Monday December 19 (6 days to Christmas)

117.25 (my scale only does weight in 1/4 pound increments, so would his be OTQD?? LOL). Went to a buffet for a football game last night with DH, DS, and SIL. DS knows the chef so was able to smuggle out some leftovers for me (since I couldn't really eat a buffets worth).  The innards of a turkey pot pie were the best - I hadn't had anything like that for a long time.  For an appetizer, I mostly had a salad, but also had a few yummy onion rings... But no dessert (DH had enough for both of us). 

Speaking of DH, he started on Zoloft last week at the recommendation of the neuropsychologists.  They felt that his Alzheimer's was causing depression, which was making his symptoms worse.  I knew he was depressed but he didn't want to talk about it. He has been on it for a week, and it does seem like he has brightened up a a bit.  He had a good day yesterday. He is looking forward to Florida, and was talking about participating in some activities with his friend in the park (water aerobics every morning for instance).  Physical activity is really important for him, as well as social interaction. We belong to a fitness club here which he goes to most days, but no one talks to one another there.

Have a skinny day!

Morning everyone

well, for some reason I have slept for, in total, nearly 16 hours out of the last 24.   Could not keep my eyes open.  Feeling fine but just tired, tired, tired.    Must be making up for all of the nights have not slept.   

Calories though were 1211 and unless you count the steps shuffling back and forth to bed and beyond, they were non existent.  

Enjoy your Monday.

Sounds like you need rest!  I am glad you were able to sleep.  No worries about the steps.

Good morning!  

121's today.  

Liz, glad you DH is finding sertraline/zoloft helpful.    My MIL's neurologist was going to start her on zoloft at one point, too, for same reason but first had to take care of some other issues.  I should ask about it again.   MIL knows all too well what she has lost with dementia.  

Aretha Franklin does provide a lot of pick-me-up.  But so is Saturday Night Live.

Hug your skinny tight, 

Shel

Wt 227  Cal 975

12.5 degrees this morning. It is not supposed to be 12.5 degrees in Arkansas. 42 degrees in the airstream with the heat on so I will need to augment with a gas heater so one more thing on my list.  I built 2 light fixtures from strip LED but it will need replacement as the build was pretty much a fail.  

We tried our hand at making quest bars.  They are easy to make.  I learned on the university of YouTube.  Thinking we might make our own calcium chews too.  Getting the taste right is going to be a challenge.  I will share if I live through the recipe development.  Most chews I've seen are carbonate and we are making citrate.  So our chews will have protein, fiber and calcium. 

Stay warm.  David

Weight was just where I left it the other day. Not up. Not down. ....small favors?

Not feeling great about food right now. Not feeling great in general. Some of that discontent is wrapped up in the food abuse cycle, but I think a lot of it is just being emotionally (and sometimes physically) tired from all I do. My first two days of "vacation" were spent in the grooming room. By yesterday afternoon I was grumpy. Today is ridiculously busy, too. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. I am actually feeling resentful of Christmas. Christmas just adds to my plate. Bah humbug! 

Oh lord, do I sound like Debbie Downer or Negative Neal. or what? Maybe if I drink lots and lots of coffee my manic button will be pushed. Ooooooo! Diet pills sound fun! BUZZZZZZZZZZZ! LOL! Gotta keep a sense of humor, right? 

The reason I mention all this here is because this is the stuff that has a significant impact on how I choose to USE food as a coping mechanism. Luckily, the sugar & carb crap is gone and out of the house. 

While I am not super tired, (I had a full 8 hours - yay!) I sure do see the appeal of lounging in my flannels and a sweatshirt today. I guess I will wait for Christmas morning for that luxury. 

131.8 - down just a smidge but overall more than I would like. Will do something about it after Christmas.

Work today. Frigid cold. I think - 30's with wind chill. HATE WI winters. Hopefully I won't be saying that next year!

Paula

Greetings Good People

132 OTD. Wish I was down a half dot but oh well. 

Hope the Zoloft helps. I am a firm believer in anti depressants if indicated. Half the world takes them and the other half should.  Thats part of whats wrong with my mom's crazy ex roommate. Exercise is a natural anti depressant too.

Well I am kind of a bah humbug about Christmas. Never has been my favorite holiday. Mainly it was about family stress but now that I am far away, I get to spend the day with chosen friends. Much better.  The only stress is gift buying and limited cooking. It always used to bug me that I was expected to do all this stuff and my dang brothers got away with doing nothing. DH does nothing except he did go buy me (us) a fabulous new down comforter. Love it. All you cold people should get one.

Well I have found a coffee I like at the nearby health food store so I don't have to go to the hippy dippy coop much anymore. This one costs more but is 8 miles closer. 

Glad you got some sleep Carbon. I contend that for the first 50 years of my life I never got enough sleep so I am making up for it now. 

Kiln opens today, three days of gallery work this week, last minute business stuff for studio such as payroll and bonuses, check to make sure we are in line tax wise etc. Started more de-junking of house over the weekend but didn't get to far. Baby steps. No wrapping done yet. 

Well remember to relax and have some fun over Christmas and don't try to be super hosts. T'aint necessary. Find a happy skinny place.  Diane S.