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  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,654 Member
    @Cornanda Oh no sorry to hear you’re in the insomnia club again. Pain still stinks, we had to stop with the garlic when we were almost done today, there’s about an hour left. Oh good I’m glad you found some areas to improve.

    @trooworld I’m sure your husband is trying to help you but I can see where that would be a sensitive area. What about switching to a plant-based creamer like an oat milk or almond one? They aren’t bad and a little lower calorie than the regular ones. Have a wonderful time this weekend!

    @tfelt147 If you’re going on a cruise you’re probably shopping for clothes for it, right? How about finding something in a smaller size that could be a goal item for you? I really hate having to buy larger clothes so that would help me!

    @19shmoo69 That’s one line I’ve never said when my legs have given out, I’ll remember that!

    @bethanie0825 I’m so sorry to hear about your pup. That sounds like a tough cold, I hope you’re on the mend from it soon! Awesome job with 5lbs down!

    @DrewsAnna Shoot I was hoping he’d leave you alone now!

    Hi team! On a little early to make up for not being on last night. I was gone until after dinner last night and went outside to water and my fence had very obviously been on fire as the lot behind it was all black as was the fence. The owner of that empty lot never responds to fence problems but another neighbor told me today he reports the lot as a fire hazard every year to force him to clean it up, this time he sent someone with a couple mowers on a 100 degree day and the weeds caught fire. California insurance is skyrocketing and also refusing to give it to some buyers so we were unsure what we’d do about this but a fireman was here earlier and told me it was definitely the lot owner’s fault. I exchanged info with 2 neighbors who have a little damage and will share the report when I pick it up tomorrow. Other than that usual stuff. Have a great weekend! And garlic is ALMOST done! Tomorrow it will be for sure, we could’ve finished in 30 minutes but I rushed home as my neighbor said she heard people talking back there and until I talked to all of them all I didn’t know what happened.
  • broncobuddee
    broncobuddee Posts: 372 Member
    bethanie0825 wrote: »
    Guess who's back, back again :D

    @trooworld & @broncobuddee Would it be possible to join to competition for August? I'm ready to get going again.

    [...]

    @bethanie0825 Excited to have you back!! Which day do you want for weigh-in day?
  • Brigit02
    Brigit02 Posts: 130 Member
    edited July 2023
    @trooworld Love the pics! I'm so glad you're having fun. It looks amazing. ❤️

    @DJill68 Congrats on the loss!

    @tammymccrady6278 Congrats on the loss!

    @DrewsAnna I'm sorry you're still having issues.

    @Katmary71 Hopefully you'll get some money for the damage. It's so upsetting when stuff like that happens. 🦋 You're such a nice person. Hugs.


    Today, I'm going to spend the day outside gardening since the weather seems agreeable. I'll take some pics. Eating too much cookies lately but still keeping it in control.

    Hope everyone has a beautiful Saturday!

  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    edited July 2023
    trooworld wrote: »
    Hi all. I made a good dinner last night and thought I would share a pic. It's Tandoori chicken made in the air fryer - https://www.paintthekitchenred.com/tandoori-chicken/

    And Ranch Potato Salad - https://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/bacon-ranch-red-potato-salad/

    With roasted asparagus.

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
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    @trooworld , this looks DELICIOUS !!! I just got my first (mini) air fryer on Amazon Prime Day. Haven't tried it out yet (only unboxed the packages this morning lol). May I ask, do you use ginger and garlic paste, or just ground ginger and ground garlic powder? I don't know if I've ever seen spice pastes in my area 🧐 .... are they shelf-stable, or do you look in a refrigerated section?
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    - mk :)
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    micaroo4 wrote: »
    6 Step Plan
    Day One: nix the obvious treats
    Day Two: don't add any kind of sweetener to anything
    Day Three: No sweetened drinks of any kind (not even sugar free)
    Day Four: go plain - nothing flavored (like yogurt). If you want to add fruit flavor, use actual fruit
    Day Five: no refined grains
    Day Six: no alcohol

    Check results on Day Seven.

    Smart !!
    @micaroo4
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    txcritter69 wrote: »
    My pickles were a flop😞 I should have took the warning when I stepped on the scale that morning(166.6). End up having to throw out all 6 jars. So yesterday I made six more 6 but only made refrigerated pickles that time. We will see in a few days if they are any good.
    Not giving up on the canning thing thou. I had fun doing it. Just need to figure out a few thing.
    Cutting this short have to get outdoorsbefore the oven preheats🔥😂

    I hope everyone has a Blessed Sunday!

    GO OUT AND BE AMAZING TODAY!


    Ohhhhh, bummer! Can't wait to read the next update on the canning saga tho 😄
    @txcritter69
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    trooworld wrote: »

    Hi all. Well, back to reality now that the dogs are back from the kennel. They were happy to see us. I'm using this recipe to make freezer breakfast sandwiches that will hopefully keep me out of the cafe at work: https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/freezer-breakfast-sandwiches/
    We are still in a heatwave so not much activity.

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."

    Mmmmmm, those look delicious! I've seen stuff like that before, but never did it. I think I will soon. Question: do you toast your english muffins first? Or sandwich thins, I think I might try them with sandwich thins :)

    - mk :)

    @trooworld
  • jessicakrall8
    jessicakrall8 Posts: 5,986 Member
    The Week 4 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Jul 23rd. Please join me this week as we start Making Plans. Here's your link:

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10895465/july-week-4-group-challenge-making-plans#latest

    Hope to see you in the chat thread!
    Jessica
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    edited July 2023
    Katmary71 wrote: »

    Hi team, had a tough night last night and didn’t get to sleep until about 3. I worked out then ran errands and met my friend and her mom for ice cream. Not much up, it’s super hot and I’m tired and grumpy. Have a great Tuesday team.

    No Zero Days- good workout though I limited myself on weights to keep my arm from going out, food was over for ice cream with a friend, water was good.

    ((((((((( hugs! ))))))))) @Katmary71

  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    edited July 2023
    Cornanda wrote: »

    I did a "gut check" week. Carefully observing for ways I am not being honest with myself with working my plan. Found a few things to fix.

    Lisa

    WTG, you, Lisa !!
    @Cornanda
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    trooworld wrote: »
    He also said I need to eat more protein even though I don't like meat. He said I can start by cutting out the creamer in my morning coffee, that I never gave fasting a fair try. I did but he's not listening. So, to stop him from lecturing me, I will cut out the creamer in my coffee and eat more protein.

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."

    @trooworld , do you like / or have you tried, protein powder?
    I traded my splash of milk or creamer in my morning tea, for a half serving of nonfat dry milk powder plus a half serving of flavored protein powder, when I noticed I was getting near the bottom range of RDA of protein, instead of the higher recommended protein intake for women over 50, and people who are trying to lose weight (both of which are me! lol). I call it 'protein tea' heh. I also have difficulty with sleeping 😩, so I stopped drinking coffee a long time ago. A mug of tea has about half the caffeine of a mug of coffee. I started out with black tea, but now I use green tea. I know most people drink green tea with no add-ins, but it works just fine if you mix it like you would black tea :).

    It's good. Helps with protein intake. You're not supposed to consume more than 20-30g of protein in a 2-hr window, tho, so that's why I only use a half serving each of protein powder, plus a half serving of nonfat dry milk powder.

    I use Orgain Protein Powder, which comes in several flavors. It goes on sale during Amazon Prime Days (and other times during the year, too - check www.camelcamelcamel.com for price histories), so I stock up then, for the year. I just bought about 15 tubs or so earlier this month, during this year's Amazon Prime Days, so I'm set for the year :D .

    - mk :)


  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    Cornanda wrote: »
    Friday weigh in
    Cornanda
    PW: 174.6
    CW: 173.7

    -0.9

    Woot !! Looks like you've re-set your path in a good way, @Cornanda !
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    trooworld wrote: »
    ... He wants me to stop putting creamer in my coffee because he thinks that will make it possible to fast. I told him I gave it a try twice before and I just get too hungry but he thinks he knows everything and fasting is one of those things he knows. So, no creamer at all or it will break the fast. I'll try it but I don't hold out much hope for the process for ME....

    Hi all. I'm having a blast at Comic-Con. I walked over 20,000 steps yesterday. More of the same probably today. My knee held out okay but started to hurt later in the day. I've been going to panels, walking around the exhibit hall, walking around downtown. Here are a couple of pictures from yesterday. The Lego stuff: Lego Nintendo, Lego Blockbuster video store, Lego Sonic the Hedgehog. Junji Ito is a horror manga author/artist that I love to read.

    My phrase for the year: "Every choice is another chance to change my health for the better."
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    Ooooooo, FUN pix !! WTG on the steps! 🧨🎇
    icksnay on the oteinpay owderpay in your morning cuppa ! (lol pig latin, translation: nix on the protein powder) I missed that the 'skip the creamer' was about IF. My bad ....

    I too have OA in my knees. I know I posted about the squats, but it's worth repeating: this is a great exercise for arthritic knees! It was pure torture the first few days, and took me almost 10 mins to do my 25/day, but now, after about 4 weeks, sometimes it only takes me 2 minutes! And it's totally working - legs feel stronger, more stable. And scooping kitty litter is so much easier now !! (PS - I also do 10k steps/day - past 18mos on my streak now :grin: )

    - mk :)


    @trooworld
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 4,789 Member
    askewcr wrote: »
    Username: askewcr
    Weigh in day: Saturday
    PW: 262
    CW: 260 :o

    Let's go get it!! B)

    I had a much better week this week! Two days of water aerobics and intentional eating of vegetables and choices. Also trying to get at least 7,000 steps daily. Thanks for the encouragement everyone!!!

    WOOP !! wtg, @askewcr !

    - mk :)

  • gemwolf110
    gemwolf110 Posts: 1,686 Member
    Username: gemwolf110
    Weigh in day: Sat
    Previous Week's weight: 212
    Todays Weight: 212.2
  • Katmary71
    Katmary71 Posts: 7,654 Member
    @trooworld Worth a try, good luck with it! I’m so glad you made it to Comic-Con! That sounds so fun, I’ve never gone to one.

    @tammymccrady6278 Keep being awesome!

    @Brigit02 Thank you! Hopefully the gardening will burn off the extra cookies, win win with a relaxing day and something sweet!

    @askewcr Who’s doing amazing with exercise and a healthy diet?!!!! You go!

    @txcritter69 I’m thinking of trying pickles, any tips for me? I’d just do refrigerated too, think they’d be good with mostly dill seed over weed? Another volunteer at the food bank farm was talking about Swedish pickles she’s made from dill seed vs weed and said they still turned out good, it has me curious to try it.

    @mkksemail So glad nothing was found with the colonoscopy! That’s a good gap before the next one thank goodness! I recommended the protein powder in coffee and my friend tried banana and posted how gross it was on here, why she did banana is beyond me. I never thought of doing it in tea, I’d imagine vanilla would be real good that way. I was doing the protein in coffee when I was eating more vegetarian. Grocery Outlet had the vanilla Orgain on sale for $15 but I prefer chocolate, wish it was this week so I could try it in tea! I know with fasting you’re not supposed to have calories with coffee if I understand it correctly. Boy vanilla in chai tea would be awesome! I gave you an “inspiring” for that! Your comment about cat litter is funny, with my nerve damage and legs hurting that’s when I really need to squat instead of bending over so I get that!

    Hi team, hope you’re all having a great Saturday! Did my workout and went to the farm for a couple hours. I posted in the Take a Plant group the farm wanted to share seeds with the stands and after I go with two other volunteers to the farm for an hour I’ll be hitting the stands. The idea was to mention it and hopefully get some of them to volunteer as the average person doesn’t know of the farm or CSA boxes and I’m happy sharing seeds just since I don’t grow cilantro I didn’t realize how long it takes to sort through to get the stems and dirt out. Couldn’t get the fire report today as the office was closed so I’ll go Monday. I got a bunch of yummy fruit at the farmer's market and will share some with my parents when they come by tomorrow. Have an awesome Sunday! Despite not having the marijuana tea I’m finding a good balance with the pain med (aside of feeling like a zombie), workouts, etc.

    No Zero Days- healthy food, great exercise, good water
  • AmbersWay
    AmbersWay Posts: 332 Member
    Wow you all have been busy. Looks like everyone is doing well. I need to do a good catch up but I did read up.

    Just checking in. Still busy here. I need a vacation from my kids vacation. I’m wore out. No time for myself. Trying to stay on track though.

    My youngest started 🐎 riding lessons yesterday. All was great until she finished, got over heated and went down. I was trying to get her to the car, so thankfully sat on the sidewalk with her in my lap. Some water and a minute and she was fine. I was as cool as a cucumber but today I think my brain is fried from that moment of mom fear. She also tore the skin off her knuckles from the saddle. Off to buy riding gloves of some sort for her next lesson. She’s enjoying her battle wounds though. 😂

    I’ll be back later and hopefully catch up.
  • txcritter69
    txcritter69 Posts: 362 Member
    Good Morning folks!

    CONGRATULATIONS to all that made the leader board!

    It is great reading that everyone is doing good.

    @Katmary71 I really have no tips on this pickling thing. I bought the Balls recipe book from Wal-Mart just have not taken the time to look thru it yet. I have the last off my cucumbers in ice water in refrigerator. Was thinking about trying sweet pickles or relish with them. My next round of cucumbers are almost read to go in the ground.

    @mkksemail I had the bi-colored hair. It looked crazy but this is the first time since I was about 15 that I have my natural hair color. Lol
    I started using the closing line after a lady in one of my walking groups on Facebook passed away from a brain aneurysm. She was such an inspiration to all.


    @trooworld Love your pics. Glad you were able to have fun at Comic-Con.

    This has been a pretty bummed week. My sleep is off along with my eating. So right now the scale is showing it. I am all up in my emotions and that is driving me crazy. I have got to find a way to snap out of it. I hate feeling this way.

    Did finally pull my cucumbers out and trying to figure out where to plant my next round because I am going to be putting green beans in where the last cucumbers were. Been working slowly on the fence for my garden, I pick out a 20 x 20 spot in the backyard to plant my bigger garden for next year. The heat here is so crazy hot that being outdoors is hard to do after about 11 am.

    I hope everyone has a great day!

    GO OUT AND BE AMAZING TODAY!
  • txcritter69
    txcritter69 Posts: 362 Member
    Weigh In Sunday
    SW: 175
    PW: 164.5
    CW: 166.5
    😩
  • Cornanda
    Cornanda Posts: 1,549 Member
    Wow- busy day for messages.

    @katmary71- That stinks about the fire. Glad you are finding a balance that provides comfort for you. You know I think you are amazing, right?

    @trooworld - your convention looks like a blast! Hope your knee holds up. We'll be here for you as you sort out the issue of your next steps on your health journey.

    @ambersway- my son passed out during a minor medical procedure- badly. I'm a nurse and I was quite scared. Good for you keeping your cool.

    @txcritter69 - I hope you feel better- flaring emotions can be tough. Can't wait to see your new garden!

    @mkksemail -thanks for the encouragement.

    @megnolia82 - I don't know how to answer your question, but will send you a {{HUG}}

    I've been all over the place with my emotions the last two days. Some things going on with my Mom- she has Alzheimers. I try to enjoy where we are right now and ignore what will be coming later- therefore when issues arise, it surprises me. I've decided I have to do some work on changing this mindset.

    I'm going to work hard on my health again this week and see how I do. Let's make it a good one!

    Lisa
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