Morning ladies,
Good to see the enthusiasm this morning. I too am feeling much more positive.
I did pretty good yesterday on my plan. I've got to log it and be accountable and get today's log started. I ended up totally frustrated and disgusted by several things when I got home last night. I ended up not riding Spanky because I didn't think my head was in it nor did I swim. I did do several physical things like moving big bags of dirt and cinderblocks and then started on the trim mowing. I needed to just be outside and sweat while I whipped my attitude back into shape and remembering how blessed we are in spite of life dramas. DH and I need to go on vacation.
This morning, I was up almost early and did 25 minutes of hand weights, pilates, and stability ball work. OMG, my legs and lower back so need the pilates. Gotta get those muscles more flexible again. I was going to be up earlier but I swear the TV became possessed at 4:15ish as it kept trying to turn on and then would shut off immediately. I tried to turn it off via the remote but it wouldn't stop. I finally got out of bed and turned it off at the set. That was so weird. Unless I was hallucinating and doing it myself but I don't think so. I fell back asleep and was not excited when the alarm started going off at 5:05.
I've been thinking more about my plan. Following a specific "diet" doesn't work well for me since DH is the primary grocery shopper and cook. Maybe it would work better if I did all the planning but sometimes I get tired of having to be the one that does everything. My plan is to keep calorie count to around 1600-1800 calories per day while I'm doing all the outside physical work. As I carry the majority of my weight in stomach fat and I'm over 45, my focus is to limit added sugars. I also have a higher risk of developing diabetes so all the more reason to get that under control now. This plan allows me to have flexibility for the days when DH loses his mind and has to have fried chicken. And it takes the pressure away of feeling like he's sabotaging me by doing the fried chicken. Its about
me making modifications and choosing moderation. I do recognize that he does help more the more I make healthy choices. Actions speak louder than bitc*in' about it.
Its about making sustainable changes that will lead to permanent success.
Modification, moderation, modification, moderation, modification, moderation.... that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Ruby - Welcome to the group. Jump right in. I'm glad you came back and called us out on not responding to you. We start new threads every Monday morning so like others have said, Sunday posts sometimes get missed. Sometimes we get really quiet too but otherwise, we're a great group of ladies!
Heather - Good job for getting the healthy food in the house. What's your exercise plan for the day?
Angela - I had to chuckle at your dialogue with your mother. My mom is a food pusher even when she knows someone is trying to eat healthy. She determines that in spite of what we say, we want the goodie du jour that she's either made or bought. So annoying! But, they are our mothers. Sigh.
Carol - Good job to you too for getting back on track. Your stamina will come back quickly once you get consistent again. Especially if you're doing different things.
Barb -
on the scale! What is it with guys and whining? Geez, if DH gets a hangnail, he becomes incapacitated. But let me have my knees checked and he thinks I'm doing it to get six weeks off work. Hope your boys stay healthy and sleeping!
Georgia - Your planned food sounded wonderful. Yummm! That salad with mixed greens, veggies and tuna sounds like a good option for me to bring for lunches. Good ideas! I also had to chuckle about the
Lost island. I might send mine for awhile too.
Debi -
for you and your DH. I didn't know that about the veggies and the blood thickening. Hang in there with your healthy cooking and don't use DH as a measure for yourself. Its very frustrating that men can lose faster and seemingly easier.
Ruth - The healthy zucchini muffins sound good. Would you be giving up bread on the WW plan; is that the issue? I'm not too familiar with their new plan or how it works. We're missing Lilion and Valerie. And others - Joe Anne, J-Ann, Charlotte...
I better get this posted. Hope I haven't missed anyone and if I have, it isn't personal!
to all!
Don't ask me. He's completly obsessed with trains these days so I think I'm going to try to replicate his favorite toy train. Not sure I'll have the time or energy for it so I may stop into a bakery or two and see what they can come up with. We don't do kid parties yet, but we do have a fun-filled weekend planned for him with several of our good friends. 
Hi!
I thought since I have already given up sugar this might be the next step. Does anyone here follow the program? I find calorie counting easier, (not really easy) but I am not getting the results I did to start with. Maybe I need to shake it up.
motivation. I can do this. 
Ta for now, Ruth
