All in our places with sunshiney faces? 'Tis early, dark and cold here, 10 puny little degrees (50 F). Brrrrrr! Chilly walk over to the gym it was and I definitely could have rolled over and gone back to sleep instead of going in the first place. But I didn't and I'm sure I'm the better woman for it. Captain Caffeine will save me.
Had a little diversion off-p yesterday afternoon. (3 cocoa-date treats + a few triskets with cheese) I really should commit myself to eating only at the table when I'm alone again. It definitely limits those kinds of glitches. Sometimes I'll have something extra but I don't do it as often or eat as much if I can't slump in front of the TV or with a book. Consider me committed, then, and consider this Day 1. Because I am going to do this thing and I have to use all the weapons at my disposal I can always take a break and treat myself to a decaf latte or something if I feel like I need it.
Amarantha, can you find a source for less expensive doggy toys? Ooooohhh... Hag O' the Hut -- let's do a Hallowe'en challenge after we get to the equinox!
K, Dovies, breakfast (and more ) call. Let's make this a good one!
I am inbibing in or trying too....actually yesterday was a very good day and I feel quite invigorated today. Must remember this in the future for those "weak" moments!
So, am off for a walk shortly, and then to work on bathroom walls. I stripped off the paper pre-surgery...and somehow a whole year and a quarter have passed! (Or maybe 2 1/4?)
Read an interesting article yesterday...coffee inhibits heart function something like 22%...I think it was for running or intense activity, did not affect the stationary person...was in the other kingdoms' info. Thought it was rather interesting...when I start to woggle again (knee is better all the time), I will drink water before I go, and after!
'K great to see you all! We are having hot July-like weather again this week....should send some east for the nymph
OOh, yes, Nymphette. Cool! Nice here but not cool in afternoons. Feeling the commitment bug nicely - ending up a "streak" of two days. Tomorrow's an official weigh in day but I'm thinking I'll skip it so as not to be discouraged. Will see how I feel in the a.m.
Did get to the pool yesterday (finally) then took a little walk last night as well. Finally feeling like foot is recovered enough to start back to that. Then blew it all w/a sleepless night last night. Some annoying/distracting/ maddening mail yesterday that had to be straightened out (and was by lunch today) but robbed me of sleep. Bad, grumbling person today was I, not a'tall ly. But good humor prevailed eventually - remnants of the JOY and good vibes I've grown back into. Even when I was grumbling to all who'd listen (or read) I was sort of laughing at myself. Was mad at DH too (I know, what good does that do?) because I told him if this thing that happened ever happened, I would be mad as a hen at him. So, being a person of my word, I was. Some of his actions contributed to the situation even though in a way he was sort of helpless in the situation. But, boy, did he get chewed out as I was vacuuming stairs at 4:00 this morning. I really vented, vented, vented. Good for me, I think. don't know how good for anyone who had to listen but that was only one friend who called me this morning. :0 And by 8 this morning, I had a lot done including a little sleep. Had another nap late this afternoon. Must try to turn in at a decent hour to preserve sanity. Fortunately I'd been sleeping really well lately.
Good luck on the walls, ceara. Things have a tendency to wait a while around here too.
Yes, Halloween, yes. I'm really into fall. Really pushing the envelope and got new teddybear/scarecrow thing for front door, put on fall tablecloth, fall doormat and got some other stuff out to either use or discard. Put more fallish flowers at cemetery too today - not the most fall-y. That will be after the equinox =m aybe even into October. But yellows and oranges anyway.
So I'm up to a new Halloween gig with lots of enthusiasm.
Send the Will Power Dust here too. Mine only seems to last 3 days at a time.
I'm to get a new little neighbor baby in March and am excited at the prospect. My two friendly tads will be Big Bros and are quite excited about it all. Me too.
My evening tea awaits. Amazing how those calories can add up - I have a few left for an evening snacky and am trying to squeeze out the best deal. Must go mull the choices.
Walked 6 K yesterday...2 of it with a dog..one of mine! It was really hot, so I availed myself of our pool afterwards...starkers. Thank goodness our yard is private and fenced! Fastest way to cool down!
Another good day yesterday...gettin' scary here. I got on the scale and was unpleasantly surprised. You can't drink beer and not exercise and expect to stay the same...darn! However the scale is rapidly moving downwards...it was a fairly fast gain, so I'm expecting it to come off with a bit of diligence! Geesh! Watching portions, calories and water...and of course exercise. Same old recipe. But it works! I think heaven will be eating and drinking what I want and not gaining an ounce.
OK, off to the grindstone...bathroom is prepped for primer, laundry calls and I work this afternoon...have a meeting this pm. Gotta go and play with the heathens!
Grayish this a.m. Supposed to change to sun. But the darkness that greeted me as I went out for the paper this a.m. seemed to settle a little fall gloom on me. No more reading the paper on the patio before breakfast until next spring/summer. Must remember to get some latterday time in out there but that's often more difficult to achieve.
Heading for pool again today - nothing else specific on schedule - in fact, not until Saturday's pedicure. Tomorrow's six months since foot surgery so I thought I deserved a ped. Not that I don't every day
Did the dumb thing and stepped on scale even though I knew better. Was it only two weeks ago I hit a new low? Even my two good day streak didn't seem to help. Bad, bad. Today is, however, the last day of the prednisone and for now, I'm blaming the pred. It didn't seem to bother me at the beginning but the last two weeks must have made an appetite difference. Of course, the energy level for housework will be gone too. But sometimes the lovely fall weather brings that with it anyway. Must keep up the good trash collection record. Got rid of an extra bag again this week.
Noted neighborhood has scheduled another yard sale (usually only do it in spring) so am semi committed to take part. Was gathering up for spring sale and it doesn't matter how much I put out - maybe someone will want it - a lot will be "free" anyway. Just depends on how much I can manage without killing myself in the next three weeks.
Ok. Gloom begone (not a major case anyway). Maybe I'll start bringing in plants that have been vacationing outside. At least into garage. There, that's a productive thought (first one so far )
So here we go, I've already journalled my oatmeal. Hate to write everything down but it is effective - can't fool me as easily that way. I'm so trusting of me. Just can't believe how easily those calories add up. Have some tomatoes and peppers to cut up and some luscious nectarines calling to me too. Yummers.................
We'll have to think up a motivating name for Thursdays. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays seem to be more motivating. But Thursdays...I dunno.
As it will, each day, until I get that "eating other places than at the table" thing beaten. Yesterday it was 3 (teensy) pieces of baklava and two cereal-size bowls of potato chips (amazing how many chips those hold, tho ) DH isn't going to be home for dinner tonight and I know I'll be tempted to eat in front of the TV again. Maybe I'll see about having dinner with Mom or a sister...
Cool running this a.m. but clear and sunny. I suspect it will warm up. Maybe I'll see if Mom wants to take a run out to the cemetery this afternoon and then to dinner.
K -- there was a time lapse there. Made call to Mom, who was thrilled, dealt with some laundry, made another , received phone call from the wife of our best friend couple accepting our invitation to dinner on Saturday.
Ceara, that was interesting about the caffeine. Here I'd been thinking that it was actually beneficial pre-run. (And I'm still thinking there was earlier research that said so. 'Tis the nature of research, methinks.) But I almost never have coffee until after I run anyway. A goil needs her rewards, right?
Yes please -- do send on any surplus heat!
Anagram, thanks for the I love it that you gave DH what-for as promised (and no doubt deserved!) -- I mean, why should he escape on a technicality And I do believe that ly persons may grumble at will.
How productive you were whilst up in the middle of the night! And I always find there's nothing like housework when you're in that kind of a mood. Then, later, you feel better and your house is cleaner Can't beat it!
I'm excited about fall, too, although I hope to still salvage some summer. And we're going to Savannah in October for a week, so maybe I'll get some then?
Friday! And I'm off this week-end...to the best of my knowledge...if a work op ran along...I don't know.
Bathroom is looking quite nice....the primer is on the walls...tinted...and the ceiling is done. Can hardly wait. I am off for brekkie and then to the home furnishing stores for racks and accessories....not towels...got lots.
Programme is going well...weight is dropping off. Everyday is a little closer to the ticker...I wonder why I do this to myself....work so hard and then kablooey! However...I've managed the water so far this week, and the calories and exercise. Getting back into the groove is easy, just wished I'd stayed there!
It is very humid and warm out there this am...no temperature reprieve overnight. Am planning on walk before brekkie so must move along!
Good for you Anagram...I have some stairs here.... When I wake up mid-sleep I count backwards...brain gets so bored it conks out!
Arabella...it is hard to pass up the nibblies ... baklava.. ...mmmmm. I remember baklava....
'K gotta go!
Have some I have already liberally sprinkled myself with some...there's lots!
Congratulations on the program going well, ceara. Nice to hear SOMEONE'S on track. IMO, two small pieces of baklava are well worth the calories (chips not so to me as I'm not a chipper).
I've done three days so far (and bored already, I'm afraid). The third was actually the best caloriewise. Must find some non-caloric interest to take my mind off food and make program as smooth as ceara's. Scale shows I gained about five pounds in two weeks. I know I didn't eat that much though it may be "delayed reaction" which also happens sometimes when I'm losing.
To be hot/muggy again today which contributes to my unwillingness to do some things. Did make it to pool twice this week but am going to do tai chi at home this month as instuctor is off getting married/honeymooning.
So, since 'tis Friday, I'm going to go about shouting the news, have breakfast and then get on with what I plan to be a productive day leading to a lazy weekend.
Since it's now football season - HERE WE GO IES, HERE WE GO!
Today is my PIZZA at lunch day as I have a "date" re work and have decided to log in cals for a small pizza before headin' up there and stickin' to just that pre-choice.
Walk/joggin' in spurts need to go. Hope to come home early.
The time has come. I am back, fully dedicated to losing weight once and for all. Something snapped yesterday, the stars were properly aligned or something, and I scooted myself on over to the Weight Watchers meeting at my (sorely underused) gym. Got myself signed up for a Monthly Pass and am composing my shopping list right now. There! Now I feel better.
I've missed you guys! Aside from being crazy busy with work, school, etc, I just haven't felt like I've had anything (that wasn't whining) to contribute here, and didn't want to clog up the board with empty promises to myself and all of you that THIS time will be the time!
That said, THIS IS GOING TO BE THE LAST TIME I START THIS JOURNEY. No, really. This time I will succeed.
I'm giving Core a whirl this time around at WW. Been reading up and like what I see.
Committing to the following:
Core eating
Daily walk, minimum...more if able
Much water.
Daily posting here, even short and sweet, I need to stay in touch.
That's it for now, I think. If I want to get past day three, heck, day 1, without a crash and burn, I gotta keep this simple.
Anagram, I loved your post about you chewing out your DH and vacuuming at 4am! Good to get that all out of your system ~and~ a clean house!
Back to shopping/planning for me. I need a wee nap soon, so that I don't fall asleep and start snoring on the massage table this afternoon!! (Bonus: my daughter has gotten what she assures me is just an "interim" job, as a receptionist, at my massage parlor. (Don't worry, it's legit, I just can't think of a better name for it!) I'm in dire need of a de-kinking of the shoulder/neck region--home base for stress tightness!
Gonna douse myself too, good idea, ceara!
Cheers to all, have a great day, and be happy~ the weekend's here!
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Still doing OK...calories were a little higher yesterday, but I had a 6" Subway chicken sub for lunch....and red wine with supper. I almost got into those darn granola bars...the sweet and salty ones - almond - are a particular burden for me! But I logged on my food, saw where I was and went to bed! A very good food avoidance technique.
Alright, I got the fixtures yesterday for the bathroom...new towel rack, hook and TP dispenser. Then when I looked at the lights, there was one kind that perfectly complimented them...a 4 light bar, that goes over the mirror. So I got that and the single light that matches and am quite pleased. Dh likes them too...which is a wonder. They are nickel finish, I don't like chrome. So the old cut glass globes, on long huge chains which collect hair, dust and cobwebs are outta there! They came with the house.
Am helping a friend groom this morning, need to get brekkie and I want to walk...so must be off! Having a shower in
Hi Kat...I'm with you in the re-dedication! We can do this!
Such marvelous inspiration you two s are. Thank you.
Whee, a massage. It's been about a year since I had one. May need to think about that. Do have pedicure coming up this afternoon. That'll help.
Well, I actually have four good (not stupendous) days behind me. Often don't get that far so was aiming for a 3 day streak but it seemed to fit. I've finally lost some of that horrible weight gain (lotsa water) but am still above that one time low - none of this "official" though. So maybe by Thursday "official" (if I can last that long), just maybe I can get a bit lower.
Nice out right now so did a little "sit" on the patio (paper long ago read) and will now get started. I doubt I'll make my goal by next Saturday as hoped but may still have a chance by the Equinox. Have more of a chance if I'm working at it, don't I?
I love those sweet/salties too but I like the peanut. No thinking in that direction, no, no, anagram. I must admit I bought some peanut butter ice cream sandwiches yesterday (had never seen them before). They are 160 calories each but I'm just counting them in. I find I do better if I do have a treat a day (it won't always be the pbics). Or at least permit one. I also "permit" an "off" day here and there but am hoping to make that a week from today which will be a longer running start than I usually get. Heck, four days is longer than I usually manage. Hope that's a good omen.
Gorgeous Saturday morning round these parts...are you feeling it too, anagram? I need to PM you and see how close in proximity we actually are. Who else is in NJ? Kaylets? Do we need to plan an NJ queenly convention?
How fun would that be?
Day One a resounding success. Food excellent. Best I've been in ages. Feels good to feel good! I grilled some salmon on my George Forman, just sprayed the fish with olive oil Pam, sprinkled with seasoned salt and it was excellent. Little bit of brown rice and some roasted veggies. Good stuff. Am making pasta w/seafood sauce tonight, spinach salad on the side. All CORE. I love this no counting points business!
Off to do some Pilates. Not sure what's what after that, my day is W I D E open! A September beach day is always nice, but actually I do need to get busy with a take home test due Monday. {Reality rears it's ugly head!} We're going to a Mets game tomorrow, so I really can't put it off...sigh.
At any rate, I've got to get moving. Cheers to all, I hope that your weekend, whatever it holds, is all that you want it to be!
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Ooooh, so much to respond to, so little time! I'm trying to finagle a trip to the beach along with having promised to paint with DH and get in a little nap this aft. And have friends coming for dinner... Will I make it? Gonna try!
Kat, this is just such a great time to be rededicating -- I can feel that energy througout the Palace. Let's hit it!
Oh -- see you snuck in there WTG you on the great day. We are SO gonna do this thing, this time. YAY!
Ceara, I'm loving the sound of your new bathroom! Mine's next on my list -- after the whole freakin' outside of the house.
Anagram, definitely! It's for sure a good omen -- here we go!
K, lovelies, I must be off. Let's make this a good one!
Well, for me, a work Saturday morphed into a crash 'n burn afternoon as I just sort of fell mildly apart after doing an assignment that left me feelin' controlled 'n violated by lots of people. Such is the life in this job. I ate a few not-good things but cals are good. Now shall let puppy back in house after her 15 minutes o' glory alone in the yard (I don't leave her alone for long periods outside despite the safe fenced-in yard, she's but a babe, but will be 4 months on Thursday) and play on internet, including pogo.
Feel very disturbed today for some reason, but life goes on.
Good morning, Chicklies!
'Tis early, dark and cold here, 10 puny little degrees (50 F). Brrrrrr! Chilly walk over to the gym it was and I definitely could have rolled over and gone back to sleep instead of going in the first place. 
But I didn't and I'm sure I'm the better woman for it. 
Captain Caffeine will save me. 
I can always take a break and treat myself to a decaf latte or something if I feel like I need it. 
or trying too....actually yesterday was a very good day and I feel quite invigorated today. Must remember this in the future for those "weak" moments! 
ly. But good humor prevailed eventually - remnants of the JOY and good vibes I've grown back into. Even when I was grumbling to all who'd listen (or read) I was sort of laughing at myself. Was mad at DH too (I know, what good does that do?) because I told him if this thing that happened ever happened, I would be mad as a hen at him. So, being a person of my word, I was. Some of his actions contributed to the situation even though in a way he was sort of helpless in the situation. But, boy, did he get chewed out as I was vacuuming stairs at 4:00 this morning. I really vented, vented, vented. Good for me, I think. don't know how good for anyone who had to listen but that was only one friend who called me this morning. :0 And by 8 this morning, I had a lot done including a little sleep. Had another nap late this afternoon. Must try to turn in at a decent hour to preserve sanity. Fortunately I'd been sleeping really well lately.
Day 1 dawns again...
) DH isn't going to be home for dinner tonight and I know I'll be tempted to eat in front of the TV again. Maybe I'll see about having dinner with Mom or a sister... 
Can't beat it! 
and went to bed! 