I need a fresh start!
 

Huzzah, Arabella, I am bouncing also, gained a pound, which is a pain since I've been maintaining so well for quite a long time, bah, humbug. :)

Best vibes to your SIL and the hope that the diagnosis may be one that is better than feared, as truly that does happen.

The jaw and mouth pain are healing very rapidly and I am feeling well but did pop a rib today reaching for groceries. No worries as I've done it before (same rib) and I can still exercise and do yoga and my job as long as I'm careful, it's just sore.

Re yoga, I am embarking on the Jade Quest to be more consistent in daily yoga, requiring only 5 minutes per day of self in addition to my streakity streak of morning exercise each day that I'm trying to do in the interest of consistency also.

The story behind the Jade Quest is that a strange blonde woman appeared in East Dietshire this morn, carrying a green yoga mat and wearing a white yoga outfit and she silently began performing yoga in the town square and then in her high pitched ethereal voice announced to the East Dietshirers that she would lead a magickal five minutes of yoga each day, at whatever time she happened to appear and all could be made stronger, better people if they took up their mats and joined in.

Well, ok, that didn't really happen, but I do have a green yoga mat so I am calling my new streakity streak the Jade Yoga Quest.

And so it goes, hello to all, mentioned or un ...

Fresh Start Monday: Day 1
 

Note: Apologies for dual post


Good morning, Lovelies! I've been doing well, then not so well, etc. + so on. And I've got to say, I'm feeling a lot better on the days where I'm in control. Quel concept. :faint:

So I'm starting a 21-day challenge, just on the two threads I post to. Today is Day 1. (Tomorrow will be Day 1 too, if I don't make it today, but I intend to make it :yes: )

The plan:

* Track every bite
* Stay within points
* Get at least 10,000 steps
* Tai chi, qi qong or yoga, at least a bit
* Drink the water.

They think that my SIL has non-Hodgkins lymphoma now and expect to identify the particular strain this week. We're all coping the best we can but the message (from doctors etc.) seems to be that her days are likely numbered. I'm just going to support her throughout and do whatever I can to help. She does find Reiki helps a lot so I'll keep that up.

Amarantha, me too -- even 5 minutes of yoga can make a big difference. I always do it and then think, wow, that's better.

WSW, the more I hear about this idea of taking to one's bed, the more I like it. I don't have a TV in my room but I can watch movies on my laptop...

K, Wimmins -- Onward! Let's take this day and make it work for us.

Sending vibes in thy SIL's direction, Wood Nymph.

Re the Jade Quest it is still in effect and yea the five-minute sessions are helping me, although I did a longer session of yoga/weights fusion on Monday that covered me in the weights and yoga department. I did my own workout but I also have the Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga DVD and just love the fusion yoga it features as a change to my very traditional practice. I even made them play my BL DVD to calm and cheer me during the oral surgery procedure last week, which by the way has healed quite nicely.

I did, however, pop a rib two days ago so am more or less still in pain, although I can exercise ok as long as I am careful. It is better tonight.

I'm sure your SIL benefits immensely from your help, Arabella - and I know you'll never regret giving it.

Glad the jaw has healed, Janga. Hope the rib follows suit.

wsw, you are amazing in your dainty portions - I must, must learn from you.

ceara, road travel is NOT your friend, I assume. We're having ice on top of snow here at the moment and I may stay snowed in (by choice) for a long time. Well, actually have a test scheduled tomorrow a.m. but may postpone due to a nasty GI bug I've been fighting all week.

Said bug has Demon Scale looking good at the moment but we all know how long that will last!

:belly:

Rib is better, though sore and thanks be to those who vouchsafed good wishes on that head!

Computer had issues yesterday and traced it to another site I visit regularly and now can't get on at all as either it is blocking my computer or my computer is blocking it and it keeps bringing system down, so will have to be staying away from there. Reloaded all my software as well.

Have taken the step that I am not going to remain vegetarian for this go round. I had started up again with that and it has not been working well, went food shopping today and organized food and did not do any work on the actual work front, same tomorrow, will work the weekend.

Lost two pounds.

Sword Bearer, hope thy travel was blessed by the snowplow and all was pleasant.

Wsw, my portions are never dainty! :) That sounds so pleasant!

Anagram, hope the bug leaves ye soon. I just love your little dancing person, btw.

To all, mentioned or un ...

Well, Mr. Bug has proved more persistent than I hoped but seem to be mending a tad. Some hunger has returned ;) But not get-up-and-go.

congrats on the 2-lb loss, Empress! I've been jumping on scale every day (though nauseous) just to see the low numbers - I know it's just temporary but still they're nice.

well, back to tax return prep. Bleah!

Hope ye feel better soon, Anagram!

One of these days, I'm going to have time to sit and actually read and respond around here. Sooo busy between work and helping with baby and trying to find time for hubby, too...I seem to get lost in the shuffle.

Good news is, I'm down 7 lbs since New Year's. I'm not counting or tracking, I'm just doing. Making better choices, stopping at "sufficient" rather than "stuffed". Very much looking forward to some warmer weather when baby and I can go sidewalk cruising in the evenings to give her Mom a break, baby some fresh air, and me some exercise. Yes, it's 49 days until Spring and yes, I AM counting that!!

Arabella, my thoughts go out to your SIL and the family.

I'll be lurking as time permits!

Hello all....

I was trying to figure out how to explain how I just haven't gotten here and feeling guilty.....

and then saw your note Wildfire and realize, its not just me......

Its crazy for alot of us....

But...

Time to take back my time.....

The news has been so disturbing lately ....that terribly sad and shocking story about the family in CA and then that just as horrible story about the 93 yr old man in Michigan.

I have come to the conclusion that we have to start thinking for ourselves .....or at least, let me talk about myself. I used to think it was very important to "be informed"..... well, that's a subjective point isn't it??

Seems like "being informed" was relying on "Experts Opinion, Forecast, Project, ...etc"......

I feel as though I was 'lulled" into the idea that although I was "informed"
the 'experts' had everything in hand and all these things were far too complicated for the likes of me anyway.......

Now, I realize, I was misled. Especially with the press I see about my own employer.... Far, far too much of what really happened is 'slanted" for headlines and drama "news' magazines. Even some members of congress seem to be intentionally focused in incorrect info for media coveage.

Meanwhile, the bigshot who cooked up the entire ugly mess is nearly ignored by the media and still hasn't been extradited back to the US. And to make it even uglier, his entire division is getting $240 Million in Retenion Bonus. Isnt that mind boggling ???


But I do go on!!!

My whole point is....if it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck.....

ITS NOT A SWAN!!!!

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I am not saying things are just fine... what I'm saying is this:

I need to start thinking for myself.


Kat probably is more familiar than I am in this story but I will give it a go to prove my point.....

A 7 yr old boy in NJ was asked by his mom if he would donate his coat for a coat drive. The little boy decided yes he would and he would also try to gather 1000 coats to donate in 2009. A local pizza shop heard about the little boy's plan and decided they would give a free pizza fro every coat donated on a certain day. This 7 yr old boy inspired over 500 people to donate coats... in less than 2 weeks, he had over 700 coats.


This little boy just knew what he wanted to do and did it.

It turned into an amazing success because people in the community backed him.

I believe everyone wants to do something but don't realize they have the ability to make a real difference.

And my queens, we are doing it....
we are listening, sharing, affirming, supporting.....

What we are doing is important, is valuable,

It's just what we need
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ok. let me get off my soapbox.
Hope everyone is staying warm. :hug::hug:

Great to "see" you, Wildfire! Am feeling those dear little cuddles that are so inspiring you. Seven pounds, WOW! And yes, it's the "just do it" that works, isn't it? As I read of plans, gyms, etc. I keep thinking "well, I'd still have to be the one to DO it so why don't I just DO it?". That's still my question, I guess.

And good to have you back in house too, Kaylets. I agree on the "experts" thing. The amazing lack of "common sense" has been appalling. I guess "entitlement" overrides all. I feel I trusted many "bigger wigs" and now to see they still don't "get it" or feel any need to change is appalling. (I like to think they weren't raised that way but mebbe.........)

A little contrarian streak is not always a bad thing ;)

I too think the Palace philosophies help me in many ways - though I be not a raving success in the weight category. Did see dr. this week who noted that wt was same as 3 months ago which he said was good considering holidays and prednisone. Sigh.............

Headache this morning. Unusual for me lately. I think it's a hangover still from the "bug who refuses to go". I was counting on being up and about today (I had felt pretty good by last evening finally and did get some decent sleep too). Now I'm counting on it for tomorrow when weather is supposed to be warmer. So planning no out and about today again. Yikes!

Have managed some things while "buggy" but the clean out spell has come to a screaming halt and may take some to get restarted. However, here we are halfway through winter already with more daylight and the onset of the :val1: season.

So :val3: Royal Ones.

:hug: to Royal Arabella. Thanks, Empress, for the good wishes. Hi, there, wsw, ceara, kat, all others posting or lurking.

And on to a merrrier day..................

:belly: