What's on your Wednesday Menu?

I love how peaceful the world is when there is a fresh coating of snow and all the noise is muffled. I love Christmas light displays with lots of colors reflecting on the snow. I always have a live tree and the fresh pine scent is wonderful. I used to love building a snowman, making snow angels, sled riding, and ice skating. And nothing is as beautiful to me as an ice storm when every tree and branch seems to be made of glass.

I agree that ice storms are pretty as long as you don't have to go out and drive. Also when we lived in our old house, the neighbors had HUGE old trees and I was nervous everytime the wind blew or it stormed that one of the limbs would fall on the roof!

I had a couple of huge oak trees taken down two years ago and it is nice not to have to deal with fallen branches after a storm. I also appreciate that I do not have to drive on ice and snow any more.

The only nice thing I have ever had to say about snow storms is my love for a good snow day off from school, but now that we have Zoom for remote learning, I don't even think we are going to get those anymore... :(

hi all

QOTD: I would say snow with no power loss, eggnog, giving gifts, time off from work, slower pace at work (kind of).

food plan today- major leftovers and cobbling together foods.

b: egg, frigo cheese, 35 cal bread

b2: rest of b1 since it makes a lot

l: supposed to eat the salmon but so not feeling it- maybe tuna? I have hard boiled eggs and plain yogurt

d: unsure driving to TN after work, have dr appt in the AM

s: unsure depends what the TN house has or I buy?

did 70 min lifting last night and was supposed to follow with 30 min of cardio but the last bit didn't happen. need to figure out how to split the long days or something. it gets dark so fast and driving the mountain in the dark in the winter isn't my fav thing to do

Morning, team. Sad day for me. A dearest friend passed away unexpectedly yesterday. Riding his bike. Getting in the exercise. Died of a heart attack in the middle of his ride. He's been obese for years. Has so many bad, bad habits. Has been punishing himself or rewarding himself, I do not know which, as long as I have known him. 20 years or more. Food, ****tails, cigars. These last few months he's gotten a trainer/life coach. Lost 80 pounds. Started cycling again. And he's gone. This man spoke the eulogy my son's funeral. He picked me up and carried me many times when I thought I could not go on. He is a founding director of the non profit we run in my son's name. He was crucial to its birth and its success. I'm trying to find some comfort in believing he's hanging out with my kid, catching up and passing on hugs for me. We are devastated. He was 51 years old. So hard to process.
I've gained another half pound since yesterday making a total gain of 3 pounds. Yesterday's gain can't be real though. I ate very clean and only about 800 calories yesterday. I did not pour a big glass of wine or break into a bag of Doritos after the news yesterday. I'm am proud of that, at least.
QOTD. I love the sparkly lights. Particularly all white ones when I feel like I'm in a winter wonderland. All Christmas ones overwhelm me. But bright white lights and candles are my winter jam.
Menu is TBD. Emiepie egg salad for breakfast and then a grocery run after. Feeling like some comfort food and heart warming time in the kitchen will be good for me. Maybe roasted chicken.

Peace everyone. Give your loved ones an extra hug today.

I am so sorry for your loss. Life if so unfair. Sending you lots of hugs.

So sorry for your loss. Sending hugs

I am so sorry Lisa! It's harder to accept when they are so young, and just getting on track to be healthy. I believe that our loved ones are together somewhere.

I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Good for you for not hitting the Doritos or wine, be kind to yourself while you deal with your grief.