Feel like I'm in some sort of haze this morning. Oh wait. We're in our second day of dense fog which will last through tomorrow. It's so thick that I caught Toby trying to taste it when he was outside on his morning yard patrol duties.
Jane -- You handled the windows leaking so much more gracefully (at least on here) than I would have! I'm so sorry you're having to deal with leaking windows and the impact on your new floors. Glad the pool is refreshing you. Good luck with the painting -- what color did you select?
Andrea -- Sounds like you've already gotten a lot done this morning -- good for you. Your meatless day menu sounds good. It also sounds like you're a good and creative cook. Don't stifle it -- use that creativity to write a cookbook even if it just ends up being for you. Of course, sharing some of those recipes with us would be great, too!
Ubee -- Lunch with a friend who is also watching her diet sounds like the perfect outing. And congratulations on getting 10 pounds off already since your new eating plan. What a treat to have a friend who is going through a lot of the same things.
Sam -- Glad you're thinking through the alternate work site situation -- doesn't sound like the best thing for you and certainly the extra money is not enough to provide much of an incentive. Your grocery shopping and thinking sound right on target and very creative. No recommendations on a bed/mattress. Mine is a pillow top that doesn't need to be flipped. Then I have a memory foam in one guest bedroom, a two sided pillow top in the other one and bunk beds in the grands' room. It is amazing how much of a difference a good mattress does make in your sleeping well.
Larry -- Your experiment will be interesting in terms of adding breakfast back in. I've been on IF for about a year although I will occasionally have breakfast. I actually do better on it, but definitely don't know the science behind it. The volumetrics approach sounds very interesting. I've been eating a large salad at lunch and then a protein and veggie along with a piece of fruit for dinner. I think I'll try switching those to see if it helps with the 8 PM munchies cravings.
Merstopher -- Glad that you were able to get in the pool and that you're watching your shoulder. Congrats on losing the pound even with the little lapse.
Fi -- Glad to see you back posting and glad that the lapse felt different. Sorry your friend's actions have caused you such turmoil. Sounds like you've put it to good use with making collages! Keep posting, please. We miss you.
Haven't heard from Mountain Walker and Time4Me lately. If you're lurking, hope you're doing well.
Lots of "stuff" to do today -- laundry, change the sheets, straighten up the house, make up some dog food for Toby, make a loaf of banana bread to take to the yearly Co-op planning session, install the toilet seat riser for when my BIL is recuperating here, work with Toby on his commands, and whatever else crops up. Saw a great recipe for roasted brussel sprouts -- prep, coat with ghee or coconut oil (melted), season, and roast at 400 degree with 3-4 slices of uncooked, bacon pieces. Drizzle with balsamic after 30-35 minutes. Of course, they'll need to be turned once or twice. It also said to save the outside leaves, do the oil and seasoning thing, spread them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper, bake at 350 degrees and have sprout chips. It said that you can sprinkle them with parmesan cheese at the end. OK. I'm officially now ready to do something in the kitchen. Have a great day everyone!