Having some 'puter problems. Not nice. Third day ok re fluids (actually fifth day of being "decent" overall). Rainy morning. Off to drive an hour to meet DD and pick up Princess Ten who'll be with me for a couple of days. Always trying to help her to eat healthfully so I'll probably be pretty good.

Good vibes to all.

Quick fly-by...

Three days down. Eating breakfast is a big challenge for me, but I'm doing it. Yesterday's exercise was four hours in my front yard, re-doing the flower beds. Lots of bending and lifting (big bags of soil, mulch), digging (spade shovel got a great workout,too!), raking, and finally planting. Boy can I feel it today! Of course, all this work led to lots of water, for both me and the plants.

Planted two new Patriot hostas, a lungwort (affectionately nicknamed "Spot"), two new coral bells, a few begonias, some King Coleus since it did so well last year, and the prettiest Icelandic Poppies. Poppies are a favorite of mine, and these are so fragile and delicate looking. Will see if I can get a good pic to share, as they only flower for a short time. Also potted my favorite orange lillies for the corner of the step, and some miniature roses for the planter on the wall, and hung a basket of gorgeous red New Guinea impatiens. The yellow primroses are in full bloom, too, so the front is looking quite lovely.

Still have a hibiscus to plant in the back yard where there is more sun, an Arctic poppy, and an oriental poppy. Oh, and DH called me over at the garden center to look at a what appeared to be a spiky mint green colored evergreen looking thing. He insisted that I touch it, and I expected it to be hard and spiky, but it was soft and silky. I picked up the pot to see what it was, and it is called Nana. Of course, I had to buy one to plant in honor of my own dear Nana who passed away last month.

So, more lugging soil and peat moss and mulch and digging today. Got a bit of a sunburn yesterday so have to make sure my back and shoulders are covered today. Once the work is done, the plan is to sit on the deck and enjoy the fantastic weather we are having.

Welcome Puney!

Katrina, nice to see you!

Have a great day, all!

Oh, gosh I'm tired...
 

Day 1...again! Already!
 

I had a feeling I wasn't going to get it all done yesterday, but went in with the intention of doing so, anyway! Dh and I drove son up to the Boy scout camp, in the POURING rain, I might add. A normal three hour ride, each way, grew a little longer, due to the rain. Food choices were good, but I just didn't get the water or the exercise in as committed to. We did get a bit of walking in, going around the camp, but not a good, aerobic, sweat inducing (other than from the hot, humid weather) kind of walk.

All that and I had to work last night (night shift worker here) so a nap was in order when I got home. There was NO WAY I was sleeping in the car, I needed to keep awake so that my knuckle gripping and 'passenger's side brake' applying were available to help poor dh on the road. I think he would have preferred me sleeping, as opposed to my sudden gasps and groans and stomping of the imaginary brake!

I have every intention of getting right back on the band wagon, am sipping my large, second glass of water as I type. I need to get to the market to stock up on my fat free/low fat goodies and lots of fruits and veggies.

But first, I'm going to pop Kathy Smith into the old VCR and "Move through Menopause" with her. I'm not there yet, (on my way though, at 48, soon to be 49!) I've done this workout once before and it was a good, all around workout. It's just too hot and humid to get out and walk, I'll sweat in the AC today, thanks. Although, Wildfire's day of gardening is my favorite kind of exercise! Sounds like you had a great day of planting...and what a payoff! Good for you! My beds need some serious tending to, actually, this week...definitely!

Eydie: The Core program consists of certain foods that you can select from without counting points. All good food choices, including whole grains, lean meats/poultry/proteins, fruits and veggies, fat free milk and yogurt, good fats/oils. Some find it easier than counting points, but I'm so used to that, it's taking some getting used to. I will persevere though...

Arabella, I'm glad you have Mom to vent to and walk with. You're a good daughter, helping her to stave off total decrepitude as you say. I love that. We ALL need to keep moving to do just that! :)

And so I think I'd better get moving myself, before I find something else that needs to be done around here.

Have a great day all...keep on truckin'!

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Hello all!

Thanks for opening this challenge Woods Nymph!
Welcome Katrina and Puney! Glad to have you here!

Anagram, I think you are right... I am going to start slow so I can accomplish my challenge and feel good and work on that momentum....

so.... Like you, WATER.... although if this humidity continues, that challenge will be easy to make....
AND... I want to come here every day...

Sounds so simple doesnt it?

I too, seem to be feeling wan and weak but I think for me, its the heat and humidity. I finally took my jeans off and immeadiately noticed a tremendous difference.

Slept extra this morning too.


As for sore muscles especially the neck, I often use bengay, or the like.... sometimes apply it two or three times before bed.... and if I am going to be with follks who can tolerate the odor, in the daytime too.....
The one thing I have to watch out is not to apply right after a shower... I think the pores are wide open and it can really sting....

Ok.

I think I should go and get some water.

All that blather and I never restated my commitment: (tweaked a bit)

1. Follow WW/Core plan.
2. 128 oz water/day...shooting for 144
3. Daily vitamins
4. 30 minutes (at least) exercise per day
5. Check in here daily
6. Keep smiling, and enjoy the ride!

I am joining this today. I keep thinking I'll lose weight and then ... I forgot not to eat those things that keep me from losing. So here's my commitment.

Eat less
Quit eating by 8:00.
Exercise at least 10 minutes every day.

welcome, cowpernia!

day 4 of challenge and still on target. it is so hot here, haven't had much trouble at all sticking to the increased water portion of my plan. really bad storms here again today. i was supposed to meet a few friends this morning, but due to the weather being so bad, and my own "technical difficulties," i had to cancel. actually, i had a nice, cozy day getting phone calls from a few friends i hadn't talked to in a while. if blasted scale doesn't move downward soon, i may scream, or break some kind of plateau record, whichever comes first. just to remind myself that i haven't always been on a plateau, even though it sure feels like it, i have lost 17 lbs. since the beginning of march. i will hold that thought and keep hanging on by my dainty fingernail. :) greetings to all royals. take care.

SATURDAY FOOD JOURNAL

coffee w/ ff 1/2 and 1/2
ww tortilla w/ egg sub, ff cheese, veg-tom. sauce

apple
1 lite string cheese

Thai soy 'chicken' salad [had this at a restaurant.;) ]

strawberry fruit bar [like a thick fruit leather!]

the best smoothie ever! [rice milk, banana, choc. whey, flax seed, peanut butter]

water: 8 glasses
exercise: 1 hour walk***30 min. upper body weights
total calories: 1330

SUNDAY'S FOOD JOURNAL

coffee w/ ff 1/2 and 1/2
scrambled egg sub w/ ff cheese
potatoes, onions, peppers, brocolli
1 soy 'sausage'

ww tortilla w/ soy cheese, vegs.
beans w/ salsa, 2 tbsp. guacamole
1/2 serv. tortilla chips

Salad [spinach, lots of vegs, "chicken" strips, salsa, guacamole, a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips]

cherries

Water: 10 glasses
Calories: 1255
exercise: 30 min. belly dance video*** a few yoga stretches

Okay, I have some big news. Everybody hang onto something. Somehow this week I've managed to release 5 pounds from my frame!!!!!!:carrot:

Last Sunday when I weighed myself I weighed 150.8---this morning 145.8 pounds. I really put my heart into it this week and it was a great experience. I'm still processing it all. It's wonderful to feel in control and not a slave to emotional eating.
This week I'm continuing. I'll be adding 200-300 more calories per day and increasing the intensity of my exercise.

5 pounds. This has never happened to me before. My plan is to soon be back to my goal weight--135 lbs!:D

Welcome Cowpernia!!!!

Congrats on the 5#, Eydie! What a great feeling of accomplishment! :cp:

I'm just popping in to say that I have a totally OP day under my belt, and it feels damn good. Got my exercise tape done...it's an hour's worth of cardio/strength/yoga, about 20 minutes of each. Hopefully, this heat/humidity will break and I can get back out to walking the doggie. I do have my gym clothes packed so that I can go right over as soon as I get out of work. I like doing that, getting it all done first thing in the morning and don't have to think about exercise for the rest of the day. Better yet, anything else done, like gardening or walking the dog, is bonus exercise! It also helps me make better food choices...don't want to "blow" all the good calorie burning done.

oops, I'm being paged...back to work for me!

Here's to a great new week for all!

Fresh start Monday!
 

Thanks for the welcome. I started this in the middle of the day so this is day 1 still. I did well, I thought, I thought EXCEPT I didn't exercise and EXCEPT I intended not to eat after 8:00 and my 7:30 break didn't happen until 8:00. I work in a supermarket. I grabbed a yummy salad and was pleased with myself. I just forgot about the exercise.

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