Thursday, 8-18-16

It's good you recognize the self punishment Heather. It's also hard to unlearn 'what I did yesterday affected the scale today'. Our weight is influenced by what we do over time, not instantaneously.

We tend to forget that we gained from constant overeating and not from a few transgressions. Our bodies are way smarter than that. 

I am excited to see your Airstream!  Every time I see one at a campground now I think of you.  They are just so neat!!!

Morning all.

really appreciate the 'letting the old tapes AND the wagon ' analogy.   And can hardly wait for the images of the airstream to be posted.   

A good day and knee getting a tinge better I think.   

As have mentioned volunteer at a thrift store.   Yesterday a bona fide tanned kangaroo skin complete with tail came in.  Hanging up, tail dangling, it looks like a large rat.  

Have a good one.

How does one price a kangaroo skin?  Maybe like any other wildlife skin????

I'll bet some woman was really clever to sneak that hide into the 'donate' bag without her man discovering it!  Ha!

126 today.  Lots of steps yesterday.  Eating not terrible, still wish I would go to bed earlier (so many excuses) and still working on nighttime grazing.  

198 but feeling stronger, waiting for a drop. Big-time goodie day at work, celebrating a co-worker's 60^th birthday.  My desk is right next to the goodie table.  Everybody that goes in either tells me they're being bad or something, like I'm the food police.  I often fix my boss a plate from our goodie tables and inevitably, there are comments about going off my diet or cheating.  I will sometimes say that it's not for me, it's my job security.  But I always say that I can eat anything I want, but I feel better when I eat clean, since they commented.  I never comment on what someone else is eating.  Sometimes I indulge, but it's got to be super worth it.  If it's a strong craving, I try to put it off till the weekend if possible.  I brought in bunches of bananas for the table.

115. Not my red zone number of 118, but consistently solid choices are required to ensure I don't get there.  Duly noted. 

Just two more days before we head back to our home turf in Alberta. We don't seem super motivated to do much of anything right now, but that's what vacation is all about. Ramp it up, ramp it down.  All is good. 

Going back into the little touristy town this afternoon to pick up more of a new fav locally made lip balm, sit on some patios and take in the local farmers market.  

Love to all of you today. May it be happy and healthy. 

Paula, we are exact scale twins today !  The newbie trio is in the 126's together !!   That is the first time that has happened !!!

New teacher orientation went well. I didn't make anyone cry !!!  Seriously, a great group of highly qualified, highly motivated teachers !!

Had a lymphatic massage yesterday.  Measurements up some with just the compression stocking, but nothing concerning.  Going home to do some yard work. I'll also be spending the weekend touching up some paint and empting some furniture for new floors next week.  Painting around new wood laminate is just asking for trouble !!

Ice cream usually has the same effect on me. I can't believe how big a small cone is !!!  I used to devour the largest possible size. Now, a few bites and my stomach rebels !!  Thank God !

Hurray newbie trio!