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Well, guess I spoke too soon. I saw my surgeon this morning, still in the boot--he ordered 4-6 more weeks of PT. I can still take the boot off when I get home but at work and walking long distances I have to wear it, so no matching shoes for another 4-6 weeks. :frowning: Meanwhile, he said I can start riding my bike again…

Good Morning everyone. Another busy weekend for me. @Niki ~Hooray on the 1.6# loss this week, whatever changes you made are working--keep it up! :star: @celtikgirl ~Sounds like you had a good time at the party. I used to be a scotch drinker, now its Irish whiskey--Jameson :yum:.I usually have it with club soda and a lime.…

That's a long bus ride, even if you have a cooler I'm not sure I would bring any snacks that require refrigeration. The granola bars are a good idea, along with carrots (maybe minus the dip). For additional protein snacks bring stuff like turkey jerky or smoked turkey sausage sticks (like the kind by Butterball), almonds,…

Good Morning & TGIF! @Laurie ~I’m glad to hear you are trying to get back into a routine; it will help you through this transition. You and your mom have been through a lot with your dad over the last few years, so it will be a hard adjustment to the new “normal.” Just take it one day at a time and be there for each other.…

That is kind of what's been going on since early January. I actually wake up okay in the morning, but just about the time I leave for work the headache starts--I very often go to bed at night with a migraine. I'm nauseated throughout the day too. I know I'm perimenopausal but still several years away from being on the…

Good Morning. @RobinsEgg (Ellen)~I'm here, not posting much because I haven't been feeling well (headaches/migraines). I appreciate you reaching out to us "old-timers" though. :heart: :wink: @Karen ~Glad you are able to take this afternoon and tomorrow off work to be there for your friend, I know she appreciate the…

Good Morning. @Karen ~I am so sorry to hear about your friend, cancer just sucks. :frowning: Pancreatic cancer is horrible—another person taken far too young. I’m sorry to hear about your friend’s dad, too. I know your heart is heavy this week, sending you virtual hugs. @Laurie ~Sounds like a nice service for your dad,…

I resolved to the fact a long time ago, that if I wanted to eat healthy and lose weight I was going to have to cook for myself. I cook for one regularly. A couple of things I do is I try and find recipes that only make around 4 servings each and stuff that will freeze well. I cook ahead, too, that way little time is spent…

@Laurie ~I’m so sorry for the loss of your dad. It is never easy to lose a parent, there are no words. :cry: He is at peace now, no longer sick and no longer in pain. Sending you hugs and keeping you in my thoughts & prayers. :heart: :heart: :heart: @Robin ~Wow, what a weird encounter with the MRI machine. You know I work…

@Karen ~Great job with the 8k over the weekend, I'm sure even though you were semi-recovering from the run that gunner appreciated his walk. :wink: The first roasted chickpea recipe I found a few years ago is below. I follow the directions for actually roasting the chickpeas. I'm not a huge fan of cumin/curry in this…

Good Morning. Sorry I’ve been MIA as of late, work has been busy and not enough time in the evenings to stop by. @Laurie ~I’m so sorry to hear about your dad; I’ll continue to keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. @Niki ~Hooray, great loss! :star: I’m glad the change in calories is working well so far. @Barb…

@zcb94 ~ While you could have developed a sensitivity to lactose or dairy, it could also be the brand of yogurt--you could be especially sensitive to a specific ingredient such as chicory root or inulin. I mention this because I know a few people that are fine with the dairy/lactose aspect of yogurt but chicory root and…

From experience, and I think others can attest, MFP has the carbs macro goal rather high at 50-or 55% (if I remember correctly). For me, anyway, its too high for weight loss. Why don't you use MFP suggestion for a caloric goal but change up your macros to 30% protein, 30% fat, and 40% carbs and see how that works out? I…

Oh, that makes perfect sense if they are a bodybuilder. It is murky, there is so much conflicting information out there. I've met with different nutritionists over the years and even get conflicting information from them. Some say "eat for your goal weight." I even met with one that had me eating close to 200g of protein a…

It is absolutely gorgeous here. Yesterday it was sunny and nearly 80, today is supposed to be 75--same for tomorrow. No worries, winter will return by Tuesday. :frowning: I've been out and about already this morning. Finishing up my grocery list so heading out soon to finish some running around. @Niki ~Great…

I miss Good Eats, still catch re-runs every once in a while. I could tell from his recent shows that he had lost some weight, he has some interesting ideas and I follow a pretty similar regimen--especially list #4, I do try to avoid those unless I'm someplace where it can't be avoided. I also try to keep "trigger" foods…

The day/night got away from me. Will try to catch up tomorrow. I'm with you Karen. I'm so sorry for your friend and what she has been going through at such a young age. I have a friend that was hit hard with cancer and fought it aggressively all of last year, it is so hard to watch the people you love go though that. :cry:

Yep, almost in the panhandle--much cooler!

Good Morning! @Laurie ~I’m originally from upstate New York so can empathize with the snow and all of the shoveling you faced, it was my job as a teenager—I was lucky though, we had a snow blower. My last winter there (1996) was one of the worst I had experienced, I was living in an apartment and had to dig my car out more…

Good Morning & TGIF! @Tracy ~I’m sorry you’re suffering from allergies, Mountain Cedar is terrible right now. I thought some of the rain we had yesterday would wash it away, but no such luck. @Katrena ~As long as you’re eating healthy fat, I wouldn’t worry too much about going over. It sounds like you’re making healthy…

@Karen ~Its so true what you added regarding my thoughts/advice for Laurie. Yay, on no grading—I know its short-term but exciting just the same! :smiley: @Tom ~Love your new profile pic, lookin’ good! @Zoe ~I know you have some limitations but are you able to get out and maybe volunteer at a YMCA, community center or…

@RobinsEgg (Ellen) ~I’m sorry for your medical setback, but glad to see you are back and doing better. We do miss you when you aren’t around. :heart: @Laurie~ In general, I think the way guys treat women comes from how they were raised and how their father’s treated their mother’s (i.e. holding doors open, complimenting…

Ha! Isn't it funny how some people find learning software programs fun?! :lol: I'm the same way with math. I actually took two SAP classes during my undergrad, hopefully it gives me the advantage. :wink: Congrats to you on finishing your BS! @Karen ~Thanks, I know it will be worth it in the end--I can sleep after its over…

@Karen ~LOL I’m so sorry, I think I was writing my post so quickly last night that I probably should have explained TERP-10. It’s a 10-day (80 hours) course and subsequent exam to become certified in SAP ERP software. SAP is an acronym for “Systems Applications and Products,” its software that offers a wide range of…

Welcome to all of the newlings that have stopped by recently. You found a great place for support and motivation, check back often. @alvin_grung ~At first glance your goals seemed daunting, but to lose a little over 75 pounds by Christmas is doable, that is ~7.5# a month--which is ~2# a week, completely doable if you stick…

Good Morning. Just a quick check-in as it’s another busy week, auditors this week and next. Sad that David Bowie lost his battle with lung cancer yesterday, he was legendary--the radio station I listen to has been playing tribute to him all morning, good stuff! @Kaye~ I used those Leslie Sansone walking videos exclusively…

I actually meant to buy a lottery ticket last night but forgot, so glad no one won :wink: —I WILL by one or two before Saturday’s drawing though! I only play when it’s a huge jackpot. :lol: @Laurie~ I’m so sorry to hear of your friend’s sudden passing, it’s always hard—hope the surgery for your other friend goes well.…

Remember that you were weighing on a different scale at your sons doctor's office, so don't read too much into it. If you want to see more accurate trends, weigh on the same scale at the same time--also, weight fluctuates from day to day (i.e. Sodium, water retention, muscle soreness, etc.) Keep doing what your doing, I…

@Robin~ What a fantastic surprise at your doctor’s office! :star: @Susan~ So glad to see you back! Good goals for 2016. We’re at the age it’s all about having fun so have fun on the dating scene. I feel like I’m perpetually single—marriage and kids was never high on my priority list—I was more interested in my career…

Good Morning Everyone. So hard to come back to work after an extended weekend, terrible traffic this morning so had an hour commute—not fun. :rage: The joys of living in a big city. @Robin~ Yes, we had terrible storms/tornados here on December 26th. Luckily, my neighborhood didn’t get brunt of it, but people just a few…