DIS FIT 2021 New Hopes, Dreams & Goals, Chit Chat Thread

[Pumpkin1172]

I've been WW and am tracking everything I eat, even when it's a lot of points. Also tracking my sleep and exercise through the fitbit. I do not get enough sleep. Exercise is improving, the treadmill helps. I hung some workout clothes on the bathroom on the main floor so I don't have to go all the way upstairs to change, trying to make it convenient as possible. Today is cold outside but it is supposed to warm up later in the week. Fingers crossed the rest of the snow will melt!

Sleep is so important!!!! I'm very lucky that I rarely have trouble sleeping. That is a great idea of keeping your clothes somewhere more convenient. I love that WW makes you really " think" about how you want to spend your colors/points.

One thing I wish is that my produce, specifically vegetable, drawer was higher in the fridge so I would see that stuff better. I tend to forget what's there and then it goes bad. Fruits are a bit easier since kiddo eats them mostly and will ask for what he wants.

I can totally relate to that struggle. Youngest DS was like that. Now that he's 18, he is more open to different foods. It wasn't until he was about 15 that he started trying different veggies and fruits. It was a constant struggle - especially with oral sensory issues. He's coming around now. But it has taken many meals, and saying I want you to at least try it. He will eat a ceasar salad, and a tossed salad like you would get at Olive Garden. He eats some veggies now, not alot, but at least some. I am hopeful that as he gets older, he will learn to enjoy more veggies and fruits. It definitely doesn't happen overnight.

 

[hdrolfe]

Sleep is so important!!!! I'm very lucky that I rarely have trouble sleeping. That is a great idea of keeping your clothes somewhere more convenient. I love that WW makes you really " think" about how you want to spend your colors/points.


I can totally relate to that struggle. Youngest DS was like that. Now that he's 18, he is more open to different foods. It wasn't until he was about 15 that he started trying different veggies and fruits. It was a constant struggle - especially with oral sensory issues. He's coming around now. But it has taken many meals, and saying I want you to at least try it. He will eat a ceasar salad, and a tossed salad like you would get at Olive Garden. He eats some veggies now, not alot, but at least some. I am hopeful that as he gets older, he will learn to enjoy more veggies and fruits. It definitely doesn't happen overnight.

The funny thing about kiddo is he loves broccoli and cauliflower, won't eat salad of any sort. It's actually any type of spice or sauce that he refuses. When I cook something with flavour on it, I have to keep his plain. Pasta, pork chops, chicken, even veggies, just plain. I like a bit of taste to things! The only sauce he likes is soy sauce on rice. I find him interesting because he wanted to try crab and lobster, and loves them both. He'll eat zucchini, but only raw. I keep trying to get him to at least try things. But most times he just makes gaggy sounds and refuses. Hopefully as he gets older he'll be willing to at least try. And maybe let me put something on the meat lol.

 

[vegs1]

Thanks for the info on the air fryer. I’m going to look in to it.

We did vegetarian lentil chilli last week and really liked it a lot. I’m trying to find new recipes and had some really successful ones with chicken but we are trying to cut back on meat so constantly search for new ideas.

 

[marchingstar]

I feel like I so rarely have the energy to keep up with this thread. 2021 feels like it’s been a decade long...

but I LOVE lentils and beans! so i thought i’d share some ideas for everyone saying they’re interested.

red lentils cook fast and fall apart. they are best in a soup or some kind of mixed dish. some of my favourites:
Indian Lentil Soup
Pumpkin Lentil Falafel (i think this recipe might be a bit more out there for the group, but totally worth it)
Vegan Sloppy Joes (when i make this, i just use regular sugar, worcestershire sauce, etc. but use this recipe for instructions and ratios)

green or black lentils hold their shape more when cooked. you can really use either/or in these recipes, depending on what you can find at the store (black lentils are harder to find, but really tasty):
Lentil Salad with Olives and Cucumber
Lentil Salad with Grilled Halloumi and Veggies (this is my current fave...making it weekly right now)

okay, lentils is all i have in me to post. but i’ll make a beans post sometime soon too. but i hope they are good ideas or places to start

 

[bababear_50]

So here is my BIG trip out today.
I went through the Starbucks drive thru and got a free coffee.
I sat in the Home Depot parking lot drinking the coffee & people watching. I was mentally sorting out what soil products I need for my garden.
I am definitely a week day early morning person garden shopper and not a weekend person garden shopper.
I also needed to know the lay of the garden center land/set up before I attempt this years shop.
I might even try Canadian Tire curbside pick up for the soil.
Now to go for a beautiful day walk.
Hugs everyone
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Just sharing
This motivated me to move my rumbly rumbly tumbly body the past two days.

Keep moving
Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

4737 steps..........................................................
dragging my body to 5,000 if it kills me.








Hugs
Mel

 

[vegs1]

4737 steps..........................................................
dragging my body to 5,000 if it kills me.

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Hugs
Mel

Check out Reps to the Rhythm on YouTube. So easy to add in steps doing one of his videos.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Contact Lens question. I am thinking of getting some from costco. Do they have the best prices locally vs Optometrist office?

 

[Pumpkin1172]

4737 steps..........................................................
dragging my body to 5,000 if it kills me.

I hear you!!! Your doing great! Any extra movement helps!!!

I have been trying to up my steps per day as well. I was doing really good about heading out after supper for a nice 30-45 minute walk. I even went last night, even though it was starting to drop ( and still falling ) heavy wet snow. I was on a streak. Probably won't get out tonight. The sidewalks will be too slippery to go tonight.

 

[vegs1]

I hear you!!! Your doing great! Any extra movement helps!!!

I have been trying to up my steps per day as well. I was doing really good about heading out after supper for a nice 30-45 minute walk. I even went last night, even though it was starting to drop ( and still falling ) heavy wet snow. I was on a streak. Probably won't get out tonight. The sidewalks will be too slippery to go tonight.

Snow? Oh no! Guess spring is only here in name where you live! Watch your step!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Snow? Oh no! Guess spring is only here in name where you live! Watch your step!

Hence why I struggle at this time of year. I am soooooooooooo done with winter, cold wet feet and fingers, having to drive on stupidly icy roads...sigh.I know spring is around the corner, but this weather sure does deflate your sails at times

 

[ottawamom]

It's supposed to snow here in Ottawa over the weekend too. Two steps forward one step back we'll get to summer eventually.

 

[hdrolfe]

It's supposed to snow here in Ottawa over the weekend too. Two steps forward one step back we'll get to summer eventually.

I'm ignoring that lol... pretend it doesn't happen though my dog may be happy, his patch of snow in the back has gotten really small and for some reason he can't pee anywhere else!

 

[ottawamom]

My fog was the same with that last pile of snow. Too funny.

 

[bababear_50]

I made it
For 7 days and I hit my step challenge.....
Then the step challenge says hey maybe since you've done this for 7 days straight maybe we should add another 1000 steps a day??? Nope not yet ..I'm just proud of myself for getting this far ,,not going to rock the boat just yet.
I am feeling the need to get out and go somewhere ,,,,,,,,,I know ............... I know stay home ,,,,,
maybe an early morning outdoor garden center walkabout.
How are others meeting this need to get out?

Happy Weekend everyone!
Hugs
Mel

 

[ottawamom]

I have been walking (around the block 1km) three times a day now for a few weeks. I find that getting out a few times a day for a shorter walk helps to boost my energy level. Whenever I feel myself slowing down I go for a short walk and poof, I've got energy to go again. It's easy to work a short walk into the day and you can start with just one and work your way up to a few more.

Yesterday with the pouring rain I only got out once but that's ok.

Off to do my shoulder exercises now.

 

[bababear_50]

I have been walking (around the block 1km) three times a day now for a few weeks. I find that getting out a few times a day for a shorter walk helps to boost my energy level. Whenever I feel myself slowing down I go for a short walk and poof, I've got energy to go again. It's easy to work a short walk into the day and you can start with just one and work your way up to a few more.

Yesterday with the pouring rain I only got out once but that's ok.

Off to do my shoulder exercises now.

Sounds like a great way to re energize Hon.
I hit up Rexall to restock essentials and just finished disinfecting everything.
I am now headed out to outdoor nursery walk around (Terra Gardens) ,,if I get there and it's too busy I'll just come back home.
Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Contact Lens question. I am thinking of getting some from costco. Do they have the best prices locally vs Optometrist office?

Hi Hon
My son got the Laser eye surgery so no need for contacts or glasses anymore but when he did he used to go to Costco, He like the prices and the service.
Hugs
Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Check out Reps to the Rhythm on YouTube. So easy to add in steps doing one of his videos.

It's definitely helping ,THANKS Hon!!!
Hugs
Mel