Accountable August!
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@magic71755
HAHA the water was so cold! I love that I happened to catch the photo at the perfect moment.
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Wow! @JNettie73 Those are some great photos. I absolutely love the one of your daughter. I think you could enter that into a competition the way it captures the moment perfectly. The purple sand is cool. I didn't know sand came in purple! I had to google it, the internet says it is from large amounts of purple minerals in the sediment (might be manganese, rose quartz, some type of garnet).
Yikes, Nanc. Sorry that you are not feeling safe in your own home. Aside from putting up cameras and even a sign or two making sure they know there are cameras, I am not sure. I think I would get a door security bar like this https://www.homedepot.com/p/Master-Lock-Adjustable-Hinged-and-Sliding-Door-Security-Bar-Extends-25-5-to-43-5-in-270D/321728394 and look into how to secure your sliding doors if you have any. They have different bars and systems for those. Thieves are looking for something easy so make it look hard. I might get an air horn too! Just something to have beside you to make a big bunch of noise so the neighbors know something is going on.
Poor Radar is off for the day to have his surgery. I feel so bad for him. Two days of sedation in a row just sucks. And of course he is a cone-head for the next while.
For this winter, I am starting to look for a pet friendly furnished rental in Arizona. I don't know what area we should stay in, but I want something in a walkable town and close to a big park to walk the dogs. I'll have to look into it and see how expensive it would be. It isn't that easy to find a place suitable for 2 large dogs. (I am already starting to dread the winter blues.)
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I have decided to get ADT
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Awesome pics, JNettie! What a cool place to visit.
Carla, thinking of poor Radar today. Is Ruby still limping?
Nanc, glad you are getting ADT. I never worried much with all the big dogs I had, but I have been thinking about a security system lately. I should quit procrastinating.
Actually got out of the office on time today. Finally got the garnet sweet potatoes that I bought last weekend into the oven as soon as I got home. Lunch tomorrow and Friday will be sweet potato with steamer bag veggies.
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Yes, waiting on update on Radar.
Thanks, Mihani...I went to Lowe's yesterday and got the chunky slider window locks with a butterfly screw thingy...slept better last night. If Lulu's hears the bad guys, or the AMAZON guy ... she barks her head off. I think it is going to be about $50 without cameras, but with smoke and fire detector. I have a small home. Two sliders and 4 windows.
My hours are going to change. I talk to my supervisor today. If I get a choice, I am choosing Tuesday-Friday 8am - 6pm. 4/10s That puts me back to 40 hours a week but time for a good Lulu Walk in the morning and dinner with her at night.
Weigh-in Wednesday No change
Weigh-in Wednesday Goal 135
8/2 154.2
8/9 152.8
8/16 152.2
8/23 152.2 on the nose
18/23 Treadmill
today's menu
coffee
oats and stuff
ezekiel sandwich with mustard, lettuce, FYH gouda
pineapple and yogurt
stir fry for dinner
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Mornin' all... been a rough one at work this week. I'm going to the grocery on the way home tonight and finally make that lentil soup I've been talking about for 2 weeks. I just haven't felt like cooking, but it's more that I don't want to get started. If I just make myself get started I'll get in the zone.
I want to be much better prepped this week. I've been using store-bought hummus but I'll make a batch of that so no oil. But I'm not going to cook too much to the point I'm throwing out food. There has to be a happy medium. So I'll do smoothies or oats, lentil soup, and salads this week. I haven't made a batch of roasted mini peppers in a few weeks so I'll get some of those tonight, and probably roast some broccoli as well. I can just add the hummus and roasted veggies to salads. I need to cut back on ezekiel bread and pitas.
If I can get out of the office a little early and take care of it all tonight that will be great, but cooking may have to wait for tomorrow. I do have to be in the office tomorrow morning to meet with a client we couldn't get in earlier and we're under a deadline.
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@Mihani Good luck with the prep...it really is about that, isn't it. Me, too. Have the right stuff and use it...well, make time to use it...make it a priority. I am with you, girl.
today...just about like yesterday.
coffee
oats and stuff
ezekiel sandwich
carrots and Bitchin sauce
yogurt and pineapple
left over tofu lettuce wrap
apple and pb2...
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Nanc, I'm happy you're getting a system and that you slept better. I hope you get the schedule you want at work! When is the last time you had weekends off?
Mihani, I hope you get your soup made this weekend and that next week goes more smoothly!
Radar is recovering at home now. He has a big patch of shaved fur along his tail and it makes it look so little and vulnerable. He isn't supposed to get excited or wave his tail around too much...pretty difficult to accomplish but they said to sedate him and keep him on a leash for 2 weeks. Poor guy has to wear a large unwieldy cone at night because if he is determined with the smaller cone on, he can get to his tail.
Ruby seems to be doing fine. She's stiff when she gets up but that is normal for her now.
Another smoky morning. It looks like fog out there. It is annoying but I am thankful that we are not close to any of the fires.0 -
I don't post much here except for the motivational pictures but thought I would say I really enjoy reading how you all are doing.
I am struggling somewhat with getting the healthy portioned foods eaten - for some reason I have good days and then go off track. And that is not good when you are dealing with kidney failure. So much has to change re the food I take in and then add to the equation getting moving.
But I will get there even if it is slowly - just need to stay as positive as possible while fighting these health issues with healthy food.
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Marilyn, I can't remember but I think you were following the Dr. McDougall plan? With all your health issues it really must be tough to settle into a routine/plan that works for you.
Nanc, stopped at the grocery on the way home for a few things and will prep tomorrow when I get home from the office. When do your new hours start?
Aww, Carla. Poor Radar! I hope he heals quickly. I hate having to keep dogs sedated after surgery. Makes me sad. Hope the air clears up soon.
Plan for cooking and eating the first part of the week: oats or smoothie for breakfasts, lentil soup and fruit with a few nuts or a handful of seeds for lunch, salad with hummus, roasted broccoli and roasted mini peppers, grapes, tomatoes for dinner.
Oh, Nanc, I got a small watermelon. Hope it's a good one!
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@Carla_wfpb ... I have been at the dealership 8 years...the last six working weekends. So this is pretty exciting. New schedule starts Tuesday. Tu - Fr 8am - 6pm Lulu is really excited! Long Lulu Walks, daily now.
Sending get-well, puppy love to Radar (poor little guy)...and puppy kisses to Ruby as well.
Lulu loved the Farmer's Dog dog food...and then just the other day, threw it all up. Tried it again, turned her nose up at it. Back to her regular Science Diet with crushed, Instinct toppers. I talked to Farmer's Dog...they are going to send a different recipe...she was eating Turkey, switching to Chicken. It could have been the batch...but laying off a few days before I try again. Obviously, my Lulu is not vegan.
today's plan is not that great...I am having tummy issues so going to keep it rice and applesauce and mild things. First time in four years, since going plant based, that my tummy is acting up. I had to leave work over an hour early yesterday...barely made it home. NO MORE DETAILS NECESSARY>
Hang in there Marilyn...it is hard to stick to healthy eating. For me, being a young 74, I think of it this way...I don't want to waste my remaining time on earth feeling crappy from eating food that I know is not good for me. It ruins a day...I don't have that many days left. I plan on making every day count. I don't want food wrecking any of those days.
Next Friday, I join the TGIF gang...so exciting. Making life deeeeeeeeeeelicious!
@Mihani I think I will pick up a watermelon this in the next couple days.
I do work today, my last Saturday, and then coffee with my sister and BIL tomorrow...then home and Monday off. And then...new schedule Tuesday.0 -
Ka'chava! Who is drinking it and how do you like it?1
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Your new hours sound perfect, Nanc! Hope your tummy is feeling better. Maybe there's a bug going around. You sound like you are bursting with energy despite it all though.
I finally got the lentil soup going. Yay me! I have been in a state of inertia when it comes to my personal life. I use it all up for work and have nothing left by the weekend, and then I'm usually working the weekends too. But I came home from the office today determined to get it done. Took me like all of 30 minutes to chop everything and get it in the pot. Need to keep that in mind for next time I am procrastinating.
Checking in while soup simmers then I'll cut up a cantaloupe I bought yesterday. I haven't cut into the watermelon yet. The cantaloupe smells really ripe so I want to use it up first. Also need to slice up a bunch of bananas and freeze for smoothies. I just like a few slices in smoothies otherwise that's all I taste is banana.
Thinking I'll wait until tomorrow to roast broccoli and mini peppers since I won't be eating them until then and they are only good for 3 maybe 4 days after cooking. I'm planning to work from home tomorrow so I can get laundry done and have some alone time.
I'm determined to stick to my plan this week. Cut out the junky stuff and get some exercise.
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Great job on the food prep @Mihani ...I am going to follow you on the bananas and smoothies.
Costco had the two pack blend jet on sale and I had been eyeing it...so that is what I would use at work.
So it would be oatmeal/easy lunch--Ezekiel sand or salad and then green smoothie for afternoon before heading home and then home for dinner.
today...Lulu goes for a groom and then over to my sister's for coffee.
coffee
Just Egg frozen folded with jam
tostadas
stir fry with tofu
apple with PB2
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I believe I mentioned it before that I love love love cooking. When I first switched from vegetarian to WFPBNO I struggled a lot. Not only did I have to relearn how to cook I had the most difficult time fully giving up cheese. My husband is omni and my daughter is vegetarian. I don’t believe in restricting them because I made a choice to eat this way. The temptations were everywhere all the time. It took me 2 years to completely give up cheese. 🥴 Now that I am completely vegan I feel much better than when I was having cheese every now and again. I never in a million years ever imagined I would be here, yet here I am and loving it.
I am always experimenting with new foods and recipes. The other night I pulled out the wok and made peanut noodles with broccoli, onions and edamame. I could have put in more broccoli but considering this was my first try at this it came out really good. My husband and daughter loved them too!
What are some of your favorite meals to make?
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Cool idea for the blend jet, Nanc. Hope you have a nice visit with your sister.
JNettie, I'm a "throw it in the pot or pan and see what happens" kind of cook too. I used to enjoy cooking a lot more, but lately it's just another thing I have to get done. That's why I have to prep ahead of time.
This week I am going to be out of the office by 5:30 at the latest so I can get home to treadmill and eat my salad a decent amount of time before bed.
The cantaloupe isn't great but a little better after sitting in the fridge overnight. Soup turned out great.
Third load of laundry in the dryer and two more to go. Catching up on all the bedding and towels today. Heading up to my desk to get some work done now.
Forgot to post my plan:
B - smoothie (baby spinach, chia/flax, frozen berries, frozen banana, plant protein powder, water)
L - lentil soup, cantaloupe
D - big ol' salad (lettuce, chickpeas, tomato, grapes, red onion, roasted broccoli and roasted mini-peppers, lemon tahini dressing)
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I think my smileys show up on phone and maybe tablets...let's try:
up early...Long Lulu Walk today and ADT comes for an install between 8-12
nice visit with my sister and BIL
coffee
just egg liquid, some kind of fruit
oats and stuff
stir fry veg, tofu and rice
PB2 and apple
Weight will be Friday on the first ... and that will be the final for the Accountable August Attempt...at the moment I have not reached my goal...but I do have four days to try and get there. Kinda screwed up my great Treadmill count...will make an attempt to right that ship as well these last four days of August.
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Hi! I typed a big comment and accidentally erased it last week. Boo.
Jnettie - thank you for all the beach pictures. I loved them.
Magic - I drink Ka’Chava about 2-3 times a week with blueberries and raspberries. It s too expensive for me to drink everyday but it keeps me full for a long time. Sorry about increased crime. We had ADT too plus Ring motion light cameras by our front, back and side door in SA. I never discipline the dogs when they bark at a noise. I praise them and they calm down. They say a dog barking I sometimes enough to deter burglars.
Mihani - Tht is my favorite type of smoothie. Lately I am adding a dash of turmeric and cinnamon.
Carla- I am o sorry about the dog problems. I wish I could talk Brooks into setting aside an emergency pet fund.
Marilynn - I am sorry to hear you are in stage 4 renal failure. It is hard when you need to be on a restrictive diet. This last year has been giving up a lot of favorites for me due to diagnosis of Menier’s disease, Celiacs , and the abdominal/ chest surgery. Gave up wheat, alcohol, coffee, chocolate, added sodium. To remain positive I focus on all the beautiful fruits and vegetables I can have. I am also trying to give up cheese. Gave up eggs and I really feel better without them.
I am reading a book Carla gave me called How No To Die by Michael Gregor. Reading about AGEs right now and how it affects our health.
The Botanic garden is 10 min from base and month of August dogs on leashes are allowed from 08:30-12:00. They have several children’s pools set up for them to jump in and get cooled off. I went yesterday and today. Card making workshop yesterday afternoon.
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I see the smiley, Nanc! How was the walk?
Amazing pictures, Donna. That park looks wonderful. HNTD is one of my favorite books. I actually keep it in my nightstand and often read a little here and there when I go to bed for the evening. I was disappointed in the follow up book How Not to Diet... still some good info but it didn't flow as well and didn't seem to speak to me as much.
Day 2 on track and no salty snacky stuff. Lots of water and green tea. I have started drinking a cup of warm water with fresh squeezed lemon juice in the mornings before I have coffee, and have cut the coffee back to one cup. Admittedly, it's a big cup so probably technically two cups but who's counting?
Now to get out for a walk this evening. I borrowed Dr. F's ETL audio book from the library to listen to while I walk this week then I'll get back to novels. I enjoy the audio books more than I thought I would, but I definitely don't get as fully immersed in the story as I do when reading.
B - oats w/ chopped baby spinach, chia/flax, frozen berries and cherries, cinnamon, vanilla, water, a few walnut halves
L - lentil soup, cantaloupe
D - big ol' salad, 2 wasa crackers
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@JNettie73 Your noodle dish looks yum! I go through phases with my cooking and haven't been into it for a while. The urge will probably kick in when the fall weather hits.
Donna those are great photos. What a cool place to walk!
Just keep at it, Marylin. It is hard to stay on track but every bit you can do is great. One day at a time.
Mihani, I still haven't tried an audio book. I don't think I could stand it for fiction, but it might be okay for a refresher on ETL or Fuhrman like you are doing.
Today is day 4 in a row of walking for 30 minutes every morning on the treadmill. It isn't perfect but it is getting me back in the habit. I've been watching youtube videos while I walk and that works out great, especially when I get into the video and go for longer.
I woke up with some trouble breathing this morning. I can't think of what it would be other than the smoke from the forest fires. We have a week of rain in the forecast which I am looking forward to since everything is crispy dry here and it will hopefully help quench the fires and get the smoke out of the air.
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Oh geeze Carla, hope you are feeling better. When the air quality is bad I have a lot of trouble. I had asthma when I was young, and then I foolishly took up smoking in my teens and continued for many years, so my lungs aren't 100%.
Well done on the treadmill! I am finding I'd rather be outside lately, but when the weather is too extreme it sure is nice to have an alternative. I don't deal well with high heat and humidity.
How is Radar doing?
The audio books are an easy way to keep myself occupied and not dwell on work worries while I'm out walking. I realized last night that it's actually End of Dieting that I got from the library rather than the original ETL book. I'm not sure I ever read EOD. It's a lot of rehashing of course, but there's some new stuff too, and more about emotional eating and food addiction. I got in 1.6 miles last night while starting the book and will listen to more tonight when I hit the sidewalk.
Day 3 on track, no salty snacky. I think I had better freeze some of the lentil soup tonight. I made it on Saturday and there's a lot left.
B - oats with all the usual goodies
L - lentil soup, cantaloupe
D - big ol' salad, maybe some more cantaloupe
Time to eat my salad and I'll get out for a walk around 6:30. I am trying to keep at least 13 hours between dinner and breakfast.
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