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Kindergarten, I'm scheduled for the 29th.

Thinking about you CookieMonster, hope your resting comfortably at home.

Hi, CookieMonster!!! Thank you for checking in, and so glad you have a long weekend to heal and rest!!!!

Travel safely and have fun this weekend, tenaj. We grabbed lunch yesterday after the surgery and all I wanted was a milkshake - and it's what I got.  Good decision too.

Hi ladies. Just popped in tonight. I am back to work. It's been busy trying to catch up. Trying hard to get back to exercise and eating better. Not doing very well with that. I have been trying to read and catch up on here. Glad everyone is doing well. Tenaj. Good luck with your surgery. Rocket n CookieMonster hoping you are recovering well. Kathy glad you got good bone scan. The cold weather here has my neuropathy really stirred up. My feet so numb and my toes are like ice cubes. I am trying chiropractor now. He says he can stimulate the nerves for relief. We will see. I've only had one treatment. I go again tomorrow. I have only been to a chiropractor once before many years ago. Well I'm off to bed. Take care everyone.

Good morning ladies. I'm very happy to hear from you ATeamNana. Very sorry to hear about your neuropathy. It's very important to keep your extremities warm all the time. Warm socks & elevating them when you're sitting helps too (even wrap them in a blanket)

We had a safe trip & as always it feels good to be home. I did pretty well eating, (except for the carrot cake I made) drinking was my problem. I had champagne & several mixed drinks each night. So....when I went on the scale this morning I was up 2 lbs :-(

I hope it is temporary ....I am off to work & am bringing a protein bar for lunch with lots of water. I hope to not be too tired to do the treadmill later.... Have a great day!!

Oh Rocket so sorry to hear that. Take care. I am trying to stay warm. Healthy eating everyone:) I did eat better today. Thanks for the encouragement.

Hi Ladies,

Food is currently not my friend, can't seem to stay on track, will work on it again today. It's also a walk day for me so that should be good for me regardless of the food.

I'm feeling much better-almost back to normal in my recovery. I'll see the PS on Friday.

Rocket, take care of that foot and knee, I hope you continue to recover and sorry to hear about the tweak, sounds painful.

ATeam, tenaj, Kinder - HI!!

Good morning, wonderful Ladies!! I am feeling bloated and have gained weight. I have got the exercise down pat, but healthy eating has been lax!! I am in need of motivation, inspiration and ideas!! Thanks all for being here, coming to this thread helps alot !!!! How do I control my appetite???? Aromasin is not helping!!! Love ya all!!!! Kathy

Thank you, Thank you, Tenaj!!!! Yes, more water, more green tea and more resolve on my part!!! You just gave me the inspiration I need. I am going to ride my bike to the dentist and eat healthy!!! Thanks, Hon!!!!

I make a cabbage/vegetable soup that has helped me loose weight last year. I froze some & had it for lunch today. When I feel like being super healthy I use ground pork in it, but I prefer to make it with crumbled sausage. I put onion, endives, broccoli (I save the stems & use them), spinach, tomato, red pepper & of course cabbage. It's quite healthy because I use herbox so there is no extra salt. Eating soup this time of year is so satisfying. Of course I love bisque & cream of broccoli, but I'm staying away from them for now.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/bean-soup-with-kale/detail.aspx?scale=8&ismetric=0. The link is the recipe for the bean and kale soup. It was fabulous! We'll definitely try it again. It would also be wonderful with fresh spinach. Tastes similar to Olive Garden's minestrone soup. I also baked some fresh kale today with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top. Oh so good.

Kathy, I am so not a big written recipe person. I tend to wing it a lot...LOL. First I brown either the ground pork or sausage & remove from large pot. Saute a large onion till soft than add the liquid, about 6 cups of no salt broth.( I use 3 packages of no salt herb ox beef or chicken) Then just start adding any veggies you like and the meat, cook until soft. I also add about 1 cup of a tomato sauce, (left over or a small can- it helps to give a nice color & taste. I save the brocoli stems & use them, spinach ( I add that when its almost done) cabbage (you can even use the package precut), 2-3 endives, red pepper, couple of tomato's. I have even added cauliflower & zucchini. You could put what ever veggies you likeThe bulk of the veggies is the cabbage. Depending on the size of the cabbage 1/2 to a whole one. Cover with enough water in get a nice slow boil going, It takes about 45 min to cook.

Hi, Tenaj, thank you, thank you for the recipe!!!! Winging it is the sign of a great cook!!! Can't wait to make it!! I am doing the happy dance for you!!! You are doing such a great job with your nutrition and exercise!!! I am pretty competitive, so I am going to get on your bandwagon, he,he,he!!!!!! I will be at a women's retreat right before your surgery, so there will be many of us praying for you!!! Here is my goal for the weekend: no wheat, no dairy, except yogurt, no sugar, no processed foods, and no alcohol!!! Lots of walking and doing the elyptical!!!!and Water!!! Lotsa of Love to everyone, here!!! Hi, CookieMonster, AteamNana, and Rocket!!! There have been many other lovely women that have posted here, I just can't remember all there names!!! PlantLover started this thread, miss her!! I remember Jaytee, Blessings, Snobird! Blessings to you all!!!

Oh, Rocket, thank you for your kind comment, but I am so undisciplined, that is my problem, no will power!! I love to walk, but I love to eat more!!! As soon as you can walk and exercise again, you will do great, because you eat so healthy. That is so important!! You all give me the motivation and inspiration to do better. And now, that I am a grandma, I need to be healthy for Lily!!! Your Frankenfoot(you are too funny), will heal and normalcy will return!! In the meantime, rest, heal and come here for fun and friendship. Hugs, Kathy

Thanks for the support. I've spent the day cooking so far. I made a big pot of beef stew & pot of fagioli (lunch for tomorrow) I don't eat very much red meat anymore but I couldn't resist. I got a big Le Creuset pot for Christmas & wanted to make a stew in it. Of course I bought a Costco size pack of meat so now I can freeze some. I'm making healthy whole wheat egg noodles with it. In the past I would make some sort of dumplings. Mmmmmm

Rocket, I love my candy too. M&M's & chocolate covered acai berries are my favorite but I tend to be not too picky...lol I hope your foot is feeling better very soon. What type of procedure was it? If I'm being nosey, I apologize.

Kindergarten, being healthy for loved ones is a great motivation. How is that darling?? I appreciate any prayer coming my, thanks :-) (((hugs)))