What's on your Thursday Menu?

I try to buy candy I don't like...

QOTD: I have mixed feelings about flu shots. I was in the military when the Swine Flu scare came out and we were forced to have the shots. I was sick for a week and since then we have learned of the issues with that particular vaccine. So I haven't had a flu shot for a while.

I finally weighed myself and I was down almost a pound. Due to not feeling well I know I haven't had enough protein for the last few days, and been missing my vitamins. I have an appointment with my WLS program today, the NP who has had surgery. She is fabulous so I look forward to it and maybe can figure out some things my pouch will like.

I think I have a new cat, I believe he was abandoned by my neighbors who walked away from their house. He's been coming in my cat door, when I wasn't feeling good I accidentally left it open. I've had a problem with raccoons coming in and eating the cat food, so I replaced the door with a new one that has a hardened door that you can slide in it to close it. After I started closing it at night the raccoons destroyed the plastic flap and I've replaced it but the chewed that one up and I haven 't replaced it. So I usually close it up right at dark. So I was in bed and heard some strange noises that almost sounded like something was in my crawlspace, I finally got up and turned on the light and there was the cat. I've met him or her (not sure) several times before and he is really sweet and loves attention. However my cat was not thrilled. So for the last few days he's been coming in, gets some petting, eats and then leaves-typical cat. If I can keep him in I'll take him to the vet and check for a chip and make sure he's OK. My neighbors used to leave their garage door open at the top and when I looked in the garage I saw gray fur, that looked like this cat which is what led me to believe they left him. I'll update when I know anything.

My friend who helps me with Halloween and I decided not to decorate this year, we usually go all out. I will definitely skip the candy, I don't dump so this is the best choice.

Friday eve is good! Have a great day.

it's just horrible when people move and leave their pets behind. For the life of me, I will never understand that. Whenever I adopt a pet, it's for life. I'm glad you're considering him yours. Poor guy needs a loving human!!

Good morning everyone~ Ugh, this morning is already yuck - barely at work an hour and I already want to leave or flee rather, not sure. Sometimes I dream about just walking away... Any-who - I have meetings this morning and hopefully most of this yuck will go away. I hate feeling uneasy and anxious over things that in the broad scheme of things just don't matter.

QOTD - No flu shot for me!! I work for the County and they go around giving everyone free shots every year and everyone who gets one, gets sick. They are the same people who get/have colds all year round. The sickness pool here is never ending and horrible - but I seem to avoid it - knock on wood! I had the flu once when I was 21, it was horrible. I used to be a smoker and I would get bad colds, strep and bronchitis regularly but after quitting 10 years ago, haven't had a problem.

Accountability - not great - things got a little snaky last night.

22+mo out 158.1

b-coffee x3, yogurt

l- innards of chicken taco

d-eggbeaters w/salsa

es - yogurt

v/l - on track

e - cardio/circuit training

Have a great day everyone

I hope your day gets better. One day closer to getting a hug from your precious one!!

Thanks, Kelly. I can't wait! I don't know who needs it more, me or my kiddo!!

G'morning all,

Posting a little bit later than usual but had a busy morning. It drizzled here last night, and our puppy who is now 6 months old is outraged that we want her to go outside to do her business. She was looking at me like "you want ME to go out THERE and wet my precious paws?" I couldn't stop laughing. This was her first rain. She has definitely become the baby of the family, spoiled rotten.

QOTD: no flu shots for us and we haven't had any problems all these years (knock on wood). The only time we got the shot was the swine flu and DS because of his asthma had to get it. Otherwise we've been doing good.

Accountabilty : Day 3 of AMAW done. I MISS MY CHEESE!

B: turkey links and gallons of coffee

L: on the road - epic chicken sriracha x 2

S: still on the rd, jerky

D: pulled pork

Have a great Fri eve, everyone!

I just saw a picture of HUGE wheel of parmigiana reggiano and immediately pictured you stuffing it in a suitcase to bring home from Italy, haha!

LOL Amy! I almost did. I found these parm sticks that are like a long cylinder and very easy to stash in your suitcase. I bought all that I could find. I literally went from super market to supermarket and I bought all of their stash. My mom and brother thought I was going crazy! And I brought it all here with me. At the customs they didn't even bat an eye because it was sealed. When DH saw it he asked if I thought there was going to be a shortage of parm cheese!! I think I have enough parm to last me 3-6 months.

Morning everyone!

I slept like the dead last night...my fitness tracker told me this morning I slept for 9.26 hours and I didnt even get up to pee in the middle LOL...needless to say I am feeling very refreshed today.

DH and I are going to get tattoo's this weekend to celebrate 7 years of marriage...getting ring finger tatt's and I am going to ask about the other one I want just to get an idea of cost...and maybe set an appointment for that as well...then we are going out for dinner after. I am excited!
I also finally remembered to book the ceramics painting studio place for Story's birthday party in a few weeks so I could send the invites out. I think she will love it. she loves to paint and it's so hard to come up with a cute 4 year old birthday party idea for less than 10 kids that's weather appropriate for November!

QOTD: i always get the flu shot--we get it free at work and I've never had a reaction to it besides a sore arm for a day or 2 after. sometimes i get slightly achey for the next day or so but nothing major. the nurses in the office here give them out- in fact I was going to get mine tomorrow but I think I'll hold off til they are back in doing them on Tuesday since I have plans saturday and don't want to feel achey.

B: coffee w/sf creamer, 1/2C cottage cheese & 5 strawberries
L: leftover sausage egg roll in a bowl
S: L&F greek yogurt
D: shrimp & cauliflower rice probably- I forgot to thaw out any other meat!