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fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever Have fun on your travels. Good job on the exercise even though you didn’t do what you wanted to. Too bad about the Watch. But your body knows what you did. @trooworld Nice pictures! It’s good that the shots didn’t hurt. Interesting that you met new people. @cbabie I hope baby boy is better. Hi, all. I went for a walk this morning. The weather is nice. Highs are in the 70’s. I did some strength workouts. My arms are a little sore from a few days ago. I hope that means the workouts are working. LOL! Tonight I am making ST Hamburger helper. Years ago I used to make the boxed kind. I think it will be good as everyone on the ST FB group has liked it.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That was too bad you couldn’t find a parking spot. That also probably meant that all programs were crowded. That was really cool to get a random act of kindness. Hi, all. I went for a walk and rode the bike today. DD is making ST cheeseburger soup, salad and garlic bread for dinner. I’ve had it before and it’s good.

cbabie

Morning all, weekend was crazy busy, didn't do bad on food. However, I did have pizza last night. 1 piece though so that was good. I have my CT scan tomorrow, so hopefully I will get some direction on the knee. Still waiting on Dr in regards to the infusion....go figure

@trooworld I am glad you got to go to the cat cafe and enjoyed it. Yeah, I hate when I have to travel more than 15 to get where I am going...LOL. so I never leave my house. . How cool to get the card, did you like the Chick filet?

@fabgeekmom I am assuming the bike meant your stationary bike? Do you like it? I have thought of getting on to exercise my knee. I have a regular bike, but with the kids it's hard to get out and do it. LOL. I don't want to be stupid, but what is ST hamburger helper? I am thinking I should know it. Was it good? Regular hamburger helper, used to give me heartburn bad, so I stopped making it.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I bet it was fun to see all those cats. I’m like @cbabie in that I don’t go anywhere too far from home. A lot of people have put up Halloween decorations. Soon it’ll be Christmas! @cbabie I love my recumbent bik! One of my previous doctors told me it was good for my knees. The hamburger helper recipe was good and not greasy at all. After all, it was Skinnytaste! Hi, all. Today was a swim day. I grilled chicken along with rice and salad for dinner. I made a marinade with soy sauce, maple syrup and Dijon mustard.

theslightedgeforever

Hello quick check in. I went to the gym in the hotel and did 35 min treadmill and then some stretching

Ate half my breakfast

cbabie

Morning all, I can't wait to go get this CT scan. I would like to know for sure what is going on. I was going good on food last night until DH made me mad and I went for the Fat Cow cookies and cream ice cream sandwich. YUM, but not really worth the calories. So I guess he won after all, since I was the one who ate something that upset me cause I ate it. LOL

@trooworld I hope your knee doesn't hurt either. Hopefully you have enough residue with the Tylenol it will be okay. Don't you just love it when you can make another kind meal with left overs.

@fabgeekmom Thanks for the input on the bike. I am going to have to look up skinny taste. I have not looked at them for recipes. thanks!!

@theslightedgeforever Good job on the movement!! You will thank yourself later. LOL

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever Good job on exercise at the hotel. @trooworld That really sucks when you can’t take your medication. I use the same drug and it really helps without upsetting my stomach. Hopefully the Tylenol will help. It’s always good to have leftovers. @cbabie It’s Skinnytaste ( one word). That’s too bad that you stress ate. Try finding something else to do. Hi, all. I went for a walk this morning and did some indoor exercises. For dinner I’m making a recipe from the bad back cookbook: beef stew with mushrooms and bacon. Except for the bacon there’s no chopping. I’ve made it before and it’s good. I’m doubling the recipe for leftovers.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld It’s good that your PCP is so thorough. Hopefully you’ll be through with tests soon. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. DH has PT today. We’re having last night’s stew for dinner.

gemwolf110

Hi! Quick stop by. Got to see the aurora borealis this evening. Was very cool to see and was on my bucket list. Of course I thought I’d have to go to Alaska to see it but because of the solar flares got to see it. Which idk if I should be more amazed by the natural phenomenon or concerned about the flares?!?




Hope everyone has a great night!

Missy

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I hope you had a good day, despite having to work. @gemwolf110 Nice pictures! Hi, all. Today was a busy day. I had a bone density test this morning. I have already found out my results. I have osteopenia which is no surprise as I’ve had it for many years. I don’t know if I have any improvements as I have not heard from my doctor. I’m not worried as I’m doing what I need to do. When I got home, I rode my bike and then DS and I went grocery shopping. It was nice to go with him as he carried everything inside. After lunch I went for a walk. It was cool and brisk but sunny. DS grilled salmon. He maintained it in equal parts soy sauce and maple syrup and also made a glaze with the same ingredients. So good! And leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld By now your tests have been done and you can enjoy the weekend. I’ve had an endoscopy before so I know what that’s about. Hi,all. Today was a swim day. I went to Sam’s Club and that was exhausting. For dinner I prepared Skinnytaste Giant turkey meatball Parmesan. It was good. I also made sauce with some tomatoes I needed to use up and some pasta shells.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s pretty normal to have a sore throat. I’m glad it subsided. Good luck at Sam’s Club. Next time I go I might have DH take me, drop me off at the door, park and pick me up when I am finished. Hi, all. DH and I are going to my cousin’s house tonight for Break-Fast, the end of Yom Kipper. She’s serving a traditional dairy meal which is my favorite. Bagels with lox and cream cheese, kugel and other good stuff. My goal is to eat a little of what I like and not go back for seconds.

cbabie

Morning all, I did get the results of my CT scan back..no surgery required, but lots of stuff going on with cartilage and my ligaments. I need to see a Ortho, but now waiting on another referral. My eating was not good last night, I have no idea why, but I kept taking a bite here, a bite there...everywhere a bite bite..oh cbabie had a farm..e i e i o.....

@trooworld glad your endoscopy went well..I have never had one of those. It sounds like you made a good choice with your new medical team. I am glad they are being so thorough.

@fabgeekmom SO glad you have your results and you are still in the peni stages...I love that you are not worried as you are doing what you are supposed to do... I am NOT doing what I need to be doing..I was and I know it's time to get back to it..I am thinking of getting a bike, but I know the walking is the best. Just hard to do that right now.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@cbabie I’m glad no surgery is needed. The bike will help your knees and hips but won’t do much for your bone density. If you don’t feel like walking, you can do upper body exercises. You even can do body weight, without weights. I forgot to mention that my doctor messaged me and said my numbers had increased slightly and to continue doing what I am doing.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s awesome that you can donate blood. Good luck on the Halloween stuff. Hi, all. Last night was fun and I did what I said I would do. Food was really good but I was able to limit portions. DH and I shared desserts so we didn’t overeat. One of my cousin’s friends tried to get me to take home some of the dessert she made, but I said no, several times. Food pushers annoy me! Tonight we are having a birthday celebration for DD. My cousin and her husband are coming over. The menu is grilled flank steak, salad and baked potatoes. Healthy so far. Of course, there’s an ATK lemon cake that DS made. We’ve had it before and it’s so good.

cbabie

Morning all, I am still fighting this head cold thing, and didn't do well eating yesterday. My daughter was here helping me and DH rearrange the playroom and something went POP in her back..It was like a comedy club later in the day...me with my knee and my back at times and her with her back...but on to a new week and better goals.

@trooworld sounds like you are enjoying having time to do your "halloween" stuff. Congrats on the blood giving. Good luck with the phone call over the cardio results. I pray all goes as it should.

@fabgeekmom I am so glad you were able to control your portions...You and DH worked together as a team. I just need to get back to walking when I can and that's that!!! SO happy your numbers are good.

Cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Congratulations on your 3 gallon donation. That sounded like a good day. @cbabie That is too bad about the head cold. Also your daughter’s back popping and your knee. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. DH had PT and is doing well. He is learning how to tip toe using the walker as he still can’t put pressure on the foot. We had leftover flank steak for dinner with a salad and air fried potatoes.

gemwolf110

Hi all.

My class started yesterday. Was a hectic start because my oldest dog the little bichon was diagnosed with diabetes over the weekend and had to be hospitalized and she came home last night been interesting having to give her 3 shots a day until it’s controlled and the 3 different eye drops twice a day for her eyes as they were dry and had a small infection. Probably from the diabetes and she has cataracts. I’ve been working from home to monitor her and give the insulin. She’s 14 years old. Poor pup. She should be good once everything is controlled.

Hope you all have a great day!

~ Missy

fabgeekmom

@trooworld You’re making progress on your tests for your surgery. Hopefully you’ll get a date soon. @gemwolf110 Sorry about your pup. Hi, all. This morning I had a routine oncologist appointment and my numbers were good. I went for a walk afterwards. The weather is nice. I made Skinnytaste One Pot Orzo with Sausage, corn and spinach. Recipe is on the website. It was very good and I doubled the recipe so we can have it again tomorrow. We finished the lemon cake. That was so good!

theslightedgeforever

Hello. Just popping in. I’m headed back to MN on Thursday.

Hope everyone is working their program

cbabie

Morning all, still fighting this nasal stuff, My knee is wicked right now and I am more frustrated that I have not been doing anything good for my body. It hit me today, why do I try not to take meds? 1) because I don't want them in my body, 2) I don't really know what side effects will happen and 3) I just don't like taking meds. That being said, I realized how stupid am I to sit in pain and not be able to walk, move my body, etc because I am waiting on an ortho's opinion, and because I don't like taking Tylenol, I would like to keep my kindeys. However, not moving is also a hazard to my health. So I put a patch on my knee and it's at least taking the edge off...so I will move better today! I made delicious potato soup yesterday, but I ate 2 servings, so not beneficial to my health. LOL

@trooworld so glad everything is coming back normal and good. Yes I pray they will let you schedule it the end of the year. I was just thinking yesterday, how far you have come this last year. Congratulations!!

@fabgeekmom I am glad we have men who don't mind having left overs. ..I hate to waste food, but I also don't know how to cook for 2 LOL Lucky you it's nice there..we are at least in the high 90's this week, so no triple digits this week...YEA!!!!

@gemwolf110 So sorry to hear about your dog. It's great that you get to work from home and get him his shots...poor thing.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s cool about the sleep study. I remember having wires stuck to me and having a hard time falling asleep. @cbabie Sorry about your knee and your pain. Hi, all. Today was a swim day and PT for DH. Dinner was good and easy.

cbabie

Morning all, didn't want to do a lot yesterday, did what I only had to. Not much sleep last night either. LOL I am looking out my back window and the neighbors have a flower that is standing far above everything else...one long green stem and two orange daisy like flowers...the way they are moving in the wind, my brain saw alien eyes....smh I really need to get a life.

@fabgeekmom I like those good and easy dinners..should we name them good and easy1, good and easy2, etc. LOL. I hope you have a great day and that DH PT went well.

@trooworld Yes I do see improvement in you. Yes your surgeon will call when it's time. You have a good center it sounds like. Don't worry about DH, I don't do vacines either..LOL. I guess I don't trust many people or things. LOL. That's cool about the ring..I hated being attached to wires..

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld It’s good that the ring didn’t bother you. I get up a lot in the night, too. Usually I go back to sleep. @cbabie I’m sorry you didn’t sleep well. You crack me up with your alien/flower story. Hi, all. DS was off today so he made ATK tomato soup for lunch. So good with a turkey and cheese sandwich fixed in the air fryer. We went grocery shopping this afternoon. Plus DS put gas in my car. He’s so helpful. He’s making the fixings for tacos now. I’m eating mine as a salad with tortilla chips. I’ll have calories for a few pieces of chocolate.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I agree about the PT. The last time I had PT I ended PT early as the therapist said I had mastered my skills. I also asked my doctor and he said okay. Hi, all. I went swimming today. The water has been colder than usual because the HVAC system is being replaced. But I still did my laps. Tonight was steak night. DS always seasons them so well. Plus he made a homemade Ranch dressing (ATK) that was good.

cbabie

Morning all, I don't know what was up with me, but I kept myself awake...about every 2 hours..it's gray clouds here this morning. I wish it would stay this cool, it's nice. I have an appt to see the ortho on Monday. I can't wait..I just want to know what to do so I can get back to normal. LOL. I am going to go shopping today for some new tennis shoes for me and for baby girl. It should be fun.

@trooworld LOL I can't wait for the pictures. The two little ones do chalk art on my back patio...maybe I will post pictures for you the next time they do. . I am so glad your knee is doing much better...there is. hope for mine. .

@fabgeekmom You are a brave woman...swimming in cold water.. good JOB!! I am going to start looking at the ATK recipes. (when I remember what it stands for) LOL. I have skinny taste in my brain. what kind of Turkey did you put on your sandwich, it sounds yummy! It's that time of year for warmer food.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I have fond memories of Little Italy. Sounds like fun. @cbabie ATK is America’s Test Kitchen. The turkey was deli turkey (Boar’s Head). I get up a lot during the night, too. Hi, all. I’m not sure I’m going to go back to the pool. What’s even worse is the pool deck temperature is lower than the water temperature. I walked outside today and the weather was nice. I also ride my exercise bike. Lunch was a salad with leftover steak. DS is grilling 2 spatchcocked chickens and making collards and a cranberry couscous stuffing for dinner. My DD is bringing biscuits to bake. DS said we are celebrating Canadian Thanksgiving which was last week. We’re not Canadian; it is an excuse to have a good meal.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I love the pictures! Such talent! Too bad about your pain from walking. Do you take your cane with you? Hi, all. The weather is nice again so I’ll go for a walk. And then do either the bike or weights. Tonight we’re going to my cousin’s house for dinner. She’s serving brisket cooked with cranberry sauce, sweet potato pudding, a vegetable and pineapple upside down cake. Again I’ll limit portions to one serving.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about your back. Carrying groceries can contribute to pain. Hi, all. I had my annual mammogram and have gotten the results. All is well. I went for a walk before lunch and after lunch DH had PT. Dinner was leftovers from Saturday night.

cbabie

Morning all, quick check in before baby boy comes in here. LOL. I went to the DR yesterday and I have to do 4 weeks 2 x a week therapy and see how that goes. But basically I have to let it heal and it has to do that on its own. SO the fun begins. LOL PLUS I have gained 6 lbs since I hurt my knee...ready to get over this.

@trooworld sorry your back is bad, I still have twinges from 2 years ago. Hopefully if you rest it and put ice on it, it will spring back to good. Those pictures of the art is great...what talent they have.

@fabgeekmom thanks for clarifying ATK, I will look that up. I don't blame you about the pool..I don't really even go in when it's warm..shame on me.. I know it's good for me. Yea on the mammogram. I love to get those positive results!!!

Cbabie