@Katmary71 – A vanilla “Mother Jar” is the first jar that you put the vanilla beans in and alcohol (I did vodka). When you take some out, you add a few beans here and there along with more alcohol to replace what you took. Mine’s only been going for a few years. Some people I’m online friends with have had theirs for decades! I’m so sorry about the charity, but that was a smart decision. You don’t want to be legally responsible for their misdeeds. Enjoy the time off and get caught up on the books you’ve been wanting to read. Oh – and I hope this roommate works out…she sounds like a keeper. Awesomesauce on winning the grant! I’d want to be petty, too, so good job on taking the high road. Dang that’s a big gang of turkeys!!!

@baodell17724 – You did a better job than me. I ate an entire bag of gingersnaps 2 separate days this week. Why are they such spicy goodness?!?

@askewcr – So glad you were able to recharge in the Smokey Mountains. Sounds like the perfect getaway.

@morenin – My daughter has been having issues with her current bipolar medicine, too. Lab work shows she’s well below the therapeutic amount, but her psychiatrist is out of the country for another 10 days. Super sucks all around. I hope you get your Rx cocktail figured out quickly.

@DrewsAnna – How awful. I hope your body adjusts soon. Changing injection days is a smart idea.

@trooworld – Cookies are a delicious alternative

@TeresaW2024 – I hope Joe is doing better. I’m pretty annoyed with myself for the lack of progress, too. We’re gonna get through this season, tho. Making a plan is something I need to sit down and focus on, too.

@FushiaKat – Sorry about all the house issues going on, but that trike totally makes up for it!

Woot Woot to everyone losing! Hugs to everyone struggling right now.

I was cleaning up my phone pictures last night…deleting lots of old screenshots. Came across one from October 2015 where I had posted on FB that I lost 45 pounds in 6 months. Trying not to let it depress me. I need it to motivate me…proof that I can do it again. I know a lot of my problems stem from not being strong enough to tell Hunter NO when she makes food. It’s pretty rare now for her to make healthy meals. I know it will be better when I’m living alone again since I just won’t bring that crap into the house to begin with. But she and hubby still haven’t been able to get approved for an apartment and it feels like I’m never going to be able to change my situation. So angry with myself that, as a single parent all those years, I built up a huge mound of credit card debt that I’m still whittling away at. Gonna take me another 2 years if I can keep on the Dave Ramsey path. Otherwise, I’d just find myself an apartment and give them my house. Just to have peace again. I’m so sorry to dump on you all here. Thanks for listening.

What's your win for the past week?
There were 3 times I wanted to stop for fast food, but didn’t.
What are you actively working at improving this coming week?
Not eating junk just because it’s in front of me.
How are you feeling? Physical issues? Motivated? How are you feeling, mentally? Strong, average, stressed, depressed?
Physically, I’m really hurting (ankles and knees). Mentally, I’m also hurting…sad, depressed, stuck.
What is your mindset going into the holidays? Are you going to gain, lose or stay the same?
I’m going to do my best to not gain. If I lose, that would be great…but maintaining will be satisfying, too. I’m going to try focusing on conversations during meal time and eat slower.

@Katmary71 I posted my weigh in on Monday - it was 208.3. To answer your question, I'm not doing guided meditation, just setting the timer and sitting silently

2 days of counting calories and meeting my cal target!

Only got a minute, but wanted to say:

@FushiaKat - your trike is gorgeous! Glad you are enjoying it!

Lisa

@FushiaKat Your trike is soooo cool!! What a fun way to get around. Ugh to plumbing problems. I hope you get it all straightened out. Did you have a lot of damage from the water? And with winter coming you definitely want a good working generator. That is something I wish we had.

@vegan4lyfe2012 I have old pics that could really send me into a depression too. But we can’t let that happen! Use those photos as motivation but don’t forget to love yourself right where you are at now. I will pray for a Christmas miracle that Hunter and her family find their own place and get out of yours.

@micaroo4 Great Thanksgiving advice!

@trooworld The monitor has video and motion detector so I will know if he gets up. I can’t wait to test it out! Your Thanksgiving dinner sounds wonderful!


Good morning, and happy Thanksgiving Eve! I don’t have much today other than working out and doing a little housework. I’m working on the church’s Christmas graphics and need to finish them so we can kick off Advent this Sunday. Our Thanksgiving will be super low-key tomorrow. We decided we didn’t want a traditional dinner. Instead, I will make curry chicken salad on croissants and pimento cheese with crackers. My niece is making us an apple cheesecake pie, and there might be a little drinking and some egg nog.

Whoo hoo, happy, happy dance 💃 😄 😊

I did my injection yesterday because, I forgot I'm going to a concert on Sunday and didn't want to feel bad for the concert. However, I don't feel as bad as I have the last couple of weeks.

I finally figured out the c2c and I have started a new project. My SIL is going to love it.



It's a maple leaf 🍁 😄😉😉

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Wednesdays
PW: 289.6 lbs
CW: 286.6 lbs

I almost feel like it is humanly possible to lose weight after 10 years of trying.

I know I'm not really communicating or contributing much here, but just knowing that y'all are here for me and that we're a team makes a HUGE difference

Happy Thanksgiving
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@Katmary71 I posted my weigh in on Monday - it was 208.3. To answer your question, I'm not doing guided meditation, just setting the timer and sitting silently

2 days of counting calories and meeting my cal target!

I do have it must've been destracted when I did that! I'm going to go check and see if you're in two spots just in case.

Edited to add we lost one of our Wednessday loggers and I accidentally put you sorry!

@bobboyardee We're happy you're here as part of our team and look forward to your posts! Happy Thanksgiving!

@micaroo4 Happy Thanksgiving! Great tips thank you!

@morenin I hope the sleepiness wears off in time, less hungry is a good side effect!

@lisalisa123 High 5 great weigh in!

@AmbersWay Glad to see you I was getting worried!

@DrewsAnna What concert are you going to? I love the c2c!

@Teresa@2024 It sounds like you'll have a wonderful Thanksgiving, that pie sounds delicious! Aw that's very sweet to be thinking of what Joe would like. Yes those are turkeys, lol! That's a great idea to get a monitor, I love you including him in the idea to be part of the solution.

@trooworld Yum I wish I was coming to your house I bet you have the best Thanksgiving meal (it all sounds good but I know you and you cook yummy recipes!). Happy Thanksgiving! No problem on the coffee ads I'm very tempted but need my money for gifts right now. Turkeys! Thank you for the congrats on the grant I'm really excited even though I won't be using it. Oh no I HATE when there's a long chill or baking time! When I made a Crumbl cooikie dupe recipe I hadn't realized you only cook 4 cookies at a time it took all day. The Armenian pastry last year had a 24 hour chill time. Sometimes more trouble than they're worth (I bet your tart would taste amazing though).

@vegan4lyfe2012 I'm going to have to try that vanilla Mother Jar, I know Trader Joe's has vanilla beans on sale. Is the alcohol bourbon? I struggle with gingersnaps/gingerbread/molasses cookies (just made some for Thanksgiving), they ARE so good! Hugs I'm sorry things are taking so long with Hunter and her husband.

@Cornanda It's funny when I go for allergy shots there's been one or two turkeys near my car but never THAT many! I hear the wild ones don't taste good but they definitely startled me and had me laughing.

@FushiaKat That trike is gorgeous! I'm so glad you're getting more comfortable with it five years is awesome! Oh no I hope the plumbing issue is solved how frustrating. Happy Thanksgiving!


Think I finally caught up! As I said in the Weigh In Update post I'm going to share the Member Spotlight this weekend so it isn't lost in any holiday posting. Had my dental cleaning followed by a couple hour break and my hair appointment. My neighbor texted me to see if I had any heavy cream and since I was out and about I stopped and got her some and we visited for a bit (she has back issues too and wasn't feeling well). We're planning to see Wicked this weekend. I made molasses cookies to take tomorrow and they're so good I'm trying not to eat them! I had my pain clinic appointment yesterday and am down 3lbs but needed to start steroids, as for my plan I'd like to not gain but plan to enjoy the good stuff. Have a great Thanksgiving and Thursday team. I'm thankful I have such a wonderful group of friends here.

@TeresaW2024 Oh that's perfect. I'm glad you got it. Thank you! Your Thanksgiving dinner sounds good, too! I love curry chicken salad. YUM to the pie and egg nog! Have fun!

@DrewsAnna Congrats on the loss! I'm glad you are feeling less side effects. Maple leaf LOL! Cool!

@Lislisa123 Congrats on the loss, woot woot! Love the pic!

@bobboyardee Great! If you get a chance, what is the key to what you are doing right now? What is making the difference?

@Katmary71 I have to say we do have a nice Thanksgiving! Oh how funny about the turkeys! Oh gosh that all sounds like a lot of work (the desserts)! Yeah the tart would have been good and maybe I'll make it in the future sometime. I'm glad you are waiting on the Member Spotlight so as many people can see it as possible. I hear Wicked is really good. Congrats on being 3 lbs down! I'm thankful for this group, too!

Hi all. I did no prep last night. DH spatchcocked the turkey and then dry-brined it so that is out of the way, we just need to roast it. I needed some coffee before starting on prep work. I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

Looking forward to my son visiting and a yummy meal. DH grills our turkey. Last night he said he needed smoker chips, then we sat down after dinner and forgot. There are NO grocery stores open today!

Oh well.

Lisa

askewcr
Weigh in Thursday
PW 245.9
CW 246.1

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Enjoy your day!

Note to self: Moderation is key! Blessings!!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy yourselves.

Happy Turquoise Friday!!