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It can be. I am in a smaller town, and don't have access to much besides fast food. I'm currently on a Mediterranean diet plan so I try to eat lean meats like chicken and fish, lots of fruits and veggies, and healthy fats like nuts. Since my town doesn't have grocery stores that sell those items, I end up eating more pasta or bread.
I have learned to find ways to keep myself busy during holidays. My family has a tradition where we go out after Thanksgiving dinner to see the lights around our small town. We all go our separate ways for Christmas and New Years, so I usually spend that time with friends or doing things for me.
The biggest thing is learning what triggers you to over eat, and finding ways to either avoid those situations, or find a way to control yourself in them.
on 8/13/25 2:01 am - Amarillo, TX
Super super late response for me. Yesterday sucked...big time. My CT scan was done and I had the results by 4. Not exactly great news. at least the rotator cuff wasn't injured as well.
the results:
There is a tear of the posterior superior and posterior inferior labrum, with a 3 mm
elevated flap (series 2 image 43, series 5 image 91, series 4 image 73). No other labral
tear or SLAP lesion is seen. No paralabral cyst is identified.
There is no glenohumeral arthropathy, subluxation, or dislocation.
There is prominent acromioclavicular arthropathy for a 44-year-old patient, with joint
space narrowing, cortical irregularity, subchondral cyst formation, and mild spur
formation. There is anterior downsloping of a type II acromion narrowing the
acromiohumeral interval to 8 mm.
No fracture is seen. No other osseous or soft tissue abnormality is seen.
IMPRESSION:
Tear of the posterior superior and posterior inferior labrum.
Prominent acromioclavicular arthropathy, advanced for age. Anterior downsloping of the
acromion narrowing the acromiohumeral interval.
No rotator cuff tear is seen. There is mild atrophy of part of the superior half of the
subscapularis muscle.
Prominent acromioclavicular arthropathy for a 44-year-old patient.
it is what it is. I'm pretty upset as there is a major chance I'll have to give up my chianmaille hobby. I may be over thinking it or jumping to conclusions. Hopefully I'll get an appointment with the orthopedic doctor by the end of this week but if not I'll call Monday. I am unbelievably sore as the contrast they injected into the joint leaked out more than they anticipated. It's really swollen and my arm is just the sorest it's ever been.
We also had the water main break just once house down from us. We had no water from 2pm until 10 pm, it's brown too but getting clearer. Apparently it was a bad break but at least they got right in it. We may lose it some today as I don't think they are completely done.
QOTD: I'll be honest...the thought of it makes me kind of squeamish. I love mushrooms for eating but hate hate hate kombucha and I'm afraid the coffee would have the same effect. Saying that, I would try it if given it but wouldn't buy a whole package at first.
Food was a little wild. All combined ai had around 1800 calories.
Is your gardening like mine where all the most labor intensive crops all overlap each other ripening at the same time? I need to be picking apples for the food bank (I have way too much sauce and juice canned), the blackcurrants are ripe and the plum tree needs to be juiced and canned. All while the tiny garden pumps put green beans, cherry tomatoes, Korean cucumbers and of course, zucchini! Hahaha

Storms are wonderful, especially if there is thunder and lightening. Yours sounded awesome. Hope your DMV appointment went well (and quickly!).
QOTD: As summer winds down I'm so tired of the dry heat and just over the garden. I'm pretty much only outside in the morning when the dew gives a false impression of a mild day.
Your dinner sounds like it was delicious. It's been a few years since I've made that but it would be a great menu idea, thanks.
After yesterday's fiasco eating I took it easy on the pouch.
B: My frosty chocolate protein shake.
L: a strawberry Outreach skinny popsicle. It was good but not worth the carbs.
D: 1 cup of ff Greek yogurt w/1tsp sugar free jello powder stirred in.
Wardrobe chaos trying to find something for the funeral. My black skirt falls down past my hips. Now I have an alteration job. Tomorrow errands galore and cleaning the car. Meanwhile I have 12 big Korean cucumbers from the garden taunting me. No time to deliver to the food bank, ugh.
Hope you get a restful sleep, see you in the morning.

QOTD: Well with having a small farm there are always outdoor activities that need to be done daily, but as the weather gets cooler and the days shorter I start to shift towards what do I have to get put up before snow falls. Like you I definitely get a bunch more physical activity in the Summer time there is always something going on.
When I was younger I walked or rode my bike all Spring, Summer, and Fall. Now I am happy to be at the pool and sitting in the sun. I am usually cold and appreciate the hot days and warm sunshine. Winter gets more depressing every year and I understand why people to south. I keep thinking about North Carolina. My sister and her husband have a home there and said I can move in with them any time.
I love my condo and my cat so staying here as long as I can.

Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I just can't stay idle, plus it's not good to sit around I've seen far to many family members and friends have serious medical issues as they got older due to not moving.
Good morning, everybody!
I had my second to last outdoor swim class last night. I was happy because I felt like I swam well. I am going to try to get in the water today as well because with the end of the summer break, there are not a lot of opportunities left to swim. And the Chicago Triathlon is fast approaching. I guess that kind of answers Matt's question on the other thread. Generally, more Crossfit and less outdoor running and swimming during the cooler (and probably more important , darker months). I do love my reindeer runs , though. And Chrissy will be glad to know that I am signed up for Run with The Nuns.
I am headed to the doctor's to get my tooth pulled this afternoon. It will be a relief to have it out, I have been worried that it would break off and I would swallow it.
QOTD: No. I don't regularly drink coffee. Usually just if I'm cold. I will ask Lisa if that is what she drinks, I know she can't drink real coffee and has something that she calls fake coffee, but I don't know if its made from mushrooms.
Breakfast: Bagel
Lunch: pasta
Dinner: Depending on my tooth, it might just be yogurt or something like that.
Have a great day, all!

Jim Age 59 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4
Good luck at the DMV, I hope it goes smooth. I just replied to the other post but to answer this QOTD: I tend to walk more outside and try and enjoy fresh air during breaks when I can.
Good Morning! You are always very busy, how do you do it?! I have a few meetings today and then I am contimplating asking to WFHa few hours tomorrow to take care of a few daily reports but taking most of the day off- we will see what today looks like and if I have any action items after my meetings today.
QOTD: I disklike mushrooms and I don't think I could get it out of my head even if everyone says it doesn't taste like mushrooms. I am curios on what you think though.
Menu- same as yesterday and exercise is also done. Water and vits are on track.
I hope everyone has a great day.







