Monthly Post for August 2022
Meghan509
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It's a new month and a fresh start! Let's all enjoy the last bit of summer, shall we? 
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Good morning!
Monday is here again. Grumble grumble. We did have a great weekend with beautiful weather and I got some nice color (with SPF 50 on my face and chest of course).
That dessert you mentioned in your last post, @MelodiousMermaid sounded yummy!
Hope you had a nice weekend, @KateNkognito
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Good morning! August is here. I can't believe it! I am starting to get excited for the new school year. Busy few weeks ahead. If I don't check in, I am not dead, just tired.
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Good morning!
Finally feeling mostly back to normal here and have pretty much stopped coughing! Phew. We both still have a little bit of tiredness and fatigue we are dealing with, but I know this too shall pass.
LOL @KateNkognito I hear you about tired!
Tuesday back in the office and traffic was kind, thank God. Hopefully it stays that way. Sunny and 80 F here. Humid too!
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Glad you both are feeling better, Meghan!
I took my kids to school and we got a good chunk of my room ready. Makes me feel better. At this point, I could spend 30 minutes throwing things in a cabinet and be ready for the first day. I need to borrow my teenage son's hot glue gun to put up a few things and then I will be all done with the decor. That means that I can spend the rest of my time getting lessons ready.
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Hello!
Happy Wednesday!
Just attended a nice retirement lunch for a colleague I have worked with for many years. Cool thing is they had a giant salad bar with all the fixings set up, so easy and great way to stay decent on calories!
Hope your day is going well so far. No complaints here!
@KateNkognito good for you for getting set up! I am like you where I like to prep and get stuff done so I feel less stress and worry once the date is upon us. I am doing that today with getting ready for a September meeting. September is going to be here before we know it. *screams*
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@Meghan509 The salad bar sounds super yummy! And the end of the year always seems to fly by. School year starts, then it is suddenly Thanksgiving and the end of the year!
Had a really good professional development today. It was long, but useful.0 -
Good morning!
Just a regular Thursday in the office but you would never know it. Lots of people working remotely or taking vacation today! Quiet is fine by me! LOL
Traffic was not too bad either. Fingers crossed that it stays that way.
I bought some Kind Breakfast Protein bars to have as a quick and easy mid AM snack / breakfast. I like them a lot and they are very satisfying. Two small bars per pack, 100% whole grains, 8g protein in the serving. 220 calories for the one I am having today. Yum.
@KateNkognito Glad to hear you had a good day yesterday. Sounds kind of like me, busy but productive.
Hot, hot, hot, and HUMID here today. It is only 9:30am Eastern and we are already sitting at 80 degrees F and sunny! Stay cool and hydrated! *sips water*
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Good morning!
Hope your week has been a good one, all!
Totally and completely flew by for me.
Happy to be home today in the A/C working remotely. HOT and HUMID out there again. Sigh...
Last night we grilled hamburgers outside on the grill and they came out nice. The grill has definitely been getting a work out this summer and last summer.
No big plans here for the weekend, other then taking it easy and staying cool. Supposedly going to be an isolated thunderstorms type of a weekend. All good. So many other positive things to focus on!
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Well, that went quickly! My professional development was really interesting and I feel like I am going to use a lot of what I learned. Also, we have working AC in our wing of the school now. It was 90°F in my room. Not okay! They got it fixed this morning.
@Meghan509 It has been really hot this summer so I have found myself less willing to go out and grill than usual. I think I will be using it more this fall, though.
Speaking of this fall: I need meal ideas. We have gotten into a rut and some bad take out habits lately. I would like some different meals to make quickly. I'm going to have to pull out the cookbooks and thumb through my one pan wonders and 30 minutes or less.0 -
Hello and Happy August to you both.
Things are starting to get a bit crazy around the house now, as we're preparing to go on a family vacation tomorrow evening. I have to admit I'm nervous about intake for the week we'll be gone. I'm hoping that IF will be the super tool that I need to either have a net loss for the week (my ideal/preferred outcome) or at least break even (probably more realistic).
Our accommodations will have a kitchen, so I'm thinking I'll have some groceries come with if there's space and we'll supplement it with ordering in some groceries when we get there. Hoping to have at least 2 full days on the resort where we'll be taking it easy and enjoying the provided amenities, so those days will be easy to plan and control.
Anyway, the last week went OK. There was one day where I had the hungries, but I was able to stick to the plan. I am finding that I'm feeling overly fatigued after strength training though, so I guess I might not be able to fast those mornings and will have to figure out a small breakfast/ snack to have afterward to get me through to lunch.
Meghan, good to hear you are both getting better and that you've had the chance to enjoy some time grilling. Our grill has gotten a fair bit of use this summer too.
Kate, I'm probably not the best go-to person for exciting meals, but as far as some ideas for quick-fix dinners go, pre-prepped salad ingredients are super-quick to throw together for a light supper, including meats and/or hard boiled eggs for protein, and we often use microwave bags for steamed veggies to go with pasta and sauce, reheating pre-cooked meat or meatballs, or to go with a simple meat or fish. I microwave potatoes as well (prefer the red skinned variety)... poke in various places with a fork after rinsing and they go in the microwave for 4-5 minutes. We have sun tea a lot to go with our meals, and it helps it feel more like a complete meal and keeps the cost and calorie count controlled. Every couple of weeks or so we enjoy fancier meals, including steak (often with caramelized onions and mushrooms), gyro sandwich kits, other frozen prepared dinners (just reheat and good to go, though several of them require upwards of an hour to bake), doctored up Mac and cheese (add meat and veggies and garlic/spices, andhomemade sushi rolls (not pretty, but tasty... these are hard to prepare within 30 minutes though unless you pre-prep stuff ahead of time, but the rice is finicky and that might not work).
Anyway, hope you both have a good weekend/week. Off I go to do some packing!0 -
@MelodiousMermaid Have fun on your trip! Thanks for the ideas. We're just in a food rut lately. Gotta change things up. I hope you do well with eating on vacation. The nice thing about fasting is you can always restart after your last bite.
This week is shaping up to be another whirlwind adventure! Youngest starts Thursday, I have open house, and Friday is orientation for my 6th graders. Fun times! Have a good week!1 -
Good morning!
Busy but productive Monday AM here! Hope everybody had a great weekend. It was HOT, HUMID, and for the most part low key and relaxing here. Thank God for Air Conditioning! LOL
@MelodiousMermaid hope you have a great vacation! Try and relax and enjoy yourself. Make smart choices, like lots of veggies where ever possible, healthy salads with fixings for lunch (love the giant salad bars that I tend to frequent at resorts) and drink lots of water. Your WOE will be there for you 100% when you are back from your break. Nice dinner suggestions!
@KateNkognito for recipes, try going on to Budget Bytes or Skinnytaste to get ideas. I would share some that I make often but honestly you know best what you and the family like. I will suggest some simple turkey or chicken burgers (either site has a bunch) because then you can dress them up with whole wheat buns, certain fixings, and / or pair with a simple side like potatoes, green beans, salad kits, etc. If it is hot you can grill them outside or cook ahead and reheat if it is a busy week. Those two are my favorite sites for dinner recipes. I also recommend the Skinnytaste cook books as well.
Another hot one today. Just a tad after noon here on the East Coast and a balmy 89 F at the moment. *screams*
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My classroom was a balmy 89 today. Again. I was not pleased.
@Meghan509 Thanks for the ideas! I hope it cools off for you soon!
Going to bed early. This old gal sweat a lot and I need to rehydrate and recover.0 -
Good morning!
YES, HOT as heck here and I am over it! My hair is also over it! Getting ready in the AM is torture! Don't get me wrong, I love summer and I like heat but this HUMIDITY is bananas!
86g degrees F here and it is only 10:20am. *screams* So much for taking a walk at lunch time. No thanks!
Stay cool @KateNkognito and hope your classroom temp gets sorted out. UGH.
Not much new here. Lots of peeps on vacation at the office so holding down the fort. I got this.
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Good morning!
Hope your week is going well! Wednesday is going well so far. It is a tiny bit less hot and humid which I like. Phew. Today I managed to break the circuit breaker in the bedroom while blow drying my hair with the window unit A/C going. BF was able to get it turned back on right away. Lesson learned. Need to turn off the A/C when blow drying. Sigh... Old homes.
Not much new here. Hoping for a good productive day. Looking forward to making up some fresh green beans with dinner tonight. LOL I do get excited about veggies!
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My room is now 15-20 degrees cooler than it was! I am fairly ready for the first week of school. Open House is tomorrow, orientation for our 6th grade is on Friday and everyone is back on Monday.
@Meghan509 I am glad it has cooled off a bit for you! I wish it would here. I don't like to sweat. I am chubby and I chafe. I guess that would be another good reason to get back to fasting. 1 -
Exhausted, but I got to meet a bunch of my new students at open house. Tomorrow is a half day orientation for 6th graders and on Monday everyone starts. Here we go! 0
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Hi all!
Friday is here and I am thankful! Been a busy but productive day so far. Finally nice weather and less humid! Went to the grocery store at lunch to get the shopping done. I like being able to do that.
@KateNkognito speaking of chafing, LOL. I picked up a Gold Bond anti chafing stick on Amazon recently. It is cheap and it works!
Glad you got your class room temp down. Nothing worse then sweating all day! Wow, school is almost here. Please, summer don't leave yet...
We are going to a friends' place tomorrow for a BBQ and to celebrate some August birthdays. My guy's birthday is on Monday, 8/15. Looking forward to that.
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Hello, all! A local nursery is having a sale and we got a lilac bush for half off! I LOVE lilacs and I have wanted one for years, but we never had a place for one, but we cut out a couple of things that were getting overgrown and now we have the perfect spot. I will be able to see and smell it from my room!1
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Good morning!
Hope you had a nice weekend, @KateNkognito and I bet you guys picked yourselves out a beautiful lilac bush! Sounds amazing. Enjoy!
@MelodiousMermaid hope you had a nice vacation!
We had a nice relaxing weekend! Saw friends on Saturday night and spent the whole day outside yesterday. Nice to have warm and sunny skies with less humidity! WOO HOO.
Today is BF's birthday so we have a few treats to have otherwise a normal low key day on the food front.
Hope you have a great day and a good week!0 -
@Meghan509 I know I made a post that said Happy birthday to your BF! Happy Birthday to him!
@MelodiousMermaid I hope you had a great vacation!
Today was the first day of school. I remember why I love my job. 0 -
Good morning!
Awww, thanks @KateNkognito BF had a great birthday and nice day! We had nice weather and a relaxing day working remotely.
Congrats on first day of school! Sounds like it went well! Woo hoo! I was hearing on the news today how there is a teacher shortage around the US.
Not a whole heck of a lot going on here, which is fine by me. Work was busy yesterday but today it has leveled off. Off to go grab some more water.
Hope you have a great day and see you real soon!
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My mother-in-law had a massive heart attack last night and passed away this morning. I haven't slept in almost 40 hours. But I just realized I fasted for about the last 24 hours (except for the insane amount of diet Mt Dew I had)2
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Oh no, @KateNkognito I am so so sorry. I am thinking of you and your family. May your Mother In Law rest in peace.
Thinking of you.0 -
Good morning,
Thinking of you and your family, @KateNkognito
Doesn't feel right talking about anything else, during a time of loss. 0 -
Thanks, Meghan. I took the day off and slept. She was 90 and went on her terms. It was sudden, but not unexpected. I think we are all getting our feet under us. She wanted to be cremated, so the service won't be for a while.
How's everyone doing? Tell me something good.0 -
Good morning.
Sending much love @KateNkognito 90 years old is an awesome full life.
Doing well here. Couple of positive things to share!
Beautiful weekend on tap with still no rain expected (my poor plants)... Planning to have my BF's friend over on Sunday. He has been riding his motorcycle across the country (originated in California) and coming our way this weekend. Looking forward to that! The weather should be nice so maybe a little BBQ on the patio.
My sister and husband down in Florida had a new roof installed on their home yesterday for free! Their insurance company paid for it. My sister said they also paid off the rest of their mortgage recently. She is almost 36 and he is almost 41 and the have two kids and their own business. They had maybe purchased the home five years ago at most. So happy for them.
My little nephew started third grade last week and loves it! She said they have a good teacher.
Hope you have a good rest of the day and week and a nice weekend. Speak to you soon!0 -
Went back today. My students missed me. Love 'em! Looking forward to a nice weekend. I think I will be really productive and do my laundry while I watch Netflix.
@Meghan509 That is a whole lotta good news!! Sounds like a great weekend for you guys! And that is great about your sister's house. It is a great feeling to get the house paid off.
A friend stopped by this evening and we ended up going to eat at Subway. She is a hoot. I worked with her a few years ago and we still get together every so often. Fun times.
I am going to put my feet up and enjoy my evening.1 -
Hello @Meghan509 and @KateNkognito . Finally getting around to posting. Travel weight plus eating at maintenance gave me a notable scale jump last weekend and I didn't feel like posting with a case of the grumpies (I know it was water/digestion weight, but still couldn't shake it for whatever reason).
So sorry to hear of your loss, Kate. It is good to hear she lived a long, full life.
So I'm kinda stuck since I got back. I wasn't prepared for the return to home and it was a test that I failed. I've had a really hard time with fasting and eating in general this week. I did do well enough on a couple of days that by the numbers, my week should have been about a 0.6 lb fat loss, so I need to get my attitude in order, because that is a good outcome, especially with everything I was fighting. It is hard seeing a higher number on the scale though, and it's frustrating knowing that I left 1.5-2 lbs of fat loss on the proverbial table, pushing my future achievements back. I really need to let that go, though, and give myself grace. Easier said than done, but hopefully I can make baby steps and keep from backsliding. I have to remember that the last is the most important part, as this needs to be about a new set of habits and processes that will keep things from being out of control in the longer term.
Anyway, TL;DR is that I'm fighting myself, but generally making progress. Looking to become friends with fasting again moving into the new week.1 -
Good morning!
Been a busy and productive morning but all good!
Our friend ended up changing his plans, so now he is coming this coming weekend and will spend the night Saturday and we will have brunch on Sunday.
@KateNkognito hope you had a much deserved relaxing weekend. Your get together with an old friend sounds fun!
@MelodiousMermaid hang in there. I totally understand about not wanting to post when you are having a tough time. The ups and downs can be rough, especially when you feel you should be down when you are not. The scale always causes me stress. I try and weigh in once a week on Fridays and keep female stuff in mind too and that helps. Head high, you go this.
Well, my PC is being a pain so I need to shut down and restart. Sigh. Going to sign off and do this now.
See you soon!1
