What we are eating and what's eating us.Monday!

I am so bummed out today.  I have to go back to work tomorrow  -  WHAAAAAAAAA!  I have LOVED my time at home - 9 years 10-1/2 months till retirement!  I'm really going to miss being able to be here early in the day.  Starting tomorrow, I'll be the cow's tail on posting.  That bites!!! 

It is also a drag that I'm this soon out from surgery and the scale hasn't moved in a week.  I've been exercising but that hasn't helped.  Oh well, maybe once I get back to work things will speed up a bit.  My oldest grandson spent Sat night with me (he's 9 going on 30)  He had a good giggle seeing andma exercise yesterday. 

B- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
S - 4 oz protein shake
L - 1/2 cup veg soup (blended so no lumps)
S - 4 oz protein shake
D - 1/2 cup pumped up cream of chicken soup
S - 4 oz protein shake

You poor baby!! I hear ya about retirement, and sometimes wonder if I will be able to afford that luxury!
I did not weigh for the first month, my body was adjusting to so much, and I did not want to focus on it.
I know some folks can't do that...grin!!
You sound good, and now you start to balance this into a reality. You are going back to work fast, I am guessing that you are feeling great. If you need more time, can you speak with your doctor?
Good luck and keep me posted! All movement is exercise..I think.
  

PS..I am always on the tail end, my time zone lags behind almost everyone here. I look forward to seeing you guys when I come home though.
Take care!

 Ahhhhh   Good Ole Monday.... again, already...  Or Tuesday Part One.....  I FINALLY weighed in at 179#   I didn't think I was going to make it past 180#.  Yesterday was an extremely emotional day for me.  Instead of eating my self happy - like that ever happened -  I went shopping for fleece fabric.  I bought enough for bathrobes for my granddaughters Christmas gifts.  Really cute fabric.  I now have "another" sewing project... lol  Mom and I did have dinner at a Chinese Buffet.  I enjoyed every bite... even if it wasn't much. 

My drama is in the "Too Good To Be True" category.   I met the nicest man on e-harmony a few weeks ago.  We hit it off very well.  Both of us are interested in many of the same things.  We met and had a great time at the State Fair with  my grandson.  However, he was to call me for our next "date", but several days went by so I called him... left a message.  Couple days later he called back and said things had gone crazy at work and he was exhausted... still wants to get together.   So we make arrangements to get together a week ago Sunday..  that morning he calls and is exhausted and needs to rest and take care of his house and pets.  Okayyyyy.......  he would call that night or Monday.  He planned to take this past weekend off, if possible.  So, I don't hear from him until Saturday evening.  He definitely wants to come by Sunday, meet Mom and spend time together.  I'm up and dressed.... waiting...  waiting... waiting...  Finally  I brought Mom to Mass came home... nothing... no message etc...  go get Mom ..... come home... nothing.... I check my e-mail...   there is a message.....  Again, he is exhausted from his work.  And he feels it is unfair to keep leading me on.  He does want to continue seeing me but his work right now is demanding.  He is leaving it up to me whether or not to continue.  I believe he is genuine in his interest of me but .......   The lack of communication leaves me in a state of limbo.   I just don't know what to think.    I have had issues in the past with people saying they are going to do something and not following through.  It disappoints me and I of course would cook and eat away my sorrows.  Yesterday I shopped... lol   So now I have to make a decision whether to continue with him or not.  

Well, that is what's eating me today.  What I'm going to eat is my usual ..B: cottage cheese w/fruit  L: chili  D: Pork loin w/veggies  S: protein shakes

Under the grey clouds.... literally...  lol  over caste here today....  Millie

Sweet Millie, 
Good on ya for chosing to shop instead of undoing your good eating habits.  Here's my humble opinion, for what it's worth.  I've done enough online dating to suspect that this guy just isn't that interested in you.  My gut feeling is that he's stringing you along just in case someone he is more interested in doesn't work out.  Tell this player that you value yourself too much to be treated that way.  Free yourself up for someone who doesn't disappoint, one who makes you feel good instead of neglected.  And thank the universe that he showed his hand before you wasted any more time on him.  Also get to the library and check out the book "He's just not that into you".  It's a real eye opener. 
Not bitter, just wiser, Carmel Valley Linda

Millie,

Instead of two cents worth I'm throwing in an entire quarters worth of opinion.

Don't waste your time on this man.! You are worth a whole heck of a lot more time and attention!!!

Shopping is more fun than a companion who is too tired, too busy, or too anything else. Run for the hills and don't look back.

All my opinion of course.

Kisses
Annette

Millie, you deserve so much more than what he is offering you. You are a wonderful and lovely woman and you deserve only the best. You should have a man that is willing to put things aside for you, and not you put things aside for him. He should be happy that you are giving him the time of day. He needs to wake up and smell the roses~he is missing out on something that is fantastic but obviously he is to into himself to see that.

If there is no communication there is nothing. He seems to self centered to be able to have a relationship with anyone. Who does he think he is to think that after the things that he has done to you that you would even consider wasting time on the like of someone so self centered. I would be telling him to take his vision off the big "I" and start looking at something besides himself.

And you know what? I would add that one excuse is better than another and maybe he is alone because he is to much into himself.

I better get off this subject now or I might just have to ask you for his phone number. Can you tell he ha**** me wrong? I am finished now. This is all just my own opinion and I will respect the decision that you make~it is YOUR life and not mine after all.

Love and hugs to you dear one.

 Donna,  Donna,  Donna,   GET OFF THAT SCALE....  It is NOT your friend right now.  Concentrate on your eating and drinking.....  the scale will move.. right now your body is trying to heal and figure out what you did to it...  lol    Be gentle on yourself.....   Take care of  yourself and soon going to work will be a breeze.....  Millie

Yes m'am drill sargent!  lol

Thank you!  I needed someone to give me a good shaking and a good talking to.  You are right about the scale so it is now on a shelf in my closet.  I think some of my old fears about not losing have crept back up on me.  I just have to keep doing what I'm doing and focus on being healthy and not on a number. 

Millie, you're the best!  (Next to sweet Linda....lol)

Linda......hello my dear friend......Happy Tuesday # 1 !!!!

Busy crazy workday today....trying to do a quick pop in to check in with everyone.

I am still fighting this cold...seems to be settling in my chest now. I guess the Lord does not want me traveling this week!!

Spent the evening with my neighbor Dan...he made us dinner and we just hung out chatting away. He is a nice guy.........just good friends.....don't want a relationship. You can't date neighbors....I found out that just doesn't work. If you break up it is too hard to avoid them and they always watch who is coming and going......not fun!!

So how did your weekend go? Is Olivia doing better?? I hope you were able to get some rest and take care of you somewhere along the way.

B-yogurt w/ kashi and string cheese
S-banana
L-chicken enchilada....from my daughter....I don't eat the outside just the meat and add more cheese. They are just awesome!!
S-apple w/ peanut butter
D-talapia and brocolli w/ cheese (leftovers)
S-???? maybe protein....depends on what I need

Have a terrific day!!!!

 and  ....Boo........ to you!!