Good morning, everyone!
Lest I get yelled at for starting a thread and not posting, I guess I'll write a few lines, even though I did a whopper of a post last night before I went to bed.
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Deon: No bad visuals here!!! We can all relate and you're right, those are really wonderful things to be thankful for. Don't worry about 'falling'. Fill your mind with the positive "I'm gonna make it" and don't let the negatives in.
Jen: So good to see you, hon. Has hubby shipped out? Did you get your ride back to the states? We've all been wondering about you. I see it still says Germany under your name. Please let us hear from you more often. We want to be there for you to support you during this rough time in your life.
Mary: Sounds like you had a great time shopping yesterday. And ready for the warmer weather now too. I really need to get out and do some of that but my 'to do' list is so long, I don't know what 'to do' first so I sit here on the computer and get nothing done!
Sandy: Congrats on the 1 1/2 miles!!! Good for you! The physical doesn't sound like too much fun though!
Katrina: Go get some sleep, girlfriend. I don't know how you stand working nights and then dealing with the family by day. You must get used to it, I guess.
I'm so disgusted right now I could spit. I found this wonderful woman GYN. It took me 13 years of not going for an annual visit to get up the courage to spread this fat old legs for another doctor, but I finally did it a couple of years ago. Anyway, it seems like every other PAP they say there is something abnormal (but nothing to worry about) and to come back in 6 months. Then when I go back, it comes out fine. And back and forth the results go. So anyway, I procrastinated a bit last year and when I called for an appointment for September, they said I couldn't get in until October. I took the date and then, not once, but twice, they called and had to re-schedule it because of the doctor having a seminar or some such nonsense. Anyway when I was in last November, (as it turns out) I made an appointment for 6 months and it happens to be this Thursday. Well, as it turns out, Mother Nature is not as predictable as she once was, (damn, getting old) and so she is lingering this week and Thursday isn't looking too promising for her to be gone. So yesterday I called to see if I could move my appointment. The girl says "sure, to September." I'm like 'what the heck?'. She says I can see a nurse practitioner (who does the same thing as the doctor, but if I want to see the doctor for my annual visit, I now have to wait until September. Don't these offices have ANY vacant appointments that they set aside for emergencies, swaps, etc.? My Gosh, what happens if she has to be out delivering a baby? Do those patients have to have the nurse practitioner? Don't they get to be moved somewhere to see the doctor? I'm so disgusted. It took me years to bare this body, I don't want to shock and disgust a new person! Geez. Once I went to this woman, I liked her because she didn't dwell on my weight issues, she handled what I went to see her for.
Oh well, enough of this ranking. I will be on my way. I have to go take pictures of gas stations today. Doesn't that sound like fun???
Oh, before I go. Don't you think it would be good if we made this TIP WEEK. With the holiday coming this weekend, I thought it might be fun if we each tried to post a tip for getting through the holiday dinner and left-overs without gaining a ton. Just one tip a post, or one tip a day, whatever anyone wants. But it might be nice to compile them all and then maybe post them ALL on Friday or Saturday so that they are fresh. If you like the idea, join in. I'll be first:
Distance, Delay, Distract
Distance yourself from the food. When you're finished, be finished. Dump a little of your water onto your plate or put your napkin over it when you're done. Don't pick.
Delay reaching for seconds. Remember that it takes 20 minutes for your brain to THINK it's full after your stomach IS full.
Distract yourself from sampling while making dinner. Chew gum. Brush your teeth before heading to the kitchen. Trust that if something needs salt and pepper, your guests can put it on at the table, you don't need to taste everything.
Oh, and one more thing. I found this very simple recipe at the WW center and it sounded simple and good.
Easiest Yet Muffins
1 box spice cake mix
12oz can diet soda
Mix the two together. Put into 24 muffin tins. Bake according to directions.
3 WW points each
You could also make this in a loaf pan and top with some FF Cool Whip instead of frosting.
Ok, now I really have to go. See you all later. Love ya.
God Bless America!