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Fearless February!
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Awww Nanc, I'm sorry you are so anxious. *hugs* When do you see your doc about the lab results?
Think how great it will be when BOTH knees are working great and you are walking tall. I know it doesn't really help but only thing I can think of off the top of my head. I love those little avocados from TJ's. Nothing goes to waste and you keep the portion reasonable.
I'm almost betting that part of your anxiety is worry over all the stuff you want to get done before surgery. Great idea to make a list and check off what's done. That will help relieve some of that and give you the boost of seeing what you accomplished.
I didn't get out of the office until almost 6:30 but still made my grocery run. Got lots of veggies and the greens were really nice yay! Must have just been a bad week for greens last week. Two bunches of kale and one of chard. Going to make the long delayed cabbage and kale casserole this weekend. Also got mushrooms so the other bunch of kale and the chard will get cooked up with the shrooms and some onion and garlic.
Ordered some sprout seeds today. I have an Easy Sprout kit and was doing that for a long while but it's been sitting in the cabinet unused for several years. Decided it's time to start sprouting again. It's easy and kind of fun really, and they sure do taste great. Plus not so much worry about the food-borne illness common in store-bought sprouts.
Still feeling a little down but trying to battle through. Sooooo looking forward to spring. Things always look brighter then.
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@Mihani I think you are absolutely correct! I think my worry is about getting everything done and since I don’t sleep, I don’t get it done so I’ve gotta figure out a way around that. Thank you for that very thoughtful comment and response. Think you were absolutely spot on.
My worry really isn’t about the surgery or the recovery I know how to deal with that and I trust my surgeon. And I love my therapist, even though he makes me cry.
So glad you got your greens and everything is fresh this time your menu sounds fabulous! My menu today consists of lots of vegetables, and some Daring Chikn
Day two of black coffee. I’ve got to tell you though it’s not as delicious as with my nut pod creamer but I’m doing it.
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Good luck with your projects Nanc. I'm rooting for you!
I got out of the office a little early today. Decided against meeting up with friends and just going to hang out at home and relax. Make a nice dinner, maybe play with my coloring books and pencils a bit. Or start on a jigsaw puzzle. I don't know... just feel totally blah right now. No energy or enthusiasm for anything. I'm fine at work because I'm so busy, but I can't motivate myself to do much outside work. I hate when I get like this. Only way to get through it is to keep moving. Fake it til ya make it!
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Mornin' all... had my mobility class this a.m. which I needed! Feel so much better now because everything was so tense and tight in my shoulders, neck and upper back. All nice and loose now.
First load of laundry just went in the washer and several loads to go. I am about out of clean dishtowels so I guess I better get those done.
Going to do some cooking and cleaning. Also have some bookwork and billing to do for work. Going to the office tomorrow then play with my plants and new planters when I get home from there. Supposed to be pretty warm tomorrow. The sun is shining today. Hooray for that!
Might splurge on grocery delivery too. I forgot to get beets and radishes for my salads. Need to bake some garnet sweet potatoes. I wasn't enjoying the regular sweet potatoes so I'm sticking to garnet or japanese from here on out. I like regular sweet potatoes in soups and casseroles, etc. but just plain they are kind of meh. And of course a big sheet pan of roasted broccoli because I have to do that every week, and make the cabbage and kale casserole.
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Idon't even have regular tv so that takes care of that...unless it is on one of my channels I stream. Anyway, I am about 10-15 minutes from the stadium...fyi just in case you did not know, Superbowl is here in Glendale, AZ, and there is a lot going on ...best to stay home and clean your house.Having my black coffee and then...
tidy up kitchen, again
change linen DONE!
tidy up bedroom (not bad at all)
three small loads of laundry (so glad I did all those loads last week ...phew) DONE!
clean master bathroom (really needs cleaning) 1/2 way finished
*dressing area and sink DONE!
*toilet and shower
clean guest bathroom (kinda easy)
declutter dining room (pretty cluttered...will take time) DONE!
declutter guest bedroom (this is the worst of it)
STEAM MOP ALL ROOMS bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, master bath, guest bath, guest bedroom
make carrot orange juice
gather income tax papers to send to CPA
Will need a nap since I got up at 3:30. ugh
@Mihani I love Japanese sweet potatoes...I have some in the fridge if they are still good. Hope today brings you closer to yourself.
I hope everyone has a good day...make it delicious.
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I forgot the superbowl is today. Not that I would watch it anyway. Not much into sports.
Today is all about work work work. Got all my chores done yesterday. Well, no I didn't but I got the must do chores done.
I think my toaster oven is dying. This is kind of annoying because I really am trying to tighten up my budget lately and don't want to spend on that but a toaster oven is a necessity to me. I also want to get a new food processor. There's a tiny crack in the bowl of mine and a replacement bowl is nearly as much as a whole new unit. Crazy.
Got my potatoes and broccoli made yesterday and will cook the greens tonight and make a pot of rice or quinoa. Then I'll be all set for the week.
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Fading here...but breakfast and a bit of a rest and shower will do get me back in the game.
I love it...today is about WORK WORK WORK...let's get it done!
This might make you feel better, @Mihani ...my fridge is dying...and I cannot be without ice for my recovery...so Tuesday, going on the hunt for a new one.
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And so, it continues...(but getting there!)
change linen DONE!
tidy up bedroom (not bad at all) DONE!
three small loads of laundry (so glad I did all those loads last week ...phew) DONE!
clean guest bathroom (kinda easy) DONE!
declutter dining room (pretty cluttered...will take time) DONE!
clean master bathroom* (really needs cleaning) Started it yesterday, so kinda 1/2 way there. DONE!
tidy up kitchen, again
declutter guest bedroom (this is the worst of it)
STEAM MOP ALL ROOMS bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, master bath, guest bath, guest bedroom
make carrot orange juice
gather income tax papers to send to CPA
batch cook rice and freeze in portions
new fridge
*Highly recommend The Pink Stuff for icky shower door mess. It works great! https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+pink+stuff&crid=1DO9TQQIQE08X&sprefix=the+pink+stuff,aps,147&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
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Hello, all! After being away dealing with stuff, I am back to working on health and fitness. Not paying attention to that has done me no good, but after a few weeks of logging, I thought I'd poke my head in. Do you mind a returning member?1
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Austin!!! I'm so glad to see you. Definitely one of my ETL/WFPB heroes.
Hope all is well and of course we would love to have you posting regularly again. I always found your ideas for simple meals and getting in those GBOMBS inspiring.
Nanc, you did a great job knocking out that list of yours. Sorry about your fridge. Those are spendy.
Enjoyed my loaded oats for breakfast. Lunch was one of the baked japanese sweet potatoes and a bunch of the roasted broccoli. I really don't mind eating that every day at all. I got home so late I'm not going to get to cooking up my greens. Hope they are still looking good tomorrow when I get home. I'm just going to eat an apple and head to bed. Too late to eat anything more substantial.
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@Mihani I did not think I could do it...but your faith in me certainly helped.
Oh, welcome back, Austin!
Stick around...the more the merrier and all that jazz.
Today, I have my last doc appointment...that's at 9:15...an hour away. Also, have to pick up new glasses...and then pick out a fridge. I am hoping to get French Doors. More fresh food room and less freezer space. I really need all new appliances and a bundle would be the way to go...but not at this time for sure.
Anyone have a fabulous brand to recommend?
As you might remember, I thought I needed a food service to help me with my meals for my first knee replacement. NOPE. I am just going to do my microwave potatoes, steamed spinach, frozen veggies, smoothies...vegan boxed soups...and McDougal soups...I will make yogurt next Sunday before surgery...what else? Lots of beans. I have been making my own bean burritos. I think beans and spinach WILL help me the most in the after-surgery and all those drugs to combat constipation. That is the one thing that has me the most concerned. LOLLast time I used Miralax and stool softener. I think it was about six days before relief.
Sorry for TMI. But if any of you have recommendations, I could use them.
Have a great day everyone. Do try and make it delicious!
My list continues:
change linen DONE!
tidy up bedroom (not bad at all) DONE!
three small loads of laundry (so glad I did all those loads last week ...phew) DONE!
clean guest bathroom (kinda easy) DONE!
declutter dining room (pretty cluttered...will take time) DONE!
clean master bathroom* (really needs cleaning) Started it yesterday, so kinda 1/2 way there. DONE!
tidy up kitchen, again
declutter guest bedroom (this is the worst of it)
STEAM MOP ALL ROOMS bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, master bath, guest bath, guest bedroom
make carrot orange juice
gather income tax papers to send to CPA
batch cook rice and freeze in portions
new fridge DONE French Doors freezer on the bottom (my old one is side by side) Whirlpool...very excited. Limited on what I could get cause of the space...Whirlpool but made in Iowa at the Kitchenaid plant. What a gift ... delivering Monday.
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Happy Valentines Day!
I am feeling relieved. I just gave away a huge milk chocolate bar a student gave me. I kept the very sweet wishes and passed the sugar on to someone who will not mind it!
Tuesday is my crazy day this semester. I am eating all good things today and going to aim for at least 7K walking steps.
@magic71755 Nanc, you have been super busy with all your projects! You're killing it!
@Mihani Thank yo for the vote of confidence on GBOMBS! So far today. I am good on greens, onions and seeds -- 3 down, 2 to go! I made a pot of black-eyed peas and tomatoes yesterday, so it's really just mushrooms I need to keep an eye out for.
My big to dos this afternoon are laundry (still a bit behind from the ice storm) and an agenda for the scouts meeting tonight. Number 3 item. teaching classes, is done. Onwards!
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Nanc, your prepping plans sound excellent! Should get you through recuperation just fine. I got frigidaire appliances when I remodeled my kitchen and love them. Went with stainless steel. I got the side-by-side fridge/freezer and find it so much easier to find things than in my old one which was freezer on the bottom, and the water/ice dispenser gets way more use than I thought it would.
Austin, yummmm blackeyed peas. I have been cooking those up with potatoes, cabbage, onion fairly often. The valentine's veggies are so cute. Hope you get through your crazy day and find a mushroom or two.
I'm actually going to treat myself to a manicure this weekend. Haven't done that since pre-covid. Tonight I'm taking it easy. Had a nice dinner of brown rice and stir-fry veggies. Going to bed extra early. I'm feeling a bit out of sorts the past couple days and think it's from staying up too late. I'm like a little kid. All cranky when I don't get enough sleep. LOL
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Busy day and was a little late to strength class but I did a yoga DVD after that. Yoga hurts when I'm all tense and tired but I feel better after.
Quick check-in...
B - my usual oats
L - Dr. McD soup, an orange
D - leftover stir-fry and brown rice
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Quick check in to try to get back into the posting habit.
Welcome back Austin! You are always welcome here, on track or not.
My sweet tooth has been fully activated and it has been a struggle. Joe is more inclined to overeat in the morning and I have the hardest time the hour after dinner. We're going to work together to get back on track! Although tea doesn't appeal to me, I've used it before to keep my hands and face busy in the evening so I am going to start that up again. I have a dandelion detox tea that is okay.
We're having dinner out tonight with my in-laws at a Thai restaurant. There will be salt and oil but it will be vegan and tasty. It would be okay if we were on plan but the timing isn't great.
To celebrate Valentines day, Joe and I are going to a workshop together at the art center tomorrow. We're going to make walking sticks with woven details. I have no idea what all it involves, but the workshop is from 9-5, so there must be more to it than I realize! The woman teaching the class has a studio an hour or so from here and teaches other basketry techniques as well. I'll post a picture of my walking stick once it is done.
so far today i have had coffee and oatmeal. I think I'll have some leftover garbanzo bean curry w/ baked tofu this afternoon so I am not overly hungry at dinner.
nice job getting organized, Nanc!
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That sounds like fun, Carla! Can't wait to see the finished project. Happy anniversary! Enjoy dinner out.
I've been drinking more chamomile tea in the evenings lately. It's supposed to relieve mild tension. I think it does, if only because I choose to believe it does. LOL
I am glad this week is almost over. It has been a rough one. I'm leaving early tomorrow to run a few errands and meet up with friends for a cocktail. Just one then home to bed because I have two classes scheduled Saturday morning. I want to get up early Saturday and get in a few hours of work before the gym, then a manicure and home to cook and do laundry. Going to the office Sunday, then out with some very dear friends that evening. Haven't seen them for a while they are like the sisters I never had.
B - usual loaded up oats
L - red lentil kale soup from the freezer stash
D - steamer bag of mixed veggies (corn, carrots, lima beans) with brown rice
I'm getting along better with the frozen steamer veggies these days and they are awfully convenient. Have to mix them with a grain and something on top because they just don't have the flavor of fresh veggies. Tonight was a simple sprinkle of nooch and soy sauce and ground black pepper. Other times I make a sauce or dressing. I am buying Soom tahini now and so amazed how much tastier it is than the store-brand stuff I've been buying all these years.
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Happy Friday, all!
I just (!) remembered that I can bookmark this discussion so that it's easier to find.
Mihani, your dinner veggies sound tasty. Everything's better with nooch and soy sauce and ground black pepper. Enjoy that manicure!
Carla, I am eager to see your walking stick project. An art project sounds like a lovely Valentine's celebration. I so, so sympathize about the activation of the sweet tooth.
Marilyn, I liked the "you are strong" graphic. Thank you!
Magic, all your cleaning plans inspire me!
My plans for the day:
- Morning: coffee and tea
- Movement: 90 minute walk
- Lunch (12 or later): broccoli-cauliflower-collard green mash w/nooch, ACV, turmeric, black cumin, pepper, ginger, garlic; black-eyed peas and tomatoes; baked apple w/cinnamon & turmeric
- Snack: fruit. carrot-and-ginger juice
- Dinner (finish by 7 or so): smoothie (spinach, blueberries, strawberries, vegan protein powder, flax meal, ACV)
- Movement: yoga/Essentrics
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All those greens sound great, Austin! Hope you enjoyed your walk.
I'm a little short of my minimum goal of 5,000 steps but should get there just by what I have to get done yet tonight. Went out with friends and had so much fun tonight. Had one cocktail and two spring rolls which were definitely not compliant, but I have two classes at the gym in the morning to work it off, plus mani, grocery, laundry and cooking for the week. I'll definitely be getting my exercise tomorrow.
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Went back to bed this morning and just barely got up and made it to my first class on time. First one was stretching/yoga and the second one was cardio strength. Yeesh, I'm worn out but felt good!
Have about 45 minutes to put together the rest of my grocery list then head to my manicure. Will go to the grocery after then home to cook and do laundry. Office tomorrow. Fun never ends!
Plan for today...
B - ezekiel toast with hummus and tomato (done)
L - last of the leftover stir-fry and brown rice and a few steamed brussels sprouts (done)
D - pita pizza or maybe banza pasta with marinara, an orange or an apple
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Mihani, I am proud of you for continuing to hit the gym with your busy schedule and also getting out to spend time with friends. I bet the health benefits from your social time more than made up for a few spring rolls and a drink!
The stick workshop was a great success! Everyone in class was cool and I reconnected with a fiber friend that lives nearby and might be able to pet sit at our place when we want to go on vacation.
This is Joe's handle. I haven't gotten around to taking a good photo of mine.
Food is not on plan. We had a veggie sandwich in town on workshop day, and lets just say that I still am struggling with my sweet tooth and leave it at that.
Mushroom Veggie pasta sauce and baked tofu over garbanzo bean noodles tonight.
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Howdy, guys!
I got through a a very long day yesterday without eating anything *wildly* off-plan. Hurray! I have a hangover today from too much coffee yesterday, though. It was an all-day outdoor event, and I ended up drinking 2 Starbucks Care Americanos in order to warm up. I am out to drink lots of water today to get back to normal. I did get in over 23,000 steps, so I am also a bit tires today, and maybe dehydrated. Phew!
Today's plan" housecleaning and class prep, with movement being a 3 mile walk. I need to choose something fun as an audiobook, and get going!0
