NON WW & WW NEWBIES, OUR NEW LIFE, THE START OF SOMETHING WONDERFUL

Hello all I got back in last night from the South. So happy to get out of there before the hurricane hit and maybe I would be delayed. We went to Savannah and then Charleston and drove back to Savannah yesterday morning. Flight was delayed for almost 3 hours but we got out of there and because of the storm systems had bad turbulence most of the flight. Lots of praying going on. About an hour ago I read Savannah was having a tornado sirens go off. Glad to be back in MN. I went to the gym for 30 min and walked on the treadmill and made a black bean butternut squash stew. Proud of myself because usually I have a day of rest after a trip and THEN I start back on healthy habits.

@trooworld I hope you don't get sick. I love that owl. You are so talented. Your soup sounded good and healthy. I'm eating some sweet and sour turkey meatballs over white rice. It turned out so good. I originally bought a sugar-free orange ginger marinade for another recipe but then didn't use it. So I used that with a little soy sauce added and added the baked meatballs to that.

I joined a walking club with some of my friends the other day. So it really has made me get in my steps when I didn't really want to. I went to the gym again to get on the treadmill and hit my goal. It's only a 5000 goal right now while I'm at my daughter's since her apt is so small. It's like 5 steps from living to kitchen and then another 5 steps to the bedroom. lol

I hope you all are making good choices

@theslightedgeforever Thanks, I hope I don't either but I feel like I am. I've been taking Zicam in hopes it at least shortens it. Oh, thank you! I had fun making it. It was a little difficult to make but not too bad. The soup was good and healthy! Sweet and sour turkey meatballs sounds good. Did you make up the recipe or is there one you can share? Was it just the marinade and soy? Yummmm. That's great you joined a walking club, awesome! I used to live in an apartment like that before we bought this condo. It was so small and we were constantly tripping over each other lol. I am not making good choices, it was my birthday and the junk is kind of fizzling out but it's still around.

@fabgeekmom Thank you! I think I am getting sick. I can feel it coming. Good job with the swim. I'm glad that's all you got from the hurricane. My younger brother is in SC and his power is out. He said it will probably be out for days.

Hi all. I can't believe I'm getting sick again. I've been taking Zicam but it's still coming on. Hopefully it at least shortens it. Yesterday, we had an open house at work and I had to put my "public face" on all day. It was rough lol. By the end of the day, I just wanted to go home and crash so that's pretty much what I did after dinner. Today, I have to pick up groceries at Sam's Club and actually go into the store at Walmart and the local produce store. I just want to lay on the couch lol. That's what I intend to do after shopping.

Water yesterday: 83.5 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@trooworld I hope the Zicam works. It’s hard putting on a “public “ face when you don’t feel good. Good luck with the shopping. Hi, all. It’s sunny today and I’m going for a walk. I’ll do my strength workouts, too. Tonight DS is grilling hotdogs and hamburgers, plus making coleslaw. I want both so I may skip the bun. I’m also going to slice some tomatoes and onions. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

@fabgeekmom I have two bags of mashed potatoes in the freezer. I think I'm going to make a shepherds pie with some ground turkey and then maybe use the other to thicken up a soup. Obviously no one but me is eating mashed potatoes. lol I need to quit making them. I'm glad you didn't get anything other than a bit of rain. NC really seems to be hit hard. People are still trapped because bridges and roads are gone. Some whole neighborhoods have been washed away. Just helps us remember to be grateful for what we do have. Speaking of your hubby's boot, my ds finally got out of his boot but has been wearing an ankle support brace when he walks because it still needs some support while it finishes healing. His ankle is really weak he says. He wants to go rock climbing again.

@trooworld I used the recipe below for the meatballs. I halved the recipe since it was just the three of us instead of salt I used Weber's Gourmet Burger seasoning from Walmart. After baking the meatballs I put them in a pan and poured the sauce over them The whole bottle and then added some soy sauce to taste. About 4-5 shakes. Sorry about your brother. Hope he gets power back soon. How are you feeling today? Hopefully the Zicam will work soon.

https://lilluna.com/easy-homemade-meatballs/#wprm-recipe-container-98420

https://walmart.com/ip/G-Hughes-Sugar-Free-Orange-Ginger-Marinade-13-oz/401592019?classType=VARIANT&from=/search

@cbabie Heat wave huh? Shall I bring some cooler weather with me? I hope they figure out what's wrong with your knee. Have you thought about doing chair aerobics? They have some on YouTube. Don't I have the best stories? At least I haven't had snakes on a plane yet.

So I did my 5000 steps again today. My stress fracture is hurting again. I might end up buying me a foot support if this continues. I figure people play football with taped up ankles and such. No excuses right?

@cbabie Oh my, well at least you will get some answers (I hope!). 112??? Some fall you are having lol. Thank you!

@fabgeekmom It seems to be working. It really is hard to do that when you don't feel good. I bet that walk in the sun felt good. I hope you enjoyed dinner.

@theslightedgeforever I love mashed potatoes, I'd eat them! Thanks for the recipe, sounds yummy. I love the G Hughes sauces. Thanks, I need to check on him today. I will tell about how I am feeling below but short answer: better! Good job with your steps. How often does your walking club meet? I'm sorry about your foot/ankle.

@anxietyfairy Hi and welcome! I agree that MFP is pretty straightforward.

Hi all. I am feeling much better but I still have a stuffy nose. I'm still taking the Zicam. Yesterday afternoon, I felt well enough to go out and about. We went to an antique mall and for coffee. I may go to water aerobics today, I'm not sure. I made porcupine meatballs last night (called that because you put raw white rice in them and as they cook, the rice pokes out). The best part though was the sides I made: I made up recipes for both sides. I made brussels sprouts in the air fryer with some balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper, and a teaspoon of sugar. I also made these sauteed golden potatoes that were super good.

Water yesterday: 20 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@trooworld I posted yesterday but I see it didn’t post. I’m glad you are feeling better. Hi, all. Not much happened yesterday. My daughter came over and put chicken and other ingredients in our slow cooker. Later in the afternoon we realized that the slow cooker was dead. DS put the food in the oven but I didn’t think it was safe to eat. So DD ordered pizza which everyone enjoyed. DS made a salad. I only ate 2 slices. Today is a swim day. I have chicken that I’m going to marinate and then air fry plus yellow squash and rice.

@cbabie Wow, that’s really hot! And waiting for tests is frustrating.

@anxietyfairy Welcome to the group! I think find the easiest option for tracking consistently. I think the in-person meetings would make me more accountable with the weigh in. Too bad they are closing them.

@trooworld My walking club is only online. We use what's app and all we do is post our number of steps. You are allowed to post an emogi on other's steps but no chit chat to the group. Some of them don't like that rule. lol Yesterday I had a whole 577 steps. No that's not a typo. I didn't leave the apartment and evidently didn't move around alot. I'm still dealing with my top of my foot hurting. It flares up once in a while which is now.

@fabgeekmom Too bad about the chicken. I'm not as paranoid about food as @cbabie I'd be fine but I'm sure my hubby wouldn't. He always seems to have stomach problems and then blames it on me. lol

@cbabie I like instant mashed potatoes better than the real things. No idea why. Hopefully you'll get some answers about your knee so you can get back to some real exercise.

@theslightedgeforever That’s too bad about your foot. I may have missed a post. Are you getting treatment for it? @anxietyfairy A lot of meetings are also closing in the States. There used to be one really close to where I live but now they are too far. @trooworld I have worn a heart monitor before and it was a pain. Hopefully you’ll get good results. Hi, all. It was dreary today but a lot cooler so my walk was nice. I cooked pork chops, asparagus and potatoes for dinner. DD brought pumpkin spice Oreos for dessert. They were okay but not to die for. I prefer the chocolate ones.

@trooworld I hate weeks with lots of doctors’ appointments! But you’re getting a lot done so that is good. Hi, all. Today is a swim day. I’m making marinara sauce with turkey sausage over polenta tonight. I’m loosely following an ATK recipe.

@cbabie Wow, cassettes! That must be special to have one of your dad preaching. Sorry about the knee. Yes, kids are messy.

@fabgeekmom Yes, it's been annoying lol. Good job with the swim. I hope your dinner was good.

@cbabie Your knee sounds awful. I'm sorry about that. Can you still listen to the cassettes? Do you have a player? That's fun that you found one of your dad preaching. I wonder what the infusion is for. I hope you get that call about the MRI soon. Yes, I have been quite annoyed this week lol. And on top of that, I can't drink coffee this morning or eat anything. I just want to relax, too. Oh my, an EEG with a baby, that would be hard.

@theslightedgeforever Ah I see. That must have been nice to sit and read. No, the holter was not fun. Some of the electrodes came off and I had to randomly place them back on. I guess I should have called them but I didn't want them to tell me to come in. I hope I can get through the tests, too. Ooh a trip, fun! I hope you are going somewhere exciting. You went to the gym for 30 mins, that's great. That's good you did your walking club. That's a long day for your daughter. No, waiting is no fun.

Hi all. Today's medical appointment is a nuclear stress test that lasts 3-4 hours. I'm groggy because I can't have any caffeine, not even decaf coffee or decaf tea. I'm ready for the weekend already.

Water yesterday: 87.3 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@fabgeekmom It is. I drink a lot of caffeine, too. It's nice to not have to cook. That's really nice of your SIL.

Hi all. I have an appt with my primary care doctor to see about getting a cortisone shot for my knee as it still bothers me. I haven't been to the zoo in many months because of my knee and I'm hoping I can get back to going on a regular basis. We are going to see a band at this fancy cocktail lounge tonight. I guess I'll have to find something to wear that is on the dressier side. I know we probably won't feel like going when it's closer to leaving but I already bought the tickets. It should be fun.

Water yesterday: 74.8 oz

My phrase for the year: "New year, new me!"

@trooworld I hope these are the last of your tests. I would hate to have to go without caffeine. I've done that nuclear stress test. Did you go out and enjoy the band? I'm that way sometimes asking myself why did I commit to an event when really I just want to stay home. LOL Have you been tracking your food?

@fabgeekmom Too bad your chef is gone. lol Thank God for leftovers. I have set off the alarm cooking turkey burgers. I was here in this apartment last year and I kept thinking oh no what if the sprinklers go off. Now I just airfry them. No smoke.

@cbabie I was thinking maybe your tore your ACL in your knee or the meniscus.

I'm leaving tomorrow and will be gone for 2 weeks so my check ins will be spotty. Sometimes I'm so busy I just plain forget. I went to the gym yesterday and today. Today was treadmill and weights. My body is tired. I couldn't get all my reps in for my 2 sets. I was getting about 1 1/2 sets. But I lifted to muscle failure so there's that. Today right when I went to turn on my Apple watch for a workout I noticed it was dead. So my walking club will get another low number. I'm going to post a dead battery gif since I can't talk and make my excuses. lol My goal is to maintain my weight the next two weeks.