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  • megnolia82
    megnolia82 Posts: 859 Member

    micaroo4 wrote: »
    My experience with longer fasts is the clarity I feel after 36 hours, and how great it is for reducing inflammation. I have a condition that I was told could only be controlled with steroids, but I'm able to control it with fasting and no drugs at all. Do you cut out caffeine during your fast? I've done fasting both with and without caffeine. Caffeine during a fast will make you feel supercharged! But without caffeine the fast will do a better job of reducing inflammation.

    Wow, I had no idea about the effect of a fast on inflammation. Is it to do with reduction of salt in your body? You do make it sound kind of appealing even thought I’ve never considered fasting before.

    I had a good 7.5 hours last night. I don’t know if I feel bursting with energy or more prepared for the day but it must be better than 5 hours!

    Have a wonderful day, everyone!

  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,208 Member
    Congrats @vegan4lyfe2012!!!!! Your grandbabies are so beautiful and now you have a third one coming!
  • tfelts147
    tfelts147 Posts: 45 Member
    micaroo4 wrote: »
    tfelts147 wrote: »
    I've been getting my steps in even though my knee is still on and off....

    I'm going to try a longer fast tomorrow/Thursday.... the longest I've done is ~24 hours.... I'm shooting for ~36 hours. I'm hoping that will Kickstart things for me.

    Tim

    My experience with longer fasts is the clarity I feel after 36 hours, and how great it is for reducing inflammation. I have a condition that I was told could only be controlled with steroids, but I'm able to control it with fasting and no drugs at all. Do you cut out caffeine during your fast? I've done fasting both with and without caffeine. Caffeine during a fast will make you feel supercharged! But without caffeine the fast will do a better job of reducing inflammation.

    I usually do water only or green tea. I have never liked coffee so don't do coffee during fasts. I will probably do a cup or two of green tea during this one.
  • txcritter69
    txcritter69 Posts: 296 Member
    edited June 2023
    Good Morning!

    Today is going to be a long day. It's time to DECLUTTER the our house!

    @Katmary71 we have lived in our home for over 23 yrs. We have filled every corner of the house with stuff. Most of it is mine (3 closets full of clothes that maybe I will wear again) when I am done I will only have 1 closet, but he is also having to make choices.

    @vegan4lyfe your grandbabies are so sweet! Get in them snuggles.


    Have a wonderful eveyone!


  • Brigit02
    Brigit02 Posts: 130 Member
    micaroo4 wrote: »
    tfelts147 wrote: »
    I've been getting my steps in even though my knee is still on and off....

    I'm going to try a longer fast tomorrow/Thursday.... the longest I've done is ~24 hours.... I'm shooting for ~36 hours. I'm hoping that will Kickstart things for me.

    Tim

    My experience with longer fasts is the clarity I feel after 36 hours, and how great it is for reducing inflammation. I have a condition that I was told could only be controlled with steroids, but I'm able to control it with fasting and no drugs at all. Do you cut out caffeine during your fast? I've done fasting both with and without caffeine. Caffeine during a fast will make you feel supercharged! But without caffeine the fast will do a better job of reducing inflammation.

    I've done IF in the past. I cannot do it on a daily basis but I'm able to fast once in a while. It does seem to get your body back on track.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,848 Member
    @txcritter69 It feels good to get rid of stuff, doesn't it?

    @DJill68 I'm so sorry about your depression. What can you do today for a healthier you? Just one thing. Great job walking to the mailbox! I do have some recipes for you, I've not made these yet:
    Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Spaghetti Squash https://www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com/chicken-parmesan-spaghetti-squash/
    Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash http://peasandcrayons.com/2016/02/cheesy-buffalo-chicken-spaghetti-squash-recipe.html

    @vegan4lyfe2012 BYRON! So cute! And Sophie looks like a little doll baby! So adorable. That's amazing that Sydney is also pregnant, that will be great to have the kids grow up around the same age.

    @shaunarlr83 Your life has changed so much since you joined us. Way to go!

    @FushiaKat Congrats on your 1st place win!

    @Katmary71 It was but I wasn't in the mood for unhealthy. :( Have a great day!

    @19shmoo69 Happy World Blood Donor Day! As a blood donor, I approve!

    @tfelts147 Good luck with your fast!

    @ddainiak That's right. The scale is going in the right direction! Woo hoo! Monty! He's so cute and I love the pic of him, he looks like he's smiling!

    Hi all. I've decided I need to just quit my job and stay home: most of my bad eating is at work. I tend to "reward" myself for being there with stuff like a bag of chips or M&Ms. Ugh.

    4th of July challenge: tracked 100% of what I ate

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
  • vegan4lyfe2012
    vegan4lyfe2012 Posts: 1,247 Member
    edited June 2023
    @shaunarlr83 – I adore all your hiking photos. Your life has changed so much for the better and I’m so happy you’re starting this new decade in the right headspace :)
    @FushiaKat – Congrats on taking 1st Place! Sucks with the hearing aid feedback. Why are you only supposed to wear them for such a short period of time? And I’d love to see a picture of your new bracelet.
    @Katmary71 – You cracked us up with the inventor or sci fi writer – that is definitely the hair vibe he gives off! I’m sorry you’re having such a difficult time right now with pain. Hopefully the stretching will help. I planted the purple basil. Super tiny little leaves sprouting right now…so excited for it to grow!
    @megnolia82 – Happy the bird made its way out and the kids got to experience that without anyone getting hurt. So glad you had a dynamite day of eating yesterday! Keep that momentum going!
    @19shmoo69 – I realize you’re writing “time” instead of “tine”, but am I totally thick headed? Cuz I just don’t get it!
    @tfelts147 – Goodness! A 36 hour fast?!? Do you start it before bed one night and carry it through so that a good portion of it is 2 nights of sleeping?
    @ddainiak – Monty is so cute! Posing for mommy to take his picture :)
    @txcritter69 – How’s the decluttering going? I just need to attack stuff and git’r’dun instead of looking at things, sighing, then having a depression snack instead.
    @trooworld – Are you seriously quitting your job? Not sure if you’re being sarcastic. I have the opposite problem…when I’m home, I graze constantly. At work, all the snacky things people bring in to share are typically not vegan, so they don’t even tempt me. Although the pretzels in the vending machine call my name quite frequently…
    Thanks everyone! All’s perfect on the Grammy front. My eating, though, has sucked monkey butt. I have not eaten properly all week…just been making whatever is the easiest, which is definitely not the healthiest. Also been snacking a LOT. Not sure if some of you remember the issues I had when Hunter still lived at home and constantly brought junk food into the house and I always felt tempted. She asked me to get out some old photos so she could compare her baby photos with her son’s and I happened across some VERY old photos of me when I was 19…and a size 6. She couldn’t believe it (she’s never seen me smaller than a size 10). She took one of the photos of me posing with my turquoise Dodge Shadow Sport I had then (1993) and put it on my fridge and said that was inspiration to lose weight and to save money for a new blue car. So that is now under the picture of Dr. Now and his quote “NO MORE EXCUSES”. We’ll see if that helps with motivation :)
    No Zero Days June Goals 6/13:
    1. Weigh/Measure/Log all food – yes
    2. 6,000 Steps – yes
    3. Stop eating when pleasantly full – no
    4. No snacking after 10pm – no
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,321 Member
    @trooworld I'll have to pass on that celebration.
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,321 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012 Im just weird. It's an attempt at being playful.
  • Brigit02
    Brigit02 Posts: 130 Member
    edited June 2023
    @trooworld congrats on leaving your job! When I worked in an office I'd shove food down my throat all day. Doing that and sitting for eight hours makes it hard to lose the weight. Bet you'll slim down quickly!
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 3,958 Member
    @trooworld – Are you seriously quitting your job? Not sure if you’re being facetious. I have sometimes fallen into the work-snack pattern. I interrupt the urge by keeping a list of tedious but necessary tasks to use as a way to give myself a break from the harder work. After crunching spreadsheets for a couple of hours, putting labels on folders for 10 minutes is a welcome pause for my brain. Calorie free.

    I'm not sure who asked about the fasting, but I think the reason it helps with inflammation is because the body isn't wasting resources to digest foods and control blood sugar. The body can work on restoring and repairs.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,142 Member
    @megnolia82 LOL this is the only place no one gets offended from being called a loser! I’m glad the kids handled the guest well! Wonderful job on another good day!

    @tfelts147 Great job getting those steps in, must be challenging with your knee! Good luck on the longer fast, I’m rooting you on!

    @micaroo4 I’m curious about your fasting for inflammation too, is tea ok? OK I’m caught up so you don’t need to answer! I may be able to try it now as the issue was before was my blood sugar crashing after workouts but I can’t work out like I used to so it may help now.

    @ddainiak Monty looks like he loves the beach!

    @txcritter69 That’s fair then, it’s hard to declutter that severely but it does feel great after you do it.

    @troooworld Great job tracking, you’re doing great on the challenge! We’re just a few weeks away now too! I took that as you joking sarcastically about your job but we’re ready to throw the send-off party!

    @vegan4lyfe2012 I’m glad the basil is sprouting, it will be a combo of green and purple, it’s real pretty and good in everything. Now do you agree on that being your inspiration?

    This group’s been hopping today! I’m listening to a micro current talk and catching up early as I’m going out for ice cream with a friend in a bit. Still sticking to stretching and did some cleaning today as I’m having a friend over Friday and folks over Sunday. Not much else going on, have a great Thursday!

    - Body mechanics pretty good.
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,208 Member
    I've finally put up a good week and did most of the things I need to do for my health. Mindful eating- yes on track. I'm excited for my weigh in tomorrow, but trying not to be too excited.

    And

    Happy St Patrick's Day!

    Lisa
  • Brigit02
    Brigit02 Posts: 130 Member
    LOL! @trooworld were you being sarcastic? I'm usually pretty quick with dark comedy. I must be slowing down.
  • trooworld
    trooworld Posts: 6,848 Member
    @vegan4lyfe2012 Oh no, being sarcastic sorry! I am married to my job lol. I'll probably die at my desk. :D I remember you having that problem when Hunter lived with you. I hope your old photo helps you but if it makes you feel bad, please take it down!

    @Brigit02 I should have clarified, not really leaving, I was just joking. I do wish sometimes I could leave! Sorry about the mixup. Yes, it does make it hard. Yeah, I have a twisted sense of humor lol.

    @micaroo4 No. I made a joke and it's hard to joke through writing sometimes lol. I was being facetious. :D That's a good idea to do something mundane for a break. Thanks.

    @Katmary71 Thank you! I was joking about quitting, you got that right. :D I hope you enjoyed the ice cream.

    @Cornanda Great job!

    @19shmoo69 Don't you ever quit our group. :D

    @Bemybestby60 Congrats on the loss!

    Hi all. NO I am not quitting my job, it was a poorly-explained joke lol. I love my job and will probably die at my desk (with Doritos in my mouth). I do need to do something and I am going to start with going for a walk on my lunch and eating my lunch while working after the walk. Sorry for the poorly executed joke! I hope you all have a fantastic day! <3

    4th of July challenge: tracked 100% of what I ate

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
  • micaroo4
    micaroo4 Posts: 3,958 Member
    @tfelts147 - Way to go, Tim!
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,321 Member
    @trooworld the day I quit this group is the day you quit your job. Unless it's tomorrow or the day after or the day after that. Ok. Fine you win. I'll stay. But only for a limited time. I cannot do this for ever Charlie. That's why I came up with the golden tickets.


    Why did I start quoting Willy Wonka?
  • Brigit02
    Brigit02 Posts: 130 Member
    19shmoo69 wrote: »
    @trooworld the day I quit this group is the day you quit your job. Unless it's tomorrow or the day after or the day after that. Ok. Fine you win. I'll stay. But only for a limited time. I cannot do this for ever Charlie. That's why I came up with the golden tickets.


    Why did I start quoting Willy Wonka?


    I want to see Charlie after five years of living in chocolate factory.
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,321 Member
    Brigit02 wrote: »
    19shmoo69 wrote: »
    @trooworld the day I quit this group is the day you quit your job. Unless it's tomorrow or the day after or the day after that. Ok. Fine you win. I'll stay. But only for a limited time. I cannot do this for ever Charlie. That's why I came up with the golden tickets.


    Why did I start quoting Willy Wonka?


    I want to see Charlie after five years of living in chocolate factory.

    I bet after 5years he would look like Augustus Gloop's dad.
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,142 Member
    @Cornanda Woot woot, great job on the awesome week, hope the scale reflects all that goodness!

    @txcritter69 Oh no that’s crazy weather temps, yuck! I’m glad you’re able to see a big difference with the decluttering, I know it must feel great to have all that behind you.

    @Bemybestby60 Haha too funny about paint drying it can definitely go slower than we wish!

    @trooworld LOL I’m glad I caught the joke, love that about going with a Dorito in your mouth! Is there somewhere pretty you could walk to and enjoy while you eat or is the time too short? If you could not eat in the building maybe that would help for now? Just an idea.

    @tfelts Wow you’re doing awesome with the fast and it’s paying off! I’m impressed by not giving in for Mexican food, that would be a tough one.

    @19shmoo69 Hey I caught the Willie Wonka joke, I’m not sure of the Valentine’s one aside of it being the 14th yesterday.

    @ddainiak LOL yep, in winter at the doctor’s with boots and a jacket I can expect an extra 5lbs but last time I was weighed I was in shorts and flip flops, I’m guessing even with big feet my flip flops don’t weight 5lbs.

    Hi everyone, love the fun atmosphere here today! I went out for ice cream last night (just got one scoop which is basically two of caramel praline which is yummy) and when my friend started eating the fries she was going to take home I had to leave because they smelled and looked too good to resist for long. Did PT stretches and exercises this morning then I met a different friend I’ve been friends with for over 40 years for lunch for fish and chips and my stomach was real queasy I’m guessing from my anti-inflammatory but the food was good. Got my shopping done and have been getting stuff done around the house but mostly relaxing. Tomorrow I’m helping with seeding at the greenhouse then we’re taking a bunch of seedlings from the greenhouse to the farm so I cleaned out my car and got my walker out of the trunk. I won’t be able to lift the trays but am glad I can help out. My neighbor’s coming to dinner tomorrow so I have a quick store stop after the farm and may not be on tomorrow. Have a great Friday and Saturday if I don’t get on tomorrow!
  • FushiaKat
    FushiaKat Posts: 551 Member
    edited June 2023
    Just checking in
    Today I got outside for an hour in the cactus garden weeding and watering. It felt good. The bracelet is pretty. It's dog bones and paw prints, I'm pretending the bones are cat treats. I bought the bracelet from Zales.
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    My contest room that won first place was a huge green house, with lots of waterfalls, orange trees, grass and a lawn mower ride. There is a caretaker's house in the back which is hard to see. I didn't have any idea's this year. The prizes for First Place are a gold necklace with a garden them design, it will be a surprise, A gold trophy plus a participation trophy, 2 shirts with the surprise garden theme on them, a new room and to pins. Plus, bragging rights. This Saturday they will open all the contest rooms to for everyone to look if they choose too. This makes my 28th first place win in a row. I don't know of anybody else who can say that. We have 4 contests a year. Garden, Sandcastle, Halloween and Christmas.

    I tried to do IF but the longest I can go is from 10pm at night till 2pm the next afternoon or I just run out of energy. Getting a really good night's sleep has the some of the same benefits as IF. Everybody's body is different, you just have to find what works for you, something that you can do for the rest of your life. Somebody here said that you are in the driver's seat just keep your hands on the wheel.

    I'm remembering to eat pickles and radishes in between my regular meals when I get hungry. I just cleaned out the kitchen cabinets and threw away all of the stuff that I stopped eating or that was expired.

  • AmbersWay
    AmbersWay Posts: 324 Member
    Wow! It’s been busy in here.

    I hope everyone is ready for a wonderful weekend. We all deserve a great one.

    @tfelts147, that was an amazing loss this week. IF definitely seems to be working for you. Well done.

    @trooworld, I felt the joke and your following up with “Doritos in my mouth” cracked me up. That would so be me. Sometimes, I think about the option of going back to work and thankfully reality smacks me and I stay home. I’ve had 2 jobs that I truly enjoyed in my life and neither are an option nowadays. I hope things are looking up. Your new plan sounds great.

    @ddainiak, that pic is so funny! I take my watch off when I do weigh in. I might even brush my hair and check for a loose eyelash to get rid of. 😂 Possibly exhale 😮‍💨 real hard.

    @Katmary71 You are one busy gal. I hope you have an amazing weekend. How was the video on the micro current?

    I woke up with a sore back today and let me tell you, you were on my mind. I applaud your strong will to keep up with your exercises. Always cheering for you 👏🏻🥰

    @19shmoo69 your joke post are always fun to catch in the group. I get a good giggle.

    @vegan4lyfe2012 in case I missed posting after you shared the grans. They’re absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations to your family. Congrats to your daughter on the news of pregnancy. How fun!

    @FushiaKat your jewelry is so beautiful. I love pieces with meaning. My friend brought me a silver keychain that says Crazy Hamster Lady. I want to dip it in gold and make it a necklace. It’s so special to me.

    ——

    Ok that’s my catching up some, for now.

    Congratulations to all of you who had a loss this week 🎉

    I’m a bit slow to get posts up. I’m trying to get my house “closed up” for the summer. I have 6 days to get er done. Then off I go to my happy place. I can’t wait to spend my summer outdoors, feeling nature and enjoy it to the fullest.

    My meals have been crazy, cleaning out the fridge and living off sandwiches and easy things this week. I hope my WI isn’t a disaster but I am hopeful once I get settled I will be on the move and eating better.

    Have a great Friday all 💐
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