Monday Monday Roll Call!
What? Nobody has started yet today?
We are home after a holiday weekend in Vermont with kids and grandkids. It was a great trip - we were really planning to come home today, but hubby had some work issues pop up so we headed out yesterday. Traffic wasn't bad at all coming south - but wow - I 78 eastbound was gridlock from Bethlehem to the state line. We were glad to be driving west!
I did well with holiday eating. Turkey, green beans, sugar free cranberry sauce (made by me), and a modified version of my sweet potato casserole (sugar free and simplified, and actually better than the original). The sweet potatoes were more carbs than I would typically consume, but that was my "treat" item. I took protein powder, yogurt, and string cheese along to get me through rough spots and be sure I hit my protein goals.
Oddly, the challenge was the drive home, where I found myself munching a bit more than usual. Again, nothing I "shouldn't" have (a little jerkey, 2 100 calorie packs of almonds, a baby bel cheese) but probably more fats and salt than typical for me. This morning my weight is the same as it was pre-Thanksgiving.
Today I will jump in to work early, then get an exercise class in mid-morning. Stop at the post moffice, then More work, then have some church activities to take care of late in the day. I want to start the crock pot early this morning too (that cranberry chicken recipe is calling to me!).
Hoping that all of you had a wonderful holiday weekend!
We are home after a holiday weekend in Vermont with kids and grandkids. It was a great trip - we were really planning to come home today, but hubby had some work issues pop up so we headed out yesterday. Traffic wasn't bad at all coming south - but wow - I 78 eastbound was gridlock from Bethlehem to the state line. We were glad to be driving west!
I did well with holiday eating. Turkey, green beans, sugar free cranberry sauce (made by me), and a modified version of my sweet potato casserole (sugar free and simplified, and actually better than the original). The sweet potatoes were more carbs than I would typically consume, but that was my "treat" item. I took protein powder, yogurt, and string cheese along to get me through rough spots and be sure I hit my protein goals.
Oddly, the challenge was the drive home, where I found myself munching a bit more than usual. Again, nothing I "shouldn't" have (a little jerkey, 2 100 calorie packs of almonds, a baby bel cheese) but probably more fats and salt than typical for me. This morning my weight is the same as it was pre-Thanksgiving.
Today I will jump in to work early, then get an exercise class in mid-morning. Stop at the post moffice, then More work, then have some church activities to take care of late in the day. I want to start the crock pot early this morning too (that cranberry chicken recipe is calling to me!).
Hoping that all of you had a wonderful holiday weekend!
Good Morning Lynn and PA!
My behind is dragging today. After having minor surgery last wednesday, Thanksgiving, small amount of shopping friday, putting up christmas tree saturday, then the Eagles game yesterday, I am just beat. Busy times but fun times.
I am at wor****il 3:30, then home for a small quick dinner, a few minutes with the kiddos then off to class. More of being busy this week but I guess that's what I do best.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day and enjoyed thier holiday weekend.
My behind is dragging today. After having minor surgery last wednesday, Thanksgiving, small amount of shopping friday, putting up christmas tree saturday, then the Eagles game yesterday, I am just beat. Busy times but fun times.
I am at wor****il 3:30, then home for a small quick dinner, a few minutes with the kiddos then off to class. More of being busy this week but I guess that's what I do best.
Hope everyone has a wonderful day and enjoyed thier holiday weekend.
When life hands you lemons, ask for tequila & salt and give me a call!
Good Morning everyone !
Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend.
Today has me at wor****il 3:30 and then home to continue cleaning and packing for my upcoming move. It feels like I have been packing forever. I'm really a stickler when it comes to moving. I've moved so many times, that I have it down to a science. Everything gets labeled. My storage unit that I rented is neatly stacked, labels out on all storage bins, etc. etc. etc. I'll be glad when it's over. My plan is to be completely out of my place by the 18th. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I can do it.
Have a great day all !
Lisa
Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday weekend.
Today has me at wor****il 3:30 and then home to continue cleaning and packing for my upcoming move. It feels like I have been packing forever. I'm really a stickler when it comes to moving. I've moved so many times, that I have it down to a science. Everything gets labeled. My storage unit that I rented is neatly stacked, labels out on all storage bins, etc. etc. etc. I'll be glad when it's over. My plan is to be completely out of my place by the 18th. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I can do it.
Have a great day all !
Lisa
Good morning everyone - glad to be back at work for some rest. The rest of our company is leaving today so the house will be back to normal when I get home.
Eating was TERRIBLE over the weekend - and not that my family was shoving food down my throat but my family is definitely NOT good for me when they're around - I don't know if its the stress of what but I found myself eating more and larger portions, feeling miserable. So back to my routine today and back to normal.
Did some shopping over the long weekend and started decorating yesterday - back is paying for it today but some Tylenol should take care of that.
Hope everyone had a nice holiday - Kathy
Eating was TERRIBLE over the weekend - and not that my family was shoving food down my throat but my family is definitely NOT good for me when they're around - I don't know if its the stress of what but I found myself eating more and larger portions, feeling miserable. So back to my routine today and back to normal.
Did some shopping over the long weekend and started decorating yesterday - back is paying for it today but some Tylenol should take care of that.
Hope everyone had a nice holiday - Kathy
'One shoe can change your life'...Cinderella
Monday 5 AM comes early after a 4 day weekend.. sigh....
Here I am back to work til about 3:30, I think. I say I think, because my crown came off yesterday and I am going to have to call the dentist when they get in to have it cemented back in. I think I need to take beef jerky off my menu because every time I eat it, it gets stuck in between my teeth. I think the constant flossing pulled the crown loose.
After work, I will head to the gym to do C25K week 4, day 1 and spin class.
Yesterday, I made the mint brownies again. This time, I made the mint part of the frosting with the powdered maltitol. SUCCESS!!! They are sooo good. I cut them up and put them into individual snack bags. I only put 3 or 4 in the fridge and the rest are in the freezer. This will prevent both of us from going overboard.
Also, on Friday, I got my cholesterol screening back and it is NORMAL!! I don't remember what the numbers were before and I don't seem to have them written down anywhere, but I know the good was too low and the bad was too high. I am going to call the doc later and get the comparison. Maybe I can go off the cholesterol meds now.
That's it for me for now. Hope everyone has an easy transition back to work
Here I am back to work til about 3:30, I think. I say I think, because my crown came off yesterday and I am going to have to call the dentist when they get in to have it cemented back in. I think I need to take beef jerky off my menu because every time I eat it, it gets stuck in between my teeth. I think the constant flossing pulled the crown loose.
After work, I will head to the gym to do C25K week 4, day 1 and spin class.
Yesterday, I made the mint brownies again. This time, I made the mint part of the frosting with the powdered maltitol. SUCCESS!!! They are sooo good. I cut them up and put them into individual snack bags. I only put 3 or 4 in the fridge and the rest are in the freezer. This will prevent both of us from going overboard.
Also, on Friday, I got my cholesterol screening back and it is NORMAL!! I don't remember what the numbers were before and I don't seem to have them written down anywhere, but I know the good was too low and the bad was too high. I am going to call the doc later and get the comparison. Maybe I can go off the cholesterol meds now.
That's it for me for now. Hope everyone has an easy transition back to work
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Good Morning Lynn & PA:
I am at work. Last night I was not so sure I was going to make it today. Every time I stood up last night I was getting dizzy pretty weird. Gene said he's experienced it when he was just a few months out from surgery. So I'm not going to worry unless it becomes chronic.
I'll be here in the office till 4, then off to class @ Palmer Seminary. I am in the process of taking two of my final four classes....YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm almost there....
I received my grades for the 3 classes I took while on medical leave from work, B- in Bible class - Prof graded me on his theology rather than on my academics and because he and I clashed Theologically I received the worst grade of my educational pursuits. My other two classes were both A's.
Can't believe this is the last day of November, where did this year go??????????
That's it for my boring life....
Hope you all have a great day
Ida
I am at work. Last night I was not so sure I was going to make it today. Every time I stood up last night I was getting dizzy pretty weird. Gene said he's experienced it when he was just a few months out from surgery. So I'm not going to worry unless it becomes chronic.
I'll be here in the office till 4, then off to class @ Palmer Seminary. I am in the process of taking two of my final four classes....YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm almost there....
I received my grades for the 3 classes I took while on medical leave from work, B- in Bible class - Prof graded me on his theology rather than on my academics and because he and I clashed Theologically I received the worst grade of my educational pursuits. My other two classes were both A's.
Can't believe this is the last day of November, where did this year go??????????
That's it for my boring life....
Hope you all have a great day
Ida
IdaMae
Back from a perfect vacation in Florida, and a great 50th birthday last week. NOT ready to be back at the office (even though I am), but looking forward to another vacation at the end of December, and surgery on 1/25.
I AM ready to get to work preparing for surgery, getting my water in, upping my daily steps on my pedometer, and not eating between planned meals.
Elizabeth
I AM ready to get to work preparing for surgery, getting my water in, upping my daily steps on my pedometer, and not eating between planned meals.
Elizabeth
Surgery Weight (1/25/10) 265 - Current Weight - 184 1/1/12 - Goal ????
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