Accountable August!

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  • Carla_wfpb
    Carla_wfpb Posts: 1,372 Member
    Wow, Nanc, killing it on the TM!

    Happy you took the weekend to relax a bit, Mihani. Wishing you a better week!
  • Marilynsretired
    Marilynsretired Posts: 5,530 Member
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  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    Late posting...

    Plan for Sunday: F I N A L 🌸

    coffee
    two folded frozen Just Egg with strawberry jam
    celery and a wee bit of bitchin sauce
    grilled tofu and broc with Whole Foods Bulgogi sauce
    Good Pop popsicle
    refried bean tostada
    apple and PB2

    making life deeeeeeeeeeeeee licious

    I gave myself a goal of six days a week on the TM...not seeing much change on the scale...up two, down one, down two up one...my original goal was two pounds a week...now it's the more realistic ONE pound a week. Moving my weigh-in day to Thursday. ETA: Keeping it as Weigh-in Wednesday!

    Weigh-in Wednesday Goal 135
    8/2 154.2
    8/9 152.8
    8/16

    11/13 TM 15 incline - 2mph - 20 minutes


  • Mihani
    Mihani Posts: 4,102 Member
    I didn't do a lot again today. Laundry and a little work, more reading and napping. Hopefully I'm recharged to get through another week at the office, although I'll regret not getting more work done.
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    @Mihani you obviously needed the rest...do not be hard on yourself.
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    First time in awhile...well, since I started the magnesium oil on my feet at night, that I got under five hours sleep. Today, just shy of four.

    Monday's Plan: F I N A L CORRECTED !

    coffee
    raw oats with flax meal, grapenuts, mixed frozen berries, homemade almond milk
    refried bean tostada ACTUALLY a deconstructed tostada made into a salad with corn tortilla strips subbing as the tortilla.
    carrots and avocado
    sushi bowl steamed cauliflower and Bitchin SauceTJ's vegan shredded parm
    PB2 (2T with 1 1/2 T water) and apple

    making life deeeeeeeeee licious! B)

    Mani (just a plain mani) and Pedi today...extra on the pedi...feet are very important!

    12/14 days TM
  • Marilynsretired
    Marilynsretired Posts: 5,530 Member
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  • Mihani
    Mihani Posts: 4,102 Member
    I haven't had a mani/pedi since pre-covid, Nanc. Enjoy!

    Had a halfway decent day today. I am staying home tomorrow to work because I'm having some work done at the house and need to be here mid-day to meet up with the workmen. No sense driving to work and back for a couple hours.

    Finally making the stir-fry tonight. I kept putting it off this weekend but I don't want to let everything go to waste. Once it is made I'll be happy I did it.

    B - frozen whole grain waffle (plain) and a banana
    L - hummus wrap with loads of lettuce
    D - stir-fry veggies and brown rice topped with baked tofu, watermelon
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    @Mihani glad today was better. Enjoy your day tomorrow, working from home and tonight's stir fry.

    Loved today's mani/pedi. Mani is just that ... not even polish...she buffs 'em shiny. Spend a bit extra for a longer pedicure...I do not have the abiltiy to cut/shape toenails like she does...and mine are horribly thick so, I leave it to a professional. AND since ...

    I don't have anyone cleaning my house anymore...just canNOT find good help...so I might as well do mediocre job for free!

    Now, that I have the whole house organized, cleaning is not all that difficult. It is all tile so that is a lot of steam mopping...but I don't have to do the entire house in one day.

    I now have two good knees so, cleaning is a lot easier.

  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    Tuesday's Plan: FINAL

    coffee
    raw oats with the regulars
    deconstructed tostada
    carrots celery and mashed avocado cup (130 cal...avocado and sea salt)
    Broc, rice, tofu stir fry
    PB2 & apple slices

    making life deeeeeeeeeeeeeeee licious!

    13/15 TM!
  • Mihani
    Mihani Posts: 4,102 Member
    Nanc, have you thought about a roomba? They have combo sweep/mop ones. I always thought that would be cool but my dogs have always been heavy shedding (shepherd and lab mixes mostly, and an australian shepherd once) and figured they would choke the roomba. I think Lulu is a lower shedding breed?

    I'm getting a late start. Thought may as well sleep in since I wasn't driving to the office, but I overdid the sleeping in and didn't get up until 7:00. Need to have a little something for breakfast then get busy.

    Stir-fry turned out great. Took well over an hour beginning to end with all the cleaning and chopping, baking tofu, making rice, but it was worth it. I had a heaping bowl of it last night and enough for at least 4 more meals.

    I've lost a lot of my enthusiasm for cooking over the past year or so, but trying to get it back. I think next week I'm going to do a very simple week of lentil soup, roasted root veggies, salads, oats and smoothies.

    Forgot to cut into my watermelon last night. Will do that today.
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    Enjoy your day working from home, @Mihani. Watermelon sounds deeeeelightful. Yay that the stir fry turned out so great.

    I will have to look into the roomba...maybe something for Black Friday shopping.

    Our walk was so pretty this morning...took a picture, but my live subject was not that interested in playing to the camera. (side note: I ordered Farmer's Dog food...arrived this morning...has to thaw in fridge overnight...I felt bad seeing Lulu eat the same stuff everyday...hope this works out...not stopping her Science Diet kibble, but adding this to it).

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  • Marilynsretired
    Marilynsretired Posts: 5,530 Member
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  • Mihani
    Mihani Posts: 4,102 Member
    Pretty pics, Nanc. Lulu looks like she's pouting a bit... fine, take a picture. LOL

    Got a lot of work done today at home which was nice. Not too many interruptions and once the workman got started I was able to continue working.

    Better eating day too.

    B - ezekiel toast with a smidge of PB
    L - hummus wrap loaded with lettuce and broccoli slaw
    D - getting ready to eat leftover stir-fry after I cut up the melon so I don't forget again

  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    YAY @Mihani for having a good day...you deserved it! fiesta.gif
  • Mihani
    Mihani Posts: 4,102 Member
    I am so glad I finally cut into that watermelon because it is the best I've had in probably 2 seasons. Yum!

    Have a good plan for today and hopefully I can stick to it and stay out of the junk food.

    B - smoothie (baby spinach/kale, frozen berries, 1/2 banana, chia/flax, vegan protein powder, shot of beet juice, water)
    L - leftover stir-fry veggies with brown rice and baked tofu, watermelon
    D - baked beans and salad
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    *****F I N A L*****

    Weigh-in Wednesday Goal 135
    8/2 154.2
    8/9 152.8
    8/16 152.2

    14/16 Treadmill


    Today's Plan:
    coffee
    oats and the usual suspects
    carrots celery and bitchin sauce
    veggie burger and LTO, ketchup
    broc/cauliflower/summer squash/onions/jasmine rice/tofu stir fry
    PB2 and apple slices

    Yay, for a yummy watermelon...happy Friday, @Mihani !


    Making life deeeeeeeeeeeeee licious!



  • Carla_wfpb
    Carla_wfpb Posts: 1,372 Member
    That looks like a lovely place for you and Lulu to walk, Nanc. Thanks for posting your pics!

    I'm so happy that I finally got to meet Donna & Brooks! Ruby and Radar were super excited too. We had a wonderful visit with them. They are the kind of people that make our world a better place.

    I got my CT scan last Friday and it was super easy. I was done in 5 minutes, and that included the check-in. A few hours later, I got a call back with the results. I was diagnosed with a thickening of the sinus walls. I guess due to a long term sinus infection. I am supposed to use a neti pot and am getting a referral to an eyes, ears and nose specialist. Now when my brain feels like it is being squeezed tight, I know what it is and am not stressing out about it.

    Time to get out there and walk the dogs before it gets too hot! (Donna was here on the hottest day of the year and found it comfortable! I guess she is Texas strong!)
  • Marilynsretired
    Marilynsretired Posts: 5,530 Member
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  • Mihani
    Mihani Posts: 4,102 Member
    Glad you had a nice visit, Carla, and extra glad to hear the CT results set your mind at ease.

    I did well yesterday sticking to my plan. Going to do it again today!

    B - smoothie same as yesterday
    L - leftover stir-fry and watermelon
    D - hummus pita with lettuce and broccoli slaw
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    edited August 2023
    Thank you @Carla_wfpb , it is a lovely complex...the grounds are so beautiful...glad to see my outrageous :s HOA fees are going to good use... ;)

    Absolutely happy for you that CT scans came back with something that works in your favor...and how special that the four of you got to spend time together. Any pictures?

    Good going, @Mihani...one great day is a total springboard to have another today! I loved your comment about Lulu ... "fine, take the picture" too funny.

    Thursday's Plan F I N A L

    coffee
    oats and the regulars
    Chompie's Jewish Rye (2 slices with mustard, thinly sliced red onion, lettuce and five slices of tofurky lunch stuff)
    Snacks for work: carrots and celery, one single mashed avocado thing, 2 T Bitchin Sauce
    Dinner: stir fry: tofu, broc, onions (if I stop at the store), yellow squash, jasmine ric
    Dessert: apple and PB2

    making life deeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee licious!

    15/17 TM!
  • JNettie73
    JNettie73 Posts: 1,211 Member
    Hi everyone. Last week was a rough week for me. I kept up with my regular exercise but skipped my Gilad workouts. This week started off very emotional but today I am feeling like myself again. I've just completed another round of Gilad. Today is yoga. I still have not found a yoga session that I love. I think my expectations may be too high. Years ago I took a yoga class in college, I also took hot yoga with some friends and several other yoga classes in studios. I am not finding the same outcome at home than I did in class. Eventually I would like to take classes in a studio again. But for now it will have to be in the comfort of my home. I just have to keep searching for the right fit for me.

    We went peach picking over the weekend on a farm that we have never visited before. I envisioned huge peaches that drip down your shirt when you take a bite into them. When we got there we discovered the peach and nectarine trees were mostly picked over. All the fruit was fairly small and very hard. They had rows of trees that were roped off and signs saying not to pick from the roped off areas. However there was nothing good on the trees they had available. I broke the rules, reached over the ropes and picked from the forbidden trees. We paid $45 to pick, there was no way I was not leaving the farm with peaches and nectarines. I've had them ripening on my kitchen counter. A few were ready to eat yesterday. I have to say they were delicious!!! On the way home from the farm we stopped at a vegan bakery that I recently learned about. I have not had baked goods in such a long time. When you open the door the smell hits you and you are instantly drawn in. It is a small bakery but what they had was so good. I was just going to get one piece of carrot cake. My husband kept asking "Anything else?" We ended up leaving with a slice of carrot cake, a mint brownie (my favorite), a slice of fruit tort? ( I don't remember exactly what it was called), an entire crumb cake and my daughter got a donut. Everything was so delicious that we finished it all by mid week. I am very excited about this new discovery. Usually for desert with family gatherings there is nothing ever for me to eat. I usually make a fruit salad which I happily eat with no regrets. But it is nice to know I have options now. I know I could easily bake something myself however cooking is my thing. I don't enjoy baking as much.

    @bisky
    The garden is going great. My tomatoes are starting to come in now. I'm starting to get a few peppers too. I have lots of zucchini and cucumbers. My strawberries are producing berries again. I just harvested a spaghetti squash and I have a butternut squash growing which is no where near ready to be picked. I did have a garden blunder earlier in the week. I was pruning my cucumbers by taking off old leaves. In doing so I accidentally cut the wrong part of the plant and killed half the plant that had lots of flowers and two tiny cucumbers growing. I was really bummed by my error. But the good thing is the plant will continue to grow and not all is lost.

    I read you mentioning the instant pot to someone. I have one and absolute love mine. I make beans in it all the time.

    @magic71755
    I am not sure if this was already answered. I am responding as I read. When I cook most beans in the instant pot I do 35 minutes on high then I do quick release. If I want a softer texture I do natural release. I usually cook 1 cup of beans with enough water covering the top. I visualize approximately one knuckle worth of water above the beans. Sometimes I am left with extra liquid, sometimes I am not. You can save the extra liquid and use for dishes such as soups and rice. It's very flavorful!

    I feel your frustration with the weight fluctuations. I experience the same thing even though I am consistent with what I am doing.

    What a beautiful view on your walk!

    @mihani
    Your hummus sounds delicious. I have not tried making hummus yet but I really should! I second using the instant pot for beans. It is a game changer!

    I would love to hear more about your famous lentil soup. I love soup and look forward to fall and winter because I eat a lot more of it.

    @Carla_wfpb
    Glad to hear your CT scan went well. I am glad you have answers to the issue you are having.
    That is great that you got to hang out with Donna and Brooks! I love that for you both!

  • Marilynsretired
    Marilynsretired Posts: 5,530 Member
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  • Carla_wfpb
    Carla_wfpb Posts: 1,372 Member
    Mammogram done!
    Super quick and easy, no wait. And we went out for breakfast. Win!

    I have a sinus referral on the horizon and need to get my shingles vaccine. Then I'm all caught up. Every time I cross one off, another gets added it seems but I might be finally getting there.

    Not on track with food, and not even keeping up with our walks in this heat - we've been skipping the afternoon one and going early in the morning and just before sunset.
  • magic71755
    magic71755 Posts: 3,973 Member
    Good morning...and this is a very quick post...some changes (my schedule) may be happening at work for me...actually very good changes...once it's done, I will let you all know.

    menu is exactly like yesterday...

    coffee
    oats and stuff
    carrot/celery Bitchin Sauce
    Jewish Rye Bread Tofurkey deli slices sandwich
    stir fry broc/summer squash/onions/jasmine rice/tofu
    apple and PB2

    making life deeeeeeeeeeeeee licious!
  • Carla_wfpb
    Carla_wfpb Posts: 1,372 Member
    edited August 2023
    Nanc, that lovely walk is actually where you live? How fabulous! It looks like a park.
    We did not take any pictures of the 4 us together. We should have asked someone at the restaurant to do that. I am feeling terrible about myself right now with my weight gain and I was sweaty to boot but it still would have been nice to have that pic! I hope you have some good news to share soon regarding your work schedule.

    @JNettie73 I would be expecting amazing peaches from a peach farm, too. I wonder if you just came on an off day or week. I have a peach tree here but it isn't the right climate for peaches by a long shot. We got one peach this year, the size of a golf ball :D Happy for you that you found an option for when you want to have a treat. Your garden makes me wish we'd have planted one this year. I think it is the first year in the 7 we have lived here that we didn't plant anything. I hope you have a great weekend and are able to start off next week from a good place.

    Mihani, I hope that you are keeping up with work okay and still taking sanity breaks!

    Next week I'm getting together with my cousin Lisa, who is the one that watched our doggos. I also have a friend in the area for work, so I will be seeing her and we haven't had a chance to catch up in person since before covid.

    This weekend I need to do some cleaning and I am going to spend some time sketching with my ipad. I'm starting to get into it. It is odd to draw on a tablet instead of paper at first but it sure is easy to make changes!

    Happy Friday!


  • Carla_wfpb
    Carla_wfpb Posts: 1,372 Member
    edited August 2023
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    Our one sad peach! (having fun sketching on ipad) Ironically, it is massive on the screen (don't know how to resize) and so small in reality!
  • Marilynsretired
    Marilynsretired Posts: 5,530 Member
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    Update on how I am doing.
    As I might have mentioned I am in Stage 4 of Kidney Failure, I have diabetes and IBS to name 3 illnesses. And all 3 have a bit different in what to eat.
    Lately I have been having trouble with edema - my lower legs and feet are swelling especially my left foot. But am unable to take water pills due to my kidney failure.

    At any rate I have relooked at a list of what to eat re kidney failure and am making up some new menus accordingly. Best bet is lots of vegetables and fruit with very low protein as protein is hard for the kidneys to handle especially animal protein. Now that sounds all good but when you have IBS a food plan based mainly on veggs doesn't work as a lot of the veggs will bring on an IBS attack. So am having to go through a long list of food to see what will work without making me sick.

    Speaking of sick - when I do eat something off plan such as hamburger within 2 hours I am horribly sick. So am learning what to avoid.

    I see my doctor the end of the month - 13 days from now - so as of today I am making a plan of what I will eat and sticking with it - would love to lose 7 pounds by then and reduce some of the water retention as that is part of why I am seeing him. So what is this plan of action
    1) no flour whatsoever
    2) no sugar whatsoever
    3) no salt
    4) no processed foods - nothing from a package basically
    5) 72 oz of water daily

    So for today my food plan looks like this
    1 cup oatmeal with 3/4 cup frozen blueberries (no dairy)
    1 hard boiled egg
    strawberries and blueberries - 1 cup possibly 1.5 cup
    cabbage salad which will include cabbage, shredded carrots and granny smith apple
    1/2 cup rice
    2 oz chicken cooked in wok

    Not sure how that works out with respect to the nutrition for the day - have to track the food to get those numbers as it is so important to track sodium, potassium and protein levels rather than calories.

    Now to get going on the treadmill

    Have a good day everyone

  • Mihani
    Mihani Posts: 4,102 Member
    JNettie, I don't do well with videos of yoga either, but I don't want to go to classes. What I did was buy a book with illustrated descriptions of various positions. I just go through the book and pick a few at random, hold the pose for a while concentrating on breathing, then move on to another one.

    The bakery sounds delightful.

    Lentil soup is very easy! I saute onions in a splash of veggie broth, add garlic, diced celery, carrot and potatoes. Once those get a little softened add a bunch of spices. These vary but pretty much always include cumin, paprika, thyme, no salt seasoning, black pepper, a couple splashes of liquid smoke. Stir it all up, add lentils and broth and let it simmer until the lentils soften up, then wilt in a couple big handfuls of greens. I tend to prefer baby spinach in this soup. I usually make big batches because it freezes well. I have no idea of measurements I just throw stuff in the pot until it looks right.

    Yay for crossing more stuff off your list, Carla. Look at you being all social this month. Love the peach!

    Hope all works out well with the work changes, Nanc. You've got me wanting rye bread.

    Marilyn, good for having a plan ready and getting on the treadmill. Hope the doc can help with the edema.

    B - ezekiel english muffin with a smidge of PB
    L - Dr. McDougall soup, watermelon
    D - hummus veggie pita, more watermelon
  • bisky
    bisky Posts: 1,090 Member
    edited August 2023
    Hello all,

    We got back from our trip last night. Today spent the day unpacking, grocery store, laundry, play with dogs, and general catchup! The trip was so fun!

    Highlight of our trip was visiting Carla, Joe, Ruby and Radar. Their farm is so beautiful! Happiest dogs. Amazing fruit trees and blackberries. Carla has me hooked on cashew yogurt! Thank you again for all the gifts. I am a crafter but CARLA is an artist! Her variety of art is amazing!

    Before visiting Carla we spent a couple of days in Seattle visiting Brooks’s new grandson! Visit went well. Brooks has had a stressful relationship with his daughter in the past but this was a good visit and SD referred to me as Grandma Donna! After visiting Carla we went up to Whistler, BC for 3 days. It was warm but not the blow torch SA has been. We had a great hike around Lost Lake (7 miles total for the day) and then 45 min swimming. It was so sad to return back to SA. Pacific NW is high on possible places to retire to.