Cautiously_Hopeful’s Posts
on 5/1/24 10:01 am
Good afternoon QJB and menuers!
QOTD- No, but I should. About 15 years ago I broke my foot while ziplining. Like an idiot, I tried to walk it off for a month. Then I found out when they x-rayed my foot that I have really tall arches. It explained so much, like why I can't wear cute, strappy shoes. Doooom! Oh well.
Menu today is leftover chicken Xacuti masala x2, English muffin with turkey, yogurt. Cheers, menu friends!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/27/24 7:25 am
Coen brothers movies rock! Well. Most of them. Enjoy, and hope you get your to do list knocked out!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/27/24 7:23 am
Good morning Mel and menu friends!
Sounds like things are moving in a marginally good direction! Hopefully you can eat better today. Glad you were able to get some help at the doctor.
It's Saturday! I finished up at OTF and am at the dealership now for service. My 12 year old car has 205k miles on it. What a trooper. They're also checking my tire since I had a tire pressure warning again today. Better than the flat the other weekend. If they can't reconcile, I'll head to the tire place next.
QOTD- Unadulterated, whole leaf brewed teas are my absolute favorite. I can do some with mild flavorings like a good Earl Grey or ginger peach but I'm a purist during fancy times. Never add sugar. Brr.
Meals today will include Xacuti masala leftovers, cilbir, maybe make dal palak, and I should make maafe for meals this week. Bonus yogurt and maybe a protein bar.
Cheers, everyone.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/26/24 1:49 am
Congratulations! What an achievement to celebrate. Wow.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/25/24 3:58 am
QOTD- Mumford and Sons at the Fox in Atlanta. Wow...that was a long time ago if you only count music you intentionally travel to see and not just bands that have been engaged for venues I happen to be at.
Cheers on this rainy Thursday!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/24/24 10:35 am
Ooh...thank you for sharing!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/24/24 9:29 am
What is crockpot pizza? Sounds intriguing.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/23/24 9:32 am
As a fellow at times conference-goer...what makes one of them stupid? Inquiring minds want to know!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/17/24 4:14 am
Best wishes today for a quick recovery!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/14/24 4:52 am
Happy Sunday Mel. I hope today is a low key day for you leading up to extractions this week. You continue to endure through so much.
QOTD- I have the orthodontist Tuesday, dentist Friday and aesthetician Friday. Plus six or so hours of meetings each day for work.
Food today is a protein bar, yogurt, eggs...maybe something with ground beef.
Sitting in front of the gym time to get on it. Cheers, everyone!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/13/24 6:33 am
Morning Mel and weekend menuers,
Happy Saturday! I got up all motivated to get to the gym for the 8am class. Got in the car...flat tire again. Haha.
I'm proud of the fact that I didn't even go back in the house and just got to it. The last time I got a flat out at the house it was a process. The donut was flat, didn't have a pump...everything that could go wrong, did. Today was a breeze. Instead of the gym, I'm at the tire place, so we'll see how that goes. I called OT and can most likely make the 10am class. Fingers crossed! The increased strength training paid off this morning.
QOTD- Probably raccoons. Always had a soft spot for the critters.
Um. Need a menu plan for the day. Yogurt when I get home. Might walk up the road and see what can be seen. Eggs, need to cook. Black bean burger patty with Gouda.
Cheers!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/12/24 4:19 am
Good morning QJB and menuers! Happy Friday. The best thing about coming back to work on Thursday is Friday.
QOTD- yep. We don't always agree but I'm paying for extra sessions as I keep working to iron out normal.
I did get up and make the 5am OTF class. Today was heavier on rowing and I learned that apparently I have tender, soft hands. Any tips besides gloves?
Menu is yogurt, more yogurt, cold cuts on an English muffin with cheese, eggs. Pics are just class summary. Cheers!!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/10/24 11:45 am
Thanks, Jim! I'm lurking occasionally and it's good to see everyone. Happy to trade numbers with anyone who's interested. :) I'm trying to refocus a bit!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/10/24 11:43 am
Happy revisionaversary! You are doing *so* great figuring this out for you. And you're so close to goal. Amazing. Congrats!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/10/24 6:38 am
Totally checked the cicada swam map. Yuck.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/10/24 2:37 am, edited 4/9/24 7:39 pm
Good morning QJB and menuers,
I'm sorry about your GERD. That's not a fun place to be. I know the burning feeling and can empathize with you. Hope some food works today for you.
Last day off post eclipse. It was totally worth being in totality and I would chase it again. The reaction when the lights went out was amazing and we had over four minutes to enjoy it.
I spent an ungodly amount of time on self care yesterday. My skin is as moisturized as it will get. It's nice to do once in a while.
Heading out for OTF in a few. The classes are kicking my butt and it's just what I need right now. I love having instant performance results.
QOTD- yeah but mostly for work. Once for ballroom dancing. I don't care for dress up though.
Menu today is protein bar after the gym, yogurt with granola, eggs with salsa and cheese, black bean burger with mustard and cheese.
Cheers!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/7/24 2:20 am
Good morning Mel and weekend menuers,
I hope your pain subsides even a little and that you're able to get your teeth addressed. You've got so much going on! Beautiful dice bag for Rachel, and hope she appreciates the good and companionship today.
My family is out for the eclipse and watching the weather. Since I live in the middle of nowhere, totally taking advantage of the extra sets of hands on deck. My pole barn is repaired as much as possible and we're going to change the light bulbs in the living room. Exciting! Also used the excuse to go to a decent seafood restaurant yesterday. I knew they'd pick up the check and got mussels and sausage in a steam bag. Still delicious.
Accountability was half a chocolate stout and some local chocolate. Maybe I made up with that hanging off a ladder for creative physics yesterday?
QOTD- Eclipse stuff, followed by work meetings and presentations. I need to get back on my gym schedule since this is my one all-inclusive month. Had to cancel last Friday as I had crummy symptoms Thursday night and didn't want to exacerbate them. I wonder if exercise makes that stuff worse, even with compression garments? TBD, I guess!
Anyway. House is clean. Family time...just waiting to feed the dogs. Happy Sunday, friends!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/7/24 1:22 am
I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. There's never enough time with them. Big hugs.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/2/24 5:35 pm
Happy birthday!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/2/24 4:00 pm
Hi! Good to see you...sounds like you're going through some things. Hope you're okay.
I'm applying for jobs strategically but haven't landed anything as yet. A day at a time. Fortunately, still love the work I do. Just don't want to lose my mind while doing it. :)
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 4/2/24 3:01 am
Good morning OH fam!
Glad the new job seems to be going so well, QJB! All the yay.
QOTD- Thankfully, no. They rank up there with practical jokes and other such. Not a fan of laughing at the expense of others.
Today is a rest day, maybe. I want to be like Jen where rest day is still like...active recovery! I have more OTF classes Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday before making a decision. And I need to figure out how to take the virtual classes by tomorrow. Haha. I'm doing both in person 50 and virtual yoga 25. It's nice to be active, even if my thighs are not happy. They'll get used to it again.
Oh, MRI came back normal from my neurology follow up. She mentioned Guillain-Barre during the initial visit and I did test for rheumatoid factors. Guess I'm still a big, floating question mark.
Food. Yogurt, toast with shredded chicken or turkey. Chicken breast with spicy BBQ sauce, more yogurt with granola, tuna salad with EVOO. Strawberries, blueberries, roasted asparagus.
I'm still lurking. :) cheers, everyone!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 3/31/24 9:01 am
Good morning OH fam,
Happy Sunday, and Easter if there is something about the day that speaks to you.
I had my first OTF class today. The studio is 35 minutes from home so I'm thinking the light membership might do me if I'm so inclined. I'll say that after finishing out the treadmill piece, the neuropathy buuuurned. But it felt so good watching my heart rate and getting splat points. And the instructor has lost over 300 pounds and had skin removal surgery, so something to talk about.
Went shopping and got a few more clearance workout clothes. Will continue cleaning today for my family to come out next week for the eclipse. Bought my tickets for Thailand and booked at least one stay for part of the trip. Looking at a return to the Galapagos with a friend and a more spontaneous trip to Bali soon. I hope.
QOTD- I eat what I want and try to keep it in line with my goals. Just sensible, small portions.
Today is a protein bar to start the day. Chicken. Sweetcorn curry, mango sticky rice, more chicken, yogurt.
Best day to all of you.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 3/17/24 11:50 am
I had no idea. Fascinating. When I go back to Ireland I need to go to the region 23 and me says I come from. Hmm.
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
on 3/8/24 12:12 pm
Hope everyone is okay!
HW 282, LW 123.4 (8/29/23), CW 144.4
Pre-op-33, M1-12, M2-17, M3-14, M4-11, M5-14, M6-5, M7-6, M8-5, M9-22, M10-6, M11-5, M12-2, M13-2, M14-5
