JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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I went and picked up my glasses, so my spelling in my posts should be better. Lol6
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@bookmeister86 Reading your post from a few days ago was like a page out of my diary this week. Some rough days. Hearing how you worked to boost yourself back up really spoke to me, so thank you for sharing. It definitely made me feel less alone in my struggles.
@toaljasa Your call for self-care is spot on right now. Thank you for the check in and encouragement.
@HEGoddard0928 Oh no! That sounds like a pretty tough day. Take care of yourself!
I'll be honest I've had a rough few days. My mom has been in town and I've tried to work around family meals and still eat healthily with mixed success. I also was in a funk with poor sleep and, looking back, not great self-care. Today I found out an old acquaintance of mine took his life this week. Honestly not someone I'm close to or have stayed in touch with but it really makes you think. I've been going over past conversations trying to see if I saw anything or missed anything. Thinking about what I could have said or done, but I know there isn't anything. Even those who were close to him were shocked. It's just very sad to hear. I did a family dinner tonight and have been reaching out a lot today. I have plans to go shopping with family tomorrow and I know that will help. I know I need to be kind to myself and focus on leaving slips with health habits where they belong, in the past. All I can do is move forward. Life is too precious and beautiful to dwell on mistakes and not forgive ourselves. Love you all!
JFT (3/22)
drink 80 oz. water ✅
eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups
stay between 1.2-1.4k calories
exercise 30 minutes
go to bed between 9-10
track all food/exercise ✅
post on JFT ✅
JFT (3/23)
self care self care self care
reach out to supports
be kind
drink 80 oz. water
eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups
stay between 1.2-1.4k calories
exercise 30 minutes
track all food/exercise
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@clicketykeys I am never normally in receipt of anything more than a nod from a fellow jogger when I’m out in the morning. And bf frequently accuses me of having ‘resting b1tch face’ 😉 Can only conclude that the guys I passed were so drunk they couldn’t read my ‘f-off and leave me alone’ signs... Lesson learned. Early morning through the city is not a peaceful sunrise experience when you’re dodging drunks and inhaling lorry fumes!2
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So last night I had serious cravings for carbs but managed to avoid giving in to the bread! I worked in an extra small snack (some apple and cottage cheese) and forced myself to go to bed. Pleased but also a bit annoyingly tempted this morning. A small part of me wants to skip my exercise class this morning and just eat loads of toast with butter once the girls have been picked up by their dad! But I know how that will leave me feeling. And I know that it might feel like I’m treating myself but actually it will be damaging. I’ve done so well the last couple of weekends so need to stay focussed - especially as I will going to see bf and we generally don’t eat v healthy foods when we are together.
Time to focus on goals!
Friday goals recap:
- long morning walk (active recovery) ✅
- Water! Stay hydrated. Be mindful of tiredness hunger ✅
- Parent activity first session ✅
- Home lunchtime for car and shake ✅
- Do GaG, print and trim work for next week ✅
- Pack homework folders ✅
- Eyebrows, tan, health food shop after work ✅
- Girls hair wash and pack for weekend ✅
- Laundry ✅ well, half of it!
- Early night ✅
Saturday goals:
- kids up and dressed ready for their weekend away
- Warrior class 9:30
- pet food shop
- house clean and finish laundry
- head to bf’s house
- rest!
Happy weekend everyone! X3 -
JFT Friday
- Be in the green ❌
- 4 cups of water❌
- Exercise ❌(or decorate✅)
- 2 loads of washing✅
- Empty my box (do this before 3pm)❌
*sigh* went over yesterday, not sure how much by, going to log it ina minute.
I know where i went wrong, i skipped a proper lunch and had snacks instead, and even though i had dinner i just dodnt fdel satisfyed later in the evening
So JFT Sat
- 4 cups of water
- Be in the green
- Exercise/decorate
- 2 loads of washing and out the other lot away
- Empty box
Im not in the best of moods today, its Saturday and didnt want to wake up to Marley shreiking my name at 7am.
And then the constant noise for the last 2 hours.
I just cant stand the noise, i cant hear myself think.3 -
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JFT 22nd March
Log food Yes, though a bit of guesswork was involved
Stay in the green No, about maintenance
Back exercises Yes
Visit parents No, ran out of time
Re-read back book to refresh memory Ditto
Housework Yes
Walk No
Yesterday didn't turn out as planned. My sister-in-law messaged me to see if I would go into town with her. She's a widow like me (the only 2 in our big family) so whenever one of us suggests a trip out the other says yes. I didn't need anything but went for the company. We went round 2 shops, and my back was in agony. We stopped to get something to eat, so not sure of those calories for logging.
Still feeling a bit stiff and sore today so will have a quiet day. Maybe just do stretching exercises.
JFT 23 March
Log food
Stay in the green
Check and pinch out my many many geranium cuttings
Dog sit
I feel like I don't know what to do today. I'm looking after son's dogs from lunch time until bed time. I don't feel fit enough to take them both out (they are large and full of energy) so will let them run around in the garden, and maybe do some indoor tidying and sorting. Seems a bit of waste of a weekend really
Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
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JFT Saturday
1. Swim laps
2. Going to a wine tasting, so have fun and don’t worry about logging all my food!
3. Drink 100oz water1 -
Good morning all! This week is going to be a challenge. My cousin and his wife are flying in from Buffalo for the week (I live in Southwest Florida) and I'm taking two days off work to hang out with them as well. It's going to be fun and I'm excited, but I have to remind myself this is a full vacation for them and just a mini one for me, so I need to keep myself in check!
Today after we leave the airport we're going to a Brazilian restaurant that does an all you can eat buffet. I've never had Brazilian food before and I'm very excited to try it, but I definitely need to manage my portions. If I can stay within 2200 calories today I will still have a decent deficit for the week, so I'm going to try my hardest! I'm sure there will be other outings as well, but I've decided this one will be the biggest splurge since it's something new for me.
@Snowflake1968 That sounds very promising, I really hope you get it! As for strong curves, I definitely recommend the program. I believe there is a Kindle version as well as the book but I would get the book since it's easier to flip back and forth to look up exercises. If you'd like any more information just let me know.
@HEGoddard0928 Omg I am so sorry! A concussion is no fun and I hope you get back to feeling 100% quickly.
Yesterday 3/22:
1. Stay within calorie goal 😞 I couldn't resist a pack of gushers my husband offered me lol, it was so good tho
2. Go for a walk at lunch😁
3. Finish work at 5:15😑 More like 5:30
4. Clean out car (it's so grosssssss)😁
JFT 3/23:
1. Stay within 2200 calories
2. Get a minimum of 4,000 steps
3. Do workout
4. Have fun!3 -
JFT 3/22/19
Log everything 😇
Walk on treadmill
Fish
Vacuum and dust
Take dogs for a walk
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Unfortunately, when I got home yesterday, I was sick to my stomach. So, I didn't get the rest of my day finished. 24 hour thing, I guess. I feel fine today. So.......
JFT. 3/23/19
Vacuum and dust
Rake twigs and limbs from front yard and burn
Log everything
6 glasses of water
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I had a bad nite last nite ... got in easter candy, nuts, then popcorn. So, before our grandsons get here, I am posting some quick goals so I stay on track this weekend.
JFT, Sat
1. have one small piece of Dairy Queen cake ... and thats all
2. if we go out to eat, make healthy choices ... and only eat half my meal
3. concentrate on water
4. do some exercise with grandsons. I'm sure we will ... they love playing basketball
5. think positive thoughts. do not let one bad day make it a bad weekend, and a bad week. tomorrow is over
I will try and read through all the posts later. .. I am so far behind again. But you guys all all doing great, and hope you all have a fantastic weekend!1 -
JFT Friday!
1. Log all food
going back now, deviated,from my,plan
2. Waters! Refill now
3. Eat packed lunch
4. Remain positive and kind
5. QT with DH before dinner but after
6. 10 wall push ups/bathroom trip
7. Update this list later
8. Plug in basement fridge
10. Put away laundry
JFT Sat
1. Log all food, including yesterday
2. Waters!
3. Positive and kind
4. Go with the flow this evening
5. Work until 4
6. Put away laundry
7. Move food to basment fridge and thaw freezer build up
8. Update this list later3 -
JFT - Friday March 22 Determined
2L of water - 🙂
Calories in green - 👿 in red by 200+ I was hungry
Walk 1 Mile - 😒 not purposely
Plank Challenge - 👿
5 Fruits and Veggies - 3/5
Only 1 evening Snack - 👿
5 something at bathroom break - 🙂
Write in Journal - 🙂
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices - 🙂
JFT - Saturday March 23 Determined
2L of water
Calories in green
Walk 1 Mile
Plank Challenge
5 Fruits and Veggies
Only 1 evening Snack
5 something at bathroom break
Write in Journal
Do not disappoint myself, be conscious of my choices.
It is an incredibly foggy morning here, I can barely see the neighbors across the street. I’m thankful I don’t have to drive anywhere this morning.
I need to find something to do today, it has been a long time since I feel I have done anything productive.
Last night I went to drive Lauryn and the kids to get the kids haircuts. I paid for one. Michaela’s was her first and it wa lbs quite special to see Kaitlyn doing it. She had a long rat tail in the back of all those citrus so it is evened up, and one long piece in the front was cut so it’s not in her eyes. The curls are still there and going strong! Jonah asked for a haircut like Young Sheldon, his hair doesn’t grow that way naturally so Kaitlyn did the best she could with it.
They aren’t here today as they are going to a birthday party. I don’t know if they are coming tomorrow or not yet.
Have a great Saturday!1 -
Faebert - I would find that very unsettling, I don’t do well around drunk people most are rude, vulgar or want to fight. Have a great weekend, you are doing so well. I gave into my snack attack last night.
Mytime6630 - for a year and a half now I have worked on changing my thinking. I had become quite a negative person, always waiting for the other shoe to drop. There are still days and sometimes more than one in a row that I get negative, but I can quickly get it changed around again. It’s not easy and it’s taken a lot of work but it can be done.
You are doing so well! Enjoy your grandsons, have a small piece of cake and then take the boys for a walk.
Clicketykeys - I need to start walking like that. With purpose, I always smile and say hi, so people tend to start talking to me.
Hegoddard0928 - I’ve had a concussion, no fun whatsoever! Take care of yourself and get better soon.
Maryrobinson40 - new glasses! They make such a difference, they are so incredibly expensive though.
Jeschepp - sorry to hear about your acquaintance. There have been 3 men my age that I went to school with that have committed suicide in the last three years. Two of them were brothers, one one year the other the next. My heart breaks for their parents, it must be so hard on them. I wish that there was more help and education for mental health and so much less stigmatism. Enjoy your shopping day.
Bex953172 - I think you are onto something about skipping lunch. I can skip breakfast and wait until lunch to eat quite easily, but if I skip lunch I seem to eat much more in snacks trying to curb the hunger.
I hope things calm down and you get some quiet time. Does your new house have a fenced in yard where the girls can play outside alone?
Littleblackskirt - sounds like a good outing with your SIL, I would count that as mental health care. I need to figure out some things to do today as well. I feel like I’m wasting my days and I’m tired of it.
Aubyshortcake - have fun, there is a Brazilian steak house here that everyone raves about. I haven’t tried it yet.
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So last night I had serious cravings for carbs but managed to avoid giving in to the bread! I worked in an extra small snack (some apple and cottage cheese) and forced myself to go to bed. Pleased but also a bit annoyingly tempted this morning. A small part of me wants to skip my exercise class this morning and just eat loads of toast with butter once the girls have been picked up by their dad! But I know how that will leave me feeling. And I know that it might feel like I’m treating myself but actually it will be damaging. I’ve done so well the last couple of weekends so need to stay focussed - especially as I will going to see bf and we generally don’t eat v healthy foods when we are together.
Thank you for sharing your toast struggle...(although, you did make my mouth water and the steps you took to push through it. So often we get so consumed with that particular desire and we don't pause a moment to
--consider the consequences (how it will leave you feeling, the damage done to the progress you made).
--consider if you could fit it in (No, because you will be indulging at the bf's.)
--consider what your next action should be (focusing on the target and what needs to be done to get there.)
--and then getting away from the temptaion (you were going to go exercise)
What was the outcome? Did you push through and re-focus or did the call of the toaster win?
There are days we must do these steps several times as we are being bombarded with temptation. Else we find our selves in dispair saying, "What did I just do??? Why didn't I say no??"
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So last night I had serious cravings for carbs but managed to avoid giving in to the bread! I worked in an extra small snack (some apple and cottage cheese) and forced myself to go to bed. Pleased but also a bit annoyingly tempted this morning. A small part of me wants to skip my exercise class this morning and just eat loads of toast with butter once the girls have been picked up by their dad! But I know how that will leave me feeling. And I know that it might feel like I’m treating myself but actually it will be damaging. I’ve done so well the last couple of weekends so need to stay focussed - especially as I will going to see bf and we generally don’t eat v healthy foods when we are together.
Thank you for sharing your toast struggle...(although, you did make my mouth water and the steps you took to push through it. So often we get so consumed with that particular desire and we don't pause a moment to
--consider the consequences (how it will leave you feeling, the damage done to the progress you made).
--consider if you could fit it in (No, because you will be indulging at the bf's.)
--consider what your next action should be (focusing on the target and what needs to be done to get there.)
--and then getting away from the temptaion (you were going to go exercise)
What was the outcome? Did you push through and re-focus or did the call of the toaster win?
There are days we must do these steps several times as we are being bombarded with temptation. Else we find our selves in dispair saying, "What did I just do??? Why didn't I say no??"
I went to Warrior class! No toast! And it was a super tough class and I made it through and now I feel great. Thank you for asking - it has reminded me of my ‘win’! 😉2 -
I totally forgot that I was going to post goals this morning! I've already done a lot! Anyway, here are the goals!
JFT, 3-23-19
1. Log all food
2. Food Shopping
3. Walmart
4. Clean out fridge
5. Organize shelf/pantry/top of fridge
6. Drink 4 cups of water
7. Start laundry
8. Eat lunch!
9. Put food in the crock pot
10. Make rice
11. Take a shower
12. Do first load of dishes
13. Dinner/Dinner dishes(I want to go to bed without a single dish in the sink darn it!)
14. QT with Matt
15. Bed at a reasonable time.1 -
Today I'm planning a mall trip with my daughter. I only go to the mall a couple times a year so this is a big fun thing. works been burning me out the last couple weeks and I need something special. Daughter's been extra needy and asking for a mom and kid day so I figure it will be fun. Disney store yay! The big problem I have with the mall is I go way overboard and always without fail break my diet and budget. Today I'm tell you all so that I'll hopefully hold myself more accountable then usual. Hope everyone has a good and wonderful Saturday!
Today's goals;
No bread/grains
Input all calories into diary.
No cheating
Mall walking counts as exercise so input the steps
Stay within budget money/calorie
Buy cute outfit that fits the size I am today not what size I want to be in the future.
Turn negative internal hate into self loving acceptance when in the changing room.
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It’s a very foggy day here today and it reminded me of a foggy morning when I was a little girl. It was Spring like weather cold at night but melting during the day so the fog gathered heavily in the mornings. On this particular day, we had had freezing rain the night before so school was cancelled.
My Mother had the windows open as did my Grandmother across the driveway. I could smell Grammie making doughnuts. I wanted one so much. Really I wanted to get there before they were all cooked so I could have some raw doughnut holes. I vividly remember putting on my boots to go over but the ice was so thick I couldn’t stand, I would take a couple of steps fall, slide back some and do it all over again. I finally, literally, crawled on my hands and knees to get there. There were lots of dough to eat and lots of memories of that morning making doughnuts with Grammie, my job was to sugar them.
Today my cousin’s grown Granddaughter is visiting and she shared a picture of her Grandmother’s homemade doughnuts. So even though it’s against all of my health goals I am making doughnuts using my Grandmother’s recipe and her stick she used for years to turn hers and remembering my sweet sweet Grandmother.
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So last night I had serious cravings for carbs but managed to avoid giving in to the bread! I worked in an extra small snack (some apple and cottage cheese) and forced myself to go to bed. Pleased but also a bit annoyingly tempted this morning. A small part of me wants to skip my exercise class this morning and just eat loads of toast with butter once the girls have been picked up by their dad! But I know how that will leave me feeling. And I know that it might feel like I’m treating myself but actually it will be damaging. I’ve done so well the last couple of weekends so need to stay focussed - especially as I will going to see bf and we generally don’t eat v healthy foods when we are together.
Thank you for sharing your toast struggle...(although, you did make my mouth water and the steps you took to push through it. So often we get so consumed with that particular desire and we don't pause a moment to
--consider the consequences (how it will leave you feeling, the damage done to the progress you made).
--consider if you could fit it in (No, because you will be indulging at the bf's.)
--consider what your next action should be (focusing on the target and what needs to be done to get there.)
--and then getting away from the temptaion (you were going to go exercise)
What was the outcome? Did you push through and re-focus or did the call of the toaster win?
There are days we must do these steps several times as we are being bombarded with temptation. Else we find our selves in dispair saying, "What did I just do??? Why didn't I say no??"
I went to Warrior class! No toast! And it was a super tough class and I made it through and now I feel great. Thank you for asking - it has reminded me of my ‘win’! 😉
Woo-Hoo! You have been a huge encouragement today. Have a great time at the bf's!1 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »
How dare you... 😂1 -
@Snowflake1968
Yes we do have an enclosed yard, we have a shared (with our neighbour) alleyway leading to the front of the house (with another door that can only be unlatched from the inside) just to take the wheelie bins out. Its literally 2 foot wide, so we each have a gate on our fences into that. But i know for a fact marley can open that and shes being a little bum with opening things at the moment, especially the front door (thankfully chained) so i could put a bin in front of it. Also helping herself to the fridge, dhe ate all our strawberries, 2 yoghurt drinks AND grapes!
Shes so sneaky, she hasnt figured out that if she wipes the red and purple stains from her face though that it would tske us longer to find out, not to mention the yoghurt pots randomly dotted around the house LOL!
But the main reason we havent let them out yet is because the previous dog pooed all over it, which weve picked up most we can, then we mowed the lawn so we just need to throw some hot water out to wash it away, and lay some grass seed because its very patchy and muddy in places.
I dont mind the mud, thats as easy as shoes off at the doorstep. Just the poo,
Goddamn poo lol
Poo is literally the centre of my life LOL!
Dog poo, baby poo, toddler poo!
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bookmeister86 wrote: »Half marathon completed!
It was challenging and had to dig deep, but managed to get through and in a fairly decent time too! (2.14.50).
I am now going out to eat an absolute ton of food. We burnt 2000 calories doing it, and probably only ate around 500 of those in Jelly Babies throughout...
I know I am WAY behind, but I absolutely LOVE these pics! You look fantastic and your bf is so cute! And your triumph as you hold your arms out just made my heart swell with pride for you! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC JOB! You kicked *kitten*!4 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »Well I found the dress and ended up buying it today. It wasn’t at a bridal shop so no ordering in. It was the first one I tried on. I tried a few more but had to come back for this. It was $50.00 off today too.
Beautiful!!!! I love that dress and you look just fabulous in it! Perfect MOB dress! It actually reminds me alot of the dress I got married in... 2 -
]3/22/19 fri.
*Weigh: 155.2 lbs. yay!
*Minimum 4 8 oz glasses of water 🙂
*Stay in Green 😞 Have to do better when out to eat at friends house. I was much wiser with my choices, but made 2 nutty mistakes.
*Find way to work in exercise consistently 😐 Didn't try my plan. Ugh.
*Be in bed by midnight 😞 I did better. Didn't get home from friends house until about 12:30am.
JFT 3/23/19 sat.
Weight: 155.2 lbs
*4 glasses of water
*stay in green
*plan meals tomorrow thru Tuesday
* find way to work in exercise
* Be in bed midnight
@snowflake1986 glad it went well. Hope you hear back soon
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Board seems quiet today. Thinking of all those who are struggling and wishing you self-compassion. Had a nice shopping day with my family and then dinner with friends. I tried my best food-wise but still went way over today. Keeping my focus on moving on and re-setting the diet with meal planning tomorrow. @Snowflake1968 Thank you so much for all your kind words. I'm sorry you've had to go through this, and three times at that. I also wish for more comprehensive mental health services, and less stigma to stop people from getting the help they need.
JFT (3/23)
self care self care self care ✅
reach out to supports ✅
be kind ✅
drink 80 oz. water
eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups
stay between 1.2-1.4k calories really rough food day
exercise 30 minutes ✅ had a lovely walk with my sister, it was simply gorgeous outside!
go to bed between 9-10
track all food/exercise ✅
post on JFT ✅
JFT (3/24)
drink 80 oz. water
eat recommended servings of the 5 food groups
stay between 1.2-1.4k calories
exercise 30 minutes
sleep 8 hours
track all food/exercise
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Morning all. Had a super productive day yesterday and got loads of chores done as well as my Warrior class and avoiding the toast! Meant I didn’t get to bf’s house until late and I was hangry but ate Chinese takeaway with him with no guilt. V calorific but actually wasn’t that tasty - I was too hungry to care though!
This morning I’m going to head out for a run while he sleeps. Haven’t decided distance or time yet, just going to see how I feel. Don’t want to overdo it but I have plenty of time and it’s dry out, albeit cold, so we will see how it goes. Plan to follow that up with a nice brunch with the bf before I head home to put away the mountains of laundry I got done yesterday!
Hope you’re all having a good weekend and I’ll catch up with you later on x
Saturday goals recap:
- kids up and dressed ready for their weekend away ✅
- Warrior class 9:30 ✅
- pet food shop ✅
- house clean and finish laundry ✅ 4 hours plus! 6 loads of laundry, deep clean everywhere! Exhausted...!
- head to bf’s house ✅
- rest! ✅
Sunday goals:
- morning run
- Make brunch for bf
- Put away laundry on arrival home
- Check kids have finished homework etc on their return
- Pack bags ready for school
- Early night3 -
Sunday 24 March
I need to get back on track as I'm now over my planned maintenance weight! I've made guesses for food eaten on my break and was way over maintenance calories!
Log accurately
Stay in the green
5 fruit and veg
Fitbit excercise goals
January water challenge
February challenge
March challenge
Housework day in preparation for guests
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JFT 23 March
Log food Yes
Stay in the green No, finished at 1450
Check and pinch out my many many geranium cuttings Yes
Dog sit Yes
Really wanted a takeaway last night as a weekend "treat", but didn't want to spoil my efforts of the last week. So made myself cook something at home, a little higher calories than normal but much better than buying food in.
After a couple of weeks not logging properly, since last Monday I've been making a big effort, logging and being either in the green or just over. And I've lost....not a blooming thing! Not a single ounce! Oh well, keep plodding on.
JFT 24th March
Move! It's after 9am and I haven't even showered and dressed yet.
Log everything
Stay in the green
Visit parents
After the dog sitting - poo pick up! (just for Bex )
Laundry
Keep calm
Not sure how today will pan out, but will keep calm as things change. I'm expecting my son D (the single one) to move back home today for a while. He will be starting a new job with better wages and will hopefully be able to save a bit and get back on track. He didn't really want to do this, so I hope it works out okay for him.
It will be nice having him around, but I'm aware it will affect my eating a bit. He can eat about 3 times the calories I can, so even if I stick to my "diet type" meals, I'll still see and smell what he's having! I will probably eat with him a lot of the time, just much smaller portions.
Whether my sons are here or not, I'm going to visit parents. My father is stuck in the house, mostly in bed, and I'm sure it gets boring for them.
Have a good day everyone
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