I call that “feast and famine” and I deal with it exactly the way you described. In “feast” mode (more appetite) I try to up my veggie/fiber intake and I also switch to eating ALL my protein before I eat anything else. That helps, along with upping my water intake.

During “famine” mode (little to no appetite) I generally go with smaller portions…[Read more]

I just have one thing to say about mowing the yard….. I HATE FIRE ANTS!!!!!!!!!😡

That’s all.

I’m still proud of you for being accountable, though. (I know you’ll get ‘er done soon though!)

Sue, let us know how it goes!

I have a theory though. The chicken in frozen meals is marinated (pre-treated) to be more tender than chicken you cook yourself at home (if you think about it that makes sense since it can be in several different temperature ranges, all of which could affect the texture of the protein in the chicken).

Have you ever…[Read more]

Back yard is DONE!!!!

However, the back is the easy part! Having a Powerade 0 while watching the dog enjoy the short grass. Now it doesn’t tickle her tummy!

Next up, the joy of the front yard. I definitely haven’t been appreciative enough of the job my husband has been doing!

I’m about to go outside and try to tackle mowing the yard. My husband has always done this (he says that it’s the only exercise he gets) but there’s no way he can with his back the way it is. Actually, it’s all going to depend on whether or not I can start the mower with my shoulder the way it is.

Shake for breakfast. Lunch will depend on how I…[Read more]

Catching up with old friends is good! I’m glad you got to do that – and glad you went to bed early-ish (for you). LOL.

(Side note: Enough of us have trouble with getting to bed early that that I think that is DEFINITELY going to be part of the “Simple Healthy Habits” Challenge.)

<p style=”text-align: left;”>Done. Definitely going to have to work on changing my narrative. I hate it when the logical part of my brain and the emotional part of my brain disagree. 😠</p>

Just checking in on this? How’s it going? Did you meet with the trainer yet?

Mid-week sweep! How’s your plan going? I feel like you had the food planned up-front so that’s probably going pretty well. Is the exercise going as planned?

Mid-week sweep! Looks like your plan is going ok. I’m glad the Oreos are gone (they are the devil). Otherwise, are you on track to complete your weekly plan?

Mid-week sweep! (That means I’m sweeping through…checking to see how your weekly plan is going…)

Report back! How’s it going? What’s getting done? What’s been challenging you? Let’s talk about it!

Mid-week sweep!

How’s this plan going? I know you already knocked out the cooking ahead part but how has it been going with a better sleep routine!

Today is the day! I meet with the new plastic surgeon in hopes that I can FINALLY complete my reconstruction after mastectomy. Fingers crossed!

My boyfriend is doing fine after his procedure Monday to move his dialysis catheter. Poor guy. His appetite is nil and he has been getting nauseous but all that is par for the course when anesthesia is…[Read more]

I’m so glad you got that sorted out. I think Robin had that same experience (if I’m remembering correctly) with prepping food ahead of busy stuff. That can really take a load off.

I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow for your surgery! Please let us know, when you can, how you are doing.