Healthier Living Thread Part IV

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Part IV

This is the thread where members come to share their journey to wellness and wholeness.

It's a holistic thread, talking about all apects of health, not just diet and exercise, but the mind and spirit as well. All posters are welcome (not just Premium Members) and encouraged on a periodic basis to share what you're doing, what you need to do and how you're going to do it, and what you know!

Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
Woot!

I did a 40 minute power wallk up and down the hills yesterday. That felt good (especially coming down....LOL).

I eat at a vegetarian restaurant last night and ate and ate and ate. It was good food, but I'm still having trouble with portion control when I eat out. I have to clean my plate and never bring food home.

(coming down...) lol!

Glad you are enjoying yourself!

As to vegetarian food - I have had hypoglycemia for years, so one time, for a 4-day retreat, I was worried, because it was vegetarian fare.

Come to find out you WON'T DIE without meat. Was an eye-opener for me, chuckle...

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I was on the road for the last couple of days and didn't eat well and ate...gasp....meat.

I eat primarily vegetarian, but can't call my self vegetarian.

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I was on the road for the last couple of days and didn't eat well and ate...gasp....meat.

I eat primarily vegetarian, but can't call my self vegetarian.

{{{{{{{{Tweety}}}}}}}}} How long had it been?

I have been back on my healthy eating for the last 3 (I think it is) days - funny tho how the hand automatically reaches out LOL - friend held out a candy bar and I reached for it, unwrapped it, then dropped it like a hot potato! I had actually forgotten!

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Specializes in NICU.

Zoe, are you implying that I'm implying that you're implying...;). Do we need some therapeutic communication here, LOL.

Tweety, you're doing great :). Woo hoo! Or as you might say Woot hoo ;).

I've been walking this week. I've purposely tried hills so I am nice and sore right now :rolleyes:. Feels good, though.

Work is going well. I've moved up from preceptorship to "pod pals" (I'm teamed up with a more experienced nurse, but for resource; we're not assigned the same babies).

It's nice to see this thread moving again :).

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Specializes in Alzheimer's, Geriatrics, Chem. Dep..
Zoe, are you implying that I'm implying that you're implying...;). Do we need some therapeutic communication here, LOL...

...I've moved up from preceptorship to "pod pals"

Hey, (holds hands up as in surrender) not me, no ma'am, I implied no such thing! ;)

Pod pal, sounds like something from Star Wars...

{{{{{{{Hiker}}}}} keep up the good work! I'm still doing well w/ my food!

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Specializes in NICU.
Hey, (holds hands up as in surrender) not me, no ma'am, I implied no such thing! ;)

Pod pal, sounds like something from Star Wars...

{{{{{{{Hiker}}}}} keep up the good work! I'm still doing well w/ my food!

When we're dressed for surgery at the bedside, we kind of look like something from Star Wars :lol2: But you know, from now on, whenever I see "pod pal" written on the patient board, Star Wars is all I will be able to picture. Thanks alot, Zeebs :rolleyes:.

:kiss to you. Good job with eating Have to say, I love your picture and quote. Isn't autumn glorious?

Have a GREAT day, all of you. I'm off work and loving the idea of digging out of this chaotic house (and maybe taking a nap :)). I have a picture in my head of all of us working together and getting the work done efficiently and in a timely manner, but that doesn't seem to have any bearing of reality.

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I have a picture in my head of all of us working together and getting the work done efficiently and in a timely manner, but that doesn't seem to have any bearing of reality.

You mean you and your family?

Hey I will give you my mom's phone number, she trained us so well she hardly had to lift a finger, eventually ... (groannnn) I think that is why I am so lazy now. Pure REBELLION.

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Specializes in NICU.
You mean you and your family?

Hey I will give you my mom's phone number, she trained us so well she hardly had to lift a finger, eventually ... (groannnn) I think that is why I am so lazy now. Pure REBELLION.

Yep, I mean my family. I'm sure if you guys came over, we could get the job done in record time :).

I may just have to call your mom; do you think she'd be willing to come and train my crew? ;)

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Hiker, a simple "Woot" will do. LOL

I don't eat well on vacation, although I did today but am going out tonight. For the most part I did good in Asheville, but that's because I was alone and it was easy in a town like that.

I've decided to go back to yoga classes if I can swing it financially. Maybe two classes a week. I miss them and I'm my home practice is a joke.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I'm still keeping on in vacation mode. Eating out a few unhealthy meals, but balancing them with some good meals.

I hope to go to the gym today.

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I'm still keeping on in vacation mode. Eating out a few unhealthy meals, but balancing them with some good meals.

I hope to go to the gym today.

{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Tweety}}}}}}}}} Dad took me out to lunch today but I did pretty well anyway! :D

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Going to Busch Gardens today for some fun. Will not eat well, but will hopefully drink lots of water and maybe some fruit. :)

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