Just got home from the gym. Had a good workout but my back is still stiff and sore from playing with the grandchildren. We will have them overnight tomorrow night so hopefully I'll get used to it with perhaps some adjusts made in what I do. The weather is supposed to be nice so hopefully we can have some fun outside. It will be their first time to spend the night without mama.
I got my comforter and 3 pillow shams back from the cleaners but the one sham is lost. They are going to make me one in a contrasting coloro (from one of the colors in design) to make up for it. I think it will look ok.
Freda I agree that corn chips are just too hard to resist to have around where I can see them or even know where they are! And I also agree with you Slm11...I really don't like it when my dh says that. I also don't like when he will pickup on ONE day when I overate and act like I've been doing that all week..omitting all the days when I ate well. At the same time I know it is hard to understand why I can't get my weight down and keep it down. If you don't have the problem, it's seems so simple...just don't eat so much!! That's how they think...grrrr...it's true but not so easy for me!
Cajun - I can SO relate with the cake situation! I would love to bake but it is just not safe for me. Maybe someday, I hope, but not yet. I have to stay focused. Going out to eat is bad enough. On Sundays we usually eat out...yesterday we went to Red Lobster...and I ate A LOT. I remembered Nancy and her one day a week pig-out meal and said ok, I can keep it just the one meal this time too. Of course for diabetics there is no such thing when it comes to the carbs. But at least I DID manage to keep my overeating to that one meal this time..PTL!! And my weight remained the same today. My legs aren't cramping these days, Cajun, (they do sometimes) but they are achy...better today though...mostly just my lower back and hips are stiff and sore now. I know it's from lifting my 3 year old grandaughter (she can walk but comes in for a hug and I tend to pick her up) and playing on the floor with my grandson. Funny how people want to hear how many pounds! I suppose some are excited for you but I can see where it could make you feel uncomfortable too. I would prefer they just tell me I look great...I am more than my weight, people!!!
Karen31 - Good luck with the hot tub. Be sure it is safe! Things are never quite as easy as they seem are they? Should be very relaxing once you get it all set up though.
Rie - I've been thinking where has June gone too! The days just seem to fly by. At least you have summer there...we really haven't even had any summer yet. But that is often the case here. We get a day or two of nice weather then back to cool and rainy (or at least cloudy), and usually it only gets hot mid July and August maybe. We usually get a least a couple weeks of really warm weather. Protein slows the rise of BS, so what you are saying makes sense. In fact if a diabetic does eat a high glycemic food it is best to eat it with protein for that reason. And of course you can eat fruit and should eat some as long as you count/measure your carbs/intake.
Amara - That's why I'm glad we have this forum....at least it is one place where you know others understand your difficulties with eating and weight struggles.
Lucinda - Good to hear from you again!! As I read your comments I thought it is good to keep in mind that we are all different....I never have gotten comments from men on my weight loss (other than my dh) so never thought about being wierded out by it, but I guess I might be under some circumstances...depends on how they say it. I do remember when I once lost 33+ lbs getting some male attention when in a store and I didn't understand it, thought they were being weird. It was my dh who pointed out to me I was being admired. What!??? It had been that long except from my dh!
But usually I love when anyone notices I have lost as long as it is sincere meaning I really have.
Glynne - It's ok to maintain, in fact it's great! I just maintained too and I'm just thankful I didn't gain. I had a few days when I didn't stick to my plan as well as I should have. Plus it's best to lose slowly...we want it to be a lifetime loss/plan. I know I will always have to work at this. Just don't let your frustration/disappointment cause you to drift back into bad habits...keep up your exercise routine, stick to your eating plan. Over time you/WE will see results.
HealthyGinger (love that name!!) - Congrats on the weightloss!! You are doing well!! It's always encouraging to hear from you.
Hi to all I missed, Donna, Karen3, Marie, hope you are well...