Friday Check-in

Good Morning Everyone!

Yesterday did not go according to my plans at all.  I think my brain sees these plans I make and decides right then to rebel.  So I have decided to try a new tactic and just make my "plan" one that has some room for choices rather then say at 9 am I will eat XYZ, I will say that at 9 am I need to have a "mini-meal" that fits in these boundaries.  I have noticed when I write down exactly what I will eat for the day, when it comes time to eat that item, my inner rebel declares she does not want that item at that moment.  I did not think I had any children, but I know I am my biggest "baby"!  I really need to "Grow UP" and get with the plan.  This is behavior I do not like to see in others and here I am acting up myself.

Can you believe that April is coming to an end already?  Where has the time gone?  Our spring is almost over and the hot weather at our door knocking to come in.

I would love to spend some time working in my yard this weekend and just revel in the warm sunshine.  We have made commitments for tomorrow but hopeful I will have some "me" time in the afternoon to enjoy the fresh air.

My plan for today and the weekend is to get in my water and to have 6 "mini-meals" each day.  I will do my best to move my body as much as possible and still have down time in the evening.

Tomorrow morning I get to enjoy one of my monthly massages that my DH gave me for Christmas.  I really look forward to these treats and hope it becomes an annual gift from my sweetheart.

Knowing that tomorrow morning I get such a wonderful treat will help me get through "month-end" at work today.  

Well enough ramblings from me..............................How are you doing?
 
Wishing you all a Wonderful Friday and an Enjoyable, Relaxing Weekend. 

Sounds like you are on the ball by adjusting your plan to give yourself some flexibility. I hope that works out better for you. My tummy is pretty much the same way. I can plan for a particular meal but when the time comes, that may not be what it wants, so I am fine with thinking of something else. I think that happens at least 2 out of 5 days at work. I find myself bringing several options to work so I can choose and not go out to get something.

I was thinking about yard work tomorrow too. I have a workshop at church in the am, so on my way home, I plan to stop at Lowes for some miracle grow and tomato plants. I also love to look through the clearance plants. I can get a great deal on some plants that need a little quick TLC.

The massage sounds great! Enjoy!

Oh...what about me and today? HAPPY FRIDAY! NO MEETINGS! HIP HIP HOORAY!
I pulled out my 2 mile Leslie Sansome tape this morning and so enjoyed it. Before surgery I had used her tapes and lost 60lbs. Unfortunately, my Aunt passed and I ate my through the grief and the 60lbs came back with some friends! Anyway, the tapes provide a great workout, so I thought I would mix it up between running and the elliptical. Think I may pick up the 5 mile DVD soon.

It has been 4 weeks now since I started back with a daily exercise routine. The first 3 weeks, my weight has fluctuated up and down daily between the same 7 lbs. It has been discouraging but I am happy to say this was the first week, the scale stayed down all week and 6 lbs are gone. I want to attribute it to the GoWear. I am much more conscience of how much moderate activity and steps I am getting in daily.

Have a wonderful day and enjoy the hot weekend!

 

Valerie,  I went by our Dick's Sporting Goods and they do not have any of the GoWear "stuff" not even on clearance.  I should have acted on this sooner!  I will have to really see if I can justify the full price being offered on the internet.

Keep us up to date on your progress with this item.  I am very interested.

Have a GREAT meeting-less Friday!

Good morning everyone!!!  It's been a while since I've posted but did lurk.  I so enjoy reading about everyones lives, accomplishments & problems and how they solve them or at least attempt to.  Goody, it's SO great seeing you back.  I missed the daily post.

Well, yesterday was my 1 yr. appt. with the great ole surgeon.  It went wonderfully well and I am happy to report that I've lost 75% of my weight.  Only 45lbs. to go to reach goal.  I had a different goal set for myself but he seems to think it'll be too low so we'll see.  Anywho, the labs were great and all went well.  I give God the praise for it!!

Today is another workday and I'm positive my desk is piled due to taking the day off yesterday for my dr. appt.  It's ok though, I'm so thankful for my job and love it so all is good.  Thank God it's Friday though. 

Tomorrow is my team's yard sale.  This year, my first ever, I'm walking in the Relay for Like walk.  Our wls support group has established a team and we're excited.  We planned a yard sale for tomorrow and I'm looking forward in helping out and being with my new friends. 

Ok, enough rambling.  I've got to get myself hopping and out the door to work.  Everyone enjoy the beautiful sunshinny day.  God is good....ALL the time!!!

Cindy, OBXlady

Cindy,

I tell you, it is sooo good to be back among my OH family.  You all ROCK my world!   

Enjoy your wak on the Relay for Life, tommorrow.

Hi Carrie,

Like you, I find that when I have a stringent, inflexible plan, I have trouble staying with it. I do much better when I have choices. Maybe it's not that you need to 'grow up', but that you need to find a plan that really works with and for you. It sounds to me like you are on your way to finding one that will. The fact that you are working on it really is an accomplishment. Sometimes I think we don't give ourselves enough credit for trying. I think trying is the most important thing, because it is when we give up and give in that it all starts to come unraveled. 

I met with Dalton, Rose, Angela last night for the Over 50 Meetup and when I saw Dalton, he said, "Are you still losing?" A little sheepishly, I admitted that I've dropped down to 134. He said, okay... it's time to stop that. Let's see if you can put a little back on. Your getting a bit too thin." He's right and I'm trying. We had a nice intimate gathering. When with them, I feel like I'm surrounded by family. I know I'm surrounded by those who love me and it really helps right now. I did have some of my beloved curried chicken, lentil rice, hummus and fabulous tabouli with freshly made lavosh... Not a lot, but I got in about 3 ounces of protein and really worked on getting in as much as I could. 

Today is a new day and I hope a good one. We may find out if we will get a rental house that we have been looking at, so say a prayer that it all works out. We also have a bunch of work to get done to prepare for the community yard sale tomorrow morning, I have to take Sarah for a Dr's appointment, someone has bought my baby grand and they are coming by to get it, I have to get ready for temple tonight. Oh! and the washer stopped working and I have to see about either getting it repaired or replacing it. We need to get a new alternator for my minivan.... I think that it for today. 

I guess I'd better get going if I think I'm going to get some of that stuff done. 

Have a good day!

Barbara,

You are so right, we do LOVE you, very much!   

I hope to take a half day off for one of your evening support group meeting sometime in the near future.  I think it would do me a world of good and allow for some much needed time off for work without it being an inconvenience.  So I will be paying more attention to the announcements that come in my email

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Carrie,

Thanks! and the feeling is mutual. I hope that you will be able to make up to one of the evening meetings sometime. They are much more intimate than that larger general meeting. Even when we have 10 to 15 people, they are still much more intimate. 

See you soon my friend,

I really wish I lived closer to yall so I could make the meetings.

Yesterday was a fairly good day - eating wise. I stuck pretty true to the plan. But my lunch time walk got interrupted and I never was able to carve out any "me" time for exercise when I got home last night. Today is a different story but due to running errands and paying bills I know it won't happen until after work. We have the kiddos this weekend so I know that my overall activity level will be up - WAY UP!!! We may just put the Hobie Cat in the water and get in the first sail of the season. I'm thinking that the Wave Runner may need to go in the water too.!!!.... I love my water toys.

Alot of yall know my story about having lost my husband and suddenly becoming a single mother to my 2 boys. Well - I need your prayers - my 18 year old (Wayne - the baby) is so depressed. I thought I recognized the signs in him and I've kept a closer watch than normal on him. Well last night it all came out. He misses his Daddy. He's stressed about the future. He's had girlfriend problems recently...etc...etc..etc....He's started having panic attacks. So this morning he's with our family doctor. I love our family doc - he's been a part of my boys lives forever and was a very close friend of my husband's. I called him on my ride to work this morning to get his opinion on the situation and he was so stinking sweet.....just get him to me I'll fix him - --he must have said it 9 times.

Seems to me like anytime I've ever asked God to take my mind off my problems - he comes through in a GIGANTIC way. I will be fine. My son(s) will be fine. I know that everything happens for a reason. I can live with that.

Hope everyone has a great day. I'm going to practice what I preach to my children and go do something nice for someone else today. Who's with me?????

- Iris