@19shmoo69 - WooHOO on your loss this week!

WEIGH IN UPDATE
Reminder To Weigh In Tomorrow To @vegan4lyfe2012 @bobboyardee @AnAbsoluteDiva @AustinRuadhain

Monday Weigh-in

PW: 187.8/Size 12

CW: 188.2/Size 12

GW: Size 4

WEIGH IN UPDATE
WEIGH INS DUE TODAY FROM @vegan4lyfe2012 @bobboyardee @AustinRuadhain
Reminder To WEigh IN Tomorrow to @TeresaW2024 @FushiaKat

@DrewsAnna That ham looks amazing! Congratulations on not buying jelly beans before or after Easter, wtg!

@trooworld Love how you’re reflecting on how yesterday’s adventure wouldn’t have been as easy before, you’re doing so well! The day sounds like a blast I love markets.

@sleepygirl79 , @Cornanda @trooworld Great job leading the pack ladies!

Hi friends! I hope everyone had a great Easter. Things were nice at my parent’s house, their friends are great and everyone was in a good mood. I went to Lowe’s this morning and got a bunch of garden soil and potting mix and got my hellobore and elderberry in and mulched the front yard and planted a bunch of flower seeds. Now for the weird thing I’ve told you all about how weird my neighbor that volunteers at the farm has been acting and how she flaked on lunch Friday. She stopped walking back from the farm to chat and let me know she owed me an apology as she’s been mad at me for months from a morning she texted me to go to the greenhouse and I didn’t see it until afterward (left the house at 6:30 because I couldn’t sleep then was busy at the greenhouse but texted her as soon as I saw it). She thought I did it on purpose and was being real mean to her (and telling everyone how mean I am) and decided today it may be as I say and not me being mean but meanwhile every time she asks me to do something and I can’t she “gets revenge” by standing me up or being rude if I ask her to do something. I know she’s been off (now I know why) so I’ve been extra nice but some of the things she said are really out there. I went to breakfast in the morning Sunday last week because her boyfriend was gone then I’m a jerk for not going to dinner at her house that same night when I never said I was going and had been saying no when our food came so that’s why she flaked for lunch? Having major medical insurance issues all day and this nonsense is just ridiculous, I’m planning to give her a wide berth for now on. Have a great Tuesday!

Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week:  Week 4
PW: 232.2
CW: 231.5
Loss/Gain: .7
LTD: 18.5

Time for me to catch up again!

@AustinRuadhain – What age are the scouts you supervise? One of my close friends does that for her sons and it sounds fun but stressful. Nice to read it went smoothly.

@Katmary71 – I am so sorry to read about your knee dying. How painful. I hope the advocate works hard and you’re able to get in to see a specialist quickly. Sounds like a good idea to cool it a little with the neighbor. I had a friend that was extreme like that and I finally just “broke up” with her. I was busy with being a single mom to my 3 children and this was when they were in Junior High/High School. I just didn’t have time for her unstableness. You need to take care of yourself and a hiatus may be what’s needed. I’m so sorry. Sucks that she’s a neighbor, so I understand it’s harder to steer clear. Hugs.

@trooworld – That Aperol sounds yummy! So glad you’re ok (from the earthquake). I’m sure your equilibrium was completely off-kilter. I’ve only experienced one earthquake in my life and it was very disorienting. It happened in the middle of the night and I woke up to the bed shaking. Utter confusion. On a happier note, I want a fresh pineapple now, but my pineapple corer/cutter thingy broke and I haven’t gotten a new one yet. I better get on it! Sucks about the office potluck, but it probably was for the best. Good for you for not eating things just because they were on your plate. That’s something I’m really working on right now. How awesome that you made a new friend and that you can chat about photography if there’s a lull. Love the pictures – the orange interior is my fave. As I was reading about your impromptu adventure, I thought to myself how wonderful it is that you’re not having the knee pain and can do all of that walking now. I’m so happy for you!

@TeresaW2024 – Recreating that photo would be hilarious! The earrings you chose for your bestie sound so pretty. I’m am so sorry to hear about your nephew’s girlfriend. I’d love to send her a thinking-of-you card. Message me her name and address if you want me to do that. I have a stamp set that is the cancer awareness ribbon I can use. So sad. Maggie Mae the Trash Taker LOLs

@kerritho – Let us know what you think of the Michael Mosely fast. I hadn’t heard of him, so I googled to read a little about it. Seems pretty straightforward.

@laurelfit57 – Hugs

@DrewsAnna – So glad to see you feeling better and out in nature. Love the wild flowers – they are so pretty! That tree is wild and what a gorgeous view of the mountains! Just looking at that picture makes me take a deep breath in. Enjoy your camping trip!

@bethanie0825 – Great NSV feeling your shape change!

@Cornanda – Glad to hear the boyfriend sounds like a good one. I hope it works out for your daughter.

@19shmoo69 – Nice drop!

@txcritter69 – Glad to hear there’s no side effects for the Wegovy!

Sorry I seem to have a problem with checking in on a daily basis. I’ve been making it on here weekly, but I’ll try to do a little more. I was really upset last week because my sister told my mom she was coming to visit her last Friday, but she didn’t want my mom to tell me because she didn’t want to see me. It was really upsetting. I’ve not done anything to her for her to treat me like that. My mom found out what the issue is. My sister has no relationship with her daughter or grandchildren. My niece cut my sister off a few years ago (for very valid reasons). My sister doesn’t want to see me because she’s jealous of the relationship I have with my children and grandchildren. It’s so sad. But at least I know it’s about her and not me. I really want to see my therapist and was scheduled to see him yesterday, but he was sick and I had to reschedule to next week. It’s been almost a month since I’ve been able to talk to him. Onto Saturday, tho. We all went to my son’s to celebrate Sophie’s 2nd Birthday and Easter. Everything was ok, but Syd had a bad attitude that just grated on my nerves. I did get a fun picture, tho. I call this “Easter Chaos 2025” hahahaha

I’m feeling a little better this week and bought lots of produce to make some slow cooker recipes. I’ll start with Sweet Potato Lentil Soup tomorrow. Tonight after work, I’m headed to Hunter’s to watch Byron and Brayden so Hunter and hubby can go out for dinner and a movie. Not sure what I’ll have for dinner tonight…gonna raid my daughter’s fridge like I’m a teenage babysitter LOLs. I hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

ICE BREAKER QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What was the last take-out meal that your ordered?
I picked up dinner yesterday, actually. A French baguette with vegan turkey, cheeze, garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and bell pepper. Warm and toasty. I regret nothing.

DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you have goals for the spring? If so, what are they?
My spring goal is to utilize as much fresh produce as possible from my local farmers.

2025 is MY year!

DISCUSSION QUESTION: Do you have goals for the spring? If so, what are they? Yes, mostly my spring goal is to get outdoors more! Walking, bicycling, birding, and gardening. Winter is so long, and spring is so short!

BobBoyardee 😎

Monday Check-In

Starting Weight: 214.7

Previous Week: 209

Current Weight: 209.2

[B]Lislisa123[/B]

Wednesdays

[B]PW:[/B] 274.5 lbs

[B]CW:[/B] 274.5 lbs

@AustinRuadhain Doing better is definitely a win!

@Cornanda Thank you! Good luck at the dentist hope it goes well.

@Teresa2024 That’s really nice of you to help your niece with a dishwasher. Hope the deep cleaning goes well today, some good music can make it fun.

@trooworld Thank you! Going to the beach with your photography friend sounds fun I hope to see some pics from it! I need to check out Budget Dermatologist thanks for the link. Your wraps sound delicious I still haven’t tried halloumi! I looked for it because of one of your recipes in the past without luck yet. I wonder if the appetite increase is from how much exercise you’ve been getting lately? It’s likely with all the walking you’re burning more than you think. I’m glad you’re still losing despite eating a little more. Hope work isn’t too hard today the days on little sleep are always tough. DO YOU HAVE GOALS FOR THE SPRING? IF SO, WHAT ARE THEY? Still losing weight, I haven’t been doing too great at it though. Been feeling like I need to make some changes about a lot of things and diet/exercise is one of them. I’m keeping up strength training and stretching and counting gardening as my cardio lately.

@vegan4lyfe2012 I agree with you I’m planning to distance myself from the neighbor. We’re both at the farm too and the mission there is more important than our situation so I’m not letting it cause issues in either. That’s very sad to hear about your sister I’m so sorry. I’m glad you can recognize it’s her problem and not you. Easter chaos fits that photo but so does lots and lots of love. I’d love to see your soup recipe that sounds delicious! Hope you have fun babysitting tonight!

@FushiaKat Oh no I hope you’re feeling better fast!! I hope your flare doesn’t last long too. Are the flowers ice plant? They’re beautiful. We had ice plant around the curb area growing up it IS real pretty.

Hi team! Wow lots going on the last couple days! I went to The Grange community garden last night to check on my plants. My Dad had helped me with the drip system and I’m thinking I’ll have to change the beds to soaker hoses but I don’t want to hurt his feelings since he helped me. My friend that runs the garden was there and we had fun chatting but I was exhausted when I got home! I scored a couple tomato cages to use there and may go after dinner to get them in. My friend had texted about going out for ice cream but I hadn’t seen it until I’d taken my sleeping pill and was in the tub. Today’s been resting I’ve been so busy it caught up to me. I have the last couple hundred pages of my book and it’s due in three days so time for some marathon reading. Haven’t been that great with food but since I’ve been spreading potting soil and dirt I think I’ve burned a lot. Have a great Thursday!

@TeresaW2024 – I didn’t know you hadn’t met the girlfriend yet. Just let me know. So I understand that you would help your niece with her totaled car…but please tell me you’re not going to help the BIL with anything. He needs to be responsible for his own bad choices.

@trooworld – I just ordered a pineapple cutter/corer today and it will arrive tomorrow!

@Katmary71 – I haven’t had a chance to make the two recipes yet, but here they are…
Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili: Slow Cooker Lentil Taco Chili - Vegan + Vegetarian
Sweet Potato Lentil Soup: Sweet Potato Lentil Soup - Feasting not Fasting

So I didn’t have to raid Hunter’s fridge when I was babysitting Tuesday evening. I walked into their home to the most wonderful smell – she had made a potato veggie soup in the slow cooker. I ate a HUGE bowl after I put the kids to bed that evening. So delicious! I didn’t get around to making my soups yet that I had planned. Yesterday ended up being busy with working remotely while watching Byron & Brayden in the morning (Hunter had a Dr appt), then taking Syd to the mechanic’s to get her car, then getting a tire rotation. One of my sensors has been going on and off the past 2 weeks, but they show the correct PSI and none show a low battery. Ugh. Anyway, by the time I got home, I decided to get some Chinese. No regrets cuz it’s steamed tofu, veggies and rice with a light brown sauce. Having leftovers for lunch today. I’ll make soup tomorrow. I screwed up – the Sweet Potato Lentil Soup is on the stove and the Lentil Taco Chili is in the slow cooker (I had them backwards). I’m craving tacos, so that’s probably what I’ll do tomorrow. Can’t let my avocados go bad! I have a card club to attend this evening. Looking forward to it since I’m baby-free tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful evening!

@trooworld Interesting I hadn’t realized your stomach would stretch a bit how interesting, maybe it’s a combination of all the above? That does sound like a weird day hope today is better for you.

@TeresaW2024 I just sent my Dad a text asking if we could change something with the drip system with more of the little hoses that come out from the center. I added 3 more tomato plants to my beds so they’ll need more water. Oh no I’m so sorry to hear about the situation with your BIL! What is your niece doing letting him drive it? That’s pretty awful I’m so sorry.

@vegan4lyfe2012 Thank you for the recipes! I pinned both. You’re doing amazing with food wtg and it all sounds tasty too!

Hi team! Was at the greenhouse early, we got a lot done (onions, squash, lettuce, and tomatoes). I was real cold and came home and jumped in bed for a bit. When the sun came up I went to the community garden to plant some tomatoes with some cages that weren’t being used so most of my stuff is in. I made energy bites for a community garden cleanup we’re doing there Saturday morning, I’ll share the recipe I’m planning on having one for dessert. Have a great Friday friends!

@kerritho
Friday
PW 157
CW 156

Friday weigh in
Cornanda
PW: 164.4
CW: 163.5