Happy Labor Day

Monday, September 01, 2008

I have had a very good Labor Day. Just putzing around the house cleaning off my computer table. Yeah!! The remainder of the computer area will be worked on tomorrow after I exercise. I must set up my new computer. I love to play games and decided when I bought my new one I would use my old one for the games and I won't be going on line with it.It is just so weird, when I come in it looks like I am seeing double. Whatever works. I did very well calorie wise. I hope every one else did good today as well.

  

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.DUSTY. 9/1/2008 9:47PM

LOL, I know what you mean about seeing double! I bought a new computer last year:) I've just been trying to help Judy (SASSYTHING52 / on our team) who just bought a used computer at a garage sale and apparently the previous owners had kids who played lots of games and now Judy's having a hard time with it . So I agree keep the old one for games, lol! I'm glad you had a great Labor Day! Have fun with your new computer! Report Inappropriate Comment

I made it through another Busy Day!

Sunday, August 31, 2008

We were busy today. It was good though. Just before supper time my brother-in-law picked up his grandson and we got to have Silas overnight. I love that boy so much! It amazes me that even though I didn't ever give birth to any children that I can feel this way about another human being. He is almost 3 and is sleeping in my bed. I am so tired I hope I don't wake him up when I crawl into bed. I was good on my nutrition and I am one happy camper. I feel so blessed.

  

I feel like a total pig!

Friday, August 29, 2008

My sister and I were tasked with sitting her grandson Silas 2 months shy of age 3. It is so not our ordinary routine that I just knew my diet would go south. I sort of prepared for it by making sure I took water and something to drink for lunch and a bunch of grapes in case I needed something before we took him home for lunch. Silas thinks of me as his playmate! I love that myself! He does wear me out.

We walked to the park from his house which is only a couple of blocks away. I could hardly make it. My hips were in so much pain. I have just started walking and someone suggested that I take two canes along and they said that might help me. They have helped but I forgot to take them with me this morning.

We brought Silas home with us and I put in a small self rising pizza in the oven for Silas and Beck's other grandson Zach who is staying over for the weekend. We got them situated and we started to prepare our lunch. I felt sort of bad because I knew I was going to take some pizza. I was so glad the boys ate at least some of it. i had t small pieces. But it sure does add up. If I had stopped with the lunch I would still have been okay but I made a pig of myself at supper. Well today is done and I can start a clean slate on Saturday. Labor day weekend!!! ugh!! That is another day. I will get back with you tomorrow pm. I should have Beck's will power!



Okay I had to figure it out! I was over my limit by about 240 Calories.

  

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LUCKY8GAL 8/30/2008 2:30PM

Today is a new day! All of this is a new way to live for you. You are learning a new behavior. Like anything that is new, you will need to practice before it become a habit. Give yourself room for mistakes and credit for successes. The best piece of advice I can give you is failing to plan is planning to fail. I know you can do it! Hang in there! Report Inappropriate Comment

.DUSTY. 8/30/2008 11:57AM

Hi Susie! It made me sad to see you say (especially in the title) "I feel like a total pig" and "I made a pig of myself at supper". (250 calories over?) How about next time "I ate more than I had planned at supper but I went for a long walk to the park and had a great time with Silas." That's a much more kind thing to say about the situation. We all really need to guard against the things we say to ourselves and to others about ourselves. (And comparing yourself to others doesn't help either:) We're not perfect and there will be times that we blow it. So do the best that you can and plan, plan, plan when you know you're going to be in tough situations. And if it doesn't work out then it is what it is and just do better the next day. The more you practice turning those negative thoughts around the better you will feel about yourself:) I'm glad you had a fun time with Silas! 3 year olds are so much fun! You CAN do this! BIG Comment edited on: 8/30/2008 11:59:09 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

THOMS1 8/30/2008 12:26AM

Its okay Susie, tomorrow is another day. Remember, you do not have to give up the foods you like. Moderation is the key. Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm back after the Picnic!

Sunday, August 03, 2008

It was a good gathering. Nice to see some old friends that I only get to see when Tami and her kids come to town. It was fun watching all the little kids interact with each other.

Well, I was chosen to be the salmon grill master and since I was the only one that knew the recipe I was happy to do it. It turned out awesome! All the food was very good and I only took a serving of what I really wanted and only went a little bit above my goal for the day. All in all I am happy with how I handled myself.

  

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ILUVBIRDS 8/4/2008 12:06PM

Hi: Glad you had a nice gathering. It is fun to be with people and have a good time. You did well for yourself. It sounded like fun to be the salmon grill master and you did a great job. Be proud of yourself. Good to know the kids interacted nicely and is always fun to see children play. Have a good day. Keep the good work going. Report Inappropriate Comment

I'm no scientist!

Saturday, August 02, 2008

My head is spinning. I made two dishes to take to a Tami reunion picnic this evening. My sister asked me what the serving size was and the Caloric value. I checked all the ingredients on this site, then measured how many cups each one contained. Believe me that was no small feat for me. I entered those into my favorites list.

I guess the whole purpose of this exercise was that I can still have my comfort foods in moderation. If mother was still alive she would have taken the palm of her hand and hit me in the forehead with it and said "Did't I preach that to you when you were growing up?"! I didn't listen then but hopefully I have learned it today.

  

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MZSASSY 8/4/2008 3:29PM

THAT WAS FUNNY, BUT GOOD U ATE IN MODERATION Report Inappropriate Comment

ILUVBIRDS 8/2/2008 4:11PM

Hope the dishes were delicious. It sounds like you tried your best and don't beat yourself up. It is good to enjoy the foods you like and hope you did. Do hope you had a good weekend. Report Inappropriate Comment