209.8 this a.m. I think I'm going to start reporting my daily weight again. Another check to help keep me in line. That's up .4 from last Friday. I need to be extra diligent to ensure a loss for this week. If I don't have a loss, I'm going to have to get out the measuring cups and stop estimating points/portions.
Feeling under the weather. I think this back thing is related to some kind of bug. Ah well. I had a long stretch of actually feeling pretty good. And will again. I'm supposed to get DGS this afternoon and then facilitate writing group tonight. I did think of wimping out but I think I can manage both.
I've still been getting my steps in but not doing yoga or tai chi, which seems appropriate.
Our snowstorm yesterday left a few more inches on top of the several feet we had left. Enough with the snow!
Anagram, remember to take some nice, long, slow deep breaths when you feel stressed. I'm starting to get to the point where I do it automatically -- which is a good thing, because it's darned hard to remember when you're stressed!
all other queenlies! C'mon, let's make this a good one.
Blew it yesterday afternoon. Can you say "binge?" I needed a little something to get me through to dinner but ended up eating everything instead. I really need to have something planned for an afternoon snack should I need one.
I'm sure feeling under the weather and stressed contributed. But, you know, those things are going to come around and I need to deal with them. Anyway, I had a good run at 21 days and will get back there again.
The plan:
Follow WW
Track everything
Get at least 10,000 steps a day
Do at least some tai chi or yoga
I'm feeling a little depressed, trying to work myself around to feeling better. I need to remind myself that one setback doesn't mean I haven't made progress or that I'm doomed to failure.
I gave myself a pedicure and treated myself to a slathering of exotic spice-scented -- and sparkly! -- body lotion after my shower. Will head out with DH in an hour to walk him to work. Onward!
Hope everyone is doing well. I am ready for the FRESH START EXPRESS, packed and standing on the station with my ticket in my hand. I am ready, ready, ready to climb on board, find a seat near the window and get moving. Oh my! I really don't think there is any other way to say it, except that it's TIME....
I started some seeds, peppers, cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce.... We're not joining the farm coop this year. We really did waste a lot of the unfamiliar items we got last year and are putting some of the sign up fee into our own garden.
Easter week, I go back to Florida. Right this minute, it looks like I'll be going alone. We have more family stress here, DS. DS often "stays with friends" for a few days, many times without giving us any notice. Last Sat, about 5 pm, a gentleman knocked on our door, telling us his DD hadnt been home for a couple days, the last they knew, she was meeting our DS at the movies.
Luckily, the 'girl' is in college and by midday Sunday, DS finally returned his father's phone calls. The girl was on her way home, safe and sound but DS explanation was that "her parents overreact".....
Makes you wish you had 2 just like him right??
And then, ( timing is SOOOO everything!), DS had to pay the piper about some old, old fines. And instead of being able to "make arrangements", its gone so far this time, he is instead on a real probation.
And you guessed it.... has requested that we "take care of it"....
It's interesting how this time, with so many other problems going on with my job, my family, DH's job, his family that DS's issues need to be dealt with swiftly and without the usual angst. He has finally drawn from a nearly empty well.....DS is used to pushing the emotional button.... its not responding like it used to...
Too much going on....
I know I need to pace myself, rebuild strength, insulate the space between me and all these things that want to drain you.....
So, I sit here, promising I will....
Listen to good music
Eat Well but Less, Move more
Sleep as much as I can
Garden
Write at least once a day
and Pray.
So here I am on the platform, looking forward to everyone I will see when I climb aboard!!
arabella-i hope you will feel better soon! being in pain from slipping on the ice recentlty, plus feeling under the weather, and stressed are literally and figuratively a big pain. you had such a long stretch of excellent days, and those count a lot! i sure know how easy it is to have a setback. you are absolutely right that all your hard work and success is very real and it counts BIG TIME!! a setback is just that--an adjustment, and in no way negates all the major progress you have made. that's great you gave yourself a pedicure, and used lovely body lotion. now that is exactly how you deserve to be treated.
anagram-stress certainly seems to be in the air. i hope yours regarding dd and family problems too will let up as soon as is possible. please take very good care of yourself. dealing with ra for so long must certainly be challenging. it is good that your doctor was able to hit on the right meds at the right time, though, at least.
kat-hope your cold is better or hopefully, gone, by now.
janga-hope you are feeling better, and that work is going better also. seeing that you are at (or almost at) your exact goal continues to inspire me.
kaylets-it sure is amazing to experience how some folks can be terrific, and go above and beyond the call of duty, while others can disappoint when there is a loss of a loved one. have to agree with your dh that many folks cannot think beyond themselves. i found that out too when both of my parents died. finding out the ones who can really hang in there, though, can make such a big, positive difference. well, please continue to take good and gentle care of yourself. also, dealing with your employer continuing to be in the news must indeed be wearing. sorry to hear about more stress with ds, along with all the others. sending lots of big hugs to you. we are here for you, and welcome aboard the fresh start express.
and hello to andria, wildfire, and ceara!
hanging in there on my food plan. still haven't been able to get back to full throttle exercise-wise, since still really sore, but i'm almost back to regular exercise routine. 206 now.
it's raining again---or still. a day or two that are partially dry, and then several+ days of non-stop cold rain. wouldn't even mind so much, except that have had a lot of appointments which i coldn't reschedule, so have had a bit more than i would like of that "drenched look." ah well. need to get to bed. have to be up and out early tomorrow morning, in the rain, of course. well, take care, all.
I've got to look slippy this a.m. because we're going to Halifax for the weekend and I need to get a lot of stuff done by noon. I did better yesterday and felt much better. Just goes to show that working at it works. When I woke up I just thought I was depressed and not much chance of feeling differently but by noon I felt like a new woman.
Still up from the binge: 212.6 this morning. But it'll go again. I'm feeling better physically too and I'll try to get in some extra exercise from here on in. There's a 5k race in June that I ran 5 years ago. I'm going to start training for that. I'm 20 pounds less than then now and will be significantly lighter by June.
WSW, a lot of rain can surely get even the most stalwart down! A day here and there of rain outside while cozy inside is kind of nice but it's just the sheer relentlessness of the weather that makes it so dreary.
Kaylets, welcome aboard! Sorry for the continuing DS woes but I'm glad they aren't taking over as they can do. I love the sound of your garden!
all other queenly folk!
K, Dollings, enough talk -- time for action. Let's make this a good one!
today was definitely not the best. a guy backed out of a parking space without looking, and hit my car on the driver's side as i was driving up the aisle. he got out right away, and kept apologizing for not looking before he pulled out, and for hitting my car, and gave me his insurance info before i even had a chance to ask him for it.
i was fine, but my car was pretty dented. i couldn't get my car door open, but he got some tool out of his truck and got it open, and i had no problem getting home, or locking it up. it could have been much worse, and the guy who hit my car felt really bad about it. he said he thought it looked like it might end up taking a few days to repair, which didn't sound too good. oh well. i know i am lucky that i wasn't hurt, and that is the important thing. car stuff can just be such a pain the neck.
so, i am going to crawl in to bed, try and relax, and watch some mindless t.v. also, i am going to make sure listening to good music goes on the top of my list for tomorrow. music makes such a positive difference for me too, as several of you have mentioned it does for you. ok, lovely royals, have a good evening, one and all.
Ah - a sortof rainy Sat morning w/nothing pressing. Hmm- room for choices.
Sorry to hear of car denting, wsw, but SO HAPPY you are ok. Yes, car AND insurance problems are more than a bit irritating. Sigh. And Arabella, I hope you're having a grand time on your weekend get away.
Kaylets, so sorry to hear of DS unpleasantness again. Esp. on top of other situations. Emotional wells go only so deep esp. when there's no clue that some just don't get that they're not always the center of the universe.
DS & DDIL here for an overnigt Thursday and will do same on Sunday night (enroute and returning).
I took a nasty little spill last night and landed on both (artificial) knees and stressed my shoulder a bit too so I am taking it easy so far this a.m. All seems to be okay and I'll be moving into the day as soon as I finish my cuppas. I want to do a rethink (thousandth time) of what has worked for me in the past, where I'm spinning my wheels, all the reasons for continuing the trek, etc. I know I have enough knowledge in my cranium to do this - it's a matter of pulling it out and putting it to work.
ONE lone daff is showing off out there - others coming but still in the teasing stage. Of course, it's not one I can see from inside. But they won't be long. Put two folding lawn chairs on the patio yesterday and enjoyed a few quiet moments there including a visit from sweet young neighbor and her (already) a year old little girl. Her boys love me but the little girl thinks I'm evil incarnate so far. And I'd love to get my hands on her..
I'd love to loll around some more - big battle going on - move or indulge? Well, I indulged in an overdue pedicure yesterday so that should carry me more than a few hours.........
Well anyway, s - A marvelous day/weekend to you all. Here we are "celebrating" the 30th anniversary of the Three Mile Island fiasco so I think I'll turn off the TV I'm about 13 miles away as the crow flieth and it was not a fun time so I'd rather not think about it.
anagram-sorry to hear you took that nasty fall last night! i certainly sympathize. please take it easy. glad to hear nothing seems to be broken, at least.
it's great that you indulged in that pedicure yesterday. hope the remainder of your weekend, as for all our royals, will be a good one. love the dancing girl and bunny icons, by the way.
(205 now.) hanging in op by dainty fingernail today, but it definitely still counts. seems like i am able to keep increasing exercise almost back to normal now, so speaking of which, i need to get to it, and also get a few errands done. still rainy, but since that isn't going to change any time soon, and errands won't wait, away i must go. well, take care, all.
...but I came in here to turn the computer off and realized that it's been a week since I last visited the Palace! Time sure seems to be getting away from me lately. Just a lot on my plate (ha!) I guess. Two trips to the dentist this week; one to fix a lost filling and one regularly scheduled cleaning. I did get to the gym one day this week and walked two other days, so that's a good thing. My weight is exactly what it says on my ticker, but that's after bouncing up and down a few times. I'm definitely feeling a difference in certain articles of clothing, esp the under-drawers! And yet, I still automatically reach for the biggest ones... the ones that barely reached my belly button 30lbs ago, and now come halfway up to my bra! Time to give them a toss! (I know, I know... TMI!)
I spent a good portion of today getting my solicitation email ready and the website tweaked before I finally sent it out! I'm sure I told you that I'm going to be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in October. (Did I tell you this already?) We've been trying to come up with different ways to raise money for our team and actually have a few events planned already. I'll send you the link to the website, if you want, (no pressure... just so you can see my pretty picture!) but I'd rather PM it than just put it out there.
So many bumped and bruised s of late! I hope that all are recovering well, feeling better and staying firmly upright!
I'd love to do individual replies, but I'm feeling the Sandman very close behind me right now. I can't spend another night asleep in the computer chair... it is NOT a pretty sight! (head back, mouth gaping open... oh yeah)
Hang in there, friends... have a wonderful Sunday!
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kat-that's pretty exciting when clothes are too big! huzzah! neat that you'll be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in October.
the sandman has definitely not been my best buddy the past few nights. hope to get some good sleep tonight. at least, that's my plan, anyway. got a couple errands done today, and rented a couple movies. well, queens, hope you have a good rest of the evening/weekend. i think i am going to watch one of those movies right now, in fact. take care, all.
actually did sleep o.k. last night. hoping for some more of that tonight. had lots of appointments and errands today. also ran in to a very sweet older woman who lives in the building across from me today in the courtyard. she is so cute, and spunky-83, and has more energy than i think i ever did. she asked sheepishly if i had time for lunch or maybe a cold drink at the wendy's near us. i said absolutely, but instead treated her to lunch at a restaurant which she had once said her daughter takes her to, and she enjoys. i was so glad i had run in to her today. she really seemed to enjoy our lunch and visit. definitely didn't eat as daintily as usual today, but not too bad either.
well, lovely royals, have a good evening, one and all.
YIKES WSWS!!!! Its always such a nuisiance when the Royal Carriage is damaged, and so annoying when its only because they're not looking... I am soooo glad you weren't injured. And yes, he should be apologetic.
I am seeing folks driving, walking, etc, not looking, again and again and again. I have decided I will start using my horn more often. And I mean I will really lean on it. Its all about defense in my opinion. Wake them up, put down the phone....
Anagram! YIKES!! I hope you've been able to dust off and continue on! That sounds like a really hard fall! Again, so annoying! Company is good. I just saw a quote today that said " Money can be replaced, time cannot.".... Time spent with family is a good thing. Unless, well... let's not go there!!!
And the bunnies are so cute, I can't believe how much I like them!
WoodNymph!! Yes, you can do the race! Its a good thing! Sign up, perhaps even with someone else... what a good way to stay motivated!
You too, Kat, a good way to stay motivated! Good for you with your October goal and for your great cause! I can relate to how quickly time goes by ... I am trying to get back in the routine of stopping by the palace daily. It really makes a difference for me.
So. Yesterday DH and I were in the Food Coop to pick a few things we can only get there. And it happened.... I saw a prepacked box of one of my favorite vegetarian meals and my mouth actually watered. And I knew. That I needed to be more on the vegetarian side of the food chart than I've been.
I heard the "click", the whirring of the motor warming up and then the lights came on, bright, brigther, brightest.
So, its been almost 2 complete days. Yesterday, just started off good and I was able to continue all day and then today was not too hard to get through.... I even felt full and satisfied although I had Cereal and yogurt for lunch. Coming home and getting supper together was dicey but I was able to make myself pause, and think and it worked. 2 days .... Sugar Free.... No vending machine....
Weren't we going to bottle this feeling so we'd never forget it???
And did I tell you I did a couple of flights of stairs and was shocked at how out of breath I was??? But it felt good too!
But enough about me!
Has anyone grown potatoes? or garlic? or kale? or chinese cabbage?
I'm excited about the garden. I'm excited to be taking something back. Something I can control.
Very chilly this morning compared to the mid 70 degree temps on Sunday... its only a few degrees above freezing....glad the plants we bought Sunday are on my living room floor than in the garden.....
So.
( to the tune of that Johnny Cash song...)
"I hear the train acoming....coming round the bend...."
Dh and I both have a lunch with snacks packed. I have to laugh when I think that I have radishes in my lunch!! That's ok. When I don't huff and puff doing the stairs, I will laugh out loud!
Here's to Terrific Tuesday!
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MEMORY TEST!
This is NOT a pushover test. There are 20 questions. Average score is 12. It will help if you are over 60! This one will be difficult for the younger set. Have fun, but no peeking! When you forward this to your friends/family, put your score in the subject line & let them know your score.. Don't forget to forward it to me, as well. Good luck youngsters.
1.. What builds strong bodies 12 ways?
A. Flintstones vitamins
B. The Buttmaster
C.. Spaghetti
D. Wonder Bread
E. Orange Juice
F. Milk
G. cod liver oil
2. Before he was Muhammed Ali, he was...
A. Sugar Ray Robinson
B. Roy Orbison
C. Gene Autry
D. Rudolph Valentino
E.. Fabian
F. Mickey Mantle
G. Cassius Clay
3. Pogo, the comic strip character said, 'We have met the enemy and...
A. It's you
B. He is us
C. It's the Grinch
D. He wasn't home
E. He's really me an
F. We quit
G. He surrendered
4. Good night David.
A. Good night Chet
B. Sleep well
C. Good night Irene
D Good night Gracie
E. See you later alligator
F. Until tomorrow
G Good night Steve
5. You'll wonder where the yellow went...
A. When you use Tide
B. When you lose your crayons
C.. When you clean your tub
D. If you paint the room blue
E. If you buy a soft water tank
F. When you use Lady Clairol
G. When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. B efore he was the Skipper's Little Buddy, Bob Denver was Dobie's friend....
A. Stuart Whitman
B. Randolph Scott
C. Steve Reeves
D. Maynard G. Krebbs
E. Corky B. Dork
F. Dave the Whale
G. Zippy Zoo
7. Liar, liar....
A. You're a liar
B. Your nose is growing
C. Pants on fire
D. Join the choir
E. Jump up higher
F. On the wire
G. I'm telling Mom
8. Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never ending battle for truth, justice and...
A. Wheaties
B. Lois Lane
C. TV ratings
D. World peace
E.. Red tights
F. The American way
G. News headlines
9. Hey kids! What time is it?
A. It's time for Yogi Bear
B. It's time to do your homework
C. It's Howdy Doody Time
D. It's Time for Romper Room
E. It's bedtime
F. The Mighty Mouse Hour
G. Scoopy Doo Time
10. Lions and tigers and bears...
A. Yikes
B. Oh no
C. Gee whiz
D. I'm scared
E. Oh my
F. Help! Help!
G. Let's run
11.. Bob Dylan advised us never to trust anyone...
A. Over 40
B. Wearing a uniform
C. Carrying a briefcase
D. Over 30
E. You don't know
F. Who says, 'Trust me'
G. Who eats tofu
12. NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's stockings... A. Troy Aikman
B. Kenny Stabler
C. Joe Namath
D. Roger Stauback
E. Joe Montana
F. Steve Young
G. John Elway
13. Brylcream...
A. Smear it on
B. You'll smell great
C. Tame that cowlick
D. Grease ball heaven
E.. It's a dream
F. We're your team
G. A little dab'll do ya
14. I found my thrill...
A. In Blueberry muffins
B. With my man, Bill
C. Down at the mill
D. Over the windowsill
E. With thyme and dill
F. T oo late to enjoy
G. On Blueberry Hill
15. Before Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by....
A. Clark Gable
B. Mary Martin
C. Doris Day
D.. Errol Flynn
E. Sally Fields
F. Jim Carey
G. Jay Leno
16... Name the Beatles...
A. John, Steve, George, Ringo
B.. John, Paul, George, Roscoe
C. John, Paul, Stacey, Ringo
D. Jay, Paul, George, Ringo
E. Lewis, Peter, George, Ringo
F Jason, Betty, Skipper, Hazel
G. John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. I wonder, wonder, who..
A. Who ate the le ftovers?
B. Who did the laundry?
C. Was it you?
D. Who wrote the book of love?
E. Who I am?
F. Passed the test?
G. Knocked on the door?
18. I'm strong to the finish...
A. Cause I eats my broccoli
B. Cause I eats me spinach
C. Cause I lift weights
0A
D. Cause I'm the hero
E. And don't you forget it
F. Cause Olive Oyl loves me
G. To outlast Bruto
19. When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today...
A. Smile, you're on Candid Camera
B. Smile, you're on Star Search
C. Smile, you won the lottery
D. Smile, we're watching you
E. Smile, the world sees you
F. Smile, you're a hit
G. Smile, you're on TV
20.. What do M & M's do?
A. Make your tummy happy
B. Melt in your mouth, not in your pocket
C. Make you fat
D. Melt your heart
E. Make you popular
F. Melt in your mouth, not in your hand
G. Come in colors
Below are the right answers:
1. D - Wonder Bread
2. G - Cassius Clay
3. B - He Is Us
4. A - Good night, Chet
5. G - When you brush your teeth with Pepsodent
6. D - Maynard G..... Krebbs
7.. C - Pants On Fire
8. F - The American Way
9. C - It's Howdy Doody Time
10. E - Oh My
11. D - Over 30
12. C - Joe Namath
13. G - A little dab'll do ya
14. G - On Blueberry Hill
15. B - Mary Martin
16. G - John, Paul, George, Ringo
17. D - Who wrote the book of Love
18. B - Cause I eats me spinach
19. A - Smile, you're on Candid Camera
20. F - Melt In Your Mouth Not In Your Hand
Runnin' through....just catchin' up...my goodness. You 's are busy! It is only just after 7 and you've tired me out!
Good to see Andria back!
And wsw....the trials and tribulations....how's the car, and the body bruises?
Anagram...my bulbs are showing themselves...the croci and grape hyacynths are showing colour now. Spring is coming!
Arabella....one day at a time is how we do this....I have to keep reminding myself of this. We live in a McDonald's world...instant gratification!
Kaylets...how fun for you...to be starting a garden. I love this time of year...however those are things I've not grown...knowingly. I am aiming to get my elephant ears in pots so they can get started!
It looks like today's a keeper - sunny, supposed to be in the 60s again as compared to dampish cold yesterday.
Busy queens, loving Kaylet's enthusiasm for the veggies to come. Daffs blooming, trees budding. Spring sprunging!
I'm looking for something "wild" to do - something NOT involving going WILD with food. Maybe it's my spring fever stirring. Hope I find it but, if not, even thinking about it can be "WILD" enough sometimes.
The 'WHOOSH' fairy came by again but it was the wrong WHOOSH - it was up - too much salty food in a row (I'm hoping). My water intake has already been upped but not doing enough exercise this week yet. Too much cooking for the visiting kids - healthy eaters (very) but still more cooking then I usually do.
Well, I guess the first exciting thing to do after I FINISH MY TEA will be to shower (what a WILD life I lead) - then try on some goodies I picked up at K mart yesterday. From there I am off for my wild adventure - whatever that may be. My terrific lack of imagination any more stuns me when it dawns on me. I know I have some hidden around here somewhere..............probably in that famous "safe place" where everything else is hidden as well.
Anyway, hope all s are well (enough) and happy (enough) today and securely on the path in the RIGHT direction.
Getting on for the end of the first 21 days
all other queenlies! C'mon, let's make this a good one.
I really need to have something planned for an afternoon snack should I need one. 
Friday! Day 2, too.
But it'll go again. I'm feeling better physically too and I'll try to get in some extra exercise from here on in. There's a 5k race in June that I ran 5 years ago. I'm going to start training for that. I'm 20 pounds less than then now and will be significantly lighter by June. 
down! A day here and there of rain outside while cozy inside is kind of nice but it's just the sheer relentlessness of the weather that makes it so dreary. 
I'm about 13 miles away as the crow flieth and it was not a fun time so I'd rather not think about it.
hope the remainder of your weekend, as for all our royals, will be a good one. love the dancing girl and bunny icons, by the way. 
