@19shmoo69 - I have a meatloaf recipe that has oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs, but it's on paper so I can't easily share it.

Oh my peeps. Sorry for the silence. My son was suicidal and has been hospitalized for a couple weeks. I had to do a lot of driving for DIL since she doesn't have a license. He is going to be medically discharged. He feels like a failure, but I told him he's given the Navy 7 years of his life already and those back-to-back deployments were awful. And, of course, I got sick. Been sick for 2 weeks now, but thankful it's down to basically just the cough. And to top all of this off...Hunter is pregnant again! Oh man! This puts her due date one week before Byron turns 1! Life is chaos. I'm hangin' on by a thread.

@DrewsAnna The pink hair is so fun! You're gorgeous 🧡

@trooworld thanks! I thought they would be added to the regular spreadsheet as there's a spot on there 🙃 But this works too!
Edited to add: I just noticed they're on the team spreadsheet now also! I'll keep tracking on the one you made as it might be easier to copy over to the team one from there than digging through posts x

@Katmary71 I have a background in the beauty industry, and even though I'm now a graphic designer, I still work primarily with the beauty industry (branding, product packaging, etc), so it definitely helps with connections to find good products and get raw ingredients (without spending a small fortune). I've done coffee scrubs in the past and love them - but I'm not sure if it would be on the skin long enough for any caffeine to be absorbed. But I can get anhydrous caffeine or a concentrated oil, both of which would mix in to shea butter well. And microcurrent facials are amazing! I actually have a little device that does RF, HiFu, and EMS, and EMS is similar to microcurrent. I just need to start using it regularly, but it comes down to never having enough time.

@vegan4lyfe2012 giant hugs 🧡 glad to hear you're on the path to getting better, it's always hard when everyone around you needs your care, but then you get run down yourself. I hope your son gets the help he needs, he obviously already has an amazing support system!

Username: FushiaKat
Weigh-In Tuesday
SW: 245
Maintenance Goal 135 - 140
Weeks in maintenance 41 of 52

PW: 138.4
CW: 137.8

Yay, another week in the green for me. Since I was gaining, I stopped eating cheese for a week and now I'm down a little bit. I love cheese!
I did get out and do some yard work early in the morning before it got hot on Friday and Saturday, and last week I increased my step count by 1500 per day. Our Oleander's have grown thru our chain-link fence towards the empty lot beside them. I think that lot just sold so I want to get them trimmed back, it's a huge job. I filled up a giant Green Waste Can and I only did a little bit. I need to spray the palm tree seedlings again; they have spread all the way to the end of the back fence which is a long way on the neighbor side. I sure hope they appreciate us keeping down the seedlings in their lot. Who knows they could want to start a Palm Tree farm and then I would be in trouble.
My rib is feeling so much better, it did hurt to breathe and drive too. But I'm having horrible brain fog due to the strange flare I'm having.
It's Halloween Contest building time again so I'm working on my entry. Tomorrow is my annual eye check exam and maybe new glasses. I'm not looking forward to it since my prescription is so difficult. I always think to myself that they do eye exams and glasses for a living it should be a walk in the park for them, instead of hassling me because I'm not super easy. They should have a tv commercial that say's "near sighted in one eye, far sighted in the other, do you need distance, reading and computer glasses, we got you covered.

@laurelfit57 I was so happy to see you return. I wondered what happened to you and if you still were in Maintenace. Your garden looks great!

Steps for Spooky October
Oct 1: 16043
Oct 2: 16349
Oct 3: 19025
Oct 4: 16314
Oct 5: 15773
Oct 6: 15563
Oct 7: 15555
Oct 8: 16609
Oct 9: 16685
Oct 10: 16040

Name: Neon_Ninja
Weigh In: Wednesday
PW: 173.8
CW: 173.8

Not too bad despite the hectic week, as I thought I had gained a few pounds. We're off finally to visit our respective moms, one is 100 years old, and one is 90, lol. Will try to get onto the site with my phone but it's so old I can't get the MFP app --we'll see what I can do to log in because I'd hate to miss my streak and to read all the comments. If I'm not by a scale next Wednesday will weigh in as soon as possible.

@vegan4lyfe2012 : Sending out a huge hug. You're definitely in my thoughts--please take care!

@vegan4lyfe2012 I'm sorry to hear about your son, but glad he gets to go home. I've been through similar with a family member and it is very stressful! I hope you feel better soon.
@laurelfit57 your perennial bed looks good! You put a lot of work into it!
@Neon_Ninja 90 and 100!! You have some good genes in your family. Just use the website to keep tracking. Sometimes I find it easier than the app.

Trying to eat a bit healthier today. Yesterday was my uncle's funeral so food was mostly sandwiches and pizza and dainties. I didn't even track as there were so many little things throughout the day that I ate.

It was a stressful day for all, but I managed my nightly walk and was conking out on the couch earlier than usual. After my phone fell out of my hand the 2nd time from dozing off, I finally decided to get up and go to bed. I'm jumping into the weekly challenge a bit late, but will see if I can keep on top of that.
Have a good day!

@trooworld the layout, or the total/average? Let me know and I can get yours set up the same!

@micaroo4 you're killing it with the steps! How do you get so many in a day?!

@ambersway I think I joined! I haven't downloaded the app just yet, did it on my computer. Do you need the app?

@steffibabiie Oh that's perfect, sounds like you have a lot of knowledge to be able to make your own skincare. Your device sounds awesome! I know what you mean, with the micro current machine I'm supposed to be using it every day and it's hard to do that. I was going through old photos earlier on my phone to delete for more room and came across one with a list of foods to help increase collagen production so I'm going to list them quickly: “foods rich in vitamin A like carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots and eggs; green leafy vegetables like kale, spinach, and broccoli; Onions and garlic as sulfur is important for cartilage production; berries for antioxidant protection; Vit C like in oranges, bell peppers, strawberries; nuts like almonds, walnuts, legumes, and seeds as they're high in amino acids; Bone broth as it's high in amino acids which are collagen building blocks.”

@laurelfit57 Oh Vannie, Mommy needs some fun time on here please allow it! My cats were such a pain doing the charity meeting minutes, it's like they're jealous I'm involved in something else so they lay on my paperwork or stand in front my of computer. I'm consulting with a neurosurgeon tomorrow, most of my discs are herniated or bulging and there's one bulge in the neck that's compressing my spine which is probably why I feel crushed from the chest down. It would be amazing to not feel that way! I love your perennial bed and Vannie posing! You just dealt with why I grow in containers, I'm surrounded by oak trees, I'm sure that was exhausting! Dealing with all the bark and dirt wouldn't be easy either, those grasses should be doing great next year and all the good compost will have sunk in. Great job on Thanksgiving, you'll get through this week!

@FushiaKat Congrats on being in the green, I'm glad you're down but know you must be missing the cheese! It's very nice of you to clean up the palm tree seedlings, I'm sure your neighbors appreciate it, you know if one grew over there you'd probably hear about it but otherwise they may not know how many spring up. I've been kicking myself over oak trees I could've pulled out before they got too big as you're fined here for removing them. Good luck with the eye check!

@DrewsAnna You brave woman, I was close to going to Costco but went to the nearby grocery store then browsed on Amazon, I was good about getting stuff I wanted but didn't totally need. Clothes everywhere are so expensive I'm planning on Costco for that though they seem to attract cat hair quite a bit now. The chicken-cauliflower bake sounds awesome. I'm hoping your weigh-in isn't too bad!

@micaroo4 You're doing amazing with those steps, wow!

@Neon_Ninja I hope you're able to at least log in to not lose your streak! Maybe one of your Mom's will have a computer or newer phone to access? I hope the trip goes well!

@trooworld Oh no definitely rest your feet, I hope you're feeling better soon. How fun I know the Halloween display case will be awesome, you have a great eye! I'd love to see it if you're up for sharing!

@megnolia82 I'm sure after getting sick again adding new foods is scary, try one thing at a time and see how it goes, hopefully you'll be healed and eating what you want soon! I guess in a way being limited makes eating less calories easier but agree it's not the long-term answer. Do you still have that bloated uncomfortable feeling or are you starting to feel better? My friend and I were talking about that today how when you're on antibiotics it causes other issues, I'm drinking cranberry juice and eating yogurt to hopefully not have issues on either end and drink kombucha a few times a week.

@sleepygirl79 Yesterday sounds like a sad day, I'm sorry for your loss. One day won't set you back in the long run, you got this and glad you're jumping into the challenge.

Hi friends! I've been sleeping in a little later especially as my allergies have been pretty bad lately. The charity president was upset last night so we talked on the phone a little late which was another reason I slept in. I think I talked about this, the volunteer appreciation night this weekend the president is excited about all the little things she has planned and she doesn't collect a salary either so I didn't want her volunteering to fall through the cracks and I asked the board to chip in for a gift. It's a little awkward as her and her boyfriend have a tense relationship and she loves being with her son so we're doing a mother/son movie gift, her boyfriend will be there which will be a little odd. Anyway all but one person pitched in and I was trying to find a physical Cinemark gift card, they're on sale on Amazon today but only ecards then possibly at Costco but I'm not up for handling Costco. Worked out and got some stuff done around the house, not much else is new. Have a great Thursday!

DrewsAnna
Weigh in Wednesday
PW 156.5
CW 155.9

Spooky October Steps 10/10 11,184
@trooworld I went to the spreadsheet and set up a tab, but I couldn't bookmark it. How do I bookmark it so I can get back to it easily?

Thankfully, I lost 0.6 lbs. I was really surprised and very thankful.

@broncobuddee @trooworld Is it alright to weigh in 1 day early next week on Tuesday instead of Wednesday? The concert is on Tuesday, so a Wednesday weigh in would definitely not work to my advantage.

I made 2 complete meals, got them portioned and put in the freezer. Thankfully, I'm not going to be in the kitchen very much the next couple of days because, I'm sure tired of being in the kitchen.

Y'all have a great evening.

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@broncobuddee @trooworld Is it alright to weigh in 1 day early next week on Tuesday instead of Wednesday? The concert is on Tuesday, so a Wednesday weigh in would definitely not work to my advantage.

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Tuesday is fine!

Steps for Spooky October
Oct 1: 16043
Oct 2: 16349
Oct 3: 19025
Oct 4: 16314
Oct 5: 15773
Oct 6: 15563
Oct 7: 15555
Oct 8: 16609
Oct 9: 16685
Oct 10: 16040
Oct 11: 15318

I'll try to put it on the spreadsheet tomorrow, but I'll keep posting here.

@laurelfit57 It will be mostly greens (Swiss chard, lettuce, then radishes and root veggies). Some of the markets will close with fall and reopen in spring, there's two different companies that run them and one goes year-round. My favorite market is a year-round one and it's larger. I think we come on at the same time too, I noticed a missed a few posts the other night. I'm so happy you're back I missed you, do you still have the Vannie-like instructor? The dinner theater sounds awesome, glad to hear how well you did with the food! Boy that melon looks amazing. I hope your back feels better!

@DrewsAnna That's right your Pink concert is coming up, that should be awesome! Great job on the meal prepping, I think I'm going to do some of that soon.

@Cornanda Thanks for sharing, I turned on a notification for it, I don't recall ever doing any of her videos so she snuck by me somehow.

@trooworld Aw I absolutely adore that photo of the pups! Shoot I was hoping they would come to like each other, I know that must be very frustrating for you. Jasper's being a pain again but I really don't want him on Neurontin so we'll see how it goes. I hope that foot is feeling better soon!

Hi friends! Stressful day, I couldn't sleep last night worrying about the appointment today. The surgeon thinks the worst issue is above my previous two fusions and is actually getting me in fast to have it fused. I spent a few hours waiting for a cancellation at my GP's office for an EKG but no luck so I'm going to urgent care tomorrow. If I'm able to do that my fusion will be a week from Monday so FINALLY something is going fast if I can get all the pre op stuff done. Ate horrible today, I'm a little panicked at all I have to get done but had this part of the month open as an MFP friend was going to visit but we're postponing it. For some reason I can't insert anything on this document program and lost the rest but I'm getting some stuff done for the charity's volunteer Sips and Sweets appreciation night and making the final cake, I'm excited to pull out the gift for the president she's not expecting from all of us, it's been fun doing all this stuff on the down low for her but of course not everyone pitched in and I spent more than planned. Have a great Friday gang!