Good morning!
Welcome, Terrie! I'm glad your posting with us!
Finding time to exercise is a tough one. I'm a morning person so first thing works best for me, but if that's not you, keep experimenting. Like Carolyn said, just as long as it's a priority.
Lily, I think your strategy for DD's birthday makes sense. I have a bad problem with cake too and if it's around the house, I'll eat it. Desserts in restaurants are perfect because you can't eat more than one serving, no matter how good it is. And it will be better for her too, since she's trying to lose too. I'm glad you two went on the walk together.
The only thing I plant in my garden is herbs because the
deer eat everything else. One year I planted strawberries and the deer really enjoyed them.
We have a huge controversy in our community about shooting the deer - the township is trying to cull the herd because there aren't any natural predators but some people think it's wrong (though they're usually the ones who don't get the deer in their yards). We live near a big park and often get five or six at a time, hanging out, eating and pooping all over the yard. Grrr!
DH grew up on a farm and he'll look at the window at these fearless deer and say - just bring me my shotgun. Of course, we aren't allowed to shoot in the suburbs (darn it).
TucsonAnne, rattlesnakes?!
I'm more afraid of snakes than anything else in the world so I don't think I'd be quite as casual as you are. Yikes!!!
LessAnne, I have the same problem getting back on track that you do. The only times I gain weight is when I'm away, out of my routine, and I give myself permission because I'm on vacation or whatever. Then I gain a few pounds AND I have trouble getting back on track. I'm going to NM next week and have been thinking about what I'm going to do differently this time. Would you change anything about how you handled your weekend?
Sassy, I love that Sesame Ginger dressing too!
Allison, I'm sorry about the theft but way to go on staying on track throughout the ordeal!
Funny, I never lose my appetite!
Joy, how are you feeling now? Have you gotten over your stomach woes?
Carolyn, good luck to DH on the job.
I'm off to the gym when it opens at 5:30 and then an exciting day of cleaning (not!) Next week DH and I are off to New Mexico on a business trip (I get to tag along). The meeting is in Santa Fe and DD lives in Albuquerque, so we'll spent an extra day with her. She just got engaged so we have lots to talk about!