I had gestational diabetes and had to use insulin. The thing I hated most was that I was forced to eat when I wasn't hungry. This included an evening snack. The diet they gave me did nothing to lower my blood sugar. This was many years ago so maybe they don't recommend that anymore, but I'd be interested if IF is something that diabetics can do.
2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Great post and analysis. In addition to tracking my wears (difficult exercise when we’re not carrying our bags
), I found it useful to photograph my bags in groups (by size, by colour, by style, by function, by brand, etc - however you choose to slice your collection). For example, when I looked at my large capacity bags, I could easily see my overlaps and my least favourite bag in that group. Over time, both of these methods helped me to cull my collection down to bags that fit my lifestyle, that I love and wear often.You mentioned you had a few totes, would you consider gathering them together and looking at which ones you carry most/least often and which are your most/least favourite in that grouping? If you want to add another big tote, would you consider a one in one out policy if you like it better than what you have or would it cause you to pause and choose to enjoy and use what you have?
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43 pounds? Wow that is so awesome! Isn’t it just eating in 8 hour period, not eating for 16?
Oh ...must I read 2 books?
There must be more to it, I suspect
please share!
Thank you, I will have to check them out! It sounds like it certainly couldn't hurt for your son to at least read the book - I hope he considers it!
You just gave me a GREAT reason to actually photograph my bags! I've never done any sort of collection photo before, even broken up by categories. But I bet that visual really does help see overlaps, favorites, least favorites, etc. A new weekend/evening project perhaps!Great post and analysis. In addition to tracking my wears (difficult exercise when we’re not carrying our bags
You mentioned you had a few totes, would you consider gathering them together and looking at which ones you carry most/least often and which are your most/least favourite in that grouping? If you want to add another big tote, would you consider a one in one out policy if you like it better than what you have or would it cause you to pause and choose to enjoy and use what you have?
Yes, I have 10 totes. It sounds like overkill to me just writing it! I definitely plan to implement a one in, one out policy. I don't want to go over 10, and would actually like to ultimately reduce to single digits (though single digits might mean 9, lol). I thinking grouping them and photographing them, especially to have if I'm ever considering another purchase it a great idea.
Alexander Fury's (Galliano collector) description of the show is:
For S/S01, Galliano ripped Dior apart. He dedicated his show to “Trailer Trash”, opening with a soundtrack of Jerry Springer audience chants and closing with a Hole-worthy parade of ravaged beauty-queens in sashes anointing them with titles named after Dior fragrances. It was a mark of his absolute confidence that Galliano could propose something so audacious for Dior – in fact, two days later, he even went to far as to base his own-label collection on this Dior show, opening with same outfits and then playing Britney Spears’ “Oops I Did it Again” before remixing it into his own label. "I have been inspired by Picasso and paintings like Guernica that happened because of a historical event,” he told Suzy Menkes. “So I am going to reconstruct my Dior show of 48 hours ago through Picasso's eyes." Yikes. His Dior Cadillac handbag was an audacious and provocative reworking of a womens’ accessory, complete with polished patent-leather “chassis” and silver door-handly, as if wrenched off a wrecked car. Even the shoulder-strap was attached to the bag via a mini steering-wheel embossed with “CD”. Those are the details I’m talking about, that make Galliano’s world quite so magical.
Yes it is almost impossible to work while occupying 3 kids! After 10 days we will have full time help so trying not to complain and just trying to plot through. Many hk-ers have been working from home with kids for months! Not all would have help either.It was great that you were able to line up local support before you got there. It also sounds as though your company is being supportive, which must make you feel good.
Pilates is a great idea.
It must be so hard to keep your kids occupied.
Four days down, ten to go!
I do have my moments of frustrations, learning to be more patient!
Thanks!That is fantastic news!!!
Yep, definitely buying inexpensive shoes now. I just want something protective and not hideous. LOL!hahaa! I get it - I don't wanna either!
The blue Africa will be beautiful - I can't wait to see them!
Thank you sweetie - I am feeling better and trying to make the best of a bad situation.
A '70s dance party sounds so fun!
Well - yay the boot is coming off! Boo - having to buy 2 pairs of shoes… how long will you need to be wrapped? Maybe you can find something not too expensive?
I'm not much a talker either (something I noticed on the 2 Zooms I've done) but I do listen well. Some people are definitely talkers and they're not getting much of an opportunity to talk to (or at) others right now!
Yeah… I hear you! It's why I didn't take the tote I made - it's washable and big enough… but I don't like it enough to carry it unless I absolutely have to. I did wipe the handle of my LV Pallas with a clorox wipe yesterday - I figure they're dark anyway and will get darker with time.
But you're completely right - my hands are clean and washed often (my poor cuticles), I don't set my purse anywhere dirty, and with the Shelter in Place order - I'm not going anywhere except the grocery that I would need to worry about it getting dirty/infected.
Now when I came home from the hospital, I was told by both my nurse and the ER doctor to undress (everything - which wasn't much because I was in my pjs) in the garage, shower, and wash everything, including my glasses. After showering I went out to the garage with tongs, picked up my clothes and put them directly in the washing machine. I did not feel like that was overkill, but their warning did kinda scare me.
and oh WOW! On the hospital recommendation. It makes perfect sense but omg! Glad you’re ok.
Thank you, hon! Going to try to work out tomorrow...maybe. Lol!
Yes! I am soooo glad to have it off! But, short term I’m going to get something cheap. I think I’ll get sick of what ever I wear.
Another adherent of and fan of IM. I typically eat from noon to 9 pm. I also do modified Paleo which for me means plant and veggie heavy and adding cheese.
My foot / boot pity party meant I completely got off my schedule. Hence the weight gain. But IM and mod Paleo are so easy that I know the weight will come right off.
Heartily recommend!
Yay for happy treats!FedEx arrived, and the driver did NOT make me sign for the package. He was wearing gloves, we stood a respectful distance apart, and all he asked me to do was verify my name.
I so appreciate all the delivery people who are allowing us to shelter in place.
A reveal of my little luxury treat. The one in the all-white tube is the lip baum. The black & white one is the lipstick. I may be tucked into the house, with chapped hands and a fuzzy face, but at least my lips will be elegant!
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Thank you for the support. I was sooooo happy to be released from the boot today. It wouldn’t seem to be such a big deal but, it was really wearing on my psyche.@Sparkletastic, congratulations on giving the boot ‘the boot’!
I admire how you’re able to keep lighthearted when you’ve already been under home confinement for so long already! Sending hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery and finding ways to address the boredom. We’ll be asking you to share your advice.
What is everyone cooking and eating right now? Yesterday, I fixed pan seared trout and roasted veggies. Today, home made pizza and mixed fruit. Tomorrow Creole fried catfish, baked sweet potatoes and TBD green item. I’m also planning to bake a lemon pound cake...because... well why the heck not. 
LOL! (See how much IM / Paleo is out of the window? Eeeek!)
I have never spent this much time hunting, considering, storing, planning, cooking and unfortunately eating food.
I neeeeeeeed something to do or they will have to cut me out of this house.
LOL! (See how much IM / Paleo is out of the window? Eeeek!)I have never spent this much time hunting, considering, storing, planning, cooking and unfortunately eating food.
I neeeeeeeed something to do or they will have to cut me out of this house.
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Congratulations on the safe arrival in HK! Best wishes for a smooth transition for you and your family.
Yesterday, spaghetti. Cinnamon rolls for dessert. Today, lunch was stuffed poblano peppers. Dinner was fried rice. Tomorrow will be lasagna. Not low carb at all! Later in the week, I'm going to bake bread so we can have BLTs. I'm hoping one day this week we can have steak and vegetables so I can at least have one low carb meal.What is everyone cooking and eating right now? Yesterday, I fixed pan seared trout and roasted veggies. Today, home made pizza and mixed fruit. Tomorrow Creole fried catfish, baked sweet potatoes and TBD green item. I’m also planning to bake a lemon pound cake...because... well why the heck not.
I have never spent this much time hunting, considering, storing, planning, cooking and unfortunately eating food.
I neeeeeeeed something to do or they will have to cut me out of this house.
By alternate day ,does that mean no food for an entire day?
I would hate that too, I’ve found that now (after a full year of IF), if I overeat, I’ll have ‘issues’
...(which falls into the TMI category) Not good! Many of the success stories are from Type 2 diabetics, but I do think it would be helpful for Type 1.
43 pounds? Wow that is so awesome! Isn’t it just eating in 8 hour period, not eating for 16?
Oh ...must I read 2 books?
You don’t have to read both, I read the Complete Guide first. There’s also an IF thread on TPF that includes YouTube videos, those were interesting too. I’m doing the 16/8 - fasting for 16, eating in the 8 hour window. On my days off - of which there will be plenty of now 
- I might go 20/4. I just try to be between the hours of 12:00 (noon) to 8:00 pm.. the beauty of it is that it can be extremely flexible. ‘When’ we had dinner plans out, and I knew I would be eating past 8:00, then I’d wait until 1:00 or later for lunch. We do try to eat low carb, most of the time.
We have/had a trainer last year, my husband feels he helped with the weight loss - but I don’t really. This year, our trainer kinda pooped out on us in various ways, and now with SIP - well things slide.
hrmmmm SIP.... sip from my glass of wine... Cheers!
I think it does, I didn’t get too deep into the extended fasting section because I didn’t really intend to do that.