I have been dying to get in here all week, and this is the first time I've had time to jump on a computer...at work!
Thanks to all for your very kind words and wishes...it does my heart good to know that I have such good friends here to console and support me. Thank you very sweetly!
Getting back into work/school mode this past week has been challenging. Getting back into school/work/diet mode has been near impossible, as I haven't been inside a grocery store in ages! BUT! That will all change tomorrow...er, later today.
I am, henceforth, re-committing to a healthy lifestyle, which will include eating right and daily exercise. Today is Day 1. Looking forward to making this a good long streak of positivity. In your company, I know I can do this!
Gotta get back to work now...I will catch up on thread goings-on later today.
arabella-i'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your "ex." sending lots of hugs your way.
kat-good to see you. i know you have been through so much with your loss. be sweet to yourself.
today, i can't get in to much trouble since have prep for colonoscopy tomorrow, and can only have liquids today. i hate how lousy these things make me feel though. yuck! looking forward to the completion of procedure tomorrow morning. well, just wanted to check in and say hi, since may be out of commission for a couple of days. didn't bounce back too quickly after my last one a couple of years ago. maybe this time will be easier though. i have had many surgeries and procedures, but the coloscopy prep is the worst for me---well, the thing i'm the biggest baby about, anyway. ok, taking deep breath now.
the weather has been just gorgeous again over this past weekend, and thus far, this morning too. need to get out and run a quick errand and enjoy some of this lovely weather. take care, all.
I've been mostly wallowing, so far. I have to say, my first impulses after I heard the news were to stuff my face. Didn't do it. And I can't say I feel better for having held out but I know that the food would only cause more grief in the long run.
I did manage a little run today and a set of tai chi. Drinking the water, etc. Went to choir practice last night, was going to go to sound yoga class today but I had to wait for DH to get back and he was late. I was sad to miss out.
Ah well. I'll keep on keepin' on (and behavin') and eventually I'll feel more like myself again.
Anagram, sorry to hear about the need for more surgery! But you've been doing great, anyway, streaking right along. And congrats on the good WI!
I'm not tempted by the Halloween candy any more, either. Oh, it used to be a problem! I remember working frantically on end-of-month stuff and making frequent trips down to grab handfuls of little chocolate bars. Ugh. Now I'd need really good chocolate to tempt me
Kat, how great to see you back! Yes. Let us devote ourselves to our health and wholeness. 'Tis very true that life can be challenging. And your night shifts are just about enough to do anyone in. And then there's school... Time to kick butt!
Eydie, sweetheart, I hope you can remember how fabulous you are, despite being 10 pounds over your chosen weight! Ten pounds is not much at all, especially when it's on such a fit as thineself. I bet it's mostly smooth and sexy muscle
WSW, I've got an appointment for my first-ever colonoscopy in December. I've heard a number of people say that the worst part is the preparation. And they're so important to have! DH's ex-wife died at 47, of cancer that started as colon cancer. Her mother had died at 53, of the same, but she refused to go for a colonoscopy anyway. They say colon cancer is almost 100% preventable.
Amarantha, thank thee for that good question. I'm going to see what I can make of this day -- surely there must be something more profitable for me to do than sitting here at the computer not getting much done or enjoying myself. Thinking about a good approach...
K, I've made the decision -- I'm going to do exactly what I have to do today and then get the heck out of dodge. Maybe talk DH into running over to look at propane inserts for the fireplace...
Oh, dear Arabella, please do allow yourself some good wallow time, and you too, Royal kat. I don't mean 24/7 but "special" times when you wallow in the pain and then let in some good memories. The warm feelings will bring you back to a smile here and there. I still have some wallow times but lots of wallowing in good memories too. And congrats on not gorging, WN, and for your new incentives, kat.
I've been having some good ACCOMPLISHMENT days but unfortunately they are not good DIET days. I'm still trying to find where the wagon went. But today's the day. Going grocery shopping (been low on what I need for good eating) and going to take life a little easier today in prep for tomorrow when I'm having three new appliances installed and watching that will take all my energy for the day. Had some really good days (other than dietwise) so far this week and it's still rainy outside so it's a good "easy" day. Got some nasty paperwork/phone calls behind me yesterday too.
Hope your c. went well, wsw, and aren't you glad it's behind you. I'm on the list too for early November - in fact that's one reason I postponed the other surgery (besides having to get "ready" for it). I don't think anyone likes the prep but it's something I "owe" to my bro who died of cc at 54. whenever I think of backing out or neglecting it, I hear his chuckling voice gently chiding me.
A totally me-me postie as I am runnin' 'round late for assignments 'n postin' 'n repostin' some notes I've been makin' 'bout what I am callin' (so far, it will evolve) my Crystal Challenge for this pivotal year of my existence on this lovely green planet. Goin' to all my haunts 'n postin' this ALTHOUGH IT BE NOT ETCHED IN STONE ... I am changeable, thank whatever ...
"Me, so far, since I always need a seasonal take on things, I have identified my holidayish weigh-ins for the sacred quest I am embarked upon to reach a certain number(s) that means a lot to me:
Next Sunday: 139.9, Halloween challenge ends
U.S. Post-Thanksgiving: Weigh-in on November 25, somewhere in the 130s
Winter Solstice (HERE COMES THE SUN!)/Christmas holiday season (not a Christian but I celebrate as I was raised by my beloved MOM to love that season, so it maketh joy before the year ends): Weigh-in on December 23, THIS BE THE TAKIN' STOCK WEIGH-IN AND I WILL EVALUATE WHERE I AM HEALTH 'N FITNESS 'N WEIGHT WISE 'N (HERE'S THE GOOD PART) KNOW THAT WHEREVER I FALL SHORT, THERE'S ANOTHER YEAR AHEAD IN WHICH I WILL GET IT RIGHT! Two sides o' the coin ... good 'n bad, light 'n dark, we soldier on and NO WHININ')
And I guess next week we'll be moving again -- wow, that time just flew!
If no one else wants to, I'll put up a festive season thread. Because we all want to celebrate, right?
Went to the gym this a.m. and did the circuits, set of tai chi when I got home. I think next week I'm going to look at upping the exercise. I want to DO this thing. I've lost all but a pound of the bump-up, so down a couple of pounds from WW WI but still a pound over ticker Ah well. Can only go on from where one is. But I think I'll watch the carbs tomorrow preparatory to Friday WI.
I've got my writing group tonight, which will be good. I think some of the members might remember my ex. I want to be with people who remember him. I feel a little lonely...
Then on Saturday, there's a Reiki share. My first thoughts were "Oh, too bad I can't go" because DH will want me to be home. But then I thought "Nope. I want to go and there's no reason why not." I think it will do me a lot of good.
And then on Saturday, my sound yoga teacher has us out for a sound yoga mini-retreat at the wonderful shorefront place that she administers. DH tried to guilt me out about it but I resisted.
Anagram, you're right -- one must wallow, but I want to wallow well instead of ineffectually, as I was doing yesterday. I'm in a better mode today, crying a little, remembering a little, working a little and shirking a little. I'll do what I need to do for work and let the rest go (that's the way I'll end up being most productive anyway -- if I try to force me I always balk!)
So many people die of cc! More in my acquaintance than from any other cause. I feel negligent that I've never had a colonoscopy
Hey all...I'm having a real hard time keeping up with this thread, as much as I want to. School has taken over temporarily, I now have my two night classes and an all day class on Saturdays. Just til November. I can do this.
There's so much that I want to respond to and share with you all, but I just can't right now. I'm thinking perhaps a once a week post might be best for me for the time being. So, if I don't reply about your current situations and scenarios, please know that I AM thinking of you all and wishing all of you all the best!
Work stress has invaded my life. I am currently working on kicking it out. That may include being unemployed though....
Am currently on a bit of a streak after the long summer. Need to update my ticker. I have an up-age also Arabella, so thee be not alone in that!
Wsw, hope your c went fine...they are a necessary evil...
Kat, sorry to hear of your dad... and Arabella, that's tough. To lose someone with whom you felt such a connection. You were lucky to have him. Good work on the non-food coping!
Anagram...surgery! Yuck...at least you sound OK with it.
'K, I have to get away from this computer and go walk....
Got home from my writing group last night to find that our beloved cat, Dickens, had been hit by a car and killed. At the writing group, we'd just been discussing the question of keeping cats in the house and letting them roam and we were all in favour of letting them roam, come what may. Life's funny.
Tomorrow's Paul's memorial service. I'm looking forward to having that over with and starting to rebuild.
It is raining today....DH and I planning on going to the "city" to look at bathroom counter tops and mirror/light ensembles for the ensuite. One of these days it'll be done! Supposed to clear later, so the heathens can be outside for a more extended time. And perhaps I'll be able to walk then...I hate walking in the rain and dislkie having wet dogs.
Things going well....scale is behaving...but then so am I...must be co-relation there?
Dear Arabella, I am so sorry. And to get you through the memorial service too. What a tough time!
And, ceara, you too. Work problems can cast a pall over an otherwise lovely life. Happy shopping.
I'm not really too thrilled about surgery again but figure there's nothing I can do except move ahead. Hurting more all the time esp. with the rainy days recently.
Waiting for people to come and bring my new appliances. Parting with old ones is tough; I think I'm much too sentimental but all are associated with many good things in my life.
I think I'm going to sit and do a crossword or something. Feeling cranky. (Hurting does that to me.)
NSV - I wasn't going to do trick/treat last night but at the last minute changed my mind and ran out for supplies. Must have had 70 or so young 'uns in an hour and a half (and then I turned out my lights because by then you only get the occasional straggler who's too old to be doing this anyway). But I was not even tempted - really I wasn't - even smelling those peanut butter cups. This has got to be progress. So the remainder are now in the freezer until someone shows up to claim them.
Recliner, here I come. to all, mentioned or not.
And of course I vote for a festive holiday thread!
arabella-thinking of you and sending you lots of hugs on this difficult day of the memorial service. sorry also to hear about your beloved cat, dickens. what a trying time for you! be very sweet and gentle with yourself.
my colonoscopy results were fine, and i was certainly grateful and pleased. the procedure itself wasn't bad at all, just like last time. the prep was a little harder on me this time though, and i was literally up all night, which was a bit challenging. this time, i can go 5 years(!) until my next one, and that made me very happy too. all the nurses and the doc at the hospital couldn't have been nicer, and my friend who took me was a great help, and made me laugh even though it was so early in the morning when he picked me up for the procedure. this is my good friend who had spent 7 months in nairobi. he is such a great friend, and a good sport. i was having trouble with my speech (from ms) and so it was very helpful to have him there because he could answer the questions for the nurses regarding surgeries i've had, meds i'm on, etc. when i couldn't get the words out too well. i have had to lay low the past couple of days, but i'm definitely feeling better now.
we have gotten some serious rain the past few days, which we had needed so badly.
today, my appetite is back, so i am paying close attention to my food plan. i think i have tweaked it enough now so it will be pretty workable and healthy. i am also back to writing my food down, to help keep me honest. well, hello to all you lovely royals. i am thinking of you. take good care.
Hello, hello, hello!
Goodly question, Empress!
Time to kick butt! 
as thineself. I bet it's mostly smooth and sexy muscle 
How goes it? 
Ah well. Can only go on from where one is. But I think I'll watch the carbs tomorrow preparatory to Friday WI. 
and Arabella, that's tough. To lose someone with whom you felt such a connection. You were lucky to have him. Good work on the non-food coping!
to look at bathroom counter tops and mirror/light ensembles for the ensuite. One of these days it'll be done! Supposed to clear later, so the heathens can be outside for a more extended time. And perhaps I'll be able to walk then...I hate walking in the rain and dislkie having wet dogs.
