Monday, February 15, 2016

Good Morning!  I'm up 1.4#... My choices were not horrible but not my usual this weekend.  And, I did indulge in a half a piece of coconut cream pie which was divine!!!  Back on track yesterday..."protecting my skinny"

I've got some nerves going on this morning.  We've got some legislative issues going on with my school.  I have a call into one of our Senators at his request.  I don't know why I'm so nervous.  And, for once...I don't want to stress eat!  Even on my days off, I'm still working!  Whoever says teachers only work 180 days...don't have any idea! I'll get off my soap box.

My plan...workout session with my trainer and hand bell rehearsal.  

Have a great day!!!  Stay well. Eat well.  Protect your Skinny!  This was taken Saturday night at a Fund Raiser...I felt Beautiful!!

Heres's another....I love my vintage beaded hand bag!  I bought it for the occasion!  

Great pics - thanks for sharing!

Wow! Gorgeous!  Love the bag too

Beautiful pics!  And the bag is nice, too!

You are beautiful Lesa!

You felt beautiful because you are beautiful! 

You look beautiful Lesa, Great photos - you look like you are having a fabulous time.

Linda great to see you dropping in - have a wonderful holiday.

Paula good luck with your check up tomorrow. Diane wow, just wow! Brownblonde you have a great attitude not letting the scale rule you. I need more of that.

Michelle I am impressed weighing your cheese cake good job!

Great work everyone - keep up the Protecting your Skinny!

150.5 maintained today - Protecting my Skinny and off to the gym at lunch to use the elliptical, my toe won't let me do boot camp or run yet at this point.

Have a fantastic day everyone Hugs Lorna

I had a strangely difficult time with food yesterday. It started after going to "brunch" with Ron and our friend Kathryn. I ordered appropriately - two scrambled eggs and a some ham. The meal came with hash browns and biscuits and gravy. I did not eat the hash browns and the biscuits were for Ron's benefit. I did eat about a half  of a half biscuit. Kathryn ordered a full breakfast plus a BIG OLE HANGING WAFFLE that was set right between us with two pitchers of heated syrup. The smell of the syrup and the melting butter and the smell of the waffle were very hard for me yesterday. Of course, I didn't eat any of it, but I was tempted. By 5:00 I wanted to graze. I didn't eat anything not on plan, but I did eat unplanned. By the end of the day my calories were on point, but my macros were off. Too many carbs - not quite 50. I stayed up too late and just before bed (since it was officially my b'day) I had two small squares of the dark chocolate I was saving for my b'day - 80 extra calories. 

All this to say, I'm up a pound, 199, but still below my mini goal weight, so all is well there. I'm a bit cranky from poor sleep and too little of it. But, it's a stunningly beautiful day: I'm wearing shorts and a polo, the almond and plum trees are blooming, the field behind our house is green and the clover is beginning to bloom. I'm going to go to the gym and have a marvelous workout and we have a lovely dinner planned with my pop, brother, my uncle and my two best friends. It will be a great day. 

Glad everyone is in the groove! It's a nice place to be, huh?

Lesa, go kick some legislative ASS! I read about what's going on and that senator is a total dick wad! What private education group has him in their back pocket? Sure, let's dismantle a system that works splendidly, so your cronies can make a buck at the expense of the students. ARGHHHH!!!! You really need to fight that bill! Wish I could help, but being in CA doesn't lend me much credence.

Diane O., your comment about being uncomfortable in your skin sure hits home. My discomfort has always been a bit different. I have always felt comfortable in my skin (except when I got close to the 270-280 range) though not always physically comfortable. What always took me aback and made me uncomfortable was when I saw in the mirror or in a photograph what I looked like in comparison to my self perception. Those moments would give me a feeling in the pit of my gut that told me "Your are NOT who you think you are!" and then throw me into a downward spiral that could last for days and even weeks. It was during those times I was so unkind to myself, berating myself with negative self talk. 

Happy Monday. Happy Holiday (if you have the day off!).

Hi all

Sounds like everyone is doing well. Kairk, happy birthday. Live long and prosper.  Great pictures Lesa. You look like a million bucks. 

Down a half pound today. Works for me.  Its sunny and calm so dogs may get  a walk.  Lots to do at the art studio so better get on with it.

Valentines dinner was taquitos which hubby loves.   The ones from Costco aren't too high in calories. Gotta stop at the hippie grocery store for more greens and stuff for meals for a couple of days.  Nothing exciting and no great insights.  Somewhere over the past 6 years I got comfortable in my own skin. Not sure when or how that happened but it did.  yay      diane s