October Weight Loss Adventure with a Prize!!!!
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I get a lot of stuff at Aldi's: black beans, canned tomatoes, low fat cream of mushroom soup, string cheese, Greek yogurt. I used to love their fresh salsa but they changed it and now it's just so-so. Their corn chips are exactly like Fritos at half the price. It's great for spices and baking goods. I won't mention how much I like their sandwich cookies and bbq chips.
I love the crockpot I got there. I also picked up a baby swing this summer and last week a nice squishy kitchen rug. The prices are so much cheaper than my other store close by.
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Well as well as I did last month, I am just the same as of right now. I started having some hormonal issues, and oh boy that has an effect on me. I did get a bit more exercise, and today I could tell it when I wasn't as winded when finishing. I had to use my inhaler, but I didn't have to stop like all the other times. I need to go back to the store too, because I am out of what I need to eat right. We don't live close to the major stores like many.
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I haven't tried Aldi's yet, sounds like I should.
Thanks for the canning tips meanmom and irishrose. I may get the Ball canning book, meanmom, if you like it that much. I had the best green peppers out of the garden this year - crisp yet 'juicy' (?) and the flavor was very good. I didn't feed anything this year, just occasional water. I didn't grow green beans this year, but plan to next summer. Like I mentioned, I hope to can vegetables for the first time next year, this year I just froze some things. Which is fine, but I only have my one refrigerator in the kitchen and, of course, that doesn't hold much when you're talking about storing for the winter!
Meanmom, when I'm sore or stiff I take a warm epsom salts bath. I put way more epsom salts in the tub than is on the directions (hope that's not bad for me), get the water as warm as I can stand it, and soak for at least 20 mins, preferrably 30 mins. It does help me. I have an old small tub, so I end of a bit contorted in order to be soaking up to my neck (knees up in the air - LOL) but I'll do it to help myself feel better.
Hope you're feeling better soon, too.
I had oatmeal for breakfast day before yesterday and plan on it again today. One small change, but better than nothing. My scale is still the same. I have yoga tonight, I know that will feel good. We've also been working on a lot of back strengthening poses which I really need.
Here's to making good choices today and drinking enough water (easy not to do that now that it's getting cooler).
Thanks for the canning tips meanmom and irishrose. I may get the Ball canning book, meanmom, if you like it that much. I had the best green peppers out of the garden this year - crisp yet 'juicy' (?) and the flavor was very good. I didn't feed anything this year, just occasional water. I didn't grow green beans this year, but plan to next summer. Like I mentioned, I hope to can vegetables for the first time next year, this year I just froze some things. Which is fine, but I only have my one refrigerator in the kitchen and, of course, that doesn't hold much when you're talking about storing for the winter!
Meanmom, when I'm sore or stiff I take a warm epsom salts bath. I put way more epsom salts in the tub than is on the directions (hope that's not bad for me), get the water as warm as I can stand it, and soak for at least 20 mins, preferrably 30 mins. It does help me. I have an old small tub, so I end of a bit contorted in order to be soaking up to my neck (knees up in the air - LOL) but I'll do it to help myself feel better.
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I had oatmeal for breakfast day before yesterday and plan on it again today. One small change, but better than nothing. My scale is still the same. I have yoga tonight, I know that will feel good. We've also been working on a lot of back strengthening poses which I really need.
Here's to making good choices today and drinking enough water (easy not to do that now that it's getting cooler).
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But my life is busy and sometimes eating good is hard/requires more time than I have. But I recently went down a size - WOOT! And that felt great - I don't want to gain back. And of course it would be great if I could eventually go down a few more sizes!
My daughter is a vegetarian and my boys have an issue with gluten. I also have some (really stupid) food allergies so I'm already used to cooking from scratch, watching labels, etc.
But I love to quilt and I love fabric - this might be the best weight loss incentive for me. =D
Happy Wednesday. =D
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My sister called me today. She shops a lot! Sears has their summer Lands End clothing marked down to $5 here. I only had a few minutes to run in and shop. I got 2 pairs of capris and a shirt for $15. I had a dentist appt to get a crown and I needed to drop my car off for repairs. I had a busy afternoon. I have a Prius loaner car to drive. It seems like a nice car. Of course any car that is new seems nice.
I really need to get back to exercising. I have had very little since school started. I can sure tell the difference. I haven't gained but my clothes fit differently. We have Halloween parties at school tomorrow. Hopefully things won't get too crazy.
Healthy eating to all.
Pat
I really need to get back to exercising. I have had very little since school started. I can sure tell the difference. I haven't gained but my clothes fit differently. We have Halloween parties at school tomorrow. Hopefully things won't get too crazy.
Healthy eating to all.
Pat
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Just posted the new thread for November.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/general...ml#post6377841
Gayle your FQ's arrived.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/general...ml#post6377841
Gayle your FQ's arrived.
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Glad they got there
Today was my trip to the commissary. I bought lots and lots of fresh veggies, beans and mostly good stuff. Hopefully I will do good at eating right for the next month!!!
Today was my trip to the commissary. I bought lots and lots of fresh veggies, beans and mostly good stuff. Hopefully I will do good at eating right for the next month!!!
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Don't forget to send me your weight loss. I may not be online much over the weekend. Mom is having her surgery this weekend. Will be at the hospital with her until Monday. I will do my best to announce the winner on Sunday if not will be on Monday.
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Praying for a successful surgery for your mom. Don't forget to take care of yourself too.
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CindyR, hope everything goes smoothly with your mom's surgery.
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