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Sassykat
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Posted: 4 June 2009 08:58 pm |
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I use to think I had problems with hypoglycemia and really it was dangerously low at times I would check it with one of those blood sugar meters. It still stays pretty low compared to others, but I had aweful symptoms before when it would go low. I would get dizzy, couldn't think clearly and felt weak and trembly.
Because of that I had serious doubts about my ability to do the ADD, but the ADD and especially the days of fasting improved my symptoms of low blood sugar. On the days I did eat I had plenty of protein and the night before fasting I did not usually eat a lot of sugar. Then the next day when I woke up I would have coffee in the morning and water the rest of the day. Once in a while I got a mild headache, but I never felt shaky or weak. And now after some reading I think the headache could have even been attributed to the fact that fasting detoxes your body. I'm glad you're posting about this Pat. Our society is definitely unnecessarily fearful of going without food for any length of time.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 4 June 2009 09:10 pm |
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Cindy, I just copied a part of somethings I wanted to remember..........the first one was from the link I posted..........the last one was from the link trimb posted.
After a few faltering days..........I think TTOM has finally arrived, which explains why I couldn't hardly get my rings on the morning after a fasting day (usually when I drink that much water and coffee, I don't feel like I'm carrying water weight). I don't think you want me to weigh-in for you. Unless you think that seeing "170 something" on the scale would scare the begeebers out of you, and really get you following plan to a T!  On the other hand, I'd be outta this world to see "130 something" on my scale! 
Sassy, that's interesting! Of course, it sounds like IF or ADD improves so many things in our bodies, I guess it shouldn't surprise me. I've said it many times, but I am just amazed at how my allergies improved. I'd just hate to have to go back on allergy meds, just because I changed my WOE.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 4 June 2009 09:18 pm |
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I just wanted to note, that it was on April 22.............at my last highest weight of 189.4, that I turned all this over to God.............and whether I've been posting it here or not, I have been keeping in prayer............for strength and of giving thanks. And it's been in that time frame that I've lost the 10.4 lbs!
Philippians 4:13
" I can do all things through Christ, which strengthens me"
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cportwine
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Posted: 5 June 2009 03:32 am |
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Sassykat wrote: I'm glad you're posting about this Pat. Our society is definitely unnecessarily fearful of going without food for any length of time.
I totally agree with you. The minute you say you are fasting, people freak out. But, as it states, pretty much everywhere you read, fasting is good for you. Even if it's just for one day. It has many benefits.
After reading Pat's link, I was convinced that a fast was in order for me. Unfortunately it only lasted until it was time for breakfast.
So, maybe some day I can benefit from a fast. I just don't think it will be for awhile.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 5 June 2009 04:11 am |
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Actually, as it pointed out in one of the parts of that article..........we all fast overnight when we sleep (unless we are up snitching in the middle of the night)..........it is a long enough time to deplete our liver of glycogen.......and then the body breaks down proteins to use amino acids for fuel..........after that, it starts burning fat for fuel.
BTW...........I tripped and almost fell down the stairs at work today. The reason? My pants are getting loose enough that they've gotten longer, and got in my way! Yessss! I tried on my size 12 Docker's tonight, and I can get them on, but they are a bit tight to wear to work. However, my size 14 Lee's are now plenty roomy........before they were too tight to get zipped. I even found a pair of capri's that fit........I need to dig a bit deeper in the box, and see what else I can find!
Cindy, actually with fasting, I think it's something that you need to work your way into. I can now do it with very little thought or effort (as long as it's not TTOM or I'm not coming down off of a 2 day carb high). Remember, I did it after about a month of doing down days, and generally getting used to eating less calories. I used to be one of those that ate every couple of hours. I found myself obsessing about food, and what I was going to eat next. I am much happier and more in control now, than I was when I ate all the time.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 5 June 2009 03:38 pm |
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I got a newsletter on fat burning tips, in my personal email, from Tom Venuto who wrote the e-book "Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle"
I want to share it here..........and also have it here for my personal reference.
Here are the lists of foods I choose to achieve these three outcomes. This eating
plan is not difficult to stick with at all, by the way. I enjoy eating like this and
it feels almost weird not to eat like this after doing it for so long.
Remember, habits work in both directions, and as motivational speaker
Jim Rohn has said, "Bad habits are easy to form and hard to live with and good
habits are hard to form but easy to live with."
These are listed in the order I frequently consume them. So for example, if
oatmeal is on the top of the list, it means that is the food I am most likely
to eat every single day.
My 10 top natural starchy carb and whole grains
1. Oatmeal (old fashioned)
2. Yams
3. Brown rice (a favorite is basmati, a long grain aromatic rice)
4. Sweet potatoes (almost same as yams)
5. Multi grain hot cereal (mix or barley, oats, rye. titricale and a few others)
6. White potatoes
7. 100% whole wheat bread
8. 100% whole wheat pasta
9. Beans (great for healthy chili recipes)
10. Cream of rice hot cereal
My Top 10 top vegetables
1. Broccoli
2. Asparagus
3. Spinach
4. Salad greens
5. Tomatoes
6. Peppers (green, red or yellow)
7. Onions
8. Mushrooms
9. Cucumbers
10. Zucchini
My top 10 lean proteins
1. Egg whites (whole eggs in limited quantities)
2. Whey or Casein protein (protein powder supplements)
3. Chicken Breast
4. Salmon (wild Alaskan)
5. Turkey Breast
6. Top round steak (grass fed beef)
7. Flank Steak (grass fed beef)
8. Lean Ground Turkey
9. Bison/Buffalo
10. Trout
My top 10 fruits
1. Grapefruit
2. Apples
3. Blueberries
4. Canteloupe
5. Oranges
6. Bananas
7. Peaches
8. Grapes
9. Strawberries
10. Pineapple
Note: I DO include healthy fats as well, such as walnuts, almonds, extra virgin
olive oil, flaxseeds, flaxseed oil (supplement - not to cook with), avocado
and a few others.
Also, I do eat dairy products and have nothing against them, nor am I lactose
intolerant. I simply don't eat as much dairy as the rest of the stuff on my lists.
When I eat dairy, its usually skim milk, low or non fat cottage cheese, low or
non fat yogurt and low or non fat cheese (great for omelettes).
Last but not least, I usually follow a compliance rate of about 95%, which
means I take two or three meals per week of whatever I want - stuff that is
NOT on these lists - like pizza, sushi, big fatty restaurant steaks, etc -
whatever I want (contrary to the persistent rumors, I'm not some cyborg
or "food neurotic" that never enjoys a good restaurant meal...
believe me - I DO!)
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MichelleP
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Posted: 5 June 2009 04:02 pm |
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That's a great list of foods to live by and thanks for sharing it here.
Also I just wanted to comment on your size 14 jeans getting loose. WOOHOO!! Yea, it's fabulous when your pants are getting too big. It's such a great feeling. I also have a box of too small clothes from eons ago. It's awesome when you can pull something out of that box and it fits again. Progress is happening.
I've found that my size 14 jeans are too big now and I love it. I've wanted to buy some new jeans but I don't plan on staying in the next size for very long so I've held off on buying NEW. I did however visit a local thrift store this week and picked up a couple pair of size 12 jeans and they fit good. I spent a whole $8 on two pair of jeans. So now I'm planning on getting all my jeans from the thrift stores until I reach my goal weight. At which point I will go totally ballistic buying brand new clothes for my brand new body. OMG I may even wear a bikini again one day.... when that day comes I will surely have to pinch myself.
Keep up the good work. We are doing this and getting there 1 pound at a time. Have a fabulous weekend!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 5 June 2009 06:15 pm |
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Hi Michelle! I just posted in your diary, then noticed that you'd posted here earlier! I was so happy this morning to wear the new Lee casual pants I had laying around. I'd gotten 2 pair last Feb. when we visited an outlet mall in Iowa........I paid 4.99 a pair! The last time I tried them on, I had to inhale, suck it in, and still could barely get them buttoned!  Now that I've worn them for a 1/2 day, they are almost feeling loose! Better wear these 2 pair a lot, or I'll be outta them soon! (I hope! )
Oh I remember you writing about shapes in your diary..........I am so definitely a pear! I wish these thunder thighs would just go away! Makes it so much harder to find a pair of jeans or dress pants that fit right!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 5 June 2009 11:06 pm |
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Friday, June 5.................a DD...........now a WF, I guess
I decided to vaccuum out my car after my walk, instead of running to the grocery store to get a bag of cole slaw mix for my lunch. So, I had a 16 oz Sustain (sports drink mix-30 calories) instead, and actually just finished now at 5:00. So, the hubs is suppose to golf tonight with the group at church. I think I'll just make this a WF day, stop for a few groceries (don't cha love doing that when you haven't  eaten?) and go play in my flower beds  when I get home. It's lovely  in the low 70's right now.........and tomorrow they are predicting mid-50's and rain   most of the day 
Have a nice weekend everyone!
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Beth
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Posted: 6 June 2009 11:58 am |
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Congratulations on the 10# loss!
I agree, seeing 130 on the scales would definitely make me do the happy dance.
I'm glad things are going well for you. Take care.
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Scoobees
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Posted: 6 June 2009 09:05 pm |
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Hey Pat - hope you're having a great weekend! I wanted to say congrats on your weight loss  AND your ever-loosening pants! You are totally inspiring me!
Also, thank you for taking the time to post so much great info!!!! It's making me take another look at my ADD book. I never did finish it the first time. And I copied down your list of Tom Venuto's top 10 foods and put it on my fridge. Nice to have handy!
Again, thanks for taking the time to put all this here for us to share! I really appreciate it.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 7 June 2009 02:21 am |
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Hi Beth! Hi Scoobs!
Saturday, June 6...................177.6 lbs! Whoooo Hoooo!
And I am still cramping like crazy! Can't believe the scale went down during TTOM! NOt eating very good foods today.........lots of carbs. That's OK.........it's how I get it back under control on Monday. The weekends are for me, as long as they are not too sugary or fatty. Got Grad parties tomorrow.........will skip the cake, and eat the fruits and veggies! See you all on Monday!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 8 June 2009 05:54 pm |
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What a weekend! Got so much glorious rain! Yesssss! We needed it so badly.....guess you did send it my way, Sassykat! Thanks!
Got through the grad parties OK..........first one served spaghetti and I took a very small serving, with 1/2 plate of fruit and a lettuce salad. The second one on Sunday, I took a small shredded pork sandwich on cocktail size wheat bun, fresh fruit, small pasta salad and a York peppermint pattie.
I ate a lot of starchy carbs on Saturday though. 100% whole wheat bagels, wheat buns, 100% whole grain Wheat Thins............then the not so good ones......potato chips, tortilla chips..........and 2 meals of grilled ground beef! And I had one piece of leftover rhubarb dessert..........the 350 calorie one! 
Oh well, I do not count calories on the weekends, and use it to make up the average to maintenance calories for the week. I should have had more veggies though........green ones, that is. Had vegetarian baked beans for the side for both meals on Saturday.
April 22..............................189.4 lbs
April 25..............................184.4 lbs
May 2 ................................183.0 lbs
May 9.................................181.9 lbs.
May 16...............................182.2 lbs (TTOM)
May 23...............................180.0 lbs.
May 30...............................179.0 lbs.
June 6................................177.6 lbs. (TTOM)
So, today is Monday, June 8th.................a DD
I'm debating whether I want to do a WF today or not. It's almost noon, and I haven't had anything to eat yet. Will see if I have time to pick up some cole slaw mix or not over my break.
I made another chiro appt for Tuesday afternoon. That way I can hit CURVES today and tomorrow, and go get adjusted after my workout. Lifting those boxes last Thursday was too soon after the last adjustment........I have to be really careful the first day or even two. Then the trip down the steps didn't help......that gave me instant headache, and turning my head at grad parties yesterday just irritated it. Today the Advil isn't touching it..........so best go get it fixed! Can't wait for the relief!
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cportwine
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Posted: 8 June 2009 07:16 pm |
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Hisgal wrote:
Cindy, actually with fasting, I think it's something that you need to work your way into. I can now do it with very little thought or effort (as long as it's not TTOM or I'm not coming down off of a 2 day carb high). Remember, I did it after about a month of doing down days, and generally getting used to eating less calories. I used to be one of those that ate every couple of hours. I found myself obsessing about food, and what I was going to eat next. I am much happier and more in control now, than I was when I ate all the time.
I totally agree with that. When I am doing my best at dieting, I am not worrying about food and stuff. I do better when I am not thinking about it also. That is why I try not to plan out meals and stuff. I start getting a little nuts and end up over eating. I am going to try this week to get some low calories days in. I think it would help me jump start my dieting once again. I don't know if I can do it or not. But, I am going to try... I just need to get food off of the brain for awhile and focus on something else. Maybe it's time to pick up an old hobby or something.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 8 June 2009 09:59 pm |
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Cindy, even if you don't do real "down days" of less than 500 calories..........keeping some days lower, mixed with the higher days, should keep your body guessing what's going on, and make it release that fat! And it should help reduce your total weekly calories average.
So, time for accounting for the food..................
CURVES granola bar (90)........free at CURVES today...........not bad 2 gr protein & 5 gr. fiber......3.5 gr fat of which 1 gr is saturated
1/2 bag cole slaw mix (50), 2 Tbsp lf drsg (70), 1/2 c. fresh pineapple (37)
2 serv. asparagus stir-fry (180)
Total: 427 calories
EXERCISE: CURVES, the stretching circuit
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Scoobees
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Posted: 9 June 2009 05:13 pm |
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Those Curves bars are pretty tasty!
I have a question for you on the ADD. On page 156 in his book, Dr. Johnson mentions that intense physical activity affects your DD calorie requirement and the possibility of 'adding back' the calories you burned (provided you're being honest with how many you actually burned). How do you feel about that?
I'm a little hesitant to start playing with numbers, and plan to save my more 'intense' workouts for UDs anyway. But for example, yesterday I ate 556 calores and burned 225 in my elliptical workout. After reading that part in the book, I considered eating a bit more to 'make up' for that, but then thought that would just get me into trouble; another excuse to eat more.
Anyway, let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks!!!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 9 June 2009 05:35 pm |
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Hmmmmmm..............I guess I never figure that my workouts are "intense" enough to bother with that. I give my all at CURVES, but it's only for 30 minutes........and sometimes my walks really get the heart beating and my breathing fast........but again, usually never for more than 35-45 minutes. I've never adjusted the number.
The forum I joined where there are a bunch of ADD'ers, they stress that the secret to weight loss with ADD isn't as much the UD calories as it is to keep the DD calories below 500. It's been a while now since I read the book..........do you remember that being in there? Also, remember Dr. Johnson really advocates eating the right foods on your UD's as well...........and only eating until satisfied. They aren't an excuse to pig out  Although I must admit, I have enough to eat on weekends But, I can't remember the last time I felt stuffed or even guilty for overeating. The year on ADD has really helped me with my relationship with food. I'm not obsessed with it anymore....and I never feel starved........
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Scoobees
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Posted: 9 June 2009 07:55 pm |
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Thanks for such a quick reply! I think I won't bother with it either. The example he gives in the book is a slow 20 min jog for a mile on your DD that burns 100 calories - and allowing yourself to add another 100 cal to your day. I don't think I want to get into playing 'a game' with burning 'x' calories and eating them back. I know myself very well and I could get into some serious trouble eating calories back and back and...
And yes, Dr. Johnson does stress many times about the overall importance being on the DD calories, not necessarily the UDs. But obviously not using your UD as a free pass to pig out. Apparently if you want something you can have it on an UD (which makes you feel better on your DDs ) but you still have to eat healthy foods and within reason. And he definitely says just until satisfied...and you don't have to eat ALL your calories on UD...etc.
All I can say is I really hope I can obtain the mindset you've adopted someday and can say I no longer obsess over food!!! 
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cportwine
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Posted: 9 June 2009 09:54 pm |
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Pat, you are my hero right now. Everytime I think I need to go and pig out. I think about how well you are doing and then I stop myself. At least it's working for me today. I love reading about your ud and dd. It's inspiring!
I think to that I need to start reading my eat to live book again. Maybe get me in a better frame of mind about what kinds of foods I am eating. I am spending way to much time thinking about all the foods I can't have instead of all the wonderful foods that are healthy for me that I can eat. I think that is why I like to read your diary and how you talk about your relationship with food. That's really what it is all about. How we use food to make ourselves feel better or whatever the issue. I think once we find out what those issues are is when we can be healthy and not obsess about food.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 9 June 2009 10:19 pm |
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Cindy and Scoobs...........it still amazes me most days, when I don't have this obsession about what food I can put in my mouth next..............and what should it be?
I need to write today's food down..........even though it's an UD.......and see where I am. It definitely helps with control! Today's a weird day food-wise.......probably won't be anybody's inspiration today. I went to CURVES about 11:45.......cause I was going to the chiro this afternoon. So, I didn't have time to eat before CURVES, and I didn't have enough time after I got back to the office to eat. So, after I left for the chiro, I stopped at our house and grabbed an EAS shake..........then stopped again on the way back to work, and grabbed some almonds and a fiber bar. Weird day! I'm staying late tonight, being I was gone so long to the chiro (my daughter had an appt right after me, so I took some extra time, and took the kids to the park while she got adjusted.....I got me some "grandma time"   )
I was kind of worried about that "grandma time" though, as I didn't want to lift, turn or carry and pop some bone right back out of adjustment! But I should have known God would take care of it..........Haley feel asleep on the way to the chiro, so we just switched vehicles and I took her car to the park, and she brought mine over when she was done.........and Haley woke up just as I was heading back to work, so I got a little 'grandma time' with her too! Without having to do any lifting!
So now I'm back at the office with 2 ice packs on........my neck and my low back......and moving carefully. No more tripping down the steps!
Tuesday, June 9..............an UD
Breakfast: 2 lt egg muffins w/cheese (410)
Snack: small banana (92)
Lunch: EAS protein shake (110), 1 serv almonds (170), 1 Fiber bar (130)
Snack: 1/2 bag cole slaw mix (50), 2 Tbsp lf drsg (70), 1/2 c. pineapple (37), 1/4 c. blueberries (21)
Dinner: salmon (100), 3 serv. mixed veggies (150), 100% whole wheat bagel (220), 2 Tbsp. whipped cream cheese (70)
Total: 1630 calories
EXERCISE: CURVES, stretching circuit, 30 minute walk around park while grandkids are playing
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Hisgal
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Posted: 10 June 2009 11:57 pm |
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Well, not a lot to write about today...............it's Wed. June 10 and a WF day for me.
Coffee-black, lots of water, 16 oz. Sustain (30)
EXERCISE: 2 miles walking on the park path
I will try to do my usual peek at the scale tomorrow morning.........hope there's a on my face in the morning!
Time to go home from work!
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Scoobees
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Posted: 11 June 2009 04:19 am |
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Hisgal wrote: I will try to do my usual peek at the scale tomorrow morning.........hope there's a on my face in the morning!
Good luck Hisgal! Hope your sneak peek gives you that !!!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 11 June 2009 05:12 pm |
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I'm smiling .......................about the scale
About work.............I'm not  totally insane today!
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NurseBetty
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Posted: 11 June 2009 07:42 pm |
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| thanks for the word about the work out videos, I'll have to take a look around the web and see what I can find!
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Scoobees
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Posted: 11 June 2009 08:23 pm |
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Hisgal wrote: I'm smiling .......................about the scale
About work.............I'm not totally insane today!
Glad to hear you're smiling about the scale ; sorry about the insane day at work.
I have to admit I peeked today too; also !!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 12 June 2009 12:13 am |
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Whew, Scoobs.........what a day! Glad I'm back home, but now I'm trying to gobble up dinner, before our insurance agent arrives, to go over our policies with us.
Gotta get my calories down, even if it's an UD!
Breakfast: 2 lt egg muffins w/cheese (410), 2 c. green tea
Snack: McD's vanilla cone (150)
Lunch: 1/2 bag cole slaw mix (50), 2 Tbsp s/s drsg (194)
Snack: 1 serv. 100% whole grain Wheat Thins (140), 1 serv. hummus (50)
Dinner: Schwan's frozen turkey/veggie dinner (220), 2 serv Schwan's whole grain bread (240), 1 Tbsp ICBINB light (50)
Snack: Unforgettables bar (140), 3/4 c. pineapple (57)
Total: 1701
EXERCISE: 2 miles walking
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 12 June 2009 07:48 am |
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| Hi Pat! I just wanted to check in and whooo weeee you have been steadily marching downward with that weight loss. Wow! Congratulations. You reminded me of how much better I do when I simply track calories faithfully every day. I gotta get back doing that tomorrow.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 12 June 2009 02:35 pm |
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Thanks, Mol! It seems to be the only way I can do it! But, I need the strength to stick with it and stay on plan. Lot of prayer been going on here for the last 6-7 weeks, and it's showing! You all know, He's my strength.......gets me through every moment of every day!
Today is a DD..............and I thought of doing a WF, but my wonderful hubs stopped at Sam's Club a couple of days ago and picked up cantaloupe, blueberries, strawberries and pineapple! It's going to be a good weekend!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 12 June 2009 08:41 pm |
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Friday, June 12.................a DD
2 c. green tea, 1/2 bag cole slaw mix (50), 2 Tbsp lf drsg (70), 1 c. blueberries (83)
Total: 203
EXERCISE: walked 2 miles
My SIL called today, and invited me to stop by and visit. This is the one who is in the process of a divorce..........has moved into an apartment.............and is house sitting a million dollar house this weekend! And the people said she could have friends over! There is wine in the frig!
The challenges of a DD!  ...............................
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Scoobees
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Posted: 13 June 2009 12:19 am |
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First, that list of fruit has made me drool , second - million dollar house sitting???? Where can I get a job like that??
Be careful of the !! Have a wonderful weekend!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 13 June 2009 02:09 am |
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Thank you for all the help you gave me in my diary. You've been such a great, caring and comforting friend. God's love shines through you so clearly I can see it!
Thank you for your prayers. I wrote something to you in my diary.
Hope you have a great weekend!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 15 June 2009 04:05 pm |
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Scoobs and Sassy..............I'll be back later..............I hope! Wild day at work
April 22..............................189.4 lbs
April 25..............................184.4 lbs
May 2 ................................183.0 lbs
May 9.................................181.9 lbs.
May 16...............................182.2 lbs (TTOM)
May 23...............................180.0 lbs.
May 30...............................179.0 lbs.
June 6................................177.6 lbs. (TTOM)
June 13..............................175.8 lbs.
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Scoobees
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Posted: 15 June 2009 05:15 pm |
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Hisgal wrote: June 13..............................175.8 lbs.
Wow! Nice job Hisgal! You're tearing through those 170s!!!   
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Hisgal
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Posted: 16 June 2009 03:45 pm |
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Sorry! I couldn't get back on yesterday. Just want to check in before this day gets just as crazy...........
I was up until 2:00 a.m. sorting family pictures that I want to use for a Memory Disk DVD, for my dad's 85th birthday party, that we are having at our house on Saturday. I probably won't be online too much before then. This old body, which will be older in a few weeks, just can't exist on 4 hrs. sleep! I need to get to my coffee 
So, yesterday, June 15th..............a DD
4 oz. lt. yogurt (70), EAS protein shake (110), 1/2 bag cole slaw mix (50), 2 Tbsp. s/s drsg (194), 5-6 cherry nibs (50)
TOTAL: 474 calories
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Hisgal
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Posted: 16 June 2009 11:20 pm |
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Well, another busy day..............but it's an UD! Yay! Tuesday, June 16th.......2 years ago today, I was partying at our son's wedding. Man, those years go fast........he's married 2 years already..........one daughter is married 5 years..........and the other daughter is married almost 11 years! And we celebrate 34 years in August! Whew! The years fly by............like Thursday my dad turns 85 years old!
So, that's part of what is keeping me so busy.........getting ready for his party, that's at our house on Saturday. We were busy/gone most of the weekend.........finally got home at 3:30 on Sunday afternoon, thinking we were going to get some cleaning/party prep things done.........and we had visitors or phone calls until after 7:00 p.m.! Just one after another........like we had a stop sign out at the end of our driveway! We ended up working outside until 10:15, under the lights...........finally ate dinner around 11:00 p.m. thanks to a Papa Murphy's Hawaiian De-Lite that I had bought on sale and tossed in the freezer.
Last night, when I finally got home from work..........I weeded all my flower beds. The hubs ran to my aunt & uncles, about 40 minutes away to get a bunch of pictures for me, that she'd found..........for the Memories DVD we are doing for this weekend. Then he burned some brush, tilled the garden, and then we worked on cleaning garage until almost 9:00. Our daughter from CO called (being we worked so late on Sunday night that we didn't return her call that night)........and then I made dinner (my salad ) around 10:00. Then I started working on organizing all those pics I've been collecting for the DVD.........until 2:00 a.m.! Needless to say, I am drinking coffee today!
Well, I'm heading to Wal-Mart after I leave work tonight, to get all those pics scanned onto a disk..........to make it easier for our son to make the DVD for us. Have to stop at the SIL's for some CD's to use on it.........then home to ice and rest. I went back to the chiro today.......something just didn't feel right after last week's visit. One rib was out of place yet from my fall down the steps.......I hope it will all be better now.
Well, better get the food recorded, before I forget what I all put in my mouth on this UD!
Breakfast: 2 lt egg muffins w/cheese (410), 2 C. green tea
Snack: McD's vanilla cone (150), 1 serv almonds (170)..........to tide me over, after CURVES, the chiro, and taking work deposits to the bank
Lunch: (around 4:00) 1/2 bag cole slaw mix (50), 2 Tbsp drsg (194), 1 C. pineapple (76), 9 strawberries (18)
Dinner: Schwan's sweet & sour chicken dinner (360) whole wheat bagel (170), ICBINB light (50), strawberry rhubarb spread (35)
TOTAL: 1683
EXERCISE: CURVES, the stretching circuit at CURVES
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Posted: 17 June 2009 04:46 am |
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Once again I am exhausted by reading how busy you are! You certainly have a lot going on! That's a good thing you went back to the chiro - hopefully that rib will stay in place this time!
And another thing...don't forget to slow down and breathe!!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 17 June 2009 05:22 am |
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Scoobs.............me too! I suppose I was a bit crazy to take all this on, but well.....you only have your father turn 85  once! My mom died of cancer at the age of 62........and my maternal grandmother died of cancer at the age of 52. Both paternal grandparents were gone long before they hit 70.
However this DVD stuff is driving me crazy by itself! I was at Wal-Mart for about 3 hours tonight, trying to get all those old photos scanned onto a disk. I had to leave, because the photo dept. closed...........and I still have photos to scan! I guess I'll have to go into work early tomorrow, and take a long break about 9:30, and go finish scanning them. Our son is coming home early tomorrow to work on the DVD......then he is going to help the hubs put the new TV antenna up on top of a tower (yeah, best to do that when I'm not around to go gray)........then he's got softball at night.
All that said..............I can't wait to see the DVD when it's done. I've gotten a hodge podge of pictures of my parents when they were younger..........and of me and my 4 brothers when we were younger. It will be great to get them on a more permanent media, that I can copy and give to each of my brothers.
Slow down and breathe? I can do better than that.........I've been praying like crazy for God's peace and strength! We went to an auction on Saturday, where we bought a vehicle for me. My car is needing help...........and I hate to put too much into a 12 year old vehicle. So we spent my car fund, and part of our savings, and our tucked away Christmas money, and a bit of cash that the hubs had tucked away...........and I've got a mini-van. My car gave me grief last winter, trying to get out of our long, steep driveway, that drifts in a bit too easily.........so the hubs talked me into one. That's why we were gone most of Saturday......to the auction........and after that, to a nearby major city where we went shopping for groceries and supplies for the party on Saturday. We do need to get new tires for it, and replace a part on the steering (that's making noise, but mechanically not needing to be replaced)........and there is some problem with the radio display/CD player. Haven't checked out the DVD player or MP3 player yet. Gotta get through this party before we work any more on getting ready for the trip to CO.......including the vehicle.
OK.............this old lady can't get by on 4 hrs sleep..........so I'm off to bed to try to get a full night tonight.
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Posted: 17 June 2009 10:44 pm |
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Wednesday, June 17.................a WF day
water, coffee-black, 16 oz. Sustain (30)
Leaving work a bit early...........taking the youngest one to the vet, for her second shot (they like to give them separately).
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Hisgal
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Posted: 18 June 2009 10:00 pm |
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Oh man...................I need to figure out how to stop time!
Wednesday finished up as you see it above.
Thursday, June 18th..........my dad's 85th birthday today! ..............and an UD
2 lt. egg muffins w/cheese (410), 2 C. green tea
McD's vanilla cone (150)
1/2 bag cole slaw mix (50), 2 Tbsp drsg (194)
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Hisgal
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Posted: 22 June 2009 10:23 pm |
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I see I didn't finish posting my Thursday totals............I'm thinking it was around 1400? I think I finally grabbed a can of soup that night around 10-11:00..........it's been a crazy world to live in.
I did do a DD on Friday, but don't remember how many calories or if I even counted them officially. I think it was under 300, with a couple of snitches of pork loin roast, while I was shredding it.
April 22..............................189.4 lbs
April 25..............................184.4 lbs
May 2 ................................183.0 lbs
May 9.................................181.9 lbs.
May 16...............................182.2 lbs (TTOM)
May 23...............................180.0 lbs.
May 30...............................179.0 lbs.
June 6................................177.6 lbs. (TTOM)
June 13..............................175.8 lbs.
June 20..............................174.8 lbs.
If I work late, and print some reports, I'll come back and write a bit more.
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Hisgal
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Posted: 22 June 2009 10:28 pm |
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Monday, June 22..................a DD
2 c. mixed veggies (200), 2.5 serv. cauliflower (63), 2 serv. veg/rice soup (120)
Total: 383 calories
EXERCISE: CURVES circuit and the stretching circuit.............mid 90's today with a 67 dewpoint...........not walking!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 23 June 2009 08:12 pm |
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OK, so made it to Tuesday, June 23..................an UD
Breakfast: 2 lt. egg muffins w/cheese (410), 2 c. green tea
Snack: 5.5 oz. raw cauliflower (40), 1 c. fresh pineapple (76)
Lunch: McD's vanilla cone (150), 2 C. veggies (200), raw cauliflower (43)
Snack: Fiber bar (120)
Dinner: Schwan' s turkey veggie dinner (220), 2 serv whole grain bread (240) ICBINB light (50)
Total: 1549
EXERCISE: CURVES circuit, and the stretching circuit
I can't believe we are leaving for CO in just 2 days! I am so mentally ready to go! And so physically not ready to go.............
The weekend was unbelieveable! By Sunday night I was totally exhausted!
I rushed home from work on Thursday, and jumped on the riding mower (after I sorted and started laundry).......they were still predicting rain, and we had to have that mowed before the party on Saturday. The hubs got home from his meeting at 9:30 and took over for me..........yes I had the lights on, on the rider 
Friday was a crazy ADHD cleaning day...........you know you just jump from one thing to another, because you think of it when you are in an area doing something else, but it seems like nothing is getting done! And we had people stop in and so many phone calls! It was very stressful Every night last week was a late one, at least late according to my standards..........somewhere between midnight and 1:00..........then up early again, to start over.
The actual party on Saturday went well............there were somewhere over a 100 people at our house, but don't know an exact count. My dad was very excited about the party and seeing all the people that stopped in. We got pretty close on the food..........mostly just a bit of fruit leftover.
So, Sunday after church I had a nap planned. On the invite to the hubs family to come on Father's Day..........I said come any time after 2:00 and we would eat around 5:30. Well, one of my SIL's didn't read the invite and came for lunch.....I got a 15 minute nap! I was so out of it!  
We got cleaned up after the second party around 11:00 p.m. Sunday night.....needless to say, even pouring coffee down my throat at work on Monday, barely kept me awake! I did get to bed by 10:30 last night, so today is much better!
We still have a lot to do before we leave Thursday afternoon...........at work, and at home. Not sure how it's all getting done, especially the 8 hrs of lawn mowing! The hubs is taking a class this week.............Monday-Wednesday from 7:00-3:30, and promised to pour some cement for a neighbor. So, he didn't get home last night until about 9:30. With this heat, the cement should dry fast tonight (he's got the truck ordered for 4:30) so he shouldn't be too late over there troweling it.
I didn't think my "to do" list looked too bad..........but I keep adding to it, so it gets longer instead of shorter! Oh well, time is flying by, and soon we will be on our way, and I'll get to see my other daughter again (it's been over 6 months now) and spend the week with my grandkids. We are coming home through SD, and showing the grandkids Mt. Rushmore..........that is so breath-taking! I hope they are old enough to be impressed? The boys should be
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Posted: 23 June 2009 10:43 pm |
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Wow! I'm wore out just from reading through your diary! How do you stay sane? I would be so overwhelmed. Sounds like you're still alive, so that's good.
I'm happy that you have a new vehicle. Are you driving to CO in it? 
How long is your trip for? When are you coming back?
Sounds like a ton of fun! I hope you have a wonderful trip! If you don't have time to post until you get back, I understand. Just enjoy yourself.
Oh! And congrats on your weightloss! Awesome!
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Posted: 23 June 2009 11:57 pm |
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| Like Sassy said, I'm worn out just by reading about your weekend! I am so glad things went well - and that your Dad was excited about his party! Now if you could just rest up before your trip? Yeah, right!!! I hope you have a great time! Last edited on 24 June 2009 03:26 am by Scoobees
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Hisgal
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Posted: 24 June 2009 01:21 am |
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So if you two get tired just hearing about a small part of it..........you should have lived it! I am still yawning as I sit here, waiting to finish up printing this report! Coffee lots of coffee straight and black! Really, I'm not nearly as worn out as I was yesterday.........sleep does amazing things. It's just that as I get older, I take longer to catch up on the missed sleep But it was so worth it to see my dad........he's been cantankerous and crabby lately, and this was definitely a good thing for him..........worth every second of work and loss of sleep!
It will still be a couple of busy days...........I got a few of the important "vacation" things done today, while printing reports.......like stopping the mail, stopping the paper, getting insurance on the new van, getting an appt for the new tires on the van. I just hope the hubs was able to take time to stop at the dealer and get the keys, so we can pick it up later tonight........so I can make it to my tire appt tomorrow. Thank goodness there is a tire shop down the street from the office, so I can just drop it off early and walk to work.
Yes, Sassy we did get a new vehicle..........well new to us anyway. The hubs van already has over 140,000 miles on it, and should have a few things done before it would go on a long trip. My old car (a '97 Buick) has many needs.......some a bit expensive. So we decided to start looking for a different vehicle.......which we've been doing for months now. I started praying about it quite a while back......hoping that if we were to get one, it would be before the CO trip. Well, a couple of weeks ago the hubs saw a Montanna on an auction about 10-12 miles from our place. He pointed out that several times last year, when he wasn't working, I had to take his van to work, because my car didn't have enough clearance to make it through the snow in our driveway......I got stuck! So, we checked my "car fund" which I put money into each month (I get paid a car allowance, because I have to do the errands at work)..........and the other savings account (that 1/2 day I work at another office doing his books).........and the Christmas money we'd been saving up for years..........and the hubs had a bit of a cash stash from odd jobs. We added it up, and decided what we could realistically spend on a different vehicle. I sat in the car, during the auction, working on coding bills for work, that I hadn't had time to do that Friday...........and praying as I went along. I asked God to make it very clear to us, if we should have this van.......that if we were to have it, that we'd get the bid lower than what we were prepared to go..........and that if it was not suppose to be ours, that it would go for a price that was way out of our range. Then I walked back to the auction area, just before it was to get sold........my knees just shook! I was so nervous about spending this money.........which would be our back-up cash, if the hubs didn't get back to work for a long time.........and yet very calm and at peace. I think the knees shook because of the excitement of the bidding. Well, we got it for $2000 less than we had decided we could go on it........almost got it for $3000 less..........but it was still over $3000 less than the area car sales lots were asking for a comparable van. So, I have to feel good about it!
But, it needs new tires......I think 3 of the originals are on there, pretty low tread on them. And the radio display wouldn't light up..........so we've had it at the local GM/Chevy dealer trying to get that fixed. The tricky part is that it's suppose to be done today.........but it's hard to go get it during open hours, when the hubs is in class (30 miles south of the dealer), has cement coming at 4:30, and I needed to be here (30 miles north of the dealer) late to get these reports done, so I can tackle something else tomorrow.
here's a toast to my "list" having a lot of things crossed off it, when I get bakc in here tomorrow!
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Posted: 24 June 2009 02:36 am |
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I just responded and it went away. Anyway, congratulations on your new minivan. I think you'll love it. I had three minivan company cars and they were so wonderful for traveling, hauling, you name it. I'm so happy for you.
I hope you have a wonderful vacation. I'm jealous!
Take care!
Beth
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Hisgal
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Posted: 27 June 2009 05:27 pm |
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Hi everyone...........from sunny CO! We had an interesting ride out here! We didn't get going until later, as the dealer didn't get our radio back in the van until after 3:00. Then we stopped and picked up the two youngest grandchildren............Noah is the talker in the family, and the hubs joked that we were going to tell our daughter, that we dropped him off at the first rest area, they should stop for him when they drove by! LOL Her hubs worked until 10:30 Thurs night, and the oldest grandchild was accepted into an Honors Choir, so his mom was taking him to a production that this year's group was doing.
Anyway, even with the constant chatter, and hearing "Grandma" at least 500 times during those 5 hours of driving...........it was good! Until we were close to the NE/CO border, and we were in a tornado warning. Our daughter called to warn us of several lines of storms. Very dark clouds and rotations! I wanted to stop, but the hubs said to keep driving. Good thing, as the tornadoes were spotted right near the town I almost pulled over at. We hit 3 lines of storms, but made it safely through them all.....a bit scary a few times though.
So, we ate plenty on the drive............constantly filling the grandkids requests for snacks. But I did pass the motel's Continental Breakfast, and ate a whole grain bagel that I had along.............did a veggie sub at Jimmie John's for lunch.............and had pizza for dinner. This morning I did a 12 grain bagel and cream cheese.......then went for a 30 minute walk and did my stretching afterwards.
The oldest grandchild is here with us, and our oldest daughter, her hubs and the other two kids are at the motel yet.........probably swimming. I'm going to mix up my supplements and head out to the deck for my morning devotions. Relax a bit before everyone arrives and it gets crazy
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Hisgal
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Posted: 6 July 2009 11:32 pm |
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Well, made it safely back from CO via Wyoming............Mt. Rushmore.............and the Mitchell Corn Palace...........in on and off rain all the way home.
A great trip.............clothes are tight..............and a crazy first day back at work. Hope to be back on tomorrow sometime.........however, it's my b-day, so I just may take the day off from extras.......in which case, I'll report in on Wednesday.
BTW...........trying to do a WF today, but really craving veggies, so I might have a big bowl for dinner. Still would be a decent DD that way
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Posted: 7 July 2009 05:02 am |
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So, I forgot to post my last weigh-in. I might as well record how well I had been doing........before vacation. Truthfully, I didn't plan on "dieting" on vacation. I just hope I didn't do too much damage..........but by the tight clothes, I probably did!
April 22..............................189.4 lbs
April 25..............................184.4 lbs
May 2 ................................183.0 lbs
May 9.................................181.9 lbs.
May 16...............................182.2 lbs (TTOM)
May 23...............................180.0 lbs.
May 30...............................179.0 lbs.
June 6................................177.6 lbs. (TTOM)
June 13..............................175.8 lbs.
June 20..............................174.8 lbs.
June 25..............................173.8 lbs.
So, today I turned into a DD, instead of a WF. After so many days of eating high calorie and high carb, I just couldn't stick with a WF.........I was so craving veggies and fruit!
So, tonight I had:
4 serv. mixed veggies (200) and 2 serv. of watermelon cubes (93)
Total calories: 293
I learned on vacation that my new WOE was not yet a permanent WOE......it was no problem to go back to eating fries and chips and burgers, etc. However, this morning, there was no question in my mind that today would be a DD at the very least, and like I said, I'd thought of making it a WF day. I guess my body was missing those veggies and fruit.........I just had to have some tonight. But, I am very pleased that I can go back to that mindset of ADD.
One other thing of note..............TTOM came shortly after we left on vacation.......and I've been on the Iodoral/selenium for 3-4 weeks now. This month I experienced almost no breast tenderness (sometimes I couldn't stand to bump my arms against them).........I had almost no heavy bleeding or heavy cramping (like I've had for the last 2+ years)..........this month was almost like old times! Is it the additon of the Iodoral to my supplement regimen? It's suppose to help balance hormones, decrease breast density, and prevent breast cancer cell growth. It will be interesting to note what the next few months of TTOM is like.
So, tomorrow is going to be an UD...............I should find a piece of my favorite cake or cupcake for my b-day. We did celebrate it in CO...........the kids surprised me with a Coldstone Creamery raspberry ice cream cake...............was that yummm or what? We are going to officially celebrate again on Saturday, with 2 of our kids and their families...........our son and DIL are having us for lunch, and then we are going to a MN Twins baseball game. The local Christian radio station is sponsoring a popular Christian group in concert after the game is over. We are staying, if it doesn't get too late.............like another 16 inning game like the Twins had on Friday night! Should be a fun week.........going to lunch with the sister-in-laws, the boss, and sometime soon lunch with a friend, who also has a July b-day. Hard on the weigh-in's though!
Time for some ZZZZZZZ's Night all!
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Sassykat
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Posted: 7 July 2009 05:35 pm |
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Glad to hear your vacation went well and your last ttom went well - that's good news! I love iodine!
Things have been busy here... we are going camping this weekend.
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