Pray tell how u managed to get bruised ribs!?Sorry u r felling sore.

Must be something going around cause I just got back from the docs with my shoulder prob flairing up bad.This has been an on ging on and off thing for three years,when it flairs up its like a hot branding iron burning through my back to my chest..I mean the kind of pain that make u thing of heart attack..yes its that bad.Today I was at the docs office he gave me some naproxin 500 to take 2xdaily then some Hydrocod-APAP 7.5.500 that what is said on the bottle I gess I prolly will feel higher that a kite on this stuff,it dosent come with out risk but he pain has to stop..period..to much to deal with.

Hi, all! I'm also on the weight loss road and was SO glad to see this thread!

I'm a member of Weight Watchers though I'm terrible at tracking anything. But, honestly, I've been on it (on and off) for so many years that I know what I can and shouldn't eat. I'm also a diabetic, so weight loss will help all that better than any meds will.

I try to make it to the gym for an hour 3-4 times a week. There's a Planet Fitness in my town and they're super cheap, no frills and open 24-hours during the week.

In the land of protein drinks, I'd like to recommend Oh Yeah! brand shakes. They're lactose-free, really high in protein, and taste pretty good. I drink only the chocolate shakes and since I buy them from Amazon, they're the same price as the other brands.

Good luck to everyone! I'm still catching up on all the back posts, so I'll drift back in once I see what the rhythm is here.

Well...lets just say I had a little run in with something that didn't budge!!! LoL I took a shot of Toredol yesterday. It didnt help much if any. Slept most of yesterday.

Get to feeling better!

Zimmeh

Thanks Zimmeh!!!

You are welcome! I have a whole bottle of Aleve sitting here on my desk for my teeth..Need one?

Zimmeh

Thank you. :)

Rooster and I are opting for a less traditional menu....turkey, mashed potatoes (no gravy because neither of us miss it), green salad, fresh fruit salad, corn on the cob....and a one crust apple pie for dessert.

Thanks for sharing!!!
I have been taking Aleve...doesn't help.

Good Morning Everyone,

Thank you Tonya for suggesting the Ensure drinks! I picked up a six pack of them and I am keeping them for when I go back to work tomorrow.

I wen to the movies lastnight and I had a handful of popcorn and I ate it one piece at a time and drank water right behind it. I looked like a squirrel trying to eat it, but it was delicious! I then went to Olive Garden and had their chicken & gnocchi soup and was able to eat that. As long as I don't attempt to bite into anything, I will be good. I am not craving any form of candy, coffee or tea..Which means, that I probably will not go back to the coffee or tea once this is done and I will cut back on candy. I am thinking of making pumpkin bread for work tomorrow. I can eat that...

Have a great day all,

Zimmeh

Good morning healthy friends :)

Well, I have learned that even healthy snacks can be overdone. I picked up a bag of pistachios yesterday at the farmers market (forgot to put those on my list...also asparagus and a couple other things).

Anyway...nuts are on my "yes" list. And these were unsalted, fresh and beautiful.

I was nibbling away at them and suddenly...ACK...the bag is empty. Normally, I put snacks into a little bowl instead of eating right from the bag anymore, but I was distracted and simply forgot.

This morning, my stomach is not impressed with me.

On a happier note, the scale informs me this morning that I am the lightest I have been since I moved to Florida over a year ago. Yay!

Congrats Jo Jo!!!!


Zimmeh

Good morning, everyone!

Congrats, Jo!! That's wonderful news and a great motivator.

I'm impressed with everyone's delicious-sounding-yet-sensible meal plans for tomorrow. Alas, I do not yet have the willpower to forego all of my favorites dishes, BUT I plan to go to the gym Friday-Sunday. I won't kill myself, but I won't allow myself to slack, either.

And as my friend says, if I'm going to eat what I know I shouldn't, at least I'll enjoy every bite, guilt-free, and get back on track the next day.

That's my plan. Much strength and support to everyone, for a healthy, happy and safe holiday.

-Julia

Gonna hit the gym in a bit.
Happy Thanksgiving y'all.

Dinner tonight was a little bit of pork tenderloin sauteed with olive oil, onion and garlic....small serving of mashed potatoes (made with a tiny bit of the butter/olive oil combo and 1% milk)....and a huge pile of steamed asparagus. Delicious! :chef2:

Good Evening Everyone,

I had today:
Breakfast-yogurt and soymilk
Lunch-Ensure shake
Dinner-Ramen noodles with peas
Snacks-One and a half Triscuit crackers, about 3oz's of ice cream and one brownie.

I have been drinking water all day and I am still not having any cravings for coffee or tea :)

I have to work tomorrow, so I will be loading up on Ensure drinks, apple sauce and yogurt for snacks and dinner.

Zimmeh