Hey whats all the talk about beets? Is it something we should all be having to increase our metabolism? If so I am all over it. I like pickled beets and of course once in awhile harvest beets but their high in cals. So fill me in so I can figure out whats up.
Auntie g yeah I am always a bit busier than I should be. Guess I have a problem with down time and relaxation don't no how to do it much but in the colder months I will. I have to get a few books for the winter months. I guess Oprah has a must read out there she has been talking about according to the SIL anyone know of her lastest books names? Well if so fill me in.
I just had my oatmeal and coffee blk. and I am off to work. Little sinus thing going on hope I am not getting the virus everyone has had. Conference this afternoon. Oh did I tell yeah I am booking for a conference at Naigara Falls for 2 Days in November? I am pleased with that idea its a lovely hotel and right on the boarder of Canada.

Judy - That was a bummer waiting so long for your ex-boss to say "bye-bye". You have the patience of Job! Hopefully your work atmosphere will improve now.

Marie - You are doing so great with all the exercise, despite your sore foot. You are an inspiration for me to get up and move around! My shoulder is a bit better and I'll just use my left arm if I have to whack the scale!

Auntie G - It's funny how you never see the "old" style TV's any more. How quickly technology changes! I'm glad you managed to find one and it should work fine with a converter box when they change over next year.

Carol - I hope you have a fun time in Canada tomorrow. Your conference at Niagara Falls in November sounds like fun. We lived in Toronto for 2 years and visited the falls in winter and it was amazing. The falls were totally frozen and all the trees were covered in frozen spray which tinkled like wind chimes in the wind. It was very, very cold - so bundle up!

I'm helping my DH get his stuff together for his trip to Switzerland tomorrow. Some friends from Denmark will be in town tonight, so I hope we won't have a late night. On the subject of scales, here is a picture I think we can all relate to:

Oh, accountability, just what I need.

Today started off not so good, but finding this forum has given me a bit of a boost. Hopefully the rest of the day will stay on track.

4:30AM 10 Weights workout. Yay, so far I've kept this up for almost a week (I'm trying to start/maintain a routine)
(I know, an ungodly hour, but I'm a morning person and it's the only time where I can fit it in.)
8:00AM Breakfast at work. Big slip here. Started off okay with my whole grain mini bagel (really what a normal sized bagel used to look like before they got SuperSized) and some gooseberry jam - YUM! Was going to follow that with a bit of plain fatfree Greek yogurt with grapes mixed in, but I got sidetracked. Bought candy yesterday with a co-worker and decided to finish it off so it wouldn't be tempting anymore. Ate that (chocolate covered raisins and sour gummie bears) until I was full...and it's still there staring at me...ick.
1:00PM Lunch at work. Trying to stay on course. Co-workers went to Jimmy Johns (ridiculously fatty/caloric sandwiches). Woohoo! Did not succumb to temptation entirely...Went for the walk with them and ate my barszcz (Polish beet soup otherwise known as borscht. Homemade and pretty much fatfree) instead and had 1/4 of the co-worker's veggie sandwich. I was craving bread so I partially succumbed when I accepted her offer for 1/4 of her Jimmy Johns.
6:30 PM Dinner Plan: More barszcz and a whole wheat roll.

Goal for today: Stop the madness and end the pig out downward spiral that's been going on lately. Have my dinner call it quits for the day. I've already had more than enough dessert (see Breakfast above).

This forum is awesome!

Happy Evening Everyone!!! TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!!!!

Sorry about the screaming but that just make sme so happy. The rest of my day went good. A friend/co-worker suggested we go out for lunch after a meeting we had at one of the schools. We went Mexican and I didn't even have to sit on my hands to stay away from the tortillas. My friends is carb consciense because of an illness so she didn't eat them either. I guess we could have asked for them to be taken away. Anyway, I ordered a fajita (chicken) quesadilla. I ate about 1/3 of the tortilla (it was one of the gigantic ones that are about 250 cals) then pulled all the meat (hmmm made 7 chicken chunks - they were cheap there) and all the yummy veges out. Most of the cheese stuck to the tortilla so calorie wise I did very good. I added about 200 extra cals to my log because it's darn amazing how restaurants can add extra cals to a perfectly healthy meal. I'm guess I had 450 calories.

Penny, I just chortled out loud at that cartoon. They do make you want to cry. I kicked mine this morning and told it that it was a piece of junk. Then I apologized (yes to the evil scale) as it could be even meaner tomorrow. I think I'm taking my hatred of the dread box a little to personally. Did I ever mention I'm nuts????

Penny, your description of the falls in the winter is magical. That would make the most awesome Christmas Card picture.

paniania, welcome to this thread on this incredible forum. I hope you find your way back often. We love company!!!! I hope you meet your goal for the day.

Back to being a bum this evening. I had to log onto DH's computer to do the financial stuff so I thought I'd wander back to 3FC. Penny's cartoon made my night!
Maive

Hi, ladies! My visits here will continue to be spotty for a few days, I'm afraid. The packing continues apace. The charity truck came yesterday to pick up furniture and boxes of stuff (Xmas decorations, etc.,) that I'm not taking to my new place. I'm sleeping on my airbed for a few nights. I will be so happy to get my new bedroom set on Wednesday!

Auntie, I'm pretty sure that the whoosh fairy won't be able to help me for a while! I'm tired, achy and sluggish, and my ears are still stuffed and popping. I made a dr appointment for next Friday, but if I need to go earlier I'll try to go. I really miss the walk-in non-emergency clinic that closed last year. Tuesday is the big day for the movers, and Wednesday I have deliveries and the cable guy. If I'm a whole lot worse before Friday, I'll find time to demand powerful drugs. Antihistamines aren't doing the job. I haven't needed antibiotics for a long time, but I can't have an ear infection when I start flying again the week after next.

I've also been bad about logging my food, and too munchy in the evenings. I bought some dark chocolate kisses, thinking I could have four at night...big mistake! I sleep as late as I can, and I'm wired, whiny and exhausted in the evenings, so haven't worked out since Wednesday morning. The only thing keeping me from throwing in the towel is taking time every day to stop and breathe--ten minutes of mediation, a hot bath, etc.

I will be packing up my computer tomorrow or Monday. So don't worry if you don't hear from me for several days. If I can pop in via BlackBerry, I will. Sometimes I can't, too many scripts or something. Ask Marie to explain it to you, she's our techie. I'll be eager to get back into my healthier rhythms, and you guys are such great support!

Hi Paniania and welcome to our thread!

Marie - I'm glad you liked the cartoon. My scale doesn't make me cry - it's more like a shriek followed by *&^*#!!??!! That was very disciplined of you to strip out the extra calories from your quesadilla. Congrats on the 1.2 lbs. loss!

Auntie G - Looks like your whoosh fairy worked for you and Marie . I'm hoping it will rub off on me too.

Judy - I feel so bad for you being sick and having your move at the same time. Just think of how nice it will be to snuggle down in your new bed in your new apartment. Hang in there and take care of yourself .

Carol - I hope you're having a nice weekend.

My DH just called from Switzerland. His flight went well and he's looking forward to a good night's sleep after being up for over 24 hrs! I didn't sleep much last night but I'm thinking about going down to Curves for an extra workout. I'm also going to start doing some gentle walking on the treadmill each day for 10-15 min. and see how I do. I know I'll have to somehow increase my exercise if I don't want to gain another 10 lbs. over the winter!
We sent our DS a slow cooker so he can make some meals at home and save some money. He's already tried a chicken & mushroom recipe I sent him and he was amazed how easy and delicious it was. He's going to try making a pot roast next. I'll make a chef out of him yet!

Have a great weekend everyone!

Groan...taking a break to say hi, ladies! I gave up and saw a doctor on Saturday, so now I'm loaded up with antibiotics, and hope it kick in soon.

Penny, I laughed when I read about your budding chef. Slow cookers are really versatile, and they make your house smell yummy. I like them in summer instead of a hot stove or oven. hey, I'm glad that you're feeling better as the weeks go by.

Marie, you may need to start thinking more kindly about your scale if it keeps cooperating with you this way. And no, I'm not fond of airbeds, either, but my Aerobed will be okay. Five nights is my limit, though! My ex-boss is history, sorta. The new era starts a week from now, when I get back to the office.

Auntie, the packing is going...I wouldn't say "well," but I'm getting there. I got a lot done today, and some friends helped carry a few things to the new place today. I still have a lot to do before Tuesday, but unless I'm forgetting something, I should be ready. Keep up the good work on knocking those numbers down!

Paniania, nice to meet you!

I decided that it will be helpful to hold on to my computer, so I should be able to check in again tomorrow. No "workout" today, but I have been moving, lifting, etc., all day. A bit low on veggies, but otherwise on program. I'll pack for another hour or so, then knock off for the night, call my mom, eat a Skinny Cow ice cream and take a hot bath.

Hope everyone is having a good evening!

judy

Hello all sorry I have been mia again dang I have been naughty. Anyways Auntie g that is the bood the Edgar one. Gotta get it already read the Earth one and it was excellent. I love to read right before bedtime it relaxes me I think. My mind goes away to far away places not work or stress related issues.
Canada was nice except I was ill and have been since thurs. but better late yesterday and now on a bends. It was a cold virus thats going around achy, throat issues and a cough not nice. My friend also had it but we still went on our trip die hards us chicks.... It would of been a bit nicer had we felt well so we are planning to return in the near future. Shopping wasn't great but when we were leaving heard we should have gone to a place called Newport so we will ck it out on line and see whats there and plan another trip.
I did have to use up some of those pears I picked so I made 2 lovely coffee cakes with the grandaughters yesterday. Oh the best I have ever made I tell yeah. I am taking one into work to share gotta show the new director this gal can bake along with the many other great talents I have hah hah!!
Judy I hope your week starts off full of energy and a more peaceful atmosphere at work. You deserve it all!!!!