RE: One month from today....
 

One month from today I'll be a few days into my 15th-16th year of teaching. The years are flying by for sure. I began teaching mid year, thus the two year anniversay

I have a close friend that recently lost 40 pounds following a shake diet, supplemented with a daily meal which was usually a nice salad with crab and/or shrimp. She has been frugal on dressings, and crackers or croutons. She is now where she wants to be, and says she looks at food differently. She and her husband just returned from a trip to Mexico and the way she described what she chose to eat was really interesting to listen to. Her shakes are a homemade version of different types of protein powders, malt, 1% milk and splenda. Mix them up with ice and drink with a straw, and not bad at all. Naturally, with the heat of the summer on, this diet is attractive and I am trying it. I've only done it a week now, but can tell it is a good plan because I even wake up with more energy, always a good thing.

My transitional program for the new freshman class runs Tuesday through Thursday next week. I cannot get into my classroom this week because the janitorial dept has it torn apart waxing the floors. No stress. :dizzy: I'll try to get in on Thursday, enjoy tomorrow and just work really hard the end of the week. I'm doing as much as I can from home, and trust me there is much that can be done here. Always something.

I'm going to make crab stuffed mushrooms tomorrow for my meal. I"ll have a green salad with a fresh lemon vingarette. I've learned how to whip them up from scratch, and they are so much better than bottled dressings. I'm still looking for the recipe I'll use for the stuffed mushrooms, they just sound good.

Shad: So Keith Urban and Nichole Kidman really did it, huh? Wild? I was flipping through a People magazine today while I was standing in line in a store and saw a picture of them out on a walking trail together. Entertainment Tonight showed them coming out of a gym together, so they are staying healthy together in Nashville. I hope it works. I was in a 4 day training a few weeks ago, and we were expected to produce a unit plan that would be comparable to a short novel. They only had enough computers for about half of us. Go figure. As luck would have it, most of us have lap tops and brought them in to us. Amazing... this was the same training they planted us in a middle school cafeteria on lunch benches for the entire time. Oh my back. :mad: I have a brother that is an executive chef with the Marriott hotel here, and Lonestar is his favorite steak house - you have good taste.

OneDay: Yes, I am enjoying my deck tremendously since I have been working at home with my on line class. I sneak out during the day for a few minutes of fresh air and relax. Nothing like a pretty area to be able to kick back and veg. Speaking of which I need to go water the flowers this evening. It is so hot, I water morning and evening to keep them going. Rocky needs a bath so bad, I think I am going to break down and put him in the tub. Evidently the new groomer stays booked. We are on first call for a cancellation, but have been waiting a week on that. Good luck on exercise, me too. I saw a clip on dieting today, and this doctor was saying the two things that increase metabolic rate are physical activity and protein in the diet. I have never heard the protein thing. He said to eat lots of lean protein.

CatLover: I'd love a copy of your Peace and Justice poems. Let me know what I need to do, OK? Good for you sticking to your eating plan. It is so hard. I am doing lots and LOTS of self talk. It helps. I feel so victorious the morning after a good eating day. :cheers:

Nita: How are you doing? You know, I have a good friend in Atlanta that spend almost 3 years looking for the right house. Atlanta is huge, and he looked at different counties, but ended up with just what he was looking for and at the right price. It is really difficult to try to do what you are doing from a distance, so try to give yourself some extra time, and you never know. You may want to consider using more than one agent. If they know they have competition, and you are serious about making the purchase your options may increase and quickly. Word out on the housing market is it is slow now, and that is unusual for this time of year. Bargain. :lucky: May the luck of the Irish be wit ya.

Mooz: It is SO nice to see you posting again. How are you? Tell us about your art work!!! What are your children up to lately? How is WW going?

Well girls, I'll honestly do my best to report in more frequently. I do so very much enjoy reading your posts and stories. I hope everyone is having a great summer, and losing or maintaining those weight losses!

Shad--so what is all the reading about? Technical stuff, or some content-oriented?

Which reminds me, we have a thrilling 2-1/2 hour less on taxonomy Thursday. That's the way our content is arranged. It almost makes being on the phones look good.

Cut walk short--awfully hot, and the dog is old, too. Heat warnings all the way until Thursday night.

Night, all.

Hello Ladies,

I was out of pocket the last few days. Went to San Antonio to celebrate my mom's 75th birthday. We had invited all of her sister's (6) and brother to lunch along with their spouses. Some of the cousin all taged along, in all around 40 people showed up. It was really good to see everyone and she was very happy. I made a promise to her sisters that I would do my part and bring her back home more often.

Needless to say I went off the diet with all the celebration but tomorrow is a new day.

will post more tomorrow.

RE: Sunday morning...
 

Hi Everyone,

Sorry I haven't been posting lately, things have been pretty busy here at my home. Gene started rehab last Monday and he went on Wed. and Thurs as well. These physical therapists are great and really gave him a lot of attention. The appointment lasted two hours each time. He is going to continue on Monday and has several exercises to do at home.

As far as the house hunting goes, we have definitely put it on hold to see if Gene can get back to where he was over a year ago, and I would be able to leave him for 10 days or so to see the children. He is working very hard and hopefully this will be come a reality.

I believe last time I posted I let you know I had joined Slender Woman which is very similar to Curves. I only lost 1 pound in two weeks so this last week the nutritionist went over my eating very diligently and decided I was eating too many carbs and too much fruit. They also agree we should have six oz. of protein at lunch and dinner. Since I need to get moving to take Gene to therapy it gives me a chance to go over and exercise while he is there. Ironically enough when there are new people there it gives you a chance to try other things. After I lose 5 lbs. they will give me an appointment with a personal trainer.

One thing I have been making are turkey burgers. I get the very lean Jennio turkey and add oatmeal, celery, salt (just a small amount), pepper, garlic salt and enough fake egg to make the patty's. I then fry them in a teflon pan. They are really very good and don't even taste like turkey. The other item they want you to eat are veggies--they say two cups at each meal--but I try and get in at least 1-/2. Yesterday and today I used the fake Smart butter and about tbs. of sour cream. I decided if sour cream and butter taste good on a potato perhaps it would do the same for veggies. Gene, who doesn't like veggies, decided the sour cream really made a difference. I also have to write down the time I eat and I also have three snacks per day. After a month or so they said this wouldn't be necessary. Supposedly this keeps the metabolism working at its best. I will keep you posted of my progress.

It is great having all you nice folks in my life.

Take care,
Anita

Morning all,

Quick note as I am very busy at work and haven't got too much time any more these days. I have started working on another project and they are probably going to send me to Weipa on the northern tip of Queensland, Aust for about 6 weeks to do training. I was hoping for something closer to home but it appears not to be. I must make the most of the time I have left. Poor ol' pusscat will have to go to a Cattery for the time as DS2 will not be able to look after her much. He is moving back to his house with his partner and child, they will be doing renovations in the house as well so there won't be space for puss.

Nita, I hope the therapy works for your DH, you deserve to have some time off and you can then make some decisions as they come to hand. Good luck with the Slender Lady biz.

Not much to report here. Still going to the gym but after putting on the weight in Wollongong, I am having the devils own job getting it back off. I'm feeling disillusioned. I've eaten well, worked out frequently, don't snack, given up a lot of things I enjoyed and still nothing. I'm going to try a new personal trainer and see what happens. If that doesn't do anything, then I don't think I will renew at the gym next time around. I've just renewed for this year.

Betta go do some work

Shad--too bad about all the effort. But you know even if it doesn't show up in wt loss, you ARE healthier.

Well. folks, looks as though DH will need another surgery on his neck. When they did the first one (2years ago, was it?) the dr said that there was another verterbra with problems. But then he'd been doing so well lately--not using his cane at all, for example, good dr reports--that we though all would be OK. Then he started having a lot of pain and poor balance problems--and looks like we're in for it again.

Prayers, please.

RE: The weekend is here....
 

Hello Ladies,

I can't believe how fast this summer is going by. Last week I got a new laptop at work and I have been busy trying to figure out what keys do what. Luckily they gave me my old keyboard to use, so now i'm up too speed. It's been so hot here, and we're having such a drought. I can still only water 1 day a week and it's a monday, so I have to rush home from work to water. Well my whole neighborhood waters that day and the pressure is so low...Hopefully the water dept is hearing our complaints.

Hal - I've always heard that lean protein is good for dieting. Sounds like those shakes are doing you good. ARe you eating veggies/fruit? Blackie is doing ok with this heat, I think he stays indoors until I come home.

Cat - Will keep your husband in my prayers. Keep us informed when he has the surgery.

Shad - I hope the personal trainer is able to help you. Is Weipa a big town or small? I will have to look up on internet. I'm sure pusscat will voice her opinion when you send her to the cattery.

Nita - I'm glad the physical therapy is helping Gene. I'm sure it has to be very frustrating for him. Hey 1 lb is good. It's a loss. That is good that you were able to visit with the nutrionist.

Mooz - hope your doing ok. Hope to hear from you.

greetings
 

Thanks for all the good words, thoughts, prayers.

I have gotten several books on low glycemic eating. I suppose it would help if I read them, and even more if I put them to use;) .

DH doing better in some ways--less pain. But a lot of trouble walking (sometimes, and others he's OK).

DD had said she would take him to KC to see the neurosurgeon, but she would have to get up very earl after working late, and he was worried she would wouldn't do it. So DS volunteered.:carrot:

Can someone do us a new thread for August? I think we need one--and I doubt I'll learn how now.

RE: Fill In The Blanks... You know the answers!
 

Good Monday Morning Movers and Losers!

It was a hot weekend here in central Kentucky. We did have a nice surprise of some unforcasted sun yesterday - which is always a blessing in my book. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing more relaxing than the sound and/or scent of a fresh summer's rain, but weeks of dark, dreary days get old.

I spoke with a college friend over the weekend that was so supportive to me during the losses of my parents, and niece these last few years. He lost a high school friend, of which he was very close. She was married with 2 children (one still in high school) and he says she died very unexpectedly of a
blood clot to her heart, and was pretty much instantly gone. We have had long talks over the years, and as I shared my strength through adversity because of my faith, he shared he wished he had my faith. We spoke briefly about it last night, and he is in a sad place right now. He said he visited her family about once a week for the last few years since he moved back from Houston. I purchased 3 condolence cards a few weeks, ago, and strangely I will be sending the third one out today to him. I've heard the wives tale about how deaths come in 3's and ironically, they have.

I wish I could be jumping up and down in celebration on how all of my classwork is done, my apartment is 'spring clean' shiny and I am getting my lessons together for the new school year. Instead, I am still scrambling to finish one class, will take an incomplete in one (entirely my fault), my apartment needs spring and summer cleaning, and I have yet to finish a unit I will be teaching the other teachers on next week. My plate is still full. No calories on this one! LOL

Cat: Thank you so very much for the poems. I really enjoy reading your work. I have the new Neil Young CD titled 'Living With War". You would enjoy the lyrics of these songs. I don't know how to start a thread, but that does not mean I cannot learn. I'll look. If anyone else knows, please volunteer! You are lucky to have the support of you children. I saw something on the Today show last week about pain management and 'just dealing with it'. For folks in serious pain, this is not a good plan - I think. I don't deal with pain well, and thank my lucky stars.

OneDay: Rocky story here... He got his mini bandana off of his neck the groomer placed on him last week. He was so excited it was off he literally stood on his rear feet and threw it in the air with his front paws. He has such a strong personality, he is a sweetie, but you already knew that! ;)

All the best to Nita, Shad and Mooz this first week of August!:D

Hal--glad you liked the poem. I've heard some reviews of the Neil Young and excerpts and it does sound very good.

DH goes to the neurosurgeon tomorrow . . .

RE: Wzzzz Up!
 

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