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[Dawn]

Terri wrote: "Haha. Yeah, send Justin."

lol

At the moment, quite a few people would be willing to throw him your way.

[Marilyn]

Justin? No thank you.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "He's not our number one guy at the moment. lol.

That's why you may see footage on the news of firefighters and residents of towns that have lost homes and lives, refusing to shake his hand or abu..."

Oh he's number one alright...as in the contents of a toilet.

[Jane]

Ace wrote: "Speaking of simpletons, how do the Americans here feel about going to war again after the government (aka the potus) assassinated an Iranian military leader? What provoked such an attack all of a s..."

Horrible! Deflection is my thought exactly!
I wish we could leave the Middle East entirely and let those countries fend for themselves.

[Ace]

Jane wrote: "I wish we could leave the Middle East entirely and let those countries fend for themselves...."

Looks like he has no choice now. What a mess.

[Jane]

Please, stop with all this political talk. I'm tired of all of it. I thought GR was an supposed to be an escape from the everyday depressing news and opinions thereon. Terri, Help!

[May]

Thank you, Jane!!

[Carlos]

Sorry, I have been away from this group for a long time but lately I have been thinking about You Terri. How is everything at the ranch? Are You and your husband safe?

[Andy]

When it comes to politics you cant have it both ways folks ;)

having jus spent 3.5 yrs of Brexit I'd love for this to be a politics Free Zone too, pretty pls :)

[Jane]

Andy wrote: "When it comes to politics you cant have it both ways folks ;)

having jus spent 3.5 yrs of Brexit I'd love for this to be a politics Free Zone too, pretty pls :)"

Amen!

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

The offending comments (and replies to them) have been deleted.

While this is a thread for random topics, as the title says, it is not a forum to abuse others.

We now return to our regular programming.

How was everyone's Christmas and New Year?

[Andy]

Spiffing ol' bean!

[Jane]

Margaret wrote: "The offending comments (and replies to them) have been deleted.

While this is a thread for random topics, as the title says, it is not a forum to abuse others.

We now return to our regular progra..."

Very nice, but quiet.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I missed it, just waking up. Thankyou, Margaret, for catching that disaster.
Sorry to anybody who got abused by fellow members. That is not what happens in this group. I will never condone abuse against others. Abuse a president or a Prime Minister, sure, why not, but each other? No. Never allowed.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Carlos wrote: "Sorry, I have been away from this group for a long time but lately I have been thinking about You Terri. How is everything at the ranch? Are You and your husband safe?"

Hi there, Carlos, great to see you pop in. :-)

Everything is fairly good here.
We are in severe drought which is no fun, but other than that, all is well. We are safe from bush fires for the time being.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I have just removed the member from the group. I haven't seen any comments, but I have seen a complaint against this member's posts and someone got sworn at and I have zero tolerance for that.

So, let's go back to enjoying what we were. Kind and caring and patient and fun.

[Ace]

Thanks Ladies!

Margaret, I had a really great festive season of food, fun and laughter with good friends. I now need to diet.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I need to diet too. I was out of control for a month. The lead up to Xmas and through to New year.

Now, I got to regain control of it.

[Dawn]

Are there any New Years resolutions that aren't about diet and exercise?? :)

[Ace]

Dawn wrote: "Are there any New Years resolutions that aren't about diet and exercise?? :)"

I am going to write more reviews than last year, and I am going to read more chunksters from my TBR.

I would like to say I am going to finish crocheting my blankie, but that would be setting myself up for failure.

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

Um. I think I had a couple... must have been good ones, because I've forgotten them. :-)

[May]

Yes! My Resolution is to say “Hi” with a smile to one perfect stranger every day.

[Jane]

Improve my German and get to church more.

[Jane]

May wrote: "Yes! My Resolution is to say “Hi” with a smile to one perfect stranger every day."

That's a good one!

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

May wrote: "Yes! My Resolution is to say “Hi” with a smile to one perfect stranger every day."

Aw. That's lovely. I do that, but its an Aussie country girl thing, I think. I am a bit like that scene in Crocodile Dundee where he goes to New York and tries to say hello to everyone on the street. lol I feel rude walking past somebody and not smiling, or nodding and smiling, or saying hello and smiling.

[Dawn]

Ace wrote: "I would like to say I am going to finish crocheting my blankie, but that would be setting myself up for failure...."

I took a year to make mine. But it is beautiful.

[May]

Exactly!! I loved that scene. However, I am more reserved in NYC!!

[Dawn]

Other than the whole "less sugar more walking" part, I want to save more for retirement.

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Andy wrote: "Spiffing ol' bean!"

Jolly glad to hear it, old boy!

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Jane wrote: "Margaret wrote: "The offending comments (and replies to them) have been deleted.

While this is a thread for random topics, as the title says, it is not a forum to abuse others.

We now return to o..."

There is something to be said for 'quiet'. :)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Ace wrote: "Thanks Ladies!

Margaret, I had a really great festive season of food, fun and laughter with good friends. I now need to diet."

The best sort, Ace. :)

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Terri wrote: "I need to diet too. I was out of control for a month. The lead up to Xmas and through to New year.

Now, I got to regain control of it."

I hear you!

[Tamara]

Terri wrote: "I have just removed the member from the group. I haven't seen any comments, but I have seen a complaint against this member's posts and someone got sworn at and I have zero tolerance for that.

So,..."

Thank you, Margaret and Terri.

[Tamara]

Margaret wrote: "Terri wrote: "I need to diet too. I was out of control for a month. The lead up to Xmas and through to New year.

Now, I got to regain control of it."

I hear you!"

If anyone can figure out a quick and easy way to lose weight, please share with the rest of us. The older I get, the heavier I get :)
Oh, to be young, and nimble, and fit.

[Andy]

For all those talking of diets etc...... An old tip.... Get the metabolic rate working early in the morning so your body will burn calories earlier & more effectively

The other thing is fluids, the Japanese swear by drinking 4 cups of water in the morning before the imbibe anything else.... its called Japanese Water Therapy if you don't believe me ;)

[Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd]

I find, I just cannot lose weight unless I exercise. I can practically starve myself but if I am not out doing a lot of physical activity, I just won't drop weight.
And it has to be a lot of exercise. because I am already active on the farm with walking and climbing hills chasing cattle, my heart rate won't get up unless I really push. A gentle walk won't help me. And it's too bloody hot over here to push myself right now. haha

[Tamara]

Andy wrote: "The other thing is fluids, the Japanese swear by drinking 4 cups of water in the morning before the imbibe anything else.... its called Japanese Water Therapy if you don't believe me ;).."

I'm going to give this a try. Thanks, Andy. I'll let you know when--and if--the pounds start melting away!

[Andy]

if you Google it Tamara they give a few other pointers too

[Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila]

Andy wrote: "For all those talking of diets etc...... An old tip.... Get the metabolic rate working early in the morning so your body will burn calories earlier & more effectively

The other thing is fluids, th..."

If I drank 4 cups of water first thing in the morning, I'd spend the next few hours in the loo unhydrating!

[May]

Me, too!!

[happy]

15 yrs or so ago, I lost 135 lbs over about 18 mths (300 lbs down to 165 lbs)

Exercise was a big part of it - I was walking 6-8 miles a day (40-45 miles a week). I was also trying very hard to follow the US gov'ts food pyramid in what I ate - except for starches - I limited my self to 10-12 serving per day. Also I found it very important to stay hydrated. I was drinking 3 or 4 qts of water a day spread through out the day.

Then came the yr from hell - MIL died, BIL died, my Mom was diagnosed with cancer and died, all within about 18 mths. At the same time everyone going to meet their maker, my FIL had quintuple bypass surgery and was a real pill during his rehab. During that time frame, I started stress eating and went back up to about 225. Also my walking fell from 45 miles/wk to maybe 25. This year I've determined to get back on course. I've recently got my milage back up to about 35-40 mls/week and lost 25 lbs (back down to 200) My goal is 180 by July

[Marilyn]

Congratulations, happy. That’s some feat! Keep up the good work. Exercise + food portions works best, at least for me. Also, I stay off the scales. I let my clothes tell me how I’m doing. If you have trouble pulling up your pants or they start falling off you, that’s a good sign you need to do something. I avoid scales because if they show I’ve lost weight I tend to congratulate myself by eating that no-no.

[happy]

I do weigh my self weekly (sunday mornings) and track my weight in a spread sheet along with everything I eat - when I'm loosing, its good reinforcement, and when I'm not it is a good kick in the pants to get with the program:)

[May]

Well done, Happy. Stress eating does is all in some time or another. Going back to what worked is a healthy path to success!! Wishing you that success!!

[Adrian]

Hey chaps, haven't been around much lately as OS for a while then very busy with work and Xmas.

My wife is a GP with a keen interest in diet/nutrition etc. She swears there is only one sustainable way to lose weight (and keep it off) and that is to acquire the discipline to eat less, eat healthily, and exercise in appropriate fat burning ways. She also says to limit alcohol but she's clearly wrong on that score.

Her best tip (on the water theme) is to drink a big glass of water whenever the hunger pangs bite because a gutful of water can make you feel sated...for a while.

Best wishes and good luck to anyone coping with bushfires.

[Jane]

Terri wrote: "I have just removed the member from the group. I haven't seen any comments, but I have seen a complaint against this member's posts and someone got sworn at and I have zero tolerance for that.

So,..."

Yes, thank you, ladies! I was really getting uncomfortable.

[happy]

Dawn wrote: "Are there any New Years resolutions that aren't about diet and exercise?? :)"

read more books? :)

[happy]

Adrian wrote: "Hey chaps, haven't been around much lately as OS for a while then very busy with work and Xmas.

My wife is a GP with a keen interest in diet/nutrition etc. She swears there is only one sustainable..."

When I'm doing well, I try and drink a big glass of water before I eat.

[Dawn]

happy wrote: "Dawn wrote: "Are there any New Years resolutions that aren't about diet and exercise?? :)"

read more books? :)"

That's not a resolution, it's a way of life! :)

[Ace]

Dawn wrote: "Are there any New Years resolutions that aren't about diet and exercise?? :)"

Just to clarify, I said I need to diet, but that is by no means a new years resolution. Its more like a fantasy 🤣🤣

I agree with smaller portions, water and exercise. I have had success with Dukan, but it was hard work. I would rather carry the extra kilos.