Today was the seventh day (one full week) of weigh-ins under 200 - 197.6 today. Walked around Lowe's and the mall for exercise.
Did a little retail therapy too. Will sales and coupons I got 3 items of clothing for $34. Two of them a nice outfit for transition to spring. The other a jacket/blouse type thingy (blue-$8) that will look great with either black or navy slacks.
Have a new little grandniece today as well. Been more than 2 years since we had a new arrival. Slowing down the pace
Back to tea and recliner again. Been a busy day - only down note was that I lost a favorite muffler somewhere. Retraced steps, but couldn't find. It has been lost before and always found its way back, so here's hoping.
I've been having the occasional bad day, which explains the slooooow weight loss. Still, though, persisting with the exercise seems to be helping.
I had the most beautiful walk around the harbour last night -- big, sparkly flakes falling gently, snow draped on evergreens, sea birds gathering on the ice while crows wheeled overhead. Lovely.
Also a big YAY for retail therapy. Must get some treatment myself...
I'm having lunch with a friend today. Selected a sushi restaurant, so there should be some good choices. I'll try to stay away from the rice, though.
I should get some work done. Cold out there today but as soon as my hair's dry I'm heading in to the offices. I've been home the last couple of days and it's wearing on me.
Yesterday had a repairman in to fix the front burners of the stove. He estimated that my stove is 25-30 years old and said I could probably get another 20 years out of it, which he said would not be the case with a new stove. So I guess my thoughts of getting a shiny new one won't come to pass.
Ooh, how I envy your lovely harbor. Your visuals are so great. Nice to have office for change of scene - nice to be able to work from home too
I'd have to agree w/repairman re stove. Mine was 40 years old (and stainless steel so still looked modern) when I replaced it a few years ago. The new one (with self cleaning oven) is working out okay but the dishwasher is not nearly as good as the old one and I'm sure neither will last 40 years (but I won't either so maybe it's okay).
I had typed this much earlier when worker came in to tell me he needed to cut off electricity. I'm having radon remediation system installed. this house is a money pit, for sure.
Eighth day under 200. Still always nervous about it. One meal out or one half way decent binge and I'll be right back up there. Must get down a few more pounds so that doesn't happen again. That 2 is discouraging when I see it. I think it was 198.4 today. Something up from yesterday but a little here and there doesn't discourage me like the 2 does.
Back to little odds and ends - never know what to do when someone's working in the house. Don't want to be project involved. Will be project enough putting area back when he's done. Had to clean out storage area that was long overdue. Working on that for ages to be able to have job done.
So today's day 9 - 197.6 again. Hoping for a swoosh some day soon. Haven't been exercising enough. Maybe after tai chi tomorrow if I can avoid a binge.
Supposed to have a few nice days coming up - warming to the 40s which will indeed seem springlike.
Didn't sleep well last night but doing okay today so far. Lots of little things - not in a project mood (when am I ever - well, ok, sometimes I am when I'm on prednisone but I'm on a lower dose/shorter time this time around so maybe it won't happen - I'll just have to keep plugging away).
Have had light classical music on all day and that does keep me mellow.
Frantic day yesterday -- DGS woke up and sprang from his bed as I passed at 4:30. I had work to get done and was hoping to get in a little before he got up but he so loves being up in the morning and hanging out. What's a nana to do? So then between getting work done, getting my steps in, doing the shopping, picking him up again -- yup, it were a busy day.
I had some chocolate the last couple of afternoons, but otherwise have managed to stay sugar and wheat-free. Aiming to nip that little habit in the bud, although I may pick up some xylitol to make some sugar-free treats. Theoretically, I could make some and keep them on hand. I find myself more arthritic when I have sugar, wheat or too much salt. I hate to add that last because I hadn't realized it before but it does seem to make a difference.
Anagram, just getting up over the freezing mark is an accomplishment, isn't it. We're supposed to get there Monday. V. cold here now but supposed to warm up to just below.
I haven't gotten to the office as much as I'd like this past week -- one thing and another to do that tied me to home -- but I intend to get there more next week.
We have no social engagements this weekend. I've got the symphony tomorrow and then Tuesday evening having my mom and a friend for dinner, followed by The King's Speech. I've got an old TV and VCR in the trunk to take to the Sally Ann and I'll have to get it out so I can get Mom's walker in. Seems to be the way lots of things get done - necessitated for some special purpose. But then they're done, and that's always good.
I'd love to have a nice solid block of time off work to get the house straightened around. Not going to get it, though, so I'll make a list and start picking away at it. DH will be starting to travel alternate weeks before too long and I always do manage to get house projects done when he's away.
Okey-doke. Must get out for my walk and get on with this Saturday. Let's make it a good one!
A nana is to enjoy those precious hang-out moments, for sure. Too soon he'll be a grown up fellow.
I feel more stiff when too much salt too. I did eat out last night so probably got more than usual but am still under 200 today - the 11th day in a row. Was working in basement this a.m. for a while and got rid of more and sorted out some things I hope to sell to a dealer at some point - not that I'd get much cash for any of it but because I love old things and want them to live on in someone else's care. Projects I never finished, etc. At least my storage area is cleaner than it's ever been (for the nonce). Radon guy told me not to put it all back in right away in case they had to come back but I had rid me of so much (ok some of it is parked in the garage) that I just kept at it a good while today.
So now I'm sitting and reading and listening to light classical - figure I've earned it. Could use a nap too as I didn't sleep well again last night. seem to only manage that every other night. But I'm feeling pretty good. Whether it's the approaching good weather, the halo over my head for this morning's work or just the prednisone, who knows? Just going to enjoy the moment.
Could use a good piece of peanut butter fudge so I'm glad I don't have any I'm working my larder down and it's probably the lowest it's been in years. Resisting the grocery store, I am. /too much Valentine's hoohaa out there right now.
Cold but brilliantly Really a glorious winter day. Next year, I'm going to join the Friday afternoon skiing/snowshoeing crew.
I scored a nice new pair of jeans at the thrift store the other day. They very nearly come up to the waist (low waist is SO unflattering when you've got anything to bulge -- and I do). They're dark denim and a nice cut. Too long, though -- I think they must be "talls" and meant to be worn with high, high, heels. Which, lamentably, I can't manage. I'd love to be able to wear a heel but have always had problem feet, even when I was young and slim.
Oh, all too true, Anagram. I was just thinking the other day how it wouldn't likely be long before DGS is less interested in hangin' with the grams. Still, I'm thinking the lure of my downtown location might work as he gets older.
He really likes to talk about stuff and I hope that never stops. Never did with his dad, so that's hopeful.
Eleven days in Onderland! This may be permanent residency!
DH and I will be off for our long Sunday walk shortly and then back for brekkies. I hope to get a little putter-cleaning done before I head out to the symphony this aft.
This a.m. I'm down another pound but I'll wait for the reckoning tomorrow.
Always thought skiing and snowshoing would be glorious. DS skis when he has a chance which isn't often. Years ago DH and I had looked into it when they opened a somewhat nearby slope. Way too expensive to do it as a family and he wouldn't do it unless we all could. I think he'd have loved it most of all and tried to get him to do it but $$$$ were tight and he was that kind of guy.
Twelve days and I'm feeling great about it - 196.8 today. Won't make my 195 by tomorrow but at least this time I think I've made a tiny step of progress.
A whole luxurious day to decide - Likely take some red flowers to the cemetery but that won't fill the whole afternoon and it's supposed to get into the 40s (practically summerlike )though today there's very little sun. Maybe just go out for a while then come home and finish lollygagging with the paper and a little putzyputzy and then back to the Evanovich book I'm reading. Also watching a TV channel I didn't know I even got until a friend mentioned it this a.m. Nice little history lectures, etc. Life is seeming good at the moment. A good week, all told.
Here we go, Royals, here we go!! Tho there seem to be just two of us at the moment. Hoping wsw will do well now that weather seems improved in her areas, as well.
And a Fresh Start Monday as well. Good weekend here. And at 197.4 this a.m. so it's the 13th day under 200. If (when) I make it tomorrow, I will stop reporting on this goal and focus on my 195 by St. Patrick's day - so tomorrow's a biggie for me.
I'm feeling better - assuming it's the warmer weather and/or maybe the prednisone.
Laundry in, off to tai chi - went Friday and class was cancelled. Hope it's on today but I'm not going to call because it will get me out and moving anyway. Might even be nice enough for a walk on a paved surface if the snow is all gone. Too snowy, mucky yet for some things.
Anyway, feeling up to the challenge at the moment.
Happy Royal Valentine's Day from this corner of the palace, too!
I didn't make my V-Day goal, as I knew I wouldn't, barring a miracle. But I made it half-way and lost 4 pounds in the last month so I'm content. Will adjust towards St. Paddy's Day as well, maybe with a more modest goal, say 1.5 a week.
Shan't linger now -- I seem to be fending off DGS' cold and I think the only sensible thing to do is tuck myself in bed with a big fat semi-trashy novel.
Anagram, love it when life seems good! May it be ever so.
Four pounds is a wonderful loss in one month, Arabella. I'm happy as a clam to have made two weeks now without a "2". Now to head on to not weighing a "2" on my doctor's scale. I've been this low before (though never two weeks straight) and always back slide. I did glimpse a 196 one day not too long ago so that's my next goal and then, hopefully, that elusive 195. That should be enough to keep me under "2" on the doctor's scale.
So, St. Pat's - here I come.
Tai chi class was cancelled yesterday. Instructor has penumonia. Should have called. But it did get me moving anyway. Bought me a little Valentine's bouquet while I was out.
Woke up way too early this a.m. again. So I'm in the "little things" mode again today - at least so far. But little things add up eventually so I'll keep plodding along.
Colder again today but more above average on the way so maybe I'll get inspired later in the week to do some bigger projects. Plodding along on the tax paperwork too and should finish that up this week as well.
Another beautiful, cold but day. This has been a very wintery winter. Tomorrow's supposed to hit the freezing mark though, so that will be a treat. I'll bundle up and take myself for a walk around the harbour in a while.
DGS' cold caught me. I felt utterly crappy when I woke up but after a few cups of tea and being upright for a while, I feel like I have the strength to go on, albeit not at full speed -- such as that is.
I had an unfortunate incident yesterday. I'd made sweet potato brownies (healthy recipe but not worth sharing) and allowed myself to snack sitting on the couch. Ate way too many, paradoxically probably because they weren't that satisfying. And then had a small bowl of potato chips while I was at it.
So... renewing my commitment to only eating at the table when alone. I DO know better!
I'm in "little things" mode here too. I did manage a little tidying the last couple of days, some overdue nests of clutter cleared. Picking my targets for today now, just a couple of easy tasks that nevertheless haven't gotten done.
Good for you buying yourself a Valentine's bouquet! I didn't but may try to get to the store today to pick one up.
Okey-doke -- off to get some breakfast and make my plan of attack for the day.
Ran into a great lunch Wednesday - ate way too much, of course. So I'm up a bit again BUT NOT ABOVE 200 so I feel I "achieved" in a way.
Convoluted thinking
Unfortunately that afternoon I got some awful news. My niece (who just gave birth on the 8th or so was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She's the daughter of sis whose DH just finished up his second bout with radiation and chemo (and is still very weak). Also her DILs father is being buried tomorrow. To say she's distraught.....well.........
The good news is that yesterday they were told the tumor is benign. So that's a start. They had no other answers at that point, like "must it come out", "how soon",......... DS had to go back to work yesteray - she had previously decided to resign in a few more weeks to take care of DH.
So anyway, it's been one of those times. My prednisone has been seeing me through and the good weather (record setting highs) has helped me physically. Today, though, there's a low coming and I'm feeling it. Did a walk yesterday, hope to today. Tai chi scheduled but don't know if instructor will make it.
Still working bit by bit on taxes and sorting out stuff. I'm doing some stuff on freecycle.com and loving that I can usually find a home for all sorts of odds and ends. Hope to finish up tax stuff over weekend. Hope to finish up "sorting" SOME DAY.
Rest, in particular. Last night was the first night I was not so uncomfortable that it was difficult to sleep. Even when I woke up this morning, I wasn't so miserable that I couldn't doze again. So that's progress. I'm going to take it easy on the weekend and see if that doesn't help me recover faster. I may suggest to DH that he'll be okay getting the groceries on his own.
Oh, Anagram -- what a terrible time for your family! Thank goodness the tumor's benign but brain stuff is always scary. Sometimes it seems like, within one family, there's so much illness and difficulty at the same time. Sending thoughts and prayers for the best possible outcome.
I don't think that being happy about a bump-up not bouncing you out of Onederland is convoluted thinking at all. (On the other hand, that really was a convoluted sentence.) Really, we WILL have the occasional really good lunch and our weight WILL fluctuate. Definite progress to still be under the big "2."
Well, DH has headed off to the gym and I'm going to have to decide between a slushy walk around the harbour and a Got to get those steps... Going on the theory that it'll make me feel better.
Let's take this day we've been given and do our level best with it.
anagram-i am sorry that your niece got such a frightening diagnosis. please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. as arabella says so well, hoping for the best possible outcome. kudos on remaining in onederland. your logic is excellent, i say.
arabella-i hope your cold gets much better a.s.a.p! r & r plus lots of tlc-are definitely the royal antidote.
and hugs to kaylets.
i have missed you, royal kingdom dwellers! it was kind of a long siege of being laid up these past few months. so glad to see warmer weather these past few days. what a treat. more good days op than off now, so liking the trend. now working on taking off the pounds i put on. ah well. will catch up on your posts, and be back more regularly now. take good care, all.
Beautiful Sunday!
Really a glorious winter day. Next year, I'm going to join the Friday afternoon skiing/snowshoeing crew. 
Got to get those steps... Going on the theory that it'll make me feel better. 
