Woke up unsure if it was Sunday or Monday... thinking it was Sunday, and then realizing it was Monday. This is usually not a good sign. Then, my bathroom issues choose this morning to reconcile themselves, which means that for about 10-15 minutes, my cardio was interrupted by frequent trips to the bathroom. Not so great.
I am hoping that this week is a bit quieter at work. One thing that has become abundantly clear to me is my unhappiness in relation to my job. I want to think this through though. Is it my unhappiness AT work? Or my unhappiness WITH the work itself? While I could have said this a few years ago, that the opposite was true, work is not going to be the source of happiness and fulfillment. I suppose it seldom is, although, like I said, a few years ago, it was quite fulfilling and satisfying to work where I do and what I do.
I've been toying with the idea of going more keto in 2019, but last night, I realized that in the past, when I've reached my goal and try to take eating to a higher level, usually vegetarian, but this year keto, it backfires on me and I regain all the weight I've lost. Wtih this realization, that this has happened repeatedly, I'm not sure I want to "devote" myself to eating one particular way.
But still having fun putting together goals, aspirations, and mantras for 2019!
Progress as of today: 62 lbs lost so far, only -12 lbs to go!
I'm leaving for a meeting at the volunteer legal clinic I serve, soon, but was so happy with today's weigh-in that I wanted to share the good news with you!
I didn't follow my plan as much as I should have, but I feel like I learned a lot how to handle these sorts of situations, especially when comparing the Thursday party with the Friday party.
I will post reflections and more after I return home!
EVENING EDIT: I think I have learned more yesterday and today than I have all year.
More notes about the office party: I was not as diligent about water intake as I should have been. Unfortunately, I finished my water bottle (24 ounces = 710 mL) on my drive to the restaurant, so when I got there, I ordered a seltzer water (carbonated water)with a slice of lime. That was wonderful! But I should have asked for a refill and I didn't. I also didn't drink as much water as I had originally intended. If I had my water bottle full of water PLUS the seltzer (12-14 ounces = 400 mL) then I would have been able to drink water like I had wanted to.
So I got to the party, and the 2 male attorneys and the Nice Lady were there. Nice Lady is attached to the Associate attorney; she's one of those gals who seems to prefer to hang around men than women, I think. So they had ordered appetizers: fried cheese curds, fried onion rings, and chicken & cheese quesadillas. I was so tempted to take one of the quesadillas, scrape everything off of the tortilla and just eat the filling, but that seems kind of rude & obnoxious. So I had 3 curds (chunks, really), and I think I ended up having 4 onion rings. I ordered a chef's salad, which was a basic iceburg lettuce salad with a TON of deli meat - the perfect low-carb, keto thing to order.
It was after the salad that I realized that my problem with the pizza party the day before is that I didn't eat enough. That triggered the "munchy" feeling all afternoon. I needed to have added more protein to the salad itself.
So lessons learned:
The Thing I Learned Today
So one thing that I didn't mention about Friday that really bothered me last night and still bothers me today is that I totally went off on the copy machine guy that dropped in by surprise on Friday, right before we were closing the office for the party. I didn't order his service; our real Guy is coming Monday morning to replace parts because this BRAND NEW MACHINE can no longer print jobs from our computers. I have a feeling that the Girl Who Makes a Million Mistakes ordered this without clarifying with anyone, because that's kind of how she is.
So this guy shows up, I'm like, We didn't order this, we don't want this, you need to leave soon. He's like, It's a service call, I'm just here to get your copy machine up to where you can make copies and scan. I think all he did was turn on the machine and then he left.
But it really bothered me that I went off on him like that. I mean, So what? What do I care? Just do my damn work and go to the party. It's not like I'm the office manager or anything. Why did I have to be like that? Why do I always have to be like that? Testy, impatient, cross?
When I was at the legal clinic meeting today, I was observing other people and what they had to say, and how they acted. And it just hit me like a thunderbolt: I AM *REALLY* UNHAPPY. And this is of my own chosing! If given a choice, I choose to see the glass half-empty. I'm quick to point out negatives before positives. I'm a "Let's get this done" rather than "Let's enjoy this".
The speaker this morning was talking about how each day, he starts his day with Psalms 118:24: "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice..." You know what Psalms I wake up to every morning? Psalms 56:1: "Be merciful to me, O God, because man would swallow me up; fighting all day he oppresses me." Yep, every freaking day feels like a battlefield, and I'm sick and tired of fighting this war!
I'm sorry if you've gotten this far, as this really has nothing to do with dieting. But THIS is part of what I'm going to work on in 2019. Remember, it's my Year of the Remodel, both outside AND inside.
Progress as of today: 62 lbs lost so far, only -12 lbs to go!
But seriously, congratulations on your continued maintenance. Glad your scale is cooperating. Happy to see people that can navigate the regular world and still be mostly in control of their food.
I did get a chuckle at your comment ;)
Was riding around with the wife last night running errands. One of the topics I brought up was "Why do I let things bother me that have nothing to do with me? Why do I care what other people are doing when it doesn't affect me?".
One of our stops was Walmart, where my oldest nephew works as a cart wrangler. He's 20 and has been working this same entry-level position for the past year or so. I've mentioned to him a couple times that he should cross-train into new positions and work his way up to better positions and higher pay. Something with a possible future. From my perspective he has no drive, still lives at home, doesn't have a full drivers license (learners), relies on mommy to shuttle him back and forth to work, and just watches tv or plays video games in his off time. What he does or doesn't do really doesn't affect me at all. So why does it bother me? Why do I care that he isn't motivated? Currently I choose to dwell on negative thoughts that I don't have control over and that don't affect me. That's just plain dumb on my part......and needs to change.
firstly, you give more than you give yourself credit for! your volunteering and also the church group you take part in...as well as helping your hubby and kids..those are all ways you give that not everyone in this world does. I hope you smile when you think of all you do for those in need as well as those you love. STAY POSITIVE!
Regarding the office party and things you'd want to do slightly different, like more water, MORE POWER TO YOU! Yes, Jdonk! you are the boss of you and you get to decide and ask for what you want! yes, do not feel ashamed or nervous to speak up for what you want in these situations :) i'm totally with you on ordering another glass of seltzer, etc. :)
will write more after i post this in fear of losing a comment...
I may be too hard on myself - in fact, I'm sure I am, as many folks would just say WTF and move on.
But I think you and I have learned this year that, at work, we just need to SHUT UP. I really would like to make that my focus at work in 2019: more listening, less talking.
You are more than capable of turning the cup around, per se and seeing it as half full :) At other times in my life, i have def ONLY been the "poor me" thinker at all times. so i understand. but of course thru more reading as now i'm reading daily on my commute which adds to like 40 min of reading time both ways per day....so, yeah, like 1.5 hours of available time to read everyday!...well, back to my point: now that i'm reading, soul searching,learning and changing, i cannot help but see through myself and more how people grow and change in the world. and my point is this: THE CHOICES WE MAKE ARE WHAT MANIFEST WHO WE BECOME IN THE END.
what i'm saying is, you ARE in control of your destiny. you ARE in control of your happiness too. keep your head up. take time to do for yourself.
also, i'd like to mention that i was not in a good state of mind when i was eating too low carbs...i'm not saying low carb, i'm saying "too" low carb. i need the seratonin and other stuff that carbs provide to keep my mind at ease. you may need this too if you are feeling so down? i could be wrong. i'm just saying.
i love keto stuff too though. and a lot of what i make and bake will continue to be more of that realm.
Just if you are feeling down, i urge you to do things in your life that will bring you up. maybe you need a change...then again, you said that's what you want to do in 2019! so, like i said earlier, that is MORE POWER TO YOU.
i am totally in your boat with all you are looking to change and adapt in 2019...i have similar goals. and they are wonderful goals to have. keep your head up. and try to be thankful for what you have...see it the other way of how you are doing a lot better than those less fortunate. i'm easily reminded of this everyday, usually on my commute is the biggest and most apparent reminder..
I'm gonna start a list of daily reminders to focus on in 2019, like a mantra.
Today is the eat-out Office Lunch Party, planned and hosted by Queen Bee. Lunch is at a bar restaurant Moose lodge, so I just need to focus on drinking lots of water throughout the meal, focus on vegetables and protein, and watch portion sizes.
I am wearing my Ugly Christmas Sweater which I made myself. It's basically a red sweater that I own, and then I just stuck Christmas bows all over it. I have a headband that I stuck Christmas bows on too. The sweater is uncomfortable with the bows on it. I KNOW that I MUST relax about the sweater or it will cause me much more anxiety than is warranted or required. My husband reminded me, It doesn't really matter - it's an Ugly Christmas Sweater.
I did a lot of thinking about the party yesterday and what I would have done differently. I am better prepared today:
I just realized that I probably should have been walking on the treadmill instead of writing here on DD, since I won't get my lunchtime walk. Hmm... Maybe I can walk around the block quickly at around 10:30am, just to move around and clear my head a bit.
I am hoping to maybe do a little Christmas shopping on my way back to the office after the party. IDK funds are kind of tight this week because of the 2nd mortgage payment. Gosh, if it weren't for that 2nd mortgage in my life, things would be so much better. Hate that thing...
Progress as of today: 61 lbs lost so far, only -11 lbs to go!
Your lunch plan sounds perfectly doable. I hope there’s at least Salad on the menu! I wonder if they have any veggie sides. It can be difficult at restaurants that generally do NOT have healthy choices…which exist which makes me laugh because even McDonalds offers a decent salad and a diet coke along with small fries! !!
Yeah, soon enough you can go home and take the uncomfortable sweater off. I had a very uncomfortable sweater on the other day and wore a tank top underneath….the type with a built in bra spaghetti strap tank…made it much more comfortable and not itchy on my skin!
Yep, regarding your first thought on yesterday’s party of being extra prepared, this is my only way…I also still snack lately on days with parties or when we are presented with bagels for breakfast once in awhile…I am used to the healthy snacking lifestyle and it’s hard to deviate when faced with higher cal breakfasts or trying to not snack and waiting longer between meals…
Yep, drinking water helps keep your mouth and stomach busy at least…
It’s not worth the deprivation or starting to get that feeling…you can always have tastes of things if they are what you really want…llike, if you want carbs…eat a slice of bread on the table….try to have moderation at these events if you feel deprived….nice job so far!
One down, one to go...
I survived the in-office Christmas party, but it threw off my whole day food & exercise-wise. I'm going to go to bed very soon because if I stay down here on the main level, I will start diving into the bags of nuts and blocks of cheese.
I wasn't taking ANY chances with today and:
It was unfortunate that the pizza was from Pizza Hut. It did not smell the same as pizzaria pizza. It was very distinctive. So I decided to have the toppings off of 1 slice (triangle, pie-sliced shape, not small square) that had vegetables on it - even if had meat, which it had pepperoni. It was very difficult to get the cheese to separate from the crust, which I thought was rather odd. I discarded the crust which was HUGE. Then I had the radishes and the salad. I was still hungry so I had a slice or 2 of cheese. That worked.
After the cards were signed and put together in the envelopes, etc., I stayed behind to warm up my brussel sprouts with 1 TBSP of butter, salt, and Mrs. Dash. Ate that at my desk at wround 2:30p. Then I started getting very "munchy" like I was hungry but could not feel satisfied. I had another slice of cheese, some pepperoni slices (about 70 calories worth), and 2 beef jerky sticks (130 calories). I tried having coffee, which can sometimes take the edge off of "munchy" -- did not help. I was FULL but I was not SATISFIED.
Came home late after getting gas for the car. Unfortunately, husband made soup and salad for dinner. It was chicken & vegetable in broth (so not a cream-based soup). It was delicious, but after the wacky lunch I had, I really just wanted something substantial. So I had a bowl of soup, a plateful of salad with creamy Caesar dressing, and then a cup of decaf.
After my evening bike-ride - a necessity, since I didn't get my lunchtime walk - I just had about 10 almonds (70 calories), but like I said, I feel like I could scarf down both what's left of the almonds AND the entire bag of walnuts.
An interesting side-note: everyone that had the pizza crust was in the bathroom after we came up. Everyone. Later, I heard Queen Bee complaining about whatever was in the pizza was making her tummy not happy. (words to that effect) She had like 3 or 4 slices, but she made a comment about my crust, and the last piece she had, she didn't eat the crust.
Progress as of today: 61 lbs lost so far, only -11 lbs to go!
yeah, i totally get you on the pizza hut pizza! gotta say, i'm glad you brought your goodies so you could remain pretty responsible. I'd have been in the SAME BOAT as you regarding that kinda lunch...and would DEF be craving veggies and something more filling.
The whole emotions of the day i am quite SURE led to your munchy feelings. ??? i get that way when things are a bit up in the air at work or busier than usual...or with more socializing.
At least you got a LOT of tasty veggies in....and your hubby had something for you...i totally get the feeling of wanting something else to just finally satisfy you....surprisingly the thing that pretty much always does the trick for me when i've been running around and come home late is carbs..either a banana or granola bar and a tastty light drink of some sort....helps me go to bed.
i know the feeling of being unsatisfied all day...now it's a blip in your past and you can continue on as a typical J-Donk...
well, Pizza Hut is not known for healthy and i believe the pizza is def quite oily? What does she expect after 4 slices haha.
I had 3 eggs for breakfast, instead of my usual protein bar, and then a large banana that had to get eaten. If I had to do it over again, I would have had the protein bar and then a grapefruit.
It definitely could have been subliminal emotions that caused me to react in the afternoon. I really hadn't considered that. I'm going to be very aware of that today.
There are a LOT of things I would have done differently yesterday.
A couple of things I didn't mention yesterday:
Today is the last day of normalcy at work before 2 days of eating challenges. I can do this.
Progress as of today: 61 lbs lost so far, only -11 lbs to go!
:) you can do this...oh and good job on grapefruit. i like to have it at home, when i can enjoy eating a bigger, delicious fruit and take my time with it!
Not as much time to post today. Last night, we (myself, Mr. Donkey, son) went to a burger place for a fundraiser for one of the animal shelters. It wasn't a party, just 20% of our order goes to the shelter. That was so nice and what a change of pace! However, I was faced with many non-keto choices. So instead, I happened to find calorie approximations on their menu (a delightful surprise and SO helpful!), and then I just adjusted my portions to meet a reasonable calorie level. That is what I have done in the past, so that when I'm faced with these non-conforming situations, I can still participate and enjoy and not overindulge.
I'm glad I limited my portions because had I not, dinner would have felt like a lead brick rather than just being pleasantly satisfied.
Also, reminder and lesson to myself after yesterday morning's back pain: I will never again overtly criticize my fat knees or thick thighs or German milkmaid calves. As long as they work and I can move and remain active, then my body is GREAT.
Progress as of today: 61 lbs lost so far, only -11 lbs to go!
Good job adapting your order when the situation didn't fit perfectly into your plan.
also, nice job last night. did you hear about the fundraiser dinner thru the shelter? that's awesome they do that.
last year i went to a fundraiser dinner where some of the restaurant proceeds also go to in this case something with the union i'm involved in...the restaurant was horrible in terms of healthy choices. i forget right now but everything on the menu had calories listed, the problem was that the choices were downright not even there..i'll try to think of the restaurant. it's a chain and old-school type of place. i'm sure you have this particular place by you...maybe i'll remember the name tonight!
I was determined to be ready to leave for work so that I could watch a TV show at 8am for as long as possible before having to leave, but then I thought that I'd much rather log on to DD and chat with you all. I made the right choice!
I woke up this morning, not doing so well, though. First I noticed that I was sneezing more than just an irritated sneeze. These were deep, tingly sneezes that you feel dissapating through your body when you're done. Then my nose kept running. And coughed up a small glob of congestion (albeit clear, not infected) from the throat/sinuses. So I am swabbing zinc up my nose all day today. Cannot get sick.
But even worse, my back started acting up -- for no reason that I can discern! At first I thought it was just a morning ache/twinge. But then it kind of kept happening, like it was saying "I'm thinking about popping out of alignment - nope. Oh maybe this time I'll pop out - nope." In the spirit of turning my back's NOPE into my HOPE, I am wearing my truss/girdle/brace thingy today. Oh it is so uncomfortable - bulky - but it really does help keep my frame stabilized. My back acts like a brat, and if I cater to it early on, almost all of the time, I can prevent it from getting worse. So that is what I am doing.
If I had a job where I could just call in sick, I would take today - or at least this morning - off, so that I could alternate lying flat and walking nice & easy, and work those hot and cold compresses.
Queen Bee will be out of the office today and tomorrow, delivering our firm's Christmas gifts. So that will be a blessing to me today. Gotta find these little blessings where we can.
Progress as of today: 61 lbs lost so far, only -11 lbs to go!
oh no..at least you are trying to treat the stiffles you have...yes to zinc and extra vitamin C and also rest.
good job also trying to help your back out. my administrator, a guy that comes in here now and then, also was talking of his back that went out last week thursday...he said "it put in a bad mood!" ..makes sense! he seems to be better now!
interetsing she gets to deliver the gifts...would you want to do that!? lol
For some reason, I woke up this morning, really motivated and excited about working my maintenance program. Not sure why, LOL. Just looking forward to my bike ride and doing well today. Yesterday, I was doing some research into yoga classes through the parks departments. We actually belong to 2 park districts, so I have 2 options. I have to do the calculations with the cost per class. One of the classes is led by the woman who leads Chair Yoga. Going back to my previous entry about feeling some discomfort at Chair Yoga, I'm not sure I want to take a weekly class with her... The other class (in the other town) is harder to get to and get home from. I don't think a small difference in price can override that, especially in nasty-driving winter weather.
There is an actual yoga studio that is much closer to my home. Theoretically, in nice, well-lit weather, I could ride my bike there. However, it's more expensive, and I'm not sure any of the packages would work for me.
I found a yoga DVD, that I tried a long time ago, at Goodwill. I'm thinking maybe I should use that before I start searching out classes. It may be all that I need. It's Rodney Yee's AM/PM Yoga, two 20-minute programs. Using that would definitely help me get started, especially with the yoga benefits themselves. I'm giving this to me for Christmas. I came across a cookbook at Goodwill that was something like 365 veggie burger recipies. Ever since I saw that episode in Walking Dead where the one guy (who was later consumed, along with his pet goat, by zombies) survived on veggie burgers, I've been interested in trying to incorporate something like that in my life. Not the zombies, the vegetable-based burger. Not to cut out meat entirely but rather to explore more plant-based meals.
(I think a couple of you may be smiling & rolling your eyes at me right now at my wishful thinking.)
That goal would go nicely with my goal to try more vegetable side dishes. I have a crockpot cookbook that has some delicious sounding vegetable sides that are easy and fairly keto Like InnerPeace said, ya get tired of eating green beans after a while... The same thing happens to me with beef and chicken, though, too.
Our new kitty is missing in the house, LOL. She came out a little more yesterday and this morning, but now has gone into hiding. It's better if she comes out to us on her own terms anyway.
Progress as of today: 61 lbs lost so far, only -11 lbs to go!
I'm tired of eating the same foods all the time. It's definitely time for a new meat to be carried in the local grocery stores. My vote is for penguin.
I'm surprised that my weigh-in wasn't higher this week: didn't walk at lunch, didn't ride my bike in the evening, had a very salty dinner. Plus bathroom issues (which resolved themselves AFTER weighing in) and hormones... It seems to me that ANY week that I do weight-resistance training (whether it be hand-held weights or body-weight counterbalance, e.g. squats, push-ups), the numbers on the scale are higher. ALWAYS. I see that this is an issue that I want to reconcile within myself. Perhaps weighing in less often will help. I almost did not weigh in this morning with the bloated feeling I had in my hands, I thought for sure the number would be much higher on the scale.
So -- I did not walk at lunch yesterday because we adopted a new kitty! I thought she would be a good fit for the cat that we already have, but now that she's out of the shelter and in our house, the new kitty is very shy. Last night, I was a little down in the dumps, thinking that I chose the wrong cat. I hope that it will just take some time. In fact, I think that's mostly it, because she's not a bad kitty. She's just a little scared & uncertain right now. She likes to be held, she's eating and using her box, so she's healthy.
Chair yoga was OK. Apparently, it's not a highly attended event. The same 4 or 5 guys that were there in July were still the only ones who attend. No wives, although we're invited. IDK, I like the yoga enough -- not in love with it, but maybe its the instructor and/or the room we're in, too - but I feel not exactly comfortable there. My husband likes it enough to get out of the house, and that's the important thing - to get him out of the house, around other people.
The Veterans Christmas party went well for myself. My husband had a really good time. I had scrambled eggs, 3 sausage links, and 3 cups of coffee. I had completely forgot that they said we could bring something to share. Now that I know, next year, I will bring more coffee supplies and fresh-cut fruit platter or salad (just cut-up fruit in a big bowl or tray). I hope that we can be more involved with this group next year. Out of the activites that are planned for 2019, there at least 6 outings that we can do together. Bowling and dance lessons are the 2 that I'd like to do, but I don't think my husband can do that any more with his limitations.
Between last night's greasy, salty dinner and today's brunch, I am craving fresh vegetables. I plan on having a bunch for either 3pm snack or at dinner. Brunch is sitting kind of heavy right now, but took 2 Tums, which I hope will help. I'm doing laundry now and have to get started on decorating my ugly Christmas sweater for Friday's party.
Progress as of today: 61 lbs lost so far, only -11 lbs to go!
Yesterday, I didn't do as much activity as I might on a Saturday, either, and in the evening, I was like, You know, that's OK. I was still pretty active.
Like a higher calorie day on Friday, Friday and Saturday were lower activity days. Still active - just not as much.
I think it makes sense to weigh in more if you do the resistance training...as after you work the muscles, they become fuller and inflamed as the little tears you make in them while lifting weights are working to form more muscle...and maybe you are holding some water in the muscles?
well, it's wonderful you can even hold this new kitty! happy congratulations on your new adpotee in your home! how awesome! it's so nutty when you make a new adoption...they are usually so scared. you know it takes awhile for the animal to adjust to it's new home :)
You can always drop him off at the chair yoga and then pick him up...can you do another errand while he's there? a supermarket nearby?
your husband looked great in the photos :) i hope you can do a couple more events. Maybe your husband can come for the bowling, even if he doesn't bowl.
i cannot wait to see your Ugly sweater...good idea to decorate it yourself....duh...i shall remember that for the next Ugly Sweater party i ever attend! lol
I took the easy way out with the Ugly Sweater. When it came down to it, minimal effort was the deciding factor. Duct tape is my friend.
Trying hard not to dwell on discontentment that work brings me during what should be a pleasant time of year. Why does it upset me that they are giving my work to my Nice Lady Co-Worker (the one who is 68 yrs old -- me in 20 years)? As long as I get paid for what I do and have insurance from my boss, why should this bother me so much? It bothers me because this doesn't follow the protocal. It's "outside the box" -- "outside the lines". She's not supposed to be doing ANY real estate. But then they gave her the files with an agent who didn't want to work with me any more. OK, that's fine (truly a blessing in disguise).
But now they're talking about giving her another realtor, who only wants to deal with one person - so that person would be Nice Lady, because there is nobody in the office who can see all files from beginning to end. (I do purchases from beginning to end, but not sales.) This structure is the way my boss wants it done; other busy law firms have each assistant see their files from beginning to end. Whatever.
My husband is like, this is something you can't control, you spoke up, they dismissed your statement, so it is what it is. And he's RIGHT. The only thing I can control is how I react. THIS SHOULD NOT BOTHER ME. Why would I want MORE work for the same wage? I shouldn't. And logically, I don't. I guess what really bothers me is that they're giving this work to Nice Lady, and that my boss is letting this happen.
Another unexpected party announced this week. We will be having an in-office pizza party as we gather to sign the Christmas cards we do for a mass-mailing. There are like 200 cards to sign that we send out to realtors to wish them happy holidays. So I can handle this one of 3 ways:
I'm leaning towards #3 as the most polite, least offensive option.
Tonight, my husband and I are going to Chair Yoga, and then grab a dinner at a simple diner. These things are hard to do the night before weigh-in.
Progress as of today: 62 lbs lost so far, only -12 lbs to go!
Of course if you've already done that at other times this week, I can see why it might not be a wise choice.
good luck with your lunch choice, I would bring my own salad.
EVERY workplace has a LOT of politics. Including mine. I'm low key worker and under one person in specific, but, if i weren't ...oh, things would bother me SO MUCH MORE! really, i see so many politics and work shifted between people...i advise you to let the things that are OUT of your control pass...really, why dwell if you are being paid and getting your work done - i am in full agreement with your husband. When things are out of your control, it's a waste of your energies to dwell on something not in your power to change. What you should only focus on is how to keep your position and do your work so that you are irreplaceable...get me? and so far, it always seems that is your attitude - which is good..
you can have a slice of pizza or just toppings or WHATEVER IT IS YOU WANT TO DO. Nobody will force you to eat how you don't want to...in this case, the power is all yours. here, you can make a decision and it's fully yours - unlike the other office scenario with nice lady, above.
enjoy what you can...i didn't know you were eating keto only?
you can even bring lots of veggies and everything and have a "side" of part of a slice of pizza just to taste like it was a slice of bread...i have done this at a pizza party a couple times last year when i was in the trailer and every week there was at least one pizza party if not more! here, you can do anything your heart desires and do NOT feel bad about it!
I'm doing a modified keto, actually. If I want a banana or beans, I let myself because I think that nutritionally, that's better than chocolate or chips.
Maybe I misread your remark, that what you are really saying that is if I want to have vegetables or my own salad, go for it.
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I guess that is why they call artists..."starving artists"......they are doing what they love but they can't live on it..........one thing about working.....you can do it and make a little money or you can do it and make enough money or you can do it and make a lot of money...it's all work......I don't know if you get handed a pay check...or if you have automatic deposit....but i used to LOVE that paper pay check.....it was palpable...it was proof...that my work actually payed off........the thing about auto deposit..is that you almost don't feel the same gratification........The only way I ever knew rather I LOVED my job or not...was when I actually forgot it was payday......the jobs I didn't love....were finally enjoyable when the checks were handed out.
graindart on 12/17/2018:
Work for me is just a means to pay for what I want for my family and myself. I've never had a job I liked. I've almost always had jobs that have paid well, but have always wished to be somewhere else.
I've been in the current profession for 17 years and have pretty much despised it since year 3. I'd love to find an alternative, but this one pays well and also affords me a completely flexible schedule. The flexible schedule has allowed me to show up to pretty much everything that my kids have been involved with at school or outside of school. And I'm very thankful for that. It's also paid all the bills and even allowed us to be debt-free finally this past year (paid off mortgage last year after 15 years).
So I don't like my job......but since I have to have a job, it's the one that gives me the most benefit for the least time required. Of course if I ever figure out something else with better reward to time ratio, I'll change in a heartbeat.
I've basically given up on the notion that I can ever have a job I enjoy. To me, that would be called a hobby..... And hobbies have never made me a penny.
horn_of_plenty on 12/17/2018:
it's true, people like me and you are def better off keeping our mouths shut MOST of the time. MOST. not all, but most. I have learned this a THOUSAND times. we just do NOT have that "gift of the gab" and high ability to be so social and everyone to like every comment we make...we are NOT outgoing folks. and there's nothing wrong with that!!!!!!
meaning, i'm just saying, we are better off and more content just to come in and do our work...of course we DO have to talk and get along with our coworkers...and we do!...but, when needing to make a point or argument, BOTH of us need to realize that it's best we shut up even if we think we are right...especially me, regarding that.
but also one piece of advice i want you to remember is a job is a job...of course we want to love it...and we need to try to enjoy many aspects of our work, but we will NEVER like EVERYONE we work with, so, better off trying to stay at one place working as long as possible bc if it's a problem with certain people, there will be annoying people wherever you go. My mom is now having issues. she's REALLY NOT social. so...yeah. and she's an administrator in charge of people...yeah, strange.
LOL at least your bathroom issues are resolved before the day starts :)
so exactly - regarding work: this is why you also have to make sure you are prioritizing your time OUTSIDE work. you have to do fulfilling things to look forward outside of work...to keep living life.
i like keto for desserts and a lot of meals i make are more low carb...but i end of eating carbs with my meals anyways. like a side i usually love carbs. it's never the main part of a meal, when most usually it's not. however, just remember one thing, that dieticians have shown us for a long time that carbs are necessary. we know there's good things to gain by them. i do not eat low carb, just moderate, def not high carb. but do what makes your mind and body feel good.
we both know that anything not in moderation is prob not healthiest.
still, i do love my keto desserts and crockpot cabbage dishes!