Hi all: I have been sticking to plan fairly well. But weight is really labile, up and down within a couple of pounds, but not steady at all. Frustrating when You are on plan. Today, more carby, I missed my meds this am, and the cravings started. I have had some flex in my hours the last few days, with no set times for work, but tomorrow must be at the office for 9, no matter what. Am still having trouble waking before 8 though.
Have been just vegging out this afternoon. Am going to start food for supper, and will go out with DH tonight for the music jam.
Things are pretty good this week. I got to yoga last night, and although I wasn't in good enough shape to do the entire workout and had to take breaks, I did have a good workout. A little more of that and I will be back into shape.
Yes Ruth, the weather is difficult. Very muddy here, and I am not sure about any more cross country skiing, though I had made a date for Thursday.
With all the flux in the conditions, maybe trail walks and yoga will have to do for a while.

I am having problems with exercise myself, but I'm determined to get back into shape. I just refuse to sit and go down hill. I do a little each day and I am working at adding a little more today than I did yesterday. I remember my Daddy talking about a man who had a difficult walking. He told his doc that he barely could walk to the mail box. Doc told him to start there and add a little more as he could. The man got well and lived for years. If he could do it, this gal can to.

Eating was good today and I'm done for the day. Just got to get back to taking care of "me".

Good morning. Feeling a tad guilty because I am skipping gym this morning after a night of poor sleep - scary dreams for some reason. I must have had a guilty conscience over having wine with dinner last night. (A friend dropped in and I'd cooked the whole recipe so ... So much for meals in the freezer stash. ) The scale shows a change this morning but I can't figure out how to change the new ticker so it'll stay for now.

Aside from the wine, I have been sticking to Atkins induction pretty well. I did order some things from Low Carb Canada - syrups and sauces - but also ordered some crackers. I won't order those again since they are as addictive as chips!

We are back into colder weather with snow on the menu for the next few days. Spring had better get here soon or I'm canceling my membership!

Have a Happy Hump Day!

Still a little sore from yoga on Monday. Last night went out and sang my little heart out. Also played outside with the dog. TOday very little exercise, but got home feeling very tired. The new bed is comfy but I am not sleeping well in general, the time change has really messed me up. No alarm clock tomorrow, and maybe stay home tonight and sleep well and worry about moving around in the morning.

Hey ladies how are things going?? Well sorry I havnt been on for a while but My daughter got married the other day so I have been busy. The plummer will be out tomorrow to finish our bathroom the are going to fix the water spicket. In our bathroom. Now things are calming down I will get back as soon as I can...

Hope all is doing well...

BOnnie: daughter married? Didn't she just move out? is this a different daughter? I don't remember hearing about wedding plans, so thinking it was sudden?
Any how, on plan so far today. Just have to avoid much of a bedtime snack and I will be good for the day. How do we make that evening snack just a small amount and not a "fill up in case there is never food again" sort of thing.
I still have trouble with that.
GOt out for a trail walk today. DH is getting sick, hope I can avoid it. He is sleeping in the guest room tonight he says, which is great, I can leave the window open and sleep better as a result.
I have the weekend off, going to be busy with fun.

Bonnie, what's the scoop?

Wel, Atkins is very strict about carb control. i have been eating a few more cabs and the scale has rewarded me with 3 pounds. I'd change my ticker but have not figured out how to do it in LilySlim. (I bet I'll figure it out fast when it starts to move DOWN!)

Discovered "egg rolls" made with lettuce leaves instead of regular wrappers yesterday. They reminded me of those rice paper ones. I did them just with egg salad making them true egg rolls. I'll experiment some more, I think as they were quite tasty.

Doing the traditional corned beef and cabbage for dinner tomorrow. I know the beef is salty but my Irish ancestors would rise up and scream at me if I didn't do it. My friend Donna and her granddaughter will be here and I'll do 'taters and dessert for them but will stick to meat and cabbage myself.

So ..."Top o' the mornin' to yez all!"

Flyby here. So busy this week, we missed one of DH doc appts. Didn't even know we were supposed to be there. Must have gotten knocked off the fridge when the kids were moving. New appt next Wednesday. I am happy to say that I have started exercising. I started doing 2 minutes each day and now I am doing 1 mile a day. I have the urge to move on to more than the mile, but since I hurt my knee going too fast last summer, I'm taking it slower. I will continue the 1 mile a day for a while before moving toward 2 miles.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend.

Nope it is my 18 year Old that jest moved out it was sudden no wedding plans the went to a jcp and did it. Boyfriend said that he wanted to get married so they were legal and not jest living togeather. They are going to plan a wedding for this summmer some time. Dont know when they are working on that.

Well I am trying to get all these things settled here so I can get back on track seems like I always have some thing to do . Today I worked on my plants and then I also did some cleaning on my rooms. Now I have a bed room and Like my own living room. I will get back their. I still have this hacking cough went back to the Dr and they are treating it again.Hopefully this will get ride of it. But man it is so nice to only cook for 3 people. I dont count my aunt cause she is never here.


Well Better get going I will get back to you all soon...

Hi everyone, and happy St. Patrick's day. To me it is St. Peggy's day, my mother was Peggy and she died on this day 3 years ago. I still miss her, guess I always will.
DH has a bad cold, has been sleeping in the guest room to avoid disturbing me. THe new bed is comfy and I am sleeping better again. My left upper arm has been hurting a lot, I seem to have a pulled muscle or tendonitis or something. I don't know if I slept funny or what, don't remember doing anything to hurt it, but I have trouble lifting etc.
Went to see DD in Toronto yesterday, she is well and DSIL and she seem very happy. No pregnancy yet, and they don't seem to be planning one soon, they want to get debt free and maybe get a down payment on a condo or other bigger place, before they start their family.
So all good, staying on plan for the most part. Am trying some calorie cycling and see if that helps me a bit. Eating to my plan and points most days, then having a day, twice a week, with much lower calories. THis is my personal modification of the "fast diet" that everyone is talking about.
I am still learning about it, and will see how I do in the next month. Sticking to anything seems to be a problem with me, so I am not bragging, believe me.
Plan to walk the dog on the trail for my activity today, not up to much more than that! Have a good Sunday everyone.

Fly-by check-in! Shocked to get on the scale this morning and see over three pounds gain from the corned beef dinner last night. Back to strict Atkins today before that gain grows roots!

oh ruth! you know that its just the salt that caused the weight gain! Not to worry, but do get back on track.
Its official, I have a rotator cuff injury and can't use my left arm much at all. I am off call for work, and will just do clinic this week. May be tricky to take blood pressures though.
The codeine I am taking for pain is reducing my appetite though, which may be a good thing. I have some pain even when doing nothing, but moving my arm much really hurts. So its in a sling for now. Won't be walking outside, will use the treadmill for now, as icy walks would be dangerous to me.
Doc thinks its a chronic overuse thing, as I can't think of any injury that I have done.
HOpe everyone else is doing ok. Take care all.

my goto breakfast lately has been a higher fat (9%) greek yoghurt with some applesauce and fibre 1 cereal mixed in. Today I tried a new cereal to go with it, its called "holy crap" cereal. Made with chia seeds and other good stuff. I have had some constipation problems due to eating so little grain, (hence the fibre 1) and I am hoping this will help. tasted good this way anyhow.
Arm is still hurting, but some improvement. Heading to work soon.
Weight keeps coming down slightly, I am now true to ticker.

Struggling and way off program. Today has to be better. That corned beef water weight should be gone by now -right?

Fatmad Sorry about the arm. Hope it is better soon.

I am having to force myself to use the exercise bike, but I'm doing it. Some days are a struggle like today, I could only do half a mile. I see from the way my legs feel that I have to do it everyday because my legs will become so weak if I don't. My eating is going pretty good. I felt so exhausted last week. I'm not sure if I had a virus or what. Still have my moments. Maybe it is just spring fever.

Can't always get 3fc to work lately so haven't been able to post. So I'll check back when I can.