@Neon_Ninja – Have you ever watched Attack of the Killer Donuts? It’s pretty funny! It’s free on Freevee, Plex, Tubi, etc…here’s the IMDB link: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4480398/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_6_nm_2_q_killer%20donu
@Katmary71 – I’m so glad you like my Halloween movie list. I’ll start working on it!
@trooworld – Thank you for the card with your own artwork on it! I knew it as soon as I took it out of the envelope I’m going to put it in a little frame for my desk at work – I love it!
@19shmoo69 – Yup…that turtle is definitely flying!
I saw my therapist yesterday and he had me retake the depression assessment since I will have been seeing him for a year in October. He said it was close enough. He also said he was curious because he’s seeing something else in my behaviors but didn’t want to sway me as I took it. My depression is better than what I scored a year ago. He then tells me he wants to test me for ADHD and told me why. I did some research when I got home and it’s like a lightbulb came on. The majority of behaviors (all but 2) are 100% me. It makes sense, tho. It’s why my brain goes 100mph with everything I need/want to do, but end up not being able to do ANYthing. There’s so much more, but I don’t want to jump the gun. We’ll see what happens when I take the evaluation in 2 weeks. In the meantime, I’ll keep on keeping on. Thanks for listening!

@19shmoo69 the turtle is most definitely flying. It's probably a ninja too.

@neon_ninja Jasper the Goaticorn is epic!

@vegan4lyfe2012 I have adhd, I wasn't diagnosed until around 22. I think a lot of women are diagnosed later as we're better at masking the symptoms or we don't display some of what society recognises as the trademark symptoms. Hopefully the assessment helps you get some answers and validation!

@trooworld I'm glad the sleep helped and you're feeling better today, go get em!

@Neon_Ninja Oh my gosh that goat is too cute!

@vegan4lyfe2012 That's interesting about your therapist and ADHD, I'm glad you're doing better than a year ago and whether you have ADHD or not I like your therapist trying to figure out ways to help you.

@19shmoo69 Looks like a flying turtle to me!

Hi friends! Been getting stuff done at home, did some stretch/strengthening in the morning then work and charity stuff. Not much else going on, did good with no junk today. Have an awesome Wednesday!

Good morning you wild and crazy cats 🙃 I come back after a couple days we’re here discussing mutant flying turtles hahahahaha.


We have a silver lining coming up that I’m pretty excited about. My son is beginning some orthodontic work next week with a palatal expander. There’s a long list of foods he has to avoid so I told him I’ll give up everything he has to give up. Namely candy, pop, hard and crunchy snacks etc.

Then my daughter and husband both said they are going to do the same thing! I’m really excited because it’s a situation that could be a crappy burden for my 8 year old to bear alone, but we’re going to tackle it as a family challenge. My husband and I drink a lot of Diet Coke (especially him) so this will be a great money saver as well as eliminating a lot of caffeine and aspartame we don’t need. Both kids are happy to give up trick or treating (my son chose not to go last year at 7!) but I always buy a lot of the boxed chocolate bars then gorge for weeks. So that’s a No No No!
Also no stockings stuffed with candy for Christmas, and no mountains of Easter chocolate.

My big problem is that a buy this stuff “for the family” but I save a stash to raid for weeks after each holiday. Basically from Halloween to Easter I find an excuse to have candy within arms reach at all times. (And my family is actually not too big on sweets so I end up finishing everything over time.)

I can’t wait to begin. The orthodontic work (this is the start of a year plus with many different interventions on the horizon) is a wonderful excuse to get our butts in gear, save some money and clean up our habits.

NAME: Neon_Ninja
WEIGH-IN DAY: Wednesday
PW: 176.4
CW: 175.2

I was all over the place this week as far as eating. I think I'm getting stressed because my husband is getting stressed for our family visits coming up in late September and October. Mine first then his, lol. Ah, family. Gotta love' em, right? Right?

@trooworld : Love the skirt! Not sure if it's the sequins or the shine, but it just makes me smile.

@megnolia82 : That is super supportive of your family to give up what your boy needs to give up for his dental stuff. Honestly, it sounds like a win-win, to me.

@vegan4lyfe2012 : Thanks for the link! I'll have to hunt down the movie because it sounds like something I'd watch, lol. You had a breakthrough (not sure if the word is right) in therapy! So glad he had you re-take the assessment and then talked about the ADHD test. I could feel your emotions coming thru the page--hope it shows clarity and what you can do about it. Sending ya some good vibes!

@19shmoo69 : Love the vid--it brought back memories. If you think about it, the TMNT's are so weird. I get that radiation turned them mutant, but I'm assuming they didn't talk when they were, um, regular turtles. So how did that occur? The they were so hip (for the time) and ate pizza. Hm, that radiation must have been some good stuff.

@trooworld love the skirt! It's so fun and happy!

@neon_ninja one of the best things I ever did for my mental health was move to other side of the world from my family. It's funny, our relationship is better than ever now! Good luck with the family visits 🧡

@Katmary71 make sure to take some time for yourself too!

I finally got my fitness area finished up yesterday (because my partner finally agreed to help with hanging the mirror). So in love with the space - which is good because I plan to be spending a lot of time there!

Good morning everybody!!!

@trooworld oh my gosh, that skirt is too cute!

@Neon_Ninja, @Katmary71 thank you now if the list of things to avoid is shorter than expected I think we’ll almost be disappointed since we’ve mentally prepared for a big lifestyle change. I don’t think it will hurt to go overboard but we’ll see what they actually tell us.

@865jessica oh no! What a huge let down I’m so sorry you’ve lost your support, that’s such a crappy scenario.

@steffibabiie so cool! What equipment do you have in your fitness space?

So I’ve kept really strictly on track this whole week - up until yesterday. Which wasn’t a huge blow out but it did end in quite a lot of sweet and salty popcorn. I deviated - I had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast and I found myself hungrier all day than I have been for the past couple weeks. I had two helpings of supper.
Up to yesterday I’ve been eating a couple tomatoes for breakfast, which I know is not super nutritionally sound but I tolerated it so well with my medication.


I don’t really understand why a more filling breakfast sets me up to eat more throughout the day but it’s always the case. If I skip breakfast I’m rarely hungry for the next few hours. If I eat something, especially something big like a bagel, I’m starving by 10am.

Anyway, I’m determined not to let one day of old habits set me back on a bad pathway.

Have a fantastic day everyone!

@megnolia82 I can't speak for Michigan but I looked at Walmart app for my area and it's available over the counter. Hope that helps

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 175.9
CW: 178.5

Weight held steady all week until an upwoosh after celebrating DD's bday last night. Still not happy about this.

Username: Trooworld
Weigh-in day: Friday
PW: 228.2
CW: 229.0

+0.8 lbs

@megnolia82 - add more fat, fiber and protein to your breakfast so that it digests slowly. On your oatmeal, add a handful of nuts and a tablespoon or 2 of ground flaxseed and/or chia.

Good morning, everyone! Busy next few days for me...after work today it's Vindication episode 4 at my daughter's, then tomorrow I have an online stamping event from 9am to 1pm, then run to the farm store to find hedge trimmers for son's Bday present, then take my mom down to see him for Birthday dinner. It's going to be a super long day. Then Sunday after church we are finally getting around to watching The Nun II. I read it was a little boring, but hey...we watched (and I own) all the others in the Conjuring Universe, so gotta keep going! I will try to make a conscious effort with my food choices. Hugs!