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I'll have to give your sweet potato idea a try, Bisky. How is Brooks feeling today? I saw this about cooking sweet potatoes not long ago and they come out great in the microwave: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/how-to-cook-sweet-potatoes/ I met up with friends for a couple cocktails last night. Figured may as well have a…

Nanc, how did it go at work today? How are you feeling? What did you think of the orgain? Bisky, that's a great idea! I have one of my bedrooms with the treadmill, weight bench and exercise bike. Very nice to have a dedicated space for that. I have a TV right in front of the treadmill so I can keep myself occupied. Makes…

Weird Bisky! I never really looked at my newsfeed anymore, but I wonder why they removed that feature? I saw this https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10915268/welcome-to-your-activity-feed#latest and I guess you go to there to post things now? But not sure how you see other people's feeds other than clicking…

Nanc, glad to hear it all went well. Were they able to do the implant? Maybe get some miso and veggie broth while you are out. Can make miso "soup" just mix miso in hot water or broth and maybe wilt in some spinach or something. Could also make soup of beans and veggies and hit it with an immersion blender. I used to make…

Hope all went well, Nanc! Will be anxiously awaiting news. I think taking a day off is wise. You'll probably be kind of sore. You mentioned cottage cheese and that is one of the very few things I truly miss and there is no real substitute for. I have looked at some recipes and even a "true" cottage cheese made with soy…

Good luck tomorrow, Nanc! I will be sending all sorts of good thoughts your way. I know it's scary. *hugs* I don't know if borscht would work out with pre-cooked beets. I googled briefly and one article said you can use them but you won't get as deep color and flavor. I made the most incredible borscht once, but it was a…

Mornin' all, Nanc, sounds like you're all prepped for the week. This week continuing with super simple. B - sweet potato, steamed broccoli and kale, an orange (will take half to the office for a snack) plus a few walnut halves L - big ol' salad (spring mix, onion, tomato, yellow pepper, carrot, pumpkin seeds) D - sauteed…

The salad sounds great, Bisky. Hope Brooks is feeling better soon. I ended up going back to bed for a few after I got the laundry done, and will head up to my desk after an early lunch. My neighbor helped me dig holes and plant the daisies. I'm on a tight budget right now trying to pay off my line of credit from the…

Wow, beautiful Bisky! That looks like a very relaxing place to be. I don't think I could handle the heat in Texas. I am not sure about the climate there, is it humid? That's the problem with Ohio. It gets hot and SO humid in the summer it's like wading through the air! I avoided a nap yesterday, but then turned on the TV…

Ran some errands and stopped at the grab and go. Got several things that are no oil. Didn't get a chance to talk to her about her thoughts on my cholesterol being up but I think I need to stick to the no oil items and see what happens. I do want to support her business because it's awesome and she has some great ideas for…

Bisky, that's interesting. Except I don't eat what I think is a low fat diet, I'm just very selective about the fats I eat (nuts, seeds and avocado) and the only thing in my diet that changed is adding oil back with the grab and go foods, so even though they are plant based and healthy, and she uses minimal oil, they may…

Mornin' all... Nanc, I hope you get some more sleep! Your game plan for eating after the implant sounds good. Glad you are feeling a little better about it. I would be freaked out too. The A1C finally came through and it's fine as well, so other than the cholesterol being up a little over the ideal range, nothing at all…

Bisky, triglycerides are good and HDL, but LDL increased a lot despite an increase in regular exercise, so it's troubling. Glad yoga went well and is helping. Have you looked into wobble cushions? I use one intermittently at my desk and it really helps with keeping aware of your core and posture. I love horses and enjoyed…

Oh no Nanc! I'm so sorry. A lot of pain and suffering and financial blows all at once. :( I cracked a back molar many years ago and it had to come out, but since it was the back tooth I never went for the implant. Wow, Bisky... I have screwed up knees from my horse years, but I never got kicked in the face. Yeesh... that…

Quick check-in have been kind of blah the last couple days. Glad I have a doctor appt coming up so I can ask about the awful headaches. Nanc, so sorry about everything hitting all at once. Ugh!!! I used to have a french press for tea but I think I got rid of it some years ago. Teabags are just easier. Bisky, I am so happy…

The veggies look totally yum, Bisky! I have heard of set points haven't really looked into it much though. And I have had totally the same experience. I could always lose weight quickly but then I would gain it back, over and over again my whole adult life. I'm mostly concerned with health now and slow weight loss is just…

Wow, love the dog grooming space! I always wanted a dog bath and brushing area at the back entry when I had all the big dogs and they made such a mess tracking in and out! No way to do it in my house though. Nanc, I'm eating broccoli just about every day now that I have the microwave steamer. Crazy how such a tiny little…

Starting the day off being silly... started laundry first thing and after an hour I went to move clothes to the dryer and realized I never actually hit start on the washer. :D So the clothes are now washing. I signed up for the free trial of MFP premium. I don't think I'll probably keep it but thought I'd check it out for…

Bisky, following up on your last post in May. That is so great that Brooks is making better choices and you are wise not to push him. Most of us need to take baby steps into the WFPB life. Personally, I decided on vegetarian many years ago, although I was "mostly" vegetarian before that. I decided on vegan probably 12 or…

Austin's back, yay!!! We've missed you around here. :) Hope everything is okay and it was just the usual busy gal on the go stuff that got in the way. Bisky, who knows what the end result of ozempic will be years after taking it. I try to avoid medications, even over the counter, to the extent possible. Not that I would go…

Bisky, I wondered about how long Nanc was nuking her steamer but then I realized that I had a smaller size so likely cooks more quickly. I think Nanc said she does broccoli for 4 minutes. I do 2 to 2.5 minutes and it's just right for me. I would probably start with 2.5 and you can always cook it more. It's hard to "uncook"…

Nanc, yeah I am not sleeping well at all lately. Really odd, but I do go through periods of time now and again. Usually I love to sleep and it's more about waking up than staying asleep. How exciting about the new rug! I need some rugs for upstairs (all wood floors) but I am waiting for my contractor to do a little more…

Oh, and I ordered the larger steamer. The small one is actually perfect for one serving of something for me, but I can steam multiple items at once with the larger one.

Bisky, do you precook the garbanzos? I am so happy for Obi!!! Sounds like he is settling right in with the family. Hope you got some rest. Nanc, congrats on finishing up your organization project. Must feel great to have it all finished. Plan for today... B - half a sweet potato, blueberries, steamed kale with apple and…

Bisky, so happy to hear that Obi is going to have a loving home from here on out!!! When is his vet appointment? Waiting for laundry to get dry and I'm heading up to my desk. I got up at 3:30 so not as bad as yesterday but still hoping my sleep routine settles soon. Plan for today: B - half a sweet potato, blueberries,…

Mornin' all, I seem to be channeling Nanc in my sleep habits. I went to bed around 9:30 last night and at 2 am I was wide awake although I tried to get back to sleep. Finally got up around 3:30 to get on with the day. I can nap later but I'll get in a few hours of work first. I quit coffee for 5 days and decided to have a…

Nanc, I think I got a smaller steamer. It's fine for me though. Makes a good sized portion of broccoli or kale for one person. Sounds like you've had a busy day! I am definitely taking a nap now that I'm home from the office. Bisky, we're on pins and needles to hear whether you'll be keeping Chief (and if you will be…

Oh, and congrats on the new low, Bisky! Woohoo!!!

Nanc, sorry the sleeping thing is off again. I woke up around 1:30 this morning myself and couldn't get back to sleep. I finally got up for real around 2:30 and have had a cup of coffee, ate some cantaloupe, cooked up some sweet potatoes and steamed a bunch of kale, and cleaned a head of red leaf. Takes 1.5 minutes to…

That is so sad, Bisky! Poor guy. I hate to judge without knowing everything, but something doesn't seem right there.