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Good morning everyone

ANNOUNCEMENT **** ********* It will be 100 F / 38C here in West Australia today************************

@trooworld - I am here Sorry to hear that you had a rough day at work. I think that one piece of chocolate is a major win!!. Maybe you can set a roster for Sunday - you in the morning and DH in the arvo.I am glad in am in air conditioning at work today.

@cbabie - I am sure you know what is best for you medically, we are just showing our concern. How old is DGD and what is baby's name? Sometimes you have those "binge days" but you are still here trying so as far as I am concerned it is a win.

@theslightedgeforever - what is the measurement 1/2c mean - is it 1/2 a cup? Great job on following your plan ? how is the water intake going?

@TeresaW1020 - It is always nice just to do something for the both of you.

@prisoner2food - How did you go with staying out of the staff room?

Well it is Monday here and off to work I go. It is a long end of month process today. Decided I am going to set my iPhone alarm and get up every 40 min.

I have packed a green smoothie for breakfast today, we will see how filling that it and if it gets me to lunch time


Take care everyone

Trish

@theslightedgeforever, so sorry to read that you and DH are sick. I hope you both start feeling better soon!! Congrats on your weight loss. That is fantastic!! Keep it up girl and drink your water!!

@cbabie, I hope you are feeling a little better. Your life is putting so many demands on you and stress is such a joy stealer. It's easy to say, just pray and turn it over to God, but when you are in the thick of it that isn't an easy answer and it can feel hollow at times. But we both know that without Him it could be so much worse. (((hugs)))

@TrishasTime, So glad you have your AC!! That is a good idea to set your alarm to remember to get up and move. I'm trying to get in the habit of whenever I get up to use the bathroom at work I will walk around or even in place and to get 200 steps. Only takes a minute or two and it really adds up. You just need to drink enough water so you have to get up a lot.

@trooworld, sharing the kitchen sounds super frustrating!! Is there any way you two can come to some kind of compromise?

@prisoner2food, staff rooms at this time of year are the worst!! Good for you for staying clear of it.

Good morning! It is going to be another gorgeous fall day here which I'm thankful for. It was so cold over the last couple of weeks that I thought fall had just decided to sleep in and let winter have its way with Georgia. Yesterday, after church we decided to do a little shopping. Well, I decided and dragged hubby along. We went to TJ Maxx which wasn't as crowded as I feared it might be. We bought the dog more toys because they have the best prices anywhere! I seriously think we need an intervention for our need to buy toys for this little dog. Spoiled is an understatement!! I'm wondering if the humane society takes old toy donations?

OK, I'm off to work. I get to have two days off this week because the bookkeeper needs to work this Wednesday. So yay for me!! Have a great day!

@TeresaW1020 That looks like you have a great plan in place for steps.

@trooworld you’ve been really productive. Wish I was. Maybe tomorrow. The book sounds good.

@cbabie. Any plan works if you stick to it. That’s the hard part.

@prisoner2food You did so well at the potluck. Woohoo. Congrats on the twins. Is this your first grandchildren?

Another day down and onto the next day. Still don’t feel well enough to exercise. Tomorrow I’m going to try and do half of what I’m supposed to and start building it back up.

Morning everyone

@theslightedgeforever - Well done on your weight loss. I hope you are feeling better soon. Glad you did not persist on the treadmill when you were light headed.

@cbabie - Yes Hot weather at Christmas is all I know. I have yet to experience snow - but that as well as going to Paris and Germany are on my bucket lists.

@trooworld - Sadly it is not Friday yet It is hot over here and we still have people with colds and chest infections. I love boos, I prefer the paper /hard copies where you actually feel the pages as you turn it. But I also have ones on my ipad. I am usually into Patricia Cornwell, Harlen Coban, Kathy Reichs, and James Patterson kind of books.

Well beside being warm over here, I have been busy doing long hours again. MY "studio" meeting tonight and I expect a gain, however got to face the music.

Take care

Trish

@trooworld It’s so hard to take it easy. It seems every time I get back in the mood and groove to exercise something happens. No energy at all so not even my half attempt at exercise worked. Listen to my body......

@TrishasTime I want to go to Germany too. I have ancestors in Bavaria. Supposedly there is some little church where my gggggrandfather donated a painting. It’s still there. It would be neat to see the church and the painting. So face the music. Dance a little bit and then change the song.

@TrishasTime I prefer hard copies too, but sadly, my apartment space doesn't allow it so I end up getting books for my Kindle or audiobooks if I intend to keep them. Good for you for facing the music, that's important! Go be brave!

@krupalip I'm so glad to hear from you! I hope all is well.

@theslightedgeforever Just do that, listen to your body.

Hi all. Well, my good friend Migraine came to visit yesterday at work and I had to leave work early by 2 hours. I took my prescription medication while at work and all it did was make me nauseous. I went to bed last night by 7pm and woke up feeling better but I can tell it's still there. I hope it just stays away.

Spent long hours at the hospital mon and ties helping my daughter through a long labour and c-section. But the boys are here and are healthy. One was 6 pounds 11 oz and the other 7,4 so pretty good for twins no have been staying with the 22 month old and having lots of fun. My 10 yr old grandson and 5 year old granddaughter from my eldest son are super excited with their new cousins
Staying on track as their is very little junk food here and I am busy!!
Stay on track my friends

Karen in B.C. where is it still frozen!

@trooworld sorry about your migraine. Glad you feel better I’m getting better and managed 30 min of exercise. Eating was good.

@TeresaW1020 yaaay on the weight loss. It’s always fun to go to a meeting and lose. Studio. Pfttt. You can tell I’m not a big fan of change. If there’s a good reason..... have you tried your mustard yet?

@prisoner2food congratulations again on your new grandsons. A nice healthy weight for them. Wow your daughter has a lot on her plate. God be with her. That’s great that you are staying on track. It helps to have a clean environment

Day 3 of this week is done. I even counted out 10 bugles and said no to the Oreo cookie that dh handed me. Calories were in range and I exercised for a bit. Not very intensely I might add but I burnt some calories. Day 4 will include bookclub. I’ve already preplanned my day since I know the menu allowing enough for dessert should I decide I want some.

Hope the pic works. They are coming home today. Been vacuuming and doing laundry. Amazing how much laundry a toddler makes!
Still staying on track and trying to
Drink more water
Karen in BC