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@shanaber -hope she hears from them! Thanks for the tip. Good idea with the Ultimata! I will probably try that today. Have not slept well tonight -been up since 3:30– weird, there’s not a thing to worry about! Ha!

@elise4270 - hope your poison ivy is better. I've not had it in 35 years but I get it SO bad. I used to get it every summer and my face would totally swell up to where my eyes were equal to my nose. The last time I had it was when I first moved to FL and it was so bad I missed many days of work and got shots of some type.…

Wow, lots of typos in my last post which I did quickly from my phone on the way home from a restaurant (I wasn't the driver!) Since I thought we were going to be gone all week I have no food at home (other than canned and frozen stuff, but not my usual fresh stuff). So I purchased ready-made salads from Fresh Market that…

Wow! Y’all have been busy here. I cancelled my trip yesterday. I didn’t want to and was very sad about not going to see my daughter but we take care of MIL and he BF (they are five miles away). But we bring them food every week. Besides that the conf I was supposed to attend kept having people and companies back out.…

Posted that last one and had to rush away! I don't know much about it, other than RunEatRepeat, whom I follow on Instagram posted something about it and so I joined for free. I had an awful bike ride today. The usual 44 miles, but it was cold, windy and just miserable. At least it's done. That's about as much as I can say…

There is a world running cup you can join for the US if you want: https://runningworldcup.com/?ref=rzkxmo

@elise4270 - such cute fur babies. Sorry about the test but hopefully you just move on and don't fret on it. And I hope the hip and shoulder improve, of course! @shanaber - Oh, I thought you did bring some cookies to your agility class and the cookie exchange was in the future. Cookies are my favorite dessert. I was really…

@Elise4270 - we definitely need those days. What a funny dinner! I know what you mean that sometimes you need certain foods for your intestinal health. I need chocolate if I've had intestinal issues. It really helps! @shanaber - you started a cookie exchange! LOL! What type did you make? @RunsOnEspresso - Weights is a…

@quilteryoyo - awesome!!! Congrats! @shanaber - interesting on the teeth pain, I've not had it before. @elise4270 - Yay on your weight too! @RunsOnEspresso - hopefully you got some runs in too with those cookies! @7lenny7 - yay! A veggie recipe! I think -- didn't read it all. But carrots! I know it seems terrible when your…

@7lenny7 - haha! I'm surprised you saw that note about your shoes. I just remember laughing at your tales of buying and hiding shoes! Cracked me up. You will get the weight down. You seem to drop so quickly! I'm back at work today but not 100%. I stayed away from my students during my 3 classes and only had to teach during…

I also agree with @RunsOnEspresso and @shanaber. I also used Couch to 5K back in 2013 and have been running since! Seems weird to have quads hurt while running -- I've not heard of that. I have them hurt sometimes after tons of cycling, but never running. Today I came home early and I am staying home tomorrow. I don't…

Got the shots in the feet today. He said I could run Thursday but I may wait till Friday. Have to stay off my feet tonight. But I keep getting up to snack. That cold that I almost got last week seemed to hit me suddenly today. So back to Cold Eeze! We have ACT testing at school tomorrow so no classes so they gave us a…

@quilteryoyo - awesome on your mile! That's good for me too! OMG that dentist story is awful! Glad you changed dentists. Wow, I didn't know that some people just produce more plaque than others. Maybe I don't. @shanaber - I buy the highest level cushioning in my running shoes. I will ask podiatrist about it. He is also in…

@quilteryoyo - They are going to shave a small amount between the bottom teeth. But it is pretty minor. He and the ortho he consulted with both recommended it. I asked about the enamel and he said it is fine (but what else would he say). Regarding flossing... I floss every single night. No matter what. Even if I had way…

I think the Cold Eeze worked! I am okay today. Did my Tuesday tabatas run -- this is 1 mile slow warm up. 1 Tabata on the app I use is 8 sets of 20 seconds FAST, 10 seconds walk. I did 4 of them and I usually run about 1/2 mile in between each of those sets. I didn't quite get in five miles, but close. I also drink…

@shanaber - I guess his new cardiologist thinks he has a chance of it returning and so this monitor will let them know if it happens. I hope it's muscle! Loved your pictures! I feel a cold coming on. Started yesterday afternoon after I had finished lifting. I am using Cold Eeze and other products hoping I can beat it. I…

Both of those cookbooks sound good to me! When we redid our kitchen I got rid of most of the cookbooks except the few that I actually use. The air fryer one sounds good because we've used it only a few times since we got it. The Run Fast Eat Slow looks good - I am wondering how many vegetarian items are in it though. but…

Never heard of Erin Condren either but I’m enjoying looking! Happy Valentine’s to all of you!

Oh, yes, I have the pen problem too. I don't care for pencils. Sometimes my laptop bag or purse will get too heavy and I go through and discover tons of pens. For grading I like to use pink or purple and those I like to be Gel pens. So I have a ton of those! I have running shoe issues as well. Not as bad as @7lenny7 has…

@quilteryoyo - before I became a vegetarian I did the same thing with rotisserie chickens. Now I buy one every other week for my dog! I cut it up and put it in little baggies and freeze it. He gets some on top of his dinner. ;) I also make my husband one little bag because he likes to snack on it. Hope FL was fun and if…

@shanaber - yum! That does sound dangerous. I bought some Unreal PB cups and that are delicious also. They are made with dark chocolate, so supposedly (according to the marking from the dark chocolate industry) they are healthier than Reeces. @RunsOnEspresso - thanks for sharing the eye article. I'm going to Had my summer…

@elise4270 - interesting that you realize your self worth is academically. I teach a lot of students like that. Some of the pressure comes from pushy parents, but many times it is the kids themselves. No particular advice on that, it is just good that you realize it, and that you realize you want to stress eat. Are you…

@elise4270 - CauliPower sounds interesting, I'm going to look for it too! Awesome on the exam! I am sure it wouldn't go down. At least I've not heard of that. @shanaber - congrats on the HM! Saw it on Strava and was happy for you! I ate way too much Super Bowl night. I had been at a robotics competition from 7am-6pm and…

I saw this on Instagram and thought it was pretty good. Although the person who originally posted it is apparently one of those beautiful body people who won’t stop perfecting herself. I thought it was a nice thought anyway, but I too, will continue to obsess about being “fit”.

@shanaber- I’m hoping they say they don’t have to shave between my teeth. Yes, I’ve heard it is that. I know stress can bring them on, but I for sure have identified certain foods as causing them. The worst I ever had was one time in my 30s when kids were little and we went to the beach for a week. There was a can of…

@quilteryoyo thanks for the info! The Abreva does work if I start it when I feel it coming on. I buy the Walgreens brand of it. But one is on the underside of my tongue and that one is the most painful and abreva won’t stay on it. Then in the back of my throat! But I did feel some coming on the inside of lips and used…

@quilteryoyo - he said he might do the shaving but he is having the plan assessed by another ortho. Wow I hadn’t heard about it messing up people’s teeth. A friend had it done and hers look good. I will investigate. Great on your weight! I think it will be by Friday morning! @Elise4270 - you’ve got a lot going on so that…

Looks like everyone here is busy! Hopefully we are all staying so busy we aren't snacking too much! I've been making my energy balls every week -- https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/no-bake-energy-bites/ And trying to snack on those when I want sweets. They have a lot of calories but a least they are natural! I have been…

@Elise4270 - hopefully they will surprise you and there will be great study groups! Like you said it won’t be everyone, but I bet you find a group to work with. @quilteryoyo -sodium will do it! DH and I rode 60 miles yesterday for his 60th birthday. I know my weight will be up from that but as usual it should go back down…

Finally have a good IP recipe to report! https://www.cookwithmanali.com/instant-pot-mediterranean-lentil-soup/ I added red pepper and put it over a 1/2 cup rice. Came out really good! @shanaber - agree - hope we don't turn out like my MIL and her BF. @rheddmobile -- ahhh it makes sense that he wouldn't put them in so HE…