Gotta get the guys out and go do my walk...brekkie with the parentals this am.
Yesterday was good....
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Kaylets...glad you are starting to feel better....one day at a time. I think our bodies wanna store fat for the winter at this time of the year...hard to fight unconscious impulses. Wsw good to see you on the road to health again.
Well this is the color of my seatbelt for the day!
Just wanted to say GOOD JOB to ceara on your commitment. You're really sticking to it!
Kaylets-I'm not sure if this would work but it's worth a *try* for your DH flag. How about iron on backing? I think it may be called heat transfer or something like that. (I obviously do not know much about sewing!!) It's used on clothing (which would go in the wash and dryer, so I'm sure it would be weather resistant). Couldn't you bond your designs to a base fabric *flag* and go from there? Maybe just a few tacks here and there after that. Or maybe fabric glue or hot glue? (Are these weather resistant?) I hand sew rips and hems, I don't really make anything though so I'm probebly way off on this one!
Kaylets, I'm having trouble picturing the flag on the outside of a bowling ball, but agree with Frogger that bonding fabric or bonding glue might work.
Mornin' all.....brevity mode...I have to work today and the baby needs to go out and play. So...yesterday was good...thanks Frogger for the kind words.
I have already marked today's walk even though I've not yet done it...it will happen very soon.
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We had a frost last night...the grass is crunchy. Going to a fish fry tonight...perch. I hear it is good.
I have been going to bed early these past days...am tired and my stomach pooch seems to be swollen...it goes down overnight, but still. I see the Dr. on the 7th.
THIS IS MY SEAT BELT FOR TODAY - MATCHES MY OUTFIT!
Been a tad rough the last day or so so I'm hanging on and double belted. Having a caregiver come in today so I can have an hour or so at the grocery store (& other). Sometimes seems more trouble than it's worth - at least the last time was. But I need the break. A few minutes stopped at a park en route or just a couple of deep breaths between stores should go a long way.
Sorry for the confusion regarding the flag... the bowling ball and/or pin would only be "images".....
similiar to the way folks fly a flag of their favorite sports team.... this would be for DH's favorite sport....
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Double belted is a good idea Anagram... I know a double belt plus a shoulder belt is just what I need... and more so.... I just don't understand why all the old tricks arent working.... could it be I need new tricks???
Frogger.... yes, you are brillant... I could put the flag together w/ the fusing and or hand stitching and then later, reinforce w/ the machine....
hmmmmm
so, this morning saw at least a 2 lb drop and it was amazing how my mood improved.... Must, must, must have the royal printer get some NO GUILT cards printed up as I am sorely in need a reminder.....
seems like many...
Well, my lovelies, its a good evening for a gathering in the royal fun room...
w/ a big cup of something decaf in front of the fire.....
have been feeling like i'm back op more comfortably now. also adding to my food plan: eating less sweets, including the "diet" items. (not ready to completely give up refined sugar, but definitely less sweet stuff for me.) i am also sticking with those smaller portions (woo-hoo!)
had situation which scared me this afternoon, even though nothing bad happened. when i went out to my car, there was a big dog which kept running around near me and my car, not growling, but running around in circles, going in to the bushes then digging quickly, then coming back and circling me. there was no one else in the parking lot, and i thought trying to get all the way back to my condo. walking as slowly as i do (with my cane) didn't seem too smart, so i calmly (well, appearance-wise, not actually!) opened my car door while the dog was back in the bushes again, and just as i started opening the door, the dog ran up behind me and jumped in the backseat of my car, and remained there. it really startled me. mind you, this was no cuddly, gentle dog just wanting to be petted, and since no one was around, i decided to start walking away from the car slowly, and finally the dog got out, ran back in to the bushes and i jumped in to my car, really creeped out. i did my errands, and it was gone when i got back home. i feel lucky that it didn't hurt me, and that it has never been around before, but because the parking lot is usually empty when i am out during the day, it bugged me. of course, in the almost 2 years that i have lived here now, i have never seen that dog. i think i am extra sensitive to what happened too because i don't really feel all that safe here to begin with, and the trash bins are at the far end and around the corner of the parking lot in a kind of deserted area. believe me, i am careful, and always keep my cell phone with me, but just needed to say all this out loud so i don't allow it to spook me. well, that was my spooky story. i guess it is kind of appropriate in light of it being halloween weekend, but i definitely don't want any repeats!!
speaking of halloween, i hope everyone is having a good one. in the end (literally) of this challenge, i am glad to finally be back on track, and hoping the scale will start to
reflect my efforts. well, take care all.
Wsw! Gald to hear you are safe and sound. Strange dogs do need to be dealt w/ cautiously.... and the one you encountered seems a confused. although it sounds like he wanted to go for a ride....
glad to hear you 're such a smartie to always carry the cell phone w/ you....
its become part of my armour too!
Wsw, glad you're ok. I wonder if maybe someone abandoned that dog ... maybe his behavior was a cry for help or he mistook you for his owner. Very strange.
wsw! Glad you're doing well...that dog sounded abandoned. My first Bouv went over to the neighbours' and hopped in their car once, ready to go for a ride. I had to go retrieve her.
Kaylets! 2 Lbs...good for you! See Eydie had the same sorta experience.......just hung in there. I've abandoned my scale routine until tomorrow...I am seriously thinking of the Empress thing...1 weigh-in a week...and Mondays, because I am often away on Sunday.
Where's our Nymph? EOM? And Punkin was missed on Friday...well maybe she'll show up on Monday...it is her day after all. How's things in middle Ont Wildfire? Aria!
Today this is my seatbelt colour! What's yours Anagram?
Hope all are well, and all is well, within and without palace walls (I think that about covers us!). Sorry to have been AWOL. Sick and overworked, again. The usual On the way back up again now and determined to make sure I don't do that again. I really need to learn when to say "no," even to myself, so that I don't get overbooked, overstressed, and then ill. It's so much easier to stay OP when I feel well and rested, not overstressed. Will work on that Oh, here's something I've been working on, my latest quiz (always like to do something seasonal!): http://whatis.techtarget.com/definit...136349,00.html
Aaaanyway... will WI tomorrow and will be happy even just to have maintained the original 7-pound loss. With that stupid six pound gain, I'm still a bit freaked out about WI but will do it anyway and whatever the result will be ready for next challenge. I was reading a fun chick-lit book yesterday "Good in Bed," about an overweight young woman. I was struck anew about all the unnecessary pain and shame that goes with this problem, the way it takes over one's life, so -- speaking for moi-meme -- I tend to use way too much of my time, thought, and energy thinking about how fat I am or, conversely, food (in one way or another). I thought of the whole problem, in sort-of shorthand as "being fat." My new motto is "I'm done with being fat." And will remind myself of that regularly. I just have to stay being done with it and, after enough time elapses, it will be done with me, as well. (I do not fully understand why we have dancing carrots for Halloween, but, um, whatever -- they're cute!)
Found out last week that it looks like I owe ANOTHER few thousand in taxes -- looks like the tax program I used didn't have any constraints that ensured that mandatory federal pension plan payment would be made. I felt like crying, but I guess if I've got to pay it I can do it in installments. That's about 10 thousand dollars that I've had to pay in unexpectedly this year though. Brutal. No wonder we seem to be getting behinder the further ahead we try to get.
Kaylets, whooo--hooo! on those two pounds gone. Of course it takes longer when you're close to ideal, but perseverence will pay off!!! You mentioned "A Million Little Pieces" -- I read that this summer. What a harrowing book! I was surprised that Oprah chose it, although it makes sense, in retrospect, with its themes of addiction and redemption. James reminds me all too much of an old boyfriend. Just goes to show, no matter how desperate a situation is, one should never lose hope. I do hope, wherever he is, that my ex has recovered.
Ceara, thanks for calling me! (feeling a sudden yen for a "flying bat" smiley to illustrate my voyage back to the palace) I LOVE "falling back." I look forward to that extra hour with great anticipation and feel like I've got more time all day when it actually happens. Got to get up at 4 tomorrow morning to take DH to the airport, so am v. glad that it'll seem like 5 to us, which is not far off when we get up normally.
WSW, what a scary experience with the dog! It sounds as if you really dealt with the situation perfectly. You just never know and it's always better to err on the side of caution.
Anagram, I'm loving your seatbelts -- great colors! You're right, even a few deep breaths, even a few minutes stopping for a break, are really helpful. Wishing you more respite! You're a very brave woman to look after your dear one at home. In terms of intensity, it seems much like having a newborn to look after but of course, emotionally, a much more somber type of experience. Nevertheless, it seems a gift of time that, because of your courage and willingness to do your utmost, offers up its own rewards.
Amarantha, you mentioned sf and wheat-free brownies somewhere back... I've seen recipes for black bean brownies that are sweetened with stevia that everyone swears taste absolutely decadent. I intend to try them at some point and will report back I'm finally getting a handle on how to use stevia -- which from all accounts is supposed to actually be GOOD for us! I made my usual pot of oatmeal -- large flake oats cooked in sf soy milk -- and added about a tsp. of stevia and some steamed cranberries (if you cook them in with the oats they make the soy milk curdle) and spices. It was delish, perfectly sweet with a little tartness from the cranberries.
Frogger, so sorry about your job frustration! Don't you just hate it when you've got your hopes built up for something and then find out it was never even a possibility. I'm sure that something else will come up. Just keep your chin up and have faith -- it really can work wonders!
Eydie, look at you, with those three pounds gone!!! You're fabulous! I'm getting back to SF status. I really think refined sugar is poison to me and wheat as well. Also very hard on immune system, which I must build up. I was thinking, though, since I've been trying to be sugar free, I've developed an actual aversion to most chocolate (and non-chocolate candy has never been a problem for me). I just find it too sweet, as I discovered last Halloween. And at Christmas, I found that Godiva was also too sweet, which I was a little sadder about, but what are ya gonna do?
Wildfire, when's your new "date" for meeting with Irish? Why do I always picture Liam Neeson? Oh, yeah, it's because I like to! Mmmm, yes, I'll be enjoying that vicariously.
K, darlings, now you're probably wishing I would go away again Off I go -- it's a brilliantly sunny day today and the leaves have changed color. I'm going to go over to the park and do some tai chi. Love to all, mentioned or un- Let's make this a good one!
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to ceara on your commitment. You're really sticking to it!
or walk........ 
s present or MIA...
Good morning, Royal Ones!
On the way back up again now and determined to make sure I don't do that again. I really need to learn when to say "no," even to myself, so that I don't get overbooked, overstressed, and then ill. It's so much easier to stay OP when I feel well and rested, not overstressed. Will work on that 
I felt like crying, but I guess if I've got to pay it I can do it in installments. That's about 10 thousand dollars that I've had to pay in unexpectedly this year though. Brutal. No wonder we seem to be getting behinder the further ahead we try to get. 
I'm finally getting a handle on how to use stevia -- which from all accounts is supposed to actually be GOOD for us! I made my usual pot of oatmeal -- large flake oats cooked in sf soy milk -- and added about a tsp. of stevia and some steamed cranberries (if you cook them in with the oats they make the soy milk curdle) and spices. It was delish, perfectly sweet with a little tartness from the cranberries. 
Mmmm, yes, I'll be enjoying that vicariously.