judi, that is so neat that you and DH are enjoying doing things together. I hope his retirement plans go just as you both wish. It sounds as if you have a lovely relationship. Happy valentines day to all you girls and your sweeties.
I have had a bit of a lull at work. Next week will be really busy again. Time to take down the show that is up now and for the student competitive exhibition. I love that show, but it is one with many logistic problems to work out and will keep me hopping.
judi, I haven't forgotten our goal for this year either. I, too, seem to be creeping ever so slowly to that goal. I haven't been quite right since being sick. I guess it just took a lot out of me. Yesterday I just blew off the diet and that is the first time I have ever done that since starting BFL. I am determined not to let one day turn into two however. I guess I'll fess up here. I didn't get out of bed and do my workout yesterday morning which I have never done since starting. I stayed on the diet all day and then somehow the "old ledom" got hold of me. I went and bought a pizza and rented a movie. I ended up giving myself the worst stomach ache of my life. I mean, moaning, puking miserable. Not a pretty sight or pleasant either. My stomach just isn't used to that abuse. I ended up sleeping about 3 hrs. and just being miserable today from not getting enough rest. I really couldn't eat anything until noon today, but since lunch I have been back on program. I didn't do cardio today, but will resume working out tomorrow. I will try for a very light free day this week to try and make amends.
It'll be OK. You know what your limits are as far as the "free" food. You've worked so hard to get where you are, we know you can get back on track!! When the sunshine comes back and the days aren't so dark and grey, things will be better. Don't beat yourself up too bad over this one mess-up. Remember what the best thing about BfL is--You are never more than 2 hours away from being back on track.
Hi Alice and Judi!!
The three of you have a good week-end and Valentine's Day!
Yesterday my GF & I met for lunch and a movie. We saw How to Lose a Man in 10 Days. Both of us thought it a funny movie and throughly enjoyed it. It's one I would highly recommend.
ledom, sorry you were so sick from overeating. Maybe your stomach hasn't totally recovered from when you were sick. You will get back on track. You have come so far that I know you will do it. But, I know where you are coming from, because I've lost momentum in the diet dept. myself. I'm still doing my workouts though. Hopefully I will get back on the diet track myself.
judi, that's great you and your DH are talking about early retirement. I hope it comes to pass for you too. Would you be taking more trips in the RV? Friends of our's are broaching the subject also, he'll be 55 in July. DH & I have talked about it, but we've more or less discussed about what we will do, as opposed to when.
Ledom, the same thing happened to me after pizza about a month ago. I hadn't had any pizza for a long time and then I ate 1/2 of medium pizza with 2 glasses as wine. I felt SOOOO sick after it. It is all the fat in the cheese, when you stop eating pizza etc then it really rough to eat all that fat. Believe me, it totally took away my cravings for pizza now pizza doesn't even tempt me. It was a big major temptation before but no more.
Thanks for the good wishes on our retirement, though from DH talking he might keep the US work. We'll see, it would be good for trips. Alice, he seems to want to do more travelling than me, I would like us to be at home for awhile.
You are going to FL. Alice, that is so wonderful...Lacee will like the weather change I bet.
Dh and I are both signed up for a class (in a Theo. dip. that Archdiocese offers) in Ecclesiology in April. It will be held at a retreat house. It IS fun to be doing things together.
I had a good Valentine's day. I was having my legs waxed and a pedicure and my fabulous hairdresser saw me and said "I want to give you a gift" and she streaked my hair for FREE. Isn't that amazing? She is so generous. My other friend came over with an apple, cheese and jalpeno pie that she had made for me. People are SO nice aren't they!! The DH and I went out the night before to a nice restaurant (knowing Feb. 14 was going to be busy) and then last night I made a salmon alfredo and fresh pasta. I had a good two days
The girl who was doing my leg waxing says "You lost weight", I said only 15 pounds but it was nice that she noticed. Especially as I have a lot to lose and I thought only the pantometer knew I had lost anything at all.
Are you still doing BFL Cheryl?
The days seem so much brighter here I am so glad. My daffodils are up about 3 inches. YAHOOO, come ON... SPRING!!!!!
It's Sun. afternoon and the pots on my stove are bubbling. I am making chicken soup and a one pot meal w/ hamburger, eggplant, potates, tomotoes, etc. In a minute I will have a salad for lunch but thought I'd take a break from all that choppin' first.
I am fighting the diet demons still, but I think I may be starting to get the upper hand. I must, I must!
I saw daffodils in bud this a.m. judi. When I read your post, I couldn't believe you guys were ahead of us, but I guess I just wasn't looking close enough.
I am REALLY enjoying the longer days! Even when they are cold and cloudy, having extra daylight makes it seem more like Spring.
Alice, are you in the path of this latest winter storm? Looks on the weather map as if it might be a bit south of you. I hope so!
Just wanted to report I have finished my workout for monday already. This is a good thing as I was barely able to pry myself out of bed last week, little alone work out. I need to start taking vitamins probably. I find that so hard to keep up with.
Nothing new or interesting in my life. How about you guys?
ledom, I too am still fighting the diet demons. I'm glad to see that you are winning the fight. We heard this morning on the weather that we're supposed to get some of that storm later on this afternoon and into tomorrow morning. So far they are saying we won't get as much snow as DC area, and I am very happy about that! I guess the farther south you go, the more snow will fall. Did you get anything out of that storm? OOOH, you are so fortunate to be seeing daffodils. I think our flowers are frozen to death
judi, yes, we're heading for FL at the end of the week. Can't wait to get out of here. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. Miz Lacee is going to be very happy to be in warmer weather, I'm sure. She knows something is afoot because of the suitcases. I keep assuring her that she is going. Isn't it great when people notice your weight loss? It really gives you an uplifting feeling.
Alice, when Parasha was alive and we were returning HOME from a trip, she would always sit in the suitcase that was open on the floor. that is the only time she did that...she wanted to make sure we were taking her home!! Pretty smart, eh? I still miss that little dog. They do know something is afoot alright when they see the suitcases come out. Have a wonderful trip to Fl., I know you will!!
ReIET DEMONS Me too, I started point counting again and journalling today too. I want to move it along a bit quicker, bit it has been hard to stay motivated. Good for you Ledom for doing your workout.
Hi Cheryl! How is it going?
Nothing much new here. Just very thankful about our good weather.
It has stopped snowing. We only got 5" out of this storm. Boston got the jackpot...heh..heh..heh.
judi, Parasha must've looked so cute sitting in the suitcase to make sure she came home with you. I find that each animal has their own little quirks. You have to love them though. How are you doing with your diet demons? I'm trying to get a handle on them. One thing I have noticed lately is that I'm hungry more often than I used to be, even though I'm still eating in the same point range. HMMMM. What I'm trying to do is incorporate what I was doing before WW and still count points. When I was eating more protein & fat, I was hardly ever hungry. I'll just shake things up again.
ledom, how is the BFL coming along?
Hi Cheryl haven't heard from you lately. Hope you're doing well.
Alice, you might not be getting enough oil in your diet. BFLers take 1 T a day of UDO's an essential oil. A lot of times when people are having trouble with getting hungry that is the answer. Hey, soak up some of those Florida rays for me. You guys have a great and a safe trip.
I seem back on track. Today is problematic, a business lunch and supper out too but I'll do my best. Workouts are back and that was what I was struggling w/ last week. D plays at a recital this afternoon on the Boisendorfer, I'm nervous for her!
Alice, you might need more protein too, try canned salmon, that keeps me going and going. I notice if I have a lot of veg or carbs I am starving in no time and then I am picking at nuts, cheese etc.
More snow, you poor guys!! Well, you will really appreciate those Florida rays, soak some up for me too. It is grey here but I am not complaining, two blue periwinkles are blooming by my drive way entrance.
The DH is home today. Kinda nice. We are going to mass, out to dinner and the RCIA class. I am looking forward to the evening.
Best wishes for your D. Ledom, she will do great. Let us know how the lunch and dinner went. Are you still eating BFL?
Good morning, When are you leaving Alice? Sure would like to get some sun on my pasty white skin. From the looks of me it has been a long winter. You and DH enjoy it!
judi, yes I am still on BFL. Though I have been struggling I really like the results I am getting. The scale isn't moving much, but the pantsometer is doing ok and I believe that it will eventually get me where I want to be. Just finished my a.m. workout and so far this week is going much better. My meals out yesterday turned out to be just fine. Both included a really good chicken breast. I just had to take the first one out of a foccacia bun (that hurt) and the second one I scraped the melted cheese off the top.
D played perfectly IMO. I was so proud of her. I have to say, my palms were sweating during the performances leading up to hers. There are an awful lot of talented young people out in the world. They are working hard too. My place of employment is ultimately a "feel good" place.
We are seeing the sun and the temp is getting warmer. After the frigid temps of the past two weeks, it almost feels like summer.
Got my hair trimmed this morning, and later on I'm off to meet my GF for a farewell lunch. I won't be seeing her until we get back.
ledom, how wonderful for your D to play so well (applause). You must be so proud of her. We are hoping to leave Sat., but I've been informed that those plans may be up in the air right now. DH has to deliver some parts before we leave, and he was hoping to deliver them tomorrow. Someone else is doing them, and because of the snowstorm he might not get them done in time, so our departure might be postponed until Tues. of next week. Glad that your meals weren't a problem for you. It really makes you feel good when you eat OP.
judi, how was your evening out with your DH? Did you enjoy the class? I will soak up some rays for you too.
Thank you both, ledom & judi for your suggestions on how to stay full longer. One thing I have found is if I have a little more milk in my cereal in the mornings, 1 1/2 cups instead of 1 cup, I am satisfied until lunchtime. I am starting to eat more protein and fat than what WW would like you to, but that works for me. Last night I fried porkchops in some peanut oil That's probably a no-no, but they were good. My diet demond is that I just cannot count another point! I am hoping that being away from it while on vacation I can resume counting points again.
Yes, big applause for your D. You must be so proud of her Ledom!!
Yes, last night was very nice. Thanks for asking Alice. My D. brought her boyfriend to the class. He is thinking of becoming Catholic. Could have knocked me down with a feather... DH and I even went to a new Sushi restaurant. I had veg. tempura and though it was good the fat that it was deep fried in made me feel terrible all night. I am just not used to fat anymore and I guess that is a good thing.
Why did you have to scrape off the cheese Ledom? Are you not allowed to have cheese on BFL?
You must be so looking forward to getting into some sun Alice. That will be so nice for for you and Miz Lacee.
Estaban went today and had shots and his "needful" operation. I bought him quite a fancy toy but I bet he thinks he made a poor trade. I let the DH be the bad guy and take him to the vet. We also had him tatooed. He was starting to be really unhappy because he wanted to go outside, there was some cat calling and calling to him.
Time to go make something for supper...I don't know what. It will have to low points because I had a McVeggie Burger with cheese at lunch and poutine (Yeah, I know...artery clogging poutine )
It has warmed up a bit and things are starting to melt. The sun beating in the windows feels so wonderful. Lacee keeps following the sun in the livingroom.
The machine parts I mentioned yesterday are done. DH will pick them up later this afternoon and deliver them tomorrow. So we'll be leaving as scheduled.
judi, what is poutin? I've never heard of it. That's really nice that your D's BF wants to become a Catholic also. Poor Estaban. Is he recovering from his operation? Was Marley happy that Estaban had to go to the Vet and he didn't? When Shamrock was young, we had to take our cats to the Vets, and she went along for the ride. One of the girls in the office really loved Shamrock and asked about her. When we told her that she was in the car, she asked if we would bring her in. Usually when going to the Vet she pulled on her leash going in the opposite direction of the door...but this time she walked in as though she owned the place! She knew that we weren't there for her.
ledom, how is BFL coming along? I know it will get easier to keep on track. You just have to get over this hump.
Hey everyone,
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
I am so glad. My daffodils are up about 3 inches. YAHOOO, come ON... SPRING!!!!!
A good Monday morning to you
IET DEMONS
Me too, I started point counting again and journalling today too. I want to move it along a bit quicker, bit it has been hard to stay motivated. Good for you Ledom for doing your workout.
I'm trying to get a handle on them. One thing I have noticed lately is that I'm hungry more often than I used to be, even though I'm still eating in the same point range. HMMMM. What I'm trying to do is incorporate what I was doing before WW and still count points. When I was eating more protein & fat, I was hardly ever hungry. I'll just shake things up again.
haven't heard from you lately. Hope you're doing well.
(applause). You must be so proud of her. We are hoping to leave Sat., but I've been informed that those plans may be up in the air right now. DH has to deliver some parts before we leave, and he was hoping to deliver them tomorrow. Someone else is doing them, and because of the snowstorm he might not get them done in time, so our departure might be postponed until Tues. of next week.
Glad that your meals weren't a problem for you. It really makes you feel good when you eat OP.
That's probably a no-no, but they were good. My diet demond is that I just cannot count another point! I am hoping that being away from it while on vacation I can resume counting points again.
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