OK, AMMI, she might be deaf, but she can certainly feel the floor jumping around if you bounce much. She still must be used to that nowadays. Besides, we’re done with excuses (even valid ones) so take the NSV and run with it! Or jog. Or just walk fast, or march to the beat - your choice. Just don’t kick anybody.
MICHELLE, Oh heavens – the ankles and feet thing. Isn’t that the greatest? I used to hate so much the pain in my legs, especially if I had to walk far. The swelling was so humiliating that I hated wearing dresses. I still do, actually, but at least it’s MUCH better than it was, and I’m not in pain. I’ve also gone from an 8 ½ wide in shoes, to an 8 wide. I’m sure that’s actually water and fat off my FEET. I’m glad you’re feeling better already. Did the doc give you any forms of exercise that you CAN do while your back is improving? I’ll be keeping my hands folded and my fingers crossed for your skin problems. I hope that’s all fine in the end!! ** On scales, I’m an addict myself. But I like it that way. ** On Grey’s Anatomy, my housemate is so hooked on that show, she actually had a DATE tonight, but she came home in time to see “her show.” Tells you where that guy stands, huh? Good for her. Ya gotta have your priorities, right?
AMY, it sounds like you’re prepared to do the best you can through a challenging weekend. I hope you have a surprising number of good choices, and I hope Nat’s dad’s oven is on the fritz – just for the weekend – so he doesn’t tempt you with that pie! Grat that you have a plan to cope the best you can and get back OP ASAP! Have a fun weekend!!! I hope that apartment works out for you too!
LUAN, I hear what you’re saying about the scale, and if I was at a plateau I’d definitely need those other affirmations of my success. But taking measurements requires looking at my arms, noticing my gut, and acknowledging my thighs. I’m doing that anyway on Saturday, but looking at my scale every morning - or 3-4 times a morning – is a constant reaffirmation that I’m on a roll. I LUV my scale!
KATT, It’s hot shower season here, too. Only for the opposite reason, of course. I enjoy the crisp air, I just wish Northeast Ohio wasn’t so dadgummed cloudy and rainy. I know London gets rain & fog & clouds, but at least over there everybody talks pretty cool. Of course, they sound pretty cool where you are, too, but I don’t know that anywhere in NZ is known for dreary weather. * BRAVO on hitting the BIG 30 MARK!!!!
MELISSA – PAYDAY? I LOVE payday. At least I used to love it, especially when I was the one that got to hand out all the checks. Actually, your whole day (well, maybe not the bill part) sounds LOVELY! Calorie burning and healthful eating all over the place. Life is good.
I spent a wonderful afternoon at the barn with my little miss Stephanie. She rode – Hey, “I” even rode. I haven’t ridden Steega for 3-4 years, and perhaps shouldn’t have tonight, but I did for a few minutes. It reminded me what a slob I’ve become on a horse’s back, but that’s ok – it was wonderful anyway! Then we cleaned stalls, raked the eisle, did evening feeding and brought the horses in. Mike, the stable owner (and a great guy to boot) showed up just in time to see the last of the grain dished out and evening chores done so he could spend more time with his great family. I got a little extra exercise in, shoveling, pushing wheelbarrows, carrying hay bales and of course, riding. That last soes wonders for the inner thigh!
Oh. Dinner. Hmmm, not so good, but not really bad either. I took Steph home and had dinner with her family. OMG! It was delicious! Salad, yams, peas… and her mom’s KILLER meatloaf. She made it a way I’d never had before, with brown sugar. I stopped at one reasonable serving, and let me tell you that wasn’t easy!! In counting my cals for the day, I can’t be totally certain, but I don’t think it was too bad overall. Besides, every bite of that meatloaf was worth it!
I’m rambling. Treadmill and bed time, isn’t it? Night-night ladies!!
about my bad foods- I think a couple of kicks ought to make the difference! 
I’m really feeling pretty good about today- I think mainly because of what ammi said- it made me realize how far I’ve come in my eating habits what is big for me today was nothing a while ago. And what to know something else- I just realized I’ve finally gotten to the point I actually like my veggies. When I started I never ate all of them, but now I really enjoy them! Shocker!
