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Hmmm we don't have an emulsifiying blender for the sorbet, but sounds tasty. We have tried the "out of sight out of mind" but I still know where they are, so I just go for it. They are even on bottom shelf so not easily visible when i go for something else. Once I have got through the existing treats (which again I refuse…
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Well my neighbor's workplace has decided that vaccinated get to go mask free, unvaccinated need to continue masking. My neighbor doesn't want to wear a "mask of shame" around her office as she is one of a handful unvaccinated, so she has finally decided to go get it done! Glad to see at least one case where the CDC's…
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My husband, who has been strict about safety the entire time since March 2020, has declared tomorrow is Chinese Buffet time! We were also already planning haircuts for the first time since pre-COVID. We have a place we went regularly (and for every major holiday or life event) that we haven't been to in over a year.…
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I would speak to HR or whoever is in charge of the program. They may not realize how damaging their advice is to someone with your background. They may be able to set different healthy habits for you to reflect your different needs. I also want to thank you for the insight your questions bring, as I am on a wellness…
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No shame. Great advice from other posters already that I will second, and will add that my strategy is to put a sticky note in the pantry where the treats are that says "Remember Your Goals." It makes me stop and reflect on if I really want the thing I'm about to grab. Sometimes I do, sometimes I walk away or get something…
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Just gotta find your "why" to help motivate you. And maybe you aren't ready to make changes yet. I was skinny fat for most of my 20s and it was a slow evolution to get into fitness, and even slower to get into healthy eating. I play a lot of games too, mostly RPGs, there is nothing unhealthy about having a stationary…
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I'm trying to get out of a rut too. I listen to "Fit Happy & Healthy" Podcast on the way home to motivate me to work out. They have a very positive and friendly vibe and it makes me want to try my best. For staying (relatively) on track with nutrition I have a post it note in the pantry, and another in my work cubby, that…
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Can second Caroline Girvan. I'm working through her EPIC 1 program right now, although slower than intended. Jessica Smith also has 4-6 week plans on her website, tells you the links for each day on youtube to use.
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You are so inspiring! I started a C25K 3 weeks ago so I'm still doing intervals. This week it jumped from 1.5 min stretches to 3 min stretches and I couldn't do it without stopping for a break. I can't wait til I'm as strong as you and can do 20 min segment! I'm focusing on the non-scale victory that my calves are…
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-I did 17 pushups from my toes before losing form! -I completed Week 1 of a running program instead of quitting out and saying "I can't do this/I'm not a runner"
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"Right decision" depends on what your goals are. I recently bought a set of adjustable dumbbells from CORE Fitness that go from 10 to 50 pounds per hand. I've found them very easy to adjust mid-workout and my goal is to see how strong I can get so I need space-saving set that gives me a large range. They were expensive but…
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Everyone prior has said things a lot more eloquently than I would, so I'll just say I agree with previous advice =) Personal perspective from my household: -I exercise to be fitter/stronger/faster. The biggest tip I got when I started at a gym with trainers was "Don't log your exercise". They helped me set a healthy…
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Fair. I think it was the "no whining" part that tripped my brain into defensive mode! your post comes across as very determined and not lazy at all.
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Ok so this is fine but not everyone starts out at that level of determination. Training can become a habit, but every habit has to build from somewhere and I think OP is looking for more encouragement on how to start. Your wording can be taken very negatively by someone who is already mentally struggling to self-improve…
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Maybe try to look at it a new way? *Focus on how good you feel after getting it done. *Think of how far you have come already so today's training puts you one day stronger/faster/etc. *Make it as easy as possible to start. Get your workout gear together and visible. I do online workout videos, so I have tab ready to go the…
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Slow cooker is absolutely a great investment. I was not a fan of cooking when I started watching my health, and slow cooker is what got me started. I could throw it all in there for set amount of time (although you do have to measure stuff, but that is easy), and it makes batches of meals so minimized the number of times I…
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I roast potatoes now instead of having fries, and I weigh out my portion each time as I fit them into tracker. I also swapped out regular tater tots for Brocolli tots or Cauliflour tots, and between the two tend to go for Brocolli. I can't taste it, it has carbs BUT it also has a bunch of fiber. So it is useful starchy…
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It hasn't yet. I had a lot to get through this morning so didn't want to rock the boat by bringing it up. We've been getting along fairly well. I have another 30 mins of work before I go home, not sure if I should bring it up, or email him what I think would help, or just leave it be. I have an interview on Wednesday for…
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I'd agree except I've discovered over the years that unless I regularly use the knowledge I lose it, and would have to re-train in order to get a job in the field it was for. Hence why I'm leaning towards something I will likely learn in my everyday life.
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Thanks for the advice =) I'm trying to stay positive today. Listened to my morning mindset podcasts, got my core workout in despite really wanting to sleep in, and trying to pluck up the courage to invest in personal training cert. Even if I don't go for that as a job, it can't hurt for me to widen my own knowledge base.
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We don't currently have one, she escaped at the start of October =P Currently I'm filling in until they hire a replacement =/
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Well I sent an email to my boss (after having husband review it to make sure I wasn't being too confrontational) and boss's response to it was that he doesn't see what he did as wrong, took all the facts way too literally, and we are set to have an in person discussion tomorrow. I applied to a good number of jobs related…
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Well I very rarely see my husband's beastmode. I think I have seen it maybe 3 times in the 10-11 years we have been together. Honestly I just react very poorly to visible anger from anyone, even when not directed at me. In fight/flight, I am "panicked bunny/deer" mode My husband is taking my feelings into account, I think…
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Sorry missed yours in the main update. I get that that is the next logical step for a career shift but honestly I hate taxes. I've known since schooling for accounting that I hate taxes. The closest I've come to considering something else in financial field is "financial advisor" that specialized in helping people make…
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Thanks to everyone that responded. I'm in the office again today and I tell you it was like feeling a weight grow on my chest as I got closer and closer. And for the first time I had to brace myself to get out of the car and walk in. I feel like something is wrong with me that I can't just handle the situation and move on…
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In case any of you care for an update: Had a fairly successful weekend, enforcing the idea that I"m not a failure for wanting to make a change and that I deserve happiness. Came into work this morning with attitude to get my work done with a smile, and do more potential ideas research if i finished up early. Around 10am…
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31 here. Already lost to my goal weight, could use accountability buddies for macro tracking though.
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I average about 14000 on days when I can walk, but due to work schedule that is usually only the weekends. I don't take anything extra with me, and have no four-legged friends to walk with. I am lucky to have a neighborhood with LOTS of sidewalks (almost every street) so I just go different routes to look at the pretty…
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I use a couple of different protein powders, one of which is Orgain. Premium Protein pre-made shakes: For protein snack during workday, so I don't have to take in and clean my blender bottle. MusclePharm Combat Protein: For when I need a large protein spike but low macro hit. Very low on fat, fiber, calorie count. I have…
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Can you explain what you mean by "Explored various career programs"? I am currently trying to follow the (free) guidance on a few career shift sites, but it is so hard when I'm just starting the process to think how things are going to work out.
