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personsmom
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Posted: 25 February 2006 05:47 pm |
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I've finally decided to begin the diary.
To all of you who have already begun and allow us to read, Thank you. I have visions of EEVVIILL  when a choice is not good. I saw "cake scraps" the other day. It's great to spend time with all of you. I usually spend weekdays at my desk with you and my lunch.
Personal Info: 48yr old female,5'5" 144lb (down 25) :D since Nov 1. As posted on "Diabetic" thread, I have Type 2 diabetes. Without control over my food and exercise, I also have high blood pressure and cholesterol. Been there a few times since being diagnosed. Denial, "I'll prove you wrong" and "how much can I eat and still get away with it" attitude. I have learned, I can get away with NOTHING!!!! So here I am again with the wisdom of my experiences realizing that for me "Goal" is LIFE not DIET. I want to push the goal, as many people perceive it, away. There is no finish line for me. Not a specific weight, dress size, event or Dr. appointment. (there will be another every 6 mos)
So in the past 4 months I have learned better choices, gained some backbone to be able to say NO, and got my derriere in gear. One at a time, one day at a time. Food was 1st, then came walking. Have journaled my food for the past month for accountability. Working on spread sheet of favorite choices for quick reference. Reading labels to make good and better choices.
I love  the information this website has to offer. The FAQ's as well as personal input from posters as to what has worked for them. Congratulations to all who have chosen to become informed, healthier eaters. Looking forward to a long cyber friendship.
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 26 February 2006 04:25 pm |
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Well, yesterday was another good day! :D Weekend are difficult, weekdays are pretty scheduled. So to combat the "I want to do something I shouldn't" attitude, I did something I should. I walk most every week night weather and schedule permitting. The "lake" is 2.85m measured. Walked it once in 40 min and second time for leisure 55 min. YEAH ME!  Food intake was good too. Since I wasn't at home I didn't just sit and let the food call my name. Boredom is not my friend. I love to read but often equate a good book with mindless eating. A big bowl of popcorn will last for a few chapters if you eat slowly.
Supposed to take D to learn Interstate driving today. She's a cautious driver and isn't afraid of speed but doesn't merge well. It's a rainy day here and I just told her unless the weather is better we may put if off. Better to do it when conditions are optimal then learn how to adjust.
Need to get house chores going. Today is somewhat leisure day. I do what, when & if I want.
Hugs to all
Lee
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suenos
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Posted: 26 February 2006 08:33 pm |
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personsmom wrote: I love to read but often equate a good book with mindless eating. A big bowl of popcorn will last for a few chapters if you eat slowly.
So will a whole box of Wheat Thins and a container of cream cheese;). Enjoy your leisure day (I'm played hooky today and it's been so much fun).
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personsmom
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Posted: 28 February 2006 04:34 am |
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Well today wasn't the best day, but I got through it. Work was BUSY. End of the month and we push everything out the door. Had a BAD case of the munchies and spinach salad wasn't cutting it. Snack machine to the rescue.... Pistachio's and pnut butter crackers. Not the best choices but since the snack machine has more wrong things than right those were my best choices. Fat calories were OVER today. Good thing today,... I walked for 1 1/2 hr. tonight. Yup, twice around the lake and now I'm off to do taxes tonight so I can get forms for D's scholarship stuff in by the 1st. Procrastinate? NAH. Think it will be a long one, maybe not.
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 1 March 2006 07:49 pm |
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Yesterday was not a good day either. :( I have determined that if "Aunt Flo" still visited me, she checked in this week! I wanted to eat anything that wasn't nailed down or didn't get up an RUN away. Last night, no walk. Went to school and listened to concert rehearsal. Dinner after... I thought I'd eat more protein than usual to help fill me up. Turkey breast, still low fat. O.k. dinner done...walnuts in the house. Yes I know too many fat calories. Well lets just say there IS too much of a good thing, Tonight I will walk the Lake twice. Need to get back on track. Todays lunch Lentil soup and "snack size" lowfat cottage cheese. Good protein and fiber, too much sodium. Not home made, Progresso is good. I make mine with more veges. Better!!
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 3 March 2006 06:55 am |
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Today went fairly well. Felt accomplished at work. If I keep at it I might find more of my desk top, then I may be able to get files done. That would be sooo nice. Food choices and quantities much better and easier. Think "Aunt Flo" got her eviction notice. The people I work with enjoy "treating" everyone. I have been able to pass the EEVVIILL on the break table all week. I have a coworker/friend that keeps me honest. It has been there so long I'm now telling myself containers or not it's probably stale. The other day I was offered some and I declined and told that person he could have my share. He told me as I walked out the door for AM break to walk for him. DEAL!! Walked the lake twice again. I'm really liking the time I'm spending there. Been a long day and tomorrow comes at 5:30. Tomorrow will be long one too. Concert festival for students and I offered to, "ride the bus", chaperon. What Was I Thinking!! 
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 4 March 2006 07:31 pm |
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Yesterday was the absolute best in a very loooonnnnggg time!!!! I did the chaperon thing with D's band last night. Their scores last night.... Straight Superiors. The absolute BEST they can get! It has been a long haul since school began and as a senior I'd hoped for a good year for my daughter. A new young director after having the same ones, that had a 25 yr history with our school, was quite a challenge. I miss the old directors but I love the new one. I see him taking the position to great places. Last night was a positive turning point. The bus ride home was like no other. The driver was absolutely the best. The kids were so high on pride you couldn't help get caught up in it. There was NOT a quiet second the whole trip home. What an awesome memory.
Food choices yesterday were good although very stretched out last night. Left work @ 2, Snack @ 3, Served Pizza to the kids and only had a slice of pepperoni that fell off. That was the first amazing thing. Pizza used to be my food of choice, now I can actually leave it without remorse. Snack bar at hosting school @ 6...pickle. Smelled the pizza, :yumm: looked at the nachos and cheese, really looked  . saw the snack size chips...AHHA pickle!! All the time I was considering the menu  I was remembering there was a b'day get together at Applebee's, that turned into a celebration of course! OK. Dinner was @ midnight. LOOONNNGGG day. And I am so proud... Weight Watchers Grilled chicken salad. I actually couldn't finish. Applebee's is my favorite place. Picture 35+ people arriving at different times after 11 for a meal. I think the waitress had a panic attack when she considered the possibilities. Most of the group were high school jr's & sr's. We had a great time, the waitress survived, & actually thanked us.
I'm still working off the endorphins, Happy Juices, from last night.
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 5 March 2006 08:18 pm |
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Good Day today. :D This weeks weigh in 2 more lbs. gone!!!!!! YEAH!!
Had Personal Fashion Show this morning. Smaller clothes wearable now and smallest clothes I can get on with a dough nut sized "spare tire" NOT dough nut filled. 12 lbs to go 'till weight goal achieved then I'll discuss with Dr. and see what she says. Although what her scale says is the one recorded for posterity and the Insurance company. Time will tell. Dr. appointment not 'till mid June and I'd love to be there or at least close. Fasting glucose #'s have been "normal" so I believe things are "working" for me!! YEAH!!!
Going to Orlando to pick up D at friends college, AND have her drive the interstate home. This was a big thing for me to loosen the apron string a little more. I trust this friend of hers & I really like her and her family. I warned her not to teach D the wild college life just yet. She will learn it soon enough next year.
Hope eveyone is feeling better. Have read a lot of illness being passed around. Wishing everyone GOOD DAY!
Lee
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suenos
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Posted: 5 March 2006 11:40 pm |
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| How great your week-end has been!!!!!!!! You've got it both ways - a personal achievement in making good choices and losing 2 lbs and the satisfaction of seeing your child suceed. Way to go! Keep those happy juices flowing (I'm so glad we both saw the same show about that!). Have a great week.
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personsmom
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Posted: 7 March 2006 08:06 pm |
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Yesterday was definitely a weird day!!! Began with NOT oversleeping the alarm that was reset later for Sat. and not returned to weekly wake up time. Thank You body clock. Got to work and most everything I picked up to do was trouble. I either broke something or did it wrong. EYE YI YI. Called Dr.'s office for NOW appointment. Thankfully they were able to work me in during lunch. Got there 5 min before my time and waited 1/2 hr to be seen. I had a cyst that needed to be taken care of. The young medical assistant was in for a nasty sight. She was cute though, the Dr. kept asking both of us "are you O.K." Procedure caused me to almost pass out, the world was closing in and I could feel it coming on. SURVIVED that and went back to work with lunch @ 2:30. Long time since breakfast @ 6 AM. Not back long D calls and tells me one of the lights are on and alarming when she started the car. Gram has Dr. appointment @ 3:30. Had a phone call from her Dad, it was his Dr. day too. Told him of her situation and he stopped by and checked on her @ Dr.'s office. Check engine light...Oil change appt. today. Did not really feel up to usual walk so I did one time around and a little slower. Went home to check on the troops. Went to Pharmacy for Antibiotics and sat there an hour as I knew if I went home I'd fall asleep and not return. Got a few things @ grocery and went home. Dinner @ 10.
GOOD thing...No bad choices. Glucose still in check AND my recorded weight @ Dr's office...12 lbs. less than the last visit the end of December. Yeah me!! Everyone had Good Dr. appts. :)
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Paint-Mom
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Posted: 7 March 2006 09:11 pm |
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| Congrats! Lee, you are doing awesome! My #'s were also good from the glucose and colesterol. I know what you mean about the young ones driving -- mine wanted to drive to Houston -- I said no way! So, her friend drive to waco -- its not nearly are hard to get around there -- and they still had a good driving experience! Keep up your good work!
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personsmom
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Posted: 8 March 2006 08:11 pm |
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Thanks PaintMom. We can be sisters in Blood-work.
Today I got FIRED! This is GOOD news. I have worked for this company over 9 yrs. Held a few positions on my way up. Many of us multi job, not just task. My boss told me I was fired from the job I thought I'd never get away from that took up most of my day leaving my buyer job incomplete. I was told to go to my office. YEAH!!! The look on the new persons face was priceless. Obviously she can still request help but I must limit my time on the production floor and get my work done. On top of that I found out from one vendor that another I use is closing doors. Now I really have a project. I work for an electronics manuf. and the closing company makes our circuit bords for a few products. I need to research and present what is affected.
D now confident she can handle the interstate... took it on her own yesterday.... went to far. Also learned how to exit and re-enter. Tee Hee Glad she did it, then called me. Got to car dealer for usual maintenance only a few minutes late.
Through the last few days food has been better choices and only one I'd consider "bad". Had snack size chips @ dealer as I was so busy at work I missed a snack OH NO. Fat cals too many, carbs O.K. for snack. Work is calling
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 11 March 2006 06:16 pm |
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Life got easier as the week went on. Guess we have to be tested to remind us how good it can be. Last nights walk...my feet found my "PF FLYERS". For those not old enough to know, they are sneakers that "make you run faster and jump higher". It was an absolute pleasure. I didn't feel like I was pushing myself to do it or make my time. 1st time around 41min, second time 42min. That's 5.7 mi in 1hr 23min. Often I am watching my time and pushing like I have ankle weights on.
Liking the time in my office. Have found more of my desktop, when asked about something, I can usually answer without hesitation. And getting time to do my own job!!! Spread sheet, first draft was o.k. Had to add other info for CEO, and myself. Feeling good about how it turned out.
Band director taking band to state competition!!! YEAH!!! This will be a first for all of these students. Since my volunteer title is Ways & Means I will be busier for the next few months. Car wash planned. 2 seperate locations on the same day. Came up with a few other ideas, emailed director, will wait for a reply. All of our fundraising must be school approved. No two groups on the same week or doing similar items. The politics of fundraising was an eyeopener. Can't wait! I believe this will be a great experience.
Weigh in tomorrow, I'm feeling pretty good about this week. We shall see.
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personsmom
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Posted: 12 March 2006 02:48 pm |
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Good Weigh in today!!!  2 more lbs. YEAH!!!!!
While walking Friday, listened to radio instead of CD. "Another one bites the dust" was playing. How appropriate! Think I will have D make me a "Workout" mix CD soon. That will be on it. Have been listening to CCR, VERY upbeat music. Switched around music for pleasure and realized the pace often = the music. I love soundtrack to West Side Story but found some songs = slower pace. Today is house chore day. YUCK!! Concert at college, hope to find out what time, I'm guessing around 2. Dirty Laundry waiting. Hope everyone has a good week :)
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 12 March 2006 05:17 pm |
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:)  :) :(
I changed the weight on activity calculator...GOOD :D
I will now have to either work harder or longer to have same calorie deficit...BOO HOO
Although I LOVE my new #.
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suenos
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Posted: 13 March 2006 01:56 am |
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| You are doing so well!!!!!!!!
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personsmom
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Posted: 15 March 2006 07:19 am |
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Well I knew it was to good to be true. The person hired to replace me has requested to transfer to another position that will be open the end of the month. No one wants my job! I was told she will not go to her new position 'till they hire someone. So, I get to train again. I was really liking my accomplishments, and feeling good about my abilities as a buyer. OH WELL. The positive thing is they pay me buyer salary no matter where I sit to work.
Today someone brought a flat of strawberries. :yumm: They were soooo sweet and juicy. It's strawberry season and they are plentiful. I made sure I stayed away from them till 4:30 snack time. 8 med. strawberries and out the door @ 5 to walk before comming home. Those can be just as adictive as Chips. Ya can't eat just ONE.
Stopped by grocery and bought shrimp for salad tonight. I'm really getting tired of chicken & turkey. I'm thinking I will soon crow, cackle, or lay eggs. I have looked at too many commercial for Red Lobster's "Lobsterfest" I needed some kind of sea food. Tasty!!
Keeping with the walking routine. 2 x's around and 41 min each. Getting closer to my 40 min goal.
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personsmom
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Posted: 18 March 2006 07:30 pm |
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Things still on a positive note. Cleaned out the closet this morning!! SO MUCH FUN!!! Tried on clothes that WERE snug, now in the wearable pile. Tried on the "use to fit" ones and boy do I have yard sale stuff. Figured out I need to go shopping for the basic black dress slacks and "little black dress" mine isn't little enough anymore. I bought it about a year ago, and hardly wore it. Now it looks like the "little black sack".
Last night walk took a few minutes longer as there was hardly anyone there. St Patrick really took the people to party! No one to pace myself with and no one to have to jog around. I often find someone who is near my pace but quicker, then I work it to keep up. Not compete, more like a motivator. Have not found friend to walk with. I had one many years ago who challanged me and it was great for the body and mind as we usually had great conversations. Got chased be the ducks  . A man comming toward me had bread and those ducks were all over it. They were squacking and waddling and I was in the way! My D had called and I was telling her I was being attacked by "killer ducks"
Hope everyone is doing well :)
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 19 March 2006 03:09 pm |
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YES!! Another one bites the dust.
This mornings scale dance... 1 more lb. GONE!
I'm lovin it. Have lots to do today as I was LAZY yesterday.
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suenos
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Posted: 21 March 2006 06:33 am |
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| Good for you!!! I love the scale dance. No matter what it says you gotta get on and off at least twice ("are you sure? Let's just double check that number") And I always suck in my belly - like it's gonna make a difference.
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personsmom
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Posted: 1 April 2006 05:26 pm |
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It's been a while although I have been reading I've not had time at home to post and posting at work seems to be impossible. I'd get it typed and the server would go down or the router or what ever decides to mess up the connection. Needless to say I've typed many that have not been sent.
Have kept with the good choices and am walking 6mi weekdays. Have come to the conclusion I MUST do some form of exercise on the weekends as when I don't my AM testing creeps up. Last weekend I kept busy cooking ahead. Made Pea Soup with veges, found out how much my D likes pea soup. A cup for me and I bowl for her. The containers I froze for later. GONE!! I'll be making more today. I'd rather she have pea soup than some other things she could be eating. Will also be making Lentil soup too lets see how long that lasts! I'm also baking this weekend and will be taking it to work. Boss's B'DAY on Monday. Making white cake with whipped cream icing. Maybe fresh strawberries for filling. Most everyone at work is watching their food for one reason or another. Some are just watching it go in, others are making a conscience effort to know what they're putting in their mouth.
Going to Golden Coral for dinner, D's Dad B'DAY! Will sit on the side where the fresh greens for salad are and away from the pastries. They have a good and fresh salad area.
Lee
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personsmom
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Posted: 2 April 2006 07:12 pm |
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Good Morning :) This weeks weigh in... 2 more lbs. Yea!! This mornings testing :( Not good!! Yesterday was B'day party for D's Dad and I made the cake. A little batter dipping of box cake mix Shame on me. Made fresh whipped topping with splenda and vanilla for frosting. Bought a flat of the sweetest strawberries for decoration. Soooo GOOD. Did not over do the strawberries, I thought. B'day cake at 10:30 pm after dinner at Golden Coral. Good choices there too, I thought. Yes we sat by the SALAD bar. I made salad of greens, green pepper, mushrooms, a few tomato wedges, black olive slices, spoon of egg and balsamic dressing was my ONLY choice o/v dressing. Had a 2 spoons of seafood salad. Baked chicken breast, took off the skin, broccoli/cauliflower with a drizzle of cheese sauce. Well needless to say I WILL be taking a walk today. A LOONNG WALK!! I question the seafood salad and the cheese sauce. When you don't make it yourself you don't know what's in it. Guess that and the cake late was not the best thing. NO CAKE TOMORROW!! Have to make the bosses B'day cake today. LATER, after I get all my things done and get my head screwed on to NOT TASTE TEST!!! Will be looking into white cake from scratch and see how I can change that for next cake.
Going for a wonderful pedicure today! Just love the leg rub!!
Lee
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Posted: 9 April 2006 07:08 pm |
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Well this week has been Wonderful, Frustrating and Busy. Daughters schedule this week has also kept me busy. I had a hair appt. Thurs evening, got myself a new DO and I love it. Went in to my hair dresser of over 20 years and answered her question "what are we doing, what do you want" Made a few hand gestures to length, about my jaw line. Said I wanted ALL the dry cut off. My hair WAS all one length just past my shoulders. NOT ANY MORE. My neck is now bare and my hair comes just below my ears. Friday at work was confirmation of my decision. My co-workers were sooo complimentary and I had to dress up for D's performance in the evening. So I was lookin good!, and they made me feel good with the compliments. D's performance was awesome. She auditioned and was chosen for "All County Band" for the 6th consecutive year. This year she was 2nd chair clarinetist. 1st chair was a long term friend from another school. They played an extremely difficult piece and although I'm not a trained ear I was blown away. They put this concert together in 2 small practices and 1 intense ALL DAY practice on Fri.
D's Prom was last night so I was busy Sat as well. She took another round of college entrance exam in the AM (ACT), then we were busy getting ready for the evening. I did the Mom things like Ironing the gown, etc. Hair appointment @ 6. She suggested we go to Pinera Bread for late lunch since we had time. THANKFULLY I had already had mine. I took her though and had Iced Tea while she ate. Looking at ALL THE FOODS!! I must say I wasn't wishing I could eat it, or craving some. What I was actually thinking was how long would it take me to undo a moment of these foods. It's no longer "a moment on my lips, forever on my hips." It's "a moment on my lips, forever in my blood." I wasn't so good earlier in the week and I'm still working off the effects. I did have both Dads and bosses cake. Although bosses piece was much smaller I also ate far too much pasta Monday night. Shame on me. I gave in at a weak moment. I was HUNGRY and it was in the fridge. OK this weeks life's lesson, "Is it REALLY worth it?" I think not!!!
Prom night was great! Dad did the driving and asked me to come too. Took me to dinner and we actually had a great time. Got back early enough to watch all the beautiful girls and handsome guys. They actually do clean up well.
Exercise this week was sporadic. Got my walk in M,T,W,and S. Will be attacking the pavement soon for today, before the wonderful laundry chore!
Have been reading during work and hope all is well out there for all of you. Don't always have time to post as work has been a little busy. Car Wash for students coming together. Next week I will be phoning for chaperons and the remaining supplies. Most of the regular volunteers are pumped about going to state so I don't think it will be a problem. Hugs to all Lee
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Posted: 14 April 2006 06:06 am |
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Well learned a few things this week.
1) I actually have a neck. Looking at my shadow while walking I was amazed. Took a look in the mirror, Yes I have a neck!
2) Eating before checking stats of food leads to trouble. Since I am carb sensitive, I have been paying attention to how many I eat. Made a pot of lentil/vegetable soup. Had some for lunch yesterday. OMG My fasting went up almost 20 points. HOLY DO DO. Checked the Stats for lentils. I did NOT realize there were THAT many carbs in lentils. Well I guess I will be working this off for a while. And I was just getting back to where I like it from the B'DAY cake and pasta from last week. SO much for good fiber! OH WELL Live and Learn.
Tonights surprise! Got home after evening walk, paper on counter says D got Bright Future Scholarship. :D SOOO Happy. D's report card all along has said not acceptable for bright future. She was right on the edge so I wasn't surprised that she wasn't getting it. HOORAY 75% of tuition paid. What a load off. HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY !!!!
Life is looking good today!
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Posted: 14 April 2006 08:26 am |
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Congrats on your discovery!
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Posted: 16 April 2006 05:27 pm |
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HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!
How many of you made Sugar free Jello (Jelly) Eggs They're in my plan for dinner desert.
Yesterday instead of walking my usual street route near home, I mall walked. By the time I got done with chores it was after noon and HOT in the sun. Went into Old Navy and tried on clothes, just to see what size I was. :)YIPPEE!! :D I'm into size 8 jeans and large tops. I will never be rid of my "linebacker" shoulders and I don't like tight tops. Still worry about the "spare tire" roll. Although smaller I still have the "mommy,baby" skin from childbirth that will never go away. Mom calls it her "prune belly". Resilient skin I do not have. Walked around more, got D a  book and a gift card for her Easter basket. Also got new walking shoes and gel inserts. I'll be "gellin" as the commercial says. At this rate I will save $$ buying a treadmill for a few hundred. Yes I bought the pants and blouse I tried on. I couldn't leave them behind.
Dad and I took D to "Smokey Bones" for celebration dinner and family talk. HER choice.  NOT diet friendly. Ordered the grilled shrimp and chicken with steamed broccoli. Too much sauce  for me, lesson learned. AND I had some of her onion ring appetizer. We all shared as the plate is definitely family size not single portion. Glucose number not bad this morning. Thankfully. :) Yes I will be walking the regular street route tonight.
This morning's weigh in 134!!! I believe I will make 130 by Dr's appointment end of June. Even with D's  B'day and graduation.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter with family and friends.
Lee
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Posted: 17 April 2006 02:35 am |
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And what are you buying yourself to show off that lovely newly unconvered neck? (a red bathing suit would be nice, but I got dibs on it  ). Big congrats on being a size 8 and sooooo close to your 130lbs!!!!!
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Posted: 29 April 2006 09:25 pm |
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I sat here and posted this morning a nice long post, click opps. OH DOO DOO! So here I am again and I'm sure it will be different. I will remember "Copy/Paste" for saving.
The past two weeks have been busy, fun, rewarding and generally good. I am dealing with binging and definitely not the first time. In the past I could relate it to "that time" in a womans cycle. Since I no longer cycle I was unaware if it was hormonal or just my brain and mouth working in overtime. Found it seems to be happening every 3-4 weeks so it could be possible, or just my attention span that gets lost. I will be addressing this in the future. Idle time is not my friend, so I will attempt to work through it.
Car Wash went exceptionally well! Good donations of supplies,great student and parent participation and wonderful $$ was raised. Made enough to even treat the students and chaperons to lunch at the mall on the way back. Fund raising was for bus and fees to go to state concert band assessments. The students played their hearts and I was impressed by the performance. It was the first time these students have made it to state and the directors first time too. High School students being graded by college professors on a collegiate level. They did great!
Lunch on the way back was a salad from Pinera Bread. Wonderful conversation with a friend about something I am passionate about. Food, and control of it. She has her medical problems, different than mine, and hers include constant pain. Her Dr. told her ONLY water aerobics with a hot tub chaser. I told her what I was doing and she was impressed and congratulated me. I told her of this website and invited her to READ AROUND. I told her of my desire to purchase a treadmill and she offered hers for only $100. (since she is unable and has not been using) I am ecstatic. From what she described it's worth much more. Now all I have to do is bribe a friend with a truck to help me bring it home. This will also make her husband happy as it will no longer go unused in the bedroom.
Last week my friend of 35 years emailed me about the class reunion. We are making plans to travel together without husband or children. I can't wait. I hate to wish away time but Sept can't come soon enough! Are we there yet My first vacation in forever without man, mother or child! And it's just for ME!
Suenos: I have not found the Red bathing suit but I have many to choose from again. I do have the sleek Royal Blue one piece that laces up the front, will that do I am buying the V neck T's to show off my neck in a new smaller size this year.
Hugs to everyone
Lee
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When I'm writing something long I'll just type Ctrl A then Ctrl C occassionally. Then if I slip and lose it, I can just do a Ctrl C.
Peter
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personsmom
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Posted: 30 April 2006 07:08 pm |
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Thank you Peter. My D says I'm Computer Challanged. At least I not so low as illiterate!
This mornings weigh in 132 YEAH!! :D SO Close! I have confidence I will make it. Then What
I will be carefull and work on adding proteins and veges but I MUST watch the fruits and carbs. That said... How do you deal with the well meaning friends that say "You look great, you're not planning on loosing much more, are you?" My plan is to keep my glucose and cholestral #'s in check for a longer life. The weight loss is great and a wonderful benifit, but my ultimate goal is prolonging my life, not how much I weigh or what I look like to others. I WANT to BE healthy and LOOK HEALTHY! If that is smaller than others think I should be because they have always known me FAT and UNHEALTHY then THEY need to get over it! No I don't want to look unhealthy, and I should not if I eat nutrient dense foods in good quantities. This is my body on healthy foods!! Not the sugar,fat, and calorie dense foods of my old "diet". Instead of moaning about how hard it is to diet maybe they need to consider the choices they are making and consider a few for change! My friend told me Friday, during our wonderful lunch conversation, She thought I looked great! She has seen me up and down the scale for the past 4 years. That made me feel sooo good!! And I don't think she was just stroking me as we can be honest with each other and although we may not agree we respect each others opinion.
After re-reading this... WOW! has my thought process come a long way.
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Posted: 4 May 2006 04:15 am |
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Today was one of those days again!!  If it could go wrong it did. BUT tonight made it all go away.:) I walk most every evening, When you do it the same time and route you begin to see familiar people.There is this man who walks his dog. Friendly smiles are usually exchanged. One night he asked me how many times around the lake I walk. Tonight he stopped me and asked me if I was "training for a marathon"? If you only knew how funny that is! I replied no but that I had a sedentary desk job and this is the only exercise I get. Reply: "You're looking good, keep it up" OH MY. ;) SQUEE!!! :D Made me feel SOOOO good. Made all the angry/annoyed moments disappear.
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Posted: 2 June 2006 05:55 pm |
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Hi everyone! :D No I haven't fallen off the face of the earth just the "wagon". The past month has been extremely eventful. Read through my own journal to update myself. Daughters schedule and accomplishments have been my focus. Starting with "Grad Nite" @ Disney. They close the park to all but graduating seniors and chaperone's (very few) for the night. Imagine being locked in Disney all night with a credit card for free rides! Yes a child's fantasy! Spring concert was next and darling daughter surprised me. She was conducting for her first time on stage. Yes, I was saying "that's my baby" out loud!! My heart was busting with pride! D's B'day same week. Now she's legal! Found out that when you have cut things from your meal plan, what if feels like to eat again. She chose Cream cheese icing for her cake. OH DID THAT HURT!! Had small piece and it actually hurt to eat. Like the intense feeling when eating something sour, really sour! She sat across the table and laughed at me! Then last day of school! I sang to her in the AM "Schools out fo EVA" She just shook her head and rolled eyes  Oh well!
Baccalaureate, Senior awards, and Graduation in as many days. Daughter graduated with honors. Yes Mama was bustin with pride again. Daughter, first child of her Dad's to graduate. It was an awesome moment for both of us! Added to that a bridal shower I helped with. I made the  Chicken salad (low fat mayo and no sugar added relish) and Triscuits, the spinach dip (with low fat ingred.) and wheat thins, and Nacho dip (without meat and lo fat sour cream). Not the lowest cal/fat dip but better than others I have had. And for those not on food restriction not tooo bad. All that happened with minimal affect on my regime. Food not as strict but still O.K. Exercise sporadic. The week of graduation 'till Memorial Day weekend, NO EXERCISE. Shame on me! D's grad party was Sat and did I blow it, BIG TIME! Then I felt entitled to be lazy the whole weekend. WRONG CHOICE! Did not test 'till Wed AM O!M!G! NOT GOOD. Major lowering of carbs. ONLY Protein and veges. Good news this AM, not back to my desired # but much closer. The scale reflected the same sentiment + 4 lbs. Well I'm back on the wagon, walking and watching the foods. I now have 6 lbs to go and 3 1/2 weeks to get there. Hopefully the first 4 will drop from tooo much food and not enough exercise.
On a good note I have been drinking my gal. of water and have added green tea more. I make a mega cup in the AM and sip from it 'till it's gone. Some days it lasts longer than others. Walking outside in FL. is now more difficult. It now hit's the 90's during the day and the humidity is really getting up there. Last night it rained a small amount before, and I could actually feel the steam off the pavement. Outdoor sauna, O.K. the positive side of that... I was sweating more! Yes I had my water and I froze it so it would last longer out there. Good deal treadmill was just that. Too good. Friend told husband what she agreed to sell it for, after picking his chin up he told her how much he paid for it. Now she was picking her chin up. I knew from her description it was an extremely nice one and much more than I needed. Well after getting more of the CC paid I will be shopping and looking through the newspaper.
Sorry for the extremely long post. But it has been an eventful month and little personal computer time. I'm at work now, steeling time. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Lee
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Posted: 4 June 2006 04:34 pm |
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Well, this mornings weigh in... those 4 lbs are real. They didn't just fall off magically! :( DARN! 136. Yes I'm on track and planning a good week. Walking every night and good food choices. I must go to the store today and stock up on the veges I like. Some fresh crunchy ones too! Take some time to prepare ahead so they're there for the grabbing. Today is Chore day, the laundry awaits. Wishing everyone strength for good choices.
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Lee
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Posted: 5 June 2006 05:24 pm |
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HELP!!!! There is EEVVIILLL!! on the break table. My absolute favorite, CARROT CAKE, is out there. And I was invited to "have some". Does carrot cake count as a vegetable? I will remember how much cream cheese icing hurts and bequeath my piece to anyone! This AM glucose was sooo close. I like it 100 or below, this AM 103. It WILL be lower by the end of the week!
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Posted: 6 June 2006 04:24 pm |
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Good Morning, this morning. Glucose number better than expected. 89 WOW! Happy Happy Joy Joy!!! :D Last nights dinner choices were cooked spinach, "Light" cheese stick, walnuts and wheat thins. Yes strange, but I'm a snacker and I didn't feel like cooking. Had a chat date with a H.S. bud. He emailed me and let me know when he would be on. I think he could be good for me, he kept me out of the fridge last night. Working on getting phone wireless set up. It has been a pain! Now I have to wait for filter for alarm system as NO ONE in our town has the kind I need. The alarm company wants much more for it than I can find it on line for and I still have to wait for them to ship it to me. I found it in our state, with tax and shipping still cheaper than what alarm company wanted for just the filter. So I will have to wait but only a couple of days. Maybe by the weekend. YEAH!! Then D can use her laptop in her room and I can have the community one in the family room.
Choices yesterday were good. Walked my usual 6mi. and noticed I was not at my usual pace. It is in the 90's here during the day and I said better than fainting on the side of the road. Realized this morning I didn't have snack before leaving work. O.O. Must remember snack!
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personsmom
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Posted: 30 June 2006 05:02 pm |
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Need to be more diligent about the binging and preparing for it. No matter when it happens. Yesterday was the pitts! although healthier choices to binge on, still the wrong frame of mind. Today I am armed with crunchy veges :D (green pepper) and will cut and bag on lunch hour for munching. Although I was amazed the scale didn't go up, and the glucose # was in range this morning. Even lower than yesterday! Go figure!
Blood taken Tuesday, Dr. appointment 5th. Yes, keep me good for the holiday. NO CHOICE! I face the scale and BP cuff there. Maybe I'll get my "Good Girl" sticker again. My Dr. is cute. She gives stickers like the Pediatricians do. I have my last one taped to my computer monitor as a reminder why I do care to eat well. Knowing I've been relatively good the past 6 mos. I'm looking forward to knowing if the tests show the same. If not I'll be armed with my journal and ask why
This weeks new thing... I tried Lipton Black Tea with vanilla/caramel. YUM :yumm:
Read that having cup of green tea before exercise gives you energy longer. So I tried it. Not sure if it's more than the caffeine, but it seems to work for me. My tea's are the only caffeinated drinks I have on a regular basis. A long way from my 1/2 pot of coffee and diet coke drinking days.
Received a box of hand me downs from coworker. I had so much fun last night trying them on. Someone gave them to her and she passed them on to me as they were too small. LUCKY ME! Izod, Hilfinger,Lauren tops and blouses. Quality clothes and my style too. She also had in there a skirt that was her D's. Denim size 5. Was gonna give it to another lady here and I asked if she would mind if I try it "for fun". OMG Not only could I get it on but I could button and zip it. Still not pretty but amazing none the less. Tummy area tooo tight. Soon, I will be doing core work as well as upper body weights. Beginning this weekend! I WILL unearth the weight bench and dumbbells and use them.
This coming week I WILL Start resistance exercise!
Lee
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Posted: 30 June 2006 10:36 pm |
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Way to go Personsmom!
I love when I can fit into clothes previously too small or can wear sizes previously too small. I'm about to do another round of "closet shopping" where I find "new" clothes in my own closet, cedar chest, storage totes.
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CapeCoddess
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Posted: 9 July 2006 11:28 pm |
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*peek-a-booooo*
Hellooooo? Anybody home?
It's been a week now....what's new in here? Did you get the dumbells dusted off?
I'm rootin' for ya!
CC
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personsmom
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Posted: 10 July 2006 05:47 pm |
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Yes, they are dusted off and in the bedroom where I will see them. This week will start new exercise routine. My current walking of 6 mi week days will be reduced to about 4 and adding upper body "curls" 5lb. not 12oz. Where I walk it is a 1/2 hr ride home, all the Heat of cardio is lost by the time I get home. There is a walk way minutes from my house that is apx 1mi. I will be back and forth there and when it cools down in the fall I will resume the football stadium steps and track routine I once did. Talk about getting your heart rate up.
My home computer was fried by the lightening this past week. Hopefully only the power supply. One of the guys at work is willing to take a look see for me. Daughter lazy and did not take cpu away from wires so I could bring it. Guess if ya want something done, ya gotta do it yourself. She has laptop now so she is not motivated. The storm was so close that it was snap,crackle,pop, boom! NO delay between light and sound. And it came up all of a sudden. The other things on the plug strip come on, just the cpu was affected. Power supply cheaper than new computer. Crossed fingers. So I'm steeling time at work, will finish looking around later when work chores are complete.
OH YEAH.... DR. visit went VERY WELL. Glucose in range 6.2 not as good as 5.7 last time but considering that included D's Birthday, Wedding shower, Graduation (the worst for food) and Fathers Day Dinner (baked Ziti, his choice) NOT THAT BAD. Cholesterol 189, good up there where it belongs, Bad just a little high 113. BP 120/80 which is good for me. Weight on her scale 135, also lower than the last time. Discussed my goal weight of 130 and she said that was fine with her. Got out the chart and for my height 5'5" weight range 114-155. She said considering statistics of obesity I was not a worry for her. So I will embark on another 6 mos. 'till my next visit and continue working on myself to lower the "Bad" fats just a little more. Otherwise she was a :D HAPPY Dr. She Didn't give me a sticker. BOOOO HOOOO AND I WAS GOOD!!
Lee
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Posted: 17 July 2006 05:35 pm |
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Well, here I am, pulling myself back on the wagon. The past few weeks have been spent having those things I have denied myself for the past six months. Chinese was the biggest thing on my agenda and what my D brought home from local take out was a far cry from what I call Chinese. Nir's diary of shame would be similar to mine if I posted my daily intake. The list includes Ice cream, candy bar, pasta, steak, Chinese (?), fried chicken, and I'm sure other things that I have forgotten I ate. Along with my terrible eating I did not get in my usual evening walks as the rains have included thunder and lightning.
O.K. I'm over it and feeling mentally fit to embark on another phase. Saturday I went to "shop" for a cardio piece of equipment. I am partial to a treadmill but have heard good things about a gazelle from both this forum and my coworker who uses hers nightly. Knowing what the local sports store had from a previous visit I entered Sears for a look and comparison. They had treadmills marked down. Looked at a couple models of Proform...Purchased a 400E. Motorized incline and cross training poles were the selling features for me. Now the difficult part, getting it home. I drive a Saturn SW and was not sure it would fit. Was told I had a week to pick it up. Nice warehouse boy wheels it out and voila, it fit! BARELY between the wheel wells and tying down the hatch. Home now I figure I can handle it, he did. WRONG!!! I even have a home "dolly" to get it from the car to the house. CAN'T budge the box by myself. Get D to push from inside while I pull/guide from outside. Got it to the house and into the foyier...getting it out of the box was another calamity. D pushes from inside the box and I pull and guide again. Look up and all I see of my D is Bumm cheeks peeking over the top of the box. She's on her hands and knees inside. Sooo funny. Told her the box was big enough to pack and ship her, where did she want to go?
Now armed with tools and instructions I put this monster together. That was nearly as much work out as using it. I unearthed the weight bench, chest press bar and moved the dumbbell from bedroom to "WORKOUT ROOM". Yes I'm ready to rumble!! Sunday It was all put to good use. Did my usual 6mi at 4mph. also upper body weights. Will do lower body tonight.
I now know what I will be doing in the evenings while D is at her job. Yes she will be working evenings and Mom will learn to adjust. She will be signing up for classes at comm. college today. Mom is helping to push her into adulthood and still worrying. I tell my friend that "if she wasn't living here you wouldn't know to worry" about her daughter. I need to take my own advise!
Went to community theater production of "West Side Story", my absolute favorite musical. I knew 2 of the actors and was blown away by the performance. There were a few word changes as expected in this very conservative town, and the music/singing was a little slow in the beginning #. The actors in lead roles were wonderful and carried off their parts extremely well. A great performance!
Well need to get to work as I have been stealing time. My Computer Dr has not given me the diagnosis of my PC yet. So I will be updating at work when possible.
Wishing everyone Happy Days :D
Lee
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Posted: 17 July 2006 09:17 pm |
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Happy,:) Happy,:D Joy,:) Joy :D
D Called and is now enrolled and confirmed classes for fall semester. 5 days a week, 1/2 days that will allow her to handle the evening shift at work she wants. Will only be working 20 hrs a week being a student. AND I can afford my part of the tuition. Thank you Grants and Scholarships. Now to get over the cost of books in another month. I wanted her to get her derriere in there to get it done and so I would know what I need to do about $$$ Thank you God, things are working out well. A major weight lifted off my shoulders.
Just sharing a HAPPY moment:)
Lee
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Posted: 18 July 2006 04:50 pm |
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Good Morning all. Stealing time again...oh well. And yes I have things to do, I just don't want to. Checked my "Forums Watched" mail, and here I am.
Yesterday was a Good Day all around. Although Last night seemed weird for me. I know I have spent the past few months working on D to "get a job" & "get enrolled". But for some reason her absence in the house seemed different. She could have been out with her friends as well but because she was working...it felt different. Does anyone think "Empty Nest". Sort of but not completely alone as Mom is on the other side of the house doing her thing. We will be on opposite schedules as she will be working 4-12 for the first few weeks during training. When school starts it will be only 20hrs. I guess we will be emailing to keep in touch. Seems weird to email someone you live with just to find out whats going on in their life, instead of a face to face conversation. Thank you modern technology.
So, last night stopped at grocery for supplies, today will be vege stop. Got home, put turkey in the pot to boil for turkey and rice for D. Got changed and hopped on treadmill for 1 1/2 hr. Brought a book someone loaned me and had to lower the speed to 3.7 mph. The up and down movement made it impossible to keep my place. Glasses were useless at any speed as progressive lenses have such a small area of focus for reading, I'd give myself whiplash trying to keep it in focus. Will be looking at font size when choosing books to read while walking. Sweaty workout despite being in an air conditioned room, and by the vent.
Today is good so far but it's early. Brought veges to work to make a big salad for lunch and cut up for munching. Working at keeping on track, reading and posting.
Positive attitude and baby steps. One day at a time.
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CapeCoddess
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Posted: 19 July 2006 01:03 pm |
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I like to read while on the treadmill, too. I picked up a pair of those cheapo depot reading glasses with big round lenses at Job Lot and that helps. So does large font. Then I discovered books on tape from the library! *boink* Hello!
Speaking of which, guess I'd better hop on it...now that I'm a workin' girl. *grin*
CC
PS What a wonderful way the Universe has of easing you thru 'empty nest' syndrome and your d eventually moving out. Completely different schedules. Purrfect. It's a gift.
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Posted: 20 July 2006 05:17 pm |
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Another good day yesterday. Ate well, although due to running my mouth with a few coworkers I use 1/2 my lunch chatting, didn't make the big salad I planned. Munched cut veges and snack size cottage cheese. YES I was hungry :chew: for dinner. I usually have a SBD cereal bar then get the workout done. Last night, due to hunger I couldn't ignore I ate first, read a chapter, and got on the treadmill about 8:30. OH NO!! This put my evening schedule later and I was wound up and did not go to bed till 11:30. Late for me as 5:30 the alarm rudely wakes me up. Re-set the clock for 6 and laid there 'till D got home. Then crashed. Workout was much better though. As much as I like reading, Music is a better motivator for a better workout. "Dance to the Music" by Sly & the Family Stone is awesome at 4mph.
I feel like I have become the "Health Guru" at work. When people ask I am not shy about telling them it's food consumption and exercise that have produced this wonderful result. As I spent much of my waking hrs at work they know about my medical difficulties. I want someone to know if there are any adverse reactions. This week another coworker has been diagnosed 'borderline" diabetic and was given 3 mos to adjust her living. I have shared with her what I have as tools, and my experiences so far. Another asked how many fat grams are an acceptable amount per day. Googled that and found a formula, checked CPH, and boy was there a BIG difference. The 1st website was twice as much as the usda reported on this one. So I let her know and said figure out what works for you. Yesterday I got into a conversation with my boss about fats and cholesterol. Looked up and printed from the tutorial about fats. Thanks Peter! Your info stretches further than just your members. Knowing that people respect my opinion, instead of wondering how skinny I'm getting makes me feel inspired to do the right thing.
AND this wonderful result is sporting new jeans today, from the JR dept. Fits my Tiny Hiney better.
GTG HUGS TO ALL
Lee
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Posted: 20 July 2006 06:43 pm |
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Posted: 20 July 2006 08:44 pm |
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wooohooo...celebrate that booty!!!!:D
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Posted: 21 July 2006 02:08 am |
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Way to Go Personsmom!
I get lots of questions about what I'm doing, too. I'm more than happy to share the whole diet and exercise thing. I also share lots of tips and recipes I learned right here.
I'm not to tiny hiney stage yet. I think I'll always be curvy. I remember in high school when I weighed abot 120, that I still couldn't fit into junior sizes. I needed curvier clothes. I was around a size 6 or 8 back then. I don't even delude myself into thinking I could lose that much weight!
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Posted: 8 August 2006 12:55 am |
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Lee,
I was reading back a little in my diary, and came across the comment you made to me, about even on the bad days, when I didn't journal the specifics, that I should at least write down what I did eat. I found myself doing that on Saturday, when I had my 2 cheat meals.
Thank you! There is something about writing it all down that helps me keep it in perspective. I don't feel like I needed to track the specifics on a cheat day. That's half the fun of it, I don't have to read the labels and get the calculator out. But, I felt good following your suggestion of itemizing what went in my mouth anyway.
You haven't posted for a while. Is everything going OK?
Pat (Hisgal)
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personsmom
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Posted: 10 August 2006 07:34 pm |
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Thank you Pat for caring. That makes me feel good to know something that helps me has helped someone else. Things are O.K. here. I've not been "good" and I Have packed  a few back on . The last 2 days I've been really working to get back on track. Better choices and using that new treadmill like I should be doing.
I have not posted much due to my "Mood" and my home computer was fried by lightning a while back. I've been lurking, reading, & small posts when I can at work. I will need to clean my keyboard after lunch today. Eating and typing leaves the keyboard messy. Especially since I'm eating grilled chicken with my fingers.
Need to REALLY work on getting back on track. I've been lazy and eating what's convenient   and not necessarily healthy  . I need to cut  it out and behave. Small successes lead to bigger ones. Yesterday and today so far are good. I am planning my treadmill walk/run tonight. Maybe I need to take my own advis and journal no matter what. HMMMM
Lee
Peter... Love all the new emoticons you've added
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personsmom
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Posted: 10 January 2008 06:26 pm |
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Hello All. I return hanging my head in shame. Looked for my journal and found it on page 7. Yes it's been that long. I will wage the war on the pounds again. Although not comming near my highest I will be working on the 25 I need to loose. Can anyone say yo-yo? I have been reading my "forums watched" emails for the past few months.(thank you) Getting back on the wagon with the "begining of the year" dieters. I have kept my health "numbers" in check, just tooo much food & no exercise was happening. So I say welcome to all the "newbies" and hello to the "regular" posters who have been reminders of how wonderful this site it. Peter....considered a "returning member" designation? I have also noticed many names from the past returning. We've come back home.
Have made a commitment to myself to get back on the treadmill daily and have been tracking my foods. Really looking at them and not just writing them down. Although my Chol. and Sugar #'s are O.K. my BP has been up far too long. Looking at the sodium consumption and have determined packaged foods = not good. Even Lean Cuisine without pasta/rice meals are 6-700. When you're working to keep it under 2000 that's a big chunk.
Have to go as I'm stealing company time AND it's almost break time/time to walk. Will be comming by more often. Thanks to all who have posted, us lurkers appreciate you
Lee
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