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fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever I’m sorry your DH hurt his neck. I know what you mean about being a nursemaid! A salad for lunch sounds good. I do that a lot, especially if we are having something high calorie for dinner. @cbabie I’m glad you’re walking better. I’m also trying to work on the flabby arms. @trooworld Yum on the chicken burgers. I’ve never made bacon jam. Hi, all. I went swimming this morning. Lunch was leftovers from last night l. Tonight we are having grilled flank steak, baked potatoes and coleslaw.

theslightedgeforever

@trooworld FALL- it was 41 here early today and then back up to 84 by next Wednesday. At least we have pumpkin spice lattes. LOL I saw something on TikTok I'm going to try tomorrow. How to order it with less sugar/calories. I hope it at least tastes good and I don't waste my money. Ribs sound really good. So since I missed alot of posts what is happening with your surgery?

@cbabie I hope you are able to get back to exercising normally soon. I've found when I can't I want to and when I can I don't want to. LOL But I did today. I like coleslaw too. Hated it as a child. Probably cause mom made it. LOL I just went and continued your post and laughed when you said mom was not a cook. No she wasn't God Bless her. I had to teach myself to cook and bake. Now I'm curious about the deviled egg thing. I've never seen them roll.

@fabgeekmom Baked potatoes sound really good. I could eat just that. I made some airfryed okra the other day that was really good. Speaking of flabby arms, I saw a reel on Instagram yesterday where a lady made her flabby arms dance. It was so funny. I guess she found a way to make peace with them.

Well, I walked today for 30 min and I'll call it the Walk from Hell. But I did it. Last time I walked this route was no problem. Today though from the beginning I seemed to have problems breathing. By the time I hit the hill I was really out of breath. Worse thing is my HR was only showing 87. No way. Then my calves started burning. Besides I had Mr. Drill Sargent next to me Then along the route came the grasshoppers and crickets jumping all over. Then I suddenly had to pee. lol Normally we do a loop and a half. I did a loop and told him he can do the other one by himself. I don't know if it's my new shoes or what the problem was today. My legs felt awful. But I did burn some calories. I did not eat my salad though. Hubby was hungry so I made a tamale pie with ground turkey for lunch and I would just eat the salad for dinner. Dinner ended up being 4 cookies. My daughter had brought in the mail and there was a cookie tin in there. Someone sent me cookies as a thank you gift. This is why I'm still fat. Choosing cookies over salad for dinner.

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever Wow, that was some walk! I have also had a disconnect with my exertion and HT. Sometimes I’ll have a high one and other times a lower one with the same exertion. I think the heart rates on fitness watches are not accurate. @trooworld I’m glad the party went well even though the ribs were overcooked. It’s good that the cousins were nice to you. Hi, all. I’m loving the fall weather here. I went for a walk after breakfast and didn’t get really hot. I had to go grocery shopping. Now I’m relaxing with a grape seltzer. Someone mentioned learning how to cook. I also am self taught as my stepmother had no patience in teaching me anything. My children didn’t learn how to cook until they were on their own. They weren’t interested in cooking when they were home and I didn’t push it. Now DS cooks better than I do.

theslightedgeforever

EDIT: I started this post last night and never finished or sent it. lol

So I tried my new iced coffee this morning and it was good. Let's compare.

Original Iced Pumpkin White Mocha
440 cals/93 carbs/87g sugar

Pumpkin White Mocha Cold Press
160 cals/25 carbs/16g sugar

@trooworld It was not hot out when I was walking and complaining. lol I think low 50s. Thank God. I couldn't function on little sleep. Well I could but everyone around me would suffer through BitchyWitchy. I went to Walmart for groceries yesterday. They had moved everything in the store and it was crowded and no one could find anything. They didn't move overhead aisle signs either. Dh called to check on me since it took so long. I still didn't find some items I need. Sorry about your knee. My friend in FL is dealing with the same thing. She just got some gel shots in her knees.

@fabgeekmom I see I'm not the only self-taught cook here. Out of three kids I have a son that cooks really well. A daughter that can cook some things but is so busy with work she doesn't. Then another son that hardly cooks at all. I didn't really learn to cook well til they were gone out of the house. In earlier days cause of sports and hubby coaching dinner was just thrown together as quick as I could. Cause they just scarfed it all down not stopping to taste, I think and then out the door. Now I try and do it for the health benefits.

cbabie

Morning all, Its still warm here, but it looks like next week might be in the high 80s...so maybe take the baby in a walk in the stroller when I get back from baby girl school. I didn't eat well, but not bad bad either. Yesterday I had salad and go...I was so craving it. LOL

@fabgeekmom glad you got your exercise in..and yes I think most kid learn as an adult how to cook, but I wouldn't have wanted to learn from my mom, but oh my grandma could cook. (but she tasted everything as she cooked) LOL In fact my dad did most of the cooking after we kids left LOL

@trooworld Sorry about the meat...glad it still had flavor. LOL. Well you hear today about your surgery. I think that's probably some closure you might need in your health journey. It's kind of like working from a goal backwards to meet it. I hope you don't have to have knee surgery.. I think I will do anything as not to have surgery on my knee ever again.

@theslightedgeforever I laughed when you talked about the rolling eggs. Mom always cut them in half like a circle (think cutting a snowman in half at his belly button). Grandma said ' Margaret, you have to cut them lengthwise, that way they lay flat and they don't roll around). I know mom always felt stupid around her, I don't think grandma meant to do that to her..but it's all in how you say it I guess. Sorry about your walk from *&%&. Should I tell DH he is drill Sargent ( comes from coaching)? LOL. I am assuming the oldest is the one who doesn't cook?

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about the hot weather. It’s nice where I am but in the winter I’ll complain about the cold and it’ll be milder your way. @theslightestedgeforever That was good you could save calories for the coffee drink. I think stores charge the layout because while you’re looking for stuff, you’ll buy other stuff. @cbabie Hopefully you can walk with baby when the weather cools off. Hi, all. We found out today that DH needs surgery to heal his fracture. He’s having it done next week. Leftovers for dinner so no cooking tonight.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld It’s frustrating waiting for medical staff to call back. As a rule, the medical profession is slow. I’m glad it’s going to cool down. I don’t blame you for not wanting a knee replacement. However, my cousin’s DH had one and their bedroom is on the second floor. If and when you need one, PT will help you with steps. Hi, all. I went swimming today. Dinner is ST American Goulash. I have made it before and it’s easy to make and good.

cbabie

Morning all, I am still having knee issues. It just won't let up. I am trying to watch what I am eating. So exercise not happening. I am going to dig out my bands and work on my arms today.

@trooworld so sorry about your surgeon care, I would not want to trust them either. I have had my share of drs whom gave poor service. LOL. I can't wait for fall. Love cooking in that season. I am not saying it's all good food. LOL

@fabgeekmom American goulash is a favorite here in this house. I truly have a DH that will almost eat anything..."Mikey likes it let him try it". LOL. Sorry about your DH, I hope recovery is quick.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That's really frustrating that your calls aren’t being returned. I hope you have better success with the next group. @cbabie Good idea to do upper body while your knee gets better. Hi,all. I walked outside again and it was very nice. I also did a strength workout. Dinner tonight was ST Petite Meatloaf dinner from One&Done. I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow and dinner one night next week.

theslightedgeforever

@cbabie Yes the oldest one doesn't cook. Yaaay on eating a salad. Little changes here and there will work for you. It was up to 83 here today. MN should not be this hot in September. Did you do some band work for your arms? Maybe a trip to the dr is needed for your knee. The faster you heal the faster you can get back to real exercise.

@fabgeekmom Sorry about your hubby's fracture needing surgery. Good for you for getting in exercise with swimming and walking/weights.

@trooworld Bummer on not getting a phone call about your surgery. The unprofessionalism is really bad. I wouldn't trust them with your aftercare either.

So I've stayed within my calories for 3 days now. I exercised Mon and Tuesday at the gym. Today's exercise was only cleaning. I ate a salad today for lunch so I could have biscuits and gravy with chicken tonight. Onto tomorrow. Oh there was a moment where I was in a crunchy mood. I went to the pantry and actually had the bag of Tostito scoops in my hand but then talked myself out of it. So that was a win for me today. Yesterday's win was only eating 2 of the Austin cheese crackers instead of all 6 in the package. I took out 2 and put the rest in a baggie and back into the pantry.

cbabie

Morning all, Knee was terrible yesterday and I am going to give it one more day to see if it improves at all, and then if not I will call the DR.. UGH. I dropped a whole container of yogurt this morning..it went everywhere. I am still not sure I got it all up. I am talking the BIG containers. LOL I hear a song in my head...this is the way I start my day, start my day, start my day, this is the way I start my day so early in the morning..(kid songs). LOL

@trooworld Yes I would say you made a wise choice. Good for you!!

@fabgeekmom I was never good at making small quantity things.. I should try to do the petite meatloaf.. You always have a variety!!!

@theslightedgeforever nope didn't start my arms.. I will set my bands out before lunch and do it this afternoon. I think it's just been hot everywhere...so glad we are going to see fall soon. It should be pretty there?

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever You’re making a lot of good decisions. Kudos for showing restraint and not eating the chips. @trooworld I hope everything works out with the new doctor. It sounds like the group knows what they’re doing. And the scale and other things is an extra touch. @cbabie It looks like you need to call the doctor. I can relate to you dropping the yogurt. We’ve all done stuff like that. Hi, all. I went swimming and then went to Sam’s Club. I got steak for tomorrow night, salmon for tonight and shrimp for next week. I was exhausted but it was worth it. DS grilled tfw salmon, cooked some rice and made ratatouille. We had a little chocolate for dessert.

theslightedgeforever

@trooworld I didn't substitute anything for the Scoops. I just made myself busy with something else until next mealtime. The new surgery center sounds a lot more thorough to make sure you won't have complications. Your water was really good.

@cbabie It was 83 today I think. Still hot although hot is relative isn't it? We are not having fall weather yet. So how about 5 min of the arm bands for a start?

@fabgeekmom Good job on the swimming. You've got your protein all set up. I did well on some chocolate the other day. I found a small box of chocolates that my daughter had got for hubby from Belgium. I did not get in it and said I can have some later. Now if I just keep doing that for awhile all will be good. oh just thought I did have one thin mint GS cookie today when hubby was eating some and said do you want one? One step forward, one step back.

I went to the gym today for weights and cardio. I had a caesar salad for lunch with one piece of veggie pizza and then tonight for dinner was leftover meatloaf and a broccoli cauliflower apple salad. It was good. I couldn't find my regular recipe so I tried another one but this one was a bit too lemony for me. Onto tomorrow........

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hope PT went well. I’m also loving the cooler weather. Hi, all. I went grocery shopping this morning and that definitely should count as exercise! Since DH has been hurt, I have no help shopping or putting groceries away. DS was working. I did go for a walk when I got home. I ride the exercise bike for 15 minutes while I talked to my cousin (on the phone). I had salmon for lunch on some arugula and cooked a spaghetti squash in the instant pot. Tonight is steak night.

theslightedgeforever

@trooworld I have arthritis in my hips and the PT really helped me. Plus some tips she gave me for my knee really helped. I can get up and down off the floor now and sit back on my heels with my knees bent. Couldn't do that before I had to kind of move the right leg out at an angle. I'm glad it's cooling down there. How was your food today?

@fabgeekmom Yaaay on your walk and bike ride while talking. I was just reading last night about getting in some kind of movement while you are on the phone. I have never eaten spaghetti squash.

I forgot my watch on the charger til about 4 pm. I hate when I do that. I was at the mall and walked all over. Found me a nice pair of shoes on sale at Macy's for $17. No exercise today and food was so-so.

cbabie

Morning all, yesterday I can't remember how the day went. I was really tired and kept dozing..LOL. My knee is a little better. I found icing it helps for longer periods of time now. I only remember them getting me on the exercise bike when I broke my knee I hated it. LOL I made this blueberry bread..My machine I think was trying to die, it took 3 hours and unfortunately it was really good. I was the only one eating it and told DH he needed to eat some and he hasn't so I THREW it in the trash. I know I would eat the whole loaf.

@theslightedgeforever Yes 5 min would be a start thank you. I always try to do perfection and all of the "normal" movement. You know all or nothing me....Yea I forgot my watch on the charger last night..so my sleep didn't get counted..or anything that I did before bed. LOL

@fabgeekmom Yes it does count. groceries can be very heavy and you do get a lot of movement in putting them away. LOL

@trooworld I got my hair cut and it felt good..I had taken the summer off from cutting it and it grew out too much...I couldn't wait. I was tired of a pony tail LOL. Good job telling the old facility you went with someone else...however based on their customer service they probably don't care. LOL. Great meal planning.. I still have to do that today.

Cbabie

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever That’s too bad that you forgot your watch, but your body knows you exercised. Walking at the mall is exercise. Good deal on the shoes. @trooworld I’m glad PT worked out okay. The meal plan sounds good. I bet it was satisfying to say you found another center for your surgery. @cbabie Good job on throwing away the bread. I also find that icing helps. I hope that you feel better soon. Hi, all. Today was swim day. My granddaughter had a virus so she and her family didn’t come over. DS made pizza and dinner and it was really good. It was crispy because he used a pizza stone. And not greasy as he used low fat mozzarella and turkey pepperoni. He also put mushrooms and onions on it. I made a salad with ATK lower fat Caesar dressing.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I can see that you had a busy day. Hi, all. I didn’t do much today. Of course, I did my usual exercise. Today was a walk and strength day. We had salad and pizza for lunch. Tonight we are having grilled chicken, air fried baby potatoes and ratatouille. My son made the ratatouille last week and I froze the leftovers. I marinated the chicken in olive oil, lemon zest, garlic and salt.

theslightedgeforever

@trooworld Can you post the sweet potato chick pea bowl recipe? Did you go to water aerobics?
Maybe you could double up on some of your recipes and freeze half for the days when you are tired and don't want to cook and clean. You can just pop it into the microwave like a frozen dinner. I went out for coffee today too. What book are you going to discuss? I just read a really good book. It was one of the Amazon First Reads this month. Remember Me Tomorrow.

@cbabie Next time slice the blueberry bread and then freeze it. Then you can occasionally bring out a piece and toast it. Ha. I just read @trooworld's next post and she had same idea as me. Did you do your meal planning? I did mine today for this next week. I'm using the MFP blueprint for f&v and I've got it all worked out for 4 weeks now. So now it doesn't take long. I just see which veggies I'm doing and then plug those into pinterest and whatever recipes come out I just use that.

@fabgeekmom Sorry about your granddaughter. That pizza sounds really good. I was looking for some turkey pepperoni the other day and couldn't find it. How much lemon zest do you use for that marinade?

I made a cabbage, broccoli, red pepper stir fry tonight with a bit of diced chicken on it. It was really good and quick since I used ready made John Soules chicken. It was one of those decisions do I cook what I planned and then I don't have time for the gym or do I find a quicker recipe that's healthy. I just used a bag of coleslaw for the cabbage and then cut up the rest. Then I went to the gym. I did a hill program on the treadmill and did 20 minutes in Zone 2 and 10 other minutes in Zone 1. Then some stretching. Then came home and ate. So I feel good about my choices today. I actually lost some weight too this week. 2.8 lbs

cbabie

Morning all, I am going to call the Dr today as my knee is still bum, but it is much better. I even got up this morning first time and was not in pain..however as the morning as went, It is stiff and hurts again LOL. I didn't eat well, but I didn't go on a binge, so its a win for me . I still have to make my meal plan, but still have a couple left from last week so I have time to do it today. I am going to be helping in my daughters class tomorrow, should be fun.

@trooworld Yes I don't really like my walking pad, I prefer a treadmill so I can walk the incline. Maybe in a bit I will be able to get one. I won't do the trampoline yet. LOL I know the kids have fun on the trampoline...I think bouncing is a stress releaser.

@fabgeekmom I hope your grand daughter feels better. I have had sick kids and thankfully they are on the mend! I am going to try to make a pizza this week. I have a pan I bought a long time ago and have never used..it's time.

@theslightedgeforever Yes I could have frozen it but then I still and the only one eating it. I am going to make it again this week as it was really good. I am going to give 2/3's of it away, or at least try. If not I will freeze it. I like being able to cook and have it for future as well.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever You’ve made good choices with food and exercise. That was a substantial weight loss! I use the zest of one lemon. You probably could juice the lemon and add it to the marinade. @trooworld I have already read the Elizabeth Strout book and I enjoyed it. I didn’t know about the sequel you mentioned and ordered it on Audible. I tried to put a hold on it and the wait time was too long. Plus I had 1 credit. The weekend can really be a challenge especially since you like to go out places. But now you see what you have to do. @cbabie Too bad about your knee. I think most of the time pain increases as the day goes on. So hopefully you called the doctor. Hi, all. I went swimming today. Lunch was leftovers from last night. Tonight we’re having meatloaf that I made last week and froze. Plus potatoes from last night and salad. DS is out of town so I am doing the cooking.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s good that you are closer to your surgery. Yes, the narrator is the same. I started listening and it is really good. Hi, all. I went to the recreation center and worked out on the recumbent elliptical, listening to the T J Klune book. Then I went grocery shopping. I made 2 soups for the rest of the week: Skinnytaste creamy chicken and mushroom soup and another chicken soup with corn, butter beans, and tomatoes. Tonight we are having the spaghetti rings with beef. I’m making extra for leftovers.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Getting up that early really tires you out. For the last 2 days I have woken up at 5:00. Having a meal prepped really helps. Hi, all. DH had his surgery today. He’s doing well. Luckily we got a scooter and that is really helping. I didn’t get any exercise today as we got home about 1:30 and I didn’t feel like exercising. Plus I didn’t want to leave him alone. Our daughter took us to the surgery center and stayed with us a while. We ate the creamy chicken and mushroom soup and a toasted cheese sandwich for lunch. Tonight we’re eating the spaghetti rings I cooked last night.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s a good idea to try the trampoline first. Also you’ll find out how the jumping affects your knees. It’s good that you have leftovers to eat when you’re too busy to cook. I don’t have a link to the soup. If you go the Skinnytaste site, look up creamy chicken and mushroom soup. Then you’ll see the recipe. Hi, all. DH is recovering well. I exercised inside today . Tonight I prepared dinner: air fried chicken, rice and roasted delicata squash.

cbabie

Morning all, My knee has been awful, I did go to the Dr, had to get it x-rayed and just waiting for the Dr to call me. If she doesn't call by 3 today, I am calling her. It's been 2 days and it should be back by now.
Otherwise same old news here.

@trooworld glad you are going in the right direction with your surgery. As always you guys are always so busy. Sorry the grocery store gives you so much anxiety. I think that's why I buy online and have delivery..LOL. I hate being around so many people. Plus where I go I have to bag all my own groceries. I think I am getting lazy.

@fabgeekmom So glad DH is doing well. He has a great support team. I love soup and grilled cheese sandwiches..

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hope all went well with the grocery pickup. Good job in doing the therapy exercises. @cbabie I’m sorry you are having so much trouble with your knee. I hope you heard from the doctor. Hi, all. DH told me it was okay to leave him alone so I could go swimming. So I did and it felt good. Now I know I can leave him to go walking tomorrow. DS went to Sam’s Club and got steak for tonight and some other stuff for next week. That was a big help as it is exhausting to go there by myself. My cousin brought us some challah rolls that were really good. They were sweet and almost like cake. So that was dessert.

cbabie

Morning all, I took baby girl and went to see a friend yesterday afternoon. It was nice. It's getting cooler here, but also muggy. GO figure. LOL. My knee is still yucky and the Dr didn't call and I tried to call, but forgot they don't answer on Fridays..so I wait. My thoughts...Physician heal thyself...

@fabgeekmom That was nice of DH and so glad he is well enough to stay by himself. It probably did you both good. I have never heard of challah rolls but they sound good! (bread and sweet) my two favorite things. LOL

@trooworld I hope you get your Comic Con tickets. I know you love going every year. The street fair sounds fun if you like people..LOL. I will stay home in my cozy house. (next you can hear my sister say of course you would). Sorry Sams is that way, you would think they would monitor that. I do a Sams order once a month and put it in the freezer as I just mostly buy my meat there, plus staple product. LOL
well enjoy your weekend!!

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s too bad about pickup but it’s already done. Now you can enjoy using what you ordered. Like @cbabie said, I’m not a crowds kind of person. But that’s something you enjoy and it’s nice to have things to look forward to. Also the street fair. @cbabie That’s too bad that the doctor didn’t call. Hopefully Monday you can get some answers. Challah is a sweet eggy bread. My cousin made it into rolls. Traditionally it’s a braided bread with an egg wash. Plus more calories that I had planned to use, but it’s not something I get often. Hi, all. I went for a walk this morning and it was nice outside. I did a strength workout even though I didn’t want to. Tonight we are having Mediterranean takeout as DH can’t leave the house. DD, my SIL and my granddaughter are coming over.

theslightedgeforever

Hi all currently in Savannah Georgia. I’ll be here til Monday and then go to South Carolina and fly back to MN on Wednesday

Getting in lots of steps but I’m enjoying too much southern food I think

Had a nice walk on the river where a guy was making saltwater taffy. I bought 3 pieces

gemwolf110

Good Morning!

Getting my cleaning and organizing done before the next class starts next month. Got through the freezers and tossed a lot of stuff that I wasn’t eating and that has gone past its Best Buy/Sell By dates. Next up is fridge and pantry, vacuuming, dusting. Wash the walls I’m going to try to get to today. If not will pick a night during the week to do. Washing floors might have to wait until it’s not so wet out. Dogs, rain and dirt don’t fair well for floors.

Need to make sure I eat healthier. I was less than 7 pounds from being under 200lbs then gained like 4 pounds. Frustrating with the next class coming up and will have to stay away from gym to get classwork done. At least after this course I’ll be halfway through.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

~Missy