Hi there! Good Morning to Everyone!
I'm sorry not to have been around a lot lately. I too have been having some computer problems. Mine keeps freezing up on me. Looks like I will have to spend some time sorting out the problem. Every once in awhile it's time for a good computer clean-up so better get at it before I can't post at all. It took me 3 trys to get here.
Welcome to Peggy! Very nice to have you with us. Where is St. Albert in Alberta? I've been to Edmonton, Drumheller and Calgary a few times, but don't think I've been through St. Albert. As you see, I'm from B.C. So not too far away from where you live. Nice country. It sounds like you have a great start on your weight loss journey. Having that much support in your workplace will surely be helpful. As for Middle Eastern food - I think their cuisine includes a lot of grains and Hummus, Baba Ganouj, Tabouleh and things like that. They eat pretty healthy there so will probably be good for your WW plan.
Welcome back CJ! Great that you got a computer for your other home - now you can keep in touch with all your old buddies again. Congratulations on doing so well with your weight loss. Hard work really does pay off.
Sharon, you are so darned busy - having a hard time keeping track of all your comings and goings.
You will have to go back to work in the Fall just to get rested up. Wonderful that you got along so well with Brett's family. We will be meeting Layla's (our new daughter-in-law) Mother and Step-Dad next weekend. As they got married in Jamaica, neither family were able to attend, so we missed meeting her family as they live out of province. Really are looking forward to finally meeting them. Hope that you enjoy the remainder of the summer.
Dreamer/Sam, so happy for you that things are going well. A new baby and a new home and all the joys that go with such wonderful happenings - what more could a person want? And you are doing well getting that weight off too. Good going!
Joanna, went to your website - That is a gorgeous dress. You must be getting so excited about your wedding - not too far away. I'm sure it will be wonderful - you've done a lot of planning already. How is your sister Carolyn doing? We haven't heard from her in awhile. Hope all is well.
Trish - you have done so terrific! I for one, am really proud of you. I have been following the Ayurvedic way of eating the past couple of weeks and am down 4 lbs. I won't make the Labor Day Challenge, because it took me so long to find what was right for me. I did spin my wheels a long time. So hopefully I will make the next challenge. To answer your question. The philosophy of Ayurveda involves the wholeness of the body, mind and spirit. But so far am working on the body. Haven't looked into the rest too much. So I will take the part that works for me. The way of eating is primarily about eating for balance in your body. It is kind of complicated but it boils down to eating right for your body type (constitution) In following their guidelines, I have already given up evening eating, sodas, most heavy foods. It has been much easier than I thought and cravings are practically non-existent. I guess when you eat what is right for you, then your body becomes balanced and functions properly. I feel so much better and when I do eat something that aggravates my system, I feel it almost immediately. You are only supposed to eat when actually hungry - Duh! I know we know this, but much easier said than done, especially when someone like me does not know what hunger really feels like. It includes time of day eating for proper digestion and foods that are right for each person.
I never understood what it felt like to be hungry because I never went a long time without eating something. So now I try not to eat after dinner (which is more like a snack), until the next morning, and then very lightly. Lunch is the bigger meal of the day and only till 3/4 full. I didn't know what that meant either but am finding out. The "getting in touch with your body" has been the biggest deal for me. It took a lot of work and concentration off the start to get going, but it is much easier now and I feel wonderful. I hope so much that I have found the way for me. Everyone is so different. Always knew that my body handled food much differently from other people - it was very obvious but I didn't know what was wrong.
Jo, what a bad break for you. I am sorry that your holiday plans don't look very promising. I hope something comes up and you are able to have your vacation as planned. Sorry too about the ex giving you a rough time. Hang in there and all will work out. {{{{{JO}}}}}
Chrissy - when do you start school? I'll bet you are getting excited about that. It is always good to keep learning new things. Who knows what avenues will open up to you. Good Luck!
MaryK, you are busier than anyone I know. Take some time for yourself and just breathe for awhile. Hope that you are enjoying your summer. How are your kids doing? Are they still living at home?
Sandi, Bon Voyage! Have a terrific vacation. Tell us all about it when you get back.
Judy - you haven't posted in quite awhile. Hope that you are doing okay. Hang in there - we are all thinking about you. {{{{{JUDY}}}}}
It has been such a busy week. Ken had to go to the hospital twice this week. On Monday his procedure to have that darned kidney stone removed was cancelled due to our medical situation here, and yesterday when he finally was able to have the procedure, they decided that because it has been moving on its own, to let it pass naturally. He was disappointed, but it hasn't been bothering him lately so hopefully it will pass soon and that will be the end of it. It has caused a lot of disruption for us this summer.
Can't believe August is half way over. It was a year on the 15th that my Mom passed away. It has been a very difficult year for me emotionally, but things are starting to take their place and I am beginning to feel like moving forward again. It was a big adjustment because she was so much a part of our lives. There are sad voids that keep happening and it's hard to deal with sometimes.
Well, I'd better get off here. Sorry to go on and on this morning, but I haven't posted in awhile. I missed you guys. Take care everyone and have a great weekend. Love, G