Tuesday November 29

Checking in to say hey. 

Feeling uber fat today. Man boobs. 

Sleep is still elusive. I got about 4.5 - 5.0 hours last night. While I have things to be happy about (dog stuff mostly), the combination of sleep deprivation, a bum elbow, a tad too many refined carbs are taking a toll on the old psyche. 

Must get my house in order. My plan is percolating.  

Sleep deprivation is difficult - I think it is harder to stay on plan and away from carbs too.

Condos, retirement, dogs...always dogs, man boobs, nuts, yogurt, lemon cake...I love lemon cake and cookies with cream cheese frosting. 

Anyway, my scale is moving down as I eat the things that nourish my body and my mind. 

I'm off to the Christmas parade tonight. Andy's band is marching :) 

Stress and celebration...two things that have definitely facilitates my obesity.  How to find the balance?  How to deal with feelings without eating?  The million dollar question.

Let's be kind to ourselves...do something nice for you today!  

129.8. Much too close to 130.

Last night was an elusive sleep night for many of us. I didn't fall asleep until after 2:30 am and had to get up at 6:00 and had a few awake times in between! Had my every 6 month bariatric labs drawn today. Anxious to see if all is still well! I imagine it is.

Got a referral to dermatology for the ear lesion, PCP doesn't want to touch it. Can't get in until Feb. though!

Did get in a little nap today even though I wanted to get out of the habit. Took it early so hopefully it won't affect my sleeping tonight as tomorrow is my first day back at work!

Terrific Tuesday Friends!

Feb!  Can you get on a wait list?

I just had my yearly labs done.....I want to compare notes soon, I have questions.

Good luck with restarting work.

That's tough when you have to wait a long time for an appointment for something you are concerned about.

Well, I actually remember an open sore in the same area when we were in Hawaii this past summer - thought I had a sunburn that blistered on the ear. Not sure if waiting a few more months will make much of a difference! I might call and see if I can be put on a wait list.

Greetings Nice People

Hey Congrats on the condo Liz and also to Diane O on approaching retirement. Sounds like everyone has lots going on. Dave did you ever think you would be a zoo keeper? Sounds like quite the menagerie.

132.3 today. Had a  good studio day yesterday - got a lot done in a short time. Today is gallery duty and since its sunny (for the moment) hope for a lot of visitors and pray that the computer does not f-up like it has been doing lately. I am taking in some new art including new little wine stoppers. I got DH to make the display base so they are good to go. 

So sorry for those of you who are not sleeping well. It really messes you up. I use Ambien and make no apologies for it. Its a godsend to a lifelong  insomniac. Speaking of sleeping, I have decided to treat myself to new pillows. The ones I have are a million years old. Trip to Bed Bath and Beyond in order. 

Well congrats to anyone who can solve the mystery of why emotions make us want to eat. Some people just eat when they are hungry but not many. Emotional eating is probably something very deeply rooted in our brains and a hard connection to undo. 

December is almost here. Time to go to death-com 1 holiday food control mode!  Or make peace with it. 

Cheers.  Diane S

Hehehehe, I think it is Def con instead of Death con but with Holiday pounds I kinda like the Death con idea - lets kill those Dam* cravings!

In my case, I think the emotional eating (and I don't think I do it a whole lot, but have caught myself at times) is more of a "nuture" response vs. a"nature" response. As a child, food - given with love from my parents - could always make the world right! My Dad comes from a long line of restauranteers and not only could food cure all that ails, but it was also the families livelihood!

Duh, of course its Def con but you get the idea. Gotta study up on my sci fi details. 

red alert for sure.  Diane S