Something that Made You Feel Good Today
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I decided a few months ago to write down some rewards for hitting certain smaller goals related to fitness, measurements and weight. Today I hit my first one! My reward is to use my very pretty and expensive bamboo fabric with wide jewel toned stripes to make a sleeveless maxi dress.
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at work a customer said glad to see you back at work and love the hair cut5
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I picked my first harvest of green beans from my own garden this morning! 348g worth for supper tonight! I've gotten 3 zucchini so far, too, and my first yellow squash and 3 heads of cabbage - the 4th will be ready soon. I've had 1 harvest of broccoli and the other plants are finally producing so soon I'll have fresh broccoli again. And I've got a spaghetti squash that is starting to get a little darker yellow so in a few weeks, it will be ready, though it has 4 brethren that will be coming in close behind it, so I'm going to have more spaghetti squash than I know what to do with.....
And I have 2 baby eggplants this morning with bunch of blossoms on my other plants - I am so looking forward to fresh eggplant roasted in strips in the oven!3 -
Got a call from my doctor that the 2 polyps that they removed during my colonoscopy were benign. I'm cancer free!10
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@bmeadows380 - Fresh green beans are the best! My bush beans are just about done, but my pole beans are doing picking up the pace a bitl. I just picked my first surprise cucumber this week. I have a few vines planted, tons of flowers, but had only seen one tiny little cuke, despite looking closely every day. Apparently I didn't look close enough, because I found 3 big ripe ones yesterday! Enjoying some refrigerator pickles today.
Do you usually end up with a good eggplant harvest? I have just 2 plants (with one baby eggplant growing). This is the first year I've really grown them, and I'm bummed they aren't producing more!0 -
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bmeadows380 wrote: »I picked my first harvest of green beans from my own garden this morning! 348g worth for supper tonight! I've gotten 3 zucchini so far, too, and my first yellow squash and 3 heads of cabbage - the 4th will be ready soon. I've had 1 harvest of broccoli and the other plants are finally producing so soon I'll have fresh broccoli again. And I've got a spaghetti squash that is starting to get a little darker yellow so in a few weeks, it will be ready, though it has 4 brethren that will be coming in close behind it, so I'm going to have more spaghetti squash than I know what to do with.....
And I have 2 baby eggplants this morning with bunch of blossoms on my other plants - I am so looking forward to fresh eggplant roasted in strips in the oven!bmeadows380 wrote: »I picked my first harvest of green beans from my own garden this morning! 348g worth for supper tonight! I've gotten 3 zucchini so far, too, and my first yellow squash and 3 heads of cabbage - the 4th will be ready soon. I've had 1 harvest of broccoli and the other plants are finally producing so soon I'll have fresh broccoli again. And I've got a spaghetti squash that is starting to get a little darker yellow so in a few weeks, it will be ready, though it has 4 brethren that will be coming in close behind it, so I'm going to have more spaghetti squash than I know what to do with.....
And I have 2 baby eggplants this morning with bunch of blossoms on my other plants - I am so looking forward to fresh eggplant roasted in strips in the oven!
Send those spaghetti squash down to me!...$1.69 lb here!....I make a mean italian casserole with them....I do envy you your garden and the bounty....we eat so much produce with six of us....the kids love veggies too....I love eggplant Parmesan at Olive Garden and Magios Italian Resturant....Can’t you keep squash a long time in a cool place?...you need a root cellar, not chickens!0 -
Got a call from my doctor that the 2 polyps that they removed during my colonoscopy were benign. I'm cancer free!
@Ccricfo fantastic news! That's wonderful to hear!
@eliezalot This is only the second year I've got them to grow - the first year I had 1 plant, I think it was, and got 3 or 4 eggplants from it. Last year, I tried starting them early but they didn't grow - I put them in my garden boxes and they just stayed tiny all year long. I bought new seed this year and out of 6, I had 3 get to full size and start blooming - the 3rd just sat there. I'm finding that for me, they want to be in my big black pots; they don't like the garden boxes. I have 2 small eggplants, 1 starting, and all 3 plants have 2 or 3 blooms apiece, so I'm going to wind up with several at least. Eggplant is a new vegetable for me - I only started eating it about 3 years ago and found that fresh is a million times better than store bought!
I didn't grow cucumbers this year, but I've got zucchini and yellow zucchini, spaghetti squash, 1 lone butternut squash (though I noticed bees working the plants today so hopefully I'll get a few more?), and I have 1 banana squash. The banana squash is something I discovered last year - apparently its an heirloom squash similar to a butternut (the senior citizens I talked to knew what it was but most other people didn't). I was amazed, though - I got 3 squashes from that plant, and the biggest one was the size of a large watermelon! And it lasted in my back room clear into March!
I also planted brussel sprouts though I don't know if they are going to produce this year; I've tried brussel sprouts 3 times now and while I can get beautiful plants, I can't seem to get brussel sprouts
@conniewilkins56
I found a recipe for eggplant Parmesan that doesn't bread the eggplant; apparently there is a region in Italy that makes it that way traditionally? I love it that way - way better than the breaded kind. You roast the egg plant slices first which also reduces the water in it, then you layer it in the bottom of the pan with your sauce and bake it that way. The problem is, my mother and I have a hard time staying out of the roasted eggplant slices to leave enough to put into the Parmesan lol I like slicing it and roasting it with a little basil, too.
If I thought they'd last, I would mail you some - I'm going to have way more than I need! Actually, they probably would last okay in shipping.....
Winter squashes can be kept a long time in cold storage - spaghetti squash I think lasts a month or two, butternuts will last a couple of months, and I'm finding that the banana squash can last as much as 6 months or more. I just set the squashes in my back room furthest away from the heat; they lasted great that way.
Summer squashes like zucchini and yellow crookneck don't last long. I don't like them frozen or canned, either, though my brother will freeze them. They get soggy when they defrost or canned; he uses them in soups so it doesn't matter.2 -
My exercise this morning made me feel good and I have never been one to say that exercise makes me feel good!...I had rested my shoulder Sun and Mon and did a light workout Tues....this morning I was pushing myself and it felt good....I came home and my heart was still beating fast and I was sweating!...I don’t sweat!...I took a shower and ate lunch and I really felt what I think a normal person must feel like after an exercise session....I have so much craziness in my life right now with my husbands health issues and kids trying to get ready for virtual classes....( I know everyone has stress)...it was just really nice to take this time for me this morning and feel good about myself!1
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I finished sewing up my dress! Didn't have enough fabric to do floor length but I still love it, beautifully soft breathable bamboo. It was my reward for hitting 220lbs and keeping up with my healthy habits. (Walking most days and incorporating more vegetables into my meals.)
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That is so cute! You did a fantastic job on it!2
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Cute!2
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I won an endurance contest at work. A few of us decided to challenge ourselves and every week we come up with new challenges. This week was to see who could keep their arms out the longest while holding a bottle or water in each hand. I did 8 minutes and 35 seconds.5
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I won an endurance contest at work. A few of us decided to challenge ourselves and every week we come up with new challenges. This week was to see who could keep their arms out the longest while holding a bottle or water in each hand. I did 8 minutes and 35 seconds.
Damn! I don't think I could do that without the water bottles! Well done!1 -
My husband rested good last night after a week of severe pain...every time he cries out in pain, my heart almost jumps out of my chest! ( I will be the one having a heart attack! )... he hasn’t been out of the house since my birthday and he said he would like to go out for lunch....of course I agreed although I had eaten a breakfast sandwich that I usually skip and don’t have a lot of extra calories today...I offered to drive but John said he would rather drive and be in pain than ride with me and die!...( such a sweet guy! lol ).... so I had a sandwich and some fries and I know I went over my calories but I am not going to go crazy and binge the rest of the day....planning on chef salad or lean cusine for dinner...I am still working on getting the four pounds hanging on from my break..today is also a rest day from swimming so no extra exercise...I need the rest for my shoulder....I see myself working hard the next three days to burn some calories and get back to 260.... but I still feel good about today....it feels good to have my binges under control for the moment!4
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My husband and I are currently in the planning stages for our next project on our property. Ideally we want to create a 90 by 60 foot orchard, depending on exactly where our property line is and work will begin next year. We have recently learned that with a little babying we can grow lemons and limes here. For reference we live in BC, Canada. The orchard is the first stage in creating our hobby farm. Thinking about the apple, pear, cherry, plum, peach, nectarine, lemon and lime trees and my son running around climbing them makes me really happy!4
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I’ve been riding a bicycle everyday for 516 days, inside in the winter outside from March when Gym closed through the summer . I’ve ridden anywhere from 3 blocks to 67 miles. Today I rode mostly in town but I hit 3000 miles for the year.6
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NatashaLP2014 wrote: »My husband and I are currently in the planning stages for our next project on our property. Ideally we want to create a 90 by 60 foot orchard, depending on exactly where our property line is and work will begin next year. We have recently learned that with a little babying we can grow lemons and limes here. For reference we live in BC, Canada. The orchard is the first stage in creating our hobby farm. Thinking about the apple, pear, cherry, plum, peach, nectarine, lemon and lime trees and my son running around climbing them makes me really happy!
We grew cherries, apples, pears, grapes, black raspberries, currants, and gooseberries growing up. I remember all the work to process them and can them and freeze them, but I will also add that I never tasted commercial applesauce until I was an adult (and that was a sad revelation) and no jelly is as good as black raspberry, and I can't buy it anywhere.
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When i realized my pants are loose ! Im almost 15 pounds down and i keep having to pull them back up ! Yay me !1
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Rashel_kitten wrote: »When i realized my pants are loose ! Im almost 15 pounds down and i keep having to pull them back up ! Yay me !
Yes, isn't it great when you get an NSV by surprise! I, too, am having to tighten my belt to wear shorts that I could barely button (my biggest fear was that the button would pop off when I was in a meeting at work).1 -
Well, getting myself off my behind and outside to mow grass, and then spending nearly 2 1/2 hours push mowing was a nice feeling of accomplishment this evening! I ran out of daylight, but the last piece can be done with the riding mower if needed and should only take about 20 minutes, so I should be able to squeeze it in tomorrow before church. and if I can find a little more time, then I might just push that part too for the steps
And today, for the first time in a long while, I completed my diary under my calorie goal! I squeezed just enough to get my protein goals met (took a glass of chocolate milk made with hershey's syrup to do it, though!) then closed the diary and will be heading to bed soon. I feel full and even though hunger brain is grumbling, he's being easier to ignore tonight since tummy is making it quite clear she is full and doesn't want anything else. Which is refreshing for once.....4 -
I live in Florida and had this little visitor this morning. Made me smile.3 -
My sister got me this shirt today! If only! Lol
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@gewel321
That would be the perfect T-shirt for my best friend! lol1 -
Yesterday I donated blood pretty routine I have a rare blood type. My blood pressure good, resting heart rate 56 (exercise), my hemoglobin was 15. I was turned down last year cause it was too low. Has to be 12 something for them to take it.
I started taking vitamins that raised it but the Healthier change in my diet has raised it from 12-13, to 15, “that’s really good”
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Today I deleted all of my food apps
Dunkin Donuts
Jimmy Johns
Uber Eats
I didn’t like seeing them on my phone all the time. Made me want them when I looked at them.
Now I’m happier when I look at my phone the first icons I see are my kindle and MFP6 -
_inHisGrace wrote: »Today I deleted all of my food apps
Dunkin Donuts
Jimmy Johns
Uber Eats
I didn’t like seeing them on my phone all the time. Made me want them when I looked at them.
Now I’m happier when I look at my phone the first icons I see are my kindle and MFP
That a great idea!...and nice job with the pizza your sister brought in!....I order the thin crust veggie whenever the family orders pizza....it’s like 160 calories a slice so can usually be fitted in!1 -
I ordered a new scale last week. It was an Amazon daily deal so it was super cheap. It’s a Bluetooth scale that sends all kinds of info to my phone. Body fat and water percentages. I can’t imagine they are all 100% accurate but it was cool to see I’m also at a new low 202.8!7
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I did an inverted push up today! I've had a trainer for a while now and since the beginning I've struggled with push ups, even modified push ups. All that sweat and swearing is finally paying off.6
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1) I enjoyed seeing my friends & even getting smacked around a bit by the sermon this morning in church.
2) I'm going to come in under my daily exercise limit even though my exercise slump continues.1
