Fresh Start February
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Hey @Mihani -- It's nice to hear you sounding so much more chipper! What house project are you starting with? Or are you having contractors do a stack of things at once? It all sounds very exciting!
I have had a good plant-based day, and am now off to do some exercise in my living room, as it has gotten very chilly here this evening!0 -
Happy Valentine's Day, plant-based friends!
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Missed a few days, my sweet friends. At work...brought:
potatoes
soup and spinach
Amy's vegan Mexican Casserole with "Cheeze"
dark leafy green salad with a bunch of veggies and seasoned rice vinegar dressing
green tea with ginger
Wishing you all a very delicious day!0 -
Hope y'all had a nice Valentine's Day. My boss got me some fancy vegan chocolates. I did eat one of them and it was good, but I am not a big sweets eater so they are fine to have around and not a big temptation for me. A friend brought me some homemade vegan cookies last week too. They are mostly whole grains and nuts. I froze them since I won't eat them before they go stale, but now and again I do like a cookie.
Today's plan...
B - oats with banana and walnuts
L - big ol' salad with un-honey mustard dressing
D - sauteed greens with onion and mushroom
I have been throwing chickpeas or pinto beans in my salads for my beans lately since I haven't been cooking much.
Working from home today so I am going to get some household chores done early then head up to my desk.
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Happy Saturday, @Mihani !
You sound so very sane and sensible as regards the cookies and chocolate!
Your unhoney mustard dressing sounds interesting! Is it like this?
https://www.chloescleancuisine.com/recipes/2018/11/11/unhoney-mustard
I am making sure to get on beans, too. I just day before yesterday made up a pot of black-eyed peas, and am enjoying them on top of my steamed greens.
Have a nice day working from home!
@magic71755 - Your menu looks great.
I hope you have a pleasant day at work!
I have been watching a new episode of NOVA that is all about dogs. It's fascinating. Anyway, I thought you might like it!
Off to practice some martial arts now.
Today's plan...
B(done)-green smoothie (blueberries, broccoli, spinach), spices (cinnamon, ginger, turmeric), lemon juice; small helping of almond butter (out of dates -- the teenager ate them all!)
L(planned)-turnip greens with fire-roasted tomatoes; spaghetti squash; summer squash with raw onion & tomatoes; mushrooms with carrot & parsnips; steamed butternut squash and cranberries with diced raw apple
S(planned)-apple slices & brazil nuts
D(planned)-big salad (hoping to get beets roasted to include in this), plant-based dressing & side of spaghetti squash0 -
Just popping in with this idea...
I love my HOT LOGIC...and I think I could make layered black bean tortilla casserole in it instead of buying Amy's. Meal prep in small glass containers...and then boom! There is Amy's frozen created by ME!
Just had to share that idea. Will work on that on my weekend.
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I love black eyed peas, Austin. I am going to order some of those heirloom beans soon too. I like trying new varieties. How is your martial arts training going? I think I posted the un-honey mustard dressing recipe last month. It's from Hello Nutritarian but not on her website, part of her 6 week power prep plan. The recipe you found is similar although I use dijon not yellow mustard.
That would be great if you could create your own Amy's entrees Magic. I think most of them have oil so you could make them tastier and more healthy yourself. How are your knees holding up?
I met with the contractor again this morning and we have a game plan. I can't afford to have the entire house done at once so he's going to tackle the must-do repairs first and then we'll concentrate on the upstairs, get it completely done top to bottom, and I will save up until the first of the year to re-do the kitchen and family room in one swoop. So I would say by this time next year it will be like I have a whole new house.
B - ezekiel toast with a smidge of PB, berries
L - Dr. McD soup, an apple
D - big ol' salad
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How exciting, @Mihani. It will be lovely when it is all finished and you will have a brand new home by this time next year. Super job, planning ahead.
Knee is doing much better, thanks! I just have to be mindful of my Skechers when they start to wear down. And when I say wear down, it does not take much for it to show up as pain in my left knee. So, off to get a new pair tomorrow.
Hot Logic Magic!
This morning, I roasted some Yukon gold potatoes, skins on. Mashed with a bit 1/2 T of Myokos Butter. Put in a glass dish with cover. Added a bunch of fresh spinach...and plugged in when I got to work. So good. Tomorrow, will add more veggies that would cook up easily...like zucchini, corn, edamame...so many possibilities! Very excited! Will play around with Mexican-Amy type recipes this weekend.
Also, this morning I added a bunch of baby spinach to Dr. M's cuppa soup. Hooked on it. I think it was Sesame Chicken or something like that.
And finally, having a garden salad later with seasoned rice vinegar dressing.
I am getting so close to being in the 130s...not messing up now.
@AustinRuadhain hope all is well with you...you super duper mommy role model.
Everyone that is missing, we hope you check in with us soon.
Later, dollies!0 -
Hello, peeps!
@magic71755 - Hurray! So happy to hear your knee is so much improved!
Your food adventures sound like so much fun!
@Mihani -- Eep! I'll go find the un-honey recipe. You did share, and I lost track.
Congrats on having a game plan with the contractor! That sounds super exciting!
The heirloom beans sound great.
Okay, off to bed. I have let it get late, and I am about to keel over!
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Happy Monday, peeps!
I just came across a variation on a McDougall recipe that might interest you guys!
It's a corn-based, oil-free spread that could be nice on toast.
https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/vegan-corn-butter
Super simple. Blend 16 oz bag of thawed frozen corn, 1 T water, 1 T lemon juice, 1/2 t salt, 1/4 t garlic powder
Original McDougall recipe:
https://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2006nl/oct/recipes.htm0 -
Thanks for sharing that recipe Austin. I think I've seen similar ones but haven't tried any.
Busy day at work. I bought a new phone on the way home and it is annoying me. I used to love new technology, now it just irritates me. Can't get any of my stuff moved over so I'll have to take it back to the store and let them do it.
B - skipped it
L - Dr. McD hot and sour, an apple
D - big ol' salad
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Hello everyone. What a crazy few weeks! I ended up with the same intestinal virus as my DH. Thankfully, I did not need a hospital stay, but I did end up with a secondary issue of a bout with diverticulitis. Having had this once before, I recognized what was happening and got on antibiotics early. DH has been back to work for 2 weeks but is home today and I'm concerned he may have C Diff from his hospital stay or from recently visiting a friend in the hospital. Goodness, I sure hope it's not C Diff.
I've spent the last few weeks eating easily digestible foods - lots of malto-meal, mashed potatoes, noodle soup, and overcooked vegetables.
Just beginning to feel back to normal, but not ready to face beans and large volumes of veggies just yet.
It sounds like some of you have been under the weather, too. Hoping you are on the mend and feeling better soon.1 -
Hi C&HP, glad you are feeling better. You've had quite a trying time lately! I hope your husband is okay.
Another busy busy day at work for me. I hope to get a few hours in tonight before bedtime.
Magic, I ordered Unf*ck Your Habitat on my kindle and started reading it last night just a couple chapters in.
B - Evolve plant protein drink
L - Dr. McD miso ramen, apple
D - big ol' salad
Indulged in a few pretzels today too. Sigh...
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Morning all...glad to see you back with us @CoffeeandHumblePie ...but, now I sure hope your DH is ok. Taking your time getting back to all those veggies is a good idea.
Thanks for the recipe, @AustinRuadhain ... I will have to look into that.
And @Mihani I gotta tell you...I really do love Dr. M's soups. I guess if I had a great recipe and time and patience, I could come up with a nice soup. But right now, I have none of that...especially the time and patience. I have been making more blocks of rice ramen (Lotus brand from Costco) and adding it to the soup to make it more like a meal...and adding big handfuls of spinach to make it more interesting.
So, I love my mashed potatoes and spinach in the Hot Logic. And yesterday, I made a black bean, tortilla bake in there...with corn, onions, green chilies, salsa. I just winged it and it did turn out pretty darn good. Think I will keep at it...til I perfect it. Amy's is great in a pinch...but I know I can do better. And it is fast...just put it all in the glass dish, cover and done in about 3 hours.
We are down on receptionist for quite a while...so I am working 1/2 tomorrow. Eary shift...which is good, since Friday is my long day 13 hours and I go to sleep early.
Hope everyone has a delicious day. Hugs to all of you.
I
need to read more of our book, @Mihani!
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My lowest for a long time... 141.4 two days in a row.
The goal is 135, which is really a little high for 5’2” , but I know it is doable and a weight I could maintain. Just have to get there!
Today, overnight oats
Salad and hot potatoes with spinach in hot logic
Steamed veggies and Air Fried French fries.
Working 7 to 12 today
Have a delicious day everyone!
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Happy Thursday, peeps!
@magic71755 - Congratulations on your progress towards your weight goal! That's super!
@CoffeeandHumblePie - Wow. We are so glad to hear that you and your husband are generally on the mend. I hope that he does indeed not have C Diff. Hang in there.
@Mihani - Have you got your new phone set up yet? I sympathize! I had to replace my old phone abotu a week ago, and am still getting a few wrinkles ironed out.
My plant-based food plan for today is the usual green smoothie, beans and greens, big salad. I roasted some beets finally for the salad, and am looking forward to that (the house still smells delicious!).0 -
Austin, I went back to the store and the app they had told me to use to transfer data was indeed not working so he used a different app. At least it wasn't me! I love beets raw or roasted, but hated beets for a long time because I had only had those canned pickled beets growing up and those are awful and disgusting. Never knew they were good if not ruined. LOL
Woohoo, Magic! Great job nearing your goal!
I have work to do yet tonight so I better get at it. Tax time is in full swing and I'll be hopping for the next couple months. Plus my contractor is starting in on Monday so that's going to be a lot of disruption to my home life. I may be a bit hit or miss on checking in daily for the next month or so.
B - oatmeal bar
L - Dr. McD hot and sour soup, apple
D - big ol' salad
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Just a quick hello, my dear plant-eating friends!
I had Amy's Vegan lasagna yesterday...GF...it was actually really good, or I was really hungry. No, it was good.
If time allows, will pick up another for lunch today.
Taking
potatoes
Dr. M's soup with spinach and ramen
cuties
lasagna OR salad from Mad Greens. Taking my own dressing to work.
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Well, I came into work with a positive attitude. I did the same yesterday, but left hating my job. Not the job really...even though it is boring...but the negative people are wearing me down.
I ate when I got home. I knew it was emotional eating and I did it anyway. Nothing off plan. I am not that out of it. But was not really hungry ... just needed some comfort food. I guess I should have just sat there with Lulu and loved on her for an hour.
Anyway, back to today. The got to me again. Over stupid stuff. The worst negative people on the planet. I even went to google before work look for help on how to deal with them before it happened.
I told this particular person to just leave me alone...enough! One salesman did come over and totally got that I was not having it and agreed, this guy was being horrible.
Well, when I first started writing, I was on the verge of tears. I think I am ok...cuz I just cannot cry.
Just venting my dear friends. Just venting. I am going to start looking on indeed. But for me to change is not smart really. I have almost 5 years in...2 weeks vacation, sick leave...401 k...not much but something. Car allowance for a new lease every 3 years. 3 miles from work. And I love my schedule. I just hate the negative *kitten* hole$! HATE THEM! You know what they are...they are bullies! F them!
Back to work. Did not stop at the market...so only soup and cuties ... ate the potatoes already. Not sure what I am going to order.
Uh oh, tears are starting to well up AGAIN.... CRAP!0 -
So, lots of the peeps on my facebook friends list are people who work here. So, I just went into facebook and deleted my account. That made me feel like I did something to take back control. So I am happy now. No more tears. I'll talk to you later. Love you guys!0
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I posted yesterday and not sure what happened to the post!
I'm so sorry that you are having trouble with people at work, Magic. It is so draining dealing with negative people.
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Thank you @Mihani ...it even got worse later in the day. My supervisor comes in tomorrow...I will try and talk to her. I get way too emotional and will most likely end up crying...so I may just let it go. The getting so upset part is hard on me.
I just want to go in, be a good receptionist, do my work, deal with the salesmen and go home. I hate this nonsense drama going on. And if I can just convey that to my supervisor, I would be ok.
One of the trouble maker salesmen will not be in today. So I will focus on staying positive. And I will not let them get to me.
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Guess what? The salesman who was leading the charge yesterday just called...(he is not on the schedule today)...and apologized! He really is my best friend here...and it hurt so bad that he would be so thoughtless and mean spirited to be kinda bullying me.
Anyway, the desk phone rang, his name popped up and he just began to apologize and tell me he talked to his wife and said I was his best friend here and just felt terrible that he overstepped his bounds...just went too far with the kidding. I listened and then after his last "I just want to apologize" (he had said it several times), I said, apology accepted...thank you very much...have a good day. I was rather choked up and really could not speak.
Well, what do you know about that! I am pretty much so relieved...what a big weight off my shoulders. I had told Lulu just this morning, I hate going to work...I have never said that, but now I just hate it.
I won't say that again. The end. Happy Ending!
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Since I could not really speak when he called, I just texted: Thank you very much for the call this morning. It meant a lot. Now, we both can have a great Sunday.0 -
Menu today:
potatoes
Amy's Vegan Lasagna with lots of added spinach (I really like this selection...and I think on the weekend, I will add even more veggies...plenty of sauce to go around)
Dr. M's soup with added ramen and spinach
Lots of tea and cuties
I may just get into bed as soon as I get home...it's been quite a 24 hour period. I am mentally done!
Hope everyone is ok. Talk to you tomorrow.
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That's great that the salesman apologized to you Magic. Always better for people not to be jerks in the first place, but an apology is nice when they are!1
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Thanks, @Mihani ! Up, having coffee...feeling good...good night's sleep. Doc appointment for me tomorrow...wellness check. Lulu has one on Wednesday. That's it. Plan on doing some meal prepping. Might even try to use my insta pot...have had it for so long and still in the box.
Back for one more coffee.
Have a delicious day, mates.0 -
Hi Peeps!
Sorry to have been quite for a few days. I had a big event crunch with the teenager. The dust is telling down now. Phew!
I finished a restful little book on zen and cleaning that kinda goes with the conversation on Un-f*** Your Habitat:
A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind
@magic71755 - I am so SO sorry about your terrible day at work, and so glad that the ringleader called to apologize. It's so hard when people think they are kidding, and don;t get it that it is landing as not funny for the other person. As @Mihani says -- not being a jerk in the first place is best, but failing that, an apology is great.
That morning coffee sounded delicious.
I hope tomorrow's wellness check goes well!
@Mihani - I hope tax time and the contractor are both going well for you today!
Okay, off for afternoon tea and the next several things!1 -
Hi Austin & All,
I’m Penny. Been WFPB since late 2017. As others in this group was inspired by Dr Fuhrman. I initially did a 10 day water-fast (along the lines of Dr Fuhrman’s book on the subject) at home. It totally normalised my seriously high blood pressure at the time which remained low ever since. I then followed the WFPB diet in Eat To Live, lost loads of weight & have never looked back since. Would love to hear anyone else’s journey.2 -
Hi Penny! Welcome to the group! That's awesome that you got your BP under control with WFPB.
Magic, hope you have a great day with Lulu!
Austin, I will check out that book. Thanks for all your recommendations.
OMG, my life is in turmoil with all the things going on at work and now the work on the house starting. My contractor is amazing though. He works fast and does a great job. I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings but everything he has done so far looks beautiful.
B - totally forgot
L - Dr. McD soup, some wheat crackers, some baby carrots
D - big ol' salad, an apple, and I think a glass of wine is in order once I get through some work!
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