Thanks for getting December started, Nanc.

I made a big pot of half red and half purple rice yesterday and a batch of pickled onions so salads are easy this week. Will be lettuce, chickpeas, rice, onion, a bag of steamfresh veggies, tomato, a spritz of bragg's and some nooch. Figure on dividing it out between lunch and dinner. Still going to be oats with all the usual goodies for breakfast.

Treadmill this morning 1 mile.

Just half a mile this morning. Didn't want to get out of bed. Salad made, having a juice (Green Thyme from Fresh Thyme) and a couple walnut halves for breakfast.

Really enjoyed the salad yesterday. The steamfresh veggies aren't so blah when they are all mixed in with other things and it sure makes it easy to have a big variety without a bunch of prep work or anything going to waste when I can't use up what I've prepped.

Nanc, you got me thinking about sweet potatoes. Haven't had those in a couple weeks. Will add to my grocery list.

Yay for no cataracts, Nanc, and making lots of juice.

Mile on the treadmill, salad packed up ready to head to work. Need to get back at some strength training in the evenings a few times a week. Going to look into tai chi also. I always enjoy that and it has been quite a few years since I have done it. There are a few places that offer classes around here.

Well, this was sad to hear but Chef AJ has lung cancer. She did a video about it and I watched part of it. Posting it here to share and also to watch the rest later. https://www.youtube.com/live/36XThEsfLCg

She is always so upbeat and inspirational.

Had a pretty decent day at work. Getting back to consistent treadmill in the mornings makes such a difference in how I feel all day. More energy, less stiff joints, better mood. Kind of makes me wonder why sometimes I slack off.

Nanc, I loooove japanese sweet potatoes. I just bake them, slice, and eat them plain. The slices seem like cookies so sweet and delicious. The skins aren't bad either, which is nice because I don't like the skin on regular sweet potatoes and always remove it after baking.

I haven't seen jicama lately, Nanc. Wish I could find some it's delightfully crunchy and sweet. Are you still sauna-ing? How's Miss Lulu?

I did great all week despite the stress and pressure at work. At least a mile every morning, so I'm well over my 5,000 step goal every day since I'm starting out 2,500 to 3,000 before I leave for the office. Lots of real food, no junky stuff. Some ezekiel toast or wasa crackers here and there were my only non veggie starches.

Worked really late tonight though. Didn't get home until after 7:00 and I am not even sure I want anything for dinner but maybe ezekiel toast. Mostly I just want to go to bed because I need to get back in early tomorrow. People off sick this week which isn't helping. End of the year is so busy.

I used to make tofu scramble all the time, Nanc, and for whatever reason haven't made it in a couple years. I should put that on my list of things to do soon.

Still love my oats, but I have found in the past that I do better if I save my starches for dinner.

I only spent about 5 hours in the office. Felt brain foggy and out of sorts. Going to take a nap now I'm home.

Good morning,

Overslept by a lot so I'm going in a little late. I know better than to hit the snooze. I usually sleep right through the reminders. Plus I was up late last night working on a file and I haven't been feeling 100% so probably an extra bit of sleep was what I needed.

Plan for today...
B - green juice, a brazil nut and a couple walnut halves
L - Dr. McD soup, apple
D - big ol' salad with beans and sweet potato added

I think we all get that way going into winter, Nanc. Keep on keepin' on is my motto!

Finally feeling more like myself this morning after not feeling well for several days. Back on the treadmill after skipping two days. I actually left work on time yesterday, came home and just about went straight to bed.

happy hump day!

Off to the dentist for a cleaning and then going into town to pick up our meals for the week. We're getting half orders lately because I've been having gal bladder issues so I am having as little fat as possible and there's no way to tell how much fat is in the prepared meals.

I'm getting lab tests done on Friday, just the twice yearly diabetes and thyroid check but I am sure my blood labs won't be good. The asthma related mold prevented me from exercising and now I'm totally out of the habit plus we are having a wet and dreary fall. I am hoping I can stay off additional meds and get myself back on track.

I hope you enjoy your new air fryer, Mihani. We love ours and use it every day.

Glad the sauna is working for you for the most part, Nanc.

Breakfast was an Ezekiel raisin english muffin with a raspberry fruit spread.
I will have some broth with veggies later today, and then I have some plant ravioli with a bit of pasta sauce ready for dinner.

Have a good one, gals!

Mornin' all, been a busy weekend so far and heading back to the office this morning. Plan to stop at the grocery on the way home to pick up more lettuce for the week, plus I'm low on frozen berries, and I want to buy some tofu to try in the air fryer and also planning some chickpeas. I have made crispy chickpeas in the oven a few times but they should be easier and faster in the air fryer.