on my eating, but it's not the worst. LOL. At times I think I am in my 60's and who cares anymore, however, I know I have to be healthy not skinny. Have you ever seen people who are older and so thin they look older than they are? I want to look younger. LOL. I have been riding my bike, not long trips, but about 10 - 15 at a time, trying for 2 x a day. The mosquitoes are awful here right now. I am sitting here watching the chosen with baby girl and one of my grand daughters and her mom. ( my daughter) LOL. It's where Jesus is teaching the children, it makes me want to teach again. I taught children for so man years.

@TeresaW1020 you will get this...5 year olds are so much fun. I taught s grade boys for about 5 years..and I had never had a son, so it was a learning for me. LOL. So glad you are feeling better.

@trooworld LOL I had in and out burgers so yea I get it. The good news is there is another day. That wasn't your last meal and if it was...oh I bet it was good..LOL.

@gemwolf110 I hope your foot heals quickly. I still look at my wrist when I am taking a shower and realize what it was not to be able to shave, wash my hair, wash my arm....etc. and know I am blessed because I now can.

Cbabie

TeresaW1020

@renaegry Sometimes a good routine is such a welcome. I remember you used to walk when your son was doing his practice. Do you plan to do that again?

@gemwolf110 I sure hope your dog feels better soon. My little dog has been eating a food we can only get from the vet and now they aren’t selling it and we are having a heck of a time finding something she will eat. Of course, she will still eat her treats! Take it easy on your foot and try not to push before you are ready. Good luck with finding the right school to go to. What will you be teaching when you get your PhD?

@trooworld From the Cronometer website: Nutrition Coordinating Center Food & Nutrient Database (NCCDB) Curated by The University of Minnesota, this is the most comprehensive set of food data we use and makes up the bulk of foods in our database. This data set contains over 17000 food entries with comprehensive data on 70 nutrients. Knowing this is why I try not to put in brand names but instead look for the food that has the NCCDB. Of course, not all the foods that I eat have it but it’s still highly likely that they are still reputable.:) Sorry that it was such hard work cleaning out the room but aren’t you getting excited about the Tonal and all the great workouts you are going to get? You should have eaten breakfast and let DH wait to get started without you.

@cbabie I still haven’t watched the Chosen and I keep hearing how great it is! I do love 5-year-olds too. I told my DH that I would be quite happy just playing and talking with them for an hour, but their parents really do expect me to teach them something about Jesus. Yesterday the most exciting thing we did was kill a wasp and then fight over who was going to pick it up and put it in the trash. Boys!!


Hello everyone! Not too much happening today. I did the Aldi and Walmart trips and then came home and did my new dance workout program called Let’s Get Up with Shaun T. It is super fun but dang I’m such an uncoordinated white girl. I’m sure I will get the hang of it but at least I keep moving and doing my own thing if need be. I’m going to get my hair done tomorrow so I can finally stop staring at my emerging grey roots. I’m all set to keep on tracking my food this month and plan to go as sugar-free as possible. DH is taking me shopping at the end of September for new fall clothes and for our trip to Savannah and I want to be able to shop in any store I want to go in and buy lots of pretties!

gemwolf110

TeresaW1020 wrote: »

@renaegry Sometimes a good routine is such a welcome. I remember you used to walk when your son was doing his practice. Do you plan to do that again?

@gemwolf110 I sure hope your dog feels better soon. My little dog has been eating a food we can only get from the vet and now they aren’t selling it and we are having a heck of a time finding something she will eat. Of course, she will still eat her treats! Take it easy on your foot and try not to push before you are ready. Good luck with finding the right school to go to. What will you be teaching when you get your PhD?

@trooworld From the Cronometer website: Nutrition Coordinating Center Food & Nutrient Database (NCCDB) Curated by The University of Minnesota, this is the most comprehensive set of food data we use and makes up the bulk of foods in our database. This data set contains over 17000 food entries with comprehensive data on 70 nutrients. Knowing this is why I try not to put in brand names but instead look for the food that has the NCCDB. Of course, not all the foods that I eat have it but it’s still highly likely that they are still reputable.:) Sorry that it was such hard work cleaning out the room but aren’t you getting excited about the Tonal and all the great workouts you are going to get? You should have eaten breakfast and let DH wait to get started without you.

@cbabie I still haven’t watched the Chosen and I keep hearing how great it is! I do love 5-year-olds too. I told my DH that I would be quite happy just playing and talking with them for an hour, but their parents really do expect me to teach them something about Jesus. Yesterday the most exciting thing we did was kill a wasp and then fight over who was going to pick it up and put it in the trash. Boys!!


Hello everyone! Not too much happening today. I did the Aldi and Walmart trips and then came home and did my new dance workout program called Let’s Get Up with Shaun T. It is super fun but dang I’m such an uncoordinated white girl. I’m sure I will get the hang of it but at least I keep moving and doing my own thing if need be. I’m going to get my hair done tomorrow so I can finally stop staring at my emerging grey roots. I’m all set to keep on tracking my food this month and plan to go as sugar-free as possible. DH is taking me shopping at the end of September for new fall clothes and for our trip to Savannah and I want to be able to shop in any store I want to go in and buy lots of pretties!

My little dog is on a prescription diet. I get hers either from the vet or Chewy. He’s home now and resting. No obstructions. He just ate something that didn’t sit with him. He should be feeling fully better in a few days.

I’m planning on teaching Criminology/Sociology classes. My undergrad is in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology and Criminal Justice so I could go either way and teach both. Feels good to have a plan that is doable.

How was everyone’s Monday going?

gemwolf110

cbabie wrote: »

Morning all, I have not done the best on my eating, but it's not the worst. LOL. At times I think I am in my 60's and who cares anymore, however, I know I have to be healthy not skinny. Have you ever seen people who are older and so thin they look older than they are? I want to look younger. LOL. I have been riding my bike, not long trips, but about 10 - 15 at a time, trying for 2 x a day. The mosquitoes are awful here right now. I am sitting here watching the chosen with baby girl and one of my grand daughters and her mom. ( my daughter) LOL. It's where Jesus is teaching the children, it makes me want to teach again. I taught children for so man years.

@TeresaW1020 you will get this...5 year olds are so much fun. I taught s grade boys for about 5 years..and I had never had a son, so it was a learning for me. LOL. So glad you are feeling better.

@trooworld LOL I had in and out burgers so yea I get it. The good news is there is another day. That wasn't your last meal and if it was...oh I bet it was good..LOL.

@gemwolf110 I hope your foot heals quickly. I still look at my wrist when I am taking a shower and realize what it was not to be able to shave, wash my hair, wash my arm....etc. and know I am blessed because I now can.

Cbabie

I know right? Crazy right? Glad that you can now. Finally was able to cut my toenails and stuff without it hurting.