How is everyone doing? Fluffy glad to hear your feeling better. The flu is really going around right now.
Happy did you get to buy your horse? How are your supplements working? Its amazing how many products you can get from a chiroprator. I think sometimes you get better information on health from a chiropractor than you get from a doctor.
Kim, how did the shopping go for the house? How long do they think it will be before you get to move in? Sorry to hear your still having troubles with the student teacher. Is there anyway that the supervisor can come in and observe?
I really don't have a favorite Disney Movie as I like them all and whenever I see one I always think that this one is my favorite.
Fluffy, I am so glad you are feeling better. My DH and I got our flu vaccines the other day. I hope they work. Flu usually does not hit us hard until Jan. or Feb.
Lucky, the supplements are not working, because I can't remember to take them. I have really been on a chocolate binge this week. I am so ashamed of myself.
We haven't bought the horse yet, she is 3,000.00 and I really hate to pay that much for just one horse. She is a great breed (Rocky Mountain) and a beautiful girl, but we will see.
Happy do you ever find that you do really well not eating something and then you think you'll have just a little and then you end up having alot? At work today I had a pop and I haven't had any pop for a few weeks and today I find myself on my 3rd.
Back to water for me.
I have never heard of a Rocky Mountain horse. I will have to look it up and see if I can find one.
The place where we now board my daughters horse they raise registers paints. I was never interested in them until I seen theirs. They are quite lovely. They have a little colt that my daughter figures we should buy. They want $1500.00 for him. They have let her do lots of work with him, but we can't afford to board 2 horses. She was going to see if they would let her work off the board for 1 of them.
It would be so nice if we lived on a little acreage.
I was reading about some chromium supplements. I was thinking I might go and get some of them, but then I think if there was a magic pill someone should have discovered it by now.
Kathy, I sure know what you mean about trying to have just a little of something. That is how sugar is for me. I have had nothing but sugar today. I have got to stop. I guess I will have to just make it completely off limits, because I sure have no willpower.
The Rocky horses are a fairly new breed, and are known for their gentle nature, as a matter of fact, if they do not have a gentle disposition, you can't register them. They just started registering them in 1986. They actually come from Kentucky, not the Rocky Mountains, but are a good breed for mountainous terrain.
I absolutely love paints. They are awesome! We had one for a while that we boarded for a friend of ours and I was heart broken when he had to leave. His name is Sport, and he truly is just that - a Sport!
I need to get my butt in gear and start taking the supplements that the chiropractor gave me the other day. I am not good at taking medicine, I just forget. I am glad my life does not depend on it right now.
I found a diet in an old woman's world magazine and I am wondering if this is a sugar busters diet.
It says you can eat carbs, but not complex carbs. Sugar and yeast together cause cravings and bloating.
The diet is
breakfast 1 cup oatmeal, with 1 tbsp all fruit jam and 1 fruit
snack 1 fruit
lunch 1/2 potatoe or rice, chicken prepared without fat, non starchy vegetables.
dinner tossed salad, veggies and fish
snack fruit.
It says to eat carbs early in the day, and always eat fish for dinner.
It says it guarantees you to lose 8 lbs in a week and to only use this for 3 weeks. Drink water and herbal teas.
I just might try it. I can't find my magazine right now but the guy wrote a book on it. I will have to find it. Maybe that should be a goal for a week for me to try.
Why can't there be a supplement for willpower also? I was taking ginko for my memory but I kept forgetting to take that too.
Does me alot of good sitting on the shelf. Oh well I guess I am just trying to save a little money well I am at it.
Lucky, I amd very interested in that diet, when you find your magazine can you post the book. Well this last week I have been horrible. My defense was that I was eating to makeup for what I lost during the flu. Then on Friday I was going to start the diet again but why Thanksgiving is Monday and I am NOT dieting on holidays. So Tuesday...yeah that would be a good time.
Well, another day, a lot more sugar ingested for me. What in the heck is my problem? Oh Fluffy, don't even mention Thanksgiving....my favorite holiday. Because of the great food of course. Do ya'll have turkey as a traditional Thanksgiving meal, too?
I haven't dared to touch the scales since I started my sugar run, but tomorrow I will assess the damage.
Well, we have horse shopped all day today, so I need to get off here and go jump in the shower.
Ahhhh Thanksgiving. The turkey, ham, cabbage roll, multi salads, mashed potatoe feast. Right up there with Christmas and Easter.
And I can write about it because we didn't eat any of it this year. This is the second year in a row. Last year it was my turn to do the dinner but I ended up having a baby so I got out of it. This year we spent the day as a family but decided not to bother with the big feast. I actually feel pretty good about that. And I was thankful when I went to the gas station today I really thought I needed a chocolate bar but I didn't want to pay gas station price so I was going to go to the grocery store where it was cheaper when I got a few groceries then decided I really didn't need it at all. YAHOO. I don't know what got into me but I did the happy dance on my way out to the car.
How did the horse shopping go?
Here I am going to give you a little boost (or I hope so anyway)
You are doing absolutely wonderful on trying to achieve your halloween goal. You only have 5 lbs to go to reach it . YEAH YAHOO only 5 lbs and 2 weeks to get it. You can do it. So next time you go to eat a sugary snack, just think, only 5 more lbs and then I am going to treat myself to a little reward. Imagine how great you will feel when you achieve that goal that you set out for yourself. And you have worked hard to get there. Way to go.
I weighed yesterday and was up 3 lbs. What a bummer! I knew it was going to be bad.
Oh well, yesterday was better. A co-worker celebrated her 40th birthday and there was cake and food galore. I did not touch any of it. I also stayed out the halloween candy at work. I was so proud of myself, kinda like you and the candy bar
But I wanted it all and craved it all so badly that I felt like I was going to throw up if I didn't get it. By the time I got home, I was very weak and yucky feeling. I made it thru dinner and had some candy corn afterward. I know I shouldn't have, but I wasn't going to make it otherwise. I felt much better after that.
Way to go on making it thru Thanksgiving. I have that yet to look forward to.
Fluffy, how was your holiday? I hope you did well also.
Thanks for the encouragment Kathy, it really helps. Let me tell you that I am **** bent and determined to be thin again now. I asked my DH Sunday if I was the biggest girl he had ever had, and his reply made my heart sink. He paused for a long time, then said "No....................is that the right answer?" Well, of course it wasn't because I could see it in his eyes. How is that for motivation?
We horse shopped all day Sunday and still have not bought. My daughter started her riding lessons and is doing well, but she is taking English lessons on a gaited horse and my husband and I can't agree on this horse thing. He is a quarter horse person, I am not.
Let me tell you, this one guy showed us a one-eyed mare that is absolutely beautiful, except that one of her eyes had to be taken out due to injury. That side look really weird, there is just a big hole there covered with fur. I felt so sorry for her, but it doesn't really seem to bother her, she rides very well. You just have to be very careful approaching her from the blind side, because it might spook her. She is a quarter horse and I am really not interested, but she stole my heart! I am a sucker for animals anyway, especially ones with disabilities.
Well, I need to get off here and go to work. I hope you have a great day and are able to resist again today. I hope I am too.
Kim, Tracy, and Annie, where are you ladies. We miss you.
Men Grrr!!
Great job yesterday on making it through without giving in to the craving. I keep bugging my husband to quit smoking (and nagging) but I stopped giving him a hard time because I told him I would stop eating junk if he would stop smoking and you know it is just as hard to say no to the goodies as it is to quit smoking.
But you did it!!! Did anyone bring any veggies with dip? We had a lunch at work and everyone brought something and I stuck to the veggie platter. I felt pretty good.
And for you to go home and have some candy corn is ok. You made it all day, and were able to give yourself something and not feel deprived.
If you were to come to Alberta to buy a horse, you can find some really good deals as we have had a drought the last few years and farmers can't afford to keep as many horses as they once had. Kristi is really determined that she needs this new colt she wants. Her dad is in her bad books because he said no.
How is your daughter enjoying her lessons? Do you ride also?
Well must go make some breakfast for everyone.
Only a few more pounds until you reach your goal. Just remeber how well you have done to get where you are. You'll get there.
Happy dance for you today again because you had a hard day yesterday and today will be better.
You can do it.
Hi Kathy and Robin - Sorry I have been MIA - we are finally in the house and the contractors are finishing up tomorrow - just the last bit of the deck and touch ups. But, boy did they give me stress and not to mention the unpacking - today I finally finished unpacking - I am hoping to clean the house tomorrow after the contractors go. I also feel really sick so I came home from work this morning and slept almost all day! My stomache is still queasy but I am hoping that I will feel better tomorrow. My parents and sisters are coming to visit Saturday - I am a bit nervous as they can be a bit judgemental but I know my house is wonderful so I am not going to worry about what they say. I really have begun watching what I eat but the exercise so far (other than emptying boxes and moving furniture) is nil - but I will begin to walk on Monday. You girls really sound like you are stepping up your effort - good for you!~! I have to stop for now - my daughter is whining about not finding something and is driving me crazy!!!
I will write more later! Fondly, KIM
Kim, don't worry about the sisters, as long as you are happy, that is all that matters. You know, I always wanted a sister, but only have 2 brothers, but the more I hear and see from other people, the more blessed I think I am for not having one. I know this one girl that won't even claim her sister....she refers to her as "my mother's other daughter" Anyway, enjoy your visit and don't sweat the details.
Kathy, I just can't do it......I cannot kick the sugar!!!! That is some powerful sh*t, I just can't beat it! Well, I won't give up. I have a good day, and then a bad one. I wonder if it could be PMS....I'll have to check my calendar.
I am really stressed about the horse buying thing, too. That could be part of the problem. It is about to drive me crazy! I am so undecided. Alex is really enjoying her riding lessons and coming a long way. I am so proud of her. I ride too, but I am not a very experienced rider and have become very intimidated by them in my "old age" When I was younger, I would climb on anything with four legs. Now, I am very nervous on them, and they know it!
Well, I gotta run. I hope you all have a great TGIF!
Kim that is great that you are in your house and it is almost finished. That will be one big relief for you. I also do not have any sisters and felt cheated by my parents that they were just so awful to me just to give me two little brothers. (I know they did it on purpose just to make my life difficult) I can trade you for the weekend because I have to be honest and now that we are all grown, I do have great brothers. Hope it goes well with the visit. They will love the house just like your family does.
Robin what shall we do about our sugar problem! I did read somewhere that there is something that triggers sugar cravings, I do think it is bread but I will have to go back and try to find it, but if you can cut out bread it will also cure the sugar craving.
I am very well read about nutrician but I can never put it into action. I"ll read something and go ohh I can do that. But I'm wrong, I can't.
I'm really trying to drop some pounds so that I can have a little ride on Kristi's pony. He's just under 14.2. Very muscular, looks bigger than he is but I think that if I hold out maybe I can loose some weight. Maybe in my old age I am just a little nervous to get on him and my weight is a safe excuse. I used to ride but haven't ridden since I was 18. Plus I don't know how to ride english, but Kristi says she will teach me.
Hang in there. We will kick the sugar habit. We will do it.
Now that I have laughed really really hard about picturing my body in the cheerleaders outfit, I really must try harder.
Hi everyone
Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Kim I hope you are feeling better. Do you still have your student teacher in your room?
Robin how is your weekend going? I hope you are having a good one. I found out that I am a stress binger. I always knew that I snacked when I was stressed, but I think I blocked it out . Now I know the more the stress the more the binge and it really doesn't matter what it is that I am shovelling into my mouth.
Kristi was really wanting us to buy her a little colt from the place that we board her other horse at. This colt is a registered paint and a beautiful little TB breeding stock so no real color. My hubby said NO. They put this horse and his mother in a sale, so I went out to the sale just to see what was out there. The horses were only selling for $300-$500 and Allan didn't want to sell his horses for such a small amount, but couldn't pull them out of the sale. I was trying to bid up the little pony and ended up buying him for $650.00. I was just sick at what I had done. I needed food, any food. The hay for the horses was looking pretty good. Allan paid for the horse, I didn't have to and after I had bought him someone offered me $1000.00 for him.
I came home and told hubby what I had done and I could not believe he wasn't even mad at me. He said to keep the horse and give it to Kristi for Christmas. My need for food instantly went away. I have never experienced that before. It is something I do not want to experience again.
Now I need to find a way to get the stress out of my system without putting something in my mouth. I won't go to any more sales either.
Thanks for letting me vent.
Kathy, way to go on buying the pony. Your daughter is going to be so excited!!!! I really think that has been alot of my problem lately......if I don't hurry up and settle on a horse (or 2 to be exact), it is going to cause me to gain 20 lbs AND get a divorce. It has really been taking a toll on me. It sounds like such a trivial thing, but it is really weighing heavy on me. We just traded our van in on a newer one in July and it didn't do this to me. I don't know what the problem is.
Kim, how did the visit go? I really wish my Mom could come and visit me (she died in 1989). Treasure every single moment you have with yours. It is amazing, but just 10 more minutes with mine would make such a difference since she died very suddenly and unexpected. I did not get to say things to her that I really wish I had.
Sorry about that, I didn't mean to be so depressing. I am overdue for a good long "I miss my Momma" cry. I can't seem to be alone long enough to do it lately.
Well, I am still on the sugar kick somewhat. I really think once I make a decision about the horses, whether it be right or wrong, I will feel better and get myself back together.
I have to stop for now - my daughter is whining about not finding something and is driving me crazy!!!
