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Hi Auntie, I'm still so impressed that you make your own dog food. I'm not that patient. All my doggies have their own food so making three dog foods would push me over the edge.
I walked (Slowly) on the treadmill for 1 mile. Usually I go about 3.5 mph and I could only handle 2.3. So of course I upped the incline and that was a bad idea. So today I'll know 2.3 with a 1% incline. Hopefully I'm not overdoing the knee. I did ice it yesterday. Today I'll ice it right afterwards. And yes, another .2 pounds gone. That's four days in a row. Oooooooo.... Mr Directv came yesterday and wow. That's all I can say for the hi-def. Of course some stations aren't HD yet, but Sunday ticket is so I'll watch my hapless Packers in HD. I think it will be so awesome, even though they'll probably lose. I'm recording DH's Viking's game and we'll watch after he gets home from work. And yes, it's HD too. That darn chocolate alien sure does have a crush on you, doesn't it???? I bet you didn't go too overboard. Enjoy round two of Italy. My lasagna turned out great and 1/12 of the pan was 250 cals. I'm seriously thinking of having it for breakfast as it was so good. The snow is still falling and we're up to an inch. So much for the 22" predicted. I'm not complaining but I would have preferred the 22" as the ski area would open and the first weekend crowds would be gone before I can ski again. BTW, I tried my bike and made 5 pedals and knew that it was not going to work. Each pedal was stabbing pain. So I did the treadmill instead. I'm trying to decide about taking the doggies by myself. I guess if I really kill my knee and need surgery the dr. will write a note and the ski area will refund my season pass $$$. But I'd so much rather ski. But then Ms. Blizzie needs to walk before her hips stiffen up on her. Ah, the decisions. :?: Well have a great day. Marie |
Just stopping by to say hi! All is well. Will be back soon. Net problems and time restrictions.
Hope you're all well. - Mariana. |
Help! I'm having wagon trouble! I ate bad yesterday at the birthday party, not a LOT, but bad. And that made me feel kind of sick (onion dip will do it every time), so that made me eat bad today because pizza calms my stomach. Criminy! OK, trying to get a grip...
Um, I started making fudge today (for Christmas), so hopefully I don't eat it. What was I thinking??? Well, in a week and a half all excuses will be gone. I suppose that's the only way to look at this. Marie, I'm not sure I'd make 3 different types of doggie meals, either. One is hard enough! Well, not that it's hard, but it's time consuming. If you don't need to do, don't do it! Another .2, huh? You're on a roll! :bravo: I'm not up on how your football games went, but I'm sure they looked lifelike! Hope the knee's making progress and you'll be skiing soon! Mariana, I'm sure you're whizzing through the season. Don't work TOO hard! Big TV night tonight, my favorite sitcoms (Big Bang Theory and How I Met Your Mother) and the Eagles game. One more pair of pants to hem while I watch... And I have sooo much work to do tomorrow (at work) that I really should go in early. I guess I best not stay up too late. Have a great Tuesday everyone! |
Auntie - tis the season! Temptation is areound every corner these days. How do you make fudge? I've always been curious - it seems like it would be a hard thing to cook.
Speaking of off-plan eating.... 2 words: rice pudding. Oh, lordy - how could I have forgotten that it tasted so good? The other day we had to clear out our packaged food section (at work, not home:)) and we found pounds and pounds worth of expired chocolate, peanuts, cashews, chocolate covered raisins etc... I tried a bit of the chocolate.. and let me tell you, even when expired chocolate looks okay - it isn't. It always kicks me in the gut a little when we have to throw out massive amounts of food just because the packet is damaged, we aren't selling it etc. It's illegal for us to keep it or give it away to our 'loading dock buddies' :lol:(which is what I usually do) ... it's taken me a while to get over the whole "But, it's free food!:(" Thing. I think it's a good mental exercise - to learn how to let go of those old behaviours etc. Marie, it's so cool that you can ski right near where you live! I've seen snow once - when I was 9, and that was a 6 hour drive away. These days in the city, it's pretty sunny. We were having some weeeeeird tropical weather (raining and windy but humid and hot...ew)..but luckily that has now calmed down. (That weather is also the main reason for my internet failing so frequently... our cable thingy is really sensitive). Mmmmm lasagne. Only 250cals - that's a pretty sweet deal! Your knee's gotta hurry up and get better! Maybe its too cold for this - but how about swimming as exercise? Though..the last thing you probably want to do in mid december is get soaking wet in a pool. Best wishes to all. I can't believe it's already the 17th december. Ok I'd better stop being lazy, peel myself off the computer chair and go to the gym. Hasta Luego! - Mariana |
Hi Mariana and auntie!!! It's freezing cold here. Literally. They say it's the coldest temps in 5 years. Brrr. My house is even cold as we don't heat except with the wood stove. It's hard to add wood when DH and I are at work. So it's currently 64 and has actually warmed up some. Again... brrr.
Mariana, I'd swim if it were summer and my pool was open. But alas, it's closed for the winter. I know the geo-thermal heated community pool is open and the 84 degree temp would be nice. It's the getting to and from the pool when the high is 22 degrees that is too much to take. I thought about the YMCA but I wouldn't be able to use my legs to kick and in lap swimming that would really be annoying for others. But you and I were thinking alike. Oh Mariana, I also once worked at a bookstore and when the books didn't sell, you pulled the covers off and they were sent back to the publisher. Then you had to toss the books. For an avid reader that was tough so I understand your pain. Auntie, your Eagles are hanging in there. The wagon that you're having trouble with got me today. I was irritated with my computer programming and nothing working as I designed that I got munchie. I will make the call limit as my nightly reward of homemade ice cream cone (300 cals) is history. :( My fault as the irritation led to munching. I have walked yesterday and today on the treadmill (way slower than normal) but for 1.5 miles and 1.0 respectively. My knee is weak and feels just out of sorts. I did make an appointment with the orthopedist for next Monday. I need some type of better solution than to sit on my but when I pivot on my foot and the knee goes out. Well, have a good night you two!!!! Marie |
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Best wishes for the orthopedist appointment on Monday, Marie. |
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OK, I'm officially going crazy now. I don't know why I do these things to myself, but I always do. Just when I thought I was on top of the season, I come up with some other bright idea that puts more pressure on me, and now I'm in the middle of a million things that there just aren't enough time for. Deep breath... I'm also eating like there's no tomorrow. One more week, one more week... Mariana, I'm making "easy" fudge- the recipe is on the marshmallow fluff jar. I hear that other ways are more difficult, but I've never tried. Today I made a batch of peanut butter fudge for the first time, so I'm sure I'll be testing it later, when it cools. I suppose I should be happy that I've never had rice pudding, huh? Groan... Marie, I hope you're warming up, but I definitely had to laugh about the temperature. We have oil heat, and I'm pretty stingy with it. I turn it back to 56 when we go out or go to bed, and turn it UP to 62 when we're home and awake. Every now and then when it's windy and bitter, I'll break down and turn it up to 64. It definitely keeps some people away who like it hot in the house! Good luck with your doctor's appointment! It must be so frustrating not being able to do your normal exercising. Maybe you can just pump some iron for a while, although that would undoubtedly not amuse the pupperonis. It's always something, isn't it? Well, I best get back to work on my never-ending list. Oh yeah, tomorrow's DH's birthday, and now I've got to add "make a cake" to that list. I somehow keep forgetting that. :crazy::crazy::crazy: Have a great night and a fabulous Thursday!!! |
NOTE: Before you read my post, I must warn there are some graphic descriptions of diet un-friendly foods!!
:) Ok don't say I didn't warn ya. Auntie - I've never tried that fluff stuff. You can only get it in specialty stores around here, and I've never tried it but I imagine that it must taste great... being marshmallows and all. I hope things don't get too stressful - and remember there's a bright light at the end of the tunnel! (The future). Also, this time of year is pretty much the only of its kind (only long holiday season, bigger than thanksgiving/easter etc) so I guess we're lucky the temptation, organisation etc.. only happens once - this intensely. I hope that made sense.. because even I am confused by it... So - do you know what kinda cake you're making yet? I just realised I never told you guys what a mars bar was like - I remember having mentioned it a while back. Ok here goes (side note: I can't believe you don't have mars bars!!!!) .. they are very similar to milky ways but in my opinion, better - the nougat is more concentrated and rich, as well as the cream caramel filling. The outside chocolate shell is milk chocolate and thicker than a milky way's outside. Apparently, they have them in Canada, and wikipedia calls them "a sweeter version of the American Milky Way bar" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Bar - the link has a photo of one of these coronary nightmares. Also, they have deep fried mars bars... oh dear god. I've never tried one, but I'm keen to do so one day before I die. I've heard they have over 700 calories. It's a bar dipped in batter then deep fried.. and all the inside goes gooey and mushy. If you're feeling curious; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep-fried_Mars_bar A good day to you two, Auntie and Marie. :D Have a nice one. Oh..wait. I mean - sleep well. I just realised it's like 9pm there. |
She's baa-aack!
...for a few days, at least. My trip was very good, but much more hectic and tiring than I expected. Did I stay on program? On while I was sleeping....not so much when I was awake, especially those days I was in my favorite eating city: New Orleans. I did walk around a lot, and managed to fit in a few light workouts.
I've been trying to catch up on the posts since yesterday, but I'm so far behind that I'm just going to start from a clean slate! Mariana, we certainly do have Mars Bars in the States, although I haven't had one in years. Auntie, your DH and I have the same birthday! Marie, I'm sorry to hear about your knee. Hey to all you other chickies out there! judy |
Happy Birthday, Judy!!!
Glad you had a good trip! On program while you were sleeping - good one - me too! So, have you felt ripped off over the years by having a birthday so close to Christmas? DH says it was always a problem when he was a kid. I've tried to make it a separate special occasion, but it sure gets harder and harder. And get this, not only is it also a friend of ours' birthday today, too, that he must share with, but DH is also a triplet! The poor guy never gets his own birthday. And to top it off, now my niece's birthday is tomorrow, and as she is turning 5, she naturally gets the attention. It's a good thing that DH is full of himself every day of the year! :rofl: Mariana, I made a carrot cake this morning. All these sweets are getting out of hand! It's funny that fluff is a specialty item down there. It's just a cheap grocery store thing here. It is quite delicious on a sandwich with peanut butter (a fluffernutter). I looked at your Mars bar link... in the picture it sure does look mighty tasty! I think I read that we used to have them in the US, but they were different. All I know is that I never had one. I was always a Snickers kind of kid, or Reese's PB cups, or Hershey with Almonds, oh, I better stop thinking about it now. :drool: Oh, and I'd stay away from the fried Mars bars. That's really asking for trouble! :eek: Marie, hi! Hope you're keeping warm! Off to work. Have a great day, all! |
Hi everyone, we're on the verge of another winter storm. Perhaps we'll get more of the anticipated snow that last time. They're predicting 4-8". Sounds good to me. My knee is less sore, just feels off - like it's ready to snap. So Monday the orthopedist and a week from tomorrow I'll probably go skiing (with the brace). If surgery is something needed, I will do it after the ski season. See Marie Be Responsible... :D
I have been back at exercising. I've been using my treadmill daily for 1.5 miles. :woops:I've increased the speed all week and am only a little off normal speed. The incline is still only 1% but this is better than nothing. And yesterday after work, DH and I walked the doggies for a mile (I did have to stop with one give out and tell him to slow on the hills). Anyway, it was SO COLD that my buggars froze and I think my contacts did as well. Holy moly, it was butt chilly cold. Today is warmer as the snow is moving in. Auntie, I love carrot cake with yummy cream cheese icing. :hb: But you made me laugh with the full of himself comment. Maybe it's the goddess in charge's way of keeping him in line - triplet at Christmas. My his parents got a heck of a tax break that year!!! Mazza, the mars bars sound delightful. I have never seen them and truly I've searched most of the country's candy aisles. ;) :bday2you:Judy!!!! I'm glad your trips went nicely. Were you in New Orleans during their snow??? Hey if you're sleeping 8 hrs a day than you're at least 33% on track! Time to work again. :cry: Marie |
Marie, I was in NOLA for the snow. It was funny to see how freaked out everyone was. It didn't last for more than a few hours, but it was startling to see the snow covering the palms and the lemon trees.
My birthday was fun, because we had our staff potluck that afternoon. Otherwise, it was a lot like any other day, which is typical. Although friends around the country were kind enough to call, email or text. Auntie, when I was a child, I was usually so cranked up for Xmas I didn't worry much that my birthday didn't get much attention. Your poor hubby, as a multiple, that's a whole other problem, poor thing. He has to share everything! Tell him that my annual tradition is to raise a glass of Jack Daniel's to Rolling Stone Keith Richards, as we share the same birthday. I stopped by a bar on the way home and toasted us all--me, Keef, your DH and his brothers :D. Now that I'm back home, I can't say that I've done much about my sugar intake, but I am eating more veggies ;). And sleeping peacefully in my own bed, hooray. I'm supposed to be going to Las Vegas on Christmas eve to be with my mom and grandma, but now they are both worried about the snow storms there. I want to see grandma, but honestly, I'd be relieved to reschedule and have a shorter vacation in Ohio. It would be nice to have a few days totally to myself. Oh well, there's always next year! judy |
Hello all!
Happy belated birthday Judy! :dancer::carrot: I hope you spent it well :D Things have been pretty chillaxed around here (chilled out and relaxed...:lol:). I got asked to work today, and I wasn't over the moon about working on a saturday, but oh well - free time next week, big time! Went for a long bike ride to day and trusty F11 said I burned around 450 calories on my bike. I also got yelled at by not one- TWO crazy people as I rode through Surry Hills (one of the oldest parts of Sydney - located in the central business district)... ironically, not a very affordable place to live. I ate oreo cheesecake today (saturdays I have a high calorie day - my 'treat' day.. it's not completely out of control eating, but I give myself permission to have a little sumethin' I've been wanting - If I have been wanting anything). Judy, good on ya with the veggies! It's always nice getting to sleep in your own bed after coming back from travels. It reminds me of how comfortable I really am in my own little nest and how much I do appreciate the privilege of having somewhere warm to sleep at night. Marie - you go girl! Back up and exercising again. The cold sounds harsh but it also seems like it would be lovely and cozy to be indoors with a mug of hot chocolate, watching the snow fall. I always wondered - is you display photo a shot of where you live? Because if it is - wow! Auntie, when I read 'fluffernutter' I LOLed ... what an awesome name for a sandwich :D. So by the sound of it you are quite the baker? Carrot cake... yum. That reminds me of my mum's 'famous' microwave banana cakes she used to make with walnuts on top. I'm going to sleep soon. Last night it was so hot I woke up and was thirsty and dry. Ooh! And - yay! working from 10-6.30 on a sunday! Should be fun.... {sarcasm} :lol: P.s. you ladies checked out www.freecycle.org ? |
Good morning! Ah, the last weekend before Christmas and still so much to do... This has been the worst eating week ever! Starting off with last Saturday's Olive Garden, it just went downhill from there. Three separate birthday cakes, pizza once or twice (I can't even remember) and way too much fudge. Now if the fudge would have turned out right, I wouldn't have had to eat so much, but since it was too dry to use as gifts, well, ya know... I've been so bad that I completely forgot to weigh in this morning! Just went about my breakfast business without a care in the world. I know it's gonna be BAD, but I'll weigh in tomorrow, so that I don't get too comfortable down here on the ground, off the wagon.
Marie, glad you've got your groove back, even if it's a little slower paced. How's your snow? We had a lovely ice storm yesterday, but it's mostly gone now. Expecting another one tomorrow. I guess winter is upon us. Now I normally hope for a white Christmas, but this year DH has to head out that night for work, so I'm hoping either it comes ahead of time and the roads are clear, or holds off until after he's home the next day. Of course it's not actually up to me whether it snows or not, but just puttin' it out there- LOL. They are expecting us to have more snow this year than usual. Too bad I don't ski! Judy, snow covered palm trees must have been a cool sight to see. Did you take pictures? And Jack Daniels, huh? Woo boy! I guess when you're toasting Keith Richards, you need the hard stuff! LOL! (Complete alcohol wussy here!) I see you also share your birthday with Steven Spielberg and Brad Pitt - not bad... Oh, and btw, my poor triplet DH has 2 sisters, not bros - he got the short end of that stick, too! And hey, now, what are these "veggies" of which you speak? I thought the only food groups were cereal, milk, and sugar! ;) Oh, so sad... Good luck with your travel plans! Mariana, well, even with cheesecake, it sounds like you are totally in control. Good going! I will do better after the holidays, but man, I can't get it together right now! I'm really not much into baking normally, just cakes at birthdays, and miscellaneous holiday stuff. But your mother's microwave banana cakes do sound intriguing... :o Try not to work too hard (at work, that is.) And yes, I've freecycled my butt off in the past. There's been a build up of clutter again, so after the holidays it will be time to get on that again. I don't look to get stuff, just get rid of stuff. It is a fabulous idea! Time to go grocery shopping... Have a great weekend, all! |
Over 500 posts so time to start a new thread. Perhaps you could consider doing this by month?
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