Friday,

Friday, October 07, 2011

I haven't been able to get on line for the past few days and I sure missed it. I have however been going to the pool, eating right and having a ball doing it. Lots of exercise and I lost some weight too. They are changing from dial up to broadband here and the wifi is messed up so even though I can't report, I am still doing what I am supposed to be doing and will try the best I can to log in. Have a great day!

  

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SNUGLBUNIE 10/7/2011 5:05PM

That's great Noreen. I am in Syracuse right now and heading to AL. Will be blogging about my trip as I go along. Report Inappropriate Comment

LGAR519 10/7/2011 3:43PM

Missed you!! Good for you, exercising and losing weight. I had a bad week. So I expect a weight gain next Wednesday when I weigh in. But I am back on track now. Darn donuts and dove bars!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RAYNEVALO 10/7/2011 2:37PM

Glad to see your happy and things are going great! Have a wonderful weekend!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Sunny Day

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Today is another beautiful, sunny day and we had so much fun at the pool yesterday that we are going again today. I swam for at least an hour (maybe more) and then we relaxed in the sun. I had forgotten how much we enjoy this and how good it is for me. Lots of exercise without drudgery!

  

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LGAR519 10/4/2011 11:34AM

You are indeed lucky to be where you can swim and enjoy yourselves. Take full advantage of your opportunity. Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 10/4/2011 9:27AM

You are a lucky "duck". Enjoy Report Inappropriate Comment

Oct again, yippee!

Monday, October 03, 2011

First off, I want to thank everyone for the well wishes regarding my trip. I am so happy to be back and in the same ole routine again. It's better than my permanent home. I think I brought some of the cooler weather with me but it's not supposed to last long before the warmer temps come back. The pools are empty because everyone thinks it's too cold. NOT!! So we are going swimming this afternoon and I'm so grateful to have this opportunity. I missed not being on here but I've learned some new things to share.

When you travel, it is NOT a good idea to keep up the water intake. That causes too many bathroom stops and it's not only an inconvience but annoying to the male speices who just don't understand. The thing about all that water is that it does help to keep the eating and hunger down. When you don't do this after having done it for so long, you do feel the effects.

Also when you travel, your exercise program goes out the window, that is formal exercise. Riding in the car is not exercise and there is very little you can do about it. Once you are out of the car, there is no way you feel like exercising. Even small walks to loosen up the legs are difficult when you get older. You tend to stiffen up. I had been exercising every day and it became a habit. Not doing it showed me that my body needs it just to keep limber. As much as I don't like doing it, I do like doing it - can you understand that?

Packing and unpacking is hard work! I'm not talking packing for a weeks vacation, but for 6 months and you'd be surprise at all the stuff you need. Then there is the panic packing of stuff you throw in when you walk thru the house the last time just because you might need it. Lugging it from the parking lot to the elevator to the 7th floor is still a hike regardless of the elevator. So that should have caused a weight loss - NOT, at least I don't think so.

Where was I when I came down here last year? When I came here I was ONE LB heavier! From Oct to Apr, I lost 23 lbs and from Apr to now, I gained back 22 of them. So I lost one lb for the whole year! That plain sucks! What a waste of a year. All that time and effort put forth for 1 lb! Plus now I have to lose them all over again. I had to bring an assortment of clothes because some were tight (those are for later) and some are just right now. I did bring both bathing suits and I now know I need them both too. So here is Oct and I have to begin again. So far, it's been a good beginning, back on track and it feels like a comfortable old shoe. No stress, only happy days ahead. Mentally in the right place so I'm ready to go. Why do I make this harder than it is esp. when I am up north. That's a whole nother story and not for today.

So it's a bright sunny day and I'm going swimming, watch me shed all these calories! Hope you all have a great day!

"Someone asked me how long I planned on keeping you in my life. I smiled and said, how do I choose between forever and always." (Read on facebook this morning)

  

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BLEGNER1 10/4/2011 8:03AM

Ready for the adventure of a healthier lifestyle Use the swimsuits and enjoy. God bless Barb Report Inappropriate Comment

LGAR519 10/3/2011 4:29PM

So glad you made the trip okay. I really think my Hubby would make me wear a diaper before he would make a stop on a trip! Unless it was for him, of course! My cat has been sick so I have been eating things that I shouldn't have. There is that stress eating again. It is the pits to have to lose all that weight again. And if I'm not careful, I'll be in the same boat. Have a good swim and lose those pounds. Report Inappropriate Comment

DSBRIDE 10/3/2011 12:03PM

Thank you, I'm so glad to be back on line, can ya tell? You have a safe trip too, and have lots of fun! Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 10/3/2011 11:58AM

So glad you are there safe and sound. Wow, lucky you for being able to go swimming. It is really cold here for sure. We are leaving Friday noon for AL, for 3 weeks, so it will definitely be warm there. You will loose those lbs in no time at all. Family and life seems to get in the way sometimes. Enjoy your swim!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Leaving

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

As soon as I finish here, we will be packing up the computer and leaving tomorrow to go south for the winter. A few days traveling and then setting up again so I won't be here for awhile. I'll be thinking about everyone and wishing everyone well. I'm excited and stressed about the trip but it will all be worth it when we arrive. So I'll talk to ya all sometime next week. Be good and if you can't be good, be careful, lol!!

  

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MEANCARLEEN 10/1/2011 8:24AM

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RAYNEVALO 9/30/2011 7:58AM

Have a wonderful and safe trip and think about all of us getting ready to bear down for a winter wonderland. Report Inappropriate Comment

LGAR519 9/29/2011 10:52AM

Have a good trip!! And a great Fall and Winter!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RSSSLHB 9/29/2011 7:44AM

Hope you had a good trip and safe one Comment edited on: 9/29/2011 7:44:13 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

JAMER123 9/28/2011 9:19PM

Hoping your trip south was uneventful. We are loading the camper and will be leaving on the 9th for the south as well. Winter home and lots of pool time coming this way!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 9/28/2011 9:02PM

Hope by the time you read this, you will be south, home safe and sound, stress free and enjoying yourself Report Inappropriate Comment

Monday again?

Monday, September 26, 2011

Is it Monday again, already? Where did last week go? I've got 3 days and so much to do and here I am fooling around on the computer. I did accomplish getting my computer fixed up with all the stuff I absolutely needed to transfer over. Lots of work but so glad it's done.



I've got a load of wash in so when this dries, I can pack some of it to bring with me. I packed a lot but there is so much more to go. I don't know, people and their stuff. It's a good thing we have a van that will hold all this stuff. There's my stuff and stuff I think is important and then there's hubby's stuff and what he thinks is important. Too bad we don't agree on what is important, lol. He brings a lot of electrical junk. I bring a lot of groceries so I don't have to shop right away and the basics that I know I'll use.


Well the morning is almost over and I better get to work. I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about the things I have to do. If I just did them, then it would be over, right? It's just the jitters that will last till we finally get there.

  

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LGAR519 9/26/2011 4:21PM

You'll get it all done! I have faith in you. Husbands never agree on what is essential although my Hubby is a pretty good packer. Glad you and the computer are getting along!! ha, ha! Report Inappropriate Comment

ALASKASKY 9/26/2011 11:41AM

I know what you mean. I felt the same way when I woke up this morning.......Monday......aaarrrggg hhh!!!!!! I guess we should be grateful to be able to experience Mondays. I also have laundry to do. Have a good day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SNUGLBUNIE 9/26/2011 11:33AM

Make a list and maybe you will not wake up during the night. Have a great day! Report Inappropriate Comment