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OMGOSH, @Carla_wfpb ...that is quite a story...good thing there were two of you there to help out the fawn...sweet baby.
Continue to heal, Donna...happy to hear you have turned the corner! Great job your "nurse" is doing!
Love the poster, @Marilynsretired especially #4!
Saw that you had a good watermelon the other day, @Mihani. Think I will pick one up today.
I have finally found a way I do enjoy broc... stir-fried. Still crunchy, but flavor it ...today I am going to try From My Bowl broccoli and "beef" recipe. I just know broc is a key to weight loss..I just know it. https://frommybowl.com/vegan-beef-broccoli/#tasty-recipes-10284-jump-target
Not sure about the menu today...but I will say, that since I went vegan on April 4, 2019, I no longer have headaches. I used to buy ADVIL at Costco...the gel capsules...the giant bottle...and USED them all. Just throwing that out there.
not sure about menu...broc and beans will be in there...and rice and lots of fruit.
make it delicious, sweet peas
ETA: back from the store
coffee
frozen folder JUST egg with salsa
tofu and broc stir fry with veggies and rice
WATERMELON hope it's delish
carrot/apple juice
salad...going to make up mason jar salads for work
ninja cream/strawberry banana
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Need some direction here...and this may sound stupid...but here it goes...
so the gal that seats next to me (saleswoman) has gained probably 25-30 pounds in the last 4-5 years...she finally got so sick of trying on her own, she took to the Red Mountain Weight Loss program...
here's their website if you care to look at it.
No, I am definitely not interested in one iota of going that route...but, she is losing so fast...it is super low cal...(she is not vegan btw)...super duper low cal and they get these shots HCG and appetite suppressants...all things I feel strongly against and KNOW, you can only rebound once you stop taking all this stuff...But here is my dilemma...
But, she is losing so fast and I am still stuck here with the same 25 pounds to lose. Just need some reassurance from my WFPB-VEGAN besties here...I see her tomorrow, and I know she will have lost ten pounds in about ten days.
I am not sure what I am looking for here...I think me just mentioning it to y'all is helping me...because it is causing me some degree of stress.
Anyway, I am totally struggling here...not because of her...but I can't seem to get anything going...like stringing two good days together.
I attribute some of it to my horrible sleeping situation...but yesterday I bought something new from OLLY. It is a vegan tablet...Melatonin...that with the Magnesium Calm I take seemed to help last night...hoping it works again tonight.
That's it...that's what was on my mind.
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My sleep was sucky last night. -sigh-
today
coffee
just egg frozen with strawberry jam
broc and ric
chao cheese sand on rye bread with pickle mustard from TJs
cheeries
quart carrot/apple juice (my juice stays fresh for more than three days because I have vacuum sealer for mason jars)
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I think that you are doing great, Nanc. We all know it isn't just about the weight but also our health. What your work mate is doing isn't sustainable, it is short term. You do you and live your best life. I totally get what you're going through trying to get a few good days in a row going!
I'm up over 15 pounds now since our winter plans fell apart and then stress and vacation. My pants are tight, my nice bras aren't fitting, and I don't want to meet up with people anymore. The struggle is real and there are 2 raging food addicts in the house.
I had my eye exam yesterday and my eyes are in really good shape. Good eye pressure and no signs of deterioration from high blood sugar. I am updating my lenses and getting progressives. I'm also trying out a 5 day sample of daily contacts (use once and throw out). I used to wear contacts but they became too uncomfortable. This new kind, with a better material, is feeling comfy so far. I'm probably going to get a 3 month supply and then just use them once in a while. (Very weird wearing them after so many years...being able to see without the glasses on means actually having the vision to see all of the wrinkles that hide under the glasses! Plus, without glasses I feel like I just have too much face going on!)
Today I'm going to try to stick to oatmeal or a smoothie, fruit salad, and veggie-filled dinner. I'm going to use the treadmill for my walk because with that fawn in the area I have to use a leash for Radar and Ruby and walking them both is a tangled disastrous mess for all of us.
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Thanks so much @Carla_wfpb
Totally helpfulโฆyour words of wisdom!
Chuckling ๐คญ at โwithout glasses ๐ค I feel like I have too much face going onโ. So ๐ฅฐ cute!
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I know I have several processed meals todayโฆbut it will have to do.
I do like the Just Egg frozenโฆeasy, protein packed and great for work!
Now, to stick with my plan and nothing added! I did take the time to stir fry broccoli ๐ฅฆ this morning. Made a huge batch of rice ๐ earlier this week, so that is my highlight for the day.
Yesterday was not perfect, but better than the day before! Looking for progress!
Progress not perfection! @Carla_wfpb โค๏ธ0 -
@magic71755 thanks for the reminder! I will make some progress today!
I don't think I've ever tried Just Egg. I should look into that.
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Just thought I would comment - please just take this as one persons thoughts but consider it.
I am sure I mentioned I am in kidney failure. I have had a fisquala in my right arm now as it takes about 3 - 4 months for it to mature before they can use it for diaylsis. Because of that there is lots of food restrictions the big one being salt.
Then 2 weeks ago blood work showed my potassium was over the high limit which means am headed for a heart attack. So was given some horrible powder to take for 2 days in order to pull all the potassium out. Last blood work showed it was back to normal levels.
I am sharing this because they said 2 things re fruits that you should not eat / consume are bananas or orange juice. Both of them will spike the potassium levels as does root vegetables like potatoes.
So please be careful with juices - it is better to eat the fruit then drink it as when you drink it you are drinking a high concentration of potassium - so if you don't want this trouble avoid it.
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Nanc I totally agree with Carla this is about health as much as weight loss and even though I still have 20 to 25 pounds to lose my labs are all great!
Maybe I should try contacts again, Carla, but I gave up when they started pretty much adhering to my eyes and I had a devil of a time getting them out. I had tried several different brands after that started happening and no good. I'm going to have to get cataract surgery in the next year or so and I've heard that is like laser vision surgery now and might not need my glasses all the time then. That would be interesting. I've been wearing glasses or contacts since I was 4 or 5 years old.
I got sick as a dog yesterday around noon. I was just fine then suddenly thought omg, I'm going to throw up! I grabbed my stuff and flew home, just made it in the door before spending the next 10 hours in and out of bed with sweats/chills and throwing up. I am home today because I'm wiped out and my body is a wreck... my stomach is so sore. I just made a grocery order for some italian bread, smart water, bananas. Hopefully I can eat a little something because I haven't had one bite but ice chips since some oats yesterday morning. I just want them to get here soon so I can go back to bed. Afraid I'll fall asleep if I hit the couch so I am making myself stay upright until the groceries arrive.
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Thanks @Mihani โฆI have calmed down and know what we are doing is the right route to not only weight loss but continued good health!
Hope youโre doing betterโฆso sorry you got so sick. Hope the food order arrived!
Two of our service advisors are out today with your exact symptoms! Crazy.
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Today's Plan
coffee
just egg frozen folded with strawberry jam
16 oz carrot/apple/cucumber/ginger/lemon juice (homemade) last of my juice...need to make a fresh batch on my weekend.
watermelon...kinda good...had Green Grocer pick it out
rice and tofu mix
cherries
chao cheese sand on rye bread with pickle mustard from TJs
I'm too lazy to stir fry my broc...only enough left for one more day, so I will make it tomorrow when I have an extra hour in the morning.
Yesterday, I made it to 7 pm...first night since coming back to work.
Hope everyone's day is delicious.
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Two JUST EGG toasted, at work, at my desk. I put something strawberry ๐ jam on them. ๐!
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Feeling better today other than very tender stomach. I was able to eat a little bit of banana and half a slice of toast yesterday, and the same this morning. Went to the office just for a few hours because I knew stuff was piling up and my boss was likely stressing without me. Now I'm having a cup of veggie bouillon and some saltines which doesn't seem to hurt my stomach at all. Yay for that.
I lost 4 pounds in 2 days. LOL
I've seen those just egg things but haven't tried them, Nanc. I'll keep those in mind.
Okay, off to nap! Brought work home so I can hang out here tomorrow and nap if needed. I sure hope I will be back to normal by tomorrow though.
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Oh no! Are you feeling any better, Mihani? I hope you are resting if you need to. Something you ate or a bug?
I have never had a JUST egg, but now the folded kind is on my grocery list! Sometimes I get a hankering for an egg and toast. Veggies don't appeal for breakfast and I get tired of the non-savory oatmeal and smoothies. I suppose I could start making scrambled tofu again, but we get so much tofu in our diet already.
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cross-post. glad to hear you're on the mend & having a nap
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Marilyn, I missed your post. If you haven't already you should give Dr. Esselstyn's Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease a read. It's one of my favorites... easy read but loaded with info. He had amazing results with people in various stages of heart disease.
Carla, I'm feeling pretty normal this morning. My stomach is still sore but more like the day after a rough ab workout not like someone is stabbing me from the inside. That's major improvement! I'm not sure if it was caused by food or a bug, but either way I'm glad it's over.
Sticking to toasted italian bread, bananas, bouillon and saltines today. I did grab some kale and mushrooms at the store yesterday and will make a skillet of goodness with those and a grain tonight. Maybe barley or farro. Want to keep things bland and soft for a few days.
Going to get a load of laundry done this a.m. then head up to my desk for the rest of the day. Not up to the house chores/projects that I had planned for today so I put off my helpers to next weekend. Good day to sit at my desk and get work done. I'll open up the window in my office for some fresh air and sunshine.
I am going to make dinner for my brother when he comes over next Saturday. Thinking about the OSG tex-mex casserole. Haven't made that in years and it was a favorite once upon a time.
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Glad you're feeling so much better... a good idea to keep it easy on your tummy a bit longer, @Mihani.
Just a note about Just Egg...really does not taste like egg...but I like it...and for work it is easy...I take them along and toast them at work .. Also, a taste of Kala Namak might give it an eggy taste. I have never tried that...but might today.
today
coffee
just egg with jam
broc and rice
cheese sand on rye bread
cherries and watermelon
make it a delicious day, everyone!
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Magic - What is sad once your office mate goes off the diet she will rebound plus another 5+ lbs....we all have done that and our hormones and metabolism go into a reset mode and that is how we gain the weight back +++... we raise our "set point". But I would never give this advice but try to lead by example in talking about how much you love your vegetables.
Mihani - I hope you are feeling better and able to keep some good food down and get some rest.
Marilyn - I agree with you about fruit juices. They raise our sugar too high. I do like the whole fruit smoothies of fruit and greens but have to be careful when adding bananas.
Carla - I use to love my daily disposable contacts. In July I get cataract removal with the multifocal lens implanted. Brooks had it done last month and recovered nicely...I am going to get both eyes done at the same time.
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UP and at em! It's my weekend...and I slept 6 hours...YES!
My niece has invited Lulu and me to HOUSTON...both of us! Now, that I can walk pain-free all day
long...and climb stairs--they have a three story home...she waited until both knees were completed! Working on when we would go (has to be after September 23rd ...that's when I get my two weeks vacation reset). Now, to figure out how to get Little Miss Lulu in an approved carrier that she will fit in. She is so leggy and trim...18-20 pounds. We are excited.
today...
hmmmmmmm...
coffee
Just Egg with jam Shredded Wheat with Bran, fresh strawberries and soy milk
Mason Jar salads https://healthmylifestyle.com/ultimate-guide-vegan-mason-jar-salads/
broc and "beef"
Cherries and Watermelon, apricots and nectarines to choose from
Ninja Creami strawberry/banana/peanut butter Share with LML!
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In Joe Cross' first movie Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead, his JUICE FAST was followed by Dr. Joel Fuhrman...all testing is done by THE Dr. Joel Fuhrman...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3I8hK3OqwY&t=280s
Worth watching. Oh and btw, since my mother had high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and type two diabetes, ending up on dialysis (ALL LIFESTYLE DISEASES)...and dying at 73 from congestive heart failure but all three contributed to her death. my doctor constantly tests me for everything...I take zero Rx meds ...since I am negative for all three and always told after my physical to carry on with whatever I am doing, since it's working! (And yes, he knows I am Vegan and I do JUICE--homemade juices...NOT bottled juices from the market!)
Dr. Fuhrman comes in at the 8:35 second mark.
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Nanc, I remember Scott/Sloth did the Joe Cross thing for a while although I don't think he did ALL juice for very long. Can't remember now. He lost a good amount of weight doing that.
How exciting to be looking forward to the trip to visit your niece!
Donna, hope recovery is continuing to go well. I ate some "baked beans" meaning some navy beans with a little BBQ sauce. I felt the need for some fiber and nutrients after all the bread and crackers the past few days. Seem to be fine, yay!
I'm reminded how much I love baked beans though. I think I'll make a big batch of them to eat through the week. I'll have to stop at the grocery tomorrow. I can add some mushrooms and kale and serve 'em up with a salad.
I didn't go to the play as I was afraid to be out and about just yet. I've been getting lots of work done but geeze the day goes by quickly. I will never in a million years actually be "caught up" on work.
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Nanc, that sounds like a fun and exciting trip for both you and Lulu. How wonderful that she can come and that you and your knees are now able to do this!
Donna, having great vision without multiple glasses and contacts etc. sounds so good. I'm looking forward to hearing about your experience with it. I don't think I will elect to have it done early, but if they are in there anyway for cataracts then it seems like there's no reason not to.
I'm on the fence about the contacts. They dry out at night when I'm watching t.v. and they make my close-up vision worse, making reading glasses a necessity. I've got some lubricating contact drops on order. I think I'll end up ordering 3 months worth and just using them occasionally.
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Mihani - glad you are feeling better. Now I am craving baked beans but still on liquid diet from Surgery until Wednesday. Then I go on a soft mushy diet which kinda sounds like baked beans might work?
Carla - I never liked wearing them for more than 6-8 hours. I always wore them snorkeling or scuba diving and then immediately threw them out. The constant switching for needing readers bothered me.
Well our vacation plans are up in the air. We were suppose to fly into Burlington, VT spend a couple days and then drive to Mont~Treblant, Quebec. Brooks was going to do a triathlon and then we were going to explore old part of Montreal. Boo....forest fires are not under control and with Brooks' asthma it is not a good idea...so we are still flying into VT drive to NH for a couple of days and then onto Maine. We have several friends living in Maine and they say their air quality is good. Anything for a break of this Texas heat. Inside temp in car read 113. I think the high was 98*. Friday is suppose to be 105*. I needed a walk this afternoon. Went to the big commissary on base that is air conditioned. Walked the aisle for 30 min.
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Bummer about the vacation plans, Donna.
Home a little early today because I needed to get away from the office. Work being done on the building and it was LOUD. I ran a couple errands and getting ready to do a little cooking, then back to work in my home office.
I really did have a productive weekend. I got a lot of work done and feel like I have a slightly better handle on things for the moment. Still way more work than I can get done but I have it better prioritized. Also cleaned up my home office quite a bit and it's not so depressing in there with the piles of paper and files sorted and organized. Still more to do but it's much better.
So I'm making a big skillet full of onion, mushrooms chickpeas and kale. I was going to try baked beans but remembered I am going out to dinner Wednesday and I don't want to have too much food prepped. I'll make those this weekend.
B - ezekiel toast with a smidge of PB
L - Dr. McD miso soup, handful of saltines, banana
D - some of the beans and greens concoction, brown rice, maybe an apple if still hungry
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Day 12 of ZERO shopping on Amazon for things I WANT!
Making my day clean and delicious! Cheers!0 -
Today's Menu features Homemade Vegan Yogurt...thanks to Vegan Blueberry's two-ingredient recipe.
Making each and every day delicious. -Cheers!
Day 13 of zero Amazon reckless spending.0 -
Last day of liquid diet...tomorrow I get to start mushy foods such as my vegetable soup I made preop that I blended and froze. Dropped weight on this liquid diet but I know it is just fluids and not really losing weight. Have been living on protein drinks and broth. I talk with the Dr. on Thursday and will ask about baked beans and hummus. I guess after they do surgery on the stomach and hiatal hernia it is easy to perforate it or cause an ulcer. Don't want any complications.
I don't know what is going to happen with our trip. Now they are saying the air is clear in Mont Tremblant after rain. I looked at the hotel in old town Montreal that Brooks reserved and it looks great...we haven't canceled our reservations yet. Still up in the air.
Had a short 10 minute session on Peleton bike.....didn't have much resistance but it felt good to move legs.
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