Our British summer is back
, today isn't even fit enough for ducks 
It has rained very heavily since I got up this morning. Of course today happened to be my grocery day shopping. So got a lovely dousing of rain when coming in and out of the store. The car park was more like a paddling pool as the amount of water on the ground as the drains unable to take the volume of rain.Good news my mum has come through her operation and seems to be OK. Telephoned her today and not too much pain from the operation site though her shoulder is very sore. I would expect it is due to the position they may have sited the arm in during the operation. Mum has arthritis in some of her joints so this may have aggravated that by the movement during the operation. Many thanks for the prayers and well wishes much appreciated by me.
ROSEBUD Well I was really busy yesterday and as much as I tried to find a spare moment in my schedule it didn't happen so thanks for holding the fort.
Talking of dentists I have had a reprieve from my extraction today
My dentist Angelikza ( or something like that spelling as the lady dentist is from Latvia so expect this is a name from this language) unfortunately she is unwell so has had to cancel my appointment. If I was in any pain one of the other dentist's would have carried out the extraction for her on her behalf. Seeing as I was not in any pain I felt I would leave the slots free for one of the other patients who was not so fortunate as myself. DH dentist was unwell the other day so I wonder if a bug is going around and it is doing it's rounds. DH or I up to that point had never had an appointment cancelled so it is not a regular occurrence. Unfortunately we all become sick once in a while and a dentist is no exception. A dentist in their line of work is in close proximity to people so are prone to picking up any bugs going round even through she wears a mask during the close consultation part of the examination.Now for your dilemma I would more than likely follow the advice of your DH and go to the city to see a dentist. There is nothing worse than experiencing toothache then trying to get in to see a dentist. You can guarantee that the pain will start when dentist's do not work like on a Sunday. So prevention is better than cure. I am like yourself and not very keen at all going to the dentist. Though going regularly to one dentist whom you like a trust makes a whole lot of difference. I am no longer daunted by going to the dentist. Yes still not keen but at least my tummy is not tied in knots and I feel sick at just the though.
Pulled in a few other chores today I am in the middle of doing laundry. I have hoovered and dusted. So just about everything in order now. If on Friday when I go over to see mum and dad they are able to come back with us (no hospital, doctors, chiropodist, cardiologist, diabetic nurse or practise nurse to see) . I will be much happier if they are under my care. Firstly I can make their bed, do their laundry, they will have no home to keep clean. So this way they have nothing to do but help me if or when they are able to.
I have lost over 100lb+ and I could never drop to a low calorie option. For myself I have never gone below 1500 per day. In the beginning of my journey I was on something like 2100 - 2000 calories per day. I know this seems high but when your body has been living for goodness knows how long on 2x-3x or 4x that amount per day. A drop to around the 2000 calorie mark is a big drop. I still lost well at the beginning even at those calories. DH or I alway check on items what it a portion size then weight that amount. My eyes and by belly even now tell me it should be more than that. Though you do gradually adjust. Never having to go too long before it is something else is to be eaten. I try desperately to go no longer than 3 hours before a snack or meal. That way you are never hungry, if I am then maybe I would look at some protein based snack which would fill me for the least amount of calories possible. Egg white omelet is great with a selection of sautéed vegetables is filling but not too high on the calorie intake. (i find this ultra filling by the way.) If you cook this regular you could sauté and refrigerate when cold the vegetables you wish to use for that week. Chop the vegetables fine then fry in a little spray oil until just tender. When making the omelet just take a portion of these vegetables and toss them in the cooking omelet. Very nice and can be of different as the seasons come round.
Taking ideas from others success stories is a good idea. This is partly what I did. Also looked at different recipes here on 3fc knowing that they would be healthy. I used all the different forums recipes sections and have found a whole host of yummy recipes. With being a whizz in the kitchen Rosebud you maybe able to tweak recipes you see but do not have the exact ingredient. This is what I have done on a few occasions with great success. Like you I did not want to gain my weight back that I had fought so hard to lose. So I looked for something I could keep up for life. Yes I have the odd naughty treat here and there. Though 95% I would say now is healthy food that I prepare this way I feel I can live without feeling deprived. It is as you say all about balance. Finding that balance that you are happy to live with. In the beginning the treats were few now I am nearer my goal I do have a few more treats as I put them. I am now on the right balance for me and my DH.
Our darling Rizzie today is not quite such a darling shall we put it. He has shall we put it rather delicately a rotty botty
In other words he has wind. His bottom today should have a licence to kill on it Normally we only ever get this problem with turkey. Though no turkey has passed his lips. So goodness knows why he has this delicate issue.Well must go and rescue the washing out of the machine as the cycle has finished now. Then time for a little rest of my feet until it is time to start preparing tea which is a ham salad cob. Take care ladies till next time
purpleorc 
again today on and off. We also did a wee bit of shopping today; not much, as we really didn't need much. Just picked up some fruit & veggies mostly, with some 12 grain melba toast for my snacks (you can have 4 of these for only 80 calories). I used to eat these all the time; but was out.
We went up town to pick up a few things; and picked up a regular apple tree to go with the pollinator (crap apple tree), so then we went up and planted it yesterday afternoon. It kept raining on and off, that's why the bugs came out in force; but PTL, we got it planted and mulched too. We put them right beside each other in the back yard, so they pollinate better; and now, I will be sending prayers that they both grow really well. 