Well girls it sure is nice to have the sun shining in the morning. The birds are around we have seen the robins here. That is a sure sign of spring. I am feeling a bit better with my intake a little more in control. As I said while I was gone I didn't worry about the intakes. Needless to say with hiking, swimming and touring I got my exercise and then some. If I lived there I would never have to worry again about exercise. I walked to the village almost daily just for the fun of it. Of course a few times I made it to the bakery. But the good news is my clothes from the closet for spring fit good. I ironed a skirt for work last night in hopes it would fit and it did and just fine. That made me feel good and will give me a boost to behave with my eating. I plan a walk today after work. Things have been a bit busy there some emergency things to tend to but all in all not so bad. After a vacation break yah feel like you can handle things better. I think everyone should have a break on a regular basis. Too bad it doesn't always work out that way. Thank God I get 4 weeks and in 1 1/2 yrs. gain another week. That is good benefit of my crazy job. They also let us save time from one year to the next. That is how I had enough time to go away so soon in the year.
Thanks for the nice welcome back girls your very thoughtful! Hope you all have a great day! I started off with my Kashi cereal this a.m.. Thats always a good beginning. I have some trouble when I get home maybe I will try an afternoon snack so I am not so hungry. I stayed around 1500 cals but healthy choices. I will try to groom that a bit. I will shoot for 1400 today.

Not a bad day yesterday - not the best either but more on the good side than bad. Got in a small walk. Hope to do better today.

A perfect example of a few extra minues well spent, Kaylets, when you get a treat like the forsythia. My hyacinths are now blooming away, and daffodils. I had forgotten how late my forsythia were cut back last year so they're blooming is lots less showy but still welcome.

Welcome back, our refreshed Firefly! Glad it was so good.

Arabella, the setting was romantic. I'll take solid and devoted anytime. In fact, I did. DH wasn't the most skilled at the romantic moment either - and sometimes when he did try, it didn't work out well. I think he sent me flowers once. Of course I did tell him I'd rather have flowers to plant. But still, we don't always mean what we say to be taken TOTALLY literally, do we?

Movie of my life? Cinderella, maybe? My early years were not the best but the latter part has been.

Up and at it - only a little meeting this afternoon. But a good friend to call back and maybe she'll say "lunch".

[color=bluue][b]Was sorry to hear o' thy loss, Froggie, not sure if I mentioned it last time the system here let me in! Sydney sounds like she was a great comfort ... so sweet that she hugged everyone.

Arabella, would love to hear o' thy running exploits and plans ... mine suffered a setback yesterday as I just seem to have a sore hamstring and feel generally very tired ... but will recover ... I bought a big book on everything you ever wanted to know about running today and just enjoyed reading it ... I particularly liked the section on hydration that brought out the important point that many illnesses deaths occur when runners drink too MUCH water ... I can't spell the condition this induces right now (braindead) but it IS very important to remember that only the right amount of water should be consumed ... too much under certain conditions is very dangerous ... creates a too-low sodium concentration in the blood that can be fatal.

The book noted that much of our current thinking on dehydration is a myth ... something I've been reading a lot lately ... living in Arizona, I'm not sure ... we need to drink a lot of water here when it's hot ... as it will be very soon ... getting there more slowly this year but I'm quite warm right now ... except my blood seems to be so thin that at night I have a space heater aimed right at me, a procedure I hope to ditch by next week.

Hello, Cacmsc ... Maui sounds wonderful ... good to see thee back.

I am really extremely fatigued and must go back to sofa ... long day tomorrow.

Good morning all! Well I have made it almost through one week back at work. It hasn't been too bad a bit stressful at times but do able. The sun shining sure does help one to feel up lifted and in better sprits I think. At least for me it makes a huge difference. Sounds like we are all on the same wave trying to reach our goals. I have to get into really exercising just jumping back into work was hard enough though. I have scheduled myself for exercise times on my work calendar if I do that it works out better. Next week I will also try going in the morning to the gym it is easier less folks etc. and done for my day! I used that little white square today I hide it in the closet! I need to ensure I am not getting to far off I was up only 1 lb. not to bad. I set a mini goal of 2.5lbs by Easter. Thats not unrealistic and can be done. All in all not bad for eating what ever I wanted for a couple of weeks away. And this week I was a bit up in the air. Hard to get back into full swing but I am on my way! Feeling more in control and watching my choices closer the afternoon snack helped I was straved when I got home from work! That wasn't a good thing the Kashi bar made the difference.
I am awaiting my spring flowers you girls are bit ahead there. I have tulips up but not flowered along with the rest of them. I did see some crocuses up at work yesterday. The grandkids are coming over tonight to stay. I am going to buy bird food and they can help fill the feeders and put up a few of the houses as well. We get lots of beautiful birds in our yard.
I am preplanning my weekend snacks card night is saturday. So I host it and will ensure there is some healthy choices on board for the evening. Have a great weekend girls. Boy its great that it is pay day! Hawaii is expensive a gallon of milk can be as high as 7.59 eggs 1 dz. 2.59 wow! It hurt!

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7.59 for a gallon of milk? Oy!

Nice here today. Fairly decent day yesterday. Walked but less than I should again. Tired out. But do seem to finally be feeling a bit better. A good night's sleep again.

Any of those days is fine. Maybe "running to no-socks day" or whatever. Springing to Tulip Day. Schlumping to Cinqo de Mayo. Not Chomping to Chocolate Chip Day.

Yup, that's what I meant. It has my vote.

Damp and windy here today too. Need to get my body in gear and at least do some stretches. Seem to be feeling better.

My forsythia shocked me. They turned out to be lovely so I guess the late cut didn't hurt that much. Daffs, hyacinths, narcissus (i?) looking bright in the earlier sun too.

My exercise yesterday was to fertilize the back yard. I'd never done it before and wanted to see how it went before I hit the front part. Uuhh - anyone ever seen a green plaid lawn before?

Glad you didn't spend much. I just hit K-Mart for 3 little things. Spent $71 - one of those times you think "they" just have had to make a mistake. Pleased with purchases though.

Going to play w/princesses tomorrow - rush back Monday morning to finish off my crown (dental, not royal). And part w/lots more money! Almost done my tax return, I think. Another thing I've not done by myself before (though I always had input and review).

Nice weekend!

All the mention o' forsythia and daffs makes me a bit homesick for the midwest in spring ... there isn't any forsythia here, that I've ever seen at any rate. Daffodils, when found, are winter flowers or indoor items bought at Wally World! :) In fact, most of the pretty summer annuals I used to love are winter flowers here, but the good thing is having roses all year round ... not that I have roses because mine all die, but lots of people do! :)

No exercise or running for awhile until hamstring better, shopped for exercise ... cleaned house, napped, now will cook! See ye queenlies!