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Auntie G I am learning to make smaller cookies and use a cookie shaping scoop so their all the same size. I did induldge in a couple but they were pumpkin and I know what went in them really not to bad. I add walnuts and choc. chips to part of the batch. I got them out of the house quickly and the gchildren loved them I got 3 phone calls out of 4 locals requesting more. So I guess this next weekend I will see if they'd like to bake with me for the holiday. My evil scale is a bit better he at least is over the upgrade he gave me last week. I am trying to balance my food intake with the exercising. I think that trainer was great but her expectation of how many reps was off the charts. I decided 2 sets on each upper or lower and the 3 10min. sessions on the cardio is just fine. Thats a workout okay by itself. I didn't feel any diff. the first day but by sun. nite I new I worked out. But that is good and I feel great.
Work has been a bit over the top but I am getting a grip. Still have some folks to see and 3 meetings this week to boot. But one is a marketing one we are trying to get the word out their about our services and especially to the people who live in an area that don't have services or really know about them. It is hard to reach some folks so we are thinking maybe they trust in their faith and the church might be a good place to give info. to the pastors etc. We'll see sometimes we think oh everyone reads the paper or ads etc. not all do and they still need services and assistance. Should be interesting to build relationships. As for myself I am still working with no openings on my caseload. But for others and our new hires they need to build them up. I am still awaiting info. on the job front what happens, happens I am okay right where I am for now so that is good. Well catch you all later. Have a great day I have to go pack some type of lunch. |
Morning everyone. Carol, sounds like you're quite the bakers. The cookie scoop is the only way to go so you can calc calories and have good portion control. Auntie, aren't "chores" the fun way to waste one's day off. I always figure the majority of my Saturday is wasted cleaning and doing around the house stuff. Sunday lately has been football and icky Nascar. At least the Nascar is gone and I can move my stained glass stuff by the TV. I really am ready for ski season so that none of my day is wasted with chores or sports. :)
Food was munchy yesterday. I really wanted to munch. I ended the day 100 cals under my goal so I was pleased with that as I was on track to be a mess. Mr. Scale still has not returnth what he originally gaveth. I'm being patient though and my stomach is a little upset so that's playing into it. Today is better. Instead of my HG Girl mocha (60 cals), I had hot tea and it was wonderful. So there was 60 cals saved. :D Well back to work. I hope everyone else is doing fine. Marie |
Marie I hope you don't have the tummy buggy. My gk's have had it this week two home out of 4 today with it. Not nice. But short lived I think. The tea helps in fact after my little glass of wine I think tea sounds good. I made a cup at work today and never drank it too crazy of a day. Wed. is a long day as I am going to a Thanksgiving dinner at the one of the group homes. So I think I will take off an 1.5 at noon and go grab a healthy salad and go to shop. I need to pick up the sil a few night gowns that will fit over her cast. I am learning to do the IVD a little easier playing nurse in my spare time. I stayed within cals today the evil scale is still up a lb on me too Marie. Dang thing just does what ever to get us a little peeved off. At any rate the reading is much better than the one last week when it went local and jumped one day like 3lbs. can yah say sodium levels were high!!! Lets becareful there. I figure oatmeal for breakfast then salad for lunch and dinner some turkey and veggies. I will becareful of desserts if I have any it will be little. Works been extremly busy and even have had families calling me home this week one yesterday and then tonight. Oh well no biggy problem solving stuff is all but not on the books time wise. It all washes out I guess. So I am going to work on walking for 15 min. in the morning at work. I think days that aren't gym days that will be a good thing to do. I spoke with a girl last night whom said she did ww and walked 15 min. daily and lost a ton of wt. last year. So I will mix it up a bit I think. Well hope your feeling better Marie and where is everyone. Sounds like where is Waldo....
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Good evening! It is so freezing cold and windy, all I want to do is stay under a blanket. I'm not getting much activity in, and I can sure feel it. Ugh! Oddly, I'm still eating WW fudgesicles. Kinda weird, huh?
Carol, a cookie scoop, yeah! Great idea! I even have one, not that I'd have ever thought about it. One of those things I bought at a Pampered Chef party, just to buy something, and stuck in a drawer and forgot about it. OK, maybe I'll give it a whirl closer to Christmas. I think going through churches for your work services is a great idea, too. It's amazing how many people don't read a newspaper. Hope the GKs are feeling better! Marie, hope you're feeling better, too. I am bloody sick of chores taking all my weekends and Mondays. DH just does whatever he feels like when he's off, and I schedule myself all kinds of non-fun things. I know it's my own fault, but I'm downright sick of it right now. Hmmmm, another midlife crisis may be upon me. I'm just full of them! :dizzy: I also wish I could get into that hot tea thing, but it hasn't worked yet. I have to have de-caf, and I've tried several brands and they just don't have any flavor! I love my Tea and Honey candle, and it makes me want to drink tea, but alas... So I end up drinking de-caf coffee, which I have to add creamer calories to, so it would be nice if the tea would work out. Oh, I'm complaining too much. I better get outta here! Have a good night, all! |
Good evening ladies! (Well, it's 11:55am here...)
I hope the 'fall' weather is treating you all well. Is it only called fall or do you all sometimes call it autumn as well? I've always been curious about that. Well, ever since I realised that fall meant autumn - not that long ago. It's rained for the past 2 days here in sydney. Worst of all, its sort of..hot and humid at the same time - it reminds me of tropical weather, which I am not a huge fan of. Speaking of tropics: mangoes, mangoes, mangoes! They are just starting to come in and are getting tastier by the day. I really have to work hard to ease them into my daily calories, cause one large mango can sometimes set ya back a whole 400 kcals, which is alotta fruit energy! It's great to hear that you're on track, Marie! It's hard to be patient with the scale sometimes, so I understand the frustration that comes about when it doesn't budge. Auntie - chores = :mad:. This morning I was sitting in the kitchen, drinking my usual cup of tea when I heard what can only be described as a clutter avalanche. I went to the laundry to find I couldn't open the door... you get the idea about the rest! So I spent a good chunk of time throwing out the useless crap in our laundry room. I always find throwing out clutter is liberating. I'm a thrower.. used to be a collector, but if in doubt, throw it out! Anyway, back to chores - the one good thing I can say is: at least you burn calories while you're doing them! Carol - I hope you have a nice time at the thanksgiving dinner on wednesday. Sorry if I sound ignorant, but what day is thanksgiving? I assume the 19th... what is celebrated? I have an idea, I think - something about being grateful for ..things in general? Or something to do with native americans? I should really read up on this ... do some research. I'm having a great streak of on-plan days, excluding sunday night when I went out to a formal dinner and ate some (DELICIOUS AND TOTALLY WORTH IT) cake :). Luckily, the entree was caesar salad, and the main was grilled chicken breast and asparagus... score!:D All the best to you all. Happy wednesday! ...by the way - my name is Mariana. :) xo |
Happy evening everyone. The day food wise is way better today - actually only 50 cals under goal, but I didn't have to scrimp at dinner to make up for munching through the day. I'm very happy about that. I did yoga this evening. I'd stopped last spring when I spent every evening swimming. Now that the pool's closed for autumn (I did that for you Mariana - BTW that's a GORGEOUS name) and I need to get back into a balance and flexibility routine for ski season. Wow, it was amazing how much flexibility I lost. The balance is still good, but eeks on the flexing. :o
Mariana, Thanksgiving is an American holiday that the pilgrims started to celebrate and give thanks for the bountiful harvest. They did dine with the Native Americans. Canada's Thanksgiving is Oct (according to my calendar) and ours is the 4th Thursday in November, so 9 days from now. And it's the American's way to eat like piggies and not feel guilty. Then it just snowballs to Christmas and the average American gains 7 pounds. But not here, right chickies??? And here's to all of us staying on track - way to go Auntie, Mariana, Carol and me. Hopefully Penny, Judy, Mi mi, and Lu have had success as well. BTW, my stomach is fine now. I think it was just angry yesterday afternoon. Auntie, I got my cookie scooper from Pampered Chef as well - also just to have purchased something. But I find it excellent for making perfect portions so the cals can be calculated. Carol, definitely get the walking in. Walking is such a wonderful way to exercise. I wouldn't trade the time with my doggies for anything. End of last week, with the big moon and stars overhead made it so peaceful. I'm into multitasking (ADHD) and my morning walk gets everything. I get exercise, my doggies get exercise, I get fresh air, I spend quality time with my doggies and I listen to an audiobook, so I'm "reading" at the same time. Can't beat that. If I could email at the same time, I'd be in heaven. :D Time to shower before bed. My house is finally warm enough. Marie |
Hi, just a quick note to say all is going fine. I will be speaking at a public hearing in about an hour. Eeks. I really hate being pulled into politics. Stupid people have caused this. I'm glad we're on the downhill slide into weekend. Then a short week next week.
I went out for lunch and ate sparingly and DS is bringing a chicken pizza for dinner before the hearing. I will again eat sparingly. Mr Scale is still evil. But as usual I did exercise. Well back to the hearing stuff. Marie |
Hi all! I am working on making photo calendars for my mom and MIL for Christmas, so that is sucking up my computer time, and I am sooo not done yet. Had a little chocolate monster attack today, but I think I've got him back into his cave now. If only those Hershey Kisses would disappear from work...
Mariana, I agree with Marie, you have a beautiful name! And isn't this site great? So much to learn from people who live in different parts of the world! Autumn/fall... yep, well, we usually just call it fall. Autumn is so formal, I guess. And ya know, stupid as it is, it never occurred to me that Thanksgiving is not everywhere. Pretty stupid, indeed. So, I guess that means you don't get Black Friday either? (The delightful shopping day after Thanksgiving...) Hey, how did you turn from a collector into a thrower outer? I've spent most of my life collecting clutter, and only in the past couple years have started to change that. I still have a ways to go, and find it difficult to get rid of things unless I give them away to someone I know. The hardest thing is getting rid of things that someone in the family gave me. Oh, the horror! Congrats on your on-plan days. Keep up the good work! Marie, glad your stomach's better, and I hope your hearing went well. Public speaking would definitely give me a stomach ache. I don't know how people can do it, so more power to you! Politics, blecccch! Pizza, yummmmm! Have a great Thursday, everyone! (And almost Friday, Mariana!) |
G'day folks.:dancer:
.....Okay.. I confess. Nobody I know actually says 'g'day'. It's mainly a false stereotype perpetuated by our media exports. :lol: I went to the gym today at around noon - I love going to the gym during off peak hours, it's completely empty! I am in the middle of readin 'One for the money' by Janet Evanovich right now - have any of you read it? Or any Evanovich books? Marie and Auntie - thanks for the compliments about my name! :D:hug: I have a south american background, and it's a fairly common name in Uruguay. Thanks for explaining more about the fall/autumn thing, Auntie. We don't have black friday, no - the closest thing is... friday the 13th? :) Other than that - our other main holidays (apart from the usual xmas, easter) are Australia Day (january 26)-celebrating our colonisation-, ANZAC day (april 25th)-war memorial-. That's sort of all I can think of - other than the queen's birthday, where we get a public holiday. Oh - and regarding my thrower-outerness; A few years ago, I became increasingly sick of the clutter in our garage - especially in these two HUGE wardrobes full of my old.. 'crap'. I had about 2 or 3 days of just throwing everything out - almost. I only kept things that were actually important - even though I ended up throwing our most of that, too. Ever since then, I've been keen on having a nice, free space everywhere from my bedroom to kitchen. Plus, these quotes help sum up how I feel: "You end up belonging to your belongings" "If in doubt, throw it out" Glad to hear you've got the chocolate monster under control. And it's cool to hear you're making photo calendars! Are you generally a creative person? Marie - thank you for clearing up thanksgiving for me! I love hearing about the walks you take with your dogs - while listening to audiobooks and everything. They sound relaxing. I assumed that you went in the morning - but when you said the moon was overhead - It made me realise, you might go at other times of the day? Or maybe early in the morning when the sun hasn't risen? There's cicadas in the background and it's warmer outside the houes than inside right now - gotta love an aussie november. Have a great friday, all! |
Extra note : I'm really into dandelion tea right now. I'm drinking it iced. It's bitter and yummy! Any other fans?
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Hi, chickies! I've been off in a corner, moping, for a few days...well, metaphysically, anyway. I've been working non-stop. My big two-day meeting is over. Some part went well, some not so well, but it was all helpful. I should be on the road again, but at the last minute I decided to cancel. I'm exhausted, and feeling a bit-"flu-y" as if I'm trying to come down with something.
So much to catch up on...Mazza, I agree, you have a beautiful name. Don't know about dandelion tea. I love teas and infusions, though. When I'm on my game, diet-wise, drinks like mint tea in the afternoon really help me beat the nervous crunchies. Marie, I hope the public hearing went well. You have such a funny blunt voice on the thread, I like to imagine you giving government officials the business in an open forum :rollpin: but probably not, huh? Carol, it sounds like you're doing a good job of working exercise into your busy schedule! Auntie, I'm looking forward to chores this weekend, and again over the four-day holiday. My apartment still has a way to go before I'm all settled in, so it's a relief to have a chunk of time to unpack the last of the boxes an move things around. This weekend I'll buy paintbrushes, etc., so that I can paint a few walls over the holiday break. We're not discussing my eating or exercise today, beyond saying that I've officially fallen off the wagon and was last seen sprawled along the side of the road, rooting around in my pockets for chocolate kisses.... judy |
Weekend is coming!
Afternoon everyone - especial g'day to Mariana as I can use it if Australians really don't. :D
Judy, I was much more blunt with sarcasm thrown in yesterday. Dealing with idiots who are making choices that could harm our areas children (educationally) make me even more irritated (=sarcasm). The first hearing I was much more politically savvy. Yesterday I was blunt. It went well so that is good. Today I spoke with a reporter and was very to the point. No sarcasm as it would misinterpreted in print. So I answered the questions and when he asked if I wanted to add anything, I politely (but quickly) declined. If I went on, I would have let it slip that I call his publication the Lying Rag. :devil: But as they lie, it's a true name. Anyway, I'm glad you're home resting instead of another trip. I think there's a wagon circling near you. Put your thumb out and hitch a ride. I KNOW you can do it. You certainly want to look beautiful for inauguration night as you part on the town, even if it's not the official party. Mariana, I've never had dandelion tea. I barely drink black tea but I'm starting to like it. so many less cals than the mocha. And I LOVE the numbers series by Evanovich. I've read or listened to them all, in order from 1 to 14. There also in between the number novellas and I've only listened to one and didn't like it. I loved Metro Girl as well, but not the rest. I do walk in the morning, about 5:00 and it's pitch black outside except when Mr. Moon is full. I love Mr. Moon. He's starting to get shaded so it was starry this morning. I have an LED headlamp (who's batteries died during yesterday's walk :o) Auntie, throw the darn kisses in the garbage!!!!!! No way are they worth the effort to get them off your hips. And Black Friday (Mariana, it's the "1st" real shopping day of the Christmas season and retailers "slash" the prices to get people in the doors) - I have a mission to find a good big screen TV or I'll buy one at Costco in a couple weeks. DH is resigned to it so I should just get it. :D Doggies and I walked this morning even though it was supposed to rain/snow. I was so pleased when I looked out and there were stars. The rain came about 3 hours later than predicted. Good for me and the huskies. food is right on today. Yesterday was harder as I ate out lunch and dinner. But overestimating my cals based on similar restaurants, I should have been just about 200 cals under. I left a bit of room as I know restaurants tend to throw fat and calories in the food with no rhyme or reason. That's about it for the day. TTY tomorrow. Marie |
:yawn: I'm going to try to be quick. I am beat! I just completed my calendar project, and not a minute too soon. My eyes are getting googly! I must confess I did have a few more Hershey Kisses today, but not too many. And now it's snowing like crazy! I'm cold and I want hot chocolate. Oh, this is bad...
Mariana, hmm, yeah, we should all start saying g'day here! Black Friday is not an official holiday, it's more like a shopping tradition. An all day fiasco shopping tradition. I'm tired just thinking about it, but that won't stop me from going! Good news is, I did get rid of some clutter, to make room for the new clutter! :lol: I am trying hard to give creative gifts this Christmas - I don't think anyone on my list needs any more knick knacks, and so many stores are closing up, I don't want to risk giving gift cards that will never be able to be used. I want to simplify, but it keeps getting more complicated! Ah well, congrats on getting to the gym! Judy, welcome back! Take a rest and feel better! The wagon is waiting... Good luck with the apartment stuff, but do get some rest! Marie, oh, if only I could get rid of those Kisses! Alas, I can't. They are scattered all around the shop for lurking customers to discover. :eek: I just have to toughen up! Hey, I subscribe to a Black Friday ad list, and they mentioned doing a comparison article on TVs. I'll try to find it if you're interested. I haven't read it, but I believe they are comparing the best deals available for Black Fri. I can't even see straight now, so I am off to bed. Happy Friday, everyone! |
Hello been super busy and stressed at work so much to do as I am off wed. thurs. and friday next week. Wow! Auntie G worked late on wed. til 7:45 but helped celebrate the upcoming holidays the one group home combines them early to fit them in. It was so nice I did eat a ck drumstick that was out of this world oh it was!! Only a little dessert of a brownie but tasty. Some many folks brought different dishes from their culture to the celebration its so nice to celebrate together. But trying to get recipes is like pulling their teeth out hah hah! They give it to you but not everything and you know it and so do they we laughed about it together. I guess that I will have to wait til next yr.
My food intake overall hasn't been awful other than a handful of chips on stressful meeting front yesterday. Budget cuts across the nation aren't anyones favorite topic and the uncertainy for every non for profit and state program and all the rest of us in our personal lives. Not nice!! We'll all be okay but need to tighten it up a bit. Things our grandparents and parents talked about years past come to light in our minds and communities and families. Well moving forward we have the white stuff not so cold and roads look okay. I am only working a half of day due to over hrs. other days. So off to the gym yes! Then to stop at the health food store, groceries and shop for the sil she needs warm nities that her cast will fit into. So I have a mission today to accomplish and finished seeing all my folks yesterday for the month just paperwork now and prob. solving. Hopefully! My boss is still talking about the offer from before but I won't buy into it til I see it happen she said yesterday don't think that way it will happen. Well I will not think that way cause I know more about things with our company than she does at this pt. politics etc. time will tell if it happens fine if not thats okay too. Having a job now is a good thing I say! Marie great description of thanksgiving I loved it. But it was so good. Auntie G oh BLK friday now I need a new blk leather coat or something for the winter weather that looks nice but warm. I lost my coat must of left it somewhere and now another has it keeping warm. Oh well guess they needed it more than me? What can yah do. I tracked my locations and came up blank. So I am forced to shop oh my just the money that bugs me. I'll catch up later got to put my face on and get to work weather takes me longer and it could be slick on the bridges and major highway once I leave my country rds.... |
Yaay, it's Friday! I'm determined to have a weekend that's relaxing, productive and healthy....and not to think about the job all. Or at least not come to the office until Monday. I did a short workout this morning, and ate mostly on track, except for a bag of popcorn this afternoon :corn:. Much as I love going to San Francisco, I'm so glad that I didn't leave town!
Yes, Marie, I do want to look good for the inauguration festivities in mid-January (already made an appointment to get my hair done Jan. 16)! A lot of friends and colleagues will be in town for the parties and ceremony. Plus I need to see the nutritionist around that time, or she won't refill my thyroid medication, and I don't want to disappoint her with any backsliding. Auntie, please keep all that snow up your way! Carol, I hope that the office politics don't get to you. I'm sure that the shaky economy is making lots of folks see the situation at their jobs as a glass half-full instead of half-empty. judy |
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