Runners that need some nutritional accountability
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@CMorning99 Thanks for the tip on the mini horses. DH wants cattle; I can't help but wonder if 2-3 little ones would make him happy LOL!. We are only on 2.5 acres.0
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@swenson19d Glad the funeral was ok. Hugs to your DH. How did your daughter take the loss of her great grandmother? My dog, Tippy, has some herder in her, I'm sure. At one time, I thought about taking her someplace to see if she would herd sheep, but never did. Now, she's just content to run in circles at full speed every once in a while.
@CMorning99 I hope you hear from the treadmill guy and get an estimate. Also hope the PT helps and you don't have to get a steroid shot.1 -
@quilteryoyo Dd is mine from a previous marriage, Dh and I've been married 11 years. She was invited and planned to come but decided last minute that she was too tired and slept all day. I was fine with that. Seems a funeral would be hard right now. I don't think dd ever met Eric's gma. Alex did a few times and she loved him, he was "her boy" until we lost him. Guess he is her boy once again, there is comfort in that.
I am so tired today. I did get out to run errands and still forgot to drop off the recycling. It's 530 and I haven't eaten yet... odd. I am not hungry but will make myself a well deserved plate of loaded nachos and watch Bones on Hulu for the rest of the evening.1 -
@swenson19d I didn't realize Dd was from a previous marriage. There is comfort in knowing that Alex is is her boy once again. Enjoy the loaded Nachos and Bones. I love that show.1
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Baking. Eating. Not running. Argh!
The not running is purely time related. I’m busy baking this week for my sister’s 50th birthday party - indulgent chocolate cake with chocolate buttercream topped with a vanilla cake filled with boysenberry jam and vanilla buttercream, along with salted caramel macarons and kahlua-laced chocolate truffles. The baking is all done, thankfully, and the cakes are prepped for final decorations. Tomorrow I have to ice the cake - green at the base fading to white, and coat the truffles in silver-coloured white chocolate. Friday morning will be assembly, with fresh white flowers, silver truffles and green macarons on the top and at the base. Should be very pretty.
I’ve very conscientiously been taste testing the whole way through do I know it all tastes good. However, I’m officially sugared out!
Healthy behaviours resume Saturday!
On that note, we have our first open home on Saturday and another on Sunday. Exciting. The auction is scheduled for the 26th.3 -
@ContraryMaryMary That cake sounds awesome. Looking forward to some cake porn when it is all assembled. I'm assuming the auction is for your home. Good luck.1
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Good morning!
Still another slow day! Yesterday was unexciting, I got a few things done but nothing pressing. I did go out for a 1.9 mile walk/jog! I made a homemade pesto spaghetti from Flanagans cook-book...It had anchovies which went mostly to the cat..not a fan. I got the "quote" from the treadmill guy...def got ripped off. He responded to my email that he "had a family emergency" and had been out. He then sent me a generic statement from his yahoo account "To whom it may concern...the treadmill is not worth fixing" WTF am I supposed to do that that? I responded back I need something more official/professional to send to the insurance company. He said he would do it when he got in the "office"...pretty sure this guy works from home. I can't even get a receipt for the $175 surcharge! He has the contract at the base gym so at least I cant lose him.
Today is much of the same. I have some continuity books to develop. We had a young kid scrape a tractor trailer (40 ft) when making a turn, I guess there have been a rash of them lately and leadership wants heads. They asked me to come up with recommendations...huh? How about you do your investigation first? Also all the other accidents have been on different equipment (bus, forklift).
Tomorrow I have a lot going on on the ranch. I should take the day but didn't think that far ahead.
Have another 2 miler planned this afternoon. Nothing else exciting.
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Wait... you can get sugared out?!? I clearly have not reached said point 🤣3
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RunsOnEspresso wrote: »Wait... you can get sugared out?!? I clearly have not reached said point 🤣
Ohhhh I've definitely been there! And given my sweet tooth, it takes a lot!0 -
Hey all. Today is going to be a bit of a struggle. I'm spending most of the day in the car driving to our satellite sites, they are in a circle around our mountain, and the furtherest is an hour away, but in the opposite direction from the first one. So lots of driving. Yay... Then I'm staying overnight in last town for call. At least I get to try one of the fancy new company cars!
Haven't been on target the last 2 days either but not stressed about it. I've lost a couple of cm so my clothes fit again, that's my main focus. Yay. So today I'll see what happens. Takeaways for dinner and lunch on the road... It will be what it will be.3 -
@avidkeo I love your mentality. I was watching a show here about toxic positivity, focusing specifically on self help authors and tele-evangelists. All their catch phrases of if you didn't meet your goal, you didn't work hard enough; if you believed and was a good (enter religion) god would have given it to you; if you stop when you are tired, you are weak; if you take a break, it is an excuse to be lazy...blah blah blah. It is a hard lesson to learn and find balance in..it definitely can become an excuse...I am a pro at that for 6 am runs...but sometimes there are other priorities.4
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@CMorning99 How frustrating about the treadmill guy. I hope he will give you something better and a receipt for the $175. Great job on getting some running in too. You are right, sometimes there are other priorities. Getting that balance is the key.
@Avidkeo I hope you had a good day and enjoyed driving the new car. Hope your food choices weren't too bad. Congrats on your clothes fitting again!
I've had a pretty decent day. When I got up, it was drizzling rain and I had planned to play tennis with a friend. I was a bit bummed that we might have to cancel, so my mood was not the best. We wound up going to see if it had rained at the courts, since there were only spotty showers in the area. It had rained, but not recently, so there were only a few puddles in the areas off of the main court - but where you have to run sometime. We squeegeed the puddles, warmed up being careful to not step on the wet areas as they are really slick, and then played a couple of sets. I won both, which is unusual when I play with this friend. The first one I won 6-3. When I was at 5-2, I put too much pressure on myself to win the next game so the score would be 6-2 on my 62nd birthday. LOL I won the next set 6-1. So, I guess I averaged 6-2. It was fun and improved my mood immensely. We played for over 1.5 hours.
When I got home, it was drizzling again. It was so cool outside, 64°F, that I just couldn't justify running on the treadmill. So, I changed clothes and shoes and headed out in the drizzle for my birthday run. I ran 6.2 miles in 1:24:54 minutes. It was slow, but not horrible for my driveway since I was keeping it at an easy feel. I loved running in the drizzle.
I had my normal breakfast, but fixed myself a ribeye steak and baked potato for dinner. When my husband was alive, that is what we had on all special occasions. It was also what we had on our first date (he grilled it for me at his house). I also allowed myself to have 3 Oreos and popcorn later...I needed salty and crunchy. I'm still under my calorie goal, considering I burned an extra 1,208 today.
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Made it to my crazy appointment today (counseling).
I think I talk too much, nervously. Next week I am going to be quiet and try to see if I can get more insite and advice. She thought it was "interesting" that I was triggered at a service to honor vets of WWII more so than a funeral. IDK... funerals have people and its easy to put walls up I guess. I offered that it provided no emotional connection, and piqued interest with physiological process related to forensics and dying- just body not mind or spirit... so, I am officially odd. Wonder if I am a sociopath yet 🤔 I also may have some insight to the jerks and spasticity. DD thought it was anxiety, I offered it to the counselor and confirmed it a a possibility from Dr. Google. Something to do with the vagus nerve and its "tone", which makes me thing of violin lessons... perhaps it is out of tune. I shall wind my arms and see if it helps, LOL! everything is funny today.
Dh posted on FB about listening to that still small voice for IDK something, guidance or somethin'. I replied asking if it was permission to embrace neuroticism and that I was asking for a friend and left a gif of Golem "my precious". I thought it was funny. he did not. It was not congruent with his online persona of hoity toity, elevated emotional awareness, and zen... He's a poser.
"Left lane for passing only"
in the left lane you are passing trees, rocks, houses... gas (cuz you're driving, gas is being passed from tank to engine to exhaust and I wondered if something of the sort would get me out of a fine if I had been detained, I also had an upset tummy 💨 ). It never explicitly states that you must be passing other traffic in the adjacent lane. It should be concise to prevent confusion.
teed to corrrect auto orrecr/ haha2 -
Good morning!
@quilteryoyo Happy birthday! Sounds like a nice active day!
@swenson19d I had to laugh at your left lane for passing. Mom thought the same way, she failed the written test 2x when she had to retake it when she hit 75 because she would over think the questions.
Again nothing exciting going on. Yesterday afternoon I went out for my 2 mile walk/jog, it was nice. Dinner was a frozen burrito and tots...I just really hate cooking right now. DH said he went to the store for my visit...I haven't gone in 2 weeks. I worked on my online business as well and making very slow progress getting through my backlog. I lost my temper a bit with DH last night. He has been trying to get a hold of the project manager for the job down here and he has left 4 voice mails and the guy does not call him back. When DH talked to him he didn't write anything down...not the company, an email...just his name and phone number. So are we back at square one? I am trying to remove myself from it b/c I can't handle that stress. He is a grown man, he needs to figure it out.
Grey cat is doing well. He has decided breakfast should be at 5:30, a full 45 min before the alarm. The pacing on the pillows, biting, licking of exposed skin, and meowing begins. Annoying but I am glad he feels well. Black cat started his chemo and seems to be tolerating it well. No side effects so far and he has gained .5lb in the last month.
No email from the treadmill guy...still. I am going to email him today and tell him I need it by tomorrow AM. I want to get everything submitted before I leave on Saturday. I have a lot going on at the ranch...the pad is going in and the mower will be there. I need to call and have the dumpster picked up too and schedule the dumpsters for the big crunch. I need to figure out the fence. I need sections taken down b/c I haven not made a plan to replace others yet.
I need a poll. I have a gallon of water in the office that I drop a teabag into and then it takes me 3 days (I know too long) to drink it at work. My coworker freaked out that it goes bad...does it? I know a teabag can mold, but I feel like that is a very long process.
I have another walk/jog scheduled but we will see how things go at the ranch and if I need to go up there this afternoon.
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@CMorning99 Thanks. Glad things are going okay and that the cats are doing better. I don't know if tea goes bad that quickly or not. I know after a week in the refrigerator it starts to taste bad. I would guess if it tastes alright it is good to drink. But, I don't know that for sure. So, I guess you can mark me down as a non-committal. Glad you are getting in some run/walks!0
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@quilteryoyo Happy birthday! 🎉🍰1
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Thanks @RunsOnEspresso !0
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Happy birthday @quilteryoyo I think I am a day late... Looks like you had an indulgent dinner! Many blessings to you!
@Avidkeo Any word on that stubborn shipment? I miss the days where things like that were easy and not a threat to security or whatever is holding it up. Can't they just make a "trusted" list of people and okay it all, better than a "watch" list. I am on the up and up Mr. government; please take a note of it 😁2 -
My obsession today is finding some of Alex's DNA. His phone had blood in the case which I cleaned a year ago. I have baby teeth somewhere, but they are not sorted by kiddo. I think I watch too many forensic shows. But at least it keeps me occupied. School is closing in, tons of messages and dates, the classmate texting thread is once again active. Looks like 4 days a week and I think about withdrawing from the whole shebang. I have reservations about the physical demand; I am working to get accommodations, which really is just an official understanding of my limitations.
Food
I have been eating a bit less. I have logged food here and there, trying to get a sense of my calories.
Hair
I went about a month ago to cut it all off and left the decision to my hair dresser. She just trimmed it up, thought a pony tail was easier and I could fix it 2-3 times a week rather than everyday to save time. I agreed. I still hate it long and in my way. I want to get the dog clippers out and go Sinead on it. I am sure it is a matter of time before I cut it. I wonder why I don't, it is what I want. Dang societal expectations of feminine norms.
counseling
I had homework, but can't remember what it was. I didn't write it down. I could email her. But am indifferent to the effectiveness of the sessions. I expressed concern that I have autistic tendencies; she told me autistic individuals don't/can't express emotions... Which is a lie as I understand it. So, the fact that I can cry precludes me from being on the spectrum, even a smudge. bollocks, I say. It's quite the opposite. Research shows that they experience emotions more intensely and are prone to anxiety, depression and suicide about 4x that of a neurotypical. That misinformation, lack of education and understanding just makes me wanna check out... I don't like manipulation and/or ignorance.
Eta I really hate auto correct and my tendency to not proof read...1 -
Good morning!
Another day and another friday! I have lots to do to get ready to head up to Sacramento tomorrow...if it hasn't burned down.
Yesterday was another unproductive day, at least from my end. I did finally get all the paperwork for the treadmill! I need to get that off to the insurance adjuster today. He put down that the repair would be $1,600 so it will be interesting what they do. I talked to mom's friend again about the well and he said if I have the "extra" $20K to put in the second well...he says in 10 years in cali, those water rights will be worth 5x that. So that is what I am going to do. And for the bummer news. I got a picture from the contractor on the barn pad...IT.IS.IN.THE.WRONG.PLACE! I sent him pictures with landmarks, I put out tires to show the corners...I asked if he had questions. I should have freaking gone out there yesterday morning. It is about 65ft from where I wanted it. I wanted it tucked back into a corner...it is now kinda out in the middle, aesthetically it looks so weird being so far from the fence and now I have 65ft of "dead space". My only saving grace is the fence I based it off is "about" the center line of the property where we would split...If it is off (i am sure it isn't by much) then I don't have to worry about the barn. Damn damn damn. The Mower was out too, he was supposed to send me the bill, never did. I swear people!!!
Today I need to go up to the ranch and pay for the barn pad. IDK what to say to the guy. Maybe he had a reason...but if he did, he has my number. I have slides I need to get ready for next week as well. Laundry to do and packing. I hope to be out of the house super early tomorrow, I am taking grey cat with me and I am concerned about bathroom stops b/c it is supposed to be hot! If I can leave early, maybe I can make it halfway and stop and it will still be cool.
Food yesterday was doing ok, but then I made spaghetti last night and didn't measure it...pretty sure I had 2-3 servings. 2 mile walk jog.
This AM I really wanted a chai latte and stopped on my way in and also got a bagel (not worth it).
Scale is steady for 2 weeks now...guess I found my maintenance.
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Thanks for the belated birthday wishes @swenson19d . Sorry you are still having a hard time with things. I hope they all get better soon. BTW, what do you want to do with Alex's DNA?
@CMorning99 Glad you got the paperwork for the treadmill. Sorry the guy put the pad in the wrong place. I hope it all works out for the best. Glad you are maintaining your weight and able to get in some runs. You're doing great, all things considered.
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swenson19d wrote: »Happy birthday @quilteryoyo I think I am a day late... Looks like you had an indulgent dinner! Many blessings to you!
@Avidkeo Any word on that stubborn shipment? I miss the days where things like that were easy and not a threat to security or whatever is holding it up. Can't they just make a "trusted" list of people and okay it all, better than a "watch" list. I am on the up and up Mr. government; please take a note of it 😁
Nope, no word. I'm kinda willing to leave it another week, that will be a month since the last update. I did contact the NZ Post team, who receive shipments. They said "Unfortunately your item has still not arrived in NZ as of yet, but can confirm that it has been sighted in San Francisco on 16/07/2021 in transit to New Zealand." and suggested that the sender contact their end.
I'm wondering if its a victim of so few flights happening. I imagine the backlog is awful.
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Happy belated birthday @quilteryoyo1
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So i had an awful week for food. Sigh. Back to normal this week. I'm just unable to stick to anything longer than a week atm. I keep wanting to pick up a training plan, then remember I'm having a needed mental break. I don't want to lose weight for looks or anything now. I just want to fit my uniform without feeling like it's about to split.
In other news, my mum is finally moving to our city. She starts her new job on the 30 aug. My girls are incredibly excited. I am looking forward to having her closer too.1 -
@Avidkeo You need that mental break. You'll know when you are ready to start a training plan again. For now, just run what and when you feel like it. Yeah for your mum moving closer. I'm sure you will all enjoy that. Thanks for the birthday wishes.1
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Sigh. My weight keeps going the wrong direction. Last week it was up 2 pounds and today another 1.5 pounds. My measurements went up from last month too.
I've been eating about the same calories as I was before (around 2200). I feel I've been making better choices. I did start weights again this week (plan to do 2x per week) since my shoulder is better.
I don't know what to do anymore. It seems I work hard and gain. Like @Avidkeo said, I just want my clothes to fit! I don't want to have to buy new pants.2 -
@quilteryoyo I want to get a DNA profile to see the shared ethnicities for Alex. It’s probably not possible, but I keep hoping something viable will appear.
@RunsOnEspresso chalk it up to normal fluctuations and dig in girl, you got this!
@Avidkeo jeez, that is just a pain in the rump. I’ll see if I can get any answers.1 -
@RunsOnEspresso You said you are eating the same, but are you exercising the same, other than adding weights. Has your resting HR changed? Maybe you just aren't burning as many calories as you were before. Do you track that everyday? Maybe just cut back a couple hundred calories a day and see what your weight does for a couple of weeks and readjust. Just my 2 cents worth.
@swenson19d Would using your daughter's DNA give you the same information?
I ran a 10 mile long run today, so still have a negative calorie intake for the moment. I'm not hungry, but am sure that will change at any minute. LOL0 -
@quilteryoyo I am exercising about the same, no real changes. If I drop anymore calories I will be starving. I'm not overeating but am listening to hunger queues. I'm not eating to eat.
This year has been weird for me weight wise. Exercise has been consistent. Food pretty consistent and my weight just goes up and down as it pleases. I am about to just give up and go buy fat pants. 🤷🏼♀️2 -
Well, don't know what to suggest @RunsOnEspresso . Hopefully it is just some natural fluctuations and it will settle down. It is frustrating when nothing has changed and you start gaining weight. Just don't throw in the towel yet.1
