Baking day has arrived
I'm baking Hubby's favorite whole wheat challah today. This way we'll have pre-measured loafs of challah for Shabbat so we don't over due it. I also plan to make Oat tortillas for weekday meals (food...
View ArticleKiddie day
Today I plan to bake with the kiddies. They've told me they prefer baking cakes and cookies so I'll check for a nice and easy recipe for the two older ones to make. It's a win/win situation. We bake...
View ArticleGained a lb this week (probably water retention due to too many carbs)
I had a slight problem during yesterday's kiddie day. We baked vegan cupcakes and didn't stick to the plan. Normally when I bake with the kiddies we have share some of the bakery as it comes out of the...
View ArticleWedding tonight
We're attending the wedding of a young woman I used to babysit years ago. I'm going to try to keep the snacking before the wedding to as little as possible and my plan is to have the fish (if they have...
View ArticleSeeing the dr about my shoulder today
Hubby and I are going to see the dr together to find out what the treatment options he feels are appropriate for the tear in my shoulder. Internet indicated several treatments from pt to surgery. I...
View ArticleAnother day of travel
Today will be my third day of travel for the week! My best friend's mother passed away yesterday. Both hubby and I are going to bring our condolences to her. It'll be a long day as she lives quite far...
View ArticleLong day
We got back early from visiting my friend but it was a long day for me. I didn't log everything I ate (most of an ice cream cone and a couple bakery items) nor did I log our walking. Still, I think I...
View ArticleLong day
We got back early from visiting my friend but it was a long day for me. I didn't log everything I ate (most of an ice cream cone and a couple bakery items) nor did I log our walking. Still, I think I...
View ArticleGot a lot done today
Did some touch up painting in a half bath we had retiled then I cleaned and organized the other bathroom and laundry room. It took most of the day but the rooms are clean. Besides the cleaning I think...
View ArticleKiddie day along with work on our yard
Spent the morning with my friends kids today. The girl and I did some crafts and we watched the contractors prep our front yard for Astroturf then put the turf in. Then we played with the water guns....
View ArticleGardening today
I repotted my Peace Lily, planted a couple sweet potato vines and a ginger root today. It took me half an hour but it's worth it. I hope to have a few beautiful plants for my patio and house from this...
View ArticleLots to do this week
I'm hoping the rest I got today will help with everything I have to do this week. Tomorrow I'm shopping for the bulk cooking of chicken and Wednesday I have my first apt with pt. I just have to pace...
View ArticlePicked up the supplies for the week
I have my whole chickens to prep for meals over the next few weeks. Tomorrow I start work on them. So far I only know I'll be making chicken broth from the bones and some spices. The breast meat will...
View ArticleGot half done today
I cut up all 6 whole chickens (removing the skin, fat and bones) today. Half the bones were used to make stock, the other half I'll make more stock either tomorrow or I'll freeze them for another time....
View ArticleFinished with the bulk chicken cooking
Out of 6 whole chickens I portioned out 64 servings of meat and aprox 28 cups worth of chicken broth (6 of which have a chicken neck included). I now have a nice stock of meat to choose from. Nutrition...
View ArticleDid pt intake today
The physical therapist decided to send me to hydrotherapy for my shoulder. She feels my shoulder is a little too sensitive atm for regular therapy. I agree. Tomorrow's my first apt. I do have a few...
View ArticleFirst day at hydrotherapy
I left very early for my apt for a number of reasons. This gave me the opportunity to do a good deal of walking today (while shopping and looking for the place). The therapy was nice, lots of simple...
View ArticleKeeping steady
My weight after Shabbat is as expected. I might have gained a few ounces but not so much I'm worried. Tomorrow I'm back to hydrotherapy in the morning. The rest of the week I'd like to get some work...
View ArticleAnother hydrotherapy apt
Half an hour of stretches and working my shoulder. I'm exhausted and sore, but it's worth it. I left home too early to have my usual breakfast so I had a protein shake instead. I ended up having a...
View Article42 days here and 9lbs lighter!
I've been here now just over a month and even though I weight myself almost every day I think I'm doing pretty good. I've lost 9lbs already and I've been keeping to a routine that includes daily...
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