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Thanks for the tips, Snoozie! These are really great, although so many - I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed! The timewasters one is really great, though. My worst thing is that I can go on the internet and then spend ages just looking things up and reading bits and pieces of things. Sometimes it's useful, but mostly not. I also…

Just copying this over from last night! I thought you were ahead of me, but I think you're actually behind me - time zones are so confusing! Who thought of that great idea? "Good luck, Suzy! Don't overdo it! Five days of cardio!! It seems like your doctor did think it was fine to go the lifestyle route, rather than…

Good luck, Suzy! Don't overdo it! Five days of cardio!! It seems like your doctor did think it was fine to go the lifestyle route, rather than medication, so that's encouraging. I was told I had to have the medication, so I had the easy way out in a way .... I'm sure it will be hard work but will be great to see your…

I haven't had farro. I used to eat a lot of freekeh which might be similar? I liked it, but I think it's a form of wheat, and has gluten. I was just searching for the vege gluten-free recipes, thinking about you trying to avoid it, Suzy. I am not actually following the recipes, just getting ideas, and at the moment I'm not…

I like both the ones Suzy mentioned. Nice and positive! We've got to believe we can make change! I also liked the goal setting video, and that point about actively doing something or replacing something, rather than just stopping something was really good. I'm going to have to see if I can frame things that way. Rather…

Good luck with your results, Suzy. Fingers crossed for you! I suppose at least the statins are there if you need them. I have been on statins for many years, with not too much ill effects that I've noticed. I am the same about thinking the news will be bad. I think it's part of psychologically preparing yourself, so that…

I would like to carry on into 2022. I know I'm often absent, but I do like to catch up and I feel that you are friends. I forget what it's like to have to work eating around someone else! Good that your hubby liked the Mahi Mahi and salmon, Suzy. I think fresh tuna and swordfish are also a bit "meatier" if he likes that…

I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! I had a solo Christmas, which was actually quite enjoyable. My son and daughter-in-law were working which put paid to any family meetup plans. I was very worried about putting my cat in a cattery, so I was kind of glad I didn't feel obliged to. I had a traditional Christmas dinner,…

Wishing you all the best for your recovery, Gail. I hope you get over it soon. How worrying to have caught it. It seems impossible to avoid at the moment, my friends who have had boosters and being careful are still catching it! Take care and hope your chest improves soon. Thanks for asking about my cat. He is actually…

Seems like we all empathise with my cat and his lack of off switch. Honestly, he spends about an hour or more before his meal just sitting where his bowl goes, waiting for it to be put down. When I put down his carefully measured portion he inhales it in seconds then keeps going back and licking the empty bowl. He would…

Thanks for asking about my cat, you two! Things are actually going quite well with him at the moment. It's now more difficult to stick needles in him because he's more like his normal self again! He is improving all the time, and put on tons of weight which he needed to do but I'm going to have to be really careful he…

I hope it's getting better now, and it's just from the shot and not something else again. How long did they say the side effects were expected for? I have that Alltrails app, but it was a bit annoying as I'd paid for another app which I found really useful, but the app company ended being part of Alltrails, and Alltrails…

I didn't see your post when I posted mine, Suzy! Sometimes that seems to happen on this forum for me. Thank you for your thoughts too. Just wish I could crave broccoli when under stress, lol! Funny that we've all been experiencing being too stiff to move! I'm glad your Thanksgiving went well. Funnily enough I know that…

Thanks, Snoozie, for your understanding. Yes, I think it's true that my cat's illness had really got to me. And I suppose I'm on a bit of a rebound from losing a tiny bit of weight due to the stress. I like the idea of baby steps. Much better than just feeling a failure if I can't get right back at it! The calendar was…

Wow, a long walk and 2 hours pickleball! No wonder you were whacked! Good luck with your tests. I hope you manage to sort out your issues. Good luck with training too! I haven't used Adobe Connect, so I would need to look up videos first too - I bet you're not the only one! It's getting colder here too, but not really…

I'm glad the yard sale is over with! Seems to be neverending, and you still have work to do. I hope you can relax and enjoy Thanksgiving with your son and his girlfriend. Kitty cat is doing very well, thank you! He's getting better by the day. It really looked like I was going to lose him and he was just such a pathetic…

That is so true! I have convinced myself that eating food to get it out of the way is actually part of my diet, lol!

I've tried to give away a few things recently in a no-waste local group. I thought it was a nice thing to do, but wow, it is just so much effort trying to arrange pick-up and in the end, all of the things are still here because they weren't collected! I can't begin to imagine trying to dispose of a whole house full of…

It's lovely to see you, Gail. You sound as busy as ever! I'm so glad you've recovered OK from covid. That must have been such a worry to have it. I know what you mean about going to hospital. Although I think a lot more people are recovering in hospital now. I do have some hope for better treatments. Good luck with the…

This is confusing, isn't it? But will hopefully be better! I've been MIA, this time because my cat became very ill. Everything has been on hold while I've been nursing him. He has been on lots of medication and syringe feeding, in and out of the vets and really unwell. It has been hugely stressful as I am probably overly…

Hope the trip is going well, Suzy. I can't believe you are still having problems with that foot. It has been so long. It seems particularly unfair for such an active, outdoorsy person like you. Thank you both for your comments about my son's wedding. I'm not sure about uploading pictures with them publicly as they are…

Sorry for not checking in for so long! I've just caught up on this thread today and it's so nice that you were asking about me, thank you! Yes, I've been trying to log in every day, but just to update my weight without reading anything. Yes, I did finally get a dress for the wedding! Although I bought a couple of dresses…

Glad you had a good trip, and definitely part of the experience has to be tasting new food! Those Thai rolls sound delicious. Thank goodness you did have a home to come back to. That must have been nerve-wracking! But maybe best to be away somewhere beautiful and relaxing. Well done on the logging, Suzy! I agree with…

Oh, that looks lovely, Snoozie! The first thing that popped into my head was "does it have a loo" lol! I bet it will be lovely for getting changed in or having a picnic, or retreating to when it rains! I'm going to have to see if there are any episodes online so I can see the huts on video!

I'm glad she is safe at least. How awful and frightening for everybody out there, especially after what happened a few years back. I'm hearing that the flood defences are better now, and hopefully a better outcome this time. I can't imagine living through it. Thinking of Milove, hope you and yours get through this OK.

No, I've never noticed the disagree button. Wasn't there a wooo button that we were confused about as we didn't know if it meant "Woohoo!" or "Woo - bad science"? I can't see that now. I don't think we'll be disagreeing here, but I'm sure some will on the wider forums! My issues with the flooring are a very long story, but…

Yes, it's my son getting married in October, and everything's a bit last minute because we didn't know how things would be - still don't! I'm really excited for them, but as is the norm for me, I'm stressing out about all sorts of things! Including what on earth I'm going to wear! I had hoped the wedding would be something…

Your trip sounds just perfect, Snoozie! I'm glad you had a such a great time. Very much needed! My son is fine Gail, thank you! Working hard so I'm trying to help with organising the wedding. I do sympathise with your husband: I'm still not going to events like concerts. I just this week bought some FFP2 masks which are a…

I hope you havea wonderful time, Snooozie! Relax and enjoy! Good luck to you both with your fruit and veg growing projects!

Oh definitely, childcare is so hard work! Back pain is the worst. I hope it sorts itself out. I actually found strength training helped my back a bit. I suppose it just strengthens and stabilises the supporting muscles. Which reminds me - I need to get back on the case with strength training! That's great that you were…