Anagram, you have such a way with words -- reminded of my sister one time saying "The human body is a very gross thing."

I totally missed the part about cinnamon. I put it in my oatmeal (which is pretty much always breakfast) and in chai (which I drink pretty regularly). I ordered the book from Amazon and am looking forward to finding out about the fine points. I was happy to find so much support for what I truly believe is a plan that will work for anyone. I think the problem is that it seems so drastic to cut out sugar, white stuff and unhealthy oils. People think "Yeah, that might work but it's just too strict." I do find, though, that it gets pretty easy -- cravings go away, hunger is diminished and I feel much, much better physically, mentally, spiritually.

Wow -- 45 pounds off is EXCELLENT! I hadn't realized how far you've come. As for that "so close" thing, I find that any milestone like that tends to elicit some kind of resistance when I hover around it. Takes a while to cross over. That said, though, you're almost there!

Kudos on the good medical results, too

Ceara, I had a little difficulty with the new site the first time or two that I visited but then things got much better. I do like all the resources on the site and the capacity to collect all those points. Not meaningless, really, because we earn them by doing things that will serve us well in the battle.

K, DGS is here and we must go make brekkies... Let's make this a good one!

That 45 lbs has been in about a 4 1/2 year period. But I've gone up and down probably less than ten pounds in that time - usually and recently on prednisone. I do remind myself from time to time about being heavier still. But I'm now no longer remembering that feeling of being "slim" that I had for a while and am feeling as big as I did 45 lbs ago (I think that's good btw as it should motivate me more).

Off to Princessville for an overnighter - seeing a "performance" by Ten - but it's at the Kennedy Center so it's extra exciting.

Food always a problem there - MUST BE FIRM.

Enjoy!!!

Have been back on alt site and learning my way around a bit. Still slow but I'll get there.

Gray morning with rain to come later today and through tomorrow. Ugh! Time to get my queenliness out of the closet and make the day sparkle

Two bad days so time to clean up my act again - and my house, closets, all that jazz. I'm not that far off the wagon this time so I'm about to jump backon as didn't have to chase it as far.

Arabella, did DH get back? How's he holding up? So much so close to losing his brother. Good thing he has a lovely queen for support. Hugs to you both.

Ceara, did you get lots of puppy smoochies? New clothes sound luscious too. Wish I could get back in a shopping mood - not just for self but for holidays. Not ready to just hand out checks yet.

Lots of errands, chores, all that good stuff so I'd best get right down to it. Gotta make this a lovely day in central PA , clouds or no.

Ah, yes. 'Tis good so far. Voted, walked a half hour in the park. laundered bedding, etc. must go remake bed. Organized a bit of paperwork, etc. So out shortly for two more smallish errands and then in for the day and work on some of the paper projects. I thought I was moving along on them but they keep popping up.

But I'm singing in my soul - unlike Q Arabella who singeth out loud!

Had a good weigh in this a.m. despite two bad days. Mayhap it will show up tomorrow.

Oh, bleah!!!!! Rainy, dark -'twill take all my ly resolve to get going this morning. Need another Fresh start - was doing good until evening when DHs bro/SIL unexpectedly stopped by. Not a bad visit but somehow broke down my resolve.

Lunch w/a grief group - might be my last. I feel I've given it time for a friendship to develop and don't seem to feel it happening so time to move on, methinks. Have one good one going from another group and that's a help.

Digging down deep this morning, ladies. I know there's some resolve and joie d'vivre (?) left there somewhere.

So great hump day to all......................

Oh, it's a glorious day in Central PA and another gorgeous Indian Summer day expected on the morrow. Such a difference in energy and enthusiasm level. Did a loverly 30 minute walk in the park this a.m. and am heading out on some errands just because it is so nice. HAD to do some yesterday in the rain - these will be more pleasant.

I'm feeling a lot better than I was, thanks. I suspect I will never again have the energy level I'd like but days like this are pretty good. I'll be dragging by the time I get home but can do sit down things later. Been going through a lot of those little "putter" things between my outdoor time today and crossing off little things from my evergrowing list. Some things take so little time but it's just finding the time or remembering when you have the time.

I'm loving your concert enthusiasm, Arabella. I MUST find my touchstone for such joy soon.

Ah, coffee! A vice from my past though I did enjoy some decaf at lunch yesterday. No, these are nice people and all looking for people to do things with. It's a matter of that "click" factor. And yes, it's hard at this point to find the new friends but I know they are there and I do have some golden oldies. It's a strange feeling though. I feel like I've been dropped by most of the couple friends and most of DHs old friends. Sort of expected some distance from what I've heard but it's like a wall dropped. Life does go on and I'm still thinking on new options. So I'd best get me on my way for the little round of (pleasant) errands coming up.

Speaking of pleasant, how nice to have slightly largish trousers...................