What's on your Monday Menu?

I used to stay with a family in West Virginia. When it got very quiet at night, you could hear the voices of the miners far underground beneath the house.

Oh wow!

That would have been spooky!

hi all

weekend was good, friday ran errands and did a little business shopping. Saturday didn't leave the house and got a lot accomplished. Sunday I went out and got my walmart order, starbucks then a long ride home because apparently it was the first weekend of 'apple' festival up here. it was a mess. The electrical issue seems to be resolved. keeping fingers crossed. so I can microwave and use the oven.

QOTD: hmm this is hard. for now i would say my husband, he keep me in line when i start to worry about all the 'what ifs' that could happen.

Food today:

coffee

b:9:00 egg white french toast with SF syrup

water

s:11 cheese/lunch meat

l:leftover chicken soup stuff

s:?

d: chicken stir fry with DH having noodles with his

s:?

Good Morning! JB- I hope the week is less chaotic for you. I had John smoke some Tri tips so I'll be eating off those most of the week! I think we finally finished unpacking and refilling the fridge and cabinets.

QOTD: An employee turned friend after she left to go back to school. She was hard to manage but has the best outlook and heart.

TSS: 7 years 1 month

B: SF latte, Jimmy Dean scramble, and an apple

L: Tuna packet, baby carrots, SF pudding and a pear

S: Mixed nuts, an orange and yogurt

D: Tri tip, cauliflower and cheese, sliced orange/banana, and 2 squares dark chocolate

ES: Greek yogurt with ¼ cup fiber cereal

E: Elliptical and treadmill

V/W: On track

Totals: Cals:1369 Protein:126 Carbs: 103 Fat:53

Have a great one!

Good Morning,

My weekend was good. I worked all weekend but I did get to see my bestie for a bit on Saturday. Working everyday this week & on call this weekend.. the grind is real.

QOTD: my boyfriend.. he always sees the positive side to my negative thoughts and always finds a way to make me smile.. even when I'm being a crotchety b.

M1: 1/2 English muffin w 1/2tbsp PB

M2: 125ml fairlife, espresso pod, 100g egg whites, 7g light cheddar, 30ml salsa

M3: 175g yogurt, 1/2tsp honey, 28g granola and 50g blueberries

M4: turkey chilli w 7g light cheddar

M5: 1/2 red pepper, 1 slice light provolone, 2oz steak, sautéed peppers and onions (philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers)

M6: tbd if required.

E: did strength x stability this morning. Hopefully I have enough energy to take the dog for a walk after work.. trying to get more 'steps' in.

Mornin'!

I'm going to Aqua Zumba this morning, and I have to take my mom to a doctor's appt this afternoon (she voluntarily gave up driving a couple of months ago, which was a good thing - she needed to, and it's so much easier that she just decided this on her own rather than have one of us force the issue). I also need to return a laptop that I set up for a friend yesterday - and show her some of the features.

I rebooked the "ground" portion of my Italy trip this weekend - will start looking at airline stuff today. DH has agreed to spend a couple of days in Naples either before or after the main part of the trip, so at least it won't feel so rushed. And that way, it also won't matter so much if we have crappy arrival or departure times - we'll be in town and can get to and from the airport fairly quickly.

QOTD: I'm having a hard time thinking of one particular person, although there have been some in my life. One of my aunts, for example, who died four years ago was a perpetually upbeat person. She was so great to be around - esp since my immediate family is so dysfunctional. And DH, although not nearly as upbeat as she was, is kind of a rock - it takes A LOT to set him off - he's almost never angry or in a bad mood.

B: protein pancakes with plain Greek yogurt and blueberry compote, coffee with half & half

MS: protein shake

L: chicken/miso spread on 35-calorie bread with tomato and cucumber slices. Cole slaw made with Asian-style dressing

AS: not sure - maybe a protein muffin

D: Thai-style curry (baked tofu, cauliflower, carrots - no rice)

have a great day, everyone!

Yay for travel plans!!

I can't remember if it's your mom or MIL that has some technology challenges but I know one of them you have to do a lot of tech support for -- but if it's not your mom, you could set up a Lyft account for her on those occasions where she needs to get somewhere and you're not available. You can also have an account yourself and then arrange rides for her. I'm all for anything that helps people that shouldn't drive get around without driving and these make it super easy. (I'm sure taxi companies in the larger cities probably do something similar as well, I'm just not familiar with it).

great idea!!! Thanks!!

My insurance has a service where they will pick you up and take you to your doctor appointments and then take you back home. I use it when the weather is bad and I don't want to bother someone else to drive me or to drive on icy roads.

Most Medicare plans offer that service now. Check your MIL's medical insurance coverage.

I don'****ch TV much, I do streaming instead of paying for cable but it's mainly for my kiddo.

QOTD: my dad is so amazing! He supported me through so much in my life, even my dumb mistakes and continues to be my rock. He keeps warning us kids that any day he could pass away because he's 84, but thats when the tables turn and we support him. Life without him would be so hard and yet he's left us kids to be great parents. Anyway, sob sob- my mom is equally amazing.

B: 3 slices deli turkey, 1/2 bagel, berries

S1: cheese cubes

L: vegetable beef soup

S2: yogurt

S: turkey, gravy, stuffing, peas and carrots, strawberries

S3: string cheese