Rise and Shine!
Well, for me at least I will have to shine because the sun is not shining
here.
What have I done? Why? After reviewing my food log for last weekend I noticed that I was off-plan five days in a row - ouch! I knew what I was doing at the time but couldn't refrain.
It wasn't at every meal or too much snaking, just one thing a day but it definitely put a HALT to any losses and even resulted in a temporary gain. I felt like the wrong kind of loser, out of control. I don't know what happened. (curious??? Fri. night alcohol, Sat. corn chips, Sun. pizza, Mon. chocolate, Tue. chocolate) After 3 days back on plan, with lots of veggies, the scale seems to be closer to where I want it to be. Whew! I will be dedicated this weekend, after all, we will be reporting our end of the month results on Monday
Mamacita - I'm gonna get us rolling today, you can keep plotting about that new spinner...
Laurie - I wanted to mention that earlier this year a friend of mine and her DH flew international (US to Europe) and the airline made them BUY headphones to watch the movies!!
I don't remember which airline (sorry) but it was $4.00 per headphone, so if you can squeeze a couple more things in your carryon bag, it may be worth it to plan for this just in case. Also, I've been on int'l flights where they ran out of headphones, too. Eight hours is a long time to try and rest/read/lookout the window. Just something to think about.
Anchor Weight - glad you found out about the noodles. Please do report back after you have tried them. I love Asian food and am always interested in trying something new.
SBjane - under the pumpkin cheesecake recipe are two replies from people that made it and wrote positive reviews. It sure looks easy enough.
I would suggest that if you make it this weekend for your visitors, don't tell anyone it is a "diet" dessert, just put it out with everything else. Everyone loves dessert, and it doesn't always have to be decadent. BTW - good job passing on the sweeties at work. It sounds like all of you nurses must resist temptation frequently.
Heidi - the pact with your friend sounds good to have, esp. just in time for the holidays.
Bamie - our last house had 19 Oak trees. I felt like I was raking leaves three times a week until New Years Eve. I didn't mind too much cuz I viewed the work as good-for-you exercise, but .... there can also be too much of a good thing - LOL.
Airmans Angel - your weight ticker combo is really cute, and your progress 'taint bad either!
Ruth - I'm sure it feels good to have Lucy back home now, and we know shes happy about it too. Let us know how the windows turn out.
Kvixen -
for the RED SOX. They deserve it, and its about time. I'm happy for the team, and the city.
Palm Tree - sorry about the bronchitis. I got it last year and it was a real
After the first course of antibiotics I didn't get better and had to go through it again. The side effects of those are quite undesirable. YUK. You mentioned falling off-plan during phase 1 and wondering why you can't commit. You also mentioned time is wasting. IT IS. I kept telling myself I'll start on Monday, the first of the month, the beginnig of summer, for New Years resolution, etc. and before I knew it many YEARS had gone by without me doing anything real about my health and fitness. You also said
"I have to get to a point where, illness, life issues, etc. don't get in my way." Thats right, because that is LIFE and this is a WAY-OF-LIVING, not a short term diet until we reach a number on the scale. You must make up your mind that this is what you want and that it is in the best interest for you.
I would suggest you get comfortable with phase two for a while, maybe through the end of the year, and then go on phase 1 for two weeks after your trip and the holidays. (Others may offer a different view if you are addicted to sugar then you probably will want to go through all of phase 1.)
Barb - still in the mid 80's !! I'm sooo jealous - HA HA
Artemis - I know you're getting excited about your trip to Cambodia. Good to hear you are getting prepared phsyically. It sounds as if your trip is more rustic (hiking/walking) as opposed to more western (sightseeing/eating out) so I wouldn't worry too much about the rice and noodles and fruit. The Asian WOE is really balanced, but in a different way. I doubt you will be snacking, and if you do it will be healthy, like fresh fruit. You will probably won't be eating too much fat either so the carbs will be your source of instant energy for all that physical activity. Take lots of pictures and be careful. We want to see you in action.
YIKES. I can't believe I've been on the computer for so long, so I will sign off now and go for a walk before it rains.
Have a great weekend and Happy Halloween.
TGIF at the Beach - Oct. 29
That makes two pounds since Tuesday. I know I won't meet my October goal, but now at least I'm moving in the right direction. 
So, out that goes. 
I'm going to a Halloween party tomorrow, and the friend who's hosting it told me that we're going to play Cranium! I LOVE that game! 
Has anyone else here played it? What fun!
He's the skinniest man ever, so this was a shock! It must be big on him! 
Anyways, I may talk him into getting another coat for the winter so I can wear his. There are lots of coats at the salvation army that would fit him but don't fit me. We'll see...if not, I heard that the coats at Old Navy (if they fit me?) are on sale.
