NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever Oh, I get that about Southern food. So good but unfortunately usually not healthy. But you were on vacation so you enjoyed it. And yum to salt water taffy! @trooworld Too bad you didn’t get the tickets but hopefully you’ll get them the next time they go on sale. I hope you enjoyed the water aerobics. @gemwolf110 Wow, you got a lot done. I guess it’s frustrating not being able to go to the gym. Hi, all. I walked outside and did some strength workouts. I also went grocery shopping. Luckily DS was home so he unloaded my groceries. DD came over and made chicken noodle soup for dinner. It was a Skinnytaste recipe. It’s on the website; just look up chicken noodle soup.

cbabie

Morning, well nothing to report...still can't get ahold of the Dr...fighting depression today. Otherwise all is good..

@trooworld so glad you enjoyed the pool. I have a pool and never get in it..LOL. I think all the knee therapy helped me not to like the water. I still hope you get those tickets.!!

@fabgeekmom so glad you are getting your movement in..strength training is probably the best for us at this stage in our life. I need strong muscles and bones. (Not to mention balance). LOL. I am glad DH is recovering nicely and he has such a good support team with him. You guys are awesome.

@theslightedgeforever enjoy your mini trips...oh enjoy the food too...3 salt water taffy is great planning for you. This is stuff you won't normally have access to so enjoy it!

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Good job on the water aerobics! 600 calories is a lot. I burn more calories swimming in about 40 calories than any other exercise. Plus it’s fun and most people are friendly. @cbabie That’s terrible that you can’t get in touch with your doctor. And sorry about the depression. Hi, all. I went swimming today. For dinner I made Skinnytaste Coconut Chicken Rice bowl (recipe is on the website). It was very good and easy to prepare. DS made beef stew for dinner tomorrow so all he has to do is microwave it. Tuesday night is family dinner. I have been doing chores that DH usually does so now I appreciate him even more. He’s doing ok but it’s a long recovery.

gemwolf110

@trooworld i was feeling the same when I first started going to water aerobics but thankfully i went with a friend. Now over a year later i have a bigger group of friends. :-) good luck with the bariatric process. Good they are checking things out thoroughly.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld It’s good that you’re having all those tests. Too bad abut DH. Are you able to sleep in another room? @gemwolf110 I’m glad you enjoy your water exercises. Hi, all. I went to Sam’s Club today. I got salmon for tomorrow and steaks for Friday plus some other stuff. I did a weight workout and progressed to 5 pound weights. Workouts were tough but I was okay. The beef stew was good tonight. I got a bagged salad at Sam’s to go with dinner. I ate a few cookies for dessert and skipped the bread.

cbabie

Morning all, I had a rough day yesterday, read the post, but couldn't stop to write. I FINALLY heard from the Dr this morning. x-ray was normal..LOL NOW she wants to see me in person, just to schedule an MRI...UGH. that is what should have happened the first time. Once you break a bone you never forget the pain. Especially MY KNEE. oh well, just go with it. I am just tired of my rear in getting bigger while I am not moving at my normal pace.

@trooworld I am glad you have all those appointments as they need to be thorough, but I am also sorry that you have to do all of them. I know I am tired of booking appointments, messes with your entire day. LOL. So glad you like the water aerobics. I hope DH heals quickly and there is a wall of protection around you and your health.

@fabgeekmom Yes we do appreciate our DH when we have to pick up the slack. Hopefully they feel the same with us. LOL. yeah for doing the weights. I just saw something on weights and I thought you know I should be doing that. I will have to find my weights...not sure what I did with them. LOL

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hope your DH gets over his cold and you don’t get it. The meal sounds good. @cbabie I know what you mean about remembering the pain of breaking a bone. Hopefully the MRI will show what is wrong with your knee. If you can’t find your weights, you can do body weight exercises. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. I cooked dinner tonight: air fried salmon with teriyaki sauce, Israeli couscous with onions and mushrooms, and a kale salad with beets and goat cheese dressing. And a small piece of chocolate for dessert.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Happy Birthday! I hope your day was filled with lots of fun. No biggie on eating special foods occasionally. Hi, all. I walked around the neighborhood today. It was a bit humid but not too bad. I also did 3 strength workouts on my program. Our hairdresser came to our house today. It feels good to have my hair cut plus I got color this time. Lunch was leftovers from last night. Dinner was Skinnytaste Pork Chops with Mushrooms and Shallots, air fried polenta and baked honey nut squash. I was the cook again tonight. I get a break tomorrow as DS is cooking.

theslightedgeforever

Hello all I got back in last night from the South. So happy to get out of there before the hurricane hit and maybe I would be delayed. We went to Savannah and then Charleston and drove back to Savannah yesterday morning. Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours but we got out of there and because of the storm systems had bad turbulence most of the flight. Lots of praying going on. About an hour ago I read Savannah was having a tornado sirens go off. Glad to be back in MN. I went to the gym for 30 min and walked on the treadmill and made a black bean butternut squash stew. Proud of myself because usually I have a day of rest after a trip and THEN I start back on healthy habits.

theslightedgeforever

@trooworld I hope you don't get sick. I love that owl. You are so talented. Your soup sounded good and healthy. I'm eating some sweet and sour turkey meatballs over white rice. It turned out so good. I originally bought a sugar-free orange ginger marinade for another recipe but then didn't use it. So I used that with a little soy sauce added and added the baked meatballs to that.

I joined a walking club with some of my friends the other day. So it really has made me get in my steps when I didn't really want to. I went to the gym again to get on the treadmill and hit my goal. It's only a 5000 goal right now while I'm at my daughter's since her apt is so small. It's like 5 steps from living to kitchen and then another 5 steps to the bedroom. lol

I hope you all are making good choices

fabgeekmom

@trooworld The owl lantern looks really nice. You did a great job on it and I can see that you’re talented. I hope you don’t get sick. The soup sounds delicious. @theslightedgeforever The meatballs sounded good. That was a good idea to join a walking club. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. It rained this afternoon. I think it was related to the hurricane. We were lucky as that was all we got. DS had to cook the steaks indoors. He made some delicious mashed potatoes. I froze the leftovers to eat next week when he is out of town.

cbabie

Morning all, so went to the Dr, have to go have a CT scan and she will refer me to orthopedic. FUN FUN, I feel like @trooworld..LOL I didn't do so well eating night before last...was trying to eat the pain away..which was stupid of course. So try try try again. We are have a HEAT wave..supposed to be 112 today, it was 110 yesterday. So no outside activities.

@trooworld So sorry you are getting sick...Yes agree for shorter time down. I love your owl. You are very talented..

@fabgeekmom Sounds like you are maintaining with DH being in recovery mode. You are doing great. How is he doing? I hope the recovery is quicker than expected. I don't like the recovery mode. LOL

@theslightedgeforever Glad you are back to DD place safe. I believe you could have a stand up comic routine if you wrote about your many travels on a plane. LOL. Not that they were funny at the time, but looking back...Good for you for getting right back into the health routine. I am going to try today to push through this and get back to mine...tired of being down.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hope the Zicam works. It’s hard putting on a “public “ face when you don’t feel good. Good luck with the shopping. Hi, all. It’s sunny today and I’m going for a walk. I’ll do my strength workouts, too. Tonight DS is grilling hotdogs and hamburgers, plus making coleslaw. I want both so I may skip the bun. I’m also going to slice some tomatoes and onions. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

fabgeekmom

@cbabie Going to the orthopedic doctor is your best bet. I know how you feel. Wow, it’s hot your way! DH is recovering well. Friday he sees the orthopedic doctor and hopes to have his splint/bandage removed. The next step might be a boot.

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom I have two bags of mashed potatoes in the freezer. I think I'm going to make a shepherds pie with some ground turkey and then maybe use the other to thicken up a soup. Obviously no one but me is eating mashed potatoes. lol I need to quit making them. I'm glad you didn't get anything other than a bit of rain. NC really seems to be hit hard. People are still trapped because bridges and roads are gone. Some whole neighborhoods have been washed away. Just helps us remember to be grateful for what we do have. Speaking of your hubby's boot, my ds finally got out of his boot but has been wearing an ankle support brace when he walks because it still needs some support while it finishes healing. His ankle is really weak he says. He wants to go rock climbing again.

@trooworld I used the recipe below for the meatballs. I halved the recipe since it was just the three of us instead of salt I used Weber's Gourmet Burger seasoning from Walmart. After baking the meatballs I put them in a pan and poured the sauce over them The whole bottle and then added some soy sauce to taste. About 4-5 shakes. Sorry about your brother. Hope he gets power back soon. How are you feeling today? Hopefully the Zicam will work soon.

https://lilluna.com/easy-homemade-meatballs/#wprm-recipe-container-98420

https://walmart.com/ip/G-Hughes-Sugar-Free-Orange-Ginger-Marinade-13-oz/401592019?classType=VARIANT&from=/search

@cbabie Heat wave huh? Shall I bring some cooler weather with me? I hope they figure out what's wrong with your knee. Have you thought about doing chair aerobics? They have some on YouTube. Don't I have the best stories? At least I haven't had snakes on a plane yet.

So I did my 5000 steps again today. My stress fracture is hurting again. I might end up buying me a foot support if this continues. I figure people play football with taped up ankles and such. No excuses right?

anxietyfairy

I have three more months of my ww membership. Haven't used it to be honest. Everytime I log on, I find it too hard and confusing. MFP is definately the easier option!

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I posted yesterday but I see it didn’t post. I’m glad you are feeling better. Hi, all. Not much happened yesterday. My daughter came over and put chicken and other ingredients in our slow cooker. Later in the afternoon we realized that the slow cooker was dead. DS put the food in the oven but I didn’t think it was safe to eat. So DD ordered pizza which everyone enjoyed. DS made a salad. I only ate 2 slices. Today is a swim day. I have chicken that I’m going to marinate and then air fry plus yellow squash and rice.

cbabie

Morning all, My weekends go by so fast, I don't know if that will change anytime soon. It's currently 93 with an expected high of 105, triple digits until next week sometime..I swear this is the longest we have had to run our air. I can't get in to get a CT scan until next week, so It's just me an a knee called ugh..LOL. sorry I heard the song...just me and a dog named boo.....

@trooworld glad you are feeling better. Sounds like you had a good weekend in spite of a stuffy nose. (did you tell DH thanks for the gift of a stuffy nose?). LOL

@fabgeekmom I hope and pray he gets the boot, I suppose that gives him more freedom. Yes I wouldn't have eaten the chicken either. As I get older I get more paranoid about food..LOL. Years ago I would have just smelled it and if it smelled good we would have eaten it

@theslightedgeforever I don't have real potatoes for the fact, I always cook too many and have left over..I guess I could freeze, but baby girl only knows instant..LOL Not sure she would eat them. Glad DS is out of the boot.

@anxietyfairy Welcome to the board, yes I agree, this is much easier. I hope you have a great Monday!

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@cbabie Wow, that’s really hot! And waiting for tests is frustrating.

anxietyfairy

In person WW meetings are closing in New Zealand that was one of the best parts.

theslightedgeforever

@anxietyfairy Welcome to the group! I think find the easiest option for tracking consistently. I think the in-person meetings would make me more accountable with the weigh in. Too bad they are closing them.

@trooworld My walking club is only online. We use what's app and all we do is post our number of steps. You are allowed to post an emogi on other's steps but no chit chat to the group. Some of them don't like that rule. lol Yesterday I had a whole 577 steps. No that's not a typo. I didn't leave the apartment and evidently didn't move around alot. I'm still dealing with my top of my foot hurting. It flares up once in a while which is now.

@fabgeekmom Too bad about the chicken. I'm not as paranoid about food as @cbabie I'd be fine but I'm sure my hubby wouldn't. He always seems to have stomach problems and then blames it on me. lol

@cbabie I like instant mashed potatoes better than the real things. No idea why. Hopefully you'll get some answers about your knee so you can get back to some real exercise.

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever That’s too bad about your foot. I may have missed a post. Are you getting treatment for it? @anxietyfairy A lot of meetings are also closing in the States. There used to be one really close to where I live but now they are too far. @trooworld I have worn a heart monitor before and it was a pain. Hopefully you’ll get good results. Hi, all. It was dreary today but a lot cooler so my walk was nice. I cooked pork chops, asparagus and potatoes for dinner. DD brought pumpkin spice Oreos for dessert. They were okay but not to die for. I prefer the chocolate ones.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hate weeks with lots of doctors’ appointments! But you’re getting a lot done so that is good. Hi, all. Today is a swim day. I’m making marinara sauce with turkey sausage over polenta tonight. I’m loosely following an ATK recipe.

cbabie

Morning all, I am still limping around, but I refused to just sit any longer. I can stand, it's the walking and turning that bother me. SO I just get started on something and stand until it's done. then my knee is really swollen and I HAVE to sit for a bit. LOL. I cleaned out one of the closets yesterday. Went through my cassettes. Yes I still have them. When they went in the closet, we were still listening to tapes..Now a decade later..( I found one of my Dad preaching). Today DH and I cleaned the floors..I couldn't take one more day of it. Kids are messy!!! LOL I just got a call from a place the DR sent in a referral for an infusion...don't know what that is, but I am sure I am not doing it. Waiting on a call from the DR..

@theslightedgeforever glad you put not a typo..I get 100 just going from bedroom to kitchen..LOL. Sorry your foot is hurting...I get it. Yes I am more paranoid..imagine that! LOL

@trooworld I hate those weeks, I still have more than my share too. I want to be someone that just sits in my house..LOL. That's how I felt when I had an EEG done..oh that was fun with a little baby..

@fabgeekmom Yea I like the chocolate ones too..double stuffed to be exact. LOL I think I only like pumpkin pie and pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting..LOL

Cbabie

fabgeekmom

@cbabie Wow, cassettes! That must be special to have one of your dad preaching. Sorry about the knee. Yes, kids are messy.

theslightedgeforever

@cbabie Did you get a call from the dr about your infusion? Maybe it's just infusion therapy. That's not bad. Now I'm limping around too lol Only my right foot has started hurting. So how is your food in all this. If you can't exercise you can still eat healthy foods.

@fabgeekmom It's an old injury that gets flared up when I don't wear supportive shoes and then do alot of walking. It's basically ice and rest. I'm resting it but not so good on the ice. I hate that part. I put a compression sleeve on it yesterday that helped.

@trooworld The other day I didn't leave the apt and just sat basically on my computer or reading. The whole thing is 777 sq ft. I've had to wear a holter monitor before. Not fun. I like to sleep on my side and stomach. Hopefully you will get through these tests and be able to schedule your surgery.

I'm leaving on a trip on Saturday so I'm just trying to eat things in the house and not go grocery shopping. Had cereal and bananas again tonight for supper. I went to the gym but was so physically tired. I did 25 min of treadmill and then about 5 min of strength training. I just did not have the energy to continue. But I went and hit my goal for my walking club. They moved it up to 6000. Now I'm waiting on my daughter to come home. It's 10:30 and she's been gone since 6:30 this morning. Don't know if she's still in surgery or something else. Waiting is no fun.

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever I’m sorry about the foot. I know how hard it is to be active with an injury. Good job on the walking. Have fun while you are traveling. @trooworld That’s hard not having caffeine. The weekend is close and you can do the things you like. Hi, all. DS in in NYC so DH and I are on our own. I have leftovers for dinner tonight. Yesterday my SIL came over and cut our grass and used the leaf blower to get the pine straw off the driveway. He’s really good to us.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hope the cortisone shots help. It’s frustrating not being able to do the things you enjoy. The band at the fancy cocktail lounge sounds like fun. Hi, all. Today was a busy day. I went swimming and then went with DH to the orthopedic doctor. Everything looks good and he got the bandage and splint removed. He also got a more comfortable boot to wear. Since we were near the outpatient hospital I went for a blood test that one of my doctors ordered. Dinner was steak, mashed potatoes and green beans. I decided to cook the steaks under the broiler and set the smoke detector on. It took a while for it to stop when I put the exhaust fan on and DH opened a door. I had decided not to tell DS, but he called me and said he got a message from Siri that an alarm was on. So I had to tell him. Everything was okay, though. Just scary hearing the alarm!

theslightedgeforever

@trooworld I hope these are the last of your tests. I would hate to have to go without caffeine. I've done that nuclear stress test. Did you go out and enjoy the band? I'm that way sometimes asking myself why did I commit to an event when really I just want to stay home. LOL Have you been tracking your food?

@fabgeekmom Too bad your chef is gone. lol Thank God for leftovers. I have set off the alarm cooking turkey burgers. I was here in this apartment last year and I kept thinking oh no what if the sprinklers go off. Now I just airfry them. No smoke.

@cbabie I was thinking maybe your tore your ACL in your knee or the meniscus.

I'm leaving tomorrow and will be gone for 2 weeks so my check ins will be spotty. Sometimes I'm so busy I just plain forget. I went to the gym yesterday and today. Today was treadmill and weights. My body is tired. I couldn't get all my reps in for my 2 sets. I was getting about 1 1/2 sets. But I lifted to muscle failure so there's that. Today right when I went to turn on my Apple watch for a workout I noticed it was dead. So my walking club will get another low number. I'm going to post a dead battery gif since I can't talk and make my excuses. lol My goal is to maintain my weight the next two weeks.

cbabie

Morning all, Never heard from the Dr, but good news is we had to take Baby boy back to the Dr. His cough is awful and the next day the DR called to follow up on him. It's rare Drs to that these days. So at least I heard from one Dr. LOL. I had a major binge day before yesterday, but yesterday was much better. I am spotty tracking..LOL.

@fabgeekmom so glad DH is improving and he got the boot. I am sure he will feel more mobile now. That always makes us feel better. I can't tell you how many times we have set off the smoke alarm. Good thing is you know your alarm system works since your DS called. . You have a good SIL...

@trooworld I loved the pictures, your skin is so beautiful! I am glad your shot didn't hurt..I guess that's what I don't want. (a shot) . It sounds like you are getting back to normal and enjoying your time off again. Good for you!

@theslightedgeforever I hate waiting, I am not very patient thats for sure. LOL I got a different band for my Apple watch and it has a magnet clasp, every time I am typing right now, it's sticking to my Mac....oh the fun. So sorry your watch was dead, makes me feel like was it worth it, but your body will say yes. Good for you on getting your steps in and working your muscles until they fail....

Cbabie