Friday

Friday, April 02, 2010

Whew. It has been a busy day. And I still have a lot to do.
Had a nice lunch with my sweetie.We picked up some dvd's for the weekend.Then off to the grocery store. Got a lot of sales items.Bill got some from our local Publix that had a shooting this week.Very sad.
Now my refridge is bursting at the seams.I have 6 packs of meat I have to weigh rewrap and get in freezer.And I have to do it tonight because I need to get the leg of lamb out of freezer and I have no room. Got a lot of extra veggies too as some of it was too cheap to not get.
And on top of that I have to make my meds up which takes a long time. Oh well Bill just got out the card table for me. I will get him to help with meds.
Bad news is Bill's van has broke down again.We just put big bucks in it a couple of weeks ago and it looks like transmission is gone.Not cheap to fix.Oh well SH-T happens.
I do have some good news that is both good and bad. My son called to tell me we have another grandbaby on the way.This will be #12. It is due around Thanksgiving. A baby is always a blessing but this is last thing they need. I congratulated him but I am somewhat worried.
I got my exercises done this morning before Bill got home from bowling. And the scale is moving down. I still have problems with fluid but I have not had to take extra diuretics in over a week.
I have also done much better with night eating too.
I still haven't done my plants. Brianna is coming on tuesday to spend the night and she said she would help me get it done.I told Bill he owes her as now he doesn't have to do it.
Ok I have to go.I still have a lot to do. Have a great night.Talk to you tomorrow

  

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GETFITTER7 4/3/2010 5:10PM

Gee..I was feeling rushed when I was reading your blog! Whew Congrats on #12 grandchild!! True..they ARE a blessing. Hope your Easter turns out relaxing and enjoyable with the family! Keep up the great work on the scale! Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 4/3/2010 9:43AM

Congratulations on the new baby. God is in charge and he must have plans for this little one. Sounds like you had a very good day. I am not wild about Lamb - probably because I really don't know how to cook it. Have a JOYous Easter, my friend. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

BIBLIOMANE40 4/3/2010 9:03AM

Sounds like you got some good deals at the grocery store! It's great that you do all of your prep work - I know how that helps out. Have a very blessed Easter! Sherry Report Inappropriate Comment

TILLIEBEE 4/3/2010 8:09AM

Wow, you did have a busy day. We're having leg of lamb for Easter dinner (after ham at my sister's for lunch). My family LOVES lamb so much....we grill it. Have a wonderful Saturday...it got cold and rainy here overnight. Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 4/3/2010 7:11AM

Sounds like a very busy day. I am happy you are losing weight and getting your exercise done. My scale has been stubbornly sticking to high. Sounds like you will have lots of choices to eat next week. Hope you have a happy Easter. Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNDE 4/3/2010 6:49AM

Congratulations to your son and his wife on the baby and being a grandma for the 12th time! What a wonderful time to have a baby. You are doing awesome with your eating, and happy to hear that the scale is moving down, and that you haven't had to use any of your water pills in over a week. Leg of lamb? Yum!! Can I come to your house for Easter dinner? lol...lamb is a rare treat for me. Have a beautiful day!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 4/2/2010 11:02PM

Way to go with the night eating!!! I hope the scale shows your hard work tomorrow. I don't believe I've ever had lamb either. Well, that's not entirely true. I've had a lamb cake before but I don't think that counts. I wouldn't know how to cook it and if I would even eat it. This year for Easter we're doing something different for dinner. We're having steak on the grill, potatoes (either mashed or baked), and a veggie. We went grocery shopping tonight as well. It was a madhouse because of the holiday weekend. One of my biggest pet peeves it people stopping in the middle of an aisle and nobody can get around them. Tonight people were testing my patience. Even Jason was stopping in the middle of aisles. We got out of the store and I wasn't too aggravated. After putting groceries away went to Super Wal-Mart to try and finish our Easter shopping. We have 3 more stores to hit tomorrow. Congrats on the new grandbaby due in November!! Things always have a way of working out. I'm living proof of that. It's so nice of Brianna to help out. She's a doll. Report Inappropriate Comment

BORROWEDANGEL1 4/2/2010 10:19PM

Hi Ladybug..glad to hear that your fluid is staying down for a while..you've certainly had a time with it, so I know you're glad you didn't have to take extra meds.. It's always something that takes our money,'Van's, the doctors, or new babies.. congrats to everyone, the baby will be a blessing to y'all, and things will work out even if it's a bit of a worry for grandma right now.. :) you must have hit the jackpot on sales at the store today..I've never tasted lamb..what's that like? chicken? just kidding glad to see that you are dropping some more pounds..I knew you could get that done, and congrats on the night nibbles..I've been nibbling to much, but haven't gained anything.. we both know why.. Yep Sh|t happens.. biopsy next Thursday at 8:00a.m. I'm skeered as the old saying goes.. well don't work to hard leave some for Brianna to help with..she's such a beautiful young lady.. what a blessing she is for YOU!!! Enjoy your DVD's .. Love ya, Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 4/2/2010 9:29PM

congrats on the movement of the scale!!! Also on the night eating. I know that is hard when you just can't go to bed and sleep. Also on the grandbaby, also on all those good sales, even though they are causing more work for you. My goodness - it looks like you had a very good day. I don't think I have ever had a leg of lamb. Lamb chops a long time ago but never a leg. Report Inappropriate Comment

Thursday

Thursday, April 01, 2010

It has been another not bad day.
I got almost all my exercises done.Had to shorten zookinesis as my back was bothering me.
I also sat out on the deck in the sun. It was so nice out there.It will soon be too hot out there.Bill is going to pick up an umbrella we can use on deck.
I was doing bad with my eating for most of the day. Not eating bad stuff just eating too much. Got it under control and still have plenty left for my night snack. Am slowly doing better with night eating. Had a low cal dinner to offset earlier eating.Turkey burger and baked veggies. Had a lot of veggies left over to add to my soup bags as I eat them.
I tried the leftover kale in a salad and it was not good. But I added some to my soup and it is good that way.So I just add a little each day when I have my soup lunch.
Our little veggie garden is looking good. Bill is enjoying his earth box and topsy turvy. He is in charge of those. My squash plants look good for now. I have one small tomato plant that is mine and it has several little tomatoes. This is our 3rd try and last if we can't get anything to produce.
Starting to see a few butterflies. I enjoy seeing them out my window.
Ok Nothing new. Several of my programs on tonight. Will tape some and watch some. Bill is staying up to watch Mentalist with me so I don't have to tape that.
Have a good night.
This was the sky last week over my back fence.I don't think I posted it.

And this guy was checking out things yesterday afternoon.

  

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LYNNDE 4/2/2010 6:43PM

lol..love the pics and especially the one of the squirrel. The sky one is so pretty. on getting the exercises in even though you had to shorten them, at least you got them in. I like turkey burgers, yum!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFITTER7 4/2/2010 3:09PM

Nice sky picture. Nice that you have a veggie garden already. I still have small patches of leftover snow under the trees yet. But it is nice weather here. Finished my 45 min hike and am going to get ready for work soon. Hope you have a nice weekend! Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 4/2/2010 9:12AM

That sky is beautiful. I can imagine that in a painting. We have not planted tomatoes yet. The Master Gardeners sale is April 19 so I may wait until then to buy plants. However, today I am going to work in the yard. Can't wait for everything to grow. I hope you have a great day today -- not a "not bad" one. Are you having family home for Easter? I guess we will just be me, Jim and Mother. Report Inappropriate Comment

TSISQUAUSDI 4/2/2010 7:14AM

I remember my Dad making tomato planters out of old, commercial paint buckets when I was a kid - The original "topsy-turvey" for sure! He'd hang them on the south side of our well house, and the tomatoes were always wonderful! Report Inappropriate Comment

EMMABE1 4/2/2010 5:10AM

I used to love to watch the squirrels - they are so playful and inquisative. We don't have them where I am now!! The sky is beautiful!! So pretty. Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 4/1/2010 11:33PM

I love the pic of the sky. It is very intriguing. We had ground turkey for dinner too. But I make pizza. I had small pizza crusts and put salsa for my sauce and then topped with ground turkey(cooked with a little garlic/onion spice and cumin) and colby jack cheese. It was very delicious if I do say so myself. That squirrel just wanted to know what was going on there and why those two were joined at the lip. Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 4/1/2010 9:24PM

It was gorgeous here too. It was 82 degrees here. Tomorrow is supposed to be upper 70's and we may see 80. I am staying home tomorrow but may not be able to enjoy the weather. I've had an earache since this morning. My OB told me to call my family doctor and get in. Hopefully I can get an appointment for tomorrow. You're going to have a beautiful tan!!! I burn then go what again. What's an earth box? I've seen the Topsy Turvy's in the store but haven't been ambitious enough to try it. I always said I wanted a veggie garden when we move (our last place wouldn't let us) but we've been here 3 years and I haven't done it yet. I love the picture of your Florida sky. It's so pretty. Report Inappropriate Comment

Wednesday

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

It has been a good day.Or rather it hasn't been a bad day.
I got all my exercises done and sat out in sunshine. It got hot out there after a few minutes.
I will soon turn on the solar panels and then I can use the pool.
Angel and Brianna have come to clean. I told Angel it is her time to cook. I fixed two crock pot meals.One for them and one for me. I used my little crock pot for me. Theirs has potatos and mine don't. I put broccoli,cauliflower,snow peas and some carrots in mine.I also added some extra mushrooms. I did use cream of mushroom soup and that runs up the calories.But No matter I know exactly how many calories are in mine. I have already added my calories and I am good for the day with plenty of extra for later.
I did do better with my eating last night.If I could have gone to sleep it would have been better. I ended up getting back up and ate some crackers.But no butter.Just the crackers. So I only went over a little.
The scale seems to be slowly moving down.We will see how it looks on Saturday.
I still haven't gotten my plants repotted.But I did have Bill move them into the sun. So this is what I see outside the window now.It will look different later. I did see a large light yellow butterfly yesterday and the bees are showing up.

Haven stopped by to visit before Angel takes her to her house
Ok supper is calling my name.Hope you had a good day

  

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DOLLIE6 4/1/2010 7:05PM

Hi Eleni, I think I read somewhere if you eat a little sweet like honey or something like that it helps you sleep. I like to have a cup of herbal tea with a little honey when I can not sleep. Your crock pot food sounded great. I think I'll dig mine out and fix some vegetables like that tomorrow. Hope you have a great Easter and get to enjoy your friends and family. Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 4/1/2010 5:15PM

It is 80 here today I think the warmer weather coming will help us to eat less. We will be outside more and busy busy busy. Oops ;I forgot you have warm weather all the time. Ok it will work for me I hope. I am having some trouble sleeping at night too. Darn it. I think we need to get ourselves on an earlier schedule Eleni. Then perhaps we can I got out and did a little gardening yesterday too but I have to work tonight so have to attend to other things. I love your weather. Hope we can keep it. Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIE233 4/1/2010 1:10PM

hi there, we have nice summery weather today the sun is shining and it,s pass 70,s for the first of april i,ll take it.i,m heading to go outside and soak up some sun too. and put more seed in the one feeder the other will have to wait til tomorrow.glen can climb the ladder and fill the feeder.of course i,m beside him holding the ladder.do you find potatoes are too high for your dish or is there other reasons not to eat them.using mushroom soup instead is a good trade off.take care and have a wonderful day. have a great good friday and easter on sunday. Report Inappropriate Comment

TSISQUAUSDI 4/1/2010 11:26AM

'Sounds like you're doing great! Report Inappropriate Comment

BORROWEDANGEL1 4/1/2010 6:19AM

I'm glad you had a good day, and that you got to enjoy the sun for a while. I would be a crispy critter if I tried sitting in the sun for more than 5 minutes.. Guess that's why I'm vitamin D deficient.. Your flowers are so pretty, love the yellow ones..yellow always cheers me up..That little girl is adorable..and I bet you enjoy having her come visit.. Your supper sounds yummy..makes my mouth water just reading about it.. I had a pretty good day 'wed.' we splurged and went and got a pan pizza..only had 2 slices, sure was good..had a beautiful day with lots of sunshine.. Talk to you later on Ladybug..Enjoy your Thursday.. Pat Comment edited on: 4/1/2010 6:24:34 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNDE 4/1/2010 4:07AM

For getting in your exercise yesterday. You are on a roll!! The flowers are beautiful, and I can't wait to start seeing some flowers sprouting up around here. Are those white daisies? Cool!! Awesome that you have a pool! More variety in your workouts. The weather is getting so warm (we hit 72 yesterday) and I even got some sun. It's going to be 75 today! I am going to enjoy it while I can. Happy to also read that the scales are moving in the right direction. Slow and steady wins the race. Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFITTER7 3/31/2010 10:18PM

Sorry you didn't sleep very well..hope tonight will be better. Nice flowers, I bet it will be nice to smell the fresh soil when you repot your flowers. Haven sure is a cutie...they are so fun at that age!! Comment edited on: 3/31/2010 10:18:39 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 3/31/2010 7:42PM

We had beautiful weather today too. It reached the mid 70's. Of course I was at work but was able to come home and sit outside after dinner. It was WONDERFUL! They're saying we may hit 80 tomorrow. Dang, I wish I was sick tomorrow. The temps will drop after tomorrow and by Wednesday we're back to the 40's. Mother Nature is a tease sometimes. Your flowers are so pretty. I got kudos today for the plant I repotted. One of the guys at work used to be a landscaper and he said I did a great job. We'll see if it stays alive. I have a picture of Sam when she's about 6 - 9 months old and she's got a telephone cord in her mouth. They must like to chew on it. Haven sure is a cutie. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 3/31/2010 6:08PM

The flowers are beautiful. We finally got that long walk in the woods today and it was GREAT. I hope to post a blog later. Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 3/31/2010 5:43PM

Love the flowers. I assume Haven is the adorable little one. It actually got up to 70 today. Of course it won't stay there for long but it sure feels good! Report Inappropriate Comment

Sun is shining

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

I always feel better when the sun is shining. I sat out on deck today and it was nice.The wind wasn't cold this time. I am starting to get a tan just from sitting out there a few minutes whenever I can. I tan real easy.That good old Greek skin.LOL
I got all my minimum exercises done and did 42 minutes of Zookinesis. I take a lot of potty breaks but I still get it all done.Just takes longer. I am very happy that I don't have to go anywhere this week.
I finally got my spice mix made. I did it different this time as I had several spices that I wasn't using and I added them in.One was a jar of italian seasoning and one was a pizza seasoning. Both had same stuff in them that I was mixing up so why let them just sit on shelf. I added a few others too. I used it tonight on supper and it was good.
I did my skillet dinner in over that I learned from Martha Stewart. Layer of onion,layer of sliced potatoes, and meat on top. Season with greek seasoning and my italian mix. Cover and bake.Easy as can be. I did throw a few carrots in there too. Can do same dish with any meat. I used chicken tonight.
I still struggle so much with night eating. I have tried all kind of different things but none has done the trick yet. I am trying to go to bed a little earlier which does help. If I beat this one bad habit the weight will pour off. Just haven't found what is going to work for me.
I will be helping out just a little with my 100 plus team. I will be the question of the day gal. I will enjoy doing that. I will make up a list for myself so I am ready each day.
I still haven't potted the new plants.Had Bill put them out by the others so they can get some sun for now.
Here are a couple of pictures of a tall orchid plant my sister Thelma gave me 4 years ago. You can see how the bulbs are getting taller and fuller. Nothing like waiting for the flowers to open up.
This was on the 10th of the month

This is today

Ok I hope you all had a good day. Need to set TV to tape tonight. Too many favorites coming on.

  

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KATIE233 3/31/2010 1:32PM

Hi Eleni, I,m glad you got to sit out today with the sun. got to soak up the sun as much as we can it was a long winter. i have the same problem with eating at night my is junk. there is a bowl of yellow apples and 2 oranges and one banana and where do i go to oh no straight to the junk. going have to quit buying this stuff.must be the sugar thing. can,t wait to see your flowers open.have a wonderful day. Report Inappropriate Comment

WENDYSPARKS 3/31/2010 10:13AM

Hi...the sun coming out here also and I love it! It has been raining the past few days and we need the sun now! :) I love your plant pictures...very pretty. The recipe sounds good too! Yum! I loved your blog! Enjoy the day, Wendy :) Report Inappropriate Comment

MDMNINA 3/31/2010 10:09AM

I always feel better when the sun shines too. Guess its a good thing we live in Florida!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 3/31/2010 9:28AM

Love the Orchid. My Mom has a couple and they always bloom. I tried but mine die. Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 3/31/2010 7:33AM

Your supper sounded great. The sun you are getting is giving you vitamin D. And I am so happy you are exercising. Late night eating is also a bad habit of mine. I too am working to overcome. Hope you are having a great week. Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNDE 3/31/2010 5:47AM

I love the sun too, and it's a great way to get in some extra vitamin D. I think the sun is going to shine throughout the rest of the week. on getting your exercise done and out of the way. Your skillet dinner sounds yummy! I can taste the potatoes and onions now...lol..yum!! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWSTART127 3/31/2010 1:58AM

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DETERMINEDANGI 3/31/2010 12:57AM

I am so glad that you agreed to be QOTD gal!!! I really do appreciate the help!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BORROWEDANGEL1 3/30/2010 10:44PM

You make those spices sound so good when all mixed up.. and your supper sounds even more yummy.. I saw some orchids at Walmart the other day and thought of you..I almost bought one, then I realized I don't know one thing about orchids, so I put it back on the shelf.. of course hubby looked at me funny, and I said 'Ladybug grows orchids so I wanted one too'..He just grinned at me cause I always talk about you, and I make him come see what you've been up to with your plants, pictures, and of course the videos.. You'll do great as the 'question of the day gal'...good for you!!! Hugs, Pat Report Inappropriate Comment

GETFITTER7 3/30/2010 10:06PM

I enjoyed the sun too.. The wind was pretty warm, not what I expected. I walked the trail. I can't wait to work out in the yard and replant some of the plants. Usually I am not ready, but this year I am. I tend to drink half of my water later in the evening, which makes me full. I don't usually feel like having any thing to eat then. Maybe this will work for you? Report Inappropriate Comment

LOSINIT52 3/30/2010 8:20PM

Mmmm... supper sounds good. How bout trying some sugar free candies like werthers to suck on in the evening. Or maybe brush your teeth early in the evening. I've been snacking on frozen blueberries lately and that seems to help me. Glad you're getting sunshine. Report Inappropriate Comment

2BFREE2LIVE 3/30/2010 7:42PM

LOVE YOU BLOG, I FINALLY GO INTERNET HERE AT THE BEACH HOUSE, I HAVE A LOT OF CATCHING UP TO DO AND STILL A LOT OF UNPACKING AS WELL. HAVE A GOOD REST. SANDY Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 3/30/2010 7:39PM

It's a beautiful day here too. I brought my plant home from work today and re-potted it. I inherited it when a co-worker was laid off. I've had it almost a year and it's still alive. The guys at work who have green thumbs told me I need to repot it in a bigger pot. I finally did it. We'll see how it likes it. I wish I could keep it at home but my cat eats all my plants. Your dinner sounds yummy. We had pancakes, strawberries, and Reddi-Whip. Tomorrow I'm making tacos. If I didn't have a family to feed I'd be eating Ramen noodles every night. LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

1THING 3/30/2010 7:31PM

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Nice Day

Monday, March 29, 2010

It has been a quiet but nice day.
I did my exercises and weights this morning. Didn't do my zookinesis so I must do that tomorrow.
I did sit outside and read for awhile.But even tho the sun was shining it was windy and the wind was cool. Didn't stay out there long.
Made the Zuppa Touscani soup for supper. I liked it better than Bill. If and when I make it again I will leave the milk out and leave it as a chicken broth base. With the sausage it just has too many calories
Rebekah and kids came by and brought us our late birthday present.It is a stone for the garden that the kids made with Mom helping. It has Kayla at the top,Chris on left and Felicia on right.They outlined a heart in the center. I will put it outside my window in butterfly garden where I can see it out my window

It has been an ok day. I did make an appointment for my mammogram.But The earliest I could get is May.
Mmmmm I guess thats about it. I have been ok with eating. I was up some on Sat but with fluid I never know. The fluid has been somewhat better. Doc told me I could take extra diuretics every other day if I needed to.So far I haven't since last week.
I am looking forward to a loss this sat. I am trying. I don't know how to give up.
Hope you all had a good day.Thanks for always being there for me.

  

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BORROWEDANGEL1 3/30/2010 10:33PM

So glad you had a nice day. What a special stone from your kids..They really have an artistic talent.. Your butterfly garden will look lovely with those marble like gems sparkling in the sun.. I'm hoping your fluid stays down..and that you have a good loss this week..You inspire me every time I see you say that you don't know how to give up..I admire that so much!!! Sending you an email in a bit, but until then, enjoy the evening.. hugs, Pat Comment edited on: 3/30/2010 10:33:50 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

POKER1990 3/30/2010 4:04PM

Glad to hear your having a great day you deserve it Report Inappropriate Comment

TSISQUAUSDI 3/30/2010 3:56PM

Great garden stone! I love it! Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIE233 3/30/2010 1:23PM

wasn,t that a nice gift from the kids.what is in this soup that you made today.the sun is shining here too. went outside to put more bird seed in the other bird feeder that i can reach.it,s in a tree on a limb.i also picked up other peoples mess they always throw around from the Diary Queen in our back yard.wtg on your exercising and watching what you eat.i find it hard to keep the junk away.i find myself slipping back into the old habits once in awhile specially like Easter.have a wonderful day my dear friend hopefully the cool wind will dye down and you can sit out more. Report Inappropriate Comment

MDMNINA 3/30/2010 10:07AM

I notice that the big hug comes with TWO coffee mugs! That's you and me, girlfriend! Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 3/30/2010 7:08AM

I love the stone your grandkids made. I think it's a great idea. My mouth is watering again when you mention that soup. MMMMMMMMM Report Inappropriate Comment

TILLIEBEE 3/30/2010 6:34AM

Love your present from the grandkids! Report Inappropriate Comment

LYNNDE 3/30/2010 5:34AM

You are doing great Eleni! Kudos for not having to take those extra water pills. That's a good sign. I love your support too, without fail, you are there everyday, offering support and encouragement...the mark of a true friend! I really like that stone that your kids got you, it's beautiful!! Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 3/29/2010 11:53PM

Keep plugging away Eleni. You did great today. I love it when the kids make me something. It comes right from the heart. Report Inappropriate Comment

DETERMINEDANGI 3/29/2010 10:36PM

Thanks for always being there for us too! I am glad that you haven't had to take extra diuretics this week. Report Inappropriate Comment