It has been a miserable day weather wise it stayed dry until about 2pm and since then it has been raining off and on. When the rain came it made the temperature drop some what though nothing to complain about considering how cold it is for many of you.
I intending to come on here yesterday but we had visitors arrive which was nice but by the time they had returned home I was way to tired to come on here and make sense
On Wednesday of this we we are going to London to the area called Lambeth to deliver bean bags for BIL so this will keep us out of mischief for the whole day This week I have several Christmas parties for the whist drives (cards game from the UK) so will have to pull back the calories and be mindful of what I eat.
JJ123 to the thread. Here you will find that we will understand the difficulties of losing weight can pose with having physical challenges to overcome as well. We know full well exercise is going to be limited due to the possible pain for some, fatigue for others and the catalogue goes on.
Though there is light at the end of the tunnel jj it can be done we can lose weight. Though we may have to be more mindful of what we put in our mouths or be creative in the exercise we can manage. Say for example instead of sitting for the most of the day (yes my behaviour before I started my weight lose journey) I will make regular walks to and from the kitchen. Hey it is not much but it all adds up by the end of the week. If I am having a good day my DH and I will have a stroll up the road again not far. On the days I am not feeling very good I rest it is natures way of saying I need a break. I no longer beat myself up about it wishing for something that isn't going to happen when I can't exercise at all.
I have MS and I notice my mobility diminishing and I am having to adjust to using a scooter which was a hard pill to swallow but I am so glad than I wasn't too proud it has opened up a whole new world to me. Hey I digress well that is nothing new as you soon learn I have a niece who is 11 and has a disease in her hip called Perthes disease so I have a little knowledge what issues having problems with your hips can bring. Her mother my sister has just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the age of 40 plus she is waiting for surgery on her spine. They are going to put metal pins and plates due to damage plus a bone graph this all stems from a car accident from a drunk driver. So again I have first hand experience of relatives with spinal problems. I know I can not walk in your shoes so to speak with your physical challenges I do know a little of the difficulties they bring to your doorstep. You also have the side effects of steroids and that in itself brings its own challenges. Try and focus on what you can change or do rather than the things you can't change. I have learnt this lesson myself over the years and it is an invaluable one to learn. I wish I had learnt sooner and I would have saved myself a lot of heartache. If you do not know where to start with exercising we maybe can suggest a few that you maybe had not even considered.
When I came to 3fc I didn't know whether I would be able to lose weight my previous attempts had been harboured by my own cheating. Though with the help and support of the people on here and especially this board I have managed to lose what I have. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I be where I am today weight wise. I realised from the very beginning I had to have food that was something I could stick with for the rest of my life. So that is how I have approached this for me there has been very few salads along the way as they are not my favourite. Though recipes on here are interesting and filling not a lettuce leaf in sight If you already haven't choose a weight lose programme to use whether that be weight watcher or one of the many others to choose from. That is a good starting point at losing weight. In the mean time if you are still deciding do not race into it take your time but just cut down on the sweet sugary things, fatty and add in more vegetables and fruit. Well enough of my rambling for now. Look forward to hearing more from you and drop by as often as you can as it for me was the lifeline and reminded me to stay on the straight and narrow.
ROSEBUD We went to the farmers market on Saturday and it was heaving I suppose due to the fact that it is the last before Christmas. There was very little choice of the no added sugar range but went for a date slice which again relies on fruit as the sweetener. Yes if you are making home made versions for special occasions then if you really did need that bit extra sweetness I would go for either sweetener or honey (but I am bias I love the taste of honey ). I think we could learn a lot from the war time recipes. I know with the rationing here in the UK the diet was extremely health due to very little meat, fat and diary. Though high in vegetables and fruits (though only slim selection as most fruit had to be imported into the UK due to our climate).
Yes BIL site has lots of different produces they have to diversify as they have learnt to their cost when the 11 September terrorism acts took place. His firm at that time made virtually just aircraft covers and curtains but when that happen on the 11 September the aircraft industry was hit badly as no one wanted to fly. So the aircraft companies stopped ordering from BIL firm and that hit hard they like had to start up from scratch again with massive debts. They have now cleared them just about and have expanded but it has been very hard for BIL. So no more fingers in one pie for him so he does not just rely on one thing should anything change the market in that area.
I am glad that your mouth has made good progress in the healing department. The fragments that have come out I would suspect like you they would have been parts of it that broke away when it had to be cut up to extract it in the first place. It is good they have come out rather than fester in the mouth to cause problems maybe later on down the line. Yes I am pleased that it is looking very likely that I will not have to go for the surgery virtually on Christmas day. So maybe not having my Christmas dinner through a straw after all
Yes I am sure my friend will love the wasjigs as she will get hours of enjoyment from them. Yes handwritten cards are so nice even if the handwriting is a bit shaky. I know that from last year a friend of mine from the MS centre who is very disabled by the condition had put her own name to the card. That card to me was so special as I know how difficult it is for her to hold a pen when she needs assistance to dress etc.
Sorry to hear that the hoover has given up on you finally. Maybe you will find one in the January sales that is knocked down in price. The newer models you may find are lighter and easier to use for you. We bought our last hoover in the sales and got a really good deal. You might even be able to knock a little more off the price tag if you are willing to barter over it a little. I know here that you can do that but most British think we can't do that. Though prices for electric goods for example can be knocked down at the managers digression you might only get a few more $'s off but better than nothing especial in the recession at the minute. Food is a fixed price over here but other things you could try and bring the price down a little.
I think your stacking cubby on roller you mentioned I have two of those they are brilliant storage for vegetables. I also in one of mine keep table clothes, tea towels , my apron and wine bottle storage ( well not wine in the alcohol sense but the none alcohol variety as we are Tee total)
No further news for today as for tomorrow it is hit and miss whether I make it or not with being treatment day, then the next London. So Thursday or Friday looking more favourable at the minute. I am going to miss coming on here as normal but catch you all soon. Bye for now and take care all
to 3FC's and to our thread, JJ ~ we are glad that you joined us here; you certainly do have more than your share of obstables, and we do understand that here. All of the ladies here have many challenges that we are dealing with in our lives. We do have some diabetes threads in this forum (Dieting with Obstacles); lots of questions asked and so forth. I am thinking of putting some recipes from a cookbook I have in a thread up there to help others out a bit. I could post maybe one a day. You have a plan and I hope that it all works out well for you. We would be pleased to support you on your new journey.
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HI PURPLE ~ yes, you do have a couple of busy days coming up; I will work hard to keep things going here. It is nice to have some new people join us lately; hope they come back now and then to visit us more often.
We had a busy day here too; we did get our NATIVITY CRECHE (manger scene) put up outside today and it looks really good. Then tonight, we check on the lights and we already have had some compliments on it. It was a real group effort and we are grateful to our friends for helping us with it. I took some more pictures of it today -- went out twice and walked a little bit with my ski poles, but almost froze my fingies off.
The temps really dropped the last week and with very cold north winds today as well, your bare skin can freeze in mintes, no seconds! We really have to watch that here; we have to bundle up really good when going outside. I think that is why so many people hybernated indoors in the winter time here; can't blame them really.
We had chicken and roasted veggies for dinner tonight; had a good OP (on plan) day, and even got a bit of exercise in today as well. If the weather isn't too bad, we want to do a bit more Christmas shopping sometime this week; as we have a couple more gifts to get yet.
We had some GOOD NEWS from NUMPSTER (my younger sister) today -- they sold their condo on Sunday, so now they can make plans to move into their new home and business. We are all very excited for them as this is a big dream for them too.
Tonight, we are just resting up and trying to keep warm after being outside a bit today. Well, maybe I'll go put the kettle on and have some nice hot tea and put my feet up for a short while and read. Hope you have a good day at therapy (on Tuesday) and a really nice trip to LONDON on Wednesday as well. Take good care ... ROSEBUD
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 12-07-2009 at 10:44 PM.
Well, we had a great day shopping ourselves; picked up a few more gifts -- we decided to downsize this year: we're focusing on small, yet tasteful gifts. Now, we can get our cards and gifts into the mail this week. Just before Christmas, we will pick up the food items and we'll be all set, I hope.
Just made a quick and easy CASSOULET tonight: just sauted some veggies -- 1/4 cup onion, a couple mushrooms, and 1 small chopped tomato; then added in slices of chicken franks; and some leftover roasted veggies from yesterday (carrots, etc); then at the end added 2 cups beans in tomato sauce; and a scant tbl cooking molasses; and heated it all through until bubbly. It tasted really good and DH loves it; this is great for a cold winter night. We had it in a bowl with a small piece of whole wheat bread. We use the chicken franks sometimes (instead of pork sausage) becuz they have less fat and calories yet still give the cassoulet a nice flavor.
My step-mother GRACE has to go in for another bladder scraping tomorrow AM as they found a small area with more cancer cells; rascal wasn't going to tell us kids becuz she doesn't want to worry us. We are praying that all goes smoothly this time with a quick healing.
We had cooler temps today of about -10 C the low and warmed up to -5C today with a light snow, but with the wind chille factor, it feels about 10 degrees colder here, so we have to really bundle up well.
So we got lots of walking in today, and ate well also. Am doing better this week; my weekend wasn't too great, but not really bad either. Still chucking along; and that is what's important, I think! Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday tomorrow; take good care ... ROSEBUD
Here's a few pictures of our NATIVITY CRECHE and our decorations on our porch -- DH and friend made the manger and cradle box; I made the Joseph and Mary poster people ...
HELLO THERE ~ We have had a blistery snowstorm here all day long and got about 6-8 inches by the looks of it. I just stayed inside and did things like bills, writing, meals, and daily chores. Hope you all have better weather than we have right now ...
DH braved the cold winds to mail some of my Christmas cards and bills for me today; and picked me up some more stamps. I told him to wait for better weather tomorrow, but as men will do, he insisted on going. I hear a mule braying faintly in the distance ...
Then he even went out and cleared away a bit of snow; and now he had to lay down becuz he is exhausted from that. He always overdoes it and then has to sleep, sleep, sleep ... but ladies, there is nothing you can do about it ... so even though we had planned to wrap some presents this evening, that will have to be postponed until tomorrow I guess.
Otherwise, we had a great day; it's very cold with the wind, but I am going to put my feet up with a cozy blanket and a hot tea very shortly. I hope you all have a great day tomorrow; and do take good care ... ROSEBUD
Hi, Ladies! Sounds like everyone's been busy, even though there's icky weather in places (like here!). Just stopping in to wish you all a wonderful day! We're going out to go shopping in a bit, so I can replenish the pantry, as well as try to finish up the Christmas shopping. Have a great day and take care, everyone! for all!
Long time since I have dropped by but I have had a busy time in the last few days. Tuesday was treatment day, Wednesday was trip to London, Thursday Christmas shopping and Friday was grocery shopping. Hey presto it was the weekend before I knew it. This busy week has certainly taken its toll I am tired now so taking it easy for a few days to recharge the batteries.
Weather today can't make its mind up what it is going to do one minute we have black clouds and the next we have brilliant blue skies We have had no rain but you can guarantee if I do the washing it will pour down
Just finished watching a programme about 3 historians whom have turned back the clock in time and are working on a Victorian farm. It has done a previous series following them for a year but this programme is focusing on the the preparation leading up to Christmas. So they are preparing for the forth coming season by getting in the hay for the animals. The food they need to prepare. For example mincemeat was made last night as it tastes better the longer it is kept. Soap was made for the household chores such as washing clothes and plates etc. It is right down my alley this sort of programme.
I have had my head in a book any spare minute I have as I can't put it down. It is a book about a nurse whom was trained under the nuns. The first part of the book was about 3 people whom she knew who had been brought up in the workhouse. Oh it was dreadful the treatment that went on in there. The second part of the book was about a nun put on trial due to stealing goods from the market. She had been doing it for years but no one dare say anything due to the fact she was a lady a god. It was so difficult to say whether the nun had dementia or not. Or on the other hand was she clever at making you believe that she was due to her education. The nurse in question went to get something from a draw on the nun's request and to her horror there were expensive looking jewel. The nun then realised her error at asking a favour and became very agitated. Now the nurse was in a quandary herself whether to report to the mother superior or the police. Though she in the heat of moment promised not to tell anyone when the nun realised what she had seen. The third part of a book is about an old soldier the trainee nurse met and got to know over a period of time. There is not a swear word in sight (so nice I must say) it is not all doom and gloom as it may seem there are moments of humour of the antics the nurses got up to. Or the people she met along the way where funny folk.
we have just eaten for lunch some bubble and squeak with a vegetarian burger. When I say bubble and squeak this one has a high percentage of vegetables in it. we have then had some fresh fruit salad for after all very nice I must say. I hate to waste food hence the bubble and squeak. We see so much waste of food in this society it is shameful. There are many recipes to use up older food and it does not have to be fattening. With a bit of tweaking of the recipe it can be made healthier for today. I found this site today I haven't finished looking at it completely but what I have see of it so far very promising. Even if all of the recipes are not quite to our health plan I am think a few of them are good.
ROSEBUD for looking after the board for us all in our absence. Wow is all I can say to your decorations of your porch you have made a fantastic job there and the nativity scene is the star attraction of it. You can tell how much hard work you have put into it as it looks wonderful. Thanks for posting the photos for us all to look at.
I am looking at your last post I think the cyber monster has eaten the best part of it the horrid thing I am just about on track I think for Christmas as I have now the present wrapping to tackle one evening. I only have a few Christmas cards left to give when I see people this week. All the ones that needed mailing have been done so this week so they should have them by now.
to Numpster and to them both with their new endeavour. I hope every thing goes smoothly moving home and business. It is a stressful time moving home. Taking of stress I think the preparation of Christmas has taken a toll on my eczema. I didn't think I was that stressed out about it but I must be more than I realise as my eczema as broke out on my arm and my face. It is the first time eczema has come to my face which is hard to hide unlike other patches on my body. Oh well I can only keep up with the treatment which I know kicks in soon and ride out the bad patch. No good worrying too much about what others thing of my face as I can't change that. I will work on what I can do which is be religious with my treatment.
RONNI You sound as busy as myself at the minute and no doubt with having a young family you have much preparation to fit in not to mention functions to attend. I think for all of us whom celebrate Christmas it is a busy time to one degree or another. Compared to many ours is a simple affair more reminiscent I think of a bygone era. I think that has evolved really as I do not a have a family and my DH boys are grown up and live miles away from us.
Our weather here compared to yourself is positively balmy but this is normal weather for our part of the world. I was hoping that we might see a white Christmas this year but this is looking less likely. I really think the last time for me a white Christmas occurred I was a teenager of about 15. The climate seems to have got warmer but the knock on effect for us is that the white Christmas seems to have disappeared altogether.
Well no further news at present I can think of. So take care and hope to drop by tomorrow.
Yes, PURPLE, you are right ... a cyber monster did steal my last post. Lots of fun things have been happening lately. I just came in to catch up on reading. Have to go put dinner on right now, but I'll try to come by later this evening to post ...
HI LADIES ~ we were really blessed today to have more for most of the day and the temps were a bit warmer at -10C. We just stayed home today and did stuff around here; I think it is going to take me a few weeks to get used to these colder temps.
THANKS, PURPLE ~ I'm glad you liked to pictures of our decos; it took us about a week to get everything made, but they turned out pretty good for us amateurs. You really didn't miss a lot lately, the site has been having some difficulties lately but they are working hard to correct them.
You do have a lot of functions to attend; we don't have as many as you do in your area. I can only think of one recently; not sure why that is. The only things we have are one community choir concert and maybe one dance/party over the whole season. A few clubs may have parties, but you have to pay to go to them. I have a friend that goes to a craft club but you have to pay $7.00 each week; and you have to pay for the Christmas dinner and an exchange gift too. That could add up to a lot of dough over the year ($364 + ?).
We spent last night wrapping some gifts, listening to Christmas music, and sipping hot cocoa; that was a nice way to spend the evening at home when it is so cold outdoors. I may wrap a few more myself tonight, then do some reading while DH watches his movies (his favorite pastime).
Had a good on plan day for the last couple of days; tonight I had a chicken burger with a nice homemade coleslaw; while DH had his beef burgers as usual. I think he would eat them every day if he could, but I limit him to once a week for health reasons.
HI RONNIE ~ nice of you to drop by when you are so busy; and it sounds like you are feeling a bit better too. Have fun shopping ...
Hope all you ladies have a wonderful restful weekend. Nothing special going on in these parts right now. I got all my Christmas cards done and sent out; only have the ones that I will hand out in person left. We will send out our gifts on Monday when the post is open again.
Take good care ... ROSEBUD
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 12-12-2009 at 09:19 PM.
Had another lovely day; light ***** in the AM; and gorgeous in the afternoon. Spent the day reading, praying, writing letters, wrapping gifts, and relaxing in the sun. Had a really nice dinner: roasted chicken with lots and lots of veggies. DH has a flu so we stayed home; didn't want to spread it around. I did manage to get him to rest the whole day! We had a good day all round really ... hope you all did too!
Whoosh where did yesterday go it went in the blink of an eye. I was bitten well and truly with my TOM which came with vengeance after months of being good ones. After a day with the hot water bottle a new day dawns and I feel heaps better.
Played postman pat ( postman pat here in the UK is a television programme for children which is very popular) today and hand posted my neighbours Christmas cards. I dodged the rain has we have had numerous downpours throughout the day. So I have been lucky to get out during a dry spell.
Going out later tonight to the doctors for my swine flu jab as it has been recommended (plus I am eligible to have it here in the UK only certain people are eligible either through age or health conditions. Although if you wish you may pay for it privately) So I am off to play pin cushion later as you see
Tomorrow is my treatment day it has come round quickly. I have not long finished our pack up for that. We have ham sandwich, zero fat yoghurt and fresh fruit salad. Talking off food I made a recipe off the web site that I saw the other day and posted in here. It was the one with bananas. I had a couple of over ripe bananas and cooked it in 1/2 ounce of low fat margarine in frying pan (skillet). Then to stop it sticking added a little juice from an orange. I served it with natural yoghurt but you could serve it with a very small portion of low fat ice cream. All I can say it was a very yummy dessert and an excellent way of using up ripe bananas I used one banana per person and I cooked it for me and DH. It could easily be eaten just cooked without yoghurt or icecream if you are really watching your portion control.
JJ123 I noticed that you had edited the earlier post that you made to here to tell us a little more off yourself.
Sorry to here that your Mum passed away very recently it is always very hard when we lose a loved one. Needless to say often our health takes a toll at the same time.
Firstly your doing the right thing taking each day as it comes. Plus on a positive note you have made the first steps in improving your own health. You have chosen a good place to start by monitoring your own eating and counting sugar and carbs. I am not diabetic but Rosebud is so I am sure that she would be best to advise you whether that is a really good programme to follow.
It is nice to lose X amount each week but I will tell you that on my own weight loss journey I did not lose weight every week but would frequently go in fits and starts. It just seemed to be my own way my body adjusted to the food I was putting into myself. So please never be disheartened if you do not lose for a week or so then throw in the towel ( oh yes been there so many times before on previous attempts) Hang onto the proverbial wagon we are in it for the long haul. The one phrase that kept me going throughout all of this was something I read at the end of someone's post on 3fc (sorry can't remember whose words of wisdom) "Being fat is hard, Being on a diet is hard, Being slim is hard choose your hard" This for me was my moment of dawning and I looked frequently at the positive stories here in mini and goal successes.
I to was a smoker and a very heavy one It is the hardest thing I have every had to do give up smoking so I know how difficult it can be and I know it is so easy to turn back to them especially during times such as bereavement. I was like a bear with a sore head for 6 weeks. DH and I gave up at the same time so it was like living in a wasps nest and trying not to get stung We both did it and so can you when the time is right for you again. You have done it before so know it can be done but like you know only you can do it when you are ready to do so. Like you I used to suffer from bronchitis which since giving up smoking I have not had that again touchwood. Although I did not have COPD like yourself which makes it difficult for you are you know on a daily basis I am sure you could write a book about that.
ROSEBUD Yes we have a few functions to go to over the Christmas period. Yes like you say the craft club could turn out rather expensive. It maybe an expense you may consider if you were working but when you are unable to work then it is a luxury you can ill afford. I think sometimes this is a concept that others find hard to grasp when they are working.
Sorry to hear that your DH is poorly I wish him a speedy recovery. Unfortunately it is the season for coughs, colds and flus and if you are susceptible to getting them then you can guarantee they will park itself at you door.
I watched the final last night of x factor which is the British equivalent to Canada or American idol. The only difference is that groups may take part and over 25's. So eventually they have a final 12 contestants, 3 girls under 25, 3 boys under 25, 3 groups and 3 over 25's. It is a little different but you soon get use to it. Next weekend is the final of the strictly come dance or the British version of dancing with the stars.
No further news or gossip so take care fellow chicks
HI LADIES ~ the temps were a bit colder today -15C but the did come out to shine for us for the afternoon at least. We finally got all our gifts sent out in the mail today. We spent the morning getting them ready, and DH was the Postman Pat today. We also have a few cards that will be delivered in person too.
We have our turkey and DH's meat pies, so we are all set in that department as well (I hope). We are way ahead this year, but last year doesn't count becuz we had to move just before Christmas. This year, we had lots more time to get ready; so it should be smooth sailin' from here.
PURPLE ~ glad you are feeling better today; you've got a lot on your plate right now. Hope you have a good day at the treatment center tomorrow. Our life seems relatively boring compared to yours ... but we are going to go up town this week to look around for a few last minute things. I was looking for a morning that isn't too cold but I may have to settle for a calm, clear day instead.
DH seems to be feeling a lot better today and so am I; it must have just been a 1-2 day cold for me (and I am so glad about that too). Think I'll put my feet up and do some reading for awhile; take good care ... Rosebud
Well, I think our plans for Christmas are finally settled now, I hope. They kept getting changed ... first we thought we were having guests so I planned either a nice center pork roast and/or a shoulder ham, but then that got changed to a maybe; so we got a turkey to have anyways. Now we have an affirmation that guests are coming on Christmas Day after all ... soooo, maybe I will make two things ...
Now it's just to decide which two: turkey & pork; or beef or Ham; or turkey and a Ham? We have meatpies too as they are DH's favorite and he likes turkey too. We usually have meat pie on Christmas Eve; and they are big so we would have some leftover as well. Hmmm .... decisions, decisions ... decisions ...
It's very cold here tonight: supposed to dip down to -30C overnight ... brrr ... gonna wrap up warm and put the furnace up, I think. We went shopping and I picked up some really nice books (at our second-hand store), many with a Christmas theme, so I'll have lots to read over the season.
I just finished a book by Nicolas Sparks called "The Notebook" which is a very touching love story about his wife's grandparents; a great book. Now I am gonna start another of Nicolas' books called "Message in a Bottle".
It was quite and pretty out so we decided to go up town for a few things, but it was colder than it appeared (with frosty winds) but I was able to pick up some thick, and very long curtains for our livingroom for a song; these will help keep our front window and wall warmer. We just have to pick up some more hardware and rollers for the other curtain (only had enuff for one; ). I think they will help a lot.
So we got some walking today and it's time to put my feet up as they are a bit sore tonight. Ate well today; but I did have a treat of 2 cookies for my afternoon snack but still stayed on plan -- kudos for that! HOpe you all have a wonderful Wednesday tomorrow ... ROSEBUD
Last edited by Justwant2Bhealthy; 12-15-2009 at 09:33 PM.
This week I have several Christmas parties for the whist drives (cards game from the UK) so will have to pull back the calories and be mindful of what I eat.
to the thread. Here you will find that we will understand the difficulties of losing weight can pose with having physical challenges to overcome as well. We know full well exercise is going to be limited due to the possible pain for some, fatigue for others and the catalogue goes on.
I have a niece who is 11 and has a disease in her hip called Perthes disease so I have a little knowledge what issues having problems with your hips can bring. Her mother my sister has just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis at the age of 40 plus she is waiting for surgery on her spine. They are going to put metal pins and plates due to damage plus a bone graph this all stems from a car accident from a drunk driver. So again I have first hand experience of relatives with spinal problems. I know I can not walk in your shoes so to speak with your physical challenges I do know a little of the difficulties they bring to your doorstep. You also have the side effects of steroids and that in itself brings its own challenges. Try and focus on what you can change or do rather than the things you can't change. I have learnt this lesson myself over the years and it is an invaluable one to learn. I wish I had learnt sooner and I would have saved myself a lot of heartache. If you do not know where to start with exercising we maybe can suggest a few that you maybe had not even considered. 
If you already haven't choose a weight lose programme to use whether that be weight watcher or one of the many others to choose from. That is a good starting point at losing weight. In the mean time if you are still deciding do not race into it take your time but just cut down on the sweet sugary things, fatty and add in more vegetables and fruit. Well enough of my rambling for now. Look forward to hearing more from you and drop by as often as you can as it for me was the lifeline and reminded me to stay on the straight and narrow.
). I think we could learn a lot from the war time recipes. I know with the rationing here in the UK the diet was extremely health due to very little meat, fat and diary. Though high in vegetables and fruits (though only slim selection as most fruit had to be imported into the UK due to our climate).
to 3FC's and to our thread, 
We really have to watch that here; we have to bundle up really good when going outside. I think that is why so many people hybernated indoors in the winter time here; can't blame them really.
We have had no rain but you can guarantee if I do the washing it will pour down 
for looking after the board for us all in our absence. Wow is all I can say to your decorations of your porch you have made a fantastic job there and the nativity scene is the star attraction of it. You can tell how much hard work you have put into it as it looks wonderful. Thanks for posting the photos for us all to look at.
I am just about on track I think for Christmas as I have now the present wrapping to tackle one evening. I only have a few Christmas cards left to give when I see people this week. All the ones that needed mailing have been done so this week so they should have them by now.
to Numpster and 
to them both with their new endeavour. I hope every thing goes smoothly moving home and business. It is a stressful time moving home. Taking of stress I think the preparation of Christmas has taken a toll on my eczema. I didn't think I was that stressed out about it but I must be more than I realise as my eczema as broke out on my arm and my face. It is the first time eczema has come to my face which is hard to hide unlike other patches on my body. Oh well I can only keep up with the treatment which I know kicks in soon and ride out the bad patch. No good worrying too much about what others thing of my face as I can't change that. I will work on what I can do which is be religious with my treatment.
for most of the day and the temps were a bit warmer at -10C. We just stayed home today and did stuff around here; I think it is going to take me a few weeks to get used to these colder temps.
I used one banana per person and I cooked it for me and DH. It could easily be eaten just cooked without yoghurt or icecream if you are really watching your portion control.
