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Arabella , 12-05-2008 06:26 AM

Friday again!
205.2 this a.m. and I have NOT made that progress I was planning on this week. It's been frantic and on Wednesday I stopped journaling, forgot about my sworn challenges... Also I've been ravenous. But... I can get to goal this month ONLY if I put in the work. So. Back OP, back to stated challenges, back to Day 1.

We've got DH's staff party tonight. It's never too bad food-wise. As a rule there's salad and chicken or something like that and I just skip the breadstuffs and dessert. They're actually taking us to a show, which is great -- no eating or drinking involved!

Busy weekend -- dress rehearsal for the Messiah tomorrow and then the performance on Sunday, people coming afterwards for dinner. I'm going to have to really guard my available moments of serenity.

Tomorrow night we've got no plans and I'm determined to keep it that way.

Kat, thanks for the recipe! I'll definitely make that one -- maybe for Sunday, actually. That'd work -- make a big pot of rice, a big salad. Sounds like a plan! Glad to hear your car news. Serenity NOW! And let's try to hang onto it.

Congrats on your loss this week -- huzzah! Must emulate...

WSW, I admire the way you stepped up to help your friend in her need! It strikes me that it's so often not a reciprocal kind of thing. Some people give to us, at some points in our lives and we give to others at some points. And, somehow, we keep the whole thing going.

Can you meditate before the procedure? I'll be sending you some energy for Monday.

Kaylets, so glad your cold was a false alarm!

I've got what -- who was it? that house-cleaning guru that we all used to follow? Kitchen sink coming first? I can't remember. -- Anyway, what that person called "hot spots" in every room. I'd love to get rid of them in time for parties... Well, maybe not going to happen for this Sunday.

Ceara, Anagram, Andria

Let's make this a good one!

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#92

wsw , 12-05-2008 06:45 PM

i lost 1 lb. finally--228 now. clothes have been fitting a bit better, so something has been shifting a little. definitely no woosh on scale, though--but certainly grateful for this hard-fought fluffy gone.

when i was driving home this afternoon after a few errands, there was a truck in front of me which had a big sign on it, "relax." it struck me because i had been thinking about a lot of things which have been stressing me out. when i saw that sign, it made me smile, and reminded me that things will be ok, or ok enough, and what i really needed to do was "relax."

kat- i thought of you when i saw that sign, and what you had written about your serenity. glad that your car is repaired and that it was not as bad as it could have been, at least. your car is a trooper.

kaylets- glad to hear you did not get a cold!

yeah, the mri is an old machine, unfortunately, so it is that very loud bang, bang. i do have to fast (well, nothing after midnight sunday) but going without breakfast monday will not be a problem with it being so early. the insult added to injury though, is that someone called from the hospital again today, to ask more questions about medical history, and asked me for my weight. yesterday, someone else had called, asking some other questions, and asked me my weight too. i am having sedation so they have to know that, but having to give weight twice in one week---it's just not right.

arabella-you sure do have a busy weekend planned. i hope your concert goes well on sunday. i will definitely do some meditation on monday morning, and in mean time, too.

hi ceara, andria, and anagram! hope all is well with you.
take care.

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#93

Arabella , 12-06-2008 06:27 AM

Saturday in the Palace
Looks like it's going to be out there. Well, there's the first party down with stellar behaviour -- some turkey and cranberry, salad and veggies. I skipped the pasta salad, mashed potatoes, stuffing, rolls & dessert. For no good reason, my weight is 205.8 today but I know if I keep behaving it will go down. Still Day 1 because I didn't journal and ate a few bites standing at the counter. Today I'll follow the plan.

We slipped out at intermission (DH's company took us to a musical after dinner) so I got a full night's sleep. Still working on getting rid of this cold. I've been doing nasal rinses with saline and a little oil of oregano and I think that's helped.

WSW, your story about the "Relax" sign made me smile too. There, it's doing it again. I think I'll envision it here and there as I go about my business.

I've got to leave for dress rehearsal in about an hour so I'd best be off. May all lies have a lovely, self-nourishing Saturday.

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#94

ceara , 12-07-2008 04:42 PM

My goodness...you people are busy!

Congrats to all who have made that scale behave....a tough thing to do this particular time of year!

I've been reading the "waist" books...."you" and Jorge's derivative. I'm on day 3 of sorta following the plans....I can't eat that many snacks, but I am really watching my food, and supplements. Plus you must walk each day...J sez 20 minutes, the other 30. I've been opting for at least the 30. I feel tighter...so I assume that things are working. I like the exercises in the Jorge book where he uses the ball....those are challenging because you use more core muscles just to balance!

So the long johns are being utilized!

Have the up....only a three day job, and DH is currently re-wiring a standing lamp that came from my grandmother's house. Good things those lamps....especially if there is not a table to put a table lamp!

Good work on the party Arabella! I've ducked out of one today...mainly because of the food...and the distance to drive. I have too many things here to do...and I'm gone again next week-end.

We were out to my BGF last night and I managed to not over eat...she had lasagna and I had a very small piece, with lots of salad. No wine....too hard for me to resist food if I drink. And I don't need those empty calories.

Yes Kat, a lot of what you say is resonating with me....congrats on the car revival....doncha love it when it's repairable?!? And wsw....RELAX....I love it. Will visualize that a lot in the coming weeks....Arabella, you are right....behave and the rest will happen. Andria and Anagram...where are you? I don't recollect any new posts. Kaylets...I too love the save $ tips. When I take a bath, I leave the water in the tub to let the heat I paid for dissipate...also a little humidity. Only works if no one else wants a bath after you...Dh likes to shower in the ensuite so this works for us.

Ok...gotta go check that light and finish in the living room!

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#95

Arabella , 12-08-2008 08:29 AM

Fresh Start Monday
And it feels like the Christmas season has begun.

The Messiah went very well last night. I was right in the front row, which makes me uneasy, but the woman next to me said "Gee, I really like singing next to you -- you're right on!" Wow! I was thrilled. My greatest hope was that I would not single-handedly bring the whole thing crashing down. And to feel that I might even have contributed... Well, that makes me very happy. We do the Sing-along Messiah on the 28th and then we'll be moving forward to a performance of Stabat Mater in the spring.

And it looks Christmas-y out there. We had a snowfall last night. Dinner with our friends post-performance was nice. AND I got some cleaning/sorting accomplished before-hand. Dining room table's cleared of magazines and etc. and now has just lace cloth and Christmas cactus on it. I finally found the perfect spot for an antique mirror that came from MIL's. It had been laying on the table for over a year There's a recessed area at the end of my kitchen cupboards and it just fit. It looks very lovely to me there.

Today's the first day that I'd say I actually feel better. Must be careful not to overdo, though, always the danger.

WSW, sending : It will be done soon and that will feel good. I've got to get my teeth cleaned this morning and I'm such a baby -- I hate it! I'd rather have a tooth pulled I think. But that wouldn't work out very well I guess

Ceara! Sounds like you're doing well. I actually ended up eating a few chips and a single tiny piece of baklava last night, despite plans to avoid both. Nevertheless, not too bad. And I'm sure the performance must have burned a few calories.

I've got to get my up and decorated this week. I think I'll enlist DS and DGS. Actually, I've already promised DGS he could help me decorate.

Oooops, I'd better get some work done before I head out. Let's make this a good one!

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#96

ceara , 12-08-2008 08:46 AM

Start of another new week!

Was reading somewhere that the best thing to try to do over the holidays is to maintain your weight. That would be the bare minimum for me. I am going to lose over these next few weeks....and keep it off! I CAN do this! Who's with me!

Already did the 30 min walk, had my oatie meal brekkie and am getting ready to boot the dogs into the runs and do my weights. Then off to do a passport application....

Have a great day ladies!

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#97

katrinabgood , 12-08-2008 10:06 PM

Hail, pretty queens!
Happy Monday!

All is well in my corner of the castle... Christmas is S L O W L Y happening around here, and that's fine with me! The outside is done, and a few things strewn about the living room, but only because I've been trying to do it RIGHT this year! As I clear things away to make room for all my Christmas tshatshkis, I'm dusting and vacuuming and declaring that half of this stuff is NOT going back! Too much stuff!

I may have totally cinched my chances for WW success... or gotten in way over my head today at work! Got myself on the "wellness committee," which oversees the hospital's version of "The Biggest Loser," among other things. You actually have to apply to be in it, and be approved, as there are only 20 spots available with 5 coaches. Guess who's now a coach? The program starts in January, so I do have some time to get into high gear with WW/exercise and motivation! (at least as a coach, I don't have to apply/wait for approval!) They gave a really nice prize to this year's winners: two nights in NYC, theater tickets, one dinner, two breakfasts! Nice!

Arabella, I'm so glad your performance went well, but we'd expect nothing less from you!

ceara, I AM WITH YOU! Maintaining over the holidays would be lovely, but I'm shooting for some serious progress!

wsw... Yay for the shifting of fluffies! I will keep that word handy when things start to bug... RELAX! Good advice.

Hi, anagram, andria, kaylets! What's cookin'?

I haven't walked yet today, so the dog is about to be pleasantly surprised with the late night edition of walkies! Must bundle up first.... Baby, it's cold outside!

later, gators...

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#98

ceara , 12-09-2008 11:07 AM

Had an early brekkie with the daughter of my BGF...poached eggs. Then had Union mtg at 8:30 and just got home. Am cycling the dogs in the rain...it is pouring out there..and just catching up a bit.

I am back to my ticker now....finally. So things are moving. Doing those weights that slowly is something....only 4 reps but shoot...the next day I have "re-discovered" muscles! Jeans are looser...I like that feeling right wsw? You are doing the same things!

Yes, Christmas is different this year...I'm with you Kat. I'm not doing the parties and lunches and potlucks etc....I skipped 2 on the week-end...one a friend gathering and the other a potluck after church. I just don't want to start eating. And I too feel the pace is slower...if it gets done, it gets done! My tree is up and I sip tea in the evenings and just admire it. It feels good to just do in a RELAXed manner.

Glad the Messiah went well Arabella...and what a compliment! Good job!

'OK...gonna go be relaxedly productive!

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#99

anagram , 12-10-2008 07:11 AM

Egads! Where've I been? I've been thinking of Ye Royal Folk but have not been computering as much and not been getting little "reminders" - maybe because I haven't been responding.

Anyway, I finally faced the scale again yesterday and it was not pretty. I'm with Oprah - "How'd I let that happen again?"

I'm loving the "relax"ing vibes and feeling sort of that way. Had the loveliest Thanksgiving in recent years - went all out (sort of) and thoroughly enjoyed it. Sort of doing same w/decorating - at least in comparison w/recent years. Also doing a lot of sorting/pitching/donating, etc. And have cleaned out a "hot spot" or two. I know with New Year coming, they'll all build up again but - for now -..........

Loved the image of we s being there for people who think we're so calm and never stressed. In that club, too. Hope all the colds are gone. And so glad your sister's doing well, kat. Sounds like you've really "lightened up", physically and mentally.

I think you've summed it up well, Arabella. Sometimes people are there for us, sometimes we're there for people. Often - it's not the same people. And you were so right, wsw. You can do even for those who have not done for you but you need to respect your own boundaries.

Anyway, just checking in - lots to get to - in a non stressed way, of course. My "new, unscheduled purchase" was a new toilet - Merry Christmas. And I must call plumber back to get a "pressure regulator" - water company upping pressure and mine was good enough before. So rather than have problems w/new dishwasher new water heater and various other things, I guess I'll bite that bullet too. Wanted to wait until after the holidays but maybe this will make holidays less stressful, long run.

To be rainy today - only two more gifts to buy (thanks to DD who's already done some shopping for me). ALMOST done decorating - at the point where if no more gets done it's ok but want to finish the sorting out. My only two holiday events are already behind me but more may come up (I hope - I love the getting out with people and have to make an effort).

Was at DDs last weekend for Princess Eight's debut as a Mouse in Nutcracker. So I guess that's OFFICIAL Christmas. Glad your concert went well, Arabella. That would make it officially Christmas for me too.

And sorry I missed saying happy 85th to your Mom, Arabella. Sounds like she's still doing well from what you've said of various activities.

Boy, I'm glad I thought I was only going to do a short post.

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#100

ceara , 12-10-2008 08:34 AM

Run bye...must go prep some brekkie and then head off for the "city" to finish up that passport application.

Have done my walk this morning so I am officially still on track!

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#101

anagram , 12-10-2008 04:43 PM

Ok, I'll bite. Passport application means trip. Did I miss something in my quick run through of back messages. Where are you heading?

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#102

wsw , 12-10-2008 09:22 PM

arabella-impressed with how stellar you were at your first holiday party. glad to hear concert went so well, and that your dulcet tones were well appreciated.

ceara- the "waist" books sound interesting. i'm with you for progress over the holidays. will at least work towards that end. congrats on being back at ticker, looser jeans, and all the exercising.

kat-that is so cool that you are on the "wellness committee," and are now a coach. hope it goes great, and what terrific motivation it will be.

anagram- glad your thanksgiving was so lovely. good to see you in royal dwelling.

hi kaylets, andria! thinking of you.

lost 3 lbs- 225 now.
so glad mri is over with now. it turned out to be pretty long, and very tiring. having done meditation beforehand made it much better than it could have been, i have no doubt. back to normal by yesterday afternoon. well, as normal as i get, anyway(lol). last night, had dinner with a couple of friends, which was fun. way past my bedtime, so must away. take care, dear royals.

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ceara , 12-11-2008 08:04 AM

Back from my walk....quick coffee in hand, brekkie to make, short internet sessions and I'm off to bathe and groom and pack. This week-end Cleveland.

Anagram....we need to have passports by June 2009 or we can't travel into the USA. Of course you haven't been able to fly without one for some time anywhere. That being said, DH and I are going to Hawaii in February so that precipitated the faster move.

Sat and appreciated my last night whilst eating a couple nectarines. I'd been to Costco yesterday and picked up nuts and chocolate covered stuff for the hubby to munch on....they were right there in front of me, but I didn't find it alluring. Thank goodness. I slept faster and deeper though...probably the slight "decomp" time.

'K....won't likely be arround the next few day....Red Roof doesn't have internet...

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#104

ceara , 12-11-2008 08:06 AM

O-o-O-O-o-o Wsw....congrat on the 's down!

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anagram , 12-11-2008 09:44 AM

What a great loss, wsw. Sounds like swoosh fairy visited. Glad your MRI is over as well and that you have such great friends.

Ceara, I guess I didn't realize the Passport rule wasn't already in effect for you to visit USA as I had to have passport to visit Canada last summer. Figured it was something way different as I knew you were back and forth over the border all the time.

Hawaii, now that's a different story! Should get you through a long and (hopefully not) nasty winter

Slow starting this morning but I must now get on to having a wonderful, wonderful day.

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