Wellness

[Laura14]

Happy Saturday! 

Finally got myself back in gear after a challenging week and I finished off my core and stretch classes. I have finished another challenge and I did it in my winner's t-shirt. 🎉

I think I am going to meal prep this weekend. I need to roast some veggies I haven't had in a while and maybe make some crackers too. 

I donated a lot to the #clearthelist campaign for a few teachers to set up their classrooms and my insurance bill is coming due next week so I am going to use some of my pantry items instead of food shopping to save some money. 

I really like my Lessman pea protein. I mix in my unsweetened almond milk and it's a nice refreshing drink to add in the quick protein boost especially in the morning or after working out.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. We are back to rain after a day or two of cloudy, but the 100 degree days are gone for now. I can not believe Fall is almost upon us.

Next week starts my appointments again. I am going to try to give blood next Saturday if my iron is up and then it's the dentist and we start September with eyeglasses and regular doctor. I need a new pair of eyeglasses. The ones I got two years ago crazed or cracked with whatever coating is on them. Luckily, I had a backup pair from a decade ago. I only wear for driving or distance so it's not a big deal, but still. Glasses are not cheap.

Luckily, my vision insurer has an online optical store. I already picked out a new pair and I just need my prescription renewed. A complete pair of glasses that also turn into sunshades for about $150. I will take it and I am not opting for the anti-glare coating. Chatgpt thinks that is what crazed on the old pair. 

Okay, I am really leaving. Enjoy your weekend! 

[bopper]

Hello, @violet runner The Built Bars do have sugar alcohols, and I can't do them either but the Puff bars, ( I just read the box, and no sugar alcohols) don't have them.  Must depend on which one I guess.  I had to look because I can't do sugar alcohols.   I can't do cottage cheese either, the texture I can't do it.  Even tried blending it and nope.  i like turkey, and do eat yogurt also.   Is it true dairy is inflammatory?  

Today was a low key day, it thundered and rained most of the day so no outside ride and nothing inside, oh well.  My GD had fun here, she is so into makeup application so she did mine, and she's 9 years old haha.   She slept well and left around noon.  Have fun with your GS.   Can you believe the cost of Hoka's??  Wow.   Did you see what happened in the Lions pre-season game.  Prayers to this man!!  

I hope we get a decent Fall, so I can be outside.  Winter is so long and I am so not a fan!

Well I think it's coffee time for me.   Doesn't bother my sleep so why not.

Have a good evening!

[violet runner]

@bopper  the Built bar puff cookie dough crunch has sorbitol. And I asked my new friend, Chat gpt and it said yes, certain ones do- so be careful -  I know you are reading your labels.

     And yes, dairy can be inflammatory- more because reactions to milk proteins.. Think lactose intolerant..  Full fat grass fed dairy can actually help with inflammation. Wish everything was one way or another.  Like,all bars either have some surgar alcohols or not. Not just certain flavors.. Highly processed like sweetened ice crean can cause inflammation due to  all the sugar in it..

 My $$$ Hokas will be here tomorrow.. 

GS  here- gotta go!!

[bopper]

Happy Sunday!  Today was a 12 mile bike ride with hubby, and then a 2 mile walk tonight while he was at softball practice.  

@violet runner thank you for clarifying, now I need to look at mine.  I don't want sorbitol either.   Seems something sneaks in somewhere, even with the full fat dairy, then it's the sat fat that isn't good for the heart and cholesterol.   I hope you like your Hoka's.  

It was hot walking I must say, my HR gets higher when it's hot and I wasn't trying to walk fast.  Plus the air is so heavy, because of the humidity.  They said we are under air quality alerts now again too.  

Dr. in the morning, hate it!   

Not much else going on here, cheers to another chance to re-start the engines!

[violet runner]

  Good morning friends. 

 I thought I would sleep a long time since having my GS all weekend, but found myself up even earlier- maybe I am over stimulated.. We had a good time.   School starts for him on Wed.

  My HOKAs came but haven't tried them on yet.. Pretty much what I usually order from that brand so thinking they will be fine..

   We finally got some rain last night. I dont' plan on going to the rec center as an extra day- it's going to be cool enough to enjoy and outdoor walk/ hike somewhere.

@bopper  hope your doc appt goes well. Not a  fan of them either. I have a derm appt next week. 

 Watched some pre season football- so happy to have it back. My Broncos played ok- won- not that pre season counts.

   Enjoy the day whatever you do..

[Laura14]

Happy Monday,

Did my Core class this morning. Planning on a hike later today after work. More rain so I may be literally nature bathing again. 

Everyone have a good week. Good luck @bopper and @JudyL on your doctor visits. Hope all goes well. 

[bopper]

Monday is here!   I just got home from my dr. appt.  All went well, we had a good talk and we hugged and she always says she loves me.   First thing she said was you have no bad news to tell me this time right?   I said well...........  Haha then told her about the hubs.

It's drizzling here and so humid.  The air quality is getting bad here again too. 

I am having my first cup of coffee, was fasting for labs.  @Laura14 , @violet runner thank you for the well wishes.  Glad it is over.  I will look closer at those Built bars too.  Seems like it's hard to find a good clean bar that doesn't break the bank.   

Not sure what I will do today, was hoping it quits raining. 

[violet runner]

@bopper  good news at your doc.. And @JudyL  hoping for the same.

  I got out and walked- nice temps today. Hit a nature area, but a cement path- wasn't sure with all the rain we got last night if dirt paths might be muddy. 

  My son called me- he said his ex called him and has covid. I picked my GS up on Sat. for the weekend at her house.. Sure hope he got out before she became symptomatic. My son tested him and neg. so far.. Maybe we dodged a bullet.. hope so. 

    My go to bars if I have them seemed to be Aloha minis.. Not cost effective , but I don't eat one every day.  I buy the minis cause they are so good- i have purchased the larger ones and eat the whole thing.

@bopper  keep searching and let us know what you find.

[Dazlin]

Hi everyone!  @bopper glad your appt went well, and it's over...I see your not enjoying those visits  lol. Drs don't bother me, just the dentist 🤢.

@violet runner ...hope your grandson and everyone stays well.

My grandson went back yesterday...I was overwhelmed with emotions, but I think he accepted it knowing he has to start school today.  My daughter came with a guy friend and he was wrestling around and playing with grandson  so he seemed pretty happy...that made me feel better...and me feeling so tired, non stop..made it easier to let him go...lol.  Grilled burgers and hot dogs for them.

I did not touch a thing.  I had a grilled chicken breast.

I walked over 3.29 miles today, 1hour walk.

I mucked stalls, cleaned, and went to publix and aldi.

I've been good about upping the protein, low low carbs, and absolutely no junk. No added calories either...yet..

The lovely scale in publix shows almost 2 lbs UP!!! 😡 How??

Ok, so it's only 3rd day...ill keep on it...how discouraging though.

@JudyL ...I know your appt the 13th

..will keep you in prayer 🙏 stay well!!

Alrighty...have a good everyone!!,🌞

[bopper]

Hello, this morning was 5 miles on the treadmill, and I was ready to be done at 3!  Well in my labs my glucose was 120!  She didn't run a A1C this time either. She did the last time and said it was good then but she didn't run it this time.   She hasn't called yet to say to do anything though.   And @Dazlin speaking of gaining I'm there with ya.  Geesh trying to eat right, biking a million miles, this walk, and it goes up.  I am staying the course and just seeing what happens.  

I did check those puff bars and had 1 box of the cookie crunch and threw it out.  The coconut ones I have left don't have sorbitol.   Tonight we're having salmon and coleslaw.   Any do the Mediterranean diet?   

The smoke and humidity are back, it's white sky and hazy and not a leaf is moving it's so muggy!

I hope everyone is doing okay, seems like we all have a little something going on here.   @Laura14 I wanted to try that Hoka Prima Ora and can't find it anywhere.  Just look so comfy for a recovery slip on.