HAPPY THANKSGIVING to ceara, Arabella, Wildfire and all other Canadian Queens.

Foggy again this a.m. but got quite warm yesterday, ditto today. Should have gone to bed when I posted intention to do so - added some calories but had been low enough I was still ok.

Stayed up too late reading so getting a later than usual start but it's that kind of day so should work out ok. Debating a pumpkin festival later in the day. Hmm, a "we'll see".

Loverly weekend.

:thanks1:

Happy Thanksgiving, indeed, to the Canadian Queens.

I fixed something re the computer and I may be here more often. Time will tell. Have sworn off overposting, though.

Got through today better than I expected. Day 2 down.

:thanks2::thanks2::thanks2::thanks2:

Cute turkey line-up, Anagram. :)

Thinking thankful
 

Have fun with the small crowd, WN. That is one big birdie.

So another day down but it's still the night munchies that get more than their share of calories.

feeling a buble off plumb this a.m. Was yesterday too but pulled it around so plan to do same today. Shoulder still a problem but just a little nagging pain at moment.

Have a relaxing Sunday, all. That big old paper awaits. Love Sunday a.m.s for that. Maybe I'll try the patio this a.m. Warm enough for sure.

Huzzah!
 

My blog entry would be, if it weren't gone: "Huzzah, the crowd roars as Mighty Casey takes the bat 'n hits ALMOST a home run to the 130s, scorin' a mighty plateau bustin' 1.5 pounds down 'n the ol' leather ball came to rest just a'skimmin' first base with a mere .4 to go to the beloved 130s!

"Hurrah," shouteth the crowd. "Huzzah, huzzah! We are happy campers here in Mudville! Call the newspapers, call the radio folk, call the clergy to bless this hallowed ground where a miracle occurred this day."

Next week: 130s!"

Wood Nymph, the site works ok for me the past few days since the blog is gone. Per my previous point that it said on there that if ye deleted your blog you couldn't use 3FC anymore, Suzanne said that wasn't true, so I deleted it.

Have fun on your trip!

Hi, Anagramatic!

I'm afraid I must use the turkeys, too, as though Canadian Thanksgiving is past, U.S. Thanksgiving be forthcomin' 'n I'm gonna be in the 130s WAY before that!

:thanks2::thanks2::thanks2::thanks2::thanks2:

Well if I can keep my after dinner snacking to under 200 calories, I'll have Day 4 of my current streak in the bag. IF....... Tomorrow's a "no-count" day again.

Been a busy day. when I woke up this morning I expected an easy day but things fell into place beautifully and a lot was accomplished. Planted more grass seed, picked up new orthotics, saw dr. re sore shoulder, will have MRI Wednesday. So I'm done for the day even though it's early and I have lots I could/should do but too tired.

So FRESH START CARDS TO ALL - needed or not. A brand new week beckons and we can do it, we can, we can.

Wonderful loss, Empress. You shall indeed be there long before :thanks2:

Hello all!


Empress---WELL DONE!! I know you are still enjoying the thrill of seeing that 'Plateau beaten" number on the scale!
What do you think made the diffference? Persistence or did you make a change in your overall plan??

WoodNymph-- I know what you mean about leftowvers.... In years past, even if we were away visiting, we'd often make our own to have our own leftowvers.... In fact, at one point, I was even cooking turkey teh weekend before for that very reason....

I am still trying to get a streak going... I have spoken to the Royal Printer and ordered the Deluxe Fresh Start Card Boxed Set and will share with all as soon as my order is filled.

:wizard:
And now, for a Royal Announcement..... Even though we are so close geographically here on the board, as we all know, the reality is that we far journey to most of our realms......


Anagram and I are lucky to be fairly close to each other...... And today we are going to meet in person!

This would be so much fun if we could all meet up but I know the royal logistics would be tough much think of the Royal Security and the Paparazzi too!!

We will provide a Royal report afterwards with all the details!~


So... I am off to prepare....

The Garbage Truck Theory
 

Haven't done this in awhile --- 2 posts in a row....

Had to share:

This was sent to me and I had to share it with everyone.....

'This is a wonderful life lesson to be shared with all~

George Carlin:

How often do you let other people's nonsense change your mood? Do you let a bad driver, rude waiter, curt boss, or an insensitive employee ruin your day? Unless you're the Terminator, for an instant you're probably set back on your heels. However, the mark of a successful person is how quickly they can re-focus on what's important.

Twenty-two years ago I learned this lesson. I learned it in the back of a Philadelphia taxi. Here's what happened. I hopped in a taxi, and we took off for Reading Terminal. We were driving in the right lane when all of a sudden a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us. My taxi driver slammed on his breaks, skidded, and missed the other car's back end by just inches!

Here's what happened next. The driver of the OTHER car, the guy who almost caused a big accident, whipped his head around and he started yelling obscenities at US. Now, here's what blew me away. My taxi driver just smiled and waved at the guy. And I mean he was friendly. So, I said, "Why did you just do that??? This guy almost ruined your car and sent us to the hospital!" And this is when my taxi driver told me what I now call, "The Law of the Garbage Truck."

Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they need a place to dump it. And if you let them, they'll dump it on you. When someone wants to dump on you, don't take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. You'll be happy you did. I guarantee it.

So this was it: The "Law of the Garbage Truck." I started thinking, how often do I let Garbage Trucks run right over me? And how often do I take their garbage and spread it to other people: at work, at home, on the streets?

It was that day I said, "I'm not going to do it anymore." I began to see garbage trucks. Like in the movie "The Sixth Sense," the little boy said, "I see Dead People." Well, now "I see Garbage Trucks." I see the load they're carrying. I see them coming to drop it off. And like my Taxi Driver, I don't make it a personal thing; I just smile, wave, wish them well, and I move on.

One of my favorite football players of all time, Walter Payton, did this every day on the football field. He would jump up as quickly as he hit the ground after being tackled. He never dwelled on a hit. Payton was ready to make the next play his best. Good leaders know they have to be ready for their next meeting. Good parents know that they have to welcome their children home from school with hugs and kisses. Leaders and parents know that they have to be fully present, and at their best for the people they care about.

The bottom line is that successful people do not let Garbage Trucks take over their day. What about you? What would happen in your life, starting today, if you let more garbage trucks pass you by?

Here's my bet. You'll be happier. In fact, I guarantee it.'

I'm packed up and heading off to meet up with Kaylets. Very excited.

Recovery mode: Two feast-type meals in a row and WI coming up. Fortunately I woke up this morning ready to get right back on track. Hope I can manage a good WI this week...

Anagram and Kaylets! :cb: :cb: :cb: How exciting! You never know, maybe some day we'll all be able to meet.

Love the garbage truck metaphor -- good idea not to take in the garbage :yes:

Amarantha -- Yea, verily thou art getting to the thirties! Huzzah!

K, I'm going to get myself straightened around here. Love to all!

Well, what a great day yesterday was! Meeting up with our faire Kaylets was like a reunion more than a first meeting. And when I say faire, I mean it in every good sense of the word. Such lovely blue eyes and the cutest blond hair. All else was as I would have imagined - kind, lovely, wise.

We spent about four hours together and never stopped talking (surprised?). The only "shopping" accomplished was a pair of shoes for me. It was only an hour's drive for me and I would imagine about the same for Kaylets. And, yes, Arabella, one topic of our discussions was how nice it would be to get to meet more of our Royal Queens.

This all came about because of a suggestion by katrinabgood who unfortunately was unable at the last minute to join us because of her family situation. But I send her special thanks for being our instigator and hope all is going as well with her as can be at the moment. And also do look forward to the day when we can get back to planning a get together with her.

So not it's back to the real world - slightly cooler here today, to be much more so tomorrow. What will my excuse be now? No excuses really when we're in nice fall weather. No reason not to exercise, eat right, do housework, paperwork, yardwork. And just plain to enjoy life! So let's do it, :queen:s !!!

:belly:

Love that about the girls liking you more smelly, ceara! Would that were true for all our friends ;)

Good thing yesterday was so good; today - not. Had an MRI this a.m. Shoulder has a tear in a tendon, have to see orthopedic surgeon. And garage door wouldn't go up when I got home today. Repairman coming in the morning. At least they're prompt when called. Repeat after me "it's only money, it's only money". Nothing wrong with me a good piece of pie wouldn't cure, or a big dish of ice cream. At least temporarily. Be :queen:ly, be :queen:ly, be :queen:ly.

Hello all.....


A quick report, more details to follow.... Anagram and I sipped tea in Royal Purple Arm Chair at the Starbucks.....and time sped by....
It was a tiny bit too warm to be outside too long but that didnt prevent us from finding a shoe that fits for Q Anagram. Like Cinderalla, the palace minion placed the shoe upon her foot and the trumpets blared.... IT FITS!!!!

More details on the evening report!!

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Thought of the day:

"The gem cannot be polished without friction,
nor (wo)man perfected without trials." - Chinese Proverb

Question of the day :

"Would you rather shop in person or by mail?"

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just a quick check-in to say i'm still around. haven't had time to catch up on all your posts, but have been thinking about you. anagram and kaylets, it's so neat that you two got to meet each other in person! anagram, hope your shoulder isn't too miserably painful. have had numerous "ms technical difficulties" but have been trying to stay op--well, hanging on by my dainty fingernail anyway. this weekend, an old friend is coming in town to visit me, and am really looking forward to seeing her! also hoping to keep my wits about me food-wise. will try not to make it such a long time between visits to the palace as it has been since my last one. take good care, all.

Hello, hello.....

Wsw! Glad to see you! I know you'll enjoy your viisit with your out of town friend....

Ceara.! Yes, one thing for sure about puppies, it's all about "what is that smell?"

Anagram.... YIKES.... A tear?? Do they know how long its been like that?
I hope you can still go to the pool.... I myself have had shoulder/neck issues for years so I know how miserable it can be to try and hold yourself up when when that entire area hurts.....

Empress,? Wood Nymph? How goes it?


Today's thought is courtesy of another kingdom faraway....

*******
"Most barriers to your success are man-made.
And most often, you're the man who made them."
- Frank Tyger


Question of the day:

"How often does your garbabgeman come?"
*****

Hello all...I'm just stopping by (for now, I'll be back with a vengence next week.) My dad died on Tuesday, with his family by his side, he went very peacefully. I'm so glad it's over and that he can rest now. Still have to prepare for viewings and funeral Saturday, so I probably won't be back here til Monday, I'm thinkin'.

I was supposed to join our faire queens on the royal outing this week too. I'm so sorry that I missed the fun, I was really looking forward to it! I'm hoping there's a plan in the works for a future royal gathering! :queen:

I haven't read anything on the board, actually this is the first time I've been on the computer in about a week....so I'll get all caught up next week. I'm so looking forward to getting back on track here. (I'm happy, kind of, to report that weight is STILL holding fast, no gains/no losses....will address all that next week!)

See you then!

kat-very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. i'm sending lots of hugs and good thoughts your way.

hi kaylets, ceara! my writing isn't functioning too well right now and fingers not cooperating as i would like (ms-stuff) , so won't drone on, but did want to say good morning to the royal court, and that i am excited about seeing my friend this morning, who is in town from ca. i didn't sleep much the past couple of nights, so hope i won't be too much of a zombie today during our visit. i had given up cafeine a couple of years ago, but have to say, i'm beginning to re-think my position on that one. hmmm. well, hope everyone has a good day. take care.

Katrina ...
 

I was very sorry to read about the passing of your dad, Katrina. My thoughts are with you.

Huzzah!
 

Huzzah to all royales who dwell herein! Empress Am be still here but not too imperial these days. Have started a new initiative that is just kind of loose and brief with the blather and worryin' 'bout much except exercise 'n eatin' and no blather and no discouragement gleaned from others and HOPING against hope that the evil Demon Scale will recognize this new spirit movin' in Am's feeble brain and NOT go in the wrong direction again, but ye never know. That plateau breakin' be a tricky biz indeed. Ate HUGE amount on Monday, though but amazingly back on track the past few days.

Kaylets 'n Anagram, t'would have been so fun to actually be at that real world meet-up. Must have been nice. T'is always nice to have friends.

Wsw! Huzzah! :carrot:

Huzzah also to Wood Nymph, Ceara and all other queens absent or here, mentioned or un- ...

Update on Puppy Girl: She went to Petsmart for the first time and picked out her OWN toy. She really did pick it out, saw it on the aisle and tried to get it, so I bought it for her. She's only five months and a total coward, is terrified by new experiences and doesn't cooperate well walking on her leash; she's so cute that everyone wanted to pet her and I'm glad she had a chance for some socialization with people other than the vet. She will be spayed on Tuesday and I am having a nervous breakdown.

Oh :hug: kat. Sorry to hear of your loss and what you're facing still. Of course there'll be another :queen:ly outing. Take your time and you let us know when you're ready.

Good to see you, wsw, and how wonderful your dainty fingernails are able to still hang in.

The thuds you heard in recent days were me bouncing off the wagon during the evenings - wasting perfectly good days of calorie counting. Yep, painful, kaylets. also a partially torn muscle in there somewhere with a few other odds and ends. All due to an episode, I'm sure, when I was having PT for the foot.

ceara - ten weeks???? Nooooooooo - weight wise that's good but in all other aspects, that's too soon for Christmas. Ten weeks ago we were looking at August starting up and I'm still back there somewhere.

However, it's cool, breezy, sunny today and maybe that will transport me into FALL. Getting a very, very late start (up till 2 again reading) but plan for most of my day to be out in the great outdoors. Walking, errands, etc. Good for everything that ails me.

So - great Weekend to y'all. IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!

Thinking of you and your family, Kat
 

Going quietly mad
 

Enjoy, dear :queen: - though you're probably already in Savannah by now.

Beautiful here this a.m. but I'm on another late start. I think as soon as I get it together I'll head for a walk in the park (where I can pick up some more compost for my yard ;) and then run another errand or two.

Otherwise quiet and still no streak begun. :nono:

Hello Wonderful Queens! Do you remember me? I hope so. I've just read this entire thread and it was like revisiting old friends.:hug: I didn't have any trouble at all getting on so I'd like to come back and be part of the group again. May I? :^:

Katrina, so sorry to hear about your dad. Hugs....

Anagram and Kaylets [such dear names!], what a meeting that must have been!

Arabella, how I've missed you!

wsw, still going strong even with the 'technical difficulties'!

Ceara, lovely to see you here in the "other palace"!

Amarantha, cosmic twin---I always know where you are. You can't shake me, baby!;)

Kickin' some butt in Hotlanta
 

Me again! Just a blog entry, but I don't have a blog here anymore so am foistin' it on ye queens! :rofl:

"Mighty Am at the bat DID strike out this week with a gain o' .7, which was not entirely unexpected due to overeatin' yesterday and having a monumental binge on Monday, which Am will NOT do on this Monday whether it be Deadline Day from the Black Lagoon or not.

The good news is that last week's weigh-in was so good (for Mighty Am) that there's still a .8 average loss over the past two weeks, so we're callin' it GOOD!

Send no flowers to Mighty Am at the bat as she hath set a goal weight of 140 for next week and she will NOT have any more slip-ups (at least not of the proportions that occurred) and she WILL then be really sure (if there's justice in the Dietary Universe and we think there is) to be back in the so-beautiful 130s.

If you build it, it will come.

The plan continueth as outlined: 1570 goal cals per day but NO HIGH DAYS INTO THE 2000S OR BEYOND; 420 minutes (or more) of formal exercise, active lifestyle increases at every opportunity, more fiber to balance blood sugar (related to weight big-time)."

Creak, groan. Fresh Start Monday, here I come. Weather G O R G E O U S but I seem to be slightly under it. Don't know why but will continue to take advantage while it's nice.

Yes, I have been park walking and grass seeding, etc.

Welcome, :queen: Eydie! Your Royal Throne has always awaited you in the palace.

wsw, what a wonderful visit you must have had. And 22 years IS a very long time so I'm glad you were able to get together.

Ah, yes, Empress, you will be where you want to be by the end of the year. My caloric goal is somewhat like yours but I had some nasty blowouts this week (evenings, as previously noted). Smack of the wrist to me and I've started my writing this morning again.

Glad you be in relaxation mode, Arabella. And how great you were able to be in touch. Would be so lonely w/o you. Had missed ceara too on her sojourn.

Thinking of you, dear kat. :wave: to kaylets - nice to have the right image of you in mind though wasn't too far from what I had before.

Must do some house(dirty) work this morning before I go out to play in the park. So off to it while I'm still half asleep - can tolerate it better that way.

Day one down. Did get in a walk though it was tough but did LOTS of housework (at least for me). Going to give that another stab this morning. Amazing how much it takes to keep even one person going. Some more extra things going into the trash and gathering hazardous household waste for a collection on Saturday.

And a church clothing collection in a couple of weeks should give me some more inspiration in that direction. So some progress on all fronts. Even on the social. Called a long time acquaintance with whom I've never done anything socially and invited her to use a fashion show ticket that I had bought for DD (who, of course, can't make it after all). I've always liked her a lot (and I think vice versa) so am glad I asked. Why not before, you say, since our paths have been crossing almost 30 years? Just circumstances, life, all that stuff. You kknow, the stuff that gets in the way.

TERRIFIC TUESDAY - at least that's what I'm aiming for.

:belly: :belly: :belly: :belly:

I've had much difficulty at work for the past year or so--dealing with a boss that's definitely unbalanced. That's led to lots of stress eating at work and consequently I weigh more than I have in years; I weigh more than 10 pounds over my goal weight now. I'm doing my best to get a handle on it, I keep telling myself that it'll be my best revenge. Honestly, I've never had to deal with anything like this in my life.
I was offered another job this past Friday, but couldn't take it because it doesn't pay nearly as much as my current job. Nice to be wanted though.
Another thing that I'm dealing with is the fact that I'm teaching yoga classes these days and the fact that I'm not happy with my weight is getting to me. I'm really good at what I do but don't want to be the overweight yoga instructor. It really is my dream to be a good example. I find it hard to forgive myself for going off track, not "practicing what I preach".

Wow. What a downer of a post, huh? I think I'm making up for lost time since I haven't posted in so long!
The good news is I haven't eaten from stress in 2 days now and am going for a third and I'm feeling strong!

I remember your difficulties in that arena from your earlier postings. At least I'm assuming it's the same person you mentioned then. It's good to have the yoga teaching to balance out some of the other job. Too bad someone can spoil it so for you as I know you really loved that job. Hang in. And post on.

Day two down for me and I consider it a great victory. Had some bad news at dr. yesterday and it would have been easy to go really crazy last night. I have a rotator cuff tear and will need to have surgery, tentatively scheduled for late November. Not thrilled as I was just getting it together (finally) following foot surgery.

But that's the JOY of being a :queen: We know we must do what we must do and I'm back at putting one foot in front of the other and moving on. My brain's not wrapped around it yet but one thing I do know. I must be ready for Christmas before Thanksgiving as I won't be able to drive or do much else in that interim. And then 3 to 4 months of extensive therapy (which is where I ended up with this problem in the first place).

So I think I'm not going to think about it at all today - how's that for putting one foot in front of the other: We've had a few showers but it's to be generally another pretty nice fall day. I'm not sure yet but am thinking of having my hair done and maybe hitting road to see uncle in nursing home. And of course, taking a long circuitous, hopefully fall-colorful route to do it. Have done no tree chasing yet this year as we haven't had enough change yet to make it worthwhile. Maybe now after we've had a few cool nights.

One of the surprises in pre-surgery meeting yesterday is that I will have to forego my green tea for two weeks prior to surgery. Hmmm - regular tea ok.

Well, oatmeal seems to be calling - and will enjoy gree tea while I'm able.

So, it's WHOOPS WEDNESDAY - time to hop back on if FRESH START MONDAY has lost its fizzle.

So good to have you back, Eydie. Looks like I've been hogging the thread the last day or two.

Hope your therapy is going well, wsw. And that :queen: Arabella is loving Savannah. :hug: and gentleness to kat .

Huzzah, t'is the NEW DAY!
 

I am NOT this color (blue), but I like the way it looks! :carrot:

This is a new day for me and my household o' little girls, one canine and two kitties, as our beloved Puppy Girl came through her "procedure" if ye catch the drift with flyin' colors! Huzzah. She's a trooper! I knew it.

This has led me to a new mindset, I think, where I AM goin' to triumph over this blah blah blah mental litany I always have going that things are goin' to heck in a handbasket. They are not. I am also mentally divorcin' myself from people and things that I simply can't deal with and remain positive anymore.

I've been in the process o' doin' this for a long time, think it's time, plus time to start REALLY sis boom 'n bahin' my way to ULTRA GOAL.

I am really looking forward to Christmas or Solstice Time (not sure, just sacred winterness in general) because (though I have said it before) I WILL be at least closer to ULTRA GOAL!

E, I so relate to the toxic people syndrome ye are experiencin' with the "boss" person. Congrats on the job offer and ye are right it is nice to be wanted but money talketh (loudly)!

E, ye are NOT the overweight yoga instructor. Ye are fit and strong and at a good weight even if it's not the exact one ye desire (and again, I totally relate as we do have the right and privilege to work on our bodies as we would a sacred and beautiful garden where we loveth to dwell and want to be just exactly what we desire it to be ... that is a great mindset and should be nurtured). You work out like a fiend as I discern from our "log" in another realm, so I would not be surprised if ye have some muscle weight going for ye, which be good and healthy. Never fear, the goal be near!

THIS YEAR!

Anagram, congratulations on Day Two! Sorry 'bout that rotator cuff surgery looming, those are a bear. But ye, ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER! That be the way!

Sword Bearer, wherever ye may be, huzzah! Hope all's well!

To all, mentioned or un ...

TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS! Not ...

Anagram, you're right--as queens we simply push on! Hmmm, can you explain why you're not to have green tea before surgery?

Amarantha, thanks for the kind words, but nevertheless, I must be accountable for regaining weight. The hard truth is I've been slacking and stress-eating! Wish I could blame it on "glands" or something.:o

No idea on the green tea. There're treating it as all the other supplements, etc. No fish oil tablets or MSM/glucosamine. I do have to go off medications but that won't be as long as two weeks. Did not have to forego the green tea before March surgery so suspect it's more a "let's not take a chance on anything" attitude which would/might vary from surgeon to surgeon.

Glad the biofeedback sessions were helpful, wsw.

Day 3 down - am going to bed early to be sure ;)