Headaches, squirrel mode and cool things!

Saturday, January 08, 2011

I do suffer with migraines, this wasn't one, it was however a doozy of a headache lasting three days, last night it spread to my neck aching, which in turn provides the feedback for your head to hurt worse of course *rolls eyes*.

My brother also suffers badly and I knew he had created his very own concoction of pills that's provided him with relief at last. I did take slightly less as my 'little' brother is a good 8/9 inches taller and several stone heavier!! It did however include two ProPlus... Caffeine pills!

Since taking this, the headache cleared, as did my wardrobe, storage chest, chest of drawers AND under my bed in the burst of squirrel like speed and buzz this provided!! Two more bin bags of junk out of my flat.

Then I walked into town with a bag of stuff for charity shop (more way too big clothes).

And walked back with three so so so cute tops, that I spent the princely sums of £1, £1 and £1.24 on!! I think that's fine going!

  

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ODIROM 1/12/2011 9:32AM

Brava!!! O Report Inappropriate Comment

MMS354 1/11/2011 10:21PM

I get nasty headaches and migraines, too, so I can relate. Glad you discovered the caffeine trick and that it worked. Take care. Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGGLY4U 1/11/2011 7:20PM

Congrats! So glad you found something to make your headache go away! Report Inappropriate Comment

BLAKBIRD 1/10/2011 9:42AM

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POLSKARENIA 1/9/2011 1:39PM

Migraines suck!! I get them, usually hormone-related... so not a lot I can do, except take some great meds, which I discovered a few years ago - whatever works for you is the best thing, just as with Spark!!! ;-) Report Inappropriate Comment

ADDICTEDFOODIE 1/9/2011 11:50AM

ya see, I always said, shopping always clears the head Report Inappropriate Comment

DEVORA4 1/8/2011 10:46PM

Glad your headaCHE CLEARED. Great to give to charity and come home with bargains. Take care now. debby Report Inappropriate Comment

MOJO_RISIN 1/8/2011 6:55PM

love the bargains, love the donations made, love the unexpected burst of cleaning, SPARKle and shine on dear heart :D Report Inappropriate Comment

HONEYMUFFIN1923 1/8/2011 5:42PM

Glad you are feeling better. I LOVE bargain hunting. So does my Aunt and my Sister. We LOVE bargains, yard sales, and all that kind of stuff. Good for you. Keep up the hard work. You have inspire me to get up work on a project I have been putting off. Many Thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

MONAMELBA 1/8/2011 4:26PM

I constantly get migraines, and they suck. Thankfully, I've started to realize what seems to trigger them, anything white (white rice, white bread, white pasta) and anything with ALOT of refined sugar. so long as I can stay away from those things, I'm OK@ Glad to hear that you are feeling better, AND that you were able to clean bunches of things that you don't need!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHICAT63 1/8/2011 3:03PM

Oh, I know the feeling well suffers from migraines myself in addition to tension/nevrologic pain on the left side of my head/face/neck. Caffeine pills do wonder, bravo for the great finds. Report Inappropriate Comment

FLYINGB16 1/8/2011 1:55PM

Pookie I am so happy you are feeling better! I always enjoy deep cleaning of drawers and closets. You get instant gratification. I'm glad you found some cute tops at a great price. I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend! Hugs, Bonnie Report Inappropriate Comment

KITHKINCAID 1/8/2011 1:12PM

Wow - haha - glad your headache is gone. And that you got a lot accomplished because of it :) Report Inappropriate Comment

ELAOPET 1/8/2011 1:06PM

I know a girl with migrenes so bad she can't drink, eat, sleep, tolerate light - she often stays home from work for ussually 3 days ... Lucky she has a boss who understands. You got a "buzz" huh? Wonder what a cat is like when people start cleaning house. I know my dog totally dislikes the "buzz" Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 1/8/2011 1:03PM

Doesn't it just make you feel lighter to get rid of things you don't need. It's like emotional/mental weight loss, getting rid of the baggage. I've got alot, I mean really alot of that to do. Stuff hanging around I haven't used for years. Hooray on the tops. I just bought myself a nice little dressy jacket at our local charity store this past week. So exciting to get some new-for-me stuff in a smaller size. Report Inappropriate Comment

BEST_LIFE_NOW 1/8/2011 12:28PM

I can't imagine 3 days of a headache. So glad you found a concoction that makes it go away and gives unbelievable energy ... I could use the energy ... my closets need sorting! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOLLYS_NEW_LIFE 1/8/2011 11:42AM

Sorry to hear you've had sucha rough 3 days. However, cleaning like a squirrel had to be good for you physically as well as your closets! Well done on the bargain shopping, love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

LEAN-N-LEXY 1/8/2011 11:34AM

3-day headache? Oh my -- I hope it wasn't a cluster headache thing. Glad your brother's concoction worked. I guess you can leave out one of the caffeine pills next time if you don't want the squirrel mode effect. Love your charity shop finds! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/8/2011 11:08AM

Glad you're feeling brighter Pookie. Excellent job on the bargain finds Have a good weekend my friend Report Inappropriate Comment

DAWNWATERWOMAN 1/8/2011 10:56AM

Glad that your headache went away and you were inspired to "get busy". Great deal on the tops! Love ya, Dawn Report Inappropriate Comment

New things eaten? Tasty 2 : Ick 0!!

Friday, January 07, 2011

I have have Chai Tea in Starbucks before, several stolen sips from a non-coffee drinker, and had liked. I however drink my drinks black at home and when I bought chai tea I was super dissapointed in how bitter it was.

Added coconut milk and its GOOD!

I dont plan to have it all the time, simply because its not a way I need to spend my calories right now, but a nice evening treat perhaps, might freeze coconut milk in an ice cube tray to make it more useful than opening a can and having to use it all.

Also today I tried beef heart, simply fried, no added fat, plenty of black pepper, with sauerkraut and mustard... and oh its good!! Cheap red meat thats tasty!
Going to have it tomorrow aswell!

I think perhaps this should be one of my ideas for the new year. Organ meats are CHEAP, they are also crammed with nutrients, beef heart was generally comparable in calories to plain chicken, but way tastier if you know how to cook it.

  

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ADDICTEDFOODIE 1/9/2011 11:55AM

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee sweetbread meat. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT and only made it once because it really looks like a brain and it's hard work just separating all the part...yech! but delicious. Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 1/7/2011 8:10PM

I'm not a big hot tea drinker. Once in awhile I'll have a tea, but I've never tried Chai. I've not tried beef heart either, I don't think. It seems like it would be tough, no? Report Inappropriate Comment

DAWNWATERWOMAN 1/7/2011 6:04PM

Sounds yummy. I love chai tea. I've never tried beef heart but I bet DH would love it. He seems to really enjoy organ meats. He makes the best liver I've ever eaten. Thanks for sharing. Love, Dawn Report Inappropriate Comment

VW_STEPH 1/7/2011 3:09PM

Oooh yums, i'll have to try beef hearts out... i do love lambs heart, hold on i have had ox heart too... and ox is beef, right? LOL. You just reminded me to get some hearts for dinner one night, thank yooou. =) Hmmm chai tea. I've tried a lot of tea's... but this is bitter? I should look it up, i love trying new things, it should be a hobby, hah. Love your idea with the coconut milk too! You're so smart! I always open a can and feel so bad at wasting half a can, freeze it as ice cubes... you're brilliant! xox Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 1/7/2011 2:04PM

Good for you Pookie! The beef heart sounds like something I would like to try, but to tell you the truth I will pass on the chai tea, love my coffee! Report Inappropriate Comment

LUCKIEST24 1/7/2011 1:45PM

You are much braver than I am!!! I'm glad you found some new faves...that's always a bonus!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

CHICAT63 1/7/2011 12:31PM

Good for the chai tea, excellent suggestion on freezing the coconut milk in the freezer. Beef heart, hmm do not about that one *lol* I do love blood sausage and liver. Report Inappropriate Comment

KITHKINCAID 1/7/2011 12:28PM

One of my dad's FAVORITE meals is chicken gizzards and peas. My mom used to make them "Chicken a la King" style in the crockpot with noodles or over toast. Delicious. Not sure how high in fat/calories your coconut milk is, but I always drink my chai with a bit of skim milk and a teaspoon of honey. Does the trick nicely and isn't too costly in the daily limit. Report Inappropriate Comment

LEAN-N-LEXY 1/7/2011 12:02PM

Chai tea doesn't have to be high calorie, or bitter. The easiest way I get a chai experience is with Celestial Seasonings "Bengal Spice" variety herbal tea and low fat milk. The particular spices in this blend have a natural sweet taste to me, so I rarely add any sweetener. When I do want to perk up the flavors with a little sweetness, just a little will do. (Saccharine or a dab of sugar). Coconut milk? Wow! That would make nearly anything taste fantastic; but yeah a lot of calories. Beef heart? Some of the cheap, pre-made burgers in our favorite grocery add that and the taste becomes different because of the organ meat. You're actually making me want beef liver. !! That's yummo. Comment edited on: 1/7/2011 12:03:04 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

BAZNCAZ 1/7/2011 9:43AM

Having worked in a slaughter house I find that OFFAL is some of the BEST parts of the animal, (OX - PIG - SHEEP) it dose not matter which one. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/7/2011 9:06AM

never tried either Pookie, always good to try something new! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOLLYS_NEW_LIFE 1/7/2011 8:17AM

I've heard organ meat is good for you witha all the nutrients. I've never tried it. LOVE Chai though! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELAOPET 1/7/2011 7:54AM

Never had coconut milk nor beef heart - love my tea bitter - all tea. Always have, and I do not drink cofee. When living in UK, I was making tea for people and enjoyed putting milk in it for them - always got a kick from that - always thought I wish someone could see this back home! LOL Trying new things is good. I do it ever so slowly, but I try. I can't cook meat well, looking for ways to cook food fast and get the meat tender - mostly eat chicken LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

ODIROM 1/7/2011 7:52AM

I can say I have never had beef heart, but this blog makes me extremely curious! Preparation? Sliced thin? Sliced thick? Mince? O Comment edited on: 1/7/2011 7:53:33 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

Junk... and very old papers.

Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Soooo in pondering moving sometime this year, my mind turns to what I actually need.

Cue three bin-bags of junk being taken down my stairs... hey, I live on the third floor, that's three flights of stairs that I did three separate times, free cardio minutes!

Plus I decided the paranoia about maybe needing paperwork at some point needs to end.
When you are holding onto credit card statements from 1999 I think there is an issue. Also have statements from my closed FAT GIRL store card and clothing catalogues, really wished they had asked why I closed them!!

So I get to have a bonfire of bank, credit card, bills and statements from 1999 to 2009... figured I needed a cut off point! I get to be WARM burning things at the weekend
*maniacal glint in eyes thinking about playing with fire*

  

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DAWNWATERWOMAN 1/6/2011 6:18PM

Great job! Now you can LITERALLY get your SPARK burning! Love ya, Dawn Report Inappropriate Comment

LEAN-N-LEXY 1/6/2011 10:17AM

Hee, hee, hee! Love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/6/2011 3:06AM

What a great way to start 2011- out with the old - literally. Good for you Report Inappropriate Comment

VW_STEPH 1/6/2011 1:37AM

Woohoo bonfire and it's not November! =P Yeah we do need a cut off at some point, and reading this, i do have a lot of that crap to throw out myself... ack, better get to it, otherwise i'll put it off for another few years haha. Big yays for free cardio minutes =D And P.S. Yeah i was like, prawns with cheese :-/ ... it is a little weird at first but then with the wrap and veggies... the cheese just makes everything mmmmm, haha. xox Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARK-A-LICIOUS 1/5/2011 9:13PM

good for you! i need to get rid of old paperwork too. my sister and i both will say we are paper hoarders. at least its all neatly kept in our bins! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

KITHKINCAID 1/5/2011 7:29PM

Haha - that's awesome. And a good way to make heat! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOJO_RISIN 1/5/2011 6:25PM

haha, for some reason i picture you all fashionable with fingerless gloves grinning maniacally over the fire barrel ;) Report Inappropriate Comment

GITTYB 1/5/2011 6:09PM

It's true. I can never forgive it if I need every bank statements so my semi-organized files are bulging! good luck with the detox Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEETLIPS 1/5/2011 5:57PM

How about I move magazines from the east coast to the west coast and back again. I had some issues Report Inappropriate Comment

FLY0NTHEWAL1 1/5/2011 5:49PM

I found mail in my apartment from 2001... from my old bank that closed like 5 years ago. Heh. I have a similar problem with thinking "but what if I need that?!" I'm seriously disorganized. But good for you for takin care of biz! Comment edited on: 1/5/2011 5:50:00 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 1/5/2011 5:49PM

We keep 6 years back plus the current year of paperwork. That's what is required for taxes here, so I figure it's good for personal paperwork too. Happy bonfire time! Report Inappropriate Comment

JESSICAW09 1/5/2011 5:20PM

LOL, you go and have that bonfire and finally be done with old memories. I know this is bad to say, but when my ex-husb and I divorced I burned any pictures that had just him and I or him in them LOL. I did keep the ones that included family to pass down to my boys' but OMG, what a release of emotions I was able to let go of. And, what a way to burn some cardio that climbing stairs, 3 flights of them at that, HA! Report Inappropriate Comment

FLORENCEMCDONAL 1/5/2011 5:17PM

Be careful, sometimes when we play with fire we get burned . LOL I don't like to have a lot of paper work. The first of the month when I pay a bill, the last months statement goes in the garbage, and I keep the current one. Are you back on track? I am, it feels good. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELAOPET 1/5/2011 5:15PM

(actually, playing with fire and burning old papers sounds good to me too) Report Inappropriate Comment

Blah Blah its a new year...

Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Ok, so I am seeing lots of new year blogs and thought I should make an effort too.

However, I don't believe in making resolutions, nor that you need a date to choose to make a change.

Therefore.... my new years blog is simply saying I am going to carry on getting back on track after Christmas splurges and lose these few pounds gained and get back to maintainance.

Nothing special, nothing unachievablely dreamy, nothing new.

Just real, which is always how I am!

  

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CORTNEY-LEE 1/5/2011 6:57PM

love the cute kitty pic! Report Inappropriate Comment

KITT52 1/5/2011 7:59AM

Do what works for you. Have a healthy week Kitt Report Inappropriate Comment

ADDICTEDFOODIE 1/5/2011 5:53AM

Iam so not about making promises to myself anymore about dieting, thats for sure. however, I did recently write a blog about different types of resolutions www.ahearingloss.com Report Inappropriate Comment

TRACYZABELLE 1/5/2011 4:29AM

I don't do resolutions either I just try to make it a better year and improve myself Comment edited on: 1/5/2011 4:31:08 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

MAGGIENCALI 1/4/2011 10:55PM

I'm not into the resolution thing either and I right there with you. Continuing to stay on track with the what I'm already doing. Great blog and have a Happy New Year. Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEETLIPS 1/4/2011 7:59PM

That works for me. Thanks for the goodie and GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOJO_RISIN 1/4/2011 6:41PM

right on, keep forging ahead sista :D Report Inappropriate Comment

MAIA2011 1/4/2011 3:44PM

I decided to stay with monthly action goals for now. We all have to start somewhere and keep going again every time we stop. Thanks for all the motivation this year! Report Inappropriate Comment

MLMAVERICK 1/4/2011 3:39PM

anti new years resolution, just like me! keep on keepin on! Report Inappropriate Comment

VW_STEPH 1/4/2011 3:23PM

Yup yup and i love how real and no-nonsense you are! xox Report Inappropriate Comment

KATHYJO56 1/4/2011 3:17PM

I think that New Years' resolutions are a bunch of bunk too! I'm glad to read this very honest blog. Report Inappropriate Comment

ELAOPET 1/4/2011 2:59PM

I guess the resolutions work for some people, athough for the life of me, I can't imagine HOW! ? LOL It sounds like a lot of added stress and a sure road to failiure - I can't handle that. Oh, kitty knows the stuff! LOOOL Reminds me of me this morning, trying decline pushups! Report Inappropriate Comment

BOE4LIFE 1/4/2011 2:55PM

You rock. Spark On!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 1/4/2011 2:54PM

I don't make resolutions either. I've always said resolutions are made to be broken. But I do make goals - some people say it's the same thing, but not to me. I did a review of 2010 in a blog, but I still haven't made it to looking forward to 2011. Maybe I'm just steeped in the past, I don't know. I do want to set some goals at some point, but haven't had time to put much thought into it. Let's make it a good one Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/4/2011 2:48PM

sounds like a good plan to me Pookie Report Inappropriate Comment

MISSM66 1/4/2011 2:36PM

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BJW-FARMGIRL 1/4/2011 2:26PM

That's pretty much my plan, too, Pookie. You go girl! Report Inappropriate Comment

KITHKINCAID 1/4/2011 2:03PM

Pookie - you have the HARDEST job right now. Maintenance is terrifying for me. Weight loss is great, but I know I have an even longer haul after I'm done losing. The weight loss will only consume a couple of years of my life, maintenance is a lifetime. And that you're doing so marvelously with it is a HUGE accomplishment. Here's to another year of having LOST 183 pounds! Report Inappropriate Comment

FITNFABMICHELLE 1/4/2011 1:35PM

Ha - keeping it real is a good thing!! Best of luck to you as you work on losing those pounds that decided to hang out over the holidays. I'm in the same boat! :) - Michelle Report Inappropriate Comment

Back!

Monday, January 03, 2011

So, yes, despite SP not working, I am back from staying at my boyfriends, then at his families, then he came back with me to stay at mine for a while, this was the longest we had spent together!

I decided to not track and not read any labels and try not to care over Christmas and simply enjoy the foods. I don't drink, so that cuts out a whole load of potential calories!

I have put some weight on, being back at work tomorrow signifies being able to really get back on track, I WOULD be planning food if SP actually WORKED!

I got LOTS of goodies, a really cool satchel bag I had said I liked from Afflecks, black with stylised cat head print. Some books I wanted, a hammer horror mini set and another classic horror dvd, Thortons chocolates, warm ski socks, polar bear hat, chemical reaction handwarmer pads things.... this all from my boyfriend.
His Parents got me some books you Should read since his Mum is head of english!... they both look very good, also socks, jelly sweeties, little notebook, beaded bag.
His sister got a GIANT tub of nutella back from Italy where she has been for a few months.
My parents gave me money to get clothes, then a few little things so I'd have actual things to unwrap.. so some nice yves rocher smelly stuff, and a really nice mittens and scarf set.
Was pleasantly surprised and felt very welcomed by my boyfriends Aunt and Nanny both buying me gifts as well when we had an afternoon there for Boxing Day.

We went to Midnight Mass.... and coming home it was MINUS THIRTEEN... -13 degrees which is insane! Had a very very cold white christmas! Just up the road from where we where was the coldest in the country at -17. We used defrosting spray on screen.... which promptly froze. When your anti-freeze freezes... its COLD!

I ate LOTS of things I know have contributed to this gain in weight, but seriously, after loosing 180+ pounds, this is small fry and will be gone in a couple weeks of behaving... which at this time of year when everybody tries to be virtuous, should be easier.
I don't regret eating as I did, because I enjoyed things I will only be able to have at that time, I didnt eat breads, potatoes... anything that wasn't actually christmassy was ignored so I got to really enjoy the festive things instead.

Christmas has some horrible feelings for me, but this year I finally looked forward to it and I really did enjoy it. Those memories are not all fixed, but I can see that they are being fixed and next year can only be better.

My boyfriend makes me so very happy and I can see a wonderful future together, we have spoken about my staying there when I have had surgery, then after that... seeing about my actually moving there, so its all very exciting.

  

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KITKABOO 1/7/2011 3:14AM

I'm so glad you had a good time and that your boyfriend is helping to heal you and your bad memories If anyone deserves happiness Pookie it's you As for the weight gain- you know you gained a bit but you also know you can get rid of it again Welcome back, missed you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MONAMELBA 1/4/2011 5:44PM

Oh I wish it was only -13 here sometimes! We get as low as -30 and THEN there is a windchill ontop of that! It sounds like you had a lovely time with all of the Christmas events. I wish you all the best this coming year! Report Inappropriate Comment

ITSALWAYSABTME 1/4/2011 2:15PM

missed ya! Glad you were able to turn the Holiday's around for you ! Report Inappropriate Comment

TRACYZABELLE 1/4/2011 8:03AM

2011 is looking up for you~ Report Inappropriate Comment

VW_STEPH 1/4/2011 1:40AM

Yaaaayyy this is a lovely blog to read! Glad you're back and it sounds like you had a really lovely time. Love your attitude - ate what you wanted and now getting back on track. I had the same thoughts as you too - it should be a lot easier to be on track right now with everybody's attitude's for the new year with their weightloss resolutions and things, hah. Have fun getting those extra pounds off, i'm sure they won't take much effort at all. =) xox Report Inappropriate Comment

MOJO_RISIN 1/4/2011 1:33AM

glad to have you back, you were definitely missed! glad you had a good time :D and wow - future talk - very exciting :D i am so glad you are in a positive and supportive relationship! here's to 2011 being magical for ya doll! Report Inappropriate Comment

EGOSPOTTER 1/3/2011 10:30PM

Glad to hear that things are going well with your boyfriend, that is very exciting. I have been off sparkpeople for a while and gained a little back also but I am starting fresh today and not letting it discourage me. Happy new year! Report Inappropriate Comment

HOLLYS_NEW_LIFE 1/3/2011 8:36PM

I'm so glad you're back! Sounds like you had a wonderful Chrsitmas. I gained a few myself, but had a wonderful time. Like you said, it'll be off in no time! Welcome back! ps - thanks for the goodie! Report Inappropriate Comment

ADDICTEDFOODIE 1/3/2011 7:07PM

I am soooooooooooooooooooooo happy you're back. really missed you girlfriend! and you can get back on track and move straight ahead. Happy New Year addictedfoodie Report Inappropriate Comment

KITT52 1/3/2011 6:46PM

I'm so glad your back, and things went well... It's cold here too but not as cold as there... So Happy New Year to you and your sweetie Kitt Report Inappropriate Comment

FIZZYBALL 1/3/2011 6:32PM

Sounds like a very exciting time in your life. I'm glad your back on SP. MIssed you while you were on vacation... Report Inappropriate Comment

WARMSPRINGDAY 1/3/2011 5:33PM

Good to have you back! So glad you had a nice Christmas. I read a quote a few times over the holidays something to the effect that we should not care so much what we eat over the holidays as what we eat the rest of the year. I agree, and it sounds like it might fit your philosophy as well. Here's to a happy and healthy New Year! Report Inappropriate Comment

ELAOPET 1/3/2011 4:20PM

Perfect!!! You so deserve to have Christmas magic back and I'm very happy to hear you got it! YES! Now you are officially back to normal people life - had you not gained any weight you could not say that hahaha Now you're just like everybody else! I have thought about you and wished for you what you just described - good to have you back Miss Pookie! Let's own 2011, 'K? Report Inappropriate Comment

RAINBOWANGEL99 1/3/2011 3:59PM

So pleased for YOU Pookie! Glad you enjoyed the Christmas season & that things are going so well with your boyfriend. Great that you're back too! HAPPY NEW YEAR... Hope all your wishes for 2011 come true! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROCKMAN6797 1/3/2011 3:53PM

Sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas Pookie! Good for you! Happy New Years! Report Inappropriate Comment

KITHKINCAID 1/3/2011 3:47PM

Hurray! So glad you had a wonderful vacation. Sure it's a little sad today, but it sounds like you have a lot of good things to look forward to! Report Inappropriate Comment

TXDREAMSPINNER 1/3/2011 3:32PM

I am so glad you had a good Christmas. It sounds like your boyfriend's family really made you feel welcome. I had a weight gain too, but I am just jumping right back into my program and trying to move forward. Report Inappropriate Comment

FITNFABMICHELLE 1/3/2011 3:20PM

Sounds like you had a wonderful holiday - that's great!! And I'm very happy to hear that things are going so well with your boyfriend. That's good stuff!! :) Stay warm and have a great day! - Michelle Report Inappropriate Comment

NEW-CAZ 1/3/2011 3:14PM

I am so glad you had such great time Pookie and it's lovely to have you back and blogging. Happy New Year hun Report Inappropriate Comment