Good afternoon all,
I'm having a lazy afternoon. We might go for a swim at 4pm, but I really doubt it. I was going to do 30mins on the treadmill, but I've left it too late. I will sneak it in somewhere, but I suspect it will be at 4pm instead of the swim. It's back to being quite cold again. So my plans on buying plants tomorrow and starting the planting are pretty much shot.
I managed to survive the party last night (food-wise). Although in the end I didn't eat enough, so I had to make myself something when I came home. I overestimated what I had (1 cup chili, 1/2 cup rice) knowing I hadn't even taken that amount. There were veggies and salad, but I just wasn't in the mood. It was a cold night, so the hot food seemed like a better choice. I did come home to put on my silk (long) underwear since we were sitting outside the entire night. I poured some of my own pisco sour into a water bottle and just took that back with me. I avoided all cakes, cookies, squares (there were a lot - partly because there were likely more kids than adults). By the time I go home I was about 650 cals short for the day. Since this morning was a weights day I made a point to eat the missing calories before hitting the sack. I figured if I didn't I might not have the strength for this morning's routine, which was brutal.
The fireworks were pretty impressive. This has been a long standing tradition, although not always at this fellows house. It turns out they've been doing it for 22 years. And now that we've been once I've been informed that we're pretty much committed to coming back each year. Of course I know see that the perfect hostess gift is firecrackers.
I'm going to start the personals and then either swim or use the treadmill. I suspect this might need a good evening before I finally end up posting it!
Annie - I'm always amazed by your weight loss (and the speed of it). You've summarized the changes I think all of us feel. Although I'm not as far along as you are right now, I too feel the higher energy levels (well, most days). I think that was a good option that you gave your old company. Decades ago I left my job to start working for myself (on good terms). They called me to train a couple of people, and I quoted an insanely high amount (compared to what I had been paid working there) and they said yes. I was really quite surprised. In Canada the added benefits that companies pay can add as much as 30% to the cost of the employee's salary. That's things like unemployment, govt pension, health care, workman's comp, vacation pay. So sometimes an external contract person can ask for more and still be cheaper than a permanent employee.
Carol - we have a pair of cardinals that have been around for years. They seem to love our grapes a great deal. I think I got a scolding a couple of weeks ago. I couldn't get at the vine in the winter, so I did a late spring prune (this is a very bad time to do it, but it had to be done). While I was cleaning up afterwards, father cardinal came down onto the now sad looking vine and started squawking at me. I think he was disappointed that I'd cut a lot of his favourite food source back. No worries though, it will grow back quickly. Although the cardinal is right, maybe not as many grapes this year.
Debi - looking forward to the pictures. Sounds like you're getting kind of busy in preparation for the weekend already.
Debbie - the only thing I can suggest when at the register is try and keep moving, even a little. Assuming that you don't have customer's there for the whole time - even walking a little back and forth will help. I used to have to be on my feet for work all the time. Most of the time I could be walking around the plant, but from time to time I would be at a machine or the furnace. Small movements help take the stress off a little bit. Good luck.
Bernice - I took a look at your slide show - very nice. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sounds like you had a great time.
Kayley - I know you hadn't done it on purpose, I was thinking subconsciously though. I was in the same situation on Sunday, planning a light morning/afternoon (although still 1000 cals) since I wasn't entirely sure what would be in the menu. I came home quite light on calories for the day (1500 when I aim for 2150) so I made a point to eat. If you find yourself at 800 calories another day you really do need to find something to eat (whether you feel like it or not). Anyway, glad you had a good party on the weekend.
Brandnewme - sorry to hear that things haven't been going well. At least getting on track is a very positive step. As to your issues with DH, I suppose all you can do is try and figure out what's best for you in the long run. I hope that works out for you.
Dolfingirl - it's amazing sometimes how things you think are low cal (or low carb) can turn out to be higher than you think. I looked at a spinach salad last night but decided I'd pass since I didn't know what kind of dressing was on it (and salad dressings can be killers). If nothing else, at least you enjoyed the salad! On the BF's friend, I maybe missed it, but what does the BF think of all this? It sounds like you're past the breaking point, is his coming soon? I think the turkey loaves will be good. I'll likely be getting into the new lunches either tomorrow or Wed. I haven't done my meals for tomorrow yet, so I'm not sure. If I was making them for dinner I might have added some veggies as well (onion, celery), but since they're meant to go with roasted veggies I decided they didn't need any more.
Heather - hoping you get through the next two weeks. It's very good that you recognize that you need to get back on track after a small gain. I think that's something I wished I'd done better.
TheWalrus - in case you drop back in - have a great trip!
Sharon - I have altered a lot of things as I've gone. This one I think I'll keep, for posterity or something. Love the pictures though, and yes, we can see what they were looking at.
Julia - good luck with the strength training. If there's one thing I've taken out of mine is that heavier weights with lower reps is challenging me way more than lots of reps with light weights was. Have fun with it. I know I do (even when I'm dying).
Catherine - I used to do a lot of sewing, although I don't think it was great stuff. I'm at the point where I can alter existing items, and perhaps even make something using another item as a pattern. Good luck with your work.
Realist - after looking at my usual schedule, I realise that I really never go more than 3 hours without eating. And mostly it's 2-1/2 hours. Protein helps as well. My snacks during the day can be an ounce of almonds or soy nuts, sometimes combined with a protein shake or some fruit. The meals in between (breakfast, lunch, dinner) almost always involve a fair amount of protein. Some breakfasts may be light, but those mornings I always have a protein shake mid-morning.
Well ladies, I got caught up in time, so now I'm off to make dinner. Take care and hope you all are having a great week so far.
it's better doing something now, like you are, rather than 30+lbs along! Hope things settle down for you at work soon.xxxxxx
I LOVE it! Have you thought of altering them? I KNOW you won't be needing THAT size again!
YES boob tubes for someone a size 26 (or more)! Not that I will try it as I need a REALLY good bra to keep me decent, lol. So glad the shower went well & you had fun.xxxxxx
(hubby was there & loved it) they actually were 'giving me looks'lol. I'll post some pics of me AFTER the night out, lol and you'll see why they were looking at me, or rather my chest!
