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theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom I don't think I've ever eaten split pea soup. I should try it while it's still cooler weather.

@its_cleo I think it's progress that you didn't have the drink. I'm glad you are celebrating your wins!

@trooworld Have you heard back about the show? Nice zoo pics. That is so great that you could fit into those parachute pants.

@gemwolf110 I'm glad you are enjoying Zumba. I can't believe it's already March either. I'm nowhere near my quarterly goals.

@cbabie Could you commit to 10-15 min of exercise 3 times this week?

I need to make my own commitment to that.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I like the art you want to submit. 3 hours helping a patron, wow! No wonder you didn’t feel well. Too bad about the migraine. Hi, all. The weather was warmer and I went for a walk. I had a doctor’s appointment to get my trazadone refilled and I had to wait an hour to be seen. I only go once a year. Luckily I had a book to read. For dinner I cooked Skinnytaste instant pot stewed chicken. It was very good and everyone enjoyed it. I made DH chicken in the air fryer as he doesn’t like cilantro.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Too bad about the traffic. I’m glad you are feeling better. The noodle salad sounds good. Hi, all. It was windy this morning but I still went for a walk. We had a storm this afternoon. I went with DH for a pre opt appointment for him getting cataract surgery. It was 3 hours long. His surgery will be in April. DS is out of town. We ate leftovers for dinner.

cbabie

Morning all, It's been a rough last couple of weeks with sickness. Glad we are going over the hump. LOL. I have done no exercising, but am mindful about what I am eating. I am trying to play catch up on personal things I need to get done…Like paying bills. LOL

@fabgeekmom We got wind today and a few days ago too, made everyones' allergies kick up. SO trying to keep the dust down in the house..LOL. glad you went for your walk.

@trooworld So sorry you were stuck with a client for 3 hours..It sounds like you are learning your workarounds. I had to laugh about the weigh in clothes. Don't we all do that. I like summer the best, you can get away almost no clothes. LOL

@theslightedgeforever Yes I am committing to 10 min for 3 days a week.

cbabie

gemwolf110

it must be in the air I was up and down last night with stomach pain and gastrointestinal issues. I ended up working from home today because I still wasn’t feeling the best.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I remember wearing extremely light clothes when I went to WW. I’m sure you got a good report at the surgeon’s office. @cbabie I’m glad you’re getting caught up. Eating mindfully is a good step in being healthy. @gemwolf110 I’m sorry you have been sick. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. Dinner was leftovers from the freezer.

cbabie

Morning all, It's raining here. I do not like to drive in the rain, but we made it to school, walked in the rain and I am safe and dry back in my home. It's the kind of day you want to do nothing…eat chili read a book, sleep..LOL. I did do my 10 on my treadmill yesterday..so now maybe 10 on the bike to day..it's good to alternate. My DH is trying to quit smoking he is working with his DR. He is what you would consider a chain smoker…but he has not had a cigarette since Tuesday, (I think) It may have been Wed…but the fact is now he is looking at his health..so maybe this is going to be good for the family.

@gemwolf110 I am so sorry you had stomach issues..those really stink. It's a good thing you can work remotely. I hope you feel better soon.

@fabgeekmom Yum leftovers from the freezer. I wish my family ate left overs. I don't know who's children they are..LOL. My DH would eat whatever you put in front of him and not complain.

@trooworld Congratulations on 40 LBS!!! Maybe you could start with 10 min a day x 3 like me on your exercise and then increase 1 min at a time. I hope you enjoy your friend today!

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld 40 pounds lost in fantastic! The outing with The dogs will give you activity and plus, it’s something that you enjoy. Win, win! @cbabie I don’t like driving in the rain either. I’m glad you are gradually getting some activity. And good luck to your DH in quitting smoking. If he’s interested in his health, the whole family will benefit. Hi, all. It’s cold and windy today so I rode my bike. Dinner is pasta from last week with a salad.

theslightedgeforever

@gemwolf110 I hope you are feeling better today.

@trooworld 40 lbs gone is wonderful news. I think getting in more exercise is common for most of us.

@fabgeekmom I remember when I would go to WW meetings I would not eat or drink all day long and then me and my friend would go to Denny's afterwards for dinner. Patty melt. I've been eating leftovers too while my hubby has been gone.

@cbabie I'm glad you are committing to 10 min x3. Your family would eat left overs if you didn't cook new food. LOL or just turn it into something new. They'll never know. a good life lesson. As the Stones sing……you can't always get what you want.

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever I love that: you can’t always get what you want! Also in preschool my granddaughter learned: you get what you get and you don’t throw a fit! Going to Denny’s after weigh in was a hoot! I think a lot of members did that!

gemwolf110

thanks! I’m feeling much better. Took it easy yesterday but got some stuff organized around the house. Have a church event today to go to which should be fun!

@trooworld walking senior dogs is a good way to fit in some exercise. I hear ya trying to fit in more time for it.

its_cleo

Sweet dogs. I was looking at volunteering at an animal shelter here. I can't decide what I want to do with my time- volunteer, or something else like fun gym classes, or yoga classes. There is a line dancing class once a week that I'm interested in.

But right now it's hard to find the time bc I started physio again, and I have another weekly appt I have to go downtown for. But I'm making a list of classes for future. I may take a week off in the spring and might check out the line dancing class then- because you can just do one class at a time.

Well my week was busy and I stopped tracking calories, my eating was so-so. Take out one night. Then I made meatloaf - sometimes the basics are nice! I have to figure out what to make this weekend for dinner.

I saw a new physio and he gave me some exercises. He said I can work on strengthening the muscles around my hip joint. Which is what I read to. He also said when I walk my right side caves in a bit, like from my hip down to my foot and he said that is putting pressure on my hip. So if I have time I want to try to see if I can see it happen in a mirror at the gym or take a video, maybe if I see it I can help correct it.

It's super sunny here which is nice. Not looking forward to the time change.

cbabie

Morning all, It's sunny here today, chilly but sunny. I have been eating cereal every night for dinner..It's been a recoup week after the sickness we had. I just haven't been able to make myself cook. I did a few nights, but my DH ate lunchmeat…LOL

@trooworld No I didn't get on my bike yesterday. Seemed to be a take care of baby day. I am glad you had fun, love the picture!!

@fabgeekmom so glad you have the bike you can get movement in with bad weather..LOL. Yes I think this is for sure a good thing with him trying to quit. He will want to be healthier in all areas.

@gemwolf110 I hope you enjoyed your church function. It sounds like you are feeling better YEA!

@theslightedgeforever Well you know DH will eat anything…he ate mom's cooking and said it was good.. LOL

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That was a good picture of you. I can tell you have lost weight. Cute dogs. @ its_cleo Looks like you have a lot of choices of what to do. You got good advice from the Physio. Meatloaf is a great comfort food. @gemwolf110 Glad you are feeling better. @cbabie It’s sunny and cool here also. I hope you fully recuperate from all that sickness. Hi, alll. I went for a walk today and it was nice. Still a bit cool but not too bad. I had planned to make burgers tonight but DS wanted to know if we wanted to eat out at our favorite Italian restaurant. So tomorrow I will prepare the burgers for everyone.

gemwolf110

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love the picture! Millie looks like my Kiara!

gemwolf110

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It was fun! Glad I went. I almost didn’t sign up to go.

its_cleo

@cbabie cereal can be great! I love oatmeal actually, with fruit or nuts. I'm glad if all the sickness has passed.

@fabgeekmom glad you're getting some sun, same here. Now we just need the temp to go up a bit!

@trooworld sounds like a nice day.

Calories- yesterday- eh not great lol. I just probably had too much ice cream last night watching tv.

I tried the physio exercises and it went well- I was surprised I could do them actually. My hip was pretty sore after yesterday, so I was worried about today, like how sore I would be- but it seems better. So I'm kind of optimistic.

I also tried to watch my walking in the mirror at the condo gym, and I could kind of see what the physio was saying, like my right knee comes in when I walk whereas the other leg is straight. Yesterday I was thinking I could get a marker and put a dot on both knees and try to see it more clearly lol but I don't know.

Then I tried a few steps trying to deliberately keep my leg knee straight, in the right alignment, felt weird, but I'll keep trying.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s good that you were able to get that many steps and not feel pain in your knees. @its_cleo That’s a good idea to look in the mirror to see how you are walking. I’m glad your hip is better. Hi, all. It’s sunny today so I was able to go for a walk. I always start out cool and then get hot as I walk. I don’t have much to do for dinner so that’s good.

cbabie

Morning all, I got up really late this morning. Not a way to start off my week. LOL. I didn't have time to walk this weekend, had company or was at someones house most of the weekend. This is Monday and a start to a new week…

@trooworld So glad you are walking with no pain. Love your pictures, great color. Keep on doing what you are doing its working. LOL

@fabgeekmom I hope you enjoyed your favorite restaurant. Burgers sound good. LOL. Yes I am ready for fresh air, and no sickness. Thank you.

@its_cleo I think it's great you are looking as to how you are moving. I need to do that. I don't pick up my feet I have been told. LOL. In my head I just saw Tim Conway on the Carol Burnet show as the old man shuffling his feet… I hope that is never me.

cbabie

fabgeekmom

@trooworld I love the cat paintings. That’s good that you got in touch with the art coordinator. I know you are enjoying that you can eat at restaurants. Yes, day light savings time takes getting used to. @cbabie I’ve been sleeping an extra hour every morning. I can’t complain. It’s the advantage of being old and retired. Hi, all. Today was a swim day. It’s still cold out but not freezing. I’m making chili for dinner.

theslightedgeforever

I swear I'm always behind here. These days none of my routine seems to be working.

@fabgeekmom Yaaay for being old and retired. I can just sit and read all day if I want to. Which is why I have no routines right now. lol

@cbabie Next time ask your company if they would walk with you. Go out for 15 min and then turn around and walk back home.

@trooworld I really like the black cat paintings. Your weight loss is showing. Good for you. I love hearing all about these walks you've been taking

@its_cleo When I walk my right foot turns outward. I noticed that one day when I was walking on the treadmill looking in a mirror.

@gemwolf110 Glad you are feeling better and got in some time with the church folk. Community is important.

I did a walk today. Yaaay, finally. Now if I can just repeat tomorrow.

gemwolf110

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love the paintings

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever Good job on the walk. The routine will come. Do you feel you are still recuperating from surgery? @trooworld Now you know you can’t handle the artificial sweetener in the protein bar. I’ve mentioned before that I like Barebells. They have mannitol which doesn’t bother me but they might bother you. Hi, all. Today was a warm day and I went for a walk this morning. I was going to sit outside but it was too hot. That particular area was in the full sun. DS is making pork stew. We also are having rice and Italian bread. I have calories saved up.

theslightedgeforever

@fabgeekmom No, I think I'm finally recuperated. I just seem to be not making fitness a priority like I want it to be.

@trooworld Could you keep an extra pair of shoes in your desk or car so you are always ready to walk? I was doing really well on my routines until I had my surgery.

@gemwolf110 Isn't trooworld talented?

So another 45 min walk is in the books.

fabgeekmom

@theslightedgeforever In that case, what can you do to start a routine? You know you will feel better when you do.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld That’s a good idea to leave some shoes at work. Wow, that traffic sounds unreal! Hi, all. Today was a swim day. I was able to sit outside for a while and it felt good. Dinner was simple: broiled chicken breast that had been marinated in low fat buttermilk and Ranch seasoning, microwaved green beans and air fried sweet potatoes.

cbabie

Oh My I logged on only to find this…I dozed most of the day yesterday. LOL. I never finished my comments. Baby got up and that was that..so this was written actually yesterday morning.

Morning all, yesterday didn't go as planned, however I did get my nails and pedicure done. Needed one really bad. I am so tired I was sitting in my chair at my desk and fell asleep sitting up. My second alarm went off and coffee went everywhere…(it was in my lap). UGH. Well my DH has been without a cigarette for 6 days now. That in itself is a miracle. I think the only reason he actually quit this time is because he was diagnosed with emphysema this past year. Just glad he did this.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Good job on working on hydration. I made that ATK recipe and it’s good, and actually healthier than most recipes on that site. @cbabie You must have needed that nap. Too bad about the coffee. That’s awesome that your DH has been without cigarettes. Hi, all. It’s cold and dreary so I rode the bike. DH and I packed for a trip. My cousin’s grandson is having his bar mitzvah. I will try to track my meals but it will be a struggle as there will be foods available that I don’t eat often and like. We’re going out to dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant tonight. It will be nice not having to prepare meals for the next few days.

fabgeekmom

@trooworld Sorry about the headache. I hope work wasn’t too bad today. Hi, all. Everything is good. Travel was easy. I’ve eaten some good food. I had pizza tonight which was a treat. It was a nice crispy cheese pizza with mushrooms, pesto and arugula. My cousin's daughter recommended the restaurant.

its_cleo

Hi all, well I've not been tracking calories for 2 weeks, just can't seem to get into it. But my eating habits have been ok. My weight has been steady.

I've seen the physio twice, and he has been doing some dry needling (like acupuncture) to relieve the muscles, and it seems to have helped the pain. He has also given me some exercises so I'm working on that.

@trooworld yeah the artwork is cool! I hope you have a safe drive.

@fabgeekmom sounds like you are travelling as well, hope it goes well!

@cbabie that is great your husband quit smoking. I hope he can continue. I quit years ago- saw a family member get lung cancer and that did it for me.

@theslightedgeforever- I feel like you with the fitness but with the calories. Haven't been making it a priority. For now I am giving myself a break.

Getting my haircut today and then puttering around here.

All the winter birds are gone- disappeared last week. Now the summer birds are here. Red necked grebe is my favourite. There are pairs that come here in the little bays and marshes to lay eggs.