What Have You Done Today That Is Healthy
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Tonight I am going a little over on my calorie count, I'm sure, I made a big batch of tortilla soup and I just kept adding stuff to it. I tried to put it in the recipes, but who knows how many servings there is without measuring the whole pot of soup. The soup was good, but I was hoping it would spark Bill's appetite and he would really enjoy it. He did eat 1 bowl, but in his past life he would have probably eaten 2 or 3. Today hasn't been a good day for his eating.
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I'm holding steady at 5 lbs lost. We've been working hard around here, trying to get things done while we're both home. We got the pool closed for the season yesterday - very thankful that our youngest son and his family came to help with that. Today we have to add some bungee cords to keep the cover down during windy days. And then I have to pack
I'm headed to San Diego tomorrow for 6 days. Going to work out a little in my room each night. I've seen the schedule and it doesn't look too heavy.
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Wade and I really like San Diego. We were there once for our 25th Anniversary and would have loved to go back! Just a beautiful piece of California. Have fun and be safe!
Well, it's the weekend and that means I will have a couple of treats. I was at 232 this morning so am going to eat just two treats in the three days and make my meals healthy and light giving me room to add the treats.
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I am 3.4 pounds from my first goal. I am feeling pretty good about myself, but I will probably try for a few more pounds past goal as a cushion. I did cheat and buy a package of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies with my grocery order today. I LOVE them! Any, we ate one for dessert for dinner tonight, and I am showing 10 calories over for the day. I will change up my snack and take care of the 10 calories.
I've been to California a few times, but never as far south as San Diego. I almost wound up living there when I worked for Sally Beauty Supply. They were wanting me to transfer there, and I didn't want to go. I had told them anywhere except New York or California. I was making my mind up about the job, when a friend that lived in Kansas City turned in her resignation. I found out about it before the company did and called about an hour later and told them that I wanted her job instead of San Diego. I made a good call - I met Bill here!
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Sounds like the Lord was at work in that offer! Oh, those are my favorite cookie! I look for them if I go into the grocery with Wade - the discount section sometimes has the small bags for a good price. I really like the soft frosted cookies too - they are sweet and you can't eat but one, so they are good for me! LOL!
Today probably won't be a good eating day. I'm super tired again and won't take the effort to do much but reheat or throw together.
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I got nearly 7,000 steps yesterday, drank 74 oz of water, and ate a healthy salad in my room last night. I'd love to come back from this trip a pound or two lighter...
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Lunch was a similar salad... grapes instead of apples. I used the last of my lettuce and my salad ended up smaller than I wanted, so I also had 1/2 a turkey sandwich with Colby Jack cheese and a little avocado.
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Kim… this is the Fuji Apple Dressing I currently use… but I did just find a recipe I might try…
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It sounds so refreshing! I did look it up on Amazon but they didn't have the Panera and they only had Apple Cider Vinegar dressing. They did have a Terrapin Ridge (or something like that) Apple Cider Maple Balsam Vinaigrette - that sounds yummy! But not a $12+ for a regular size bottle. Thanks for the recipe!
Well, it's too hot this week to walk (for me it's a breathing issue in the heat). I will work on moving more inside though, and being very careful about carbs and sugars!
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I buy that dressing at Kroger. It's $3.99/bottle, but the last time I was there, it was on sale BOGO - so I bought two bottles and took one of them to my daughter's when I went for my grandson's birthday and left the rest of it for her to enjoy. (And a little goes a long way - since I limit myself to 2T per salad to keep the sugars down.)
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Healthy eating may not happen for a few days. They put Bill in hospice house today. We've been unable to get him comfortable and he has been extremely hard to handle. They are going to try to get to the root cause of his pain and then get him on meds that work. They told me to expect two weeks. I am beyond exhausted and am thankful that he is being cared for by professionals. Our hospice nurse was with me all morning and made the call. She is an amazing woman that has a very hard calling on her life. The people here are amazing and are taking good care of both of us.
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I hope that they are able to find something that will help Bill. Praying that you will be able to get some much needed rest during this time as well, Connie. I can't be there to help, but you stay in my thoughts and prayers, as does Bill!
We don't have a Kroger here, but we have Harris Teeter and they have it for $4.79 - oh, I just remembered Food Lion, they have it for $3.99 too - yippee! Maybe that will get me to eat more salads.
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Also praying that you're able to get some rest during this time, Connie, and that they're able to figure out the source of Bill's pain.
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I did some stretching exercises in my room tonight. I could've done them last night but I was just too tired. Still doing well with my water intake - getting at least 72 oz./day.
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Wow, I would float away with that much water in me. I am getting around 32 oz, which is at the 4-5 C my NP suggested. I've heard two different things about lymphedema - drink lots; limit drinking. I am drinking when my urine is darker or when I am thirsty. Both tell me my body needs more fluids. I think it is awesome when y'all are able to get so much water in!
Not much today again. Super tired and have been hurting a lot the last few days and that is also exhausting. The pain isn't as acute as it had been so I am hoping I can get to Bible Study tonight. If I can't get there I'll attend with Zoom.
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I have found drinking a glass of water when I'm thinking about grabbing a snack both increases my water intake and stops me from snacking as much. The more I do that, the easier it's become
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Good idea!
I did try to do some walking in house today and now my right leg isn't very happy. I did do 320 steps, doesn't sound like a lot compared to y'all's numbers, but for some reason my legs didn't like it!
Wade did bring home some pretzel crust pizza - yummers. I ate two pieces rather than the three I would normally eat (I love me some pizza).
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Just finishing lunch here. Brisket, sweet potato/white bean hash (full disclosure - I only ate the sweet potato chunks) and steamed broccoli. I would have had a large salad, but today it is covered in croutons. 😑 They're ordering a "snack" for us when the meeting is over - at 3. The producer asked about our favorite pizza last night, so I'm assuming that's what the snack is. I emailed and asked her if gluten free pepperoni was an option and she said, "of course!" so I think that's what I'm having for dinner. I'll probably only have a couple of pieces… and finish the salad I left in my fridge after having half of it last night. I'm really hoping I've lost at least a pound while I've been out here. I'm still currently holding at 5 pounds lost.
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I'm sorry that I haven't been on. Bill took a bad turn and his organs are shutting down. They are just giving him a few days. They have him totally knocked out due to pain and delirium if they keep with the plan. There have been just a couple of times that he regained a tad of consciousness in the past 2 days. My heart is breaking but I'm so glad he is here. I am amazed by the care that he and I have received. I call them the dream team! It doesn't matter if he is their patient or not, they are right there helping! And they take just as good of care of me.
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Sending you hugs and prayers Connie. You are not alone.
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Ditto for me, Connie. Holding you close and praying for both of you! Praying you feel the arms of Jesus holding you close. Love you 😔❣️
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I started doing some exercises with 5 lb. weights last night - bicep rows and then squats holding one of the weights vertically. It's a small start because I only did one rep of each (I was already in my pajamas and didn't want to get all sweaty.)
I slept more than 8 hours last night. Oh boy, did I need that.
AND - I'm down another 2 lbs. this morning, for a total of 7 lbs. lost. I have another 13 - 18 to lose. (I'm going to see how I look and feel after 20 lbs. lost and go from there.)
It's gotten easier to be consistent with my water intake and I'm not missing sweets so much these days.
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Woohoo, Cindy. That's awesome.
As it's gotten cooler I'm going to work on getting my walking in. Wade and I are going to the waterfront today (not the ocean but a creek/river waterfront). It's a beautiful spot and lots of boats. I should get some good steps because they make the single cars park at the farthest spots!
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Great work, Cindy. I surprisingly didn't gain during the hospice and all of their fresh baked goodies or through the stress eating afterward. I now have 2.6 pounds till my first goal. I am feeling pretty good with where I am, so will just be careful after that goal and see where I go from there. I got a 1.48 mile walk yesterday.
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You gals are doing awesome! I'm holding steady which is good for me. Next week walking outside begins again. I want to make sure the pain is under control before I try again.
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No walk today. Somehow I hurt my foot. The only thing that I can think of is that I propped it up on the coffee table on the arches of my foot. I broke my foot years ago and it didn't hurt like this. I thought I could work whatever it was out, so I drove several miles with a bad right foot, I barely got inside and to the chair. I finally made myself hobble to garage for Bill's walker, grabbed a frozen biscuit sandwich and chips, took 2 Tylenol and an Aleve, and grabbed an ice pack. It is much better, but still sore - no walk this afternoon. I did get a lot done, though.
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So sorry to hear about your foot pain, Connie. As someone who dealt with a bad right foot for almost a year, I can understand how painful and frustrating that can be. Take it easy. I hope it's nothing serious.
I'm holding steady at 7 lbs lost. I increased my upper body strength routine just a little. Still doing stretches at night. My mat is a permanent fixture in the living room right now.
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Thank goodness the foot pain went away overnight. It was MUCH better after the ice and meds, and I slept well. Who knows what or how I did it, but everytime I sit on the couch, now, I make sure to be careful how I prop my foot/
I got my 1.47 mile walk again yesterday. I'm not sure what exercise today will hold, but I am getting ready to leave for church right now, then Terry is coming over for a birthday celebration, and I am going to see Mom.
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Sounds like a full day. I'm just leaving church; have a couple of stops to make on the way home.
I was down another lb this morning for a total of 8 lbs lost since August 7th.
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I'm getting ready to head out and try to get some steps in! So glad the foot issue resolved quickly, Connie. Love y'all.
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