February Daily Chat

[svenskamae]

Sounds like you have some smart alternatives in mind; good for you!

I live in SE Minneapolis, close to the U of Minnesota campus and Milwaukee Avenue; I sometimes to go to NE to go out to eat or to see movies at the Heights Theater.

[Yennie]

Originally Posted by svenskamae

Sounds like you have some smart alternatives in mind; good for you!

I live in SE Minneapolis, close to the U of Minnesota campus and Milwaukee Avenue; I sometimes to go to NE to go out to eat or to see movies at the Heights Theater.

Did my grad work at the U. Lived about 2 miles, give or take, from the Heights Theater. I miss NE, although I DO NOT miss the weather. It was a balmy 40-ish here the last week. All my friends were blowing up my FB feed complaining about the highs below zero. Remember it, don't miss it! Too funny.

[Kissa]

Originally Posted by Civil69

Newbie question:

Is there a central repository for acronyms on this forum....I have been able to figure out a bunch but others allude me and it is difficult reading cryptic threads and ultimately missing the message.


C

See you got your answer!

Originally Posted by svenskamae

Feel free to post questions about acronyms. Here are some I use:
WOE way of eating
LC low carb
NK nutritional ketosis (low carb/moderate protein)
IF intermittent fasting
KUTGW Keep up the good work
LOL laughing out loud
DD, DS, DW, DH - dear daughter, son, wife, husband
MIL mother in low
BF best friend
BTW by the way
KWIM know what I mean
TOM time of month
TMI too much information
HWC heavy whipping cream
EVOO extra virgin olive oil
OO olive oil
BA big a$$ breakfast
CO coconut oil
WTG way to go
BFF best friend (forever)
DD down day
UD up day
EOD every other day
PHD perfect health diet
JUDDD Johnson up day down day diet

I hope this helps.

Thanks Sven!

Originally Posted by Civil69

Another question

On workout days, do I adjust my calories....not only am I interested in weight loss but more importantly I want to increase muscle and maintain it.

C

IF weight loss plans are known to help with muscle building, so I recommend not counting the exercise option unless you are training for a Marathon or the like...

Originally Posted by Yennie

Actually, I'm very much considering doing just this. Either skipping the 1/2 entirely or, depending on the weather, asking the race director if I can just do 4 or 6 miles. The first 3 miles are the last 3 miles, its an out-and-back with a loop so if I turn around at the start of the loop, I won't be off the course.

I'm also considering switching from the 15K to the 5K they're also having. Mom will be bummed to shorten the course but better to lower our expectations and actually finish than cause a problem trying...

I'm just gonna play it by ear and see how I feel on race day.

PS - We lived in NE (near Stinson & County Rd D) for 8 years before we moved to WA.

I am so pleased to see this, I was worried when you said you had some breathing issues back there. Take care of yourself. (I am impressed with what you have done in the past!)

Longing to here about DWs results Carly. I am sure they will be fine, but the waiting is awful. I am very impressed that she is doing her DDs.to you both.

I haven't been around much, just real life getting in the way.

[Flossyliz]

Originally Posted by hot-in-texas

I'm really hungry. I've had 900 calories today already. Is it normal to be hungry when you've already eaten close to 1000 calories?
Maybe because there has been a lot of sugar and carbs involved?

That would definitely do it!

Yennie, it isn't good to push yourself physically after having flu, as you can make yourself very ill. Do take it easy if you can.

Carly, thinking of you and your DW as you wait for the results.

[Sunshinegirl44]

Thanks guys I like the broth idea. I bet it was an insulin spike that caused the hunger during the juice fast. I am not sure how I made it three days, it was just one of those things I just focused on other things when I felt hungry and drank water or fizzy water and it seemed to get me through. I am trying it again today for my DD. Fingers crossed Thanks for the advice guys

[Cindy-lou]

Originally Posted by Carly

I really like the Better Than Bouillon. The jar says 1 tsp is the serving, but I always use a half tsp for a mug of water.

I just noticed that I have liquid bouillon in my cupboard and I was wondering if its ok to use and then I see your post

So I guess it's a good thing to have because I love the chicken flavor one

[Yennie]

Thanks everyone for your concern about my poor lungs. Today I had to wear a surgery-type mask for a while at work and I Could. Not. Breathe. It was awful. If this is what it feels like to be asthmatic, my heartfelt condolences to anyone with asthma.

I'm about 99% sure I'm just going to bail on the 1/2 on the 17th - I can take my son and we can cheer on Daddy. I'll decide about the 15K when it gets closer.

Boo! But, as you say, many more races to come.

[svenskamae]

I get respiratory-infection-induced asthma but don't get asthma any other time. It sounds like that might be what happened to you. There's also "exercise-induced asthma," triggered by working out and asthma triggered by breathing cold air. While asthma is a chronic disease for many, for a minority of people asthma is mostly absent but can be set off by specific circumstances like flu or bronchitis--and then I can imagine exercise or cold air or pollution setting it off again, until one's lungs had fully recovered from an infection.

I really hope that you feel recovered soon but give the race a pass.

I found that sleeping propped up by pillows and breathing steamy air in the bathroom, with a hot shower running, helped me cope with respiratory-induced asthma. Your doctor may be willing to prescribe something; I use 2 kinds of inhalers (rescue and preventative) when I get a respiratory infection, to keep my asthma under control. I never had asthma before I got pertussis a couple of years ago, but since then, a bad cold/bronchitis/flu can set it off.

[Carly]

It's benign!!!!!
Might need to be removed, but not cancer!!!!!!
Thanks for all the prayers

[SlimNana]

That's great news!

[jdforshort]

Originally Posted by svenskamae

Feel free to post questions about acronyms. Here are some I use:
WOE way of eating
LC low carb
NK nutritional ketosis (low carb/moderate protein)
IF intermittent fasting
KUTGW Keep up the good work
LOL laughing out loud
DD, DS, DW, DH - dear daughter, son, wife, husband
MIL mother in low
BF best friend
BTW by the way
KWIM know what I mean
TOM time of month
TMI too much information
HWC heavy whipping cream
EVOO extra virgin olive oil
OO olive oil
BA big a$$ breakfast
CO coconut oil
WTG way to go
BFF best friend (forever)
DD down day
UD up day
EOD every other day
PHD perfect health diet
JUDDD Johnson up day down day diet

I hope this helps.

OMG, This is so helpful! Now the inquiring minds know!!

[Kissa]

Originally Posted by Carly

It's benign!!!!!
Might need to be removed, but not cancer!!!!!!
Thanks for all the prayers

Just what I was hoping and praying to see Carly. I am so, so happy for you both.

[Flutter]

Carly, that is FANTASTIC news!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KeirasMom]

Originally Posted by Carly

It's benign!!!!!
Might need to be removed, but not cancer!!!!!!
Thanks for all the prayers

Oh thank goodness! I am so happy for you and DW!!!

[Shari4]

Originally Posted by Carly

It's benign!!!!!
Might need to be removed, but not cancer!!!!!!
Thanks for all the prayers

I'm so happy for y'all!!

[Librarygirl]

Originally Posted by Carly

It's benign!!!!!
Might need to be removed, but not cancer!!!!!!
Thanks for all the prayers

That's fantastic news!!!

I came here to report on DD donuts, but saw Carly's news, which is far more important. However, here is the verdict for Cupid's Choice (the strawberry one with bavarian creme): just okay. I'm not really a bavarian creme kinda girl, but was influenced by the cute heart shape. Plus I was not up for chocolate on top of chocolate, and filled with chocolate (brownie dough). If you like bavarian creme, go for it. There are better desserts out there, however. Oh, and it's 310 calories...little less than the brownie dough donut.

[jaymar]

Carly, that is wonderful news!..thank God it's benign...what a huge relief too.

[Flossyliz]

That's wonderful news Carly!!
I hope you have a celebration planned!

[hot-in-texas]

That is so great Carly! I am so happy for DW and you. Now breathe and relax and rejoice!

[JayLynn]

Very glad to hear the news, Carly! You can both breathe and relax now. So happy for you!

[Civil69]

And here I was worried about my DD today....pftttt what was I thinking....so under the weather today has made it a breeze so far .....hubby is pampering me with fluids and food....neither interest me...the only thing I want is another nap

C

[Librarygirl]

Civil, congratulations on your losses so far! How did you lose 80 lbs?!

[Yennie]

Yay Carly!!!!! Fantastic news!!

[Flossyliz]

Civil I hope you soon feel better.

[Carly]

You know what... we should celebrate. I'm gonna ask DW what she wants to do. It can be a no cancer/ yay for calling goal celebration. (Maybe tomorrow though 'cause I'm cold, tired and it's a DD.)

[hot-in-texas]

Carly, you're having a DD after calling goal? That is dedication, you are a JUDDD gal, through and through!

BTW, DW and you deserve an awesome celebration!

[Carly]

Originally Posted by hot-in-texas

Carly, you're having a DD after calling goal? That is dedication, you are a JUDDD gal, through and through!

BTW, DW and you deserve an awesome celebration!

IDK- yesterday was an UD
If it ain't broke- don't fix it!

[Flutter]

Originally Posted by Carly

IDK- yesterday was an UD
If it ain't broke- don't fix it!

you rock Carly! Definately plan an UD date though! You guys have so much to celebrate!!!

[Flutter]

Civil, feel better!

LG, I am glad you were our taste tester! Hehe

[hot-in-texas]

Went to the doctor today. The doctor office scale weighed me 2 pounds lighter after lunch than my morning fast weight today at home. That made me smile.