Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I planted six cute French marigolds in pots. And got dinner put together so I can throw it in the oven as soon as we get home. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 minute ago, myblessings4 said: I'm eating a snack and watching Obesity Post Mortem. Well that sounds like a bad combination. . . . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I worked in the yard. Yard work is infinitely more satisfying than housework. I stand before my dresser and pick up .... something, whatever it is, look at it and don’t know what to do with it and put it back down. I vacuum and 5 minutes later there is carp all over the floor again. But yard work...... I pruned and weeded and planted a bunch of plants that needed planting and now I am happy. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 We just sent the Goomba to vacuum under dd10's bed. It was kinda scary under there... 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I worked. I entered yet another writing contest. I fought my word processing program and outsmarted it. There is a mouse in my bedroom. I ate roast for lunch and that's all I've eaten today. I did not eat turtle soup. ETA: I want cake, too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Indigo buntings were in my front yard this afternoon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 1 hour ago, myblessings4 said: I'm eating a snack and watching Obesity Post Mortem. What. the. hell? Don't answer that. 52 minutes ago, Junie said: We just sent the Goomba to vacuum under dd10's bed. It was kinda scary under there... GOOMBA! It's a freaked out goomba BOOYA! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I am watching youtube videos about sugar addiction. :( 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, Junie said: I am watching youtube videos about sugar addiction. :( And adding food items to my online grocery cart on another tab. Sigh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Dinner is almost ready. Then we are off to the University for the last concert/activity of the day. Whew. Krissi, you really shouldn't allow carp in the house if it's just going to end up all over the floor! :D 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Fish are stinky. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 27 minutes ago, Junie said: I am watching youtube videos about sugar addiction. :( I quit cold turkey. No candy, chocolate or grains. It sucked. I've done it 3 times in my life. At 16, 29(?), and a month ago. 18 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: Fish are stinky. This is partly why mermaids are always a little disappointing in real life. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 26 minutes ago, Slache said: I quit cold turkey. No candy, chocolate or grains. It sucked. I've done it 3 times in my life. At 16, 29(?), and a month ago. This is partly why mermaids are always a little disappointing in real life. I quit gluten cold turkey. Frankly, it was awful. I had to call dh home from work because the withdrawal symptoms were so bad. I don't have the strength right now to do cold turkey again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I think "cold turkey" needs a better name to make it more appealing. You should go off sugar warm chocolate and cream. :D 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Day 97 conquered 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 8 hours ago, myblessings4 said: What did you guys advise me on writing again?? I can't find the posts. That course I had seen here, that I thought was free, was not. Was it on the text threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I quit gluten cold-turkey. It was wonderful. After three days I felt so much better in the gut department that I knew I'd never survive a trial of eating wheat again. I have not tried quitting sugar. I had to quit caffeine for the a good week before my mammogram and it almost killed me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I cleaned. I worked OT. Boys came home with only 3 pairs of shorts. DH is going to get us pizza. Y’all can rip the pizza outta my cold, dead hands ‘cause I’m eatin’ it. So there. I might even have some sugary juice to go along with it. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 I finished revising Chapter 11. On to editing chapter 12. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Go, Critter, go! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Not that you need encouragement for something you seem to enjoy... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, ikslo said: Go, Critter, go! Even marathoners need encouragement! Thanks. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Junie--for your pasta bowl at night, do you think substituting a salad, an apple, or something with higher fiber would help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Maybe. Over there we talked about Clear Water Press and their Cover Story, et al, and someone else mentioned an online class. Is that what you were referring to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Great news! We found Mary's toothbrush in the fridge! 4 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 21 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Something that was free. The online one wasn't. I don’t remember free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 46 minutes ago, Critterfixer said: Junie--for your pasta bowl at night, do you think substituting a salad, an apple, or something with higher fiber would help? I think it's the carbs that are helping me sleep. I've tried yogurt and salad and a few more things that I'm forgetting. Pasta, rice, or Chocolate Lucky Charms seem to be the magic sleeping pill for me. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 20 hours ago, Junie said: Would mixed nuts be a good option for bedtime? Yes, they are so good for you. They probably won't cause weight gain- despite their high fat, nuts are associated with weight loss. https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/78/3/647S/4690007 The high fat may help you sleep too. I'm a night eater too. I could easily eat a large bag of chips if it's in the house. Since trying to eat smarter, I've been eating a lot of nuts at night. I like cashews, almonds, and pistachios. Other ideas for you: popcorn bean dip or hummus with veggies or even on bread or pitas oatmeal yams/sweet potatoes are good. I used to eat them only with butter, sugar, cinnamon, but one day it was too much effort and I ate it plain and realized it was really just as good that way (for me) so I rarely bother adding anything anymore. bananas may give you the soft mouth feeling of pasta red lentils covered in whatever sauce you like for pasta. They're pretty mild tasting on their own. or maybe zucchini noodles instead of regular noodles? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 16 minutes ago, Paige said: Yes, they are so good for you. They probably won't cause weight gain- despite their high fat, nuts are associated with weight loss. https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/78/3/647S/4690007 The high fat may help you sleep too. I'm a night eater too. I could easily eat a large bag of chips if it's in the house. Since trying to eat smarter, I've been eating a lot of nuts at night. I like cashews, almonds, and pistachios. Other ideas for you: popcorn bean dip or hummus with veggies or even on bread or pitas oatmeal yams/sweet potatoes are good. I used to eat them only with butter, sugar, cinnamon, but one day it was too much effort and I ate it plain and realized it was really just as good that way (for me) so I rarely bother adding anything anymore. bananas may give you the soft mouth feeling of pasta red lentils covered in whatever sauce you like for pasta. They're pretty mild tasting on their own. or maybe zucchini noodles instead of regular noodles? Thanks for the ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hey all - just poppin' in to say hey. Spent the day with family celebrating R's 6th bday a little bit early and now coming off a sugar high from the cake. How is everyone? 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: I don't know that I would stop, then. Unless maybe you eat nuts first, then eat a smaller amount of the carby food. Or maybe nuts and substitute popcorn for the other carbs. Sleep is just as important. Maybe we need to brainstorm other ideas. This is exactly what I've decided to try. I'm hoping to cut the carbs in half and still get enough to sleep well. After so many nights last year of not getting to sleep until 4 a.m., I don't want to mess up good sleep. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 7 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: Sounds like a good plan! I wouldn't cut it in half all at once, though. Can you tell I don't like to mess with sleep?? We're thinking the same way. Gradually work the carbs down. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 4 minutes ago, myblessings4 said: So I'm not just being bossy? LOL! Nope. After so many years of babies who wouldn't sleep, I am really enjoying being able to sleep through the night. 1ish to 8ish is a beautiful thing. :) 4ish to 8ish was not. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 57 minutes ago, Southern Ivy said: Hey all - just poppin' in to say hey. Spent the day with family celebrating R's 6th bday a little bit early and now coming off a sugar high from the cake. How is everyone? Hi, Mary! How is your Dad? Happy birthday to Riv, too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hi, Mary! Happy Nirthday, Riv! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I don't want to jump the gun but I believe my insomnia is gone after roughly a 6 month stretch. Crediting Whole30. Fitbit update: Today was the first time in my life I've reached 10,000 steps and that includes 5Ks and mountain climbing. I don't know if my fitbit is more or less accurate than my other trackers but I typically have a hard time getting 3,000 steps, even if I work out. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I love hummus. #asyouwere 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 19 minutes ago, Slache said: I don't want to jump the gun but I believe my insomnia is gone after roughly a 6 month stretch. Crediting Whole30. Fitbit update: Today was the first time in my life I've reached 10,000 steps and that includes 5Ks and mountain climbing. I don't know if my fitbit is more or less accurate than my other trackers but I typically have a hard time getting 3,000 steps, even if I work out. I think your other trackers were off. It would be very difficult to do a 5K and not get 10,000 steps in one day, unless those were the ONLY steps you took the whole day. Then you might get about 8,000 steps. (A 5K is about 3 miles, right?) 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Good Sunday Morning! COFFEE!!! Hi Mary! Happy Birthday Riv! Junie, sounds like a good plan! Sleep is high on my list of priorities too. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Happy Birthday, Riv! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Talking about insomnia seems to have caused it for me. I am flaring. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Good morning! Church, girls' Bible study, orchestra concert. Coffee!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 A squirrel took my one (unripe) lemon off Lynette last night! Mad Face! 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Good Morning! I slept well last night. Bedtime snack was: carrot sticks, mixed nuts, pasta 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Good morning. I sleep okay as long as I have drugs. No drugs, no sleep. Nothing really makes a difference for me other than not having any caffeine after lunch. Even that fails if I go to bed thinking--and most nights I go to bed thinking. It is not unusual for me to lie awake for one to two hours before going to sleep. I've had insomnia since I was a teen. I like my sleep, but getting it isn't easy. My ideal schedule would be go to bed at ten or eleven, wake up around three or four, write for a few hours, go back to bed around six and sleep until nine or ten. Yeah...not going to happen. Last night, I slept. I had one terrifically bad dream in graphic sensory detail and was glad to get up. Caffeine, grocery list and editing planned for the morning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I was a good girl this morning. I put blueberries in my yogurt instead of chocolate chips. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I've always had very vivid dreams. Nightmares occur with some regularity. I now keep my laptop and material ready in the kitchen where I retreat if I wake up in the wee hours. I used to wish as a child that one day I could stay up all night like an elderly neighbor I knew and sleep most mornings. I guess I'm well on my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Exercise seldom improves me sleep. I think the combination of increased endorphins coupled with intense muscle and joint pain contributes to sleepless nights for me. However, the decreased irritability I have after exercise is nice when I'm awake, so there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 The boys are building balloons out of trash sacks and sponges soaked in lamp oil. This is the second time we've gone through this phase. Last time it coincided with the windy season (spring) and caused great angst and temper flares. This is worse with hormones. I may have to take up half-marathon training again if the balloon phase persists. ETA: Perhaps I should simply assign Around the World in Eighty Days and make an assignment of it, you think? Ballooning Booyah! 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Grocery list complete. DH will do the shopping. Time to rotate the laundry, grab another cup of tea, and finish editing chapter 12. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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