[Rookie]

16 hours ago, Salinger said:

How are you feeling today? 

I'm feeling alright. Struggling with wanting to do my hobbies in the evenings.. Especially with it getting darker faster.  I haven't even seen Daisy since starting since I'd need to go at night now. I'm hoping after I'm more settled I'll feel pulled to my hobbies again 

 

16 hours ago, Salinger said:

Hope you are doing well. Congrats on starting the new job!!!! xx

Thank you! 

 

14 hours ago, Sea-to-sky said:

Been there with the snacking. it Can be so difficult. Trying to snack less in between meals is one i really struggle with. Protein and nutbased snacks worked well for me as an alternative. Chunks of spiced Cooked chicken and energy balls were a big hit. 

Mm chunks of spiced meat lol I got some breakfast sausages which have been working well. And extra sharp aged cheddar. I just can't wrap my head around energy balls. I feel they probably taste good but they just don't sound appetizing to me. I have been enjoying banana and peanut butter protein shakes. 

 

14 hours ago, Sea-to-sky said:

tops look so pretty. Love the floral one with the square neckline, its such a great cut for you ?

Thank you! I like that it's more modest lol I hate when I have too much cleavage which is most shirts

[Rookie]

Wednesday

Deficit: ?

I think I did okay. Utilized my high protein snacks when I got hungry.

 

Steps: ❌ only got 2075 steps. But I did go for a mini walk with Mr.R and the girls. 

 

Spending: ? Only bought a switch game for my trip but it was in sale and less than $5

 

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Thursday

Deficit: ?

I did ok. Dinner was maybe a bit bigger but lunch was smaller. 

 

Steps: ?‍♀️

I ended up going for a walk since I didn't know what to do with myself anyways. I ended today with 3750 steps. 

 

Spending: ❌ bought a bagel I didn't need

 

I'll need to fill in steps later. I'm at 800 recorded but I didn't have pockets so I missed my lawn cutting steps but it was probably only 250 steps. 

[Sea-to-sky]

8 hours ago, Rookie said:

I just can't wrap my head around energy balls. I feel they probably taste good but they just don't sound appetizing to me

Most recepies are basically nuts, dried dates (or similar) and a nut butter for binding. Usually with a smattering of other stuff to vary the flavour. I have a nice cocoa and orange recipe if thats up your street. 
 

the 50’s necklines that are around at the moment are so pretty and classy. 

[Rookie]

17 hours ago, Sea-to-sky said:

Most recepies are basically nuts, dried dates (or similar) and a nut butter for binding. Usually with a smattering of other stuff to vary the flavour. I have a nice cocoa and orange recipe if thats up your street. 
 

Did you say orange and cocoa... I'm listening ?

 

17 hours ago, Sea-to-sky said:

the 50’s necklines that are around at the moment are so pretty and classy. 

I agree! Love them

[Waanie]

On 9/13/2024 at 3:02 AM, Rookie said:

I ended up going for a walk since I didn't know what to do with myself anyways. I ended today with 3750 steps. 

These are the best kind of walks, especially if you are just aimlessly strolling .

[Sea-to-sky]

7 hours ago, Rookie said:

Did you say orange and cocoa

Recepie link here

 

I make these with ordinary dates, not the expensive medjools and they work great. You can switch the nut butter for a different one as well. so if all you have is peanut, that should work fine. Ive made these with different nuts too, almonds work well. And sometimes dont mix the seeds in. 
If you freeze them and then just decant a few into a box in the fridge so you have some onhand they will keep for ages. 
 

the recpies are pretty basic and you can mix other stuff into the, and make substitutions. I put cocoa nibs into one batch which was nice. 
 

if theyre a hit i have a few more recepies ive collected im slowly trying. Next one on the list is a cocanut and cocoa one. But there are lots out there and if you search energy balls, protein balls, energy bites or some combo there of, you will find a ton of recepies. 

[Rookie]

3 hours ago, Sea-to-sky said:

Recepie link here

 

I make these with ordinary dates, not the expensive medjools and they work great. You can switch the nut butter for a different one as well. so if all you have is peanut, that should work fine. Ive made these with different nuts too, almonds work well. And sometimes dont mix the seeds in. 
If you freeze them and then just decant a few into a box in the fridge so you have some onhand they will keep for ages. 
 

the recpies are pretty basic and you can mix other stuff into the, and make substitutions. I put cocoa nibs into one batch which was nice. 
 

if theyre a hit i have a few more recepies ive collected im slowly trying. Next one on the list is a cocanut and cocoa one. But there are lots out there and if you search energy balls, protein balls, energy bites or some combo there of, you will find a ton of recepies. 

Thank you! This is great. I'll give them a try when I'm back from my work trip 

[Rookie]

Well today I ended up out and about way longer than I intended. I stopped at the thrift store and found 2 pairs of black thick leggings with tummy control, some crazy orange flowy pants and a beige cardigan/sweater thing. I think I'll return the orange pants and beige sweater. 

 

After that I went to the mall so I could get my eyebrows waxed and go to torrid. Torrid was dangerous and I went over what I wanted to spend. But I got some comfortable, flattering and cute clothes. I'm probably going to also return 3 of the tops I got from Walmart because I like these better. 

 

Spoiler

Crazy orange pants

 

Eyebrows did

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deficit: ?

Steps: ?‍♀️8100 ish

Spending: ❌❌❌

[Whisper]

All of them look good, but I've always liked the style of the first yellow shirt, and the color really pops.

But none of them are nearly as good as "dragged to victory"!

[Sovalis]

I love the orange palazzo pants, those are fabulous and look sooooo comfy!

[TiogaGirl]

I too succumbed to the lure of crazy orange pants this fall! High five, my sister in big orange pants

[Loveable_Bouncer]

On 9/14/2024 at 4:48 AM, Sea-to-sky said:

Recepie link here

 

I make these with ordinary dates, not the expensive medjools and they work great. You can switch the nut butter for a different one as well. so if all you have is peanut, that should work fine. Ive made these with different nuts too, almonds work well. And sometimes dont mix the seeds in. 
If you freeze them and then just decant a few into a box in the fridge so you have some onhand they will keep for ages. 
 

the recpies are pretty basic and you can mix other stuff into the, and make substitutions. I put cocoa nibs into one batch which was nice. 
 

if theyre a hit i have a few more recepies ive collected im slowly trying. Next one on the list is a cocanut and cocoa one. But there are lots out there and if you search energy balls, protein balls, energy bites or some combo there of, you will find a ton of recepies. 

 

On 9/14/2024 at 7:54 AM, Rookie said:

Thank you! This is great. I'll give them a try when I'm back from my work trip 

I challenge you!

This will be my 3rd energy ball recipe I found and realize I need to sit and do them for yummy snacks lol

[Rookie]

7 hours ago, Whisper said:

All of them look good, but I've always liked the style of the first yellow shirt, and the color really pops.

They had so many sunshine yellow clothes... My weakness lol I also quite like that style. It's flattering

 

7 hours ago, Whisper said:

But none of them are nearly as good as "dragged to victory"!

Hehe I do quite like that top

 

7 hours ago, Sovalis said:

I love the orange palazzo pants, those are fabulous and look sooooo comfy!

They are so comfy! Bit snug where they sit but the flowiness makes up for it

 

7 hours ago, TiogaGirl said:

I too succumbed to the lure of crazy orange pants this fall! High five, my sister in big orange pants

Highest of fives!! 

 

6 hours ago, Loveable_Bouncer said:

I challenge you!

Now I really will need to do it ?

[Rookie]

Well it's not traveling if you aren't getting stressed out before you go right? Our water pressure decided to be very low all of a sudden. But I called the city and they are sending someone to investigate Monday. So now I feel I don't need to worry about it until then. 

 

I'm not sure if Winnie is feeling any better since she wasn't acting sick. I gave her a small lunch and a full dinner of a protein she does the best on. Fingers crossed. Hopefully whatever was upsetting her tummy has passed through by now. 

 

Last night I put an my clothes aside to pack and I have my work stuff off to the side ready to pack. So I guess I just need to actually pack now. But that's an after dinner problem. 

[Laghail]

Very late to this party and no one told me there'd be a fashion show! I'm also on the orange pants train but I think the blue and red plaid tunic is especially good tho. 

[Rookie]

Monday

Steps: ❌ 2.2k steps

Deficit: ?

Budget: ?

 

Tuesday

Steps: ?‍♀️7.6k steps

Deficit: ❌ (but I am getting more conscious about decisions and such)

Budget: ?

 

Wednesday

Steps: ?‍♀️5.9k steps 

Deficit: ?

Budget: ?

 

Yesterday I got to the airport early so I walked around while I waited. I also went on a mini evening walk checking out the hotel. Today I went to the hotel gym after a huge pasta dinner ? I did 2 mins and a bit on the elliptical and 10 mins walking on the treadmill then I went for a swim. 

 

Anyways! I'm feeling a bit headachy so I'm going to bed I hope everyones week is going their way. 

 

[Salinger]

Hey Rookie!

 

How have I missed that you're away?!

 

Where are you!? Xx

[Rookie]

8 hours ago, Salinger said:

Hey Rookie!

 

How have I missed that you're away?!

 

Where are you!? Xx

Probably cause it's nothing super exciting lol I'm just a few provinces over for work. 

[Salinger]

32 minutes ago, Rookie said:

Probably cause it's nothing super exciting lol I'm just a few provinces over for work. 

 

Hows it going? xx

[Rookie]

13 hours ago, Salinger said:

 

Hows it going? xx

Not bad feels weird because I feel I'm in 2 time zones lol and I miss the Mr.R and the doggos 

[Rookie]

1 more sleep until I get to go home to my person and doggos. 

 

Today is going to be very long. I've been up since 5:30, there's a couple thinking meetings today and we have a party after work that goes until midnight usually then I think it's an hour drive back to the hotel. 

 

 

[Rookie]

It's home day!!!

 

I don't know why I thought it was an hour drive from the party location to the hotel lol it was 10 minutes. We got back on around 10:30. Not too bad but I could not fall asleep! I was way too chilly and wide awake. It got so cold last night.. Everyone looked like they were dressed for winter

[Radost]

Ugh, post-event brain plus uncomfortable temperature insomnia is rough! Hope the party was reasonably fun at least. Happy home day! Wishing you smooth travels.

 

[Rookie]

On 9/21/2024 at 1:25 PM, Radost said:

Ugh, post-event brain plus uncomfortable temperature insomnia is rough! Hope the party was reasonably fun at least. Happy home day! Wishing you smooth travels.

 

As fun as it could be with being an outside in a tight knit group when you are an awkward introvert lol.

 

Made it home alright! 

[Rookie]

Deficit: ? 

I made some good choices where I wouldn't be overfull and I stopped snacking after I wasn't hungry anymore. Food choices themselves I'm sure could be better 

 

Steps: ?‍♀️ I got 2500 steps which isn't much but I did do extra movement to even get that high. 

 

Deficit: ? no unnecessary purchases today