I skipped working out this morning because I still don't feel very well. Planning to eat lightly because of it. Even though I am a morning excerciser, I am hopin to take a walk after work.
I made it through pool last night despite my aching stomach. Lots and lots of people making a big deal about how I look. I know they mean well but it often makes me uncomfortable. It seems that my level of comfort in my own skin is still pretty fragile. Some of the "compliments" are a little rude: " wow, you used to need 2 barstools for your but, now you only need one!" Huh? Oh, well, it is about how I feel, right?
We had huge thunderstorms here last night. No major damage but lots of power outages. I was pleased to wake up this morning to the sound of the mechanical functions of my house comming on as the power started back up.
Today is my son's 33rd birthday. Lord! How did that happen.
I am hoping that Karenfl is recovering. Do we have anymore news? I really am grateful to have been included as a member of this group. It is so nice to communicate with people who are on the same journey. I think there is a kind of "purity" to this because we all come from different places, walks of life, family situations, etc. But, we understand each other and our struggles. We are all either running alongside that wagon or in the back encouraging the others to hang on. It really means a lot to me.
Gayle, I hope that you have a good day at work today and that it ends on time.
Marie, are you back from the roller coasters? Did you have fun?
Nancy, I love the idea of "jumping off pounds".
Freda, I am really trying to get to the "food is just food". Most days, I get there. I really look forward to the days when I can be more relaxed about it - not always feeling like I have to have a food plan. Maybe someday.
Donna, I hope that you are enjoying your running amok
Girls gotta do what a girl's gotta do, right?Mary,sad about the gk leaving but I hear you about the need to rest and get back to a routine. When my kids come to visit from ND, I am always sad to say goodbye and a little relieved because I am so intent on enjoying every second of their company and taking care of their needs. Get some rest and get back to your usual routine. I haven't tried the atkins cookies but I recently posted about Wonderslim peanut butter protein bars. They taste like reeses and they are really filling. I also actually LOVE cucumbers so I will often just peel a cucumber and eat it or eat a big bowl of salad. I tell myself, "If I eat this whole salad, then I can have that cookie (or whtever). Usually, my stomach is so full that if I still eat the cookie I at least won't binge. I don't think "snacking" is the problem, it is the type and amount of snacking that gets us into trouble. I know lots of people who will eat a cookie, bar, whatever, they just don't eat half a box....
Lynn, enjoy the grad school chums!
Bobbi, Nice to see you back. How did the garden tour go? Are you still controlling those waskelly wabbits?
Zoe,
Things are going to be a little tough for a while, you have a sad heart. It is tough when that stuff is around. My facility is a kids facility and we are known (really) for our wonderful food. Most of my employees are really dedicated to fitness to manage it. They love to nurture people - sometimes with food, and it has been hard for them to learn not to offer me sweets or such. There are several people who have been dieting (most on this plan that takes shots and appetite suppressants). There has been a real emphasis on healthy alternatives. Of course I have long demanded that the kids be offered nice salads and fruit at every meal so there have been things for me to choose from. I have a lot of native and samoan employees (very matriarchal cultures) and I think most of them see me as a maternal figure as much as a boss. Their pride in me has been a big help and a big motivator. But, the smell of the banana bread or cookies in the kitchen wafting into my office is always such a struggle.! Hang in there.Rosey, I guess the guys are out on the bear hunt? I can't wait to hear. What is your creative self doing while they are in the woods?
I need to get in the shower and head to work. BBL
Rie
I need to get tough on those pounds and I need to do it now! I’m in the process of compiling a menu starting next Sunday with calorie, etc. counts – and plan to stick with it religiously. In the meantime…oh, please let’s not talk about in the meantime!
my guys are on there way,it was nice to have coffee and visit a bit befor they left.its cloudy and rainy so hope there trip goes well. tyler and i are going to hang out and hes going to help me clean out a few bottom cupboards that i cant get to. then we are going to be lazy and have a steak dinner. why should the hunters have steak and not us 
However my weight is down..probably due to the gc being here...I lost 5.6 lbs this week!! I'd suspect something was wrong with the scale however my dh's weight using same scale is very stable. I'm STILL not down to my sig weight though so that shows how much I gained since before Christmas! 
