Thanks for the birthday wishes, s!

Hi, Anagramatic!

And a hallo to all mentioned 'n unmentioned ... I've kinda got the blues or the blahs or something at the moment, haven't been meself since the pneumonia and wonder if it's back ... hopefully not ... so shall ariseth 'n go now. Baking chicken. Discovered individually frozen chicken breasts in a huge pack that are NOT injected with sugar ... these are so much easier for my on the go lifestyle ... I'm going to eat said baked chicken with Annie's Natural Green Goddess Dressing ...

Amarantha, me too---about the blue blahs, I mean!

Happy belated Amarantha! Hope it was a good one for you!
Yesterdays eating wasn't too bad I did get into some peppermint hearts I bought. Though thats not as bad as some other things it adds up. I ate good for the day. Today I have packed a healthy lunch and am off to work. I missed my work out after work yesterday due to freezing rain. THought it better to get home safe. I will get there today.

Arabella-You use that excuse too to shop???? Glad I'm not the only one!

Happy Belated Birthday to our dear Amarantha. Hugs!

Morning eating was OUT OF CONTROL yesterday. OK, eating was out of control for the morning and afternoon. I did do well at dinner though. I've cut my portion sizes and then I eat, and then I go get busy doing something else.

DH made me a tuna fish sandwhich for lunch today. He's being so sweet! (Wonder what the catch is???) LOL

Truely wanted to weigh in this morning, but I just forgot. Wanted to see if I am still at 13lbs loss. Maybe tomorrow.

Good day to all!

Frogger I wish I was still at my loss wt. Christmas dragged me up the scale a few lbs. Not a nice thing but I did it to myself. Now I am trying to undo it. I got on the scale this a.m. and still no movement. I have increased my water, exercise inc. but still need to do more. I guess maybe I am consuming too many almonds? My friend had the smoked ones and I ate them yesterday the sodium level is high that could be counting for no loss at all. Oh well I will keep on trying to improve myself. Frustrated I am. Maybe I should go back to South Beach diet? Whats everyone else following? I generally count calories and watch my fats. Just thought maybe whats working for others is worth a try.

OK, so I'm at 11 lbs lost. Still fantabulous!!!!

cacmsc-Maybe you're retaining water from all the salt in the almonds? Drink up!!! I used to do a self modified version of low carb(before South Beach came out. Low and behold, I think they stole my idea!!!) I lost 80lbs and then got preggo and gained it all back minues 10lbs. Tried it again awhile back and stuck to it for 2 months. I gained like 8lbs. So I'm starting over with portion control as #1 and excersise (which I haven't gotten around to yet )


Eating was fair yesterday. Really good throughout the day, but crappy at dinner. DH made turkey burgers and fries. 2 helpings of fries (not fried, baked in the oven).

Hello everyone!
Good job, Frogger! Enjoy!

Two days ago I finally felt I could step up to Demon Scale. Couldn't find either scale. DS and his cohort did such a good job of cleaning up(hiding) things, I was at a loss. No problem - I was going to doctor yesterday.

Dr's scale said I've gained one pound since August. ?????? No way - or maybe I lost more after that and regained. So yesterday DS called and I asked re scales, found mine, and hit it this morning. Up about five/six pounds from my lowest. Even this low amount is a gift as I FEEL LIKE I've put on 15 or so.

I'm slowly gaining on the wagon. Plan to start my water workouts next week. AND since it's so nice today I plan to go to a park and do at least an amble to see how those muscles feel. Back on prednisone yet again. (A gentle Queen has been taking me along on her walks, which has much benefitted my well being tho not my calorie count. She takes such lovely walks.)

On all other fronts, I am still overwhelmed. Will work way through mounds of paperwork and other distractions and maintain composure as well as possible otherwise. I have been blessed with marvelous friends and family.

HOOHAA, Frogger! And all other Queens valiantly fighting our mutual battle.

Frogger thanks for the info. and I must of had water wt. cause down 1 lb. today. I will take that I needed some type of progress to show up. Thank goodness. I am trying to watch things that go in to my mouth! Portion control and cal. and sugar and fat levels. Along with working out now I should see some more movement. I am up 5lbs. from my very lowest wt. I need to lose that before my Hawaii trip in March if nothing else comes off. I wish I hadn't slacked off during the holidays. To think of how much closer to my overall goal I would of been. I want to lose 13lbs. would be lovely! I don't need to lose a bunch but with thyroid disease it does make your metabolism a bit messed up. We'll see what yesterdays blood test comes up with if anything. Most likely tri are up and chol. from being naughty!
Anagram hang in there sounds like your trying to get things going again. Good for you! Your lucky to have such great support and I am glad you have it! Exercise will help you to get focused and feel a bit better for sure.

Hello everyone!
Anagram, I am also happy to hear you have such good support with friends and family! Walks are great aren't they? Sounds like you are taking good care of yourself!

Well, I had a big o' long 'let's get with it' postie and somehow, it didn't post.

Let me do the cliffnotes version...

I've found that eating slower really helps me get full lately. I think a lot of us shovel in because we are SO hungry. I know I have found myself plenty of times at the last bite realizing I hadn't really tasted a thing (and had eaten twice as much as I need/wanted to). So let's make it a point to slow down and enjoy our food. You may find that you'll eat less but enjoy it more.

Also posted about salad...It's REALLY helped me with portion control. I'm a big eater. I like to see plenty of food on my plate. (And I mostly like to eat all of that food. Clean plate club here) Anyway, I've been sort of faking myself out. I don't just start with a salad, I use it as a 'side' item. I put it on my actual dinner plate. It's the first thing that goes on (and it's the largest portion). I find no fault with eating as many and as much fresh veggies as you want. I don't think it will hurt you. So, salad. Nothing fancy, some bagged romain mix, a couple of croutons for crunch, a pinch of bacon bits or cheese if I have it, and a little bit of dressing. Then I put a little bit of everything else for dinner on my plate. Fakes me out to thinking I have this huge plate of food when really it's mostly salad. If I am hungry after that big plate, I have more salad or another helping of veggies only. It's really been helping I think.

Ok, that's my $0.02 for now

Well, it was a start. Went to our favorite park and took one of our shorter walks. Maybe it was the nice weather but it went very well. Today I'm going to try the cemetery. It's a small one and dh is buried within a circular center of it so I'll go around the circle at least once for a start. Can you imagine having a walking "track" on your mind while you're picking a burial plot in the rain? But that seemed to add a comfortable dimension to the whole thing.

Still having trouble reining in the appetite but at least adding more fruit/salads. Small steps, small steps.

Hello, all!

Anagramatic, great work on the walkin' ... yes, I can imagine envisioning the peaceful walks to be experienced when choosing such a location ... it sounds beautiful, like the labyrinths people walk around to find mental and physical peace ... or for whatever reason.

Good job on the small steps.

Fly-by "Hi!" I'm currently going nuts trying to get ready for trip tomorrow and have work done for the site for the first two days, which are going to be action-packed from early morning till late at night. Can't wait to get back!

I need a nap. Anyhoo, I'm in survival mode. Chocolate is calling to me ... I know it's out there.

Love to all! See you in a few days, most likely.