Geez..

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

I really thought I'd have time to blog yesterday, but time just slipped away from me. The last two days have been unusually busy at work, which is good because it keeps my mind engaged, but it cuts into Spark time LOL Hmmm..

Monday, Feb. 11:
Morning Coffee
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Total: 215

Breakfast
Blueberries, fresh, 30 berries 23
greek god's greek yogurt traditional plain, 1 serving 130
Nutola, 1 serving 265
Total: 418

Lunch
Kirkland chicken breast (canned), 8 oz 240
Vegetables Mixed Blend (1c=30cal/serv) Asparagus Stir Fry FlavRpac, 2 cup 60
Butter, pure irish (Kerrygold), 1 tbsp 100
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 oz 129
Total: 529

Afternoon Snack
Pears, fresh, 1 pear, medium (approx 2-1/2 per lb) 80
Total: 80

Dinner
Cheddar Cheese, 2 slice (1 oz) 228
Best Food Mayo, 1 serving 90
Jalapeno Peppers, 0.5 pepper 2
Kirkland Turkey Burger, 1 serving 200
Roasted vegetables, 1 serving 186
Total: 706

Evening Snack
Walnuts, 2 oz (14 halves) 370
Total: 370

Daily Total: 2319
Calorie Range per SparkPeople - 1790 - 2140
This is for a goal of losing 1 lb a week, burning 2550 cals a week to reach 199 by the first week of December, 2013.

Calorie Deficit:
Eaten 2,319
BMR* 2,180
Exercise 765
Total Burned 2,945
Differential -626

Not bad. I was awfully hungry though, likely from that busy weekend.

Tuesday, Feb. 12:
Morning Coffee
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Total: 215

Breakfast
Broccoli Slaw, 3 oz 25
Egg, fresh, 2 large 144
Coconut Oil, 2 tbsp 234
Roasted vegetables, 0.5 serving 93
Total: 497

Lunch
Kirkland Turkey Burger, 1 serving 200
Butter, pure irish (Kerrygold), 1 tbsp 100
Roasted vegetables, 1 serving 186
Total: 486

Afternoon Snack
Banana, fresh, 1 small (6" to 6-7/8" long) 93
Total: 93

Dinner
Turkey Chili, 2 serving 295
Total: 295

Evening Snack
Walnuts, 2 oz (14 halves) 370
Total: 370

Daily total: 1955
Calorie Range per SparkPeople - 1790 - 2140
This is for a goal of losing 1 lb a week, burning 2550 cals a week to reach 199 by the first week of December, 2013.

Calorie Deficit:
Eaten 1,955
BMR* 2,180
Exercise 303
Total Burned 2,483
Differential -528

This was likely a higher deficit, but when I got home yesterday, I changed out of work clothes and forgot to put my Fitbit back on. We walked 2 miles before dinner, then by 7:30 I was ready to crawl into bed with a tension headache. As I said, work's been extra-busy lately and I think my brain just needed to shut down early.

NSV!
Yesterday I was able to slide my jeans down without unbuttoning or unzipping.

And NO it was not after wearing them all day, either LOL that does happen, but this was first thing in the morning, fresh off the hanger. I love when that happens.

I'm still working at being sugar/sweetener free for the 28 Days Later challenge. I must admit some contraband has snuck into my mouth (I have no idea how it got there, swear!) but for the most part I'm hanging tough. I do realize I miss it, more than I should.

Oh yea. I was all pumped up for the LCW yesterday, but it all fell apart. I was suppose to walk at lunch - I didn't. I felt too busy to get up and leave the building at that time. I was suppose to run after work - I didn't. I felt too icky to run so settled for a walk instead.

I'm usually more determined than that, and I know logically that DOING something almost always makes me feel better. I just gave in.

That was yesterday. Today, I don't have a choice - those kennel kids are going to make sure I get my steps and walking in tonight, no matter what!

Actually, this seems more accurate:

LOL

I wish you all a good Wednesday - if it's your Weigh In day, may the scale be kind. If it's your Hump day, may you enjoy it!

C~

  

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WALKAWAY 2/13/2013 3:02PM

Congrats on the jeans. Always makes me feel good when something that was snug starts to loosen up. Keep up the awesomeness! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUSUSUZZZIE 2/13/2013 2:46PM

LOVE your NSV! Congrats on all of the progress as a result of your hard work! Sorry to hear work is crazy and causing tension...not good! I hope it gets better soon. And have a wonderful time with the KKs! Report Inappropriate Comment

GINGERHAWK 2/13/2013 2:15PM

Yay for the NSV - that's awesome!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

REALLY_ROBIN 2/13/2013 1:17PM

Candy, I'm so happy for you....having your clothes getting loose is awesome! I think going for a walk yesterday when you weren't feeling it is a huge victory! Happy Friday Eve to you....make it a great day! Hugs to my neighbor to the South! Robin Report Inappropriate Comment

ALICIALYNNE 2/13/2013 12:00PM

YAY, what a great NSV! LOVE the picture of the dogs pulling the people! That's definitely what happened back when I had a German Shepard! Report Inappropriate Comment

FRUITYFUL 2/13/2013 11:59AM

I hate it when work interferes with my Spark time! Don't you hate it when you forget to put your Fitbit on? I haven't done that for a workout, but for regular every day stuff I have, and it drives me nuts! I want everything to count! The new one coming out, that goes on your wrist and you can wear in the shower, is looking very tempting to me. Report Inappropriate Comment

PARASELENIC 2/13/2013 11:33AM

NSV of awesomeness! Nothing is more telling about weight loss than the clothes you are familiar with suddenly becoming unfamiliar to your body. I'm glad that the sugar free week is going well despite not being perfect. I hope you blog something towards the end of this 28 day experiment, letting us know your observations about a sweetener-free life... from energy levels, tastebud changes, weight loss, cravings, to food difficulties, etc. I'm not planning on doing it myself (got a plan that's working for me so far-- if it ain't broke don't fix it) but that's not to say that I'm not generally curious or open to it if/when my current plan starts to stagnate with my bod.... As a question: If you calculate your differentials over a month, and compare that to your net loss over a month, does it balance out? How do you feel about the accuracy of your fit bit? I've looked into them, but I'm a little skep about it as I like to swim- do the elliptical- and I got fat on my regular activity so I don't know if knowing that will be helpful/hurtful, ya know? Report Inappropriate Comment

Busy Weekend..

Monday, February 11, 2013

Thanks for the giggles, Roxit and Parachick, about my reflector-vesty thing. I know the vest has crazy shoulders, but it keeps me just warm enough without overheating. The reflector thing comes in handy when the sun isn't up yet but I am. The pic was taken at approx. 6:30 am before I went for my run.


Friday, I did as little as possible and by that I mean I napped and snuggled puppies and tried not to be too snacky.

Saturday morning I did my run, came home to grab a quick refueling bite to eat, then went to a training class on training! After that was one, we worked on the dog path with a group of community volunteers and got a ton accomplished.

Sunday was similar - Bill and I did the Fanconi Valentine's 5K with GayeMC (although she left us in the dust, speedy chick!) then went back to work on the dog path again with a new volunteer, another quick dash home for something to eat, then back to the shelter for a different training class.

The ladies who were checking in volunteers for the last class Sunday evening got a chuckle out of me showing up. One commented "You're everywhere!" and this weekend it sure felt like it at the shelter.

Friday, Feb. 8:
Morning Coffee
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Total: 215

Breakfast
Broccoli Slaw, 3 oz 25
Egg, fresh, 2 large 144
Coconut Oil, 2 tbsp 234
Green Beans (snap), 0.5 cup 17
Cauliflower, raw, 0.5 cup 13
Total: 433

Morning Snack
Tillamook Country Smoker Peppered Beef Jerky, 0.5 oz 53
Pork Skins - Bakenets (9 pieces), 0.5 serving 40
Total: 93

Lunch
Kirkland chicken breast (canned), 8 oz 240
Cauliflower, raw, 0.5 cup 13
Butter, unsalted, 2 tbsp 204
Broccoli, fresh, 1 cup, chopped 25
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 3 tbsp 68
Total: 549

Dinner
Orville Redenbacher's Smart Pop 94% Fat Free Butter, 8 cup 120
Butter, pure irish (Kerrygold), 4 tbsp 400
Total: 520

Evening Snack
Almond Pumpkin Walnut Butter, 1 serving 103
greek god's greek yogurt traditional plain, 1 serving 130
Total: 233

Daily total: 2043
Calorie Range per SparkPeople - 1800 - 2150
This is for a goal of losing 1 lb a week, burning 2550 cals a week to reach 199 by the first week of December, 2013.

Calorie Differential:
Eaten 2,043
BMR* 2,179
Exercise 336
Total Burned 2,515
Differential -472

Saturday, Feb. 9:
Morning Coffee
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Total: 215

Breakfast
Hard Boiled Egg, 2 large 156
Avacado - 1 whole, 0.33 serving 107
Kerrygold Irish Butter, 1 tbsp 100
Total: 363

Lunch
Butter, pure irish (Kerrygold), 1 tbsp 100
Almond Pumpkin Walnut Butter, 1 serving 103
Allmond Flour Pancakes, 1 serving 265
Total: 468

Dinner
Jo-Jos 6 pieces, 1 serving 210
Chicken Breast, with skin, fried, 0.5 breast, bone removed 218
Chicken Wing, fried, 1 wing, bone and skin removed 42
Total: 470

Evening Snack
Allmond Flour Pancakes, 1 serving 265
Total: 265

Daily Total: 1780
Calorie Range per SparkPeople - 1800 - 2150
This is for a goal of losing 1 lb a week, burning 2550 cals a week to reach 199 by the first week of December, 2013.

Calorie Differential:
Eaten 1,780
BMR* 2,179
Exercise 1,712
Total Burned 3,891
Differential -2,111

Sunday, Feb. 10:
Morning Coffee
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Total: 215

Breakfast
Blueberries, fresh, 30 berries 23
greek god's greek yogurt traditional plain, 1 serving 130
Nutola, 1 serving 265
Total: 418

Morning Snack
Banana, fresh, 1 medium (7" to 7-7/8" long) 109
McDonalds - Sausage Patty, 1 serving 170
Hash Brown cake (McDonalds) (1), 1 serving 150
Total: 429

Lunch
Chicken Leg, fried, 1 leg, bone and skin removed 196
Chicken Thigh, fried, 1 thigh, bone and skin removed 113
Total: 309

Dinner
Lemon Garlic Tilapia, 1 serving 129
Parmesan Cheese, grated, 1 oz 129
Vegetables Mixed Blend Stir Fry FlavRpac, 2 cup 60
Butter, pure irish (Kerrygold), 1 tbsp 100
Total: 418

Evening Snack
Pecans, 1.5 oz (20 halves) 294
Archer Farms Monster Trail Mix, 2 serving 340
Total: 634

Daily Total: 2422
Calorie Range per SparkPeople - 1800 - 2150
This is for a goal of losing 1 lb a week, burning 2550 cals a week to reach 199 by the first week of December, 2013.

Calorie Differential:
Eaten 2,422
BMR* 2,179
Exercise 1,471
Total Burned 3,650
Differential -1,228

My eating was all over my range - low, high, then over, and yet the differentials worked out alright. We'll see what the scale shows on Wednesday.

I have to say, I'm more tired today just sitting on my butt (inbetween walking around my floor and my walk at lunch) than I was all weekend being busy. This sitting stuff sucks.

I've ~got~ to make a change and get away from this desk somehow.
C~

  

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GAYEMC 2/12/2013 8:24PM

It was so great to see you and Bill. I can't believe how he was jogging at the finish. Maybe HE should register for a half. I think I'm in for the Hop Hop. I can do a 5K in the rain, right? Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFIT2LIVE 2/12/2013 2:00PM

If you figure out how to stop sitting at a desk (and still do your job effectively), let me know what you come up with! I do tech support stuff and live at my desk, without deliberate, planned activity, I'm a total slug--I can average less than 2,000 steps a day if I'm not careful. Being all over the board with calories isn't a problem if there's still a deficit each day; hoping for a good weigh-in for you tomorrow! Report Inappropriate Comment

GINGERHAWK 2/12/2013 10:35AM

It is so hard to find ways to move when you're at a desk all day, isn't it. I walk to work in the morning so I at least start the day with a bit of energy but then by early afternoon I'm fading again. I try to walk around the office as much as possible, but it's hard to find the entertainment in that. Nice job on your super active weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

DOUGZ69 2/12/2013 10:20AM

It wears me out just reading about all this. Congrats!!! Thanks for the inspiration. Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALICIALYNNE 2/12/2013 9:19AM

Good job on getting so much accomplished at the shelter! Report Inappropriate Comment

NWCOUNTRYDANCER 2/11/2013 8:04PM

Good job! I need to get more active. I've started sitting on a ball half the day. So far so good. Report Inappropriate Comment

REALLY_ROBIN 2/11/2013 5:52PM

I hear you on the sitting behind the desk thing. I've been thinking the same thing recently. It is difficult being on the road though too, with having to eat on the road. Maybe a happy medium??? Wow, we both have been rocking it lately. Thanks so much for your encouragment and your little kick in the hiney about tracking. I did really good this weekend and am very pleased with the results! Keep on keeping on dear spark sistah!!!! Hugs...Robin Report Inappropriate Comment

Run for Sherry..

Saturday, February 09, 2013

I ran 5 miles this morning, for Sherry.



It's not my best pic, but it's the bib that counts most.

Get out and move today. Walk. Run. Bike. Skate!
Print your bib here, and move for a good cause.
www.races2remember.com/PrintB
ib.php?bib=sherry

C~

  

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PARASELENIC 2/11/2013 4:18PM

I hope you had a good long run. As an aside, your reflectors and gloves make me think of 1970's sci fi flicks with big glowing plastic orbs-- which makes me giggle and jealous at the same time. I have a weird orange constructor vest that I wear, but nothing as cool as your harness.... Report Inappropriate Comment

ALICIALYNNE 2/11/2013 11:45AM

Good for you! .. we need a high-five emoticon. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUSUSUZZZIE 2/9/2013 2:54PM

Awesome! I'll be limited to keeping Sherry, her family as well as all of the runners out there in my thoughts. But thank you for running for her and for sharing with us! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROXIT22222 2/9/2013 1:22PM

your outfit makes you look like a trekkie. And I meant that in the nieces way. Live long and prosper! Report Inappropriate Comment

Thursday..

Friday, February 08, 2013

Catchy title, eh?


Yesterday was a relatively good day, although as the day wore on (and I became more tired) the mood flattened somewhat. Nothing bad, just feeling stretched a bit thin (if only!)

Work done, I got home and changed pretty quickly, then went for my run. The first mile always sorta sucks, but then things started to feel better. Lately my legs have been feeling flat, but they picked up a bit more life and energy and I was able to just 'let go' and feel my body relax into the movement. Nice!

I finished up (still stinkin' slow, but every lb released is seconds deduced) and got home, changed up again, and Bill and I took Bub in for his shots and check-up. He's such a sweet happy boy, and everyone he meets think he's a lovebug, which he is. As long as you're not another dog LOL

That done, we got home and had a delish dinner (lemon-baked swai, baked sweet potato, and homemade coleslaw). A few nuts later for a snack, and I was more than ready for bed by 8:30.

Thursday, Feb. 7:
Morning Coffee
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla 130
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Meal Totals 215

Breakfast
Blackberries, fresh, 0.5 cup 37
Blueberries, fresh, 22 berries 17
Raspberries, 20 raspberries 19
greek god's greek yogurt traditional plain, 1 serving 130
Meal Totals 203

Lunch
Apples, fresh, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 82
Roasted vegetables, 1 serving 186
Boneless Chicken Thigh, 6 oz 210
Meal Totals 478

Afternoon Snack
Subway Chocolate Chip Cookie, 1 serving 210
Meal Totals 210

Dinner
Fish (Swai baked), 3.5 oz 88
Creamy Coleslaw, 1 serving 218
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, without salt, 1 small 54
Meal Totals 359

Evening Snack
Cashew Nuts (Raw), 1 oz 155
Pecans, 1 oz (20 halves) 196
Meal Totals 351

Daily Total: 1816Calorie Range per SparkPeople - 1800 - 2150
This is for a goal of losing 1 lb a week, burning 2550 cals a week to reach 199 by the first week of December, 2013.

Calorie Differential:
Eaten 1,816
BMR* 2,178
Exercise 868
Total Burned 3,046
Differential -1,230

I need to likely update my weight/nutrition/fitness info. I'm at a BMI of 35.8 right now. I'm eager to drop down below 30 - that'll put me in the Overweight range vs. Obese. I haven't been there before, but I'm determined to make it! That will be at 202 lbs. I'm closer than I was at the start of the year and that makes me very happy!

It did start raining last night as I was running. Not heavily, just a typical Portland rain. Made me think of this, as it often does.

I love this picture. This is my inspirational photo for my BLC weekend challenge.

I'm off to try and stay in my routine as much as possible while it's my day off. I've got a busy weekend ahead of me so today is suppose to be my 'off' day. Ha! We'll see how that goes.

C~

  

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SUSUSUZZZIE 2/9/2013 2:56PM

I LOVE that picture too. I believe you've shared it in the past?? Anywhoo, thank you for sharing it again. Have a wonderful weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

COOP9002 2/8/2013 5:34PM

Love the pic. There is something about running in the rain, unless of course it's a downpour. Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFIT2LIVE 2/8/2013 2:43PM

Funny how that first mile (or two or three some days) is so hard to push through, then you find your stride and hit the 'sweet spot' where you can just let go and enjoy it, isn't it? Good job getting out there and staying on track! Report Inappropriate Comment

PARASELENIC 2/8/2013 12:11PM

D'oh! Reading your blog explains your photo! Sorry I page posted before reading. Beautiful pic! Every pound off is a second shaved off running time-- what a great analogy, and good motivator when I'm feeling like the slow fat one in the gym. Report Inappropriate Comment

Delicate..

Thursday, February 07, 2013

That is not a word that would ever obviously used to describe ME.

I'm large. I use to be 5'10" but have apparently lost an inch or so over the years.

I'm big boned. I know, you're rolling your eyes, but it's true.
Take your thumb and forefinger on your left hand, and wrap it around your right wrist.
Do they touch?
Mine don't even come close. Yes, that might change as I release more lbs, but it is what it is.

I'm sturdy. I use to be the "pack mule" for the family, being the largest and therefore obviously the strongest individual (in their opinion, not necessarily mine).

I could easily be called a 'galoot' - a big goofy person. I use that term affectionately with some of the lumbering-type kennel kids we walk.

I have a loud laugh - in fact, when I really get going and it's a "I can't help it" kind of laugh, it has been called hyena-like LOL get me and my sister together and get us laughing deep down inside and it borderlines on frightening LOL

There are parts of me, though, that are delicate despite outward appearances.

Apparently, even though I'm burning beau-coup calories daily, I release lbs better when I eat below my suggested Spark calorie range. I know, it's a suggestion moreso than set in stone mandates.

That is a delicate balance - I need to eat less, but eat enough to fuel my body to do what I want. I need to reduce processed carbs, but eat enough raw carbs (for lack of a better term) to fuel my muscles and body and brain. And believe me I love me some raw carbs!

Ok, that's all I can think of right now, but there.. there's one delicate thing about me!

Wednesday, Feb. 6:
Morning Coffee
Regular Coffee, 2 cup (8 fl oz) 5
Kirkland Daily Multivitamin, 1 serving 0
Organic Valley Organic Half & Half, 4 tbsp 80
Optimum Gold Standard Natural 100% Whey Vanilla - 1 scoop, 1 serving 130
Total: 215

Breakfast
Blackberries, fresh, 0.5 cup 37
Blueberries, fresh, 22 berries 17
greek god's greek yogurt traditional plain, 1 serving 130
Raspberries, 20 raspberries 19
Total: 203

Morning Snack
Grapes, 20 grape, seedless 39
Total: 39

Lunch
Roasted vegetables, 1 serving 186
Chicken Breast (cooked), no skin, 5 ounces 172
Total: 358

Afternoon Snack
Blue Diamond Whole Natural Almonds (24 almonds), 1 serving 160
Total: 160

Dinner
Red Ripe Tomatoes, 0.25 cup, chopped or sliced 9
Flour Tortillas, 1 tortilla (approx 10" dia) 234
Cheese, Kraft Mexican Style Taco Cheese, 0.25 cup 100
Guacamole, 2 tbsp 85
Chipotle Carnitas, 4 oz 190
Romaine Lettuce (salad), 0.5 cup, shredded 4
Sour Cream, 2 tbsp 51
Total: 673

Evening Snack
Cashew Nuts (Raw), 1 oz 155
Total: 155

Daily Total: 1803
Calorie Range per SparkPeople - 1800 - 2150
This is for a goal of losing 1 lb a week, burning 2550 cals a week to reach 199 by the first week of December, 2013.

Calorie Differential:
Eaten 1,803
BMR* 2,184
Exercise 735
Total Burned 2,919
Differential -1,116



Yep, those calories consumed are creepin' back up again. That's alright, I'm not worried, but I am paying attention. I realized I was munching on cashew pieces last night because I was tired, not because I was really hungry. I allowed myself a few, and then called it good. Improvement!

Ok, those of you who said you have to clean your workspace before you can take pictures of it - you made me giggle! Thanks for that. I cannot imagine it's so bad that you can't take pictures right now, but then again, I'm all about being paperless. I require all forms be submitted electronically because I do not store paper copies of anything. Ever. Everything I do, all work, is electronic, so I'm really clutter-free. I wish the same for you!


Thanks to those who shared their space and their motivational do-dads. I loved it! I'm looking forward to more.

C~

  

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SUSUSUZZZIE 2/9/2013 3:10PM

I'll never roll my eyes at big-boned as I believe myself to be a big-boned girl as well. I sometimes wish there were more positive images, role-models, acceptance for physically strong girls when I was younger. Oh well, I'm glad they are there now. I can just tough my middle finger to my thumb when wrapped around my wrist and I don't think I have anything excess there at this point. I would have a tough time to come up with an application of "delicate" to me and I think you did great. By the way, I love your laugh and smile and I hope we can get together again to share more laughs! Good luck finding and sticking to that delicate balance of carbs and calories and exercise to keep losing weight! Sorry if this is a bit all over the place...my brain flow is a tad off. LOL! Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFIT2LIVE 2/7/2013 1:21PM

I wouldn't call myself 'delicate' either, I can be downright clutzy. (Who else misses the fact that there are more steps on the stairs she walks EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. and falls going down? Yep, that would be me this morning.) That's why it is simply hilarious that I'm taking a belly dancing class. There is a delicate balance for each of us in finding what works for us, though; it is not the same for everyone. You're doing awesome, Candy, just keep going! Oh, and seriously, my desk right now is a disaster, papers scattered about and not much to show in the 'motivational quotes' category. Need to fix that one of these days! Report Inappropriate Comment