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  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    I do take some supplements, and get a variety of foods (lots of veggies, some fruit, some protein...eggs, fish, meat, nuts, occasional cheese). I get a little off track sometimes and have a couple of jelly beans or too many nuts, or something and that throws me off. My diet is my big experiment to try and heal myself. I can do 1200 cals if I'm really careful and get enough exercise for maintenance, but I'd really like to start losing weight again. I think that would also help my joints.
    Raining pretty hard here today.
    Have a good day, everyone. :)
  • Lynmar101
    Lynmar101 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi

    Roger, to get my ice cream in I usually have the Breyer's sugar free ice cream. Between 90 and 120 calories. I can't get NS food any more since I'm not a member.
    Yes, hematoma is a blood clot under the skin but mine isn't really small. 2"x 1/2".

    E, hope you get over the hunger. Hard to not eat a lot when you're that way. I've been eating a lot of celery sticks on the antibiotic since I needed to keep something on my stomach. Good roughage too.

    Had my mammeo today. Still tired from yesterday.

    Have a good day.
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Lots of veggies, Lynmar....I also keep sugar free ice pops for a treat, only 15 calories each.
    Get some rest.
    Have a good night, everyone.
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Good morning!
    Off to painting/drawing class this morning.
    Have a good day. :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    eku0 wrote: »
    I do take some supplements, and get a variety of foods (lots of veggies, some fruit, some protein...eggs, fish, meat, nuts, occasional cheese). I get a little off track sometimes and have a couple of jelly beans or too many nuts, or something and that throws me off. My diet is my big experiment to try and heal myself. I can do 1200 cals if I'm really careful and get enough exercise for maintenance, but I'd really like to start losing weight again. I think that would also help my joints.
    Raining pretty hard here today.
    Have a good day, everyone. :)
    eku0 wrote: »
    Lots of veggies, Lynmar....I also keep sugar free ice pops for a treat, only 15 calories each.
    Get some rest.
    Have a good night, everyone.
    eku0 wrote: »
    Good morning!
    Off to painting/drawing class this morning.
    Have a good day. :)

    Hi Vix
    I am pretty sure based on personal experience and research Via the Internet that losing weight helps joints in the lower half of the body.

    It appears that the Sun is being shy bout showing itself today. The Weather Forecast says sunny this afternoon, however currently it is darker outside than it was earlier. Possible snow and or rain tomorrow. Depends on where in NJ You reside.

    I have been using Altoids as a snack treat in the evening and the Mount Olive brand no sugar added Sweet Gherkins and the Vlassic No sugar added Bread & Butter Spears, Both of the pickles show 0 calories per serving. In Reality according to the feds any calories under 5 calories per serving can be called zero on the nutrition label :)

    Enjoy the Class
    Roger
    Lynmar101 wrote: »
    Hi

    Roger, to get my ice cream in I usually have the Breyer's sugar free ice cream. Between 90 and 120 calories. I can't get NS food any more since I'm not a member.
    Yes, hematoma is a blood clot under the skin but mine isn't really small. 2"x 1/2".

    E, hope you get over the hunger. Hard to not eat a lot when you're that way. I've been eating a lot of celery sticks on the antibiotic since I needed to keep something on my stomach. Good roughage too.

    Had my mammeo today. Still tired from yesterday.

    Have a good day.

    Hi Lynmar
    I think even non members can order from NS via A La Carte. sadly that means no Auto Delivery discounts or free shipping. However $50 of frozen A La Carte shows free shipping. Toss in the NS Gift cards from CostCo and save 20% regularly, More if (When) they ever put them on sale this year.

    Good Luck With The Mammogram
    Roger
  • Lynmar101
    Lynmar101 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi

    Yesterday on my way to the lab I heard a weatherman say it might beat our record for high temp. My car said 83. Tomorrow it won't get up to 70. Today I heard we might still have two freezes this year. Weird weather from El Nino.

    E, I think it's Nestle Outshine??that I like to cool off.

    Roger, I think I have some gift certificates lying around somewhere. The thing I liked about NS is they always had a good protein amount in everything.

    Have a good day.
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Lynmar...those look good! I'll have to check for them in the supermarket.
    Roger, it was cloudy most of the day, but the sunset tonight was stunning! Because of the clouds, there were great stripes of pink and gold, and gray and purplish blue/gray.
    Had spaghetti squash for dinner...that was good, with a little butter and parmesan, it was almost like eating pasta. :)
    Have a good night everyone. :)
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Good morning!
    Back from zumba and sauna, out of the shower....the rest of the day should be easy. Sun is coming out and just have some errands to run.
    Enjoy the day. :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Lynmar101 wrote: »
    Hi

    Yesterday on my way to the lab I heard a weatherman say it might beat our record for high temp. My car said 83. Tomorrow it won't get up to 70. Today I heard we might still have two freezes this year. Weird weather from El Nino.

    E, I think it's Nestle Outshine??that I like to cool off.

    Roger, I think I have some gift certificates lying around somewhere. The thing I liked about NS is they always had a good protein amount in everything.

    Have a good day.

    Hi
    I think I went nuts this morning :)
    Currently it is snowing, started around 6AM, I got fully dressed in rain gear and Insulated Shoe replacement boots and went out walking around 7:15. I will say that the walking was not bad due to staying on a route where the sidewalks had been cleaned and dry from the previous snow. 8200+ steps I was back home around 9:10. My guess that the walking would be good with traction from the snow was proven correct :)

    Your weather sounds better :)

    Not to mention much of their food is tasty enough for me. And Lower sodium than most Grocery Store prepared foods too.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
    eku0 wrote: »
    Lynmar...those look good! I'll have to check for them in the supermarket.
    Roger, it was cloudy most of the day, but the sunset tonight was stunning! Because of the clouds, there were great stripes of pink and gold, and gray and purplish blue/gray.
    Had spaghetti squash for dinner...that was good, with a little butter and parmesan, it was almost like eating pasta. :)
    Have a good night everyone. :)

    Hi Vix
    I have also heard of People using a Tomato sauce on those too.

    Butter & Parmesan sounds good too, just a little high in calories depending on the amount.

    Cheers
    Roger
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    I can't have tomato sauce. I used whipped butter which is only 17 calories a tsp. and about a tblsp of parmesan and some black pepper. :)
  • Lynmar101
    Lynmar101 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi

    Staying home today. My neighbor is working on my roof so I can change homeowners insurance to an agent closer to me. Long story. Then I need a 4 point inspection and can get insurance when mine expires the end of this month. Really 3 point since I don't have central air.

    Accidentally got V8Splash instead of v8v-fusion so don't have juice until my next order.:(
    Didn't want to throw it away. I hate to waste food. Gave it to one of the people that works at Subway. He has kids that like it.

    E, sounds yummy. I like almost anything parmesan.

    Roger, I like their stuff too. I just discovered their slow kettle cooked soups. They're great. Several are Cajun or southwest which is one of my favorites.

    Have a good day.


  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    eku0 wrote: »
    I can't have tomato sauce. I used whipped butter which is only 17 calories a tsp. and about a tblsp of parmesan and some black pepper. :)

    Hi Vix
    I would miss Tomato sauce & ketchup.

    I do like a Butter sauce with some grated cheese as an alternative however.

    Cheers
    Roger
    Lynmar101 wrote: »
    Hi

    Staying home today. My neighbor is working on my roof so I can change homeowners insurance to an agent closer to me. Long story. Then I need a 4 point inspection and can get insurance when mine expires the end of this month. Really 3 point since I don't have central air.

    Accidentally got V8Splash instead of v8v-fusion so don't have juice until my next order.:(
    Didn't want to throw it away. I hate to waste food. Gave it to one of the people that works at Subway. He has kids that like it.

    E, sounds yummy. I like almost anything parmesan.

    Roger, I like their stuff too. I just discovered their slow kettle cooked soups. They're great. Several are Cajun or southwest which is one of my favorites.

    Have a good day.

    Hi Lynmar
    When We got the Homeowners on this house a couple of years ago, they evidently came measured the outside, checked distance to the fire hydrant and did a external visual inspection and were done. We never saw them or had them in the house.

    That stinks buying the wrong thing like that. I have donated several food items due to that sort of thing myself.

    Have a Nice Weekend
    Roger
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Good morning!
    Roger, I do miss ketchup and tomato sauce and salsa! I used to use them on/in just about everything. That and peppers, used to use a lot of hot peppers and sauces/powders to spice things up.
    On the bright side, my digestive system is working better without the grains and nightshades. :)
    I'm back down to my lowest weight for a while (after my little detour), and am back on track for weight loss.
    It's frosty out this morning, but the sun is shining. No plans for today, but there are some household things I need to do.
    Happy Saturday, everyone. :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    eku0 wrote: »
    Good morning!
    Roger, I do miss ketchup and tomato sauce and salsa! I used to use them on/in just about everything. That and peppers, used to use a lot of hot peppers and sauces/powders to spice things up.
    On the bright side, my digestive system is working better without the grains and nightshades. :)
    I'm back down to my lowest weight for a while (after my little detour), and am back on track for weight loss.
    It's frosty out this morning, but the sun is shining. No plans for today, but there are some household things I need to do.
    Happy Saturday, everyone. :)

    Hi Vix
    So the Nightshades were affecting you as I suspected they might. Tough diet without them and grains however. I would be devastated to lose them in my diet as they are in so many things.

    Congratulations on getting back on track back to Your lowest weight too, Yea!

    Have a Great Saturday
    Roger
  • Lynmar101
    Lynmar101 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi

    E, congrats on the weight!
    I don't think I could survive without grains. I use tomatoe sauce on almost everything. Can't stand raw tomatoe. I don't have much sense of taste but can't stand the texture. Mix it with something or in a sandwich and I love it. More power to you!
    I thought about you at lunch today when I watched the last Face Off on my VCR.

    Roger, I don't think I've had my electric or water inspected except when I bought the house. Everything seems to be fine though.

    Got the soffits pulled and new lumber bought and it started raining. My neighbor knows what he's doing so I'll let him decide when to replace them after the lumber dries.

    Supposed to be down in the 40's tomorrow night. I'm still wearing cap sleeves right now.

    Have a good day.
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Good morning.
    My weight seems to be doing the bouncing thing again....at least it's trending lower! :smiley: I know I need to tweak the diet a little more and I need to be really careful about the calories...I went a little over yesterday and it shows up immediately on the scale. :*
    I made butternut squash soup again last night. I like it a lot.
    Looks like it will be a fairly sunny day and a little warmer later. Yay! (ha-ha, Lynmar, here it's yay...it will be up in the 40s.)
    Happy Sunday. :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Lynmar101 wrote: »
    Hi

    E, congrats on the weight!
    I don't think I could survive without grains. I use tomatoe sauce on almost everything. Can't stand raw tomatoe. I don't have much sense of taste but can't stand the texture. Mix it with something or in a sandwich and I love it. More power to you!
    I thought about you at lunch today when I watched the last Face Off on my VCR.

    Roger, I don't think I've had my electric or water inspected except when I bought the house. Everything seems to be fine though.

    Got the soffits pulled and new lumber bought and it started raining. My neighbor knows what he's doing so I'll let him decide when to replace them after the lumber dries.

    Supposed to be down in the 40's tomorrow night. I'm still wearing cap sleeves right now.

    Have a good day.

    Hi Lynmar
    I was somewhat surprised they did not enter the house, but that did make it easier.

    I have a nice VCR however I am only using it to capture old tapes that will probably never be released on DVD or BluRay. Things such as the HBO Specials from the 80s. I capture them into the computer and then encode them onto DVD. No sense encoding to BluRay as the quality is not good enough to make it worth the trouble to do and the BluRay Blank Disks are more expensive than DVD too.

    One thing to keep in mind is that water heaters have a finite life and are one cause of flooding in a house along with Washing machine hose failures.
    That is why for the Washer I am using hoses that have a steel braid outer skin and a auto shut off feature if the hose should burst built into them.

    Your lows are where my high temperatures are running currently. Yesterdays high in NYC was 40 degrees.

    Have a Nice Sunday
    Roger
    eku0 wrote: »
    Good morning.
    My weight seems to be doing the bouncing thing again....at least it's trending lower! :smiley: I know I need to tweak the diet a little more and I need to be really careful about the calories...I went a little over yesterday and it shows up immediately on the scale. :*
    I made butternut squash soup again last night. I like it a lot.
    Looks like it will be a fairly sunny day and a little warmer later. Yay! (ha-ha, Lynmar, here it's yay...it will be up in the 40s.)
    Happy Sunday. :)

    Hi Vix
    I do weight daily and I know my weight bounces around, as a result I can see why they recommend weighing once a week.The important thing is the trend. as long as it trends lower I do not worry the little speed bumps in loss.

    Have a Really nice day
    Roger
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Thanks, you too. :)
  • Lynmar101
    Lynmar101 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi

    On my cell since my tablet has an almost dead battery :(

    E, it's the trend that counts. :)
    I liked the cold better when I could walk or exercise to get warm. Will never forget how much I loved the late Oct mists hiking the forests in Kentucky.

    Roger, I call it a VCR but it's actually the box from U-Verse. I record the shows I like and can watch them at my leisure. :) Also, get to fast forward thru commercials that way.

    Busy afternoon. Did my grocery pick up then got recycles and garbage out for tomorrow am. About 10 loads with the large cardboard boxes that had been out in the rain. Wet cardboard is heavy, specially the ones 44lb dog food came in.

    Have a good day.
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Good morning.
    That sounds like a lot of work Lynmar. I'm achy today, went to yoga, even that was tough, had to modify a lot of it.
    It's sunny here now, expecting snow tonight and tomorrow, so will get out some while I can. :)
    Have a good day. :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Lynmar101 wrote: »
    Hi

    On my cell since my tablet has an almost dead battery :(

    E, it's the trend that counts. :)
    I liked the cold better when I could walk or exercise to get warm. Will never forget how much I loved the late Oct mists hiking the forests in Kentucky.

    Roger, I call it a VCR but it's actually the box from U-Verse. I record the shows I like and can watch them at my leisure. :) Also, get to fast forward thru commercials that way.

    Busy afternoon. Did my grocery pick up then got recycles and garbage out for tomorrow am. About 10 loads with the large cardboard boxes that had been out in the rain. Wet cardboard is heavy, specially the ones 44lb dog food came in.

    Have a good day.

    Hi Lynmar
    Ok, So You have what I call a DVR, Digital Video Recorder. I have been using them for many years ever since I bought my 40 hour Tivo. Then Satellite TV came out with models that had the DVR integrated into the Satellite Receiver and that was even better. I use them to be able to skip commercials too. All of the ones I have used have a 30 second forward skip and 7 - 10 second reverse skip. Even the Tivo could be made to do that by entering a special code.

    I also have a DVD Recorder that has a Digital Tuner and Hard Drive so I can record off of basic Cable or Over the Air broadcasts and playback later or make a DVD. I have it set for 30 second forward skip and 5 second reverse skip. FWIW that one is a Magnavox model add in HD TVs that can tune basic Cable and OTA along with Satellite TV for the rest of the channels and I am pretty much commercial proof at this time.

    I can guess that the cardboard boxes are heavy. On the plus side they did not fall apart on you. I am luck that way we keep recycling on the closed in porch so I avoid that problem. If I did not have that I think I would have covered containers that broke the cardboard down into to avoid the soggies.

    Just curious how is the battery life on Your tablet, I'm Guessing Apple or maybe a Android device. I recharged my Flip Phone a few days ago and am down to showing a 3/4 charge currently. That makes me happy FWIW.

    Have a Great Day
    Roger

    Hi Vix
    I hope You have a safe, warm, snow free day
    Roger
  • Lynmar101
    Lynmar101 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi

    Big day again. Foot doctor and then went in to refinance my car since I had dog's surgery on Care Credit already and will have to pay for upcoming tooth crown and cataract replacement lens.

    E, I hope you feel better.

    Roger, actually that box is sitting on my real VCR which hasn't been used in so long it probably doesn't work.
    Tablet is LG android. Really depends on how much I use it. Also, it has a flaw now which causes it to keep shutting down and rebooting continuously unless I remembered to shut it down when I leave it.

    Have a good day.
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Good morning!
    Lynmar, hope all went well with the foot doctor and the refinancing.
    A DVR device comes with our Comcast, but we usually just use On-Demand or Netflix.
    It's been snowing overnight, and still coming down steadily, schools are closed. There's already an inch or 2, and it's very pretty.
    I get a relax at home day. :)
    Have a great day, everyone.
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    Mini Review:
    NutriSystem Ranch Snack-A-Rounds, What can I say 4 out of 10 on a 1 to 10 scale. I won't be reordering. I fed a sample to my brother and the feedback was Meh. I suggest You do try them for Yourself, They must have had taste tests so It is probably me, However the Snack-A-Rounds are three of the new Desserts I will not reorder.
    Lynmar101 wrote: »
    Hi

    Big day again. Foot doctor and then went in to refinance my car since I had dog's surgery on Care Credit already and will have to pay for upcoming tooth crown and cataract replacement lens.

    E, I hope you feel better.

    Roger, actually that box is sitting on my real VCR which hasn't been used in so long it probably doesn't work.
    Tablet is LG android. Really depends on how much I use it. Also, it has a flaw now which causes it to keep shutting down and rebooting continuously unless I remembered to shut it down when I leave it.

    Have a good day.

    Hi Lynmar
    I have a fancy VCR that I can feed through a TBC into the Capture device that I only use to capture rare tapes. A TBC is a Time Base Corrector and is used to help prevent jittering in the captures.

    I always shut things down when not in use. That would be the Computers, desktop or laptop. I do Hibernate this one with a occasional shut down thrown in. I have the Desktops and this All-In-One set to turn on when I apply power and when I shut down/Hibernate them I flip the power strip off to avoid possibility of a power surge damaging them.

    Have You researched online to see if there is a simple fix for Your LG?

    Have a Good Tuesday
    Roger
    eku0 wrote: »
    Good morning!
    Lynmar, hope all went well with the foot doctor and the refinancing.
    A DVR device comes with our Comcast, but we usually just use On-Demand or Netflix.
    It's been snowing overnight, and still coming down steadily, schools are closed. There's already an inch or 2, and it's very pretty.
    I get a relax at home day. :)
    Have a great day, everyone.

    Hi Vix
    So far Your weather is worse than mine. I am thinking of returning the one Netflix DVD I do have and canceling the account. I just am not really using it. Mainly I have more to watch from the Satellite TV than time to watch it. I have used the DishNetwork on demand slightly.

    Stay Safe in the house :)
    Roger
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    We just use streaming Netflix. It has issues sometimes, but no DVDs to handle.
  • dia_shewolf
    dia_shewolf Posts: 177 Member
    ta da!!!!! above water again :) lol mom's doing well... i think they got around 18 inches in the storm two or so weeks ago (thankfully the weekend AFTER i was there :) ) neighbors in the little cottage she rents out on the farm have been extremely helpful to her so i wasn't as worried as i would have been otherwise. she over did with cleaning snow but nothing like i know she would have if those two hadn't been there telling her to get inside :)

    things here are about normal. busy at work on and off just very tired once i get home and no real gumption to get on the pc. been reading bunches instead since i found a cheap place to get real books :)

    hope you are all doing well... i keep telling myself i'll get better about posting... fingers crossed :)

    lots of huggs :)

    ~kel
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Kel, so glad to see you here....was starting to worry about you. Glad things are back to normal. I read a lot too...library is great. Hope you're not working too hard, and getting enough sleep. Take care. Pop in when you can. I miss you. :)
  • Lynmar101
    Lynmar101 Posts: 179 Member
    Hi

    Kel! Good to hear from you!

    Hi E.

    Roger, seldom use my PC. Haven't for about a week now. The tablet gets left on if I get up to get something and get right back to it. The problem is when I get interrupted and off on another task or something.

    Have a good day.
  • eku0
    eku0 Posts: 10,440 Member
    Good morning!
    Cold, windy, gray this morning. My morning class at the gym is cancelled, schools are 2 hours late, so probably icy out there. I have my PT exercises I can do, and there are always projects around the house. Maybe will get out later.
    Enjoy your day! :)
  • RogerToo
    RogerToo Posts: 16,157 Member
    eku0 wrote: »
    We just use streaming Netflix. It has issues sometimes, but no DVDs to handle.
    eku0 wrote: »
    Good morning!
    Cold, windy, gray this morning. My morning class at the gym is cancelled, schools are 2 hours late, so probably icy out there. I have my PT exercises I can do, and there are always projects around the house. Maybe will get out later.
    Enjoy your day! :)

    Hi Vix
    I am thinking about dropping the entire Netflix thing. Just not using it.

    If it is icy better safe than sorry

    Have a Great Day
    Roger
    dia_shewolf wrote: »
    ta da!!!!! above water again :) lol mom's doing well... i think they got around 18 inches in the storm two or so weeks ago (thankfully the weekend AFTER i was there :) ) neighbors in the little cottage she rents out on the farm have been extremely helpful to her so i wasn't as worried as i would have been otherwise. she over did with cleaning snow but nothing like i know she would have if those two hadn't been there telling her to get inside :)

    things here are about normal. busy at work on and off just very tired once i get home and no real gumption to get on the pc. been reading bunches instead since i found a cheap place to get real books :)

    hope you are all doing well... i keep telling myself i'll get better about posting... fingers crossed :)

    lots of huggs :)

    ~kel

    Hi Kel
    Nice to hear from You.

    There are days I only get on the PC and post a little here and then off without even checking email :) I tend to put a book I am reading into a holder and read as I eat my breakfast. I find that helps slow my eating speed down and the holder helps keep the book clean.

    Good to know that things are going well.

    Have a Nice Day
    Roger
    Lynmar101 wrote: »
    Hi

    Kel! Good to hear from you!

    Hi E.

    Roger, seldom use my PC. Haven't for about a week now. The tablet gets left on if I get up to get something and get right back to it. The problem is when I get interrupted and off on another task or something.

    Have a good day.

    Hi Lynmar
    I like a big screen anymore, the bigger the better. The One computer I use a 42" HDTV as the screen :) I do use it for TV too of course. Trying to watch anything on those tiny smartphone screens would drive me crazy.

    Have a Good Wednesday
    Roger

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