Thursday

Thursday, September 24, 2009

I have been very tired today.Between Bill's snoring and my aches and pains I did not sleep well. I might push Bill out of bed tonight if he is not quiet.
Altho I do have the Food Demon in chains he sure fights me a lot but he still lost yesterday
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I am sure he will lose again today.
Not much going on.Just been lazy all day.MMMMMM That is a normal day for me.
Supper is in oven and hubby is on way home so that is great.
I have gotten real good at my food eating before supper. At some point I need to work at the night eating. I save calories for night but I would like to not have to do that. I know it is a head thing.But as long as I stay in my calories I will not stress over it. And when I say I save calories I don't want anyone to think I skip meals as I don't. Breakfast is usually very light as I get up late.It is usually 50 cal yogurt. Then around 1 I have a big lunch of my soup and 1/2 a wrap sandwich. In fact I made extra chicken tonight to use for lunch. Then I snack on tomatoes,cucumber or pickle during the afternoon. So I average 350 to 500 during the day. That leaves me plenty for night and later.
Ok I gotta go check supper.Hope you had a good day.

Quote for today

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

What would you do if you knew you could not fail? What is stopping you? As we get older, many of us appreciate the things we have had the opportunity to do…but we also tend to regret the things we didn’t do. Don’t let this happen to you. Build your vision and allow yourself to do the things you really want to do.

  

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PAULA3420 9/25/2009 3:14PM

I sure hope you sleep well tonight. Although, I must say, this is my VERY FAVORITE BLOG that you have written. It made me laugh, and gave me pause, and has left me with food to ponder. I love the motivational quotes. Living without regrets is important to me. Thanks for reminding me of the importance of making the most of our days. My hubby snores. He is being treated for sleep apnea and now wears a c-pap machine. He and I both sleep like babies now. Perhaps, a solution? Eleni, you are a jewel. keeping that food demon locked up. Paula Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSEHIP:-) 9/25/2009 3:13PM

My husband had to put up with my snoring. I was terrible. I do believe I was the cause of that big earthquake in California in Oct 1999. I think I'm better now that I have lost 95 pounds and use the CPEP machine. Hope you have a great weekend. God bless, Char Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 9/25/2009 9:28AM

Hope you slept better last night (and hope Bill didn't get pushed out). The watermelon looks good on the beautiful baby. Just thought I'd stop by before heading out this morning. Hope you have a great weekend. Carolyn Report Inappropriate Comment

AGENTBOOTH 9/25/2009 5:54AM

We both snore that bad we sleep in separate rooms! Mind you I do have a sleep disorder that means I beat my hubby up in my sleep - not subconscious, honest You know, I do the same re calories - eat a light breakfast and lunch and that gives me a good amount of the night time. It seems to suit me that way. Maybe if it ain't broken it doesn't need fixing - unless of course you are really unhappy over it, that's different. Well done you on beating that food demon so many times. Woohoo! Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 9/24/2009 8:01PM

My hubby said I've been snoring alot lately too. Of course I don't snore so I don't believe a word he says. I told him if it was so bad he could sleep in Alex's room since he has bunkbeds. You're doing great beating that food demon! He sure is a cute little guy! Report Inappropriate Comment

Sunny Wednesday

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Here is a link to all the Orlando pics. They are also on facebook.Look for set that says Orlando Weekend

www.flickr.com/photos/mseleni2009/se
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Ok now that is done.
I managed to keep the Food Demon in chains yesterday but he sure put up a good fight and it was close
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So far I am having a good day. I made my weekly pot of soup yesterday but was out of baggies so had to wait til today to put it in bag. Got that done. Put 6 bags in freezer and 4 in fridge.Left 2 cups for lunch. I got lazy last night and had Bill bring home a rotisserie chicken. We ate the whole thing. We had nothing much with it. I think he had bread and I had a very small salad. What little that was left I used to make some broth. I had 2 quarts of broth to use in soups.
I got the suitcase emptied today.I was tired of walking around it.Also got a big load of clothes done.Whew Thats a lot for me.Now I will take it easy. I need to not be on here so much but I can never come up with a good reason why. All I would do is sit in front of TV.Oh well.
On one of my teams we have a challenge that has us posting quotes so I might as well put them here too. So here is a good quote. Have a great day.

Friendship with oneself is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else.”

If you met yourself, would you want to stick around and talk? Are you the kind of person you’d like to spend a lot of time with? Hopefully you are, because that’s who will be with you for your entire life. Your Values & Beliefs are a pretty good picture of what you want to see in the mirror. To be proud of yourself, do everything you can to make real life look like that vision. Find people that have the qualities you want and learn from them. Becoming a person you like gives you the confidence that you’re someone worth being friends with. At the same time, there’s a flip side to the friendship coin. You also need to cut yourself as much slack as you do your friends. You have friends because you see the good in them, not the flaws. You like them the way they are, warts and all. You enjoy their company and root for them to be happy and do their best. Look at yourself the same way. To be a good friend to yourself, accept your blemishes, while still pushing yourself to reach your full potential. Don’t harp on your weaknesses. Take another look in the mirror and be kinder this time.

  

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FEISTYMAMA 9/24/2009 7:56PM

I didn't get my e-mail saying you posted a blog. When I didn't get an e-mail today I thought something was up. I wonder why Spark does that? Just so you know, I like me friends, warts and all! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWSTART127 9/24/2009 12:22AM

Keep the chains on the demon tight! Glad you've had a good day - and wooo hoooo on getting the suitcase put away! It's a good thing I have a big bedroom, mine's still in the middle of the floor! Report Inappropriate Comment

BGGARDEN 9/23/2009 2:46PM

Just stopping by to say HEY! Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIE233 9/23/2009 2:45PM

hi eleni, i enjoyed your pictures thanks for showing them. yes just relax today and drink lots of water to get rid of that salt intake. glad you enjoyed yourself.so what are you having for supper tonight? Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 9/23/2009 1:19PM

Good advice on liking yourself. I think I would like to have me for a friend. If that isn't being too bold. Your food demon got taller while you were gone. Good thing he is now in chains. I wish I knew how to make soup. Report Inappropriate Comment

Late Blogging

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

First want to thank all of you who are constantly encouraging me and giving me tips etc. I got way behind on responding to people who commented on my page or blog.Forgive me if I missed responding or missed one of your blogs. You mean so much to me.I couldn't do this without all of you.

I beat the Food Demon again.I searched for a long time today trying to find a clip art of a demon in a cage but could only find one with chains. So I will use him for awhile
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I am having trouble with fluid which I think is because of eating out so much for 3 days. Once I fill up it takes a few days to get it out of my system. I took extra diuretics today so I have to also take extra potassium too.

Haven't done much but rest since we got home.The suitcase still isn't emptied. I did look at it and thought about emptying it.But then I decided it could wait til tomorrow.

Here is another pic of my large orchid.Most of blooms are now out.It is so big
And a visitor to flowers
Ok Hope you had a good day. I am watching Biggest Loser right now

  

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DAISYBELL6 9/23/2009 12:28PM

Gorgeous orchid! Don't be hard on yourself. I believe a day of rest now and then does a body good! Report Inappropriate Comment

JENNA-P 9/23/2009 12:09PM

Congratulations on beating your food demon!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARJIJANE 9/23/2009 12:04PM

Well, dear friend I am proud of you. You keep hanging in! I think that little demon you found works well for now...it takes such patience to find one that tells the vision. I, too, get behind on acknowledging the responses on my page and blogs... I pray my friends will forgive me and cut me a little slack for the time being. Your plants are amazing! That humidity in Florida must count for something! We are in a drought in CA...and nearly everything is brown, it is so sad. You know I love you and pray for your stamina to keep strong! Comment edited on: 9/23/2009 12:04:45 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 9/23/2009 9:31AM

WOW!!! Your orchids are beautiful. That is the one flower I have never had any luck growing. The butterfly is fantastic. You take such great pictures. BTW- that baby is so sweet. I love that you shared it. My "babies" are all grown up. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWSTART127 9/23/2009 12:16AM

Hey there! I like your new chained up demon! I am sooooo like you with the suitcase thing! I have one partially filled from 2 weeks ago yet! Doh! Just less to do when I need to repack when we go to Tulare in October! Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 9/22/2009 9:24PM

I'm DVRing Biggest Loser. We went on a walk and I missed the beginning. I'll catch up later this week. I hate unpacking after a trip. When we went out of town for 5 days this summer I was shocked at how much laundry was built up. It's overwhelming sometimes coming home. If it was up to me I'd be on vacation 24/7. WOW, your orchid is huge! My plant at work has taken off too. I have to attempt to repot it. I have a feeling it's going to be a mess. Report Inappropriate Comment

Grandson in pool at hotel

Monday, September 21, 2009

If when you play this you get sound from other videos go up above where it says view in summary form.Then pick it out there and you should only have 1 sound.
This is kids in pool with Landon.This was a great pool.It started inside and came thru to outside.You had a choice of staying inside or coming outside.We had lunch inside next to inside pool. I wished I had taken something so I could go in pool but I didn't.Next time I will.

  

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JESPAH 9/23/2009 6:09AM

Sweet! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARJIJANE 9/22/2009 6:11PM

You have a beautiful family! What a blessing! So glad I finally got my video play card fixed! LTLY Marjorie Report Inappropriate Comment

CEB2007 9/22/2009 8:17AM

That is so great. Loved it. Brought a smile to my face. Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWSTART127 9/22/2009 1:41AM

Landon is such a CUTIE! Glad you had a great time visiting! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROSEHIP:-) 9/21/2009 10:15PM

Landon is a little sweetie pie. Thanks for sharing your family with us. Report Inappropriate Comment

FEISTYMAMA 9/21/2009 6:56PM

I want to pinch his chubby little cheeks! The pool looks so inviting too. Report Inappropriate Comment

FLORIDASUN 9/21/2009 4:27PM

Wow...that was so sweet...I love that you love that little sweetheart so much..babies are what pure love looks like! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 9/21/2009 3:11PM

What great fun. Report Inappropriate Comment

RURAL3 9/21/2009 1:16PM

You will have these videos to remember for a long time to come. Precious. Report Inappropriate Comment

EDWARDS1411 9/21/2009 12:11PM

Great - what a cutie!! Thanks for sharing!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Our trip to Orlando

Monday, September 21, 2009

Saturday
So far it has been a nice day. Heidi brought us sandwiches for lunch and we ate them by the pool..Bill and Scott were entertained by a very tanned long legged lady who had a fantastic build. I was impressed.If I had her body I would never wear clothes.I was bad and took some pictures of her but it wouldn’t be right to show you. When we were leaving pool area I spoke to her and said she must work out a lot.She laughed and said it kept her out of trouble.I told her she looked great.She smiled and thanked me.I wish I had gotten a pic of us together..She was very nice.Well just took a nap and need to get ready to go to Heidi’s house.I did a video of them in pool and will do one with me in Landons room.Will wait til I get home to post them.I have done very good with eating today.We are going to Red Lobster tonight.
We went to Heidi's house first and made a video with Landon and then went to Red Lobster. My good intentions did not last long. Again Landon was a very good baby. By the time we got back to hotel I was exhausted.We both went to bed at 9.The hotel had the best beds and windows were sound proof and we never heard any of the many planes that flew over.

Sunday
We met at Denny's after we checked out for breakfast and to say goodbye. This was where I messed up my food calories for the day.I thought I had done ok but when we got home I looked up Denny's on web.They give nutrition info for all meals. My so called not bad meal was 1100 calories.I almost fell out of my chair when I saw it.
But except for eating it was a wonderful weekend. It will take me a few days to get rested up and I may never get caught up with Spark.
I am glad to be home. Altho my eating was over every day I did not have a gain.Talk about miracles. But I am getting back in line today. I will get my streak going again. Now it is 35 to 4. And that 4 will stay for a long time as I will not go over for another long time.
Ok I have another video to down load but I will make it a seperate blog.Here are some misc pics I took. This third one is to show how far I was when I took the pic.
The owner of this store feeds this bird.He wasn't afraid of people.
This guy also wasn't afraid of people
Ok that brings me to today which is a beautiful sunny day. I am extremely tired but it was worth it.Now I have to try and get caught up with spark.

  

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RURAL3 9/21/2009 1:14PM

Its sounds like you had a lovely time with family and that is what is important now. Let the food go and begin anew right now. I have heard that Denny's is really bad nutritionally and calorically in their choices. What you see is not what you get. What kind of bird is that white one? Report Inappropriate Comment